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Giving Insights - Summer 2008

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

In this edition we:

explore how donors can turn risk into return when it comes to giving;
hear what the Escampette family learned from visiting 80 development projects during their six year, round-the-world trip; and
talk to Sir Trevor McDonald about why he supports a charity working with young homeless people.

I hope you enjoy the articles in this edition

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

Go figure
For the price of a family holiday, donors can help domestic violence victims bring their attackers to justice.

Literary lessons in giving
Lessons for donors from PG Wodehouse, written by NPC's Martin Brookes.

The times they are a-changin'
A look into the trends around homelessness.

The Place2Be
Chief Executive, Benita Refson, talks about her move from fashion to the charity world.

Turning the tables
How one standard reporting form could benefit charities and funders.

Something to write home about
One family shares lessons learnt from its 6-year trip around the world visiting development projects.

Turning risk into return
We interview two funders about what risk means to them.

The donor Q&A
How can I meet other donors like me?

The philanthropy boom in the Baltic States
NPC learns about the Estonian charity sector.

Making an impact in India
Interview with Rishi Khosla, CEO of Copal Partners, on his joint venture with NPC in India.

Sir Trevor McDonald recommends...
The journalist and broadcaster talks about his favourite charity.

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