Channelnewsasia.com

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

Scoop: Peter Dunne: Speech At Education Conference

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

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

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

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

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

The Mountain Times Online

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

Smashing the myths - FederalElection2007News - Federal Election 2007

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

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

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

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

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

AEDROS-Tendencias de la procuración de fondos en Latinoamérica

An additional posting of Brad's article.

AEDROS: "Tendencias de la procuración de fondos en Latinoamérica

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

New charity record - Aftenposten.no

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

Episcopal Life Online - WORLD REPORT

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

Ananova - 6,000-mile trek in tuxedos

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

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

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

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

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

More Aussies are millionaires | NEWS.com.au Business

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

McGill launches $750-million fundraiser

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

Female philanthropy : Business News : Commercial Appeal

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

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

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

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

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


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

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

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

Inside Philanthropy: Nonprofits, philanthropy are big business, officially

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

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

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

Ian Botham knighted by Queen Elizabeth II - International Herald Tribune

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

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

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

Campaign grail | Voluntary sector | SocietyGuardian.co.uk

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

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

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

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

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

Tendencias de la procuración de fondos en Latinoamérica.

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

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

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

BCNG Portals Page (R)

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

Increasing your charitable donations

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

Supreme Court says kids sports leagues aren't charities

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

Malay Mail

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

ABS-CBN Interactive

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

Making money across the world - News

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

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

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

Philanthropists give $3M for Saskatoon mental health centre

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

The New Straits Times Online......

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

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

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

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

Gulfnews: Giving back to Society

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

Morgan Stanley makes record charity donation - Telegraph

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

Charities Aid Foundation - Charity blasts school standards

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

Nova Scotia News - TheChronicleHerald.ca

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

TheStar.com | living | Teamwork builds dreams

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

Microcredit movement tackling poverty one tiny loan at a time

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

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

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

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

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

Wellesley Institute

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