Column: Charities reeling from steady erosion of gaming grants: "n Kelowna, the non-profit Project Literacy Kelowna Society issued a press release Friday announcing it was “in jeopardy of closing its doors.”
Why?
The society has suffered a steady erosion of gaming grants from the provincial government over the last three years, from $80,000"
Friday, December 17, 2010
Cancer Research cancels Run 10k series - Civil Society - Fundraising - News - providing news and in-depth coverage of charities, voluntary organisations and not-for-profits
Cancer Research cancels Run 10k series - Civil Society - Fundraising - News - providing news and in-depth coverage of charities, voluntary organisations and not-for-profits: "Cancer Research has confirmed that it will not hold any more Run 10k events, stating that the race series has come to a “natural conclusion”.
This year Cancer Research was forced to cancel some of its Run 10k events after entry figures dropped and associated event costs were too high. John Tasker, head of events at Cancer Research confirmed that the series has become unfeasable as a fundraising tool:"
This year Cancer Research was forced to cancel some of its Run 10k events after entry figures dropped and associated event costs were too high. John Tasker, head of events at Cancer Research confirmed that the series has become unfeasable as a fundraising tool:"
Friday, December 10, 2010
Philanthropy, key area of focus at this year's Kingdom Women in Leadership Forum | Women in Leadership | AMEinfo.com
Philanthropy, key area of focus at this year's Kingdom Women in Leadership Forum | Women in Leadership | AMEinfo.com: "Commenting in the signing, Dima Al Azem said, 'We are very pleased to be the Philanthropy/Education Partner of the Kingdom WIL Forum since its mission statement Enhance, Elevate, Excel is in synergy with the overall objectives of the King Faisal Foundation. As a leading philanthropic organisation KFF is dedicated to making the world a better place and through an extensive program of activities we are able to reach a diversity of people including women in all sectors of society.'"
Hunt unveils �80m arts match fund to boost philanthropy - Third Sector
Hunt unveils �80m arts match fund to boost philanthropy - Third Sector: "Culture secretary Jeremy Hunt wants the UK to become the first country in the world where it's normal for people to leave 10 per cent of their legacy to charity
Jeremy Hunt, the culture secretary, has announced an �80m arts match fund to boost philanthropy in the culture sector.
The Department for Culture, Media and Sport will put �30m into the scheme and �50m will be taken from the National Lottery over the next four years. Hunt said the money will be put into a series of match fund schemes in the arts to try and raise at least an equivalent amount from private donors."
Jeremy Hunt, the culture secretary, has announced an �80m arts match fund to boost philanthropy in the culture sector.
The Department for Culture, Media and Sport will put �30m into the scheme and �50m will be taken from the National Lottery over the next four years. Hunt said the money will be put into a series of match fund schemes in the arts to try and raise at least an equivalent amount from private donors."
A village base for global charity (From Evesham Journal)
A village base for global charity (From Evesham Journal): "N independent charity that for more than 25 years has been helping to transform the lives of thousands of the poorest and most vulnerable people in Africa and South Asia has opened offices in Cropthorne."
Draft house-to-house collections code gives too much power to local authorities, says PFRA - Civil Society - Fundraising - News - providing news and in-depth coverage of charities, voluntary organisations and not-for-profits
Draft house-to-house collections code gives too much power to local authorities, says PFRA - Civil Society - Fundraising - News - providing news and in-depth coverage of charities, voluntary organisations and not-for-profits: "The PFRA warns in its briefing that the impact of such guidance from NALEO could have wider impact than on just house-to-house clothing collections. “By seeking to address the issue via statute rather than voluntary self-regulation/best practice (the Code), NALEO and licensing authorities are in danger of seriously damaging the house-to-house solicitation of direct debits,” the briefing paper reads."
Tuesday, December 07, 2010
In search of a better way to give - The Globe and Mail
In search of a better way to give - The Globe and Mail: "Rarely a week goes by that we don’t see an announcement of a record gift to a hospital or university.
And it was hard not to be moved by the elderly Nova Scotia couple who, after winning $11-million in a lottery, gave most of it away.
While these kinds of gifts get the headlines, under the surface there are a number of forces transforming the charitable giving landscape."
And it was hard not to be moved by the elderly Nova Scotia couple who, after winning $11-million in a lottery, gave most of it away.
While these kinds of gifts get the headlines, under the surface there are a number of forces transforming the charitable giving landscape."
Sector is 'bad at asking for cash' - Third Sector
Sector is 'bad at asking for cash' - Third Sector: "Many charities are bad at asking for money and a �10m sector-wide campaign is needed to help them get better at it, according to Funding the Future.
It says that fundraisers are often seen as a 'necessary evil' and an 'alien species', and that they, along with communications staff, trustees and chief executives, all need to get better at asking for donations."
It says that fundraisers are often seen as a 'necessary evil' and an 'alien species', and that they, along with communications staff, trustees and chief executives, all need to get better at asking for donations."
allAfrica.com: Nigeria: Philanthropists Convene for the Less Privileged (Page 1 of 2)
allAfrica.com: Nigeria: Philanthropists Convene for the Less Privileged (Page 1 of 2): "he first ever philanthropy forum initiated by the Theophilus Yakubu Danjuma Foundation tagged 'building synergies for advancing philanthropy and social investment' witnessed great participation. In attendance were key policy makers, philanthropic non-profit organizations, community self-help groups, bi-lateral and multi-lateral donors, government agencies and the private sector. It drew from all sectors, people of diverse minds and backgrounds as they all dialogued on ways to promote philanthropy in Nigeria, thereby assisting the government in the promotion of the social development of its citizens."
Singapore Red Cross told to stop fundraising activity - Channel NewsAsia
Singapore Red Cross told to stop fundraising activity - Channel NewsAsia: "SINGAPORE: The Commissioner of Charities (COC) has advised the Singapore Red Cross not to conduct any fundraising activity until its internal investigation is completed and additional safeguards are put in place.
The advice came a day after the Red Cross issued a statement saying it had lodged a police report on 3 December against a woman administrative assistant with the finance department who had allegedly misappropriated about S$90,000."
The advice came a day after the Red Cross issued a statement saying it had lodged a police report on 3 December against a woman administrative assistant with the finance department who had allegedly misappropriated about S$90,000."
BBC - Gomp/arts: The Big Arts Give: an Age of Philanthropy?
BBC - Gomp/arts: The Big Arts Give: an Age of Philanthropy?: "hilanthropy in the arts is not, of course, new: the world has always been made up of people who make art and others who pay for it - but the scale of the notion of private giving is new.
The government wants this new arts age to have just as much 'take' from the general public as has been the case in the past decade but now with a bit more 'give' to go with it. The ambition is to encourage many more arts consumers to contribute their time and/or money."
The government wants this new arts age to have just as much 'take' from the general public as has been the case in the past decade but now with a bit more 'give' to go with it. The ambition is to encourage many more arts consumers to contribute their time and/or money."
Monday, December 06, 2010
Singapore's surge in serving others — The Straits Times Blogs
Singapore's surge in serving others — The Straits Times Blogs: "The little squares could be seen as a vindication of what a study by the National Volunteer & Philanthropy Centre, revealed last month. Hardworking, but self-absorbed Singapore is seeing a surge in serving others.
According to NVPC’s biennial Individual Giving Survey, nearly one in four people here took part in volunteer activities over the past year, up from 16.9 per cent two years earlier. Volunteer hours have also doubled to 89 million."
According to NVPC’s biennial Individual Giving Survey, nearly one in four people here took part in volunteer activities over the past year, up from 16.9 per cent two years earlier. Volunteer hours have also doubled to 89 million."
VOA | Philanthropy Grows Slowly Among India's Wealthy | South Asia | English
VOA | Philanthropy Grows Slowly Among India's Wealthy | South Asia | English: "The donation has raised hopes that other wealthy Indians will follow in his footsteps.
Experts say Indians have a long culture of giving, but much of it goes to household staff, the immediate community or the local temple.
They say a culture of organized, charitable giving by rich Indians and corporations has been slow to develop, even though the number of super-rich is growing rapidly as the economy races ahead."
Experts say Indians have a long culture of giving, but much of it goes to household staff, the immediate community or the local temple.
They say a culture of organized, charitable giving by rich Indians and corporations has been slow to develop, even though the number of super-rich is growing rapidly as the economy races ahead."
When charity begins at work
When charity begins at work: "When charity begins at work
Jim O'Rourke
December 5, 2010
ALMOST 20 cents in every dollar of the $43 billion Australians donate to their favourite charities goes on administration and publicity costs.
The not-for-profit sector is under mounting pressure to publicly disclose how all donated funds are spent."
Jim O'Rourke
December 5, 2010
ALMOST 20 cents in every dollar of the $43 billion Australians donate to their favourite charities goes on administration and publicity costs.
The not-for-profit sector is under mounting pressure to publicly disclose how all donated funds are spent."
Friday, December 03, 2010
Sector surprised by government's closure of Gift Aid Forum - Civil Society - Fundraising - News - providing news and in-depth coverage of charities, voluntary organisations and not-for-profits
Sector surprised by government's closure of Gift Aid Forum - Civil Society - Fundraising - News - providing news and in-depth coverage of charities, voluntary organisations and not-for-profits: "Charity umbrella bodies have been left surprised and disappointed by the government's sudden closure of the Gift Aid Forum."
Thursday, December 02, 2010
WorldStage News | Nigeria to set up panel on philanthropy
WorldStage News | Nigeria to set up panel on philanthropy: "Abuja (WorldStage Newsonline)-- The Federal Government of Nigeria has indicated plans to set up a committee on philanthropy to support and collaborate with various philanthropic organizations in the country.
Speaking on Thursday at the First Nigeria Philanthropy Forum organised by the T.Y Danjuma Foundation, President Goodluck Jonathan decried the neglect of the age- long tradition of Africans and Nigerians being their brothers’ keeper and urged the forum to bring up ideas and resources that will create a brighter future for Nigerian Children."
Speaking on Thursday at the First Nigeria Philanthropy Forum organised by the T.Y Danjuma Foundation, President Goodluck Jonathan decried the neglect of the age- long tradition of Africans and Nigerians being their brothers’ keeper and urged the forum to bring up ideas and resources that will create a brighter future for Nigerian Children."
A return to philanthropy benefits university funding - Wales News - News - WalesOnline
A return to philanthropy benefits university funding - Wales News - News - WalesOnline: "A return to philanthropy benefits university funding
Dec 2 2010 by David Williamson, Western Mail
RAISING money for education used to be about the Master of an Oxbridge college having a quiet glass of port with a multi-millionaire Old Boy, letting him know that not only would a substantial donation result in his name being attached to a new building, but that his less-than-gifted son would be fast-tracked into the college with little regard to official entrance requirements.
How things have changed!"
Dec 2 2010 by David Williamson, Western Mail
RAISING money for education used to be about the Master of an Oxbridge college having a quiet glass of port with a multi-millionaire Old Boy, letting him know that not only would a substantial donation result in his name being attached to a new building, but that his less-than-gifted son would be fast-tracked into the college with little regard to official entrance requirements.
How things have changed!"
Charities get Tang pledge - The Standard
Charities get Tang pledge - The Standard: "Chief Secretary for Administration Henry Tang Ying-yen said he will try to ensure that the new Community Care Fund does not siphon off corporate donations to charities.
Speaking after chairing the first meeting of the fund's steering committee, Tang also dismissed claims that opening the fund to public donations goes against its original intent."
Speaking after chairing the first meeting of the fund's steering committee, Tang also dismissed claims that opening the fund to public donations goes against its original intent."
India’s Bill Gates donates $2 billion - Naazneen Karmali - The Rupee Rich - Forbes
India’s Bill Gates donates $2 billion - Naazneen Karmali - The Rupee Rich - Forbes: "Tech billionaire Azim Premji who earlier this year said that he plans to give away a chunk of his wealth to charity, has taken a big step towards that avowed intent. Premji announced today that he is making the equivalent of a $2 billion endowment to a trust to fund his Azim Premji Foundation. Premji will transfer 213 million shares amounting to an 8.7% stake in his software outfit Wipro. The donation, to be completed by December 7, will bring down Premji’s holding in Wipro from 79% to nearly 70%. The software czar, India’s third richest person, had an estimated fortune of $17.6 billion in Forbes Asia’s recent ranking of India’s wealthiest businesspeople."
Roberta Sklar: Observations of an AIDS Conference Virgin
Roberta Sklar: Observations of an AIDS Conference Virgin: "I attended the 18th International AIDS Conference (IAC) 2010 in Vienna, representing Women ARISE -- a coalition of 40 international NGO's, to the media. It was my first IAC conference. Yes, I was an' AIDS conference virgin.' Having worked to advance the rights of women, the recognition of reproductive health as a human right, and equality for LGBT people for over 20 years, I thought I'd seen it all -- but I learned far more than I had expected to at the IAC."
Gov. Gen. David Johnston impressed by Calgary's philanthropic spirit
Gov. Gen. David Johnston impressed by Calgary's philanthropic spirit: "Gov. Gen. David Johnston has made building a 'smart and caring nation' his own personal call to service.
'What I wanted to understand was what's the magic in Calgary, which does philanthropy and volunteerism so well,' Johnston told the Herald."
'What I wanted to understand was what's the magic in Calgary, which does philanthropy and volunteerism so well,' Johnston told the Herald."
PLAYERS from The Aviator pub in Queenborough are bracing themselves for the launch of a cheeky charity calendar featuring them in the all-together this week.
PLAYERS from The Aviator pub in Queenborough are bracing themselves for the launch of a cheeky charity calendar featuring them in the all-together this week.: "PLAYERS from The Aviator pub in Queenborough are bracing themselves for the launch of a cheeky charity calendar featuring them in the all-together this week."
The Answer: Movember, for One Month Only, Mustache and Facial-Hair Fans - Scene Asia - WSJ
The Answer: Movember, for One Month Only, Mustache and Facial-Hair Fans - Scene Asia - WSJ: "But for many Movember participants, the end of the month will be a welcome reprieve from the itchy upper lip. In Hong Kong — where the charity event has not yet officially launched, despite the presence of many who are participating — Nick Worley is the organizer of an unofficial end-of-Movember party taking place on Saturday.
Mr. Worley says he’s heard from many that they’re ready to shave off the facial hair."
Mr. Worley says he’s heard from many that they’re ready to shave off the facial hair."
Wednesday, December 01, 2010
The Podium
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November 29, 2010
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This week's Podium comes to us from the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP).
How would a government-imposed salary cap on your own compensation affect you? Would it affect your performance? What sort of message would it send to you, your organization and those who support your organization if that cap were imposed upon every employee’s compensation? How would it affect your own hiring practices and your pools of potential hires? How would you feel if the cap were imposed even though a separate existing government entity was already regulating your organization and its compensation practices?"
November 29, 2010
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This week's Podium comes to us from the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP).
How would a government-imposed salary cap on your own compensation affect you? Would it affect your performance? What sort of message would it send to you, your organization and those who support your organization if that cap were imposed upon every employee’s compensation? How would it affect your own hiring practices and your pools of potential hires? How would you feel if the cap were imposed even though a separate existing government entity was already regulating your organization and its compensation practices?"
Toms Shoes gives away a million shoes, takes aim at combatting third world foot diseases - WGN
Toms Shoes gives away a million shoes, takes aim at combatting third world foot diseases - WGN: "Buy a pair, give a pair' remains the motto of Toms Shoes, which started up four years ago in a little barn outside Buenos Aires, with 12 people stitching together slightly more fashionable versions of the traditional slip-on alpargatas worn by Argentine cowboys for centuries."
Tuesday, November 30, 2010
RSPCA begins appeal against High Court ruling on legacy - Third Sector
RSPCA begins appeal against High Court ruling on legacy - Third Sector: "Animal charity says it is obliged to try to uphold the will of Christine Gill's mother, who left her farm to the organisation
The RSPCA has launched an appeal against a High Court ruling over a legacy worth more than �2m.
Christine Gill won a long court battle against the charity in October 2009 in a case concering her parents’ 287-acre North Yorkshire farm, which was left to the RSPCA in her mother’s will."
The RSPCA has launched an appeal against a High Court ruling over a legacy worth more than �2m.
Christine Gill won a long court battle against the charity in October 2009 in a case concering her parents’ 287-acre North Yorkshire farm, which was left to the RSPCA in her mother’s will."
Do people tell the truth when we ask if they give to charity? | National Council for Voluntary Organisations
Do people tell the truth when we ask if they give to charity? | National Council for Voluntary Organisations: "Do people tell the truth when we ask if they give to charity?
Submitted by Karl Wilding on Mon, 29/11/2010 - 12:58
Karl Wilding
29th November 2010
Karl Wilding, NCVO's Head of ResearchI've recently taken a short break from blogging - busy times at NCVO Towers - but an academic journal dropped on my desk that made me want to write a quick response. The article is on 'donor misreporting', a polite turn of phrase that highlights that people may not be accurate or truthful when asked how much they give to charity. NCVO and CAF will shortly be publishing our annual estimates of charitable giving, based upon, er, surveys of individuals. So is the research we are about to publish rubbish?"
Submitted by Karl Wilding on Mon, 29/11/2010 - 12:58
Karl Wilding
29th November 2010
Karl Wilding, NCVO's Head of ResearchI've recently taken a short break from blogging - busy times at NCVO Towers - but an academic journal dropped on my desk that made me want to write a quick response. The article is on 'donor misreporting', a polite turn of phrase that highlights that people may not be accurate or truthful when asked how much they give to charity. NCVO and CAF will shortly be publishing our annual estimates of charitable giving, based upon, er, surveys of individuals. So is the research we are about to publish rubbish?"
Monday, November 29, 2010
Charities hit by very naughty cut | Herald Sun
Charities hit by very naughty cut | Herald Sun: "Margaret Winterhalder, who is the treasurer of Adelaide-based Charity Connections which gives 79 per cent of the sale price of its Christmas cards and gifts each year to one of 45 charities says some card wholesalers use charities as a marketing tool.
'A lot of card wholesalers are getting on the bandwagon and pressuring charities to lend them their name and I bought one packet of cards that said they returned only 8 per cent of the wholesale price of the card to the charity,' she says.
'That could be as little as 3 cents per card."
'A lot of card wholesalers are getting on the bandwagon and pressuring charities to lend them their name and I bought one packet of cards that said they returned only 8 per cent of the wholesale price of the card to the charity,' she says.
'That could be as little as 3 cents per card."
For a growing number of Canadians, charity begins at phone
For a growing number of Canadians, charity begins at phone: "Text-to-give campaigns are one of the biggest philanthropic success stories of 2010, with mobile relief efforts for Haiti having raised tens of millions in micro-donations across North America — more than $750,000 of which came from Canadian phones. Nearly a quarter of all money raised by the Red Cross after the Tennessee floods was text donations, while The Children's Miracle Network surpassed $20,000 in $5 mobile gifts in a single day.
This week, with the one-year anniversary of the Mobile Giving Foundation Canada, fundraising professionals across the country are gathering in Toronto to discuss the trend, which many welcome as a Hail Mary against greying donors."
This week, with the one-year anniversary of the Mobile Giving Foundation Canada, fundraising professionals across the country are gathering in Toronto to discuss the trend, which many welcome as a Hail Mary against greying donors."
Walkathon raises S$210,000 for nursing home - Channel NewsAsia
Walkathon raises S$210,000 for nursing home - Channel NewsAsia: "The Home Nursing Foundation (HNF)'s second Charity Walkathon kicked off at East Coast Park on Saturday morning.
HNF was able to up the ante this year, raising some S$50,000 more compared with the amount raised in its first walkathon last year."
HNF was able to up the ante this year, raising some S$50,000 more compared with the amount raised in its first walkathon last year."
Charity show raises $900,000 for less privileged children in Indian community - Channel NewsAsia
Charity show raises $900,000 for less privileged children in Indian community - Channel NewsAsia: "SINGAPORE : The Project Give Charity Show on Saturday night raised more than S$900,000 for less privileged school children in the Indian community."
gulfnews : Philanthropy is not just about money, says Juma Al Majid
gulfnews : Philanthropy is not just about money, says Juma Al Majid: "Philanthropy is not just about money, says Juma Al Majid
Juma Al Majid believes every person has a duty to help educate another person to rid the world of illiteracy"
Juma Al Majid believes every person has a duty to help educate another person to rid the world of illiteracy"
Tuesday, November 23, 2010
Ottawa gives Bill Clinton foundation special designation - The Globe and Mail
Ottawa gives Bill Clinton foundation special designation - The Globe and Mail: "he federal government has quietly given Bill Clinton’s charitable foundation a special designation that will allow it to receive indirect support from Canadian taxpayers.
The government’s move means the former U.S. president’s charity, called the William J. Clinton Foundation, can now issue tax receipts to Canadian donors and receive grants from Canadian charities."
The government’s move means the former U.S. president’s charity, called the William J. Clinton Foundation, can now issue tax receipts to Canadian donors and receive grants from Canadian charities."
Twitter Enables DIY Disaster Relief in Indonesia | Fast Company
Twitter Enables DIY Disaster Relief in Indonesia | Fast Company: "Indonesians, who were the victims of earthquakes, a tsunami, and volcanic eruptions last month, are finding help from an unlikely source: Twitter.
Indonesia is a country composed of 17,000 islands, and organizing aid relief efforts has proved a challenge, particularly in regions where infrastructure was destroyed, reports Reuters. So enterprising and tech-savvy citizens are taking measures into their own hands, coordinating relief through Twitter. Twitter is extremely popular among Internet-using Indonesians, 21% of whom use the site (compare that to 12% for the U.S.)."
Indonesia is a country composed of 17,000 islands, and organizing aid relief efforts has proved a challenge, particularly in regions where infrastructure was destroyed, reports Reuters. So enterprising and tech-savvy citizens are taking measures into their own hands, coordinating relief through Twitter. Twitter is extremely popular among Internet-using Indonesians, 21% of whom use the site (compare that to 12% for the U.S.)."
Take a walk on the kind side - The Standard
Take a walk on the kind side - The Standard: "One dog year is equivalent to seven human years, but where are those years going? It seems only a blink of an eye in time since Hong Kong Dog Rescue was gearing up for its annual Peak to Fong 2009, and now it's that time of year again.
Operating a no-kill, rehoming rescue center for dogs is a costly business. So HKDR, a registered charity, is dependent on donations for day-to-day running costs. But it needs something extra to raise the larger amounts to help cover the recent move to a new rehoming center in Tai Po and a mini-center in Ap Lei Chau."
Operating a no-kill, rehoming rescue center for dogs is a costly business. So HKDR, a registered charity, is dependent on donations for day-to-day running costs. But it needs something extra to raise the larger amounts to help cover the recent move to a new rehoming center in Tai Po and a mini-center in Ap Lei Chau."
GuideStar database passes into private sector hands - Civil Society - Finance - News - providing news and in-depth coverage of charities, voluntary organisations and not-for-profits
GuideStar database passes into private sector hands - Civil Society - Finance - News - providing news and in-depth coverage of charities, voluntary organisations and not-for-profits: "The GuideStar public website, which was set up with �2.9m of public money in 2004, may soon cease to be free if its new private sector owner deems it uneconomical to support.
In the latest development in the long-running saga of GuideStar’s ownership, Wilmington Group plc announced on Friday that it has acquired the assets of GuideStar Data Services CIC (GDS), including the free-to-access public website and the database of financial information about charities, from the administrators Maidment Judd. No price was disclosed."
In the latest development in the long-running saga of GuideStar’s ownership, Wilmington Group plc announced on Friday that it has acquired the assets of GuideStar Data Services CIC (GDS), including the free-to-access public website and the database of financial information about charities, from the administrators Maidment Judd. No price was disclosed."
Government infosec requirements "too onerous" for charities - Civil Society - IT - News - providing news and in-depth coverage of charities, voluntary organisations and not-for-profits
Government infosec requirements "too onerous" for charities - Civil Society - IT - News - providing news and in-depth coverage of charities, voluntary organisations and not-for-profits: "Charities delivering public services are struggling to deal with the data security requirements being imposed on them by government, according to leading charity IT chiefs.
Sources told Civil Society IT they were wary of speaking out for fear of prejudicing their relationship with commissioners, but confided that government departments are under pressure to comply with the Hannigan Report on data handling and as a result are sending it out to charity contractors in a non"
Sources told Civil Society IT they were wary of speaking out for fear of prejudicing their relationship with commissioners, but confided that government departments are under pressure to comply with the Hannigan Report on data handling and as a result are sending it out to charity contractors in a non"
Monday, November 22, 2010
Manipulating the charitable mindset - The Globe and Mail
Manipulating the charitable mindset - The Globe and Mail: "Let's call it corporate givernance.
By this time of year, about 80 per cent of large Canadian companies have launched their annual charitable fund-raising campaigns, the explicit goal being to spur a big pot of pooled donations from their employees. Behind the scenes, there is also the hope that raising money together will foster group cohesion and motivate people to work better as teams. So what if there's in-house competition for resources and recognition? At least there's this common cause, so pony up!"
By this time of year, about 80 per cent of large Canadian companies have launched their annual charitable fund-raising campaigns, the explicit goal being to spur a big pot of pooled donations from their employees. Behind the scenes, there is also the hope that raising money together will foster group cohesion and motivate people to work better as teams. So what if there's in-house competition for resources and recognition? At least there's this common cause, so pony up!"
Recession increases need, decreases charitable giving - thestar.com
Recession increases need, decreases charitable giving - thestar.com: "Need for social services is increasing in Toronto, but the continuing recession means that donations are not keeping up.
“The papers may say the recession is over, but trust me, for the people who use food banks, it’s not,” says Gail Nyberg, director of the Daily Bread Food Bank, one of the agencies involved in identifying recipient families for the Santa Claus Fund gift boxes."
“The papers may say the recession is over, but trust me, for the people who use food banks, it’s not,” says Gail Nyberg, director of the Daily Bread Food Bank, one of the agencies involved in identifying recipient families for the Santa Claus Fund gift boxes."
Tuesday, November 16, 2010
Plus-sized women pose nude for charity
Plus-sized women pose nude for charity: "Plus-sized women pose nude for charity
Eleven overweight women from Singapore posed nude for a calendar to raise funds for a young Vietnamese leukaemia patient, reported China Press."
Eleven overweight women from Singapore posed nude for a calendar to raise funds for a young Vietnamese leukaemia patient, reported China Press."
Million pound donations on the up - Civil Society - Fundraising - News - providing news and in-depth coverage of charities, voluntary organisations and not-for-profits
Million pound donations on the up - Civil Society - Fundraising - News - providing news and in-depth coverage of charities, voluntary organisations and not-for-profits: "Over �1.5bn worth of �1m-plus donations were made in 2008/2009 according to the annual Coutts Million Pound Donors Report. The report, produced by Dr Beth Breeze from the University of Kent and now in its third year, uncovered 201 donations of this size over the 2008/2009 financial year in comparison to 189 in the year previous."
Charitable disbursements: Ethical behaviour and spending
Charitable disbursements: Ethical behaviour and spending: "Ethical behaviour is often assumed when one deals with a registered charity, but what does ethical behaviour mean when charities fundraise and spend? Can charities spend their money any way they want? How does changing federal law dealing with charitable disbursements protect the charitable ethic? For the purposes of this article, posit that ethical behaviour can be defined as an ideal in which the goal of human behaviour is to maximize the good for humanity. Law is based upon broadly shared conceptions of morality, ethical behaviour, an achievement of justice and fairness. However, the ideal definition of ethical behaviour approaches the profound. Ethics are broader than law."
Charitable disbursements: Ethical behaviour and spending
Charitable disbursements: Ethical behaviour and spending: "Ethical behaviour is often assumed when one deals with a registered charity, but what does ethical behaviour mean when charities fundraise and spend? Can charities spend their money any way they want? How does changing federal law dealing with charitable disbursements protect the charitable ethic? For the purposes of this article, posit that ethical behaviour can be defined as an ideal in which the goal of human behaviour is to maximize the good for humanity. Law is based upon broadly shared conceptions of morality, ethical behaviour, an achievement of justice and fairness. However, the ideal definition of ethical behaviour approaches the profound. Ethics are broader than law."
Philanthropy award winner gives because she's thankful for opportunities
Philanthropy award winner gives because she's thankful for opportunities: "When asked what her favourite things are in life, Tereza Top beams.
'Donating,' she replies immediately. That's followed by going to school, volunteering, and watching Oprah.
Tereza, 45, puts her money where her mouth is, and for those efforts she was recently awarded the Individual Philanthropist Award, as part of the 2010 Ottawa Philanthropy Awards."
'Donating,' she replies immediately. That's followed by going to school, volunteering, and watching Oprah.
Tereza, 45, puts her money where her mouth is, and for those efforts she was recently awarded the Individual Philanthropist Award, as part of the 2010 Ottawa Philanthropy Awards."
Modified version of aliveandgiving.com launched - Third Sector
Modified version of aliveandgiving.com launched - Third Sector: "harity donation website removes the donate buttons for organisations that have not agreed to their inclusion
The charity donation website aliveandgiving.com has been relaunched so that donate buttons are no longer included automatically in charity listings.
When the site was first launched last month, visitors had the option to donate through aliveandgiving.com to more than 200,000 listed charities.
But after some charities expressed concerns that the donations were being taken without their consent, the organisation has removed the donate button from charities that have not agreed to it being included on their page."
The charity donation website aliveandgiving.com has been relaunched so that donate buttons are no longer included automatically in charity listings.
When the site was first launched last month, visitors had the option to donate through aliveandgiving.com to more than 200,000 listed charities.
But after some charities expressed concerns that the donations were being taken without their consent, the organisation has removed the donate button from charities that have not agreed to it being included on their page."
Charities warned not to fall foul of new ASA online code - Third Sector
Charities warned not to fall foul of new ASA online code - Third Sector: "Extension of the code will cover statements organisations make on their own websites and others that they control
The Advertising Standards Authority's remit will be significantly extended next year to include claims organisations, including charities, make on websites, rather than only adverts in paid-for space and sales promotions.
The Committee of Advertising Practice Code, which sets the rules under which organisations must operate, will be extended from 1 March to cover statements organisations make on websites they control, including their own and other pages such as microsites or pages on the social networking website Facebook."
The Advertising Standards Authority's remit will be significantly extended next year to include claims organisations, including charities, make on websites, rather than only adverts in paid-for space and sales promotions.
The Committee of Advertising Practice Code, which sets the rules under which organisations must operate, will be extended from 1 March to cover statements organisations make on websites they control, including their own and other pages such as microsites or pages on the social networking website Facebook."
Monday, November 15, 2010
Most wealthy Canadians see importance of charitable giving: survey
Most wealthy Canadians see importance of charitable giving: survey: "Survey results released Monday — to coincide with National Philanthropy Day — by BMO Harris Private Banking show that 76 per cent of holders of at least $1 million in investable assets say it is important to them to give something back."
Jeremy Hunt keeps on about giving. But when will he give us some action? | Culture | guardian.co.uk
Jeremy Hunt keeps on about giving. But when will he give us some action? | Culture | guardian.co.uk: "Jeremy Hunt keeps on about giving. But when will he give us some action?
The culture secretary has given us his thoughts on philanthropy and the arts. But will they add up to concrete measures?"
The culture secretary has given us his thoughts on philanthropy and the arts. But will they add up to concrete measures?"
Thursday, November 11, 2010
Top 100 family foundations gave �1.4bn last year, says report - Third Sector
Top 100 family foundations gave �1.4bn last year, says report - Third Sector: "The UK’s top 100 family foundations gave �1.4bn to charity in 2008/09, according to a report by the Centre for Charitable Giving Philanthropy and the Pears Foundation.
Family Foundation Giving Trends 2010 says that the asset value of the foundations fell by 12 per cent in 2008/09 compared with the previous year but the money given to charities went down by only 0.2 per cent."
Family Foundation Giving Trends 2010 says that the asset value of the foundations fell by 12 per cent in 2008/09 compared with the previous year but the money given to charities went down by only 0.2 per cent."
Wednesday, November 10, 2010
Milaap unites the moneyed and the cashless - Bangalore Mirror,Bangalore Mirror
Milaap unites the moneyed and the cashless - Bangalore Mirror,Bangalore Mirror: "Three city-based young men have started precisely such an enterprise that connects those with the money and the desire to help with those who need money to improve their lives.
Sourabh Sharma, Anoj Vishwanathan and Mayukh Choudhury formed Milaap to address the pressing needs of people in the rural areas such as clean drinking water, sanitation, electricity, education and healthcare through micro-finance.
facilitators"
Sourabh Sharma, Anoj Vishwanathan and Mayukh Choudhury formed Milaap to address the pressing needs of people in the rural areas such as clean drinking water, sanitation, electricity, education and healthcare through micro-finance.
facilitators"
Tuesday, November 09, 2010
Pennies teams up with Domino's for 'rounding-up' card payments scheme - Third Sector
Pennies teams up with Domino's for 'rounding-up' card payments scheme - Third Sector: "Charities to benefit from scheme that asks customers paying online to donate by rounding up their bills to the nearest pound
The charity Pennies has launched a new giving scheme that asks customers paying by card to round up their bills to the nearest pound and give the additional amount to charity."
The charity Pennies has launched a new giving scheme that asks customers paying by card to round up their bills to the nearest pound and give the additional amount to charity."
Government will publish policies on charitable giving next year - Third Sector
Government will publish policies on charitable giving next year - Third Sector: "A white paper will also set out plans for social investment and volunteering
The government intends to produce a white paper next March on charitable giving, philanthropy and social investment, according to the Cabinet Office business plan, published yesterday.
The white paper will be preceded by a green paper next month from the Cabinet Office, the Treasury and the Department for Culture, Media and Sport. This will include the results of research bei"
The government intends to produce a white paper next March on charitable giving, philanthropy and social investment, according to the Cabinet Office business plan, published yesterday.
The white paper will be preceded by a green paper next month from the Cabinet Office, the Treasury and the Department for Culture, Media and Sport. This will include the results of research bei"
Local humanitarian recognized nationally - Lacombe Globe - Alberta, CA
Local humanitarian recognized nationally - Lacombe Globe - Alberta, CA: "For ABW (the recognition) brings great awareness, which in turn brings people to be engaged,' he added. 'Interestingly, here I am in Kenya with 44 volunteers and the award is about this.'
Canada's Champions of Change is a unique program celebrating volunteerism, on CBC and hosted by Mark Kelley of Connect.
Rajah previously told the Globe that he will always remember, how, as a child growing up in Sri Lanka, two missionaries from Canadian University College (CUC) in Lacombe helped his mother get an education. She became a teacher and this helped the Rajahs get out of poverty. The family later immigrated to Canada when Eric was 16 and he vowed that if he ever became successful he would help others."
Canada's Champions of Change is a unique program celebrating volunteerism, on CBC and hosted by Mark Kelley of Connect.
Rajah previously told the Globe that he will always remember, how, as a child growing up in Sri Lanka, two missionaries from Canadian University College (CUC) in Lacombe helped his mother get an education. She became a teacher and this helped the Rajahs get out of poverty. The family later immigrated to Canada when Eric was 16 and he vowed that if he ever became successful he would help others."
Monday, November 08, 2010
The Giving (R)evolution
The Giving (R)evolution: "Canadians are a giving bunch, that much we know. The most recent Canadian Survey of Giving, Volunteering and Participating (CSGVP) stated that in 2007 Canadians volunteered 2.1 billion hours, a 4.2% increase from the previous survey, though the average number of per person volunteer hours remained static at 166 that year. A total of $10 billion was donated. That's an increase of 12% since 2004.
Still, the majority of donations come from a smaller portion of Canadians. It's estimated that 21% of people represent 82% of the total value of donations and 12% of Canadians make up 78% of all volunteer hours."
Still, the majority of donations come from a smaller portion of Canadians. It's estimated that 21% of people represent 82% of the total value of donations and 12% of Canadians make up 78% of all volunteer hours."
Al-Ahram Weekly | Egypt | Pinstriped PowerPoint
Al-Ahram Weekly | Egypt | Pinstriped PowerPoint: "AUC's philosopher king is a practical man. 'Fund-raising is a significant part of my job. The money raised by donors, Egyptian and foreign, has far exceeded our expectations. We are, after all, a non-profit, charitable institution. We embarked on a broad-based fund-raising campaign with friends of AUC, alumni and benefactors.'"
Metro - U of C students launch unique Haiti fundraiser
Metro - U of C students launch unique Haiti fundraiser: "Faculty of medicine students at the U of C are hosting the Rich Man Poor Man dinner to raise money to help with the startup costs of a medical clinic in Bouly, Haiti."
Friday, November 05, 2010
Golfers chip in $250k to help kids
Golfers chip in $250k to help kids: "Last December, the Lucky Dippers decided to dedicate one of their monthly games to charity after learning from Straits Times editor Han Fook Kwang - who golfs with the group - about the plight of the children the fund helps.
On Tuesday, the golfers got together for a round at the Singapore Island Country Club, raising $250,000 for the fund, said Mr P.T. Hong, one of the organisers."
On Tuesday, the golfers got together for a round at the Singapore Island Country Club, raising $250,000 for the fund, said Mr P.T. Hong, one of the organisers."
Praise pours in for `selfless' volunteer - The Standard
Praise pours in for `selfless' volunteer - The Standard: "People on both sides of the border paid tribute yesterday to Hong Kong volunteer Tsang Man-kit, who was killed last week while rushing aid to children in earthquake-ravaged Yushu Tibet Autonomous Prefecture in Qinghai province."
Is volunteering too much hard work for charities? - Third Sector blog | Blogs | Third Sector
Is volunteering too much hard work for charities? - Third Sector blog | Blogs | Third Sector: "Two weeks ago, at a round table hosted by the European Association of Philanthropy and Giving, I listened to a group of people working in the charity sector talking about the difficulties they faced using professional volunteers.
You would think this would be easy - get in an accountant, an IT expert, a designer, and get loads of professional experience for free. But these people's experience was quite difference.
Making a specialist placement work needs a lot of effort from the charity concerned, I was told, both before and after they get the volunteer involved. They need to plan what services they are looking for, and understand that getting volunteers involved is not a replacement for work by paid staff"
You would think this would be easy - get in an accountant, an IT expert, a designer, and get loads of professional experience for free. But these people's experience was quite difference.
Making a specialist placement work needs a lot of effort from the charity concerned, I was told, both before and after they get the volunteer involved. They need to plan what services they are looking for, and understand that getting volunteers involved is not a replacement for work by paid staff"
Indie film charity changing the world | Movies | Entertainment | Toronto Sun
Indie film charity changing the world | Movies | Entertainment | Toronto Sun: "'Ever buy a chocolate bar to support the high school choir or a sports team?' asks Medjuck. 'It's the same thing, only instead of selling chocolate bars, we sell tickets to independent films -- the ones that win at Berlin, Sundance, SXSW. They're all on board.'
Tickets to Summerhood, opening Friday in Toronto, for example, will help support some of the 18 different charities currently working with Medjuck. And thanks to a Filmraiser undertaken by students, 'now Summerhood has built a school in Africa,' says Medjuck. 'It's changing the world!' Laughing, he adds, 'I love the movie, we're proud of the work we did, but I never thought I'd have to take myself seriously until now.'"
Tickets to Summerhood, opening Friday in Toronto, for example, will help support some of the 18 different charities currently working with Medjuck. And thanks to a Filmraiser undertaken by students, 'now Summerhood has built a school in Africa,' says Medjuck. 'It's changing the world!' Laughing, he adds, 'I love the movie, we're proud of the work we did, but I never thought I'd have to take myself seriously until now.'"
Thursday, November 04, 2010
Beijing looks at laws on philanthropy
Beijing looks at laws on philanthropy: "BEIJING - The first national charity law is likely to be legislated in three years in China, a former official of the Ministry of Civil Affairs told China Daily.
Wang Zhenyao, former director of the Ministry of Civil Affairs' social welfare and charities department, said the draft was submitted to the Legislative Affairs Office of the State Council last year for further revision.
'The legislation is highly possible in next three years as both the National People's Congress and the society have a lot of concern on the matter,' said Wang, who was in charge of drafting the charity law when he worked for the ministry."
Wang Zhenyao, former director of the Ministry of Civil Affairs' social welfare and charities department, said the draft was submitted to the Legislative Affairs Office of the State Council last year for further revision.
'The legislation is highly possible in next three years as both the National People's Congress and the society have a lot of concern on the matter,' said Wang, who was in charge of drafting the charity law when he worked for the ministry."
Asian wealthy learn about charity and the big stick
Asian wealthy learn about charity and the big stick: "t may be easy to conclude that Asian tycoons, who by and large have not really grasped the idea of 'giving away' their fortunes, are more miserly than their western counterparts.
There are a number of factors that lead to the apparent stinginess of Asian tycoons and chief among them may be the tax code that discourages philanthropy in most Asian countries."
There are a number of factors that lead to the apparent stinginess of Asian tycoons and chief among them may be the tax code that discourages philanthropy in most Asian countries."
Kenya Broadcasting Corporation: - KBC News
Kenya Broadcasting Corporation: - KBC News: "Over 200 leading African development experts and philanthropists are expected in Nairobi this week for the first ever Assembly of African donors - the 1st Pan-African Assembly of Grantmakers.
The groundbreaking event is convened by the influential network of African donors - the African Grantmakers Network, AGN."
The groundbreaking event is convened by the influential network of African donors - the African Grantmakers Network, AGN."
Nigerian Observer Online Edition
Nigerian Observer Online Edition: "Nigeria To Host Philanthropy Forum
ABUJA- The T. Y. Danjuma Foundation, a private philanthropy organisation, plans to host the first Nigerian philanthropic forum from December. 2 to December. 3.
Ms Thelma Ekiyor, the Executive Director of the foundation, told newsmen in Abuja that the forum was interested in driving the culture of philanthropic giving among Nigerians.
“In the drive to instill the culture of philanthropic giving among Nigerians, the foundation is organising from December. 2 to December. 3, the first ever Nigerian philanthropic forum."
ABUJA- The T. Y. Danjuma Foundation, a private philanthropy organisation, plans to host the first Nigerian philanthropic forum from December. 2 to December. 3.
Ms Thelma Ekiyor, the Executive Director of the foundation, told newsmen in Abuja that the forum was interested in driving the culture of philanthropic giving among Nigerians.
“In the drive to instill the culture of philanthropic giving among Nigerians, the foundation is organising from December. 2 to December. 3, the first ever Nigerian philanthropic forum."
China issues charity blue book - People's Daily Online
China issues charity blue book - People's Daily Online: "China just issued this year's charity blue book. The Chinese Academy of Social Sciences concludes the country's charitable donations exceeded 33-billion yuan in 2009. A three-point-five percent increase from the year before. However, the country's generosity ranks near the bottom in a list including the US, Britain, Brazil, and India."
The Canadian Jewish News - Hebrew University gets gift from ex-senator
The Canadian Jewish News - Hebrew University gets gift from ex-senator: "Toronto lawyer Jerry Grafstein – recently retired from his Senate seat – and his wife, Carole, have initiated two new projects that they hope will foster more ties between Canada and Israel.
The first, the Honourable Jerry and Carole Grafstein Network for Cancer Research, will support cancer research being conducted at Hebrew University of Jerusalem’s Institute for Medical Research Israel-Canada (IMRIC) and eventually facilitate collaboration on cancer research with Toronto’s Mount Sinai Hospital."
The first, the Honourable Jerry and Carole Grafstein Network for Cancer Research, will support cancer research being conducted at Hebrew University of Jerusalem’s Institute for Medical Research Israel-Canada (IMRIC) and eventually facilitate collaboration on cancer research with Toronto’s Mount Sinai Hospital."
Wednesday, November 03, 2010
Transcript: An afternoon chat with Chetna Sinha - Idea exChange
Transcript: An afternoon chat with Chetna Sinha - Idea exChange: "November 2, 2010
Transcript: An afternoon chat with Chetna Sinha
Chetna Sinha, Ashoka Fellow and award-winning social entrepreneur, recently joined us at Ashoka's Global Headquarters for an afternoon chat. She shared stories of change and how she has used microfinance to empower poor, rural women in Western Maharashtra. Here are some highlights from the interview:"
Transcript: An afternoon chat with Chetna Sinha
Chetna Sinha, Ashoka Fellow and award-winning social entrepreneur, recently joined us at Ashoka's Global Headquarters for an afternoon chat. She shared stories of change and how she has used microfinance to empower poor, rural women in Western Maharashtra. Here are some highlights from the interview:"
Monday, November 01, 2010
Northern Ireland Charities Act to be amended - Civil Society - Governance - News - providing news and in-depth coverage of charities, voluntary organisations and not-for-profits
Northern Ireland Charities Act to be amended - Civil Society - Governance - News - providing news and in-depth coverage of charities, voluntary organisations and not-for-profits: "Northern Ireland Charities Act to be amended
Governance | Gareth Jones | 1 Nov 2010
Topics: Regulation
The Department for Social Development in Northern Ireland has confirmed it is to amend the Charities Act (2008) due to problems with the drafting of the public benefit requirement.
Following discussions, the minister for social development in the province Alex Atwood decided last week to proceed with amendments to the primary legislation, in line with the wishes of the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland."
Governance | Gareth Jones | 1 Nov 2010
Topics: Regulation
The Department for Social Development in Northern Ireland has confirmed it is to amend the Charities Act (2008) due to problems with the drafting of the public benefit requirement.
Following discussions, the minister for social development in the province Alex Atwood decided last week to proceed with amendments to the primary legislation, in line with the wishes of the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland."
Michael Kaiser: The Fundraising Challenge in Europe
Michael Kaiser: The Fundraising Challenge in Europe: "While it is easy to talk about ways to build donations from corporations and individuals, it isn't so easy to implement. Those arts managers brave enough to attempt to change their funding sources meet with mixed success on initial attempts. And it can be difficult to justify spending hours and hours to raise a few Euros when the government grant is virtually automatic (though arts managers there and elsewhere complain about the forms they must complete) and takes so little time to obtain."
India's growing wealth boosts charitable giving
India's growing wealth boosts charitable giving: "Now the Malkanis are among a growing number of successful Indian entrepreneurs blazing another trail: charitable giving.
'Earlier, if an Indian traveled, it was so rare that 25 people would see them off at the airport, garland them with flowers and print their picture in the newspaper,' said Anjal Malkani, whose husband helped her family start the business. 'That has completely changed in India, and we've been so blessed in our lives to benefit. We wanted to give back.'"
'Earlier, if an Indian traveled, it was so rare that 25 people would see them off at the airport, garland them with flowers and print their picture in the newspaper,' said Anjal Malkani, whose husband helped her family start the business. 'That has completely changed in India, and we've been so blessed in our lives to benefit. We wanted to give back.'"
Wealth and society in spotlight after tycoons' mainland visit - The Standard
Wealth and society in spotlight after tycoons' mainland visit - The Standard: "Amid much fanfare two of the world's richest men, Bill Gates and Warren Buffett journeyed to China recently to encourage billionaires there to donate more to charity. The response appeared to be less than enthusiastic."
Thursday, October 28, 2010
PND - News - Chinese Philanthropy Lags a Booming Economy
PND - News - Chinese Philanthropy Lags a Booming Economy: "Chinese Philanthropy Lags a Booming Economy
Although China has the second highest number of billionaires in the world, only 20 percent of the country's annual charitable giving — compared to 70 percent in the United States — comes from individuals, TIME magazine reports."
Although China has the second highest number of billionaires in the world, only 20 percent of the country's annual charitable giving — compared to 70 percent in the United States — comes from individuals, TIME magazine reports."
Steamed up for charity | Stuff.co.nz
Steamed up for charity | Stuff.co.nz: "An opportunity to cook with the best of the best has come knocking.
Darren Jones is a third-year apprentice at SkyCity and is taking part in Dining for a Difference tomorrow night.
The SkyCity event will see celebrity chef Peter Gordon and 12 other renowned chefs from New Zealand, Australia, Hong Kong and London cook for guests in the name of charity.
The event was started last year by Mr Gordon to raise funds for the Leukemia & Blood Foundation."
Darren Jones is a third-year apprentice at SkyCity and is taking part in Dining for a Difference tomorrow night.
The SkyCity event will see celebrity chef Peter Gordon and 12 other renowned chefs from New Zealand, Australia, Hong Kong and London cook for guests in the name of charity.
The event was started last year by Mr Gordon to raise funds for the Leukemia & Blood Foundation."
Tata’s Top Executive Embraces Philanthropy | The Harvard Crimson
Tata’s Top Executive Embraces Philanthropy | The Harvard Crimson: "He is the most generous overseas donor to Harvard Business School to date, not to mention the chairman of the largest Indian conglomerate company, but Ratan N. Tata remains an understated man.
According to both American and Indian intellectuals, humility and integrity are the two distinctive traits of a man considered nearly as powerful as the greatest political leaders in India."
According to both American and Indian intellectuals, humility and integrity are the two distinctive traits of a man considered nearly as powerful as the greatest political leaders in India."
Employee Volunteerism: A profit for the nonprofits?
Employee Volunteerism: A profit for the nonprofits?: "Employee Volunteerism: A profit for the nonprofits?
Andy Levy-Ajzenkopf By Andy Levy-Ajzenkopf
October 18, 2010
What if the all the good corporate citizens out there suddenly incented their employees to volunteer with nonprofits and charities? Would there be a major impact in terms of community engagement, money raised, knowledge shared and overall benefit to society?
These questions are being put to the test with a new corporate sector swing to promote volunteerism among its workers. While the concept of corporate team-ups with charities has been around for awhile — historically in terms of donating money to worthy causes, whether altruistically or for photo-ops and image boosting — a couple of North American projects are underway that purport to improve how the for-profit world views volunteerism and rethink the ways in which it can positively affect communities."
Andy Levy-Ajzenkopf By Andy Levy-Ajzenkopf
October 18, 2010
What if the all the good corporate citizens out there suddenly incented their employees to volunteer with nonprofits and charities? Would there be a major impact in terms of community engagement, money raised, knowledge shared and overall benefit to society?
These questions are being put to the test with a new corporate sector swing to promote volunteerism among its workers. While the concept of corporate team-ups with charities has been around for awhile — historically in terms of donating money to worthy causes, whether altruistically or for photo-ops and image boosting — a couple of North American projects are underway that purport to improve how the for-profit world views volunteerism and rethink the ways in which it can positively affect communities."
Wednesday, October 27, 2010
Nonprofits in China � China’s Charitable Past
Nonprofits in China � China’s Charitable Past: "The relatively small amount of charitable giving in modern, Communist China is an aberration in the longer sweep of Chinese history. In late imperial China, bridges, ferries or schools — what a modern person might see as public or civic facilities — were often run with charitable land or cash endowments set up by local notables. Village social-welfare — in the form of clinics, refugee shelters or soup kitchens — was often paid for and managed by prominent resident households.
China’s moguls of the imperial period traded in salt, which like Microsoft software was essential for the imperial economy, used for everything from cooking, preserving and pickling foods to tea, leather, paint, medicine and fireworks."
China’s moguls of the imperial period traded in salt, which like Microsoft software was essential for the imperial economy, used for everything from cooking, preserving and pickling foods to tea, leather, paint, medicine and fireworks."
Charity Commission enters a new phase | Society | The Guardian
Charity Commission enters a new phase | Society | The Guardian: "Chancellor George Osborne announced last week that the commission's resource funding would fall by �8m over the next four financial years from �29.3m to �21.3m, a real-terms cut of 33% after inflation assumptions. With 65% of the commission's costs being staff, the axe looks likely to fall on about 140 jobs – and on some of the key functions those personnel carry out.
As the commission's chair, Dame Suzi Leather, said in the immediate aftermath of the announcement: 'Clearly a very different approach is now needed – business as usual is simply not an option. We will need to make significant changes to the way in which we engage with charities and the public, the services we offer and the scope and shape of our regulatory activity.'"
As the commission's chair, Dame Suzi Leather, said in the immediate aftermath of the announcement: 'Clearly a very different approach is now needed – business as usual is simply not an option. We will need to make significant changes to the way in which we engage with charities and the public, the services we offer and the scope and shape of our regulatory activity.'"
Boomers prove charitable
Boomers prove charitable: "ndividual Canadians contributed more than $8.2-billion to charity in 2008 -- a 5.3% dip from the previous year, but not bad, given the economic downturn. Leading the charity charge is the large contingent of aging baby boomers and they're looking for help about the best ways to donate."
When business greets charity | Charity Greeting Cards
When business greets charity | Charity Greeting Cards: "Picture this: you're a small greeting card business with just four team members. For the first six months of each year, your income is negligible – in fact, most of it arrives in the 10 weeks to Christmas. And of all your takings, you give 20 per cent to charity."
ACE cuts to education and philanthropy | Museums Association
ACE cuts to education and philanthropy | Museums Association: "Museums Association director Mark Taylor said: “We are not surprised by the reduction in money for CCE as the government seems keen to pare back cultural education, but the A&B cut seems very contradictory with the push for philanthropy."
Doing good for goodness’ sake - The Globe and Mail
Doing good for goodness’ sake - The Globe and Mail: "Let me explain why. Broadly speaking, cities in the developed world are being built on three pillars: the public sector, the private sector, and the philanthropic sector. Historically, each of these has had a very different bottom line. For business, it’s been profits and money. For governments, it’s security and social cohesion. And for non-profits and charities, it’s the quality of life."
YOMIURI INTL COOPERATION PRIZE / Corporate Japan's philanthropic pioneer : National : DAILY YOMIURI ONLINE (The Daily Yomiuri)
YOMIURI INTL COOPERATION PRIZE / Corporate Japan's philanthropic pioneer : National : DAILY YOMIURI ONLINE (The Daily Yomiuri): "This year marks the 20th anniversary of the founding of the Association for Corporate Support of the Arts. The events it has hosted include an international corporate philanthropy conference attended by delegates from 27 countries, a Japan-U.S. corporate philanthropy summit meeting, a Japan-France summit of the same kind and a symposium for promoting arts and cultural activities."
Monday, October 25, 2010
Multinational Companies Giving Back to Costa Rica / Business & Real Estate / Costa Rica Newspaper, The Tico Times
Multinational Companies Giving Back to Costa Rica / Business & Real Estate / Costa Rica Newspaper, The Tico Times: "Many of the large multinational companies have some of the most involved corporate social responsibility programs in Costa Rica."
Charities Around the World Struggle to Raise Money - News - The Chronicle of Philanthropy- Connecting the nonprofit world with news, jobs, and ideas
Charities Around the World Struggle to Raise Money - News - The Chronicle of Philanthropy- Connecting the nonprofit world with news, jobs, and ideas: "Demand for services is rising fast for charities around the world—faster than donations are expected to increase this year or next, according to a new report released today by Blackbaud, the software company."
Wednesday, October 20, 2010
Sector prepares proposals on lifetime legacies as govt working group stalls - Civil Society - Fundraising - News - providing news and in-depth coverage of charities, voluntary organisations and not-for-profits
Sector prepares proposals on lifetime legacies as govt working group stalls - Civil Society - Fundraising - News - providing news and in-depth coverage of charities, voluntary organisations and not-for-profits: "Sector prepares proposals on lifetime legacies as govt working group stalls
Fundraising | Celina Ribeiro | 19 Oct 2010
Topics: Tax effective giving | Major donors
The government has abandoned a working group to investigate the potential to lifetime legacies, but sector groups are pressing ahead with a proposal for the Treasury to consider their introduction.
The working group, set up by the Charities Aid Foundation and HM Treasury in autumn 2008, had only met infrequently and with limited results before the change of government. But momentu"
Fundraising | Celina Ribeiro | 19 Oct 2010
Topics: Tax effective giving | Major donors
The government has abandoned a working group to investigate the potential to lifetime legacies, but sector groups are pressing ahead with a proposal for the Treasury to consider their introduction.
The working group, set up by the Charities Aid Foundation and HM Treasury in autumn 2008, had only met infrequently and with limited results before the change of government. But momentu"
The giving's not easy here
The giving's not easy here: "ndian businessman Ratan Tata has made a $50 million donation to Harvard Business School, one of the largest individual endowments the US school has ever received. Earlier, Mr Tata, through a family trust, had donated $50 million to his alma mater, Cornell University. In between, Anand Mahindra donated $10 million for a humanities centre at Harvard. It is praiseworthy that India's richest corporate chieftains are endowing educational institutions with such generosity. Whether they give in India or overseas is a moot point, giving is a personal decision and rightly giving is not seen as being constrained by borders. India is experiencing a nascent culture of corporate philanthropy. Several big business houses were synonymous with corporate philanthropy at one time. But during the country's socialist heyday, this culture died out, not least because of a sense that social welfare was the monopoly of the state."
Top 5,000 charities have combined pensions deficit 'worth �1.66bn' - Third Sector
Top 5,000 charities have combined pensions deficit 'worth �1.66bn' - Third Sector: "Wellcome Trust, Nuffield Health and Barnardo's face biggest shortfalls, says website Charity Financials
The country's largest 5,000 charities listed a combined pensions deficit of �1.66bn in their most recent accounts, according to research from charity data website Charity Financials.
The site found that 522 of the top 5,000 charities operated a defined-benefit pension and these groups had seen their pension deficits rise by"
The country's largest 5,000 charities listed a combined pensions deficit of �1.66bn in their most recent accounts, according to research from charity data website Charity Financials.
The site found that 522 of the top 5,000 charities operated a defined-benefit pension and these groups had seen their pension deficits rise by"
Friday, October 15, 2010
IIM students script self-help lesson, News - City - Bangalore Mirror,Bangalore Mirror
IIM students script self-help lesson, News - City - Bangalore Mirror,Bangalore Mirror: "But, in a first of sorts, students enrolled for the one-year Executive Post-Graduate Program at IIM-B pooled in money from their own pockets for their social responsibility initiative ‘Prayaas’. The 65 students want to fit at least 40 people with the Jaipur Foot and have collected close to Rs 1 lakh for the purpose.
“We did seek sponsors, but nothing worked out,” says Pankaj Jain who came up with the idea to do something different from the usual blood donation camps. But the students were determined to go ahead with the initiative and decided to raise the money from among themselves."
“We did seek sponsors, but nothing worked out,” says Pankaj Jain who came up with the idea to do something different from the usual blood donation camps. But the students were determined to go ahead with the initiative and decided to raise the money from among themselves."
State brings out begging bowl to meet €110m hospital shortfall - Latest News, Health - Independent.ie
State brings out begging bowl to meet €110m hospital shortfall - Latest News, Health - Independent.ie: "ONE euro in every six needed to build the €650m National Children's Hospital will have to come from charitable donations, it emerged yesterday.
As well as requiring a begging bowl for a huge €110m, the hospital, which was due to open in Dublin in 2014, will not be ready until early 2015."
As well as requiring a begging bowl for a huge €110m, the hospital, which was due to open in Dublin in 2014, will not be ready until early 2015."
New government idea: donate to local charities while shopping - Civil Society - Fundraising - News - providing news and in-depth coverage of charities, voluntary organisations and not-for-profits
New government idea: donate to local charities while shopping - Civil Society - Fundraising - News - providing news and in-depth coverage of charities, voluntary organisations and not-for-profits: "The government is examining proposals for a scheme to allow people to donate to good causes in their communities by adding a nominal charge to their bills in local shops and restaurants.
The idea emerged in the government’s new strategy document published yesterday, entitled Building a Stronger Civil Society."
The idea emerged in the government’s new strategy document published yesterday, entitled Building a Stronger Civil Society."
Tuesday, October 12, 2010
Information Commissioner to launch first code of practice on data sharing - Civil Society - IT - News - providing news and in-depth coverage of charities, voluntary organisations and not-for-profits
Information Commissioner to launch first code of practice on data sharing - Civil Society - IT - News - providing news and in-depth coverage of charities, voluntary organisations and not-for-profits: "Information Commissioner to launch first code of practice on data sharing
Fundraising | Vibeka Mair | 12 Oct 2010
The Information Commissioner has launched a consultation on the first-ever code of practice on data sharing for public, private and civil society organisations.
The code covers routine data sharing as well as one-off instances where a decision is made to release data to a third party.
The code covers a number of areas including:"
Fundraising | Vibeka Mair | 12 Oct 2010
The Information Commissioner has launched a consultation on the first-ever code of practice on data sharing for public, private and civil society organisations.
The code covers routine data sharing as well as one-off instances where a decision is made to release data to a third party.
The code covers a number of areas including:"
Friday, October 08, 2010
Charitable foundations the public face of fundraising
Charitable foundations the public face of fundraising: "VANCOUVER - Chef Ned Bell doesn’t see the point in waiting for breast cancer to take someone in his life. He is doing something about cancer right now.
“I have a mother, I have a sister, I have an aunt, I have a grandmother,” Bell said. “My parents separated when I was young, so I was raised by women, and you know this is a disease that is going to touch everyone eventually.”"
“I have a mother, I have a sister, I have an aunt, I have a grandmother,” Bell said. “My parents separated when I was young, so I was raised by women, and you know this is a disease that is going to touch everyone eventually.”"
The Leader - News from Wrexham & Flintshire - Charity wins as Wrexham man fails to beat the train
The Leader - News from Wrexham & Flintshire - Charity wins as Wrexham man fails to beat the train: "A WREXHAM man went full steam ahead to raise funds for charity by racing against a train in a gruelling 14-mile run.
Keen runner Owen Ward took on the Race the Train Challenge at Tywyn, Mid-Wales to raise funds for Breast Cancer Awareness."
Keen runner Owen Ward took on the Race the Train Challenge at Tywyn, Mid-Wales to raise funds for Breast Cancer Awareness."
Funding London's Arts: A Delicate Balancing Act - Newsweek
Funding London's Arts: A Delicate Balancing Act - Newsweek: "This era owes itself largely to a dramatic shift in the way cultural institutions like museums and theaters are paid for. If the continental European and American models for funding the arts rest at either end of a spectrum—with the European model leaving cultural institutions completely state-funded, and the American relying almost entirely on private philanthropy—then Britain has positioned itself happily in the middle."
In the spirit of global philanthropy - Columns - livemint.com
In the spirit of global philanthropy - Columns - livemint.com: "So Anand Mahindra has given $10 million (around Rs44.3 crore) to Harvard. I know, I know. I saw the emails too. “Why do India’s rich make large donations to foreign universities?” His money; his prerogative. And others have done it before him. The Murthys have donated $5.2 million to Harvard to establish the Murty Classical Library of India; the Nilekanis have donated $5 million for the Yale India Initiative; Ratan Tata gave $50 million to Cornell. Both the Ambani brothers have given to Stanford and Wharton respectively, for a fund and an auditorium named after their father. And now Mahindra has given his alma mater money it doesn’t need to establish a humanities programme in honour of his mother. Is this sincere or philanthropic social climbing? Methinks it is both."
Wednesday, October 06, 2010
CSR in Asia gaining traction | News | eco-business.com
CSR in Asia gaining traction | News | eco-business.com: "Singapore, October 6 – Asia has traditionally been a laggard in corporate social responsibility (CSR) practices, but in recent years, action on CSR is growing amongst Asian firms. Experts noted on the first day of the International Singapore Compact CSR Summit that companies adapting CSR to Asian cultures still face upcoming challenges."
China’s rich give little to charity Caixin Online - MarketWatch
China’s rich give little to charity Caixin Online - MarketWatch: "Hurun says at least 875,000 individuals and families in China are worth more than $1 million, and 130 have accumulated more than $100 million.
Most of this money was made during the past 30 years, after China started a reform and opening initiative. And the rich got richer as China evolved from a society based on shared wealth to one that lets money concentrate in the hands of a few.
China’s Gini coefficient, a measure of wealth disparity, has been climbing as the gap between rich and poor widens. And as this widening has continues, resentment toward the wealthy has been rising in China."
Most of this money was made during the past 30 years, after China started a reform and opening initiative. And the rich got richer as China evolved from a society based on shared wealth to one that lets money concentrate in the hands of a few.
China’s Gini coefficient, a measure of wealth disparity, has been climbing as the gap between rich and poor widens. And as this widening has continues, resentment toward the wealthy has been rising in China."
Give back, feel good. But to whom, and how much? - The Globe and Mail
Give back, feel good. But to whom, and how much? - The Globe and Mail: "In what has become one of the most successful corporate community projects ever, last weekend CIBC and the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation raised more than $33-million through the participation of more than 175,000 people in the annual Run for the Cure. Donations rose 23 per cent and participation 3 per cent to record highs."
Waiting for the Seeds to Grow: Philanthropy in China - Asian Philanthropy Forum
Waiting for the Seeds to Grow: Philanthropy in China - Asian Philanthropy Forum: "Waiting for the Seeds to Grow: Philanthropy in China
The media coverage of the Gates and Buffett dinner with Chinese philanthropist last week in China is still strong. The debate continues on whether the rich will part with their wealth and if they will decide to play a role in philanthropy. Grace at China Philanthropy blog talks about the cultural divide and the public's mistrust of the wealthy."
The media coverage of the Gates and Buffett dinner with Chinese philanthropist last week in China is still strong. The debate continues on whether the rich will part with their wealth and if they will decide to play a role in philanthropy. Grace at China Philanthropy blog talks about the cultural divide and the public's mistrust of the wealthy."
Tuesday, October 05, 2010
Seifert new CEO for Philanthropy Australia — Third Sector — The magazine for Australia’s non-profit and not-for-profit sector
Seifert new CEO for Philanthropy Australia — Third Sector — The magazine for Australia’s non-profit and not-for-profit sector: "Dr Deborah Seifert has taken over from Gina Anderson as the new CEO of Philanthropy Australia."
Funders 'ask for more solid evidence from applicants' - Third Sector
Funders 'ask for more solid evidence from applicants' - Third Sector: "Charitable organisations are being put through 'very thorough' due diligence before receiving funding approval
Funders are becoming more rigorous in scrutinising the evidence provided by charities in funding applications, key sector voices have warned.
This is the view of organisations canvassed by Third Sector after a speech by Alan Wyatt, director of operations at young people's charity Fairbridge."
Funders are becoming more rigorous in scrutinising the evidence provided by charities in funding applications, key sector voices have warned.
This is the view of organisations canvassed by Third Sector after a speech by Alan Wyatt, director of operations at young people's charity Fairbridge."
Monday, October 04, 2010
Big bidders at Canterbury charity quake auction in Auckland | NATIONAL News
Big bidders at Canterbury charity quake auction in Auckland | NATIONAL News: "New Zealand businesses have raised $1 million for victims of the Canterbury earthquake.
Celebrities and business figures were out in force at last night's Canterbury Benefit Dinner at Auckland's Sky City.
Prime Minister John Key helped raise funds, with opportunities to dine with him fetching over $70,000 combined in the fundraising auction."
Celebrities and business figures were out in force at last night's Canterbury Benefit Dinner at Auckland's Sky City.
Prime Minister John Key helped raise funds, with opportunities to dine with him fetching over $70,000 combined in the fundraising auction."
'Tough year' for Calgary HandiBus as donations fall short
'Tough year' for Calgary HandiBus as donations fall short: "CALGARY - Donations going toward new Calgary HandiBuses are falling short this year, putting the purchase of vehicles at risk.
The Calgary HandiBus Association said Wednesday it expects to be $400,000 short of its $1.3-million goal for 2010."
The Calgary HandiBus Association said Wednesday it expects to be $400,000 short of its $1.3-million goal for 2010."
Not necessary that billionaires Buffet and Gates must lead philanthropy; you too can
Not necessary that billionaires Buffet and Gates must lead philanthropy; you too can: "T must have been quite an experience for Bill Gates and Warren Buffett when they hosted 50 of China’s uber-elite to a special dinner in a Beijing suburb last Wednesday.
The guest list was kept secret and it is open to speculation if shark’s fin soup was on the menu."
The guest list was kept secret and it is open to speculation if shark’s fin soup was on the menu."
Cross-border charities fail to meet Scottish reporting requirements, says OSCR - Third Sector
Cross-border charities fail to meet Scottish reporting requirements, says OSCR - Third Sector: "Report from the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator says too many organisations are unaware of their statutory obligations
A significant number of charities operating in England and Scotland are not fulfilling their reporting requirements north of the border, a report from the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator has concluded.
The report, OSCR’s Monitoring of Cross Border Charities, which was published yesterday, examines information provided to the"
A significant number of charities operating in England and Scotland are not fulfilling their reporting requirements north of the border, a report from the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator has concluded.
The report, OSCR’s Monitoring of Cross Border Charities, which was published yesterday, examines information provided to the"
ONLINE - International News Network
ONLINE - International News Network: "ISLAMABAD: An elementary school in Gongyi city of Henan province located in Central China organized a fund raiser for collecting donations for the flood victims in Pakistan.
Principal of the school located in Huiguo County sent a cheque of 1506 yuan (US$ 220 approx.) to Pakistan’s Ambassador to China, Mr. Masood Khan Friday morning, says a press release received here."
Principal of the school located in Huiguo County sent a cheque of 1506 yuan (US$ 220 approx.) to Pakistan’s Ambassador to China, Mr. Masood Khan Friday morning, says a press release received here."
Friday, October 01, 2010
New governor general takes office Friday
New governor general takes office Friday: "Canada's 28th governor general has a history of service to family, community and country,' says a program outline for Friday's event.
'The installation ceremony will reflect his special interest in children and family life, his unique perspective on learning and education and his keen promotion of philanthropy and volunteerism.'"
'The installation ceremony will reflect his special interest in children and family life, his unique perspective on learning and education and his keen promotion of philanthropy and volunteerism.'"
FRSB chief echoes Aldridge call for sector to stand up for face-to-face - Civil Society - Fundraising - News - providing news and in-depth coverage of charities, voluntary organisations and not-for-profits
FRSB chief echoes Aldridge call for sector to stand up for face-to-face - Civil Society - Fundraising - News - providing news and in-depth coverage of charities, voluntary organisations and not-for-profits: "FRSB chief echoes Aldridge call for sector to stand up for face-to-face
Fundraising | Celina Ribeiro | 1 Oct 2010
Topics: Face to face fundraising
Fundraising Standards Board chief executive Alistair McLean has called for fundraisers to defend and advocate face-to-face fundraising in a commentary which echoed many points from an earlier controversial speech by PFRA chief Mick Aldridge."
Fundraising | Celina Ribeiro | 1 Oct 2010
Topics: Face to face fundraising
Fundraising Standards Board chief executive Alistair McLean has called for fundraisers to defend and advocate face-to-face fundraising in a commentary which echoed many points from an earlier controversial speech by PFRA chief Mick Aldridge."
Thursday, September 30, 2010
Forbes India - Corporate Philanthropy Will Grow in India
Forbes India - Corporate Philanthropy Will Grow in India: "A s the Indian economy gallops towards what many believe is a new normal -- 8 to 9 percent economic growth –- its business leaders are gradually waking up to the importance of philanthropy. This formed the theme of a free-wheeling audience discussion at the cover launch of the Forbes India Rich List issue on the evening of September 29, 2010 in Mumbai."
Tuesday, September 28, 2010
History News Network
History News Network: "Bill Gates and Warren Buffett are throwing a charity banquet in Beijing. On September 29th, the two American tycoons will host a dinner for China’s wealthiest magnates to convince them to give their monies away to charity. This event has caused a stir in the Chinese world. Everyone from movie stars to industry moguls is involved. Doonesbury is talking about it. Some billionaires have publicly declined to dine with the dynamic duo, wondering aloud if the event was planned to publicly part them from their new fortunes. Their response has called into question China’s “charitable impulse” and given rise to questions about China’s ability to “do philanthropy.”"
Institute of Fundraising consults on goods collections house-to-house - Third Sector
Institute of Fundraising consults on goods collections house-to-house - Third Sector: "Public consultation will look at draft House-to-House collections code of practice, which includes items such as clothing for the first time
The Institute of Fundraising will open a public consultation on its updated House-to-House Collections code of practice, which will for the first time include guidelines about handling house-to-house goods collections."
The Institute of Fundraising will open a public consultation on its updated House-to-House Collections code of practice, which will for the first time include guidelines about handling house-to-house goods collections."
Daily Nation:�- News�|Kerosene lamp that lit the road to charity
Daily Nation:�- News�|Kerosene lamp that lit the road to charity: "Evans says his eyesight was affected when he was in primary school because of the smoke emitted from the kerosene lamp commonly known as ‘koroboi’ in Kiluhya. This is part of what drives him to give back to the community by supplying the lamps free of charge.
“This is done through community groups of 30 members within each village. It is painful that poor people in villages spend the little money they get on kerosene. With the solar lamps, they will be able to save the money and spend it on food and clothing,” says Evans."
“This is done through community groups of 30 members within each village. It is painful that poor people in villages spend the little money they get on kerosene. With the solar lamps, they will be able to save the money and spend it on food and clothing,” says Evans."
Cold calling fines could cost charities �2m - Civil Society - IT - News - providing news and in-depth coverage of charities, voluntary organisations and not-for-profits
Cold calling fines could cost charities �2m - Civil Society - IT - News - providing news and in-depth coverage of charities, voluntary organisations and not-for-profits: "New telecoms regulations could see charities which use automatic dialling technology fined up to �2m.
An amendment to the Communications Act 2003 for persistent misuse of telecoms networks or services passed by parliament this week has seen the financial penalty for silent or abandoned calls rise from �50,000 to �2m."
An amendment to the Communications Act 2003 for persistent misuse of telecoms networks or services passed by parliament this week has seen the financial penalty for silent or abandoned calls rise from �50,000 to �2m."
Monday, September 27, 2010
Wednesday, September 22, 2010
Vancouver non-profit arts group hopes the Dreams continue
Vancouver non-profit arts group hopes the Dreams continue: "After 25 years of illuminating the night and haunting shadows from Grandview Park to Trout Lake, Public Dreams is looking to become a little more private.
Public Dreams is known for annual events such as the Illuminares lantern festival and the Parade of Lost Souls, but without a significant increase in funds the company may not survive this year, general manager Laura Grieco said."
Public Dreams is known for annual events such as the Illuminares lantern festival and the Parade of Lost Souls, but without a significant increase in funds the company may not survive this year, general manager Laura Grieco said."
Tuesday, September 21, 2010
Fundraising agencies 'open to criticism', says FRSB - Third Sector
Fundraising agencies 'open to criticism', says FRSB - Third Sector: "Fundraising Standards Board encourages fundraising agencies to join organisation
Alistair McLean, chief executive of the Fundraising Standards Board, has urged more face-to-face fundraising agencies to join his organisation.
McLean said he was disappointed that, of the 15 members of the Public Fundraising Regulatory Association, only five were also members of the FRSB. 'With people out to have a go at face-to-face fundraising, it leaves agencies open to criticism when they don't join,' McLean said."
Alistair McLean, chief executive of the Fundraising Standards Board, has urged more face-to-face fundraising agencies to join his organisation.
McLean said he was disappointed that, of the 15 members of the Public Fundraising Regulatory Association, only five were also members of the FRSB. 'With people out to have a go at face-to-face fundraising, it leaves agencies open to criticism when they don't join,' McLean said."
Payroll giving more than doubles over decade - Civil Society - Fundraising - News - providing news and in-depth coverage of charities, voluntary organisations and not-for-profits
Payroll giving more than doubles over decade - Civil Society - Fundraising - News - providing news and in-depth coverage of charities, voluntary organisations and not-for-profits: "Payroll giving increased more than twice during the last decade, according to figures released by the Charities Aid Foundation.
CAF, which processes the majority of payroll giving in the UK, revealed that payroll giving via its services accounted for �81m worth of donations in 2009/2010 compared to �31m in 1999/2010."
CAF, which processes the majority of payroll giving in the UK, revealed that payroll giving via its services accounted for �81m worth of donations in 2009/2010 compared to �31m in 1999/2010."
Monday, September 20, 2010
Sector Surveys: How are we doing in 2010?
Sector Surveys: How are we doing in 2010?: "How are charities doing this year, compared to 2009? What is expected for the future?
The findings in the Sector Monitor show a sense of stagnation overall. And although the numbers aren't completely dismal, the approach going forward seems to be one of increasing caution.
Among the Monitor highlights are indications that, compared to previous survey findings, more charities are experiencing challenges due to economic conditions, more charities are experiencing high stress and the human resources picture is challenging.
It shows that more than half of charities have had an increased demand for their products and services and/or difficulty fulfilling their mission in 2010.
Organization leaders are being careful as they look ahead."
The findings in the Sector Monitor show a sense of stagnation overall. And although the numbers aren't completely dismal, the approach going forward seems to be one of increasing caution.
Among the Monitor highlights are indications that, compared to previous survey findings, more charities are experiencing challenges due to economic conditions, more charities are experiencing high stress and the human resources picture is challenging.
It shows that more than half of charities have had an increased demand for their products and services and/or difficulty fulfilling their mission in 2010.
Organization leaders are being careful as they look ahead."
BBC News - Oxfam sales rise but donations fall as recession bites
BBC News - Oxfam sales rise but donations fall as recession bites: "As the recession bit, donations to the UK-based charity fell 3%, but sales of second-hand clothing and goods at its stores rose 2%.
Overall, the charity saw total revenues rise to �318m ($496m).
The strong results came mainly thanks to a �27m jump in grants from governments and agencies like the UN."
Overall, the charity saw total revenues rise to �318m ($496m).
The strong results came mainly thanks to a �27m jump in grants from governments and agencies like the UN."
Ministry plans to shut 20 charities for violating alms collection rules
Ministry plans to shut 20 charities for violating alms collection rules: "KUWAIT CITY, Sept 18: The Charity Societies Department at the Ministry of Social Affairs and Labor intends to shut down 20 charity organizations found to have violated the regulations for the collection of donations, reports Al-Qabas daily quoting sources.
This came while the ministry is preparing for the arrival of two international delegations — one from the US Treasury Department and the other from the International Committee for Combating Money Laundering and Terrorism."
This came while the ministry is preparing for the arrival of two international delegations — one from the US Treasury Department and the other from the International Committee for Combating Money Laundering and Terrorism."
Move over philanthrocapitalists, the new ‘austerity philanthropists’ are here | New Philanthropy Capital's Blog
Move over philanthrocapitalists, the new ‘austerity philanthropists’ are here | New Philanthropy Capital's Blog: "Back in his first ministerial speech in May, the culture secretary Jeremy Hunt emphasised the important role of private donors in supporting the arts. And with arts institutions facing predicted cuts of up to 40% following the spending review, it seems that donors have sat up and taken notice."
Executives golf for a cause
Executives golf for a cause: "Here's another reason to play golf: promote literacy.
That's the goal of a group of pulp production, shipping/ transportation and distributor and brokerage executives who have raised approximately $250,000 for the Raise-a-Reader campaign since 2005 -- including at least $50,000 this year."
That's the goal of a group of pulp production, shipping/ transportation and distributor and brokerage executives who have raised approximately $250,000 for the Raise-a-Reader campaign since 2005 -- including at least $50,000 this year."
Thursday, September 16, 2010
More than 100 super-rich Chinese pledge to give away wealth - Civil Society - Fundraising - News - providing news and in-depth coverage of charities, voluntary organisations and not-for-profits
More than 100 super-rich Chinese pledge to give away wealth - Civil Society - Fundraising - News - providing news and in-depth coverage of charities, voluntary organisations and not-for-profits: "They had been criticised for showing a lack of warmth to the coming visit of evangelical philanthropists Bill Gates and Warren Buffett, but China’s rich have begun to pledge to give away their wealth to charity en masse."
Joy of giving in Mumbai to encourage youths for charity, IBN Live News
Joy of giving in Mumbai to encourage youths for charity, IBN Live News: "Joy of giving in Mumbai to encourage youths for charity
PTI | 10:09 PM,Sep 15,2010
Mumbai, Sep 15 (PTI) Joyfest along with University of Mumbai will celebrate 'Joy of Giving' in an effort to sensitise the youth towards the under-privileged and encourage students to help the needy. 'Joy of Giving' beginning from September 26. Joyfest is a movement across 500 colleges in the country including 150 from Mumbai and the 'Joy of Giving' week is an initiative of NGOs and youth organisation working towards the empowerment of the under-privileged section of the society."
PTI | 10:09 PM,Sep 15,2010
Mumbai, Sep 15 (PTI) Joyfest along with University of Mumbai will celebrate 'Joy of Giving' in an effort to sensitise the youth towards the under-privileged and encourage students to help the needy. 'Joy of Giving' beginning from September 26. Joyfest is a movement across 500 colleges in the country including 150 from Mumbai and the 'Joy of Giving' week is an initiative of NGOs and youth organisation working towards the empowerment of the under-privileged section of the society."
You've just gotta love it ... - The Standard
You've just gotta love it ... - The Standard: "In the first stage of the campaign, about 500 applications are expected from individuals, educational institutions and charitable groups, and around 100 of them will win grants. Competition is expected to be intense and contestants will be given almost free rein. But political advocacy or commercial promotions will not be accepted.
'Every Hong Kong resident has his or her own way to love our place, for example through education, health care, culture or any kind of social participation,' the spokeswoman said."
'Every Hong Kong resident has his or her own way to love our place, for example through education, health care, culture or any kind of social participation,' the spokeswoman said."
Channel NewsAsia - Law Society of Singapore to give non-profit organisations free legal advice - channelnewsasia.com
Channel NewsAsia - Law Society of Singapore to give non-profit organisations free legal advice - channelnewsasia.com: "SINGAPORE: The Law Society of Singapore will provide non-profit organisations and social enterprises with free basic legal advice and information.
Under the Community Organisations Legal Clinic initiative, these organisations can consult a volunteer lawyer on a one-to-one basis for 30 minutes."
Under the Community Organisations Legal Clinic initiative, these organisations can consult a volunteer lawyer on a one-to-one basis for 30 minutes."
MacQuillin slams sector's seven years of failure to defend face-to-face - Civil Society - Fundraising - News - providing news and in-depth coverage of charities, voluntary organisations and not-for-profits
MacQuillin slams sector's seven years of failure to defend face-to-face - Civil Society - Fundraising - News - providing news and in-depth coverage of charities, voluntary organisations and not-for-profits: "MacQuillin slams sector's seven years of failure to defend face-to-face
Fundraising | Niki May Young | 16 Sep 2010
The Public Fundraising Regulatory Association’s head of communications, Ian MacQuillin has slammed the sector for seven years of failure to defend face to face."
Fundraising | Niki May Young | 16 Sep 2010
The Public Fundraising Regulatory Association’s head of communications, Ian MacQuillin has slammed the sector for seven years of failure to defend face to face."
Don't cut money from voluntary bodies, PM tells local authorities - Civil Society - Finance - News - providing news and in-depth coverage of charities, voluntary organisations and not-for-profits
Don't cut money from voluntary bodies, PM tells local authorities - Civil Society - Finance - News - providing news and in-depth coverage of charities, voluntary organisations and not-for-profits: "Don't cut money from voluntary bodies, PM tells local authorities
Finance | Niki May Young | 16 Sep 2010
Topics: Grants & Grantmaking | Budgeting
Prime Minister David Cameron told local authorities yesterday not to “do the easy thing” by cutting budgets for voluntary bodies in their communities."
Finance | Niki May Young | 16 Sep 2010
Topics: Grants & Grantmaking | Budgeting
Prime Minister David Cameron told local authorities yesterday not to “do the easy thing” by cutting budgets for voluntary bodies in their communities."
Tuesday, September 14, 2010
Gates, Buffett Tout Philanthropy `Opportunity' to China's Rich Before Trip - Bloomberg
Gates, Buffett Tout Philanthropy `Opportunity' to China's Rich Before Trip - Bloomberg: "The present generation of successful entrepreneurs has an opportunity to set an example for future generations in China,” Gates and Buffett, the world’s second- and third-richest people, said in a letter published today by Xinhua News Agency. “It is very likely they will have a substantial impact on how large scale philanthropy grows and develops in modern China.”"
Gates, Buffett say China visit aims to share philanthropic experiences, not to pressure people to give
Gates, Buffett say China visit aims to share philanthropic experiences, not to pressure people to give: "BEIJING, Sept. 14 (Xinhua) -- Bill Gates and Warren Buffett said on Tuesday that they would come to China later in the month to share their experiences on philanthropy, denying speculation that they would pressure people to give.
'Some people have wondered if we're coming to China to pressure people to give. Not at all,' the two richest Americans told Xinhua in a response letter on the banquet for Chinese billionaires sponsored by them, which is scheduled for Sept. 29."
'Some people have wondered if we're coming to China to pressure people to give. Not at all,' the two richest Americans told Xinhua in a response letter on the banquet for Chinese billionaires sponsored by them, which is scheduled for Sept. 29."
Astarita defends charities' non-appearance on Newsnight - Civil Society - Fundraising - News - providing news and in-depth coverage of charities, voluntary organisations and not-for-profits
Astarita defends charities' non-appearance on Newsnight - Civil Society - Fundraising - News - providing news and in-depth coverage of charities, voluntary organisations and not-for-profits: "Astarita defends charities' non-appearance on Newsnight
Fundraising | Tania Mason | 14 Sep 2010
Topics: Accountability and transparency | Face to face fundraising
British Red Cross fundraising director Mark Astarita has defended the decisions by several of the UK’s biggest charities not to appear on the BBC Newsnight programme about street fundraising, claiming they were being set up for a “bear-baiting contest”."
Fundraising | Tania Mason | 14 Sep 2010
Topics: Accountability and transparency | Face to face fundraising
British Red Cross fundraising director Mark Astarita has defended the decisions by several of the UK’s biggest charities not to appear on the BBC Newsnight programme about street fundraising, claiming they were being set up for a “bear-baiting contest”."
New website aims to make register of charities more accessible - Civil Society - IT - News - providing news and in-depth coverage of charities, voluntary organisations and not-for-profits
New website aims to make register of charities more accessible - Civil Society - IT - News - providing news and in-depth coverage of charities, voluntary organisations and not-for-profits: "New website aims to make register of charities more accessible
Finance | Gareth Jones | 14 Sep 2010
Topics: Accountability and transparency | Websites
A new website has been launched which is attempting to make the Charity Commission’s register of charities available in a clearer and more accessible way.
OpenCharities has used screen-scraping techniques to extract details of 150,422 charities from the online register, circumnavigating the Commission’s limit of 500 results per search."
Finance | Gareth Jones | 14 Sep 2010
Topics: Accountability and transparency | Websites
A new website has been launched which is attempting to make the Charity Commission’s register of charities available in a clearer and more accessible way.
OpenCharities has used screen-scraping techniques to extract details of 150,422 charities from the online register, circumnavigating the Commission’s limit of 500 results per search."
Gatekeepers | The American Prospect
Gatekeepers | The American Prospect: "The Gates method brings to philanthropy what the Powell Doctrine brought to war: overwhelming force. But the eye-popping figures on the foundation's balance sheets raise not just the question of how best to give away billions but whether such sums should be given away at this pace. Buffett's donation, for instance, requires that the foundation hand out at least $1.5 billion annually -- which is 'harder than you think,' former foundation CEO and current senior adviser Patty Stonesifer admitted to the Seattle Post-Intelligencer in 2008. Cases like Avahan show how the execution can fall far short of hopes. In regions where aid dependence has been a curse to rival poverty and disease, the very idea of charity is suspect. And a growing class of so-called social entrepreneurs is pushing a private-sector development model that they say is more sustainable."
Monday, September 13, 2010
Getting NGOs to Celebrate Failure, So They Can Learn From Others' Mistakes | Special English | Learning English
Getting NGOs to Celebrate Failure, So They Can Learn From Others' Mistakes | Special English | Learning English: "The creators of the event recently held their second FAILFaire. Members of the nonprofit community came together in Washington to talk about their projects, and why they failed.
FAILFaire is sort of like a celebration of failure. A prize is even given to the 'best' worst story. But why celebrate?
Katrin Verclas is with a nonprofit group in New York called MobileActive. She was the one with the idea for FAILFaire. She says the event provides an opportunity for people to learn from the mistakes of others."
FAILFaire is sort of like a celebration of failure. A prize is even given to the 'best' worst story. But why celebrate?
Katrin Verclas is with a nonprofit group in New York called MobileActive. She was the one with the idea for FAILFaire. She says the event provides an opportunity for people to learn from the mistakes of others."
Wealthy urged to follow Lord Sainsbury's philanthropic lead | Politics | The Guardian
Wealthy urged to follow Lord Sainsbury's philanthropic lead | Politics | The Guardian: "The culture secretary called for Britain's rich to dig deeper to fund cultural institutions on Sunday after the Tory peer Lord Sainsbury made a �25m donation to the British Museum for a new wing, outstripping the government's contribution.
Sainsbury's donation emerged to the delight of museum officials who are waiting to hear about the impact of funding cuts, and is the largest from a living donor since Sir Paul Getty gave �50m to the National Gallery in 1985."
Sainsbury's donation emerged to the delight of museum officials who are waiting to hear about the impact of funding cuts, and is the largest from a living donor since Sir Paul Getty gave �50m to the National Gallery in 1985."
Ottawa to continue matching donations for Pakistan - CTV News
Ottawa to continue matching donations for Pakistan - CTV News: "The government announced Sunday it will continue to match Canadians' donations to flood-ravaged Pakistan for another three weeks.
House Leader John Baird told an Ottawa news conference the government will continue to match every dollar of private donations, extending its original six-week program that was to expire on Sunday."
House Leader John Baird told an Ottawa news conference the government will continue to match every dollar of private donations, extending its original six-week program that was to expire on Sunday."
Toronto International Film Festival 2010 | CTV.ca
Toronto International Film Festival 2010 | CTV.ca: "TORONTO — Partying for a good cause always puts TIFF stars in a good mood. But that humanitarian rush hit a new high outside the TORO After Dark Lounge, where the second annual Haiti fundraiser thrown by Artists for Peace and Justice rocked the film festival.
'And now we're going to French kiss,' yelled Josh Brolin on the red carpet as Oscar-winning director Paul Haggis grabbed the actor and planted a huge wet one right on the lips.
'Now I'm going to bend over,' Brolin joked with his buddy. 'Hey. We'll do anything for a good cause.'
Clearly Martin Sheen felt the same way."
'And now we're going to French kiss,' yelled Josh Brolin on the red carpet as Oscar-winning director Paul Haggis grabbed the actor and planted a huge wet one right on the lips.
'Now I'm going to bend over,' Brolin joked with his buddy. 'Hey. We'll do anything for a good cause.'
Clearly Martin Sheen felt the same way."
Friday, September 10, 2010
China's billionaire goes all out on Gates' pledge
China's billionaire goes all out on Gates' pledge
Well-known Chinese billionaire Chen Guangbiao says he is willing to donate all his wealth after he dies in a letter to Bill Gates and Warren Buffett published on his company's website, cb.com.cn reported Monday.
Well-known Chinese billionaire Chen Guangbiao says he is willing to donate all his wealth after he dies in a letter to Bill Gates and Warren Buffett published on his company's website, cb.com.cn reported Monday.
China's tycoons shun Gates-Buffett dinner invite - CNN.com
China's tycoons shun Gates-Buffett dinner invite - CNN.com: "Beijing, China (CNN) -- In the world of business, who in their right mind would turn down the opportunity to dine with Bill Gates and Warren Buffett? Chinese tycoons, apparently.
State media has been abuzz over the story of a number of top Chinese entrepreneurs declining to join the two American industry titans-turned-philanthropists for dinner in Beijing later this month."
State media has been abuzz over the story of a number of top Chinese entrepreneurs declining to join the two American industry titans-turned-philanthropists for dinner in Beijing later this month."
Thursday, September 09, 2010
BBC News - Australia and New Zealand top World Giving Index'
BBC News - Australia and New Zealand top World Giving Index': "Bucking the trend
What was more surprising was that near the top too are poorer countries like Sri Lanka, Guyana and Turkmenistan, but they also registered high levels of contentment."
What was more surprising was that near the top too are poorer countries like Sri Lanka, Guyana and Turkmenistan, but they also registered high levels of contentment."
End of recession makes little difference to donation plans, survey indicates - Third Sector
End of recession makes little difference to donation plans, survey indicates - Third Sector: "Almost 70 per cent of consumers are no more likely to give now than they were a year ago
Only 7 per cent of the public are more willing to donate to charity than they were 12 months ago when the country was in recession, according to a new survey.
Sixty-eight per cent of the 2,000 respondents to an online poll carried out by The Data Partnership last month said they would not be more willing to donate to charity now than they were during the recession. The remaining quarter said they did not know."
Only 7 per cent of the public are more willing to donate to charity than they were 12 months ago when the country was in recession, according to a new survey.
Sixty-eight per cent of the 2,000 respondents to an online poll carried out by The Data Partnership last month said they would not be more willing to donate to charity now than they were during the recession. The remaining quarter said they did not know."
Wednesday, September 08, 2010
Study: Israelis are not as charitable as they think | The Jewish Chronicle
Study: Israelis are not as charitable as they think | The Jewish Chronicle: "For several years, Israelis have had a reputation as the second most giving people in the world. The Comparative Nonprofit Sector Project at the Johns Hopkins Centre for Civil Society Studies ranks Israel second only to America in terms of donations as a percentage of its gross domestic product (GDP) – 1.34 per cent compared to America's 1.85 per cent.
But Nissan Limor, a lecturer on the 'third sector' at Hebrew University, has calculated in an academic paper that almost half of the funds come from abroad, meaning that Israelis are only donating 0.8 per cent of their GDP, a figure that would rank Israel eighth - directly after the UK, which gives 0.84 per cent."
But Nissan Limor, a lecturer on the 'third sector' at Hebrew University, has calculated in an academic paper that almost half of the funds come from abroad, meaning that Israelis are only donating 0.8 per cent of their GDP, a figure that would rank Israel eighth - directly after the UK, which gives 0.84 per cent."
State of Philanthropic Advising in Asia - Asian Philanthropy Forum
State of Philanthropic Advising in Asia - Asian Philanthropy Forum: "Alliance Magazine has a special feature on the growth of philanthropic advising in their September issue (paid subscription required). As part of that special feature, they contacted people in emerging markets to find out what options were available in their region. Readers can click here to go to this free section. I have tried to sum up their findings below."
Talking Philanthropy with Government | Pro Bono Australia
Talking Philanthropy with Government | Pro Bono Australia: "The Victorian government has embarked on a series of discussions with philanthropists to help better understand how each other works.
The discussions are being coordinated through the Office for the Community Sector in the Department of Planning and Community Development."
The discussions are being coordinated through the Office for the Community Sector in the Department of Planning and Community Development."
Ottawa urged to extend donation matching deadline for Pakistan floods - Winnipeg Free Press
Ottawa urged to extend donation matching deadline for Pakistan floods - Winnipeg Free Press: "TORONTO - Ottawa must give Canadians more time to aid in Pakistan flood-relief efforts by extending its pledge to match donations dollar-for-dollar, doctors headed to the region said Tuesday.
Canadians have been slow to respond with donations for the Pakistan flooding compared to other disasters like the Haiti earthquake, and the deadline for the dollar matching commitment is Sunday.
The doctors, joined by Liberal MP Jim Karygiannis, called on Ottawa to extend it to the end of the month."
Canadians have been slow to respond with donations for the Pakistan flooding compared to other disasters like the Haiti earthquake, and the deadline for the dollar matching commitment is Sunday.
The doctors, joined by Liberal MP Jim Karygiannis, called on Ottawa to extend it to the end of the month."
'Good Samaritan' survey shows charitable giving trends | Society | The Guardian
'Good Samaritan' survey shows charitable giving trends | Society | The Guardian: "A third of the world's population has given money to charity in the past month, the largest study ever carried out into global social conscience reveals today.
The 'World Giving Index' used Gallup surveys of 195,000 people in 153 nations and asked people whether they had volunteered or given money or help in the last month. It also asked respondents to rank how happy they are with life."
The 'World Giving Index' used Gallup surveys of 195,000 people in 153 nations and asked people whether they had volunteered or given money or help in the last month. It also asked respondents to rank how happy they are with life."
Leadership in Focus: Allyson Hewitt
Leadership in Focus: Allyson Hewitt: "This month in our Leadership in Focus series, we speak with Allyson Hewitt, director of social entrepreneurship at MaRS Discovery District in Toronto. Leading the unique program, Social Innovation Generation (SiG@MaRS), Allyson develops capacity in the field of social innovation and social entrepreneurship, provides advisory services to social entrepreneurs and helps transform systems for greater impact. After 25 years of dedication, you could say Allyson knows the nonprofit sector well. Earlier roles included executive director of Safe Kids Canada at SickKids and executive director at Community Information Toronto, a position that garnered Allyson awards for public service commitment."
Workshop Series: Understanding the Canada Revenue Agency’s Fundraising Guidance - Press - AFP
Workshop Series: Understanding the Canada Revenue Agency’s Fundraising Guidance - Press - AFP: "Sept. 7, 2010) This fall the Charity Law Information Program (CLIP), funded by CRA, will conduct a series of workshops to demystify the Guidance.�Cynthia Armour,�CFRE,�a long standing AFP member and Mark Blumberg,�LL.B.,�a charity lawyer will explain the legal and practical fundraising application of the Guidance."
Tuesday, September 07, 2010
Buffett And Gates Could Learn From This Man In China - Gady Epstein - Beijing Dispatch - Forbes
Buffett And Gates Could Learn From This Man In China - Gady Epstein - Beijing Dispatch - Forbes: "The Shenzhen hotel magnate has never made it onto our annual list of billionaires perhaps because he has given away too much money and property to have a chance to qualify: more than $1.2 billion by some counts. Yu’s philanthropic finale was a public announcement this April that he was giving away his last $470 million in assets: “This will be my last donation. I have nothing more to give away,” he said at the time. “It will all be for charity, no part of it will be inherited by anyone, no part will be used to do business or for investments.”"
Gates, Buffett to Issue Public Explanation for Trip to China - Bloomberg
Gates, Buffett to Issue Public Explanation for Trip to China - Bloomberg: "Gates and Buffett, respectively the world’s second and third-richest people, will write a letter that may be released as early as this week detailing why they’ve invited Chinese billionaires to a private event during a visit to the Asian nation at the end of the month, Zhang Jing, a press officer for the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation’s Beijing office, said by phone yesterday."
Chinese billionaires shun Gates-Buffett's philanthropy dinner - The Economic Times
Chinese billionaires shun Gates-Buffett's philanthropy dinner - The Economic Times: "EIJING: Chinese billionaires, who in terms of numbers emerged second only to the US, have shunned the invitation of two of the world's richest men Bill Gates and Warren Buffett for a charity get together here later this month for a fear of parting with their hard-earned riches.
Fifty of China's super-rich recently received an invitation to a banquet to be held on September 29 with Buffett and Gates, who are on a world wide mission to persuade the rich to join their campaign to philanthropy."
Fifty of China's super-rich recently received an invitation to a banquet to be held on September 29 with Buffett and Gates, who are on a world wide mission to persuade the rich to join their campaign to philanthropy."
Charity Commission urged to publish guidance on Equality Act - Third Sector
Charity Commission urged to publish guidance on Equality Act - Third Sector: "Lawyers have urged the Charity Commission to publish guidance on how the Equality Act will affect charities before the legislation comes into force.
The act, which will take effect on 1 October and be enforced by the Equalities and Human Rights Commission, means that charities will no longer be able to restrict the services they provide to certain beneficiary groups solely on the grounds that the restriction is contained in their governing documents."
The act, which will take effect on 1 October and be enforced by the Equalities and Human Rights Commission, means that charities will no longer be able to restrict the services they provide to certain beneficiary groups solely on the grounds that the restriction is contained in their governing documents."
Billionaires Balk at Buffett and Gates initiative? - The World Newser
Billionaires Balk at Buffett and Gates initiative? - The World Newser: "If charity cost nothing, the world would be full of philanthropists,' Jewish proverb.
A brouhaha has been brewing in China amid rampant speculation that Chinese billionaires are dodging invitations to a banquet hosted by Bill Gates and Warren Buffett later this month… because they are nervous about being hit up for donations."
A brouhaha has been brewing in China amid rampant speculation that Chinese billionaires are dodging invitations to a banquet hosted by Bill Gates and Warren Buffett later this month… because they are nervous about being hit up for donations."
Chinese billionaires worry dinner with Bill Gates too expensive
Chinese billionaires worry dinner with Bill Gates too expensive: "SHANGHAI -- China's richest are worried that Bill Gates and Warren Buffett are coming to Beijing later this month to strong-arm them into making charitable donations.
The Microsoft founder and investment guru are bringing 'The Giving Pledge' campaign to the Chinese capital on the heels of their success in the U.S. convincing 40 mega-rich to donate half their wealth to good causes - about $125 billion US - either while they are alive or on their death beds. But according to Chinese media, several of the 50 invited to the dinner Gates and Buffett will host have declined and many have phoned to ask for clarification."
The Microsoft founder and investment guru are bringing 'The Giving Pledge' campaign to the Chinese capital on the heels of their success in the U.S. convincing 40 mega-rich to donate half their wealth to good causes - about $125 billion US - either while they are alive or on their death beds. But according to Chinese media, several of the 50 invited to the dinner Gates and Buffett will host have declined and many have phoned to ask for clarification."
Thursday, September 02, 2010
Channel NewsAsia - Singapore celebrities turn film directors for charity - channelnewsasia.com
Channel NewsAsia - Singapore celebrities turn film directors for charity - channelnewsasia.com: "SINGAPORE: Tay Ping Hui, Zheng Ge Ping, Michelle Chia, Ann Kok and a host of other Singapore artistes got the chance to try their hand at filmmaking for the upcoming 'Thye Hua Kwan Charity Show 2010'.
Nine MediaCorp artistes, along with Member of Parliament Baey Yam Keng, were asked to conceptualise and direct a 3-minute film clip each about the lives of those who benefited from services provided by the Thye Hua Kwan Moral Society (THK), the charity presenting the show."
Nine MediaCorp artistes, along with Member of Parliament Baey Yam Keng, were asked to conceptualise and direct a 3-minute film clip each about the lives of those who benefited from services provided by the Thye Hua Kwan Moral Society (THK), the charity presenting the show."
TheSpec - Men in high heels walk for charity
TheSpec - Men in high heels walk for charity: "Almost a hundred men teetered their way through a one-mile course while wearing high heeled shoes for charity."
Bubb chides his members after Newsnight chugging fiasco - Civil Society - Governance - News - providing news and in-depth coverage of charities, voluntary organisations and not-for-profits
Bubb chides his members after Newsnight chugging fiasco - Civil Society - Governance - News - providing news and in-depth coverage of charities, voluntary organisations and not-for-profits: "Acevo chief executive Stephen Bubb has written a stern letter to the CEOs of the top 50 fundraising charities challenging their reluctance to defend the sector on last week’s Newsnight programme about face-to-face fundraising.
The programme highlighted the fact that street fundraisers are often employed by private sector agencies and that it can take more than a year of regular donations to cover the cost of recruiting the donor. The programme implied that the fundraising technique is inefficient and that charities are not always up-front with donors."
The programme highlighted the fact that street fundraisers are often employed by private sector agencies and that it can take more than a year of regular donations to cover the cost of recruiting the donor. The programme implied that the fundraising technique is inefficient and that charities are not always up-front with donors."
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