Join us on Friday 17 July from 12pm until 1.30pm to explore how charities can be alert for challenges facing the sectorNo one knows what the future holds,but if it reflects recent events in the voluntary sector it’s not going to be a easy ride. Over the past few months, a unusual government has been elected, and concerns have been raised over outspoken charity leaders such as Kids Company’s Camila Batmanghelidjh,while fundraising methods – direct mailing and cold calling – and data handling continue to be investigated by sector regulators.
Add to this demands for greater transparency, the pressure to retain skilled staff, and diminishing funding and the increased demand for services – the list of risks that litter the future path of the sector is daunting.
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Source: theguardian.com