Dunfermline Press | News | Councillor calls for charity canvassers to be banned from Dunfermline's High Street

Dunfermline Press | News | Councillor calls for charity canvassers to be banned from Dunfermline's High Street: "‘CHUGGERS’, who try to persuade shoppers to sign up to direct debits for charities, should be banned from Dunfermline High Street, says a leading councillor.

The ‘chuggers’ – charity muggers – are already barred in Dundee, where the council uses the Civic Government Scotland Act to stop their activities."

globeandmail.com: Schools consider naming rights for donors

globeandmail.com: Schools consider naming rights for donors: "Toronto's public schools could soon see gyms and theatres named after private donors, a recommendation trustees are to consider today as a way of financing improvements not covered by provincial funding.

The unusual public-school policy could see non-classroom 'special-purpose areas' named for people who finance at least one-third of an area's building or renovation cost."

Community Chest donations at 10-year low - International Business Times -

Community Chest donations at 10-year low - International Business Times -: "he organisation,one of Hong Kong's biggest charities, expected to collect HK$210 million this financial year ,but, so far has raised only about HK$160 million.

Dr Sun said it was the worst figure in the 10 years he had been vicepatron,but the charity would introduce more fund-raising events."

Response: The recession has not stifled the public's giving spirit | Comment is free | The Guardian

Response: The recession has not stifled the public's giving spirit | Comment is free | The Guardian: "The recession has not stifled the public's giving spirit
There's less money around, but latest figures show that people are still supporting charities, say Cathy Pharoah and Beth Breeze"

Red tape nips Diaspora’s charity

Red tape nips Diaspora’s charity: "Chennai: Do the people of Indian origin always get a red-carpet welcome when they approach the authorities in India with their philanthropic concerns? They often face hurdles. This is what the delegates at a session on ‘Diaspora Philanthropy’, held as part of the Pravasi Bharatiya Divas 2009 here, conveyed."

Broadway stars to train South Africa’s young talent - South Africa - The Good News

Broadway stars to train South Africa’s young talent - South Africa - The Good News: "Broadway in South Africa (BSA) will be bringing Broadway stars to South Africa to empower young talent, the organisation announced last month.

The inaugural year of the initiative will kick off with a four-day arts intensive that will run from the 12 – 24 of January 2009, in Cape Town, Johannesburg and Durban. The programme includes acting, dance, music and playwriting workshops for young children."

Charity Finance | OSCR challenged over financial disclosure demands

Charity Finance | OSCR challenged over financial disclosure demands: "The Charity Law Association has admonished the Scottish regulator for attempting to compel charities that operate on both sides of the Scottish border to declare their profitability."

TheStar.com | Canada | Charities seek tax changes

TheStar.com | Canada | Charities seek tax changes: "Kenyon Wallace
STAFF REPORTER

Canadian charities hammered by the economic downturn are urging the federal government to create incentives in the upcoming budget to encourage rich donors to give more during tough times."

KISII - Kenya International Schools Initiative | Charity in Action

KISII - Kenya International Schools Initiative | Charity in Action: "This is the first promotional video to raise awareness of the new charity KISSI which has been started by SPOCE.com to help improve schools across Africa. The first in a line of projects are 3 schools in the Kissi Region in Kenya."

NGOs in Pakistan and Africa to survey quality of education - International News - livemint.com

NGOs in Pakistan and Africa to survey quality of education - International News - livemint.com: "New Delhi: Non-governmental organizations (NGOs) in Pakistan and three African countries will survey how much children are learning in village schools in an effort similar to India’s Pratham rural education report. Pakistan shares a problem similar to India of state focus on enrolment targets and not quality of education."

DAILY NATION - Girl, 14, steps into Ongeri’s shoes

DAILY NATION - Girl, 14, steps into Ongeri’s shoes: "The chief guest at the fund-raising for Karura SDA Secondary School that netted Sh6.7 million was 14-year-old pupil Diana Onyonyi. Now girls at the school will have a new dormitory.

“Diana’s participation in charity work began in May 1997, a month to her third birthday, when she was declared the youngest finisher of the Freedom from Hunger Walk,” says her father Kennedy Onyonyi, an officer at the Kenya Revenue Authority."

Charities object to being used as dumps - Local News - News - General - The Canberra Times

Charities object to being used as dumps - Local News - News - General - The Canberra Times: "What can be a small but steady stream of rubbish dumped outside charity bins and shops during the year can turn into a veritable river over the Christmas and New Year period as workers take time off.

Koomarri ACT general manager Margaret Spalding said dumping over the holiday period was a problem every year."

GMANews.TV - Angara calls for corporate philanthropy in 2009 - Nation - Official Website of GMA News and Public Affairs - Latest Philippine News - BETA

GMANews.TV - Angara calls for corporate philanthropy in 2009 - Nation - Official Website of GMA News and Public Affairs - Latest Philippine News - BETA: "MANILA, Philippines - With the effects of global economic crisis due to sweep across the country this year, a senator urged the business sector to fill up resource gaps in education, health, community development and research and technology.

Sen. Edgardo Angara said businesses should develop a greater sense of generosity and kindness, as corporate philanthropy can make a large impact in the Philippines due to the looming financial crisis."

Charities Wiped Out By Madoff Mess, CBS Evening News: $50 Billion Ponzi Scheme Especially Damaging To Charities - CBS News

Charities Wiped Out By Madoff Mess, CBS Evening News: $50 Billion Ponzi Scheme Especially Damaging To Charities - CBS News: "(CBS) Because of Bernie Madoff, Deborah Coltin is out of a job and a 401k retirement account, reports CBS News correspondent Jeff Glor. But for her, even more devastating is the impact on others.

'It is extremely tough for me to believe it and for the community to believe it,' Coltin said. 'We've been in a state of disbelief.'"

Philanthropist 'thrilled' - The Whig Standard - Ontario, CA

Philanthropist 'thrilled' - The Whig Standard - Ontario, CA: "native, Ratcliffe was officially made a member of the Order of Canada yesterday for her philanthropy. She has supported a wide variety of community groups, charities and arts organizations in Kingston as well as in Newfoundland and Labrador.

'You give back to the places that nurtured you,' Ratcliffe said."

Jakarta Globe

Jakarta Globe: "Ministry Backing Military Nonprofits

The Indonesian Armed Forces should be allowed to keep its small nonprofit cooperatives and foundations despite being required by law to sell off all its business interests, Defense Minister Juwono Sudarsono said on Tuesday.

The House of Representatives passed a law in 2004 requiring the government to take over all military-owned businesses by 2009, but the Defense Ministry wants to allow the military to keep cooperatives that provide cheap basic commodities and small saving schemes for low-ranking soldiers, and foundations which offer inexpensive education for their children.

“Low-ranking soldiers and their families really need them,” Juwono said."

Donations flood in for Poppy Appeal - The Bourne Local

Donations flood in for Poppy Appeal - The Bourne Local: "Published Date: 02 January 2009
By Amy Morrish
DONATIONS totalling more than £23,000 have flooded in for two branches of the Royal British Legion's Poppy Appea"

Channelnewsasia.com

Channelnewsasia.com: "Charities expect public donations to fall in 2009
By Valarie Tan, Channel NewsAsia | Posted: 22 December 2008 1643 hrs


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SINGAPORE: Charities in Singapore are bracing themselves for the worst in 2009, and some have already seen corporate funding dip in the last quarter of 2008.

Getting the public to donate is set to be harder in 2009 with the economic crunch."

Philanthropy UK : Giving and getting: a view from both sides of the fence

Philanthropy UK : Giving and getting: a view from both sides of the fence: "By Dame Vivien Duffield DBE
Dame Vivien Duffield DBE

Dame Vivien Duffield DBE. Photo © Southbank Centre/Geoff Crawford

My Foundation director tells me that she’s having a lot of meetings with elephants at the moment. Not real ones I hasten to add. But she describes meetings in which capital plans are talked up with great confidence and no mention is made of the difficult fundraising climate in which these buildings are to be constructed: the ‘elephant in the room’ is the global economic downturn which is affecting us all and which will clearly affect many major capital projects in the coming months. She could as easily tell me that she is taking meetings with ostriches who are placing their heads resolutely in the sand. Fundraising is not an easy task right now, but honesty and objectivity are clearly the best approaches when talking to funders."

Non-profit sector comes together - CathNews

Non-profit sector comes together - CathNews: "Australia's non-profit sector will hold a 'historic' meeting at Parliament House in Canberra today to discuss mechanisms for effective national representation of the nation's 700,000 non profit organisations.

Decision makers representing philanthropy, welfare, overseas aid and many other endeavours will attend this inaugural meeting of Australia's third sector, a Catholic Social Services Australia statement says."

Giving - INQUIRER.net, Philippine News for Filipinos

Giving - INQUIRER.net, Philippine News for Filipinos: "Who tends to donate more to social causes? Men or women? The rich or the poor? What kind of causes do Filipinos favor for their donations?

These were some of the questions tackled at a workshop last week organized by the Venture for Fund Raising for nongovernmental organizations. Many of these NGOs have depended mainly on grants from foreign donors. With the Philippines now considered a middle-income country, many of these donors are reducing their grants here, or are pulling out completely, so NGOs have to think about how they can diversify their funding base."

Charitable giving at Christmas

Charitable giving at Christmas: "Charitable giving at Christmas
Donating to charities during the holidays is fast becoming a tradition for families hoping to add meaning to their lives
Darah Hansen, Vancouver Sun
Published: Thursday, December 18, 2008

This year, as she has in the past, Vancouver resident Virginia Evans is giving someone the gift of sight for Christmas."

Charity Finance | More public benefit guidance unveiled

Charity Finance | More public benefit guidance unveiled: "The Charity Commission has published supplementary public benefit guidance for four more types of charity – those that prevent or relieve poverty; those that advance religion, or education, and those that charge fees.

The additional guidance seeks to help charities in those sectors meet the new public benefit test that was introduced as part of the Charities Act 2006. The presumption that charities provide public benefit was removed in the Act, and charities must now prove that they benefit society."

Charity Governance | International NGOs ‘weak on complaints handling’

Charity Governance | International NGOs ‘weak on complaints handling’: "International NGOs ‘weak on complaints handling’

Accountability report coverInternational NGOs are more accountable than other international organisations but remain weak on transparency and complaints handling, according to the One World Trust’s 2008 Global Accountability Report.

The average score for INGOs’ overall accountability was 60 per cent, compared with 57 per cent for intergovernmental organisations (IGOs) and 49 per cent for transnational corporations.

However, that score dipped to 41 per cent in terms of transparency, and 33 per cent for external complaints handling."

BBC NEWS | South Asia | Hindus rally for Muslim charity

BBC NEWS | South Asia | Hindus rally for Muslim charity: "Hundreds of members of Pakistan's Hindu community have turned out to protest on behalf of a Muslim charity accused by India over the deadly Mumbai attacks.

The protesters in the city of Hyderabad in Sindh province complained that Jamaat-ud-Dawa was not a terrorist organisation and should not be banned."

Unwrapping the gift of giving - Lifestyle, Frontpage - Independent.ie

Unwrapping the gift of giving - Lifestyle, Frontpage - Independent.ie: "We Irish enjoy a reputation for generosity when it comes to charitable giving. Even with the recession biting, not-for-profit organisations are counting on a Christmas boost to coffers from well-intentioned shoppers.

General donations are down across the board this year --"

Ces people floués par Madoff - Bernard Madoff, scandale, escroquerie, Steven Spielberg, Elie Wiesel, fondations - Toute l'actu sur Lejdd.fr

Ces people floués par Madoff - Bernard Madoff, scandale, escroquerie, Steven Spielberg, Elie Wiesel, fondations - Toute l'actu sur Lejdd.fr: "L'existence de plusieurs fondations est aujourd'hui menacée. 'Je n'ai jamais vu une situation où des organisations disparaissent purement et simplement', a commenté Michael Nilsen, haut responsable de l'Association des professionnels de la collecte de fonds."

Fraude de ex-presidente da Nasdaq afeta entidades beneficentes - Abril.com

Fraude de ex-presidente da Nasdaq afeta entidades beneficentes - Abril.com: "Já vimos essas irregularidades acontecerem às vezes, e ela afeta as verbas das fundações. Mas trabalho aqui há dez anos e nunca vi uma situação em que as organizações simplesmente desaparecessem', disse Michael Nilsen, diretor-associado da Associação dos Arrecadadores Profissionais."

Private Schools In Fee Revamp To Stay As Charities (from The Herald )

Private Schools In Fee Revamp To Stay As Charities (from The Herald ): "Leading Scottish private schools yesterday unveiled radical changes to their fees structures as they battle to retain charitable status - opening their doors to large numbers of pupils from less-wealthy families."

NZers second most charitable in Asia Pacific region - New Zealand news on Stuff.co.nz

NZers second most charitable in Asia Pacific region - New Zealand news on Stuff.co.nz: "New Zealanders are the second most charitable in the Asia/Pacific region, according to MasterCard's September survey of 6019 people across 14 countries.

Indonesia was the most charitable country with 88.3 percent of consumers planning to make donations and Australia came in third with 66 percent of consumers."

Dare for a good cause

Dare for a good cause: "TOP executives at NTUC Income are bending over backwards for charity - literally. On Friday, its CEO Tan Suee Chieh held a yoga lesson for 60 staff members, who each paid $10 or $20 for the 30-minute session.

Mr Tan, who has been doing yoga for three years, said he had asked his staff to go out of their way for charity, and wanted to lead by example."

National do-not-call system goes into effect Tuesday

National do-not-call system goes into effect Tuesday: "The CRTC says calls will not stop immediately upon registration, as telemarketers have 31 days to update their own no-call lists.

Exceptions to the list include calls from charities, political parties, polling companies, newspapers selling subscriptions and organizations with which the consumer has an existing business relationship."

reportonbusiness.com: SPIRIT OF PHILANTHROPY IS THRIVING

reportonbusiness.com: SPIRIT OF PHILANTHROPY IS THRIVING: "The survey of 93 of Canada's largest companies found that 97 per cent made financial donations to charities and non-profit groups, with a median value of $340,000. Half of the donor companies exceeded the standard of giving

1 per cent of pre-tax profits, as recommended by Imagine's 'Caring Company' program."

eGov monitor - A Policy Dialogue Platform | Promoting Better Governance

eGov monitor - A Policy Dialogue Platform | Promoting Better Governance: "The Office of the Third Sector today announced plans to commission independent research into the licensing system for public charitable collections.

The Government aims to develop a new licensing scheme for public charitable collections that will facilitate responsible fundraising and at the same time deter bogus collections and prevent any nuisance to the public."

Bill Clinton Discloses Donors Behind Global Initiative Meeting in Asia | 44 | washingtonpost.com

Bill Clinton Discloses Donors Behind Global Initiative Meeting in Asia | 44 | washingtonpost.com: "Bill Clinton Discloses Donors Behind Global Initiative Meeting in Asia

By Philip Rucker
Former president Bill Clinton, who agreed to make his charitable activities more transparent in an accord with President-elect Barack Obama that paved the way for his wife to become Obama's secretary of state, today disclosed the sponsors of last week's Clinton Global Initiative meeting in Hong Kong."

CSR Asia - Corporate Social Responsibility in Asia

CSR Asia - Corporate Social Responsibility in Asia: "The research findings show unsurprising awareness levels and understanding of CSR, ranging from that limited to philanthropy to an understanding of all CSR issues and an ability to relate them to the business. It also interesting to determine how companies are managing CSR, this research found that four out of thirteen companies have dedicated CSR managers and teams, while at the other end of the scale, other companies have a member of the corporate communications team that oversees CSR. It was found that these individuals had a lower level of awareness than the dedicated CSR Managers."

'Philanthropy has a place in the financial crisis' | Home >> Best of the Philippines >> Social Responsibility | Charity | Public Service

'Philanthropy has a place in the financial crisis' | Home >> Best of the Philippines >> Social Responsibility | Charity | Public Service: "HONG KONG – While the common view is that philanthropy could be one of the victims of the current global economic crisis as corporate, family and individual giving shrinks with bottom lines bottoming out and portfolio values slashed by plummeting stock prices, a leading Filipino industrialist has advocated a new model of philanthropy that is “integrated directly into the core business” of a corporation."

National Digest - Top Stories - (HometownAnnapolis.com)

National Digest - Top Stories - (HometownAnnapolis.com): "SEATTLE - U.S. charitable foundations gave money to international causes at record levels in 2007 and their contributions are likely to increase again this year, says a report by an organization that monitors philanthropy."

Arts Centre has big plans for $20 million endowment fund - Arts - Entertainment

Arts Centre has big plans for $20 million endowment fund - Arts - Entertainment: "'This is a deliberate commitment to the long haul by broadening and deepening our programming,' he says.

'It involves very significant funds so that we are much more than a venue management depending on hirer companies for the shows in our theatres.'

He says other centres in Australia and the region are prepared to collaborate to increase their resources.

'We are extending our horizons to a new level of international co-operation that was unthinkable five years ago.'"

Next-gen philanthropy emerges, even in Tampa

Next-gen philanthropy emerges, even in Tampa: "'Three years ago, when Brink was 26, his father began the process of selling his stock in the company he'd owned, beverage company Mona Vie. That's when the younger Brink began looking for ways to funnel some of the profits back to Brazil, the source of fruits like acai berry that were used in Mona Vie drinks. He set up a partnership with a pastor in the Rio de Janeiro slums, which ultimately provided tutoring services to more than 1,000 children. With the company's sale complete, Brink will move on to manage the philanthropic activities of his now-wealthy family.'"

Thefts fail to derail Poppy Appeal record (From Oxford Mail)

Thefts fail to derail Poppy Appeal record (From Oxford Mail): "RECORD donations have been made to the Poppy Appeal in Wantage this year, despite cash being stolen from two tins in the town.

The organiser of the appeal in Wantage and Charlton has thanked the public for their support in raising £12,832 for this year’s appeal — £1,500 more than last year."

Philanthropy awards share the positive spirit of movie great Chaplin - The Mainichi Daily News

Philanthropy awards share the positive spirit of movie great Chaplin - The Mainichi Daily News: "On the first day of the last month of this year, when the cold winds of depression were blowing hard, an awards ceremony was held in Tokyo. It is the 'Machikado Philanthropist Award' ('machikado' meaning a street corner) by the Japan Philanthropic Association, to recognize those who have made donations that played a positive role in society."

In Asia, American-Style Fund Raising Takes Off - Chronicle.com

In Asia, American-Style Fund Raising Takes Off - Chronicle.com: "Until last month, the development office at Nanyang Technical University was hidden away in a forgotten part of the sprawling Singaporean campus. The building was dated and the air-conditioning was cranky — a description that could also have summed up the university's fund-raising efforts and its alumn"

Prince Charles Creates A New Award For Arts Philanthropy

Prince Charles Creates A New Award For Arts Philanthropy: "Prince Charles has created a new award for England's most generous arts benefactors.

The awards were given out during a ceremony organized by Arts and Business. The first seven recipients of the Prince of Wales Medal for Arts Philanthropy were given earlier this week."

Beijing Launches Capital Philanthropy Day - ChinaCSR.com - Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) and Sustainability News for China

Beijing Launches Capital Philanthropy Day - ChinaCSR.com - Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) and Sustainability News for China: "Beijing Launches Capital Philanthropy Day
November 28, 2008

The Capital Philanthropy Federation has announced that December 3 will be Capital Philanthropy Day and it will hold public welfare activities on that day to promote charity undertakings in the city."

The Whig Standard - Ontario, CA

The Whig Standard - Ontario, CA: "Marieke Bergman can hardly believe what students at Rideau District High School have done.

'This school's incredible,' said Bergman, an outreach co-ordinator for Toronto-based charity Free the Children.

She was in Elgin Monday to receive a cheque for $9,900, money raised by the students in memory of a former classmate who died in a car accident.

In three years, the 450 students at the school have raised $30,300 to support the agency's work of building schools,

digging wells and sustaining skills-based career training for women and children in Kenya."

Increased demand for services, reports homeless charity - The Irish Times - Wed, Nov 26, 2008

Increased demand for services, reports homeless charity - The Irish Times - Wed, Nov 26, 2008: "Focus Ireland, an organisation which works with homeless people throughout the country, has reported a sharp rise in the number of people accessing its services.

The charity, which today announced a new campaign aimed at breaking down stereotypes about people who are homeless, said it has seen a 13 per cent increase in demand for its services due to the economic downturn."

Record Watford and Chorleywood Poppy Appeal defies Credit Crunch (From Watford Observer)

Record Watford and Chorleywood Poppy Appeal defies Credit Crunch (From Watford Observer): "Royal British Legion volunteers say they expect a record-breaking total when this year’s Poppy Appeal donations are finally counted up."

A brave new philanthropic world | Op-Ed Contributors | Jerusalem Post

A brave new philanthropic world | Op-Ed Contributors | Jerusalem Post: "NEW PHILANTHROPIC MODELS - New models of philanthropy are being created to encourage involvement in social change. The philanthropist/investor not only gets a return in the form of a personal gain, but this gain can be re-invested in further philanthropy. These models include community development venture capital funds, social responsibilty investment funds, leveraging with businesses (Jewish, Israeli and global), leveraging with municipalities (Partnership2000, for example, has done this very well), and matching efforts with businesses whose strategic interests relate to our needs."

Defining “Charity” and “Charitable Purposes” in the United Kingdom - IJNL Vol. 11 Iss. 1

Defining “Charity” and “Charitable Purposes” in the United Kingdom - IJNL Vol. 11 Iss. 1: "Charities are a part of every society. The word “charity” is derived from a Latin word “caritas,” meaning care. In ordinary term it means no more than generosity to the poor and needy. The legal meaning of word is much wider. It incorporates other purposes for the benefit of the community as a whole."

Chinese Philanthropy Continues to Grow - Philanthropy.com

Chinese Philanthropy Continues to Grow - Philanthropy.com: "Chinese Philanthropy Continues to Grow

China continues to show signs of a growing embrace of philanthropy.

According to Paul French, Asia Pacific editor at Ethical Corporation magazine, the Sichuan earthquake in May triggered in outpouring of generosity that the government wants to harness to improve social welfare in the country.

He writes that Zheng Yuanchang, director of the government office that oversees charitable activities, says that “China now has, for the first time, ‘a favorable social environment for the development of the country’s philanthropy sector.’”"

Honoured for selflessness

Honoured for selflessness: "the programme has helped over 1,000 people since 2006, and yesterday it clinched one of Singapore's top honours for community work, the New Non-profit Initiative Award.

It was was one of four National Volunteerism & Philanthropy awards handed out during a ceremony on Thursday night."

'Quiet givers' get their Phils

'Quiet givers' get their Phils: "

The Phils, now in their 14th year, are organized by the Ottawa chapter of the Association of Fundraising Professionals. Ms. McInnes says the advent of tough economic times makes the awards more important than ever. 'It's time for the people who can (donate) to recognize this is not a year they should hold back.'"

Ryanair crew strip off for charity calendar - Telegraph

Ryanair crew strip off for charity calendar - Telegraph: "he budget airline's 2009 calendar features bikini-clad young staff posing next to jet engines, petrol pumps and tool kits.

Last year's calendar raised more than £55,000 for charity, and the airline hopes to top that figure with the new shots, which feature the likes of Miss Runway, Miss Hostess and Miss Cockpit.

All the money raised will go to Dublin Simon Community, an Irish homeless charity."

Photos from the heart

Photos from the heart: "Photos from the heart

The passion for photography and a day at a charity drive brought three women together.

Inspired by the enthusiasm of the volunteers at the Food From The Heart food distribution programme last year, the three photographers, who also took part in the charity drive, decided to put their skills to work for a good cause.

Armed with their digital cameras, the trio - Lydie Raimbault, Florence Notte and Ulla Gratton - went around the island taking photos last year.

The result: a 114-page photo-cum-diary book capturing Singapore's colourful cityscape, people and culture titled Singapore, Day After Day."

Brazilian footballers raise funds for Cyclone Nargis victims

Brazilian footballers raise funds for Cyclone Nargis victims: "BRAZILIAN World Cup star Paolo Sergio is happy to be involved in the Tour of Hope charity programme recently."

Non-profit's endowment fund takes hit in stock-market crash

Non-profit's endowment fund takes hit in stock-market crash: "When economies sour, donors tend to give to charities 'where there's more of a perceived need' such as homeless shelters and health care, said Sue McCoy, spokeswoman for the Edmonton chapter of the Association of Fundraising Professionals."

St. Catharines Standard - Ontario, CA

St. Catharines Standard - Ontario, CA: "A leap forward for St. Catharines' arts scene and a renewed vibrancy downtown could be on the horizon, says a city arts leader.

A $15-million pledge this week by philanthropist Marilyn Walker to a new Brock University school of fine and performing arts has energized plans for a new arts centre, said Pablo Felices- Luna, artistic director of Carousel Players."

globeandmail.com: Donation stats point to charitable 'perfect storm'

globeandmail.com: Donation stats point to charitable 'perfect storm': "Donation stats point to charitable 'perfect storm'
Figures show fewer Canadians gave more to charities last year, but fundraisers worry cutbacks will threaten their core financial support

PAUL WALDIE AND DAWN WALTON

November 5, 2008

TORONTO and CALGARY -- Canadians donated a record $8.6-billion to charities last year, but a slowing economy and some recent trends in giving could hurt many organizations this year.

Total donations increased 1.4 per cent from $8.5-billion in 2006, according to a report released yesterday by Statistics Canada."

Charitable giving could be the future for voluntary organisations - Birmingham Post

Charitable giving could be the future for voluntary organisations - Birmingham Post: "Imagine … You have just enjoyed a sumptuous meal at one of our city’s fine dining establishments. The bill arrives. Service has been good. How much tip will you leave?

In the UK, the ‘social norm’ is you add 10 per cent … slightly more in London perhaps.

There is no similar rule of thumb for charitable giving and, possibly as a result, giving in the UK tends to be low"

Cooperation needed for developing global philanthropy -- china.org.cn

Cooperation needed for developing global philanthropy -- china.org.cn: "The China Global Philanthropy Forum, jointly hosted by the Boao Forum for Asia and the Red Cross Society of China Jet Li One Foundation, opened in the JW Marriott Hotel, Beijing on November 1, with 'Philanthropy through global partnership' as its main theme."

The Standard - Hong Kong's First FREE English Newspaper

The Standard - Hong Kong's First FREE English Newspaper: "Hong Kong's top civil servant says people should continue to dig deep for those in need despite the current financial crisis.

Speaking at a Caritas Hong Kong charity event, Chief Secretary for Administration Henry Tang Ying-yen urged people to continue to be generous as the economic downturn bites."

Runners set healthy pace for charity - 03 Nov 2008 - NZ Herald: New Zealand National news

tRunners set healthy pace for charity - 03 Nov 2008 - NZ Herald: New Zealand National news: "The marathon and half marathon events were sold out two months before the event. These are limited to a total of 7500 runners because of safety and logistical concerns with use of the Harbour Bridge and some North Shore roads.

More than $75,000 was donated to the marathon's official charity, the National Heart Foundation."

Charity Finance | 'Disappointing' government response to sector pleas for help

Charity Finance | 'Disappointing' government response to sector pleas for help: "Last night's meeting between NCVO and acevo and third sector minister Kevin Brennan to discuss what the government plans to do to protect charities affected by the Iceland banking collapse was 'inconclusive', according to acevo chief executive Stephen Bubb.

'We made our case for support and they are considering it,' he told Charity News Alert this morning. 'They said they would come back with an answer quite quickly, but didn't give a date.'"

Sally Ann feeling economic pinch | Money | Toronto Sun

Sally Ann feeling economic pinch | Money | Toronto Sun: "A major Canadian charity is struggling to deliver services as its critical holiday donation period approaches due to a decrease in financial gifts and an increase in the number of people seeking help."

Policy and Passions Collide in Bolivia - washingtonpost.com

Policy and Passions Collide in Bolivia - washingtonpost.com: "The Peace Corps' evacuation of all its volunteers in Bolivia last month forced Swanson, 24, to consider these goals and make a choice: stay with the Peace Corps and finish his term in another country, or leave the organization and return to Mizque. He would not have the salary, health insurance, support network or protection that come with the Peace Corps, at a time of sporadic political violence in Bolivia and just after the government had thrown out the U.S. ambassador."

Breaking News

Breaking News: "WHEN times get tough, companies cut back back on giving.

Speaking at the Singapore International Foundation gala dinner on Thursday night, its chairman Ms Euleen Goh said that corporate generosity, long a pillar of support for many charities and volunteer organisations, may weaken as the economic slowdown bites into companies' bottomline."

eGov monitor - A Policy Dialogue Platform | Promoting Better Governance

eGov monitor - A Policy Dialogue Platform | Promoting Better Governance: "The Government today announced plans to create a new Third Sector skills body which will identify and address skills gaps and shortages for charities, voluntary groups, social enterprises and other third sector organisations. It will pull together the work of the sector skills councils to open up learning opportunities for third sector paid and voluntary staff. It will ensure the sector's needs are properly considered in the design development of National Occupational Standards, the design Apprenticeship Frameworks and Sector Qualification Strategies."

Charity cherries fetch $33,000 | The Australian

Charity cherries fetch $33,000 | The Australian: "MORE than $82,000 has been raised for the Sydney Children's Hospital at Randwick including $33,000 from the sale of the season's first box of cherries in a charity auction this morning"

Charity Finance | European decisions could spell windfalls for charities

Charity Finance | European decisions could spell windfalls for charities: "Two judgments have been made in the European Court of Justice (ECJ) which could see charities gain by several millions of pounds.

The first increases the likelihood that cross-border EU charitable donations may become tax-deductible, and the second allows sports clubs and associations to claim back at least three years’ VAT charges on subscriptions.

Currently, UK law only allows donations made to a UK charity to benefit from tax relief and many other European states take a similar stance."

Portugal praises professor's philanthropy

Portugal praises professor's philanthropy: "Costa, a professor of teacher education at California State University, Stanislaus, was bestowed with the honorary insignia of Commendator of the Order of Public Instruction for his promotion of the Portuguese culture and language and his philanthropic work."

Lord Ashcroft plans to leave £900m to charity - Times Online

Lord Ashcroft plans to leave £900m to charity - Times Online: "Lord Ashcroft, the billionaire who has helped to bankroll the Tory party and is now its deputy chairman, is to leave most of his money – about £900m – to charity.

It could be the biggest charitable bequest made in Britain and will be shared between causes ranging from arresting criminals to assisting wounded servicemen and saving whales."

FT.com / Home UK / UK - How to give it - Ken Costa

FT.com / Home UK / UK - How to give it - Ken Costa: "How to give it - Ken Costa

By Angus Watson

Published: October 18 2008 03:00 | Last updated: October 18 2008 03:00

Ken Costa, 58, is a well- known figure in the City of London. After many years at UBS, in 2007 he became chairman of Lazard International. He chairs Great Ormond Street Hospital's Tick Tock Club (www.gosh. org/ tick-tock-club), and is a trustee of the Nelson Mandela Children's Fund, and chairman of the Christian group Alpha International."

Purolator, CFL fans reach milestone for food bank donations

Purolator, CFL fans reach milestone for food bank donations: "TORONTO - Purolator, the official courier of the Canadian Football League, and the CFL announced today that the Purolator Tackle Hunger program has reached a historic milestone: more than two million pounds of food collected for food banks across Canada since the program's inception in 2003."

telegraphjournal.com - Top Dragon Boat fundraisers are in

telegraphjournal.com - Top Dragon Boat fundraisers are in: "SAINT JOHN - The 2008 Saint John Dragon Boat Festival was successful in exceeding its fundraising goal with a total of $282,000 to help expand the day surgery unit at St. Joseph's Hospital."

BBC NEWS | UK | Princes join charity bike rally

BBC NEWS | UK | Princes join charity bike rally: "Princes William and Harry have set off on a 1,000-mile charity motorbike trek across South Africa.

The Royal pair are among 80 riders taking part in the eight-day rally from Port Edward to Port Elizabeth.

They aim to raise £250,000 for Prince Harry's charity Sentebale, Unicef and the Nelson Mandela Children's Fund."

Flip-flop man donates part of profits to charity

Flip-flop man donates part of profits to charity: "hey crafted a business plan with a clear-cut goal: import the shoes, sell them and donate 3 percent of revenues to three nonprofit programs that, in roundabout ways, will help Thailand.

The programs are: One Percent for the Planet, an environmental fund; Kiva.org, a group that offers micro-loans to entrepreneurs in developing countries, with the Feelgoodz percentage targeted to Thailand; and finally, Transfair, a program that will work to develop a fair-trade natural rubber program in the country.

In this respect, Berner and Neland are part of a growing league of social entrepreneurs. Such business owners apply traditional business principles to ventures motivated more by philanthropy than profits."

A museum in China honors Pearl S. Buck | Philadelphia Inquirer | 10/20/2008

A museum in China honors Pearl S. Buck | Philadelphia Inquirer | 10/20/2008: "ZHENJIANG, China - The climb was steep, up a narrow concrete street on the western edge of this Yangtze River city, but what waited atop Dengyun Hill was worth the walk: a sparkling new museum devoted to the life and work of American author Pearl Buck."

Economic chaos is a threat to charities as well - Scotsman.com News

Economic chaos is a threat to charities as well - Scotsman.com News: "THE collapse of the Icelandic banking system last week highlighted how even charities are caught in the maelstrom of the current banking and economic crisis.
It was reported that one British charity had £11.2 million of deposits in Kaupthing Singer & Friedlander and was just one of many charitable organisations who now find money out of reach."

Princess pays a visit to charity shop staff - WalesOnline

Princess pays a visit to charity shop staff - WalesOnline: "THE WORK of charity volunteers is often a thankless task – but one group of shop workers has received a royal seal of approval.

Staff at Cardiff’s Save the Children charity shop in Albany Road, Roath, were treated to a visit yesterday from the Princess Royal to thank them for their efforts.

Princess Anne has been the charity’s president for over 30 years and took time out of her schedule while in Cardiff to visit the shop."

philanthropyOz Blog » New PPFs & Philanthropy website launched at Conference today

philanthropyOz Blog » New PPFs & Philanthropy website launched at Conference today: "New PPFs & Philanthropy website launched at Conference today
On October 16, 2008 at 2:33 pm by Emily Turner - Permanent Link
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This is a live blog post made from the Philanthropy Australia Conference, Passion & Purpose, currently underway in Sydney.

In his Opening Plenary speech this morning at the Philanthropy Australia Conference, President of Philanthropy Australia, Bruce Bonyhady, officially announced Philanthropy Australia’s new Prescribed Private Funds website: PPFs & Philanthropy."

Charity Village®NewsWeek: Cover Story

Charity Village®NewsWeek: Cover Story: "In the ultra-competitive world of charitable enterprise, the communications quest for donor dollars often takes a path that circumvents focus on the pocketbook and instead appeals to the area just behind the breast pocket: the heart.
Getting your attention
Sandy MacKenzie, a partner and philanthropic architect with Inspire/DVA Navion in Toronto with 25 years of fundraising experience in the sector, suggests that charities and nonprofits need to be very focused on the human touch when looking at marketing to, and raising funds from, donors."

ECJ Ruling Permits Cross Border Charitable Tax Deductions

ECJ Ruling Permits Cross Border Charitable Tax Deductions: "An Advocate General to the European Court of Justice has ruled that the German tax authorities were wrong to disallow a tax deduction for a charitable donation by a German citizen because the beneficiary organisation was located in another member state.

In his opinion, published on Tuesday, Advocate General Mengozzi argued that less favourable tax treatment for cross-border donations may discourage people from making such donations and found that the German legislation constitutes a restriction on the movement of capital within the single market."

Bloomberg.com: Europe

Bloomberg.com: Europe: "European Philanthropists Keep Giving in Credit Crisis (Update1)

By Warren Giles

Oct. 15 (Bloomberg) -- Wealthy European investors are pushing financial advisers to help identify worthy causes and measure the effect of donations as credit market turmoil fails to dent philanthropy."

Cats Protection charity faces losing £11.2 million in Icelandic banks - Times Online

Cats Protection charity faces losing £11.2 million in Icelandic banks - Times Online: "Cats Protection has emerged as the latest and biggest charity victim of the Icelandic banking crisis with £11.2 million of deposits in Kaupthing Singer and Friedlander now at risk."

BBC NEWS | UK | England | Somerset | Botham starts 12th charity walk

BBC NEWS | UK | England | Somerset | Botham starts 12th charity walk: "Former cricketer Sir Ian Botham has set off on his 12th fundraising expedition for charity.

For the first time, people will be able to join him as he walks to help Leukaemia Research."

"Charity race seen as biggest yet

"Charity race seen as biggest yet

By RASHA AL QAHTANI

THE annual Bahrain Marathon Relay is on its way to becoming the biggest in the race's 28-year history, it emerged yesterday.

The maximum number of teams has been increased from 150 to 175 this year and the Bahrain Round Table (BRT), which organises the race, says the response has been overwhelming."

Minister backs East Lancashire schools' charity project (From Lancashire Telegraph)

Minister backs East Lancashire schools' charity project (From Lancashire Telegraph): "A GOVERNMENT minister lent his support to an East Lancashire charity when he attended the official launch in London.

Ed Balls, secretary of state for children, schools, and families, was at the special event organised by Furniture for Education Worldwide, in the Attlee Room, Portcullis House, Westminster, yesterday."

Professional Fundraising | Brennan succeeds Hope as new third sector minister

Professional Fundraising | Brennan succeeds Hope as new third sector minister: "Kevin Brennan, MP for Cardiff West, has been appointed as the new minister for the third sector, replacing Phil Hope who moves to the Department of Health.

Brennan, 38 (pictured), was formerly a junior minister at the Department of Children, Schools, and Families (DCSF), where he had specific responsibility for the third sector."

Charity Commission reveals public benefit test guinea pigs - Third Sector

Charity Commission reveals public benefit test guinea pigs - Third Sector: "The commission has announced a list of 12 voluntary sector organisations that will be the first to be subjected to tests to determine whether they operate for the public benefit.

The tests will focus on religious charities, fee-charging residential care homes and fee-charging schools.

Among the charities that will be tested are Christian charity the Church Mission Society and the Manchester Grammar School Foundation."

Slim and Yunus to offer credit to Mexico's poor - BusinessWeek

Slim and Yunus to offer credit to Mexico's poor - BusinessWeek: "Mexican billionaire Carlos Slim and Bangladeshi Nobel Prize winner Muhammad Yunus are joining forces to offer credit to poor people in Mexico.

Slim and Yunus are creating Grameen-Carso, a lending institution that in its first phase will provide at least 80,000 loans."

Charities watch for dip in donations

Charities watch for dip in donations: "'We're watching it very cautiously,' said Ruth Ramsden-Wood, president of the Calgary United Way. 'We did not set a very aggressive campaign goal this year.'"

Thought Leader » Bhekinkosi Moyo » Can the new African foundations level the playing field?

Thought Leader » Bhekinkosi Moyo » Can the new African foundations level the playing field?: "Can the new African foundations level the playing field?
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This article first appeared last month in Alliance Magazine (Volume 13, No.3, 2008). Since its publication, I have received many requests to reprint it. The article has since appeared in other media houses. In order to get more feedback, I am reproducing it here in its original form."

Xpress: News | Nakheel donates Dh7 million to charity

Xpress: News | Nakheel donates Dh7 million to charity: "Hollywood star Michael Douglas was in town for the first time on Monday to support a Dh7-million donation for poor children by local property giant Nakheel."

allAfrica.com: Africa: Can New Foundations Break the Dependency Cycle? (Page 1 of 2)

allAfrica.com: Africa: Can New Foundations Break the Dependency Cycle? (Page 1 of 2): "his article attempts to answer three related questions. The first is whether new African philanthropic foundations such as TrustAfrica and the African Women's Development Fund (AWDF) have the clout needed to raise money from the North and use it on their own terms to set their own development agenda. Put differently, can these institutions engage on equal terms with their northern partners? The second relates to dependency, which has characterised relations between the non-profit sector and its donors, particularly from the North. Can the new institutions break the dependency cycle? The third question is whether these institutions and the new generation of African philanthropists will break with or recreate power imbalances that have existed over the years between northern donors and southern recipients."

Time for a change? Try a career in the not-for-profit sector - Getting a Job, Career Planning - The Independent

Time for a change? Try a career in the not-for-profit sector - Getting a Job, Career Planning - The Independent: "ontrary to popular opinion, the charity sector is not full of 'soft and fluffy do-gooders', according to Jackie Weston-Davies, HR manager at the Royal National Institute for the Blind. 'In some ways the work we do here is more challenging than the private sector. That's certainly the case in terms of our contractual work, when we have to compete against commercial and public sector contracts,' she says. Add to this the fact that charities are becoming more business-focused, and you can see why they need top talent as much as any other employer."

Charity groups 'really feeling the crunch'

Charity groups 'really feeling the crunch': "Charity groups 'really feeling the crunch'
Organizers fear further drop in food donations, already down 30% this year"

Charities warn of huge cuts as banks slash gift-giving | News

Charities warn of huge cuts as banks slash gift-giving | News: "London charities have warned they face devastating cutbacks in support from the City amid the world financial turmoil.

Once-wealthy American investment banks were among the most generous of givers but they are now reining back their charitable programmes after being caught at the centre of the crisis.

As the financial institutions lay off thousands of staff, charity experts say it would be hard for them to justify philanthropic giving."

Charity Finance | Government moots statutory time off for some voluntary roles

Charity Finance | Government moots statutory time off for some voluntary roles: "Volunteers who help young offenders, get involved with local courts or take an active role in the management of their council estate could get statutory time off work to carry out these roles under new proposals from the Department of Communities and Local Government (CLG)."

Background: how the regulator's website will highlight charities that file accounts late and display key information - Governance - Third Sector

Background: how the regulator's website will highlight charities that file accounts late and display key information - Governance - Third Sector: "Charities that do not file their accounts and annual returns on time will be publicly shamed by a red border in a new version of the Charity Commission's online register, launched today.

Each charity's entry on the register will include a 'due documents received' box, which will be edged in green if the documents have been received by the commission and in red if they have not."