Business Line : Opinion : Philanthropy in its infancy in India

Business Line : Opinion : Philanthropy in its infancy in India: India, home to 4 per cent of the world’s billionaires, and with approximately 400 million people living below the poverty line, has both the need and the resources for private philanthropic actors to make a dramatic contribution to its socio-economic development.

Prince Charles Gives Conran Medal for Arts Philanthropy - Bloomberg

Prince Charles Gives Conran Medal for Arts Philanthropy - Bloomberg

The year in fundraising: 2012 | Third Sector

The year in fundraising: 2012 | Third Sector: Third Sector senior reporter Jenna Pudelek reviews the main developments of the past twelve months

Lord Hodgson’s recommendations in his review of the Charities Act 2006 about the need to address the "confused self-regulatory l

Index to measure corporate giving - The West Australian

Index to measure corporate giving - The West Australian: A new index is set to reveal the growing generosity of WA's business community, as corporations heed calls to cast off the Scrooge image and embrace philanthropy.

The WA Corporate Giving Index, developed for WestBusiness and Giving West by the London Benchmarking Group, measures the cash, time and in-kind donations made by participating corporations to charitable organisations.

FRSB finds Tag breached fundraising code of practice

FRSB finds Tag breached fundraising code of practice: he Fundraising Standards Board has ruled that street fundraising company Tag breached the Institute of Fundraising code of fundraising practice for face-to-face activity and charity law while fundraising on behalf of Marie Curie Cancer Care in London this June.

In June, Tag was the subject of a Sunday Telegraph expos�which highlighted a number of poor face-to-face fundraising practices involved in its fundraising campaign for Marie Curie Cancer Care. This included street fundraisers not making disclosure statements to donors and deliberately confusing passers-by in order to engage in conversation; and Tag trainers telling trainees not to accept a ‘no’ response.

Reflections from the China Philanthropy Forum

Reflections from the China Philanthropy Forum: hilanthropy in contemporary Chinese society is undergoing a shaping process, which on one hand will make philanthropic ventures more impactful, but on the other hand requires these ventures understand their proper role in China and how to operate within the Chinese ecosystem. Organizations like FYSE work at the forefront of this dynamic and exciting world where social needs can find new solutions.

Strengthening coordination of UN humanitarian and disaster relief assistance

Strengthening coordination of UN humanitarian and disaster relief assistance: Strengthening coordination of UN humanitarian and disaster relief assistance
13-12-2012 Statement

United Nations, General Assembly, 67th session, Plenary, Item70(a) of the agenda, statement by the ICRC, New York, 13 December 2012.

Full title: Strengthening of the coordination of humanitarian and disaster relief assistance of the United Nations, including special economic assistance

What next for the Small Charitable Donations bill? | Voluntary Sector Network | Guardian Professional

What next for the Small Charitable Donations bill? | Voluntary Sector Network | Guardian Professional: What next for the Small Charitable Donations bill?

The Small Charitable Donations bill, which provides the legislation for Gift Aid, is soon to receive its second reading

One in six charities think they might close in the coming year, survey finds

One in six charities think they might close in the coming year, survey finds: John Low, chief executive of the Charities Aid Foundation, says public spending cuts and increased demand for services is having a 'shocking' effect on many charities

One in six charities believe they could face closure in the coming year amid public spending cuts and falling donations, according to a new poll.

The online survey of 252 senior level charity workers, carried out between 18 September and 1 November and commissioned by the Charities Aid Foundation, also showed that nearly half of charities dipped into reserves over the past year to maintain their work.

Volunteers do not have same legal rights as staff, rules Supreme Court

Volunteers do not have same legal rights as staff, rules Supreme Court: The Supreme Court judgment handed down today effectively confirms that volunteers are not entitled to the same protections under the law as employees.

It is the court’s first-ever decision on the legal status of volunteers, and will be welcomed by charities that have volunteers. Mid-Sussex CAB was supported in its defence of the case by a number of charities and umbrella bodies, including Acevo and Volunteering England.

Prince's Trust income up 40 per cent following merger

Prince's Trust income up 40 per cent following merger: The Prince’s Trust has seen its income rise by 40 per cent to �50m following its merger with Fairbridge, and has revealed plans for "vigorous growth".

The merger took place in April 2011 and Fairbridge was fully integrated into the Prince’s Trust in March 2012 when net assets valued at �4.6m were transferred to the Trust.

Defend face-to-face to improve public perception, Sally de la Bedoyere tells charities

Defend face-to-face to improve public perception, Sally de la Bedoyere tells charities: Charities must be prepared to defend their use of face-to-face fundraising if the sector is to improve public perception of the technique, according to Sally de la Bedoyere, chief executive of the Public Fundraising Regulatory Association.

Speaking this morning at the Institute of Fundraising’s face-to-face fundraising conference in London, de la Bedoyere said charities had this year "ducked talking to the media" about face-to-face because they were "scared of what the consequences might be to their brands".

Government says no to easier trustee remuneration

Government says no to easier trustee remuneration: The government has rejected Lord Hodgson’s recommendation to allow large charities to pay their trustees without authorisation from the Charity Commission.

And it will not abolish National Exemption Orders for house-to-house collections, another of Lord Hodgson’s more controversial proposals, before an alternative system is devised.

The Monitor :: Young philanthropist forms NGO

The Monitor :: Young philanthropist forms NGO: The young and energetic man from Tutume has formed a Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO) called Voice of Love whose main objective is to improve lives of Batswana in Francistown and beyond.The young man says he is driven by love and compassion for fellow Batswana hence he came up with an idea to register the organisation that will benefit the underprivileged members of the society and the organisation is premised on one of the Vision 2016 pillars of 'a compassionate, just and caring nation.'

Is giving up or down and what is the best way to tell? nfpSynergy responds to the CAF's UK Giving Report 2012 | nfpSynergy

Is giving up or down and what is the best way to tell? nfpSynergy responds to the CAF's UK Giving Report 2012 | nfpSynergy: Is giving up or down and what is the best way to tell? nfpSynergy responds to the CAF's UK Giving Report 2012

Paul Hamlyn Foundation provides �1m to Indian NGO

Paul Hamlyn Foundation provides �1m to Indian NGO: The Paul Hamlyn Foundation has elected to celebrate its 25th anniversary by giving a �1m endowment to an Indian charity providing prosthetics.

The endowment follows the UK government's decision to halt aid to India from 2015 and is made as part of a wider strategy by the Foundation to build capacity of Indian NGOs.

Civil Society, Chinese Style:The Rise of the Nonprofit Sector in Post-Mao China - NPQ - Nonprofit Quarterly

Civil Society, Chinese Style:The Rise of the Nonprofit Sector in Post-Mao China - NPQ - Nonprofit Quarterly: n July of 2012, hundreds of Chinese nonprofits shared a moment of celebration: China’s first-ever charity fair had taken place, in Shenzhen, a south China municipality that aspires to become a “city of philanthropy” and a “city of volunteers.” The charity fair had a strong government flavor: it was hosted by the Ministry of Civil Affairs (MOCA) and the local Shenzhen government. This event, along with President and General Secretary Hu Jintao’s call for stronger and more creative forms of social management (and the release of draft guidelines for the development of Chinese philanthropy—a five-year plan for 2011–2015—by MOCA in the previous year), sends a clear signal that the Chinese government is now ready to recognize the tremendous growth of the nonprofit and voluntary sector, and to value its contribution to Chinese society.

NPD Canada - Home

NPD Canada - Home: This year, all Canadians were encouraged to participate on a Twitter contest by tweeting how they were changing the world to hashtag #npdTELUS. The five most inspiring tweets earned the sender a $500 contribution to their favorite charitable cause. The five tweets selected are:

Charity Develops New Crowdfunding Platform - Tech Europe - WSJ

Charity Develops New Crowdfunding Platform - Tech Europe - WSJ: U.K. blood cancer charity Leukemia and Lymphoma Research is attempting to turn one of the main traditional means of fundraising on its head. Instead of somebody deciding to take part in an activity then looking for sponsors, the new Pledgeit platform enables people to challenge their friends to complete task in return for donations.

Unicef charity run raises over HK$9 million for expectant mothers | South China Morning Post

Unicef charity run raises over HK$9 million for expectant mothers | South China Morning Post: Charity was the big winner at the Unicef Half Marathon and 10km race yesterday with more than HK$9 million raised to buy Aids testing equipment for mothers-to-be in the developing world.

Salvation Army hit by two major frauds in Toronto and Ottawa

Salvation Army hit by two major frauds in Toronto and Ottawa

MPs urged to set up independent charity complaints body

MPs urged to set up independent charity complaints body: A number of submissions to the committee of MPs inquiring into the regulation of the charity sector have called for an independent and impartial process to be set up to hear complaints against charities.

Overseas Chinese donate 47b yuan to Guangdong|Society|chinadaily.com.cn

Overseas Chinese donate 47b yuan to Guangdong|Society|chinadaily.com.cn: Overseas Chinese, including those from Hong Kong and Macao, have contributed more than 47 billion yuan ($7.5 billion) in charity donations to Guangdong province over the past three decades, sources with the Guangdong Overseas Chinese Affairs Office say.

The sources say this represents about 60 percent of the nation's overseas donations.

Nepal & Scotland on Rennie’s off-season itinerary | Vancouver Sun

Nepal & Scotland on Rennie’s off-season itinerary | Vancouver Sun: he Vancouver Whitecaps coach’s off-season itinerary next month includes a 10-day trip to Nepal, where he will immerse himself in soccer philanthropy.

“Friends of mine set up games all over the world and in this case, it will be a group of professional players playing against the national team of Nepal and another national team,” Rennie said in a recent interview. “It’s an opportunity to give positive life lessons to kids and underprivileged youth.

Red Cross fundraisers given defibrillator machines

Red Cross fundraisers given defibrillator machines: The British Red Cross is to give its street fundraisers first aid training and equip them with defibrillators after its director of fundraising was called upon to help a member of the public while wearing a face-to-face waterproof.

Giving back: Eight innovative philanthropists around the world - A bike as economic engine - CSMonitor.com

Giving back: Eight innovative philanthropists around the world - A bike as economic engine - CSMonitor.com: The global face of philanthropy is changing. Donors no longer just open their wallets. They're actively involved in causes, use savvy business practices, and leverage what they give to achieve more good. Meet eight innovators.

Lifetime Giving Of UHNW Indian Philanthropists Exceeds US$2 Billion - PR Newswire - The Sacramento Bee

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Lifetime Giving Of UHNW Indian Philanthropists Exceeds US$2 Billion - PR Newswire - The Sacramento Bee: The top 10 UHNW philanthropists in India gave an average of 4.8% of their net worth to philanthropic causes. This lags the top 20 mega donors who gifted 9.9% of their net worth. All of the philanthropists on the list gave to educational causes. Those related to health and public social benefit ranked second in popularity, garnering the support of 90% of the donors. Arts, culture and humanities causes followed.

'Deeply worrying' �2.3bn fall in individual giving

'Deeply worrying' �2.3bn fall in individual giving: Fewer people are giving to charity and those that do are giving less, resulting in a �2.3bn real terms fall in total donations in the last year, according to the latest barometer of individual philanthropy in the UK.

The UK Giving Report, released today, has reported a 20 per cent fall in the amount of money donated to charity between 2010/11 and 2011/12 to �9.3bn – a cash fall of �1.7bn (before inflation). It is the first time the total level of donations fell below �10bn since 2004/05.

Sector's uniqueness under threat from professionalisation and marketisation, research suggests

Sector's uniqueness under threat from professionalisation and marketisation, research suggests: There is little empirical evidence to demonstrate why the voluntary sector is unique or distinctive, according to a new discussion paper.

Is the third sector so special? What is it worth?, published today by the Third Sector Research Centre, is the third of five discussion papers being produced as part of its Third Sector Futures Dialogues series.

Each paper is intended to start a debate about the big issues facing the voluntary sector in England.

BERNAMA - Malaysian Entrepreneur-Philanthropist Featured In Latest Issue Of Forbes Magazine

BERNAMA - Malaysian Entrepreneur-Philanthropist Featured In Latest Issue Of Forbes Magazine: The November issue of the magazine's Asian edition runs a feature on Datuk Vijay Eswaran, a Malaysian businessman who has been creating ripples in the global business world with what he calls his Gandhian ideas and projects.

The Forbes story, captioned "Selling a better life" and written by Donald Frazier, has generated a lot of interest amongst Asians and, particularly, Malaysians in the USA after copies of the magazine recently hit the newsstands.

A third of young adults would consider a trustee role, Charities Aid Foundation survey finds

A third of young adults would consider a trustee role, Charities Aid Foundation survey finds: Poll in advance of Trustees Week shows younger people are more willing to join charity boards than is commonly assumed, says Paul Rees of CAF

A third of young adults would consider becoming a charity trustee, according to research commissioned by the Charities Aid Foundation.

A ComRes survey of 1,005 18 to 35-year-olds found 36 per cent would consider taking on the trustee role. The proportion rose to 49 per cent when respondents were told what being a charity trustee involved.

Canada First Country to Permanently Recognize November 15th as National Philanthropy Day - MarketWatch

Canada First Country to Permanently Recognize November 15th as National Philanthropy Day - MarketWatch: TORONTO, ONTARIO, Nov 05, 2012 (MARKETWIRE via COMTEX) -- Parliament has approved a new bill that will make Canada the first country in the world to honour the work of charities, donors, volunteers, corporations and foundations by permanently recognizing November 15th as National Philanthropy Day.

Capital Club Dubai and Acumen Fund explores the new face of philanthropy | Capital Club | AMEinfo.com

Capital Club Dubai and Acumen Fund explores the new face of philanthropy | Capital Club | AMEinfo.com: Discussing this need for a shift in paradigm, DUBAI acumen commenced their 2012/2013 event calendar with a panel discussion titled Social Entrepreneurship and Philanthropy: Synergies for Change, held at and supported by the Capital Club Dubai, the region's premier private business club and a member of the ENSHAA group of companies. The discussion aimed to clarify the distinction between philanthropy and social entrepreneurship and identify opportunities for mutual growth and partnership, particularly in the Middle East.

Charity calls for BBC fund to cope with demand after Savile scandal

Charity calls for BBC fund to cope with demand after Savile scandal: Sexual abuse counselling charity Family Matters has called upon the BBC to provide an open fund for charities coping with an increase in demand following the Jimmy Savile child abuse scandal.

Family Matters wrote the letter to the BBC over a week ago calling for "immediate funding" that can be accessed by any charity coping with an increase in demand as a result of the publicity circling rape and child abuse allegations against the late TV presenter.

Canada's Tax Agency Nixes Break for 'Donation' of Name to Charity - Philanthropy Today - The Chronicle of Philanthropy- Connecting the nonprofit world with news, jobs, and ideas

Canada's Tax Agency Nixes Break for 'Donation' of Name to Charity - Philanthropy Today - The Chronicle of Philanthropy- Connecting the nonprofit world with news, jobs, and ideas: Canada’s Tax Agency Nixes Break for ‘Donation’ of Name to Charity

November 1, 2012, 10:34 am

The Canada Revenue Agency has tentatively denied a disability foundation’s attempt to provide a tax break worth hundreds of thousands of dollars to its celebrated namesake for the “donation” of his name, The Vancouver Sun reports.

Malaysia’s Gandhian entrepreneur | GulfNews.com

Malaysia’s Gandhian entrepreneur | GulfNews.com: Meet 52-year-old Vijay Eswaran, a Malaysian of Indian descent, who has set up a business empire that stretches across many parts of the world.

He was recently in New York to receive the New Global Indian (NGI) award for business excellence and philanthropy from the global Indian diaspora that descended on New York for the gargantuan Global India Business Meet (GIBM) 2012. Penang-born Eswaran is also an author, speaker and philanthropist.

Charity Commission expected to open doors in December

Charity Commission expected to open doors in December: The Australian Charities and Not-for-profit Commission is closer to opening its doors after amendments to the Australian Charities and Not-for-profit Commission Bill were passed in the Senate yesterday, and then the amended Bill was passed in the House of Representatives today.

The start date for the ACNC will be announced in the coming weeks, it is expected to be in early December. It will be led by interim Commissioner Susan Pascoe.

Most government departments won't publish data on sector funding

Most government departments won't publish data on sector funding: Most central government departments will not publish full information about levels of funding to the voluntary sector so it is impossible to track whether they are making disproportionate cuts or adhering to Compact principles, Compact Voice has discovered.

In the summer, Compact Voice sent Freedom of Information requests to 15 central government departments asking them to report levels of funding to the sector, recent changes to this funding, engagement with the sector through consultations and whether they assess the impact on voluntary groups of changes to funding.

Should Volunteers Be Offered Tax Incentives? - NPQ – Nonprofit Quarterly - Promoting an active and engaged democracy.

Should Volunteers Be Offered Tax Incentives? - NPQ – Nonprofit Quarterly - Promoting an active and engaged democracy.: The term “paid volunteers” sounds like an oxymoron. However, the U.S. does provide stipends for some “volunteers” through the AmeriCorps program of the Corporation for National and Community Service. In Canada, a member of parliament has proposed a tax credit to reward volunteers for their work and to incentivize more people to volunteer. MP Jean-Francois Larose, a member of the New Democratic Party (NDP), introduced the Volunteer Tax Credit bill in February and in September, Larose made what Charity Village called “an impassioned speech” in parliament. He got some expressions of support from Liberal parliament members, but members of the Conservative party “figuratively tore the bill apart.”

Arts Council England to lose one-fifth of staff

Arts Council England to lose one-fifth of staff: Arts Council England is to lose 21 per cent of its workforce and halve the number of executive directors as part of a restructure responding to government demands to cut its administrative costs in half.

Philanthropy’s rich rewards

Philanthropy’s rich rewards: In Australia, major givers are becoming more public in their philanthropy. Former chief executive of WorleyParsons John Grill this week said he would give $20 million to the University of Sydney for a project leadership centre, while Simon Mordant, the corporate adviser, donated $15 million to the Museum of Contemporary Art. Recently emerging philanthropists include Fortescue chairman Andrew Forrest, businessman Greg Poche, the Maple-Brown family, as are the Macquarie Foundation, and longstanding Melbourne-based philanthropists include the Myer and Pratt families among many others

B.C. puts a cork on wine fundraisers | CTV British Columbia News

B.C. puts a cork on wine fundraisers | CTV British Columbia News: A B.C. liquor law banning charities from auctioning off donated wine has left some philanthropists with a sour taste in their mouths.

The law came to light when the Belfry Theatre in Victoria was denied a Special Occasion License for its annual wine fundraiser.

Organizers received a letter from the Liquor Control and Licensing Branch informing them that B.C.’s “laws and policies expressly prohibit organizations from soliciting bottles of liquor from individuals to be auctioned for charity.”

Charity gala raises HK$2 million for PolyU | South China Morning Post

Charity gala raises HK$2 million for PolyU | South China Morning Post: No matter their reasons for attending the Star of Renaissance Gala, everyone - from the Italian ambassador to Beijing, Attilio Massimo Iannucci, to former chief secretary Henry Tang Ying-yen and his wife Lisa Kuo Yu-chin - were united in their desire to support a good cause: funding travelling scholarships for students of Polytechnic University's School of Hotel and Tourism Management.

Bristol University | News from the University | School of Economics, Finance and Management

Bristol University | News from the University | School of Economics, Finance and Management: One of the world’s leading experts on ‘philanthropic psychology’ appointed to top fundraising role

Press release issued 24 October 2012
An academic at the University of Bristol has been appointed as the Institute of Fundraising’s (IoF) new Chief Examiner. Dr Jen Shang is one of the few academics in the world to have researched ‘philanthropic psychology’ — the psychology behind donating money, goods, time, or effort to support a charitable cause.

Dr Shang, who will begin her role as the Institute’s new Chief Examiner from January 2013, will be responsible for maintaining and developing the academic integrity of the IoF’s professional qualifications.

Main - Side Views - The Go-To Man ― Kannan Chandran @ Wed Oct 24 2012

Main - Side Views - The Go-To Man ― Kannan Chandran @ Wed Oct 24 2012: His selfless volunteerism was not without setbacks. He has battled cancer, which he views as his greatest blessing as he learned to surrender to his Catholic faith. When faced with adversity, the optimist in Ee surfaces: he looks for lessons in the challenges, while resorting to his values and faith to stay centred.

His diverse experiences have helped shape his view of Singapore’s dynamic society. In a challenging environment driven by consumerism, Ee still maintains a simple lifestyle. He confines his monthly expenditure to $1,000 cash that his wife, Celina, draws from his bank account.

Charity Commission changes stance on transfer of assets

Charity Commission changes stance on transfer of assets: Charities seeking to transfer assets after dissolving to set up a charitable company with the same directors will now require Charity Commission approval to do so, the regulator has advised.

In a letter from the Commission's chief legal adviser Kenneth Dibble to the Charity Law Association's chair, Ann Black, Dibble said the Commission has recently dealt with a number of cases where unincorporated charities have sought to do this - usually to enable them to start trading.

Fundraising bodies show united front before sceptical MPs

Fundraising bodies show united front before sceptical MPs: The chief executives of the three main fundraising membership bodies put up a spirited defence of face-to-face fundraising before a committee of MPs yesterday – and insisted they were making progress on Lord Hodgson’s edict to sort out the confusion around their regulatory roles.

President's Challenge 2012 raised $11 million

President's Challenge 2012 raised $11 million: SINGAPORE - Singaporeans and organisations here have helped raised $11 million for President's Challenge this year despite challenging times.

This is the first year that the charity co

Turkish charities extend helping hand during Eid al-Adha (SETimes.com)

Turkish charities extend helping hand during Eid al-Adha (SETimes.com): During Eid al-Adha animals are slaughtered to symbolise the Prophet Abraham's willingness to sacrifice. Today's tradition calls for a portion of the meat to be distributed to the needy.

In the spirit of the holiday, the Turkish state and charity organisations collect aid and food donations to distribute to vulnerable populations in Turkey and abroad.

Fundraising around the world | Third Sector blog | Third Sector blogs

Fundraising around the world | Third Sector blog | Third Sector blogs: Juan Cruz Mones Cazon, development and communications director for the charity in Latin America and the Caribbean, says his colleagues in the region’s vibrant not-for-profit sector told him it would not work.

But he pressed ahead, aiming to sign up 250 regular givers in the first four months.

After three months, his team of four street fundraisers had made 900 sign ups with 60 per cent converted to regular donors.

TODAYonline | Singapore | Bull Charge crosses S$1m mark

TODAYonline | Singapore | Bull Charge crosses S$1m mark: SINGAPORE - The Singapore Exchange's Bull Charge charity run has crossed the S$1 million mark in contributions thanks to a S$150,000 donation by Thai Beverage Public Company (ThaiBev).

ThaiBev has supported the charity run since 2006 and is the biggest corporate sponsor this year.

Too many cross-border charities do not meet Scottish obligations on filing accounts, report finds | Third Sector

Too many cross-border charities do not meet Scottish obligations on filing accounts, report finds | Third Sector: The Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator says charities are still unclear about how to complete their returns, despite receiving advisory letters
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Too many cross-border charities remain unclear about their filing obligations under Scottish law, a new report from the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator concludes.

Ethical investment is more than beating one bastard while funding three others | Third Sector blog | Third Sector blogs

Ethical investment is more than beating one bastard while funding three others | Third Sector blog | Third Sector blogs

Arts bodies seek €10m in private funds - The Irish Times - Thu, Oct 18, 2012

Arts bodies seek €10m in private funds - The Irish Times - Thu, Oct 18, 2012: Eight arts organisations have been chosen to raise €10 million from the private sector under a new philanthropic initiative.

The Irish Film Institute, the Royal Hibernian Academy, Na Piobairi Uilleann, the Galway Arts Festival, the Model gallery in Sligo, the National Chamber Choir, the Wexford Festival Opera and the Gate Theatre have been chosen from a list of 68 organisations which will receive funding from the Arts Council through its Raise programme.

Charities' record on reserves policy is improving

Charities' record on reserves policy is improving: A Charity Commission analysis of 286 trustees’ annual reports has revealed that almost four in five charities now have a reserves policy – a marked improvement on a similar survey conducted in 2006, when only two in five charities had one.

The recent review examined the trustees’ annual reports of around 95 charities in each of three income brackets - �25,000 to �250,000; �250,000 to �500,000, and over �500,000. It found that 78 per cent contained a reserves policy statement, and a further 3 per cent stated that the trustees have no reserves policy.

The Night for Charity and Excellence in Thailand -- UBM Asia (Thailand) Pledged Itself to Both - PR Newswire - The Sacramento Bee

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The Night for Charity and Excellence in Thailand -- UBM Asia (Thailand) Pledged Itself to Both - PR Newswire - The Sacramento Bee: TCEB is a public organisation established by Royal Decree in Thailand. Aimed to provide a platform that encourages knowledge exchange and networking for the exhibition industry gearing toward the commencement of ASEAN Economic Community in 2015 while doing good deeds to the Thai society, this special event has attracted over 300 industry stakeholders. A total donation of THB1,635,000 (US$53,250) collected from the industry people will be used to purchase artificial legs for the Prostheses Foundation of the H.R.H. the Princess Mother.

Gates Reorganizes Global Staff and Listens to School Critics - News - The Chronicle of Philanthropy- Connecting the nonprofit world with news, jobs, and ideas

Gates Reorganizes Global Staff and Listens to School Critics - News - The Chronicle of Philanthropy- Connecting the nonprofit world with news, jobs, and ideas: In an interview, Jeff Raikes said the reorganization of the staff involved in grant making overseas, which employees dubbed a “global redesign,” will ensure greater collaboration among its employees and projects.

Staff members who make grants to groups that focus on advocacy and shaping public policies will now report to a single leader, as will employees in Africa, China, and India. The foundation’s global-health and global-development grant programs will work more closely together, he said

Charity food banks serving record numbers | Society | guardian.co.uk

Charity food banks serving record numbers | Society | guardian.co.uk: Record numbers of people have received emergency food from charity food banks across the UK in the last six months, the Trussell Trust reports.

The charity network said it had fed almost 110,000 people since April alone, compared with 128,697 during the whole of last year.

HMRC takes the stand over gift aid small donations Bill

HMRC takes the stand over gift aid small donations Bill: The cost to the Exchequer of unlinking the gift aid small donations scheme from gift aid would be around �30m, said the HMRC at a public committee meeting yesterday.

Representatives from HMRC joined Sajid Javid, Economic Secretary to the Treasury, in addressing the 19-member committee which will decide on amendments to the Small Charitable Donations Bill before it is read in Parliament, which is expected to take place by Christmas.

News: Milton Keynes North (MK12)

News: Milton Keynes North (MK12): At the end of the evening the audience had the opportunity to ‘place their bids' to support the work of one or more of the charities. The bidding quickly gathered pace with pledges ranging from �50 to �500 and within 20 minutes over �9,000 had been raised.

"The philanthropy circle is a new venture for us, and our aim was to inspire people to support great projects that help people. We were thrilled at the response and it exceeded our expectations, the generosity of those who came was amazing. The evening was great fun and we hope there will be many more in the future. " Julia Upton CEO MK Community Foundation.

Chinese Multimillionaire Gives Away Nearly $800,000 in Domestically Produced Cars to Victims of Anti-Japan Demonstrations in�China | RocketNews24

Chinese Multimillionaire Gives Away Nearly $800,000 in Domestically Produced Cars to Victims of Anti-Japan Demonstrations in�China | RocketNews24: The generous gift was presented by one of China’s top 400 richest people and CEO of Huangpu Renewable Resources Utilization Group, Chen Guangbiao. Known for his showy acts of philanthropy, Chen has been called the “charity monster” because of his attention-seeking antics. In 2008, Chen gave away 3,000 pigs and sheep to the victims of the Sichuan Earthquake at a free concert. He also visited Japan to help with relief efforts after the Tohoku Earthquake in March 2011.

In his most recent charitable act, Chen sang and danced on the rooftops of the 43 Chinese-made Geely brand replacement cars that he would later give to the owners of Japanese cars that were destroyed during the anti-Japan protests.

Bringing the benefits of technology to Austrian nonprofits - Microsoft Citizenship Blog - Site Home - TechNet Blogs

Bringing the benefits of technology to Austrian nonprofits - Microsoft Citizenship Blog - Site Home - TechNet Blogs: Technology donations for nonprofits made easy: What has benefited German nonprofits for nearly four years now, is now also available in Austria. As of late September, the online technology donation portal Stifter-helfen.at – IT for nonprofits went online with a press conference in Vienna and media coverage in various print and online titles. It gives Austrian nonprofits access to over 100 products from three software companies. Among those three: Microsoft. The company was also among the three initial donors in Germany, and it was instrumental in setting up the donation platform in the early 2000s in the US with the American non-governmental organization (NGO) TechSoup Global.

Bringing the benefits of technology to Austrian nonprofits - Microsoft Citizenship Blog - Site Home - TechNet Blogs

Bringing the benefits of technology to Austrian nonprofits - Microsoft Citizenship Blog - Site Home - TechNet Blogs: Technology donations for nonprofits made easy: What has benefited German nonprofits for nearly four years now, is now also available in Austria. As of late September, the online technology donation portal Stifter-helfen.at – IT for nonprofits went online with a press conference in Vienna and media coverage in various print and online titles. It gives Austrian nonprofits access to over 100 products from three software companies. Among those three: Microsoft. The company was also among the three initial donors in Germany, and it was instrumental in setting up the donation platform in the early 2000s in the US with the American non-governmental organization (NGO) TechSoup Global.

Do charities do enough to explain to the public how donations are spent? | Voluntary Sector Network | Guardian Professional

Do charities do enough to explain to the public how donations are spent? | Voluntary Sector Network | Guardian Professional: Do charities do enough to explain to the public how donations are spent?

We need a simple way for the public to be able to find out what proportion a charity spends on its mission, says Joe Saxton

CBE plan for corporate naming inside schools sparks debate

CBE plan for corporate naming inside schools sparks debate: A Calgary Board of Education plan to introduce corporate sponsor naming inside schools is coming under scrutiny over concerns it amounts to company brand promotion, and could create disparities between schools.

Welsh voluntary sector is pleased with itself

Welsh voluntary sector is pleased with itself: Ninety per cent of Welsh trustees judged themselves ‘extremely’ or ‘very’ good at managing their charities in a Charity Commission survey.

The Commission regulates charities in England and Wales, and this is the first survey conducted amongst Welsh charities looking at how well trustees think they are running their organisation.

The survey was completed by trustees of over 500 charities with an income over �100,000 in Wales. There are more than 8,000 charities registered in the country in total, with a joint income of �1.9bn.

Charity Commission expected to start registering CIOs next January

Charity Commission expected to start registering CIOs next January: The Charity Commission hopes to start registering charitable incorporated organisations from January 2013.

It follows years of delays in the launch of the charitable incorporated organisations (CIO) since it was first mooted in the Charities Act 2006.

Parliament is expected to lay the necessary statutory instruments to bring charitable incorporated organisations into effect next week.

Philanthropy Management: China Strives to Adopt Another U.S. Practice: Strategic Philanthropy - San Diego, California News Station - KFMB Channel 8 - cbs8.com

Philanthropy Management: China Strives to Adopt Another U.S. Practice: Strategic Philanthropy - San Diego, California News Station - KFMB Channel 8 - cbs8.com

'Fundraisers are responsible' for low youth giving

'Fundraisers are responsible' for low youth giving: Catherine Miles, of blood cancer charity the Anthony Nolan Trust, was speaking at the CFG members’ meeting in London, where she predicted three key trends in fundraising for the next three to five years.

The first of these was that the tendency for a large proportion of donations to come from a small percentage of donors is likely to continue. “It means that your fundraising team’s relationship with supporters is absolutely critical,” she said.

Dame Mary Marsh appointed to review charity sector's skills

Dame Mary Marsh appointed to review charity sector's skills: Dame Mary Marsh has been appointed by the minister for civil society to lead a review into leadership and skills in the voluntary sector.

Nick Hurd has asked her to look at how effectively existing support for the sector is meeting its need. The review will bring together key figures from the sector and from business to look at the challenges and opportunities, reporting its findings in spring 2013.

Professionalisation of sector might have alienated donors, suggests Tory MP | Third Sector

Professionalisation of sector might have alienated donors, suggests Tory MP | Third Sector: Rory Stewart tells fringe event at the party conference that the modernisation of charities has removed the lifeblood and energy that motivates volunteers

The professionalisation of the charity sector and the influence of national charities might have alienated donors, according to Rory Stewart, the Conservative MP for Penrith and The Border.

Stewart made the comments yesterday during a fringe meeting hosted by the Charities Aid Foundation at the Conservative Party conference in Birmingham.

Research published last month by CAF showed that more than half of all donations to charities now come from the over-60s, compared with just over a third 30 years ago.

Bill Gates spreads philanthropy in the UAE - The National

Bill Gates spreads philanthropy in the UAE - The National: ill Gates said he planned to have meetings with donors and other philanthropists while in the Emirates, hoping to "get the wealthy to give".

Unite voluntary sector members call for charities to leave Acevo

Unite voluntary sector members call for charities to leave Acevo: branch of Unite’s voluntary sector worker members has called on the union to urge charity chief executives who are part of Acevo to leave the organisation in protest at Sir Stephen Bubb’s involvement in “the break-up and marketisation of the NHS”.

Some 50 voluntary sector members of Unite from organisations including Crisis, Greenpeace and Amnesty International are in support of the move, and will ask the rest of not-for-profit membership to vote on whether to take action at its next National Industrial Sector Committee.

Beyond bake sales: Two perspectives on workplace giving

Beyond bake sales: Two perspectives on workplace giving: So when the ATCO Group decided it was going to start a workplace giving program in 2006, a decision was made that the program would reflect the diversity of opinions held by the company’s workforce.

The company launched its EPIC program, standing for Employees Participating In Communities, to not only allow staff to donate to causes of their own choice, but to give to causes located in communities where employees live and work, with ATCO Group matching the donations.

Maria Miller: the arts need to get better at asking, not just receiving | Culture | guardian.co.uk

Maria Miller: the arts need to get better at asking, not just receiving | Culture | guardian.co.uk: Maria Miller: the arts need to get better at asking, not just receiving

Conservative culture secretary Maria Miller, speaking for the first time on the arts, says that philanthropy is 'the right way to go' – economic crisis or no economic crisis

Oxford University's new fundraising goal is �3 billion | UK Fundraising

Oxford University's new fundraising goal is �3 billion | UK Fundraising: Professor Andrew Hamilton, the Vice-Chancellor of Oxford University, has announced that the new target for the University's fundraising campaign is �3 billion.

Helping China Learn How Not to Run a Charity Organization - China Real Time Report - WSJ

Helping China Learn How Not to Run a Charity Organization - China Real Time Report - WSJ: Charity in China is down on its luck as citizens become increasingly cynical in the wake of a slew of high-profile scandals.

Last year, China’s 1.3 billion plus people donated roughly $8 billion dollars, down almost 18% on the previous year, according to data from the Ministry of Civil Affairs.

This is the Indian wealth mgmt century: Ajay Bagga

This is the Indian wealth mgmt century: Ajay Bagga: The perception is wealthy Indians do not spend much on philanthropic causes as compared to their global peers. Is this trend changing?

We feel this is not true. Indians have traditionally been very charitable, but in a private and unorganised manner. In developed markets, with estate duties and succession taxes, a lot of so called philanthropic trusts are actually tax planning avenues to avoid 50% and more estate duties on inter-generational wealth transfers.

How charities can make the most of their reserves | Voluntary Sector Network | Guardian Professional

How charities can make the most of their reserves | Voluntary Sector Network | Guardian Professional: How charities can make the most of their reserves

Many charities do not keep a close enough eye on whether they have too much or too little in reserves, says Andy Rich

Holocaust charity refuses donation funded by sale of Nazi memorabilia

Holocaust charity refuses donation funded by sale of Nazi memorabilia: A UK charity set up to protect the memory of the Holocaust has refused a donation from an auction house after it sold Nazi memorabilia.

DOLORES HIDALGO, Mexico: U.S.-Mexico Foundation Honors Legacy of Ignacio E. Lozano, founder of La Prensa, in Dolores Hidalgo, Guanajuato Mexico | Business Wire | Rock Hill Herald Online

DOLORES HIDALGO, Mexico: U.S.-Mexico Foundation Honors Legacy of Ignacio E. Lozano, founder of La Prensa, in Dolores Hidalgo, Guanajuato Mexico | Business Wire | Rock Hill Herald Online

BBC News - Philanthropy: City of London School and Royal Opera House

BBC News - Philanthropy: City of London School and Royal Opera House

XLRI to celebrate 'Joy of Giving Week 2012'

Report by India Education bureau; Jamshedpur: In a glittering ceremony held on September 20th, 2012, at XLRI campus the‘Jamshedpur JoyFest: Joy of Giving Week 2012’ was unveiled.The ceremony was attended by the representatives from industry, schools, local NGOs, civil society organizations – and was graced by Fr. C L George, S.J., Dean (Admin & Finance) of XLRI, Fr.Victor Misquith, S.J, Principal of Loyola School, Mr.Ronald D’Costa of Rotary and Mr.AmitavaGhosh, Secretary of Kala Mandir.

Regulator's statutory duty to raise public trust is 'barmy', says charity CEO

Regulator's statutory duty to raise public trust is 'barmy', says charity CEO: The idea that the Charity Commission has a statutory duty to raise public trust and confidence in charities is “barmy”, the chief executive of the Royal Television Society said yesterday.

Simon Albury told the regulator’s public meeting that the whole question of ‘reputation of charities’ is nonsense:

Charity Commission to get tough on charities that don't file accounts on time

Charity Commission to get tough on charities that don't file accounts on time: The Charity Commission will be tougher on charities that fail to file accounts on time, according to Sam Younger, its chief executive.

In a commentary published this morning on the regulator's website, Younger says research carried out by the commission among charities that filed their accounts late "bolstered the case for introducing penalties for charities that are late in filing their accounts with us".

The Lang Academy promotes strategic philanthropy in Italy | EVPA

The Lang Academy promotes strategic philanthropy in Italy | EVPA: The Lang Academy promotes strategic philanthropy in Italy

Posted on September 25, 2012 by EVPA

EVPA member Fondazione Lang Italia’s latest initiative, the Lang Academy , aims to promote strategic philanthropy in Italy in enable donors and investors to create a greater societal impact.

BBC News - Charity Commission for Northern Ireland receives over 150 concerned queries

BBC News - Charity Commission for Northern Ireland receives over 150 concerned queries: More than 150 concerns about charities have been raised over the past 18 months with the body responsible for regulating them in Northern Ireland.

The Charity Commission for Northern Ireland (CCNI) said the majority of concerns were about fundraising and were made by members of the public.

Analysis: Labour and the sector

Analysis: Labour and the sector: This year's party conference kicks off in Manchester on Sunday, and Gareth Thomas, the shadow charities minister, says fresh ideas to support the sector are emerging. There is no plan to publish the review group's conclusions, he says, and no fixed timescale for the production of policy. But there will be further "think pieces" on aspects of the sector, he says: "Getting policy right, and working through all the aspects, takes time."

Third Sector Research Centre starts online debates on the future of the sector

Third Sector Research Centre starts online debates on the future of the sector:Topics to be considered include whether the voluntary sector has special or distinctive characteristics, how it is being shaped by its changing relationships with the state and whether it should speak with a consistent voice in order to negotiate its future.

Each subject, or dialogue, will be considered over the course of about a month through online debates and seminars in London before a ‘sounding panel’ of voluntary sector experts, chaired by Pete Alcock, director of the TSRC, meet to discuss the findings.

Barefoot and Jewish in Tirupati

Barefoot and Jewish in Tirupati: was living in India at the time as part of a nine-month MASA program called LIFE (Leadership International Fellowship Experience) that focuses on leadership development and social change. The first half of the program is based in Hyderabad, India, and the second half in Jerusalem, Israel. While on the program, participants do tailor-made, meaningful internships related to social change or justice in each location. While in India, I interned with Aide et Action (an international development organization that works on issues related to education). I spent my days in the field photographing and conducting interviews with the children, mothers, and teachers served by the organization.

Nearly half of voluntary organisations not interested in social investment

Nearly half of voluntary organisations not interested in social investment: ust under half of voluntary sector organisations say they are not interested in social investment finance as charitable money should be spent on delivery, not repaying loans, according to new research for the Big Lottery Fund.

The research, which was conducted by ClearySo and New Philanthropy Capital, surveyed 1,255 voluntary, community and social enterprise sector organisations (VSCEs) on social investment and investment-readiness.

Adobe to offer charity's software at reduced prices

Adobe to offer charity's software at reduced prices: Charities with an annual income of less than �6m will be able to use professional software including Photoshop and InDesign at a fraction of their retail cost after the firm Adobe joined the Charity Technology Trust’s CTXchange programme.

The scheme gives eligible charities and housing associations a limited number of licences for computer software programmes, which have been donated by major software companies including Microsoft and Symantec.

Adobe to offer charity's software at reduced prices

Adobe to offer charity's software at reduced prices: Charities with an annual income of less than �6m will be able to use professional software including Photoshop and InDesign at a fraction of their retail cost after the firm Adobe joined the Charity Technology Trust’s CTXchange programme.

The scheme gives eligible charities and housing associations a limited number of licences for computer software programmes, which have been donated by major software companies including Microsoft and Symantec.

Ottawa strips tax-exempt status from 67 charities, including B.C. food bank

Ottawa strips tax-exempt status from 67 charities, including B.C. food bank: OTTAWA — The Canada Revenue Agency has stripped the tax-exempt status from 67 charities, including a B.C. food bank that used a higher chunk of its donations to cover the president’s wages and expenses than it did buying food for clients.

Charity regulator is on the way | The Courier-Mail

Charity regulator is on the way | The Courier-Mail: Measures aimed a slashing red tape for charities and not-for-profit organisations passed the lower house on Tuesday night after protracted debate.

The legislation will establish a national regulator to register organisations and oversee the sector.

Charities don't have to be registered, but if they aren't they cannot access federal government support in the form of concessions, exemptions and other benefits.

Habitat for Humanity and Japanese students build homes for poor women - The Japan Daily Press

Habitat for Humanity and Japanese students build homes for poor women - The Japan Daily Press: Three Indian women Vimalesh, Rajni and Shiv Devi are eternally grateful to the students from Doshisha University in Kyoto, for giving them a roof over their heads. The poor women hailing from a village in Rajasthan’s Bharatpur district were gifted this labor of love and philanthropy thanks to the hard work put in by the Japanese students and Habitat for Humanity-India.

Lockout’s ripple effects threaten charities - The Globe and Mail

Lockout’s ripple effects threaten charities - The Globe and Mail: It poured rain so hard it’s a wonder the few empty beer bottles being handed in didn’t shatter. A late summer storm blew in so wet from up the Valley that a charity bottle drive was turned into a drenched non-event. It was so bad that the annual Saturday collection at beer stores serving Ottawa-area residents – no slackers when it comes to slaking their thirst – had to tack on an extra day, Sunday, just to ensure contributions to Roger’s House could keep step with money raised from previous bottle drives.

In English class they would call this pathetic fallacy – a phrase that many in hockey circles believe you fix by popping a Viagra.

It actually means a foreboding of things to come, and given that the 2012-13 NHL season is in lockout mode, this season could turn out to be as rough on certain charities as it will be on faithful fans.

Sens Foundation says charities will be served despite lockout - Ottawa - CBC News

Sens Foundation says charities will be served despite lockout - Ottawa - CBC News: The Ottawa Senators Foundation gives just over $3 million annually to community groups like the Humane Society and the Boys and Girls Club.

Senators President Cyril Leeder sits on the board of the Sens Foundation. He said every local charity group promised a donation will get it.

Analysis: A first step towards clearer regulation for fundraising

Analysis: A first step towards clearer regulation for fundraising: But the Institute of Fundraising, the Fundraising Standards Board and the Public Fundraising Regulatory Association have already met and agreed what they think is the solution to one of the Conservative peer’s main criticisms of fundraising – confusion and duplication in the system of self-regulation.

The Small Charitable Donations Bill should be index-linked | Third Sector blog | Third Sector blogs

The Small Charitable Donations Bill should be index-linked | Third Sector blog | Third Sector blogs: he GASDS, and the Small Charitable Donations Bill that will bring it into existence, have been criticised because of the bureaucracy involved, particularly the need for a good Gift Aid record before you can take part, and the need to collect at least �1 in Gift Aid for every �2 raised under GASDS.

But the scheme actually has another, perhaps more serious flaw: it’s not index-linked.

This issue is the kind of detail that doesn’t sound exciting, but has the potential to mess up the whole thing.

Emirates Foundation outlines new Philanthropy at AFF Annual Meeting | Emirates Foundation | AMEinfo.com

Emirates Foundation outlines new Philanthropy at AFF Annual Meeting | Emirates Foundation | AMEinfo.com: At the three-day conference entitled "Maximizing Philanthropic Resources in Times of Changes and Austerity", Arab and international leaders and scholars across the private, public and philanthropic sectors explored innovative approaches to philanthropy and the need to create long-term, sustainable change.

NKF's first public fundraiser since 2005 raises $400,000

NKF's first public fundraiser since 2005 raises $400,000: SINGAPORE - The National Kidney Foundation (NKF) raised $400,000 on Sunday in a carnival fund-raiser to buy artificial kidneys for patients.

Each artificial kidney costs $30 and can be used for only about a month by each patient, The Straits Times reported.

Centre On Philanthropy Director To Step Down | Bernews.com

Centre On Philanthropy Director To Step Down | Bernews.com: Brian Madeiros, Chairman of The Centre on Philanthropy, announced that Executive Director Pamela Barit Nolan will step down at the end of this year. Ms Barit Nolan has been Executive Director since November 2005. The search for her successor will begin shortly.

Ride4theCure brings in record numbers, donations - Living - Cape Breton Post

Ride4theCure brings in record numbers, donations - Living - Cape Breton Post: SYDNEY — A perfect storm of weather conditions and community spirit combined to help the ninth edition of Ride4theCure bring in a record total of bikers and donations.

Charity Regulator Start Date In Doubt | Pro Bono Australia

Charity Regulator Start Date In Doubt | Pro Bono Australia: The start date of Australia’s first charity regulator on October 1st is in doubt after the Greens announced their intention not to pass the establishing legislation without amendment and until the concerns raised by the Not for Profit sector have been addressed.

Universities benefit from rise in philanthropy - Charity fundraising news - News - Civil Society

Universities benefit from rise in philanthropy - Charity fundraising news - News - Civil Society: There is a growing culture of donating to universities, but there is still more to be done, according to a new report.

Review of Philanthropy in UK Higher Education Institutes looked at philanthropy in the UK over the last 10 years. It found that for the last five years the total amount and number of donors to universities has increased.

For the financial year 2006-2007 131 UK institutions reported they had raised a total of �513m from 132,000 donors. Five years later this had risen to 152 institutions reporting �693m from 204,000 donors.

NTUC charity dinner raises $10.5m to help low-income union members, families - Channel NewsAsia

NTUC charity dinner raises $10.5m to help low-income union members, families - Channel NewsAsia: SINGAPORE: The National Trades Union Congress (NTUC) raised $10.5 million for its U Care Fund through its charity dinner on Wednesday.

It met its target of $10.5 million and surpassed the amount of $10.26 million raised last year.

What can fundraisers learn from different cultures' charitable giving? | Voluntary Sector Network | Guardian Professional

What can fundraisers learn from different cultures' charitable giving? | Voluntary Sector Network | Guardian Professional: The differences in fundraising and charitable giving in different countries and cultures can give fundraisers pause for thought. As many countries are throwing off the old orders, how can fundraisers take advantage of new opportunities?

The Dalit Foundation, New Delhi, India | Philanthropy for Social Justice & Peace

The Dalit Foundation, New Delhi, India | Philanthropy for Social Justice & Peace: The Dalit Foundation, New Delhi, India
Written by Max Niedzwiecki (2009), updated by Andrew Milner (2012)

It was a ‘lightbulb’ moment. In a conference room in St Petersburg, Martin Macwan, one of the founder members of the Dalit Foundation, had just explained to a gathering of fledgling social justice foundations from around the world that the Dalit Foundation had redefined the term ‘Dalit’. For them, it no longer meant an outcast, despised and discriminated against under the Hindu caste system, but someone who strove for equality and justice. For one woman from a Europ

Hallmarks and Next Steps for Australia’s Philanthropy: Coming of Age as a Business #PhilAus12 | ozphilanthropy

Hallmarks and Next Steps for Australia’s Philanthropy: Coming of Age as a Business #PhilAus12 | ozphilanthropy: Last week I attended the Philanthropy Australia biannual conference in Sydney entitled ‘Making Philanthropy Our Business”. Genevieve Timmons, Philanthropic Executive for Portland House Foundation, and Deputy Chair of the Inner North Community Foundation presented at one of the concurrent sessions and has been very generous in sharing her speech with us.

National charity regulator gets the nod | The Australian

National charity regulator gets the nod | The Australian: National charity regulator gets the nod

From: AAP
September 12, 2012 6:59PM



A FEDERAL parliamentary committee has given the tick of approval to plans for a national regulator for the charities and not-for-profits sector.

The joint committee on corporations and financial services has released its report on the government's Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission Bill 2012 and two related bills.

Labor wants to establish a national regulator for the charities and not-for-profits sector.

No need for new charities regulator: Coalition

No need for new charities regulator: Coalition: The Coalition will oppose the Gillard government's proposed charities regulator, and would dismantle it if elected to government.

Labor says its proposed Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission will reduce the administrative burden on the not-for-profit sector by harmonising and centralising regulation.

Lack of regulation costing charities tens of thousands of euro in lost donations - The Irish Times - Wed, Sep 12, 2012

Lack of regulation costing charities tens of thousands of euro in lost donations - The Irish Times - Wed, Sep 12, 2012: OPINION: THE CHARITIES Act went on to the statute book in February 2009, and Minister for Justice Alan Shatter took over responsibility for putting it into force following the formation of the Coalition in 2011.

To date, the Act has still not been put into operation, with the exception of two minor provisions. The Minister has declared that he will not be moving to start the rest of the Act any time soon, because we cannot afford the additional costs of establishing a new charities regulatory authority.

Philanthropy on the rise in Asia - Channel NewsAsia

Philanthropy on the rise in Asia - Channel NewsAsia: SINGAPORE: Philanthropic giving has been on the rise in Asia over the past few years.

The trend is even more noticeable in China and India as both countries celebrate their economic success.

Speakers at the inaugural Philanthropy in Asia Summit in Singapore said the spirit of giving is fast catching on in other Asian countries.

BBC News - Indian philanthropy's changing face

BBC News - Indian philanthropy's changing face: ndia is home to 4% of the world's billionaires, yet the country's rich have often been criticised for not sharing enough of their wealth through philanthropy.

Things seem to be slowly changing though, with more being done to promote a greater culture of giving.

7.30 - ABC

7.30 - ABC: LEIGH SALES, PRESENTER: Australian doctor Catherine Hamlin has become famous worldwide for the work of her women's hospital in Ethiopia. But as you may recall from stories on this program in April, her charity's been crippled by a bitter internal rift.

It's so nasty, she's asked the Australian fundraisers to stop using her name and to release millions of dollars in disputed funds.

Carleton to train non-profit leaders

Carleton to train non-profit leaders: OTTAWA — Carleton University is launching a new graduate program to train the next generation of leaders in the non-profit and philanthropic secto

Greenpeace Challenges New Zealand on Denial of Charity Status - Philanthropy Today - The Chronicle of Philanthropy- Connecting the nonprofit world with news, jobs, and ideas

Greenpeace Challenges New Zealand on Denial of Charity Status - Philanthropy Today - The Chronicle of Philanthropy- Connecting the nonprofit world with news, jobs, and ideas: Greenpeace Challenges New Zealand on Denial of Charity Status

September 4, 2012, 10:10 am

The New Zealand arm of Greenpeace is appealing a decision by the country’s High Court that blocks the environmental group from seeking to register as a charity, the New Zealand Herald reports.

Treasury to launch public consultation into payroll giving - Charity fundraising news - News - Civil Society

Treasury to launch public consultation into payroll giving - Charity fundraising news - News - Civil Society: The government plans to conduct a full public consultation into payroll giving later this year, once the Gift Aid Small Donations Scheme is up and running.

HM Treasury wrote to all payroll giving agencies last week announcing that the consultation would launch before Christmas to explore how payroll giving might be made more effective and efficient.

NPOs marred by legal loopholes |Highlights |chinadaily.com.cn

NPOs marred by legal loopholes |Highlights |chinadaily.com.cn: China is speeding up legislation for the rapidly growing philanthropic sector, including setting clear rules for foreign organizations, an expert from the legislation team said in Beijing on Saturday.

There are loopholes in the existing legal system, which has failed to set do's and don'ts for international non-profit organizations and provided only sketchy information for foundations' operations, Jin Jinping, director of the non-profit Organization Law Research Center at Peking University, said at an internati

Northern Irish regulator receives daily emails about charity misconduct - Charity governance and trustee news - News - Civil Society

Northern Irish regulator receives daily emails about charity misconduct - Charity governance and trustee news - News - Civil Society: The Charity Commission for Northern Ireland receives concerns about suspected charity misconduct and mismanagement on a daily basis from members of the public, says its annual report released this week.

The Charity Commission for Northern Ireland (CCNI) gained the power to investigate Northern Ireland charities last year and has conducted well over 100 investigations since.

Institute of Fundraising concerned Gift Aid legislation is too complex | UK Fundraising

Institute of Fundraising concerned Gift Aid legislation is too complex | UK Fundraising: The Institute of Fundraising is concerned that the Small Charitable Donations Bill, which brings in the Gift Aid Small Donations Scheme, is an "overly complex" piece of legislation. It is urging ministers to amend it so that it is more likely to help small charities.

Charity Grants Can Help Tech Solve Social Ills In Africa - Ventures Africa

Charity Grants Can Help Tech Solve Social Ills In Africa - Ventures Africa: Loren Treisman, trust executive for grant-making foundation Indigo Trust, believes that time has come for more charitable organisations to tap into technology to tackle social issues in Africa. Indigo Trust funds tech projects that seek to bring about social change on the continent.

“Information technologies have the capability to achieve social impact at scale and at a relatively low cost,” she says. “One can deduce that when people are able to access, share and create information, they are empowered to make the changes they would like to see in their own lives and communities.” She hopes that Indigo Trust and other organisations can use technology to put power into the hands of African citizens.

Ruth Goldbloom: Philanthropist extraordinaire | The Chronicle Herald

Ruth Goldbloom: Philanthropist extraordinaire | The Chronicle Herald: f Robert Stanfield was the best prime minister Canada never had, then surely Ruth Goldbloom was the best lieutenant-governor Nova Scotia never had.

Institute takes lead on public collections reform - Charity fundraising news - News - Civil Society

Institute takes lead on public collections reform - Charity fundraising news - News - Civil Society: s part of his review of the Charities Act 2006, Lord Hodgson made a number of recommendations regarding public collections, including the abolition of National Exemption Orders – which enable some charities to run door-to-door collections without specific licences – that national guidelines or model regulations be established, and that a single group work to license collections. More broadly Hodgson said: "There should be a single standards-setter, a single investigator/adjudicator, and others involved as necessary in space allocation."

Hodgson also suggested a select committee would be set up to look at the issue, which covers everything from cash and direct debit collections, to clothing collections and prospecting.

Alzheimer's Society shuts all of its charity shops due to low profits - Charity fundraising news - News - Civil Society

Alzheimer's Society shuts all of its charity shops due to low profits - Charity fundraising news - News - Civil Society: Alzheimer’s Society has closed all three of its charity shops as they are not economically viable.

Chuggers incur first penalty points under new fining system - Charity fundraising news - News - Civil Society

Chuggers incur first penalty points under new fining system - Charity fundraising news - News - Civil Society: Some face-to-face fundraising charities have already incurred penalty points under the Public Fundraising Regulatory Association’s new fining system, within its first week of operation.

Beijing No 1 in ranking of most philanthropic cities |Hot Issues |chinadaily.com.cn

Beijing No 1 in ranking of most philanthropic cities |Hot Issues |chinadaily.com.cn: Beijing was listed No 1 in a ranking of the most philanthropic Chinese mainland cities unveiled on Monday.

The capital city ranked first among 321 cities on the Chinese mainland with a score of 94 out of a possible 100 points, according to a report based on the China City Philanthropy Indexes 2012.

Charity begins with new Commission

Charity begins with new Commission: New legislation has been introduced to establish the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission (ACNC).
Assistant Treasurer, David Bradbury said the establishment of the ACNC was the cornerstone of the Not-For Profit (NFP) reform agenda and would provide, for the first time, a dedicated regulator for the NFP sector.
Mr Bradbury said the ACNC would serve as an independent national regulator, with a greater focus on the particular needs of the NFP sector.
He said it would determine an entity’s charitable status and provide information to the public about the NFP sector and the work that it did.

TODAYonline | Singapore | ComChest's Heartstrings Walk raises S$1.3m in donations

TODAYonline | Singapore | ComChest's Heartstrings Walk raises S$1.3m in donations: ComChest's Heartstrings Walk raises S$1.3m in donations
Updated 01:25 PM Aug 26, 2012
SINGAPORE - A record S$1.3 million was raised at the Community Chest's Heartstrings Walk this morning.

ComChest said the money collected is the highest amount raised through the event in the last 10

Michael and Susan Dell Foundation looks to exit group-lending MFIs in India

Michael and Susan Dell Foundation looks to exit group-lending MFIs in India: Michael and Susan Dell Foundation is considering exiting group liability-based microfinance lending in India. It plans to redeploy its investment in micro housing and other projects.

Most microfinance institutions (MFIs) in India follow the group lending model, in which the members are collectively responsible for repayments. While the foundation had taken the decision in 2009, just before the crisis in the microfinance sector, it did not make any fresh investment in the sector after the crisis.

Fundraising costs down, but income up at Epilepsy Society - Charity fundraising news - News - Civil Society

Fundraising costs down, but income up at Epilepsy Society - Charity fundraising news - News - Civil Society: Despite cuts in its fundraising spending, Epilepsy Society has reported a 15 per cent increase in voluntary income over the past year, attributing its performance to a focus on stewardship and social media.

New fining regime for street fundraising comes into force today

New fining regime for street fundraising comes into force today: Street fundraisers will have to abide by a new set of rules from today or face possible fines.

The Public Fundraising Regulatory Association has introduced its PFRA Rule Book (Street F2F) from today to drive up standards in street fundraising, as part of an attempt to improve the public perception of face-to-face fundraising.

NCVO researcher lambasts lack of sophisticated analysis of charity register - Charity governance and trustee news - News - Civil Society

NCVO researcher lambasts lack of sophisticated analysis of charity register - Charity governance and trustee news - News - Civil Society: NCVO's David Kane has urged the public to "be careful" when looking at raw data of charity registrations, in response to stories by the Daily Mail and the Mirror that last week blamed a Big Society failure for the closure of almost 7,400 charities.

Kane, a research officer at the umbrella body and co-author of the UK Civil Society Almanac, said that analysis of the Charity Commission register is not sophisticated enough and that in a wider context "we lack the tools and data to fully understand what is happening to the voluntary sector in this difficult period".

Philanthropy In China – It’s Important to Give Back | China Briefing News

Philanthropy In China – It’s Important to Give Back | China Briefing News: Aug. 16 – As my days in China draw to a close, one of the issues I’d like to draw to the attention of our readers is philanthropy – when successful in the country (or anywhere) I personally believe it’s important to contribute something back to the society that has provided. It’s a curious fact that some expats still seem to have a poor attitude towards China even though they are earning a living here. I always felt it a privilege to be in the country, and although it took awhile for me to get my feet on the ground and the business profitable, I wanted to put something back. The great thing about philanthropy anywhere is that it is not mandatory. The act of giving is a truly personal one, and although debates rage about how best to give, I’ve always followed a few simple rules:

Museum appeal for cut-price old master painting - Charity fundraising news - News - Civil Society

Museum appeal for cut-price old master painting - Charity fundraising news - News - Civil Society: The Art Fund has backed a �3.9m appeal by the Fitzwilliam Museum to buy a masterpiece by Nicolas Poussin.

The University of Cambridge’s principal museum has until the end of November this year to raise the sum to purchase ‘Extreme Unction’, valued at more than �14m, from the 11th Duke of Rutland’s 2000 Settlement.

Forbes India Magazine - Ratan Tata’s Audacious Philanthropic Retirement Plans

Forbes India Magazine - Ratan Tata’s Audacious Philanthropic Retirement Plans: Nachiket Mor, former chairman of the ICICI Foundation for inclusive growth and now the man behind several innovations in rural finance and healthcare, says, “This is a big moment for Indian philanthropy. He has the ability to bring together and galvanise corporate leaders across the world. The impact will be similar to that when Microsoft founder Bill Gates retired from the company and channelled all his focus on the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation.”

International aid charity closes - Charity governance and trustee news - News - Civil Society

International aid charity closes - Charity governance and trustee news - News - Civil Society: An 18-year-old international aid charity based in Reading has gone into liquidation, blaming a 45 per cent drop in donations over two years.

Global Hearts for Children, which sends aid packages to countries in long-term need or hit by famine or disaster, was closed down by its trustees last week.

Guide Dogs’ CEO defends huge drop in reserves - Charity finance news - News - Civil Society

Guide Dogs’ CEO defends huge drop in reserves - Charity finance news - News - Civil Society: Guide Dogs’ reserves have more than halved over the last two years as the charity has invested heavily in a new breeding centre, new services and in its fundraising and campaigning capability.

The disability charity, which has long been envied in the sector for its plentiful reserves, has seen their value plunge from �96.5m in 2009 to �39.7m at the end of last year.

Government launches �2m Olympic volunteering legacy charity - Charity governance and trustee news - News - Civil Society

Government launches �2m Olympic volunteering legacy charity - Charity governance and trustee news - News - Civil Society: A new �2m government-backed Olympic volunteering legacy charity, has been set up by David Cameron, with volunteering leaders Lucy de Groot, and Justin Davis Smith as trustees.

Vegetable seller Chen Shu-chu wins Philippine philanthropy award｜Society｜People｜WantChinaTimes.com

Vegetable seller Chen Shu-chu wins Philippine philanthropy award｜Society｜People｜WantChinaTimes.com: Taiwanese vegetable seller Chen Shu-chu, named in 2010 as one of Time magazine's 100 most influential people of the year, has won recognition again by winning the Manila-based Ramon Magsaysay Award for her philanthropy.

Chen was recently announced as one of the six individuals to receive the Ramon Magsaysay Award, which the foundation describes as among the highest civil honors in Asia.

Majority of London voluntary organisations 'have dipped into reserves in past year'

Majority of London voluntary organisations 'have dipped into reserves in past year': The latest Big Squeeze report from the London Voluntary Service Council says 54 per cent had to use free reserves to remain operational

More than half of voluntary organisations based in London had to dip into their reserves to cover running costs in the past year, according to new research.

The London Voluntary Service Council’s latest Big Squeeze report, Surviving Not Thriving, says that 54 per cent of organisations in the capital's voluntary and community sector had to use their free reserves to remain operational between 2011 and 2012.

Hodgson review could spell disaster for small charities, say campaigners - Governance - News - Civil Society

Hodgson review could spell disaster for small charities, say campaigners - Governance - News - Civil Society: mall charities could lose out, and a two-tier system of charities could be created, if the recommendations in Lord Hodgson’s review of the Charities Act are enacted, according to sector leaders.

The Directory of Social Change has warned that the recommendation to raise the annual income threshold at which charities are required to register with the Charity Commission from �5,000 to �25,000 could “decimate” small charities capacity to raise money and awareness for their causes.

On the crest of a wave - Globaltimes.cn

On the crest of a wave - Globaltimes.cn: An earlier documentary work of Cheung's, Rice Distribution (2003), is also being screened. Rice Distribution is the name of one of the largest charity events in Hong Kong and takes place annually during the seventh lunar month of the Ghost Festival (a festival popular in South China where the spirits of dead ancestors are said to come out from the lower realms of existence). During this event, many charity organizations in Hong Kong give rice to the elderly and the poor. The rice distribution event in 2002 detailed in the film attracted more than 8,000 participants.

Cheung began to become more interested in old people's issues precisely because of this charity event.

Act of clarity: non-profit tax issues under review

Act of clarity: non-profit tax issues under review: Act of clarity: non-profit tax issues under review

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Confusion surrounds the myriad concessions and exemptions, writes Elisabeth Sexton.

Paying trustees would damage charity sector, warn umbrella bodies - Governance - News - Civil Society

Paying trustees would damage charity sector, warn umbrella bodies - Governance - News - Civil Society: Opposition to proposals that would allow large charities to pay their trustees has gathered pace, with seven umbrella bodies writing to minister for civil society Nick Hurd, warning that it would be damaging for the charity sector.

Currently, a charity can pay their trustees only with permission from the Charity Commission or if it is allowed in their governing documents. However, as part of his review of the Charities Act 2006, Lord Hodgson has recommended that charities with an income of over �1m should be given the automatic right to pay

Charity federations 'lack transparency' - Globaltimes.cn

Charity federations 'lack transparency' - Globaltimes.cn: Charity federations under the supervision of civil affairs departments managed to raise about one quarter of the country's total charitable donations last year, exerting a strong influence but lacking transparency, a study shows.

In 2011, charity federations nationwide collected over 20.3 billion yuan ($3.18 billion) in donations, with the China Charity Federation, a non-profit social group, topping the list with 6.5 billion yuan, according to a report on China's charities released Saturday by the China Charity and Donation Information Center (CCDIC) under the Ministry of Civil Affairs.

The number is down 15.9 percent from the previous year, according to the center.

The business of charity should be transparent - Telegraph

The business of charity should be transparent - Telegraph: Lord Hodgson’s report on the regulation of charitable fundraising will be published tomorrow. As Lord Hodgson points out, the present regulatory regime is needlessly complex, and confuses both charities and those wishing to donate to them. In addition to the Charity Commission, there are three separate organisations concerned with fundraising practices: the Fundraising Standards Board, the Public Fundraising Regulatory Association and the Institute of Fundraising.

Large charities should be allowed to pay trustees without permission, says Hodgson

Large charities should be allowed to pay trustees without permission, says Hodgson: The issue is divisive, says Tory peer in his review of the Charities Act 2006, but charities above �1m income should not have to seek Charity Commission approval

Charities with incomes above �1m should be permitted to pay their trustees without getting permission from the Charity Commission, and all charities should be encouraged to reimburse trustees’ expenses, the Hodgson review says today.

It says payment is "a hugely divisive issue in the charity sector", with some saying it undermines the voluntary sector and others saying it would improve diversity and attract those with special skills.

Abolition of national exemption orders on doorstep collections could cost sector millions, charities warn

Abolition of national exemption orders on doorstep collections could cost sector millions, charities warn: Lord Hodgson's proposal in his Charities Act review faces criticism from the British Red Cross and the British Heart Foundation

Proposals to force charities to apply for individual licences to carry out house-to-house clothing collections are a "body blow" that could cost the sector millions, charities have warned.

Private charity cannot replace public support | The Oxford Student

Private charity cannot replace public support | The Oxford Student: The �300m donation to Oxford is a boon for the University’s poorest, but it should not substitute for the existing system.

Conversations From the Future Philanthropy Forum : FundRaising Success

Conversations From the Future Philanthropy Forum : FundRaising Success: The forum, Bridging Philanthropy and Development in Africa and AsiaOpens in a new window, took place June 26-29 in Italy, focusing on how development issues in Asia and Africa can influence and engage philanthropists.

Oxford Gets Largest Donation in Its Modern History - NYTimes.com

Oxford Gets Largest Donation in Its Modern History - NYTimes.com: LONDON — Oxford University announced Wednesday a �75 million donation from Michael Moritz, a Silicon Valley venture capitalist, and his wife, Harriet Heyman.

HR Magazine - HMRC shows charitable payroll giving donations increase by �4 million over the last year

HR Magazine - HMRC shows charitable payroll giving donations increase by �4 million over the last year: HMRC figures published this week reveal the funds being donated to charity directly from employee pay through payroll giving schemes, has risen by 3.5% in the last year despite the difficult economic conditions.

HMRC found donations are up �4 million for the year 2011-12 and the average monthly donation from pay has risen from �13.19 to �13.38 per month.

Peter O'Hara, MD of Workplace Giving UK, which launch

Social Investment Business might lend to 'profit-distributing' organisations | Third Sector

Social Investment Business might lend to 'profit-distributing' organisations | Third Sector: The Social Investment Business might launch new funds that lend money outside of the charity and social enterprise sector, its chief executive Jonathan Jenkins said last night.

Jenkins, speaking at a Big Society Network event at Somerset House in London to discuss research in the social investment sector, said his organisation – the largest social lender in the UK – was attempting to raise one or two new funds that could "do something broader than is reasonably possible with government money".

Craig Dearden-Phillips: When charities hide the facts from people, where does that leave the truth?

Craig Dearden-Phillips: When charities hide the facts from people, where does that leave the truth?: So what can the third sector learn from Leahy? Well, first among his '10 Words' (there is a chapter devoted to each) is 'truth'. This, he says, means being very frank indeed inside an organisation about what's really going on - good, bad and indifferent. This is a lesson our sector needs to take on board. We don't tell the truth enough in charities: to donors, to trustees or to each other. In fact, I fear we have moved into a worrying place where we tell people either what we believe they want to hear - or can cope with being told.

Outgoing chair of the Charity Commisssion stands her ground against critics | Society | The Guardian

Outgoing chair of the Charity Commisssion stands her ground against critics | Society | The Guardian: Yes, Bernard Jenkin had just admitted, parliament had "rather ducked" the thorny issue of defining the public benefit of a charity. But why, the chairman of the Commons public administration select committee asked Dame Suzi Leather, did the Charity Commission not elect to duck it too? Fixing him with a steely glare, she replied: "Because you asked us not to."

Care’s microloan site hits �1m loans - Fundraising - News - Civil Society

Care’s microloan site hits �1m loans - Fundraising - News - Civil Society: More than �1m worth of recyclable and returnable loans have been distributed through Care International’s microlending site.

Lendwithcare.org, which was soft-launched by Care and the Co-operative in late 2010, works along the same principles as microlending sites such as Kiva. It enables donors to lend an amount of at least �15 to one of a number of entrepreneurs from the developing world featured on the Lendwithcare.org site. Once repaid, the donor has the opportunity to either lend their initial donation again or keep it.

PFRA not invited to Institute summit on future of face-to-face - Fundraising - News - Civil Society

PFRA not invited to Institute summit on future of face-to-face - Fundraising - News - Civil Society: The Institute of Fundraising is to host a summit about face-to-face fundraising as a technique, but has not invited or consulted the organisation tasked with regulating face-to-face.

The IoF yesterday announced that in light of media exposure of face-to-face fundraisers failing to meet standards it will hold a summit on the issue on 23 July. The Public Fundraising Regulatory Association, set up to regulate and enforce standards in face-to-face fundraising, has thus far not been invited to attend and was not involved in the summit’s planning.

Charity governance reviews not meant to detect fraud Chan Chun Sing - Channel NewsAsia

Charity governance reviews not meant to detect fraud Chan Chun Sing - Channel NewsAsia: SINGAPORE: Governance reviews carried out on a charity should not be seen as an audit or investigation to detect fraud or mismanagement of funds, Acting Minister for Community Development, Youth and Sports Chan Chun Sing said.

Instead, such a review is aimed at improving governance and regulatory compliance, while not overburdening or stifling charities.

TODAYonline | Singapore | S$250,000 raised for charity from Jurong Lake run

TODAYonline | Singapore | S$250,000 raised for charity from Jurong Lake run: SINGAPORE - Some 15,000 participants helped to raise about S$250,000 for charity in a run around Jurong Lake this morning.

With its revamped identity, "Running as One", it is hoped the race will promote healthy living and bring the community together.

The number of participants surpassed the 6,500 who took part in the inaugural run last year.

'Tax before charity' debate will return, Bowcock warns - Civil Society - Fundraising - News - providing news and in-depth coverage of charities, voluntary organisations and not-for-profits

'Tax before charity' debate will return, Bowcock warns - Civil Society - Fundraising - News - providing news and in-depth coverage of charities, voluntary organisations and not-for-profits: The sector would be na�ve to assume that the government will not revisit the prospect of limiting tax relief on charitable giving just because the Chancellor u-turned on the latest proposal, the chair of Community Foundation Networks has warned.

In a discussion paper titled Lessons from the ‘charity tax’, Matthew Bowcock states that the debate around the tax relief cap highlighted some important issues that have still not been resolved, or even properly examined.