icWales - More than 6,000 of you ran for charity: "More than 6,000 of you ran for charity
Jun 28 2007
by Katie Norman, South Wales Echo
MORE than 6,000 women took part in Cardiff’s second Race For Life this year.
The city’s Bute Park became a sea of pink, with runners, walkers and their supporters gathering for another Cancer Research fun run yesterday evening.
The event followed the capital’s first event of 2007 earlier this month."
Thursday, June 28, 2007
Government to match university donations | higher news | EducationGuardian.co.uk
Government to match university donations | higher news | EducationGuardian.co.uk: "The government will match fund the amount of money English universities receive in donations between August 2008 and July 2011, it was announced yesterday.
Introducing a consultation on the scheme he launched in February, Bill Rammell, the higher education minister, said individual institutions would be free to decide how to spend the extra money, subject to guidance and the wishes of donors."
Introducing a consultation on the scheme he launched in February, Bill Rammell, the higher education minister, said individual institutions would be free to decide how to spend the extra money, subject to guidance and the wishes of donors."
Charity an investment, not handout - Business - Business - theage.com.au
Charity an investment, not handout - Business - Business - theage.com.au: "AFTER poring over the accounts of Australia's charities, the number crunchers, deal-makers and database detectives at Perpetual have an agenda: they want to help charities lift their game.
Perpetual, which holds the largest charitable trust book in Australia totalling $1 billion, is tightening rules for charities.
David Knowles, Perpetual's head of philanthropy, said charity should be seen as an investment, not a handout."
Perpetual, which holds the largest charitable trust book in Australia totalling $1 billion, is tightening rules for charities.
David Knowles, Perpetual's head of philanthropy, said charity should be seen as an investment, not a handout."
Peterborough Today - News - Oar-some effort to raise charity cash
Peterborough Today - News - Oar-some effort to raise charity cash: "Oar-some effort to raise charity cash
By Stephen Briggs
A pair of friends are set to take to the water in a row-cord breaking 100-mile charity challenge along the River Nene.
John Green (23) and Harry Horsley (26) will start their epic voyage – which they are calling Jewel of the Nene – from Warwick, on Saturday and will row down the Grand Union Canal before joining the River Nene at Northampton."
By Stephen Briggs
A pair of friends are set to take to the water in a row-cord breaking 100-mile charity challenge along the River Nene.
John Green (23) and Harry Horsley (26) will start their epic voyage – which they are calling Jewel of the Nene – from Warwick, on Saturday and will row down the Grand Union Canal before joining the River Nene at Northampton."
Tuesday, June 26, 2007
Channelnewsasia.com
Channelnewsasia.com: "SINGAPORE: The National Kidney Foundation has officially launched its first volunteer programme, NKF Circle of Hearts."
Business Report - Top thinker urges change in corporate giving
Business Report - Top thinker urges change in corporate giving: "Cape Town - Corporate giving has fallen substantially in recent years because there is so little alignment between current giving practices and corporate objectives, according to the world’s leading business strategist, Michael Porter.
According to Porter, public companies have a responsibility to shareholders, and ''doing the right thing'' is no longer a sufficient rationale for corporate giving or a sufficient guide to how corporations can truly benefit society. Demonstrating the business value of investing in the community will increase corporate giving, not diminish it."
According to Porter, public companies have a responsibility to shareholders, and ''doing the right thing'' is no longer a sufficient rationale for corporate giving or a sufficient guide to how corporations can truly benefit society. Demonstrating the business value of investing in the community will increase corporate giving, not diminish it."
Bikers rally for charity
Bikers rally for charity: "We have about 2,000 HOG Malaysia Chapter members and we encourage them to join this ride as it for charity, and the event would probably make it into the record books.
“Last year, we managed to raise RM21,946 for Yayasan Sultanah Bahiyah. We hope to raise RM30,000 this year,” he said at the launch of the event on Thursday."
“Last year, we managed to raise RM21,946 for Yayasan Sultanah Bahiyah. We hope to raise RM30,000 this year,” he said at the launch of the event on Thursday."
Monday, June 25, 2007
MindBlizzard blog: Topmodel fundraising in SL for Red Cross
A story from Mindblizzard Blog re 2nd Life and redcross
MindBlizzard blog: Topmodel fundraising in SL for Red Cross: "he Dutch Red Cross will start fundraising in Second Life today. Yfke Sturm, 0ne of the many Dutch Topmodels and Red Cross ambassador will be giving a pressconference today to launch the campaign."
MindBlizzard blog: Topmodel fundraising in SL for Red Cross: "he Dutch Red Cross will start fundraising in Second Life today. Yfke Sturm, 0ne of the many Dutch Topmodels and Red Cross ambassador will be giving a pressconference today to launch the campaign."
Tatas receive Carnegie Medal of Philanthropy
Tatas receive Carnegie Medal of Philanthropy: "Tata family to receive Carnegie Medal of Philanthropy
By Daniel Aloi
The Tata family of India is among the 2007 recipients of the Andrew Carnegie Medal of Philanthropy, awarded every two years to families and individuals worldwide who have dedicated their private wealth to the public good, the Carnegie Corporation of New York announced."
By Daniel Aloi
The Tata family of India is among the 2007 recipients of the Andrew Carnegie Medal of Philanthropy, awarded every two years to families and individuals worldwide who have dedicated their private wealth to the public good, the Carnegie Corporation of New York announced."
Bangkok Post : Business news
Bangkok Post : Business news: "Deductions for donations may increase
WICHIT CHANTANUSORNSIRI
Tax deductions for charitable donations could be increased to encourage philanthropy, according to Finance Minister Chalongphob Sussangkarn.
The reforms would also ease restrictionson the eligibility of charity organisations to qualify for tax-exempt status."
WICHIT CHANTANUSORNSIRI
Tax deductions for charitable donations could be increased to encourage philanthropy, according to Finance Minister Chalongphob Sussangkarn.
The reforms would also ease restrictionson the eligibility of charity organisations to qualify for tax-exempt status."
Gifting a tax
Gifting a tax: "The cash that one receives from friends as gift is considered as a part of income.
Gifts by taxpayers to their close relatives and others were brought under the tax net for the first time in India by the introduction of the Gift Tax Act, 1958 at the instance of Nicolas Kaldor who gave to India its “integrated system of taxation” where he recommended wealth tax, expenditure tax and gift tax to make a more complete picture with the then prevailing income tax on incomes and estate duty on estate passing on death.
This levy on gifts was recommended as a measure of plugging a loophole by gifts by wealthy persons just prior to death thereby escaping estate tax which could only be levied on wealth passing on death of that person."
Gifts by taxpayers to their close relatives and others were brought under the tax net for the first time in India by the introduction of the Gift Tax Act, 1958 at the instance of Nicolas Kaldor who gave to India its “integrated system of taxation” where he recommended wealth tax, expenditure tax and gift tax to make a more complete picture with the then prevailing income tax on incomes and estate duty on estate passing on death.
This levy on gifts was recommended as a measure of plugging a loophole by gifts by wealthy persons just prior to death thereby escaping estate tax which could only be levied on wealth passing on death of that person."
Channelnewsasia.com
Channelnewsasia.com: "Don't wait for another black sheep
By Jasmine Yin, TODAY | Posted: 25 June 2007 0920 hrs
Photos 1 of 1
St John's Home for Elderly Persons
Did the words 'not again' spring to mind, when news broke last week of a home for the elderly that was missing both its superintendent and $3.88 million from its coffers?
It did, in my case. Whether as a donating member of the public, or a reporter whose beat is the charity scene, I cringe to think when the Commissioner of Charities will next announce another misdemeanour."
By Jasmine Yin, TODAY | Posted: 25 June 2007 0920 hrs
Photos 1 of 1
St John's Home for Elderly Persons
Did the words 'not again' spring to mind, when news broke last week of a home for the elderly that was missing both its superintendent and $3.88 million from its coffers?
It did, in my case. Whether as a donating member of the public, or a reporter whose beat is the charity scene, I cringe to think when the Commissioner of Charities will next announce another misdemeanour."
TheStar.com - Business - Do-not-call registry put on hold too long
TheStar.com - Business - Do-not-call registry put on hold too long: "Do-not-call registry put on hold too long
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Jun 25, 2007 04:30 AM
Michael Geist
On Dec. 13, 2004, then-Industry Minister David Emerson tabled legislation to create a Canadian do-not-call registry. Despite overwhelming public support for the ability to opt-out of unwanted telemarketing calls, the registry is still months or possibly years from becoming a reality – a victim of political indifference, special interest opposition, and Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission inaction"
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Jun 25, 2007 04:30 AM
Michael Geist
On Dec. 13, 2004, then-Industry Minister David Emerson tabled legislation to create a Canadian do-not-call registry. Despite overwhelming public support for the ability to opt-out of unwanted telemarketing calls, the registry is still months or possibly years from becoming a reality – a victim of political indifference, special interest opposition, and Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission inaction"
El Paso Times - 403(b)s offer three benefits to employees of nonprofits
El Paso Times - 403(b)s offer three benefits to employees of nonprofits: "
403(b)s offer three benefits to employees of nonprofits
Raul Amaya / Guest columnist
Article Launched: 06/25/2007 12:00:00 AM MDT
Employees of nonprofit organizations, such as educators and ministers, are eligible for a tax-qualified retirement program known as a 403(b) or Tax Sheltered Account (TSA). A 403(b) offers three benefits: tax deductibility, tax deferral and salary reduction.
Its tax deductibility is why it's also called a Tax Sheltered Account. The IRS allows 403(b) participants to deduct contributions into a TSA. Suppose an educator earns $40,000 this year. By contributing $4,000 to a 403(b), he or she will get a $4,000 salary deduction or 'shelter' and thus pay 'reduced' income taxes on $36,000."
403(b)s offer three benefits to employees of nonprofits
Raul Amaya / Guest columnist
Article Launched: 06/25/2007 12:00:00 AM MDT
Employees of nonprofit organizations, such as educators and ministers, are eligible for a tax-qualified retirement program known as a 403(b) or Tax Sheltered Account (TSA). A 403(b) offers three benefits: tax deductibility, tax deferral and salary reduction.
Its tax deductibility is why it's also called a Tax Sheltered Account. The IRS allows 403(b) participants to deduct contributions into a TSA. Suppose an educator earns $40,000 this year. By contributing $4,000 to a 403(b), he or she will get a $4,000 salary deduction or 'shelter' and thus pay 'reduced' income taxes on $36,000."
New Jersey Herald
New Jersey Herald: "hough Dakake has been involved with community service programs in high school and college, including working as a consumer advocate for the Massachusetts Public Interest Research Group and later for the American Cancer Society, he quickly found that such programs were eyed with suspicion in other cultures.
As a member of a non-governmental service organization in Uzbekistan, he was often followed by the Uzbek equivalent of America's FBI, since part of his work was to 'open up the government' to the country's citizens. Dakake said he 'never felt in danger, but they definitely wanted to know what we were doing.'
Many Moldovans were equally suspicious. Because of the country's struggling economy, many citizens are trying to leave, either legally or illegally, to find work. 'They have no culture of philanthropy,' Dakake explained. 'It's a foreign concept. They think, if everyone's trying to leave ... why would an American come here?'
But by becoming living among the locals, accepting their customs and conversing with them, Dakake said he discovered a culture that he said is 'very hospitable.' Where in America, you must generally call ahead to your neighbors to tell them you are coming over, in Moldova, friends simply expect you to show up, Dakake said. They will break open homemade wines and foods they jarred themselves."
As a member of a non-governmental service organization in Uzbekistan, he was often followed by the Uzbek equivalent of America's FBI, since part of his work was to 'open up the government' to the country's citizens. Dakake said he 'never felt in danger, but they definitely wanted to know what we were doing.'
Many Moldovans were equally suspicious. Because of the country's struggling economy, many citizens are trying to leave, either legally or illegally, to find work. 'They have no culture of philanthropy,' Dakake explained. 'It's a foreign concept. They think, if everyone's trying to leave ... why would an American come here?'
But by becoming living among the locals, accepting their customs and conversing with them, Dakake said he discovered a culture that he said is 'very hospitable.' Where in America, you must generally call ahead to your neighbors to tell them you are coming over, in Moldova, friends simply expect you to show up, Dakake said. They will break open homemade wines and foods they jarred themselves."
Charity slot machines a thing of the past in Norway
Charity slot machines a thing of the past in Norway: "OSLO (AFP) - In a bid to combat gambling addiction, the Norwegian state has declared a monopoly on all slot machines and has given humanitarian organisations, volunteer groups and sporting clubs until July 1 to remove their machines from bars, supermarkets, airports, gas stations and other locations"
Wealth generating an even greater desire to help diaspora - National News, Frontpage - Independent.ie
Wealth generating an even greater desire to help diaspora - National News, Frontpage - Independent.ie: "Wealth generating an even greater desire to help diaspora
By Anne Lucey
Monday June 25 2007
PROSPERITY is proving a boost for a fund originally set up to lift Ireland out of its depressed social and economic circumstances and divisive traditions.
The annual conference of the now international Ireland Funds conference heard this weekend how the fund started in 1976 in Boston by Sir Anthony O'Reilly and his friend the Pittsburgh businessman Dan Rooney is now stronger than ever.
There is a greater than ever desire among the Irish diaspora to contribute to the Ireland Funds, the charitable organisation which supports peace and reconciliation, arts and culture, education and community development, according to its president and chief executive, Kingsley Aikins."
By Anne Lucey
Monday June 25 2007
PROSPERITY is proving a boost for a fund originally set up to lift Ireland out of its depressed social and economic circumstances and divisive traditions.
The annual conference of the now international Ireland Funds conference heard this weekend how the fund started in 1976 in Boston by Sir Anthony O'Reilly and his friend the Pittsburgh businessman Dan Rooney is now stronger than ever.
There is a greater than ever desire among the Irish diaspora to contribute to the Ireland Funds, the charitable organisation which supports peace and reconciliation, arts and culture, education and community development, according to its president and chief executive, Kingsley Aikins."
London IT Charity Walk mobilises IT's giving side
London IT Charity Walk mobilises IT's giving side: "The London IT Charity Walk, taking place on Sunday 16 September, is an opportunity for IT professionals and their families to explore London while raising money for children's charity Barnado's and the WCIT Charitable Trust.
The annual event, now in its tenth year, is organised by the City of London livery organisation, the Information Technologists Company, and is supported by Computer Weekly. This year's event is based in the spacious grounds of the Honorary Artillery Company (HAC), near Moorgate."
The annual event, now in its tenth year, is organised by the City of London livery organisation, the Information Technologists Company, and is supported by Computer Weekly. This year's event is based in the spacious grounds of the Honorary Artillery Company (HAC), near Moorgate."
Dubai Islamic Bank donates AED 4 million to support Dubai Charity Association projects | Dubai Islamic Bank (DIB)
Dubai Islamic Bank donates AED 4 million to support Dubai Charity Association projects | Dubai Islamic Bank (DIB): "Dubai Islamic Bank donates AED 4 million to support Dubai Charity Association projects
Dubai Islamic Bank (DIB) announced today that it has donated AED 4 million to support the Dubai Charity Association projects."
Dubai Islamic Bank (DIB) announced today that it has donated AED 4 million to support the Dubai Charity Association projects."
Friday, June 22, 2007
Asian American Press
Asian American Press: "New Report Shows Key Gaps in Funding for Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders
SAN FRANCISCO (June 21, 2007) – The giving trends of the top U.S. foundations to Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) communities has not kept pace with the growth of these communities or of foundation assets, according to a new report released today by Asian Americans/Pacific Islanders in Philanthropy (AAPIP). The report, Growing Opportunities, looks at the country’s top 20 national foundations’ grantmaking between 1990 and 2002 and finds significant funding disparities to AAPI communities in several areas.
The report concludes with a call to action to the philanthropy field to reduce these gaps."
SAN FRANCISCO (June 21, 2007) – The giving trends of the top U.S. foundations to Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) communities has not kept pace with the growth of these communities or of foundation assets, according to a new report released today by Asian Americans/Pacific Islanders in Philanthropy (AAPIP). The report, Growing Opportunities, looks at the country’s top 20 national foundations’ grantmaking between 1990 and 2002 and finds significant funding disparities to AAPI communities in several areas.
The report concludes with a call to action to the philanthropy field to reduce these gaps."
Huge donation
Huge donation: "Frank Giustra, one of Vancouver's wealthiest entrepreneurs, is donating $100 million to a sustainability project in Latin America headed by former U.S. President Bill Clinton.
Giustra pledged the initial amount to the Clinton Giustra Sustainable Growth Initiative (CGSGI) plus half of all future earnings from his work in the natural resources sector to the effort.
Giustra's donation will be matched by Carlos Slim Hel, Chairman of Grupo Carso."
Giustra pledged the initial amount to the Clinton Giustra Sustainable Growth Initiative (CGSGI) plus half of all future earnings from his work in the natural resources sector to the effort.
Giustra's donation will be matched by Carlos Slim Hel, Chairman of Grupo Carso."
Wright donates $11 million to University of Victoria
Wright donates $11 million to University of Victoria: "Wright donates $11 million to University of Victoria
Concerned about impact of global warming
CanWest News Service
Published: Thursday, June 21, 2007
Oak Bay Marine Group owner Bob Wright has acted on his concern over global warming by making the largest-ever cash donation to the University of Victoria - $11 million for scientific research."
Concerned about impact of global warming
CanWest News Service
Published: Thursday, June 21, 2007
Oak Bay Marine Group owner Bob Wright has acted on his concern over global warming by making the largest-ever cash donation to the University of Victoria - $11 million for scientific research."
ESRC: Proposals sought for centre for charitable giving and philanthropy
ESRC: Proposals sought for centre for charitable giving and philanthropy: "ESRC: Proposals sought for centre for charitable giving and philanthropy
Friday, 22 Jun 2007 09:35
The Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC), Office of the Third Sector (OTS) in the Cabinet Office, The Carnegie UK Trust and the Scottish Executive have today (22nd June) announced the call for proposals to establish the UK’s first independent, multidisciplinary and academically based Centre for Charitable Giving and Philanthropy."
Friday, 22 Jun 2007 09:35
The Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC), Office of the Third Sector (OTS) in the Cabinet Office, The Carnegie UK Trust and the Scottish Executive have today (22nd June) announced the call for proposals to establish the UK’s first independent, multidisciplinary and academically based Centre for Charitable Giving and Philanthropy."
Thursday, June 21, 2007
Channelnewsasia.com
Channelnewsasia.com: "S'pore duck race back after 3 years to raise money for charity
By Foo Xiao Xuan, Channel NewsAsia | Posted: 20 June 2007 2320 hrs
SINGAPORE : The 'Great Singapore Duck Race' will make a comeback at the Singapore River in September.
Personalities from all walks of life will be there, including ex-national swimmer Leslie Kwok and inspirational leader Dr William Tan."
By Foo Xiao Xuan, Channel NewsAsia | Posted: 20 June 2007 2320 hrs
SINGAPORE : The 'Great Singapore Duck Race' will make a comeback at the Singapore River in September.
Personalities from all walks of life will be there, including ex-national swimmer Leslie Kwok and inspirational leader Dr William Tan."
Wednesday, June 20, 2007
Gift Aid tax relief to increase
Gift Aid tax relief to increase: "Possible measures to increase the take-up of Gift Aid tax relief were discussed yesterday in a meeting of charity sector representatives with The Chief Secretary to the Treasury, Stephen Timms MP, and the Minister of the Third Sector, Ed Milliband MP."
Monday, June 18, 2007
Media charity golf event raises $50,000
Media charity golf event raises $50,000: "Media charity golf event raises $50,000
Times Colonist
Published: Sunday, June 17, 2007
The B.C. Ferries Media Charity Golf Classic raised $50,000 for a second straight year in support of KidSport, an organization that provides funds for financially disadvantaged youth to take part in athletic activities."
Times Colonist
Published: Sunday, June 17, 2007
The B.C. Ferries Media Charity Golf Classic raised $50,000 for a second straight year in support of KidSport, an organization that provides funds for financially disadvantaged youth to take part in athletic activities."
Scotsman.com Business - It can be hard to give away your cash to a good cause
Scotsman.com Business - It can be hard to give away your cash to a good cause: "It can be hard to give away your cash to a good cause
GRAHAM LEAN (g.lean@danupartners.com)
HOW hard can it be to give away your money? The ultimate goal of most aspirant philanthropists - 'making a difference' - is more complex than it looks.
This partly stems from increased information about the world of need, which has created a crowded and fast-changing playing field. Selecting the most worthwhile - or the most doable - projects has become increasingly difficult."
GRAHAM LEAN (g.lean@danupartners.com)
HOW hard can it be to give away your money? The ultimate goal of most aspirant philanthropists - 'making a difference' - is more complex than it looks.
This partly stems from increased information about the world of need, which has created a crowded and fast-changing playing field. Selecting the most worthwhile - or the most doable - projects has become increasingly difficult."
globeandmail.com: Wealthy couple proves money can buy happiness
globeandmail.com: Wealthy couple proves money can buy happiness: "Wealthy couple proves money can buy happiness
The saviours of a cherished landmark ask only for a 'couple of special seats' when they visit the revived Revue Cinema
Headshot of Anthony Reinhart
ANTHONY REINHART
June 18, 2007
There are the wealthy and there are the truly rich.
People who admire only the former, and judge them by looks alone, might walk right past the drab, Sixties-era apartment building near the foot of Indian Road, where an old man named Danny Mullin is mowing the lawn.
Those who appreciate the latter would do well to stop and say hello.
And those who don't know the difference probably will, once Mr. Mullin, a 79-year-old millionaire in beige coveralls, gets finished with them."
The saviours of a cherished landmark ask only for a 'couple of special seats' when they visit the revived Revue Cinema
Headshot of Anthony Reinhart
ANTHONY REINHART
June 18, 2007
There are the wealthy and there are the truly rich.
People who admire only the former, and judge them by looks alone, might walk right past the drab, Sixties-era apartment building near the foot of Indian Road, where an old man named Danny Mullin is mowing the lawn.
Those who appreciate the latter would do well to stop and say hello.
And those who don't know the difference probably will, once Mr. Mullin, a 79-year-old millionaire in beige coveralls, gets finished with them."
The Coloradoan - www.coloradoan.com - Nonprofits offer help to Peru villages
The Coloradoan - www.coloradoan.com - Ft. Collins, CO.: "Nonprofits offer help to Peru villages
BY JULIETTE FARDULIS
JulietteF@coloradoan.com
Locally-based, nonprofit organizations Village Earth and Engineers Without Borders-Fort Collins Professional Chapter have joined forces to bring clean water to an indigenous community in the Peruvian Amazon.
The region to receive help is home to the Shipibo-Conibo people of Santa Rosa de Dinamarca along the Rio Ucayali in Peru.The nonprofits will be traveling to the remote upper Ucayali region of the Amazon Basin later this week to begin assessing the community's water situation, as well as beginning boundary surveys to assist in demarcating indigenous territory in hopes of protecting large swaths of rainforest."
BY JULIETTE FARDULIS
JulietteF@coloradoan.com
Locally-based, nonprofit organizations Village Earth and Engineers Without Borders-Fort Collins Professional Chapter have joined forces to bring clean water to an indigenous community in the Peruvian Amazon.
The region to receive help is home to the Shipibo-Conibo people of Santa Rosa de Dinamarca along the Rio Ucayali in Peru.The nonprofits will be traveling to the remote upper Ucayali region of the Amazon Basin later this week to begin assessing the community's water situation, as well as beginning boundary surveys to assist in demarcating indigenous territory in hopes of protecting large swaths of rainforest."
Friday, June 15, 2007
Channelnewsasia.com
Channelnewsasia.com: "Charities welcome new Code of Governance for sector
By Sok Hwee and Julia Ng, Channel NewsAsia | Posted: 15 June 2007 1742 hrs
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Voluntary Welfare Organisations-Charities Capability Fund
SINGAPORE: Many charities support the new Code of Governance unveiled by the Charity Council on Tuesday.
The Code has been proposed as the new benchmark for the charity sector to promote self-regulation and enhance public confidence.
Charities that Channel NewsAsia spoke to welcome the 'comply or explain' requirement of the Code of Governance."
By Sok Hwee and Julia Ng, Channel NewsAsia | Posted: 15 June 2007 1742 hrs
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Voluntary Welfare Organisations-Charities Capability Fund
SINGAPORE: Many charities support the new Code of Governance unveiled by the Charity Council on Tuesday.
The Code has been proposed as the new benchmark for the charity sector to promote self-regulation and enhance public confidence.
Charities that Channel NewsAsia spoke to welcome the 'comply or explain' requirement of the Code of Governance."
Wednesday, June 13, 2007
The rich are getting richer (June 13, 2007)
The rich are getting richer (June 13, 2007): "AJN STAFF
THE rich are getting richer, according to this year’s BRW Rich 200 list.
Among the list’s top 10 are three high-profile Australian Jews. Sydney-based Westfield chief Frank Lowy is the second-richest man in Australia, trailing media magnate James Packer.
He has added $1.1 billion to his fortune and is currently worth $6.51 billion.
Melbourne-based cardboard king Richard Pratt has increased his wealth to $5.4 billion, and is third on the list."
THE rich are getting richer, according to this year’s BRW Rich 200 list.
Among the list’s top 10 are three high-profile Australian Jews. Sydney-based Westfield chief Frank Lowy is the second-richest man in Australia, trailing media magnate James Packer.
He has added $1.1 billion to his fortune and is currently worth $6.51 billion.
Melbourne-based cardboard king Richard Pratt has increased his wealth to $5.4 billion, and is third on the list."
NPR : Chinese Philanthropist Hits Cultural Complications
From National Public Radio
NPR : Chinese Philanthropist Hits Cultural Complications: "Chinese Philanthropist Hits Cultural Complications
Listen to this story... by Anthony Kuhn
Day to Day, June 12, 2007 · Philanthropy in China is still in its infancy."
NPR : Chinese Philanthropist Hits Cultural Complications: "Chinese Philanthropist Hits Cultural Complications
Listen to this story... by Anthony Kuhn
Day to Day, June 12, 2007 · Philanthropy in China is still in its infancy."
Channelnewsasia.com
Channelnewsasia.com: "SINGAPORE : The Charity Council on Tuesday unveiled a new set of guidelines on how charities should be run.
The new Code of Governance will set a benchmark standard for the charity sector.
Compliance is voluntary and not mandatory.
The latest guidelines complement the rules and regulations recently implemented by the Commissioner of Charities."
The new Code of Governance will set a benchmark standard for the charity sector.
Compliance is voluntary and not mandatory.
The latest guidelines complement the rules and regulations recently implemented by the Commissioner of Charities."
Business.view | Taken to the cleaners | Economist.com
Business.view | Taken to the cleaners | Economist.com:
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"Private equity could also polish its image with some philanthropy. Mr Ferguson has tried his best, helping to found Britain's Institute for Philanthropy a few years ago, but the record for the industry as a whole could do with some burnishing. Especially in America, private-equity bosses are best-known for giving their money away, not to charities, but to the rock stars they hire to play at their birthday parties. David Bonderman of Texas Pacific had the Rolling Stones. Steve Schwarzman of Blackstone was serenaded by Rod Stewart."
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"Private equity could also polish its image with some philanthropy. Mr Ferguson has tried his best, helping to found Britain's Institute for Philanthropy a few years ago, but the record for the industry as a whole could do with some burnishing. Especially in America, private-equity bosses are best-known for giving their money away, not to charities, but to the rock stars they hire to play at their birthday parties. David Bonderman of Texas Pacific had the Rolling Stones. Steve Schwarzman of Blackstone was serenaded by Rod Stewart."
PM - Slow income pushes charity into business
PM - Slow income pushes charity into business: "low income pushes charity into business
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PM - Wednesday, 13 June , 2007 18:38:00
Reporter: Ashley Hall
MARK COLVIN: Everyday, there's another story about the strength of the Australian economy.
The statistics and the politicians tell us that Australians are better off than ever before.
But whether it's all pouring into their massive mortgages, or they're just selfish, it seems that affluent Australians don't want to give more to those less fortunate.
In fact, one charity in New South Wales has decided the only way it can compete with the bigger organisations is to branch into business."
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PM - Wednesday, 13 June , 2007 18:38:00
Reporter: Ashley Hall
MARK COLVIN: Everyday, there's another story about the strength of the Australian economy.
The statistics and the politicians tell us that Australians are better off than ever before.
But whether it's all pouring into their massive mortgages, or they're just selfish, it seems that affluent Australians don't want to give more to those less fortunate.
In fact, one charity in New South Wales has decided the only way it can compete with the bigger organisations is to branch into business."
Civil Society - knowledge, collaboration, information, partnerships
Bradd Henderson writes-
Civil Society - knowledge, collaboration, information, partnerships: "Looking to the Future – Trends in Fundraising
Contributed by Brad Henderson, dgCivil Society guide
There is something inherently human about wanting to know the future and how to anticipate its arrival for one’s benefit. Boards of Directors, Executive Directors and Fundraisers are co-responsibles for determining how their organizations will attract the resources needed for their continued existence and mission fulfillment."
Civil Society - knowledge, collaboration, information, partnerships: "Looking to the Future – Trends in Fundraising
Contributed by Brad Henderson, dgCivil Society guide
There is something inherently human about wanting to know the future and how to anticipate its arrival for one’s benefit. Boards of Directors, Executive Directors and Fundraisers are co-responsibles for determining how their organizations will attract the resources needed for their continued existence and mission fulfillment."
Monday, June 11, 2007
Plan for new 'teenage call-up' | Communities | SocietyGuardian.co.uk
Plan for new 'teenage call-up' | Communities | SocietyGuardian.co.uk: "Compulsory community service for the sake of social cohesion is suggested in a government report
Jo Revill, Whitehall editor
Sunday June 10, 2007
The Observer
Plans for every young person in Britain to enrol in a national volunteering scheme that could become compulsory are at the centre of a government report into improving social cohesion.
The possibility of mandatory community service is put forward today by Darra Singh, chair of the Commission on Integration and Cohesion, the body created by Tony Blair after the 7 July bombings in 2005 to promote more unity. It echoes the concept of National Service, which ended in 1960, that required all men between the ages of 18 and 26 to serve in the military for up to two years."
Jo Revill, Whitehall editor
Sunday June 10, 2007
The Observer
Plans for every young person in Britain to enrol in a national volunteering scheme that could become compulsory are at the centre of a government report into improving social cohesion.
The possibility of mandatory community service is put forward today by Darra Singh, chair of the Commission on Integration and Cohesion, the body created by Tony Blair after the 7 July bombings in 2005 to promote more unity. It echoes the concept of National Service, which ended in 1960, that required all men between the ages of 18 and 26 to serve in the military for up to two years."
SI.com - Soccer - England to donate fees to charity until '10 - Saturday June 9, 2007 11:49AM
SI.com - Soccer - England to donate fees to charity until '10 - Saturday June 9, 2007 11:49AM: "LONDON (AP) -- England's soccer team will donate its match fees to charity until the next three years, effectively playing internationals for free until the 2010 World Cup.
The team set up a trust called Team England Footballers Charity with the aim of contributing at least 1 million pounds (US$1.97 million; euro1.47 million) to bodies including Britain's Association of Children's Hospices."
The team set up a trust called Team England Footballers Charity with the aim of contributing at least 1 million pounds (US$1.97 million; euro1.47 million) to bodies including Britain's Association of Children's Hospices."
gair rhydd: Charity calendar girls cheque out
gair rhydd: Charity calendar girls cheque out: "Netball girls who took their kit off for charity hand over £2000 cheque
Cardiff University Netball Club presented a cheque for £2000 last week to Cancer Research UK, following their successful charity calendar.
The lingerie calendar sold over 800 copies, and was featured in gair rhydd last October. It was sold around the University, locally in Cardiff and reached as far afield as Thailand."
Cardiff University Netball Club presented a cheque for £2000 last week to Cancer Research UK, following their successful charity calendar.
The lingerie calendar sold over 800 copies, and was featured in gair rhydd last October. It was sold around the University, locally in Cardiff and reached as far afield as Thailand."
Former head of Singapore's biggest charity found guilty of cheating
http://nationmultimedia.com/worldhotnews/read.php?newsid=30036533: "Former head of Singapore's biggest charity found guilty of cheating
Singapore - The former head of Singapore's biggest charity was found guilty Monday of falsifying documents and faces up to five years in jail.
T.T. Durai, the former chief executive of the National Kidney Foundation, also faces a maximum fine of 100,000 Singapore dollars (65,359 US).
District judge Aedit Abdullah said evidence submitted during the trial showed Durai was guilty of deliberately cheating the foundation with a false invoice of 20,000 dollars.
The judge said Durai intended to cheat the foundation with the false invoice to pay a firm for consultancy services when in actual fact it was to reward an associate for his fund-raising efforts.
'Having come to the conclusion therefore that the charge was made out, I accordingly find the accused guilty and convict him,' the judge said."
Singapore - The former head of Singapore's biggest charity was found guilty Monday of falsifying documents and faces up to five years in jail.
T.T. Durai, the former chief executive of the National Kidney Foundation, also faces a maximum fine of 100,000 Singapore dollars (65,359 US).
District judge Aedit Abdullah said evidence submitted during the trial showed Durai was guilty of deliberately cheating the foundation with a false invoice of 20,000 dollars.
The judge said Durai intended to cheat the foundation with the false invoice to pay a firm for consultancy services when in actual fact it was to reward an associate for his fund-raising efforts.
'Having come to the conclusion therefore that the charge was made out, I accordingly find the accused guilty and convict him,' the judge said."
CharityVillage® Research: Why new nonprofits shouldn't use direct mail to raise funds
CharityVillage® Research: Why new nonprofits shouldn't use direct mail to raise funds: "Be warned. If you're starting a nonprofit and don't have $100,000 in the bank, don't use direct mail. You literally cannot afford to use direct mail to raise funds right now.
Launching a new nonprofit is like launching a new business. You need to spend money to make money. You cannot start a nonprofit with no money any more than you can start a business with no money. You need to raise start-up capital somehow, but that somehow shouldn't be direct mail fundraising letters. Here's why."
Launching a new nonprofit is like launching a new business. You need to spend money to make money. You cannot start a nonprofit with no money any more than you can start a business with no money. You need to raise start-up capital somehow, but that somehow shouldn't be direct mail fundraising letters. Here's why."
CCA Bulletin 21/07 - The Canadian Conference of the Arts' (CCA) Releases Its Annual In-Depth Analysis of the Federal Budget re: Arts and Culture Issue
CCA Bulletin 21/07 - The Canadian Conference of the Arts' (CCA) Releases Its Annual In-Depth Analysis of the Federal Budget re: Arts and Culture Issues: "Just The Facts
A number of key findings emerge. First, overall cultural funding levels hold steady or rise modestly in Budget 2007-2008, which is welcome news for the sector. There was also good news in late 2006, when the government announced close to $100 million in infrastructure funding for a number of federal cultural institutions in Ottawa, and in early 2007, when the government announced a two-year renewal of the Canadian Television Fund (but still at the same $100 M1996 level)."
A number of key findings emerge. First, overall cultural funding levels hold steady or rise modestly in Budget 2007-2008, which is welcome news for the sector. There was also good news in late 2006, when the government announced close to $100 million in infrastructure funding for a number of federal cultural institutions in Ottawa, and in early 2007, when the government announced a two-year renewal of the Canadian Television Fund (but still at the same $100 M1996 level)."
Charity Village®NewsWeek: Cover Story-"All Abroad! The ins and outs of operating internationally
Charity Village®NewsWeek: Cover Story: "All Abroad! The ins and outs of operating internationally
Andy Levy-AjzenkopfBy Andy Levy-Ajzenkopf
June 11, 2007
There’s an old saying that states “charity starts at home”. That may be so, but oftentimes, once the seed of charitable activity has been planted the branches quickly spread outward. So it is with the many people and organizations that learned to “do good” in Canada and who now want to help causes overseas.
Though the impetus is pure and the intentions are good, there is some information one must know before trying to raise funds for charitable causes beyond the Great White North.
Legalize your operations"
Andy Levy-AjzenkopfBy Andy Levy-Ajzenkopf
June 11, 2007
There’s an old saying that states “charity starts at home”. That may be so, but oftentimes, once the seed of charitable activity has been planted the branches quickly spread outward. So it is with the many people and organizations that learned to “do good” in Canada and who now want to help causes overseas.
Though the impetus is pure and the intentions are good, there is some information one must know before trying to raise funds for charitable causes beyond the Great White North.
Legalize your operations"
Friday, June 08, 2007
Nonprofits are told to diversify - Orlando Sentinel : Orange County News Nonprofits are told to diversify - Orlando Sentinel : Orange County News
Nonprofits are told to diversify - Orlando Sentinel : Orange County News Nonprofits are told to diversify - Orlando Sentinel : Orange County News: "When it comes to donors and volunteers, said Junius Gonzales, a health-services researcher, the competition among organizations is too often focused on the same pool of people.
The key to surviving is diversity, Gonzales told a conference for nonprofits on diversity in philanthropy in Orlando on Thursday."
The key to surviving is diversity, Gonzales told a conference for nonprofits on diversity in philanthropy in Orlando on Thursday."
Thursday, June 07, 2007
Blum forced to end longtime bicycle philanthropy
Blum forced to end longtime bicycle philanthropy: "Eleven years from the day his project started, philanthropist Mark Blum of Agoura Hills is now too ill to continue operating Mission With Bikes. Through Blum's efforts, 3,600 bikes have been repaired and donated to people in need and to organizations from the Conejo Valley to the far reaches of the world."
Wednesday, June 06, 2007
Galway Independent
Galway Independent: "A Galway charity has come in for an unexpected windfall after an anonymous donor gave it hundreds of euros--in old bank notes!
The Alan Kerins African Projects, the charity set up by the Galway GAA star to help children in Zambia, received an envelope in the post stuffed with old ?50 notes worth an estimated ?1,000."
The Alan Kerins African Projects, the charity set up by the Galway GAA star to help children in Zambia, received an envelope in the post stuffed with old ?50 notes worth an estimated ?1,000."
NCVO - New research raises doubts about Government’s increased role in charities
NCVO - New research raises doubts about Government’s increased role in charities: "Stuart Etherington, Chief Executive of NCVO said:
'This research pours water over claims that charities are becoming semi state bodies due to massive influxes of state funding. It does, however, show that government is moving away from grant funding towards awarding contracts to charities for delivering public services.'
The Almanac shows that grants represented 52% of government funding to charities in 2001/02, but only 38% in 2004/05. Contracts, on the other hand, have increased from 48% in 2001/02 to 62% in 2004/05."
'This research pours water over claims that charities are becoming semi state bodies due to massive influxes of state funding. It does, however, show that government is moving away from grant funding towards awarding contracts to charities for delivering public services.'
The Almanac shows that grants represented 52% of government funding to charities in 2001/02, but only 38% in 2004/05. Contracts, on the other hand, have increased from 48% in 2001/02 to 62% in 2004/05."
Canada Denies Visa to Winnie Mandela - washingtonpost.com
Canada Denies Visa to Winnie Mandela - washingtonpost.com: "Canada Denies Visa to Winnie Mandela
The Associated Press
Wednesday, June 6, 2007; 2:25 AM
TORONTO -- Winnie Madikizela-Mandela, the former wife of anti-apartheid hero Nelson Mandela, was denied a visa and will not be allowed to enter Canada, organizers of a gala fundraiser said Tuesday."
The Associated Press
Wednesday, June 6, 2007; 2:25 AM
TORONTO -- Winnie Madikizela-Mandela, the former wife of anti-apartheid hero Nelson Mandela, was denied a visa and will not be allowed to enter Canada, organizers of a gala fundraiser said Tuesday."
Tuesday, June 05, 2007
Unsung heroes | Voluntary sector | SocietyGuardian.co.uk
Unsung heroes | Voluntary sector | SocietyGuardian.co.uk: "Volunteers contribute so much to society and they deserve our thanks, writes Julia Neuberger
Tuesday June 5, 2007
SocietyGuardian.co.uk
Volunteers' Week exists to celebrate the incredible benefit that volunteers bring across all sections of our society"
Tuesday June 5, 2007
SocietyGuardian.co.uk
Volunteers' Week exists to celebrate the incredible benefit that volunteers bring across all sections of our society"
Business pledge to give more to charity
Business pledge to give more to charity: "conomic prosperity is translating into increased generosity, with more than a fifth of Australian business leaders expecting to give more to charity next financial year.
But a fund manager has urged senior executives to set up more charitable investment trusts, rather than just making one-off contributions when the times are good."
But a fund manager has urged senior executives to set up more charitable investment trusts, rather than just making one-off contributions when the times are good."
Monday, June 04, 2007
Russia Profile - Comparing China and Russia: Higher Education and Applied Research
Russia Profile - Comparing China and Russia: Higher Education and Applied Research: "Private philanthropy has just started to develop in Russia, and it is being obstructed by the lack of tax incentives for donors. Science foundations in Russia are underfunded and hardly provide a strong “foundation” for further research and development."
Friday, June 01, 2007
Comment is free: Raising the bar
Comment is free: Raising the bar: "Philanthropy today is grabbing headlines, due in part to the rapid growth of the giving pool along with the celebrity and generosity of some of its newest donors. In Spain, which this week hosts the European Foundation Centre's annual conference"
Fundraising killing school equality: study
Fundraising killing school equality: study: "Fundraising killing school equality: study
Report finds some schools took in $400,000 last year while others collected nothing
Dakshana Bascaramurty, Ottawa Citizen
Published: Thursday, May 10, 2007
Ontario's public schools have been in fundraising overdrive, drawing in about half a billion dollars last year, a new report indicates.
Highly co-ordinated fundraising efforts by schools are not only covering the cost of extra learning tools and opportunities, but even basic classroom materials such as textbooks, according to People for Education, the non-profit organization that produced the report.
Yet the report found that while some schools raised as much as $400,000 last school year, others did no fundraising."
Report finds some schools took in $400,000 last year while others collected nothing
Dakshana Bascaramurty, Ottawa Citizen
Published: Thursday, May 10, 2007
Ontario's public schools have been in fundraising overdrive, drawing in about half a billion dollars last year, a new report indicates.
Highly co-ordinated fundraising efforts by schools are not only covering the cost of extra learning tools and opportunities, but even basic classroom materials such as textbooks, according to People for Education, the non-profit organization that produced the report.
Yet the report found that while some schools raised as much as $400,000 last school year, others did no fundraising."
FT.com / World - Give rich donors tax breaks, says Blears
FT.com / World - Give rich donors tax breaks, says Blears: "Give rich donors tax breaks, says Blears
By Christopher Adams, Political Correspondent
Published: May 31 2007 03:00 | Last updated: May 31 2007 03:00
The rich should be rewarded with tax benefits to revive Victorian-era philanthropy and encourage charitable giving in Britain, says Hazel Blears, the Labour party chairman.
In an interview with the Financial Times, Ms Blears, widely seen as the Blairite candidate in the contest to replace John Prescott as Labour's deputy leader, angrily hit out at what she said were calls for 'punitive levels of taxation' from some of her rivals."
By Christopher Adams, Political Correspondent
Published: May 31 2007 03:00 | Last updated: May 31 2007 03:00
The rich should be rewarded with tax benefits to revive Victorian-era philanthropy and encourage charitable giving in Britain, says Hazel Blears, the Labour party chairman.
In an interview with the Financial Times, Ms Blears, widely seen as the Blairite candidate in the contest to replace John Prescott as Labour's deputy leader, angrily hit out at what she said were calls for 'punitive levels of taxation' from some of her rivals."
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