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We feature the voices of charities, foundations and public agencies we work with, and share our take on both opportunities and challenges for the voluntary sector.
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BlogLearning in responsive grant making – Thinking out loud
Read more: Learning in responsive grant making – Thinking out loudIn recent months we have been looking into theory and ideas that might help…
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BlogVolunteering and early childhood outcomes: an evidence review
Read more: Volunteering and early childhood outcomes: an evidence reviewLeila Baker, Head of research at IVAR shares the story behind the research. Bringing…
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BlogTaking a strategic learning approach to evaluation
Read more: Taking a strategic learning approach to evaluationNick Wilsdon, Learning & Evaluation Manager at the National Foundation for Youth Music shares…
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On the shoulders of giants: Charity leaders call for a ‘humble and modest’ social investment market
Read more: On the shoulders of giants: Charity leaders call for a ‘humble and modest’ social investment marketLeila Baker, Head of research at IVAR shares some of the points made by…
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BlogSmall Organisations: The Journey to Investment
Read more: Small Organisations: The Journey to InvestmentAssociate researcher Niamh Goggin reflects on her experience of our recent research into charities…
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BlogGetting on the impact bandwagon
Read more: Getting on the impact bandwagonIVAR associate, Professor Marilyn Taylor shares her thinking on Impact.
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BlogHow are we doing? A quick account of the Barrow Cadbury Trust strategic review
Read more: How are we doing? A quick account of the Barrow Cadbury Trust strategic reviewSara Llewellin, Chief executive at Barrow Cadbury trust shares her experience of the IVAR…
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BlogCommunity organisations push back on ‘data burden’
Read more: Community organisations push back on ‘data burden’Through academic collaboration and partnership working, organisations push back on the burden of monitoring,…
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BlogReflecting our own sustainability plan
Read more: Reflecting our own sustainability planDuring the discussions about the renewal of our core funding in 2015, we were…
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BlogBuilding a culture & structure for learning
Read more: Building a culture & structure for learningAt Pears Foundation, we place a strong emphasis on learning: both on our own…
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It’s not about the money money money?
Read more: It’s not about the money money money?At a recent Association of Charitable Foundations workshop on ‘funding plus’ (aka ‘grants plus’…
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BlogI second that emotion
Read more: I second that emotionAt a recent workshop on collaborative working in Dublin, the discussion turned to emotions.…