Stardom brings with it responsibility - Nationmultimedia.com

Stardom brings with it responsibility - Nationmultimedia.com: "While Boyle's philanthropy reflects a fair degree of social responsibility, there are similar miseries elsewhere. And more celebrities from Tinsel Town are taking it upon themselves to tend to social causes. It's uncertain whether they do it for altruistic reasons or for their own publicity and image. However, their efforts should be emulated by other celebrities everywhere as standard practice. Indeed public image, clout and popularity should be put to better use in raising public awareness on important issues that affect the masses."

Secretary of State Supports Asian Charities During Recent Trip - Philanthropy.com

Secretary of State Supports Asian Charities During Recent Trip - Philanthropy.com: "During her recent trip to Asia, Secretary of State Hillary Clinton emphasized the role the United States can play in supporting foreign charities — a sign she will bring her long interest in nonprofit groups to her efforts as the country’s top diplomat."

Secretary of State Supports Asian Charities During Recent Trip - Philanthropy.com

Secretary of State Supports Asian Charities During Recent Trip - Philanthropy.com: "During her recent trip to Asia, Secretary of State Hillary Clinton emphasized the role the United States can play in supporting foreign charities — a sign she will bring her long interest in nonprofit groups to her efforts as the country’s top diplomat."

Occhipinti speaks about faith based organizations

Occhipinti speaks about faith based organizations: "Dr. Laurie Occhipinti, professor of anthropology, talked about faith based organizations in Latin America as part of Clarion University’s Faculty Author Seminar Series. Her topic was “Bridging the Gaps: Faith-based Organizations and Poverty in Latin America.”"

The World Today - Charities feels the pinch as corporations tighten the purse strings

The World Today - Charities feels the pinch as corporations tighten the purse strings: "Charities feels the pinch as corporations tighten the purse strings
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The World Today - Tuesday, 24 February , 2009 12:38:00
Reporter: Meredith Griffiths
ELEANOR HALL: A mentoring program that helps disadvantaged young people to get back into work or education looks set to fold.

Mission Australia says its corporate sponsors have pulled support for the mentoring component of its Creative Youth Initiatives program because of the financial crisis.

And it's not the only non-profit worried about declining corporate donations."

Income down in Northern Ireland - Third Sector

Income down in Northern Ireland - Third Sector: "ncome down in Northern Ireland

By Mathew Little, Third Sector, 24 February 2009

7.2 per cent fall in three years, Nicva survey finds

The income of the voluntary and community sector in Northern Ireland has fallen further, new figures reveal."

Singapore charities score on governance

Singapore charities score on governance: "n its inaugural Charity Governance Report released today, the Charity Council revealed that the overall median governance evaluation score of about 1,500 charities in Singapore is 87 per cent.

This constitutes 81 per cent of the charity sector in Singapore which has supplied information about their governance on an online evaluation system.

The score is based on areas such as board independence, regular board meetings, reviews of vision and mission and communication to stakeholders, conflicts of interest declaration, human resource policies, staff appraisal/ development, reserves policies, board evaluation a"

'Fearful' companies to cut arts sponsorship | Culture | The Observer

'Fearful' companies to cut arts sponsorship | Culture | The Observer: "Research by Arts and Business, set up to promote sponsorship of the arts, shows that 30% of the corporate donors who gave more than £1m to the arts last year expect these budgets to shrink. Respondents also felt it was arts sponsorship that was the most vulnerable, compared to charities and sport."

£50,000 in Darwinian matched giving on The Big Give on Monday | UK Fundraising

£50,000 in Darwinian matched giving on The Big Give on Monday | UK Fundraising: "Alec Reed CBE is paying tribute to Charles Darwin on 23 February by offering to match up to £50,000 for donations made to five wildlife charities."

Professional Fundraising | Sector income rises to £33bn, driven by public sector contracts

Professional Fundraising | Sector income rises to £33bn, driven by public sector contracts: "The total income of the voluntary and community sector grew by 3.3 per cent to £33.2bn during 2006-7, according to the latest NCVO Civil Society Almanac published today.

The figures demonstrate that the sector was in “peak financial condition” going into the recession, the NCVO says."

allAfrica.com: Zimbabwe: Catholic Charity Seeks Funds for Starving Thousands (Page 1 of 1)

allAfrica.com: Zimbabwe: Catholic Charity Seeks Funds for Starving Thousands (Page 1 of 1): "Rome — The international Catholic charity, Caritas, is appealing for USD 7 million to help a quarter of a million people from starvation, provide health care, and clean water to 16,000 homes in Zimbabwe."

NCVO - Civil society economy key findings

NCVO - Civil society economy key findings: "In the UK Civil Society Almanac 2009, there were 170,000 active general charities in the UK, an increase of 66,000 since 1991."

Sunday Business Post | Charities feel the pinch and refocus efforts

Sunday Business Post | Irish Business News: "Charities feel the pinch and refocus efforts
Sunday, February 15, 2009
Ireland’s charity sector is to face regulation for the first time under the new Charities Bill, which is expected to come into law later this year. The purpose of the bill is to ensure accountability and to protect against the abuse of charitable status and fraud."

Susan ready to plough her way to success in aid of African charity - Portadown Today

Susan ready to plough her way to success in aid of African charity - Portadown Today: "The psychology student is getting behind the wheel of her sturdy tractor at the Mullahead and District Ploughing Championships at the end of the month for a fundraising plough in aid of a charitable trip to Maafailand in Kenya later in the year.
Susan will be competing against 180 other competitors, with the aim being to plough 50 furrows - each of which is being sponsored by family and friends."

Lack of sponsors forces AIDS Calgary to cancel annual gala

Lack of sponsors forces AIDS Calgary to cancel annual gala: "Harder economic times have prompted AIDS Calgary to cancel its annual Calgary Cares gala and turn its focus to individual and corporate donations."

ReliefWeb » Document » UN staff launch charity drive for millions starving in Kenya

ReliefWeb » Document » UN staff launch charity drive for millions starving in Kenya: "UN staff launch charity drive for millions starving in Kenya

Source: United Nations Human Settlements Program (UN-HABITAT)

Date: 09 Feb 2009


Nairobi, Kenya - The United Nations headquarters in Kenya on Monday launched a charity drive to help millions of people facing starvation in their host country."

Charity bingo | Phyllis & Jim Martin | Hospital fund-raising | Stoke & Staffordshire News

Charity bingo | Phyllis & Jim Martin | Hospital fund-raising | Stoke & Staffordshire News: "Retired potbank workers Phyllis and Jim Martin have been running charity bingo nights since 1964. The pair, aged 67 and 70, of Wallace Way, Baddeley Green, have raised more than £130,000 for local hospitals, surgeries, and other medical organisations. Tamzin Hindmarch talks to this remarkable couple"

Twitters to tweet for charity: Sci-Tech: News: News24

Twitters to tweet for charity: Sci-Tech: News: News24: "Cape Town - On Thursday more than 180 cities around the world will be hosting 24 hour 'Twestivals' - volunteer-run fundraising meet-ups for people who know each other through the micro-blogging service twitter.com - to bring Twitter communities together in the spirit of fun and for a good cause to tweet.meet.give."

Charity rules condemned by schools - Telegraph

Charity rules condemned by schools - Telegraph: "The Independent Schools Council, which represents of fee-paying schools, said guidance from the Charity Commission could lead to schools increasing fees for some parents.

A letter sent to schools also claimed that the requirements may be illegal.

Under Government legislation, independent schools are no longer automatically entitled to charitable status."

Millions for charities hit by recession | Society | The Guardian

Millions for charities hit by recession | Society | The Guardian: "Ministers will today announce a £40m bailout for charities dealing with the effects of the recession, but the lifeline is a fraction of the sum the government was urged to provide at crisis talks last year.

The money follows job cuts at household names including Shelter and the NSPCC, and amid warnings that one in three charities is expected to lay off more staff in the coming months."

More stories of charity needed

More stories of charity needed: "MANY stories of people helping people go untold in Singapore, Lim Boon Heng, Minister in the Prime Minister's Office, said yesterday.

'In this economic downturn, we need to tell more of such stories to encourage others to do the same.'

Mr Lim was speaking to reporters at a charity lunch for over 250 elderly Singaporeans at the Civil Service Club along Bukit Batok West Ave 2."

Charities warned to get their books in order - The Irish Times - Fri, Feb 06, 2009

Charities warned to get their books in order - The Irish Times - Fri, Feb 06, 2009: "Charities were today warned to put their books in order for a new law being introduced by the Government.

Tighter regulations to be imposed on not-for-profit organisations will make directors and board members more accountable for finances."

Universities hunt for funds as sponsors disappear - National - smh.com.au

Universities hunt for funds as sponsors disappear - National - smh.com.au: "LONG-TERM corporate sponsors are abandoning university orientation week celebrations across the country because of the economic downturn.

The telecommunications giant, Optus, is believed to have withdrawn tens of thousands of dollars from O-Week across Australia."

Aid organisation reports record donations. - swissinfo

Aid organisation reports record donations. - swissinfo: "Aid organisation reports record donations
Switzerland's biggest private aid organisation, Helvetas, received a record SFr14.9 million ($12.9 million) in donations in 2008, up 23 per cent on 2007.

Announcing the figures on Thursday, Helvetas said its 'Toilets for All' ca"

Media

Media: "Singapore Red Cross | Are You My Type? | Singapore
4-Feb-09, 14:42

The Red Cross Society of Singapore has launched a blood donation drive - 'Are you my type?' to encourage youth to come forward for donations.

Targeting local youths who have never thought about blood donation, the campaign portrays giving blood as a positive and “cool” act of charity."

The Royal Gazette

The Royal Gazette: "The power of the single volunteer was yesterday highlighted, as the Centre on Philanthropy drew attention to the impact one person's efforts can have."

More Big Donations Were Bequests in 2008 - Chronicle.com

More Big Donations Were Bequests in 2008 - Chronicle.com: "More than half of the donations from America’s top 10 philanthropists last year came in the form of bequests, The Chronicle of Philanthropy’s Philanthropy 50 survey has determined."

European Court Strikes Down Key Barrier to Cross-Border Giving - Philanthropy.com

European Court Strikes Down Key Barrier to Cross-Border Giving - Philanthropy.com: "The European Court of Justice said this week that rules to restrict tax breaks on charitable donations made by residents of European Union countries breach the principles of free movement of capital and are unlawful, reports The Financial Times."