There are more than twice as many charities in the UK as you’ve been told

There are more than twice as many charities in the UK as you’ve been told: "This is a pretty commonly quoted figure – you see it everywhere, not least all over the national newspapers – but it’s wrong. By quite a long way.

Next time someone asks you how many charities there are in the UK, here’s the actual answer: nobody really knows, but it’s probably more than 400,000."



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Abolish Fundraising Standards Board and take code-setting away from Institute of Fundraising, says Etherington review | Third Sector

Abolish Fundraising Standards Board and take code-setting away from Institute of Fundraising, says Etherington review | Third Sector: "The Fundraising Standards Board should be abolished and the Institute of Fundraising stripped of its responsibility for overseeing the Code of Fundraising Practice, Sir Stuart Etherington’s review of the self-regulation of fundraising has concluded."



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In Defense of Traditional Philanthropy as “Effective Altruism” Looms | Nonprofit Quarterly

In Defense of Traditional Philanthropy as “Effective Altruism” Looms | Nonprofit Quarterly: "While there is a place for this kind of giving and social investment, Samuel and other proponents of strategic philanthropy do not give enough credit to so-called “traditional” philanthropy, which is not always giving for its own sake but does fulfill serious economic and emotional needs. A case in point is the practice among the Igbo people of Eastern Nigeria wherein wealthy individuals train selected apprentices in trade and other crafts and set them up in business once they attain the required level of proficiency. In addition to providing economic empowerment, this kind of philanthropy enhances awareness of people’s interconnectedness and upholds values of community, sharing, and reciprocity by encouraging beneficiaries to pay forward the kindness that they have received. Through this practice, hundreds of young men and women have become self-reliant members of society who might not ordin"



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Where the parties stand on charities’ political activities | Toronto Star

Where the parties stand on charities’ political activities | Toronto Star: "Where the parties stand on charities’ political activities
Charities calling on the federal government to modernize the rules on how they contribute to public policy debates released a report showing where the parties stand."



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IoF ban selling of donor data as part of latest Code amendments

IoF ban selling of donor data as part of latest Code amendments: "The Institute of Fundraising has today announced a ban on the selling of donor data to third parties as part of a number of changes made to its Code of Fundraising Practice.
The changes were made in response to the Fundraising Standards Board’s interim report in June, which recommended the Code be tightened in a number of areas."



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P.K. Subban of Montreal Canadiens makes $10 million hospital donation - NHL.com - News

P.K. Subban of Montreal Canadiens makes $10 million hospital donation - NHL.com - News: "MONTREAL -- As P.K. Subban walked into the atrium of Montreal Children's Hospital for what would be the most important announcement of his life Wednesday, he looked up in the giant room he was entering and it hit him.

Up on the wall, in giant letters, were the words "Atrium P.K. Subban," a recognition of the $10 million donation Subban and his foundation were making to the hospital, but also a culmination of a life's work, in a sense."



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Donations in China hit near record numbers | gbtimes.com

Donations in China hit near record numbers | gbtimes.com: "Domestic and overseas charitable donations in China totalled 104.226 billion yuan (approximately $16 billion) in 2014, the highest numbers since a massive earthquake devastated Sichuan province in 2008, according to a report from China Charity Alliance."



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CAF hope for over 1,000 charity partners as Morrisons signs up for #GivingTuesday

CAF hope for over 1,000 charity partners as Morrisons signs up for #GivingTuesday: "The Charities Aid Foundation has said it hopes to sign up over 1,000 charity partners for this year’s #GivingTuesday, as Morrisons becomes the first supermarket to sign up.
A CAF spokeswoman told Civil Society News that it currently has 952 partners signed up for the #GivingTuesday, 141 more than the total amount who signed up in 2014 and over 700 more than at this time last year."



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Old Bailey trial due to begin of Helston ShelterBox founder Tom Henderson on fraud charges | West Briton

Old Bailey trial due to begin of Helston ShelterBox founder Tom Henderson on fraud charges | West Briton: "HE trial of disaster relief charity ShelterBox's founder Tom Henderson's is due to begin at the Old Bailey on Monday.

Henderson, from Helston, is charged with three counts of fraud by abuse of position and a further count of the attempted theft of property.

His son, John Henderson, from Hayle, also faces charges, along with Darren Gervis, of Beaminster, Dorset."



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Changing Lives charity chief calls for ban on 'chugging' « Express & Star

Changing Lives charity chief calls for ban on 'chugging' « Express & Star: "Aggressive High Street tactics to get shoppers to commit to direct debit giving are making people "turn their backs on charities", and harming good causes, Stephen Bell of Changing Lives said.

The Tyneside-based national charity helps vulnerable people and their families with issues such as homelessness, and its boss felt "charity mugging" - or chugging - hindered a sector already harmed by the collapse of Kids Company and the way some generous donors have been systematically hounded to give more."



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New Report is Released on Philanthropic Funding for Documentaries

New Report is Released on Philanthropic Funding for Documentaries: "The  Documentary Organization of Canada released the results of their new research study “Philanthropic Funding for Documentaries in Canada: Towards an Industry Wide Strategy.” The report indicates that the philanthropic sector has some interest in documentaries that are based on a wide variety of social issues. 

The report was made possible thanks to the support of the Ontario Media Development Corporation, the Canada Media Fund, Telefilm Canada, th"



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Charity Commission: Annual Public Meeting opening notes - Speeches - GOV.UK

Charity Commission: Annual Public Meeting opening notes - Speeches - GOV.UK: "William talks about the sector, the commission's role and the commitment and resilience of its staff."



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Staff turnover more than halved at Joseph Rowntree after introduction of living wage

Staff turnover more than halved at Joseph Rowntree after introduction of living wage: "Care staff turnover at the Joseph Rowntree charities fell from 26 per cent to 12 per cent because it is paying more than its competitors, the chief operating officer said yesterday.

Shaun Rafferty, chief operating officer at the Joseph Rowntree Foundation and Joseph Rowntree Housing Trust, told delegates at Civil Society Media’s inaugural People and Culture conference, held in London yesterday, that since becoming one of the first care providers to pay the living wage in 2013 its care staff turnover more than halved."



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Large charities 'worryingly slow' to apologise for fundraising practices, says FRSB chair

Large charities 'worryingly slow' to apologise for fundraising practices, says FRSB chair: "Large charities have been “remarkably and worryingly slow” to respond to criticism of their fundraising, and to apologise for unacceptable practices, the incoming chair of the Fundraising Standards Board has said.

Andrew Hind, a former chief executive of the Charity Commission, will today take up his post at the FRSB, the regulator of the fundraising sector."



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Charities back tough fundraising rules to protect vulnerable donors | Society | The Guardian

Charities back tough fundraising rules to protect vulnerable donors | Society | The Guardian: "Britain’s top charities have pledged support for proposed tough new rules aimed at preventing the use of aggressive fundraising techniques to target vulnerable and elderly donors after a series of scandals over the summer.

Leaders of 17 charities including Oxfam, the RSPCA, Save the Children, the RNLI, the NSPCC and Cancer Research UK have signed a letter to the Sunday Times backing regulatory measures to prevent the harassment and exploitation of donors, including powers to invest"



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Regular givers could be forced to pay for charity legal costs

Regular givers could be forced to pay for charity legal costs

7 Indians feature in Forbes’ new list of philanthropists | Kashmir Reader

7 Indians feature in Forbes’ new list of philanthropists | Kashmir Reader: "Seven Indians, including three Infosys co-founders and a Dubai-based education entrepreneur, feature in the latest Forbes Asia edition in a new group of philanthropists from 13 countries for their noteworthy contributions."



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Leading charities 'failed to spot public concern over fund-raising' « Express & Star

Leading charities 'failed to spot public concern over fund-raising' « Express & Star:



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IoF appoints first independent Chair of its Standards Committee - UK Fundraising

IoF appoints first independent Chair of its Standards Committee - UK Fundraising: "The Institute of Fundraising (IoF) has appointed Suzanne McCarthy as the first Independent Chair of its Standards Committee, the body that sets the rules for fundraising.

McCarthy is the first independent lay member to join Standards Committee. She will soon be joined by three other independent lay members, in an attempt by the IoF Board “to further ensure that the voice of the public and donors sits alongside that of fundraisers and the charity sector in setting the standards for fundraising”.

The decision to appoint lay members followed the debate about some fundraising methods and use of some donors’ personal data generated by sustained coverage in The Daily Mail."



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Charity Commission sets out plans for the annual return 2016 - Press releases - GOV.UK

Charity Commission sets out plans for the annual return 2016 - Press releases - GOV.UK: "The Charity Commission, the independent regulator of charities in England and Wales, is setting out its plans for the annual return 2016 which all registered charities must complete. The information provided in the annual return is used by the commission in its regulatory work, and helps populate a charity’s details on the online charity search – an important tool for accountability to the public."



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Britain's biggest charities admit fund-raising 'failed to live up' to high standards - Telegraph

Britain's biggest charities admit fund-raising 'failed to live up' to high standards - Telegraph: "Britain's biggest charities admit fund-raising 'failed to live up' to high standards
Seventeen charities including the RSPCA, the Royal British Legion and Oxfam sign an open letter insisting "no one should ever feel pressurised into giving""



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South London YMCA disaffiliates from YMCA England and rebrands | Third Sector

South London YMCA disaffiliates from YMCA England and rebrands | Third Sector: "South London YMCA has disaffiliated itself from YMCA England and rebranded as Evolve Housing + Support because it no longer felt part of the YMCA movement after the parent organisation’s recent rebrand as a Christian youth charity.

The charity, which had to pay £3.2m to exit YMCA England’s pension scheme, said tha YMCA England’s rebrand, unveiled in September 2014, gave it a strong Christian youth-oriented identity with which Evolve could not identify."



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The Syrian refugee crisis, tipping points and fundraising | Reinier Spruit | LinkedIn

The Syrian refugee crisis, tipping points and fundraising | Reinier Spruit | LinkedIn:



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Microsoft offers UK charities chance to win over £32,000 via social media vote

Microsoft offers UK charities chance to win over £32,000 via social media vote:



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Marketing Agency Helps 10 Charities Secure Over $1 Million in Advertising Grants From Google | Scott De Buitléir

Marketing Agency Helps 10 Charities Secure Over $1 Million in Advertising Grants From Google | Scott De Buitléir: "Stories like this always get me excited as a journalist and fellow philanthropist. I first heard about this story on Twitter and I took it upon myself to find out more and track down the individuals involved in this story. I quickly tracked down two responsible for this, Vlad Rascanu and Tudor Stanescu from 80 Proof Digital, a Toronto based Digital Marketing agency. These two Toronto natives took it upon themselves to give back to the community and partner up with the Ontario Nonprofit Network (ONN), and offer their SEM expertise to their vast network of charities and nonprofit organization at no cost. "



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UN-NGO Conference 2015 Underscores the Value of NGO, Government and Private Sector Partnerships in the Aftermath of Typhoon Yolanda - Filipino Express, Inc

UN-NGO Conference 2015 Underscores the Value of NGO, Government and Private Sector Partnerships in the Aftermath of Typhoon Yolanda - Filipino Express, Inc: "- PH Consul General Mario L. de Leon, Jr. addressed the 2015 NGO Conference at the United Nations in a breakout session entitled “The Philippines after Typhoon Haiyan: Learning the Value of Innovative NGO, Government and Private Sector Partnerships for Sustainable Development and Disaster Preparedness”  which was held on 25 August 2015."



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Charity behind migrant-rescue boats sees 15-fold rise in donations in 24 hours | World news | The Guardian

Charity behind migrant-rescue boats sees 15-fold rise in donations in 24 hours | World news | The Guardian: "Migrant Offshore Aid Station says donations hit €150,000 in past 24 hours, after pictures of drowned three-year-old Syrian boy published worldwide"



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British Red Cross launches major fundraising appeal after thousands contact charity to help combat refugee crisis - Home News - UK - The Independent

British Red Cross launches major fundraising appeal after thousands contact charity to help combat refugee crisis - Home News - UK - The Independent: "The British Red Cross has launched a major fundraising appeal, after the heart-breaking image of a drowned Syrian child prompted thousands of people to contact the charity to help combat the refugee crisis."



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Imagine Canada Releases Paper on Charities as an Economic Sector - Member News - Member - AFP

Imagine Canada Releases Paper on Charities as an Economic Sector - Member News - Member - AFP: "On June 23, 2015, Imagine Canada released a discussion paper entitled Charities in Canada as an Economic Sector (the “Paper”) by Brian Emmett, Imagine Canada’s chief economist for Canada’s Charitable and Nonprofit Sector, and Geoffrey Emmett, research assistant. It was written to “take a balanced look at the Canadian charitable sector from an economic point of view.” In doing so, the Paper emphasizes the important role and scope of the charitable sector in Canada’s economy, discusses revenue sources for charities, and briefly highlights policy implications stemming from the sector’s role in the economy. Overall, the authors stress that while charities are not analogous to for-profit businesses, the impact that they have on the economy is equally strong and is a necessary part of the broader economic picture."



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Mind the Gender Gap: Canadian Women’s Role in Philanthropy - Resource Center - AFP

Mind the Gender Gap: Canadian Women’s Role in Philanthropy - Resource Center - AFP: "Sometimes we men just don’t get it, especially when it comes to giving and philanthropy.  As a prospect researcher and fundraising consultant in Ottawa for the past decade, I’ve often heard the refrain that “Women don’t write the big cheques.”  Really?"



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Charity sector workforce grows by almost 45,000

Charity sector workforce grows by almost 45,000: "he charity sector workforce has grown by almost 45,000 over the course of a year, according to the latest accounts and annual returns filed with the Charity Commission in the year to June 2015.
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Charities face scrutiny over trading of elderly man's data | Society | The Guardian

Charities face scrutiny over trading of elderly man's data | Society | The Guardian: "Regulators are to investigate the charities that bought and sold the personal data of an elderly man, which resulted in him losing thousands of pounds.

Samuel Rae, an 87-year-old who has dementia, was bombarded with calls and letters from charities. They also sold his personal details, which eventually went to rogue companies."



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Hong Kong Jockey Club's charitable donations hit a record HK$3.87 billion | South China Morning Post

Hong Kong Jockey Club's charitable donations hit a record HK$3.87 billion | South China Morning Post: "Charitable donations by the Hong Kong Jockey Club reached a new high of HK$3.87 billion in 2014-15, as the club enjoyed another bumper year that saw total revenue increase to a record of about HK$34.43 billion."



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Donors, charities must plan to capitalize on change to capital-gains tax - The Globe and Mail

Donors, charities must plan to capitalize on change to capital-gains tax - The Globe and Mail: "The 2015 federal budget has provided a great opportunity for charities to unlock more private wealth for public good. Now is the time for all charities and prospective donors to start planning to capitalize on this opportunity.

Effective Jan. 1, 2017, donors who sell private company shares or real estate to an arm’s-length party and donate the cash proceeds or a portion of the proceeds to a registered charity within 30 days of the sale, will be exempt from capital-gains tax on the portion donated."



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Volunteers can help to plug the £4.6bn funding hole | Rob Jackson | Third Sector blogs

Volunteers can help to plug the £4.6bn funding hole | Rob Jackson | Third Sector blogs: "The National Council for Voluntary Organisations recetly announced the findings of its review of the financial sustainability of the voluntary sector’s finances. The headline findings from the review is that the sector faces a £4.6bn projected shortfall in income by 2018/19."



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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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Review of fundraising self-regulation opens for evidence - UK Fundraising

Review of fundraising self-regulation opens for evidence - UK Fundraising

Greek Charities Take Hit as Bank Controls Curb Giving - The Chronicle of Philanthropy

Greek Charities Take Hit as Bank Controls Curb Giving - The Chronicle of Philanthropy:



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Charity sector faces a £4.6bn income shortfall, says NCVO report

Charity sector faces a £4.6bn income shortfall, says NCVO report: "Cuts in government funding will leave the charity sector facing a £4.6bn hole in its finances by 2018/19, according to a report published today by NCVO.
NCVO's report, A financial sustainability review: Change and adaption in the voluntary sector as the economy falters, says that the sector will struggle to maintain the spending levels seen in 2012/13 while it faces government cuts to contracts and grants, "tepid" growth in donations from the public and the impact of inflation. "



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Malaysian not-for-profits to get a Google leg up | Digital News Asia

Malaysian not-for-profits to get a Google leg up | Digital News Asia: "GOOGLE Malaysia has launched a programme that it said would enable not-for-profit organisations in the country to better serve their respective causes by making use of some of the company’s tools for free or at “highly discounted” rates.
 
Google Malaysia managing director Sajith Sivanandan said the ‘Google for Nonprofits’ scheme has helped thousands of not-for-profit organisations find new donors and volunteers, and also empowered them to work more efficiently by using Google’s online productivity tools."



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Royal Berkshire hospital charity strikes gold with silver 2p coin | Money | The Guardian

Royal Berkshire hospital charity strikes gold with silver 2p coin | Money | The Guardian: "A 2p coin left in a hospital donation box has raised more than £800 on eBay after an eagle-eyed hospital volunteer spotted its rarity value.

The coin was found in the Royal Berkshire hospital’s “cash for coins” box, in which visitors usually leave unwanted foreign coins."



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Government will step in if sector fails to reform fundraising self-regulation, warns minister for civil society

Government will step in if sector fails to reform fundraising self-regulation, warns minister for civil society: "Reform of self-regulation should come from the charity sector, but the government will step in if it is necessary to stop “the goodwill of the public haemorrhaging away”, charities minister Rob Wilson has said."



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More opening up their purses for charity, Singapore News & Top Stories - The Straits Times

More opening up their purses for charity, Singapore News & Top Stories - The Straits Times: "he prospect of doubling their gifts to charity got people reaching into their wallets last year to an extent not seen before.

Tax-deductible donations to charity hit $1.1 billion last year - a more than 12 per cent increase from the year before, and the highest in at least 16 years."



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Global Leaders Reach Deal on Funding U.N. Development Goals - The Chronicle of Philanthropy

Global Leaders Reach Deal on Funding U.N. Development Goals - The Chronicle of Philanthropy: "Following three days of contentious talks, leaders from rich and poor countries struck a deal Thursday on a new framework to finance the United Nations' goals to end poverty and hunger and meet other ambitious development targets by 2030, reports the Thomson Reuters Foundation. The agreement hammered out at a conference in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, rests largely on developing countries increasing domestic tax revenues  rather than relying on foreign aid.

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IWRM Asia 2015 · IWRM · The Resource Alliance

IWRM Asia 2015 · IWRM · The Resource Alliance: "IWRM Asia 2015

The International Workshop on Resource Mobilisation (IWRM) Asia 2015 will be held from 24-27 August at The Piccadilly Hotel, Janakpuri, New Delhi, India."



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The best that we can be? - Civil Society - Fundraising - Blogs

The best that we can be? - Civil Society - Fundraising - Blogs

The best that we can be? - Civil Society - Fundraising - Blogs

The best that we can be? - Civil Society - Fundraising - Blogs

Reform fundraising rules or Parliament will act, Grayling warns charities - Civil Society - Fundraising - News

Reform fundraising rules or Parliament will act, Grayling warns charities - Civil Society - Fundraising - News

Directors' gift to nation and charities, Arts & Entertainment - THE BUSINESS TIMES

Directors' gift to nation and charities, Arts & Entertainment - THE BUSINESS TIMES: "SEVEN of Singapore's best-known directors are putting their collective creative weight behind an ambitious film project.

But they will not take a single cent back even if 7 Letters - helmed by Boo Junfeng, Eric Khoo, K Rajagopal, Jack Neo, Tan Pin Pin, Royston Tan and Kelvin Tong - becomes a big hit."



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Workplace giving and the reward of giving back | WWF-Canada BlogWWF-Canada Blog

Workplace giving and the reward of giving back | WWF-Canada BlogWWF-Canada Blog: "On June 18, 2015, WWF-Canada’s workplace engagement program Living Planet at Work hosted a night of celebration to mark the end of a successful Spring Things fundraising campaign. David Miller, WWF-Canada’s president and CEO, spoke about how workplaces are helping WWF-Canada achieve important conservation goals, and shared some of the unexpected benefits that workplaces have experienced from giving back."



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Sharing a good fortune: 20 years of the Tindall Foundation - Business - NZ Herald News

Sharing a good fortune: 20 years of the Tindall Foundation - Business - NZ Herald News: "The couple, always interested in philanthropy, put Mrs Tindall's shares into a trust and the Tindall Foundation was born.

This year the family foundation celebrates 20 years since its first donation. Over that time it has given away $135million."



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Asia is Singapore's top destination for voluntourism: Zuji - TTG Asia - Leader in Hotel, Airlines, Tourism and Travel Trade News

Asia is Singapore's top destination for voluntourism: Zuji - TTG Asia - Leader in Hotel, Airlines, Tourism and Travel Trade News: "CHARITY starts at home for Singaporeans travellers, with more than half saying they would prefer to stay within Asia when going for volunteer trips abroad, said a survey.
 
Zuji’s Giving Back is the New Black study polled 855 Singapore-based travellers and found that 60 per cent of respondents would travel for a cause to Asia as compared to the four per cent willing to go to South America, the least popular region likely owing to its distance from home and unfamiliarity."



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Obituary: Sister Nirmala Joshi, Mother Teresa's Charity Successor - The Chronicle of Philanthropy

Obituary: Sister Nirmala Joshi, Mother Teresa's Charity Successor - The Chronicle of Philanthropy: "Sister Nirmala Joshi, the Indian nun who followed Mother Teresa as head of the Missionaries of Charity caring for country's poor, died Tuesday at the age of 81, reports The New York Times."



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India Eyes Tighter Oversight of Nonprofits' Foreign Funding - The Chronicle of Philanthropy

India Eyes Tighter Oversight of Nonprofits' Foreign Funding - The Chronicle of Philanthropy: "India Eyes Tighter Oversight of Nonprofits' Foreign Funding
India's government has proposed new measures to regulate domestic nonprofits' funding from abroad and how groups use the money, The Wall Street Journal writes."



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Rob Wilson gives charities ‘window of opportunity’ to prove self-regulation can work

Rob Wilson gives charities ‘window of opportunity’ to prove self-regulation can work: "Charities have been given a "window of opportunity" to prove that fundraising self-regulation can work, the minister for civil society Rob Wilson has said.
Speaking at the annual general meeting of the Public Fundraising Regulatory Association, Wilson said he was “giving self-regulation an opportunity to demonstrate it can work effectively" but warned that "the window may not remain open for much longer"."



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JK Rowling charity scoops top prize at Charity Awards 2015 | Charity Awards 2015

JK Rowling charity scoops top prize at Charity Awards 2015 | Charity Awards 2015: "A charity set up by JK Rowling ten years ago to close children’s institutions and orphanages in developing countries and resettle their young residents with their families or foster carers, has won the Overall Award at The Charity Awards 2015."



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Donors and Volunteers: The Heart of Philanthropy - The Globe and Mail

Donors and Volunteers: The Heart of Philanthropy - The Globe and Mail: "Canadians pride themselves on being compassionate and caring. Helping the less fortunate at home and abroad by donating to worthy causes and volunteering time to support the efforts of "



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Aussie Philanthropists Struggling With Red Tape | Pro Bono Australia

Aussie Philanthropists Struggling With Red Tape | Pro Bono Australia: "ustralia’s philanthropic sector is “decidedly disjointed” and lags behind the world’s leaders on cross-border giving, according to a landmark report.

The Index of Philanthropic Freedom 2015 by the Centre for Global Prosperity at the Hudson Institute ranked Australia behind New Zealand, the USA, Canada, Japan and Spain in terms of barriers and incentives for individuals and organisations to donate money and time to social causes."



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Two-fifths of British political donations made by just 76 people | Politics | The Guardian

Two-fifths of British political donations made by just 76 people | Politics | The Guardian: "Two-fifths of British political donations made by just 76 people
Figure includes 25 who gave more than £1m each to parties and causes over past five years – 28% of the £174.4m donated by private individuals and companies"



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Philanthropist Joan Foo Mahony sponsored 20 student at Arts for India charity

Philanthropist Joan Foo Mahony sponsored 20 student at Arts for India charity: "Arts for India a UK-registered charity is attempting to raise awareness about Indian arts in the West. It is also providing a plateform for underprivileged Indian artists with a scholarship at the International Institute of Fine Arts in India."



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From ice buckets to boobs: competing charities get creative to secure donations

From ice buckets to boobs: competing charities get creative to secure donations: "Once, charities simply grabbed a colour off the rainbow, sold some ribbons and called it a day. Not anymore. Competition for funds and attention is at an all-time high and charities have to do more than host an afternoon tea to stand out from the crowd.


The world's greatest shave raises money to fight Leukemia. Photo: Andrew Sheargold
Some of these unconventional campaigns have been widely successful, including Movember (prostate cancer and male depression), the Ice Bucket Challenge (motor neurone disease) and The Great Shave (leukemia)."



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Fundraising think tank says FRSB recommendations don't 'strike appropriate balance’

Fundraising think tank says FRSB recommendations don't 'strike appropriate balance’: "A fundraising think tank has announced that it is bringing forward plans to unveil what its called a “normative theory” in fundraising ethics, as the FRSB’s interim report doesn't "strike the appropriate balance”.
Ian MacQuillin, director of Rogare at Plymouth University's Centre for Sustainable Philanthropy’s (pictured), said that the FRSB’s recommendation to impose a limit on the number of times an individual could be contacted by a charity, “would not strike the appropriate balance between duties to donors and beneficiaries.”"



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Changes to the Lobbyist Code of Conduct - Press - AFP

Changes to the Lobbyist Code of Conduct - Press - AFP

Fundraising bodies publish joint plan promising 'more robust' regulation

Fundraising bodies publish joint plan promising 'more robust' regulation: "Fundraising bodies have launched a new joint plan for “more robust” fundraising standards in the wake of the death of pensioner Olive Cooke.

The Fundraising Standards Board (FRSB), Institute of Fundraising (IoF), and Public Fundraising Regulatory Association (PFRA) announced a joint action plan on Friday to “ensure the highest standards in fundraising activity across the country”. "



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Over 1,000 complaints received about charities by ASA in 2014

Over 1,000 complaints received about charities by ASA in 2014:



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Why the Business World Is Worried about China’s New Law to Regulate NGOs - NPQ - Nonprofit Quarterly

Why the Business World Is Worried about China’s New Law to Regulate NGOs - NPQ - Nonprofit Quarterly: "A draft law in China aimed at NGOs has businesspeople worried, according to the Wall Street Journal. The “Foreign NGO Management Law” was described by one expert as capable of fundamentally changing the way NGOs operate."



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Kremlin Declares Mogul's Science Charity a 'Foreign Agent' - The Chronicle of Philanthropy

Kremlin Declares Mogul's Science Charity a 'Foreign Agent' - The Chronicle of Philanthropy: "A Russian law ostensibly intended to prevent foreign interests from meddling in the country's internal affairs has ensnared a charity founded by a wealthy businessman to promote science education, Reuters writes. Russia's Justice Ministry has added Dynasty to a register of nonprofits designated as "foreign agents" under a 2012 law that had to date targeted human-rights groups and organizations critical of President Vladimir Putin."



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Arrested Development; why has support fallen for the international aid sector? | nfpSynergy

Arrested Development; why has support fallen for the international aid sector? | nfpSynergy: "As well as running research on individual charities or issues, nfpSynergy keeps a close eye on developments in the charity sector as a whole. Our latest findings show that overseas aid and development has seen a decline in popular support in recent years, and I have been considering why that might be the case. As an area of work, overseas aid is subject to some unique pressures and challenges, so have these contributed to a fall in support for the organisations involved?"



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NJPAI to hold 1st Jockey's Footrace for charity | Inquirer Sports

NJPAI to hold 1st Jockey's Footrace for charity | Inquirer Sports:



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Charity loses courtroom bid for Nina Wang's $14 billion fortune, AsiaOne Asia News

Charity loses courtroom bid for Nina Wang's $14 billion fortune, AsiaOne Asia News: "Hong Kong's highest court has ruled that a charity entrusted with the late property tycoon Nina Wang's multibillion-dollar estate will have to follow her will to the letter.

The Chinachem Charitable Foundation saw its final attempt to exercise greater control over Wang's HK$82 billion (S$14 billion) fortune quashed by the Court of Final Appeal on Monday.

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Parliament Hill Day Builds Trust, Sets Stage for Future Advocacy - Press - AFP

Parliament Hill Day Builds Trust, Sets Stage for Future Advocacy - Press - AFP: "Last Thursday, May 14, 2015, more than 35 representatives from a variety of nonprofit organizations and associations, including AFP, participated in the first Hill Day in Ottawa to educate Parliament about the importance of Canada’s charitable sector and the impact it has upon society."



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After the Olive Cooke tragedy, fundraisers must accept the need for stronger regulation - Civil Society - Fundraising - Blogs

After the Olive Cooke tragedy, fundraisers must accept the need for stronger regulation - Civil Society - Fundraising - Blogs

Clevedon Pier gets its own Gromit ahead of Shaun the Sheep sculpture trail | Bristol Post

Clevedon Pier gets its own Gromit ahead of Shaun the Sheep sculpture trail | Bristol Post: "Jacques was displayed as part of the Gromit Unleashed Hong Kong - a repeat of the popular Bristol trail held 10,000 miles away last year.

The Hong Kong trail raised £45,389 for Wallace & Gromit's Grand Appeal, which supports Bristol Children's Hospital, and Hong Kong charity Art in Hospital."



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Charity legislation 'favours' big companies | Stuff.co.nz

Charity legislation 'favours' big companies | Stuff.co.nz: "Big charities are claiming income tax exemptions while small non-profits struggle to gain official charity status under the current rules, a new report says.

The New Zealand Initiative's latest report, titled Giving Charities a Helping Hand, calls for the Government to provide greater transparency in the charity sector, set clearer rules and processes, and remove the "unfair" tax advantages enjoyed by the for-profit arms of charity groups. "



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Bristol widow who received 1,000 charity begging letters speaks out following death of Olive Cooke | Bristol Post

Bristol widow who received 1,000 charity begging letters speaks out following death of Olive Cooke | Bristol Post: "A BRISTOL widow has come forward to say she has been bombarded with more than 1,000 begging letters from charities after she set up just two direct debit donations.

Jenny Phelps, 65, wants to help raise awareness of the issue following the death of 92-year-old Olive Cooke, who took her own life last week. Although her family say she was in ill health, Olive had complained to the Bristol Post last year that she was being bombarded with letters and calls from charities, and it was causing her distress."



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An indefatigable fund-raiser for charity - It Changed My Life - The Straits Times

An indefatigable fund-raiser for charity - It Changed My Life - The Straits Times: "She is into her 25th term as president of the Chinese Women's Association (CWA), the first and oldest women's association in Singapore. It turns 100 this year. The only other person to have helmed the association for a longer time is her late mother, who was president for 28 years."



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Meet Mr Mary's Meals: Charity hero Scot who helps feed a million kids each day - Daily Record

Meet Mr Mary's Meals: Charity hero Scot who helps feed a million kids each day - Daily Record: "But Mary’s Meals founder Magnus is a bit different, in that he has none of the above.

In a world where some charity bosses earn more than heads of state, this 47-year-old former fish farmer and father of seven drives a clapped-out Volkswagen Golf with more than 120,000 miles on the clock – a fact that came to light only because the car broke down on the way to our interview."



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FRSB launches investigation after fundraisers were accused of hounding a 92-year old poppy seller to death

FRSB launches investigation after fundraisers were accused of hounding a 92-year old poppy seller to death: "he Fundraising Standards Board will investigate allegations that poppy seller Olive Cooke committed suicide after being overwhelmed by fundraising requests, it said this morning after receiving a direct appeal from the Prime Minister.
The Institute of Fundraising has also said that it will conduct a review into its code and its guidance. "



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Buy a 'red dot' for your car to celebrate SG50 and do your part for charity - Singapore More Singapore Stories News & Top Stories - The Straits Times

Buy a 'red dot' for your car to celebrate SG50 and do your part for charity - Singapore More Singapore Stories News & Top Stories - The Straits Times: "hese red foam balls - symbolic of Singapore's reputation as a little red dot - were created by ComfortDelGro for a charity drive which aims to raise up to $250,000."



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Secret philanthropist Bill Gross gives away $700m - and that's just the start

Secret philanthropist Bill Gross gives away $700m - and that's just the start: "Secret philanthropist Bill Gross gives away $700m - and that's just the start"



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MSF: Engaging companies in operations also improves fundraising

MSF: Engaging companies in operations also improves fundraising: "Companies engaged in a charity's operational work could be more likely to donate, according to the head of mission at Medecins Sans Frontieres, which received a $14m donation from its partner Google to its Ebola appeal.

Ivan Gayton, head of mission at MSF, said that, while it was right that fundraising considerations should not impact on operational decisions when it came to delivering aid, “when you engage with people as operations partners it has a knock-back effect on fundraising”."



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IoF expects to find out about application for chartered status in next two months

IoF expects to find out about application for chartered status in next two months: "The Institute of Fundraising expects to find out in the next two months whether it can make a formal application for chartered status, its chief executive said last week.

Peter Lewis, chief executive of the IoF, was speaking at last week’s IoF Technology Conference, and said he expected to hear from the Privy Council about whether it “will entertain a formal application” for chartered status in “six to eight weeks”."



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How will the voluntary sector change? Not much really | Voluntary Sector Network | The Guardian

How will the voluntary sector change? Not much really | Voluntary Sector Network | The Guardian: "How will the voluntary sector change? Not much really
Stuff will crop up, accompanied by the over-reaction of press, politicians and commentators, but the fundamentals of giving, volunteering and community action will never change"



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Succession Planning: What Next? | Philanthropy Impact

Succession Planning: What Next? | Philanthropy Impact: "As wealthy donors become more globally mobile, does this spell the end for the ‘charity starts at home’ mentality and the beginning of ‘causes before borders’? And what does this mean for charities and donors alike?

The relationship between charities and the global high net worth population is a vital one. Many of the world’s wealthiest people are actively engaged in philanthropy, as demonstrated by the 13th Sunday Times Giving List, released earlier this year. "



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Design for donors | Agents of Good

Design for donors | Agents of Good: "This past week, we had a wonderful meeting with our friends at CNIB (Canadian National Institute for the Blind) in Toronto. On our way into the boardroom, we walked pass a wall of posters that featured the ten design principles that CNIB uses in all of its marketing/ communications/ fundraising.

These design principles should be used by EVERY charity that engages with donors over the age of 45.

Yes — that means you."



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Third Sector Video: Should fundraisers knock at homes that display no cold calling notices? | Third Sector

Third Sector Video: Should fundraisers knock at homes that display no cold calling notices? | Third Sector: "The Institute of Fundraising has set up a working party to consider adding rules to the Code of Fundraising Practice about no cold calling signs, after a recent recommendation from the Fundraising Standards Board.

At the moment there is a mixed picture: some charities and agencies tell their door-to-door fundraisers not to knock at houses that display such signs, while others tell them to go ahead and knock in the hope the householder does not mean to exclude charities."



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Passage of fly-grazing bill ‘welcomed’ (From Gazette & Herald)

Passage of fly-grazing bill ‘welcomed’ (From Gazette & Herald): "The success of the Welsh legislation demonstrates that the laws will work if they are used. A coalition of charities and organisations championed the Private Member’s Bill, which was introduced in the Commons by Julian Sturdy, the MP for York Outer."



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Times Now announces NRI Of The Year 2 winners | BizAsia UK | The UK's only Asian media news site

Times Now announces NRI Of The Year 2 winners | BizAsia UK | The UK's only Asian media news site: "The second edition of the Times Now NRI of the Year awards powered by Global Indian International School was awarded to 16 individuals under 7 different categories – Entrepreneur, Professional, Academics, Art & Culture, Philanthropy, S"



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The State of Philanthropic Giving in UK Higher Education | CASE Blog

The State of Philanthropic Giving in UK Higher Education | CASE Blog: "Findings from the latest Ross-CASE Survey of Charitable Giving to Universities in the UK 2013-14 signify a positive trend in philanthropic support received by UK higher education institutions. New funds secured reached an all-time high of £807 million (£734 million in England, £54 million in Scotland, £13 million in Northern Ireland and £5 million in Wales) while cash income increased slightly to reach £658 million (£599 million in England, £39 million in Scotland, £16 million in Northern Ireland and £3 million in Wales) in 2013-14."



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