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Giving Insights Autumn 2008

Read the latest edition of NPC’s newsletter, Giving Insights.

In this edition:

  • The Economist’s Matthew Bishop explains how philanthrocapitalists can be the driving force in solving society’s problems;
  • we discuss when donors should set up a charitable trust; and
  • hear from the dotcom entrepreneur, Martha Lane Fox, on why she funds a charity helping prisoners on death row.

I hope you enjoy the articles in this edition

Click on the relevant article below or click here to download the full version.

Read a Go Figure on the Brandon Centre

Go figure
A ten-fold return from investing in the Brandon Centre, which treats teenagers with mental health problems.

Why philanthropists shouldn't have to wear hair shirts

Why philanthropists shouldn't have to wear hair shirts
NPC's Martin Brookes asks, what is wrong with giving away money and enjoying it?

An interview with The Economist's Matthew Bishop

Can philanthrocapitalism save the world?
The Economist's Matthew Bishop on the rise of a new breed of super-rich philanthropists.

Read how NPc has helped professional advisors build a philanthropy offering

Helping professional advisors design a philanthropy offering
Alongside a Q&A on when donors should set up a charitable trust.

How coverage of philanthropy has grown in the press

Philanthropy in the media Looking at how coverage of philanthropy in the press has soared.

 

An interview with the founder of Forward Thinking

Faith in humanity
Why a former Catholic priest hung up his dog collar to focus on bridging the gap between divided communities.

Why results matter for charities and funders

Results matter
It's time that funders and charities put time and money into measuring impact.

 

NPC's views on 'superprisons'

A titanic mistake
NPC's view on proposed 'superprisons', and a call to individual donors from London Funders.

An interview with Martha Lane Fox

Martha Lane Fox recommends...
Why the dotcom entrepreneur funds unfashionable causes.

Children at play

 


Charity insight

"80% of people would prefer to die at home or in a hospice than a hospital, yet only 24% achieve this."

MARIE CURIE CANCER CARE's hospice and nursing services provide 16,500 people each year with the care needed to die in the place of their choice.

Marie Curie

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