Early this month in Myeongdong, one of the most bustling spots in central Seoul, bell ringers found a 110 million won ($95,000) check, the largest amount put in a red kettle since the campaign started in 1928. The anonymous man believed to be in his 60s wrote a note along with the huge sum: “Meager as this amount may be, I hope it will be used to help the sick and lonely old people.”

Sector leaders oppose charging volunteers for 'portable' criminal records checks | Third Sector

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Sector leaders oppose charging volunteers for 'portable' criminal records checks

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Letter to ministers is signed by Justin Davis Smith of Volunteering England and 27 others

Volunteering England and leaders of 27 major charities and voluntary sector umbrella bodies have called on the government not to charge volunteers for the planned portable Criminal Records Bureau checks.

The Protection of Freedoms Bill, which is before Parliament, proposes two types of criminal records check from 2013: a one-off check, which would remain free for volunteers as under the existing system, and a portable one based on a continuously updated criminal records database, which would allow an individual to work or volunteer for a number of organisations.

Indiawest: Indian Americans Most Successful, Inspiring Diaspora: Blake

Indiawest: Indian Americans Most Successful, Inspiring Diaspora: Blake: Indian Americans are not only the most inspiring diasporas in the United States but their unmatched activism has made sure their political influence has grown tremendously, a senior Obama administration has said.

Indiawest: Indian Americans Most Successful, Inspiring Diaspora: Blake

Indiawest: Indian Americans Most Successful, Inspiring Diaspora: Blake: Indian Americans are not only the most inspiring diasporas in the United States but their unmatched activism has made sure their political influence has grown tremendously, a senior Obama administration has said.

Comic Relief tops list of charity employers | Third Sector

Comic Relief tops list of charity employers | Third Sector: Comic Relief is the most popular of 24 major charity employers, according to new research.

An online survey of more than 1,000 people looking for work in the voluntary or already employed in it, carried out by Third Sector Research in November, found that 70 per cent of respondents said they were "fairly interested" or "very interested" in working for the organisation.

Kind hearts or a dead giveaway?

Kind hearts or a dead giveaway?: This rare story of giving may seem a world away from our lives in Australia, and it does leave me wondering: could we do more?
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That very question was posed to the billionaire philanthropist Bill Gates this week, during his stay in Australia. The answer was a resounding yes.

The Microsoft founder called on the federal government to delay next year's return to surplus and increase its overseas aid budget instead.

CTV's 5 Days of Christmas: Wish 2 | CTV British Columbia

CTV's 5 Days of Christmas: Wish 2 | CTV British Columbia: But thanks to a Christmas wish from Iftu Taju, the three-seat swing set will soon be rebuilt to twice its size.

The Vancouver Foundation heard about Iftu's wish and felt something had to be done.

"The request came from a child who asked for something not for her but for her classmates," said the foundation's Gord MacDougall.

Charity rankings often don't tell the full story

Charity rankings often don't tell the full story: Recently, a number of articles in the Herald and elsewhere have referred to the ranking of charities by Charity Intelligence Canada.

While these articles have focused attention on some outstanding local organizations, it is important to bring some much needed context and clarity to the charity rating stories.

School Pocket Money Fund becomes a charity in 2012

School Pocket Money Fund becomes a charity in 2012: he Straits Times School Pocket Money Fund (SPMF) is broadening its outreach to needy school children and launching new programmes because - starting from Jan 1, 2012 - it will become a proper charity with its own Institution of a Public

Boys' Brigade fulfils wishes of over 29k needy folk: Thursday, Dec 22, 2011

The Boys' Brigade (BB) has managed to fulfil all the wishes of its more than 29,000 beneficiaries, the highest number in the 24-year history of its Share-a-Gift donation drive.

The donations came in faster this year, compared to last year, said Mr Desmond Koh, executive director of BB, at the charity drive's closing ceremony yesterday.

Achieving the record-high target, especially in times of economic uncertainty, is "fantastic", he said.

Times Higher Education - Large donations to universities drop 50%

Times Higher Education - Large donations to universities drop 50%: The amount given to universities in �1 million-plus donations almost halved in 2009-10, an annual report from a bank reveals.

The drop takes the total from very large donations down to the levels of 2006-07 and 2007-08 and is thought to be caused by the drying-up of matched funding from the government.

In 2009-10, �299.4 million was given to universities in donations of more than �1 million, according to The Million Pound Donors Report 2011 by private banking house Coutts. This is a 48 per cent fall on the 2008-09 figure of �575.4 million.

Charity blitzes do well in Canada, but at risk of ‘Christmas begging’ | News | National Post

Charity blitzes do well in Canada, but at risk of ‘Christmas begging’ | News | National Post: I think there are more organizations doing it now,” added Michael Nilsen, vice president of public relations for the Association of Fundraising Professionals, which helps charities develop fundraising strategy. “We’ve seen funding levels generally go down for a lot of charities in certain sectors in terms of getting grants and government money. It’s something we’re seeing a lot more organizations turn to and at the same time we’re seeing more maturation in fundraising programs.”

Charities need regulation to maintain public's trust - The Irish Times - Wed, Dec 21, 2011

Charities need regulation to maintain public's trust - The Irish Times - Wed, Dec 21, 2011: OPINION: AT CHRISTMAS, Irish charities raise more in donations from the public than at any other time of the year. As the needs to be addressed become more acute, and charitable fundraising more sophisticated – and competitive – the public increasingly, and properly, expects transparency around financial matters and clarity about impact. Government and the non-profit sector should work harder to address this.

Non-profit organisations are perhaps the last sector in Irish society to enjoy a high degree of unconditional trust from the public. This has taken generations to build, and for the sector there is no more precious asset.

Charities should be more confident in their deals with corporates | Third Sector blog: Looking into the story a little deeper, the details became slightly blurred: the European Recycling Company, the private firm that runs the collection banks, insisted it was not accurate to use a cash-per-bank figure because the firm agreed a yearly donation with the charity that was not directly linked to its profits or its income from donated stock.

The charity also said it expected to receive �35,000 rather than the reported �30,000 from the company this year. Even so, divided by the 7,000 collection points, it would equate to just a fiver per bank.

Trends in Institutional Philanthropy in Russia | eJewish Philanthropy: Your Jewish Philanthropy Resource

Trends in Institutional Philanthropy in Russia | eJewish Philanthropy: Your Jewish Philanthropy Resource: This is my second post based on the recent Russian Donors Forum Report on Institutional Philanthropy in Russia. I am very encouraged by e-mails and phone calls from readers of this blog, and as the report will not be available in English at least for a while, I believe it makes sense to continue my brief notes.

In the previous post I summarized the key findings of the survey of foundations, and now would like to briefly go through the key trends that were suggested by the participants of focus groups and interviews carried out by the authors of the report.

World Giving Index 2011: UK now 5th most charitable country on the planet | Voluntary Sector Network | Guardian Professional

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According to a new survey by the Charities Aid Foundation (CAF), the UK is the fifth most charitable nation in the world. The survey, called the World Giving Index 2011, shows that the US is the most charitable country, while Ireland is second and Australia third.

Wedgwood Museum's collection can be sold to pay creditors, judge rules | Third Sector

Wedgwood Museum's collection can be sold to pay creditors, judge rules | Third Sector: A High Court judge has ruled that the Wedgwood Museum’s collection can be sold to pay off creditors, after a �134m pensions deficit forced the Wedgwood Museum Trust to go into administration.

The trust, based in Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, went into administration last year following the transfer of the pension debt from the collapse of the Waterford Wedgwood pottery firm, which became insolvent in 2009.

Gloomy outlook? S'poreans still giving

Gloomy outlook? S'poreans still giving: DARK clouds may be looming on the horizon for the economy, but Singaporeans do not seem to be pinching their pennies when it comes to charity.

For instance, the Boys' Brigade has already achieved 90 per cent of its donation target for its 29,041 beneficiaries this year, via its Share-a-Gift project.

Institute of Development Studies - Bellagio Initiative outlines actions to guide future philanthropic and development collaboration

Institute of Development Studies - Bellagio Initiative outlines actions to guide future philanthropic and development collaboration: The Bellagio Initiative Summit has ended with a determination by development organisations and philanthropists to build mutual trust, share learning and develop joint training initiatives.

Pres Releases: WASHINGTON, D.C.///December 19, 2011///The United States now ranks the highest in terms of charity in a massive global survey that put the nation in fifth place in 2010, according to CAFAmerica, a member organization of the United Kingdom based Charities Aid Foundation International Network of Offices, providing charitable financial services to individuals, global corporations, charities, and foundations.

Pals are doing it for the kids - Community - The Star

Pals are doing it for the kids - Community - The Star: ublished on Monday 19 December 2011 15:30

TWO pals have bared all for a charity calendar which could be the first step towards the building of a new orphanage in Kenya.

Pals are doing it for the kids - Community - The Star

Pals are doing it for the kids - Community - The Star: ublished on Monday 19 December 2011 15:30

TWO pals have bared all for a charity calendar which could be the first step towards the building of a new orphanage in Kenya.

This could get messy: arts giants agree new BP sponsorship | News

This could get messy: arts giants agree new BP sponsorship | News: The British Museum, the National Portrait Gallery, the Royal Opera House and Tate Britain issued a joint statement announcing the renewal and extension of their partnerships with the oil giant. The company will invest almost �10 million in the four institutions over the next five years - support hailed by arts bosses as "one of the most significant long-term corporate investments in UK arts and culture". In most cases, the connections stretch back 20 years.

Charities: either pay interns or give them training and opportunities | Voluntary Sector Network | Guardian Professional

Charities: either pay interns or give them training and opportunities | Voluntary Sector Network | Guardian Professional: Charities: either pay interns or give them training and opportunities

If you can't pay interns, give them training, resources and networking opportunities, says Laura Steele from Student Hubs

Charities Act 2011 receives royal assent | Third Sector

Charities Act 2011 receives royal assent | Third Sector: A new Charities Act that consolidates existing charity law has received royal assent.

The act, passed on Wednesday, will come into force in March 2012 and is intended to make charity law simpler and more accessible.

The Charities Act 2011 combines the Recreational Charities Act 1958, the Charities Act 1993 and many of the provisions of the Charities Act 2006.

For fans & charity|Life|chinadaily.com.cn

For fans & charity|Life|chinadaily.com.cn: The singer-songwriter Shunza is promoting a philanthropic concert full of local and international names. Chen Nan reports.

Shunza took a good look at her life in 2010 and this led to her decision to hold a charity concert that aims to help students who want to study abroad but can't afford it.

Foundation to launch public giving campaign in spring - Civil Society - Fundraising - News - providing news and in-depth coverage of charities, voluntary organisations and not-for-profits

Foundation to launch public giving campaign in spring - Civil Society - Fundraising - News - providing news and in-depth coverage of charities, voluntary organisations and not-for-profits: A family foundation is spearheading a new campaign to get more people giving more time and money to charity.

While sector bodies have long mooted the prospect of a public-facing giving campaign, the independent Pears Foundation has announced plans to launch one in the first half of 2012 off its own bat and bank balance.

Gambling charities solve dispute by merging - Civil Society - Governance - News - providing news and in-depth coverage of charities, voluntary organisations and not-for-profits

Gambling charities solve dispute by merging - Civil Society - Governance - News - providing news and in-depth coverage of charities, voluntary organisations and not-for-profits: The charity that raises money from the gambling industry to fund research and treatment into problem gambling is to merge with the charity that distributes the funds.

The planned merger, which will take place at the end of March next year when the existing funding agreement between the two bodies expires, will simplify the complex charity structure that was set up in 2009 to improve industry responsibility and provide funding for services for problem gamblers.

Nick Cowling: Corporate Citizenship: Big Cheques Just Don't Cut it

Nick Cowling: Corporate Citizenship: Big Cheques Just Don't Cut it: While there are companies out there that still fit this description, it's generally become a dated notion. In fact, a strong majority of companies today are taking a serious approach to corporate citizenship, CSR and cause marketing. However, that doesn't mean all this "good work" is being done with the most altruistic motives. Companies recognize that generosity is increasingly a key factor in a company's reputation.

'Big society' project lacks clarity and leadership, say MPs | Politics | The Guardian

'Big society' project lacks clarity and leadership, say MPs | Politics | The Guardian: Big society' project lacks clarity and leadership, say MPs

• Civil service, charities and public confused by policy
• Single minister must take control to avoid failure

Give the sector back its irrecoverable VAT, says select committee - Civil Society - Governance - News - providing news and in-depth coverage of charities, voluntary organisations and not-for-profits

Give the sector back its irrecoverable VAT, says select committee - Civil Society - Governance - News - providing news and in-depth coverage of charities, voluntary organisations and not-for-profits: If the government is serious about getting charities to help create the Big Society, it should give the sector back its irrecoverable VAT, an influential committee of MPs has recommended today.

Edmonton charities feeling Scrooged

Edmonton charities feeling Scrooged: EDMONTON — Several Edmonton non-profits are feeling squeezed as their annual fundraising campaigns face massive shortfalls.

“We’ve never seen it this low in our entire history,” said Cheryl Feldstein, vice-president development for The Lung Association, Alberta and N.W.T. The organization hoped to raise $900,000 this year, but is currently sitting at $575,000.

Tax relief on pre-eminent gifts raised to �30m a year | Philanthropy UK

Tax relief on pre-eminent gifts raised to �30m a year | Philanthropy UK: An extra �10m for tax relief on gifts of pre-eminent objects to the nation was announced by the Chancellor in his recent autumn statement, taking the total relief to �30m per year.

The aim is to stimulate lifetime giving. Objects can be loaned or given to appropriate institutions including certain charities and museums for safe keeping and to provide public access. In return donors will receive a reduction in their UK tax liability based on a percentage of the value of the object they are donating.

Internet impacts charitable giving - 660News

Internet impacts charitable giving - 660News: A number of Calgary charities report Christmas-related giving so far this year is down compared to last.

With just over two weeks before December 25th, officials hope to see a surge in food, toy, clothing and cash donations.

The CEO of CandaHelps.org says while physical donations might be down, on-line charitable donations in Calgary this year are up almost 16 per cent over 2010.

Internet impacts charitable giving - 660News

Internet impacts charitable giving - 660News: A number of Calgary charities report Christmas-related giving so far this year is down compared to last.

With just over two weeks before December 25th, officials hope to see a surge in food, toy, clothing and cash donations.

The CEO of CandaHelps.org says while physical donations might be down, on-line charitable donations in Calgary this year are up almost 16 per cent over 2010.

A Nobel Victory for No-Strings-Attached Grants - Opinion - The Chronicle of Philanthropy- Connecting the nonprofit world with news, jobs, and ideas

A Nobel Victory for No-Strings-Attached Grants - Opinion - The Chronicle of Philanthropy- Connecting the nonprofit world with news, jobs, and ideas: This week’s awarding of the Nobel Peace Prize is a notable victory for three courageous women who have worked to overturn repression in the Arab and African worlds. But what won’t get any headlines is another victory: The prizes demonstrate why it’s so important to give general operating support to outstanding nonprofit leaders and not to tie their hands with too many strings.

Generous Manitoba: StatsCan says province is No.1 in charitable giving - Winnipeg Free Press

Generous Manitoba: StatsCan says province is No.1 in charitable giving - Winnipeg Free Press: WINNIPEG - Maybe Manitoba's licence plates should read Generous Manitoba instead of Friendly Manitoba.

Statistics Canada says Manitobans are No. 1 in charitable giving.

Social Enterprises to Unlock the Potential in Latin America | Social Enterprise: This partnership is an example of the emerging trend of social enterprises in Latin America to find effective solutions to local problems using models of self-sufficiency. Philanthropic efforts have not been able to solve the widespread problems of the region. Maria Emilia Correa, an expert in sustainable entrepreneurship in Chile, says, "Philanthropy makes a lot of sense for some things, but when you can make a business out of solving a social or environmental problem, you have sustainability in the real sense, because it's going to work even if you have no donations."

Bolivia Kids: ‘It’s a lot easier conversation’ with older donors - The Globe and Mail

Bolivia Kids: ‘It’s a lot easier conversation’ with older donors - The Globe and Mail: Ms. Skeans has been running the registered charity from her home in Calgary ever since she launched it in 2007. She raises up to $60,000 annually through a variety of activities, including selling gift cards, organizing fundraising events and approaching donors directly. She said she has had remarkable support from friends, family and younger people who tend to buy gifts and other crafts to support her cause. But most of her larger donations come from people who are 55 or older.

‘Tis the Season to Adopt for the Oceans | The Beacon: Oceana's Blog

‘Tis the Season to Adopt for the Oceans | The Beacon: Oceana's Blog: t’s almost December, and that means it’s time to start thinking about holiday gifts. But don’t panic! No matter how long your list is, we’ve got you covered.

“Giving Japan 2010” has been published in English version! � 日本ファンドレイジング協会

“Giving Japan 2010” has been published in English version! � 日本ファンドレイジング協会: Giving Japan 2010” has been published in English version! : 05-31-2011
Giving Japan 2010 is,edited by Japan Fundraising Association,is the first publication in Japan with aims to create and provide reliable statistical data and make a careful analysis on the size of giving and volunteering in Japan.

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Three Big Ideas from the World’s Only Secretariat for Philanthropy - RE:Philanthropy

Three Big Ideas from the World’s Only Secretariat for Philanthropy - RE:Philanthropy: In America, the debate lumbers on about the best way to coordinate the philanthropic sector and the U.S. government. Meanwhile, one post-conflict West African country has jumped right in — the Liberia Philanthropy Secretariat is the fruit of collaboration between President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf and private foundations. It is the world’s only national government office dedicated to engaging private philanthropy.

The Philanthropy Of Africa's 40 Richest - Forbes

The Philanthropy Of Africa's 40 Richest - Forbes: While conducting intensive research for Forbes’ inaugural list of Africa’s 40 Richest, we also probed the philanthropic donations of the continent’s wealthiest people.

While Africans in general are an extremely charitable lot, only a small fraction of its 40 richest people are noteworthy givers- like Zimbabwean telecoms tycoon Strive Masiyiwa. Masiyiwa, founder of Econet Wireless, is also the founder of the Capernaum Trust, a Zimbabwean charity that provides bursaries and scholarships to over 28,000 orphaned children.

Tax breaks introduced for gifts of art to the nation | Third Sector

Tax breaks introduced for gifts of art to the nation | Third Sector: Donations of 'pre-eminent works' will attract up to 25 per cent relief

The government will introduce a tax relief to encourage gifts of "pre-eminent works of art" to the nation, the Treasury announced today.

The new rules will grant up to 25 per cent relief on income tax or capital gains tax to donors who give away major works of art or historical objects to the nation. Companies that donate will be eligible for a reduction in corporation tax.

Charity Bank applies to allocate profits to charity shareholders - Civil Society - Governance - News - providing news and in-depth coverage of charities, voluntary organisations and not-for-profits

Charity Bank applies to allocate profits to charity shareholders - Civil Society - Governance - News - providing news and in-depth coverage of charities, voluntary organisations and not-for-profits: he Charity Commission is considering a request by Charity Bank to change its governing documents to allow it to distribute profits to its charitable shareholders, a decision that could have wider implications for all charitable companies.

Charity Bank – a registered charity – has been prompted to make the application by proposed new European banking regulations that are designed to prevent a repeat of the banking crisis at large commercial banks.

Poll finds compassion drives Canadian charity donations but people skeptical where money goes | Daily Brew - Yahoo! News

Poll finds compassion drives Canadian charity donations but people skeptical where money goes | Daily Brew - Yahoo! News: he poll by Innovative Research Group finds Canadians hew largely to the stereotype of trust and compassion "and the more trusting and compassionate you are, the more likely you are to give more," the polling firm said in a news release.

The poll also reveals many donors feel a sense of obligation to give back to society, even though about one third of those surveyed feel charitable donations let government off the hook.

Quincy Jones Arab charity song goes viral - CNN.com

Quincy Jones Arab charity song goes viral - CNN.com: The official video for "Tomorrow/Bokra," (Bokra is the Arabic word for tomorrow) has been watched more than two million times on YouTube since it was released earlier this month. The album released last week.

"People gave their soul to this project," said Jones. "This is not about records and money. This is about the young kids."

The star-studded international collaboration features 24 artists from across the Arab world and proceeds will go to fund musical, artistic and cultural projects for children in the Middle East.

The AFP Blog: Expertise and Dedication Around the World

The AFP Blog: Expertise and Dedication Around the World: Expertise and Dedication Around the World
Jennie Thompson, board member of the Resource Alliance, was a guest of AFP at our recent Leadership Academy in Montreal. Jennie told me during the Academy she had seldom encountered such an extraordinarily dedicated group of individuals from such a wide range of backgrounds—international nonprofits, large institutions and grassroots organizations—people coming from all over North America, as well as Latin America, Europe and South East Asia.

THE DAILY STAR :: Opinion :: Commentary :: Why not an Arab philanthropic spring?

THE DAILY STAR :: Opinion :: Commentary :: Why not an Arab philanthropic spring?: The developed world is gearing up to offer new aid packages to the Middle East, doling out billions of dollars in assistance funds in support of democratic transition in countries like Egypt, Tunisia and Libya. Arab private donors now have a rare opportunity to affect this transition and its outcomes, and to rebuild trust in the private sector as a key driver of economic recovery.

Bangkok Post : Thai firms may need CSR for European ties

Bangkok Post : Thai firms may need CSR for European ties: It is widely believed that while big companies involved in exporting know a lot about the importance of corporate social responsibility (CSR), smaller companies don't care very much.

The biggest challenge in Asian countries can be explaining what CSR is, especially when small companies and investors look at it as a cost, as they are likely to equate it with philanthropy.

But now that CSR plays a larger role in global development, it is also a tool for free trade as businesses that do not take responsibility for their actions might face sanctions.

Charity Council to conduct monthly visits to promote professionalism - Channel NewsAsia

Charity Council to conduct monthly visits to promote professionalism - Channel NewsAsia: SINGAPORE: The Charity Council hopes to promote good governance practices and professionalism in the charity sector by making monthly visits to non-profit organisations.

On Tuesday afternoon, the Charity Council visited one of the family service centres managed by Thye Hua Kwan Moral Society to find out how the non-profit organisation can improve further.

Donate your change and help raise �150m - Telegraph

Donate your change and help raise �150m - Telegraph: ‘Micro-donation’’ is the buzzword at the Pennies Foundation, which has created an “electronic charity box” that has already raised a quarter of a million pounds. The not-for-profit organisation has set up a new channel for an old habit – that of popping your spare change into the charity box that sits on the shop counter – and has adapted it for the internet generation.

Philanthropy should be a risky business | Adrian Sergeant | Global development | guardian.co.uk

Philanthropy should be a risky business | Adrian Sergeant | Global development | guardian.co.uk: The Bank of America study of the philanthropy of high net worth individuals is well worth a read. It provides an almost unique insight into how such individuals frame their philanthropy and take decisions in respect of allocation. I was reminded of it at the Bellagio Initiative Summit, being held in Italy this month, because of the emergence of the topic of risk in international development.

RBS chief Hester says corporate philanthropy is limited - Civil Society - Fundraising - News - providing news and in-depth coverage of charities, voluntary organisations and not-for-profits

RBS chief Hester says corporate philanthropy is limited - Civil Society - Fundraising - News - providing news and in-depth coverage of charities, voluntary organisations and not-for-profits: Stephen Hester, chief executive of the Royal Bank of Scotland, has said traditional corporate philanthropy does not have great depth of commitment or a scalable business case beyond giving in itself, and has said investing in communities is more meaningful.

Charity Intelligence: Transparent on Transparency?

Charity Intelligence: Transparent on Transparency?: In an economic climate that's already impacting the flow of donor dollars to the nonprofit sector, Canadian charities, foundations and nonprofits are crying foul over the recent launch and national media coverage of a charity appraisal search engine by a self-appointed watchdog organization that casts a shadow over them all.

The group, Charity Intelligence Canada (Ci), itself a charity, released news of its online engine on November 15 in a press release — followed by stories in both The National Post and The Toronto Star — that caught the attention of the sector, not necessarily for its usefulness, but for what many sector experts are calling a na�ve analysis of data and lack of knowledge of CRA guidelines and how nonprofits in Canada actually work.

CharityVillage� has twice reported on Ci over the past two years here and here. Readers interested in the organization should read these articles for more information.

CONCORDIA UNIVERSITY | November 15, 2011 - National Philanthropy Day - A celebration of the work by exceptional philanthropists

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CONCORDIA UNIVERSITY | November 15, 2011 - National Philanthropy Day - A celebration of the work by exceptional philanthropists: November 15, 2011 - National Philanthropy Day - A celebration of the work by exceptional philanthropists

MONTREAL, Nov. 15, 2011 /CNW Telbec/ - Each year, on November 15th, a luncheon is hosted by the Quebec Chapter of the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP), recognizing great contributions in the domain of philanthropy, especially by those active in the actual community. This year marks no exception, as the luncheon celebrates the work of key contributors and also features addresses from two prominent philanthropists: Mrs. Joey Adler, President of Diesel Canada and Founder of ONEXONE, and Mr. Charles Sirois, President of Telesystem and Founder of Enablis.

Canadians continue giving: Despite stock-market volatility and downgraded economic forecasts for the coming year, Canadians intend on giving to charity with at least the same generosity they did over the last year, according to a new survey.

Poll results released by BMO Harris Private Banking show 71 per cent of those polled expect to give the same or more to charities over the next year as they did during the last 12 months.

Hospital May Refuse McDonald’s "WeightWash" Donation | Care2 Causes

Hospital May Refuse McDonald’s "WeightWash" Donation | Care2 Causes: t appears to be a first in Australia. In a move that may earn them worried admiration in the Australian health and corporate communities, a small-city hospital near Sydney, New South Wales, is considering turning down a $66,000 donation from two of the community’s good citizens. Shellharbour Hospital would make good use of the money being offered to fund new equipment for its emergency department. The hospital has gratefully received similar contributions from Glenn and Katia Dwarte before.

The problem is the hospital is having second thoughts about the source of the money. The Dwartes run the nearby Warilla McDonald’s, and Shellharbour Hospital officials are concerned that accepting the money sends the wrong message about fast food.

B. Sahakyan met philanthropists and discussed Artsakh developments programs

B. Sahakyan met philanthropists and discussed Artsakh developments programs: According to the President Levon Hayrapetyan has had a great input in the development of Artsakh and this work is among the best examples of national philanthropy, central information department of the office of Artsakh Republic President informs.

On the same day the Head of the State met also philanthropist Vahe Gabrash.

Kyiv Post. Independence. Community. Trust - Lifestyle - News - Canadian philanthropist donates $1.2 million to Lviv Catholic University

Kyiv Post. Independence. Community. Trust - Lifestyle - News - Canadian philanthropist donates $1.2 million to Lviv Catholic University: Canadian philanthropist donates $1.2 million to Lviv Catholic University
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TORONTO – James Temerty, a prominent Canadian businessman and philanthropist, has donated $1.2 million to fund Ukrainian-Jewish interfaith relations at Lviv’s Ukrainian Catholic University (UCU).

More than 1,800 take part in Slipper Race for charity - Channel NewsAsia

More than 1,800 take part in Slipper Race for charity - Channel NewsAsia: INGAPORE: More than 1,800 participants put their best slippers forward on Sunday morning to race for a good cause.

Give it up for charity - The Globe and Mail

Give it up for charity - The Globe and Mail: Besides the widely-known annual charitable giving campaigns, there are other ways for high-net-worth Canadians to support their favourite charities.

These alternatives have taken on more prominence as members of the baby boomer cohort turn their attention to estate planning and how best to achieve their personal philanthropic goals.

Movember taches grow charity cash in Korea

Deutsche Bank launches �10m social investment fund - Third Sector

Deutsche Bank launches �10m social investment fund - Third Sector: Money will be invested over the next three years and will go to intermediaries that lend to charities and social enterprises

Deutsche Bank has launched a �10m fund that will put money into social investment intermediaries.

The money will be invested in a similar way to cash from Big Society Capital, in that it will not go directly to charities and social enterprises but to those who lend to them.

Legacy income will not grow for at least two years, says Legacy Foresight - Third Sector

Legacy income will not grow for at least two years, says Legacy Foresight - Third Sector: A report from the consortium says that legacy giving has declined in each of the past three quarters

There will not be any meaningful growth in the overall legacy market for at least two years, according to the latest report from Legacy Foresight.

In its latest Legacy Bulletin, the 51 members of the Legacy Foresight consortium, which together account for 49 per cent of the charity legacies market, reported that combined income in the year to the end of September 2011 was �968m. This is a fall of 1.6 per cent on the same period last year.

Charity founders leaving Singapore

Charity founders leaving Singapore

It’s time to say ‘not’ to not-for-profit - The Globe and Mail

It’s time to say ‘not’ to not-for-profit - The Globe and Mail: But current guidelines from the Canada Revenue Agency suggest a 20-per-cent to 35-per-cent target fundraising cost ratio. Imagine the government telling a bank or software company what its expense targets should be annually. But this is what happens in our “not-for-profit” sector. At best, this stifles a charity’s current operations and its potential for greater impact in the future. At risk is fundraising innovation, prudent risk taking, launching social enterprises, creating new initiatives, enhancing service, creating brand equity – the very things lauded in the other sectors. At worst, it focuses public and policy attention on a difficult performance metric and creates a very short-term view of “investment” and “return.”

After hiring Sting for his wife’s birthday, philanthropist donates $25 million to York U - Parentcentral.ca

After hiring Sting for his wife’s birthday, philanthropist donates $25 million to York U - Parentcentral.ca:


Monday night, Sting kissed Pierre Lassonde’s wife.

Tuesday morning, the mining mogul gave York University a cool $25 million to bring its dream of an engineering school to life.

WOMAN OF SUBSTANCE: URBAN LEGEND | Haute Living Magazine

WOMAN OF SUBSTANCE: URBAN LEGEND | Haute Living Magazine: She also has an eye for philanthropy. During her five years as Lieutenant Governor of Ontario, she focused on supporting causes and groups related to women’s issues, volunteers and youth. With a passion for philanthropy and a mind for business, she was the patron of more than 300 charitable organizations. Mrs. Weston has continued to contribute her time to many of the groups, especially those organizations that work to help homeless children.

Calgary, Vancouver have different giving cultures

Calgary, Vancouver have different giving cultures

Australia To Redefine Charity In Law

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Australia To Redefine Charity In Law: Australia To Redefine Charity In Law
by Mary Swire, Tax-News.com, Hong Kong
01 November 2011

The Australian government has launched a consultation on a new statutory definition of charity, applicable across all Commonwealth laws from July 1, 2013.

The Australian government announced in the 2011-12 Budget that it would introduce a new statutory definition of charity, and a Consultation Paper has subsequently been released outlining the background, including previous recommendations and inquiries, as well as developments that have occurred since 2003, when the issue was last substantially examined.

Promoting Philanthropy: The Minnesota/Ukraine Connection � Minnesota Council on Foundations Blog – Philanthropy Potluck

Promoting Philanthropy: The Minnesota/Ukraine Connection � Minnesota Council on Foundations Blog – Philanthropy Potluck: On October 20-21, I attended MCF’s conference in St. Paul, The Evolution of Corporate Philanthropy: Building Value and Creating Change, where discussion revolved around truly integrating corporate citizenship and philanthropy within a company’s business strategy.

The previous week in Mykolajiv, Ukraine, the Ukrainian Philanthropists Forum, in conjunction with the Center for Social Programs RUSAL, East Europe Foundation, held Ukraine’s first international conference on corporate volunteering.

Better trustees means a better skills mix for charities | Voluntary Sector Network | Guardian Professional

Better trustees means a better skills mix for charities | Voluntary Sector Network | Guardian Professional: Attracting the right trustees is crucial for all charities. Trustees set the charity's strategy, they make the big decisions and they act as guardians of a charity's ultimate aims. Indeed, as I stressed in a previous article for these pages – a strong charity sector is founded on the trust we place in trustees to run their charities well. So a charity that lacks a committed and diverse board of trustees is likely to be at a disadvantage at the best of times, let alone during economically tough periods in which many charities are struggling.

CharityVillage ® Research: Beyond the Premiums: Understanding Nonprofit Insurance

CharityVillage ® Research: Beyond the Premiums: Understanding Nonprofit Insurance

Microgiving — Small Acts Lead to Big Successes

Microgiving — Small Acts Lead to Big Successes: What is it?
In Canada, microgiving recently established a strong presence thanks to Small Change Fund (SCF), an organization with a dual goal of funding projects with small amounts of money and servicing donors across Canada. "We make sure groups get the funding they need that is responsive, timely and flexible," says Executive Director Mary McGrath, explaining how she and co-founder Ruth Richardson were frustrated witnessing great projects struggling to find funding, shut out from traditional avenues or too small to afford reporting burdens. "We knew there had to be a mechanism to get funding."

Charity Commission criticised over refusal to investigate 'political activity' at free schools charity - Third Sector

Charity Commission criticised over refusal to investigate 'political activity' at free schools charity - Third Sector: Lisa Nandy, the Labour MP for Wigan, has criticised the Charity Commission after it decided for a second time not to investigate allegations of party political activity by the New Schools Network, a charity set up to provide advice about free schools.

Nandy wrote to the regulator in September to draw its attention to an article in The Guardian newspaper.

A Chinese boomtown test drives the concept of charity - The Globe and Mail

A Chinese boomtown test drives the concept of charity - The Globe and Mail: Shenzhen has long been one of the easiest places in China to get rich. Now this boomtown is also earning a reputation as one of the simplest places to give away money, as the local government experiments with concepts that have long been anathema to the ruling Communist Party: charity, philanthropy and civil society.

BBC News - Great South Run: �3m raised at Portsmouth event

BBC News - Great South Run: �3m raised at Portsmouth event: A record 24,000 runners hit the streets of Portsmouth for the 22nd Great South Run, raising some �3m for charity.

South Asia Mail

South Asia Mail: The Oct. 14 event was one of two Diwali hospital charity fundraisers this year in the Toronto area, where about 40 per cent of Canada’s South Asians live. Together they raised $1.8-million for the Trillium Health Centre in Mississauga and the University Health Network in Toronto – a significant amount of money by any measure, and a sign, Ms. Kataria said, that Canada’s South Asian community is prospering and adapting its traditions to what many South Asians see as Canadian cultural norms.

Special Report on Philanthropy: Calgary's rich history of giving

Special Report on Philanthropy: Calgary's rich history of giving: But the ingrained work ethic is still evident today, beyond the farmers' fields, in the city of Calgary which, too, has built itself on difficult work, entrepreneurs taking risks, finding success and continuing to support the community with undying loyalty.

Where the money has been earned, the money has been returned, given generously, with private donations constructing and still supporting a swath of services.

Carrying on the tradition

Carrying on the tradition: Time, treasures and talent. It was those three words and family philosophy that sent a young Pam Heard on her way, by public transit, to the Calgary Humane Society with hard-earned babysitting money in her pocket.

As a 12-year-old growing up on Riverdale Avenue, she already understood the importance of giving her time, her talent and whatever treasures she had or could earn to make her community a better place to live.

HK approves 1.5 mln HKD to relief typhoon victims in Philippines

HK approves 1.5 mln HKD to relief typhoon victims in Philippines: HONG KONG, Oct. 28 (Xinhua) -- The Hong Kong government Friday approved a grant of 1.5 million HK dollars (about 193,000 U.S. dollars) from the Disaster Relief Fund for the relief of the typhoon victims in the Philippines.

Outsourcing firm to donate P4 million yearly to PHL charities - Home � Other Sections � Breaking News

Outsourcing firm to donate P4 million yearly to PHL charities - Home � Other Sections � Breaking News: TIP made the announcement during its 5th Annual TELUS Day of Service in Quezon City, where the company launched the TELUS Manila Community Board who later decided to distribute the P4 million donations to local charitable organizations.

Bleak Short Term Outlook for Egyptian Philanthropic and NGO Sectors | Foreign Policy Blogs

Bleak Short Term Outlook for Egyptian Philanthropic and NGO Sectors | Foreign Policy Blogs: Back in mid-February, amid the optimism of the immediate post-Mubarak era, I wrote a blog post exploring the future of philanthropy and the NGO sector in Egypt, noting that the field had been developing quite rapidly despite a restrictive operating environment. I speculated that if regulatory interference from the Ministry of Social Solidarity receded, the future was bright and we might witness major boom in nonprofits and civil society activity. That may still come to pass, but recent developments detailed by IRIN/Guardian Global Development paint a less hopeful picture in the near term:

Cathy Pharoah: The charity 'gift' is tarnished unless we put the emphasis back on recipients - Third Sector

Cathy Pharoah: The charity 'gift' is tarnished unless we put the emphasis back on recipients - Third Sector: There's a danger the public will become cynical about the whole concept of giving, warns our columnist

As the value of incomes, property and pensions declines, the one value to which charities can uniquely lay claim is the gift. But even that is tarnished: 'gifts' by individuals to Pargav, which funded Liam's Fox's associate Adam Werritty, were for purposes apparently closely related to business interests; after the recent court ruling, public schools can define public benefit in any terms that suit them; and "donor preference" is the new catchphrase in fundraising.

Robert Pattinson | Robert Pattinson Helps Cambodian Charity | Contactmusic

Robert Pattinson | Robert Pattinson Helps Cambodian Charity | Contactmusic: Profits from the sale of the private screening will go to the GO Campaign, which is raising money to build a permanent home for PAGE (Program Advancing Girls Education), an organisation helping to educate teen girls in Cambodia.

The UK Civil Society Almanac 2010: Workforce | Library | Research and policy | Skills - Third Sector: The report is based on the 'Work' chapter of the NCVO UK Civil Society Almanac 2010 and covers key trends and characteristics of the voluntary sector workforce, employment and volunteering.

Firm marks Global Community Day with volunteer work - The China Post

Firm marks Global Community Day with volunteer work - The China Post: As part of Citi's commitment in giving back to the local community and promoting the greater good, over 100 Citi volunteers, together with their family members, rolled up their sleeves and repainted the campus of Heping Primary School in Shiding District, New Taipei City, on Saturday, Oct. 22. Under the guidance of professionals, many of the young, first-time participants picked up buckets of paint and turned themselves into expert painters for a day, creating a fresh, colorful learning environment for the students.

Payu-Ta hosting 2nd Nonprofit Congress - KUAM.com-KUAM News: On Air. Online. On Demand.

Payu-Ta hosting 2nd Nonprofit Congress - KUAM.com-KUAM News: On Air. Online. On Demand.

Aussie Fundraisers Win Global Awards | Pro Bono Australia

Aussie Fundraisers Win Global Awards | Pro Bono Australia: Two Australians have been recognised on the global stage after being named the world’s most outstanding fundraiser and volunteer at an awards ceremony in the Netherlands.

Aussie generosity on the way back up, consumer confidence | News.com.au

Aussie generosity on the way back up, consumer confidence | News.com.au: A report released in June this year showed that the GFC impacted the amount of money Australians donated to charity during the GFC.

Queensland University of Technology's Australian Centre for Philanthropy and Nonprofit Studies (ACPNS) found that in 2008-2009 for the first time on record, giving went down across the nation.

The total claimed as tax-deductible donations dropped to $2.09 billion, down from $2.35 billion the previous year.

Charity golf offers hole-in-one prizes worth over RM500,000 | Daily Express Newspaper Online, Sabah, Malaysia.

Charity golf offers hole-in-one prizes worth over RM500,000 | Daily Express Newspaper Online, Sabah, Malaysia.: Kota Kinabalu: The Rotary Club of Likas Bay's Charity Golf Tournament offering hole-in-one prizes worth over RM500,000 will be held on Oct 29 (Saturday) at the Sutera Harbour Marina Golf and Country Club.

They comprise a D'Vantage Apartment worth RM308,000 sponsored by Fine Landmark Sdn Bhd, a GWM Wingle 5 vehicle sponsored by Fook Loi Corporation (Sabah) Sdn Bhd worth RM60,000, a Proton Saga sponsored by Rintis Malay Motors Sdn Bhd worth RM43,000 and RM100,000 cash sponsored by QTC Energy Public Company Ltd Thailand.

In addition, there are also the sure-to-win prizes of two units of 32-inch LCD TV and grand lucky draw prizes of one unit of split unit air- conditioner and one unit of LCD TV. There will also be lots of lucky draw prizes to be given away at the prize presentation ceremony.

Nina Wang’s $12 Billion Fortune Goes to Charity as Geomancer Denied Appeal - Bloomberg

Nina Wang’s $12 Billion Fortune Goes to Charity as Geomancer Denied Appeal - Bloomberg: Deceased property tycoon Nina Wang’s estimated $12 billion fortune will go to her charity foundation after Hong Kong’s top court refused to hear a final bid for the estate from Tony Chan, her former feng shui adviser.

Donors could be suffering from 'crisis fatigue' warns development expert - Civil Society - Fundraising - News - providing news and in-depth coverage of charities, voluntary organisations and not-for-profits

Donors could be suffering from 'crisis fatigue' warns development expert - Civil Society - Fundraising - News - providing news and in-depth coverage of charities, voluntary organisations and not-for-profits: Only 32 per cent of the British public have made a donation in relation to the current Horn of Africa famine, compared with 43 per cent who donated to help those affected by the floods in Pakistan and 49 per cent who gave to the Haiti earthquake appeals last year, according to new research.

The analysis from the UK Public Opinion Monitor (UKPOM) and the Institute of Development Studies involved 1,492 people from a broad demographic who complete surveys for UKPOM every six to eight weeks.

Pink prices a grey area for charity

Pink prices a grey area for charity: However, their contribution to breast cancer charities can be as little as 2 per cent of sales, The Saturday Age has found, while some of the largest companies cap their commitment so that extra sales generate no additional money for research or patient support.

Hurd outlines ways for funders to collaborate with government | Philanthropy UK

Hurd outlines ways for funders to collaborate with government | Philanthropy UK: Minister for Civil Society Nick Hurd wrapped up the Association of Charitable Foundations’ (ACF) annual conference on Tuesday Oct 18th by outlining three ways government and private funders might collaborate in today’s "challenging environment".

Hurd suggested in a world where "anecdotes will no longer be funded’" and charities must show the measurable impact they are having in order to appease government commissioners and fulfil payment by results funding strategies, charitable trusts might collaborate to create impact measures that were coherent across sub-sectors and cost-effective even for smaller charities.

Hedge fund managers get good clipping | Reuters

Hedge fund managers get good clipping | Reuters: But the mood at the recent fifth annual hedge fund "Fight Night" in Hong Kong was exuberant, with managers and executives slugging it out to raise money for charity.

Twelve contenders, none of whom had ever donned boxing gloves before, had signed up to fight and began rigorous training in July. This year, women were allowed to compete.

Public Fundraising Regulatory Association to introduce fines for doorstep fundraising rule-breakers - Third Sector

Public Fundraising Regulatory Association to introduce fines for doorstep fundraising rule-breakers - Third Sector: Doorstep fundraising

Its PFRA Rule Book (Door) comes in the wake of a similar publication for street fundraising

The Public Fundraising Regulatory Association will fine charities and agencies whose fundraisers breach new rules for doorstep fundraising.

Funding Policy Changes Push Non-profits into Business Field | NGO Pulse

Funding Policy Changes Push Non-profits into Business Field | NGO Pulse: he recent flare-up between the government and the nonprofit sector over changes to policies governing state funding of nonprofit organisations (NPOs) has reignited the heated debate around how best to fund our social welfare services and social justice work in South Africa.

Institute of Fundraising goes for gold | Voluntary Sector Network | Guardian Professional

Institute of Fundraising goes for gold | Voluntary Sector Network | Guardian Professional: As I take on the role of chief executive at the Institute of Fundraising I've been asked to reflect on my priorities. Quite simply, my goal is to make the IoF the best membership and training organisation in the country.

Why do I want to do this? The answer is that I am driven by a commitment to social justice, to changing the world for the better. And I know that fundraisers are the lifeblood of charities. Without cold, hard cash to spend it is very difficult for charities to make the positive impact they want on the causes they care about, changing for the better the lives of hundreds of millions of people around the world. This is particularly true when the country is facing the difficult economic challenges it has to handle today.

China grapples with charity - Fortune Management

China grapples with charity - Fortune Management: By Bill Powell, editor-at-large

Bill Gates and Warren Buffett in China in September 2010

FORTUNE -- Last year Warren Buffett and Bill Gates visited Beijing for what they thought would be the least controversial of reasons. They had arranged to have a private dinner with a group of rich, successful Chinese businessmen, and to talk with them about a subject that seems innocuous: philanthropy. The Chinese blogosphere caught wind of the dinner and erupted in chatter. "And not all of it," acknowledges Peter Buffett, "was positive."

IFC: folding letters and licking envelopes! | Reinier Spruit | 101fundraising

IFC: folding letters and licking envelopes! | Reinier Spruit | 101fundraising: Tomorrow one of the most inspirational fundraising gatherings of the world starts right here in The Netherlands: The International Fundraising Congress (better known as: the IFC).

Corporate support vital to fundraising - thestar.com

Corporate support vital to fundraising - thestar.com

Institute for Volunteering Research | Volunteering stats | Key Volunteering Facts and Figures for England

Institute for Volunteering Research | Volunteering stats | Key Volunteering Facts and Figures for England: Key Volunteering Facts and Figures for England

Payroll giving should be replaced with direct debit solicitation, say fundraisers - Third Sector

Payroll giving should be replaced with direct debit solicitation, say fundraisers - Third Sector: Growing Philanthropy in the UK says Fundraising Standards Board should have increased powers and be funded by a proportion of Gift Aid

Payroll giving should be axed, the Fundraising Standards Board should have power over all charities and be funded by a proportion of Gift Aid, according to a report based on a summit of top fundraisers.

Growing Philanthropy in the UK, a joint publication between Bristol Business School and the Institute of Fundraising, was written by Adrian Sargeant, professor of non-profit marketing and fundraising at BBS, and Jen Shang, a philanthropic psychologist and assistant professor at Indiana University in the US.

Jack Knox: A true philanthropist who put his neighbours first

Jack Knox: A true philanthropist who put his neighbours first: The Thrifty Foods founder, who died Tuesday at age 70, embodied values you just don't find in faceless corporations, the ones whose sole focus is on the well-being of their shareholders, not their communities.

Just how important Campbell's contribution was to Victoria could be measured in the nervous trembling that rippled through the non-profit sector when the grocery chain was sold to Sobeys in 2007.

Manila Standard Today -- Philanthropy rising in Asia along with wealth, says HSBC study -- 2011/october/11

Manila Standard Today -- Philanthropy rising in Asia along with wealth, says HSBC study -- 2011/october/11: Asian philanthropists are giving more, and they are shifting to a structured and focused approach to charity, according to a new report by the Economist Intelligence Unit, commissioned by HSBC Private Bank.

The report titled, Something’s gotta give: The state of philanthropy in Asia, was based on various published research and in-depth interviews with academics, consultants and prominent philanthropists from China, Hong Kong, Singapore, Indonesia and the Philippines.

Boom or bust affects the art of philanthropy - ABC News (Australian Broadcasting Corporation)

Boom or bust affects the art of philanthropy - ABC News (Australian Broadcasting Corporation): But, George Jones is one of a select number of West Australians who are so readily charitable.

According to research by the University of Western Australia, 90 per cent of people in the state give to charitable causes but the average dollar value of their donations is the lowest in the nation.

The national average is $424 per person with NSW ranked first on $524 while WA lagged behind on $303.

China grapples with charity - Fortune Management

China grapples with charity - Fortune Management: There are two reasons philanthropy gets people riled up in China. First, a fair number of rich folks there believe giving it away is antithetical to Chinese values -- which stress family above all. It's why some Chinese were upset when they heard (mistakenly) that Buffett and Gates were coming to tell rich Chinese how to give away their wealth. Many young Chinese were stunned when Buffett said he was giving most of his wealth to the Gates Foundation.

Industry Canada announces that on Monday October 17, 2011 CNCA will come into effect - Blog - Global Philanthropy

Industry Canada announces that on Monday October 17, 2011 CNCA will come into effect - Blog - Global Philanthropy: The long awaited Canada Not-for-profit Corporations Act will come into force on October 17, 2011. Until October 16 the current legislation (the Canada Corporations Act) can be used for incorporation but as of October 17, 2011 only the new Federal Not-for-profit Corporations Act (CNCA) cana be used for incorporation. Therefore it is best if you haave signned documents to either get them in immediately or you will have to use the new forms under the new CNCA. If you use the old act you will have 3 years to move to the new act. Under the old CCA corporations will still for a few years be able to amend by-laws, of corporations, obtain supplementary letters patent, file an annual summary or surrender the corporations charter. At Blumbergs we will be busy helping organizations incorporate under the new CNCA and also transition/continue from the old act to the new act. While one does not require legal assistance with incorporation or transition for many organizations that are charities or have more complicated governance structures they may find legal assistance helpful.

http://www.ic.gc.ca/eic/site/cd-dgc.nsf/eng/cs04996.html

Draft receipitng kit for Canadian charities that issue receipts along with CRA receipting policies - Blog - Global Philanthropy

Draft receipitng kit for Canadian charities that issue receipts along with CRA receipting policies - Blog - Global Philanthropy: am working through the Charity Law Information Program of Capacity Builders to prepare a “Receipting Kit” which is a 25 page explanation of how charities should receipt

Four out of five philanthropists give to local causes | Philanthropy UK

Four out of five philanthropists give to local causes | Philanthropy UK: Four out of five philanthropists support local charities, according to research by Coutts among over 100 of its clients. The research has been published alongside a guide Inspiring Local Giving in association with New Philanthropy Capital and Community Foundation Network. It reflects the government’s localism agenda and Big Society , that aims to put communities in the hands of the people. The guide gives examples of how philanthropists can support local communities from grant-making to social investment, co-funding or setting up a charity or social enterprise.

The Courier - Charities learning to adapt to tough financial climate

The Courier - Charities learning to adapt to tough financial climate: n its annual review for 2010-11, OSCR said there had been a high level of applications for reorganisations and mergers.

It explained: ''This is encouraging, as it suggests that charities are considering and acting upon the options available to them through the legislation, in order to manage and respond to the challenges they face.''

Governor tells WA to give more - The West Australian

Governor tells WA to give more - The West Australian: Governor Malcolm McCusker has urged West Australians to do more for charity and called on big businesses to use at least one per cent of pre-tax profits for philanthropy.

Mr McCusker said WA's giving culture had improved in recent years but the State's level of philanthropy was still behind the Eastern States.

Government to match Africa aid donations - ABC Melbourne - Australian Broadcasting Corporation

Government to match Africa aid donations - ABC Melbourne - Australian Broadcasting Corporation: "Already the Australian Government is making a difference as the third-largest donor to the crisis, but now we will double every dollar raised by agencies already working in the Horn of Africa, making the public's contributions go even further," he said.

"I call on all Australians, from individuals to businesses, to donate whatever they can spare during October and November to help us save more lives. The organisations involved all have a proven track record and are already helping those affected by the famine.

Proposed VAT exemption on shared services won't help, sector bodies say - Third Sector

Proposed VAT exemption on shared services won't help, sector bodies say - Third Sector: A proposed change in tax law intended to make it easier for organisations to share services is of little use to the charity sector, according to an alliance of national bodies.

An HM Revenue & Customs consultation closes today on implementing an EU exemption designed to allow charities and other businesses that cannot recover all their VAT to collaborate more effectively.

700 people support campaign to raise rice for needy

700 people support campaign to raise rice for needy: SINGAPORE - Over 700 participants from South East Community Development Council (CDC), NTUC FairPrice came together today to launch a charity campaign which aims to raise at least half a million bowls of rice for 7,000 needy families residing in the South East District.

The campaign, known as the NTUC FairPrice Walk for Rice @ South East 2011, is part of South East CDC's initiatives to encourage community volunteerism.

Million-Strong Volunteer Network Spreads Good Health in Thailand - Philanthropy Today - The Chronicle of Philanthropy- Connecting the nonprofit world with news, jobs, and ideas

Million-Strong Volunteer Network Spreads Good Health in Thailand - Philanthropy Today - The Chronicle of Philanthropy- Connecting the nonprofit world with news, jobs, and ideas: Million-Strong Volunteer Network Spreads Good Health in Thailand

September 28, 2011, 10:06 am

In Thailand, a network of more than a million volunteers has brought basic health care to remote corners of the country and helped radically reduce infant mortality and once-widespread diseases, according to The New York Times.

They Did It Their Way: CEOs Sing for Charity - India Real Time - WSJ

They Did It Their Way: CEOs Sing for Charity - India Real Time - WSJ: But credit where it is due: Over the last few weeks, top executives from companies like Bain Capital, J.P. Morgan, Monnet Ispat & Energy Ltd., Thermax, Axis Bank, Hero MotoCorp Ltd. and Larsen & Toubro have lent their voices to a charitable cause.

They have recorded a CD and revenue from sales will go to a charity organization of the executive’s choice. Each designates a good cause and then proceeds will be divided equally between the singers

Fundraising in Canada: What a Difference Certification Makes - Member News - Member - AFP

Fundraising in Canada: What a Difference Certification Makes - Member News - Member - AFP: There are approximately 714 Canadians who currently hold the Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE) designation as of the time this article was published. AFP also has its own certification credential called the Advanced Certified Fundraising Executive (ACFRE) that builds on the skills and qualifications of the CFRE in a rigorous multi-part process ending with lifetime certification. The ACFRE is a distinguished achievement earned by only 95 professionals since the inception of the program in 1992.

Practical Benefits

AFP research shows that possession of the CFRE designation correlates positively with salary among Canadians. As reported in AFP’s 2011 Compensation and Benefits Study, CFREs reported average salaries are more than $26,000 higher than the average for respondents with no certification.

The Chosun Ilbo (English Edition): Daily News from Korea - Individual Charitable Donations on the Rise

The Chosun Ilbo (English Edition): Daily News from Korea - Individual Charitable Donations on the Rise: Total donations from individuals in Korea still lag far behind those in advanced countries with just 0.54 percent of GDP according to 2008 figures by the National Tax Service. That is similar to Australia's 0.69 percent and South Africa's 0.65 percent, but just one-third of 1.67 percent in the U.S.

The average Korean donates W199,000 a year, a mere one-seventh of US$1,220 (W1.43 million) in the U.S. and one-third of 372 pounds (W670,000) in Britain. Despite the promising growth of individual donations, they still do not match Korea’s status as the world's 13th biggest economic power.

Wolverhampton City Council threatens 'nuisance chuggers' with �500 fines - Third Sector

Wolverhampton City Council threatens 'nuisance chuggers' with �500 fines - Third Sector: Public Fundraising Regulatory Association criticises local authority's move to apply anti-touting by-laws to street fundraisers

Street fundraisers in Wolverhampton face fines of up to �500 if they contravene by-laws aimed at controlling touting in city streets, the local authority has warned.

Andy Jervis, head of environmental health, trading standards and licensing at Wolverhampton City Council, told Third Sector that the by-laws, which were introduced last year, say that no person in the street or a public place should solicit custom for a service or seek to gather information in way that could cause obstruction or annoyance.

Special Olympics envoy comes at rough patch for Chinese giving - Reuters -

Special Olympics envoy comes at rough patch for Chinese giving - Reuters -: Yang Lan, a popular Chinese television personality, entrepreneur and philanthropist, on Saturday became global ambassador to the Special Olympics, the international sports program for people with intellectual disabilities.

From that perch, Yang hopes to promote greater inclusion into Chinese society of the intellectually disabled.

Kiva - Kiva Fellows Blog - Same Rung of the Ladder?

Kiva - Kiva Fellows Blog - Same Rung of the Ladder?: After Jeffrey Sachs started talking about ladders, rungs, and poverty, many wondered if there would be an end to poverty. The way he saw it was that if a developing country could just make it to that first “rung” on the ladder, they would reach the global economy and lift themselves from poverty. He augmented this with “clinical economics,” treating developing countries like patients by offering a unique diagnosis, by properly addressing a country’s need. I am not going to analyze Sachs’ book, rather I will compare the differences of my two Kiva Fellowships in countries considered on similar “rungs.”

Sector must do more to attract philanthropists, says new report | Philanthropy UK

Sector must do more to attract philanthropists, says new report | Philanthropy UK: The voluntary sector needs to respond to the changing needs of philanthropists, according to the Community Foundation for Merseyside. It has published a report calling for better communication, more advice about giving effectively and the development of a '21st century model' of giving. The Foundation is part of a national network of community foundations and the largest grant-maker in Merseyside.

An economic approach to giving could save country billions, says new report | Philanthropy UK

An economic approach to giving could save country billions, says new report | Philanthropy UK: An economic approach to giving could save country billions, says new report
Posted on 21st September 2011
By:
Nicola Hill

A purely economic approach to philanthropy could save the country billions of pounds says a new report from Barclays Wealth. It suggests funding early intervention for Britain's costliest problems identified by the report would lead to major savings and therefore greater impact.

Payroll giving 'a cock-up' says leading philanthropist in debate on promoting giving | Philanthropy UK

Payroll giving 'a cock-up' says leading philanthropist in debate on promoting giving | Philanthropy UK: Payroll Giving “has been a cock-up from beginning to end” according to forthright philanthropist and chair of The Philanthropy Review Tom Hughes-Hallett.

Hughes-Hallett, who is also chief executive of Marie Curie Cancer Care, the UK's leading end of life care charity, gave the view as part of a panel debating the perennial topic of ‘how to change the culture of philanthropy’, hosted by Conservative think tank Policy Exchange. It was held in the same week the government announced a �10m innovation fund to encourage new ideas for boosting giving.

Charity Commission wants umbrella bodies to get involved in regulation - Third Sector

Charity Commission wants umbrella bodies to get involved in regulation - Third Sector: Annual public meeting of the regulator, which is facing cuts of a third to its budget, hears chair Dame Suzi Leather say she wants charities to be more self-reliant

The Charity Commission has begun talks with voluntary sector umbrella bodies about the possibility of them taking on aspects of regulation.

The commission also wants the forthcoming review of the Charities Act 2006 to lead to further deregulation and enable trustees to take decisions wherever possible.

Giving: The Magic Bus Auction in Mumbai - NYTimes.com

Giving: The Magic Bus Auction in Mumbai - NYTimes.com: Giving: The Magic Bus Auction in Mumbai
By THE NEW YORK TIMES

Charitable giving in India surpasses Brazil and China, but pales in comparison to most Western countries, a fact that has prompted criticism and prodding by other philanthropists, particularly given the vast disparity in wealth here. The question “Are rich Indians turning their back on the poor?,” is asked often, even here in our own comment section. Talk to charity organizers, executives starting NGOs, doctors who do hours of volunteer work or hundreds of others, though, and a very different picture emerges.

Is Asian charity different than Western charity? | Mitchell Hinz | 101fundraising

Is Asian charity different than Western charity? | Mitchell Hinz | 101fundraising: he swing to the East is centered, of course, on Asia’s two biggest countries, China and India, but as countless Economist articles point out, many countries with LESS than a billion people (!) have a lot going on as well. For example, most people don’t know that Singapore, where I now live, boasts one of the world’s highest GDP-per-capitas: almost US$ 60,000 per person (one in six households has a net worth of MORE than US$ 1 million). However, Indonesia is still the region’s *largest* economy, despite having far higher poverty rates. The GDP-per-capita in Indonesia is only a bit over US$ 4,600 per person (almost 1,500% lower!). Conclusion: Singapore has LOTS of rich people. Indonesia has LOTS of poor people, but a fair number of RICH people, too.

So, if you were a fundraiser (which is a fair assumption, since you’re still reading) the question is — where should you be fundraising?

Vatican Radio - A philanthropic focus on German society

Vatican Radio - A philanthropic focus on German society: Strachwitz explained that the mission of the Maecenata Institute is to promote knowledge and understanding of civil society and private philanthropy through academic research, documentation and information, and exchanges between academics, public leaders and professionals in the field.

Diamonds.net - Diamonds in the Sky Charity Event Raises Almost $3M

Diamonds.net - Diamonds in the Sky Charity Event Raises Almost $3M: The Diamonds in the Sky, Hong Kong charity event raised more than $2.5 million dollars this past evening at the Ritz-Carlton in Hong Kong. The proceeds benefited both the shared mission of China Charity Federation (CCF) and the Diamond Empowerment Fund (DEF) to empower the economically disadvantaged in Africa and China.

News: Potential of the 'Arab Spring' - Inside Higher Ed

News: Potential of the 'Arab Spring' - Inside Higher Ed: Khalil, an Egyptian businessman and philanthropist, who is attempting to compile an online database of key social science textbooks for use in the post-Mubarak regime, said a system of U.S.- or European-style endowments for Arab universities was needed. "It is embarrassing to be part of a world where there are all these riches, but the amount of philanthropy here is dwarfed by the U.S. This kind of thinking needs to be encouraged."

Serious incidents reported to Charity Commission almost doubled last year - Third Sector

Serious incidents reported to Charity Commission almost doubled last year - Third Sector: The number of serious incidents reported to the Charity Commission almost doubled last year, according to the regulator’s latest annual compliance report, published today.

Charities Back on Track 2010/11: Themes and Lessons from the Charity Commission’s Investigations and Regulatory Casework reveals the number of serious incidents reported was 451 in 2009/10 and 849 in 2010/11.

Of the 849 incidents, 371 related to fraud and theft, 337 to vulnerable beneficiaries and 75 to reports of charities subject to investigation by another body.

Barclays Wealth Report: Philanthropy Could Save UK Taxpayer �100bn

Barclays Wealth Report: Philanthropy Could Save UK Taxpayer �100bn: Philanthropists could save the state spending �100bn a year on social issues, according to research by Barclays Wealth.

The report, entitled Early Interventions: An Economic Approach to Charitable Giving, written in association with the think tank New Philanthropy Capital (NPC), is aimed at private funders and identifies the three most expensive social issues in Britain.

The Red Crossers Daily

The Red Crossers Daily

Indigo Trust, Omidyar Network and Institute for Philanthropy highlight ‘The Power of Information’ | Latest from Alliance

Indigo Trust, Omidyar Network and Institute for Philanthropy highlight ‘The Power of Information’ | Latest from Alliance: Indigo Trust, Omidyar Network and Institute for Philanthropy highlight ‘The Power of Information’
Posted on 20 September 2011 by Alliance magazine and Jorge Solis

This lively one-day conference, entitled The Power of Information: New Technologies for Philanthropy and Development, held in London on 15 September, brought together people from the philanthropy sphere with those who are applying new technologies in the field to mobilize communities, help them share knowledge, promote best practice, and hold governments and donors to account.

Charity chief executives' average salary '18 per cent lower than in the private sector' - Third Sector

Charity chief executives' average salary '18 per cent lower than in the private sector' - Third Sector: A higher proportion of voluntary organisations have had a pay freeze than commercial companies, but the average sector pay rise was greater, says Charity Rewards

Charity chief executives earn an average of 18 per cent less than their private sector counterparts, according to a new report.

Charity Rewards, which was based on a survey of 268 charities and carried out in April this year, found that charity chief executives earned an average of �73,900 a year, compared with �90,000 in the private sector.

Survey: We rely on charities, but do we fund them? - Community - Warwick Courier

Survey: We rely on charities, but do we fund them? - Community - Warwick Courier: More than half the population (51%) living in the East of England have used a charity service in the past month, the highest level in the country.

And more than three-quarters of people have used a service in the past year – yet households spend as much on cheese as they do on charity.

The figures have been released by the Charities Aid Foundation as part of a national campaign to raise awareness of the low levels of charitable giving in the UK.

The Prince's Trust withdraws from National Citizen Service for 2012 - Third Sector

The Prince's Trust withdraws from National Citizen Service for 2012 - Third Sector: he government names 19 providers for its summer volunteering scheme for 16-year-olds next year

The Prince’s Trust has pulled out of providing places for the government’s National Citizen Service scheme.

The young people’s charity confirmed that it did not bid to be a supplier for next year’s scheme, which will offer up to 30,000 school leavers the opportunity to take part in six-week programmes to boost their community

Labour government lacked clear aims for the sector, says party's policy review group - Third Sector

Labour government lacked clear aims for the sector, says party's policy review group - Third Sector: Labour government lacked clear aims for the sector, says party's policy review group

Panel of MPs, peers, academics, charity chiefs and umbrella bodies says party must make up its mind on public services

The Labour government did not have clear aims for voluntary sector policy beyond a general goal of increasing investment, according to a group set up to review the party’s policies.

The party’s civil society policy review group, a panel of Labour MPs, peers, academics, charity chief executives and umbrella bodies, has been set up to scrutinise the party’s record on the voluntary sector when it was in power and to propose policy suggestions that could form the basis for its next manifesto.

Charity Bed Push Dublin Bound - Northern Ireland News: A local manufacturing company is set to undertake a three-day bed push from Belfast to Dublin in a bid to raise more than �5,000 for Irish charity GOAL.

Donors Hike Support for Canadian Hospitals to More than $1.2 Billion, But Giving is Still Short of Pre-recession Level

Donors Hike Support for Canadian Hospitals to More than $1.2 Billion, But Giving is Still Short of Pre-recession Level: WASHINGTON, D.C., (September 19, 2011) – Donors to Canada’s health care institutions increased contributions by $80 million last year, but the much needed financial booster shot remained far below amounts raised before the recession hit. While charitable cash and pledges in FY2010 totaled $1.204 billion, 7.1 percent more than in FY2009, they were $133 million less than the total of funds raised in FY2007.

Accountants offer charities free review of financial governance and risk management - Third Sector

Accountants offer charities free review of financial governance and risk management - Third Sector: Charity Commission programme will help charities assess their financial governance

Reviews by members of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales will be analysed anonymously to show a wider picture

The Charity Commission and the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales have launched a free peer review programme to help charities to assess their financial governance and risk management.

Speaking on Tuesday at the ICAEW’s Charity and Voluntary Sector Group conference, Sam Younger, chief executive of the commission, said any charity would be eligible for a free review, carried out by ICAEW members with knowledge of the sector.

Internships and the Law: What You Need to Know

Internships and the Law: What You Need to Know: According to some observers, the vast majority of internships at nonprofits and elsewhere may well be illegal. "There is widespread mischaracterization of interns as persons receiving training," says Andrew Langille, a lawyer and blogger in Toronto who specializes in employment, labour and human rights issues, "when in actuality they are employees." That is, they might be perceived as employees by a court or other jurisdictional body if a dispute is raised between the intern and the employer.

Government encouragement 'deters people from volunteering' - Third Sector

Government encouragement 'deters people from volunteering' - Third Sector:The public are resistant to the politicisation of participation, according to National Council for Voluntary Organisations report

Governments’ attempts to encourage volunteering can deter people from getting involved in their communities, according to a new research report.

The publication, Pathways Through Participation, was compiled by the National Council for Voluntary Organisations, the Institute for Volunteering Research and the think tank Involve and is released today.

Peter Stanford: Apply common sense and make the law the last resort - Third Sector

Peter Stanford: Apply common sense and make the law the last resort - Third Sector: There have been a number of long-running legal sagas in our sector of late, not least the battle by the Leeds-based adoption agency Catholic Care to overturn a Charity Commission ruling that it cannot change its objects to exclude same-sex couples from its adoption service.

That ruling cuts across the charity's Catholic ethos because, unaccountably (and I say this as a mass-going Catholic), the institutional church still clings to its view that two men or two women who fall in love are doing something unnatural. Any belief in God, surely, must start from the position that we are all as God made us.

Honrando a las v�ctimas de los ataques del 11 de Septiembre

Honrando a las v�ctimas de los ataques del 11 de Septiembre: Honrando a las v�ctimas de los ataques del 11 de Septiembre

(Honoring the Victims of the September 11 Attacks)

Este aniversario es un d�a para recordar a quienes fallecieron y acompa�ar a sus familias y a sus seres queridos.

Street fundraisers should not invade your personal space – official | Voluntary Sector Network | Guardian Professional

Street fundraisers should not invade your personal space – official | Voluntary Sector Network | Guardian Professional: Street fundraisers should not invade your personal space – official

A new code of practice aims to ensure that charity recruitment teams do not overstep the mark when out on the streets

Sick David Walliams may have to abandon Thames charity swim - mirror.co.uk

Sick David Walliams may have to abandon Thames charity swim - mirror.co.uk: Sick David Walliams may have to abandon his River Thames charity swim after falling ill with a serious stomach upset.

Fann Wong's pillows gone in 15 minutes - Channel NewsAsia

Fann Wong's pillows gone in 15 minutes - Channel NewsAsia: SINGAPORE: About S$19,000 was raised for poverty-stricken villagers during a charity sale at Orchard Central on Sunday, organised by the production team of Channel 8's currently airing reality show "Mission Possible".

"Mission Possible" saw local celebrities make their way to rural villages across the region to help improve the villagers' lives.

Will there be a rethink on the issue of donated stock? - Third Sector

Will there be a rethink on the issue of donated stock? - Third Sector: The ASB has had a rethink about several aspects of its new framework for financial reporting, says Ray Jones of the Charity Commission. Maybe it will look again at a new proposal that will cause particular trouble for charities

While many of us have spent recent weeks preparing for a new accounting framework in July 2013, the Accounting Standards Board seems to have been doing a bit of rethinking.

The AFP Blog

The AFP Blog: Earlier this summer, I had the pleasure of attending the Institute of Fundraising’s (UK) annual conference in London. Part of the great experience I had there was meeting with leaders of different fundraising organizations from around the world.

RNLI charity swim area 'known to be dangerous for swimming' - Third Sector

RNLI charity swim area 'known to be dangerous for swimming' - Third Sector: A total of 25 swimmers had to be rescued during an event organised by the RNLI

An RNLI volunteer has criticised the organisation of a fundraising swim for his charity after 25 people had to be rescued from the sea

An RNLI volunteer has said a fundraising event for his charity in which 25 swimmers had to be rescued from the sea should not have been held where it was.

Op-Ed: Business is big enough

Op-Ed: Business is big enough: There's another important reason why private philanthropy should be considered as part of the solution. The tenor of our times, with public sector restraint now becoming the order of the day, combined with the ongoing re-evaluation of the role of the state in our lives, makes it exceedingly difficult for governments to fund such infrastructure or programs, especially on their own. The leadership and leverage provided by private support are now increasingly essential to making public dreams come true.

TELUS answers the call for community giving

TELUS answers the call for community giving: One of TELUS' more unique programs is its community boards, the only program of its kind in Canada.

Now in 10 cities across Canada, it's a giving program that targets lesser known charitable organizations by handing the decision making over to a board of local leaders who know their communities best.

"With the boards we try and focus on non-mainstream organizations, the smaller ones that don't have the marketing machines to raise the funds they need," says Carter.

Matching gifts come at a price | Story & Education Stories | The Australian

Matching gifts come at a price | Story & Education Stories | The Australian: But with UQ having often to offer matching funds to lure donations for building projects, the academics union is warning that faculty operating budgets and teaching are paying the price.

[HERI Report] Time to declare dual missions: stockholder and social responsibility : Business : Home

[HERI Report] Time to declare dual missions: stockholder and social responsibility : Business : Home: However, there are still differences between East Asian and Western countries. First, stakeholders‘ engagement in the civil society is relatively weaker in East Asia. It is a contrast to Western countries where there is a strong presence of NGOs and business has more frequent interactions with the civil society to collect opinions. This is the reason why East Asian corporations should make greater efforts to listen to their stakeholders and reflect their opinions to management.

On the other hand, there is a consensus in East Asia that a corporation in the end belongs to the society, so businesses in the region are active in corporate philanthropy and volunteering.

S. Korea's top 10 conglomerates cut philanthropy | YONHAP NEWS

S. Korea's top 10 conglomerates cut philanthropy | YONHAP NEWS: EOUL, Aug. 30 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's top 10 conglomerates have reduced the amount they have given in charitable donations, despite posting solid profit gains in recent years, the country's financial watchdog said Tuesday.

Half of the public cannot name a local charity, survey finds - Third Sector: Nearly two-thirds of respondents to Attitudes to Giving survey said their giving had stayed at the same level over the past two years

Almost half of respondents to a recent survey on giving were unable to name a local charity in their area.

Attitudes to Giving, a survey by the market research company ActionPoint Marketing Solutions, canvassed the views of 420 people from different age groups, income levels and ethnicities in spring this year.

Hyundai boss to give $462m to charity

Hyundai boss to give $462m to charity: Chung Mong-Koo will donate shares worth 500 billion won in Hyundai Glovis - a Hyundai Motor subsidiary - to help children from poor families, the company said in a statement.

The money will be donated to a charity group founded by Hyundai, it said, adding the sum was the largest personal donation ever made in South Korea.

Shenzhen 'most charitable city' - China.org.cn

Shenzhen 'most charitable city' - China.org.cn: Shenzhen is the most generous city on the mainland, according to a ranking of Chinese cities' philanthropy, which was released on Friday in Wuhu, a city in Anhui province.

The ranking was made using what is known as the China City Philanthropy Index, on which Shenzhen scored 130.5 points out of a possible 160 points.

Household names blur the fine print

Household names blur the fine print: ome charities are more transparent than others, writes Anne Davies and Natasha Wallace.

Each year, Australians dig deep in their pockets for charity, often spurred into action by the familiar face of a sporting figure lending their star power to an important cause.

Charity golf tournaments - passion for sports and good causes

Charity golf tournaments - passion for sports and good causes: Golf tournaments for charity are becoming increasingly popular as fundraisers. Golf is a sport with both highly passionate and casual fans, and this can bring great awareness to your charity. Putting on a charity tournament gives golfers a chance to enjoy their game while giving sponsors of the event a chance to advertise, and even the golf courses they are played on have the opportunity to promote themselves.

Turkish charities succeeding in Somalia, leader of German charity says

Turkish charities succeeding in Somalia, leader of German charity says: Aid associations from Turkey, Germany and Arab countries carried out especially successful aid campaigns in the region, Rath said. He also praised the establishment and success of the Turkish field hospital built in Mogadishu.