Friday, April 28, 2006
BBC NEWS | In Pictures | In pictures: Prince Harry's charity
BBC NEWS | In Pictures | In pictures: Prince Harry's charity: "rince Harry has established a charity for Aids orphans called Sentebale, which means 'forget me not'. He hopes to carry on the work started by his late mother, Diana."
Wednesday, April 26, 2006
The Calgary Sun - University sets record
The Calgary Sun - University sets record: "The University of Calgary received more donations than ever this year and set a new fundraising record of $70.5 million in cash and pledges."
The day we came to help - World - smh.com.au
The day we came to help - World - smh.com.au: "Politics plays a part in Australian aid, writes Matt Wade.
THE gap between how the Australian Government gives overseas aid and how its citizens give aid is widening.
Official aid spending has always balanced strategic goals and Australian business interests with humanitarian needs. But non-government aid groups believe the Government is now putting too much emphasis on law and order and good governance."
THE gap between how the Australian Government gives overseas aid and how its citizens give aid is widening.
Official aid spending has always balanced strategic goals and Australian business interests with humanitarian needs. But non-government aid groups believe the Government is now putting too much emphasis on law and order and good governance."
EducationGuardian.co.uk | E-learning | Oxford accounts show reliance on fundraising
EducationGuardian.co.uk | E-learning | Oxford accounts show reliance on fundraising: "Oxford accounts show reliance on fundraising
Donald MacLeod
Wednesday April 26, 2006
Oxford colleges are breaking even, but only by relying on their endowments and raising money from alumni, the latest annual accounts reveal.
The core activities of teaching, research, accommodating students and caring for historic buildings remain heavily in deficit, and are subsidised from non-core income, the university said after publishing the accounts of the 36 inde"
Donald MacLeod
Wednesday April 26, 2006
Oxford colleges are breaking even, but only by relying on their endowments and raising money from alumni, the latest annual accounts reveal.
The core activities of teaching, research, accommodating students and caring for historic buildings remain heavily in deficit, and are subsidised from non-core income, the university said after publishing the accounts of the 36 inde"
BBC NEWS | UK | Magazine | Payback time
BBC NEWS | UK | Magazine | Payback time: "ir Richard Branson famously has fun with his immense wealth. But he also feels that great wealth brings great responsibility. He talks to the Magazine about the business of philanthropy.
How does it feel to go to an impoverished part of Africa when you're a multi-millionaire?
'Anyone would feel an enormous sense of guilt going to one of these places - and if you're in a position to do something about it you've got to make an effort,' says Sir Richard Branson."
How does it feel to go to an impoverished part of Africa when you're a multi-millionaire?
'Anyone would feel an enormous sense of guilt going to one of these places - and if you're in a position to do something about it you've got to make an effort,' says Sir Richard Branson."
Tuesday, April 25, 2006
New Philanthropy Capital
New Philanthropy Capital: "Charity Recommendations - A-Z list of charities
NPC's charity recommendations are two-page fact sheets that:
* provide an independent perspective on a specific charity: the issue it addresses, its activities and how private funding can help
* include metrics, such as an assessment of risk and the difficulty of fundraising, plus live case studies
* give a snapshot of the charity at a specific point in time
The recommendations are examples of highly effective approaches and are not intended to be a league table of charities. NPC uses a standard approach to analysing charities as part of each research project."
NPC's charity recommendations are two-page fact sheets that:
* provide an independent perspective on a specific charity: the issue it addresses, its activities and how private funding can help
* include metrics, such as an assessment of risk and the difficulty of fundraising, plus live case studies
* give a snapshot of the charity at a specific point in time
The recommendations are examples of highly effective approaches and are not intended to be a league table of charities. NPC uses a standard approach to analysing charities as part of each research project."
Charity solicits shareholders' dividends. 25/04/2006. ABC News Online
Charity solicits shareholders' dividends. 25/04/2006. ABC News Online: "Charity solicits shareholders' dividends
A group which supports Australia's children's hospitals will launch a new donation scheme today targeting people who own shares.
The Children's Hospitals Australia organisation is unveiling a new fundraising program which aims to tap into the millions of dollars in dividend cheques that are left uncashed each year."
A group which supports Australia's children's hospitals will launch a new donation scheme today targeting people who own shares.
The Children's Hospitals Australia organisation is unveiling a new fundraising program which aims to tap into the millions of dollars in dividend cheques that are left uncashed each year."
EducationGuardian.co.uk | Schools | Your cash shouldn't put you in charge
EducationGuardian.co.uk | Schools | Your cash shouldn't put you in charge: "Your cash shouldn't put you in charge
Estelle Morris
Tuesday April 25, 2006
The Guardian
It's a great shame that the arrival in our schools of big-time philanthropy has got embroiled in the furore over 'cash for honours'. Those inquiries will, quite rightly, take their course, but the whole thing has thrown up a couple of questions that are worthy of debate, whatever the outcome of the investigations. First, should we worry if wealthy people give their money to schools? And second, what does all this talk about external partners for schools really mean?"
Estelle Morris
Tuesday April 25, 2006
The Guardian
It's a great shame that the arrival in our schools of big-time philanthropy has got embroiled in the furore over 'cash for honours'. Those inquiries will, quite rightly, take their course, but the whole thing has thrown up a couple of questions that are worthy of debate, whatever the outcome of the investigations. First, should we worry if wealthy people give their money to schools? And second, what does all this talk about external partners for schools really mean?"
onPhilanthropy - Milken: Philanthropy in Context
onPhilanthropy - Milken: Philanthropy in Context: "Milken: Philanthropy in Context
By: Tom Watson, 04/24/06
Many leadership gatherings consider philanthropy - clearly a vital factor in public life and international development. But most do so on its own, in many cases, as if nonprofits and those who support them make their decisions outside of broad economies, innovation, and changes in the corporate and public sectors. The Milken Institute's Global Conference is different. "
By: Tom Watson, 04/24/06
Many leadership gatherings consider philanthropy - clearly a vital factor in public life and international development. But most do so on its own, in many cases, as if nonprofits and those who support them make their decisions outside of broad economies, innovation, and changes in the corporate and public sectors. The Milken Institute's Global Conference is different. "
Prince's charity turns to public - Britain - Times Online
Prince's charity turns to public - Britain - Times Online: "Prince's charity turns to public
By Andrew Pierce
Trust will use concert at Tower of London to launch its first appeal after losing £40 million subsidy
THE flagship charity of the Prince of Wales has launched its first national fundraising appeal after the Chancellor ended a £40 million government subsidy.
Annie Lennox, Lionel Richie, the Bee Gees, Ronan Keating and the girl band the Sugababes will top the bill at a televised concert at the Tower of London next month to mark the 30th anniversary of The Prince’s Trust."
By Andrew Pierce
Trust will use concert at Tower of London to launch its first appeal after losing £40 million subsidy
THE flagship charity of the Prince of Wales has launched its first national fundraising appeal after the Chancellor ended a £40 million government subsidy.
Annie Lennox, Lionel Richie, the Bee Gees, Ronan Keating and the girl band the Sugababes will top the bill at a televised concert at the Tower of London next month to mark the 30th anniversary of The Prince’s Trust."
Ethical Corporation: By Invitation - NGOs and post-disaster reconstruction - Solving logistics problems with clear policies
Ethical Corporation: By Invitation - NGOs and post-disaster reconstruction - Solving logistics problems with clear policies: "Arian Ardie considers the operational, reputational and logistical challenges that NGOs face in reconstruction projects, and offers a partial solution
The Indian Ocean Tsunami, Hurricane Katrina and the Pakistan earthquake have resulted in unparalleled contributions and pledges for relief and aid.
Much of this money—from individuals, corporations and governments—is being channelled through NGOs. "
The Indian Ocean Tsunami, Hurricane Katrina and the Pakistan earthquake have resulted in unparalleled contributions and pledges for relief and aid.
Much of this money—from individuals, corporations and governments—is being channelled through NGOs. "
The St. Petersburg Times - News - NGO Legislation Causes Concern Among Charities
The St. Petersburg Times - News - NGO Legislation Causes Concern Among Charities: "NGO Legislation Causes Concern Among Charities
By Viktoria Dijakovic
Special to St. Petersburg Times
Developments in Russian legislation on non-governmental organizations could, potentially, bring radical changes to the work of numerous non-profit organizations in the city. With numerous charity projects just beginning to establish themselves, concerns about future developments have been expressed by various institutions.
On January 10, 2006, President Vladimir Putin ratified a controversial piece of legislation that places significant constraints on the freedom of both Russian and foreign non-governmental organizations."
By Viktoria Dijakovic
Special to St. Petersburg Times
Developments in Russian legislation on non-governmental organizations could, potentially, bring radical changes to the work of numerous non-profit organizations in the city. With numerous charity projects just beginning to establish themselves, concerns about future developments have been expressed by various institutions.
On January 10, 2006, President Vladimir Putin ratified a controversial piece of legislation that places significant constraints on the freedom of both Russian and foreign non-governmental organizations."
SocietyGuardian.co.uk | Voluntary sector | Dedicated followers of compassion
SocietyGuardian.co.uk | Voluntary sector | Dedicated followers of compassion: "Dedicated followers of compassion
Wristbands are so yesterday. The UK's foremost fundraisers have to have their finger on the pulse to stay among the leading charities, says Tash Shifrin
Monday April 24, 2006
The Guardian
Forget charity wristbands: little, metal military-style dog tags are about to become the Next Big Thing in fundraising fashion, pioneered by helpline charity Samaritans. These days, driven by increasing competition for the caring public's pound, charity fundraisers have to be trendsetters."
Wristbands are so yesterday. The UK's foremost fundraisers have to have their finger on the pulse to stay among the leading charities, says Tash Shifrin
Monday April 24, 2006
The Guardian
Forget charity wristbands: little, metal military-style dog tags are about to become the Next Big Thing in fundraising fashion, pioneered by helpline charity Samaritans. These days, driven by increasing competition for the caring public's pound, charity fundraisers have to be trendsetters."
Monday, April 24, 2006
Edinburgh Evening News - Edinburgh - Romanian princess on charity visit to Capital
Edinburgh Evening News - Edinburgh - Romanian princess on charity visit to Capital: "Romanian princess on charity visit to Capital
A ROMANIAN princess is to visit the Capital on Wednesday to support a charity working to raise money for people with terminal illness in the Eastern European country.
Princess Sturdza, who was forced to flee Romania when she was three years old, is to be guest speaker at a charity dinner in aid of the Hospice of Hope, Romania."
A ROMANIAN princess is to visit the Capital on Wednesday to support a charity working to raise money for people with terminal illness in the Eastern European country.
Princess Sturdza, who was forced to flee Romania when she was three years old, is to be guest speaker at a charity dinner in aid of the Hospice of Hope, Romania."
BBC NEWS | Scotland | Tougher charity controls in place
BBC NEWS | Scotland | Tougher charity controls in place: "Tougher charity controls in place
Collection boxes
The regulation and control of charities has been tightened
New legislation governing Scotland's charities has come into force.
The Charity Regulator has stronger powers to ensure Scottish charities keep detailed accounts of how money is raised and spent.
Traditionally, Scotland has had much looser regulation of its estimated 25,000 charities.
The Charities and Trustee Investment (Scotland) Act 2005 aims to restore public confidence in charities after a series of high profile scandals."
Collection boxes
The regulation and control of charities has been tightened
New legislation governing Scotland's charities has come into force.
The Charity Regulator has stronger powers to ensure Scottish charities keep detailed accounts of how money is raised and spent.
Traditionally, Scotland has had much looser regulation of its estimated 25,000 charities.
The Charities and Trustee Investment (Scotland) Act 2005 aims to restore public confidence in charities after a series of high profile scandals."
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Scotsman.com Living - People - Philanthropy...so, what's in it for me?
Scotsman.com Living - People - Philanthropy...so, what's in it for me?: "Philanthropy...so, what's in it for me?
FIONA MCCADE
IMAGINE that you're walking along the street, when a strangely familiar-looking man with a toothy grin approaches you, shaking a donation box. 'Hey, would you like to give some money to Children Who Need Things?' he asks, in best Estuary English. 'No thanks,' you reply, hurrying past. But he follows you. 'Oh go on, these children really need Things,' he wheedles. 'Not interested,' you mutter and walk a bit faster. But he persists. 'OK, OK. Forget the needy kids. We're also selling raffle tickets and if you buy enough of them, you've got a good chance of winning a brand new car.' Hmm, you think, I could do with a car. As your step falters, the man smiles even more and puts a friendly arm around you. 'Take 20 tickets and I can make sure you win. Take a few more and, between you and me, that car could well turn out to be a Rolls-Royce.' 'I'll take 30,' you say, pulling out your wallet. And that, my friend, is how you become a philanthropist."
FIONA MCCADE
IMAGINE that you're walking along the street, when a strangely familiar-looking man with a toothy grin approaches you, shaking a donation box. 'Hey, would you like to give some money to Children Who Need Things?' he asks, in best Estuary English. 'No thanks,' you reply, hurrying past. But he follows you. 'Oh go on, these children really need Things,' he wheedles. 'Not interested,' you mutter and walk a bit faster. But he persists. 'OK, OK. Forget the needy kids. We're also selling raffle tickets and if you buy enough of them, you've got a good chance of winning a brand new car.' Hmm, you think, I could do with a car. As your step falters, the man smiles even more and puts a friendly arm around you. 'Take 20 tickets and I can make sure you win. Take a few more and, between you and me, that car could well turn out to be a Rolls-Royce.' 'I'll take 30,' you say, pulling out your wallet. And that, my friend, is how you become a philanthropist."
BBC NEWS | UK | Scotland | Tougher charity controls in place
BBC NEWS | UK | Scotland | Tougher charity controls in place: "Tougher charity controls in place
Collection boxes
The regulation and control of charities has been tightened
New legislation governing Scotland's charities has come into force.
The Charity Regulator has stronger powers to ensure Scottish charities keep detailed accounts of how money is raised and spent.
Traditionally, Scotland has had much looser regulation of its estimated 25,000 charities.
The Charities and Trustee Investment (Scotland) Act 2005 aims to restore public confidence in charities after a series of high profile scandals."
Collection boxes
The regulation and control of charities has been tightened
New legislation governing Scotland's charities has come into force.
The Charity Regulator has stronger powers to ensure Scottish charities keep detailed accounts of how money is raised and spent.
Traditionally, Scotland has had much looser regulation of its estimated 25,000 charities.
The Charities and Trustee Investment (Scotland) Act 2005 aims to restore public confidence in charities after a series of high profile scandals."
Scotsman.com Business - Economy - Hurdles to jump if you want lower inheritance taxes
Scotsman.com Business - Economy - Hurdles to jump if you want lower inheritance taxes: "Hurdles to jump if you want lower inheritance taxes
GORDON J. FORBES
AS EARLY as Gordon Brown's first Budget there were dire predictions that he would overhaul Inheritance Tax (IHT). Budgets came and went with little change, and with only one reference to changes in the thresholds for IHT in the 2006 Budget, it seemed nothing much had changed.
However, through the subsequent Budget notes and the recent publication of the Finance Bill, the devil really was in the detail."
GORDON J. FORBES
AS EARLY as Gordon Brown's first Budget there were dire predictions that he would overhaul Inheritance Tax (IHT). Budgets came and went with little change, and with only one reference to changes in the thresholds for IHT in the 2006 Budget, it seemed nothing much had changed.
However, through the subsequent Budget notes and the recent publication of the Finance Bill, the devil really was in the detail."
Friday, April 21, 2006
TODAYonline
TODAYonline: "Postpone NKF court case: WP's Low
OPPOSITION MP Low Thia Khiang hopes the National Kidney Foundation (NKF) court case will be postponed until after the election.
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This will allow for a good debate on the issue, without stepping afoul of the law, the Workers' Party chief told reporters after his meet-the-people session on Wednesday night. The NKF saga was one issue that Opposition parties were hoping to raise at the hustings, but plans were dropped after former top executives at the charity were charged this week.
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It is against the law to publicly comment on a case that is being considered in court.
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'I would urge the Government to consider withdrawing the case for the time being until after the elections,' he said adding that otherwise it would prevent the Opposition from making it an issue.
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'Even Khaw Boon Wan has said that perhaps it is good to debate it, so as to have a better insight. So, is it fair that now the people want to debate and you sue someone … so you can't debate? I think it doesn't look good on the Government.'
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On the PAP manifesto, Mr Low said it's mainly geared to the elections. 'At the last election, they also came up with a beautiful manifesto. But they did not tell us that they are going to increase GST. What have they not told us in this election manifesto? I don't know.' — 938Live
OPPOSITION MP Low Thia Khiang hopes the National Kidney Foundation (NKF) court case will be postponed until after the election.
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This will allow for a good debate on the issue, without stepping afoul of the law, the Workers' Party chief told reporters after his meet-the-people session on Wednesday night. The NKF saga was one issue that Opposition parties were hoping to raise at the hustings, but plans were dropped after former top executives at the charity were charged this week."
OPPOSITION MP Low Thia Khiang hopes the National Kidney Foundation (NKF) court case will be postponed until after the election.
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This will allow for a good debate on the issue, without stepping afoul of the law, the Workers' Party chief told reporters after his meet-the-people session on Wednesday night. The NKF saga was one issue that Opposition parties were hoping to raise at the hustings, but plans were dropped after former top executives at the charity were charged this week.
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It is against the law to publicly comment on a case that is being considered in court.
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'I would urge the Government to consider withdrawing the case for the time being until after the elections,' he said adding that otherwise it would prevent the Opposition from making it an issue.
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'Even Khaw Boon Wan has said that perhaps it is good to debate it, so as to have a better insight. So, is it fair that now the people want to debate and you sue someone … so you can't debate? I think it doesn't look good on the Government.'
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On the PAP manifesto, Mr Low said it's mainly geared to the elections. 'At the last election, they also came up with a beautiful manifesto. But they did not tell us that they are going to increase GST. What have they not told us in this election manifesto? I don't know.' — 938Live
OPPOSITION MP Low Thia Khiang hopes the National Kidney Foundation (NKF) court case will be postponed until after the election.
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This will allow for a good debate on the issue, without stepping afoul of the law, the Workers' Party chief told reporters after his meet-the-people session on Wednesday night. The NKF saga was one issue that Opposition parties were hoping to raise at the hustings, but plans were dropped after former top executives at the charity were charged this week."
Channelnewsasia.com
Channelnewsasia.com: "SINGAPORE : Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong and Minister Mentor Lee Kuan Yew are demanding an apology from the Singapore Democratic Party's Central Executive Committee for remarks made in the latest issue of its party newspaper, The New Democrat.
These were contained in an article - both in English and in Chinese - on the National Kidney Foundation issue.
The letters of demand were also served on Friday to the printing company which printed the newspaper.
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These were contained in an article - both in English and in Chinese - on the National Kidney Foundation issue.
The letters of demand were also served on Friday to the printing company which printed the newspaper.
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Bill Clarke to be honoured at Conference on Caribbean Philanthropy - JAMAICAOBSERVER.COM
Bill Clarke to be honoured at Conference on Caribbean Philanthropy - JAMAICAOBSERVER.COM: "Bill Clarke to be honoured at Conference on Caribbean Philanthropy
Observer Reporter
Friday, April 21, 2006
Scotiabank President and CEO William 'Bill' Clarke will be honoured with the 'Distinguished Philanthropist Award' at the second Conference on Caribbean Philanthropy scheduled for May 2 - 5 at the Rose Hall Resort and Country Club in Montego Bay.
The conference is being organised by the UWI Development and Endowment fund in association with the National Center for Black Philanthropy, Washington DC."
Observer Reporter
Friday, April 21, 2006
Scotiabank President and CEO William 'Bill' Clarke will be honoured with the 'Distinguished Philanthropist Award' at the second Conference on Caribbean Philanthropy scheduled for May 2 - 5 at the Rose Hall Resort and Country Club in Montego Bay.
The conference is being organised by the UWI Development and Endowment fund in association with the National Center for Black Philanthropy, Washington DC."
Business | Reuters.co.in
Business | Reuters.co.in: "South Korea to question Hyundai chief on Monday
Fri Apr 21, 2006 4:03 PM IST171
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By Cheon Jong-woo
SEOUL (Reuters) - South Korean prosecutors will question Hyundai Motor Co. chairman Chung Mong-koo on Monday over allegations the group was involved in illegal political lobbying.
South Korea's top auto maker apologised on Wednesday over the bribery scandal and said its chairman's family would donate $1 billion worth of stock in an affiliate company to charity.
Hyundai shares, which have dropped nearly 10 percent so far this year, closed 1.9 percent lower on Friday at 88,000 won, trailing the broader market's 1.2 percent rise. Shares in affiliate Kia Motors Corp. lost 1.95 percent."
Fri Apr 21, 2006 4:03 PM IST171
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By Cheon Jong-woo
SEOUL (Reuters) - South Korean prosecutors will question Hyundai Motor Co. chairman Chung Mong-koo on Monday over allegations the group was involved in illegal political lobbying.
South Korea's top auto maker apologised on Wednesday over the bribery scandal and said its chairman's family would donate $1 billion worth of stock in an affiliate company to charity.
Hyundai shares, which have dropped nearly 10 percent so far this year, closed 1.9 percent lower on Friday at 88,000 won, trailing the broader market's 1.2 percent rise. Shares in affiliate Kia Motors Corp. lost 1.95 percent."
London Free Press - Local News - London subjects plan charity event
London Free Press - Local News - London subjects plan charity event: "Queen Elizabeth II turns 80 today but has asked her subjects not to make too big a fuss.
Because of that, the Monarchist League of Canada's London branch has planned only a modest celebration.
'We couldn't think of a better way to celebrate Her Majesty's birthday than with a charitable fundraising activity, which she does so much of herself,' said Gordon Maitland of the branch."
Because of that, the Monarchist League of Canada's London branch has planned only a modest celebration.
'We couldn't think of a better way to celebrate Her Majesty's birthday than with a charitable fundraising activity, which she does so much of herself,' said Gordon Maitland of the branch."
Thursday, April 20, 2006
U.S. aid eclipsed by private donors - Nation/Politics - The Washington Times, America's Newspaper
U.S. aid eclipsed by private donors - Nation/Politics - The Washington Times, America's Newspaper: "U.S. aid eclipsed by private donors
By Joyce Howard Price
THE WASHINGTON TIMES
April 20, 2006
U.S. foreign aid from private sources totaled $71.2 billion in 2004, a sum more than 3? times greater than the foreign aid the U.S. government provided that year, according to a study by the Hudson Institute.
'America is often criticized as being stingy in its foreign aid, but that assessment doesn't take into account the extent of private giving,' the institute said.
The study, titled Index of Global Philanthropy, was presented yesterday at a United Nations conference. "
By Joyce Howard Price
THE WASHINGTON TIMES
April 20, 2006
U.S. foreign aid from private sources totaled $71.2 billion in 2004, a sum more than 3? times greater than the foreign aid the U.S. government provided that year, according to a study by the Hudson Institute.
'America is often criticized as being stingy in its foreign aid, but that assessment doesn't take into account the extent of private giving,' the institute said.
The study, titled Index of Global Philanthropy, was presented yesterday at a United Nations conference. "
CNW Group-Canadians celebrate National Volunteer Week
CNW Group: "Canadians celebrate National Volunteer Week
OTTAWA, April 20 /CNW Telbec/ - National Volunteer Week (NVW), April 23 to April 29, pays tribute to Canadian volunteers who give of themselves to better their communities and the lives of others. Volunteer Canada is taking the lead on National Volunteer Week celebrations this year with a compelling campaign that encourages volunteer-involving organizations to hold a special event to honour and recognize their dedicated volunteers."
OTTAWA, April 20 /CNW Telbec/ - National Volunteer Week (NVW), April 23 to April 29, pays tribute to Canadian volunteers who give of themselves to better their communities and the lives of others. Volunteer Canada is taking the lead on National Volunteer Week celebrations this year with a compelling campaign that encourages volunteer-involving organizations to hold a special event to honour and recognize their dedicated volunteers."
1april2006 - Professional Fundraising
1april2006 - Professional Fundraising: "Fundraisers lacking in donor analysis skills
[John Sauve-Rodd]
Fundraisers are failing to maximise the full potential of their databases due to an inability to analyse data, and as such are missing out on valuable funds, according to the founder of the new Analysis in Fundraising Special Interest Group (SIG). John Sauvé-Rodd (pictured), chair of the SIG and director of Datapreneurs, told Professional Fundraising that while fundraisers are great at campaign analysis, working out ROI and even lifetime value calculations, when it comes to basic donor performance “it all falls down”.
“There are a lot of untrained people who are looking at the figures and drawing completely the wrong conclusions,” he said. “There are also certain areas of conventional wisdoms that when properly investigated are found to be wrong – the donor pyramid, for example, doesn’t exist.”"
[John Sauve-Rodd]
Fundraisers are failing to maximise the full potential of their databases due to an inability to analyse data, and as such are missing out on valuable funds, according to the founder of the new Analysis in Fundraising Special Interest Group (SIG). John Sauvé-Rodd (pictured), chair of the SIG and director of Datapreneurs, told Professional Fundraising that while fundraisers are great at campaign analysis, working out ROI and even lifetime value calculations, when it comes to basic donor performance “it all falls down”.
“There are a lot of untrained people who are looking at the figures and drawing completely the wrong conclusions,” he said. “There are also certain areas of conventional wisdoms that when properly investigated are found to be wrong – the donor pyramid, for example, doesn’t exist.”"
Channelnewsasia.com=-NKF won't be prosecuted under Foreign Workers Act
Channelnewsasia.com: "NKF won't be prosecuted under Foreign Workers Act
SINGAPORE : The Attorney-General has decided against prosecuting the National Kidney Foundation for wrongdoings under the Employment of Foreign Workers Act and the Immigration Act. "
SINGAPORE : The Attorney-General has decided against prosecuting the National Kidney Foundation for wrongdoings under the Employment of Foreign Workers Act and the Immigration Act. "
Wednesday, April 19, 2006
Guardian Unlimited | Special reports | America's aid iceberg
Guardian Unlimited | Special reports | America's aid iceberg: "America's aid iceberg
Global government-aid statistics underplay the less-heralded generosity of US citizens, writes Salil Tripathi
Wednesday April 19, 2006
In the early days after the tsunami ravaged large parts of Asia, Jan Egeland, who coordinated humanitarian relief efforts at the UN, termed western response to the crisis 'stingy'.
While the Norwegian official did not single out the US, the implication was clear. George Bush protested immediately; he asserted, with wounded pride, that Americans were generous.
They were indeed: according to the Chronicle of Philanthropy, within 10 days of the tsunami, private American aid exceeded $324m (£181.6m) towards tsunami relief. Official statistics did not then, nor now, capture such data."
Global government-aid statistics underplay the less-heralded generosity of US citizens, writes Salil Tripathi
Wednesday April 19, 2006
In the early days after the tsunami ravaged large parts of Asia, Jan Egeland, who coordinated humanitarian relief efforts at the UN, termed western response to the crisis 'stingy'.
While the Norwegian official did not single out the US, the implication was clear. George Bush protested immediately; he asserted, with wounded pride, that Americans were generous.
They were indeed: according to the Chronicle of Philanthropy, within 10 days of the tsunami, private American aid exceeded $324m (£181.6m) towards tsunami relief. Official statistics did not then, nor now, capture such data."
Hyundai Chief Chung Offers $1.1B Apology - Forbes.com
Hyundai Chief Chung Offers $1.1B Apology - Forbes.com: "ondon -
Clean hands? Human hubris so often leads to doom, yet Hyundai Motor Chairman Chung Mong-koo's decidedly Faustian deal may turn him from supervillain to superhero in one fell swoop.
Chung's offer to donate about one trillion won ($1.1 billion) to charity as part of an apology for the illegal lobbying scandal that has hit the group is an eleventh-hour gesture that may save his skin. To ward off any suspicion that Chung is seeking irregular means to turn control of the group over to his son Chung Eui-sun, the two have decided to make a charitable donation of their entire 60% shareholding in Glovis, a Hyundai logistics unit."
Clean hands? Human hubris so often leads to doom, yet Hyundai Motor Chairman Chung Mong-koo's decidedly Faustian deal may turn him from supervillain to superhero in one fell swoop.
Chung's offer to donate about one trillion won ($1.1 billion) to charity as part of an apology for the illegal lobbying scandal that has hit the group is an eleventh-hour gesture that may save his skin. To ward off any suspicion that Chung is seeking irregular means to turn control of the group over to his son Chung Eui-sun, the two have decided to make a charitable donation of their entire 60% shareholding in Glovis, a Hyundai logistics unit."
FT.com / World / US - Most foreign charities funding comes from non-governmental organisations
FT.com / World / US - Most foreign charities funding comes from non-governmental organisations: "Last year was also the first time in which US corporations topped $100m in donations to natural disasters, after both the Asian tsunami and the Pakistan earthquake, according to Stephen Jordan, executive director of the US Chamber of Commerce’s Business Civic Leadership Center. “Companies are seeing themselves more as global citizens and they’re interfacing more in the communities where they operate,” he said yesterday."
FT.com / World / US - Most foreign charities funding comes from non-governmental organisations
FT.com / World / US - Most foreign charities funding comes from non-governmental organisations: "Most foreign charities funding comes from non-governmental organisations
By Paul Sullivan in New York
Published: April 18 2006 23:19 | Last updated: April 18 2006 23:19
Corporations, foundations, religious organisations and individuals in the US give three and half times the amount of money to foreign charities as the US government, according to the inaugural Index of Global Philanthropy."
By Paul Sullivan in New York
Published: April 18 2006 23:19 | Last updated: April 18 2006 23:19
Corporations, foundations, religious organisations and individuals in the US give three and half times the amount of money to foreign charities as the US government, according to the inaugural Index of Global Philanthropy."
The Electric New Paper, Singapore - The Electric New Paper News
The Electric New Paper, Singapore - The Electric New Paper News: "E walked into court, confident and ready to do battle less than a year ago.
This morning, he was back in court, this time with a dark cloud hanging over his head.
Former National Kidney Foundation (NKF) chief T T Durai had sued the Singapore Press Holdings (SPH) and its senior writer, Ms Susan Long, in July last year for alleged defamation.
This time round, he was the one facing charges brought against him by the Corrupt Practices Investigation Bureau (CPIB)."
This morning, he was back in court, this time with a dark cloud hanging over his head.
Former National Kidney Foundation (NKF) chief T T Durai had sued the Singapore Press Holdings (SPH) and its senior writer, Ms Susan Long, in July last year for alleged defamation.
This time round, he was the one facing charges brought against him by the Corrupt Practices Investigation Bureau (CPIB)."
Businesses As Do-Gooders - Forbes.com
Businesses As Do-Gooders - Forbes.com: "International
Businesses As Do-Gooders
Oxford Analytica 04.19.06, 6:00 AM ET
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Corporate social responsibility has become a common component of corporate strategy in companies worldwide. The term is widely used and discussed, but the concept of CSR remains poorly understood and ill-defined.
A recent academic study defines corporate social responsibility as corporate actions affecting the well-being of constituencies that may in turn affect the firm's value. Such constituencies may be internal or external. A range of motivations drives CSR."
Businesses As Do-Gooders
Oxford Analytica 04.19.06, 6:00 AM ET
This article is part of Oxford Analytica's Daily Brief Service. Click here for information about how to subscribe.
Corporate social responsibility has become a common component of corporate strategy in companies worldwide. The term is widely used and discussed, but the concept of CSR remains poorly understood and ill-defined.
A recent academic study defines corporate social responsibility as corporate actions affecting the well-being of constituencies that may in turn affect the firm's value. Such constituencies may be internal or external. A range of motivations drives CSR."
Tuesday, April 18, 2006
donga.com "SNU Recruits Students to Tap Donors(Korea)
donga.com [english donga]: "SNU Recruits Students to Tap Donors
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APRIL 19, 2006 02:59
by Se-Jin Jung (mint4a@donga.com)
“Yes, we did it!”
The setting is the professors’ conference room of the College of Natural Sciences at Seoul National University (SNU) around 2:50 p.m. on Tuesday. Kim Mi-ae, a natural sciences graduate student of the Department of Mathematical Sciences, is rejoicing. She persuaded a parent of a natural sciences freshman to donate more than a million won."
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APRIL 19, 2006 02:59
by Se-Jin Jung (mint4a@donga.com)
“Yes, we did it!”
The setting is the professors’ conference room of the College of Natural Sciences at Seoul National University (SNU) around 2:50 p.m. on Tuesday. Kim Mi-ae, a natural sciences graduate student of the Department of Mathematical Sciences, is rejoicing. She persuaded a parent of a natural sciences freshman to donate more than a million won."
Ghanaian Chronicle - Online : The current time is 5:53:59 PM on 4/18/2006
Ghanaian Chronicle - Online : The current time is 5:53:59 PM on 4/18/2006: "Beyond the Easter philanthropy
| Posted: Tuesday, April 18, 2006
The Easter Season saw a lot of philanthropy work by churches, individuals and organizations, to at least temporarily bring relief to the masses of deprived Ghanaians who live in the streets or in orphanages across the country.
This act of caring for the needy comes about obviously because it is around this time that the religious concept of sacrifice, particularly in Christendom, is highlighted.
Even though some of the needy identified around this time are taken care of subsequently, and introduced to vocations and others back to the classrooms, the majority of them are left to their fate and would be there next time round when the philanthropists hit the streets."
| Posted: Tuesday, April 18, 2006
The Easter Season saw a lot of philanthropy work by churches, individuals and organizations, to at least temporarily bring relief to the masses of deprived Ghanaians who live in the streets or in orphanages across the country.
This act of caring for the needy comes about obviously because it is around this time that the religious concept of sacrifice, particularly in Christendom, is highlighted.
Even though some of the needy identified around this time are taken care of subsequently, and introduced to vocations and others back to the classrooms, the majority of them are left to their fate and would be there next time round when the philanthropists hit the streets."
PM may copy Clinton with global charity - Newspaper Edition - Times Online
PM may copy Clinton with global charity - Newspaper Edition - Times Online: "PM may copy Clinton with global charity
Robert Winnett
TONY BLAIR may establish a presidential-style “foundation” after he leaves office to tackle global issues such as African poverty and climate change.
The prime minister’s advisers have suggested the idea to him while working on preliminary plans for his “exit strategy” from No 10."
Robert Winnett
TONY BLAIR may establish a presidential-style “foundation” after he leaves office to tackle global issues such as African poverty and climate change.
The prime minister’s advisers have suggested the idea to him while working on preliminary plans for his “exit strategy” from No 10."
African American Ivy Leaguers Launch Not-For-Profit Ethel Tremaine Robinson Foundation Inc.
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African American Ivy Leaguers Launch Not-For-Profit Ethel Tremaine Robinson Foundation Inc.: "African American Ivy Leaguers Launch Not-For-Profit Ethel Tremaine Robinson Foundation Inc.
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Brown University grads create the Ethel Tremaine Robinson Foundation Inc. to encourage Black philanthropy among fellow alumni.
New York, NY (PRWEB) April 18, 2006 -- When a group of New York City area Brown University graduates decided to launch a local chapter of the Inman Page Black Alumni Council, they were determined to make it a vehicle via which their likeminded alums could create projects to stimulate and channel strategic black philanthropic actions for the benefit of both Brown and the black community at large. In response -- and with the support of their fellow Metropolitan New York chapter alums -- 1998 Brown graduates Ayana Evans and Felicia Lyde, along with 1982 graduate Roland Laird founded the Ethel Tremaine Robinson Foundation Inc. According to Laird, this 501 c 3 non-profit corporation was designed specifically to promote African-American philanthropy amongst graduates of Brown University.
“Our strategy with the Metropolitan New York chapter of the Inman Page Black Alumni Council (IPC-NY) was to energize area alums through various activities and events,” says Laird. “However we didn't want to have events for events sake. It was and is our hope that after attending an IPC-NY event people are mobilized towards action by donating expertise, brainpower, creativity, time, or money. The Ethel Tremaine Robinson Foundation harnesses the collective efforts of black Brown alums to make a significant impact not only within the University but within our communities.”
Though it was launched less than one year ago, the Foundation can already boast two successful projects: the Marie Moses Grant and the Ethel Tremaine Robinson Student Coordinator."
African American Ivy Leaguers Launch Not-For-Profit Ethel Tremaine Robinson Foundation Inc.: "African American Ivy Leaguers Launch Not-For-Profit Ethel Tremaine Robinson Foundation Inc.
Download this press release as an Adobe PDF document.
Brown University grads create the Ethel Tremaine Robinson Foundation Inc. to encourage Black philanthropy among fellow alumni.
New York, NY (PRWEB) April 18, 2006 -- When a group of New York City area Brown University graduates decided to launch a local chapter of the Inman Page Black Alumni Council, they were determined to make it a vehicle via which their likeminded alums could create projects to stimulate and channel strategic black philanthropic actions for the benefit of both Brown and the black community at large. In response -- and with the support of their fellow Metropolitan New York chapter alums -- 1998 Brown graduates Ayana Evans and Felicia Lyde, along with 1982 graduate Roland Laird founded the Ethel Tremaine Robinson Foundation Inc. According to Laird, this 501 c 3 non-profit corporation was designed specifically to promote African-American philanthropy amongst graduates of Brown University.
“Our strategy with the Metropolitan New York chapter of the Inman Page Black Alumni Council (IPC-NY) was to energize area alums through various activities and events,” says Laird. “However we didn't want to have events for events sake. It was and is our hope that after attending an IPC-NY event people are mobilized towards action by donating expertise, brainpower, creativity, time, or money. The Ethel Tremaine Robinson Foundation harnesses the collective efforts of black Brown alums to make a significant impact not only within the University but within our communities.”
Though it was launched less than one year ago, the Foundation can already boast two successful projects: the Marie Moses Grant and the Ethel Tremaine Robinson Student Coordinator."
Channelnewsasia.com-Former NKF CEO TT Durai charged with corruption
Channelnewsasia.com: "Former NKF CEO TT Durai charged with corruption
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SINGAPORE : Former National Kidney Foundation (NKF) CEO TT Durai has been slapped with two charges of corruption.
He is accused of submitting false invoices to mislead the NKF.
One charge reads that 57-year-old Durai had, between December 2003 and January 2004, deceived the NKF into making a $20,000 payment to a company for providing interior design consultancy service for various dialysis centres in 2003. "
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SINGAPORE : Former National Kidney Foundation (NKF) CEO TT Durai has been slapped with two charges of corruption.
He is accused of submitting false invoices to mislead the NKF.
One charge reads that 57-year-old Durai had, between December 2003 and January 2004, deceived the NKF into making a $20,000 payment to a company for providing interior design consultancy service for various dialysis centres in 2003. "
Monday, April 17, 2006
'Worst Fears' of NGOs Realized
'Worst Fears' of NGOs Realized: "Worst Fears' of NGOs Realized
By Anatoly Medetsky
Staff Writer
Human rights, social services and aid to those hurt by the Nazis and Soviets would be further compromised by a proposal on enforcing a controversial law on nongovernmental organizations, NGO representatives said.
The April 7 proposal on how to enforce the law was expected to be approved by government officials before Monday, when the law comes into force, Alexei Zhafyarov, head of the Justice Ministry's Federal Registration Service's NGO department, indicated.
NGO representatives said the proposal would make the legislation, which was criticized by Western governments for squashing civil liberties after it was signed into law in January by President Vladimir Putin, even more burdensome by requiring annual reports on finances and activities."
By Anatoly Medetsky
Staff Writer
Human rights, social services and aid to those hurt by the Nazis and Soviets would be further compromised by a proposal on enforcing a controversial law on nongovernmental organizations, NGO representatives said.
The April 7 proposal on how to enforce the law was expected to be approved by government officials before Monday, when the law comes into force, Alexei Zhafyarov, head of the Justice Ministry's Federal Registration Service's NGO department, indicated.
NGO representatives said the proposal would make the legislation, which was criticized by Western governments for squashing civil liberties after it was signed into law in January by President Vladimir Putin, even more burdensome by requiring annual reports on finances and activities."
GuideStar Model Launched in the UK – Part 2 :: PNNOnline ::
GuideStar Model Launched in the UK – Part 2 :: PNNOnline ::: "GuideStar Model Launched in the UK – Part 2
Posted by: laurakujawski on Friday, April 14, 2006
Topic Special Features
In part one of “GuideStar Model Launched in the UK” Buzz Schmidt revealed how the US GuideStar model is and isn’t impacting the development of GuideStar UK. Sources of funding need to be secured to ensure continued operations. Buzz discusses the similarities and differences in our counties’ voluntary sectors. And, finally he answers, “Where do you go from here>”
Can I ask you about GuideStar UK. It has just announced that it ‘has secured further investment, has completed a reorganization of its management, and is now focused on exploiting this new resource and achieving its full potential’. This sounds very upbeat, yet there have been many questions asked. The reorganization of management has meant losing several key staff. A further huge government grant would cause uproar in the voluntary sector. So how sustainable is GuideStar UK? "
Posted by: laurakujawski on Friday, April 14, 2006
Topic Special Features
In part one of “GuideStar Model Launched in the UK” Buzz Schmidt revealed how the US GuideStar model is and isn’t impacting the development of GuideStar UK. Sources of funding need to be secured to ensure continued operations. Buzz discusses the similarities and differences in our counties’ voluntary sectors. And, finally he answers, “Where do you go from here>”
Can I ask you about GuideStar UK. It has just announced that it ‘has secured further investment, has completed a reorganization of its management, and is now focused on exploiting this new resource and achieving its full potential’. This sounds very upbeat, yet there have been many questions asked. The reorganization of management has meant losing several key staff. A further huge government grant would cause uproar in the voluntary sector. So how sustainable is GuideStar UK? "
Khaleej Times Online-Image of aid should be de-Westernised'
Khaleej Times Online: "Image of aid should be de-Westernised'
By a staff reporter
11 April 2006
DUBAI — The image of humanitarian assistance needs to be de-Westernised in order for humanitarian efforts to be successful.
This was stated by a United Nations (UN) official during the opening of the Dubai International Humanitarian Aid and Development (Dihad) Conference and Exhibition at the Dubai International Convention Centre (DICC) yesterday."
By a staff reporter
11 April 2006
DUBAI — The image of humanitarian assistance needs to be de-Westernised in order for humanitarian efforts to be successful.
This was stated by a United Nations (UN) official during the opening of the Dubai International Humanitarian Aid and Development (Dihad) Conference and Exhibition at the Dubai International Convention Centre (DICC) yesterday."
New Zealand news on Stuff.co.nz: Does charity begin at home?
New Zealand news on Stuff.co.nz: Does charity begin at home?: "Does charity begin at home?
15 April 2006
New Zealanders were left agape at the news Gareth Morgan plans to donate his $47 million share of son Sam's Trade Me windfall to charity. Such extravagant philanthropy is common overseas, so why, Rachel Pannett asks, did it ruffle our middle class sensibilities?
Every New Zealander has a tale of hardship. Mine is hand-me-down clothing and marmite sandwiches every day for school lunch for 10 years.
For my grandparents' generation the phrase 'save your pennies and the pounds will follow' took on near-biblical proportions.
So it isn't hard to see why so many New Zealanders felt almost affronted by the ease with which economist Gareth Morgan gave up a fortune equal to nearly a year of Lotto wins."
15 April 2006
New Zealanders were left agape at the news Gareth Morgan plans to donate his $47 million share of son Sam's Trade Me windfall to charity. Such extravagant philanthropy is common overseas, so why, Rachel Pannett asks, did it ruffle our middle class sensibilities?
Every New Zealander has a tale of hardship. Mine is hand-me-down clothing and marmite sandwiches every day for school lunch for 10 years.
For my grandparents' generation the phrase 'save your pennies and the pounds will follow' took on near-biblical proportions.
So it isn't hard to see why so many New Zealanders felt almost affronted by the ease with which economist Gareth Morgan gave up a fortune equal to nearly a year of Lotto wins."
Guardian Unlimited Politics | Special Reports | How to stifle philanthropy
Guardian Unlimited Politics | Special Reports | How to stifle philanthropy: "How to stifle philanthropy
No wonder the spirit of Andrew Carnegie no longer stalks the land. Giving is now a dirty word
Tristram Hunt
Sunday April 16, 2006
The Observer
The arrest and bailing of academy school advocate Des Smith in Scotland Yard's 'cash for honours' inquiry has been greeted with a bizarre degree of media glee. Officers will have to decide whether Smith is guilty under the 1925 Honours (Prevention of Abuses) Act, but we should all be wary of this culture of contempt for the entrepreneurs and businessmen who are generously donating to academy schools.
For the truth is that we have far too little philanthropy. As Major Bill Cochrane of the Salvation Army puts it: 'There is a meanness abroad in society today.' Barring a few high-profile exceptions - Tom Hunter, George Weston, Elton John and the Sainsburys among them - the rich in Britain give far too little of their money away."
No wonder the spirit of Andrew Carnegie no longer stalks the land. Giving is now a dirty word
Tristram Hunt
Sunday April 16, 2006
The Observer
The arrest and bailing of academy school advocate Des Smith in Scotland Yard's 'cash for honours' inquiry has been greeted with a bizarre degree of media glee. Officers will have to decide whether Smith is guilty under the 1925 Honours (Prevention of Abuses) Act, but we should all be wary of this culture of contempt for the entrepreneurs and businessmen who are generously donating to academy schools.
For the truth is that we have far too little philanthropy. As Major Bill Cochrane of the Salvation Army puts it: 'There is a meanness abroad in society today.' Barring a few high-profile exceptions - Tom Hunter, George Weston, Elton John and the Sainsburys among them - the rich in Britain give far too little of their money away."
Thursday, April 13, 2006
China's charity often begins far from home - World - theage.com.au
China's charity often begins far from home - World - theage.com.au: "CHINA'S Government is busy implementing its 'historic' policy shift of reducing rural poverty, but with widespread concern about corruption squandering the money before it reaches those who need it, the country's poor are increasingly relying on hundreds of private charities for sustenance.
The Ping An medical foster home in Beijing, set up three years ago, has helped more than 60 orphans from around the country who need temporary homes in the capital while they undergo surgery or other medical treatment.
The home is funded almost entirely from overseas donations, mostly from Hong Kong and other Beijing expatriates, with local health workers and hospitals donating their services. Like most charities in China, they receive no Government support, not even tax breaks."
The Ping An medical foster home in Beijing, set up three years ago, has helped more than 60 orphans from around the country who need temporary homes in the capital while they undergo surgery or other medical treatment.
The home is funded almost entirely from overseas donations, mostly from Hong Kong and other Beijing expatriates, with local health workers and hospitals donating their services. Like most charities in China, they receive no Government support, not even tax breaks."
Xinhua - English-Donations bolster Guangdong's development
Xinhua - English: "The donations, coming from more than 100,000 people, have financed more than 30,000 charity projects, more than 24,000 construction projects of road, school, hospital, library and sports facilities, and have added to nearly 3,000 charity funds.
About 60 percent of the primary and middle schools and 13 percent of the hospitals in Guangdong, for example, have used those donations for either establishment or expansion. "
About 60 percent of the primary and middle schools and 13 percent of the hospitals in Guangdong, for example, have used those donations for either establishment or expansion. "
Wednesday, April 12, 2006
Community Newswire-CHRISTIAN CHARITY IN CHICKEN DRIVE
Community Newswire: "In a drive to help lift communities in poor countries out of poverty, the Salvation Army was today urging people across the North West to send chickens to the developing world instead of giving Easter eggs to loved ones.
The charity said buying a chicken from its gift catalogue this Easter would provide eggs and the prospect of a livelihood for someone in the developing world.
Britons buy around 80 million Easter eggs each year at a cost of £500m according to the British Retail Consortium."
The charity said buying a chicken from its gift catalogue this Easter would provide eggs and the prospect of a livelihood for someone in the developing world.
Britons buy around 80 million Easter eggs each year at a cost of £500m according to the British Retail Consortium."
NHCC - News Headlines Provided by PR Newswire- American Private Giving Abroad Vastly Exceeds U.S. Government Aid
NHCC - News Headlines Provided by PR Newswire: "American Private Giving Abroad Vastly Exceeds U.S. Government Aid WASHINGTON, April 12 /PRNewswire/ -- Hudson Institute's Center for Global Prosperity launches its inaugural issue of the Index of Global Philanthropy at the United Nations on April 19. Four years in the making, the Index is the first comprehensive guide to the sources and magnitude of American charity abroad. It reveals that private aid in 2004 (latest available data) -- in the form of money, volunteer time, goods, and expertise to the developing world -- was at least $71 billion -- more than three and a half times U.S. government foreign aid."
The Prague Post Online-Donations via mobiles catching on
The Prague Post Online: "Donations via mobiles catching on
Sending DMSes helps charities a little at a time, at any time
By Iva Skochová
Staff Writer, The Prague Post
April 12, 2006
Ladislav Kratina, a disabled employee of Centrum Paraple, demonstrates a DMS to the foundation.
It takes Simona Luczyová, a skilled text-messager, all of 20 seconds to donate money to charity — thanks to her mobile phone.
Since last year, she's been making contributions to Kapka naděje, which provides support to children with leukemia, through its Donor Message System, or DMS, which deducts money from people's mobile phones."
Sending DMSes helps charities a little at a time, at any time
By Iva Skochová
Staff Writer, The Prague Post
April 12, 2006
Ladislav Kratina, a disabled employee of Centrum Paraple, demonstrates a DMS to the foundation.
It takes Simona Luczyová, a skilled text-messager, all of 20 seconds to donate money to charity — thanks to her mobile phone.
Since last year, she's been making contributions to Kapka naděje, which provides support to children with leukemia, through its Donor Message System, or DMS, which deducts money from people's mobile phones."
TODAYonline-"NKF considers civil lawsuitAction against former directors being explored
TODAYonline: "NKF considers civil lawsuitAction against former directors being explored
Val Chua
Assistant News Editor
val@newstoday.com.sg
CRIMINAL action against the former management team of the National Kidney Foundation (NKF) may still be a question mark, but a separate civil suit is apparently in the works.
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The recovering charity — which was embroiled in a saga that forced new regulations on the industry — appointed law firm Allen & Gledhill (A&G) last week to look into possible legal recourse against the NKF's former top hats, according to a report in The Business Times.
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The top law firm was appointed after the NKF sought proposals from five firms, said Mr Gerard Ee, the chairman of NKF's new board.
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The move comes about four months after independent auditors KPMG issued a damning report on ex-CEO T T Durai and the former board of directors — led by then-chairman Richard Yong — for their roles in Singapore's biggest charity scandal.
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Val Chua
Assistant News Editor
val@newstoday.com.sg
CRIMINAL action against the former management team of the National Kidney Foundation (NKF) may still be a question mark, but a separate civil suit is apparently in the works.
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The recovering charity — which was embroiled in a saga that forced new regulations on the industry — appointed law firm Allen & Gledhill (A&G) last week to look into possible legal recourse against the NKF's former top hats, according to a report in The Business Times.
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The top law firm was appointed after the NKF sought proposals from five firms, said Mr Gerard Ee, the chairman of NKF's new board.
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The move comes about four months after independent auditors KPMG issued a damning report on ex-CEO T T Durai and the former board of directors — led by then-chairman Richard Yong — for their roles in Singapore's biggest charity scandal.
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People's Daily Online -- Charitable acts on the rise among China's rich
People's Daily Online -- Charitable acts on the rise among China's rich: "haritable acts on the rise among China's rich
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Charity is a common undertaking of China's rich, according to the newly released 2006 China Philanthropists List of the Hurun Report.
The philanthropy report, which names the top 100 Chinese donors, shows the age bracket of benefactors this year has enlarged since last year, when the youngest was 32 and the oldest 83, Wednesday's China Daily reported.
This year, Shenzhen entrepreneur Yu Pengnian, 84, became the oldest and the most generous man in China by donating 2 billion yuan (about 250 million U.S. dollars) since 2003, mainly to the health and higher education sectors."
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Charity is a common undertaking of China's rich, according to the newly released 2006 China Philanthropists List of the Hurun Report.
The philanthropy report, which names the top 100 Chinese donors, shows the age bracket of benefactors this year has enlarged since last year, when the youngest was 32 and the oldest 83, Wednesday's China Daily reported.
This year, Shenzhen entrepreneur Yu Pengnian, 84, became the oldest and the most generous man in China by donating 2 billion yuan (about 250 million U.S. dollars) since 2003, mainly to the health and higher education sectors."
Channelnewsasia.com-"The National Kidney Foundation (NKF) says it is introducing its new permanent CEO next Monday.
Channelnewsasia.com: "The National Kidney Foundation (NKF) says it is introducing its new permanent CEO next Monday.
The candidate is likely to be Chief Operating Officer Eunice Tay of the National Neuroscience Institute (NNI).
NNI told Channel NewsAsia that Mrs Tay has tendered her resignation and her last day at NNI is on April 13. "
The candidate is likely to be Chief Operating Officer Eunice Tay of the National Neuroscience Institute (NNI).
NNI told Channel NewsAsia that Mrs Tay has tendered her resignation and her last day at NNI is on April 13. "
Tuesday, April 11, 2006
American Private Giving Outpaces U.S. Government Aid, Report Says- U.S. Department Of State
American Private Giving Outpaces U.S. Government Aid, Report Says- U.S. Department Of State: "American Private Giving Outpaces U.S. Government Aid, Report Says
Index on Global Philanthropy initiates annual survey of private international giving
Washington -- The U.S. private sector donates to international causes at a level nearly four times the amount spent by the U.S. government on official development assistance (ODA), according to a report about to be published by the Hudson Institute’s Center for Global Prosperity.
Called the Index on Global Philanthropy, the report tallies $71 billion in international donations by U.S. private charities, religious organizations, universities, corporations, foundations, and immigrants sending money home for the year of 2004 (the latest year available).
That compares to $20 billion in government foreign aid for the same year. The Organisation of Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) ranks the United States as the biggest donor of government foreign aid among developed countries in terms of total dollars given. But, in another measurement, OECD figures each country’s aid as a percentage of its gross national income, which puts the United States second-to- last -- with 0.17 percent of its GNI given as foreign aid."
Index on Global Philanthropy initiates annual survey of private international giving
Washington -- The U.S. private sector donates to international causes at a level nearly four times the amount spent by the U.S. government on official development assistance (ODA), according to a report about to be published by the Hudson Institute’s Center for Global Prosperity.
Called the Index on Global Philanthropy, the report tallies $71 billion in international donations by U.S. private charities, religious organizations, universities, corporations, foundations, and immigrants sending money home for the year of 2004 (the latest year available).
That compares to $20 billion in government foreign aid for the same year. The Organisation of Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) ranks the United States as the biggest donor of government foreign aid among developed countries in terms of total dollars given. But, in another measurement, OECD figures each country’s aid as a percentage of its gross national income, which puts the United States second-to- last -- with 0.17 percent of its GNI given as foreign aid."
China Philanthropy List Issued
China Philanthropy List Issued: "China Philanthropy List Issued
2006-04-11 18:28:28 CRIENGLISH.com
A list of China's most generous philanthropists has been issued by 'Hurun Report' magazine on Tuesday, ranking the one hundred most generous individuals in the Chinese Mainland.
On top is 84-year old Yu Pengnian with a staggering US$250 million donation to eye care, followed by 38-year old Yang Lan with US$68 million to education and 55-year old Huang Rulun with US$56 million to education and poverty alleviation. The Top Hundred have donated US$694 million to charity since 2003, mostly without tax credits. 54 individuals from the '2005 Hurun Report China Rich List' are amongst the hundred most generous.
'Hurun Report' also released the 2006 China Corporate Givers List. Private foundations of overseas Chinese held the top five places, including four from Hong Kong, led by US$80 million of donations from the Li Ka-Shing Foundation, and one from Indonesia. The most generous domestic corporation was oil company, CNPC. The most generous bank was HSBC. Total donations of the Top Fifty to charity amount to US$550 million."
2006-04-11 18:28:28 CRIENGLISH.com
A list of China's most generous philanthropists has been issued by 'Hurun Report' magazine on Tuesday, ranking the one hundred most generous individuals in the Chinese Mainland.
On top is 84-year old Yu Pengnian with a staggering US$250 million donation to eye care, followed by 38-year old Yang Lan with US$68 million to education and 55-year old Huang Rulun with US$56 million to education and poverty alleviation. The Top Hundred have donated US$694 million to charity since 2003, mostly without tax credits. 54 individuals from the '2005 Hurun Report China Rich List' are amongst the hundred most generous.
'Hurun Report' also released the 2006 China Corporate Givers List. Private foundations of overseas Chinese held the top five places, including four from Hong Kong, led by US$80 million of donations from the Li Ka-Shing Foundation, and one from Indonesia. The most generous domestic corporation was oil company, CNPC. The most generous bank was HSBC. Total donations of the Top Fifty to charity amount to US$550 million."
Monday, April 10, 2006
The Peninsula On-line: Qatar's leading English Daily-Red Crescent opens camp on disaster management
The Peninsula On-line: Qatar's leading English Daily: "Red Crescent opens camp on disaster management
Web posted at: 4/10/2006 2:33:24
Source ::: The Peninsula
DOHA: Dr Mohammed bin Ghanim Al Ali, general secretary of the Qatar Red Crescent opened a camp on disaster management at its premises yesterday.
The camp is being held in cooperation with the Ministry of Interior and with the support of the International Union of Red Cross and Red Crescent."
Web posted at: 4/10/2006 2:33:24
Source ::: The Peninsula
DOHA: Dr Mohammed bin Ghanim Al Ali, general secretary of the Qatar Red Crescent opened a camp on disaster management at its premises yesterday.
The camp is being held in cooperation with the Ministry of Interior and with the support of the International Union of Red Cross and Red Crescent."
Latin Billionaires 2004 - Latin Business Chronicle
Latin Billionaires 2004 - Latin Business Chronicle: "The Billionaires
Latin America's wealthiest individuals, according to Forbes.
Latin America can
boast 24 billionaires with a combined fortune of $68.4 billion, according to an analysis by Latin Business Chronicle. based on the 2004 version of Forbes global ranking of 587 billionaires."
Latin America's wealthiest individuals, according to Forbes.
Latin America can
boast 24 billionaires with a combined fortune of $68.4 billion, according to an analysis by Latin Business Chronicle. based on the 2004 version of Forbes global ranking of 587 billionaires."
Charity Village®NewsWeek: Cover Story-"The Very Long Engagement: Public policy and the voluntary sector's role
Charity Village®NewsWeek: Cover Story: "The Very Long Engagement: Public policy and the voluntary sector's role
Andy Levy-AjzenkopfApril 10, 2006
By Andy Levy-Ajzenkopf
Canada's voluntary sector is as diversified as it is ubiquitous. Yet most nonprofit organizations share a common objective: the need to engage in an ongoing, mutual dialogue with government to help shape and influence public policy. From large, well-funded foundations, down to the smallest community groups, all have a stake in public policy issues. And in order to help the sector better engage on various issues, umbrella organizations have been popping up across the country to provide nonprofits with the means to achieve more leverage with government.
Build it and they will engage
Katherine Van Kooy is president and CEO of the Calgary Chamber of Voluntary Organizations (CCVO). In 2003, the CCVO officially launched its operation to provide the city's nonprofits with a strong, central support network. 'One of our roles is to act as a clearinghouse of information, a 'go-to' place for organizations who want to engage with the sector around their issues,' she says. To that end, the CCVO publishes bi-weekly e-bulletins, conducts surveys, and convenes workshops to keep their members informed and engaged about impending issues and trends. But Van Kooy realizes that the CCVO and other organizations like hers have a lot of work to do to"
Andy Levy-AjzenkopfApril 10, 2006
By Andy Levy-Ajzenkopf
Canada's voluntary sector is as diversified as it is ubiquitous. Yet most nonprofit organizations share a common objective: the need to engage in an ongoing, mutual dialogue with government to help shape and influence public policy. From large, well-funded foundations, down to the smallest community groups, all have a stake in public policy issues. And in order to help the sector better engage on various issues, umbrella organizations have been popping up across the country to provide nonprofits with the means to achieve more leverage with government.
Build it and they will engage
Katherine Van Kooy is president and CEO of the Calgary Chamber of Voluntary Organizations (CCVO). In 2003, the CCVO officially launched its operation to provide the city's nonprofits with a strong, central support network. 'One of our roles is to act as a clearinghouse of information, a 'go-to' place for organizations who want to engage with the sector around their issues,' she says. To that end, the CCVO publishes bi-weekly e-bulletins, conducts surveys, and convenes workshops to keep their members informed and engaged about impending issues and trends. But Van Kooy realizes that the CCVO and other organizations like hers have a lot of work to do to"
NBC10.com - ConsumerAlert - Do Donations Made To Bins Really Go To Charity?
NBC10.com - ConsumerAlert - Do Donations Made To Bins Really Go To Charity?: "Donation bins seem to be popping up everywhere, from parking lots to gas stations and supermarkets.
But where are your donations really going? They may not always benefit the poor and needy. Someone could be making a handsome profit from your good intentions.
When Vera Priolo, of Cherry Hill, N.J., drops off boxes of clothes, books and gadgets at the Goodwill, she knows exactly who benefits -- a job training program for the disabled and disadvantaged.
'I feel good because it employs other people and gives them an opportunity to develop a skill,' Priolo said.
With Goodwill, 100 percent of your donation goes to the cause. That isn't always the case with donation bins for other charities you see in local parking lots."
But where are your donations really going? They may not always benefit the poor and needy. Someone could be making a handsome profit from your good intentions.
When Vera Priolo, of Cherry Hill, N.J., drops off boxes of clothes, books and gadgets at the Goodwill, she knows exactly who benefits -- a job training program for the disabled and disadvantaged.
'I feel good because it employs other people and gives them an opportunity to develop a skill,' Priolo said.
With Goodwill, 100 percent of your donation goes to the cause. That isn't always the case with donation bins for other charities you see in local parking lots."
State philanthropy, an oxymoron?- The Economic Times
State philanthropy, an oxymoron?- The Economic Times: "State philanthropy, an oxymoron?
PUSHPA SUNDAR
TIMES NEWS NETWORK[ SATURDAY, APRIL 08, 2006 12:14:21 AM]
Faced with a funds crunch, one innovation the government has attempted in social sector development is setting up autonomous Funds to attract and pool voluntary contributions from society. The Bharat Shiksha Kosh and the National Culture Fund are cases in point.
But should the state compete with private charitable organisations for philanthropic resources or seek to control them? Is state activity more competent than private initiative, or is private choice in disposal of wealth more efficient and therefore better for society? "
PUSHPA SUNDAR
TIMES NEWS NETWORK[ SATURDAY, APRIL 08, 2006 12:14:21 AM]
Faced with a funds crunch, one innovation the government has attempted in social sector development is setting up autonomous Funds to attract and pool voluntary contributions from society. The Bharat Shiksha Kosh and the National Culture Fund are cases in point.
But should the state compete with private charitable organisations for philanthropic resources or seek to control them? Is state activity more competent than private initiative, or is private choice in disposal of wealth more efficient and therefore better for society? "
Jamaica Gleaner News - PM Douglas to give keynote speech at conference - Saturday | April 8, 2006
Jamaica Gleaner News - PM Douglas to give keynote speech at conference - Saturday | April 8, 2006: "PM Douglas to give keynote speech at conference
published: Saturday | April 8, 2006
PRIME MINISTER Dr. Denzil Douglas of St. Kitts and Nevis will give the keynote address at the second Conference on Caribbean Philanthropy, scheduled for May 2 - 5, 2006 at the Rose Hall Resort in Montego Bay, St. James.
Mr. Douglas will speak on how CARICOM can harness philanthropy for social and economic development."
published: Saturday | April 8, 2006
PRIME MINISTER Dr. Denzil Douglas of St. Kitts and Nevis will give the keynote address at the second Conference on Caribbean Philanthropy, scheduled for May 2 - 5, 2006 at the Rose Hall Resort in Montego Bay, St. James.
Mr. Douglas will speak on how CARICOM can harness philanthropy for social and economic development."
Couples Africa Charity Winner (from Lancashire Evening Telegraph)
Couples Africa Charity Winner (from Lancashire Evening Telegraph): "ouple’s Africa charity winner
By Ben Hewes
FIRST ELEVEN: Youngsters in Gambia kitted out in Blackburn Rovers shirts thanks to the efforts of Allan and Carol Hindle
# FIRST ELEVEN: Youngsters in Gambia kitted out in Blackburn Rovers shirts thanks to the efforts of Allan and Carol Hindle
YOUNG footballers in a west African country are cutting a dash on the pitch in Rishton United and Blackburn Rovers shirts.
The youngsters have been helped by a Rishton couple, who regularly travel to Gambia to give aid packages to schools and sports teams.
As part of a recent trip, Allan and Carol Hindle, of Cedar Close, took a package of donated Rishton United and Rovers football strips which have been welcomed with open arms by the players."
By Ben Hewes
FIRST ELEVEN: Youngsters in Gambia kitted out in Blackburn Rovers shirts thanks to the efforts of Allan and Carol Hindle
# FIRST ELEVEN: Youngsters in Gambia kitted out in Blackburn Rovers shirts thanks to the efforts of Allan and Carol Hindle
YOUNG footballers in a west African country are cutting a dash on the pitch in Rishton United and Blackburn Rovers shirts.
The youngsters have been helped by a Rishton couple, who regularly travel to Gambia to give aid packages to schools and sports teams.
As part of a recent trip, Allan and Carol Hindle, of Cedar Close, took a package of donated Rishton United and Rovers football strips which have been welcomed with open arms by the players."
Taipei Times - archives-"When NGOs are more of a bane than a blessing
Taipei Times - archives: "When NGOs are more of a bane than a blessing
Independent voices can be heard in Pakistan, but non-governmental organizations are stifling genuine social movements, while allowing the president's military regime to feel like it is actually modern
By Tariq Ali
THE GUARDIAN , KARACHI, PAKISTAN
Monday, Apr 10, 2006,Page 9
While we were opening the World Social Forum (Asia) with virtuoso performances of sufi music, the country's rulers were marking the centenary of the Muslim League -- the party that created Pakistan and has ever since been passed on from one bunch of rogues to another -- by gifting the organization to General Pervez Musharraf, the country's uniformed ruler.
The secular opposition leaders, Nawaz Sharif and Benazir Bhutto, are both in exile. If they returned home they would face arrest for corruption. Neither is in the mood for martyrdom or relinquishing control of their organizations. Meanwhile, the religious parties are happily implementing neoliberal policies in the North-West Frontier Province, which is under their control. Incapable of catering to the needs of the poor, they concentrate their fire on women and the godless liberals who defend them."
Independent voices can be heard in Pakistan, but non-governmental organizations are stifling genuine social movements, while allowing the president's military regime to feel like it is actually modern
By Tariq Ali
THE GUARDIAN , KARACHI, PAKISTAN
Monday, Apr 10, 2006,Page 9
While we were opening the World Social Forum (Asia) with virtuoso performances of sufi music, the country's rulers were marking the centenary of the Muslim League -- the party that created Pakistan and has ever since been passed on from one bunch of rogues to another -- by gifting the organization to General Pervez Musharraf, the country's uniformed ruler.
The secular opposition leaders, Nawaz Sharif and Benazir Bhutto, are both in exile. If they returned home they would face arrest for corruption. Neither is in the mood for martyrdom or relinquishing control of their organizations. Meanwhile, the religious parties are happily implementing neoliberal policies in the North-West Frontier Province, which is under their control. Incapable of catering to the needs of the poor, they concentrate their fire on women and the godless liberals who defend them."
Friday, April 07, 2006
Indiawest Online-"Lata Krishnan Wins 'Global Citizenship' Award
Indiawest Online: "Lata Krishnan Wins 'Global Citizenship' Award
By LISA TSERING
India-West Staff Reporter
SAN FRANCISCO - Entrepreneur Lata Krishnan accepted an award for Global Citizenship at a gala dinner organized by the World Affairs Council Mar. 22 at the Westin St. Francis Hotel.
Also honored at the $500-per-plate dinner was pioneering filmmaker George Lucas, creator of the multibillion-earning Star Wars movie franchise.
Krishnan is president of the American India Foundation, and was recognized for her vision in helping build a force for sustainable development in South Asia, said AIF spokesperson Mythili Sankaran.
The WAC's Global Philanthropy Forum, on whose board Krishnan serves, is a network of more than 600 donors who have made a commitment to advancing international causes. "
By LISA TSERING
India-West Staff Reporter
SAN FRANCISCO - Entrepreneur Lata Krishnan accepted an award for Global Citizenship at a gala dinner organized by the World Affairs Council Mar. 22 at the Westin St. Francis Hotel.
Also honored at the $500-per-plate dinner was pioneering filmmaker George Lucas, creator of the multibillion-earning Star Wars movie franchise.
Krishnan is president of the American India Foundation, and was recognized for her vision in helping build a force for sustainable development in South Asia, said AIF spokesperson Mythili Sankaran.
The WAC's Global Philanthropy Forum, on whose board Krishnan serves, is a network of more than 600 donors who have made a commitment to advancing international causes. "
Community Newswire-"GOVERNMENT LOBBIED OVER CHARITIES BILL
Community Newswire: "GOVERNMENT LOBBIED OVER CHARITIES BILL
By Rosamond Hutt, Community Newswire
SOCIAL Charities, 07 Apr 2006 - 17:11
Charity chiefs were today lobbying Home Secretary Charles Clarke over concerns a draft law will not force charitable organisations which charge high fees for their services to prove they are benefiting the entire community.
Chief executives from six leading charities - the British Red Cross, Citizens Advice, NCVO, Leonard Cheshire, RNID and Help the Aged - wrote to Mr Clarke today calling on him to clarify a clause in the Charities Bill.
They want the legislation redrafted to ensure all organisations are obliged to show they exist to benefit the public in the same way before they can be granted charitable status."
By Rosamond Hutt, Community Newswire
SOCIAL Charities, 07 Apr 2006 - 17:11
Charity chiefs were today lobbying Home Secretary Charles Clarke over concerns a draft law will not force charitable organisations which charge high fees for their services to prove they are benefiting the entire community.
Chief executives from six leading charities - the British Red Cross, Citizens Advice, NCVO, Leonard Cheshire, RNID and Help the Aged - wrote to Mr Clarke today calling on him to clarify a clause in the Charities Bill.
They want the legislation redrafted to ensure all organisations are obliged to show they exist to benefit the public in the same way before they can be granted charitable status."
Rich looking to invest in charity
Rich looking to invest in charity: "ich looking to invest in charity
Friday Apr 7 11:15 AEST
The rich are getting richer and their financial advisers are telling them to loosen the purse strings for charity.
Research by Queensland University of Technology shows the number of financial advisers willing to offer philanthropic advice to their wealthy clients has grown from 14 per cent in 2002 to 44 per cent last year."
Friday Apr 7 11:15 AEST
The rich are getting richer and their financial advisers are telling them to loosen the purse strings for charity.
Research by Queensland University of Technology shows the number of financial advisers willing to offer philanthropic advice to their wealthy clients has grown from 14 per cent in 2002 to 44 per cent last year."
news - World Bank President Wolfowitz In Indonesia
news - World Bank President Wolfowitz In Indonesia: "World Bank President Wolfowitz In Indonesia
/noticias.info/ “World Bank President Paul Wolfowitz was in Indonesia's tsunami-hit Aceh province Thursday at the start of a week and a half-long trip that will also include a visit to East Timor,” reports Agence France Presse.
“Wolfowitz was aiming ‘to better understand the current challenges facing the two countries’ and would visit development projects, his spokesman said earlier this week. Wolfowitz, who was US ambassador to Indonesia from 1986 to 1989, arrived in Indonesia on Wednesday and said he was encouraged at how much progress had been made in reconstruction since the December 2004 tsunami [during which] some 168,000 Acehnese were killed in the catastrophe. "
/noticias.info/ “World Bank President Paul Wolfowitz was in Indonesia's tsunami-hit Aceh province Thursday at the start of a week and a half-long trip that will also include a visit to East Timor,” reports Agence France Presse.
“Wolfowitz was aiming ‘to better understand the current challenges facing the two countries’ and would visit development projects, his spokesman said earlier this week. Wolfowitz, who was US ambassador to Indonesia from 1986 to 1989, arrived in Indonesia on Wednesday and said he was encouraged at how much progress had been made in reconstruction since the December 2004 tsunami [during which] some 168,000 Acehnese were killed in the catastrophe. "
Thursday, April 06, 2006
Paper's stark new take on corporate philanthropy - Leon Gettler - Opinion
Paper's stark new take on corporate philanthropy - Leon Gettler - Opinion: "Paper's stark new take on corporate philanthropy
By Leon Gettler
April 6, 2006
CORPORATE philanthropy in Melbourne will face many more demands over the next 25 years, with increased population resulting in unaffordable housing, soaring rents, and a widening gap between rich and poor.
Emerging problems identified in a discussion paper include reduced access to services, unaffordable housing, loss of parkland, open space and green wedges, more bad health and an ageing population.
Places such as the Mornington Peninsula, and the municipalities of Casey, Monash, Whitehorse and Boroondara will be transformed into ghettos of the aged."
By Leon Gettler
April 6, 2006
CORPORATE philanthropy in Melbourne will face many more demands over the next 25 years, with increased population resulting in unaffordable housing, soaring rents, and a widening gap between rich and poor.
Emerging problems identified in a discussion paper include reduced access to services, unaffordable housing, loss of parkland, open space and green wedges, more bad health and an ageing population.
Places such as the Mornington Peninsula, and the municipalities of Casey, Monash, Whitehorse and Boroondara will be transformed into ghettos of the aged."
SocietyGuardian.co.uk | Society | Room at the top
SocietyGuardian.co.uk | Society | Room at the top: "Room at the top
One international charity has found that opening its doors to talented people from around the world has helped it serve its purpose more effectively, writes Ken Burnett
Tuesday April 4, 2006
Finding a suitable successor for the chairman of the board can be a stressful challenge. After five stretching, though rewarding, years as chairman of trustees at ActionAid, one of Britain's largest international non-governmental organisations, I was delighted when the board unanimously agreed my replacement.
My successor is superbly qualified for the task, having previously founded a charity and served at a senior level in the UN. A charismatic orator with proven leadership skills and an international reputation, the new chair delighted everyone by readily agreeing to take on this important and expanding role. It was evident we had found the best person for the job. That she was a woman and an African were additional and very obvious bonuses."
One international charity has found that opening its doors to talented people from around the world has helped it serve its purpose more effectively, writes Ken Burnett
Tuesday April 4, 2006
Finding a suitable successor for the chairman of the board can be a stressful challenge. After five stretching, though rewarding, years as chairman of trustees at ActionAid, one of Britain's largest international non-governmental organisations, I was delighted when the board unanimously agreed my replacement.
My successor is superbly qualified for the task, having previously founded a charity and served at a senior level in the UN. A charismatic orator with proven leadership skills and an international reputation, the new chair delighted everyone by readily agreeing to take on this important and expanding role. It was evident we had found the best person for the job. That she was a woman and an African were additional and very obvious bonuses."
SocietyGuardian.co.uk | Society | Private and voluntary network to spearhead public service reform
SocietyGuardian.co.uk | Society | Private and voluntary network to spearhead public service reform: "Private and voluntary network to spearhead public service reform
Patrick Wintour, political editor
Wednesday April 5, 2006
The Guardian
A new network of business, voluntary groups and consumer organisations is to be launched today in a bid to spearhead the government's next phase of public service reform.
Ministers are to press ahead with further extensions of choice in the public sector, and greater use of private and voluntary sector providers alongside traditional state providers.
The new grouping under the banner 'future services network' brings together the CBI, the National Consumer Council and the Association of Chief Executives of Voluntary Organisations."
Patrick Wintour, political editor
Wednesday April 5, 2006
The Guardian
A new network of business, voluntary groups and consumer organisations is to be launched today in a bid to spearhead the government's next phase of public service reform.
Ministers are to press ahead with further extensions of choice in the public sector, and greater use of private and voluntary sector providers alongside traditional state providers.
The new grouping under the banner 'future services network' brings together the CBI, the National Consumer Council and the Association of Chief Executives of Voluntary Organisations."
Wednesday, April 05, 2006
University of Toronto -- News@UofT -- Canada's leading university launches a new phase in its longstanding ties with Hong Kong (Apr 5/06)
University of Toronto -- News@UofT -- Canada's leading university launches a new phase in its longstanding ties with Hong Kong (Apr 5/06): "Canada's leading university launches a new phase in its longstanding ties with Hong Kong
Chancellor, President lead senior delegation in honouring Hong Kong graduates, announcing gifts and aiding Hong Kong students with financial need
Apr 5/06
by Jenny Hall (about) (email)
The University of Toronto, Canada’s leading university, is “coming to Hong Kong” April 7 to 11 to build on its longstanding relationship with the region."
Chancellor, President lead senior delegation in honouring Hong Kong graduates, announcing gifts and aiding Hong Kong students with financial need
Apr 5/06
by Jenny Hall (about) (email)
The University of Toronto, Canada’s leading university, is “coming to Hong Kong” April 7 to 11 to build on its longstanding relationship with the region."
Ethical Corporation: Columnists - Corporate responsibility - Serving systemic transformations
Ethical Corporation: Columnists - Corporate responsibility - Serving systemic transformations: "Columnists:
Corporate responsibility - Serving systemic transformations
Shilpa Shah
5 Apr 06
» The corporation
» The state of corporate citizenship - Words ahead of the substance (S)
» The purpose of the corporation (S)
Shilpa Shah says real change can be achieved only when organisations recognise how their actions interact with and impact societal systems
A report analysing efforts towards global sustainability in 2005 documents the emergence of a “new confidence of knowledge and purpose” across sectors, arising from a “new sense of urgency, greater experience, and self-discovery”. Entitled “Serving Systemic Transformations”, the annual review by Lifeworth provides analysis of developments in areas such as management, finance, inter-government relations and consumer marketing – linking them with the premise that an understanding of the complex, systemic nature of social problems is crucial in order to address them."
Corporate responsibility - Serving systemic transformations
Shilpa Shah
5 Apr 06
» The corporation
» The state of corporate citizenship - Words ahead of the substance (S)
» The purpose of the corporation (S)
Shilpa Shah says real change can be achieved only when organisations recognise how their actions interact with and impact societal systems
A report analysing efforts towards global sustainability in 2005 documents the emergence of a “new confidence of knowledge and purpose” across sectors, arising from a “new sense of urgency, greater experience, and self-discovery”. Entitled “Serving Systemic Transformations”, the annual review by Lifeworth provides analysis of developments in areas such as management, finance, inter-government relations and consumer marketing – linking them with the premise that an understanding of the complex, systemic nature of social problems is crucial in order to address them."
STUFF - STORY - HOME : Trade Me dad giving away $47m
STUFF - STORY - HOME : New Zealand's leading news and information website
Investment adviser Gareth Morgan tells people what to do with their millions, but in a clear case of "do as I say, not as I do" he's giving away $47 million to charity.
The economist and Dominion Post columnist has decided to put his money where his heart is and give away the windfall he made when son Sam sold the Trade Me internet auction business to Fairfax for $700 million.
Investment adviser Gareth Morgan tells people what to do with their millions, but in a clear case of "do as I say, not as I do" he's giving away $47 million to charity.
The economist and Dominion Post columnist has decided to put his money where his heart is and give away the windfall he made when son Sam sold the Trade Me internet auction business to Fairfax for $700 million.
Tuesday, April 04, 2006
iTWire - IT News Australia, Telecommunication News, IT JOBS - Do-not-call register for individuals and SMEs
iTWire - IT News Australia, Telecommunication News, IT JOBS - Do-not-call register for individuals and SMEs: "Do-not-call register for individuals and SMEs Print E-mail
By Stuart Corner
Tuesday, 04 April 2006
See also Do-Not-Call register discussion paper released
Communications minister, Helen Coonan has announced plans to set up a national, legislated Do-Not Call register to protect consumers and small businesses from nuisance telemarketing phone calls: a move that has the potential to destroy the telemarketing industry.
Both the US and the UK have similar registers, and in the US around 80 percent of adults have added their names to the register."
By Stuart Corner
Tuesday, 04 April 2006
See also Do-Not-Call register discussion paper released
Communications minister, Helen Coonan has announced plans to set up a national, legislated Do-Not Call register to protect consumers and small businesses from nuisance telemarketing phone calls: a move that has the potential to destroy the telemarketing industry.
Both the US and the UK have similar registers, and in the US around 80 percent of adults have added their names to the register."
EurasiaNet Civil Society - Central Asia: Rethinking the Anti-Democratic Crackdown
EurasiaNet Civil Society - Central Asia: Rethinking the Anti-Democratic Crackdown: "n trying to justify their counter-attack against democratization, Central Asian leaders, using state-controlled media, have trumpeted the spurious charge that the revolutions in Georgia, Ukraine and Kyrgyzstan were instigated from outside, namely by the American government and/or foreign non-governmental organizations (NGOs). In connection with this, Central Asian leaders have either taken action, or are considering moves to restrict NGO activity. Uzbekistan has forced most foreign NGOs to cease operations in the country. [For background see the Eurasia Insight archive]. Pending legislation concerning philanthropy in Kazakhstan, meanwhile, would effectively enhance government oversight on NGO operations."
Monday, April 03, 2006
Giving Back To Society
Giving Back To Society: "Bill Gates is often made a target for many jokes and snide remarks. But if there is one thing that has silenced the most vociferous of his critics, it is his act of giving back to society.
In fact the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation funds several projects in the areas of healthcare and education globally. Other IT biggies too have set aside a part of their earnings for charity. Closer home, Azim Premji of Wipro and Narayan Murthy have foundations working for social upliftment at large.
'Is the rich world aware of how four billion of the six billion live? If we were aware, we would want to help out, we'd want to get involved'
Bill Gates
Founder, Microsoft
Not to be left behind, there are channel partners as well who devote their time and money to improve the living conditions of those less privileged than them. DQ Channels salutes these soldiers of humanity, highlighting the efforts of a few in the next few pages.
There is a difference between a good person and a great person. A good person works hard for himself and his family, providing opportunities for his circle of friends. However, a great person, while working towards supporting his family and friends, also strives to make the world a better place to live in."
In fact the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation funds several projects in the areas of healthcare and education globally. Other IT biggies too have set aside a part of their earnings for charity. Closer home, Azim Premji of Wipro and Narayan Murthy have foundations working for social upliftment at large.
'Is the rich world aware of how four billion of the six billion live? If we were aware, we would want to help out, we'd want to get involved'
Bill Gates
Founder, Microsoft
Not to be left behind, there are channel partners as well who devote their time and money to improve the living conditions of those less privileged than them. DQ Channels salutes these soldiers of humanity, highlighting the efforts of a few in the next few pages.
There is a difference between a good person and a great person. A good person works hard for himself and his family, providing opportunities for his circle of friends. However, a great person, while working towards supporting his family and friends, also strives to make the world a better place to live in."
ThirdSector-Whale charity slammed for 'opt-out fundraising'
ThirdSector: "Whale charity slammed for 'opt-out fundraising'
A former charity fundraiser is questioning the ethics of an 'opt-out' fundraising method being used by the Whale and Dolphin Conservation Society.
Simon Edmands has challenged the charity about a letter that tells supporters their direct debits will be increased unless they write back to object.
"
A former charity fundraiser is questioning the ethics of an 'opt-out' fundraising method being used by the Whale and Dolphin Conservation Society.
Simon Edmands has challenged the charity about a letter that tells supporters their direct debits will be increased unless they write back to object.
"
Wanted: Strategic do-gooders : HindustanTimes.com
Wanted: Strategic do-gooders : HindustanTimes.com: "One of the most touted outcomes of India’s growth rate, at least in the economic press, is the rise of a new ‘super-rich’ class of individuals, mostly in the corporate sector. A recent NCAER survey put the figure of households with income between Rs 50 lakh and Rs 1 crore at 1,03,000, and growing at a rate of 26 per cent annually. A similar growth rate was expected for the next rung of 4,54,000 households with incomes between Rs 20 lakh and Rs 50 lakh. And we all know about the rise of Indians in Fortune’s Billionaire lists.
One of the most desired outcomes of this outcome would be a corresponding rise in the rate of ‘giving back’ by the new rich."
One of the most desired outcomes of this outcome would be a corresponding rise in the rate of ‘giving back’ by the new rich."
RedOrbit - Technology - Financial Management in Government Entails Evaluating Nonprofits: Are You Ready for the Next Natural Disaster?
RedOrbit - Technology - Financial Management in Government Entails Evaluating Nonprofits: Are You Ready for the Next Natural Disaster?: "Financial Management in Government Entails Evaluating Nonprofits: Are You Ready for the Next Natural Disaster?
By Wallace, Wanda A
Government financial managers must be prepared to respond to diverse needs in extreme circumstances, such as those presented by a tsunami's destructive power or the wrath of a hurricane. Let's take a tsunami as an example. Assume that in the wake of the disaster, as a financial manager you are asked to identify outsourcers to deliver aid on behalf of your governmental unit.The outcry from both public and private sector has spawned numerous initiatives for gifting goods and services to the victims of the natural disaster.The role of your governmental unit is to coordinate these initiatives, selecting which nonprofit entities will be the authorized outsourcers and receive funding commensurate with the planned disaster relief program.You have been involved in public and private partnering in the past, as well as in outsourcing of government activities, but that has primarily involved businesses and governmental units rather than nonprofits. What first steps are needed for you to successfully evaluate the legitimacy, 'fit,'1 and financial viability of competing purveyors of goods and services within the nonprofit sector?This article outlines 10 steps to effectively address the task at hand."
By Wallace, Wanda A
Government financial managers must be prepared to respond to diverse needs in extreme circumstances, such as those presented by a tsunami's destructive power or the wrath of a hurricane. Let's take a tsunami as an example. Assume that in the wake of the disaster, as a financial manager you are asked to identify outsourcers to deliver aid on behalf of your governmental unit.The outcry from both public and private sector has spawned numerous initiatives for gifting goods and services to the victims of the natural disaster.The role of your governmental unit is to coordinate these initiatives, selecting which nonprofit entities will be the authorized outsourcers and receive funding commensurate with the planned disaster relief program.You have been involved in public and private partnering in the past, as well as in outsourcing of government activities, but that has primarily involved businesses and governmental units rather than nonprofits. What first steps are needed for you to successfully evaluate the legitimacy, 'fit,'1 and financial viability of competing purveyors of goods and services within the nonprofit sector?This article outlines 10 steps to effectively address the task at hand."
TIMEasia Magazine: The Respect They Deserve
TIMEasia Magazine: The Respect They Deserve: "The Respect They Deserve
India's rich are doing well, and good for them—but the growing middle class is the real story
By Gurcharan Das
Posted Monday, November 29, 2004; 20:00 HKT
There will always be rich people and poor. but as Aristotle once said, a good society is one where the middle class outnumbers everyone else. Yes, India has its share of billionaires, and, according to the government, a quarter of its people live on less than $1 a day. But the most striking characteristic of today's India is the explosive growth in its middle class.
For the past 23 years India's GDP has grown at an average annual rate of 6%, making it one of the fastest-growing economies in the world. The growth rate may have been lower than that of China's, but it is double that achieved by the West during the Industrial Revolution. As a result, India's middle class has more than tripled in size to 250 million people. While the number of rich has certainly grown, about 1% of the poor have crossed the poverty line each year. Pervasive upward mobility may help explain why India is reasonably free of social resentment."
India's rich are doing well, and good for them—but the growing middle class is the real story
By Gurcharan Das
Posted Monday, November 29, 2004; 20:00 HKT
There will always be rich people and poor. but as Aristotle once said, a good society is one where the middle class outnumbers everyone else. Yes, India has its share of billionaires, and, according to the government, a quarter of its people live on less than $1 a day. But the most striking characteristic of today's India is the explosive growth in its middle class.
For the past 23 years India's GDP has grown at an average annual rate of 6%, making it one of the fastest-growing economies in the world. The growth rate may have been lower than that of China's, but it is double that achieved by the West during the Industrial Revolution. As a result, India's middle class has more than tripled in size to 250 million people. While the number of rich has certainly grown, about 1% of the poor have crossed the poverty line each year. Pervasive upward mobility may help explain why India is reasonably free of social resentment."
Alliance Extra - April 2006 - Interview with Buzz Schmidt - Taking data seriously
Alliance Extra - April 2006 - Interview with Buzz Schmidt - Taking data seriously: "GuideStar aims to provide good-quality information about a large number of a country’s civil society organizations in accessible and highly searchable form and free of charge. After a decade operating in the US, GuideStar has now launched in the UK, and systems may be emerging in India, South Africa, Hungary, Germany, Israel and Palestine. What can GuideStar offer to the non-profit sector? How can quality of data be assured? And who’s going to pay for it? Caroline Hartnell talked to GuideStar founder Buzz Schmidt, who is now President of Civil Society Systems, which promotes and supports the construction of GuideStar systems around the world.
In the US, GuideStar has so far been funded by private foundations – it needed an $11 million capital infusion from foundations a few years ago. Given the fall-off in the number of non-profit infrastructure funders, what’s the future of GuideStar in the US?"
In the US, GuideStar has so far been funded by private foundations – it needed an $11 million capital infusion from foundations a few years ago. Given the fall-off in the number of non-profit infrastructure funders, what’s the future of GuideStar in the US?"
Channelnewsasia.com-"Khaw ready to take on NKF saga as GE issue
Channelnewsasia.com: "Khaw ready to take on NKF saga as GE issue /video
By S Ramesh, Channel NewsAsia
Health Minister Khaw Boon Wan says the National Kidney Foundation saga will be one of his strong platforms in the coming General Election.
And he welcomes a good debate about the NKF. "
By S Ramesh, Channel NewsAsia
Health Minister Khaw Boon Wan says the National Kidney Foundation saga will be one of his strong platforms in the coming General Election.
And he welcomes a good debate about the NKF. "
HND-Hmong National Conference
HND: "HND is now focusing on multi-generational leadership development, philanthropy for self-sustaining within the Hmong community, and research on family dynamics in preventive health.
The conference is a magnet for students and there were many formal and impromptu forums for young Hmong Americans to meet and discuss current events and happening in their regions of the country."
The conference is a magnet for students and there were many formal and impromptu forums for young Hmong Americans to meet and discuss current events and happening in their regions of the country."
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