Open data and the charity sector: a perfect fit | News | guardian.co.uk

Open data and the charity sector: a perfect fit | News | guardian.co.uk: Government officials, charity leaders and senior figures from the open data movement said on Monday that the UK must foster an environment of collaboration and transparency in order to share best practices from the public and private sectors with nonprofit organisations.

"Part of the value of civil society is holding power to account, and if this can be underpinned by good quality data, we will have a very powerful tool indeed", said Nick Hurd, Minister for Civil Society.

Giving to charities up nearly �1bn but sector barely grows

Giving to charities up nearly �1bn but sector barely grows: Individual giving to charities increased by �945m in 2010/11, but the voluntary sector on the whole barely managed to grow in real terms as inflation ate away at minor improvements.

The NCVO Civil Society Almanac, released today, also shows that while the sector was steady in real terms, charities cut spending for only the second time on record and by the largest margin since 1996. Inflation meant that a �2bn increase in income to �38.3bn was, in real terms, flat; meanwhile charities cut costs by a real terms figure of �800m.

Financiers' Charity Gala Goes the Way of Canap�s - NYTimes.com

Financiers' Charity Gala Goes the Way of Canap�s - NYTimes.com: But several thousand canap�s and empty bottles of champagne later, Ark said the gala dinner, held for the last 10 years, was no longer the right way to raise money. The charity, which received about $28 million in donations at the party last year, will now focus on exhibitions about its projects and smaller events to raise funds, it said.

Carlos Slim Joins Bill Gates, Other Billionaires, With $100 Million To Fight Polio - Forbes

Carlos Slim Joins Bill Gates, Other Billionaires, With $100 Million To Fight Polio - Forbes: At the Global Vaccine Summit in Abu Dhabi late last week, the world’s two richest men made a bit of philanthropic history. Carlos Slim announced his foundation will donate $100 million to the Global Polio Eradication Initiative (GPEI), a Bill Gates-backed effort to eliminate polio. It marks what appears to be the largest collaboration among the two men. It’s also the second time this year the two have announced joint philanthropic efforts.

Lamborghinis and cows raise HK$821,000 for charity at Stanley Plaza event - Campaign Asia

Lamborghinis and cows raise HK$821,000 for charity at Stanley Plaza event - Campaign Asia: A parade of 30 supercars and a charity auction of cow sculptures featured in “Lamborghini x The Link x CowParade”, which took place at Hong Kong's Stanley Plaza Saturday. Part of Lamborghini's global 50th anniversary celebration, t

Houston Chinese community hosts fund-raising concert for quake-stricken Chinese province - CHINA - WORLD - Globaltimes.cn

Houston Chinese community hosts fund-raising concert for quake-stricken Chinese province - CHINA - WORLD - Globaltimes.cn: The Chinese community in the fourth largest US city of Houston staged a concert Saturday to raise funds for China's earthquake-stricken Sichuan province.

Local performing groups, individuals and winners from a local singing competition joined the three-hour concert co-sponsored by local Chinese groups, including the Chinese Civic Center and Southern US Chinese Media Group.

German Philanthropy in Transatlantic Perspective - H-Soz-u-Kult / Tagungsberichte

German Philanthropy in Transatlantic Perspective - H-Soz-u-Kult / Tagungsberichte: By identifying philanthropy as an essential element of all societies, German and American historians aimed to explore and discuss the role of individual giving in the creation of those common ties that form the basis of democracy. In contrast to the American-centric focus of most of the research, the conference provided the setting for an historical analysis of the nexus between democracy, civic engagement and civil society, and philanthropic exchanges in Germany. While the Unites States provides a model for philanthropic endeavors as well as for research practices in philanthropic studies, the participants of the conference made a conscious effort to analyze an indigenous German tradition of giving and to find points of interaction with the United States.

Voluntary sector marketing myths | Voluntary Sector Network | Guardian Professional

Voluntary sector marketing myths | Voluntary Sector Network | Guardian Professional: Last month New Philanthropy Capital's Money for Good UK report revealed that the British public would give �665m more to charity each year if organisations provided more information about evidence of impact and how their money is spent.

In other words, better communications with stakeholders has the potential to transform the fortunes of the sector. So maybe it's time for charities to reconsider what makes good marketing, and the role that it has.

Help schoolkids in need, get Tim Ho Wan treats

Help schoolkids in need, get Tim Ho Wan treats: harity event on Sunday to coincide with its official launch.

The "Buy a Bao for Charity" event will raise funds, capitalising on the appeal of its BBQ pork buns.

All proceeds will go to The Straits Times School Pocket Money Fund (SPMF). The one-day donation drive will begin at 10am and last till 10pm.

Strategic Communications | Campaigns and Fundraising Specialists

Strategic Communications | Campaigns and Fundraising Specialists: New research shows that charities must be multichannel when targeting younger generations or face a major donation deficit

London (24 April 2013) — UK not-for-profits are facing a generation gap in fundraising, according to a new report launched today by software and services firm Blackbaud and consultancies Xtraordinary Fundraising and Stratcom.

Real Estate Billionaire Hui Ka Yan Repeats As No. 1 On New Forbes China Philanthropy List - Forbes

Real Estate Billionaire Hui Ka Yan Repeats As No. 1 On New Forbes China Philanthropy List - Forbes: Billionaire real estate developer Hui Ka Yan for a second consecutive year has topped the latest annual list of China’s top philanthropists published by Forbes China, the licensed China-language edition of Forbes.

Don't let concerns about corruption halt quake aid | South China Morning Post

Don't let concerns about corruption halt quake aid | South China Morning Post: Hong Kong has a good reputation for charity donations. From the Japan earthquake to the tsunami in Southeast Asia, we have shown exceptional generosity in helping our neighbours. When it comes to disasters on the mainland, our response is even more enthusiastic. Billions of dollars were raised after the Sichuan earthquake five years ago. So when the region was hit again over the weekend, it was only natural that relief aide and donations followed. Today, the government's HK$100 million funding request will be tabled to Legco for approval.

Pune ranks fifth on GiveIndia charity list - Indian Express

Pune ranks fifth on GiveIndia charity list - Indian Express: Inspired by the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL), donation platform www.giveindia.org recently launched Indian Giving League (IGL) which ranks cities on the basis of charity it makes.

The portal uploads details of donations made by various cities to support a cause through NGOs.

Losing impact focus will create ‘zombie charities’, cautions Bubb

Losing impact focus will create ‘zombie charities’, cautions Bubb: hief executive of Acevo Sir Stephen Bubb has called for charity leaders to focus “unstintingly” on the impact of their organisations, warning that failing to do so will create a new breed of lumbering "zombie charities".

The Acevo CEO applied his description to charities who are still alive, but lack the energy and focus to deliver against their mission in today’s climate.

Giving List value up, but proportion down

Giving List value up, but proportion down: The Sunday Times Giving List reveals a near record level of giving by the UK’s richest in cash terms, but rising levels of wealth mean that on the whole, the proportion of wealth being given away has dropped.

The value of the Sunday Times Giving List of 100 of the UK’s wealthiest people increased by 21 per cent year-on-year to reach �1.77bn.

New analytics technologies transforming the face of fundraising | TMA Resources

New analytics technologies transforming the face of fundraising | TMA Resources: One example of an association that was able to leverage technology effectively is the Childs i Foundation. According to The Guardian, the agency has focused on social media to build a strong and highly active online community to raise more money for child abandonment in Uganda. The source revealed that more than one quarter of the Childs i Foundation's funds are produced through these efforts. In fact, the foundation utilized its international digital supporter community to raise $15,298 in just 38 hours.

IoF calls for more fundamental reform of payroll giving system | UK Fundraising

IoF calls for more fundamental reform of payroll giving system | UK Fundraising: The Institute of Fundraising (IoF) is calling on the Government to take a more ambitious view of Payroll Giving reform if the tax-effective method of giving is to be transformed effectively.

In its submission to HM Treasury's Consultation on Payroll Giving, which closes today, the Institute is encouraging the government to look beyond the remit of the consultation.

Standard Chartered Hong Kong Marathon 2013 Charity Programme Raises Over HK$ 6.6m

Standard Chartered Hong Kong Marathon 2013 Charity Programme Raises Over HK$ 6.6m: Funds raised for charity by the Standard Chartered Hong Kong Marathon 2013 has hit record highs.

Fundraising Trends in New Zealand

Fundraising Trends in New Zealand: In this article we attempt to share some of the key take-away points for those unable to attend this seminar.
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Tips - Are you stuck in the market trend or following adfinitas’ footsteps?

Tips - Are you stuck in the market trend or following adfinitas’ footsteps?: Let’s now have a look to Germany. According to the “Deutscher Spenden Monitor” and "Bilanz des Helfens" 2011 survey, overall German fundraising, beside legacy, have been making steady progress, evolving from €2.162 billion in 2008 to €2.3 billion in 2010 (the numbers for Q4 2011 are yet to be released) an increase of more than 5%.

allAfrica.com: Africa: Unicef Staffers Make Time 100 List 'World's Most Influential People'

allAfrica.com: Africa: Unicef Staffers Make Time 100 List 'World's Most Influential People': UNICEF Executive Director Anthony Lake congratulated Christopher Fabian and Erica Kochi, co-leads of UNICEF's Innovation Unit, on being selected for this year's prestigious TIME 100, the magazine's annual list of the 100 most influential people in the world.

Fabian and Kochi drive new technologies and strategies at UNICEF that are leading to significant gains in child survival and development worldwide.

Cherwell.org - Oxford / News / UK / Oxford and Cambridge top philanthropy table

Cherwell.org - Oxford / News / UK / Oxford and Cambridge top philanthropy table: Oxford and Cambridge received forty five per cent of all philanthropic donations to British universities, which reached record-breaking levels in the academic year 2011 to 2012, according to a study by the National Centre for Social Research.

India needs a greater philanthropic culture

India needs a greater philanthropic culture: THEY'RE known to splash eye-popping sums at weddings, build vertiginous skyscrapers for "homes" and zip around in private jets, but when it comes to charity donations, India's super rich are slow at opening their wallets.

Cambusnethan Talbot Boys Club donate strips to Kenyan charity Kibera Mpira Mtaani - Wishaw Press

Cambusnethan Talbot Boys Club donate strips to Kenyan charity Kibera Mpira Mtaani - Wishaw Press: A Cambusnethan boys club donated 30 football strips to a Kenyan charity which uses the beautiful game to reach out to vulnerable children.

Cambusnethan Talbot’s 2005 team made the donation of the strips, training tops and bibs to the Kibera football project in the Nairobi slums.

Cambusnethan Talbot Boys Club donate strips to Kenyan charity Kibera Mpira Mtaani - Wishaw Press

Cambusnethan Talbot Boys Club donate strips to Kenyan charity Kibera Mpira Mtaani - Wishaw Press: A Cambusnethan boys club donated 30 football strips to a Kenyan charity which uses the beautiful game to reach out to vulnerable children.

Cambusnethan Talbot’s 2005 team made the donation of the strips, training tops and bibs to the Kibera football project in the Nairobi slums.

Health Causes Appeal to Aussie Donors - Charity Index | Pro Bono Australia

Health Causes Appeal to Aussie Donors - Charity Index | Pro Bono Australia: The overall amount donated to charity by Australians grew by 2.6% in the year to February 2013 with health causes pulling hardest at donors heartstrings, according to the National Australia Bank’s Charitable Giving Index.

Philanthropists Should ‘Talk’ Giving | Pro Bono Australia

Philanthropists Should ‘Talk’ Giving | Pro Bono Australia: Australian philanthropists should talk about their giving to prompt others to follow their lead, according to international philanthropy expert, Roberta d’Eustachio.

Touring Australia as a guest of the Australian Communities Foundation, d’Eustachio told Pro Bono Australia that role models in philanthropy are needed to give others the confidence to share aspects of their giving.

Young prospective trustees are 'put off by charity sector elitism'

Young prospective trustees are 'put off by charity sector elitism': charity peers and an inward-looking recruitment system are preventing young people from becoming trustees, according to prolific young trustee Leon Ward.

Ward was speaking yesterday at the first session of a Parliamentary inquiry into growing charitable giving, chaired by MP David Blunkett.

Sector Source News: First Issue!

Sector Source News: First Issue!: Welcome to the first Sector Source News!
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Hong Kong ArtWalk Remembers its Roots - NYTimes.com

Hong Kong ArtWalk Remembers its Roots - NYTimes.com: For many years, ArtWalk proceeds have gone to the Society for Community Organization, a small, local charity that helps the poorest in this city. This year, they will be showing images of Hong Kong’s homeless by the photographer Lei Jih-sheng at Schoeni Art Gallery‘s Hollywood Road branch.

Like the art scene itself, Hong Kong ArtWalk is not just much bigger, but much better. The range and quality of the works have greatly improved. And, I must say, so has the quality of the hors d’oeuvres.

Philanthropy in India Is Taking Its Own Route - Arabic Knowledge@Wharton

Philanthropy in India Is Taking Its Own Route - Arabic Knowledge@Wharton: Philanthropy is the flavor of the month in India: Wipro chairman Azim Premji recently became the first person in the country to sign up for the Giving Pledge, a commitment by the world's richest people to dedicate the majority of their wealth to charity. P.N.C. Menon, founder of the Sobha group, has promised to devote half of his fortune to philanthropic efforts. In Mumbai, the Philanthropic Week organized by Indian foundation Dasra brought together some key players to discuss the roadmap ahead for charitable giving in the nation. Among the key themes that emerged was the dawning realization that India must find its own path to encourage citizens and companies to donate their time and money toward social good.

Court ruling could affect charities' use of empty buildings

Court ruling could affect charities' use of empty buildings: A High Court judge has ruled that local authorities are allowed to consider the extent of a charity’s charitable use of a private landlord’s empty building before deciding whether to grant mandatory rate relief.

The recent judgment could have implications for the growing practice of charities renting empty properties from landlords in return for donations.

Courts can resume ordering charity donations after legislation introduced | The Australian

Courts can resume ordering charity donations after legislation introduced | The Australian: Almost two months ago, the Supreme Court ruled the long-standing practice was invalid.

But the State Government has introduced legislation that legitimises it.

Courts will be able to direct offenders to donate to a charity or community service, or to the court to distribute.

"This practice dates back many years, to when contributions were ordered to the court 'poor box'," Attorney-General Robert Clark said.

ATM users made charitable donations in error, says Royal Bank of Scotland

ATM users made charitable donations in error, says Royal Bank of Scotland: New figures from the bank show an average donation of �43 per transaction, but Link says the average donation at all machines is only �5

Some customers using Royal Bank of Scotland cash machines gave donations to charity "in error" when it first implemented ATM giving last autumn.

The bank, which operates about a quarter of the UK’s cash machines, released figures showing that a total of �347,000 had been given to charity and that total donations were 8,051, giving an average donation of just over �43.

London Marathon security heightened after Boston blasts

London Marathon security heightened after Boston blasts: The London Marathon will proceed with heightened security on Sunday following two explosions at the Boston Marathon yesterday which saw over 130 injured and three confirmed deaths.

Security at the world’s largest fundraising event is currently under review, said the Metropolitan Police who will work with event organisers to ensure the safety of participants.

FEATURE: Widow, 85, finds calling in art and philanthropy - Taipei Times

FEATURE: Widow, 85, finds calling in art and philanthropy - Taipei Times: An old Chinese saying which states that “a person’s life begins at 70” has been perfectly illustrated by Wu Tseng-huan (吳曾煥), a 85-year-old widow who found her calling after dedicating herself to the fields of art and philanthropy at the age of 70.

Watsi, a Crowdfunding Site, Offers Help With Medical Care - NYTimes.com

Watsi, a Crowdfunding Site, Offers Help With Medical Care - NYTimes.com: Over the next several months, he devoted his free time to creating a business plan for an online start-up that he named after the town where he got the idea. Watsi, which started last August, lets people donate as little as $5 toward low-cost, high-impact medical treatment for patients in third-world countries.

Social entreprenerus lend helping hand|Society|chinadaily.com.cn

Social entreprenerus lend helping hand|Society|chinadaily.com.cn: nlike traditional nonprofit organizations, social enterprises aim to be money-making and as self-sustaining as possible. While they do make money, they usually make less money than regular businesses, and they re-invest the profits in a related charity, targeting social problems. In China, this brand of social entrepreneurship is a growing trend.

In a 2011 study of family philanthropy in Asia by Swiss bank UBS and the Insead business school, 40 percent of respondents in China ranked the rise of social entrepreneurship as the most highly anticipated trend.

Commission blocks Times' FoI request for Cup Trust documents

Commission blocks Times' FoI request for Cup Trust documents: The Charity Commission has refused to disclose any of its correspondence with the Cup Trust, prompting Public Accounts Committee chair Margaret Hodge MP to question once again its adequacy as the sector’s regulator.

Who needs fundraisers anyway? | Pell & Bales

Who needs fundraisers anyway? | Pell & Bales: But I wonder – would a glossy magazine ever hold a frontline fundraiser in such esteem, (you know – those great guys and girls who speak to real people in the street and on the phone and do the asking)? Would they have put that fundraiser on a pedestal and celebrate the difference they make to the world?

Chinese Philanthropy Plummets as Economic Growth Slows - Philanthropy Today - The Chronicle of Philanthropy- Connecting the nonprofit world with news, jobs, and ideas

Chinese Philanthropy Plummets as Economic Growth Slows - Philanthropy Today - The Chronicle of Philanthropy- Connecting the nonprofit world with news, jobs, and ideas: Chinese Philanthropy Plummets as Economic Growth Slows

April 12, 2013, 10:53 am

Giving by China’s 100 biggest donors dropped 44 percent to $890-million in the 12 months ending March 31, the second consecutive dramatic yearly decline, China Daily reports.

Charities 'don't invest enough to keep pace with digital developments'

Charities 'don't invest enough to keep pace with digital developments':Y outhNet chief executive Emma Thomas says more collaboration with the commercial sector is vital to prevent charities from falling behind

Many charities do not invest enough in technology to keep up with digital innovations, according to online young people’s charity YouthNet.

Philanthropists donate less as economy slows[1]|chinadaily.com.cn

Philanthropists donate less as economy slows[1]|chinadaily.com.cn: Donations by China's top 100 philanthropists have dropped dramatically for a second year running, according to a report released on Wednesday.

16% rise in charity collections at 2013 Mumbai Marathon - Hindustan Times

16% rise in charity collections at 2013 Mumbai Marathon - Hindustan Times: n its tenth year, the Mumbai Marathon saw a 16% increase in charity collection over last year. Organisers of the Standard Chartered Mumbai Marathon announced on Wednesday that the event raised Rs18.61 crore in 2013, compared to Rs16.07 crore in 2012.

Donations to UK universities from alumni reach record levels | Education | The Guardian

Donations to UK universities from alumni reach record levels | Education | The Guardian: British universities are imitating their American counterparts in persuading former students to open their wallets as the number of alumni making donations to higher education institutions rose to record levels last year.

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

Bristol University | News from the University | School of Economics, Finance and Management: Professor Adrian Sargeant from Indiana University and Professor Jen Shang from the University of Bristol conducted an analysis of the UK’s most successful fundraising programmes to establish what factors differentiate outstanding fundraising from good fundraising and which elements contribute to an organisation doubling, trebling or even quadrupling its income.

The analysis included a survey to define the organisations and programmes perceived as having achieved great fundraising together with a series of detailed case studies of organisations as diverse as Save The Children, the British Heart Foundation, The Royal British Legion and the British Red Cross.

Bill Gates: innovation improves philanthropy|Society|chinadaily.com.cn

Bill Gates: innovation improves philanthropy|Society|chinadaily.com.cn: ates, also co-chair of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, delivered a speech themed "investment for the poor" at the Boao Forum for Asia held in south China's Hainan Province from Saturday to Monday.

During the address, he stressed that technological breakthroughs, such as in human health and agricultural productivity, could help change the lives of people living in poverty.

COC considering removing 8 persons from posts in City Harvest Church - Channel NewsAsia

COC considering removing 8 persons from posts in City Harvest Church - Channel NewsAsia: SINGAPORE: The Commissioner of Charities (COC) is considering removing eight individuals from their positions in City Harvest Church, including church founder Kong Hee.

This will be part of the next stage of its ongoing inquiry into the charity. An inquiry into the church was instituted in May 2010.

The latest move is based on the inquiry findings of February 2011 which revealed there was misconduct and mismanagement in the administration of the charity, particularly with regard to money in the Building Fund which had been earmarked for specific purposes. Financial irregularities of at least S$23 million was discovered.

Govt Releases Charity Definition Draft Legislation | Pro Bono Australia

Govt Releases Charity Definition Draft Legislation | Pro Bono Australia: The Government says the draft legislation preserves the common law definition of charity, including long established principles such as the presumption of public benefit for certain charitable purposes.

It also incorporates recent court decisions, such as Aid/Watch Incorporated v Federal Commissioner of Taxation, which extended the circumstances in which a charity may advance public debate.

Chief executive of Community Council Australia (CCA) David Crosby said that the exposure draft legislation has the potential to achieve four very important purposes.

Donations site launched to support victims of Thatcher years

Donations site launched to support victims of Thatcher years: The death of Baroness Margaret Thatcher has prompted an outpouring of analysis of the former PM’s legacy, but one website is hoping to channel donations to charities dealing with beneficiaries most affected by her policies.

‘Don’t Hate, Donate’ was some months in the making, but went live yesterday following the news of the Tory peer’s death, from stroke at the age of 87. The website encourages individuals to “be the society Thatcher said didn’t exist” and donate to seven different charities, ranging from the Hillsborough Justice Campaign to Stonewall and the International Centre for Transitional Justice.

Income entry point for top 100 charities falls for first time in 23 years

Income entry point for top 100 charities falls for first time in 23 years: The minimum income requirement for membership of the Charity 100 Index has fallen for the first time since the Index was launched in 1990, suggesting that even the biggest charities are feeling the pinch from the recession.

The Charity Index Index, compiled by Charity Finance magazine, ranks charities by the average of their last three years’ total income. The constituent review for charities with financial years up to and including 31 March 2012 shows that the minimum entry requirement is a three-year average income of �48.7m, 2

High-spending charities in the firing line - The Standard

High-spending charities in the firing line - The Standard: Some charitable organizations use almost as much money on paying their staff as on charitable work.

But the chairman of the charities sub-committee in the Law Reform Commission said it will be difficult to set a percentage limit on how much of a charity's revenue should be spent on administrative costs.

Opera House chief turns high ideals into $500k reality

Opera House chief turns high ideals into $500k reality: he Idealists will form a ''circle of influence'', says chief executive Louise Herron, as the Opera House approaches its 40th birthday in October and embarks on a building and renewal program that could cost as much as $1 billion over the next 10 years.

Ms Herron is not asking her Idealists to put the squeeze on their rich networks for donations. ''Not at all,'' she says. ''It's much more subtle than that … I deeply believe that philanthropy is about relationships and valuing those relationships. The money is a secondary thing.''

Digital philanthropy: Can you spare a text? | The Economist

Digital philanthropy: Can you spare a text? | The Economist: The sluggish economy probably has something to do with it. But another explanation is that charity has failed to keep up with technological change. Richard Harrison, head of research at CAF, says the charitable sector is stuck in the 1990s, or even the 1980s. More than half of personal donations are of cash (by volume, not value). Online giving accounts for a scant 7% of gifts, and just 1% arrive by text message. As a result, charity is ageing. The proportion of all donations coming from people under the age of 30 has fallen from 8% to 3% since 1980.

Aid groups: US should send cash, not food, abroad - WTVM.com-Columbus, GA News Weather & Sports

Aid groups: US should send cash, not food, abroad - WTVM.com-Columbus, GA News Weather & Sports: The White House will not say whether Obama's budget proposal, scheduled to come out next week, will seek to change the way foreign food aid is distributed. But food aid groups, farm groups and their allies in Congress are preparing for the possibility.

At issue is whether the government should ship U.S.-grown food overseas to aid developing countries and starving people or simply help those countries with cash to buy food. The United States now donates much of its food aid by shipping food abroad, a process many food aid groups say is inefficient.

New food truck Kerbside Gourmet supports charities with sustainable locally-produced food | I-S Magazine Online

New food truck Kerbside Gourmet supports charities with sustainable locally-produced food | I-S Magazine Online: Hot on the heels of the Travelling C.O.W comes new food truck Kerbside Gourmet, which is usually parked on the second floor of the National Museum of Singapore, and supports charity with sustainable locally-produced food.

A member of the Social Enterprise Association and partner of organizations like Edible Gardens and Food For Thought, the business operates on the buy-one, give-one model. So for every main dish served, the truck will give away one dish to the needy.

Sports-Charity Scandal Ensnares Spain's Princess Cristina - Philanthropy Today - The Chronicle of Philanthropy- Connecting the nonprofit world with news, jobs, and ideas

Sports-Charity Scandal Ensnares Spain's Princess Cristina - Philanthropy Today - The Chronicle of Philanthropy- Connecting the nonprofit world with news, jobs, and ideas: ports-Charity Scandal Ensnares Spain’s Princess Cristina

April 4, 2013, 10:53 am

A judge in Spain issued a subpoena Wednesday naming the country’s Princess Cristina as a suspect in a probe of alleged charity fraud by her husband, making her the first royal to be called before a court in modern Spanish history, The New York Times writes.

Nearly half of population 'gives to charity at least once a month

Nearly half of population 'gives to charity at least once a month: Poll by the microfinance provider Oikocredit says one in ten gives once a week, but 17 per cent do so less than once a year


One in 10 people say they give to charity once a week and 47 per cent say they give at least once a month, according to a survey by microfinance provider Oikocredit.

But 17 per cent of people say they give to charity less than once a year.

The survey, which examines the importance of transparent investment to donors, is based on a poll of 2,016 people across the UK.

Philanthropy week highlights need for more social collaboration in India | Latest from Alliance

Philanthropy week highlights need for more social collaboration in India | Latest from Alliance: ‘Collaboration’ is the bugle call from social change leaders globally. It is understood that the scale and complexity of social problems make it imperative for broader cross-sector collaboration. While the answer stares us in the face, collaboration has been hard to adopt and execute, especially in the social sector. One would assume that people would willingly pool their time, expertise and resources to create a better world; however, successful examples of large-scale joint action in the social sector are few and far between.

U.S., Taiwan top donors in 3/11 relief through Red Cross - AJW by The Asahi Shimbun

U.S., Taiwan top donors in 3/11 relief through Red Cross - AJW by The Asahi Shimbun: With donations of more than 2.9 billion yen ($31 million) each, the United States and Taiwan ranked as the first- and second-largest overseas donors to the Japanese Red Cross Society following the earthquake and tsunami two years ago.

Ronnie Screwvala’s Big Plan for Rural India - India Real Time - WSJ

Ronnie Screwvala’s Big Plan for Rural India - India Real Time - WSJ: The men had gathered to attend a meeting organized by the Swades Foundation, a nonprofit organization that has been set up Walt Disney Co. India’s Managing Director Ronnie Screwvala, and which is run by his wife Zarina Mehta, the managing trustee of the nonprofit.

Vic Hospital Foundation hails new federal ‘super credit’ - News - The Prince Albert Daily Herald

Vic Hospital Foundation hails new federal ‘super credit’ - News - The Prince Albert Daily Herald: The Victoria Hospital Foundation is welcoming a new federal tax “super credit” designed to increase charitable donations with open arms.

Charity bin dumpers in sight

Charity bin dumpers in sight: Salvos stores report that donors are dumping wet cement, dead animals, dirty nappies, household rubbish, and mattresses and sofas littered with holes in the name of charity.

State Minister for Environment and Climate Change Ryan Smith launched a pilot program on Wednesday at Kilsyth to study whether cameras, fences and signs were effective in stopping the dumping of unusable goods.

Charity CEOs not coping well with financial climate, says survey

Charity CEOs not coping well with financial climate, says survey: Over half of interim charity managers say future leaders of the charity sector will come from the business or corporate sector, with a third saying current charity chief executives are not coping well with financial pressures.

How Jackie Chan quit Hollywood for all the poverty in China - Mirror Online

How Jackie Chan quit Hollywood for all the poverty in China - Mirror Online: By Vicky Smith
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How Jackie Chan quit Hollywood for all the poverty in China
2 Apr 2013 00:00

Jackie, who has pledged to give away all of his cash when he dies, has become a government advisor determined to stamp out poverty

UNFPA - Creating Opportunities for Young People in Botswana

UNFPA - Creating Opportunities for Young People in Botswana: UNFPA Executive Director Dr. Babatunde Osotimehin urged that young people be given space and opportunities to contribute to national development in Botswana. Dr. Osotimehin made this call at a discussion with youths during his recent visit to the country.

New Canada Revenue rules target charitable tax shelters - The Globe and Mail

New Canada Revenue rules target charitable tax shelters - The Globe and Mail: The Canada Revenue Agency has been given controversial new powers to go after Canadians who participate in tax shelters that involve donations to charity.

Inequality, philanthropy and social entrepreneurship | Inquirer Opinion

Inequality, philanthropy and social entrepreneurship | Inquirer Opinion: ur country is among the most unequal in wealth and income distribution in Asia, such that it is often associated with its more distant cousins in Latin America. World Bank data on Gini index—which goes from 0 (perfect equality) to 100 (perfect inequality)—indicate that the Philippines’ index is 43, compared with Thailand’s 40 (as of 2009), Indonesia’s 34 (2005), and Vietnam’s 36 (2008).

Comes now the front-page news (Inquirer, 3/4/13) reporting Cielito Habito’s observation that the rise in aggregate wealth of the Philippines’ 40 richest families in 2010-2011 was equivalent to 76.5 percent of the increase in the economy’s GDP during the same period. The corresponding figures were 33.7 percent in Thailand, 5.6 percent in Malaysia, and 2.8 percent in Japan. This does not mean that more than three-quarters of the Philippines’ GDP goes to the 40 families as wealth is a stock while annual GDP is a flow. The ratios merely poignantly highlight how serious social inequality is in our country.

India's mega rich lag far behind West in philanthropy | South China Morning Post

India's mega rich lag far behind West in philanthropy | South China Morning Post: Despite having 55 dollar-billionaires, philanthropy in India lags the West as donors seek to grasp the impact of charity before opening wallets

The Rise of Mobile Giving, and Other Trends & Predictions for Philanthropy in 2013 - Forbes

The Rise of Mobile Giving, and Other Trends & Predictions for Philanthropy in 2013 - Forbes: We’re seeing this most clearly through PayPal. Globally, the total value of mobile donations using PayPal in December 2012 was 242 percent larger than in December 2011. And on Giving Tuesday alone, the total value of mobile donations through PayPal increased by 228 percent from 2011 to 2012. The rise of mobile is a trend no one in any industry can ignore, let alone in the philanthropic space.

Government to slash charity red tape - ABC News (Australian Broadcasting Corporation)

Government to slash charity red tape - ABC News (Australian Broadcasting Corporation): Ms Helyar says the proposed legislation will not mean a lessening of scrutiny of the sector.

"The Australian Charities and Not-for-Profits Commission has been set up to actually improve scrutiny," she said.

"I'm really confident that there will be no lessening in scrutiny.

Philanthropy in Australia - Swinburne Media Centre

Philanthropy in Australia - Swinburne Media Centre: he recent commitment by Fortescue Metals chief Andrew Forrest to contribute half of his private wealth to philanthropic causes, coming on top of investor Graham Tuckwell’s $50 million donation for equity scholarships at the Australian National University, draws attention to the role of private social investment in Australia as never before.

Philanthropy is not new to Australia. We are fairly familiar with the eminent names attached to museums, galleries, think-tanks, schools, university libraries, and art collections in honour of those who built them. Many lesser-known Australians make equally generous contributions. The country’s major banks between them manage several billion dollars in small to medium charitable bequests left by little-known or anonymous donors, many dating from over a century ago.

Ireland still punching below its weight on corporate philanthropy - News by Industry | Business News by Sector | The Irish Times - Mon, Apr 01, 2013

Ireland still punching below its weight on corporate philanthropy - News by Industry | Business News by Sector | The Irish Times - Mon, Apr 01, 2013: Ireland is continually ranked as one of the most charitable countries in the world by the World Giving Index. Yet when it comes to philanthropy we are seriously lacking, according to Frank Flannery, chairman of the Forum on Philanthropy and Fundraising.

The forum was established by the Government in May 2006 and tasked with increasing the level of philanthropic and charitable giving.

Baba Fauja Singh to inaugurate 26th Australian Sikh Games; To run for charity for children�|�Sikh Siyasat News (in English)

Baba Fauja Singh to inaugurate 26th Australian Sikh Games; To run for charity for children�|�Sikh Siyasat News (in English): Baba Fauja Singh is currently visiting Australia for the first time and has been invited to participate in the opening ceremony of the Australian Sikh Games this year. He will be participating in a run on March 24, 2013 which has been organised for a charity for children. He is also going to be felicitated by the New South Wales Parliament next week.

New Bank to Rival IMF, World Bank with Africa Focus | Mwakilishi.com

New Bank to Rival IMF, World Bank with Africa Focus | Mwakilishi.com: The announcement by a group of emerging economies that they will set up a new multilateral development bank marks a new shift of global power that is likely to benefit Africa and other emerging markets.

At the fifth summit of the BRICS states, Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa said they would set up a development bank to provide financial support to emerging and developing economies.