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Advertising feature: helping deliver Scotland’s Social Enterprise Strategy
Roger Moors examines the role of social investment and how it’s so much more than just about money
OPINION 16 February 2017 Guest post
 
Fundraising: time for a legal health check?
Daradjeet Jagpal says charities must be aware of new recommendations around donor consent
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Celebrate the best of fundraising in Scotland
Gary Kernahan believes fundraisers have much to learn from each other and celebrate at this year's Institute of Fundraising Scottish conference
OPINION 19 July 2016 Guest post
 
We need to take fundraising complaints seriously
Martin Sime explains why it is not counterintuitive to launch the new fundraising complaints hub
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Why you can bank on OSCR’s help
Nicola McBain from OSCR takes us through the regulator's banking guide
OPINION 20 May 2016 Guest post
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CAF Bank: taking in the bigger picture
Peter Ostacchini explains why emphasis on the long-term is key in creating impact
OPINION 19 May 2016 Guest post
 
Understanding the Scottish charity regulator’s red flags
Diarmuid McDonnell explains why charities should be aware of the red flags the regulator will spot when examining their annual accounts
OPINION 17 May 2016 Guest post
 
Seven ways to put a spring into your charity’s finances
Stuart Niven introduces seven ways charities can nurture financial resilience
OPINION 24 March 2016 Guest post
 
A fresh start for fundraising as scandal is put to rest
Susan Smith says the FRSB's final report into the circumstances of Olive Cooke's death is as uninspiring as the regulator has been
OPINION 19 January 2016 by Susan Smith
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Is Creative Scotland right to fund the artist behind The Glasgow Effect?
POLL 7 January 2016 by Robert Armour
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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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