Channel NewsAsia - Philanthropy on the rise in Asia, China's richest giving more than before - channelnewsasia.com

Channel NewsAsia - Philanthropy on the rise in Asia, China's richest giving more than before - channelnewsasia.com: "Philanthropy on the rise in Asia, China's richest giving more than before
By Ryan Huang | Posted: 29 April 2010 2141 hrs


Photos 1 of 1

The UBS Philanthropy Forum in Singapore



SINGAPORE: China's wealthiest people appear to be giving more to charity, according to some latest numbers.

Overall, philanthropy is on the rise in Asia, and is also catching on in the business community.

Observers say the rising trend is partly due to the rapid wealth creation in Asia."

The Nonprofit Quarterly | The Nonprofit Quarterly | Nonprofit Newswire | Museum Collaboration in UK

The Nonprofit Quarterly | The Nonprofit Quarterly | Nonprofit Newswire | Museum Collaboration in UK: "April 29, 2010; Source: BBC | We recently reported on the so-called Americanization of the European arts funding model. Now museums in the UK are finding ways to collaborate."

What does the big society look like? The map of the third sector | News | guardian.co.uk

What does the big society look like? The map of the third sector | News | guardian.co.uk: "* News
* Datablog



What does the big society look like? The map of the third sector

All the political parties are talking about the role of charities, but what are they? Here is the most complete set of data ever published about the state of the third sector
• Get the data"

Charity Village® NewsWeek: Fundraising Q & A

Charity Village® NewsWeek: Fundraising Q & A: "The question:
I’m the sole fundraiser in a mid-sized organization. I’ve read the CRA Fundraising Guidance, their supporting document, Mark Blumberg’s materials, and attended the AFP webinar with Terry Carter and I’m still confused...can you help?
Cynthia's Response:

First and foremost, you are doing the right thing by delving into this topic, reading all that’s available and being proactive with your charity! The best way I can help (in 1,500 words or less) is to compel your ED/CEO and board to read these documents carefully so you are not “flying solo.” The CRA’s Fundraising Guidance needs to be the dog-eared, bestseller that everyone is talking about...because in order to fundraise effectively, the leadership team must make some informed decisions."

Gift acceptance issues: Dealing with difficult donors and restrictions

Gift acceptance issues: Dealing with difficult donors and restrictions: "The intense competition for donor dollars creates a difficult enough environment for fundraisers. Unfortunately, certain gift acceptance issues add innumerable obstacles to the already challenging path of finding and retaining donors. The topic was recently explored at a conference, Good at Doing Good: Safeguarding Yourself and Your Charity in a Complex World, organized by the Charity Law Information Program (CLIP), a project of Capacity Builders (a division of OCSA) and supported by the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA).

Malcolm Burrows defined part of the problem as the Benevolence Dilemma. Head of Philanthropic Advisory Services at Scotia Private Client Group, Burrows sees firsthand how the dilemma plays out and explains simply, 'There's a mismatch between what the donor needs and what clients need — or think they need.' The hope is for organizations to find the right fit, he continues, one that balances their mission with donors' perceived interests. The gift has to fit; it has to feel right for it to work. Though not always easy to discern, for sure, sometimes the answer is evident."

Sector's workforce has continued to grow despite the recession - Third Sector

Sector's workforce has continued to grow despite the recession - Third Sector: "Strong positive trend' has prevailed despite job cuts in private sector, says NCVO research team

Despite redundancies and mergers, the voluntary sector could well survive the recession without any decline in the size of its workforce.

Unpublished figures produced by the NCVO for the training body Skills - Third Sector show that the number of sector staff was still rising in the second quarter of 2009, when gross domestic product had its largest decline."

Non-profits reach out to add punch | Kate Dubinski | Columnists | News | London Free Press

Non-profits reach out to add punch | Kate Dubinski | Columnists | News | London Free Press: "They're just more tools non-profit groups can use to reach out to the public, but they're getting more and more respect.

Facebook, Twitter, YouTube and other social media tools can add punch to charities looking for volunteers, donations or just to get their message out. And best of all -- it's free (for now, anyway)."

Tax breaks for donations to NPOs | The Japan Times Online

Tax breaks for donations to NPOs | The Japan Times Online: "Tax breaks for donations to NPOs

Since the nonprofit organization law went into effect 1998, certified nonprofit organizations (NPOs) have been active in various areas, including welfare, art, culture and education, which the government sector does not and cannot cover. But many of them are financially weak."

Tycoon donates entire fortune, worth $1.2B

Tycoon donates entire fortune, worth $1.2B: "Philanthropist's $1.2b donation unprecedented

SHANGHAI -- A real estate tycoon has donated all his assets of 8.2 billion yuan ($1.2 billion) to charity, making him China's top philanthropist."

The Nonprofit Quarterly | The Nonprofit Quarterly | Nonprofit Newswire | Canadian Court Tells Feds to Pay Up

The Nonprofit Quarterly | The Nonprofit Quarterly | Nonprofit Newswire | Canadian Court Tells Feds to Pay Up: "April 19, 2010; The Record | If you think nonprofits in the States have it tough with local governments asking nonprofits for tax payments, in Canada even the federal government isn’t tax exempt. The City of Montreal sued the federal government unsatisfied that Ottawa gave the cities payments in lieu of taxes (PILOTs) for prisons, post offices, and port facilities that Montreal deemed inadequate."

A new method of funding - Third Sector

A new method of funding - Third Sector: "The Impetus Trust is promoting 'venture philanthropy' as a funding model.

While many venture capitalists have been struggling since the credit crunch, one charity that adopts a 'venture philanthropy' approach to its investment is reporting impressive results.

The Impetus Trust was founded in 2002, inspired by the emerging venture philanthropy movement in the US. Unlike traditional grant-making, which focuses on funding projects, venture philanthropy is about taking a holistic view of the charities or social enterprises being funded."

Dennis Whittle: Crowd (fill in the blank) is Good for Giving

Dennis Whittle: Crowd (fill in the blank) is Good for Giving: "his story captures the essence of why we need much more open-sourcing in the aid and philanthropy fields. Official aid (World Bank, USAID, et al) and large foundation experts say, 'If we do enough research and analysis, we can: a) determine the most pressing social and economic problems facing a society, b) come up with good ideas that address those problems and c) we can develop investment projects that will solve the problems.' In this equation, 'we' = a small group of development, program and government experts."

Ottawa Citizen Team Challenge integral to raising funds for CHEO

Ottawa Citizen Team Challenge integral to raising funds for CHEO: "The Ottawa Citizen is issuing a challenge to people of all ages, inviting them to not only take part in the CN Cycle for CHEO, but to raise as much money as possible for CHEO, Candlelighters, and Ronald McDonald House."

Brazil Times: Local News: Indiana State University honors Brazil resident (04/18/10)

Brazil Times: Local News: Indiana State University honors Brazil resident (04/18/10): "NDIANAPOLIS -- The Indiana State University Foundation recently recognized Brazil resident Maurice 'Mauri' Modesitt with its Spirit of the ISU Award.

Recognizing not only those who give financially to ISU but also those who give of their time, energy and devotion, the foundation conducted its annual Philanthropy awards celebration Saturday at the Hyatt Regency Hotel."

Charity begins at home - The Standard

Charity begins at home - The Standard: "That was the year she became chairwoman of the Po Leung Kuk - one of Hong Kong's leading charity organizations that was founded in 1878.

She had no idea that the position would 'take more than 80 percent of my time and energy.'"

Institute of Fundraising bans Three Peaks events during school holidays - Third Sector

Institute of Fundraising bans Three Peaks events during school holidays - Third Sector: "Charities will not be allowed to hold Three Peaks Challenge events during any of the school holidays in England, Scotland or Wales under the Institute of Fundraising's revised guidance on outdoor fundraising."

Skoll 10: Philanthropy pound key in social investment's 'powerful' future | Social Enterprise

Skoll 10: Philanthropy pound key in social investment's 'powerful' future | Social Enterprise: "The philanthropy pound will be key to making a wide variety of social investors happy says the global head of research at JP Morgan."

The Chosun Ilbo (English Edition): Daily News from Korea - Conglomerates Reduce Charity Donations

The Chosun Ilbo (English Edition): Daily News from Korea - Conglomerates Reduce Charity Donations: "Conglomerates Reduce Charity Donations

Charitable donations by big Korean conglomerates decreased substantially last year. According to audit reports submitted by major businesses to the Financial Supervisory Service, seven of the 10 largest corporations reduced their donations in 2009 from 2008."

Public think small charities are least wasteful and closest to beneficiaries - Third Sector

Public think small charities are least wasteful and closest to beneficiaries - Third Sector: "From small to large: what people think of charities

Survey finds larger charities are considered more professional but less careful with money

Large charities are seen as more wasteful and having a poorer understanding of their beneficiaries than small ones, according to a new poll.

Research organisation nfpSynergy surveyed 1,000 people last November. Fifty-one per cent of those polled said the statement 'they are often wasteful in how they spend money' applied to charities with annual incomes of more than £10m."

Women 'prominent' as philanthropic funders - The Irish Times - Wed, Apr 14, 2010

Women 'prominent' as philanthropic funders - The Irish Times - Wed, Apr 14, 2010: "reland is still living with the downstream consequences of what happens when you are given a bird with two wings and you insist on flying with one, President Mary McAleese has said.

Speaking at a symposium on Women in Philanthropy in Dublin this morning, Mrs McAleese said the current economic situation was “pretty much testosterone driven”."

Sector welcomes Labour manifesto - with some concerns - Third Sector

Sector welcomes Labour manifesto - with some concerns - Third Sector: "Sector welcomes Labour manifesto - with some concerns

By Stephen Cook, Third Sector Online, 12 April 2010

Representative bodies like its commitment to reforming public services, investment in poorer communities and greater community control

The £75m earmarked in the Labour manifesto for the proposed social investment bank would not be enough to make the bank viable and sustainable, according to the Charities Aid Foundation."

BAYSHORE HOME HEALTH | Bayshore Home Health charity draw helps local hospices

BAYSHORE HOME HEALTH | Bayshore Home Health charity draw helps local hospices

Will growing wealth in emerging economies lead to meaningful philanthropy? | .

Will growing wealth in emerging economies lead to meaningful philanthropy? | .: "Is it realistic to expect that as more entrepreneurs from the Global South break into the Forbes’ rich list, global philanthropy, or even the culture of giving in the home countries of these individuals, will be strengthened? And, if so, should the wealthy of other countries follow the models offered by prominent American or European philanthropists?"

Plush - Singapore philanthropists turn more hands-on

Plush - Singapore philanthropists turn more hands-on: "A growing number of well-heeled Singaporeans are now going beyond cheque-book philanthropy for a more hands-on approach to the development work they are pouring money into.

So they apply well-honed business acumen to international development projects, give of their professional expertise, or travel to less developed countries in the region to witness first-hand the work they fund."

The Nonprofit Quarterly | Nonprofit Newswire | Who Let the Charity Watch Dogs Out?

The Nonprofit Quarterly | Nonprofit Newswire | Who Let the Charity Watch Dogs Out?: "n the UK, the frequently attacked charity rating organization is, or was Intelligent Giving (IG), which was absorbed by New Philanthropy Capital (NPC) and, for the moment, put 'on ice.' The head of the NPC criticized the previous incarnation of Intelligent Giving for its 'acerbic' tone that made it feel at times 'like they weren't actually on the side of charities.' Responding to critics who think IG should be done away with entirely, NPC is playing with changing IG's tone and analysis toward attracting new money to bring it back to life."

Civil Society - Fundraising - News | Resource Alliance loses new CEO after just five months

Civil Society - Fundraising - News | Resource Alliance loses new CEO after just five months: "The Resource Alliance, organiser of the International Fundraising Congress held in Holland each autumn, has announced the sudden resignation of new CEO Hans Wolters for personal reasons.

Wolters’ deputy, Neelam Makhijani, will step up to be acting chief executive until the Resource Alliance board meets on 17 and 18 April to decide a future management structure."

Helping people give away money

Helping people give away money: "While relatively new in Canada, philanthropic planning is an established role for banks in Europe and the United States, Toronto-based Ricker said during a visit to Edmonton, where she has about eight clients."