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TFN is published by the Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations, Caledonian Exchange, 19A Canning Street, Edinburgh EH3 8EG. The Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations (SCVO) is a Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation. Registration number SC003558.

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An expert’s guide to applying for funding
Sandra Hogg provides some hints and tips on attracting money to your cause
OPINION 25 November 2014 Guest post
 
TFN poll: should charities be banned from cold calling?
POLL 27 October 2014 by Graham Martin
5 comments
 
Innovation in fundraising is over-rated
Chair of the Institute of Fundraising Scotland John Brady says funding ideas don't always have to be brand new
OPINION 17 October 2014 Guest post
 
Great fundraising will remain regardless of referendum
Fraser Hughton outlines some of the challenges ahead for fundraising, but believes Scottish fundraisers will flourish regardless of the referendum
OPINION 24 July 2014 Guest post
 
Creating enterprising communities
Karen Birch, chair of Glasgow Women’s Library, is calling on the Big Lottery Fund to invest in the development of community-owned and run initiatives
OPINION 8 July 2014 Guest post
 
Proud to be a fundraiser
John Brady, chair of the Institute of Fundraising Scotland, explains why being proud of fundraising is good for everyone involved in a charity
OPINION 28 May 2014 Guest post
 
The trick to funding prevention work
Steven Marwick, director of Evaluation Support Scotland, is challenging the Big Lottery Fund to focus on positive stories
OPINION 28 May 2014 Guest post
 
Climbing fundraising hills
Charlotte Bray believes her fellow travellers make the struggle of fundraising so worthwhile
OPINION 27 May 2014 by Charlotte Bray
2 comments
 
Focus on the strength of our communities
Martin Johnstone thinks the Big Lottery Fund should design processes to focus more on the beauty of people and communities
OPINION 22 May 2014 Guest post
 
More local government pension plan pain
David Davison warns that charities in local government pension schemes should prepare for more funding pain
OPINION 22 May 2014 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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