Directory of Social Change - Böcker

A book that will challenge, delight and encourage in equal measure, this uncompromising book bemoans the madness of poor donor stewardship that besets the charitable sector and sets to put it right. A no nonsense book and refreshing look at achiev...

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The twenty-fourth edition of this essential reference work covers 2,000 grant-making charities, each with the potential to give at least GBP40,000 in total per year, collectively giving around GBP4 billion. With fully updated information supplied ...

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The charity sector survives and thrives thanks to people like you - people who volunteer as trustees for the benefit of others. The responsibility of trusteeship, and the volume of legal information on what you should and should not do, however, c...

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The role of board secretary in the voluntary sector is often one which is additional to other responsibilities - you may have inherited it as part of your current responsibilities or subsequently had it tacked on to your main role. Either way it c...

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What is a governor? How do you become one? And how can you make a difference to your school? If you are thinking of becoming a school governor or are new to the role then this is the book for you. School governors bear a great deal of responsibili...

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VAT for charities is complex, but this guide makes it simple and jargon-free. You'll need no previous knowledge to get started. It takes you through all the essential knowledge. Written by one of the most experienced finance minds in the sect...

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So you've got the top job...now what? Many people find themselves in a senior leadership role without the formal training or support they may have had before and feel isolated and exposed. The second edition of It's Tough at the Top is a...

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Learn how to lead your organisation more effectively, manage it with greater efficiency and govern it with enhanced energy with this fully revised guide to civil society management by your side. A quintessential and long-trusted compendium with wi...

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The only book that covers the newest structure for charities in detail.

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This book offers all the advice you need to help your charity create successful and long-lasting partnerships with corporates. With charity-corporate partnerships now more high profile than ever, the number of charity and corporate players working...

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Legacies and in-memory gifts are a crucial source of income for charities, as well as a fulfilling giving experience for pledgers. For fundraisers doing the asking it can also be highly rewarding, but you need to have the skills and know-how to ho...

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Community Fundraising is one of the oldest and most common forms of fundraising. Resilient in recessions and appealing to broad demographics, there is increased interest in the range of peer-to-peer and participatory fundraising activities that ca...

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There will be days when you feel like murdering your bosses, your team or your colleagues! Do not despair -- if you have recently become a manager, or are in need of a skill refresh, this book will guide you to being more effective and confident i...

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If you are a fundraiser or someone who needs to raise money for your organisation or scheme, you cannot be without this book. Never out of print since it was published in 1992, the book has more than earned its place on your fundraising department...

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Practical Project Management is a realistic and easy-to-follow guide to managing projects for voluntary organisations. It will help you shape and structure the passion that drives your work in order to achieve positive results. The book leads you ...

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Do you lurch from one fundraising campaign to the next, or are you able to step back and take the long view? The way you approach fundraising can make all the difference to your charity's success and its ultimate survival. The prudent fundraiser h...

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How do you make the most of the volunteers who give their time to your organisation? Engaging people, giving them a great experience and balancing the needs of your organisation is an essential skill. These are the key strategic issues covered in ...

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If your job is to advise people on where to find money to help further their education, or help them stay in education, then this guide's job is to be your companion. With all the latest information and practical guidance you'll need, th...

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Grants fundraising is a significant and highly competitive income source for charities, contributing over GBP3 billion of income from UK trusts and foundations alone. This guide shows you how to maximise the value of grants fundraising for your ch...

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Wouldn't charity governance be so much easier if it wasn't for all of your fellow trustees? Being knowledgeable and experienced as a trustee is important, but having the ability to interact effectively with your fellow board members, that is where...

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The UK's definitive detailed guide to grant funding providing thorough backgrounds on grant sources, as well as commentary and advice on how to apply and what grant-makers are looking for. It offers information on the 1,000 largest grant-maki...

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Becoming a charity trustee allows you give back to a cause that you care passionately about, but the role could come with personal benefits too. Being a charity trustee can boost your health, happiness and confidence. The skills and contacts you d...

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How can you maximise your chances of winning corporate support in the UK? You need to know which companies give, why they give, what their criteria are and how to ask in the right way. Offering insight into 400 companies that collectively contribu...

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How can you maximise your chances of winning corporate support in the UK? You need to know which companies give, why they give, what their criteria are and how to ask in the right way.Offering insight into over 400 companies that collectively cont...

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Earning money is one thing but giving it away with intelligence and consideration is the hardest thing in the world. That's where philanthropy advice fills a real and increasing need. Philanthropy advising is an emerging and important profession t...

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Steering a charity's finances can be one of the most challenging roles you'll face - not least because your aim is to help a charity fulfil its purposes and charity accounting rules are very different from businesses. The format of this ...

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Aiming to demystify storytelling, this book starts by looking at the power of stories and how they can be woven into communications. It breaks down the process and offers guidance on finding and writing stories, as well as working sensitively with...

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What are vision, mission and objectives? Not a trick question but as the distinctions are befuddling to many and are fundamental to understanding your organisation, you'll want to get them right. This book will help you to understand the differenc...

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The age of the average trustee is nearly 60, they are most likely to be male and white and the majority recruited by word-of-mouth and through limited networks. It is not surprising then that more charities than not say their trustees are unrepres...

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Staff forums are a fantastic way to give your people a dynamic voice in your organisation. Run by staff for staff, they are an opportunity to discuss matters that affect the workplace as well as being a positive space to have informal conversation...

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