Canada's Tax Agency Nixes Break for 'Donation' of Name to Charity - Philanthropy Today - The Chronicle of Philanthropy- Connecting the nonprofit world with news, jobs, and ideas

Canada's Tax Agency Nixes Break for 'Donation' of Name to Charity - Philanthropy Today - The Chronicle of Philanthropy- Connecting the nonprofit world with news, jobs, and ideas: Canada’s Tax Agency Nixes Break for ‘Donation’ of Name to Charity

November 1, 2012, 10:34 am

The Canada Revenue Agency has tentatively denied a disability foundation’s attempt to provide a tax break worth hundreds of thousands of dollars to its celebrated namesake for the “donation” of his name, The Vancouver Sun reports.

Gates Reorganizes Global Staff and Listens to School Critics - News - The Chronicle of Philanthropy- Connecting the nonprofit world with news, jobs, and ideas

Gates Reorganizes Global Staff and Listens to School Critics - News - The Chronicle of Philanthropy- Connecting the nonprofit world with news, jobs, and ideas: In an interview, Jeff Raikes said the reorganization of the staff involved in grant making overseas, which employees dubbed a “global redesign,” will ensure greater collaboration among its employees and projects.

Staff members who make grants to groups that focus on advocacy and shaping public policies will now report to a single leader, as will employees in Africa, China, and India. The foundation’s global-health and global-development grant programs will work more closely together, he said

Greenpeace Challenges New Zealand on Denial of Charity Status - Philanthropy Today - The Chronicle of Philanthropy- Connecting the nonprofit world with news, jobs, and ideas

Greenpeace Challenges New Zealand on Denial of Charity Status - Philanthropy Today - The Chronicle of Philanthropy- Connecting the nonprofit world with news, jobs, and ideas: Greenpeace Challenges New Zealand on Denial of Charity Status

September 4, 2012, 10:10 am

The New Zealand arm of Greenpeace is appealing a decision by the country’s High Court that blocks the environmental group from seeking to register as a charity, the New Zealand Herald reports.

Charity Scandals in China Blamed for Steep Drop in Donations - Philanthropy Today - The Chronicle of Philanthropy- Connecting the nonprofit world with news, jobs, and ideas

Charity Scandals in China Blamed for Steep Drop in Donations - Philanthropy Today - The Chronicle of Philanthropy- Connecting the nonprofit world with news, jobs, and ideas: Charity Scandals in China Blamed for Steep Drop in Donations

June 25, 2012, 9:28 am

Giving in China plunged by nearly 18 percent in 2011, with a raft of scandals involving charities contributing to the decline, according to the state-run China Daily.

Bill Gates and India Tycoons to Meet in Bangalore on Giving - Philanthropy Today - The Chronicle of Philanthropy- Connecting the nonprofit world with news, jobs, and ideas

Bill Gates and India Tycoons to Meet in Bangalore on Giving - Philanthropy Today - The Chronicle of Philanthropy- Connecting the nonprofit world with news, jobs, and ideas: Bill Gates and two of India’s best-known moguls will promote philanthropy among the country’s growing tycoon class in a private June 1 gathering in Bangalore, Forbes reports.

Three staff made redundant in latest Acevo restructure - Civil Society - Governance - News - providing news and in-depth coverage of charities, voluntary organisations and not-for-profits

Three staff made redundant in latest Acevo restructure - Civil Society - Governance - News - providing news and in-depth coverage of charities, voluntary organisations and not-for-profits: Acevo is restructuring ahead of its move into the NCVO building at King’s Cross this summer, and making three staff redundant.

It is not the first round of job cuts at the membership body in recent years – in January 2011 six jobs were cut in anticipation of several grant-funded programmes coming to an end on 31 March 2011. These included several from Capacitybuilders totalling nearly �800,000 and a Big Lottery Fund Basis grant of �176,809.

U.K. Nonprofit Umbrella Group Says Government Cuts Could Cost Charities $8.7-Billion - Philanthropy Today - The Chronicle of Philanthropy- Connecting the nonprofit world with news, jobs, and ideas

U.K. Nonprofit Umbrella Group Says Government Cuts Could Cost Charities $8.7-Billion - Philanthropy Today - The Chronicle of Philanthropy- Connecting the nonprofit world with news, jobs, and ideas: U.K. Nonprofit Umbrella Group Says Government Cuts Could Cost Charities $8.7-Billion

March 5, 2012, 10:39 am

A report by one of Britain’s leading nonprofit-sector organizations estimated that U.K. charities could lose up to $8.7-billion in public support this year, according to the BBC.

The study by the Association of Chief Executives of Voluntary Organisations was based on expected income loss reported by 1,725 nonprofit groups that applied to the $158-million transition fund set up by the government to help charities hit by local and national budget cuts.

Business in the Community Conference - Number 10

Business in the Community Conference - Number 10: o help small businesses get involved in responsible practice, and to help get more young people into work the Prime Minister also set out plans for:

The launch of “Trading for Good” a new online directory for SMEs that will showcase the good work they do in the community; and provide free toolkits to help businesses get involved in socially responsible practices, like offering apprenticeships and work experience and setting up a payroll giving scheme, and,
A new careers advice web-based service – led by businesses and charitable partners – that will help inspire and support young people aged 11-24 in preparing for their future careers. It will also advertise entry-level jobs, apprenticeships and placements. Later this year they’ll launch a major website – the one-stop-shop for the best careers advice;

A Nobel Victory for No-Strings-Attached Grants - Opinion - The Chronicle of Philanthropy- Connecting the nonprofit world with news, jobs, and ideas

A Nobel Victory for No-Strings-Attached Grants - Opinion - The Chronicle of Philanthropy- Connecting the nonprofit world with news, jobs, and ideas: This week’s awarding of the Nobel Peace Prize is a notable victory for three courageous women who have worked to overturn repression in the Arab and African worlds. But what won’t get any headlines is another victory: The prizes demonstrate why it’s so important to give general operating support to outstanding nonprofit leaders and not to tie their hands with too many strings.

Million-Strong Volunteer Network Spreads Good Health in Thailand - Philanthropy Today - The Chronicle of Philanthropy- Connecting the nonprofit world with news, jobs, and ideas

Million-Strong Volunteer Network Spreads Good Health in Thailand - Philanthropy Today - The Chronicle of Philanthropy- Connecting the nonprofit world with news, jobs, and ideas: Million-Strong Volunteer Network Spreads Good Health in Thailand

September 28, 2011, 10:06 am

In Thailand, a network of more than a million volunteers has brought basic health care to remote corners of the country and helped radically reduce infant mortality and once-widespread diseases, according to The New York Times.

Ex-Brazilian Official Takes Helm at U.N. Food Agency - Philanthropy Today - The Chronicle of Philanthropy- Connecting the nonprofit world with news, jobs, and ideas

Ex-Brazilian Official Takes Helm at U.N. Food Agency - Philanthropy Today - The Chronicle of Philanthropy- Connecting the nonprofit world with news, jobs, and ideas: "Ex-Brazilian Official Takes Helm at U.N. Food Agency

June 27, 2011, 9:33 am

Brazil’s former minister of food security has been picked to lead the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization, making him the first new leader of the group in nearly two decades, according to Bloomberg."

Marxism and Capitalism Mix in Hong Kong Magnate's Emerging Philanthropy - Philanthropy Today - The Chronicle of Philanthropy- Connecting the nonprofit world with news, jobs, and ideas

Marxism and Capitalism Mix in Hong Kong Magnate's Emerging Philanthropy - Philanthropy Today - The Chronicle of Philanthropy- Connecting the nonprofit world with news, jobs, and ideas: "Marxism and Capitalism Mix in Hong Kong Magnate’s Emerging Philanthropy

May 31, 2011, 9:35 am

An emerging leader in Chinese philanthropy mixes small-government libertarianism with the Marxist teachings of his youth in embarking on a wave of giving, according to a Forbes Asia profile of Shih Wing Ching."

British Private Schools Challenge Charity-Status Rules - Philanthropy Today - The Chronicle of Philanthropy- Connecting the nonprofit world with news, jobs, and ideas

British Private Schools Challenge Charity-Status Rules - Philanthropy Today - The Chronicle of Philanthropy- Connecting the nonprofit world with news, jobs, and ideas: "British Private Schools Challenge Charity-Status Rules

May 17, 2011, 10:00 am

Private schools in England and Wales are mounting a legal challenge to regulations requiring them to demonstrate they provide sufficient “public benefit” or risk losing their tax-exempt status, according to the BBC."

Universities in France Turn to Private Fund Raising - Philanthropy Today - The Chronicle of Philanthropy- Connecting the nonprofit world with news, jobs, and ideas

Universities in France Turn to Private Fund Raising - Philanthropy Today - The Chronicle of Philanthropy- Connecting the nonprofit world with news, jobs, and ideas: "Universities in France Turn to Private Fund Raising

April 19, 2011, 9:37 am

French universities have set up 39 foundations to channel private philanthropy into scholarships, research, and other programs, according to the International Herald Tribune."

U.K. Holocaust Charity Donates $56-Million and Plans to Close - Philanthropy Today - The Chronicle of Philanthropy- Connecting the nonprofit world with news, jobs, and ideas

U.K. Holocaust Charity Donates $56-Million and Plans to Close - Philanthropy Today - The Chronicle of Philanthropy- Connecting the nonprofit world with news, jobs, and ideas: "U.K. Holocaust Charity Donates $56-Million and Plans to Close

March 1, 2011, 11:27 am

A British charity that supports Holocaust survivors has donated a combined $56.6-million to two other Jewish organizations and plans to give away the rest of its assets and close within five years, Third Sector Online reports."

Bill Gates Pleads for Global Development Aid - Grant Makers - The Chronicle of Philanthropy- Connecting the nonprofit world with news, jobs, and ideas

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Bill Gates Pleads for Global Development Aid - Grant Makers - The Chronicle of Philanthropy- Connecting the nonprofit world with news, jobs, and ideas: "In the 23-page letter released Monday, Mr. Gates, the co-chair of the $38-billion Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, also makes an economic case for investing in vaccines against polio and other diseases and touts online tools that can augment in-class teaching to help students learn."

Charity Commission enters a new phase | Society | The Guardian

Charity Commission enters a new phase | Society | The Guardian: "Chancellor George Osborne announced last week that the commission's resource funding would fall by �8m over the next four financial years from �29.3m to �21.3m, a real-terms cut of 33% after inflation assumptions. With 65% of the commission's costs being staff, the axe looks likely to fall on about 140 jobs – and on some of the key functions those personnel carry out.

As the commission's chair, Dame Suzi Leather, said in the immediate aftermath of the announcement: 'Clearly a very different approach is now needed – business as usual is simply not an option. We will need to make significant changes to the way in which we engage with charities and the public, the services we offer and the scope and shape of our regulatory activity.'"

Charities Around the World Struggle to Raise Money - News - The Chronicle of Philanthropy- Connecting the nonprofit world with news, jobs, and ideas

Charities Around the World Struggle to Raise Money - News - The Chronicle of Philanthropy- Connecting the nonprofit world with news, jobs, and ideas: "Demand for services is rising fast for charities around the world—faster than donations are expected to increase this year or next, according to a new report released today by Blackbaud, the software company."

Afghan Government Shuts Down 20 Aid Groups - Philanthropy Today - The Chronicle of Philanthropy- Connecting the nonprofit world with news, jobs, and ideas

Afghan Government Shuts Down 20 Aid Groups - Philanthropy Today - The Chronicle of Philanthropy- Connecting the nonprofit world with news, jobs, and ideas: "Afghan Government Shuts Down 20 Aid Groups

The Afghan government shut down 20 foreign aid charities working in that country this week, saying the groups did not provide regular reports on their work and finances to the government, says Reuters."

Nonprofit Groups Face More Scrutiny in China - Philanthropy Today - The Chronicle of Philanthropy- Connecting the nonprofit world with news, jobs, and ideas

Nonprofit Groups Face More Scrutiny in China - Philanthropy Today - The Chronicle of Philanthropy- Connecting the nonprofit world with news, jobs, and ideas: "Nonprofit Groups Face More Scrutiny in China

Nonprofit activists in China say that new government scrutiny of charities is making it more difficult to do their work, says The Washington Post."