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August 2010 Quick Survey Analysis
Are there too many charities? The majority of respondents argued that more charities should close or merge in the name of efficiency.
Learn moreTotal efficiency is the enemy of freedom
DSC believes that charities are as much about the civic engagement they represent as the work that they do. Jay Kennedy argues that we need to combat the worrying groupthink amongst policymakers in favour of mergers – because efficiency isn’t the point of civil society.
Learn moreWord from Hurd: September 2010
Nick Hurd was impressed with your responses from last month on how to reduce bureaucracy and red tape, and so were we! This month he says, "I want to address the painful issue of cuts. I genuinely believe that we are working towards a future which is full of opportunity for the voluntary and community sector."
Learn moreMore news and information
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- News item: GuideStar Funder Snapshot
- News item: Total efficiency is the enemy of freedom
- News item: What is good grantmaking?
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To browse and buy our books, training and conferences for the charity and voluntary sector, visit our Products A to Z. DSC does not directly provide funding; we provide information on those who do via our funding websites and publications.
DSC will be running 24 one-hour seminar sessions at forum3 on 24 September 2010. Topics range from fundraising, strategy, relationship management, top tips to reduce budgets to name a few. Find out more and book your sessions now by clicking on the image.
title linkFundraising Fair - 11 November 2010 London
Welcome to the first ever Fundraising Fair! You can design your own day from a range of workshops packed with practical tips and solutions for making the most of your fundraising. Join other fundraisers and fundraising managers in the sector to network, exchange ideas and share best practice. Visit www.fundraisingfair.org.uk now by clicking on the image.
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Income to Impact
The new edition is due out in September 2010! Pre-order now! As a public sector or not-for-profit CEO, senior executive or board member your job is to get the maximum value out of your organisation for beneficiaries. This is the starting point for Adrian Poffley in the second edition of his
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