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Neutral? Bi-partisan? Impartial? Or just bland? – What are the rules for charities?

Neil Pharaoh, Tuesday, 15th March 2022 - As we get closer to the election, for many organisations it means working through their political “stance”. But what do we mean when we say neutral or bi-partisan, and is this really…

A year ahead for government engagement

Neil Pharaoh, Wednesday, 19th January 2022 - Neil Pharaoh dives into the certainties, predictions and guesses for what will happen for government engagement in 2022. The festive season and New Year’s period is usually a time…

We need to build movements not create more barriers…

Neil Pharaoh, Monday, 22nd November 2021 - The old adage that you catch more flies with honey than you do with vinegar is never more correct than in the era of growing “cancel” culture. Remember, movements are created with open…

What is the risk to my DGR or charitable status from advocacy work?

Neil Pharaoh, Wednesday, 15th July 2020 - There is no barrier to charities participating in political activity where it is consistent with their charitable purpose, writes Neil Pharaoh, who argues advocacy can be a very …

Your organisation has some major opportunities this year. Do you know what they are?

Neil Pharaoh, Wednesday, 3rd June 2020 - Being attentive to the election framework (and budget cycles) is critical for policy, funding or legislative change – it also helps if you know what you want, writes Neil Pharaoh.…

Lobbying in the age of COVID-19

Neil Pharaoh, Monday, 23rd March 2020 - Neil Pharaoh explains why you should use this time to position your organisation to get the assistance you and your communities need during this unprecedented period. While COVID-19…

What can the social purpose sector learn from industry associations?

Neil Pharaoh, Tuesday, 10th March 2020 - Neil Pharaoh shares three things which make industry associations highly effective in their campaigning and advocacy. Almost every social purpose organisation I speak to is quick…

Are we outsourcing social policy to royal commissions?

Neil Pharaoh, Tuesday, 25th February 2020 - For the social purpose sector, available opportunities to influence and guide the process of a royal commission are much narrower than in broader public advocacy. But fear not. Neil…

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