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How foundations discourage charity mergers

Posted on June 11, 2012 by carolinefiennes

This article first appeared in Third Sector magazine. Esmee Fairbairn Foundation (a large UK grant-making foundation) has launched a fund to encourage mergers. It’s ironic, because Esmee’s own rules penalise them Fairness, presumably, is behind the Esmee Fairbairn Foundation’s rule that it … Continue reading →

Posted in Mergers | Tagged charity, consolidation, donation, esmee fairbairn foundation, foundation, fragment, fragmentation, giving, grant, grant guidelines, impact, merge, merger, philanthropy, polden puckham charitable trust, unintended consequence | 3 Comments

Cheryl Cole Foundation: The most important 3 words

Posted on January 31, 2012 by carolinefiennes

It’s off to a great start. But trouble ahead? Here’s what it should do. In its first year, Cheryl Cole’s Foundation is teaming up with the Prince’s Trust. Good. New donors almost always do well to partner with existing donors and existing charities. … Continue reading →

Posted in Donor behaviour & giving stats | Tagged celebrity, charity, Cheryl, Comic Relief, donor, donor education, foundation, giving, outsource, partnership, Prince Charles, Prince of Wales, Prince's Trust, Red Nose Day, Royal, volunteer, volunteering | 6 Comments

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How foundations discourage charity mergers

Cheryl Cole Foundation: The most important 3 words

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