Episcopal Life Online - WORLD REPORT

Episcopal Life Online - WORLD REPORT: "[Lambeth Palace] Archbishop of Canterbury Rowan Williams and a priest from Southern Sudan Oct. 29 promoted the benefits of microfinance for the poor through the work of the charity Five Talents.

A reception at Lambeth Palace brought together key players from the world of finance to hear about the role of microfinance in overcoming poverty. The Rev. Thomas Anei described his firsthand experience of these projects working with vulnerable communities in war-torn Southern Sudan."

Nonprofits in China » Rural Environmental NGOs come onto the stage

Nonprofits in China » Rural Environmental NGOs come onto the stage: "The China Environment Federation Secretariat announced that it will promote an environmental case in Jiang Yan, Jiangsu Province to the entire nation as a successful mode to address environmental issues.

In recent years, rural areas have witnessed rising environmental stress. Although the system of environmental law undergoes constant revision in China, some illegitimate enterprises have tried to hide in the relatively less informed and loosely controlled countryside. As a result, rural citizens have been sending spontaneous letter petitions to the authorities because of the rapidly deteriorating living environment."

U.S. charitable giving rose $241M in 2008, while Canadian donations struggled | Healthcare Finance News

U.S. charitable giving rose $241M in 2008, while Canadian donations struggled | Healthcare Finance News: "he AHP said Canadian contributions declined to $1.068 billion in 2008, compared to $1.337 billion in 2007, when annual giving had risen by an impressive 9 percent over 2006 levels.

Individual donors were the largest source of contributions in both the United States and Canada, and one-fifth of all individual donors were patients."

Charitable giving has no place in the bonus debate - Telegraph

Charitable giving has no place in the bonus debate - Telegraph: "Generosity doesn’t make bonuses smaller. Some critics of huge bank payouts apparently would go easier on recipients who give a chunk of their winnings to charity. But that’s muddying the issue. Charitable giving should be encouraged. But it has no place in the bonus debate."

Revision of EU rules could restrict telephone fundraising - Third Sector

Revision of EU rules could restrict telephone fundraising - Third Sector: "Revision of EU rules could restrict telephone fundraising

By Kaye Wiggins, Third Sector, 27 October 2009

Charities should have a case prepared for January's consultation, says TPS chair

Changes to European Union rules could mean tighter controls on telephone fundraising, the chair of the Telephone Preference Service has warned.

Colin Lloyd, who is also chair of the Fundraising Standards Board, told Third Sector the EU was to launch a consultation on the revision of its Data Protection Directive in January 2010."

Charity Village®NewsWeek: Cover Story

Charity Village®NewsWeek: Cover Story: "Last week, CharityVillage spoke with, among others, the leaders of two of Canada's most influential foundation networks: Hilary Pearson, president of Philanthropic Foundations of Canada (PFC), and Monica Patten, CEO and president of Community Foundations of Canada (CFC).

While the members of these two umbrella organizations have been as hard hit as anyone else, their commentary isn't all doom and gloom.
Tracking the carnage, and the upswing
Speaking on behalf of her 97 private foundation members, Pearson said that while a lot of them were very jittery about the future of grantmaking at the outset of this year, much of that fear has since been replaced with sober second thought about the best ways to continue helping their grantees in light of their diminished financial returns. To get a fuller idea of how this has progressed, she provided the following chronology:"

Local groups offer helping hand in Fethiye - Hurriyet Daily News and Economic Review

Local groups offer helping hand in Fethiye - Hurriyet Daily News and Economic Review: "Turkish and foreign residents living in Fethiye now have the opportunity to raise money under the protective umbrella of FIG, FETAV or Çalış Carnival. In Fethiye, these three organizations are permitted to authorize charitable collections and the distribution of funds or equipment to the chosen recipients"

Charity in sight - October 26, 2009

Charity in sight - October 26, 2009: "The global fund-raising initiative - a collaboration between Stanchart and the International Agency for Prevention of Blindness - aims to raise US$20 million to help 20 million people suffering from avoidable blindness in more than 20 countries."

Surge of support for quake kids -- Shanghai Daily | 上海日报 -- English Window to China New

Surge of support for quake kids -- Shanghai Daily | 上海日报 -- English Window to China New: "RSS | Mobile Newspaper | Newsletter

Feature
Surge of support for quake kids

By Fei Lai | 2009-10-26 | NEWSPAPER EDITION

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An applicant signs his name on the board to show his willingness to become a volunteer teacher in CapitaLand Green Hope School (left below) in Muchuan County, Sichuan Province.

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SHANGHAI has opened its heart to survivors of the Sichuan Province earthquake and has contributed generously to relief and reconstruction. Education too is a priority and there's a trend to volunteer as teachers.

Both individuals and enterprises are committed to helping students, knowing the future of the region lies with the younger generation."

Recession hits B.C. non-profits, charities

Recession hits B.C. non-profits, charities

Winning Big Gifts in India and North America: Cultural Differences - Philanthropy.com

Winning Big Gifts in India and North America: Cultural Differences - Philanthropy.com: "Winning Big Gifts in India and North America: Cultural Differences

Efforts to attract big gifts work differently in India than they do in North America said Tony Myers, a Canadian fund-raising consultant, one of the speakers at the 29th annual International Fundraising Congress in Noordwijkerhout, the Netherlands."

FFWD - Calgary Music - Music Features - International singalong

FFWD - Calgary Music - Music Features - International singalong: "Speaking both figuratively and literally, Calgary and Kenya are pretty far apart. Not only do a great many kilometres of cold, unwelcoming ocean separate the Canadian Prairie city from the African country, but the two locales are also untold leagues apart culturally, socially, politically and economically. This is not news. What is, however, is that Kenya and Calgary will be moving ever so slightly closer together soon thanks to Musikiva Canada Inc., a Calgary-based non-governmental organization that will provide music therapy to at-risk youth in both areas."

Flame lit for Vancouver

Flame lit for Vancouver: "OLYMPIA - THE flame was lit here Thursday for the 2010 Winter Olympics and carried off by the first relay runner on a journey of more than 47,000 kilometres (nearly 30,000 miles) to Vancouver. The Games are scheduled to take place in Canada from February 12-28."

Chen spreads a Buffett

Chen spreads a Buffett: "Chen Fashu, regarded by many as China's Warren Buffett, yesterday announced that he would donate 45 percent of his personal assets, worth 8.3 billion yuan ($1.17 billion), to set up a charity modeled on the lines of the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation."

A Call to Shift Philanthropic Focus for International Aid, Plus More: Tuesday's Roundup - Philanthropy.com

A Call to Shift Philanthropic Focus for International Aid, Plus More: Tuesday's Roundup - Philanthropy.com: "A Call to Shift Philanthropic Focus for International Aid, Plus More: Tuesday's Roundup"

Charity Finance | Sector needs its own Google or Microsoft, says Hind

Charity Finance | Sector needs its own Google or Microsoft, says Hind: "Speaking as part of a panel discussion about the commercialisation of charities at Charity Finance Live on Monday, Hind disagreed with the contention of US fundraiser Dan Pallotta that charities are hamstrung by restraints that prevent it making use of the kinds of tools available to the for-profit sector.

Hind said charities in the UK can pretty much “do anything, as long as you are absolutely transparent with the donating public”."

The NonProfit Times - The Leading Business Publication For Nonprofit Management

The NonProfit Times - The Leading Business Publication For Nonprofit Management: "Challenges In Welcoming Pro Bono Volunteers

By Susan Ellis

There is nothing inherently new about volunteers donating professional expertise. During the past year, a variety of summits and action campaigns have examined the potential of intentionally and strategically applying business talents to “strengthen the management capacity” of nonprofits."

N.Y. Philharmonic Vietnam Visit Boosts Investor-Friendly Image - Bloomberg.com

N.Y. Philharmonic Vietnam Visit Boosts Investor-Friendly Image - Bloomberg.com: "The New York Philharmonic orchestra will open a two-night performance in the century-old Hanoi Opera House with a set that includes the American national anthem. The concert in Vietnam’s capital is a highlight of its 17-day Asia tour that began Oct. 8."

French Charities' Spending Under Investigation - Philanthropy.com

French Charities' Spending Under Investigation - Philanthropy.com: "French Charities' Spending Under Investigation

French authorities are investigating how more than a dozen charities, some with links to American marketing and mailing outfits, are spending money they raised for causes as diverse as African hunger relief and fighting Alzheimer’s disease, The Wall Street Journal reports."

Payless Expands Shoe Giveaway to Latin America - NYTimes.com

Payless Expands Shoe Giveaway to Latin America - NYTimes.com: "The Topeka-based company on Thursday announced that its Payless Gives Shoes 4 Kids program will distribute more than 77,000 coupons, or $1.2 million worth, toward a pair of shoes in the U.S., Canada, Puerto Rico and 10 Latin American and Caribbean countries."

BBC NEWS | UK | Scotland | Swinney announces charity relief

BBC NEWS | UK | Scotland | Swinney announces charity relief: "Small charities in Scotland hit by the recession will continue to be exempt from water and sewerage charges next year, the SNP conference has heard."

Charity Finance | Expenses consultation generates 600 responses so far

Charity Finance | Expenses consultation generates 600 responses so far: "The consultation on charity expenses has already attracted more than 600 responses.

“It’s quite amazing,” said Lindsay Driscoll, the former Charity Commissioner who is chairing the group that will consider the submissions and prepare guidance for charities on how to report on the expense claims of their senior managers and trustees."

Charities hit out at Lloyds | Business | guardian.co.uk

Charities hit out at Lloyds | Business | guardian.co.uk: "* Business
* Lloyds Banking Group

Charities hit out at Lloyds

Lloyds Banking Group under fire in Scotland after telling charitable foundations they must accept a 50% cut in funding


Lloyds has been accused of betraying hundreds of vulnerable charities after telling its four charitable foundations they must accept a 50% cut in long-term funding and more control from the bank."

Professional Fundraising | Corporates abandon arts organisations

Professional Fundraising | Corporates abandon arts organisations: "Corporate support of arts organisations has plummeted, according to a new report.

Nearly 70 per cent of arts organisations based in London reported a drop in income from business over the past six months, according to the latest survey by Arts & Business. Two-fifths of businesses surveyed by the organisation also reported plans to cut their investment in the arts even further."

Five Endangered Cultural Monuments That Need Your Help | Designerati | Fast Company

Five Endangered Cultural Monuments That Need Your Help | Designerati | Fast Company: "Since 1966 the World Monuments Fund has published a Watch List that includes cultural sites in danger of being demolished or permanently damaged due to encroaching development or environmental disasters. A total of 93 sites have now been denoted 'at risk,' but here's the good news: The attention brought to them through these efforts often helps to rally preservation and stewardship groups around the monuments. From the 2010 list, here are five that we think need the most help due to recent events."

The philanthropists 'paying rent' to planet Earth in Argentina - CNN.com

The philanthropists 'paying rent' to planet Earth in Argentina - CNN.com: "'South America doesn't have a long tradition of conservation philanthropy. There haven't been a lot of people from the private sector that have said 'Look, we're willing to buy land and turn it back over to the government and make parklands' -- but slowly it catches up,' he says."

Bankers to help wealthy give again after crisis | Industry Summits | Reuters

Bankers to help wealthy give again after crisis | Industry Summits | Reuters: "GENEVA (Reuters) - The wealthy have scaled back charitable giving in the financial crisis but philanthropy is set to make a comeback as economies rebound and private bankers are looking to help their clients back favoured causes."

ESRC refuses to budge over charity fundraising research - Third Sector

ESRC refuses to budge over charity fundraising research - Third Sector: "Funder will not change guidelines despite calls from experts

The Economic and Social Research Council has declined to change its funding guidelines to make it easier for fundraising research projects to access £600,000 of government funding."

Philanthropy UK : Half of arts organisations in London see drop in individual giving

Philanthropy UK : Half of arts organisations in London see drop in individual giving: "Almost half of arts organisations have seen a fall in individual giving, between April and July, according to ‘Market trends 2009’ released by Arts & Business in September. A similar number have seen a decrease in grant-making by trusts and foundations."

WalesOnline - News - Cardiff News - Street charity workers could face crackdown if public are ‘pestered’

WalesOnline - News - Cardiff News - Street charity workers could face crackdown if public are ‘pestered’: "THEY are a familiar obstacle for thousands of shoppers and workers on their lunch breaks as they walk through Cardiff city centre.

But the so-called “chuggers” who fill Queen Street and stop passers-by asking them to donate cash to various causes could face a crackdown.

The Fundraising Standards Board for Wales yesterday pledged to investigate complaints if its member charities were accused of “pestering” the public."

China Publishes Blue Book For Philanthropy - ChinaCSR.com - Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) and Sustainability News for China

China Publishes Blue Book For Philanthropy - ChinaCSR.com - Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) and Sustainability News for China: "The Social Policy Research Center of the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences and Social Sciences Academic Press have jointly released the 'Blue Book for Philanthropy' in Beijing.

The Blue Book records all major charity events happened in China from 1981 to 2008, including the time and course of the issuance of 19 charity and NGO-related regulations; the holding of 41 charity events; and the establishment, development and achievement of 33 charity organizations."