I'm just about to go on my hols for a week and wanted to do a quick round up of some of the things i've enjoyed reading in the last couple of weeks.

Will be back in a couple of weeks with  some thoughts on fundraising eutopia, the new Virgin Money Giving site and othe fundraising stuff.

Fundraising

An interesting look at how fundraising has evolved over the last 25 years

A fascinating interview with the founder of the Smile Train

'Round' with your donors

A challenge to fundraisers to defend charity costs

The importance of giving donors choice

Ken Burnett talking about 'twitter suicide'!

Non-fundraising

Is the carrot or stick best for management?

How to get the most from your team

Why social media isn't mass marketing

Some interesting thoughts on behavioural change over at the Herd blog

Seth with some interesting thoughts on presenting to small groups

Are you taking every opportunity to build relationships with your customers?