Red Cross vows flood help for 'as long as it takes' - Canada - Canoe.ca

Red Cross vows flood help for 'as long as it takes' - Canada - Canoe.ca: To date the Red Cross has raised more than $10.2 million, with $3.5 million of that already allocated to immediate relief efforts.

No charity group has asked Justin Trudeau to pay back speaking fees | CTV News

No charity group has asked Justin Trudeau to pay back speaking fees | CTV News: OTTAWA -- Justin Trudeau has yet to pay back a dime of the public-speaking fees he earned while sitting as an MP.

The Liberal leader promised 10 days ago to reimburse any group that feels it didn't get its money's worth.

CBC Back in the Saddle Block Party and fundraiser - Calgary - CBC News

CBC Back in the Saddle Block Party and fundraiser - Calgary - CBC News: The unprecedented flooding in Calgary and area has meant a change in plans for our annual Stampede kickoff at CBC Calgary. We're going to broadcast all day from outside our building and raise money for flood relief — and we need your help!

Women's Reps Discuss Philanthropy at Beijing Forum - All China Women's Federation

Women's Reps Discuss Philanthropy at Beijing Forum - All China Women's Federation: About 200 women's representatives discussed the development of women's philanthropy and public charity work in China at the 2013 China Women's Public Charity Forum in Beijing on June 25, 2013.

Chinese Nonprofits Survive and Thrive - Businessweek

Chinese Nonprofits Survive and Thrive - Businessweek: According to the editor of the newly released Chinese NGO Directory, mainland civil society groups are quickly growing in number—and in ambition. In certain spheres, such as the provision of eldercare or aiding people with disabilities, the central government is actively seeking to partner with and fund Chinese nonprofit groups, a significant departure from the past.

Nobel Prize winner addresses the importance of philanthropy - UQ News Online - The University of Queensland

Nobel Prize winner addresses the importance of philanthropy - UQ News Online - The University of Queensland: Nobel Award-winning scientist, Laureate Professor and UQ Alumni Peter Doherty returned to his alma mater this week to highlight the importance of philanthropy with guests at the annual Peter Goodenough Memorial Lecture.

Standards Resources | Sector Source

Standards Resources | Sector Source: Standards Resources

Imagine Canada's new Standards Program was designed to strengthen organizational capacity in the charitable and nonprofit sector. Any organization may use the standards to improve and monitor its practices. Information about how to comply with the standards, as well as tools and resources to help organizations continue to strengthen their practices, is available on Imagine Canada's website.

Success of 'mega-charities' hides struggle for survival for tens of thousands of others - Telegraph

Success of 'mega-charities' hides struggle for survival for tens of thousands of others - Telegraph: Success of 'mega-charities' hides struggle for survival for tens of thousands of others
A small group of “mega-charities” with powerful fundraising and marketing operations are taking up an increasing share of donations leaving tens of thousands of smaller good causes struggling, a report warns.

Harvard don warns over future of British universities - Telegraph

Harvard don warns over future of British universities - Telegraph: Stephen Blyth, professor of the practice of statistics at Harvard, said top US universities were able to provide generous scholarships to subsidise student fees and living costs.

Leading universities are softening the blow of degree courses by building up their endowment pots, he said.

NFPs Urge MPs to Pass Charity Bill | Pro Bono Australia

NFPs Urge MPs to Pass Charity Bill | Pro Bono Australia: Eleven peak community and philanthropic groups, including Community Council for Australia, Philanthropy Australia and Changemakers Australia have called for an all-party approach to deliver “essential reforms” they claim are vital for the charitable sector.

The Charity Bill is expected to update the current definition of charity to reflect current day society and bring it into line with legislation in the United Kingdom and New Zealand.

It is also expected to clearly articulate the role of Not for Profits and charities in Australia.

Face of wealth: How the profile of Canada’s richest has changed - The Globe and Mail

Face of wealth: How the profile of Canada’s richest has changed - The Globe and Mail: Close to half of Canada’s high-net-worth individuals are immigrants or first-generation Canadians, says a new study.

The survey conducted for BMO Harris Private Banking found that 48 per cent of the country’s affluent – those with investable assets of $1-million or more – are either immigrants (24 per cent) or describe themselves as first-generation Canadians with at least one parent born outside the country (24 per cent).

Philanthropy Gains Standing in China, but Donations Drop - Philanthropy Today - The Chronicle of Philanthropy- Connecting the nonprofit world with news, jobs, and ideas

Philanthropy Gains Standing in China, but Donations Drop - Philanthropy Today - The Chronicle of Philanthropy- Connecting the nonprofit world with news, jobs, and ideas: Giving is gaining greater social cachet in China even as donations, at least through official channels, suffer a decline, according to The Wall Street Journal.

Government appoints first social value ambassador

Government appoints first social value ambassador: White, who introduced the private members’ bill that became the Public Services (Social Value) Act 2012, will work with local authorities and the voluntary sector to raise awareness of the act, which came into force this year with cross-party support.

The aim of the act is to open up more public sector contracts to voluntary organisations, social enterprises and small businesses.

Under the legislation, local authority commissioners must consider how they can improve the social impact of their public service contracts before they start the procurement process.

Community Chest receives record S$820,000 in online donations in FY 2012 - Channel NewsAsia

Community Chest receives record S$820,000 in online donations in FY 2012 - Channel NewsAsia: SINGAPORE: The Singapore Community Chest has received a record S$820,000 from online donations last year.

This is more than four times the amount received five years ago.

NI Charity Commission to consult on reporting requirements

NI Charity Commission to consult on reporting requirements: A consultation to determine the reporting requirements for charities in Northern Ireland will be launched in October by the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland.

Announcing the consultation yesterday afternoon CCNI chief executive Frances McCandless (pictured) said: “It will be compulsory for all charities operating in Northern Ireland to apply for registration after the Commission begins the full registration process later this year.

Lianhe Wanbao raises more than $140k for charity in conjunction with 30th anniversary

Lianhe Wanbao raises more than $140k for charity in conjunction with 30th anniversary: Chinese evening daily Lianhe Wanbao has raised more than $140,000 for charity, in celebration of its 30th anniversary to thank readers and give back to society.

Learning from each other's experience|Business|chinadaily.com.cn

Learning from each other's experience|Business|chinadaily.com.cn: Another interactive element of the course is asking Western executives on the program to teach the Chinese executives and share their life stories with them, Selby says.

"For example, we asked Sir Tom Hunter to give a lesson on philanthropy, but we briefed him carefully and asked him to tell his life story. The Chinese entrepreneurs realized this is not someone lecturing them, but someone who is like them."

Concern over 'charity mugger' behaviour in Waltham Forest (From This Is Local London)

Concern over 'charity mugger' behaviour in Waltham Forest (From This Is Local London): Concern over 'charity mugger' behaviour in Waltham Forest

9:00am Wednesday 12th June 2013 in News Photograph of the Author By Zachary Norman, Reporter

Action has been called for to address the behaviour and number of on-street fundraisers, so called ‘charity muggers’ or ‘chuggers’, who work in the borough.

Charity Commission offers free strategy review to 25 charities

Charity Commission offers free strategy review to 25 charities: Reviews will give the regulator an insight into trustees' strategic understanding, says Sam Younger, its chief executive

The Charity Commission is offering 25 charities a free strategy review from a member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales as part of an information-gathering project.

The commission said its new strategy development project, launched jointly with ICAEW, was part of a wider review programme desig

British Program Puts Philanthropy at One’s Fingertips - NYTimes.com

British Program Puts Philanthropy at One’s Fingertips - NYTimes.com: n a bid to restore the canvas and painting in time for the commemoration of the 100th anniversary of the war, the gallery is making an appeal for the funds, equivalent to about $31,000, through smartphones.

Museums have long solicited donations from the public, but they are increasingly turning to new, often digital, ways to raise funds. In addition to traditional donation boxes, more than a dozen institutions in Britain have signed up for the National Funding Scheme’s Donate program, which uses digital technology to attract contributions.

Call to Young Aussie Philanthropists | Pro Bono Australia

Call to Young Aussie Philanthropists | Pro Bono Australia: The call comes from the Founder and CEO of San Francisco-based Tipping Point Community, Daniel Lurie who will this week address a group of emerging Australian philanthropists at Philanthropy Australia’s inaugural New Generation of Giving event.

How charity evaluators are changing the donations landscape | Voluntary Sector Network | Guardian Professional

How charity evaluators are changing the donations landscape | Voluntary Sector Network | Guardian Professional: How charity evaluators are changing the donations landscape

Charity evaluators are on the rise and those they choose to endorse can receive windfalls worth millions

Interact Worldwide to be absorbed by Plan UK | Third Sector

Interact Worldwide to be absorbed by Plan UK | Third Sector: he charities were partly merged in October 2009 when Interact, which has 12 staff and an annual income of �3m, became a subsidiary of Plan UK, which has 170 staff and an annual income of �54m.

At that stage Interact retained a separate legal identity, a separate board and a separate charity number, but shared a chief executive.

The latest decision will result in Interact being fully integrated into Plan UK’s structure. It will cease to be an independent charity and its board of trustees will be removed.

ShelterBox founder arrested over fraud allegations

ShelterBox founder arrested over fraud allegations: Tom Henderson was dismissed as chief executive of the disaster relief charity for gross misconduct in July last year

Tom Henderson, the founder and former chief executive of the aid charity ShelterBox, is understood to have been arrested on suspicion of fraud and money-laundering offences.

Henderson is understood to have been one of three men arrested as part of a continuing fraud inquiry at the charity.

Payroll Giving Mark and Excellence Awards to continue for two more years

Payroll Giving Mark and Excellence Awards to continue for two more years: The Institute of Fundraising will receive �92,000 from the Cabinet Office to cover this year's scheme, with the funding for the following year yet to be agreed

The Institute of Fundraising has been awarded at least �92,000 to continue providing a scheme that recognises employers who make payroll giving available to staff.

Some organisations active in CSR and philanthropy in Slovakia - The Slovak Spectator

Some organisations active in CSR and philanthropy in Slovakia - The Slovak Spectator

Public benefit test - to be, or not to be?

Public benefit test - to be, or not to be?: I was reminded of these lines yesterday when Bernard Jenkin MP took to the stage as the latest in the line of Parliamentarians who have been offering their views about the future of charity regulation over recent weeks.

Jenkin made his entrance into the spotlight in his capacity as chairman of the Public Administration Select Committee which published its post-legislative scrutiny report of the Charities Act 2006 and the role of the Charity Commission.

The report contains some sensible recommendations worthy of support; not least its encouragement of a system allowing the Commission to fine charities which are late filing their accounts. But in several areas Jenkin’s committee seriously misunderstands the vital role played by charities in our country and the factors which drive public trust and confidence in the sector.

The making of Melbourne

The making of Melbourne: Donations mean more resources, which are vital to help universities provide improved facilities and equipment, to support more diverse and influential research programs and increased opportunities for students to undertake tertiary study through the funding of scholarships.

It's to achieve all these goals that the University has launched Believe: the Campaign for the University of Melbourne. For only the third time in 160 years, the University is inviting alumni, students, staff and members of the local and international community to become involved and to make philanthropic donations, aiming to raise $500 million by 2017.

Charity seeking shops to offer free meals to poor | Latest | FOCUS TAIWAN - CNA ENGLISH NEWS

Charity seeking shops to offer free meals to poor | Latest | FOCUS TAIWAN - CNA ENGLISH NEWS: Taipei, June 6 (CNA) A local charity said Thursday that shops and restaurants it has been recruiting to offer free meals to disadvantaged people around Taiwan are expected to begin offering the service by the end of June.

MPs urge charities to control 'chuggers' in wake of public criticism | Society | guardian.co.uk

MPs urge charities to control 'chuggers' in wake of public criticism | Society | guardian.co.uk: A regulatory crackdown on street fundraising – known as "chugging" – is inevitable if charities fail to address public concerns over the practice, MPs have warned.

Critics of chugging, in which salespeople cajole passersby to sign up for direct debit donations to good causes, say it is a form of public harassment and causes nuisance to shoppers.

Charity News: CANADA: New charity giving tax incentive - Tax break for Canadian charity giving announced to boost support for international development NGOs...

Charity News: CANADA: New charity giving tax incentive - Tax break for Canadian charity giving announced to boost support for international development NGOs...: As part of its Economic Action Plan 2013, the Canada Government has created a new First Time Donor's Super Credit (FDSC), a temporary supplement to an existing non-refundable tax credit for charitable donations...

Charity Bank transfers assets to Charities Aid Foundation

Charity Bank transfers assets to Charities Aid Foundation: The bank, which lends only to charities and social enterprises, has ceased to be a charity in order to meet banking regulations and continue its work

- This story has been corrected; please see final paragraph

The charitable assets belonging to Charity Bank have been transferred to the Charities Aid Foundation, its principal shareholder, after the bank ceased to be a charity on 31 May.

One in ten high-earning charities were a victim of fraud in 2011/12

One in ten high-earning charities were a victim of fraud in 2011/12: Nearly 10 per cent of charities with an income over �100,000 suffered fraudulent activity during financial year 2011/12, according to the National Fraud Authority’s latest report.

This year’s Annual Fraud Indicator only sampled charities with incomes over �100,000, and found that 9.2 per cent reported that they had detected fraud during the period.

Save the Children CEO: 'Our bottom line is children's lives' - CNN.com

Save the Children CEO: 'Our bottom line is children's lives' - CNN.com: With a budget of $1.6 billion a year, a global staff of 14,000 and operations in 120 countries, Jasmine Whitbread could be in charge of a multinational corporation.

In fact, she is head of the charity, Save the Children International.

As the first global chief executive of the world's largest kids' not-for-profit, she leads the organization with the business acumen and astute professionalism of a Fortune 500 company.

Li Ka-shing doing a lot for charity | South China Morning Post

Li Ka-shing doing a lot for charity | South China Morning Post: To intimate that "our billionaires" are somehow less caring than foreign philanthropists is a false generalisation, and sadly only contributes to the unhealthy divisiveness in Hong Kong society. I have worked for nearly 30 years with one of Hong Kong's biggest tycoons, Li Ka-shing. As a director of his foundation. I have also had the privilege of being involved in many of his philanthropic activities in Hong Kong and around the world. This work is thoughtful, caring and quiet. It is also work in which Mr Li is deeply engaged and about which he is passionate.

Five top tips for charities looking to develop their business arms | Guardian Social Enterprise Network

Five top tips for charities looking to develop their business arms | Guardian Social Enterprise Network: "Five top tips for charities looking to develop their business arms
Following the news that 92% of charities want to start trading, here are some ideas for voluntary organisations to consider when embracing social enterprise"

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Egypt: Court sentences nonprofit workers including 16 Americans to up to 5 years in jail - The Washington Post

Egypt: Court sentences nonprofit workers including 16 Americans to up to 5 years in jail - The Washington Post: CAIRO — An Egyptian court on Tuesday convicted 43 nonprofit workers, including at least 16 Americans, of illegally using foreign funds to foment unrest in the country, sentencing them to up to five years in jail.

Most of the Americans had left the country. They include Sam LaHood, son of the U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood. He received a five-year jail term.

Melbourne announces $10 million donation, $500 million campaign | Fundraising & Philanthropy Australasia Magazine

Melbourne announces $10 million donation, $500 million campaign | Fundraising & Philanthropy Australasia Magazine: The University of Melbourne has announced a handful of large gifts at the launch of its $500 million extraordinary campaign. Greg Johnson reveals who was behind the $10 million donation.

Allan and Maria Myers are the generous donors behind a $10 million gift announced at the launch of the University of Melbourne’s new philanthropic campaign last month. The university is aiming to raise $500 million by 2017 in what will be the organisation’s largest philanthropic campaigns in its 160-year history.

22 major donors share their giving motives and values | UK Fundraising

22 major donors share their giving motives and values | UK Fundraising: 22 major donors share their giving motives and values
Published on 4 June 2013, by howardlake


The Institute for Philanthropy has published details of the values and beliefs which motivate 22 major donors to give to charity.

The paper, "After The Giving Pledge: Giving Behaviour of 22 Wealthy Donors", was written in the year that the Giving Pledge, founded by Warren Buffett and Bill and Melinda Gates in 2010, was extended to wealthy donors outside the US. Eight signatories from non-US countries have brought the total number of those who have taken the Pledge to 105.

The donors interviewed by the Institute for Philanthropy come from the UK, the US, Brazil, Canada, Lebanon and Mexico. Their foundations have an average endowment of $79 million and they give away each year an average of $2.1m.

BBC News - Charity Commission may not be 'fit for purpose', MPs say

BBC News - Charity Commission may not be 'fit for purpose', MPs say: MPs have questioned whether the UK's charity regulator is fit for purpose, after it failed to spot a charity apparently set up for tax avoidance.

A report by the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) said the Charity Commission did not carry out sufficient checks on the Cup Trust charity.

Charity watchdog panned over trust - BelfastTelegraph.co.uk

Charity watchdog panned over trust - BelfastTelegraph.co.uk: The charity watchdog should never have granted legal charitable status to a trust which raised �176 million in two years but paid out just �55,000 in charitable donations, according to a report from a powerful committee of MPs.

IWK telethon raises record $5.8 million - Local - The Guardian

IWK telethon raises record $5.8 million - Local - The Guardian: From young kids giving whatever they could to companies donating thousands of dollars, the IWK Telethon for Children had another successful year this past weekend with record-breaking donations.

The final tally was $5,877,139.53 raised for the regional children’s hospital in Halifax, more than a quarter of a million d

Prince Charles' charities could suffer when he becomes king, constitutional expert says

Prince Charles' charities could suffer when he becomes king, constitutional expert says: The heir to the throne is a founder or supporter of 16 organisations, including the Prince's Trust and the Prince's Foundation for Children and the Arts

A constitutional expert has cast doubt on the future of the 16 charities supported by the Prince of Wales when he becomes king.

Dr Bob Morris, of University College London’s Constitutional Unit, said Prince Charles would be expected to withdraw from a front-line role in support of his charities when he becomes king.

Lobbying reforms should not stop charities speaking out, umbrella bodies warn

Lobbying reforms should not stop charities speaking out, umbrella bodies warn: Acevo and the NCVO say a register of lobbyists would be welcome but that the measure should be proportionate

Charity umbrella bodies have urged the government to ensure that any reforms to parliamentary lobbying rules do not restrict the ability of charities to speak out.

Nick Clegg, the deputy prime minister, writing in The Daily Telegraph today, said that he and the Prime Minister, David Cameron, were "determined" to introduce a statutory register of lobbyists

Government backs Payroll Giving Awards for two more years

Government backs Payroll Giving Awards for two more years: The Cabinet Office has confirmed it will support the Payroll Giving Awards for two more years.

Promotion as important as donation for philanthropy, research finds | Campden FB

Promotion as important as donation for philanthropy, research finds | Campden FB: Wealthy philanthropists who are discreet about their giving could be undermining their charitable efforts, a new study examining cultural trends in philanthropy reveals.

The first Individual Philanthropy Index, conducted by Forbes Insights and French bank BNP Paribas and examining philanthropic giving in Asia, Europe and the Middle East, also found that motivating factors for giving varied across the regions studied.

Going beyond corporate philanthropy in the Niger Delta - Sponsored feature: Chevron | Devex

Going beyond corporate philanthropy in the Niger Delta - Sponsored feature: Chevron | Devex: All too often corporate social responsibility has, over the years, meant occasional grants and handouts to people in need, with little regard to achieving sustainable development in the long run.



Things are changing. As governments struggle with tight budgets, and business leaders discover the dangers of operating in volatile regions of the world where residents lack security, food and other basic necessities, new partnerships are forming that have the potential to transform and lift communities out of poverty.

JustGiving goes global

JustGiving goes global: Charities from these regions can now register on the site in preparation for an Asia-Pacific launch in September. Donors can also now give in eight different currencies: British pounds, US dollars, Euros, Hong Kong dollars, Singapore dollars, Canadian dollars, UAE dirham and Australian dollars.

JustGiving goes global

JustGiving goes global: Fundraising | Kirsty Weakley | 3 Jun 2013

JustGiving is to open its platform to charities from Ireland, Australia, the United Arab Emirates and Hong Kong.

Charities from these regions can now register on the site in preparation for an Asia-Pacific launch in September. Donors can also now give in eight different currencies: British pounds, US dollars, Euros, Hong Kong dollars, Singapore dollars, Canadian dollars, UAE dirham and Australian dollars.

Charity Bank formally sheds charitable status

Charity Bank formally sheds charitable status: Charity Bank ceased to be a charity at close of business on Friday (31 May) following changes in European banking regulations that make it impossible for the body to continue as both a charity and a bank.

However, the Charity Commission has given its approval to the Bank’s proposals to continue operating as a bank and still secure its operation for charitable purposes.