TheStar.com | GTA | Turning trash into charity cash

TheStar.com | GTA | Turning trash into charity cash: "hat's because for $10 a bag, or $50 for six bags, Taylor and a couple of friends will pick up your garbage and take it to a designated drop site, with all proceeds going to War Child Canada, a charity providing humanitarian assistance to war-affected children around the world."

Record $3M in hospital funding

Record $3M in hospital funding: "The Nanaimo and District Hospital Foundation delivered more than $3-million to the city hospital on Monday, its largest annual donation to date."

New guidance ”to assist Scottish fundraisers” » Jobsgopublic News

New guidance ”to assist Scottish fundraisers” » Jobsgopublic News: "Those with such positions in the third sector may be interested to hear that membership of the IOF reached an all-time high at the beginning of this month, with more than 5,000 fundraising professionals now members and over 300 charities actively involved."

$300m profit plunge to test Jockey Club giving - The Standard

$300m profit plunge to test Jockey Club giving - The Standard: "Since 1997, the club has donated more than HK$1 billion annually to charity.

But with the sharp drop in profits this year, that commitment is being seriously challenged."

Thank you to the people of Quebec

Thank you to the people of Quebec: "It's been said that I'm a 'new philanthropist,' but I do not see myself only as a philanthropist. I have always believed in the act of feeding the cycle of life. You might call that bohemianism or even naïveté, but I can assure you that this is the same circle that nurtured me at the beginning. When I was a wandering entertainer, I understood the importance of networking and the performer's influence on the public. Those days as a street artist taught me the importance of sharing."

S'pore's rich list takes a beating

S'pore's rich list takes a beating: "S'pore's rich list takes a beating

By Joanna Seow

SINGAPORE'S rich were not spared the effects of the global financial meltdown last year, with the number of millionaires here shrinking 22 per cent to 61,000 people."

National Audit Office publishes guidelines to help charities - Charity Times news

National Audit Office publishes guidelines to help charities - Charity Times news: "National Audit Office publishes guidelines to help charities 25/06/09


New practical guidance published by the National Audit Office aims to save charities and other voluntary and community organisations time and money by reducing the paperwork they are currently required to collect when providing public sector-commissioned services."

Misia changes with charity | The Japan Times Online

Misia changes with charity | The Japan Times Online: "Misia, who has seen all eight of her gospel-influenced pop albums hit the top three since her 2.5 million-selling 1998 debut, inspired the creation of the Child Africa organization after getting involved in various fundraising activities in 2002. Aimed at supporting education and creating sustainable societies, Misia has visited Kenya, Malawi and Mali to raise awareness and offer support."

Professional Fundraising | Philanthropy manifesto demands £30m IT investment fund

Professional Fundraising | Philanthropy manifesto demands £30m IT investment fund: "The Community Foundation Network (CFN) has released its long-awaited Manifesto for Community Philanthropy, which calls on government to create a ‘Philanthropy Infrastructure Investment Fund’ to invest in those projects aiming to increase giving levels, but also to introduce new philanthropic tax breaks and bank account types."

PPFs & Philanthropy » New PPF guidelines released

PPFs & Philanthropy » New PPF guidelines released: "Philanthropy Australia welcomes today’s release of new draft guidelines for Private Ancillary Funds, formerly known as Prescribed Private Funds (PPFs). It is pleasing that Treasury has adopted the recommendation of Philanthropy Australia, its members and the wider philanthropic sector to set a minimum distribution rate of 5%. This will ensure the continuing growth of a vibrant and healthy culture of giving and philanthropy."

Call to give philanthropists tax breaks when they donate to poor areas - Third Sector

Call to give philanthropists tax breaks when they donate to poor areas - Third Sector: "Call to give philanthropists tax breaks when they donate to poor areas

By Sarah Townsend, Third Sector Online, 24 June 2009

Giving zones among suggestions in Community Foundation Network's manifesto

Major donors should pay less tax if they make donations to charities based in disadvantaged regions, according to the Community Foundation Network."

AsiaOne Multimedia

AsiaOne Multimedia: "Fuji Xerox Singapore held their first ever public charity shaving event at the Fuji Xerox Towers, aiming to raise awareness of children's cancer among working professionals in the Tanjong Pagar Vicinity."

AsiaXPAT Charity Ball Raises over HKD1,000,000

AsiaXPAT Charity Ball Raises over HKD1,000,000: "2009-06-23 10:52:26 - The AsiaXPAT charity ball benefiting the Christina Noble Children's Foundation and honoring the AsiaXPAT of the Year was a huge success raising over HKD1,000,000."

Cabinet committee to tackle barriers to service delivery - Third Sector

Cabinet committee to tackle barriers to service delivery - Third Sector: "Cabinet committee to tackle barriers to service delivery

By Paul Jump, Third Sector, 22 June 2009

Acevo hails Office of the Third Sector's new role as a triumph

The Office of the Third Sector is to coordinate a powerful new Cabinet sub-committee charged with removing barriers that might prevent third sector organisations winning central government contracts"

North Norfolk News - How town's hippo fund is helping wildlife

North Norfolk News - How town's hippo fund is helping wildlife: "NORTH Walsham's herd of model hippos is helping keep the real animals alive in Africa.

A trail of 50 colourful creatures around North Walsham raised £30,000 for a variety of causes when they were auctioned off, with £7,000 going to the international wildlife charity the Born Free Foundation."

Prince George's County nonprofits get World Bank grant - Washington Business Journal:

Prince George's County nonprofits get World Bank grant - Washington Business Journal:: "The World Bank is giving $100,000 to help nonprofits in Prince George’s County.

The bank’s community connections fund gave the grant to the Partnership for Prince George’s County, which is made up of local private, corporate, and foundation funders."

Aussies urged to stay off alcohol in Dry July for cancer charity | WORLD News

Aussies urged to stay off alcohol in Dry July for cancer charity | WORLD News: "Australians are being urged to stay off the grog for a month to help cancer patients"

BBC NEWS | UK | England | Coventry/Warwickshire | Charity launches toilet twinning

BBC NEWS | UK | England | Coventry/Warwickshire | Charity launches toilet twinning: "Coventry bishop has given his backing to a charity's scheme to raise funds for better sanitation in Burundi, Africa - toilet twinning."

Prince Harry steps up American charm offensive to prop up his charity - Telegraph

Prince Harry steps up American charm offensive to prop up his charity - Telegraph: "Mandrake hears that the 24-year-old Prince is to follow up his recent trip to New York with further fund-raising visits to America to support events organised by the newly established American branch of his charity Sentebale"

Venture philanthropy is for donors - The Slovak Spectator

Venture philanthropy is for donors - The Slovak Spectator: "FOR some donors just giving out money to charity is not enough: they want to get more involved in solving social problems and are ready to offer their business skills and experiences. For them, there is a relatively new model of philanthropy, venture philanthropy, which connects the world of venture capitalists with the non-profit sector"

St Andrews University Turns To Private Philanthropy To Raise 100m (from The Herald )

St Andrews University Turns To Private Philanthropy To Raise 100m (from The Herald ): "St Andrews University turns to private philanthropy to raise £100m

Scotland's oldest university is tapping into 'private philanthropy' from wealthy graduates in a £100m fundraising drive in the run-up to its 600th anniversary."

Bold vision - Local News - News - General - Camden Advertiser

Bold vision - Local News - News - General - Camden Advertiser: "IT is said that a single image can change the world and Canon Australia is giving professional and amateur photographers the opportunity to do just that.

Having recently launched a national campaign called Canon Creative for a Cause, the initiative targets the thousands of Australian charities in desperate need of awareness and financial support."

BBC NEWS | UK | England | Bristol | Apprentice star on charity walk

BBC NEWS | UK | England | Bristol | Apprentice star on charity walk: "Up to 200 people were walking the 14 miles from Bath to Bristol on Saturday to raise money for meningitis research.

Among them was Lorraine Tighe, a recent contestant on BBC show The Apprentice, whose daughter Alexia contracted the disease at the age of two.

Ms Tighe, 37, is supporting the Bristol-based charity's Search 4 a Vaccine Campaign, which aims to develop a vaccine for meningitis B.

This was the strain which left Alexia critically ill."

Grupo Salinas, Fundacion Azteca and Fundacion Azteca America Raise Over US$1.3 Million During the 50th Movimiento Azteca Awareness and Fundraising Campaign To Support Prenatal Care - MarketWatch

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Grupo Salinas, Fundacion Azteca and Fundacion Azteca America Raise Over US$1.3 Million During the 50th Movimiento Azteca Awareness and Fundraising Campaign To Support Prenatal Care - MarketWatch: "Thanks to donations from both Mexico and the United States, through Fundacion Azteca and Fundacion Azteca America, more than Ps. 17.3 million (US$1.3 million) was collected, which is estimated to help prevent birth defects in as many as 5,500 newborns in Mexico.

The results greatly surpass the initial goal of 3 million pesos in support of 1,000 newborns."

Chinese Internet users cool about action star's change of nationality -- china.org.cn

Chinese Internet users cool about action star's change of nationality -- china.org.cn: "n addition, Mr. Li plans to use Singapore as a base to further his charity work. During last September's Forbes Global CEO Conference in Singapore he revealed that he wanted to set up an office of One Foundation in the country, which he said offered the right conditions for developing future non-governmental organization leaders. The Business Times reported that Jet Li One Foundation Singapore was registered in June 2008."

A Crackdown on Philanthropy Overseas? - Philanthropy.com

From the Chronicle of Philanthropy Give and Take Blog

A Crackdown on Philanthropy Overseas? - Philanthropy.com: "A Crackdown on Philanthropy Overseas?

Proposed new regulations in the central Asian country of Azerbaijan could greatly hinder charities and international aid groups and could be part of a growing crackdown on foreign philanthropy by authoritarian governments."

Annie Lennox Charity Auction In Hong Kong

Annie Lennox Charity Auction In Hong Kong: "Signed items from Annie Lennox will be up for auction in Hong Kong later this month.

Items such as two signed lithographs and a signed Eurythmics box set will be on display at the Landmark Mandarin Oriental Hotel from the end of June. The venue was the scene of a special concert from the singer in April. The concert marked the first time that Lennox had played in Asia as a solo artist."

SCVO criticises report on UK cross-border charity work - Third Sector

SCVO criticises report on UK cross-border charity work - Third Sector: "The Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations has criticised proposals from the Commission on Scottish Devolution to create a common definition of ‘charity' and ‘charitable' across the UK.

The report, Serving Scotland Better: Scotland and the United Kingdom in the 21st Century, was compiled by a committee of 15 prominent Scots chaired by Sir Kenneth Calman, chancellor of Glasgow University."

EurasiaNet Civil Society - Azerbaijan: NGO Amendments Put Civil Society at Risk - Activists

EurasiaNet Civil Society - Azerbaijan: NGO Amendments Put Civil Society at Risk - Activists: "Wednesday, June 17, 2009
CIVIL SOCIETY

AZERBAIJAN: NGO AMENDMENTS PUT CIVIL SOCIETY AT RISK - ACTIVISTS
Jessica Powley Hayden 6/17/09


Controversial amendments that would impose new restrictions on non-governmental organizations could force numerous local and international NGOs in Azerbaijan to cease operations. Some activists go so far as to say the amendments, if passed, would throttle civil society development in the country.

Azerbaijan’s parliament, the Milli Mejlis, is expected to consider the bill on June 19, just 10 days after the proposed amendments were announced. According to local NGO activists, President Ilham Aliyev’s office submitted the proposed amendments to parliament on June 8, and they received the speedy approval of the legislature’s Committee on Legal Policy the next day."

Mark Foster strips for charity

Mark Foster strips for charity: "Mark Foster stripped off to have his torso painted to promote ActionAid's first PoverTee Day.

The Olympic swimmer - whose muscly chest won him many admirers on celebrity reality show Strictly Come Dancing - posed topless while a T-shirt was painted on to him to help promote the campaign on Friday June 26."

TheStar.com | Business | Hard-hit Magna axes charity hoedown

TheStar.com | Business | Hard-hit Magna axes charity hoedown: "here will be no do-si-do-ing at Magna International Inc. this fall after the ailing auto-parts giant holstered its annual $750,000 Wild Wild West Hoedown charity fundraiser, yet another casualty of the economic meltdown.

``Due to the economic downturn, we have decided to postpone this year's hoedown and hope to be back next year,'' executive vice-chairman Belinda Stronach said in a statement.

Instead, Magna will donate $50,000 to 10 local charities and community groups."

Charity Finance | SORP Committee to consider expenses disclosure

Charity Finance | SORP Committee to consider expenses disclosure: "he Charities SORP Committee is to discuss the possibility of the next SORP recommending disclosure of charity chief executives' expenses, at its meeting today.

The idea was suggested by Paul Palmer (pictured), professor of voluntary sector management at Cass Business School and a former member of the SORP Committee, in a response to a blog on Charity Finance last week."

Recession and low interest rates force charities to raid reserves, says CAF bank - Third Sector

Recession and low interest rates force charities to raid reserves, says CAF bank - Third Sector: "Recession and low interest rates force charities to raid reserves, says CAF bank

By Andy Ricketts, Third Sector Online, 17 June 2009

Poll shows 45 per cent of charity customers have dipped in

Low interest rates have forced almost half of charities to dip into their reserves, according to a poll by social lender CAF Bank."

IT Charity Holding 'Twitterthon' To Bridge Digital Divide - News - eWeekEurope.co.uk

IT Charity Holding 'Twitterthon' To Bridge Digital Divide - News - eWeekEurope.co.uk: "Computer Aid is calling on all Twitter fans to donate PCs to developing world

Although critics might call it inane or a waste of time, having the ability to Tweet at will is a right that most people in the UK can choose to engage in thanks to near ubiquitous broadband and computer access."

Wang Shulian’s Microloan Funds China Growth Impetus (Update1) - Bloomberg.com

Wang Shulian’s Microloan Funds China Growth Impetus (Update1) - Bloomberg.com: "Getting the money to trickle down” to the lowest level of the economy “is very, very important for the long-term development of China,” says Tammy Lam, who left her job as chief risk officer at Citibank (China) Co. last year to found Rural Impact Professionals, a nonprofit that fosters microcredit."

Charity Flourishes When Donors In The Public Eye!

Charity Flourishes When Donors In The Public Eye!: "The positive recognition, or 'image motivation' a donor gets from other members of the community is a major factor for charitable giving says a new study from Tel Aviv University (TAU).

Dr. Anat Bracha, of the Eitan Berglas School of Economics at TAU, says that her study can help fundraising organizations understand how to elicit maximum donor response in today's tough times."

Ofcom could allow charities to fund their own TV shows - Press Gazette

Ofcom could allow charities to fund their own TV shows - Press Gazette: "Not-for-profit organisations could be allowed to pay for television documentaries to be made about them under new rules proposed today by Ofcom.

The media regulator has launched a consultation into a number of changes to the broadcasting code, the rulebook governing TV and radio broadcasters."

Charity Village®NewsWeek: Cover Story

Charity Village®NewsWeek: Cover Story: "As you might have heard, the latest Canada Survey of Giving, Volunteering and Participating (CSGVP) was released last week.

Based on data collected in 2007, the survey - the fourth in a series of surveys that began in 1997 with the National Survey of Giving, Volunteering and Participating (NSGVP) - presented some intriguing statistics regarding how Canadians give of their time and money.
Let it flow, let it flow"

Colombia rocker Juanes gives back - Los Angeles Times

Colombia rocker Juanes gives back - Los Angeles Times: "Reporting from Bogota, Colombia -- Down and out in L.A. and trying to break into the music scene in the late 1990s, Colombian rock star Juanes could have used a handout. Now, 11 million album sales later, he's one of this country's best-known philanthropists."

SGX kicks off charity run

SGX kicks off charity run: "THE annual charity run organised by the Singapore Exchange (SGX) was launched on Friday.

Despite the current economic gloom, The Bull Charge 2009, in its sixth year, hopes to keep donations pouring in for 11 selected charities in Singapore.

To date, it managed to raise some $600,000."

Step up for charity

Step up for charity: "South West CDC and co-organiser Dairy Farm Singapore are calling for participants to contribute their steps at this Sunday's launch, where they are targeting to achieve at least half a million steps on stepping machines.

Some 500 youths from educational institutions and worshippers from faith groups will also be supporting them at the launch."

FT.com / Reports - Profile: Ethical sourcing highlights Cadbury’s commitment

FT.com / Reports - Profile: Ethical sourcing highlights Cadbury’s commitment: "This resulted in initiatives such as the sponsorship of an orphanage in Mexico and an after-school programme in Brazil where 1,000 children learned to play soccer and their mothers were taught how to supplement their income.

But when it comes to initiatives such as ethical sourcing, water conservation and reduction of carbon emissions – where decisions need to be made at an operational level – the company also recognises the need for functional executives to report to the board."

IRS Asked to Improve Tax Rules for International Grant Making - Philanthropy.com

IRS Asked to Improve Tax Rules for International Grant Making - Philanthropy.com: "IRS Asked to Improve Tax Rules for International Grant Making

A committee of nonprofit experts that advises the Internal Revenue Service is recommending that the agency improve the tax rules governing international grant making"

China’s Opportunity for Social and Public Innovation at Andrew Wolk

China’s Opportunity for Social and Public Innovation at Andrew Wolk: "The leadership of the All-China Youth Federation got it, recognizing that it would take all three sectors to tackle issues of poverty, the environment and other society-wide challenges that will become even more pronounced as their economy continues to grow. The delegation was led by Dong Xia, the deputy secretary general of the All-China Youth Federation, wh"

China Philanthropy: CSR in Asia: What Businesses Should Be Doing Now

China Philanthropy: CSR in Asia: What Businesses Should Be Doing Now: "CSR in Asia: What Businesses Should Be Doing Now

Last week CSR Asia posted an article on the 10 issues that will be on the top of stakeholder’s lists for the coming decade. Companies should take a close look at this information as they decide how to incorporate these issues into their CSR plans. Not only do these matters have huge impact on the people of Asia, but they can have positive or negative effects on a company’s branding and success. Last year’s milk scandal is simple proof of the damage a company can incur. Consequently, addressing the concerns of stakeholders has the potential of creating long-term success for companies."

Charity finally dishes up rest of Yan cash - The Standard

Charity finally dishes up rest of Yan cash - The Standard: "A charity has served up a treat for TV celebrity chef Martin Yan by finally handing over the more than HK$400,000 he raised to Sichuan earthquake victims."

In praise of trust fundraisers – the salt of the fundraising earth | UK Fundraising

In praise of trust fundraisers – the salt of the fundraising earth | UK Fundraising: "First, trust fundraising is the backbone of the voluntary sector. According to NCVO’s 2009 Civil Society Almanac, of charities £13.6bn income, 11 per cent comes in the form of grants, secured by trust fundraisers. By contrast, Iain Wilkinson at Kent University tells me the estimate for income raised through major gifts is around six per cent. And NCVO/CAF figures have always shown corporate income to be little more than four per cent.

The stereotyping (and belittling) of trust fundraisers as desk jockeys totally fails to recognise that they raise twice or maybe three times the sums of money that corporate fundraisers and major gift fundraisers get."

Professional Fundraising | University fundraising steps up with match funding

Professional Fundraising | University fundraising steps up with match funding: "Universities have stepped up their fundraising efforts in response to the government’s match funding programme, according to a report by Universities UK."

Charitable giving mixed bag so far - St. Catharines Standard - Ontario, CA

Charitable giving mixed bag so far - St. Catharines Standard - Ontario, CA: "The majority of Canadians donated to charities in 2007 according to the latest survey by Statistics Canada, but some local organizations say giving has slowed.

Some local charities and non-profit organizations have seen a drop or levelling off of financial giving over the last two years.

But the tough economy hasn’t been a recipe for disaster for all non-profits, with others reporting increased generosity.

“It’s certainly flattened out a bit but we’re still doing pretty well,” said Bill Hallett, CEO of the Niagara Health System Foundation. “I believe by the fall it will rebound very well.”"

Company volunteers reach out to remote villages - June 9, 2009

Company volunteers reach out to remote villages - June 9, 2009: "As more companies move into overseas markets, an increasing number are also beginning to find ways to contribute to the communities where they have established themselves.

Standard Chartered Bank too, makes use of its global footprint to forge local partnerships allowing staff to volunteer overseas on a range of projects, from providing eyesight tests at local eye camps, to working with a local HIV non-governmental organisation to deliver meals to people living with HIV."

Young global leaders address HIV crisis in Africa « Database of Press Releases related to Africa

Young global leaders address HIV crisis in Africa « Database of Press Releases related to Africa: "Over 50 Young Global Leaders will gather at the World Economic Forum on Africa

Young Global Leaders will address HIV and AIDS during a visit to the Khayelitsha Township under the leadership of YouthAIDS and dance4life"

CSR Asia - Corporate Social Responsibility in Asia

CSR Asia - Corporate Social Responsibility in Asia: "oday's Standard (in Hong Kong) has a story about an explosion in the number of charities in Hong Kong and the lack of control over how they spend our money."

CTV.ca | Charitable donations in Canada up by $1.1 billion

CTV.ca | Charitable donations in Canada up by $1.1 billion: "Canadians gave $1.1 billion more to charitable and non-profit organizations in 2007 than they did in 2004, Statistics Canada reported Monday."

China Philanthropy: Who Says Philanthropy Isn’t Cultural?

China Philanthropy: Who Says Philanthropy Isn’t Cultural?: "Who Says Philanthropy Isn’t Cultural?

A popular line of thought is that the Chinese are naturally not philanthropy-minded."

Sunday Herald: Life: People, Lifestyles & Living Today

Sunday Herald: Life: People, Lifestyles & Living Today: "THE BUSINESSMAN and philanthropist Sir Tom Hunter, often cited as 'Scotland's first home-grown billionaire', this year 'resigned' from the annual Sunday Times Rich List. His reasoning, according to his spokesperson, is that the money he has accumulated is not for his own use and therefore should not be labelled as 'personal wealth'.

Hunter eventually plans to donate somewhere in the region of £1 billion through his 'adventure philanthropy' charity, The Hunter Foundation, which states that it aims to tackle 'the root causes of societal problems through holistic and systemic interventions'."

Indiainfoline.com-Top stories,Leader speak,company news,sector news,Market talk,lifestyle,budget,market today,global indicators

Indiainfoline.com-Top stories,Leader speak,company news,sector news,Market talk,lifestyle,budget,market today,global indicators: "Nick the leader in the kids’ category has kept kids engaged all through summer! With the growing need for consciousness towards the environment amongst kids; Nick India announces ‘The Big Green Help’, on the occasion of World Environment Day tomorrow. A unique and pioneering pro-socio environmental initiative designed to empower and encourage kids to save the planet and its resources. Big Green Help has been a roaring success in UK, Germany, Korea, Latin America and South East Asia and now Nick is proud to bring this wonderful initiative to India by partnering with TERI (The Energy & Resource Institute)."

Public-Private-NGO Conservation Alliance Invests $100 Million in Mexico

Public-Private-NGO Conservation Alliance Invests $100 Million in Mexico: "QUINTANA ROO, Mexico, June 4, 2009 – To establish Mexico as a global model for conservation, a new alliance today announced an initial investment of US$100 million for the promotion of sustainable development and protection of biodiversity in six priority regions."

The New Straits Times Online: LIFE: Celebrities to jazz up fundraiser

The New Straits Times Online: <b>LIFE:</b> Celebrities to jazz up fundraiser: "Apart from the luxurious dining experience at the gala, which will be held on June 19 at Mandarin Oriental Kuala Lumpur, guests can expect top-notch entertainment by two-time Grammy winner Peabo Bryson, whose hits include If Ever You’re In My Arms Again, A Whole New World (a duet with Regina Belle) and Beauty and the Beast (duet with Celine Dion)."

AFP: Singapore arts thriving in financial crisis

AFP: Singapore arts thriving in financial crisis: "Multi-million-dollar subsidies for the arts are intact, while museums and performance centres built or refurbished in recent years are now drawing growing numbers of local and foreign visitors.

'In some ways, the recession may redress the imbalance of expensive foreign to local and Asian works presented in many venues,' said Benson Puah, chief executive officer of the Esplanade, Singapore's main performing arts complex."

Private banks persue philanthropy to assuage clients

Private banks persue philanthropy to assuage clients: "But several private banks are putting more emphasis on philanthropy, despite the economic downturn prompting a decline in charitable giving."

Charities find strength in numbers | Caring capitalism | The Guardian

Charities find strength in numbers | Caring capitalism | The Guardian: "As the recession bites ever harder, it would seem more and more charities are seeking strength in numbers. A recent survey by the National Council for Voluntary Organisations (NCVO) found that three in four charity leaders were expecting to collaborate more with others in the next year."

Huge increase in donations through eBay - Third Sector

Huge increase in donations through eBay - Third Sector: "Huge increase in donations through eBay

By Mathew Little, Third Sector, 2 June 2009

Auction site's charity partner MissionFish says online giving has tripled over the past year

The value of charity donations given through online auction website eBay has tripled in the past year, new figures show."

Charity WaterAid find fundraising has been hit hard by the drop in pound - Telegraph

Charity WaterAid find fundraising has been hit hard by the drop in pound - Telegraph: "t is not so much the recession that Andrew Cook is worried about as the sharp deterioration of sterling against the dollar over the past 12 months.

As deputy chief executive of international water charity WaterAid, Mr Cook watched the pound plummet last year, knowing that every cent it fell made his organisation’s job harder."

Charity Village® NewsWeek

Charity Village® NewsWeek: "red dotCanadians leaving more money to charity in their wills
June 1, 2009
According to a recent survey conducted by the FLA Group, Canadians are leaving more money to charity in their wills than last year, despite the recession."

Charity Village® NewsWeek: Ethics Q & A

Charity Village® NewsWeek: Ethics Q & A: "Membership concerns have been a very common topic recently in queries to me, web-based forums, and conversations with colleagues. If the issue were easy, there would be far fewer discussions.

In my opinion, the main reason there are so many questions is that organizations either fail to properly define 'member' in their bylaws, or fail to comply with that part of their bylaws. They do not hold the discussion on 'Who are the moral owners of our organization?' and 'How can we ensure the board is properly constituted to be trustees for those owners?' And organizations tend to have several types of members even if the bylaws only recognize one. These include:"

The Publican - Home - Charitable giving total hits half a million

The Publican - Home - Charitable giving total hits half a million: "Pubs have raised more than half a millions pounds for charity in less than six months, according to a website which registers donations.

PubAid ,a website which keeps a Blue Peter-style tally of donations, has seen more than 200 pubs log their charitable activities since its inception in January.

The total raised so far is £510,874."

WANSTEAD: Charity bike ride for Peru expedition (From East London and West Essex Guardian Series)

WANSTEAD: Charity bike ride for Peru expedition (From East London and West Essex Guardian Series): "TWO telecom engineers are embarking on a sponsored bike ride to raise funds for a life-changing charity trip to South America."

Abbotsford News - A flood of good will

Abbotsford News - A flood of good will: "Abbotsford’s second annual Run for Water surpassed all expectations.

The first run, last year, attracted 650 runners, and raised approximately $20,000. Later, two members of the organizing committee had the opportunity to visit Ethiopia and see the village that was the recipient of the well project purchased with the money raised."

Professional Fundraising | Philanthropists not cutting back

Professional Fundraising | Philanthropists not cutting back: "Major donors show no signs of winding back their giving, according to a survey released today.

Nearly nine in ten philanthropists at a recent forum said that they planned to increase their giving (42 per cent) or maintain their current levels (45 per cent) over the next year, regardless of the economic downturn."

BBC NEWS | UK | Northern Ireland | Head of charity watchdog revealed

BBC NEWS | UK | Northern Ireland | Head of charity watchdog revealed: "he makeup of Northern Ireland's first Charities Commission has been announced.

The six-member body will be headed by Thomas McGrath, the former chair of the Northern Ireland Tourist Board."

The State of Chinese Philanthropy a Year After the Killer Quake - Philanthropy.com

The State of Chinese Philanthropy a Year After the Killer Quake - Philanthropy.com: "The answers appear to be mixed, according to a recent Public Radio International program that examined those issues.

Philanthropic donations within China for the first quarter of this year were only a fraction of the giving recorded in the same period a year earlier—and that was before the earthquake. The economic downturn can be blamed for much of this but the program says, “another reason could be skepticism about how the earthquake money was spent.”"

Atlantic Canadians enjoy volunteering more than other Canadians: survey

Atlantic Canadians enjoy volunteering more than other Canadians: survey: "OTTAWA - Canadians have different regional styles of generosity, says a Carleton University researcher who has completed dozens of studies on volunteering and donating."

CNW Group | QEII FOUNDATION | Renowned storyteller imparts wisdom of giving

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CNW Group | QEII FOUNDATION | Renowned storyteller imparts wisdom of giving: "HALIFAX, May 29 /CNW/ - Everyone loves a good yarn, and attendees at an event held jointly by the IWK and QEII Foundations were treated to one of Canada's best storytellers. Norma Cameron, speaking to charitable donors in Halifax this morning, wove an entertaining narrative that combined elements of her storied family history with an enlightened message of the power of giving. 'We're focusing here today on two of our most important commodities,' Cameron told the crowd, 'the evocative power of a story and the innate human quality of giving. When we can draw them together, wonderful things happen."

ALJ chief makes substantial contribution to alma mater

ALJ chief makes substantial contribution to alma mater: "JEDDAH: The Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) announced recently that its alumnus Mohammed Abdul Latif Jameel had made a substantial gift to the Abdul Latif Jameel Poverty Action Lab (J-PAL) in its mission to reduce poverty worldwide by ensuring that policy was based on scientific evidenc"