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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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Critical mass: what’s the future for our biggest fundraisers?
John Tasker says the mass fundraising market is still healthy – but disruption and innovation are essential
OPINION 22 October 2018 Guest post
 
A recipe for the perfect grant application
​Deanna Wolf shares her recipe for trust fundraising success
OPINION 9 October 2018 Guest post
 
Wonga no more…or is it?
The Reverend Iain May calls for lending changes following the demise of Wonga
OPINION 18 September 2018 Guest post
 
Is the tail wagging the dog in your funding strategy?
Ailsa Roddie highlights the potential pitfalls of funding-led projects
OPINION 7 June 2018 Guest post
 
Positive changes in the charity pension schemes
David Davison on the positive changes that have occured to charity pension schemes laws
OPINION 29 May 2018 Guest post
 
Being bold about being a fundraiser
Natasha MacKinnon says fundraisers need not keep quiet about their work
OPINION 3 April 2018 Guest post
 
Scanning the financial horizon
Heather Lamont looks at a few recent headlines from the financial press and considers what they might mean for your charity’s finances.
OPINION 21 February 2018 Guest post
 
Make a big difference
John James says small charities should not shy away from investing for social good
OPINION 3 October 2017 by TFN
 
New apprenticeship scheme results in race for funding
Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisation’s policy officer Ruth Boyle looks at the issues around the Flexible Workforce Development Fund
OPINION 12 September 2017 by Gareth Jones
 
Calling Scotland’s fundraisers - help shape the Institute of Fundraising agenda
Jo Anderson is urging fundraisers to complete a short survey on the role of the Institute of Fundraising Scotland
OPINION 3 April 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.

Read it here
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