Charities Wiped Out By Madoff Mess, CBS Evening News: $50 Billion Ponzi Scheme Especially Damaging To Charities - CBS News

Charities Wiped Out By Madoff Mess, CBS Evening News: $50 Billion Ponzi Scheme Especially Damaging To Charities - CBS News: "(CBS) Because of Bernie Madoff, Deborah Coltin is out of a job and a 401k retirement account, reports CBS News correspondent Jeff Glor. But for her, even more devastating is the impact on others.

'It is extremely tough for me to believe it and for the community to believe it,' Coltin said. 'We've been in a state of disbelief.'"

Philanthropist 'thrilled' - The Whig Standard - Ontario, CA

Philanthropist 'thrilled' - The Whig Standard - Ontario, CA: "native, Ratcliffe was officially made a member of the Order of Canada yesterday for her philanthropy. She has supported a wide variety of community groups, charities and arts organizations in Kingston as well as in Newfoundland and Labrador.

'You give back to the places that nurtured you,' Ratcliffe said."

Jakarta Globe

Jakarta Globe: "Ministry Backing Military Nonprofits

The Indonesian Armed Forces should be allowed to keep its small nonprofit cooperatives and foundations despite being required by law to sell off all its business interests, Defense Minister Juwono Sudarsono said on Tuesday.

The House of Representatives passed a law in 2004 requiring the government to take over all military-owned businesses by 2009, but the Defense Ministry wants to allow the military to keep cooperatives that provide cheap basic commodities and small saving schemes for low-ranking soldiers, and foundations which offer inexpensive education for their children.

“Low-ranking soldiers and their families really need them,” Juwono said."

Donations flood in for Poppy Appeal - The Bourne Local

Donations flood in for Poppy Appeal - The Bourne Local: "Published Date: 02 January 2009
By Amy Morrish
DONATIONS totalling more than £23,000 have flooded in for two branches of the Royal British Legion's Poppy Appea"

Channelnewsasia.com

Channelnewsasia.com: "Charities expect public donations to fall in 2009
By Valarie Tan, Channel NewsAsia | Posted: 22 December 2008 1643 hrs


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SINGAPORE: Charities in Singapore are bracing themselves for the worst in 2009, and some have already seen corporate funding dip in the last quarter of 2008.

Getting the public to donate is set to be harder in 2009 with the economic crunch."

Philanthropy UK : Giving and getting: a view from both sides of the fence

Philanthropy UK : Giving and getting: a view from both sides of the fence: "By Dame Vivien Duffield DBE
Dame Vivien Duffield DBE

Dame Vivien Duffield DBE. Photo © Southbank Centre/Geoff Crawford

My Foundation director tells me that she’s having a lot of meetings with elephants at the moment. Not real ones I hasten to add. But she describes meetings in which capital plans are talked up with great confidence and no mention is made of the difficult fundraising climate in which these buildings are to be constructed: the ‘elephant in the room’ is the global economic downturn which is affecting us all and which will clearly affect many major capital projects in the coming months. She could as easily tell me that she is taking meetings with ostriches who are placing their heads resolutely in the sand. Fundraising is not an easy task right now, but honesty and objectivity are clearly the best approaches when talking to funders."

Non-profit sector comes together - CathNews

Non-profit sector comes together - CathNews: "Australia's non-profit sector will hold a 'historic' meeting at Parliament House in Canberra today to discuss mechanisms for effective national representation of the nation's 700,000 non profit organisations.

Decision makers representing philanthropy, welfare, overseas aid and many other endeavours will attend this inaugural meeting of Australia's third sector, a Catholic Social Services Australia statement says."

Giving - INQUIRER.net, Philippine News for Filipinos

Giving - INQUIRER.net, Philippine News for Filipinos: "Who tends to donate more to social causes? Men or women? The rich or the poor? What kind of causes do Filipinos favor for their donations?

These were some of the questions tackled at a workshop last week organized by the Venture for Fund Raising for nongovernmental organizations. Many of these NGOs have depended mainly on grants from foreign donors. With the Philippines now considered a middle-income country, many of these donors are reducing their grants here, or are pulling out completely, so NGOs have to think about how they can diversify their funding base."

Charitable giving at Christmas

Charitable giving at Christmas: "Charitable giving at Christmas
Donating to charities during the holidays is fast becoming a tradition for families hoping to add meaning to their lives
Darah Hansen, Vancouver Sun
Published: Thursday, December 18, 2008

This year, as she has in the past, Vancouver resident Virginia Evans is giving someone the gift of sight for Christmas."

Charity Finance | More public benefit guidance unveiled

Charity Finance | More public benefit guidance unveiled: "The Charity Commission has published supplementary public benefit guidance for four more types of charity – those that prevent or relieve poverty; those that advance religion, or education, and those that charge fees.

The additional guidance seeks to help charities in those sectors meet the new public benefit test that was introduced as part of the Charities Act 2006. The presumption that charities provide public benefit was removed in the Act, and charities must now prove that they benefit society."

Charity Governance | International NGOs ‘weak on complaints handling’

Charity Governance | International NGOs ‘weak on complaints handling’: "International NGOs ‘weak on complaints handling’

Accountability report coverInternational NGOs are more accountable than other international organisations but remain weak on transparency and complaints handling, according to the One World Trust’s 2008 Global Accountability Report.

The average score for INGOs’ overall accountability was 60 per cent, compared with 57 per cent for intergovernmental organisations (IGOs) and 49 per cent for transnational corporations.

However, that score dipped to 41 per cent in terms of transparency, and 33 per cent for external complaints handling."

BBC NEWS | South Asia | Hindus rally for Muslim charity

BBC NEWS | South Asia | Hindus rally for Muslim charity: "Hundreds of members of Pakistan's Hindu community have turned out to protest on behalf of a Muslim charity accused by India over the deadly Mumbai attacks.

The protesters in the city of Hyderabad in Sindh province complained that Jamaat-ud-Dawa was not a terrorist organisation and should not be banned."

Unwrapping the gift of giving - Lifestyle, Frontpage - Independent.ie

Unwrapping the gift of giving - Lifestyle, Frontpage - Independent.ie: "We Irish enjoy a reputation for generosity when it comes to charitable giving. Even with the recession biting, not-for-profit organisations are counting on a Christmas boost to coffers from well-intentioned shoppers.

General donations are down across the board this year --"

Ces people floués par Madoff - Bernard Madoff, scandale, escroquerie, Steven Spielberg, Elie Wiesel, fondations - Toute l'actu sur Lejdd.fr

Ces people floués par Madoff - Bernard Madoff, scandale, escroquerie, Steven Spielberg, Elie Wiesel, fondations - Toute l'actu sur Lejdd.fr: "L'existence de plusieurs fondations est aujourd'hui menacée. 'Je n'ai jamais vu une situation où des organisations disparaissent purement et simplement', a commenté Michael Nilsen, haut responsable de l'Association des professionnels de la collecte de fonds."

Fraude de ex-presidente da Nasdaq afeta entidades beneficentes - Abril.com

Fraude de ex-presidente da Nasdaq afeta entidades beneficentes - Abril.com: "Já vimos essas irregularidades acontecerem às vezes, e ela afeta as verbas das fundações. Mas trabalho aqui há dez anos e nunca vi uma situação em que as organizações simplesmente desaparecessem', disse Michael Nilsen, diretor-associado da Associação dos Arrecadadores Profissionais."

Private Schools In Fee Revamp To Stay As Charities (from The Herald )

Private Schools In Fee Revamp To Stay As Charities (from The Herald ): "Leading Scottish private schools yesterday unveiled radical changes to their fees structures as they battle to retain charitable status - opening their doors to large numbers of pupils from less-wealthy families."

NZers second most charitable in Asia Pacific region - New Zealand news on Stuff.co.nz

NZers second most charitable in Asia Pacific region - New Zealand news on Stuff.co.nz: "New Zealanders are the second most charitable in the Asia/Pacific region, according to MasterCard's September survey of 6019 people across 14 countries.

Indonesia was the most charitable country with 88.3 percent of consumers planning to make donations and Australia came in third with 66 percent of consumers."

Dare for a good cause

Dare for a good cause: "TOP executives at NTUC Income are bending over backwards for charity - literally. On Friday, its CEO Tan Suee Chieh held a yoga lesson for 60 staff members, who each paid $10 or $20 for the 30-minute session.

Mr Tan, who has been doing yoga for three years, said he had asked his staff to go out of their way for charity, and wanted to lead by example."

National do-not-call system goes into effect Tuesday

National do-not-call system goes into effect Tuesday: "The CRTC says calls will not stop immediately upon registration, as telemarketers have 31 days to update their own no-call lists.

Exceptions to the list include calls from charities, political parties, polling companies, newspapers selling subscriptions and organizations with which the consumer has an existing business relationship."

reportonbusiness.com: SPIRIT OF PHILANTHROPY IS THRIVING

reportonbusiness.com: SPIRIT OF PHILANTHROPY IS THRIVING: "The survey of 93 of Canada's largest companies found that 97 per cent made financial donations to charities and non-profit groups, with a median value of $340,000. Half of the donor companies exceeded the standard of giving

1 per cent of pre-tax profits, as recommended by Imagine's 'Caring Company' program."

eGov monitor - A Policy Dialogue Platform | Promoting Better Governance

eGov monitor - A Policy Dialogue Platform | Promoting Better Governance: "The Office of the Third Sector today announced plans to commission independent research into the licensing system for public charitable collections.

The Government aims to develop a new licensing scheme for public charitable collections that will facilitate responsible fundraising and at the same time deter bogus collections and prevent any nuisance to the public."

Bill Clinton Discloses Donors Behind Global Initiative Meeting in Asia | 44 | washingtonpost.com

Bill Clinton Discloses Donors Behind Global Initiative Meeting in Asia | 44 | washingtonpost.com: "Bill Clinton Discloses Donors Behind Global Initiative Meeting in Asia

By Philip Rucker
Former president Bill Clinton, who agreed to make his charitable activities more transparent in an accord with President-elect Barack Obama that paved the way for his wife to become Obama's secretary of state, today disclosed the sponsors of last week's Clinton Global Initiative meeting in Hong Kong."

CSR Asia - Corporate Social Responsibility in Asia

CSR Asia - Corporate Social Responsibility in Asia: "The research findings show unsurprising awareness levels and understanding of CSR, ranging from that limited to philanthropy to an understanding of all CSR issues and an ability to relate them to the business. It also interesting to determine how companies are managing CSR, this research found that four out of thirteen companies have dedicated CSR managers and teams, while at the other end of the scale, other companies have a member of the corporate communications team that oversees CSR. It was found that these individuals had a lower level of awareness than the dedicated CSR Managers."

'Philanthropy has a place in the financial crisis' | Home >> Best of the Philippines >> Social Responsibility | Charity | Public Service

'Philanthropy has a place in the financial crisis' | Home >> Best of the Philippines >> Social Responsibility | Charity | Public Service: "HONG KONG – While the common view is that philanthropy could be one of the victims of the current global economic crisis as corporate, family and individual giving shrinks with bottom lines bottoming out and portfolio values slashed by plummeting stock prices, a leading Filipino industrialist has advocated a new model of philanthropy that is “integrated directly into the core business” of a corporation."

National Digest - Top Stories - (HometownAnnapolis.com)

National Digest - Top Stories - (HometownAnnapolis.com): "SEATTLE - U.S. charitable foundations gave money to international causes at record levels in 2007 and their contributions are likely to increase again this year, says a report by an organization that monitors philanthropy."

Arts Centre has big plans for $20 million endowment fund - Arts - Entertainment

Arts Centre has big plans for $20 million endowment fund - Arts - Entertainment: "'This is a deliberate commitment to the long haul by broadening and deepening our programming,' he says.

'It involves very significant funds so that we are much more than a venue management depending on hirer companies for the shows in our theatres.'

He says other centres in Australia and the region are prepared to collaborate to increase their resources.

'We are extending our horizons to a new level of international co-operation that was unthinkable five years ago.'"

Next-gen philanthropy emerges, even in Tampa

Next-gen philanthropy emerges, even in Tampa: "'Three years ago, when Brink was 26, his father began the process of selling his stock in the company he'd owned, beverage company Mona Vie. That's when the younger Brink began looking for ways to funnel some of the profits back to Brazil, the source of fruits like acai berry that were used in Mona Vie drinks. He set up a partnership with a pastor in the Rio de Janeiro slums, which ultimately provided tutoring services to more than 1,000 children. With the company's sale complete, Brink will move on to manage the philanthropic activities of his now-wealthy family.'"

Thefts fail to derail Poppy Appeal record (From Oxford Mail)

Thefts fail to derail Poppy Appeal record (From Oxford Mail): "RECORD donations have been made to the Poppy Appeal in Wantage this year, despite cash being stolen from two tins in the town.

The organiser of the appeal in Wantage and Charlton has thanked the public for their support in raising £12,832 for this year’s appeal — £1,500 more than last year."

Philanthropy awards share the positive spirit of movie great Chaplin - The Mainichi Daily News

Philanthropy awards share the positive spirit of movie great Chaplin - The Mainichi Daily News: "On the first day of the last month of this year, when the cold winds of depression were blowing hard, an awards ceremony was held in Tokyo. It is the 'Machikado Philanthropist Award' ('machikado' meaning a street corner) by the Japan Philanthropic Association, to recognize those who have made donations that played a positive role in society."

In Asia, American-Style Fund Raising Takes Off - Chronicle.com

In Asia, American-Style Fund Raising Takes Off - Chronicle.com: "Until last month, the development office at Nanyang Technical University was hidden away in a forgotten part of the sprawling Singaporean campus. The building was dated and the air-conditioning was cranky — a description that could also have summed up the university's fund-raising efforts and its alumn"

Prince Charles Creates A New Award For Arts Philanthropy

Prince Charles Creates A New Award For Arts Philanthropy: "Prince Charles has created a new award for England's most generous arts benefactors.

The awards were given out during a ceremony organized by Arts and Business. The first seven recipients of the Prince of Wales Medal for Arts Philanthropy were given earlier this week."

Beijing Launches Capital Philanthropy Day - ChinaCSR.com - Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) and Sustainability News for China

Beijing Launches Capital Philanthropy Day - ChinaCSR.com - Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) and Sustainability News for China: "Beijing Launches Capital Philanthropy Day
November 28, 2008

The Capital Philanthropy Federation has announced that December 3 will be Capital Philanthropy Day and it will hold public welfare activities on that day to promote charity undertakings in the city."

The Whig Standard - Ontario, CA

The Whig Standard - Ontario, CA: "Marieke Bergman can hardly believe what students at Rideau District High School have done.

'This school's incredible,' said Bergman, an outreach co-ordinator for Toronto-based charity Free the Children.

She was in Elgin Monday to receive a cheque for $9,900, money raised by the students in memory of a former classmate who died in a car accident.

In three years, the 450 students at the school have raised $30,300 to support the agency's work of building schools,

digging wells and sustaining skills-based career training for women and children in Kenya."

Increased demand for services, reports homeless charity - The Irish Times - Wed, Nov 26, 2008

Increased demand for services, reports homeless charity - The Irish Times - Wed, Nov 26, 2008: "Focus Ireland, an organisation which works with homeless people throughout the country, has reported a sharp rise in the number of people accessing its services.

The charity, which today announced a new campaign aimed at breaking down stereotypes about people who are homeless, said it has seen a 13 per cent increase in demand for its services due to the economic downturn."

Record Watford and Chorleywood Poppy Appeal defies Credit Crunch (From Watford Observer)

Record Watford and Chorleywood Poppy Appeal defies Credit Crunch (From Watford Observer): "Royal British Legion volunteers say they expect a record-breaking total when this year’s Poppy Appeal donations are finally counted up."

A brave new philanthropic world | Op-Ed Contributors | Jerusalem Post

A brave new philanthropic world | Op-Ed Contributors | Jerusalem Post: "NEW PHILANTHROPIC MODELS - New models of philanthropy are being created to encourage involvement in social change. The philanthropist/investor not only gets a return in the form of a personal gain, but this gain can be re-invested in further philanthropy. These models include community development venture capital funds, social responsibilty investment funds, leveraging with businesses (Jewish, Israeli and global), leveraging with municipalities (Partnership2000, for example, has done this very well), and matching efforts with businesses whose strategic interests relate to our needs."

Defining “Charity” and “Charitable Purposes” in the United Kingdom - IJNL Vol. 11 Iss. 1

Defining “Charity” and “Charitable Purposes” in the United Kingdom - IJNL Vol. 11 Iss. 1: "Charities are a part of every society. The word “charity” is derived from a Latin word “caritas,” meaning care. In ordinary term it means no more than generosity to the poor and needy. The legal meaning of word is much wider. It incorporates other purposes for the benefit of the community as a whole."

Chinese Philanthropy Continues to Grow - Philanthropy.com

Chinese Philanthropy Continues to Grow - Philanthropy.com: "Chinese Philanthropy Continues to Grow

China continues to show signs of a growing embrace of philanthropy.

According to Paul French, Asia Pacific editor at Ethical Corporation magazine, the Sichuan earthquake in May triggered in outpouring of generosity that the government wants to harness to improve social welfare in the country.

He writes that Zheng Yuanchang, director of the government office that oversees charitable activities, says that “China now has, for the first time, ‘a favorable social environment for the development of the country’s philanthropy sector.’”"

Honoured for selflessness

Honoured for selflessness: "the programme has helped over 1,000 people since 2006, and yesterday it clinched one of Singapore's top honours for community work, the New Non-profit Initiative Award.

It was was one of four National Volunteerism & Philanthropy awards handed out during a ceremony on Thursday night."

'Quiet givers' get their Phils

'Quiet givers' get their Phils: "

The Phils, now in their 14th year, are organized by the Ottawa chapter of the Association of Fundraising Professionals. Ms. McInnes says the advent of tough economic times makes the awards more important than ever. 'It's time for the people who can (donate) to recognize this is not a year they should hold back.'"

Ryanair crew strip off for charity calendar - Telegraph

Ryanair crew strip off for charity calendar - Telegraph: "he budget airline's 2009 calendar features bikini-clad young staff posing next to jet engines, petrol pumps and tool kits.

Last year's calendar raised more than £55,000 for charity, and the airline hopes to top that figure with the new shots, which feature the likes of Miss Runway, Miss Hostess and Miss Cockpit.

All the money raised will go to Dublin Simon Community, an Irish homeless charity."

Photos from the heart

Photos from the heart: "Photos from the heart

The passion for photography and a day at a charity drive brought three women together.

Inspired by the enthusiasm of the volunteers at the Food From The Heart food distribution programme last year, the three photographers, who also took part in the charity drive, decided to put their skills to work for a good cause.

Armed with their digital cameras, the trio - Lydie Raimbault, Florence Notte and Ulla Gratton - went around the island taking photos last year.

The result: a 114-page photo-cum-diary book capturing Singapore's colourful cityscape, people and culture titled Singapore, Day After Day."

Brazilian footballers raise funds for Cyclone Nargis victims

Brazilian footballers raise funds for Cyclone Nargis victims: "BRAZILIAN World Cup star Paolo Sergio is happy to be involved in the Tour of Hope charity programme recently."

Non-profit's endowment fund takes hit in stock-market crash

Non-profit's endowment fund takes hit in stock-market crash: "When economies sour, donors tend to give to charities 'where there's more of a perceived need' such as homeless shelters and health care, said Sue McCoy, spokeswoman for the Edmonton chapter of the Association of Fundraising Professionals."

St. Catharines Standard - Ontario, CA

St. Catharines Standard - Ontario, CA: "A leap forward for St. Catharines' arts scene and a renewed vibrancy downtown could be on the horizon, says a city arts leader.

A $15-million pledge this week by philanthropist Marilyn Walker to a new Brock University school of fine and performing arts has energized plans for a new arts centre, said Pablo Felices- Luna, artistic director of Carousel Players."

globeandmail.com: Donation stats point to charitable 'perfect storm'

globeandmail.com: Donation stats point to charitable 'perfect storm': "Donation stats point to charitable 'perfect storm'
Figures show fewer Canadians gave more to charities last year, but fundraisers worry cutbacks will threaten their core financial support

PAUL WALDIE AND DAWN WALTON

November 5, 2008

TORONTO and CALGARY -- Canadians donated a record $8.6-billion to charities last year, but a slowing economy and some recent trends in giving could hurt many organizations this year.

Total donations increased 1.4 per cent from $8.5-billion in 2006, according to a report released yesterday by Statistics Canada."

Charitable giving could be the future for voluntary organisations - Birmingham Post

Charitable giving could be the future for voluntary organisations - Birmingham Post: "Imagine … You have just enjoyed a sumptuous meal at one of our city’s fine dining establishments. The bill arrives. Service has been good. How much tip will you leave?

In the UK, the ‘social norm’ is you add 10 per cent … slightly more in London perhaps.

There is no similar rule of thumb for charitable giving and, possibly as a result, giving in the UK tends to be low"

Cooperation needed for developing global philanthropy -- china.org.cn

Cooperation needed for developing global philanthropy -- china.org.cn: "The China Global Philanthropy Forum, jointly hosted by the Boao Forum for Asia and the Red Cross Society of China Jet Li One Foundation, opened in the JW Marriott Hotel, Beijing on November 1, with 'Philanthropy through global partnership' as its main theme."

The Standard - Hong Kong's First FREE English Newspaper

The Standard - Hong Kong's First FREE English Newspaper: "Hong Kong's top civil servant says people should continue to dig deep for those in need despite the current financial crisis.

Speaking at a Caritas Hong Kong charity event, Chief Secretary for Administration Henry Tang Ying-yen urged people to continue to be generous as the economic downturn bites."

Runners set healthy pace for charity - 03 Nov 2008 - NZ Herald: New Zealand National news

tRunners set healthy pace for charity - 03 Nov 2008 - NZ Herald: New Zealand National news: "The marathon and half marathon events were sold out two months before the event. These are limited to a total of 7500 runners because of safety and logistical concerns with use of the Harbour Bridge and some North Shore roads.

More than $75,000 was donated to the marathon's official charity, the National Heart Foundation."

Charity Finance | 'Disappointing' government response to sector pleas for help

Charity Finance | 'Disappointing' government response to sector pleas for help: "Last night's meeting between NCVO and acevo and third sector minister Kevin Brennan to discuss what the government plans to do to protect charities affected by the Iceland banking collapse was 'inconclusive', according to acevo chief executive Stephen Bubb.

'We made our case for support and they are considering it,' he told Charity News Alert this morning. 'They said they would come back with an answer quite quickly, but didn't give a date.'"

Sally Ann feeling economic pinch | Money | Toronto Sun

Sally Ann feeling economic pinch | Money | Toronto Sun: "A major Canadian charity is struggling to deliver services as its critical holiday donation period approaches due to a decrease in financial gifts and an increase in the number of people seeking help."

Policy and Passions Collide in Bolivia - washingtonpost.com

Policy and Passions Collide in Bolivia - washingtonpost.com: "The Peace Corps' evacuation of all its volunteers in Bolivia last month forced Swanson, 24, to consider these goals and make a choice: stay with the Peace Corps and finish his term in another country, or leave the organization and return to Mizque. He would not have the salary, health insurance, support network or protection that come with the Peace Corps, at a time of sporadic political violence in Bolivia and just after the government had thrown out the U.S. ambassador."

Breaking News

Breaking News: "WHEN times get tough, companies cut back back on giving.

Speaking at the Singapore International Foundation gala dinner on Thursday night, its chairman Ms Euleen Goh said that corporate generosity, long a pillar of support for many charities and volunteer organisations, may weaken as the economic slowdown bites into companies' bottomline."

eGov monitor - A Policy Dialogue Platform | Promoting Better Governance

eGov monitor - A Policy Dialogue Platform | Promoting Better Governance: "The Government today announced plans to create a new Third Sector skills body which will identify and address skills gaps and shortages for charities, voluntary groups, social enterprises and other third sector organisations. It will pull together the work of the sector skills councils to open up learning opportunities for third sector paid and voluntary staff. It will ensure the sector's needs are properly considered in the design development of National Occupational Standards, the design Apprenticeship Frameworks and Sector Qualification Strategies."

Charity cherries fetch $33,000 | The Australian

Charity cherries fetch $33,000 | The Australian: "MORE than $82,000 has been raised for the Sydney Children's Hospital at Randwick including $33,000 from the sale of the season's first box of cherries in a charity auction this morning"

Charity Finance | European decisions could spell windfalls for charities

Charity Finance | European decisions could spell windfalls for charities: "Two judgments have been made in the European Court of Justice (ECJ) which could see charities gain by several millions of pounds.

The first increases the likelihood that cross-border EU charitable donations may become tax-deductible, and the second allows sports clubs and associations to claim back at least three years’ VAT charges on subscriptions.

Currently, UK law only allows donations made to a UK charity to benefit from tax relief and many other European states take a similar stance."

Portugal praises professor's philanthropy

Portugal praises professor's philanthropy: "Costa, a professor of teacher education at California State University, Stanislaus, was bestowed with the honorary insignia of Commendator of the Order of Public Instruction for his promotion of the Portuguese culture and language and his philanthropic work."

Lord Ashcroft plans to leave £900m to charity - Times Online

Lord Ashcroft plans to leave £900m to charity - Times Online: "Lord Ashcroft, the billionaire who has helped to bankroll the Tory party and is now its deputy chairman, is to leave most of his money – about £900m – to charity.

It could be the biggest charitable bequest made in Britain and will be shared between causes ranging from arresting criminals to assisting wounded servicemen and saving whales."

FT.com / Home UK / UK - How to give it - Ken Costa

FT.com / Home UK / UK - How to give it - Ken Costa: "How to give it - Ken Costa

By Angus Watson

Published: October 18 2008 03:00 | Last updated: October 18 2008 03:00

Ken Costa, 58, is a well- known figure in the City of London. After many years at UBS, in 2007 he became chairman of Lazard International. He chairs Great Ormond Street Hospital's Tick Tock Club (www.gosh. org/ tick-tock-club), and is a trustee of the Nelson Mandela Children's Fund, and chairman of the Christian group Alpha International."

Purolator, CFL fans reach milestone for food bank donations

Purolator, CFL fans reach milestone for food bank donations: "TORONTO - Purolator, the official courier of the Canadian Football League, and the CFL announced today that the Purolator Tackle Hunger program has reached a historic milestone: more than two million pounds of food collected for food banks across Canada since the program's inception in 2003."

telegraphjournal.com - Top Dragon Boat fundraisers are in

telegraphjournal.com - Top Dragon Boat fundraisers are in: "SAINT JOHN - The 2008 Saint John Dragon Boat Festival was successful in exceeding its fundraising goal with a total of $282,000 to help expand the day surgery unit at St. Joseph's Hospital."

BBC NEWS | UK | Princes join charity bike rally

BBC NEWS | UK | Princes join charity bike rally: "Princes William and Harry have set off on a 1,000-mile charity motorbike trek across South Africa.

The Royal pair are among 80 riders taking part in the eight-day rally from Port Edward to Port Elizabeth.

They aim to raise £250,000 for Prince Harry's charity Sentebale, Unicef and the Nelson Mandela Children's Fund."

Flip-flop man donates part of profits to charity

Flip-flop man donates part of profits to charity: "hey crafted a business plan with a clear-cut goal: import the shoes, sell them and donate 3 percent of revenues to three nonprofit programs that, in roundabout ways, will help Thailand.

The programs are: One Percent for the Planet, an environmental fund; Kiva.org, a group that offers micro-loans to entrepreneurs in developing countries, with the Feelgoodz percentage targeted to Thailand; and finally, Transfair, a program that will work to develop a fair-trade natural rubber program in the country.

In this respect, Berner and Neland are part of a growing league of social entrepreneurs. Such business owners apply traditional business principles to ventures motivated more by philanthropy than profits."

A museum in China honors Pearl S. Buck | Philadelphia Inquirer | 10/20/2008

A museum in China honors Pearl S. Buck | Philadelphia Inquirer | 10/20/2008: "ZHENJIANG, China - The climb was steep, up a narrow concrete street on the western edge of this Yangtze River city, but what waited atop Dengyun Hill was worth the walk: a sparkling new museum devoted to the life and work of American author Pearl Buck."

Economic chaos is a threat to charities as well - Scotsman.com News

Economic chaos is a threat to charities as well - Scotsman.com News: "THE collapse of the Icelandic banking system last week highlighted how even charities are caught in the maelstrom of the current banking and economic crisis.
It was reported that one British charity had £11.2 million of deposits in Kaupthing Singer & Friedlander and was just one of many charitable organisations who now find money out of reach."

Princess pays a visit to charity shop staff - WalesOnline

Princess pays a visit to charity shop staff - WalesOnline: "THE WORK of charity volunteers is often a thankless task – but one group of shop workers has received a royal seal of approval.

Staff at Cardiff’s Save the Children charity shop in Albany Road, Roath, were treated to a visit yesterday from the Princess Royal to thank them for their efforts.

Princess Anne has been the charity’s president for over 30 years and took time out of her schedule while in Cardiff to visit the shop."

philanthropyOz Blog » New PPFs & Philanthropy website launched at Conference today

philanthropyOz Blog » New PPFs & Philanthropy website launched at Conference today: "New PPFs & Philanthropy website launched at Conference today
On October 16, 2008 at 2:33 pm by Emily Turner - Permanent Link
Categories: conference2008, recommended reading, news, research & information
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This is a live blog post made from the Philanthropy Australia Conference, Passion & Purpose, currently underway in Sydney.

In his Opening Plenary speech this morning at the Philanthropy Australia Conference, President of Philanthropy Australia, Bruce Bonyhady, officially announced Philanthropy Australia’s new Prescribed Private Funds website: PPFs & Philanthropy."

Charity Village®NewsWeek: Cover Story

Charity Village®NewsWeek: Cover Story: "In the ultra-competitive world of charitable enterprise, the communications quest for donor dollars often takes a path that circumvents focus on the pocketbook and instead appeals to the area just behind the breast pocket: the heart.
Getting your attention
Sandy MacKenzie, a partner and philanthropic architect with Inspire/DVA Navion in Toronto with 25 years of fundraising experience in the sector, suggests that charities and nonprofits need to be very focused on the human touch when looking at marketing to, and raising funds from, donors."

ECJ Ruling Permits Cross Border Charitable Tax Deductions

ECJ Ruling Permits Cross Border Charitable Tax Deductions: "An Advocate General to the European Court of Justice has ruled that the German tax authorities were wrong to disallow a tax deduction for a charitable donation by a German citizen because the beneficiary organisation was located in another member state.

In his opinion, published on Tuesday, Advocate General Mengozzi argued that less favourable tax treatment for cross-border donations may discourage people from making such donations and found that the German legislation constitutes a restriction on the movement of capital within the single market."

Bloomberg.com: Europe

Bloomberg.com: Europe: "European Philanthropists Keep Giving in Credit Crisis (Update1)

By Warren Giles

Oct. 15 (Bloomberg) -- Wealthy European investors are pushing financial advisers to help identify worthy causes and measure the effect of donations as credit market turmoil fails to dent philanthropy."

Cats Protection charity faces losing £11.2 million in Icelandic banks - Times Online

Cats Protection charity faces losing £11.2 million in Icelandic banks - Times Online: "Cats Protection has emerged as the latest and biggest charity victim of the Icelandic banking crisis with £11.2 million of deposits in Kaupthing Singer and Friedlander now at risk."

BBC NEWS | UK | England | Somerset | Botham starts 12th charity walk

BBC NEWS | UK | England | Somerset | Botham starts 12th charity walk: "Former cricketer Sir Ian Botham has set off on his 12th fundraising expedition for charity.

For the first time, people will be able to join him as he walks to help Leukaemia Research."

"Charity race seen as biggest yet

"Charity race seen as biggest yet

By RASHA AL QAHTANI

THE annual Bahrain Marathon Relay is on its way to becoming the biggest in the race's 28-year history, it emerged yesterday.

The maximum number of teams has been increased from 150 to 175 this year and the Bahrain Round Table (BRT), which organises the race, says the response has been overwhelming."

Minister backs East Lancashire schools' charity project (From Lancashire Telegraph)

Minister backs East Lancashire schools' charity project (From Lancashire Telegraph): "A GOVERNMENT minister lent his support to an East Lancashire charity when he attended the official launch in London.

Ed Balls, secretary of state for children, schools, and families, was at the special event organised by Furniture for Education Worldwide, in the Attlee Room, Portcullis House, Westminster, yesterday."

Professional Fundraising | Brennan succeeds Hope as new third sector minister

Professional Fundraising | Brennan succeeds Hope as new third sector minister: "Kevin Brennan, MP for Cardiff West, has been appointed as the new minister for the third sector, replacing Phil Hope who moves to the Department of Health.

Brennan, 38 (pictured), was formerly a junior minister at the Department of Children, Schools, and Families (DCSF), where he had specific responsibility for the third sector."

Charity Commission reveals public benefit test guinea pigs - Third Sector

Charity Commission reveals public benefit test guinea pigs - Third Sector: "The commission has announced a list of 12 voluntary sector organisations that will be the first to be subjected to tests to determine whether they operate for the public benefit.

The tests will focus on religious charities, fee-charging residential care homes and fee-charging schools.

Among the charities that will be tested are Christian charity the Church Mission Society and the Manchester Grammar School Foundation."

Slim and Yunus to offer credit to Mexico's poor - BusinessWeek

Slim and Yunus to offer credit to Mexico's poor - BusinessWeek: "Mexican billionaire Carlos Slim and Bangladeshi Nobel Prize winner Muhammad Yunus are joining forces to offer credit to poor people in Mexico.

Slim and Yunus are creating Grameen-Carso, a lending institution that in its first phase will provide at least 80,000 loans."

Charities watch for dip in donations

Charities watch for dip in donations: "'We're watching it very cautiously,' said Ruth Ramsden-Wood, president of the Calgary United Way. 'We did not set a very aggressive campaign goal this year.'"

Thought Leader » Bhekinkosi Moyo » Can the new African foundations level the playing field?

Thought Leader » Bhekinkosi Moyo » Can the new African foundations level the playing field?: "Can the new African foundations level the playing field?
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This article first appeared last month in Alliance Magazine (Volume 13, No.3, 2008). Since its publication, I have received many requests to reprint it. The article has since appeared in other media houses. In order to get more feedback, I am reproducing it here in its original form."

Xpress: News | Nakheel donates Dh7 million to charity

Xpress: News | Nakheel donates Dh7 million to charity: "Hollywood star Michael Douglas was in town for the first time on Monday to support a Dh7-million donation for poor children by local property giant Nakheel."

allAfrica.com: Africa: Can New Foundations Break the Dependency Cycle? (Page 1 of 2)

allAfrica.com: Africa: Can New Foundations Break the Dependency Cycle? (Page 1 of 2): "his article attempts to answer three related questions. The first is whether new African philanthropic foundations such as TrustAfrica and the African Women's Development Fund (AWDF) have the clout needed to raise money from the North and use it on their own terms to set their own development agenda. Put differently, can these institutions engage on equal terms with their northern partners? The second relates to dependency, which has characterised relations between the non-profit sector and its donors, particularly from the North. Can the new institutions break the dependency cycle? The third question is whether these institutions and the new generation of African philanthropists will break with or recreate power imbalances that have existed over the years between northern donors and southern recipients."

Time for a change? Try a career in the not-for-profit sector - Getting a Job, Career Planning - The Independent

Time for a change? Try a career in the not-for-profit sector - Getting a Job, Career Planning - The Independent: "ontrary to popular opinion, the charity sector is not full of 'soft and fluffy do-gooders', according to Jackie Weston-Davies, HR manager at the Royal National Institute for the Blind. 'In some ways the work we do here is more challenging than the private sector. That's certainly the case in terms of our contractual work, when we have to compete against commercial and public sector contracts,' she says. Add to this the fact that charities are becoming more business-focused, and you can see why they need top talent as much as any other employer."

Charity groups 'really feeling the crunch'

Charity groups 'really feeling the crunch': "Charity groups 'really feeling the crunch'
Organizers fear further drop in food donations, already down 30% this year"

Charities warn of huge cuts as banks slash gift-giving | News

Charities warn of huge cuts as banks slash gift-giving | News: "London charities have warned they face devastating cutbacks in support from the City amid the world financial turmoil.

Once-wealthy American investment banks were among the most generous of givers but they are now reining back their charitable programmes after being caught at the centre of the crisis.

As the financial institutions lay off thousands of staff, charity experts say it would be hard for them to justify philanthropic giving."

Charity Finance | Government moots statutory time off for some voluntary roles

Charity Finance | Government moots statutory time off for some voluntary roles: "Volunteers who help young offenders, get involved with local courts or take an active role in the management of their council estate could get statutory time off work to carry out these roles under new proposals from the Department of Communities and Local Government (CLG)."

Background: how the regulator's website will highlight charities that file accounts late and display key information - Governance - Third Sector

Background: how the regulator's website will highlight charities that file accounts late and display key information - Governance - Third Sector: "Charities that do not file their accounts and annual returns on time will be publicly shamed by a red border in a new version of the Charity Commission's online register, launched today.

Each charity's entry on the register will include a 'due documents received' box, which will be edged in green if the documents have been received by the commission and in red if they have not."

VOA News - Billionaire, Nobel Prize Winner Team Up to Help Poor Mexicans

VOA News - Billionaire, Nobel Prize Winner Team Up to Help Poor Mexicans: "exican telecom mogul Carlos Slim and microfinance expert Muhammad Yunus said Monday that they will open a bank in Mexico to grant small loans to people who are too poor to qualify for traditional loans.

The funds, known as micro-credit loans, come with low interest rates and are intended to help poor families start income-generating projects."

Coutts launches "green" philanthropy

Coutts launches "green" philanthropy: "Coutts clients will be able to learn about organisations within the environmental sector to whom they can give, and will be advised on how to maximise the impact of their giving."

Online Recruitment - A new way of giving

Online Recruitment - A new way of giving: "Please don’t call me a philanthropist; I am just trying to be useful,” said one of the individuals Charles Handy interviewed for his new book The New Philanthropists. The book comprises a series of interviews with what Handy has identified as ‘entrepreneurial philanthropists’, ‘catalytic philanthropists’ or ‘social entrepreneurs’ – entrepreneurs and City folk who have made fortunes at a relatively young age and have turned their energy and money-making talents to helping social causes."

Gates Foundation to Fund Experimental Food Aid Program - washingtonpost.com

Gates Foundation to Fund Experimental Food Aid Program - washingtonpost.com: "UNITED NATIONS, Sept. 24 -- The world's largest philanthropy on Wednesday announced an initiative to transform the way the U.N. World Food Program purchases food by helping poor, small-scale farmers in undernourished countries of Africa and Latin America sell their surplus crops at competitive prices."

eGov monitor - A Policy Dialogue Platform | Promoting Better Governance

eGov monitor - A Policy Dialogue Platform | Promoting Better Governance: "The Office of the Third Sector has just issued its draft consultation on the new corporate form specifically designed for charities, the Charitable Incorporated Organisation or CIO. Helen Harvie explores the new proposed structure.

The deadline for responses to the consultation is 10 December 2008 and the response to the consultation is due to be published in March next year.

Currently charities may take various different forms, the most popular of which is the company limited by guarantee, largely because of the limited liability offered to its members. However, the fact that this vehicle was really designed for commercial companies who wish to benefit their members, rather than for charities who wish to benefit the public, has always created problems and confusion for charity directors"

The Royal Gazette

The Royal Gazette: "Local charities reliant on help from exempt companies could be badly affected by the collapse of insurance giant AIG and the deepening US financial crisis, according to experts.

The Centre on Philanthropy — which coordinates the giving of some $18.5 million each year from almost 70 international and local companies — has already told charities to start thinking about 2009 and put in place strategies to raise funding from other sources."

Emirates NBD recognizes season of giving with special Suhour for charity | Emirates NBD

Emirates NBD recognizes season of giving with special Suhour for charity | Emirates NBD: "This year, the group has organized an exclusive Suhour with a charity fund collection for its affluent and Small & Medium Enterprise customers that fall under the purview of its Al Shaheen Priority Banking Service. The proceeds of the two night event, which was held on the 20th and 21st of September 2008 from 9.30 pm to 2 am at the Ramadan Marquee in Ritz Carlton Dubai, was donated to the UAE Red Crescent Society for serving the needs of orphaned and underprivileged children in the region and beyond."

Bins give little to needy, BBB says | The News-Sentinel - Fort Wayne IN

Bins give little to needy, BBB says | The News-Sentinel - Fort Wayne IN: "Large, neon-green steel containers for used-clothing donations have popped up in recent weeks around Fort Wayne. In fact, the BBB reports 15 boxes have been placed near businesses and in parking lots.

Some boxes say the donations are for Green World Recycling, Green World Action and the Gaia Movement. The boxes' innocuous appearance is deceiving, says Mike Coil, president of the Better Business Bureau of Northeast Indiana."

Russian violinist to play charity concerts - Taiwan News Online

Russian violinist to play charity concerts - Taiwan News Online: "+ Enlarge This image
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Moscow-born violinist and emerging talent Maria Solozobova will give two charity performances in Taiwan sponsored by Motech Industries Incorporated Company and Taipei Philharmonic Foundation to help raise funds for disadvantaged children in Taiwan."

Curry for 10 yen (and a bit for charity, please) at historic restaurant : DY Weekend : Features : DAILY YOMIURI ONLINE (The Daily Yomiuri)

Curry for 10 yen (and a bit for charity, please) at historic restaurant : DY Weekend : Features : DAILY YOMIURI ONLINE (The Daily Yomiuri): "Matsumotoro, an old established restaurant cozily situated among the trees behind the central fountain in Hibiya Park in Tokyo, is a frequent venue for important meetings of politicians and cultural intellectuals. In May, for example, Prime Minister Yasuo Fukuda hosted a national banquet there, welcoming Chinese President Hu Jintao.

The whitish, four-story restaurant is popular for authentic French dishes and other Western menu items, such as beef stew, which have been served to customers for more than 100 years.

On Thursday, Matsumotoro (www.matsumotoro.co.jp) will serve Haikara Beef Curry, one of its popular dishes, to 1,500 customers for just 10 yen each, on a first-come, first-served basis.

The day's proceeds go to charity, so customers may make a voluntary additional donation on top of the 10 yen if they wish."

Get involved in charity, says Najib

Get involved in charity, says Najib: "PEKAN: Muslims should seize the opportunity to earn merits during the fasting month by doing charitable work, said Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak."

The Lindsay Post - Ontario, CA

The Lindsay Post - Ontario, CA: "he United Way launched its campaign on September 10th at the Lindsay Golf and Country Club with a fun golf skills event sponsored by Lindsay Pontiac Buick.

Andrew Veale spoke on behalf of the dealership about the benefits of corporate philanthropy. Veale and Sam Thornbury both sit on the United Way campaign team and prior to this, Paul Cross, owner of Lindsay Pontiac Buick sat on the team two years prior. At that time, Mr. Cross saw first hand how many people are affected by United Way and wanted to ensure his company remained involved."

News from Cambridge UK

News from Cambridge UK: "f you love cycling, enjoy a challenge, love meeting new people and believe in education for all, then why not cycle to Kenya in aid of rural primary schools? After all it’s only 6,000 miles away.

On Saturday Xina Moss, Schools and College Liaison Officer at Cambridge Admissions Office, is setting off for the adventure of a lifetime. Xina, who studied maths at Fitzwilliam College, has worked at CAO for the past three years. In particular she has been responsible for much of the organisation of the Oxford and Cambridge Student Conferences and the Sutton Trust Summer Schools."

Charity Finance | DSC speaks out on unfair requirements for small charities

Charity Finance | DSC speaks out on unfair requirements for small charities: "New income-based criteria are excluding small and medium-sized charities from applying for central government grants, according to the Directory of Social Change.

Its cites recently-launched grants on its government funding website, www.governmentfunding.org.uk, including the second round of the Department for Children, Schools and Families’ Youth Sector Development Fund which requires an average turnover between £1m and £5m for three years."

THISDAY ONLINE / Nigeria news / African views on global news

THISDAY ONLINE / Nigeria news / African views on global news: "More often than not, a company constructs a borehole in a community and goes to commission it with fanfare and it ends there. Another decides to award some educational scholarships to a couple of indigent students in a community where it operates and that is where its corporate social responsibility (CSR) ends. Well intentioned as these gestures appear to be, experts on the concept of social corporate responsibility contend that the philosophy goes further than that."

Study Examines American Philanthropic Support for Israel - MarketWatch

Study Examines American Philanthropic Support for Israel - MarketWatch: "PHILADELPHIA, Sept 17, 2008 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ -- A landmark report released today, 'Philanthropic Support for Israel's Nonprofit Organizations by U.S. Donors,' shows that American philanthropic support to nonprofits in Israel continues to rise and that more American philanthropic dollars directed to Israel are being targeted by donors to specific organizations."

Walkers brave rain to run-up charity total - WalesOnline

Walkers brave rain to run-up charity total - WalesOnline: "DESPITE the weather the Blaenau Gwent branch of the Alzheimer's Society's biggest fundraiser of the year still went ahead.

MP Dai Davies officially started the walk and joined people with dementia of all ages and their carers on the walk.

There were more than 200 people at the event in Bryn Bach Park on Saturday, September 6, around 70 people actually walked in the rain to raise much needed funds and awareness of the issues facing people with dementia and their families."

Draft Foundations Law Lodged In Jersey

Draft Foundations Law Lodged In Jersey: "The Jersey authorities last week lodged proposals for a draft Foundations Law, designed to introduce to Jersey a new legal entity, the ‘foundation’, which will be used for wealth management and charitable purposes.

Foundations have a long history in continental Europe. In medieval times they were used for charitable or religious purposes. More recently they are commonly used for wealth management purposes in a number of offshore jurisdictions."

Singapore’s founding father urges Asia’s wealthy to help the poor | Latest News

Singapore’s founding father urges Asia’s wealthy to help the poor | Latest News: "Singapore's founding father Lee Kuan Yew delivered a speech from his hospital room calling for more compassion from Asia's wealthy toward the poor, media reported Sunday"

SuperWalk for Parkinson's Raises Record $2.2 Million - MarketWatch

SuperWalk for Parkinson's Raises Record $2.2 Million - MarketWatch: "Last update: 5:00 a.m. EDT Sept. 15, 2008
TORONTO, ONTARIO, Sep 15, 2008 (MARKET WIRE via COMTEX) -- Hope and determination motivated 13,000 SuperWalkers in over 80 communities across Canada to raise a record $2.2 million for Parkinson's research, education and support services, with more money still to come."

Britain's richest people increasingly involved in charitable giving | Society | The Guardian

Britain's richest people increasingly involved in charitable giving | Society | The Guardian: "According to this year's Sunday Times rich list, the 1,000 wealthiest people in the UK are collectively worth over £412.8bn, a rise of nearly 15% since 2007. And as personal wealth has grown, so has their desire to give it away. In Britain, where the average person gives £150 a year to charity, the top 30 philanthropists last year committed to donate £2.38bn. While that figure may be dwarfed by the generosity of philanthropists in the US - where last year the top 30 promised £5.47bn - the amount is more than five times that donated by Britain's rich elite in 2006."

TODAYonline

TODAYonline: ".
PUBLIC confidence in charities has increased this year, despite the high-profile scandals at the Ren Ci Hospital & Medicare Centre, according to the National Volunteer and Philanthropy Centre’s (NVPC’s) latest survey."

Young leadership gives back in spades

Young leadership gives back in spades: "Gill came to mind recently when I had a conversation over lunch with a business contact and we were discussing Calgary philanthropy. We are all well aware of the wonderful charitable causes supported by some of the city's elite, and often older, business people over the years."

The Economic Times

The Economic Times: "LONDON: It's not usual for a wealth manager to tell his clients how to give away money their money, but that, says Peter Flavel, global head of Standard Chartered private banking 'is what the clients want.'

Standard Chartered has just set up its focused Global Indian private banking programme for both onshore and offshore HNIs, the second such global programme after one for Australians.

To begin with, the programme launches in UK, where Mr Flavel estimates there are 35,000 rich global Indians with more than USD 1 million to invest, that is the base level.

Says Mr Flavel, 'More wealthy Indians want to do good things with their money, but don't know where to give, or how. We're in a position of being able to provide the service.' So philanthropy partnership will be one of the main pillars of Standard Chartered's new Global Indian private banking programme."

Shoppers asked to 'make a difference' - The National Newspaper

Shoppers asked to 'make a difference' - The National Newspaper: "Shoppers asked to 'make a difference'

Anna Seaman

* Last Updated: September 01. 2008 8:36PM UAE / September 1. 2008 4:36PM GMT

ABU DHABI // Four of the country’s largest malls are encouraging shoppers to donate unwanted possessions to charity.

The Mall of the Emirates, Deira City Centre, Sharjah City Centre and Ajman City Centre have each set up large transparent plastic boxes to collect the donations throughout the month."

Barclays staff do their bit for charity - WalesOnline

Barclays staff do their bit for charity - WalesOnline: "Barclays staff do their bit for charity

Sep 4 2008 by Dominic Jones, Gwent Gazette

WORKERS at four local branches of Barclays Bank in Blaenau Gwent will join together with 16 other branches in the South Wales Valleys area to help raise £10,000 for ChildLine, a service provided by the NSPCC."

Walnut Creek Scouts Go South of the Border - Health - redOrbit

Walnut Creek Scouts Go South of the Border - Health - redOrbit: "MEMBERS OF Walnut Creek Girl Scout Troop 31693 are super summer travelers. During June and July, 10 of the girls headed south of the border to Cuernavaca, Mexico, for a Friendship Session at Nuestra Cabana, one of the worldwide Girl Scout and Girl Guide event centers.

Accompanied by adults Kandi Lancaster, a teacher at Walnut Creek Intermediate School and the travel troop leader, and Jennifer Smith of San Jose, the Cabana hosts up to 100 girls and the Walnut Creek contingent made new friends from the states of Texas, Pennsylvania and Connecticut, as well as from such countries as Peru, Canada and Portugal, said Lancaster."

Princess Mary glams up for dinner - Breaking News - National - Breaking News

Princess Mary glams up for dinner - Breaking News - National - Breaking News: "Denmark's Crown Princess Mary moved along the red carpet through the National Gallery of Victoria's Art Deco entrance in a black cocktail dress looking every bit the chic jet-setter she has become.

The occasion was The Alannah And Madeline Foundation dinner, an organisation that works to keep children safe from violence.

Princess Mary is its international patron."

Students to get marks for charity work - Times Online

Students to get marks for charity work - Times Online: "University students who volunteer with a charity or complete work-placements during their studies could earn marks towards their degrees, under a new nationwide credit-based system.

Under a new credits system, to be introduced in England from September 2009, students will be able to build up credits, or points, for the number of hours of work put in to their study and the level of achievement attained."

Bank’s charity event attracts 900 participants

Bank’s charity event attracts 900 participants: "SCOPE International, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Standard Chartered Plc., United Kingdom, organised a 5km Mass Walk recently to raise RM80,000 to benefit children living with HIV/AIDS and other underprivileged groups."

Independent charity regulator is long overdue - ABC News (Australian Broadcasting Corporation)

Independent charity regulator is long overdue - ABC News (Australian Broadcasting Corporation): "The Australian landscape is densely populated with charities, a positive feature in light of the two million Australians who live in poverty, the one billion people globally who live on less than a dollar a day, and the millions more who need assistance that only the not-for-profit sector can provide."

Charity in Bulgaria begins to take new meaning - Life news

Charity in Bulgaria begins to take new meaning - Life news: "Charity in Bulgaria begins to take new meaning
18:18 Thu 28 Aug 2008 - Svetlana Guineva


Bulgarians are becoming more charity-oriented and are willing to set aside more money or personal time for charitable causes, representatives from three NGOs told a news conference on August 28. But people wishing to donate should exercise more caution when selecting a cause to support, participants from the Bulgarian Donor’s Forum (BDF), the Bulgarian Charities Aid Foundation (BCAF) and website save-darina.org, said."

Digital Chosunilbo (English Edition) : Daily News in English About Korea

Digital Chosunilbo (English Edition) : Daily News in English About Korea: "Korean wave star and actor Won Bin, who was named goodwill ambassador for UNICEF last year, has joined Louis Vuitton and men’s magazine GQ, this time for a new charity project."

Donors back charities that 'invest according to objectives' - Third Sector

Donors back charities that 'invest according to objectives' - Third Sector: "Donors back charities that 'invest according to objectives'

By David Ainsworth, Third Sector Online, 11 August 2008

Five in six people are more likely to give money to a charity if it has an investment policy consistent with its own objectives, according to a new survey from the Ethical Investment Research Service."

Charity cash to help grass roots groups

Charity cash to help grass roots groups: "VOLUNTARY groups in South Devon are to benefit from their share of a £2.8million charity cash pot.

Grant-giving charity Devon Community Foundation has been given the cash to help support community groups and kick-start investment in community projects.

Voluntary groups already on the frontline in tackling social exclusion and building better communities in Torbay and South Devon will be able to apply for their share of additional grants, worth around £180,000.

Money will also be used to help encourage businesses to donate to local causes by providing match funding."

The Province

The Province: "This month, pharmacy chain London Drugs is helping to donate more lenses.

The program is called 'Get Style, Give Sight.' For every pair of Infokus-brand reading glasses purchased at the chain this month, a pair will be donated to the Society.

Since 1995, the organization has supplied close to 50,000 people in 14 countries with prescription lenses — among them Zanzibar, Kenya, Guatemala, Peru, India, Malawi and Cambodia."

Wrexham aid worker says cash making difference in Kenya - Evening Leader

Wrexham aid worker says cash making difference in Kenya - Evening Leader: "A WREXHAM-based aid worker has returned from Kenya where she visited communities recovering from last year's post-election violence as well as those dealing with increasing droughts."

AIDS 2008 | Spanish, Latin American NGOs Sign Declaration Urging Governments To Prioritize Efforts To Fight HIV/AIDS - Kaisernetwork.org

AIDS 2008 | Spanish, Latin American NGOs Sign Declaration Urging Governments To Prioritize Efforts To Fight HIV/AIDS - Kaisernetwork.org: "IDS 2008 | Spanish, Latin American NGOs Sign Declaration Urging Governments To Prioritize Efforts To Fight HIV/AIDS
[Aug 08, 2008]

At the XVII International AIDS Conference in Mexico City on Wednesday, more than 30 nongovernmental organizations from Spain and Latin America signed a declaration calling on governments in Latin America to increase efforts to fight HIV/AIDS, Xinhua/People's Daily reports. The declaration calls on governments to prioritize HIV/AIDS in ties between Spain and Latin American countries."

BBC NEWS | South Asia | Ambush-hit NGO stops Afghan work

BBC NEWS | South Asia | Ambush-hit NGO stops Afghan work: "An aid group has suspended its work in Afghanistan - after 20 years - following the killing of three female aid workers in an ambush near Kabul."

Taliban wages war on aid groups | csmonitor.com

Taliban wages war on aid groups | csmonitor.com: "Kabul, Afghanistan - A Wednesday attack that killed three Western aid workers in Afghanistan raises concerns that the Taliban is attempting to force the expulsion of all foreign humanitarian workers from the troubled country.

'This was the worst attack in many years and is a major escalation of hostilities,' says Sayed Rahim Satar, vice chairman of the Afghan NGO Coordinating Bureau."

VOA News - Olympic Sponsors Represent Force for Change in China

VOA News - Olympic Sponsors Represent Force for Change in China: "Corporate sponsorship of the Olympics is now a long and accepted part of the games. By supporting the games, corporations hope to cash in on both the publicity and goodwill generated by the world's most watched athletic competition."

Living in Peru » News » Bill Clinton, Frank Giustra & Carlos Slim donate $10 million to Peru's needy

Living in Peru » News » Bill Clinton, Frank Giustra & Carlos Slim donate $10 million to Peru's needy: "The donation was announced during a meeting between former President Clinton and the president of the Inter-American Development Bank (IADB) Alberto Moreno in Mexico City."

Mega-donations: NUS, NTU bag biggest sums

Mega-donations: NUS, NTU bag biggest sums: "WHEN it comes to pulling in mega-donations, universities lead the pack, The Straits Times has found.

The National University of Singapore (NUS) drew $112 million and the Nanyang Technological University (NTU), $72 million, in their last financial year. In the case of NUS, four in five donors in its last financial year were alumni.

Both institutions are no stranger to big gifts. In the 2005/06 financial year, for instance, NUS received $154 million; NTU, $65.2 million in its 2005 financial year."

Asian Philanthropy Forum: State of the world's wealth

Asian Philanthropy Forum: State of the world's wealth: "India, China and Brazil had the highest growth of high net worth individuals (HNWI) at the country level according to the latest Merrill Lynch and Capgemini report, World Wealth Report 2008. Driven by market capitalization growth in emerging countries, the wealth of the world's HNWIs increased by 9.4% in 2007. In 2007, 10.1 million individuals worldwide held at least US$1 million in financial assets, an increase of 6.0% over 2006. Understanding where the wealthy are, how they invest and following these trends provides us a glimpse into how they approach their charitable investments."

VAT reform threatens jobs of charity staff - Telegraph

VAT reform threatens jobs of charity staff - Telegraph: "The Treasury has 'grossly underestimated' the cost of imposing VAT on the wages of temporary social care and charity workers, locum doctors and financial services staff and if it pushes ahead it will lead to significant job losses, the recruitment industry has warned.

The measure, announced by Alistair Darling in March, will withdraw a concession granted in 1998 to agencies supplying temporary staff in industries that are zero-rated for VAT. It will force agencies to charge VAT to their customers, including NHS Trusts and charities, which they cannot reclaim."

Philanthropy in a time of recession - will anything give? - The Irish Times - Wed, Aug 06, 2008

Philanthropy in a time of recession - will anything give? - The Irish Times - Wed, Aug 06, 2008: "ANALYSIS: Despite the economy's darkening shadow, Irish people must keep tackling social inequities, writes Jackie Harrison

OVER THE last few weeks, a number of people have asked me whether the current downturn in the economy will sound the death knell for philanthropy in Ireland, which is after all only in its infancy."

Taipei Filipinos lead fundraising for Aklan - INQUIRER.net, Philippine News for Filipinos

Taipei Filipinos lead fundraising for Aklan - INQUIRER.net, Philippine News for Filipinos: "MANILA, Philippines -- A charity drive supported by the Manila Economic and Cultural Office (Meco) in Taipei raised NT$100,000 (roughly P145,000) for the victims of Typhoon “Frank” (international codename: Fengshen) in Aklan."

Charity looking to rope in volunteers - WalesOnline

Charity looking to rope in volunteers - WalesOnline: "EVER fancied experiencing the thrill of abseiling 80ft down the side of the Civic Centre in Ebbw Vale? Well now’s your chance!

Children’s charity NCH Cymru has organised an abseil down the borough civic building on Saturday, October 11."

Salvos raise record $71 million - Breaking News - National - Breaking News

Salvos raise record $71 million - Breaking News - National - Breaking News: "he Salvation Army's Red Shield Appeal has raised a record $71 million this year, despite the difficult economic times.

The overall appeal, including doorknock, direct mail and business donations, raised just over two per cent more than last year."

New accounting standards proposed for charities

New accounting standards proposed for charities: "New accounting standards proposed for charities
By Theresa Tan
'These draft proposals reflect our aspirations to promote greater transparency and accountability of the charity sector by improving the standards of financial accounting and reporting,' said Mr Low (above). -- PHOTO: ZAOBAO
IN a move to ensure more transparency and accountability, the Accounting Standards Council (ASC) is proposing that all charities comply with one set of its new accounting standards, regardless of their size or status.

Mr Low Puk Yeong, Commissioner of Charities, who is also chairman of the ASC committee for charities, said the draft proposals have taken into account feedback given by the charity sector, auditors and public donors."

Singapore: S’poreans Donate Billions To Charities | My Sinchew

Singapore: S’poreans Donate Billions To Charities | My Sinchew: "he report put paid to a popular perception: that donor fatigue, especially in the light of scandals involving big-name charities, had taken hold. In fact, individuals donated about 40 per cent more to Institutions of a Public Character (IPCs): $255 million ($187 million dollar) last year, compared to $184 million ($185 million dollar) in 2006. IPCs are charities that are allowed to give donors tax exemptions such as the National Kidney Foundation."

Walking for charity

Walking for charity: "* Central
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Star Space
Saturday August 2, 2008
Walking for charity

PERMANIS Sdn Bhd, the bottler for PepsiCo International, joined hands with the Malaysian Insurance Institute to stage the Insurance and Takaful Walk 2008 recently.

The walk-a-thon, which started from Dataran Merdeka, covered a 5km and 7km route and was a charitable event for the Persatuan Keba­jikan Kakitangan Jabatan Penyiaran RTM to benefit the underprivileged."

Charity begins at work - Service Industries - Management Today

Charity begins at work - Service Industries - Management Today: "Helping employees donate to charity via your payroll costs nothing - and charities end up better off...

Here at MT we’re big fans of Workplace Giving, a Government scheme to get more people donating to charity via their employer. The benefits are obvious: if you make a charitable donation out of your net salary, you have to pay tax on it first. But if the donation comes straight off your gross salary, your chosen charity gets all the tax payable – without the Revenue taking its pound of flesh. So for a higher rate taxpayer, your £60 donation to Oxfam is magically transformed into £100, without you or your employer needing to spend an extra penny. Apparently if every donor did this, it would yield an extra £900m a year for charity (although presumably it would all come out of the Treasury’s coffers, which wouldn’t please the Prime Minister at the moment)."

Macau Daily Times - Charity Poker tournament raises HK$88,500 for Caritas

Macau Daily Times - Charity Poker tournament raises HK$88,500 for Caritas: "Charity Poker tournament raises HK$88,500 for Caritas PDF Print E-mail
Friday, 01 August 2008
The Macau Cup that was held in the PokerStars Macau Poker Room at the Grand Waldo Casino raised HK$88,500 for Macau Caritas last week.
The Cup is held every two months and its charity tournament on July 25 collected HK$1,500 from every of the 59 player and the sum was later donated to Macau Caritas."

Kevin Rudd gives wealthy a serve on charity | The Australian

Kevin Rudd gives wealthy a serve on charity | The Australian: "KEVIN Rudd has challenged the corporate sector and wealthy individuals to lift their support of charitable causes, accusing them of failing to pull their philanthropic weight.

The Prime Minister said last night that Australians were the world's second-most generous private donors to non-government aid organisations.

But he said research suggested affluent individuals and companies were giving at a lower rate than their counterparts in comparable countries such as Britain, the US and Canada."

The art of corporate sponsorship - Press & Journal

The art of corporate sponsorship - Press & Journal: "The art of corporate sponsorship
David Priestley, director of leading global recruiters Source-People, discusses how companies can benefit from sponsoring art-based projects

Published: 01/08/2008

CORPORATE sponsorship of the arts is becoming a popular means by which organisations can achieve their corporate social responsibility (CSR) aims; last year donations from UK businesses totaled over £170million."

batgwa.com - Charlene Choi Helps Kids 'Make A Wish'

batgwa.com - Charlene Choi Helps Kids 'Make A Wish': "Charlene Choi (蔡卓妍) has been busy filming back to back movies recently, but she has still taken time out to keep up her charity engagements. Today, she joined the celebrations for the tenth anniversary of the Make A Wish Foundation in Hong Kong."

Substantial donor proposals 'not good enough' - Third Sector

Substantial donor proposals 'not good enough' - Third Sector: "Substantial donor proposals 'not good enough'

By David Ainsworth, Third Sector, 30 July 2008

Proposed amendments to tax laws on substantial donors do not go far enough, charity law and finance experts have said.

Earlier this month, HM Revenue & Customs launched a consultation on the laws (Third Sector Online, 15 July). It is proposing to increase the amount of money a donor needs to give to be classed as 'substantial' and to cut the amount of time for which charities need to keep records."

TODAYonline

TODAYonline: "CHARITIES are beginning to see a lot more of their regulators these days.
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The Commissioner of Charities (COC) and six Government agencies made 44 field visits, compared to 11 in 2006, to promote good governance and best practices."

Weekend Post: News

Weekend Post: News: "A SERIAL record-breaker is on the loose in Nelson Mandela Bay today as he attempts to “spread the love” in a bid to hug one person every three seconds for an hour – all in the name of charity"

BBC NEWS | UK | England | Sussex | Family swim Channel for charity

BBC NEWS | UK | England | Sussex | Family swim Channel for charity: "Lee FitzHenry, from Crawley Down, began the relay swim at 0400 BST in Dover with his two brothers, his father, and two uncles.

The group want to raise money for the Motor Neurone Disease Association, children's charity Rays of Sunshine, and the Exeter Leukaemia Fund."

Charity Village®NewsWeek: Cover Story

Charity Village®NewsWeek: Cover Story: "Much has been made in the press over the last year about the alleged fraudulent use by Canadian charities of tax shelter plans. If you’re at all interested in the charitable sector in the country then you’ve likely read the stories - some more sensational than others - about how certain organizations with legal charity status, have been issuing tax receipts to donors for sums up to10 times the amount donated."

Social entrepreneurs leading new wave of philanthropy - July 28, 2008

Social entrepreneurs leading new wave of philanthropy - July 28, 2008: "The difference now is, according to Maximilian Martin, global head of UBS's Philanthropy Services, that giving is focusing on social entrepreneurship. Social entrepreneurship uses entrepreneurial principles to create an organisation to bring about social change. Working with non-profit and citizen groups is how these entrepreneurs try to make an impact."

Philanthropy inChina: Thanks for the Offer, But … | Newsweek Periscope | Newsweek.com

Philanthropy inChina: Thanks for the Offer, But … | Newsweek Periscope | Newsweek.com: "Officials in China's devastated Sichuan province are getting a crash course in a novel concept: accepting philanthropy. Since the May 12 earthquake that killed nearly 70,000 people and destroyed homes across the region, millions may have been lost because officials were leery of taking money from nongovernmental organizations and private donors. In just one county, Mianzhu, a team from McKinsey Greater China recovered $2.2 million in a single week, says Qiu Tian, project manager for the pro bono effort. Her team scoured the local government's departmental logbooks for unreturned phone calls, rang back 50 neglected donors and persuaded 15 of them to renew their offers."

Croydon charity boss's chugger rage

Croydon charity boss's chugger rage: "Hard-sell tactics employed by national charities are siphoning money away from needy causes in Croydon.

This is the startling claim of long-standing chairman of the town's homeless charity Nightwatch.

Jad Adams, who has led the group for nearly 30 years, also lashed out at large charities frittering away donations on television advertising and employing chuggers, like those who frequent Croydon town centre."

Charlotte Higgins: Cherish our museums. They see the bigger, civic picture | Comment is free | The Guardian

Charlotte Higgins: Cherish our museums. They see the bigger, civic picture | Comment is free | The Guardian: "The Tate has even been making audacious inroads into MoMA's home turf of New York, courting American philanthropists and holding glamorous fundraising events. According to Serota, MoMA has actually asked its trustees 'not to join high-profile committees to help fundraise for Tate' - a claim that Lowry denies."

Idaho Mountain Express: Consider philanthropy in Vietnam - July 23, 2008

Idaho Mountain Express: Consider philanthropy in Vietnam - July 23, 2008: "Consider philanthropy in Vietnam

Like most conflicts, the Vietnam War was not fought against its people but against a government, though the people are the ones who sacrifice and suffer.

American Vietnam veterans suffered both in country, and at home, for participating in an unpopular war. Hindsight has corrected the notion that the soldiers were to blame.

There are dozens of veteran organizations in the U.S. including some that work with the people of Vietnam for humanitarian purposes."

Professional Fundraising | Economic downturn slows growth in charity income

Professional Fundraising | Economic downturn slows growth in charity income: "Charities are already feeling the strain of the credit crunch with overall income showing a mere 1 per cent real-term increase and fundraised income growing at just 1.2 per cent in 2006-07, according to a new report by Cass Business School."

Making the art of giving more meaningful- LiveITUP-Special Pages-Features-The Economic Times

Making the art of giving more meaningful- LiveITUP-Special Pages-Features-The Economic Times: "CHENNAI: It’s all about redefining the spirit of giving. When it comes to donations, there is no dearth of donors. But the perpetual doubt in donors’ minds is ‘does it reach those intended’?"

Myanmar cyclone recovery cost tops $1 bln: U.N./ASEAN | International | Reuters

Myanmar cyclone recovery cost tops $1 bln: U.N./ASEAN | International | Reuters: "SINGAPORE (Reuters) - Recovery from a cyclone that tore into Myanmar's Irrawaddy delta in May, leaving at least 138,000 dead or missing, will cost more than $1 billion, a report by the United Nations and Southeast Asian nations concluded."

The FINANCIAL, News That Makes Money, Business News & Multimedia - Barclays Stockbrokers launches national share giving day to celebrate sharegift initiative

The FINANCIAL, News That Makes Money, Business News & Multimedia - Barclays Stockbrokers launches national share giving day to celebrate sharegift initiative: "Stockbrokers on July 21 launches National Share Giving Day (21 July) to celebrate a new initiative with ShareGift, the share donation charity, now offering Barclays Stockbrokers investors the chance to donate their small or unwanted shareholdings to a wide range of UK charities - and at no cost to the donor."

Bloomberg.com: Worldwide

Bloomberg.com: Worldwide: "July 18 (Bloomberg) -- Britain's charity regulator criticized the Smith Institute over its links with Gordon Brown and his Labour Party, saying it failed to maintain the political neutrality required for its tax-exempt status."

Polskie Radio dla zagranicy - Charity organisations in Poland receive record donations

Polskie Radio dla zagranicy - Charity organisations in Poland receive record donations: "Charity organisations in Poland receive record donations 17.07.2008

Charity organisations in Poland are to receive a record amount of donations thanks to new procedures in tax declarations."

How to save tax and build a corpus for your children

How to save tax and build a corpus for your children: "Now that the gift tax has become history, many people have started giving gifts to their close family members, left right and centre.

We were very much surprised to find a grandfather approaching us to ask whether he should choose CGGF of UTI or PPF for his three minor grandsons because gifts are now free from tax. He has five granddaughters, but he wasn’t interested in them. Strange!"

Nhan Dan --- Culture

Nhan Dan --- Culture: "Vice State President Nguyen Thi Doan received in Hanoi on July 4 Hoang Kieu, CEO of US company RAAS, which sponsors Miss World’s humanitarian activities in Vietnam (photo)."

BBC NEWS | UK | Magazine | The changing rich

BBC NEWS | UK | Magazine | The changing rich: "The extremely rich are getting even richer. So we are told in the World Wealth Report, widely discussed in the newspapers over the past few weeks.

The number of super-rich increased by almost 9% last year. Last Monday it was announced that the annual income of the Prince of Wales had risen by £1m, an increase of 7%, very much in line with the general trend."

Casper Star-Tribune Online - Wyoming

Casper Star-Tribune Online - Wyoming: "ARAMIE -- Nonprofit corporations are now the fourth-largest economic sector in the state and are among the fastest-growing.

The reason, according to nonprofit officials, is the increased need coupled with a heightened recognition of philanthropy."

13,000 to hit city streets for charity | theage.com.au

13,000 to hit city streets for charity | theage.com.au: "13,000 to hit city streets for charity

* June 21, 2008

UP TO 13,000 people, from children to the elderly, will take part in The Age's Run Melbourne event tomorrow morning, raising about $260,000 for charity."

Brown presses EU countries to fulfil pledge of aid for Africa | World news | The Guardian

Brown presses EU countries to fulfil pledge of aid for Africa | World news | The Guardian: "Gordon Brown will today urge Britain's EU partners to fulfil their aid pledges to Africa following a new report showing that the G8 has delivered only a seventh of the financial assistance promised at the Gleneagles summit three years ago."

Artists tiring of giving work for charity

Artists tiring of giving work for charity: "Some P.E.I. artists are complaining about being asked by people organizing charitable functions to donate their work for free.

'They want our art, but they don't want us to go to the function.'— Sculptor Carl Phillis

They say giving away art to be auctioned off at charitable events costs artists money, and often they don't even get a tax receipt."

New Board of Trade chairman pushes corporate philanthropy

New Board of Trade chairman pushes corporate philanthropy: "The Vancouver Board of Trade's new chairman says Vancouver businesses have to become more philanthropic and he'll push that concept aggressively over the next year."

Charity book sale tops $1 million

Charity book sale tops $1 million: "he Calgary Book Drive and Sale, supported by the Herald, rang up record numbers during its two-week run that ended Sunday."

Royal Mail paid twice for letters to charity - Times Online

Royal Mail paid twice for letters to charity - Times Online: "The Royal Mail is often being paid twice for donors' letters to charities, Third Sector (June 11) reveals.

Many charities supply Freepost envelopes to supporters but tell them that if they use a stamp it will save the charity money. But the Royal Mail has introduced an automated system for sorting Freepost envelopes that cannot tell whether envelopes are stamped. So unless their staff spot the stamps, the charity will pay postage and the donor will pay for the stamp."

globeandmail.com: HOW CHARITIES COURT THE RICH 1. IDENTIFY2. SEDUCE 3. IMMORTALIZE

globeandmail.com: HOW CHARITIES COURT THE RICH 1. IDENTIFY2. SEDUCE 3. IMMORTALIZE: "They're here to learn how to track rare prey worth hundreds of millions of dollars.

Mostly women in pantsuits with laminated name tags dangling from their necks and folders wedged under their arms, they're professional fundraisers from non-profit groups of all sizes."

TheStar.com | Fresh Air Fund | Boaters put wind in children's sails

TheStar.com | Fresh Air Fund | Boaters put wind in children's sails: "The show's 9th annual Boating for Charity Special Preview, held Jan. 11, raised $98,689 for kids, almost double the amount raised in 2007."

Fun run is great for staff bonding - Sport - smh.com.au

Fun run is great for staff bonding - Sport - smh.com.au: "Fun run is great for staff bonding


Heather Quinlan
June 8, 2008
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Hickey: 'plan for economic downturn' - Third Sector

Hickey: 'plan for economic downturn' - Third Sector: "Charity finance directors should do as much risk planning as possible in order to weather the economic slowdown, according to Keith Hickey, chief executive of the Charity Finance Directors' Group."

Credit crunch - what credit crunch? Charity dinner raises £25m in just one night | Mail Online

Credit crunch - what credit crunch? Charity dinner raises £25m in just one night | Mail Online: "An astonishing charity dinner last night, at which Tony Blair was the guest speaker and Stevie Wonder gave his first major performance in London for nearly a decade, raised more than £25 million for the world's poorest children."

SANGONeT - Getting Your Board on Board

SANGONeT - Getting Your Board on Board: "Developing your board, or effective governance as it is commonly known, is a challenge for many NPO’s in the African context. Wherever I go, it is more the exception than the rule to find a well governed organisation. There are many reasons why we grapple with board development. One reason I believe is because we do not have a tradition of effective governance in the African context born out of our concrete realities on the ground."

The Jakarta Post - Muslims 'dig deeper for charity'

The Jakarta Post - Muslims 'dig deeper for charity': "Muslims 'dig deeper for charity'

The Jakarta Post, Jakarta

Indonesian Muslims have become more aware of their obligation to give alms (zakat) and have been donating more, according to a survey released Wednesday.

The survey, conducted by the Public Interest Research and Advocacy Center (PIRAC), showed that Muslims' awareness of their obligation to give to the poor had risen by 5.2 percent, up to 55 percent in 2007 from 49.8 percent in 2004."

New guidance on CRB checks for volunteers

New guidance on CRB checks for volunteers: "New guidance on CRB checks for volunteers

The Cabinet Office today published guidance to help organisations that use volunteers to be clear about when they do and don’t need to carry out Criminal Records Bureau (CRB) checks on volunteers. The guidance will help cut unnecessary red tape and responds to concerns voiced by the voluntary sector that potential volunteers can be put off if they are asked to undergo a CRB check without good reason."

Irish Examiner | Irish News | News from Ireland

Irish Examiner | Irish News | News from Ireland: "03 June 2008

Arts eyes generous donors

By Niamh Hennessy
A PLAN to encourage more philanthropy as a source of funding for the arts is being prepared by the Arts Council. It has asked the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism Martin Cullen for his assistance in developing such a culture."

Your Canterbury News

Your Canterbury News: "Conservative leader David Cameron and shadow charities minister Greg Clark unveiled plans to expand the role and influence of charities including reforming the National Lottery.

The consultation paper, Voluntary Action in the 21st Century, was launched at the Sunlight Development Trust, which is a community owned and managed charity aiming to improve health inequalities, in Gillingham, on Tuesday."

Relay raises record $589,000 for kids' charity

Relay raises record $589,000 for kids' charity: "A stacked lineup of entertainers boosted the Easter Seals 24-Hour Relay fundraiser to record levels this year.

The event collected approximately $589,000 in donations, which will send more than 300 children with disabilities to Camp Shawnigan this summer. Donations totalled $490,000 last year and $514,000 in 2006."

"Of Droughts And Flooding Rains" - Philanthropy For Health And Medical Research

"Of Droughts And Flooding Rains" - Philanthropy For Health And Medical Research: "Australia is blessed with superb philanthropists - just not enough of them, according to an editorial published in the latest issue of Medical Journal of Australia that questions what it will take to break the funding drought in Australia."

Keep charity clean

Keep charity clean: "The May 31 circular issued by the State Council on strengthening the management of donations for victims of the Wenchuan earthquake, therefore, is a worthy response to public concerns.

Among the guiding principles the document spelt out, there is a special emphasis on respecting donors' intentions, as well as on transparency and supervision. These, we believe, are particularly important at this point."

Ad Intemediatory

Ad Intemediatory: "NEW YORK: Tony Blair, the former prime minister of Britain, has unveiled plans for an ambitious new charity that he hopes will enlist religion as a force for economic development and conflict resolution, rather than violence and strife.

In a news conference in New York on Friday, kicked off by the former US president Bill Clinton and attended by religious leaders, donors and United Nations representatives, Mr Blair said one of his goals was to support religious leaders who were working to counter extremism within their faiths."