Fundraising is one of the toughest jobs there is according to those in the know, but that has not stopped New Zealanders getting in behind good causes.
Research shows it is the personal connection that counts in charity."
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Wednesday, November 29, 2006
Charities may get welcome break | BUSINESS | NEWS | tvnz.co.nz
Charities may get welcome break | BUSINESS | NEWS | tvnz.co.nz: "Kiwis are generous when it comes to giving their time and money and now changes to the New Zealand's tax laws may see many Kiwis giving even more.
Fundraising is one of the toughest jobs there is according to those in the know, but that has not stopped New Zealanders getting in behind good causes.
Research shows it is the personal connection that counts in charity."
Fundraising is one of the toughest jobs there is according to those in the know, but that has not stopped New Zealanders getting in behind good causes.
Research shows it is the personal connection that counts in charity."
DenverPost.com - CU med school's name up for grabs
DenverPost.com - CU med school's name up for grabs: "CU med school's name up for grabs
The medical campus got the Anschutz tag Monday. CU has talked to about 50 people about the school.
By Will Shanley
Denver Post Staff Writer
Article Last Updated:11/28/2006 10:05:30 PM MST
While the University of Colorado announced this week that its medical campus in Aurora will be named after Denver-based financier Philip Anschutz, school officials continue to seek a name donor for its School of Medicine.
'I'm not sure how long it will take, but I'm sure we'll get this done at some point,' said Dr. Richard Krugman, dean of the University of Colorado School of Medicine. 'This isn't a sprint.'
More than a year ago, Krugman and a team of advisers launched a campaign to find a well-heeled philanthropist willing to donate $100 million or more in exchange for the naming rights to the school."
The medical campus got the Anschutz tag Monday. CU has talked to about 50 people about the school.
By Will Shanley
Denver Post Staff Writer
Article Last Updated:11/28/2006 10:05:30 PM MST
While the University of Colorado announced this week that its medical campus in Aurora will be named after Denver-based financier Philip Anschutz, school officials continue to seek a name donor for its School of Medicine.
'I'm not sure how long it will take, but I'm sure we'll get this done at some point,' said Dr. Richard Krugman, dean of the University of Colorado School of Medicine. 'This isn't a sprint.'
More than a year ago, Krugman and a team of advisers launched a campaign to find a well-heeled philanthropist willing to donate $100 million or more in exchange for the naming rights to the school."
Channelnewsasia.com-"Charity Council agrees key priority is to identify and address needs of charities
Channelnewsasia.com: "Charity Council agrees key priority is to identify and address needs of charities
By Hasnita A Majid, Channel NewsAsia | Posted: 29 November 2006 1709 hrs
SINGAPORE: Members of the newly formed Charity Council agree that the immediate priority is identify the key needs of the charity sector and address them.
The Council will advise the Commissioner of Charities on regulatory issues like new rules, which may have an impact on charities and Institutions of a Public Character."
By Hasnita A Majid, Channel NewsAsia | Posted: 29 November 2006 1709 hrs
SINGAPORE: Members of the newly formed Charity Council agree that the immediate priority is identify the key needs of the charity sector and address them.
The Council will advise the Commissioner of Charities on regulatory issues like new rules, which may have an impact on charities and Institutions of a Public Character."
Monday, November 27, 2006
Philanthropy for the periphery - Haaretz - Israel News
Philanthropy for the periphery - Haaretz - Israel News: "Philanthropy for the periphery
By Goel Pinto
The sum of NIS 1.4 million, the monthly salary of a CEO at a publicly traded company, 'is equal to the monthly sum the state expects me to use to finance a whole village; to feed 480 students and pay salaries and overhead expenses.' This is what Rachel Silvetsky, director of the Kfar Hasidim Youth Village, wrote about six months ago on the NFC (News First Class) Hebrew Web site after the publication of the state comptroller's report on salaries in the public sector.
Last week the Clore Israel Foundation announced its decision to donate some $200,000 to each of 10 youth villages, including the one Silvetsky runs. The funds will be used to build special English-language learning centers, which will prepare the students in the higher grades for matriculation exams in four or five units, thus significantly improving their chances of succeeding in their adult life. The schools in which the language labs will be built are in outlying areas, including Acre, Kasifa, Safed and Kiryat Gat."
By Goel Pinto
The sum of NIS 1.4 million, the monthly salary of a CEO at a publicly traded company, 'is equal to the monthly sum the state expects me to use to finance a whole village; to feed 480 students and pay salaries and overhead expenses.' This is what Rachel Silvetsky, director of the Kfar Hasidim Youth Village, wrote about six months ago on the NFC (News First Class) Hebrew Web site after the publication of the state comptroller's report on salaries in the public sector.
Last week the Clore Israel Foundation announced its decision to donate some $200,000 to each of 10 youth villages, including the one Silvetsky runs. The funds will be used to build special English-language learning centers, which will prepare the students in the higher grades for matriculation exams in four or five units, thus significantly improving their chances of succeeding in their adult life. The schools in which the language labs will be built are in outlying areas, including Acre, Kasifa, Safed and Kiryat Gat."
Canadians donate record $7.9 billion to charities in 2005
Canadians donate record $7.9 billion to charities in 2005: "Canadians donate record $7.9 billion to charities in 2005
Carly Weeks, CanWest News Service
Published: Thursday, November 23, 2006
OTTAWA -- Canadians contributed a record-high $7.9 billion to charities last year, up nearly 14 per cent from 2004, shows a new Statistics Canada study.
Although the number of overall donors only increased by 0.9 per cent last year, it seemed the people who did donate opened their wallets wide.
Nearly six million Canadians contributed to a charity, with Alberta, Nova Scotia and Manitoba showing the biggest increases in donations."
Carly Weeks, CanWest News Service
Published: Thursday, November 23, 2006
OTTAWA -- Canadians contributed a record-high $7.9 billion to charities last year, up nearly 14 per cent from 2004, shows a new Statistics Canada study.
Although the number of overall donors only increased by 0.9 per cent last year, it seemed the people who did donate opened their wallets wide.
Nearly six million Canadians contributed to a charity, with Alberta, Nova Scotia and Manitoba showing the biggest increases in donations."
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Telegraph | Entertainment | Museums and galleries are a picture of poverty
Telegraph | Entertainment | Museums and galleries are a picture of poverty: "Exhibition spaces in Britain are losing out to foreign rivals. Nigel Reynolds reports
Britain's major museums and art galleries can no longer compete against foreign rivals to buy important works of art because the Government is starving them of funds, according to recent figures."
Britain's major museums and art galleries can no longer compete against foreign rivals to buy important works of art because the Government is starving them of funds, according to recent figures."
Charity does not begin in poshest suburbs - National - smh.com.au
Charity does not begin in poshest suburbs - National - smh.com.au: "WHEN it comes to promises to leave money to charity, putting money where your mouth is does not come so easily to residents of Sydney's wealthiest suburbs.
Well-off areas represented just four of the top 50 suburbs that bequeath money to charity each year. But research conducted by a new group representing four charities found that people living in higher-income suburbs were more likely to say they intended to leave money in their will.
Some of Sydney's richest suburbs - Darling Point, Edgecliff, Elizabeth Bay, Rushcutters Bay, Double Bay and Point Piper - all appeared in the top 100 suburbs for intended bequests. But none from these suburbs who said they would give were recorded as actually bequeathing any money in their wills. Yet the dead of Mosman, Randwick and Cremorne appeared to deliver on their promises."
Well-off areas represented just four of the top 50 suburbs that bequeath money to charity each year. But research conducted by a new group representing four charities found that people living in higher-income suburbs were more likely to say they intended to leave money in their will.
Some of Sydney's richest suburbs - Darling Point, Edgecliff, Elizabeth Bay, Rushcutters Bay, Double Bay and Point Piper - all appeared in the top 100 suburbs for intended bequests. But none from these suburbs who said they would give were recorded as actually bequeathing any money in their wills. Yet the dead of Mosman, Randwick and Cremorne appeared to deliver on their promises."
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Bangkok Post : Business news
Bangkok Post : Business news: "Amata chief's bequest could exceed B3bn
NUNTAWUN POLKUAMDEE
Vikrom Kromadit, the chairman of Amata Corporation, plans to donate the bulk of his shareholdings to a charity in what would be one of the largest instances of personal philanthropy in Thailand."
NUNTAWUN POLKUAMDEE
Vikrom Kromadit, the chairman of Amata Corporation, plans to donate the bulk of his shareholdings to a charity in what would be one of the largest instances of personal philanthropy in Thailand."
VITA non profit online [ARTICLE: "Spain: are there philanthropists?"]
VITA non profit online [ARTICLE: "Spain: are there philanthropists?"]: "In Spain, philanthropy in its modern meaning is scarcely defined and rather confused
In Spain, philanthropy in its modern meaning as a strategic option that adopts forms and processes typical of business investment and identifies market niches where to develop is scarcely defined and rather confuse. Nevertheless, the eight Spaniards included in the Forbes list have their own Foundation, as is also the case of some of the 150.000 individuals with more than one million eur in real estate."
In Spain, philanthropy in its modern meaning as a strategic option that adopts forms and processes typical of business investment and identifies market niches where to develop is scarcely defined and rather confuse. Nevertheless, the eight Spaniards included in the Forbes list have their own Foundation, as is also the case of some of the 150.000 individuals with more than one million eur in real estate."
Charity Village®NewsWeek: Cover Story-Capturing the Canadian conscience
Charity Village®NewsWeek: Cover Story: "Capturing the Canadian conscience
Elisa Birnbaum By Elisa Birnbaum
November 27, 2006
Do you ever wonder what would happen if 161,000 independent organizations came together under one banner and adopted a singular message? Would each entity be instilled with a heightened sense of purpose? And if, as they say, there is strength in numbers, would every organization achieve a greater level of influence and potential for growth and success? Well, you can stop wondering. Thanks to the recently christened Values Added initiative, the not-for-profit sector can finally put these theories to the test."
Elisa Birnbaum By Elisa Birnbaum
November 27, 2006
Do you ever wonder what would happen if 161,000 independent organizations came together under one banner and adopted a singular message? Would each entity be instilled with a heightened sense of purpose? And if, as they say, there is strength in numbers, would every organization achieve a greater level of influence and potential for growth and success? Well, you can stop wondering. Thanks to the recently christened Values Added initiative, the not-for-profit sector can finally put these theories to the test."
Wednesday, November 22, 2006
THISDAY ONLINE
THISDAY ONLINE: "The philosophy of giving back to host communities of corporate bodies is a global practice whereby companies deploy a slice of their profits to community projects. However, a refreshing angle has been added to it by a company, which not only deploys its funds, but shut down its offices for a day last week for the employees to be physically engaged in community work. By Godwin Haruna"
'It's social needs on the cheap' | Society Guardian | SocietyGuardian.co.uk
'It's social needs on the cheap' | Society Guardian | SocietyGuardian.co.uk: "Conservative leader David Cameron this week unveils his vision for the voluntary sector. Is it ready to become the new welfare state?
Interviews by Saba Salman
Wednesday November 22, 2006
The Guardian
David Cameron, the leader of the Conservative party, at Fairbridge youth centre, London, on Monday October 30 2006. Photograph: Cathal McNaughton/PA.
David Cameron, the leader of the Conservative party, at Fairbridge youth centre, London. Photograph: Cathal McNaughton/PA.
Matthew Pike
Executive director, Scarman Trust
Here are some ideas for politicians of any hue: liberate wannabe entrepreneurs from the benefits system, allowing them to earn on top of their state payments; transfer land and buildings to local communities and capitalise the third sector through a new Social Investment Bank funded with unclaimed bank accounts."
Interviews by Saba Salman
Wednesday November 22, 2006
The Guardian
David Cameron, the leader of the Conservative party, at Fairbridge youth centre, London, on Monday October 30 2006. Photograph: Cathal McNaughton/PA.
David Cameron, the leader of the Conservative party, at Fairbridge youth centre, London. Photograph: Cathal McNaughton/PA.
Matthew Pike
Executive director, Scarman Trust
Here are some ideas for politicians of any hue: liberate wannabe entrepreneurs from the benefits system, allowing them to earn on top of their state payments; transfer land and buildings to local communities and capitalise the third sector through a new Social Investment Bank funded with unclaimed bank accounts."
Monday, November 20, 2006
The Korea Times : Citibank Staff Join Forces to Volunteer
The Korea Times : Citibank Staff Join Forces to Volunteer: "Citibank Staff Join Forces to Volunteer
By Yoon Ja-young
Staff Reporter
Citibank Korea executives and staff did volunteer work around the country Saturday, commemorating the `Global Community Day’ designated by the group.
Citigroup designated Nov. 18 as the `Global Community Day,’ on which around 300,000 staff of the group in 100 countries around the world engage in volunteer work to contribute to the community."
By Yoon Ja-young
Staff Reporter
Citibank Korea executives and staff did volunteer work around the country Saturday, commemorating the `Global Community Day’ designated by the group.
Citigroup designated Nov. 18 as the `Global Community Day,’ on which around 300,000 staff of the group in 100 countries around the world engage in volunteer work to contribute to the community."
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Asia’s Humanitarian Youth - Newsweek: International Editions - MSNBC.com
Asia’s Humanitarian Youth - Newsweek: International Editions - MSNBC.com: "Asia's youth are often characterized as money-grubbing 'me-firsters.' But increasingly, the region's new rich are looking to help others. Meet the 'we generation.'"
http://www.thenews.com.pk/print1.asp?id=32458
http://www.thenews.com.pk/print1.asp?id=32458: "KARACHI: Former French Consul-General in Karachi, Gilles F Bonnaud, lauded the oozing spirit of philanthropy in Pakistan and profusely praised the yeoman’s service being rendered for the terminally ill cancer patients by the Al-Mehrab Tibbi Imdad (AMTI), a charitable NGO ministering to the needs of such patients.
“The noble work and self-service rendered by the ladies who are giving their all to the project has given Pakistan a very positive image the world over, particularly in France,” he said. He made these remarks while inaugurating the AMTI’s hospice on Saturday."
“The noble work and self-service rendered by the ladies who are giving their all to the project has given Pakistan a very positive image the world over, particularly in France,” he said. He made these remarks while inaugurating the AMTI’s hospice on Saturday."
A Kenyan Runner Seeks Peace for Her Corner of the World - New York Times
A Kenyan Runner Seeks Peace for Her Corner of the World - New York Times: "But now the diminutive star is swapping her Mizuno running shoes for three-inch glittery pumps that push her just past the five-foot mark, and she is turning from running marathons to running a foundation."
Philanthropy UK
Philanthropy UK: "Philanthropy UK has recently launched The Philanthropy Directory, the comprehensive guide to the wide range of charitable services and products for UK givers. This new online resource includes information and support for all levels of givers, from charity databanks to bespoke donor advisory services."
Thursday, November 16, 2006
McGill benefactor intrigued by how the world works
McGill benefactor intrigued by how the world works: "McGill benefactor intrigued by how the world works
Engineer donates $12M to alma mater
Lorne Trottier: Philanthropic support crucial if Canadian institutions are to keep up with U.S. rivals.
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'My friend's older brother had a ham radio, and from then on I was hooked,' he recounted. 'I was totally unaware of electronics and science before that."
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PEGGY CURRAN, The Gazette
Published: Wednesday, November 15, 2006
Lorne Trottier was 11, a poor kid from an inner-city neighbourhood, when he met his destiny.
'My friend's older brother had a ham radio, and from then on I was hooked,' he recounted. 'I was totally unaware of electronics and science before that."
Wednesday, November 15, 2006
eGov monitor |
eGov monitor |: "Three volunteer-involving organisations have scored sector “firsts” through the Investing in Volunteers (IiV) Quality Assurance scheme, run by national volunteering development agency Volunteering England.
The Parks Trust, North England Refugee Service (NERS) and the Cheshire Special Constabulary have set the standard in their respective sectors of Environment, Refugee and Asylum, and Police.
Organisations that achieve the IiV mark have exceptional volunteer programmes which contribute to the development of the volunteers themselves as well as benefiting the wider community."
The Parks Trust, North England Refugee Service (NERS) and the Cheshire Special Constabulary have set the standard in their respective sectors of Environment, Refugee and Asylum, and Police.
Organisations that achieve the IiV mark have exceptional volunteer programmes which contribute to the development of the volunteers themselves as well as benefiting the wider community."
Tuesday, November 14, 2006
albawaba.com middle east news information::Boeing Supports Philanthropy in Arab World with Grant to American University in Cairo
albawaba.com middle east news information::Boeing Supports Philanthropy in Arab World with Grant to American University in Cairo: "Boeing Supports Philanthropy in Arab World with Grant to American University in Cairo
Posted: 14-11-2006 , 08:19 GMT
The Boeing Company has recently announced a grant to the John D. Gerhart Center for Philanthropy and Civic Engagement at The American University in Cairo (AUC) that will encourage the practice of organized philanthropy in the Middle East, particularly indigenous giving."
Posted: 14-11-2006 , 08:19 GMT
The Boeing Company has recently announced a grant to the John D. Gerhart Center for Philanthropy and Civic Engagement at The American University in Cairo (AUC) that will encourage the practice of organized philanthropy in the Middle East, particularly indigenous giving."
Technology Review: Part II: Philanthropy's New Prototype
Technology Review: Part II: Philanthropy's New Prototype: "Part II: Philanthropy's New Prototype
If Nicholas Negroponte can achieve his ambition of distributing $100 laptops to the world's disadvantaged children, he will help redefine philanthropy and see his name added to a list alongside the likes of Carnegie, Ford, and Rockefeller.
By James Surowiecki
Enterprising Philanthropy
As the names of the Carnegie, Ford, and Rockefeller Foundations suggest, American philanthropy has always depended heavily on American businessmen. But with some exceptions--like the Carnegie libraries, or the Salvation Army, which Peter Drucker once called 'the most effective organization in the United States'--the fact that foundations were mostly funded by business did not mean they were businesslike in their approach. Over the last decade or so, that has changed dramatically. Beginning sometime in the mid-1990s, two trends came together to remake philanthropy in the United States: the tremendous boom in the U.S. economy and stock market, and a growing desire on the part of wealthy businesspeople to apply their moneymaking techniques to other, less commercial endeavors. The economic boom meant a lot more money floating around: charitable donations in the United States rose 10 percent annually in the late 1990s. It also meant a lot of newly wealthy people, many of them entrepreneurs, who were interested in figuring out how to spend that money in the smartest way possible. The result has been an explosion in new forms of philanthropic investment and a concentrated effort to identify what might be thought of as the philanthropic equivalent of business opportunities: areas where neither business nor government has been meeting a need. And although the growth in charitable donations slowed with the stock-market crash and recession, it's picked up again, with donations rising about 23 percent between 2001 and 2005."
If Nicholas Negroponte can achieve his ambition of distributing $100 laptops to the world's disadvantaged children, he will help redefine philanthropy and see his name added to a list alongside the likes of Carnegie, Ford, and Rockefeller.
By James Surowiecki
Enterprising Philanthropy
As the names of the Carnegie, Ford, and Rockefeller Foundations suggest, American philanthropy has always depended heavily on American businessmen. But with some exceptions--like the Carnegie libraries, or the Salvation Army, which Peter Drucker once called 'the most effective organization in the United States'--the fact that foundations were mostly funded by business did not mean they were businesslike in their approach. Over the last decade or so, that has changed dramatically. Beginning sometime in the mid-1990s, two trends came together to remake philanthropy in the United States: the tremendous boom in the U.S. economy and stock market, and a growing desire on the part of wealthy businesspeople to apply their moneymaking techniques to other, less commercial endeavors. The economic boom meant a lot more money floating around: charitable donations in the United States rose 10 percent annually in the late 1990s. It also meant a lot of newly wealthy people, many of them entrepreneurs, who were interested in figuring out how to spend that money in the smartest way possible. The result has been an explosion in new forms of philanthropic investment and a concentrated effort to identify what might be thought of as the philanthropic equivalent of business opportunities: areas where neither business nor government has been meeting a need. And although the growth in charitable donations slowed with the stock-market crash and recession, it's picked up again, with donations rising about 23 percent between 2001 and 2005."
How charities can help China's social and economic development | Society | SocietyGuardian.co.uk
How charities can help China's social and economic development | Society | SocietyGuardian.co.uk: "nternational charities can play a vital role in helping extend the benefits of China's rapid development, says Ken Burnett"
Monday, November 13, 2006
Today's Home News-EU awaits details of bill on charities in Turkey
Today's Home News: "EU awaits details of bill on charities in Turkey
Representatives of Turkey's numerous charitable foundations, all falling under the domain of the state-run General Directorate for Religious Property (Vakuf), are still awaiting to see details of a draft bill passed by the Turkish assembly, expected to be unveiled later on Monday.
According to reports here, European diplomats and representatives of the EU Commission in Ankara referred to a 'wait and see' attitude on whether numerous demands by Europe and private foundations in the country will be fulfilled with the new law."
Representatives of Turkey's numerous charitable foundations, all falling under the domain of the state-run General Directorate for Religious Property (Vakuf), are still awaiting to see details of a draft bill passed by the Turkish assembly, expected to be unveiled later on Monday.
According to reports here, European diplomats and representatives of the EU Commission in Ankara referred to a 'wait and see' attitude on whether numerous demands by Europe and private foundations in the country will be fulfilled with the new law."
Sun.Star Manila - Opiniano: A pawn for a promising Filipino future
Sun.Star Manila - Opiniano: A pawn for a promising Filipino future: "-- Inside a hall at the University of San Francisco where a roundtable on migrant philanthropy was held, people were surprised that something was underneath their chairs. Two pieces of paper, in fact, per chair and some 60 chairs had those pieces of paper underneath.
Those were some 135 printouts of the websites and lists of Filipino migrant organizations identified to be giving back donations and development aid to the motherland. The center of the world's migrant philanthropy basin, the US, had the most number of courses given the number of Filipino groups here helping the homeland. But something struck them."
Those were some 135 printouts of the websites and lists of Filipino migrant organizations identified to be giving back donations and development aid to the motherland. The center of the world's migrant philanthropy basin, the US, had the most number of courses given the number of Filipino groups here helping the homeland. But something struck them."
News | When charity begins far away from home
News | When charity begins far away from home: "er name may not ring a bell in the minds of many Kenyans, but for more than 2,000 destitute and HIV/Aids orphans, Mrs Darleen Johnson is a pillar of hope.
The retired American High School teacher is in the country to visit the 97 orphanages that she supports.
Upon her retirement early this year, Johnson sold her property in America to strengthen her charity mission in Kenya.
During her teaching career at Hanford West High School, friends tried to teach her the meaning of the word 'no'. Johnson never learnt, says her husband, Mr Johnson, when we bumped into them at Hopewell High School in Nakuru where she runs ‘Sponsor a Teacher’ project."
The retired American High School teacher is in the country to visit the 97 orphanages that she supports.
Upon her retirement early this year, Johnson sold her property in America to strengthen her charity mission in Kenya.
During her teaching career at Hanford West High School, friends tried to teach her the meaning of the word 'no'. Johnson never learnt, says her husband, Mr Johnson, when we bumped into them at Hopewell High School in Nakuru where she runs ‘Sponsor a Teacher’ project."
Channelnewsasia.com
Channelnewsasia.com: "SINGAPORE: Duolos, the world's largest floating bookstore, has arrived at the Promenade at VivoCity.
It is on a charity mission to deliver brand-new, affordable books to Singaporeans.
The novel bookshop, carrying more than 6000 titles, ranging from science, literature, cookery to children's books, sailed into town for the 14th time and is here for 10 days, from 10th to 19th November. The last time it anchored in Singapore was in 2001."
It is on a charity mission to deliver brand-new, affordable books to Singaporeans.
The novel bookshop, carrying more than 6000 titles, ranging from science, literature, cookery to children's books, sailed into town for the 14th time and is here for 10 days, from 10th to 19th November. The last time it anchored in Singapore was in 2001."
Friday, November 10, 2006
Channelnewsasia.com-"SGX Bull Run 2006 rakes in record amount for charity
Channelnewsasia.com: "SGX Bull Run 2006 rakes in record amount for charity
By Priyia Paramajothi, Channel NewsAsia | Posted: 10 November 2006 2152 hrs
SINGAPORE: More than 2,300 runners from businesses around the island took part in the SGX's (Singapore Exchange) annual charity race.
Despite a rainy start to the day, corporate bigwigs, financial wizards and employees from over 100 companies, gamely took to the roads of the Central Business District.
Many took the concept of mixing business with pleasure literally with colourful outfits and hats. Others brought their four-legged friends along for a doggie road race."
By Priyia Paramajothi, Channel NewsAsia | Posted: 10 November 2006 2152 hrs
SINGAPORE: More than 2,300 runners from businesses around the island took part in the SGX's (Singapore Exchange) annual charity race.
Despite a rainy start to the day, corporate bigwigs, financial wizards and employees from over 100 companies, gamely took to the roads of the Central Business District.
Many took the concept of mixing business with pleasure literally with colourful outfits and hats. Others brought their four-legged friends along for a doggie road race."
The Korea Herald : The Nation's No.1 English Newspaper-EDITORIAL]Spirit of giving
The Korea Herald : The Nation's No.1 English Newspaper: "Koreans donate an average of 70,000 won a year, according to a recent survey.
The figure represents a more than 20 percent increase from 2003 when a similar survey was conducted by the Beautiful Foundation, a nonprofit public interest organization. According to the latest report, 68.6 percent of all Koreans made donations in 2005.
While the amount of donations per person has increased, it still remains small. Most of these donations were also made during the Christmas season and during donation drives to assist victims of natural disasters. Only about 20 percent gave on regular basis."
The figure represents a more than 20 percent increase from 2003 when a similar survey was conducted by the Beautiful Foundation, a nonprofit public interest organization. According to the latest report, 68.6 percent of all Koreans made donations in 2005.
While the amount of donations per person has increased, it still remains small. Most of these donations were also made during the Christmas season and during donation drives to assist victims of natural disasters. Only about 20 percent gave on regular basis."
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globeandmail.com: Hedge funds try hand at charity fundraising
globeandmail.com: Hedge funds try hand at charity fundraising: "PHILANTHROPY
Hedge funds try hand at charity fundraising
PAUL WALDIE
Who says Canadian hedge fund managers don't have a heart? The industry really does care and it has set up a charity to prove it: Hedge Funds Care Canada.
It only has $137,000 in assets, as of Dec. 31, 2005, and it struggled to re-establish itself last year, but the charity's organizers say Hedge Funds Care is ready to start making a difference."
Hedge funds try hand at charity fundraising
PAUL WALDIE
Who says Canadian hedge fund managers don't have a heart? The industry really does care and it has set up a charity to prove it: Hedge Funds Care Canada.
It only has $137,000 in assets, as of Dec. 31, 2005, and it struggled to re-establish itself last year, but the charity's organizers say Hedge Funds Care is ready to start making a difference."
Thursday, November 09, 2006
Tube bosses ban poppy seller as charity face dramatic shortage of sellers | News | This is London
Tube bosses ban poppy seller as charity face dramatic shortage of sellers | News | This is London: "London is facing a desperate shortage of 6,000 poppy sellers.
The lack of fundraisers could mean a financial shortfall for the Royal British Legion which cares for millions of ex-servicemen and women and their families.
The charity said it was struggling to find volunteers as its usual collectors are growing too old. Director of fundraising Russell Thompson asked for younger people to fill the gap, adding: 'The most difficult place to find collectors is London.
'A lot of people work here and then just go home in the evenings instead of collecting. London is a huge challenge because people are so busy.
'It is a fact that a lot of our volunteers are older and we are appealing for younger people to take their places.'
His plea came as Tube bosses were forced to apologise to an 85-year-old woman who was told she could not sell poppies at Hainault station for the first time in 27 years."
The lack of fundraisers could mean a financial shortfall for the Royal British Legion which cares for millions of ex-servicemen and women and their families.
The charity said it was struggling to find volunteers as its usual collectors are growing too old. Director of fundraising Russell Thompson asked for younger people to fill the gap, adding: 'The most difficult place to find collectors is London.
'A lot of people work here and then just go home in the evenings instead of collecting. London is a huge challenge because people are so busy.
'It is a fact that a lot of our volunteers are older and we are appealing for younger people to take their places.'
His plea came as Tube bosses were forced to apologise to an 85-year-old woman who was told she could not sell poppies at Hainault station for the first time in 27 years."
Wednesday, November 08, 2006
Billionaire’s $250 Million Donation Saves Private University in Germany - New York Times
Billionaire’s $250 Million Donation Saves Private University in Germany - New York Times: "Billionaire’s $250 Million Donation Saves Private University in Germany
By MARK LANDLER
Published: November 8, 2006
BREMEN, Germany, Nov. 2 — Klaus J. Jacobs, a German-born billionaire who lives in England and studied at Stanford, came back to his hometown here the other day to announce that he was donating more than $250 million to the International University Bremen.
The gift is the biggest private donation ever made to a German university — so big, in fact, that its only real parallel is the kind of mega-philanthropy that periodically swells the coffers of American universities.
That is precisely the point for Mr. Jacobs and for the newly appointed president of the university, Joachim Treusch."
By MARK LANDLER
Published: November 8, 2006
BREMEN, Germany, Nov. 2 — Klaus J. Jacobs, a German-born billionaire who lives in England and studied at Stanford, came back to his hometown here the other day to announce that he was donating more than $250 million to the International University Bremen.
The gift is the biggest private donation ever made to a German university — so big, in fact, that its only real parallel is the kind of mega-philanthropy that periodically swells the coffers of American universities.
That is precisely the point for Mr. Jacobs and for the newly appointed president of the university, Joachim Treusch."
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The Manila Times Internet Edition | OPINION > Diaspora philanthropy
The Manila Times Internet Edition | OPINION > Diaspora philanthropy: "THE GLOBAL PINOY
By Greg B. Macabenta
Diaspora philanthropy
While the Filipino diaspora evokes emotions that range from melancholy to grief, it is a fact that with some 8 million Filipinos working in foreign lands, the lives of millions of families in the Philippines have been improved and the economy has remained above water.
The dispersion of Filipinos abroad has also brought about something more profound than just money remittances to families and relatives: Diaspora Philanthropy."
By Greg B. Macabenta
Diaspora philanthropy
While the Filipino diaspora evokes emotions that range from melancholy to grief, it is a fact that with some 8 million Filipinos working in foreign lands, the lives of millions of families in the Philippines have been improved and the economy has remained above water.
The dispersion of Filipinos abroad has also brought about something more profound than just money remittances to families and relatives: Diaspora Philanthropy."
Monday, November 06, 2006
Eritrea expels more aid agencies - Region - Middle East Times
Eritrea expels more aid agencies - Region - Middle East Times: "Eritrea expels more aid agencies
AFP
November 6, 2006
ASMARA -- Eritrea said Monday that it has ordered two more international aid agencies to leave the country, bringing to at least 11 the number of such groups expelled this year.
Asmara said that the services of the International Rescue Committee (IRC) and the Samaritan's Purse, both of which use Eritrea as a base for operations in eastern Sudan, were no longer needed.
Information minister Ali Abdu said that since the signing of an Eritrean-mediated peace agreement between Khartoum and eastern rebels, the two nongovernmental organizations (NGOS) had become redundant.
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AFP
November 6, 2006
ASMARA -- Eritrea said Monday that it has ordered two more international aid agencies to leave the country, bringing to at least 11 the number of such groups expelled this year.
Asmara said that the services of the International Rescue Committee (IRC) and the Samaritan's Purse, both of which use Eritrea as a base for operations in eastern Sudan, were no longer needed.
Information minister Ali Abdu said that since the signing of an Eritrean-mediated peace agreement between Khartoum and eastern rebels, the two nongovernmental organizations (NGOS) had become redundant.
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Friday, November 03, 2006
More bang for your philanthropic buck | Features | The Australian
More bang for your philanthropic buck | Features | The Australian: "More bang for your philanthropic buck
Australians are demanding when it comes to giving, writes Elisabeth Wynhausen
November 04, 2006
WE Australians are a tight-fisted lot, right? Wrong, insists Prime Minister John Howard.
'I'll bore you with just two or three statistics,' he said recently. 'We now, as a nation, give about $11 billion a year in money, goods and services to nonprofit organisations,' Howard told guests at the Community Partnerships Awards dinner in Canberra the other week, denying that the prosperity Australia is experiencing has been accompanied by an overall rise in 'individual selfishness and indifference'."
Australians are demanding when it comes to giving, writes Elisabeth Wynhausen
November 04, 2006
WE Australians are a tight-fisted lot, right? Wrong, insists Prime Minister John Howard.
'I'll bore you with just two or three statistics,' he said recently. 'We now, as a nation, give about $11 billion a year in money, goods and services to nonprofit organisations,' Howard told guests at the Community Partnerships Awards dinner in Canberra the other week, denying that the prosperity Australia is experiencing has been accompanied by an overall rise in 'individual selfishness and indifference'."
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Channelnewsasia.com-Keeping the charitable house in order
Channelnewsasia.com: "Keeping the charitable house in order
By Leong Wee Keat, TODAY | Posted: 03 November 2006 1212 hrs
For charities, every cent received and spent is now closely scrutinised — external audits ensure that all items represented in financial statements are 'true and fair'.
In examining charities' internal processes and controls, however, the watch is less intense.
While external audits are mandatory under law, internal audits are not. This is despite governance issues in charities hogging the spotlight recently, in the Singapore Association for the Visually Handicapped, for instance."
By Leong Wee Keat, TODAY | Posted: 03 November 2006 1212 hrs
For charities, every cent received and spent is now closely scrutinised — external audits ensure that all items represented in financial statements are 'true and fair'.
In examining charities' internal processes and controls, however, the watch is less intense.
While external audits are mandatory under law, internal audits are not. This is despite governance issues in charities hogging the spotlight recently, in the Singapore Association for the Visually Handicapped, for instance."
Thursday, November 02, 2006
Towards greater corporate social responsibility - Aga Khan Foundation’s Pakistan Centre for Philanthropy « Ismaili Mail
Towards greater corporate social responsibility - Aga Khan Foundation’s Pakistan Centre for Philanthropy « Ismaili Mail: "owards greater corporate social responsibility - Aga Khan Foundation’s Pakistan Centre for Philanthropy November 2, 2006
Posted by ismailimail in Philanthropy, Media, Pakistan, AKF, Aga Khan Institutions, Cities & Countries. trackback
Towards greater corporate social responsibility
By Foqia Sadiq Khan and Zehra Aftab
Bill Gates with a current net worth of $53 billion was sitting on it like a gold digger till the late 1990s. The size of his personal wealth rose and rose and eventually the media began to take notice, and some even pointed fingers at him, saying that he should part with some of his wealth for philanthropic purposes. The argument was that he had played a big role in shaping the virtual world and in enriching himself in the process but that meant also shouldering some social responsibility. It all changed in 2000 with the establishment of the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation. The king of Microsoft now donates 52 per cent of his wealth to various philanthropic endeavours through the foundation."
Posted by ismailimail in Philanthropy, Media, Pakistan, AKF, Aga Khan Institutions, Cities & Countries. trackback
Towards greater corporate social responsibility
By Foqia Sadiq Khan and Zehra Aftab
Bill Gates with a current net worth of $53 billion was sitting on it like a gold digger till the late 1990s. The size of his personal wealth rose and rose and eventually the media began to take notice, and some even pointed fingers at him, saying that he should part with some of his wealth for philanthropic purposes. The argument was that he had played a big role in shaping the virtual world and in enriching himself in the process but that meant also shouldering some social responsibility. It all changed in 2000 with the establishment of the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation. The king of Microsoft now donates 52 per cent of his wealth to various philanthropic endeavours through the foundation."
The Electric New Paper, Singapore - The Electric New Paper News
The Electric New Paper, Singapore - The Electric New Paper News: "THE old excuse just won't wash any more when it comes to donating for charity.
-- JOEL CHAN
No cash? No worries.
Just give your credit card number.
A number of reputable charities in Singapore, including children's charities Club Rainbow and Singapore Children's Society, are now asking for credit or debit card donations.
But some potential donors say they worry about identity theft.
In the case of Club Rainbow, fund-raisers approach people on the streets and instead of asking for cash - which they do not accept - they ask for personal and credit or debit card particulars."
-- JOEL CHAN
No cash? No worries.
Just give your credit card number.
A number of reputable charities in Singapore, including children's charities Club Rainbow and Singapore Children's Society, are now asking for credit or debit card donations.
But some potential donors say they worry about identity theft.
In the case of Club Rainbow, fund-raisers approach people on the streets and instead of asking for cash - which they do not accept - they ask for personal and credit or debit card particulars."
FT.com / Home UK / UK - €200m gift to German university spurs debate
FT.com / Home UK / UK - €200m gift to German university spurs debate: "€200m gift to German university spurs debate
By Hugh Williamson in Berlin
Published: November 2 2006 02:00 | Last updated: November 2 2006 02:00
Swiss millionaire Klaus Jacobs broke all records in Germany for corporate philanthropy yesterday, donating €200m ($255m, £135m) to a private university, sparking in the process a debate on whether German business leaders were doing enough to support the country's top universities.
Mr Jacobs, the chairman of the board of directors of Adecco, the world's largest temporary employment group, said his donation, to the International University Bremen, stood as an appeal to other wealthy business figures to be more generous."
By Hugh Williamson in Berlin
Published: November 2 2006 02:00 | Last updated: November 2 2006 02:00
Swiss millionaire Klaus Jacobs broke all records in Germany for corporate philanthropy yesterday, donating €200m ($255m, £135m) to a private university, sparking in the process a debate on whether German business leaders were doing enough to support the country's top universities.
Mr Jacobs, the chairman of the board of directors of Adecco, the world's largest temporary employment group, said his donation, to the International University Bremen, stood as an appeal to other wealthy business figures to be more generous."
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