Govt to dole out festival cash to flood victims | National: "KATHMANDU, SEP 28 - The Central Disaster Relief Committee (CDRC) under the Ministry of Home Affairs (MoHA) on Saturday decided to provide additional relief amount worth Rs 3,000 and Rs 50 each to families affected by floods and landslides as festival allowances and daily living respectively.
A CDRC meeting, chaired by Home Minister Bamdev Gautam, agreed to provide financial assistance to the flood victims, particularly those living in the Mid-western and Far-western regions of the country, said Yadav Koirala, chief at the Disaster Management Division under the Home Ministry."
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Monday, September 29, 2014
[Herald Interview] Philanthropy is about finding shared value: UWW chief
[Herald Interview] Philanthropy is about finding shared value: UWW chief: "Philanthropy is not about society’s “haves” giving their wealth to the “have-nots,” but about inspiring governments and corporations to find value via their contributions, according to the chief of the world’s largest nonprofit organization.
“Philanthropic activities are just like business projects ― one should first find the value, set a detailed goal and take the most cost-effective actions,” Brian Gallagher, president and CEO of United Way Worldwide, told The Korea Herald in an interview. "
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“Philanthropic activities are just like business projects ― one should first find the value, set a detailed goal and take the most cost-effective actions,” Brian Gallagher, president and CEO of United Way Worldwide, told The Korea Herald in an interview. "
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Anil Agarwal Pledges 75% of his Wealth to Charity | INDIA CSR
Anil Agarwal Pledges 75% of his Wealth to Charity | INDIA CSR: "Vedanta group Chairman Anil Agarwal will give away 75 per cent of his wealth of $3.5 billion (about Rs 21,000 crore) to charity, which would make him corporate India’s biggest donor to society."
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Thursday, September 25, 2014
HK Tycoons Defend Giant Gift to Harvard's Medical School -
HK Tycoons Defend Giant Gift to Harvard's Medical School -: "Harvard University received the largest financial gift in its history earlier in September when the Morningside Foundation, founded by brothers and Hong Kong developers Ronnie Chan Chi-chung and Gerald Chan Lok-chung, donated US$ 350 million to its School of Public Health.
Their generosity was widely applauded, but it also prompted some in China to wonder why they didn't donate the money to Chinese universities that desperately need it."
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Their generosity was widely applauded, but it also prompted some in China to wonder why they didn't donate the money to Chinese universities that desperately need it."
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World's 'poorest president' gives most of salary to charity | SBS News
World's 'poorest president' gives most of salary to charity | SBS News: "Uruguay’s leader José Mujica must be one of the world’s most unusual presidents – he gives away 90% of his salary to charity and chooses to live a very basic lifestyle."
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Ten Things to Prevent Constitutional Drift Within NPOs | NGO Pulse
Ten Things to Prevent Constitutional Drift Within NPOs | NGO Pulse: "This article encourages and shares tools with NPOs on how to understand, compile and utilise a constitution
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Wednesday, September 24, 2014
Law Commission proposes statutory power to make social investment
Law Commission proposes statutory power to make social investment: "The Law Commission has recommended new rules to give charities a statutory power to make social investments in a paper published today.
A report, entitled Social Investment by Charities: The Law Commission’s Recommendations, says that generally charities already have the power to make social investments, but there is a lack of clarity among many trustees about exactly what they are allowed to do.
The report follows a consultation earlier this year which was broadly welcomed by the sector."
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A report, entitled Social Investment by Charities: The Law Commission’s Recommendations, says that generally charities already have the power to make social investments, but there is a lack of clarity among many trustees about exactly what they are allowed to do.
The report follows a consultation earlier this year which was broadly welcomed by the sector."
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Monday, September 22, 2014
Behind the scenes at the UK’s philanthropy clubs | Voluntary Sector Network | Guardian Professional
Behind the scenes at the UK’s philanthropy clubs | Voluntary Sector Network | Guardian Professional: "I’m here to learn more about “giving clubs”, a US phenomenon which is growing in popularity in the UK. Broadly speaking, people get together to socialise, learn about different charities and donate some money.
The format at The Funding Network events is like Dragon’s Den: four charities have six minutes each to present their pitch. They say how much money they would like and what for. Each pitch is followed by six minutes of questions. At the end of the pitches the charities leave the room and the pledging session begins."
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The format at The Funding Network events is like Dragon’s Den: four charities have six minutes each to present their pitch. They say how much money they would like and what for. Each pitch is followed by six minutes of questions. At the end of the pitches the charities leave the room and the pledging session begins."
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Friday, September 19, 2014
Devolution 'will affect how charities operate'
Devolution 'will affect how charities operate': "The political landscape that charities operate in looks set to change following the Scottish decision to vote against independence, NCVO has warned.
Before the vote Prime Minster David Cameron announced plans for greater devolution across the whole of the United Kingdom. This morning he pledged to honour commitments to devolve more power to the Scottish Parliament and said that England, Wales and Northern Ireland should also be able to have more say on issues of tax, spending and welfare.
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Before the vote Prime Minster David Cameron announced plans for greater devolution across the whole of the United Kingdom. This morning he pledged to honour commitments to devolve more power to the Scottish Parliament and said that England, Wales and Northern Ireland should also be able to have more say on issues of tax, spending and welfare.
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Thursday, September 18, 2014
A big thank you! Charity’s message to Britain after nearly £7 million raised in Ice Bucket Challenge - Telegraph
A big thank you! Charity’s message to Britain after nearly £7 million raised in Ice Bucket Challenge - Telegraph: "The Ice Bucket challenge has raised almost £7 million in Britain for motor neurone disease research.
The charity stunt, which sees participants being filmed while soaking themselves in freezing cold water to encourage donations, quickly became an internet craze across America then Britain."
The charity stunt, which sees participants being filmed while soaking themselves in freezing cold water to encourage donations, quickly became an internet craze across America then Britain."
Student to travel to China for philanthropy Olympics
Student to travel to China for philanthropy Olympics: "Enactus is an international philanthropic organisation that brings together university students, their academic advisers and business experts to create and implement community empowerment projects around the globe.
When developing projects, Enactus teams must consider the relevant economic, social and environmental factors then use entrepreneurial action to implement them."
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‘Lather Against Ebola’, an ‘Ice Bucket’ challenge against virus - The Malaysian Insider
‘Lather Against Ebola’, an ‘Ice Bucket’ challenge against virus - The Malaysian Insider: "Bringing a soapy twist to the "Ice Bucket Challenge" that has swept the world in recent weeks, Ivorians are raising awareness about the deadly disease outbreak in west Africa with a new "Lather Against Ebola" campaign.
People in Ivory Coast do use ice in their variation, but have added a good head of lather to alert others to the need for hygiene to ward off the Ebola epidemic raging in neighbouring countries."
People in Ivory Coast do use ice in their variation, but have added a good head of lather to alert others to the need for hygiene to ward off the Ebola epidemic raging in neighbouring countries."
We are very serious about Africa: Indian billionaire Azim Premji - CNBC Africa
We are very serious about Africa: Indian billionaire Azim Premji - CNBC Africa
In India, the company also engages heavily in social empowerment. TheAzim Premji Foundation established in 2001 is focused on enhancing the public school education system, and on teaching and research programs in
engineering education. Wipro hopes to do the same to develop skills andbuild local talent in South Africa, using the country as a base for therest of Africa. The company has been present in South Africa for the
last three years, employing over 1,200 employees with a 40% local workforce.
In India, the company also engages heavily in social empowerment. TheAzim Premji Foundation established in 2001 is focused on enhancing the public school education system, and on teaching and research programs in
engineering education. Wipro hopes to do the same to develop skills andbuild local talent in South Africa, using the country as a base for therest of Africa. The company has been present in South Africa for the
last three years, employing over 1,200 employees with a 40% local workforce.
Paula Sussex announces a more proactive Charity Commission
Paula Sussex announces a more proactive Charity Commission
The new chief executive of the Charity Commission
has promised her organisation will be more proactive and do more to
deter wrongdoing in the sector, and has said she plans to restructure
the senior management to help achieve this.
The new chief executive of the Charity Commission
has promised her organisation will be more proactive and do more to
deter wrongdoing in the sector, and has said she plans to restructure
the senior management to help achieve this.
Wednesday, September 17, 2014
Shawcross: 'Too often charities respond defensively'
Shawcross: 'Too often charities respond defensively'
Sector leaders warned yesterday that charities need to get better at answering the public’s questions if the sector is to hold on to high levels of trust. Speaking at a debate on public perceptions of charity, Charity Commisson chair William Shawcross said that “too often charities respond defensively” when faced with “legitimate questions” about issues like executive pay and charitable expenditure.
Sector leaders warned yesterday that charities need to get better at answering the public’s questions if the sector is to hold on to high levels of trust. Speaking at a debate on public perceptions of charity, Charity Commisson chair William Shawcross said that “too often charities respond defensively” when faced with “legitimate questions” about issues like executive pay and charitable expenditure.
Tuesday, September 16, 2014
More charities are securing corporate partnerships totalling £10m a year
More charities are securing corporate partnerships totalling £10m a year
Partnerships between companies and charities are increasingly longer-term, higher-value and more strategic, according to a report bythe consultancy C&;E Advisory. C&;E’s annual Corporate-NGO Partnerships Barometer shows a 12 per cent rise this year in the proportion of charities saying that their various partnerships with companies are worth morethan £10m a year in total.
Partnerships between companies and charities are increasingly longer-term, higher-value and more strategic, according to a report bythe consultancy C&;E Advisory. C&;E’s annual Corporate-NGO Partnerships Barometer shows a 12 per cent rise this year in the proportion of charities saying that their various partnerships with companies are worth morethan £10m a year in total.
Monday, September 15, 2014
Social investment taskforce urges reforms to let charities 'embrace entrepreneurial risk-taking' | Third Sector
Social investment taskforce urges reforms to let charities 'embrace entrepreneurial risk-taking' | Third Sector
A report published by the Social Impact Investment Taskforce says its recommended measures could help to unlock $1tn (£615bn) of social investment funds around the world
Friday, September 12, 2014
Donations pour in to Manchester Dogs’ Homes following arson attack
Donations pour in to Manchester Dogs’ Homes following arson attack
Manchester Dogs' Home has received almost £600,000 worth of donations
through a JustGiving page set up following a fire at the site that has
left at least 43 dogs dead.
Manchester Dogs' Home has received almost £600,000 worth of donations
through a JustGiving page set up following a fire at the site that has
left at least 43 dogs dead.
BBC News - Ice bucket challenge: 'One in six Britons took part'
BBC News - Ice bucket challenge: 'One in six Britons took part'
One in six Britons havetaken part in the ice bucket challenge to raise money for charity,research commissioned by the Charities Aid Foundation suggests. The charity told BBC Breakfast that one in 10 people donated as a result of the campaign - each giving an average of almost £5. ComRes polled 2,058 British adults online from 5 to 7 September.
One in six Britons havetaken part in the ice bucket challenge to raise money for charity,research commissioned by the Charities Aid Foundation suggests. The charity told BBC Breakfast that one in 10 people donated as a result of the campaign - each giving an average of almost £5. ComRes polled 2,058 British adults online from 5 to 7 September.
Thursday, September 11, 2014
New Partnership with Scholas Occurrentes | United Way
New Partnership with Scholas Occurrentes | United Way
I was in Rome last week to sign a Memorandum of Understanding with Scholas Occurrentes, an education initiative started by Pope Francis while he was Bishop of Buenos Aires.
I was in Rome last week to sign a Memorandum of Understanding with Scholas Occurrentes, an education initiative started by Pope Francis while he was Bishop of Buenos Aires.
Five ways to make your charity campaign go global | Voluntary Sector Network | Guardian Professional
Five ways to make your charity campaign go global | Voluntary Sector Network | Guardian Professional
From preparing for a viral sensation to ensuring your messages are culturally appropriate, here’s how to conquer the world
From preparing for a viral sensation to ensuring your messages are culturally appropriate, here’s how to conquer the world
Wednesday, September 10, 2014
Bitcoin: how the charity RNLI is using the digital currency | Voluntary Sector Network | Guardian Professional
Bitcoin: how the charity RNLI is using the digital currency | Voluntary Sector Network | Guardian Professional
Why did RNLI decide to use Bitcoins?
The idea came from our research into future trends and changes that
may impact on the RNLI. Basically, it looked likely that we would
receive digital currency as a donation and/or as part of a legacy at
some point and we wanted to be prepared for that eventuality. While
researching, we became aware that using Bitcoin could expose the RNLI to
new audiences.
Why did RNLI decide to use Bitcoins?
The idea came from our research into future trends and changes that
may impact on the RNLI. Basically, it looked likely that we would
receive digital currency as a donation and/or as part of a legacy at
some point and we wanted to be prepared for that eventuality. While
researching, we became aware that using Bitcoin could expose the RNLI to
new audiences.
Donating to charity: Are we getting as good as we give? - Features - Health & Families - The Independent
Donating to charity: Are we getting as good as we give? - Features - Health & Families - The Independent
Thirty new charities are set up every day, on average, in England and
Wales. Most of them begin around a family kitchen table. There are,
today, 164,108 charities in this country. Almost half of them raise less
than £10,000 a year. Three-quarters have an annual income of below
£100,000. Only 1 per cent handle more than £5m annually.
Thirty new charities are set up every day, on average, in England and
Wales. Most of them begin around a family kitchen table. There are,
today, 164,108 charities in this country. Almost half of them raise less
than £10,000 a year. Three-quarters have an annual income of below
£100,000. Only 1 per cent handle more than £5m annually.
Catholic Church rejects more regulation of charities
Catholic Church rejects more regulation of charities
On Monday at the National Press Club the CEO of World Vision Australia,
Reverend Tim Costello, said that one church denominationopposed the
Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission, because it didn't
"want a secular, atheistic regulator in charge". On Tuesday Fairfax
Media said he was referring to the Catholic Church and I completely
reject that claim.
On Monday at the National Press Club the CEO of World Vision Australia,
Reverend Tim Costello, said that one church denominationopposed the
Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission, because it didn't
"want a secular, atheistic regulator in charge". On Tuesday Fairfax
Media said he was referring to the Catholic Church and I completely
reject that claim.
Tuesday, September 09, 2014
Israeli non-profits look to US counterparts for funding
Israeli non-profits look to US counterparts for funding
Non-profit organization director says 38% of US Jewish charity is directed toward Israel.
Monday, September 08, 2014
Hong Kong Family Gives $350-Million to Harvard Health School – Philanthropy Today - Blogs - The Chronicle of Philanthropy
Hong Kong Family Gives $350-Million to Harvard Health School – Philanthropy Today - Blogs - The Chronicle of Philanthropy
A foundation associated with one of Hong Kong’s richest
families has donated $350-million to Harvard University’s School of
Public Health, The New York Times and Reuters
report. The unrestricted gift from the Morningside Foundation will
boost student financial aid and research and training in four broad
areas: pandemics, environmental health risks, poverty and humanitarian
crises, and failing health systems.
Hong Kong Family Gives $350-Million to Harvard Health School
A foundation associated with one of Hong Kong’s richest
families has donated $350-million to Harvard University’s School of
Public Health, The New York Times and Reuters
report. The unrestricted gift from the Morningside Foundation will
boost student financial aid and research and training in four broad
areas: pandemics, environmental health risks, poverty and humanitarian
crises, and failing health systems.
CharityComms launches new drive to improve public understanding of charity
CharityComms launches new drive to improve public understanding of charity
CharityComms is establishing a working group to look at how charities
can be more proactive in explaining how they work and respond to
criticism, in a bid to maintain public trust and confidence in the
sector.
The membership body for charity communications
professionals is leading the initiative, which is based on work it has
done with NCVO on how the sector can tackle negative views and
CharityComms is establishing a working group to look at how charities
can be more proactive in explaining how they work and respond to
criticism, in a bid to maintain public trust and confidence in the
sector.
The membership body for charity communications
professionals is leading the initiative, which is based on work it has
done with NCVO on how the sector can tackle negative views and
Friday, September 05, 2014
The Changing Landscape of NGOs in China | CAF America
The Changing Landscape of NGOs in China | CAF America
All eyes have been on China, with one fifth of the world’s population,
the second largest economy in the world, and an annual GDP growth rate
of ~10%. However, in tandem with such tremendous growth there has been a
parallel increase in social and environmental challenges. From
excessive coal burning and dangerous levels of pollution (to the point
where it is affecting the ability to attract employees in large cities),
to huge income disparities and migrant worker challenges as workers
flee to the cities to earn a livelihood but do not have the legal right
to reside in those cities.
All eyes have been on China, with one fifth of the world’s population,
the second largest economy in the world, and an annual GDP growth rate
of ~10%. However, in tandem with such tremendous growth there has been a
parallel increase in social and environmental challenges. From
excessive coal burning and dangerous levels of pollution (to the point
where it is affecting the ability to attract employees in large cities),
to huge income disparities and migrant worker challenges as workers
flee to the cities to earn a livelihood but do not have the legal right
to reside in those cities.
Volunteering is at a ten-year high, research shows
Volunteering is at a ten-year high, research shows
Volunteering is at a ten-year high with 26 per cent of people
carrying out some volunteering in the last three months, and more men
are volunteering than women, according to new research by nfpSynergy.
The research consultancy’s report, The New Alchemy, published today, analyses trends in volunteering over the past decade and people’s motivations for giving their time.
Volunteering is at a ten-year high with 26 per cent of people
carrying out some volunteering in the last three months, and more men
are volunteering than women, according to new research by nfpSynergy.
The research consultancy’s report, The New Alchemy, published today, analyses trends in volunteering over the past decade and people’s motivations for giving their time.
Thursday, September 04, 2014
International Day of Charity - 5 September
International Day of Charity - 5 September
In recognition of the role of charity in alleviating humanitarian crises and human suffering within and among nations,
as well as of the efforts of charitable organizations and individuals,
including the work of Mother Teresa, the General Assembly of the United Nations in its resolution A/RES/67/105
designated the 5th of September, the anniversary of the death of Mother Teresa, as the International Day of Charity.
In recognition of the role of charity in alleviating humanitarian crises and human suffering within and among nations,
as well as of the efforts of charitable organizations and individuals,
including the work of Mother Teresa, the General Assembly of the United Nations in its resolution A/RES/67/105
designated the 5th of September, the anniversary of the death of Mother Teresa, as the International Day of Charity.
Volunteers give time worth £34bn a year
Volunteers give time worth £34bn a year
Volunteering is worth £34bn a year in support of public services in the UK, new research by the innovation charity Nesta estimates.
The
report, People Helping People, calls for the public sector to createmore opportunities for people to support each other through socialaction, which is defined as regular informal and formal volunteering, and community action.
Volunteering is worth £34bn a year in support of public services in the UK, new research by the innovation charity Nesta estimates.
The
report, People Helping People, calls for the public sector to createmore opportunities for people to support each other through socialaction, which is defined as regular informal and formal volunteering, and community action.
Spread the word, giving is good
Philanthropy often gets in the news because of mega-gifts – from the
likes of the Packers and tech billionaires. It is not surprising that
generosity on such a scale captivates us, but the mega-gifts are one
part of a much larger story about giving in this nation.
We are in the middle of a major transformation of what I call the ecology of philanthropy in Australia.
Wednesday, September 03, 2014
Tuesday, September 02, 2014
MND Australia - Ice Bucket Challenge FAQ's
MND Australia - Ice Bucket Challenge FAQ's: Ice Bucket Challenge FAQ's
We are astounded and heartened by the outpouring of support from the global community in response to the ALS/MND Ice Bucket Challenge. The Ice Bucket Challenge has provided both a boost of hope and funds to the MND community. This solidarity and goodwill has warmed our hearts.
We are astounded and heartened by the outpouring of support from the global community in response to the ALS/MND Ice Bucket Challenge. The Ice Bucket Challenge has provided both a boost of hope and funds to the MND community. This solidarity and goodwill has warmed our hearts.
Charities failing to report serious incidents, Charity Commission warns
Charities failing to report serious incidents, Charity Commission warns: Charities are failing to meet their legal requirements to report serious incidents such as fraud, theft and failure to protect vulnerable beneficiaries, the Charity Commission warned today.
Fundraisers should engage more with older people online, new research shows
Fundraisers should engage more with older people online, new research shows: Charities could be missing out on donations by not engaging with older people through online and mobile channels, according to new research.
A report, Time for UK Fundraising to Look Up, published today by the agencies Xtraordinary Fundraising and Forster Communication and fundraising software company Blackbaud, looks at the giving habits of ‘baby boomers’, those born between 1946 and 1964, and ‘civics’, born before 1945.
A report, Time for UK Fundraising to Look Up, published today by the agencies Xtraordinary Fundraising and Forster Communication and fundraising software company Blackbaud, looks at the giving habits of ‘baby boomers’, those born between 1946 and 1964, and ‘civics’, born before 1945.
Raising funds with Bollywood actors � Vice Versa
Raising funds with Bollywood actors � Vice Versa: For Usha Menon it’s a fact that there are significant benefits to fundraising in India. Menon is Executive Chairman of Usha Menon Management Consultancy, a training and consulting firm for civil society organisations with expertise in fundraising in Asia. ‘Forty years ago, organisations in India were mostly run as community-based organisations (CBOs). To a large extend they were for locals by locals. However, from the moment that the sector of international development grew, the focus of organisations shifted from focussing on local donors to writing successful project proposals to receive external funding.
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