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GuideStar shines light on funders

Just two weeks after the Directory of Social Change took ownership of GuideStar, a new service has been launched. The Funder’s Snapshot from GuideStar Data Services helps funders get a quick and simple update in their field of giving so they can be smarter and more proactive in directing their funds.

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Election pledges DSC wants to see from political parties

DSC is calling for political parties to consider five election pledges we believe will improve the relationship between charities and government at little or no cost. The ‘election pledges’, short statements of principle which include some key examples, focus on the importance of local grant funding, the effectiveness of the Office of the Third Sector (OTS), the availability of grant funding terms and conditions, government’s consultation process, and the importance of research in policy-making.

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Great Giving Campaign

DSC's Great Giving Campaign

DSC’s groundbreaking campaign promoting excellence in funding for a stronger voluntary sector. We want to support and help develop best practice among those organisations that give to charities and other voluntary organisations.

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DSC in the media

Compact and the Government breach (February 2010 Charity Times). DSC Director of Policy and Research Ben Wittenberg says an effective Compact can only ever be an aspiration if the sector to government relationship is undermined by contradictions in the details of the funding relationships that exist.

The management lessons of childhood tantrums. A five-year-old's outburst provides DSC Chief Executive Debra Allcock Tyler with some useful insights into management. Read more [external link].

Beware the devil in the detail (November 2009 Professional Fundraising).  DSC Policy Officer Jay Kennedy offers tips on how to access, evaluate and improve grant terms and conditions. Read more [pdf document].

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Funding Websites

Warning... these websites can seriously improve your fundraising success.

www.trustfunding.org.uk
www.companygiving.org.uk
www.governmentfunding.org.uk

www.grantsforindividuals.org.uk

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