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Time to move to three-year funding models

Geoff Leask says organisations need the stability of longer term grants

OPINION 24 September 2021 by Geoff Leask

Poll: are you considering taking cryptocurrency donations?

POLL 16 September 2021 by Gareth Jones

Opportunities for social enterprise in new programme for government

Duncan Thorp of Social Enterprise Scotland analyses the Scottish Government's policy pledges

OPINION 16 September 2021 by Duncan Thorp

#ChristiePlus10: Critical juncture or return to old ways?

#ChristiePlus10: a series of expert blogs reflecting on ten years since the publication of the Christie Commission.

OPINION 7 September 2021 by James Mitchell

#ChristiePlus10: Children and families must become the centre of re-imagined public services

#ChristiePlus10: a series of expert blogs reflecting on ten years since the publication of the Christie Commission.

OPINION 1 September 2021 by Mary Glasgow

Poll: should Covid lockdown powers be made permanent?

POLL 20 August 2021 by Graham Martin

Being patient as way to build back reserves

Alastair Davis on Social Investment Scotland's array of support for the sector.

OPINION 4 August 2021 by Alastair Davis

Could you help shape the future of fundraising?

OPINION 5 July 2021 by Dionne Denovan

Connecting funders and charities – never more needed?

The Covid-19 pandemic has brought disruption, challenge and change in pretty much every aspect of our lives - and there’s little doubt funders have responded to meet the challenges.

OPINION 5 July 2021 by Joanna McCreadie

How has furlough affected your organisation?

Sheghley Ogilvie examines the impact of furlough on the voluntary sector, and is looking for organisations to share their experiences of the scheme

OPINION 30 June 2021 by Sheghley Ogilvie

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