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The coronavirus has a far-reaching impact on the not for profit sector. Our new insight report looks at it’s impact on regular giving, what strategies worked and how charities can protect their regular income in the future.

How are you dealing with uncertainty? We’re offering you a free webinar to explore tried and tested tips to boost your resilience and wellbeing in these times.

Bacs are making a temporary change to increase the minimum dormancy period for all service users to 24 months with effect from Monday 29 June 2020.

During challenging times, how can you work out which of your supporters might be able to help, and even increase their support, and avoid contacting those who are in difficulties with financial asks?

We’re launching a survey to help us measure how the coronavirus pandemic has impacted regular giving, and we’re asking charities of all shapes and sizes to take part.

As recovery from the crisis begins and people venture back to work, managing the return to the new working environment will demand much thought and careful leadership.

Our latest update on the state of regular giving looks at April’s Direct Debit donations, cancellations and acquisition rates during the pandemic.

With many people now working remotely, there has been a general increase in fraud and cybercrime.

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We need to ensure a good start to every supporter relationship, but also making sure you collect that very first donation as soon as possible can make a big difference to attrition levels.

You’re probably already adjusting your fundraising and shifting focus to other channels to minimise loss of fundraising income. One channel that could provide greater help at the moment is the telephone.

Chancellor Rishi Sunak’s announcement of a £750m funding package for charities is a hugely welcome first step in support and immediate assistance to charities providing essential services around the UK.