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Private voluntary organizations have come to play a crucial operational and advocacy role in relief and economic development assistance in countries throughout the world. These organizations may raise funds and/or provide grants in one country for assistance to organizations in another country, or they may be nongovernmental organizations (NGOs) within a country that undertake not only independent charitable activities but at times also serve as the operational arm of government and assistance agencies."

Fundraising On the Rise for 10th Consecutive Month

BLACKBAUD: Press Releases: "Our newest index, representing organizations involved with international affairs, was up 13 percent reflecting significant post-Haiti growth while fundraising at arts and culture organizations grew nearly 12 percent. The increase wasn’t universal however as human services and environmental organizations were still down from their year earlier results. And with job growth flat the past two months and the economy weakening; a real challenge for all nonprofits going forward will be maintaining this momentum.”"

62% of donations come from abroad - Israel Business, Ynetnews

62% of donations come from abroad - Israel Business, Ynetnews: "Philanthropy in Israel is still based on a lot of foreign funding and the relative increase in Israeli donations doesn't reflect the wealth is Israeli society,' claims Professor Hillel Shmidt, a senior faculty member at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem and director of the Center for the Study of Philanthropy."

Philanthropy in Britain: top 10 trends among this century's William Morrises - Telegraph

Philanthropy in Britain: top 10 trends among this century's William Morrises - Telegraph: "Here we take a look at the 10 emerging trends among British philanthropists, according to Philanthropy UK, which provides advice to charitable organisations and individuals."