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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.
Recent blog posts
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BlogEpisode 2 – How is long-term funding a two-way win (for charities and funders)?
Read more: Episode 2 – How is long-term funding a two-way win (for charities and funders)?‘Listening and Learning Together – the IVAR podcast‘ explores some of the knotty challenges…
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BlogWhat does trusting your grantees really mean?
Read more: What does trusting your grantees really mean?The move by many funders towards an open and trusting approach offers new and…
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BlogHave we found the key to sharing power with communities?
Read more: Have we found the key to sharing power with communities?Introduction Over the past few years, Local Trust’s Community Leadership Academy has supported residents…
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BlogBen Cairns, IVAR Director, awarded OBE
Read more: Ben Cairns, IVAR Director, awarded OBEWe are delighted that our Director, Ben Cairns, has been awarded an OBE in…
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BlogThe path to partnership starts with dialogue
Read more: The path to partnership starts with dialogueIntroduction Once you’ve brought the ‘right people’ to the table, how do you have…
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BlogLet’s talk about learning partnerships
Read more: Let’s talk about learning partnershipsIntroduction You may have noticed there has been a growing trend amongst funders and…
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BlogThe gift of funding systems change: sticking with it and learning from others
Read more: The gift of funding systems change: sticking with it and learning from othersIntroduction Increasingly, foundations are showing an interest in systems change work as a means…
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BlogThe Jane Hatfield Award 2024: getting behind the next generation of researchers
Read more: The Jane Hatfield Award 2024: getting behind the next generation of researchersIntroducing our researchers and their projects
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BlogFive perspectives to celebrate three years of Open and Trusting
Read more: Five perspectives to celebrate three years of Open and TrustingIntroduction When IVAR launched the Open and Trusting Grant-making initiative back in 2021 our…
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BlogTaking control: reporting for, by and with charities
Read more: Taking control: reporting for, by and with charitiesIntroduction This blog is for charities thinking about grant reporting. In it, we pull…
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BlogBringing trust-based learning to life: four actions for funders
Read more: Bringing trust-based learning to life: four actions for fundersIntroduction Our work with funders and charities on Open and Trusting Grant-making has revealed…
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BlogReflecting on 2023 and what we can learn from our most popular content
Read more: Reflecting on 2023 and what we can learn from our most popular contentIn what has become a new year tradition here at IVAR, we have looked…