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Published by Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations

TFN is published by the Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations, Mansfield Traquair Centre, 15 Mansfield Place, Edinburgh, EH3 6BB. The Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations (SCVO) is a Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation. Registration number SC003558.

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Born leaders – you need to regress to progress
Mark Kelvin believes we need to release the child within to develop as leaders
OPINION 20 March 2017 Guest post
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Recruit the best volunteers in this competitive market
Stephanie Murtagh says recruiting the best volunteers will be crucial to the success of charities in times of austerity
OPINION 20 March 2017 Guest post
 
What charity trustees need to know about investing
Lianne Lodge explains how charities can learn from the mistakes of others and make sure their investment portfolio reflects their charitable purpose
OPINION 20 March 2017 Guest post
 
New third sector hub will boost social economy
Natalie Masterson, chief executive of Stirling Voluntary Enterprise, explains how a new sector hub will empower voluntary organisations
OPINION 15 March 2017 Guest post
 
10 tips to a perfect data protection policy
Kelly Sleight warns against charities putting their heads in the sand over changes to data protection laws
OPINION 14 March 2017 by Alex Turnbull
 
Poll: Is charity leadership in Scotland too male, pale and stale?
POLL 10 March 2017 by Graham Martin
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Opt-in vs opt-out - is it really either or?
Skip Fidura on the opt-in, opt-out dilemma facing charities
OPINION 8 March 2017 Guest post
 
Scottish fundraising conference 2017 set to be bigger and better
Gary Kernahan updates fundraisers on developments for this autumn's Scottish fundraising conference
OPINION 28 February 2017 Guest post
 
Society lotteries enrich lives and could do much more
Clara Govier says that simple changes in regulations could enhance the work of fundraisers in no time
OPINION 22 February 2017 Guest post
 
Why can’t we just tell the truth? Thoughts on blagging, game-face and leadership development
​Kathryn Welch on what she learnt from an inspiring Clore residential programme
OPINION 22 February 2017 Guest post
TFN Guide to Running a Charity or Social Enterprise 2024

This year’s Guide takes a look at how the sector is progressing in inclusion, diversity, equality and environmentalism - what more can be done to further these aims, featuring a wealth of expert opinion, advice and reflection.

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