TheStar.com | Canada | Charity rules beefed up

TheStar.com | Canada | Charity rules beefed up: "Kevin Donovan
Staff Reporter

Canada's charity regulator has launched an aggressive crackdown on the abuse of donor dollars after years of inaction.

'We will use whatever tools we have to stop abusive charities from harming the public and the system,' said Terry De March, the new director general of the federal Charities Directorate."

Charity is a game of trust in which transparency will win | smh.com.au

Charity is a game of trust in which transparency will win | smh.com.au: "Australians like to think of themselves as generous. And when it comes to giving to charities, there is clearly no shortage of groups willing to tap into our largesse. So perhaps not surprisingly, fund-raisings by charitable groups is a lucrative business. Precise data is not available, but by one estimate as much as $7 billion a year is raised."

reportonbusiness.com: New privately owned bank aims for philanthropy with profit

reportonbusiness.com: New privately owned bank aims for philanthropy with profit: "New privately owned bank aims for philanthropy with profit

JOHN PARTRIDGE

From Wednesday's Globe and Mail

December 19, 2007 at 12:17 AM EST

The dreams that brothers Herb and Steve Dunton have for the little bank they plan to launch early next September are pretty much as grand as its name: Equity Development Bank of Canada.

The new financial institution will have a strong commitment to philanthropy and to helping its customers help themselves, as well as to making a profit, the Abbotsford, B.C., real estate developers said last week after EDB received its letters patent from the federal government."

BBC NEWS | UK | England | Bristol/Somerset | Charity 'may offend pupils' claim

BBC NEWS | UK | England | Bristol/Somerset | Charity 'may offend pupils' claim: "Schools in Bristol are being advised that supporting a Christian charity may offend some of their pupils.

Samaritan's Purse collects goods in the UK before sending them to children in Eastern Europe and Africa.

Bristol City Council said schools adopting charities should not offend anyone on the grounds of equality, disability, race or religion."

Brazil: New record for nationwide Christmas food collection initiative

Brazil: New record for nationwide Christmas food collection initiative: "A nationwide Christmas celebration brought tears of joy and shouts of excitement from volunteers and national celebrities during the December 15 culmination of a Seventh-day Adventist Church initiative to help those in need.

'Tonight we did the unexpected and broke last year's record of collecting 2,500 tons of food for the needy. The result tonight is 3,200 tons,' announced Sergio Azevedo, the creator of 'Christmas Mutirão -- Sharing Hope,' the 14-year old joint action of thousands of volunteers in local Adventist churches across Brazil."

Yang Lan to Donate 4.5 Mln to Peking University_English_Xinhua

Yang Lan to Donate 4.5 Mln to Peking University_English_Xinhua: "Senior media figure Yang Lan has announced that her Sunshine Cultural Foundation will donate 4.5 million yuan, or about 600,000 US dollars, to Peking University in the coming three years."

VOA News - Donors Pledge Record $25 Billion for World Bank Poverty Programs

VOA News - Donors Pledge Record $25 Billion for World Bank Poverty Programs: "Donor nations have pledged a record $25 billion to help fight poverty in the world's poorest nations, which are home to two and a half billion people."

Going, going, gone -- from HK rich to RP poor - INQUIRER.net, Philippine News for Filipinos

Going, going, gone -- from HK rich to RP poor - INQUIRER.net, Philippine News for Filipinos: "MANILA, Philippines -- FROM HK$10,000 BIRTHDAY cards to cruises to Antarctica.

These were some of the items offered in a benefit auction that helped a Hong Kong charity raise nearly P30 million in just one night for slum dwellers in the Philippines.

The well-dressed crowd that bid for the items, members and supporters of International Care Ministries (ICM) who gathered at the JW Marriott Hotel on Nov. 15, raised HK$5.1 million (P28 million) for the very poor living in the slums of Negros, Bohol and General Santos City."

This students' village stay is different - Newindpress.com

This students' village stay is different - Newindpress.com: "The Volunteers'-an NGO headed by Kalenahalli N Nagesh, based in Tumkur, has been co-ordinating these camps. The foreign students' camp worked well for the mutual benefit of both the campers and the villagers.

In 2004, when the NUS students camped here earlier, they had contributed their mite for the development of the village school premises."

Channelnewsasia.com

Channelnewsasia.com: "Few Singaporeans dream of retiring young: survey Posted: 13 December 2007 1339 hrs
It might come as little surprise that Singaporeans' top dreams include travelling and making money.
What would raise eyebrows: The fact that they rate doing charity work even above owning a car or starting a business."

More news from the sector... | Voluntary Gateway

More news from the sector... | Voluntary Gateway: "December 6 was the official launch date of the Charities File web-site – a pan-Canadian project designed to increase the awareness and capacity of registered charities to file complete and accurate Registered Charity Information Returns (T3010A) on time."

TorontoSun.com - Toronto And GTA - T.O. facing 'serious challenges'

TorontoSun.com - Toronto And GTA - T.O. facing 'serious challenges': "The Vital Signs report helps the TCF foster an understanding of and promote dialogue about what emerging trends are in the city. 'Another aspect of Vital Signs is to guide our foundation in providing grant opportunities to philanthropists who work with us,' Bhardwaj explains. 'Vital Signs identifies needs of the community. 'We have a compendium document called Vital Ideas, which identifies all the programs in the City that are making substantial progress in addressing the needs that are raised in Vital Signs.' Their documents have as much bearing on mainstream Canadians as on South Asians, as on other newcomers. All residents of Toronto and the GTA need to understand the environment we live and raise our families in, Bhardwaj says."

iafrica.com | highlife | features Become a philanthropist?

iafrica.com | highlife | features Become a philanthropist?: "Philanthropy generally includes contributions of time, money and skills. However, when Inyathelo use the term 'philanthropy' they define it separately from charity. Charity is essential in our communities and it is a way people can assist others with their immediate and urgent needs. For example, people will support soup kitchens, provide funds and clothing for children in orphanages or support the aged."

The New Nation - Internet Edition

The New Nation - Internet Edition: "Our Government has received considerable amount of cash money and relief materials from the members of public of our own country and from foreign countries for the cyclone-affected people. These donations of money and relief materials would continue in future for some time to mitigate the sufferings of the cyclone affected people and to take necessary steps to rehabilitate them. In the past many natural calamities like flood, cyclone, tidal-bore, famine, etc hit our country and our former governments received huge amount of donation, aid, help and assistance from foreign countries as well as contributions from our own people. But unfortunately there had been numerous complains and allegations of theft, misuse, squandering and misappropriation of relief money and materials and there was no accountability and transparency."

The Electric New Paper, Singapore - The Electric New Paper News

The Electric New Paper, Singapore - The Electric New Paper News: "On 28 Nov, more than 200 Roche employees, dressed in red, gathered in Singapore to take part in the Global Roche Employee Aids Walk. They were from the Asia Pacific region including Malaysia, the Philippines and Australia. The company had arranged for a regional meeting to coincide with the event."

SiliconRepublic.com: EU encourages philanthropic contribution to research

SiliconRepublic.com: EU encourages philanthropic contribution to research: "EU encourages philanthropic contribution to research

04.12.2007 - A forum to increase philanthropic contributions to research in Europe is to be created, the European Commission has announced. The European Forum on Philanthropy and Research Funding will be initially established for a period of three years and will examine issues such as the research-funding policies of existing philanthropic organisations, legal, fiscal and regulatory issues and governance and ethical issues."

Marin Independent Journal - Beth Ashley: 12 women, one circle, $300,000 given away

Marin Independent Journal - Beth Ashley: 12 women, one circle, $300,000 given away: "Calling themselves Caritad Partners, the 13 women are heading into their second year of mutual philanthropy. Last year they gave away $300,000, split evenly between two organizations that serve women - Freedom from Hunger in Ghana and NamasteDirect in Guatemala."

CBBC Newsround | UK | Monster truffle gets record price

CBBC Newsround | UK | Monster truffle gets record price: "A huge truffle that was found by a dog in woods in Italy has reached a record price at an auction that took place in three countries at the same time! The edible delicacy weighs in at 1.5kg, nearly as much as a bag of sugar, and fetched £165,000."

Scoop: Volunteering Makes Good Business Sense

Scoop: Volunteering Makes Good Business Sense: "Volunteering Makes Good Business Sense Monday, 3 December 2007, 4:10 pm Press Release: Volunteering New Zealand 3 December 2007 Volunteering Makes Good Business Sense New Zealand businesses are increasingly talking about corporate social responsibility – how they contribute to their communities through time and money. Volunteering for a not-for-profit organisation is one way to help. Wednesday 5 December 2007 is International Volunteer Day, a day to celebrate the contribution that volunteers make to our society."

FIFTH BULGARIAN CHRISTMAS CHARITY LAUNCHED - News news

FIFTH BULGARIAN CHRISTMAS CHARITY LAUNCHED - News news: "FIFTH BULGARIAN CHRISTMAS CHARITY LAUNCHED 13:17 Mon 03 Dec 2007 - Elitsa Savova The fifth consecutive charity campaign Bulgarian Christmas launched on December 1 2007 on the initiative of, and under the patronage of President Georgi Purvanov and first lady Zorka Purvanova."

Babbar Khalsa had charity status in Canada until 2004: Report-Rest of World-World-The Times of India

Babbar Khalsa had charity status in Canada until 2004: Report-Rest of World-World-The Times of India: "ORONTO: The Babbar Khalsa, members of which were allegedly involved the 1985 Air India bombing, remained a registered non-profit organisation in one Canadian province until 2004, long after its charitable status was revoked in another, a media report said on Friday."

Channelnewsasia.com

Channelnewsasia.com: "SINGAPORE: Local charity Youth Challenge has been given a clean bill of health by the Ministry of Community Development, Youth and Sports (MCYS). This comes ten months after the Commissioner of Charities (COC) released a report on investigations into improper governance of the charity."

Sveriges Radio International - English -- Engelska

Sveriges Radio International - English -- Engelska: "Swedes are giving more money to charities. According to a report from Swedish Radio News, charitable donations have almost doubled over the past decade, from around 388 million dollars in 1996 to 706 million dollars last year."

Uncharitable billing for philanthropy- View Point-Today's Features-Opinion-The Economic Times

Uncharitable billing for philanthropy- View Point-Today's Features-Opinion-The Economic Times: "t’s a contrast worth pondering over: against the backdrop of buoyant tax revenues and enduring profit growth, the extent of public-spirited contributions, largesse and generosity seems distinctly lacklustre. It’s one of the great puzzles in our economic life. And more so, now that India has more billionaires and the very wealthy than most other nations, Japan included."

A toast to truffles

A toast to truffles: "With white truffles in short supply in Italy, the price of the fungus has skyrocketed and, as a result, fetch better prices on this side of the globe. This willingness to indulge the delicacy was aptly demonstrated last week at a charity auction in Hong Kong when for the second year running, the world's most expensive truffle was snapped up by Chinese businessmen. Guangzhou property magnate Lim Sze Lim, together with two fellow developers, forked out HK$1.63 million (US$200,000) for an Alba specimen weighing 750 grams. Single whole truffles attract the highest prices."

Nationmedia.com | Daily Nation | NEWS EXTRA | Millionaires with amazing humility

Nationmedia.com | Daily Nation | NEWS EXTRA | Millionaires with amazing humility: "Mr Steinberg, 78, is a respected personality on the American corporate scene, wielding considerable influence with a sizable fortune to his name. Moreover, he and his wife are big-hearted philanthropists supporting several charitable activities that target the fight against HIV and Aids in Africa. Dressed simply, Mr Steinberg is in his element, chatting up a group of schoolchildren that have gathered around him. Next to him is Sue in a pair of huge sunglasses. With no single bodyguard in sight, the couple does not display the snobbery that is so common with the high and mighty. They are a study in humility."

News release - Be an Informed Donor

News release - Be an Informed Donor: "News release Be an Informed Donor Ottawa, Ontario, November 20, 2007...

The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) has a message for Canadians who donate to charities: 'Be an informed donor.' Tips for protecting yourself from fraud will be shared through public notices that will be published in newspapers across the country beginning the week of November 19, 2007."

Call for performance check upsets charities | Society | The Guardian

Call for performance check upsets charities | Society | The Guardian: "Millions of pounds a year in public donations to good causes may be going to waste, one of the country's leading charity analysts warned last night. Charities are failing to 'adequately record and monitor' the impact of donations worth almost £9bn a year as well as £1.3bn in annual subsidies on tax-efficient giving, according to Martin Brookes, director of research at New Philanthropy Capital, which advises wealthy donors on which causes to support."

The Globe and Mail: Charities breaking the rules, probe finds

The Globe and Mail: Charities breaking the rules, probe finds: "OTTAWA -- Most Canadian charities that provide disaster relief at home and abroad are breaking the rules, suggests a new probe by the Canada Revenue Agency.
More than half of the 27 disaster-relief charities randomly picked for close scrutiny by the agency's charities directorate failed to meet standards - including some that handed over donations to 'non-qualified' recipients abroad."

Deccan Herald - One-tenth of billionaire's wealth can free India of fiscal deficit

Deccan Herald - One-tenth of billionaire's wealth can free India of fiscal deficit: "One-tenth of billionaire's wealth can free India of fiscal deficit New Delhi, PTI: India's economy could be free of fiscal deficit if the country's 54 billionaires parted with just about one-tenth of their fortunes for the national interest.
Call it the embarrassment of riches if you want but India's economy could be free of fiscal deficit if the country's 54 billionaires parted with just about one-tenth of their fortunes for the national interest.
According to the list of richest Indians, published by the US-based business magazine Forbes, India has 54 billionaires and their collective net worth stands at over 368 billion dollars. This amount is nearly 10 times of the country's fiscal deficit, estimated at Rs 1,50,948 crore (about 38 billion dollars) in the Union Budget for 2007-08."

Jeweller spreads the spirit of giving

Jeweller spreads the spirit of giving: "A total of eight charity and non-governmental organizations received a boost in the form of cash and goods during Tomei Consolidated Berhad's charity night recently (Nov 13)."

The Electric New Paper, Singapore - The Electric New Paper News

The Electric New Paper, Singapore - The Electric New Paper News: "One hundred and eleven educational institutions including junior colleges, secondary and primary schools, an international school, and some kindergartens joined in the celebrations. To date, more than $190,000 has been raised for charity."

Philanthropy UK : Asia’s first centre for philanthropy to open in Singapore next year

Philanthropy UK : Asia’s first centre for philanthropy to open in Singapore next year: "Asia’s first centre for philanthropy to open in Singapore next year By Roxanne Clark, Added: 14 November 2007 Asia’s first Center for Social Entrepreneurship and Philanthropy (CSEP) will be opened by the National University of Singapore Business School (NUSBS) in early 2008. Utilising funds that will be drawn from a recent donation of £6.7m made by the philanthropist Stephen Riady and the Lippo Group to NUSB, the Center’s aim will be to instil a sense of philanthropy among businesses in the region, to educate students on their broader social responsibilities, and to offer assistance to needy individuals and supporting organisations through social entrepreneurship."

Charity donations greatly decreasing - The China Post

Charity donations greatly decreasing - The China Post: "TAIPEI, Taiwan -- Stagnating wages and the rising cost of living have compelled people to donate less for charity. Beyond the average wage earners, large donors such as business leaders have been forced to cut down on cash contributions. Syin-Lu Welfare Foundation, one of the largest charity funds with close to 10,000 regular petty donors, has seen contributions drop by 20 to 30 percent."

Break a leg for charity - Times Online

Break a leg for charity - Times Online: "Not that these requests are restricted to parachute jumps. I’ve had: “Please sign that I’m fit to go trekking in Nepal for charity.” And “Please sign that I’m fit to climb Mount Kilimanjaro for charity.” And even – no kidding – “Please sign that I’m fit to sit butt-naked on a block of ice for as long as I can for charity.” OK, I admit that last one was for an endurance-style competition organised by a local radio station, but you get the drift. People wanting to go to charitable extremes expect me to take responsibility for them coming through unscathed. And that’s as comfortable as sitting indefinitely on a block of ice."

‘Threats’ may force private schools to end charity status - Times Online

‘Threats’ may force private schools to end charity status - Times Online: "SOME independent schools may voluntarily give up charitable status to escape the threat of “hostile voices” and “sabre-rattling” by regulators at the Charity Commission.

Schools exploring the move believe it would have only a limited impact on their finances and would free them from rules that could prove intrusive and bureaucratic.

From next year the presumption that all education is charitable and so can enjoy tax breaks will end. Instead, schools will have to prove they provide a “public benefit”, for example, access for poor families."

TheStar.com | Ideas | More than a century of good deeds

TheStar.com | Ideas | More than a century of good deeds: "Got a happy ending? The Star has hundreds of them. Since its first edition hit the streets 115 years ago, the paper has fought to find a silver lining behind even the darkest thundercloud. Front and centre have always been the Fresh Air Fund, set up in 1901, during the worst heatwave on record, to send inner-city kids to summer camp; and the Santa Claus Fund, established five years later to bring Christmas cheer to needy families. Both funds are still going strong, still filling a deeply felt need."

TheStar.com | Ideas | More than a century of good deeds

TheStar.com | Ideas | More than a century of good deeds: "Got a happy ending? The Star has hundreds of them. Since its first edition hit the streets 115 years ago, the paper has fought to find a silver lining behind even the darkest thundercloud. Front and centre have always been the Fresh Air Fund, set up in 1901, during the worst heatwave on record, to send inner-city kids to summer camp; and the Santa Claus Fund, established five years later to bring Christmas cheer to needy families. Both funds are still going strong, still filling a deeply felt need."

The newest billionaires: China's economy churns out dozens - International Herald Tribune

The newest billionaires: China's economy churns out dozens - International Herald Tribune: "The United States has more billionaires than any other country: 415 by Forbes's last count. No. 2, and closing fast? China. A year ago, there were 15 billionaires in China. Now, there are more than 100, according to the widely watched Hurun survey, and 66, according to Forbes."

Iloilo Adventists to host Asia-Pacific fundraising and philanthrophy leadership congress : Iloilo, Philippines

Iloilo Adventists to host Asia-Pacific fundraising and philanthrophy leadership congress : Iloilo, Philippines: "Iloilo City — The West Visayan Conference of Seventth-Day Adventists will play host to the first ever Southern Asia Pacific Region Fundraising and Philanthropy Leadership Congress, which will be held at the Iloilo Grand Hotel from November 13-16.

According to the organizers, the perceived weakness of philanthropy in the Philippines today is an urgent call for them to respond by exerting efforts at building strong bonding and strong networking to achieve a brighter tomorrow."

ESRC: Centre for charitable giving & philanthropy - successful bids announced

ESRC: Centre for charitable giving & philanthropy - successful bids announced: "The Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC), Office of the Third Sector (OTS) in the Cabinet Office, The Carnegie UK Trust and the Scottish Government have today (7th November) announced the successful bids to establish the UK’s first independent, multidisciplinary and academically based Centre for Charitable Giving and Philanthropy.

The Centre, which sees a total joint investment of £2.2million over 5 years, will support high quality independent research aimed at influencing policy and practice decisions in the UK as well as developing the necessary evidence base to better understand charitable giving and philanthropy issues. It also aims to help third sector organisations, government and business to better understand why and how individuals and businesses can give, helping to increase and target giving to support the public good."

The Electric New Paper, Singapore - The Electric New Paper News

The Electric New Paper, Singapore - The Electric New Paper News: "F you were at Nee Soon yesterday, you may have seen these children with brightly-painted faces. But you may not have realised that they were part of what was possibly Singapore's largest one-day employee volunteer event. The children were among more than 20, aged between 4 and 12, who enjoyed the Bridging Hearts carnival. It was organised by the American Chamber of Commerce (AmCham) member companies, United Technologies and Kraft, together with the charity Food From The Heart and Nee Soon South Citizens' Consultative Committee."

Jamal underlines the importance of `power of...

Jamal underlines the importance of `power of...: "The power of giving has been described as a very important element in networking and that its good use could make significant changes because of the spontaneity embedded in it. This was said by a Canadian management consultant who is also a world acclaimed and sought after inspirational speaker Azim Jamal, during a Networking After Dinner Talk held in Dar es Salaam at the weekend."

P.E.I. near top in charitable giving

P.E.I. near top in charitable giving: "rince Edward Islanders are still among the most generous people in Canada, according to Statistics Canada. The latest figures are based on income tax returns from 2006. The typical charitable donation reported by Islanders was $350. That puts them in second place in the country, behind Nunavut. Nationally, the typical donation was $250."

Sears sues university to get name on building

Sears sues university to get name on building: "Ted Rogers, founder of Rogers Communications Inc., paid $15-million to see his name immortalized above the door at Ryerson University's business school. Sears Canada says it donated $10-million to Ryerson for a similar honour, and got a lowly plaque instead. Now, the retailer is suing the downtown Toronto university over what it claims is a long-standing -- and so far unfulfilled -- promise to name an academic building after the company. In what may be a legal first, Sears wants a Toronto court to make Ryerson follow through on the alleged naming agreement, or pay unspecified damages for breach of contract."

The Times - Article

The Times - Article: "Sporting legend Lance Armstrong is heading to South Africa. The seven-time Tour de France winner will be in the country next week to raise funds for charity. Armstrong founded the Live Strong campaign after surviving cancer."

Channelnewsasia.com

Channelnewsasia.com: "SINGAPORE: The National Volunteer and Philanthropy Centre (NVPC) has launched a new programme to attract qualified people to serve on the boards of non-profit organisations. Through 'Board Match', NVPC hopes to identify committed people to help in the leadership renewal process of non-profit organisations."

Scoop: Peter Dunne: Speech At Education Conference

Scoop: Peter Dunne: Speech At Education Conference: "Thank you for inviting me here today to update you on the government's programme to foster a stronger culture of charitable giving in New Zealand. This programme arises because of the Confidence and Supply agreement between UnitedFuture and Labour."

IOL: Out of the boardroom and into the wild...

IOL: Out of the boardroom and into the wild...: "Hong Kong - Around 350 executives in suits sweated their way across an urban obstacle course in the centre of Hong Kong Sunday in the city's second annual Rat Race charity event. Forty four teams of eight crawled under barbed wire fences, dug for 'cheese' and tore from one checkpoint to another in the event based upon similar annual races in New York, Sydney and Toronto. The event, which turned a section of Hong Kong's Central district into a 2,5km obstacle course, raised HK$2,23-million (about R1,8-million) for the mental health charity Mindset."

Private schools prepare to face tests on keeping their charity tax breaks | Special Reports | Guardian Unlimited Politics

Private schools prepare to face tests on keeping their charity tax breaks | Special Reports | Guardian Unlimited Politics: "Private schools prepare to face tests on keeping their charity tax breaks · Bursaries and classes for local students demanded · Watchdog says rules likely to be in force next year Polly Curtis, education editor Monday October 29, 2007 The Guardian Directors of the government's charity watchdog will this week be presented with a list of conditions private schools will have to meet to keep their charitable status, and with it millions of pounds a year in tax breaks."

The Mountain Times Online

The Mountain Times Online: "RALEIGH – Nonprofit organizations throughout North Carolina are coming together this November to celebrate the state’s first-ever Nonprofit Awareness Month (NAM). The nonprofit sector contributes more than $20 billion to the North Carolina economy annually. The purpose of NAM is to educate the public about the contributions that nonprofits make every day in communities; to help create a better understanding about the value and importance of the sector to the state; and to increase volunteerism and philanthropy, according to organizers. The idea for Nonprofit Awareness Month emerged from the Oct. 2006 national Nonprofit Congress held in Washington, DC. Organized by the National Council of Nonprofit Associations and DC Central Kitchen, it was a forum for nonprofits to unite around common values, to develop a shared vision and priorities, and to exercise the sector’s collective voice for a better future."

Smashing the myths - FederalElection2007News - Federal Election 2007

Smashing the myths - FederalElection2007News - Federal Election 2007: "The most comprehensive survey of overall Australian giving, 'Giving Australia', found that, from 1997 to the end of 2004, individuals increased total donations to non-profit organisations by 88 per cent, or an annual average increase of 12.5 per cent. Giving for victims of the Asian tsunami is explicitly excluded - there is no one-off surge to distort the picture."

How the charity sector is punching above its weight | Voluntary sector | SocietyGuardian.co.uk

How the charity sector is punching above its weight | Voluntary sector | SocietyGuardian.co.uk: "Charitable donations to medical research now account for a third of public expenditure in this vital area. Sophie Petit-Zeman reports on how information sharing between charities will help achieve greater success"

Smile Train Charity Ball 2007 raises Over US$ 300,000 in Hong Kong

Smile Train Charity Ball 2007 raises Over US$ 300,000 in Hong Kong: "More than 260 participants from around the world came to Hong Kong to attend this unique international charity event. Over US$300,000 has so far been raised through the dinner as well as live and silent auctions in order to provide high-quality, accredited cleft lip and palate surgeries and awareness programmes in developing countries. The sum is expected to climb much higher once final calculations have been made. It costs just US$250 for the simple 45-minute cleft operation that transforms a child’s life – already 1,200 children will receive operations as the result of this event."

AEDROS-Tendencias de la procuración de fondos en Latinoamérica

An additional posting of Brad's article.

AEDROS: "Tendencias de la procuración de fondos en Latinoamérica

por Brad Henderson
Hay algo innatamente humano en querer saber el futuro y anticiparse a él para beneficio propio. Los procuradores de fondos no son distintos; junto con la Comisión Directiva y los Directores Ejecutivos son co responsables por determinar cómo sus organizaciones"

Melbourne sizzler doesn't faze 14,000 charity riders - National - theage.com.au

Melbourne sizzler doesn't faze 14,000 charity riders - National - theage.com.au: "Despite forecasts of 33 degrees and strong northerly winds, the grandmother of 13 — who first hopped on a bike only four years ago — had no second thoughts about tackling the 210 kilometres ahead of her. Mrs Quinlivan set off from Melbourne at 4am yesterday in an effort to beat the testing conditions, flanked by her son or daughter at various stages of the course."

Business World, live news from Ireland, plus Irish archive, lists, companies information

Business World, live news from Ireland, plus Irish archive, lists, companies information: "Ireland's rich have been called on to consider philanthropy as a means of reducing income tax liability."

Channelnewsasia.com-Decorated trishaws to be auctioned for Viva Foundation charity

Channelnewsasia.com: "Some 12 trishaws have been decorated by local and international celebrities, and will be auctioned off for charity. Local and international celebrities like Hossan Leong and May Lee lent their hands and flaunted their creativity for a good cause. Proceeds from the auction will go to the Viva Foundation charity for children with cancer."

New charity record - Aftenposten.no

New charity record - Aftenposten.no: "New charity record Norwegians set a new record for money raised in connection with a charity telethon, raising about NOK 211 million for UNICEF projects for HIV infected children in Africa, Ukraine, Vietnam and Jamaica."

Episcopal Life Online - WORLD REPORT

Episcopal Life Online - WORLD REPORT: "Charity and social services not only help alleviate social problems like poverty and HIV and AIDS, they also help Chinese people to know about Christianity, the leader of the Amity Foundation, a Chinese Christian volunteer agency, has said."

Ananova - 6,000-mile trek in tuxedos

Ananova - 6,000-mile trek in tuxedos: "Two adventurers have successfully completed a charity trek from Hong Kong to London on horseback - wearing tuxedos."

TheStar.com | Business | Do-not-call list process a farce

TheStar.com | Business | Do-not-call list process a farce: "The news over the summer that the CRTC was at long last moving forward with a national do-not-call list generated a sigh of relief from millions of Canadians fed up with intrusive, unwanted and inconvenient unsolicited telemarketing calls"

When Asia's Millionaires Splurge, They Go Big - Forbes.com

When Asia's Millionaires Splurge, They Go Big - Forbes.com: "Rich Asian philanthropists also can take pride in their comittment to their causes. Those who contributed to charities devoted 12% of their wealth to charitable giving in 2006, the highest proportion among the world’s wealthy philanthropists, compared with 8% for both North America and the Middle East, 5% in Europe, and a less than generous 3% in Latin America."

More Aussies are millionaires | NEWS.com.au Business

More Aussies are millionaires | NEWS.com.au Business: "More Aussies are millionaires By Teresa Ooi October 19, 2007 07:20am Article from: The Australian Font size: + - Send this article: Print Email THE ranks of Australia's millionaires swelled by 10.3 per cent to 161,000 last year, with them amassing a fortune of $US510 billion ($570.1 billion). Their fortune was the third highest in the Asia-Pacific region after Japan at $US3.7 trillion and China at $US1.7 trillion. Almost half of Australia's millionaires made their money by owning businesses or selling them. About 16 per cent racked up their dollars on the buoyant stock market. Only 13 per cent inherited their wealth."

McGill launches $750-million fundraiser

McGill launches $750-million fundraiser: "McGill launches $750-million fundraiser The Gazette Published: Thursday, October 18
McGill University today challenged its 200,000 living alumni all over the world and other supporters and friends to help the 185-year-old institution meet an ambitious fundraising goal of $750 million."

Female philanthropy : Business News : Commercial Appeal

Female philanthropy : Business News : Commercial Appeal: "Today, she is in Amsterdam, chairing her first meeting of the Women's Funding Network, an international group of philanthropists dedicated to helping women achieve self-sufficiency and their own brand of philanthropy. She was elected chairman, in part because the work the Women's Foundation is doing to help women in public housing here has made Memphis a national model for dealing with the kind of poverty that cripples women and eventually whole communities."

India Inc's philanthropy index soars in sync with Sensex- Indicators-Economy-News-The Economic Times

India Inc's philanthropy index soars in sync with Sensex- Indicators-Economy-News-The Economic Times: "MUMBAI: As the Sensex continues to spiral towards dizzying heights, India Inc is getting richer by the day. This increase in wealth is being accompanied by companies dolling out wealth in the form of donations. An ET study of corporate donations reveals that philanthropy too is touching new highs in India."

Companies urged to give 4% of profits to charity - Ireland - Breaking News - Belfast Telegraph

Companies urged to give 4% of profits to charity - Ireland - Breaking News - Belfast Telegraph: "Companies urged to give 4% of profits to charity * Monday, October 15, 2007


A new children's charity is calling on Irish companies to give 4% of their profits every year to charitable and social causes."

Charity brings new business to banks- International Business-News-The Economic Times

Charity brings new business to banks- International Business-News-The Economic Times: "GENEVA: A recent boom in charitable giving has created new business for the world’s leading banks, who are now competing to help their wealthiest clients give away money."

Inside Philanthropy: Nonprofits, philanthropy are big business, officially

Inside Philanthropy: Nonprofits, philanthropy are big business, officially: "According to a new report by Johns Hopkins University, data from official statistical agencies in eight countries show the civil-society sector contributes roughly as much to gross domestic product in some countries as do the construction and finance industries, and twice as much as the utilities industry. The eight countries whose official statistical agencies generated the data are the first to put into effect new guidelines from the United Nations Handbook on Nonprofit Institutions that the United Nations Statistical Division issued in 2003."

The Electric New Paper, Singapore - The Electric New Paper Sports

The Electric New Paper, Singapore - The Electric New Paper Sports: "IN his biodata, Patrick Liew spells out his attitude towards charity. Click to see larger image He wrote: 'The best way to live our life is to live it for others. 'When we reach out and bless other lives, we live the best life.' And that is why the chief executive officer of HSR International Realtors champions corporate social responsibility. Staff are given three extra days of leave to volunteer for charitable projects."

Ian Botham knighted by Queen Elizabeth II - International Herald Tribune

Ian Botham knighted by Queen Elizabeth II - International Herald Tribune: "England cricket great Ian Botham was knighted by Queen Elizabeth II on Wednesday. The 51-year-old former allrounder, who can now be referred to as Sir Ian, was honored for his services to sport and his charity work for leukemia research. 'I've had some great moments in sport and other walks of life but nothing matches this,' Botham said. 'It was"

Charities get more than £2bn a year from trusts - Third Sector

Charities get more than £2bn a year from trusts - Third Sector: "Charities get more than £2bn a year from trusts By Ben Cook, Third Sector Online, 11 October 2007 The top 400 UK trusts give £2.3bn to charities every year, according to new research. The latest edition of A Guide to the Major Trusts, published by the Directory of Social Change, shows that the top 25 trusts alone gave £959m to charities in 2005/06, the latest year for which figures are available."

Campaign grail | Voluntary sector | SocietyGuardian.co.uk

Campaign grail | Voluntary sector | SocietyGuardian.co.uk: "Brown made it clear in a speech to the National Council for Voluntary Organisations (NCVO) in September that the voluntary sector has a crucial role to play in on citizen engagement. The Office of the Third Sector is committed to consulting on overhauling Charity Commission regulations that can hinder charities in their campaigning role. It is possible that this government enthusiasm for citizen engagement is opportunistic, that by supporting campaigners they can demonstrate popular support for policy reform where it suits them to, and create the 'space for change'. That might be an overtly cynical view. What is certain is that Brown has presented the sector with an unprecedented opportunity."

It's time for a new attitude on universities: McGill principal

It's time for a new attitude on universities: McGill principal: "As McGill prepares to roll out a major fundraising campaign next week, Munroe-Blum said Quebec is in 'urgent need' of a new culture that places a higher premium both on post-secondary education and on the philanthropy required to pay for it. Meeting with The Gazette's editorial board yesterday, Munroe-Blum said Quebec lags well behind Ontario in the percentage of students who attend university and complete degrees."

Scotsman.com News - Scotland - Stick-on poppies set to save charity £26,000

Scotsman.com News - Scotland - Stick-on poppies set to save charity £26,000: "THE pin-on poppy is to be replaced with a stick-on version to cut costs and for safety reasons. It is estimated the new version will save the Poppyscotland charity, formerly known as the Earl Haig Fund, about £26,000 a year."

Tendencias de la procuración de fondos en Latinoamérica.

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"Tendencias de la procuración de fondos en Latinoamérica. por Brad Henderson
Hay algo innatamente humano en querer saber el futuro y anticiparse a él para beneficio propio. Los procuradores de fondos no son distintos; junto con la Comisión Directiva y los Directores Ejecutivos son co responsables por determinar cómo sus organizaciones atraerán los recursos necesarios para cumplir su misión y continuar subsistiendo. Algunas de las preguntas que surgen son. * ¿Qué fuentes de financiación aumentarán en el tiempo y cuáles disminuirán? * ¿Cuáles son las técnicas de procuración de fondos que obtendrán los mejores resultados de las fuentes en crecimiento?"

Singapore Red Cross warns of fake fund-raiser - Asia-Pacific

Singapore Red Cross warns of fake fund-raiser - Asia-Pacific: "Singapore - The Singapore Red Cross warned the public on Saturday against a fake fund-raising effort being organized in its name. The charity has been informed of a call from a woman saying that she won 230,000 US dollars in a charity draw conducted in Kuala Lumpur on September 13."

BCNG Portals Page (R)

BCNG Portals Page (R): "Twenty years later, Ladha and his wife, Hanifa, who also attended the University of BC as a rehabilitation sciences student – and who also remembers being broke – hope to change that for a new generation of students. The local entrepreneurs donated more than $1.3 million to UBC to create a new student centre and another $100,000 in scholarships for low-income and aboriginal students."

Increasing your charitable donations

Increasing your charitable donations: "Increasing your charitable donations Published: Friday, October 5, 2007 | 3:01 PM ET Canadian Press: Talbot Boggs (Special) - Canadians are generous people. Each year, they donate literally billions of dollars to their favourite charities and receive a tax credit for their philanthropic generosity. Statistic Canada figures show that Canadian individuals, corporations and foundations donated about $11 billion to more than 80,000 registered charitable organizations in Canada in 2005."

Supreme Court says kids sports leagues aren't charities

Supreme Court says kids sports leagues aren't charities: "Supreme Court says kids sports leagues aren't charities Richard Foot , CanWest News Service Published: Saturday, October 06, 2007 OTTAWA -- Goups that promote and organize youth sports do not qualify for charitable status under the Income Tax Act, the Supreme Court of Canada said Friday in a ruling with consequences for volunteer and community sporting bodies across the country."

Malay Mail

Malay Mail: "On Nov 29, 120 artistes from Malaysia, Indonesia, Singapore and Hong Kong will take part in a charity soccer tournament called the Rolf Cup 2007 as part of the campaign."

ABS-CBN Interactive

ABS-CBN Interactive: "t sounds pretty much like plain old philanthropy that had been repackaged for the brave new digital world of high technology and globalization. But the concept is apparently getting some amount of academic respectability. Early this week, I sat in a meeting with one such academician specializing in the concept. The League of Corporate Foundations invited Prof. Bradley Googins to share his views and I took the opportunity to disabuse my mind that CSR is merely a passing fad."

Making money across the world - News

Making money across the world - News: "Lindsey, who started the University's investment office four years ago, said his current strategy is to find areas of the market that have not yet been exploited. 'We're very global in nature,' Lindsey said. 'Maybe 10 years ago, our research trips would have been to go to New York, Boston, Chicago and the West Coast. Now, in addition to doing that, we're going to Asia … we're going to Latin America.'"

Green Charities Lose Out As Donors Ignore Environmental Issues - Science - RedOrbit

Green Charities Lose Out As Donors Ignore Environmental Issues - Science - RedOrbit: "Green Charities Lose Out As Donors Ignore Environmental Issues By Emily Dugan Despite growing concern for the state of the environment from Government and the public alike, only a tiny proportion of donations to charities go towards green causes, a report has revealed. Less than 2 per cent of UK charitable grants go towards environmental concerns, and only 5 per cent of the 8bn donated annually by private individuals goes to green charities. The report from the New Philanthropy Capital (NPC) described these figures as puzzling and 'woefully inadequate', warning that 'we ignore environmental problems at our peril'."

Philanthropists give $3M for Saskatoon mental health centre

Philanthropists give $3M for Saskatoon mental health centre: "A proposed mental health centre in Saskatoon is one step closer to reality Wednesday thanks to a $3 million donation from Irene and Leslie Dube. The money from the Saskatoon philanthropists is the largest ever single donation to a hospital in Saskatchewan."

The New Straits Times Online......

The New Straits Times Online......: "KUALA LUMPUR: Film actress/producer Datuk Michelle Yeoh became the first Malaysian actress to receive France's highest civilian award, Legion of Honour (Chevalier de la Legion d'Honneur), in recognition of her contributions to culture and society. French Ambassador to Malaysia, Alain du Boispéan, presented her the award on behalf of French president M. Nicolas Sarkozy at a ceremony at his residence here yesterday. Born in Ipoh, Yeoh, 45, shot to international stardom as a Bond girl in Tomorrow Never Dies in 1997 and Ang Lee's martial arts drama Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon. “I share the honour with my family and friends in Malaysia. I promise I will be a worthy representative of France and Malaysia in forging relations between the peoples and two countries,” said Yeoh in her acceptance speech."

MobileActive Releases New Strategy Guide: Guía de Móvil Activismo para Latino América | MobileActive.org

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MobileActive Releases New Strategy Guide: Guía de Móvil Activismo para Latino América | MobileActive.org: "Hoy introduce MobileActive un recurso nuevo para los activistas movilistas. Esta guía de estrategia en español tiene información detallada sobre el uso de los teléfonos celulares en América Latina y estudios sobre los celulares usados por el activismo social en varios países latinoamericanos.

Today MobileActive introduces a new resource for mobile activists. Our first Spanish-language Strategy Guide provides detailed information about the use of mobile phones in Latin America and case studies of mobiles used for social activism in different Latin American countrie"

Gulfnews: Giving back to Society

Gulfnews: Giving back to Society: "Although they may do their bit, financial restraints and limited time may hinder their charitable efforts.
Their employer, on the other hand, has the financial muscle, brand status and human resources to tackle these issues head on. But is it actively engaging in corporate social responsibility (CSR) programmes?"

Morgan Stanley makes record charity donation - Telegraph

Morgan Stanley makes record charity donation - Telegraph: "Investment bank Morgan Stanley has today made a charitable donation of £10m to the Great Ormond Street Hospital for children (GOSH). The donation, believed to be the biggest ever single charity donation made by a company in the UK, is earmarked for the construction of a clinical building within a new children's medical centre at Great Ormond Street Hospital."

Charities Aid Foundation - Charity blasts school standards

Charities Aid Foundation - Charity blasts school standards: "Charity blasts school standards 2 October 2007 TeacherWhile most Brits think independent schools should not have charitable status, the Charity Commission has threatened those not meeting standards."

Nova Scotia News - TheChronicleHerald.ca

Nova Scotia News - TheChronicleHerald.ca: "Hundreds of companies across Nova Scotia give back to the community in ways that range from sponsorship of a hockey team to having their executives rappel down the side of tall buildings in Halifax. Over the next three days, we’ll run small stories about companies that are thinking beyond the bottom line."

TheStar.com | living | Teamwork builds dreams

TheStar.com | living | Teamwork builds dreams: "As buyers of a Habitat home, the Vincents were required to contribute what is known as ``sweat equity'' – 500 hours of volunteer labour toward their home's construction. All families involved with the Habitat program spend many days drywalling, drilling and sanding alongside volunteers on the construction site in order to gain their new houses at Habitat's greatly reduced price. Vincent's home is among an increasing number being built by corporate volunteers who trade in suits and ties for hammers and hard hats in order to make a difference."

Microcredit movement tackling poverty one tiny loan at a time

Microcredit movement tackling poverty one tiny loan at a time: "A Peruvian widow borrowed $64 and bought a few pigs. For $55, a villager in Ghana went into the mineral-water trade. A mother of nine in Guatemala upgraded her grocery store with $250. These women from three continents have something in common: They are beneficiaries of microcredit - very small loans to very poor people for very small businesses. The benefactors, in many cases, are ordinary individuals inspired by a movement that is reshaping philanthropy and making it as accessible as the click of a mouse or a visit to a house party."

$80m gesture brings charity a new windfall - National - smh.com.au

$80m gesture brings charity a new windfall - National - smh.com.au: "A CHILDREN'S charity made $5 million last week after the price of shares donated to it by a billionaire soared on the Australian stockmarket. Mining entrepreneur Andrew Forrest donated about $80 million worth of shares and options to the Australian Children's Trust 10 days ago. When the stockmarket closed on Friday the price of the shares alone had leapt $5 each - a paper profit of $5 million."

Corporate and community leaders unite to dig in and make a difference | Volunteer Bénévoles Canada

Corporate and community leaders unite to dig in and make a difference | Volunteer Bénévoles Canada: "Corporate and community leaders unite to dig in and make a difference September 24, 2007 Ottawa – Giving back to the communities in which they work and live – this is what drives the corporate leaders who invested their time, skills and energy in the Boys and Girls Club of Ottawa Clubhouse today. Together with members of Volunteer Canada’s Board of Directors, the team of 32 volunteers strong helped renovate the Clubhouse’s outdoor garden and learning space. The corporate leaders are all members of the Corporate Council on Volunteering, a Volunteer Canada program that has grown to become one of the largest corporate volunteerism initiatives in the country. The Council aims to encourage and enhance employer-supported volunteerism throughout the corporate community and calls on businesses of all sizes to follow their example."

Wellesley Institute

Wellesley Institute: "We Can’t Afford to Do Business This Way, a report commissioned by the Wellesley Institute, is now available. This study by Lynn Eakin & Associates, paints a clear portrait of how service flexibility and innovation in the nonprofit sector are affected by onerous grant application and reporting processes. It graphically illustrates how the shift from long-term core funding in the early 1990s to short-term targeted and program funding has placed an enormous administrative burden on the nonprofit sector in Canada."

UPI Asia Online - Society & Culture - Commentary: China must legalize charity

UPI Asia Online - Society & Culture - Commentary: China must legalize charity: "Commentary: China must legalize charity BEIJING, Sep. 27 HU XINGDOU Column: China Issues The city government of Shouguang in China's Shandong province recently banned an organization of volunteers. Members of this group visited lonely and widowed elderly people and helped children who could not continue their education. The group had grown from three people to over 150 people in just three months. While the group's activities were greatly appreciated by local citizens, it failed to find a government body willing to act as its sponsor. This meant it could not legally register and was forced to disband."

Volunteer groups want changes to lobbyist act

Volunteer groups want changes to lobbyist act: "Volunteer groups want changes to lobbyist act Archie McLean, edmontonjournal.com Published: Thursday, September 27 EDMONTON - More than 10 voluntary organizations pleaded with a legislature committee today to ease what they say is an undue burden presented by the province's new lobbyist act. Groups as varied as the Alberta Chambers of Commerce, the Alberta Museums Association and the Alberta Environmental Network told the Standing Committee on Government Services they can't afford the time or money required to meet the act's requirements."

Channelnewsasia.com

Channelnewsasia.com: "SM Goh in golfing event that raises S$115,000 for charity By Patwant Singh, Channel NewsAsia | Posted: 26 September 2007 2029 hrs Photos 1 of 1 SINGAPORE : Senior Minister Goh Chok Tong and some 200 golfers teed off in a Charity event on Wednesday. Organised by the Temasek Club, the golf event raised some S$115,000 for the Community Chest and the SAF Benevolent Fund."

More of the wealthy keen on giving, Barclays finds - Third Sector

More of the wealthy keen on giving, Barclays finds - Third Sector: "The bank's expert advisory arm, Barclays Wealth, has record-ed a 50 per cent increase in the number of its clients interested in philanthropy. The service, which advises high net worth and intermediary clients about acquiring and using their wealth, said that its clients increasingly wished to support charities by setting up family foundations and formal business structures."

Experts: Charities Need Sound Business Practices - HispanicBusiness.com

Experts: Charities Need Sound Business Practices - HispanicBusiness.com: "A panel of experts had some advice on Friday for business people with spare cash and a desire to do good: Bring your business acumen and practices to a philanthropic venture, but don't overdo it. The suggestion issued at The Miami Herald Americas Conference came just days after a study showed Latin American business leaders gave less to charity than their peers in Europe, the United States and Asia."

Speakers put forth plans to boost Latin America - 09/22/2007 - MiamiHerald.com

Speakers put forth plans to boost Latin America - 09/22/2007 - MiamiHerald.com: "Earlier, a panel of experts discussed best practices in philanthropy -- just days after a study was released showing Latin American business leaders give less to charity than their peers in Europe, the United States and Asia. Michael Chu, a Harvard business professor and a private equity investor who helped found Mexican microfinance Banco Compartamos, suggested successful executives with spare cash and a desire to do good share their business acumen and practices. But ''don't think you can run the social enterprise,'' Chu said."

Nova Scotia News - TheChronicleHerald.ca

Nova Scotia News - TheChronicleHerald.ca: "GREENWICH — For the third year in a row, a fundraising effort in the Valley will be a hair-raising experience for visitors to a 'haunted mansion' on a Valley farm. Teenage ghouls, enlisted by the Red Cross, are inhabiting a horse barn on Noggins Corner Farm Market, in Greenwich, near Wolfville. They are there to raise awareness of and funding for Red Cross disaster relief programs in Nova Scotia, which include emergency lodging, food and clothing for fire and flood victims, and disaster shelters."

The Herald : News: HEADLINE NEWS

The Herald : News: HEADLINE NEWS: "Scotland's charity regulator has announced it has begun a review of the charitable status of 11 independent schools, the National Trust for Scotland, the Scottish Youth Hostel Association and several other bodies. The Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) yesterday named some 30 charities to be studied as part of a rolling programme that was set up to enforce legislation to tighten control of charities following a number of high-profile scandals."

barrow in furness, barrow news sport, ulverston news sport, lake district news

barrow in furness, barrow news sport, ulverston news sport, lake district news: "THE world’s biggest charity coffee morning will be supported by staff at Furness General Hospital next week. Two million people raised their mugs last year for Macmillan Cancer Support and a staggering £6.7m was raised."

Channelnewsasia.com

Channelnewsasia.com: "SINGAPORE : CapitaLand Hope Foundation has donated S$1 million to charity."

Channelnewsasia.com

Channelnewsasia.com: "SINGAPORE: The President's Star Charity will be back on September 30, and the President will be giving his first-ever performance in this annual charity event. 'The highlight for this President Star Charity is of course having President Nathan take centre stage. He will be reciting this poem called 'The Desiderata' by Max Ehrmann,' said Julie Sim-Chew, executive producer for the show."

Sunday Business Post | Irish Business News

Sunday Business Post | Irish Business News: "Finance minister Brian Cowen is to consider removing charitable donations from legislation which caps high earners’ tax reliefs. Philanthropy Ireland - an organisation which promotes ‘planned giving’ to worthy causes - has asked the minister to remove charitable donations from a list of tax reliefs which are now subject to restrictions."

Charities Aid Foundation - CAP best charity to work for

Charities Aid Foundation - CAP best charity to work for: "Christians Against Poverty (CAP) was named the 'Best Charity to Work For' at the UK Charity Times Awards last Wednesday. It was the second consecutive year that the national debt counselling charity has won the award. The Charity Times Awards recognise leadership and professionalism and all UK charities can be nominated."

Latin America's rich should donate more - 09/20/2007 - MiamiHerald.com

Latin America's rich should donate more - 09/20/2007 - MiamiHerald.com: "Latin America's rich should donate more Posted on Thu, Sep. 20, 2007 Digg del.icio.us AIM reprint print email BY ANDRES OPPENHEIMER aoppenheimer@MiamiHerald.com Mexico's Carlos Slim, by some measures the world's richest man, made news this week by donating $500 million to a Latin American Health Fund. But a new study makes me wonder whether the region's business tycoons are as generous as they should be. World Wealth Report 2007, a study of the world's richest investors by Capgemini and Merrill Lynch, found that Latin America's wealthy devote only 3 percent of their financial assets to charitable donations. Comparatively, Asian tycoons donate 12 percent of their money, the Middle Eastern rich 8 percent, Americans 8 percent and Europeans 5 percent."

Charity Times news - Funders should question fitness for purpose

Charity Times news - Funders should question fitness for purpose: "Funders should question fitness for purpose 20/09/07 Funders are being urged to check whether the charities they fund are “fit for purpose” after research found that many do not look at how well organisations deliver a service. The Association of Charitable Foundations, the UK Workforce Hub and the Governance Hub are jointly calling for a greater understanding of the importance of funding governance, planning and human resources, to ensure funders use their finances wisely."

Asian philanthropists breed good governance - Business - Business

Asian philanthropists breed good governance - Business - Business: "HONG Kong billionaire Li Ka-shing is a leader in Asia on many things — his investment savvy is legendary, as is his frugality. Another area in which he is leading the way relates to charity. He is becoming the Asian equivalent of Bill Gates. The Li Ka-shing Building has just been inaugurated at Singapore's Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy, an institution to which he donated some $S100 million ($A77 million). It is one of many good works in Asia he has paid for."

Philanthropy: Another Long March -- china.org.cn

Philanthropy: Another Long March -- china.org.cn: "Still, Huai did not shrink from these setbacks. Instead, he began to explore other possible directions. For instance, he now wants to establish a foundation or work with charitable organizations under government control. Private philanthropy is extremely under-developed in China; it is the government that leads the country's most philanthropic efforts. The government's mighty hand While private philanthropy struggles, government-led charity prospers."

PHILANTHROPY 2173: Microfinance - its not all good

Lucy Bernholz posts about Microfinance on her blog

PHILANTHROPY 2173: Microfinance - its not all good: "Wednesday, September 19, 2007 Microfinance - its not all good The most recent episode of the PBS Series NOW, Enterprising Ideas took a look at some of the controversy in the microfinance world."

onPhilanthropy: Articles: Cross-Sector Collaboration in International Development and Philanthropy

onPhilanthropy: Articles: Cross-Sector Collaboration in International Development and Philanthropy: "Working together is success”: it is a simple lesson taught in grade school and yet too often an obstacle in international development and philanthropy. Thinking about collaboration in an international setting, many people envision the interaction of individuals from different countries and regions and of diverse languages and cultures. Equally critical for success, however, are the relationships among the different sectors involved in international development and philanthropy, including those between nonprofits and government bodies and between charitable nonprofits and academic institutions."

Bloomberg.com: Germany

Bloomberg.com: Germany: "Rich Europeans Lack Philanthropic Advice From Banks, Study Says By Warren Giles Sept. 19 (Bloomberg) -- Wealthy people in the U.K., Germany and Switzerland aren't being provided with the banking services they need to make charitable donations and philanthropic gifts, according to consulting firm Scorpio Partnership."

The secret billionaire giveaway | Reuters.ca

The secret billionaire giveaway | Reuters.ca: "Witty, self-deprecating, frugal and astute, Feeney was listed by Forbes Magazine in 1988 as the 23rd richest American alive and worth $1.3 billion, richer than Rupert Murdoch and Donald Trump. He wasn't. Four years earlier, Feeney had placed most of his money in charitable foundations. Inspired by the great 19th century philanthropist Andrew Carnegie, Feeney helped fund schools, hospitals, universities, medical research and human rights from the United States and Ireland to South Africa and Vietnam."

Standards Board: 'no statistics yet' - Third Sector

Standards Board: 'no statistics yet' - Third Sector: "Standards Board: 'no statistics yet' By Emma Rigby, Third Sector, 19 September 2007 The first figures about the number of complaints made by members of the public to the Fundraising Standards Board are likely to emerge some time after February. The figures, to be revealed in the FRSB's annual report, will cover complaints made either directly to charities or passed on to them by the FRSB to see whether they can resolve them themselves."

Channelnewsasia.com-Former NKF chairman Richard Yong sentenced to 15 months' jail

Channelnewsasia.com: "Former NKF chairman Richard Yong sentenced to 15 months' jail By May Wong, Channel NewsAsia | Posted: 18 September 2007 1659 hrs Photos 1 of 1 Richard Yong (C) SINGAPORE: Former National Kidney Foundation (NKF) chairman Richard Yong, 66, has been sentenced to 15 months' jail. The sentence will be backdated to 4 August 2007, which was the date he was slapped with ten charges for various alleged offences."

Looking on the bright side | The Japan Times Online

Looking on the bright side | The Japan Times Online: "Media reports on nonprofit, nongovernment organizations in Japan tend to focus on the difficulties and challenges they face — not only the major problems the groups were set up to tackle, but also issues all NGOs have to deal with on a daily basis, such as public apathy, ignorance, and donor fatigue.
But what about the good news? Public awareness and understanding of the work we do has grown; NGOs are working together more than ever; and nonprofit groups are becoming more professional as more opportunities open up for workers to train and develop the skills that groups really need."

Scotsman.com News - Health - Charity bowled over at success of petanque

Scotsman.com News - Health - Charity bowled over at success of petanque: "BUSINESS leaders from the Capital have helped to raise hundreds of pounds for a cancer charity with a petanque competition."

globeandmail.com: TIFF celebs push children's charity closer to goal

globeandmail.com: TIFF celebs push children's charity closer to goal: "Toronto -- Organizers for the children's charity One X One, which held a gala dinner and concert at the Toronto International Film Festival with host Matt Damon, say the event is on track to meet its goal of raising $5-million this year. As of yesterday, the foundation had generated more than $3-million toward that target."

Scotsman.com Business - Charity can pay for donors

Scotsman.com Business - Charity can pay for donors: "Charity can pay for donors ROSEMARY GALLAGHER PHILANTHROPIC Scots are frequently in the headlines for donating large sums of money to charity, either during their lifetime or in their will. One of the most high-profile donors is Scotland's richest man, Sir Tom Hunter. The former owner of sports chain Sports Division has a fortune of more than £1 billion."

Why inheritance tax is an unjust burden - Times Online

Why inheritance tax is an unjust burden - Times Online: "The legality of inheritance tax is under challenge. Last week Joyce Burden, 89, and her sister, Sybil, 81, lodged a last-ditch appeal in Strasbourg over the rule that each will have to pay inheritance tax on the home they jointly own near Marlborough, Wiltshire, because they cannot have the same exemptions given to married or gay couples in civil partnerships. The move is just the latest challenge to a tax decried as hitting the moderately well off and punishing the thrifty. If you die worth £750,000 after repaying debts and leaving no spouse or civil partner, then at current rates, 40 per cent of an estate above £300,000 goes to the Treasury – namely £180,000."

Philanthropy UK : Home

Philanthropy UK : Home: "Announcing Welcome to Philanthropy UK’s new website, redesigned and updated to reflect the growing interest in philanthropy in the UK, and now an even more valuable resource for all donors who want to make a difference."

Vancouver pair join jet-setters on million-dollar charity flight

Vancouver pair join jet-setters on million-dollar charity flight: "Vancouver pair join jet-setters on million-dollar charity flight The Province Published: Friday, September 14, 2007 A Vancouver couple are among the successful bidders for two Singapore Airlines Suites on the first-ever A380 commercial flight from Singapore to Sydney on Oct. 25."

Scotsman.com Business - Management - Pilotlight goes out of its way to aid charity

Scotsman.com Business - Management - Pilotlight goes out of its way to aid charity: "A NEW scheme that sees leaders in the business world work together to map out the future of selected local charities is already on track to meet targets. Pilotlight Scotland invites businesses to put forward staff to work in teams of four with staff from other firms to tackle particular challenges faced by small to medium-sized charities."

Drivers face hefty green supertaxes under Tories | the Daily Mail

Drivers face hefty green supertaxes under Tories | the Daily Mail: "But it comes in the wake of George Osbourne's attempt to woo the super rich with tax breaks if they give money to charity. The Shadow Chancellor called on London's super-rich to return some of their wealth to society by giving more money to charity."

SuperSoccer

SuperSoccer: "Obuah takes philanthropy to new heights Posted on 13 September 2007 - 08:36 President of National Division One League side Onelga United, Felix Obuah has taken his sports philanthropy to different heights. Aside from setting up Onelga United two years ago, Obuah is also building a stadium at the club’s base, Omoku, where he has put up camping facilities for Premier League clubs with Sharks as one of the first beneficiaries."

The Electric New Paper, Singapore - The Electric New Paper News

The Electric New Paper, Singapore - The Electric New Paper News: "So why does parent company Wildlife Reserves Singapore (WRS) still accept funds from a charity for research and the care of its animals? Some people asked this question when the Wildlife Conservation Singapore Fund (WCSF), a registered charity, held its flag day last month. Information slips given to canvassers stated that the collections will be used to fund studies on wildlife in their natural habitats and to 'care for and propagate' animals within the zoo and the Night Safari."

09.12.2007 - Sustainability 101

09.12.2007 - Sustainability 101: "Sustainability 101 Why the Hewlett gift holds the key to Berkeley’s future By Barry Bergman, Public Affairs | 12 September 2007 Berkeley is not only America’s leading public university, it’s one of the nation’s elite institutions of higher learning. Berkeley, however, stands alone among its peers in its commitment to making a world-class education available to the state’s most promising students, without regard to family income or multi-generational alumni ties. From the standpoints of competitiveness and sustainability, therein lies the rub."

Judicial review could clarify legal status of the Compact - Third Sector

Judicial review could clarify legal status of the Compact - Third Sector: "udicial review could clarify legal status of the Compact By Andy Ricketts, Third Sector, 12 September 2007 A High Court case could pave the way for charities and voluntary organisations to take legal action over Compact breaches. Legal charity the Public Law Project is supporting a judicial review challenging Cumbria County Council's decision to require day care services that it funds, including charities, to introduce means-tested charges."

Umbrella bodies dispute Audit Commission grant finding - Third Sector

Umbrella bodies dispute Audit Commission grant finding - Third Sector: "Umbrella bodies dispute Audit Commission grant finding By Paul Jump, Third Sector Online, 13 September 2007 The Audit Commission's assertion that local council grant funding to the voluntary and community sector is not in decline is incorrect, according to Navca and the NCVO. In its recent report Hearts and Minds: commissioning from the voluntary sector, the commission said there was no evidence councils were reducing total expenditure on grants. It claimed they were merely “aligning their grant giving better with their strategic priorities”."

Latin stars raise funds for Peruvian quake victims - Los Angeles Times

Latin stars raise funds for Peruvian quake victims - Los Angeles Times: "Latin stars raise funds for Peruvian quake victims template_bas template_bas By Agustin Gurza, Los Angeles Times Staff Writer September 12, 2007 The world's top Latin music stars are raising funds for the victims of the massive earthquake that hit Peru last month. Shakira, Daddy Yankee and others are asking people throughout Latin America, Spain and the U.S. to donate directly to the Red Cross through phone links, bypassing intermediaries and reducing administrative costs and the chance for fraud, according to the Panama-based ALAS Foundation, a non-profit that organized the campaign called ALAS Por Peru (Wings for Peru)."

The Canadian Press: Canadian Red Cross wants better copyright protection for famous emblem

The Canadian Press: Canadian Red Cross wants better copyright protection for famous emblem:
"Canadian Red Cross wants better copyright protection for famous emblem 16 hours ago
FREDERICTON (CP) —
The Canadian Red Cross wants better protection for its iconic emblem, which the humanitarian organization says is being widely misused on everything from violent video games to advertising for a type of bubble bath. Former defence minister David Pratt, a special adviser to the agency, said Tuesday many people don't realize that the organization's highly recognizable emblem - a red cross on a white background - is protected under international and Canadian laws."

The knack of giving back

The knack of giving back: "Not every small business will be able to emulate so spectacularly her ability, as Body Shop Australia chairman and good friend Graeme Wise commented this week, to show conscience was not incompatible with commerce. But small business are frequently the drivers of philanthropy in their own community, says Philanthropy Australia. Philanthropy Australia chief executive Gina Anderson says Australian small businesses are extremely generous when it comes to donating either their time, goods and services."

Nation's rich have poor reputation

Nation's rich have poor reputation: "Nation's rich have poor reputation By Wang Zhuoqiong (China Daily) Updated: 2007-09-12 07:17

Wealthy Chinese do not have a good reputation, a survey by China Youth Daily and Sina.com has found. The poll, conducted last week, showed about 70 percent of 3,990 interviewees believe the well-off are immoral and not worthy of respect. Only 4 percent thought rich people are good, the survey said. For the rich to become popular they need to do three things, the survey suggested. First, they need to have a sense of social responsibility. Second, they need to be self disciplined, and third, they need to have a caring heart. 'A scarcity of positive images of rich people in society mirrors the many perceived drawbacks of the character and values of wealthy people.'"

Rich Indians look at trusts to manage money for long haul - livemint

Rich Indians look at trusts to manage money for long haul - livemint: "A growing number of wealthy Indians are looking at trusts as a way to manage money for the long term. The objective of such efforts is to fulfil the legacy requirements of individuals and families in areas such as philanthropy and also insulate family wealth from the fallout of professional hazards and breakdown in marriages."

Capacitybuilders underspend 'acceptable' - Third Sector

Capacitybuilders underspend 'acceptable' - Third Sector: "Capacitybuilders underspend 'acceptable' By Andy Ricketts, Third Sector Online, 11 September 2007 Capacitybuilders underspent on its budget by £3.4m in its first year of operation, the organisation's accounts have revealed. The annual report for the organisation, which took over the running of the ChangeUp infrastructure programme in April 2006, showed that Capacitybuilders spent £33.9m of its central government grant of £37.3m in 2006/07."

The Korea Herald :-British violinist on world busking tour for charity

The Korea Herald : The Nation's No.1 English Newspaper: "British violinist on world busking tour for charity Passing by a violinist playing on the side of the road, one would probably assume he's just another student playing for extra spending money. But if you happen to see David Juritz this week playing with his case open, you'll be walking by far more than that. You'll be walking by an internationally-acclaimed violinist playing not for pocket change, but for a group of charities striving to bring music to developing nations. And while it may seem to be a stretch finding the connection between music and improving the quality of life in the Third World, Juritz has come to understand poverty's basic roots."

Charity Gala Raises 7.54 Mln Yuan for Orphans -- china.org.cn

Charity Gala Raises 7.54 Mln Yuan for Orphans -- china.org.cn: "A charity gala with an all-star cast was held in Beijing on Saturday night, to raise funds for orphan projects run by the China Charity Federation. The proceeds will be directly used nationwide for the building of computer classrooms in welfare homes, enabling them to have access to the internet. The charity auction on the night lasted for 3 hours and collected around 7.54 million yuan, about one million US dollars."

Microloans make large impacts with little money - Fort Worth Business Press

Microloans make large impacts with little money - Fort Worth Business Press: "Microloans make large impacts with little money Elizabeth Bassett - September 10, 2007 A man in Escobedo, Mexico, asked for $275 to purchase equipment to continue making leather goods such as wallets and keychains. A woman in the same city asked for $475 to buy inventory for her shoe sales business. Both were loaned the money they requested, and both paid back the loans in full with scheduled payments."

Volunteering: How to start making a difference this fall | The Japan Times Online

Volunteering: How to start making a difference this fall | The Japan Times Online: "Volunteering: How to start making a difference this fall By SARAJEAN ROSSITTO First in a two-part series I get e-mails on a regular basis from people wanting to do volunteer or professional work with nonprofit and/or nongovernmental organizations here in Japan. Many find themselves at a loss about how to start. I am often asked three basic questions: How can I meet people at nonprofits helping those in need? Are there any events in English? And what types of organizations are out there?"

I n d i a P o s t . c o m - Social Remittances - Spreading American values one immigrant at a time

I n d i a P o s t . c o m - Social Remittances - Spreading American values one immigrant at a time: "Social Remittances - Spreading American values one immigrant at a time Sunday, 09.09.2007, 10:58pm (GMT-7) Often, discussions about immigration's effect center on the economic costs and benefits, do immigrants boost our economy or take jobs from the native-born? The billions of dollars they send back each year to their home communities are either hailed as the next development panacea or criticized by people who think they should remain here. But it's not just money that flows between the US and immigrants' homelands. Migrants also send social remittances, the new ideas, behaviors, and even identities acquired in the US. When we talk about immigration, social remittances are a key part of the equation because they help alleviate poverty, spread democracy, and improve America's relations around the world. Sometimes social remittances change trivial things, like the way people dress or what they eat. But they often have a more far-reaching impact."

Charity Inc: Ex-executive wants giving corporations | Business | Reuters

Charity Inc: Ex-executive wants giving corporations | Business | Reuters: "HONG KONG (Reuters Life!) - Charities need to be run more like corporations with ambitious growth and cost targets if they're to match the rising trend of billionaire philanthropy, says the founder of an innovative and fast-growing welfare group. John Wood, a former Microsoft executive, quit a senior job in Microsoft to start the charity 'Room to Read' in 2000 which has since won plaudits for its blend of compassion and corporate acumen that has seen the creation of some 5,000 children's libraries in countries like Nepal, Laos and India."

With eye on corporate funding, NGOs head back to school - livemint

With eye on corporate funding, NGOs head back to school - livemint: "New Delhi: Lakshmi Krishnan has spent nearly three decades working on behalf of disadvantaged women and children. By all accounts, she’s an expert on what it takes to run a model non-profit aid society that keeps girls from the Capital’s slums in schools and teaches women ways to make their own money and stay healthy. But recently, the president of Society for the Promotion of Women & Child Welfare found herself somewhere unexpected—in the classroom. Along with about a dozen others, she was attending a course, , that aims to teach those in key positions at non governmental organizations (NGOs) how to improve their fund-raising skills and make their operations more transparent."

Help wanted from the richest | The Japan Times Online

Help wanted from the richest | The Japan Times Online: "The U.S. has a tradition of public philanthropy. Ever since the 19th century, there have been outstanding businessmen, who having made their millions (and now billions) have devoted their wealth to good causes. Philanthropists like Andrew Carnegie and the Rockefellers have been succeeded by successful businessmen, such as Bill Gates, who have established charitable foundations that make significant contributions to good causes. There have also been a number in Britain, such as Lord Nuffield and the Sainsbury family, who have by their donations used their wealth for the public good."

Taiwanese tech mogul donates $454 million to fight cancer | InfoWorld | News | 2007-09-05 | By Dan Nystedt, IDG News Service

Taiwanese tech mogul donates $454 million to fight cancer | InfoWorld | News | 2007-09-05 | By Dan Nystedt, IDG News Service: "he chairman of the world's largest contract electronics manufacturer, which assembles gadgets from Apple iPods to Nintendo's Wii game console, pledged NT$15 billion (US$454.4 million) to Taiwan's most prestigious university to build a new cancer ward and fund research against the disease."

TODAYonline

TODAYonline: "Top exec quits after two years at charity Sheralyn Tay sheralyn@mediacorp.com.sg
SHE joined the new National Kidney Foundation (NKF) in 2005 as its human resource director, while the charity was reeling from a scandal over its chief executive's pay package and financial excesses. . Now, two years later, Ms Lynda Soong, who was promoted to general manager, has resigne"

Mitsui to donate 50 million yen to Brazilian schools in Japan : National : DAILY YOMIURI ONLINE (The Daily Yomiuri)

Mitsui to donate 50 million yen to Brazilian schools in Japan : National : DAILY YOMIURI ONLINE (The Daily Yomiuri): "'Visiting Brazilian schools, we became aware that we needed to fund more schools rather than just a select few for a long period because there are so many in need,' said Toshio Shibasaki, Mitsui's senior philanthropy specialist. Since establishing a subsidiary in Brazil in 1938, Mitsui has imported metals and foods. Because the firm's investments in Brazil as well as imports from the nation are expected to grow in the future, the firm decided to help the Brazilian schools struggling financially to educate the children of Brazilian workers."

The art of giving - Arts - Entertainment - smh.com.au

The art of giving - Arts - Entertainment - smh.com.au: "September 3, 2007 Page 1 of 3 | Single page Donations worth $15 million to three competing galleries were announced last week. Steve Meacham asks if Australian arts philanthropy has come of age."

Channelnewsasia.com

Channelnewsasia.com: "Giant President's Challenge logo raises S$300,000 for charity By Wong Mun Wai, Channel NewsAsia | Posted: 02 September 2007 1729 hrs Photos 1 of 1 SINGAPORE: The putting together of a giant President's Challenge logo has raised S$300,000"

Scotsman.com Business - Banking & Insurance - Scots business gurus urged to back 'venture philanthropy'

Scotsman.com Business - Banking & Insurance - Scots business gurus urged to back 'venture philanthropy': "Scots business gurus urged to back 'venture philanthropy' NATHALIE THOMAS BANK of Scotland chief executive Andy Hornby and other business luminaries are being urged to back a new form of corporate social responsibility based on market principles. The first Scottish 'venture philanthropy' charity is opening in Edinburgh this week based on an idea imported from the US, which has grown from venture capitalism."

Faith, family, public works keep Mexican migrants' ties strong - Catholic Online

Faith, family, public works keep Mexican migrants' ties strong - Catholic Online: "The mid-August festival provides an opportunity for former Mezcala residents living in the United States to see how their remittances are being used and to once again immerse themselves in the village's life and customs, including its devotion to Mary. Each of Mezcala's nine barrios throws a party and takes turns decorating the parish with flowers and candles for the nightly Mass. For two nights after the festival ends, the 'hijos ausentes' provide food, music and fireworks."

West Tigers' Robbie Farah bares all for charity | The Daily Telegraph

West Tigers' Robbie Farah bares all for charity | The Daily Telegraph: "West Tigers' Robbie Farah bares all for charity Article from: The Sunday Telegraph *
By Jonathon Moran September 02, 2007 12:00am WESTS Tigers hooker Robbie Farah is rugby league's new poster boy, debuting as a model in a raunchy charity calendar. WESTS Tigers hooker Robbie Farah is rugby league's new poster boy, debuting as a model in a raunchy charity calendar. The favourite for Tuesday's Dally M Medal has posed nude for the upcoming Australian Footballers: Naked For A Cause calendar to raise money for the McGrath Foundation breast cancer charity."

eBay Canada Promotes Charity Auction Bidding

eBay Canada Promotes Charity Auction Bidding: "eBay Canada announced it is holding 'Auctions for Action,' a month-long program that encourages users to bid on charity auctions. eBay Canada Managing Director Jordan Banks said, 'We created Auctions for Action to reach eBay users who are looking for a new and exciting way to support causes close to their hearts."

BBC NEWS | UK | Wales | Charity workers at Diana service

BBC NEWS | UK | Wales | Charity workers at Diana service: "Charity workers at Diana service Ty Hafan founder, Suzanne Goodall Ms Goodall described the princess as a 'very, very warm' person Representatives from Princess Diana's favourite charities are in London to attend the memorial service to mark her life and work 10 years after her death. Special prayers will also be said at Llandaff cathedral in Cardiff at 1800 BST to mark the anniversary of the fatal car crash in Paris. Jill Roberts represented cancer charity Tenovus at Princess Diana's funeral at Westminster Abbey. 'It was remarkable, a part of history being made,' she said."

onPhilanthropy: Articles: The Top Ten Trends in British Philanthropy

onPhilanthropy: Articles: The Top Ten Trends in British Philanthropy: "The Top Ten Trends in British Philanthropy By Fiona Hodgson, 8/29/07 With philanthropy enjoying an unprecedented boom in the United States, it’s an interesting time to look at how its British counterparts compare. Although both countries can trace their philanthropic traditions to similar “ancestors,” the growth of philanthropy in Britain has followed a more uneven course. Today, however, there are many signs that the UK is on the cusp of a philanthropic boom of its own:"

Diana rows reignite with charity chief's anger - Telegraph

Diana rows reignite with charity chief's anger - Telegraph: "Diana rows reignite with charity chief's anger By Richard Edwards and Andrew Pierce Last Updated: 7:14am BST 30/08/2007 The head of one of Princess Diana's favourite charities last night criticised the memorial service to mark 10 years since her death for reigniting rows of the past and called for organisers to 'move on'."

Swampscott entrepreneur brings Web approach to charitable giving - Swampscott, MA - Swampscott Reporter

Swampscott entrepreneur brings Web approach to charitable giving - Swampscott, MA - Swampscott Reporter: "Qambio' means 'change' in the Andalusian dialect of Spanish, and change is exactly what Swampscott entrepreneur Ben Moreno is hoping to achieve through his new company of the same name. Qambio, a very new kind of Web site, has been in development since 2002 and was launched 10 months ago. The company places a new spin on philanthropy, giving both donors and beneficiaries more personal involvement in the process."

Business Report - Individuals fill gaps in corporate giving

Business Report - Individuals fill gaps in corporate giving: "Individuals fill gaps in corporate giving August 29, 2007 By INGI SALGADO Cape Town - Taking steps to ensure that philanthropic giving is purposeful and effective is no longer just the domain of South African corporates or the very wealthy. Individuals are starting to demand greater accountability from the projects they support. And the internet has become a convenient platform from which to match their philanthropic impulses with causes close to their hearts."

Compassionate teener builds homes on her 17th Birthday - INQUIRER.net, Philippine News for Filipinos

Compassionate teener builds homes on her 17th Birthday - INQUIRER.net, Philippine News for Filipinos: "Habitat for Humanity is particularly proud of a very special, dedicated volunteer. She is 17-year-old Alexandra Madrigal Eduque. Exposed to Habitat through an immersion program run by the school she attends, International School of Manila, Alex’s “Habititis” became so intense she spent an entire summer building homes for the needy at Baseco Bagong Buhay Village in Tondo, Manila."

Around Tempe: Philanthropy entrenched in city's culture

Around Tempe: Philanthropy entrenched in city's culture: "Around Tempe: Philanthropy entrenched in city's culture
Nancy Puffer Special to The Republic Aug. 28, 2007 07:35 AM
Sometimes people like to give money to a cause as part of celebrating life's milestones, as a way to give back to the community or to remember the less fortunate during holidays and times of prosperity. Tempe has a strong culture of philanthropy that supports a variety of local social service agencies that exist largely through donations. If you don't have a specific charity or favorite cause you support, you might consider donating to the Tempe Community Foundation, a local program that collects monetary donations and uses the interest earned on it in ways that will keep providing a source of money for Tempe charities for many years to come."

Microfinancing: The little loans that could -- and do - 08/20/2007 - MiamiHerald.com

Microfinancing: The little loans that could -- and do - 08/20/2007 - MiamiHerald.com: "Microfinancing: The little loans that could -- and do Mainstream bankers are beginning to get interested in microfinancing. Posted on Mon, Aug. 20, 2007
BY JIM LANDERS Dallas Morning News SAN CRISTOBAL DE LAS CASAS, Mexico -- Give a poor woman a loan to help her weave skirts or bake tortillas, and soon her business, her family and her self-image improve. So it was with Esparanza Pérez Garcie, 52, who sells tacos and other foods at her little restaurant in the artisans' marketplace here. Her one-room kitchen and dinette faces a covered patio that fills with noise as southern Mexico's rainy season sends its daily deluge spilling down the mountains. Customers welcome the shelter, and the quesadillas and chalupas sell for 50 cents apiece."

MindaNews - ROUNDTRIP: BANSALAN-HOLLAND: Mindanawon's transnational engagement

MindaNews - ROUNDTRIP: BANSALAN-HOLLAND: Mindanawon's transnational engagement: "GOUDA, The Netherlands NETHERLANDS (MindaNews/26 August) -- Ever heard of diaspora philanthropy? This collective donation by migrant communities to their homeland is increasingly becoming part of the global philanthropic landscape. Sometimes called “transnationalism,” diaspora philanthropy is defined as the process by which immigrants from the same region form a group and pool their resources together to help their hometown as their way of maintaining links with their place of origin."

CTV.ca | Burt Reynolds heading to Toronto for charity event

CTV.ca | Burt Reynolds heading to Toronto for charity event: "Reynolds is being given a lifetime achievement award on Sept. 10 by Best Buddies Canada for his decades of children's charity work in his native state of Florida and beyond. Best Buddies is an international charitable organization dedicated to fostering friendships between students and people with intellectual disabilities."

Reuters AlertNet - Care says no to $46 million

Reuters AlertNet - Care says no to $46 million: "f there's one thing you don't hear of very often in the aid sector, it is relief groups turning down donations. So it's no surprise that Care International's decision to turn down $46 million of U.S. food aid has raised sparks. Care says it will phase out by 2009 'monetised' food aid from the U.S. government. This is effectively surplus grain given by the U.S. to aid groups to ship and sell in the developing world to fund relief programmes. Supporters say it is a legitimate and effective way of raising and transferring money. Critics say it simply distorts local markets, undercuts local farmers and -- put simply -- hurts those it is intended to help."

The Electric New Paper, Singapore - The Electric New Paper News

The Electric New Paper, Singapore - The Electric New Paper News: "WHILE everyone was having fun at the school carnival, one student was busy barking instructions and questions into a walkie-talkie in one hand and a handphone in the other. Click to see larger image

Despite the din and chaos, Charles Lee, 16, had a perpetual smile on his face. After all, this was his event and things were going well. Charles had to celebrate the recent National Day differently from other students. It was a perfect occasion to help the less fortunate, he thought. So, five months ago, the Secondary 3 student at Presbyterian High approached his principal with this suggestion - let's hold a National Day charity carnival."