TCS donates $35 million to Carnegie Mellon - The Times of India

TCS donates $35 million to Carnegie Mellon - The Times of India: "This week, the two hoary industrial-philanthropic contemporaries are again on the same page with the contribution from Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) of a $35 million gift to Carnegie Mellon University, described as the largest corporate gift to CMU, and the biggest from outside the United States. The donation will fund a new facility, the Tata Consultancy Services Building, which will support education and cutting-edge research by CMU faculty and students, and will also endow Presidential Fellowships and Scholarships, increasing the availability of a CMU education to outstanding students, the two entities announced on Tuesday."



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IoF Convention to move to Barbican after 10 years at London Metropole

IoF Convention to move to Barbican after 10 years at London Metropole

Nonprofits - International Charity Activities

Nonprofits - International Charity Activities: "A 501(c)(3) organization may advance its “charitable” purpose through international activities. But there is much that needs to be considered when operating in a foreign country, including –"



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The key challenge for the Etherington review | Third Sector

The key challenge for the Etherington review | Third Sector:
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Kids Company paid LSE nearly £40,000 for impact report

Kids Company paid LSE nearly £40,000 for impact report

United Way’s 23rd Annual Golf Tournament crosses the $1.1 million mark! | United Way of Winnipeg

United Way’s 23rd Annual Golf Tournament crosses the $1.1 million mark! | United Way of Winnipeg: "For 23 years, golfers who love Winnipeg—and Winnipeggers who love golf—have been swinging for a stronger community. This year, they hit a collective hole-in-one, crossing the $1.1 million mark.

Braving what turned into a rather blustery day, 132 golfers played Bel Acres Golf & Country Club and raised a record-setting $130,052. Over the combined years, the tournament has raised $1.1 million for United Way’s work in the community."



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Annual ALS Ice Bucket Challenge altered for water restrictions - NEWS 1130

Annual ALS Ice Bucket Challenge altered for water restrictions - NEWS 1130: "So, the ALS Society of BC has come up with some suggestions of what you’re being asked to do instead.

Essentially, they want you to use something that is environmentally-friendly. People have been using marbles, flower petals, recycled paper, whiffle balls even Rice Krispies."



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Facts and Stats about NGOs Worldwide | www.OnGood.ngo

Facts and Stats about NGOs Worldwide | www.OnGood.ngo: "#NGOfacts is an ongoing campaign that highlights statistical data about NGOs, nonprofits and charities worldwide. Committed to building a comprehensive list of facts and stats about the NGO sector, please check back regularly for updates."



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From starvation to celebration: 5 ways your charity can help change the overhead conversation | Imagine Canada

From starvation to celebration: 5 ways your charity can help change the overhead conversation | Imagine Canada: "t’s concerning to think one third of Canadians believe no money should be spent on administration given the evidence that spending too little on infrastructure can actually be counter-productive to achieving mission (let alone spending none). At Imagine Canada, we believe that achieving real impact requires real investment.

Not only is the focus on overhead counter-productive to achieving impact, it’s also surprisingly difficult to evaluate organizations based on their balance sheets alone. "



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Dig into Singapore’s biggest bowl of ice kachang in the name of charity | TODAYonline

Dig into Singapore’s biggest bowl of ice kachang in the name of charity | TODAYonline: "The event is open to the public, and is also a fund-raising initiative to raise awareness and support for the hotel’s newly-adopted charity, the Cerebral Palsy Alliance Singapore (CPAS). It hopes to serve 500 bowls of ice kachang from the mammoth creation and guests are free to donate any amount of money they want to the charity, and all donations collected will go to CPAS, said Herve Duboscq, the hotel’s general manager mentioned."



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CAF distributed almost £480m to charities last year

CAF distributed almost £480m to charities last year: "The Charities Aid Foundation distributed £478m to charities on behalf of donors, an increase of £35m on the year before, according to its annual report for the year ending April 2015.
According to a statement this was a "record breaking" year for the charity."



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ICO must offer 'absolutely clarity' on telephone fundraising rules

ICO must offer 'absolutely clarity' on telephone fundraising rules: "The Institute of Fundraising has said the Information Commissioner's office must provide "absolute clarity" about telephone fundraising rules, and the two bodies will work together to produce clearer guidance.
The IoF said it will meet with the Information Commissioner’s Office to feed into a review of its Direct Marketing Guidance in the wake of Friday’s Telephone Fundraising Summit - a meeting including representatives from the ICO, the Direct Marketing Association and the Telephone Preference Service last week."



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