Keele University telethon nets £200,000 | alumni

Keele University telethon nets £200,000 | alumni: "GRADUATES have donated nearly £200,000 to help current students at Keele University after responding to a mammoth fund-raising telethon.

A team of 28 student volunteers have spent the past three weeks manning phone lines, contacting more than 1,000 alumni from Keele."

allAfrica.com: Tanzania: Golf for Charity to Raise 30 Million (Page 1 of 1)

allAfrica.com: Tanzania: Golf for Charity to Raise 30 Million (Page 1 of 1): "Dar Es Salaam — OVER 30m/- is expected to be raised at the Charity Golf Day at the Dar es Salaam Gymkhana club on December 5, to support people with visual impairment.

Lion's club convenor, Talib Yusufali, said the charity is organised by the Dar es Salaam Mzizima Club."

Fundraising standards are main factor in public trust of charities, poll finds - Third Sector

Fundraising standards are main factor in public trust of charities, poll finds - Third Sector: "Fundraising standards are main factor in public trust of charities, poll finds

Option chosen by 46% of respondents

High standards in fundraising are the strongest determinant of trust in charities, according to new research.

Sector consultancy nfpSynergy showed 1,000 people a list of 12 reasons why they might trust a charity and asked them to pick their top five. The most widely picked factor was high fundraising standards, chosen by 46 per cent of respondents."

channelnewsasia.com - NKF says deficit will not affect operations

channelnewsasia.com - NKF says deficit will not affect operations: "NKF says deficit will not affect operations
By Joanne Chen, Channel NewsAsia | Posted: 25 November 2009 1929 hrs



NKF says deficit will not affect operations

SINGAPORE: The National Kidney Foundation or NKF said its commitment to its patients will not be affected despite being in the red for the first time in a decade.

The organisation recently launched a S$10 million fund to reimburse needy kidney donors for their medical and insurance expenses."

Singapore Arts Scene Sees Steady Increase In Support | Gov Monitor

Singapore Arts Scene Sees Steady Increase In Support | Gov Monitor: "The arts scene received the generous support from 41 individuals and 146 corporations against the backdrop of the economic recession.

A total of 187 Arts Supporters contributed $3.7 million to the arts in 2008, 9% more than in the previous year."

Etherington calls for “honest discussion” over sector - Charity Times news

Etherington calls for “honest discussion” over sector - Charity Times news: "NCVO chief executive Stuart Etherington has called on politicians from all sides for an “honest discussion” over the future role of the voluntary sector.

Speaking at NCVO’s Autumn Conference in Manchester, Etherington said he expected to have an open and frank discussion with all political parties about how they see the sector’s involvement in creating the good society in the run-up to the election."

MASTERCARD CANADA | Canadians Optimistic About Charitable Giving This Holiday Season

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MASTERCARD CANADA | Canadians Optimistic About Charitable Giving This Holiday Season: "TORONTO, Nov. 24 /CNW/ - As Canadians anticipate a busy holiday season, MasterCard Canada today released the results of its Charitable Giving Poll. The research reveals good news for charities: more than half of Canadians (55%) report that over the last 12 months, the amount of money donated to charity has remained the same. These findings come on the heels of a recent report from Statistics Canada indicating that Canadians donated approximately five per cent less in 2008 than the year prior*. Despite continued economic turmoil, 2009 shows signs that Canadians remain committed to helping those in need. The Charitable Giving Poll also reveals that in fact, another 13 per cent report, contributions have increased in the last year. As holiday expenses build, one in five (18%) Canadians said they increased non-monetary donations in the past year, including volunteer and non-paid charitable work."

Russian Leader Expresses Support for Nonprofits - NYTimes.com

Russian Leader Expresses Support for Nonprofits - NYTimes.com: "MOSCOW — President Dmitri A. Medvedev called Monday for tax incentives and other measures to assist Russia’s beleaguered nonprofit groups, which have come under government pressure in recent years."

Large firms in a giving mood despite downturn - INSIDE JoongAng Daily

Large firms in a giving mood despite downturn - INSIDE JoongAng Daily: "Despite the effects of the global economic crisis here at home, Korea’s top companies gave more in donations last year compared to 2007, according to a survey by the Federation of Korean Industries."

Princes William and Harry launch charity foundation - The Daily Record

Princes William and Harry launch charity foundation - The Daily Record: "PRINCES William and Harry have set up their own charity foundation"

channelnewsasia.com - SM Goh urges board members of charities to provide better leadership

channelnewsasia.com - SM Goh urges board members of charities to provide better leadership: "SINGAPORE: Senior Minister Goh Chok Tong has urged board members of Singapore's charity groups to be more responsible and provide better leadership.

He said although most are volunteers and may not have the right training, it is still important to have good leadership."

channelnewsasia.com - SGX Bull Charge charity run raises over S#dollar;2m for 12 beneficiaries

channelnewsasia.com - SGX Bull Charge charity run raises over S#dollar;2m for 12 beneficiaries: "SINGAPORE: Business executives swapped their suits for running gear and pounded the pavement in Singapore's downtown area, all in the name of charity.

Getting this year's Bull Charge race underway was Community Development, Youth and Sports Minister, Dr Vivian Balakrishnan.

For the first time in the event's five-year history, the race was flagged off at the Marina Bay floating platform."

Trusts, NGOs under ambit of money-laundering law

Trusts, NGOs under ambit of money-laundering law: "Charitable trusts, whether temples, churches or mosques, non-government organisations (NGOs), educational institutions or societies, if registered as non-profit organisations (NPOs), will not only have to disclose the source of their funds, but also be scrutinised for large monetary transactions.

The change has been done by an amendment to the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) 2002, notified in the Official Gazette on November 12, to bring NPOs under the purview of the law. Earlier, the entities that fell under the ambit of the law included only chit fund companies, banking companies, financial institutions and housing finance companies."

Teen's Katrina relief effort evolves into nonprofit charity | desmoinesregister.com | The Des Moines Register

Teen's Katrina relief effort evolves into nonprofit charity | desmoinesregister.com | The Des Moines Register: "The Waukee teen who rallied Halloween trick-or-treaters a few years ago to raise more than $10 million for Hurricane Katrina survivors has turned the project into a permanent nonprofit.

And her reward? A trip to Calgary. In January. 'It's going to be freezing,' said 14-year-old Talia Leman, who will carry the Olympic torch on its way to the Winter Olympics, which begin Feb. 12 in Vancouver. Her leg of the cross-Canada relay is about the length of three football fields, and she'll have enough fuel to last about 15 minutes - plenty of time."

Madonna secures $7m donation for Brazilian kids charity - dnaindia.com

Madonna secures $7m donation for Brazilian kids charity - dnaindia.com: "Washington: Madonna has secured a $7 million donation for her children's charity in Brazil. The Queen of Pop received the staggering amount from Brazil's richest man Eike Batista during her recent five-day trip to the South American country."

Scottish Government consults on regulation of charitable incorporated organisations - Governance - Third Sector

Scottish Government consults on regulation of charitable incorporated organisations - Governance - Third Sector: "The Scottish Government has launched a consultation on how tightly Scottish charitable incorporated organisations should be regulated.

The SCIO will be a new legal form aimed at charities with incomes of between £25,000 and £1m that want to acquire a legal personality and relieve their trustees of personal liability, but do not want to become charitable companies and be subject to the full range of company law."

Toronto charities feel sting of slump - thestar.com

Toronto charities feel sting of slump - thestar.com: "oronto charities had to make do with considerably less last year, according to a Statistics Canada report released Monday.

The value of donations to charities in 2008 fell 12 per cent in Toronto, to $1.8 billion from $2.1 billion, based on income tax returns."

channelnewsasia.com - Ren Ci Charity Show to make a comeback after 2-year hiatus

channelnewsasia.com - Ren Ci Charity Show to make a comeback after 2-year hiatus: "SINGAPORE: The Ren Ci Charity Show will make a comeback next year after a two-year hiatus."

CBC News - Money - Charities facing tough times

CBC News - Money - Charities facing tough times: "The raw statistics tell part of the story of how the financial meltdown affected charitable giving. From 2004 through 2007, figures show that donations to charities rose steadily. But that all changed in 2008 when the recession began. Stock markets tumbled. Unemployment soared. And donations began to dry up."

Institute of Fundraising set to revise code on telephone fundraising - Third Sector

Institute of Fundraising set to revise code on telephone fundraising - Third Sector: "The Institute of Fundraising's code of practice on telephone fundraising does not comply fully with the law and is likely to be revised, Third Sector has learned.
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The code says fundraisers should not telephone supporters who have asked not to be called, but exempts 'calls undertaken in the course of the administration of support that has already been achieved'."

CBC News - Canada - Charitable donations down 5.3% in 2008

CBC News - Canada - Charitable donations down 5.3% in 2008: "Canadians donated $8.19 billion to charities in 2008 — a 5.3 per cent drop from the previous year — as the recession led people to contribute a little less to good causes.

It was the lowest annual donation figure since 2005's $7.9 billion.

The news isn't all bad, however. Figures released by Statistics Canada on Monday show that the number of people whose tax returns reported charitable giving went up by 1.7 per cent in 2008 to almost 5.8 million."

Lady Tumim - Telegraph

Lady Tumim - Telegraph: "Lady Tumim
Lady Tumim, who died on November 4 aged 73, was a woman of boundless energy and campaigning zeal; a fervent believer in the voluntary sector, she was a powerful advocate for the reform of charities."

BBC NEWS | UK | Academic pledges to give away £1m

BBC NEWS | UK | Academic pledges to give away £1m: "An Oxford University academic has pledged to give £1m of his earnings to charity during the course of his life.

Dr Toby Ord, 30, who researches ethics, believes his donations to charities in developing countries could save 500,000 years of healthy life."

Mercury News interview: Narayana Murthy of Infosys - San Jose Mercury News

Mercury News interview: Narayana Murthy of Infosys - San Jose Mercury News: "Narayana Murthy, one of the godfathers of India's software industry, is now a spokesman for corporate philanthropy."

When will poverty ever go away?

When will poverty ever go away?: "Business and social responsibility

You do need an advanced degree in economics to come up with a complex mathematical equation that spells out the relationship between corporate income and philanthropy.

Which is what a Japanese economics professor, whose name now escapes me, did in 1991 when he delivered a lecture before a group of Japanese and Filipinos on board a “Peace Boat” from Kobe to Manila. I didn’t quite understand what the professor’s mathematical equation meant then, but he did impress upon everyone that corporations do improve their profitability levels with increased exposure in development undertakings and charitable and humanitarian concerns"

Report: Baby boomers giving to charity again - Headlines - News - News1130 - ALL NEWS RADIO

Report: Baby boomers giving to charity again - Headlines - News - News1130 - ALL NEWS RADIO: "ANCOUVER (NEWS1130) - A BMO Bank of Montreal report on charitable giving suggests some Canadians are feeling more generous than they used to be. The report says Canadian 'baby boomers' gave less during the recession, but their plans have now changed."

Small businesses 'have not reduced giving' - Third Sector

Small businesses 'have not reduced giving' - Third Sector: "Latest jobs

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Small businesses 'have not reduced giving'

By Paul Jarvis, Third Sector Online, 12 November 2009

Donations have remained strong despite the recession, says Barclays survey

Small businesses have continued to support charities during the recession, a new survey indicates."

Silicon Valley firms help China quake victims - San Jose Mercury News

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Silicon Valley firms help China quake victims - San Jose Mercury News: "t serves foreign companies well to play the role of good corporate citizen

in China, where gaining favor with local Communist officials can pave the way for smoother business relations. It can showcase new technology in a nation growing at a rapid clip. But the primary motivation for most technology company workers was emotional: to do something constructive in the face of nature's fury."

RNLI stunned after Scots boating enthusiast leaves it £1m in his will - Scotsman.com News

RNLI stunned after Scots boating enthusiast leaves it £1m in his will - Scotsman.com News: "A SCOTS widower who was twice rescued by the Royal National Lifeboat Institution has gifted £1 million to the charity.
Hugh Brown, 78, and his wife Molly, 76, spent most of their lives living abroad, but retired to Kinghorn in Fife. They had been active boating enthusiasts and supporters of the RNLI."

Times Higher Education - Old hands collect most from alumni

Times Higher Education - Old hands collect most from alumni: "Universities are raising more funds from their alumni than ever before, pulling in a total of £682 million in new gifts in 2007-08.

An annual study of higher education fundraising, the Ross-CASE survey, reveals that gift income increased 54 per cent in the two years from 2005-06 to 2007-08."

Civil Society - Governance - News | Existing governance model is 'bust', says RNIB chair

Civil Society - Governance - News | Existing governance model is 'bust', says RNIB chair: "The existing model of charity governance that gives non-executive trustee boards authority over executive staff is bust and cannot be sustained, the chair of RNIB told an audience of charity chief executives last week.

In a colourful and uncompromising speech to the Acevo annual conference, Kevin Carey said that boards should comprise both “non-executive wisdom” and “executive expertise and implementation” and that trustees should receive payment for their services."

British theatre is booming - Times Online

British theatre is booming - Times Online: "But theatre people, like farmers, can never be wholly contented with either sun or rain. There are also problems and worries, especially in a subsidised sector that accounts for almost all our new and cutting-edge drama. Private giving and corporate sponsorship are in decline, in the regions seriously and damagingly so. Arts Council grants to theatre organisations, which now run at some £112 million in England, look pretty safe until the current agreement expires in 2011, but after that the axe may start to lop and chop."

Dow Launches "Dow Live Earth Run for Water," the Largest Global Water Initiative in History

Dow Launches "Dow Live Earth Run for Water," the Largest Global Water Initiative in History: "Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE) - 10 November, 2009 - The Dow Chemical CompanyDow Chemical Company
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announced its participation in the largest worldwide water initiative on record to help combat the global water crisis. The Dow Live Earth Run for Water - to take place worldwide April 18, 2010 - will consist of a series of 6km run/walks (the average distance many women and children walk everyday to secure water) taking place over the course of 24 hours in countries around the world featuring concerts and water education activities aimed at igniting a tipping point to help solve the water crisis."

WealthBriefing - Private Banking News and Wealth Management News and Features

WealthBriefing - Private Banking News and Wealth Management News and Features: "More philanthropic donations are being made directly to projects, as research by UK private bank Coutts & Co reveals shifts in giving.

The Million Pound Donors Report, the second by Coutts in association with the Centre for Philanthropy at the University of Kent, tracked the quantity, size and destination of charitable donations worth £1 million or more in the UK during 2007/08."

Bringing Melbourne in from the operatic cold - Arts - Entertainment

Bringing Melbourne in from the operatic cold - Arts - Entertainment: "OPERA Australia's new artistic director Lyndon Terracini hopes to premiere Wagner's Ring cycle in repertory in Melbourne from 2012.

''If we raise enough money to do The Ring, we will premiere it in Melbourne, beginning with Das Rheingold of course and then doing one a year,'' Terracini said yesterday at his Melbourne office in Southbank."

Charity Village®NewsWeek: Cover Story

Charity Village®NewsWeek: Cover Story: "The voluntary sector is full of people trying to serve and better society in a multitude of ways. Most people would agree with this assessment. But established charities and nonprofits all have to get their staff from somewhere. They don't just grow on trees.

One of the time-honoured methods employed by organizations to stock the third sector with civic-minded employees is to tap into the wellspring of willing and eager student interns.
Summertime, and the learning is easy"

Grant applications rise as B.C.'s major charities feel pinch of financial crisis

Grant applications rise as B.C.'s major charities feel pinch of financial crisis: "British Columbia's major philanthropic charities are finding dollars harder to come by in a diminished marketplace.

Exhibit A: The Vancouver Foundation, Canada's largest community foundation and the second largest funder of non-profits in B.C. — after the provincial government — with assets of $662 million."

FT.com / Personal Finance - Large donations hold up despite recession

FT.com / Personal Finance - Large donations hold up despite recession: "Large donations hold up despite recession

By Ellen Kelleher

Published: November 6 2009 18:27 | Last updated: November 6 2009 18:27

UK charities have not suffered as badly as many had feared during the economic downturn, according to a report released this week by Coutts, the private bank, and researchers at the University of Kent.

In fact, donations from the UK’s wealthiest philanthropists and charitable foundations last year were still generous – with 189 donations of £1m or more in 2007 and 2008, down only slightly on the 193 made in 2006 and 2007."

Bankers Don Charity Boxing Gloves – New Tang Dynasty Television

Bankers Don Charity Boxing Gloves – New Tang Dynasty Television: "Forty-four Hong Kong financiers from banks such as JP Morgan, UBS and Nomura signed up for the third annual 'Hedge Fund Fight Nite,' replacing smart suits with sweaty singlets, bindings and boxing gloves."

Don’t be a ‘duh’, run, says Simi - News & Interviews - Bollywood - Entertainment - The Times of India

Don’t be a ‘duh’, run, says Simi - News & Interviews - Bollywood - Entertainment - The Times of India: "Then, woven into all these categories, there is the charity run – an opportunity to strive and raise money for causes of your choice. Last year, the event raised an impressive Rs 1.6 crore towards charity and I’m sure it will only get bigger this time."

Law could be eased on substantial donors - Third Sector

Law could be eased on substantial donors - Third Sector: "HMRC proposal expected to penalise donors rather than charities

HM Revenue & Customs has drawn up proposals to change the law so that donors, rather than charities, would be penalised if a donation contravened substantial donor legislation, according to sector accountants and lawyers.
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The legislation is designed to ensure that people do not materially benefit from donating to charity and then receiving payments or other benefits in kind in return."