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Access, Accountability and Advocacy
Resource type: Article
Boards serve as a link between the organisation and its larger community. In governing well, boards perform a mediating role that is rooted in three essential board duties: access, accountability, and… More Information…
Are you a future leader?
Resource type: eNewsletter article
28 Mar 2013The Future Leaders Programme for Fundraisers will help non-profits reach their full potential At a time when job insecurity and budgetary pressures are increasing it is vital that organisations large and…
Breakthroughs in online fundraising: the emerging philanthropic web
Resource type: eNewsletter article
07 May 2010We're all involved in philanthropy of one sort or another, but how can not-for-profits make better use of the philanthropic web? There's a plethora of advice out there, but Christine Egger is working hard…
Building donor loyalty
Resource type: eNewsletter article
14 Oct 2009If donor retention is so important to nonprofits, why are we not doing more to keep them? Adrian Sargeant looks at how we can persuade our donors to stay with us We continue to lose our donors at…
Colin Habberton Fundraising Online 2012 video
Resource type: Video
22 Mar 2012At this year's, Fundraising Online we are excited to have a host of inspiring speakers who will be bringing their expertise and experience to our online platform. Prior to the conference taking…
Compendium of the India NGO Awards 2009/11
Resource type: Promotional materials
Over the years, the Resource Alliance, through the India NGO Awards programme, has compiled and collated a large body of information on NGOs working across the country. This information provides an insight… More Information…
Could e-services be the way for your charity?
Resource type: eNewsletter article
14 Oct 2009Charities often don't invest in new technology and online services because of the cost, but software as a service (SaaS) could be the answer. Patrick Nash explainsCharity websites are big business. Growing…
Credibility, Image and Identity: A Crisis in the NGO Sector in Kenya
Resource type: Article
This guide provides an interesting and informative history and oversight of the non-profit sector in Kenya. Focussing on the current context, Elkanah Odembo has identified several challenges… More Information…
Direct Mail Fundraising on Trial
Resource type: Article
In this guide, Mal Warwick condenses over 30 years of fundraising experience, to provide you with an introduction to Dorothy Donor and her donor journey with ‘Green Earth’. Mal provides oversight… More Information…
Donor Commitment - What is it, What Drives it and Why does it matter
Resource type: Article
This article details the results of a survey designed to:Define and measure donor commitmentDetermine what drives donor commitment, andTo identify the impact of commitment on perceived and actual donor… More Information…