Business & Technology | Making a profit while helping the poor | Seattle Times Newspaper: "During a recent visit to the U.S. from India, Vikram Akula walked into a downtown restaurant to talk to a group of well-heeled Seattle philanthropists about how they could help end poverty.
Confident and articulate, he held a microphone and paced in front of the crowd like a talk-show host."
Monday, April 30, 2007
Channelnewsasia.com
Channelnewsasia.com: "$250,000 raised at charity golf event
By Hasnita A Majid, Channel NewsAsia | Posted: 29 April 2007 2305 hrs
SINGAPORE: Some $250,000 was raised at a charity golf event on Sunday.
It was organised by the Automobile Association of Singapore as part of its centennial celebrations.
Guest of Honour Senior Minister Goh Chok Tong teed off with over 100 golfers at the Tanah Merah Country Clu"
By Hasnita A Majid, Channel NewsAsia | Posted: 29 April 2007 2305 hrs
SINGAPORE: Some $250,000 was raised at a charity golf event on Sunday.
It was organised by the Automobile Association of Singapore as part of its centennial celebrations.
Guest of Honour Senior Minister Goh Chok Tong teed off with over 100 golfers at the Tanah Merah Country Clu"
Benefits of charity-India
Benefits of charity: "March is one month when people get far more altruistic than usual. That is, the quantum of donations made in that particular month shoots up.
However, a cynic would say that these donations are motivated by the tax breaks accompanying them. Well, we are tackling this subject a whole month later. But there would be a March 2008, March 2009, March 2010...
The section of the Income Tax Act under which such benefits can be claimed is Section 80G. The list will test the comprehension power of a layman. However, let us try and simplify it."
However, a cynic would say that these donations are motivated by the tax breaks accompanying them. Well, we are tackling this subject a whole month later. But there would be a March 2008, March 2009, March 2010...
The section of the Income Tax Act under which such benefits can be claimed is Section 80G. The list will test the comprehension power of a layman. However, let us try and simplify it."
BBC NEWS | Entertainment | Stars design for guitar charity
BBC NEWS | Entertainment | Stars design for guitar charity: "Stars design for guitar charity
Noel Gallagher
Noel Gallagher and James Blunt are among 30 musicians each designing a 10ft high fibreglass Gibson Les Paul guitar for charity.
Razorlight, Paul Weller, Rod Stewart, Dirty Pretty Things and Ozzy Osbourne are also lending their support to the Gibson Guitartown campaign."
Noel Gallagher
Noel Gallagher and James Blunt are among 30 musicians each designing a 10ft high fibreglass Gibson Les Paul guitar for charity.
Razorlight, Paul Weller, Rod Stewart, Dirty Pretty Things and Ozzy Osbourne are also lending their support to the Gibson Guitartown campaign."
Friday, April 27, 2007
Stoney Creek News-The making of Afghan/Pashtun civil society
Stoney Creek News: "Concerned and generous Canadians continue philanthropic traditions, extending support to people in need around the world. Such need for philanthropy and development is growing in Afghanistan and particularly Pashtun society."
Channelnewsasia.com-Singapore museums draw record three million visitors
Channelnewsasia.com: "Going to the museum is no longer seen as boring, but instead cool and hip.
He stressed that philanthropy and volunteerism are vital to nurture the culture of museum-going, especially in the young.
'Going to a museum can be a very enjoyable experience for a family!"
He stressed that philanthropy and volunteerism are vital to nurture the culture of museum-going, especially in the young.
'Going to a museum can be a very enjoyable experience for a family!"
Gulfnews: Order to seal charity offices suspended
Gulfnews: Order to seal charity offices suspended: "Order to seal charity offices suspended
By Imtiaz Shah, Correspondent
Karachi: A Pakistani court yesterday suspended a government order to seal offices of Al Rasheed Trust - a pro-Taliban charity, the defence lawyer said.
In February, Pakistan had shut down offices of Al Rasheed Trust in different cities, including more than a dozen offices of the group in Sindh."
By Imtiaz Shah, Correspondent
Karachi: A Pakistani court yesterday suspended a government order to seal offices of Al Rasheed Trust - a pro-Taliban charity, the defence lawyer said.
In February, Pakistan had shut down offices of Al Rasheed Trust in different cities, including more than a dozen offices of the group in Sindh."
Charity aims to tap '£1bn' potential of payroll giving | Voluntary sector | SocietyGuardian.co.uk
Charity aims to tap '£1bn' potential of payroll giving | Voluntary sector | SocietyGuardian.co.uk: "Charities are losing out on almost £1bn of funding every year because workers are unaware of the tax benefits of payroll giving, it was claimed today.
Research from Oxfam found that a third of British employees would donate an average of £9.60 a month through their salary if they knew how to. This equates to a total of nearly £1bn annually, the charity said."
Research from Oxfam found that a third of British employees would donate an average of £9.60 a month through their salary if they knew how to. This equates to a total of nearly £1bn annually, the charity said."
Thursday, April 26, 2007
philanthropyOz Blog » Celebrating 30 Years: Issue 8
philanthropyOz Blog » Celebrating 30 Years: Issue 8: "he Philanthropy Australia Resource Centre – a decade of development
In this edition we start with Philanthropy Australia’s very first Journal, and a grant to establish a “small resource centre”…
In the first edition of Philanthropy Australia’s journal (now known as Australian Philanthropy, at the time simply Philanthropy), the news pages featured the following item:
Resource Centre for AAP [Australian Association of Philanthropy, our original name]"
In this edition we start with Philanthropy Australia’s very first Journal, and a grant to establish a “small resource centre”…
In the first edition of Philanthropy Australia’s journal (now known as Australian Philanthropy, at the time simply Philanthropy), the news pages featured the following item:
Resource Centre for AAP [Australian Association of Philanthropy, our original name]"
Give a man a fi sh, feed him for a day; teach him to fundraise… - Professional Fundraising
Give a man a fi sh, feed him for a day; teach him to fundraise… - Professional Fundraising: "Give a man a fi sh, feed him for a day; teach him to fundraise…"
International development charities are being urged to invest in Indian fundraising as a means of alleviating poverty.
India is currently experiencing large economic growth and is home to nearly one million high net worth individuals. However, a shortage of skilled fundraisers means Indian NGOs are unable to raise funds needed to help poor communities.
International development charities are being urged to invest in Indian fundraising as a means of alleviating poverty.
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Now a group of Asian fundraisers is calling for investment in training Indians in Western practices.
Wednesday, April 25, 2007
the fundit » Blog Archive
the fundit » Blog Archive: "Although fundraising costs are just one way (and not always a good one) of measuring the effectiveness of a nonprofit, it is nonetheless interesting to see stats on the issue. Intelligent Giving, a UK site devoted to helping donors make best use of their philanthropic dollars, has done a comparison. The numbers come from the 1,300 charities in the Intelligent Giving database."
The Daily Star Web Edition Vol. 5 Num 1031
The Daily Star Web Edition Vol. 5 Num 1031: "Speakers at two separate meetings in Rajshahi and Barisal stressed on the need for revival of the traditional practice of philanthropy for well-being of mankind.
Bangladesh Freedom Foundation (BFF), Centre for Capacity Building of Voluntary Organisation (CCBVO) and Media Professionals Group (MPG) jointly organised the meetings to exchange opinion with journalists, social workers, lawyers, physicians and government officials.
Held at CCBVO auditorium in Rajshahi, the meeting was attended by Deputy commissioner Dr Aminul Islam as chief guest."
Bangladesh Freedom Foundation (BFF), Centre for Capacity Building of Voluntary Organisation (CCBVO) and Media Professionals Group (MPG) jointly organised the meetings to exchange opinion with journalists, social workers, lawyers, physicians and government officials.
Held at CCBVO auditorium in Rajshahi, the meeting was attended by Deputy commissioner Dr Aminul Islam as chief guest."
Competing for sympathy and money
Competing for sympathy and money: "Competing for sympathy and money
Musings
By MARINA MAHATHIR
There is a mistaken belief that charities must always be run by volunteers, but there is no such thing as a full-time volunteer.
RECENTLY an article appeared in this paper commenting on the rise in the numbers of professional fundraisers for charities. Much justifiable tut-tutting was done at the very idea that fundraising for charity could have a commercial element."
Musings
By MARINA MAHATHIR
There is a mistaken belief that charities must always be run by volunteers, but there is no such thing as a full-time volunteer.
RECENTLY an article appeared in this paper commenting on the rise in the numbers of professional fundraisers for charities. Much justifiable tut-tutting was done at the very idea that fundraising for charity could have a commercial element."
Hamilton Spectator - News
Hamilton Spectator - News: "The Hamilton Spectator
(Apr 25, 2007)
Several years of lower profits have led steel giant Dofasco to cut charitable donations by $300,000 this year and slap a two-year freeze on new applications for funding.
The cuts amount to about a 13 per cent reduction in the company's annual cor"
(Apr 25, 2007)
Several years of lower profits have led steel giant Dofasco to cut charitable donations by $300,000 this year and slap a two-year freeze on new applications for funding.
The cuts amount to about a 13 per cent reduction in the company's annual cor"
Monday, April 23, 2007
www.tbsource.com Run for Life draws big numbers
www.tbsource.com Thunder Bay's Source Local News 2007: "Run for Life draws big numbers
Tb News Source
Web Posted: 4/23/2007 3:43:07 PM
Local supporters of the organ donation program were out in force this weekend for the 9th annual Run for Life.
An estimated 500 people walked, jogged and ran in this year's event which is designed to raise awareness of donating organs as well as thanking past donors. Spokesperson Sandra Petzel says Thunder Bay plays a big part in organ donation."
Tb News Source
Web Posted: 4/23/2007 3:43:07 PM
Local supporters of the organ donation program were out in force this weekend for the 9th annual Run for Life.
An estimated 500 people walked, jogged and ran in this year's event which is designed to raise awareness of donating organs as well as thanking past donors. Spokesperson Sandra Petzel says Thunder Bay plays a big part in organ donation."
Charity Village®NewsWeek: Cover Story-Should NPOs be at the P3 table?
Charity Village®NewsWeek: Cover Story: "Should NPOs be at the P3 table?
Andy Levy-Ajzenkopf By Andy Levy-Ajzenkopf
April 23, 2007
Despite the oft-maligned paradigm of governments entering into contract with private firms to provide services and/or build infrastructure for the public good, public-private partnerships, or P3s, continue to gain steam in Canada."
Andy Levy-Ajzenkopf By Andy Levy-Ajzenkopf
April 23, 2007
Despite the oft-maligned paradigm of governments entering into contract with private firms to provide services and/or build infrastructure for the public good, public-private partnerships, or P3s, continue to gain steam in Canada."
Friday, April 20, 2007
China's rich are giving it away
China's rich are giving it away: "China's rich are giving it away
By Zou Hanru (China Daily)
Updated: 2007-04-20 11:27
In a world of fast-expanding human desire and greed, giving away one's wealth is a rare virtue. In fact, many billionaires in China are now making huge donations for education, social welfare and healthcare.
According to the 2007 Hurun Report's Chinese Philanthropists List, compiled by Briton Rupert Hoogewerf, 30 of the China's 100 richest were among the 100 most generous in 2006, up from 20 the previous year."
By Zou Hanru (China Daily)
Updated: 2007-04-20 11:27
In a world of fast-expanding human desire and greed, giving away one's wealth is a rare virtue. In fact, many billionaires in China are now making huge donations for education, social welfare and healthcare.
According to the 2007 Hurun Report's Chinese Philanthropists List, compiled by Briton Rupert Hoogewerf, 30 of the China's 100 richest were among the 100 most generous in 2006, up from 20 the previous year."
ottawasun.com - Charity wins back name from COC
ottawasun.com - Other Sports - Charity wins back name from COC: "The 'See You In' amateur athlete fund -- as in See You In Torino, See You In Beijing and See You in Vancouver -- may soon be seen again.
After two-and-a-half years of expensive legal debate, the charity currently called the Canadian Athletes Now Fund has won back its original name from the Canadian Olympic Committee."
After two-and-a-half years of expensive legal debate, the charity currently called the Canadian Athletes Now Fund has won back its original name from the Canadian Olympic Committee."
SignOnSanDiego.com -- Qualcomm reaches out
SignOnSanDiego.com > News > Business -- Qualcomm reaches out: "In Peru's rural, mountainous Sacred Valley of the Incas, the only medical clinic for miles around went for months without communicating with the outside world, and visiting U.S. doctors learned to make do – until San Diego-based Qualcomm changed everything.
London Free Press - Music - Orchestra gets $210,000 gift for its 50th birthday
London Free Press - Music - Orchestra gets $210,000 gift for its 50th birthday: "The Canada Council for the Arts has a $210,000 present for Orchestra London's 50th birthday.
The orchestra and council announced this week the awarding of $210,000 under the Ottawa-based arts supporter's initiative offering supplementary operating funds ."
The orchestra and council announced this week the awarding of $210,000 under the Ottawa-based arts supporter's initiative offering supplementary operating funds ."
Thursday, April 19, 2007
canadianminingjournal.com -Women in Mining stomping out breast cancer
canadianminingjournal.com - Canadian Mining Journal - 4/19/2007: "TORONTO - The WOMEN IN MINING NETWORK has made a commitment to raise a serious amount of money in the fight against breast cancer, and they need the help of Canada’s mining community. A WIM team will participate in the two-day, 60-km Weekend to End Breast Cancer walk in Toronto on September 8-9. The money raised will go to fund research into the prevention and treatment of breast cancer at Princess Margaret Hospital in Toronto. The Toronto walk last year raised more than $17 million in donations."
Wednesday, April 18, 2007
Planners given philanthropic Hero
Planners given philanthropic Hero: "Planners given philanthropic Hero
Sara Rich
Independent charitable organisation the Sydney Community Foundation has enlisted the help of a United States philanthropy guru to kick off a series of workshops for advisers on charitable giving.
The expert, former chief executive of the Silicon Valley Community Foundation Peter Hero, presented on the benefits of philanthropy from an adviser’s perspective at the first of the workshops to be held in Sydney on a monthly basis"
Sara Rich
Independent charitable organisation the Sydney Community Foundation has enlisted the help of a United States philanthropy guru to kick off a series of workshops for advisers on charitable giving.
The expert, former chief executive of the Silicon Valley Community Foundation Peter Hero, presented on the benefits of philanthropy from an adviser’s perspective at the first of the workshops to be held in Sydney on a monthly basis"
Reuters AlertNet - Egyptian Philanthropy Conference Caps 3-Year Investigation & Attracts Nearly 600 Participants
Reuters AlertNet - Egyptian Philanthropy Conference Caps 3-Year Investigation & Attracts Nearly 600 Participants: "NEF (Near East Foundation) and its local affiliate, The Center for Development Services in Cairo, Egypt, hosted a ground-breaking event in the capital city on February 28th--a forum discussing Egyptian philanthropy and its contribution to the country's development.
Culminating a three-year study funded by the Ford Foundation, nearly 600 people attended, including representatives from business, nongovernmental organizations, government ministries, academia, the media, and religious communities"
Culminating a three-year study funded by the Ford Foundation, nearly 600 people attended, including representatives from business, nongovernmental organizations, government ministries, academia, the media, and religious communities"
Tuesday, April 17, 2007
Zimbabwe takes aim at nonprofits - World - The Washington Times, America's Newspaper
Zimbabwe takes aim at nonprofits - World - The Washington Times, America's Newspaper: "Zimbabwean authorities have revoked operating licenses for nongovernmental organizations in a crackdown on groups that officials say are planning to oust longtime President Robert Mugabe, state television said yesterday."
Projects for Peace
Projects for Peace: "Wells and AIDS outreach: Cornell students receive grants for promoting peace
Building peace throughout the world is the goal of two Cornell student projects that have received funding from an international philanthropy program.
The Kathryn Wasserman Davis 100 Projects for Peace program, which invited proposals from schools participating in the Davis United World College (UWC) Scholars Program, has awarded grants to Cornell engineering students Sarah Long '09 and Kobbina Awuah '07 for a water well project in Ghana and to agriculture and life sciences student Paul Omole Adebayo '07 for a small business and AIDS outreach program in Nigeria."
Building peace throughout the world is the goal of two Cornell student projects that have received funding from an international philanthropy program.
The Kathryn Wasserman Davis 100 Projects for Peace program, which invited proposals from schools participating in the Davis United World College (UWC) Scholars Program, has awarded grants to Cornell engineering students Sarah Long '09 and Kobbina Awuah '07 for a water well project in Ghana and to agriculture and life sciences student Paul Omole Adebayo '07 for a small business and AIDS outreach program in Nigeria."
KERA: A View from the Other Side: Philanthropy in Europe (2007-04-16)
KERA: A View from the Other Side: Philanthropy in Europe (2007-04-16): "Dand: Historically, there's been no tradition of philanthropy in Europe before the government paid for the arts, the aristocracy took care of it. Today, some of the largest donors who support culture in Greece are Greek-Americans."
Monday, April 16, 2007
Charity Village® Research: Charities and politics don't mix
Charity Village® Research: Charities and politics don't mix: "Charities and politics don't mix
Audio interview with Adam Aptowitzer and Nicole Zummach
April 16, 2007
Charities exist to serve the public good in one form or another, but when it comes to politics, their role is severely limited. Adam Aptowitzer, a lawyer with the Ottawa-based law firm Drache LLP, discusses the role charities can play in the political process without risking their charitable registration. He also explains what constitutes partisan politics and the penalties charities face if they engage in such activities."
Audio interview with Adam Aptowitzer and Nicole Zummach
April 16, 2007
Charities exist to serve the public good in one form or another, but when it comes to politics, their role is severely limited. Adam Aptowitzer, a lawyer with the Ottawa-based law firm Drache LLP, discusses the role charities can play in the political process without risking their charitable registration. He also explains what constitutes partisan politics and the penalties charities face if they engage in such activities."
Charity Village®NewsWeek: Cover Story-"Getting the message out: How to communicate on a dime
Charity Village®NewsWeek: Cover Story: "Getting the message out: How to communicate on a dime
Elisa Birnbaum By Elisa Birnbaum
April 16, 2007
St. Leonard’s Society of Nova Scotia may not be the largest or wealthiest nonprofit. However, this charitable organization, an operator of homeless shelters and community-based residential facilities in Halifax, doesn’t let its size or budget prevent it from establishing a strong and impressive communications plan. For, like many smaller organizations across Canada, the society knows only too well the impact proper communication can have on the organization’s ability to fulfill its mission.
Plan ahead"
Elisa Birnbaum By Elisa Birnbaum
April 16, 2007
St. Leonard’s Society of Nova Scotia may not be the largest or wealthiest nonprofit. However, this charitable organization, an operator of homeless shelters and community-based residential facilities in Halifax, doesn’t let its size or budget prevent it from establishing a strong and impressive communications plan. For, like many smaller organizations across Canada, the society knows only too well the impact proper communication can have on the organization’s ability to fulfill its mission.
Plan ahead"
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Worrying trend as charity turns big business
Worrying trend as charity turns big business: "Worrying trend as charity turns big business
By FOONG PEK YEE and NG CHENG YEE
KUALA LUMPUR: Fund-raising for charity has turned into a booming business, with huge chunks of public donations ending up in the pockets of people who least need help.
These days, professional fund-raisers team up with charitable bodies and non-governmental organisations (NGOs) – all in the name of charity – and split the collections.
There are private firms offering management or marketing services to raise funds on behalf of NGOs who only seem all too happy to “pass the buck” to these “professionals.”"
By FOONG PEK YEE and NG CHENG YEE
KUALA LUMPUR: Fund-raising for charity has turned into a booming business, with huge chunks of public donations ending up in the pockets of people who least need help.
These days, professional fund-raisers team up with charitable bodies and non-governmental organisations (NGOs) – all in the name of charity – and split the collections.
There are private firms offering management or marketing services to raise funds on behalf of NGOs who only seem all too happy to “pass the buck” to these “professionals.”"
The Standard - China's Business Newspaper-$8m raised as 33,000 take a walk for charity
The Standard - China's Business Newspaper: "$8m raised as 33,000 take a walk for charity
Timothy Chui
Monday, April 16, 2007
More than 33,000 people Sunday strode down the Hong Kong section of the soon-to-open Hong Kong-Shenzhen Western Corridor - the fourth vehicular border crossing between the two cities - all for charity.
They raised more than HK$8 million - well above the organizer's initial target - in the latest fundraiser of the Community Chest's Walk for Millions series."
Timothy Chui
Monday, April 16, 2007
More than 33,000 people Sunday strode down the Hong Kong section of the soon-to-open Hong Kong-Shenzhen Western Corridor - the fourth vehicular border crossing between the two cities - all for charity.
They raised more than HK$8 million - well above the organizer's initial target - in the latest fundraiser of the Community Chest's Walk for Millions series."
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Brudirect.com - Local News-$16,000 Collected From Charity Walk
Brudirect.com - Local News: "
By Debbie Too
Bandar Seri Begawan - Some 600 people yesterday participated in a charity walk, which succeeded in raising more than $16,000 for a group promoting awareness about autism issues.
The Society for the Management of Autistic Related Issuesin Training, Education and Resources (Smarter) organised the walk, dubbed the 'Five Hills Charity Challenge'."
By Debbie Too
Bandar Seri Begawan - Some 600 people yesterday participated in a charity walk, which succeeded in raising more than $16,000 for a group promoting awareness about autism issues.
The Society for the Management of Autistic Related Issuesin Training, Education and Resources (Smarter) organised the walk, dubbed the 'Five Hills Charity Challenge'."
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Why Not All of Mexico Is Happy for Carlos Slim | TIME
Why Not All of Mexico Is Happy for Carlos Slim | TIME:
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"And Slim didn't aid his image much last month when he seemed to scoff at the celebrated philanthropy of Gates and Buffett. His priority, he told reporters, was to 'accomplish and solve things, rather than giving. That is, not going around like Santa Claus.'"
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"And Slim didn't aid his image much last month when he seemed to scoff at the celebrated philanthropy of Gates and Buffett. His priority, he told reporters, was to 'accomplish and solve things, rather than giving. That is, not going around like Santa Claus.'"
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Friday, April 13, 2007
PHILANTHROPY 2173: Collective Entreprenuerism - GPF Day 2
Lucy Bernholz writes about the Global Philanthropy Forum
PHILANTHROPY 2173: Collective Entreprenuerism - GPF Day 2: "Collective Entreprenuerism - GPF Day 2
Judging by the discussions here at the GPF, both in sessions and in hallways, the blending of enterprise and social outcomes is here to stay. Things that used to seem odd, and that needed a lot of definition, are taken for granted here. Examples include the following concepts:"
PHILANTHROPY 2173: Collective Entreprenuerism - GPF Day 2: "Collective Entreprenuerism - GPF Day 2
Judging by the discussions here at the GPF, both in sessions and in hallways, the blending of enterprise and social outcomes is here to stay. Things that used to seem odd, and that needed a lot of definition, are taken for granted here. Examples include the following concepts:"
Carlos Slim named second-richest man - 04/13/2007 - MiamiHerald.com
Carlos Slim named second-richest man - 04/13/2007 - MiamiHerald.com: "'He's a sharp global entrepreneur who was able to use [Telmex] and expand it and make it more efficient and diversify from it,'' said Kevin Gallagher, an international economic authority and professor of international relations at Boston University.
Slim said his vision of a businessman's role is at odds with that of Buffett, who announced last year he would donate $1.5 billion every year to the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation.
''Our concept is more to accomplish and solve things, rather than giving -- that is, not going around like Santa Claus,'' said Slim. ``Poverty isn't solved with donations.''"
Slim said his vision of a businessman's role is at odds with that of Buffett, who announced last year he would donate $1.5 billion every year to the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation.
''Our concept is more to accomplish and solve things, rather than giving -- that is, not going around like Santa Claus,'' said Slim. ``Poverty isn't solved with donations.''"
Thursday, April 12, 2007
ILT and ILT Foundation give away double the grants - Local News - The Southland Times
ILT and ILT Foundation give away double the grants - Local News - The Southland Times: "The Invercargill Licensing Trust and the ILT Foundation have doubled their level of donations to $10.3 million in the past four years to record their second highest donation year on record.
Trust general manager Greg Mulvey said the result ($10,292,000) was slightly ahead of predictions but behind the 2005-2006 allocation level of $10.4 million – the highest in the trust's history.
Of the total funding, $1.2 million was approved in the past month to 85 organisations and individuals."
Trust general manager Greg Mulvey said the result ($10,292,000) was slightly ahead of predictions but behind the 2005-2006 allocation level of $10.4 million – the highest in the trust's history.
Of the total funding, $1.2 million was approved in the past month to 85 organisations and individuals."
Global Philanthropy Forum - roadmap - International Giving
Also an interesting database via this page.
Global Philanthropy Forum - roadmap - International Giving: "Global philanthropy is still a largely unexplored field.
Only 15% or less of charitable giving in the United States is international in nature, and a large portion of that giving comes from a small number of endowed foundations.
Over the past decade a new infrastructure for international giving has emerged. Public foundations now exist to serve as intermediaries between private donors and foreign recipients. These intermediaries make international grantmaking as efficient, cost effective and tax deductible as domestic funding."
Global Philanthropy Forum - roadmap - International Giving: "Global philanthropy is still a largely unexplored field.
Only 15% or less of charitable giving in the United States is international in nature, and a large portion of that giving comes from a small number of endowed foundations.
Over the past decade a new infrastructure for international giving has emerged. Public foundations now exist to serve as intermediaries between private donors and foreign recipients. These intermediaries make international grantmaking as efficient, cost effective and tax deductible as domestic funding."
The case for employer-supported volunteerism
Ottawa Business Journal - Home Page: "News Story
Brian Stratton: The case for employer-supported volunteerism
By Ottawa Business Journal Staff
Wed, Apr 11, 2007 3:00 PM EST
More and more, companies are encouraging their employees to give back to the community and are putting up the money and resources needed to make it happen.
In 2004, Statistics Canada commissioned a study on giving and volunteerism in Canada. Its results were recently released in the Canada Survey of Giving, Volunteering and Participating. Among its findings was the emergence of a rising incidence of employer-supported volunteerism or ESV in Canada's corporate world."
Brian Stratton: The case for employer-supported volunteerism
By Ottawa Business Journal Staff
Wed, Apr 11, 2007 3:00 PM EST
More and more, companies are encouraging their employees to give back to the community and are putting up the money and resources needed to make it happen.
In 2004, Statistics Canada commissioned a study on giving and volunteerism in Canada. Its results were recently released in the Canada Survey of Giving, Volunteering and Participating. Among its findings was the emergence of a rising incidence of employer-supported volunteerism or ESV in Canada's corporate world."
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Channelnewsasia.com
Channelnewsasia.com: "Blind aviator arrives in Singapore as part of world tour
By Chloe Cho, Channel NewsAsia | Posted: 12 April 2007 1718 hrs
SINGAPORE: Miles Hilton-Barber, a blind aviator, flew into Singapore on Thursday from Malaysia, after travelling across Europe, the Middle East and South Asia."
By Chloe Cho, Channel NewsAsia | Posted: 12 April 2007 1718 hrs
SINGAPORE: Miles Hilton-Barber, a blind aviator, flew into Singapore on Thursday from Malaysia, after travelling across Europe, the Middle East and South Asia."
Wednesday, April 11, 2007
Christian Today – Christian News > Charity Commission Wants to Increase Support for Faith-Based Charities
Christian Today – Christian News > Charity Commission Wants to Increase Support for Faith-Based Charities: "he Charity Commission has announced plans to increase its support for faith-based charities.
The regulator will launch a new Faith and Social Cohesion Unit to encourage faith groups to register as charities and “improve their effectiveness” by working to strengthen their governance and accountability, the Charity Commission said.
“Many faith-based organisations do not realise they have the potential to register and gain the benefits of charitable status,” said Dame Suzi Leather, Chair of the Charity Commission."
The regulator will launch a new Faith and Social Cohesion Unit to encourage faith groups to register as charities and “improve their effectiveness” by working to strengthen their governance and accountability, the Charity Commission said.
“Many faith-based organisations do not realise they have the potential to register and gain the benefits of charitable status,” said Dame Suzi Leather, Chair of the Charity Commission."
Tuesday, April 10, 2007
Charity News Alert - Charity Finance
Charity News Alert - Charity Finance: "Charity News Alert
Charities £236m a year poorer after changes to tax credits
Ian Allsop
HM treasury
The charity sector could have lost out on around £236m per year as a result of the Treasury’s decision to phase out dividend tax credits in the 1997 Budget, according to new figures released by investment managers CCLA.
The loss was incurred in spite of warnings made to the Treasury back in 1998, when CCLA, among others, alerted it to concerns that pension funds would not be the only victims of this change, with charities standing to lose 20 per cent of their UK investment income."
Charities £236m a year poorer after changes to tax credits
Ian Allsop
HM treasury
The charity sector could have lost out on around £236m per year as a result of the Treasury’s decision to phase out dividend tax credits in the 1997 Budget, according to new figures released by investment managers CCLA.
The loss was incurred in spite of warnings made to the Treasury back in 1998, when CCLA, among others, alerted it to concerns that pension funds would not be the only victims of this change, with charities standing to lose 20 per cent of their UK investment income."
FT.com / World / International economy - Philanthropy ‘can eclipse G8’ on poverty
FT.com / World / International economy - Philanthropy ‘can eclipse G8’ on poverty: "Philanthropy ‘can eclipse G8’ on poverty
By Leyla Boulton and James Lamont
Published: April 8 2007 22:04 | Last updated: April 8 2007 22:04
Wealthy philanthropists have the potential to do more than the Group of Eight leading nations to lift Africa out of poverty, according to Jeff Sachs, special adviser to the United Nations secretary-general."
By Leyla Boulton and James Lamont
Published: April 8 2007 22:04 | Last updated: April 8 2007 22:04
Wealthy philanthropists have the potential to do more than the Group of Eight leading nations to lift Africa out of poverty, according to Jeff Sachs, special adviser to the United Nations secretary-general."
Monday, April 09, 2007
Charity Village®NewsWeek: Cover Story-Donor fatigue: Do we tire of giving?
Charity Village covers donor fatigue
Charity Village®NewsWeek: Cover Story: "Donor fatigue: Do we tire of giving?
Andy Levy-AjzenkopfBy Andy Levy-Ajzenkopf
April 9, 2007
Canadians have historically risen to charitable funding challenges by donating their money and time to help alleviate suffering both at home and abroad. According to the 2004 Canada Survey of Giving, Volunteering and Participating (CSGVP), more than 22 million Canadians made a financial donation to charitable or nonprofit organizations. Donations for that year approached $8.9 billion.
But for all the goodwill and munificence mustered up by individuals, corporations and governments, there is an ever-expanding list of disasters, diseases and causes that need your help. Natural disasters, terrorist attacks, famine, cancer, homelessness, the environment...the catalogue of charities in need of funding is seemingly endless.
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Andy Levy-AjzenkopfBy Andy Levy-Ajzenkopf
April 9, 2007
Canadians have historically risen to charitable funding challenges by donating their money and time to help alleviate suffering both at home and abroad. According to the 2004 Canada Survey of Giving, Volunteering and Participating (CSGVP), more than 22 million Canadians made a financial donation to charitable or nonprofit organizations. Donations for that year approached $8.9 billion.
But for all the goodwill and munificence mustered up by individuals, corporations and governments, there is an ever-expanding list of disasters, diseases and causes that need your help. Natural disasters, terrorist attacks, famine, cancer, homelessness, the environment...the catalogue of charities in need of funding is seemingly endless.
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Wednesday, April 04, 2007
Australia Makes Improvements To Tax System
Australia Makes Improvements To Tax System: "Donations of listed shares to deductible gift recipients
To promote philanthropic giving, the government announced in the 2006-07 Budget that it will allow a tax deduction for the donation of certain publicly listed shares to deductible gift recipients, extending the current gift provisions."
To promote philanthropic giving, the government announced in the 2006-07 Budget that it will allow a tax deduction for the donation of certain publicly listed shares to deductible gift recipients, extending the current gift provisions."
Tuesday, April 03, 2007
American Universities Have Valued Place in Middle East
American Universities Have Valued Place in Middle East: "he university in Cairo has a variety of student community service and outreach activities connected to local nongovernmental organizations. It also recently established a center for philanthropy and civic engagement to encourage the development of Arab philanthropy."
Are you ready for life after 60?-Policy-Economy-News-The Economic Times
Are you ready for life after 60?-Policy-Economy-News-The Economic Times: "sectors alone. The answer may, however, lie in the magical term, which has changed policy making scenario in India — Public-Private Partnership (PPP). PPP has been at the Centre of interest in developing policies for almost all the government sectors, be it health, textile, agriculture, Infrastructure, social and recently even in defence.
PPP is understood as an act of involving private players in implementation areas. However, for a country with the dimensions and dynamics like India there is a need to look beyond a need to “outsource philanthropy”."
PPP is understood as an act of involving private players in implementation areas. However, for a country with the dimensions and dynamics like India there is a need to look beyond a need to “outsource philanthropy”."
Charity News Alert - Charity Governance
Charity News Alert - Charity Governance: "Political campaigning can be core to charities’ work, says Commission
Tania Mason
The Charity Commission has published new advice on political campaigning that seeks to stop charities being “unnecessarily cautious” about what they can and cannot do under the law.
The guidance takes the form of a question-and-answer document in which the Commission responds to common questions asked by charities uncertain about what kind of campaigning activity is permissible."
Tania Mason
The Charity Commission has published new advice on political campaigning that seeks to stop charities being “unnecessarily cautious” about what they can and cannot do under the law.
The guidance takes the form of a question-and-answer document in which the Commission responds to common questions asked by charities uncertain about what kind of campaigning activity is permissible."
Wisconsin Ag Connection - National/World News - CLASS Tractor to be Driven Around the World for Charity
Wisconsin Ag Connection - National/World News - CLASS Tractor to be Driven Around the World for Charity: "Mrs. Claas recently celebrated the departure of a young globetrotter, Matthias Lause, 25, from Bad Dribung, Germany, on his journey around the world. Not by plane or train, but driving a CLAAS tractor.
In 300 days, Matthias is expected to travel through 17 countries in five continents with a total distance of approximately 15,500 miles. Germany, Italy, Morocco, Spain, France, Belgium, USA, Canada, Mexico, Australia, Singapore, Malaysia, South Africa, Lesotho, Russia, Ukraine and Poland are all included in his travel plans."
In 300 days, Matthias is expected to travel through 17 countries in five continents with a total distance of approximately 15,500 miles. Germany, Italy, Morocco, Spain, France, Belgium, USA, Canada, Mexico, Australia, Singapore, Malaysia, South Africa, Lesotho, Russia, Ukraine and Poland are all included in his travel plans."
Blow to Blair as western aid falls for first time in 10 years | Society | SocietyGuardian.co.uk
Blow to Blair as western aid falls for first time in 10 years | Society | SocietyGuardian.co.uk: "he annual overview of aid from the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development will show that despite a big increase in spending by the UK the developed world as a whole is off track to meet promises to poor nations made at the 2005 Gleneagles summit."
globeandmail.com: Workplace philanthropy
globeandmail.com: Workplace philanthropy: "Workplace philanthropy
Globe and Mail Update
Canadians like to volunteer. The federal government's 2004 Canada Survey of Giving, Volunteering and Participating found that almost 12 million people—45 per cent of Canadians 15 years and older—had volunteered in the previous year. Of the nearly 21,000 people polled, 5 per cent had been asked to volunteer by their employer.
For many, that low figure might suggest a missed opportunity. Workplace studies have consistently shown that workplace philanthropy, particularly employee volunteerism, boosts company morale and helps staff develop new skills and experiences. Indeed, in many organizations, senior executives playing an active role in the community is not merely encouraged but expected."
Globe and Mail Update
Canadians like to volunteer. The federal government's 2004 Canada Survey of Giving, Volunteering and Participating found that almost 12 million people—45 per cent of Canadians 15 years and older—had volunteered in the previous year. Of the nearly 21,000 people polled, 5 per cent had been asked to volunteer by their employer.
For many, that low figure might suggest a missed opportunity. Workplace studies have consistently shown that workplace philanthropy, particularly employee volunteerism, boosts company morale and helps staff develop new skills and experiences. Indeed, in many organizations, senior executives playing an active role in the community is not merely encouraged but expected."
Monday, April 02, 2007
Charity raises funds for foreign group - News
Charity raises funds for foreign group - News: "n an effort to help an array of charities around the world, Charity Ball International is holding it's fourth annual fundraising drive. This year's beneficiary is Centro de Educacion para la Salud Integral, an education center in the Dominican Republic.
Each year, CBI helps a different charity. This year, the charity event is under the direction of Jasmine Flores."
Each year, CBI helps a different charity. This year, the charity event is under the direction of Jasmine Flores."
edmontonsun.com - Canada - Former Miss Canada shaves head for charity
edmontonsun.com - Canada - Former Miss Canada shaves head for charity: "So what could possibly convince a former Miss Canada to forgo 52-plus centimetres of flowing dark hair for a shaved dome?
The answer is a good cause, at least for 1992 Miss Canada pageant winner Nicole Dunsdon, who got a buzz from charity today after going under the shears to raise funds for the Kids Cancer Care Foundation of Alberta."
The answer is a good cause, at least for 1992 Miss Canada pageant winner Nicole Dunsdon, who got a buzz from charity today after going under the shears to raise funds for the Kids Cancer Care Foundation of Alberta."
Khaleej Times Online - Nude ‘charity’ effort ruffles Thai government
Khaleej Times Online - Nude ‘charity’ effort ruffles Thai government: "Nude ‘charity’ effort ruffles Thai government
(DPA)
31 March 2007
BANGKOK - A ‘charity’ edition of Fame magazine featuring nude photos of celebrities to be auctioned off to raise funds for a Buddhist temple treating AIDS patients has peeved Thailand’s Ministry of Culture, media reports said Saturday.
Photos of 30 Thai models and celebrities, male and female, will appear in the April edition of the Thai-language entertainment magazine Fame and have a special showing at the Fame Erotia exhibition at the Central World department store on April 5 to 9, said The Nation newspaper."
(DPA)
31 March 2007
BANGKOK - A ‘charity’ edition of Fame magazine featuring nude photos of celebrities to be auctioned off to raise funds for a Buddhist temple treating AIDS patients has peeved Thailand’s Ministry of Culture, media reports said Saturday.
Photos of 30 Thai models and celebrities, male and female, will appear in the April edition of the Thai-language entertainment magazine Fame and have a special showing at the Fame Erotia exhibition at the Central World department store on April 5 to 9, said The Nation newspaper."
Charity begins at home for the 'chuggers' | Voluntary sector | SocietyGuardian.co.uk
Charity begins at home for the 'chuggers' | Voluntary sector | SocietyGuardian.co.uk: "Charity begins at home for the 'chuggers'
Fundraising: With fewer people being persuaded to sign up in the street, would-be donors are being doorstepped. Sean Coughlan reports
Saturday March 31, 2007
The Guardian
If you thought being hassled by charity fundraisers in the street was bad enough, how would you feel if they started appearing at your front door? Charities that seek to sign up monthly donors are increasingly shifting from pavements to doorsteps - with a big increase in the amount of money being
Fundraising: With fewer people being persuaded to sign up in the street, would-be donors are being doorstepped. Sean Coughlan reports
Saturday March 31, 2007
The Guardian
If you thought being hassled by charity fundraisers in the street was bad enough, how would you feel if they started appearing at your front door? Charities that seek to sign up monthly donors are increasingly shifting from pavements to doorsteps - with a big increase in the amount of money being
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