Anderson flies to Mid-East for charity

Anderson flies to Mid-East for charity: "Former Baywatch actress Pamela Anderson has flown to the Middle East to host a fundraiser.

Anderson was personally invited to host Make-A-Wish Foundation's event in the UAE by His Highness Sheikha Sheikha Bint Saif Al Nayan, contactmusic.com reports."

The Great Beyond: University of Oxford says: show me the money

The Great Beyond: University of Oxford says: show me the money: "University of Oxford says: show me the money - May 29, 2008

Over here in the UK we’re used to our universities looking like paupers compared to America’s. Hell, every university looks like a pauper compared to the Ivy League.

But the University of Oxford has had enough. It wants to raise £1.25 billion (US$2.5bn) for new buildings and faculty (press release).

Even this won’t be enough to push the university up into the big league. Bloomberg points out that Harvard’s endowment stood at $34.9 billion on 30 June while Oxford’s stood at a paltry £3.4 billion (US$6.7bn).

In actual fundraising leagues however £1.25 billion is good going. Here’s what the Chronicle of Philanthropy thinks, and they should know:"

Times are tough, but Aussies keep giving - Breaking News - National - Breaking News

Times are tough, but Aussies keep giving - Breaking News - National - Breaking News: "Australians just never stop giving, no matter what the circumstances.

Despite high interest rates and the soaring cost of petrol and food putting pressure on the household budget, charities continue to benefit from the nation's generosity."

LEAVE A LEGACY? program raising awareness of how wills and estate plans can be used after death to support charities

LEAVE A LEGACY? program raising awareness of how wills and estate plans can be used after death to support charities: "Few Canadians realize their money and assets can be put to good use by charitable organizations after they've passed away.
The fact is, 81 per cent of Canadians contribute to charitable organizations throughout their lifetimes but only seven per cent continue this support through a gift in their will or estate plan."

For famed artist Botero, there's joy in giving - 05/25/2008 - MiamiHerald.com

For famed artist Botero, there's joy in giving - 05/25/2008 - MiamiHerald.com: "Botero's philanthropy, in fact, was often low-profile -- until spring 2000, when the artist donated his personal collection of paintings and sculptures valued as high as $200 million to museums in his hometown of Medellín and the Colombian capital, Bogotá."

Khaleej Times Online - Oman govt working on new strategy for NGOs

Khaleej Times Online - Oman govt working on new strategy for NGOs: "MUSCAT — Oman, paying rich tributes to associations involved in volunteer work in the country, has revealed plans to issue for the first time a national strategy for non-governmental organisations (NGO).

The announcement was made by Social Development Minister Dr Sharifa bint Khalfan Al Yahya’eyah at the country’s first forum for NGOs here on Monday, inaugurated by Sayyid Shihab bin Tareq Al Said, Adviser to His Majesty the Sultan."

Business Report - Focused philanthropy is vital to survival of charities

Business Report - Focused philanthropy is vital to survival of charities: "n South Africa, there are hundreds of thousands of people who regularly volunteer their time and skills and, according to recent studies, we also give generously. However, the Inyathelo Philanthropy Awards focus on individuals who have actually given money as it is in this area that we need to promote a real philanthropic movement - in fact, we have to build the philanthropic industry."

Crackdown on charity 'gifts' | Society | Society Guardian

Crackdown on charity 'gifts' | Society | Society Guardian: "Charity watchdogs today launched a crackdown on fundraisers who mail out unsolicited gifts to make potential donors feel guilty enough to give money.

The Insitiute of Fundraising has changed its code of practice to stop charities sending items such as umbrellas, slippers, aprons and Christmas cards when they are used to 'generate a donation primarily because of financial guilt or to cause embarassment'."

Charity donors question fundraising tactics | Society | Society Guardian

Charity donors question fundraising tactics | Society | Society Guardian: "More people give time and goods to charity and trust in them has increased – but many think they spend too much on staff and use dubious fundraising techniques, a survey reveals today.

The Charity Commission found 85% said they had given to charity in the last year, and one in five gave more than £200. Nearly half of people (47%) gave goods.

All are increases since the commission, the voluntary sector regulator in England and Wales, last conducted the survey in 2005."

Corporates have a soft spot for the arts: survey | theage.com.au

Corporates have a soft spot for the arts: survey | theage.com.au: "CORPORATE sponsorship and donations to the arts have doubled in the past eight years, according to a survey."

Philanthropy UK : Amazing growth in Philanthropy UK readers reflects general trends

Philanthropy UK : Amazing growth in Philanthropy UK readers reflects general trends: "Amazing growth in Philanthropy UK readers reflects general trends
Added: 09 May 2008

A staggering 100% growth in Philanthropy UK’s newsletter subscriptions since its re-brand in March 2007 indicates that the philanthropy sector is thriving.

And, as the 2008 Sunday Times Giving List identifies, “The super-rich are engaged in unprecedented levels of giving. They are more directly engaged in the distribution of that money than ever before.”"

Brisbane digs deep for charity | The Courier-Mail

Brisbane digs deep for charity | The Courier-Mail: "CHARITY donors in Brisbane's inner city give away an average of $15,500 each, winning the title of the second-most generous people in Australia.

The magnanimity of 'post code 4000', including CBD and Spring Hill, is eclipsed only by a South Australian community that donated an average of $26,000 a year."

Murky times call for lucid measures

Murky times call for lucid measures: "Buffett, on giving to charity: 'I've never given up anything that made a difference in my life. People will go to church and put money in a collection plate and it will affect where they go for dinner afterwards; those are the people who are really doing charitable giving.'"

Tax-deductible donations on the increase: research - ABC News (Australian Broadcasting Corporation)

Tax-deductible donations on the increase: research - ABC News (Australian Broadcasting Corporation): "New research shows the average tax-deductible donation made and claimed by Australians has more than doubled in the past decade.

The Australian Centre for Philanthropy and Non-profit Studies found individual taxpayers donated an average $370 in the 2005-2006 financial year."

Funding Boost For Charity (from Asian Image)

Funding Boost For Charity (from Asian Image): "Funding boost for charity

A charity which helps the British Asian Community contribute to social change in India is among the new projects sharing a £5.5m Government funding boost.

The Asian Foundation for Philanthropy (AFP) has a long history of delivering a positive impact through their volunteering scheme and has impressed the Department of International Development with their engagement skills with the British Asian Community."

Football's charitable status: Philanthropists in the Premier League - News & Comment, Football - The Independent

Football's charitable status: Philanthropists in the Premier League - News & Comment, Football - The Independent: "A certain cynicism usually descends whenever footballers' charitable projects are mentioned. For many people, a sport which pays its elite participants tens of thousands of pounds a week is never going to invest enough in the wider community. When it does contribute to society, the gesture is frequently dismissed as a publicity stunt."

SNAPSHOT-Latest developments after Myanmar cyclone | International | Reuters

We have posted additional stories about Myanmar Cyclone on our AFP Disaster Relief Blog.

SNAPSHOT-Latest developments after Myanmar cyclone | International | Reuters: "U.S. President George W. Bush urges military junta to accept U.S. disaster response teams and pledges $3 million in aid.

- United Nations estimates 'hundreds of thousands' of people need help."

Peterborough Examiner - Ontario, CA

Peterborough Examiner - Ontario, CA: "In 2004, a group of 18 influential Peterborough women banded together to bare it all in a calendar for flood victims.

And now they are turning their combined sights on the YWCA's Safe Haven campaign."

Toddlers and waddlers do the walk for charity - icWales

Toddlers and waddlers do the walk for charity - icWales: "CHILDREN toddled and Monty the Duck waddled in Treorchy Park as part of a sponsored walk for the Meningitis Trust.

The sponsored walk for the under-fives took the group around the park three times and the walk started in style with MP Chris Bryant cutting the ribbon."

Young Farmers urged to publicise their charity work better - 04/05/2008 - FarmersWeekly

Young Farmers urged to publicise their charity work better - 04/05/2008 - FarmersWeekly: "Young farmers clubs must do more to inform the general public about the charity work they do, members attending the 76th annual general meeting at the Winter Gardens in Blackpool were urged."

Charities miss out on £750m investment profit a year | Society | The Guardian

Charities miss out on £750m investment profit a year | Society | The Guardian: "Good causes are missing out on £750m a year because charities are not managing their vast endowments properly, a report by the Institute for Philanthropy has shown.

A survey of 277 charities, including the Wellcome Trust and the Joseph Rowntree Foundation, found that trustees with responsibility for £56bn routinely consider investment issues 'off the radar', with the result that returns have been 13% lower than the FTSE all share index."

Opening your wallet

Opening your wallet: "Giving to charity is a no-brainer.

It helps others, yes, but it also helps you. As the saying goes: One good turn deserves another.

Charitable giving makes you feel good, supports the cause and also makes great sense on the tax front."

BBC NEWS | UK | Scotland | Edinburgh, East and Fife | 'Key lessons' in charity collapse

BBC NEWS | UK | Scotland | Edinburgh, East and Fife | 'Key lessons' in charity collapse: "harity regulators have said there are 'key lessons' to be learned from the collapse of a major charity and childcare provider last year.

One Plus provided a range of services to one-parent families.

The report from the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) pointed to an apparent lack of 'adequate skills' among board members."

Kelly’s hoping spinal charity will blossom - icWales

Kelly’s hoping spinal charity will blossom - icWales: "AN awareness-raising campaign by a spine condition charity at the world’s premier flower show has been backed by a beauty queen who received treatment as a child."

International Crisis Group - $20 Million Gifts Launch Crisis Group Capital Fund

International Crisis Group - $20 Million Gifts Launch Crisis Group Capital Fund: "ew York, 30 April 2008: The International Crisis Group launches today in New York its new 50-million-dollar Securing the Future capital fundraising campaign.

The campaign is off to a flying start with the announcement today -- at a lunch honouring Liberian President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf and Finnish diplomat and former President Martti Ahtisaari -- of four initial grants of $5 million each from:"

The Canadian Press: As SCTVers reunite for charity event, comics far and wide pay tribute

The Canadian Press: As SCTVers reunite for charity event, comics far and wide pay tribute: "No media have been accredited to cover the shows, and they were conceived simply as low-key affairs meant to raise charity money.

'We're only going to rehearse on Sunday,' Flaherty said."