Bankers Don Charity Boxing Gloves – New Tang Dynasty Television

Bankers Don Charity Boxing Gloves – New Tang Dynasty Television: "Forty-four Hong Kong financiers from banks such as JP Morgan, UBS and Nomura signed up for the third annual 'Hedge Fund Fight Nite,' replacing smart suits with sweaty singlets, bindings and boxing gloves."

Don’t be a ‘duh’, run, says Simi - News & Interviews - Bollywood - Entertainment - The Times of India

Don’t be a ‘duh’, run, says Simi - News & Interviews - Bollywood - Entertainment - The Times of India: "Then, woven into all these categories, there is the charity run – an opportunity to strive and raise money for causes of your choice. Last year, the event raised an impressive Rs 1.6 crore towards charity and I’m sure it will only get bigger this time."

Law could be eased on substantial donors - Third Sector

Law could be eased on substantial donors - Third Sector: "HMRC proposal expected to penalise donors rather than charities

HM Revenue & Customs has drawn up proposals to change the law so that donors, rather than charities, would be penalised if a donation contravened substantial donor legislation, according to sector accountants and lawyers.
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The legislation is designed to ensure that people do not materially benefit from donating to charity and then receiving payments or other benefits in kind in return."

Episcopal Life Online - WORLD REPORT

Episcopal Life Online - WORLD REPORT: "[Lambeth Palace] Archbishop of Canterbury Rowan Williams and a priest from Southern Sudan Oct. 29 promoted the benefits of microfinance for the poor through the work of the charity Five Talents.

A reception at Lambeth Palace brought together key players from the world of finance to hear about the role of microfinance in overcoming poverty. The Rev. Thomas Anei described his firsthand experience of these projects working with vulnerable communities in war-torn Southern Sudan."

Nonprofits in China » Rural Environmental NGOs come onto the stage

Nonprofits in China » Rural Environmental NGOs come onto the stage: "The China Environment Federation Secretariat announced that it will promote an environmental case in Jiang Yan, Jiangsu Province to the entire nation as a successful mode to address environmental issues.

In recent years, rural areas have witnessed rising environmental stress. Although the system of environmental law undergoes constant revision in China, some illegitimate enterprises have tried to hide in the relatively less informed and loosely controlled countryside. As a result, rural citizens have been sending spontaneous letter petitions to the authorities because of the rapidly deteriorating living environment."

U.S. charitable giving rose $241M in 2008, while Canadian donations struggled | Healthcare Finance News

U.S. charitable giving rose $241M in 2008, while Canadian donations struggled | Healthcare Finance News: "he AHP said Canadian contributions declined to $1.068 billion in 2008, compared to $1.337 billion in 2007, when annual giving had risen by an impressive 9 percent over 2006 levels.

Individual donors were the largest source of contributions in both the United States and Canada, and one-fifth of all individual donors were patients."

Charitable giving has no place in the bonus debate - Telegraph

Charitable giving has no place in the bonus debate - Telegraph: "Generosity doesn’t make bonuses smaller. Some critics of huge bank payouts apparently would go easier on recipients who give a chunk of their winnings to charity. But that’s muddying the issue. Charitable giving should be encouraged. But it has no place in the bonus debate."

Revision of EU rules could restrict telephone fundraising - Third Sector

Revision of EU rules could restrict telephone fundraising - Third Sector: "Revision of EU rules could restrict telephone fundraising

By Kaye Wiggins, Third Sector, 27 October 2009

Charities should have a case prepared for January's consultation, says TPS chair

Changes to European Union rules could mean tighter controls on telephone fundraising, the chair of the Telephone Preference Service has warned.

Colin Lloyd, who is also chair of the Fundraising Standards Board, told Third Sector the EU was to launch a consultation on the revision of its Data Protection Directive in January 2010."

Charity Village®NewsWeek: Cover Story

Charity Village®NewsWeek: Cover Story: "Last week, CharityVillage spoke with, among others, the leaders of two of Canada's most influential foundation networks: Hilary Pearson, president of Philanthropic Foundations of Canada (PFC), and Monica Patten, CEO and president of Community Foundations of Canada (CFC).

While the members of these two umbrella organizations have been as hard hit as anyone else, their commentary isn't all doom and gloom.
Tracking the carnage, and the upswing
Speaking on behalf of her 97 private foundation members, Pearson said that while a lot of them were very jittery about the future of grantmaking at the outset of this year, much of that fear has since been replaced with sober second thought about the best ways to continue helping their grantees in light of their diminished financial returns. To get a fuller idea of how this has progressed, she provided the following chronology:"

Local groups offer helping hand in Fethiye - Hurriyet Daily News and Economic Review

Local groups offer helping hand in Fethiye - Hurriyet Daily News and Economic Review: "Turkish and foreign residents living in Fethiye now have the opportunity to raise money under the protective umbrella of FIG, FETAV or Çalış Carnival. In Fethiye, these three organizations are permitted to authorize charitable collections and the distribution of funds or equipment to the chosen recipients"

Charity in sight - October 26, 2009

Charity in sight - October 26, 2009: "The global fund-raising initiative - a collaboration between Stanchart and the International Agency for Prevention of Blindness - aims to raise US$20 million to help 20 million people suffering from avoidable blindness in more than 20 countries."

Surge of support for quake kids -- Shanghai Daily | 上海日报 -- English Window to China New

Surge of support for quake kids -- Shanghai Daily | 上海日报 -- English Window to China New: "RSS | Mobile Newspaper | Newsletter

Feature
Surge of support for quake kids

By Fei Lai | 2009-10-26 | NEWSPAPER EDITION

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An applicant signs his name on the board to show his willingness to become a volunteer teacher in CapitaLand Green Hope School (left below) in Muchuan County, Sichuan Province.

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SHANGHAI has opened its heart to survivors of the Sichuan Province earthquake and has contributed generously to relief and reconstruction. Education too is a priority and there's a trend to volunteer as teachers.

Both individuals and enterprises are committed to helping students, knowing the future of the region lies with the younger generation."

Recession hits B.C. non-profits, charities

Recession hits B.C. non-profits, charities

Winning Big Gifts in India and North America: Cultural Differences - Philanthropy.com

Winning Big Gifts in India and North America: Cultural Differences - Philanthropy.com: "Winning Big Gifts in India and North America: Cultural Differences

Efforts to attract big gifts work differently in India than they do in North America said Tony Myers, a Canadian fund-raising consultant, one of the speakers at the 29th annual International Fundraising Congress in Noordwijkerhout, the Netherlands."

FFWD - Calgary Music - Music Features - International singalong

FFWD - Calgary Music - Music Features - International singalong: "Speaking both figuratively and literally, Calgary and Kenya are pretty far apart. Not only do a great many kilometres of cold, unwelcoming ocean separate the Canadian Prairie city from the African country, but the two locales are also untold leagues apart culturally, socially, politically and economically. This is not news. What is, however, is that Kenya and Calgary will be moving ever so slightly closer together soon thanks to Musikiva Canada Inc., a Calgary-based non-governmental organization that will provide music therapy to at-risk youth in both areas."

Flame lit for Vancouver

Flame lit for Vancouver: "OLYMPIA - THE flame was lit here Thursday for the 2010 Winter Olympics and carried off by the first relay runner on a journey of more than 47,000 kilometres (nearly 30,000 miles) to Vancouver. The Games are scheduled to take place in Canada from February 12-28."

Chen spreads a Buffett

Chen spreads a Buffett: "Chen Fashu, regarded by many as China's Warren Buffett, yesterday announced that he would donate 45 percent of his personal assets, worth 8.3 billion yuan ($1.17 billion), to set up a charity modeled on the lines of the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation."

A Call to Shift Philanthropic Focus for International Aid, Plus More: Tuesday's Roundup - Philanthropy.com

A Call to Shift Philanthropic Focus for International Aid, Plus More: Tuesday's Roundup - Philanthropy.com: "A Call to Shift Philanthropic Focus for International Aid, Plus More: Tuesday's Roundup"

Charity Finance | Sector needs its own Google or Microsoft, says Hind

Charity Finance | Sector needs its own Google or Microsoft, says Hind: "Speaking as part of a panel discussion about the commercialisation of charities at Charity Finance Live on Monday, Hind disagreed with the contention of US fundraiser Dan Pallotta that charities are hamstrung by restraints that prevent it making use of the kinds of tools available to the for-profit sector.

Hind said charities in the UK can pretty much “do anything, as long as you are absolutely transparent with the donating public”."

The NonProfit Times - The Leading Business Publication For Nonprofit Management

The NonProfit Times - The Leading Business Publication For Nonprofit Management: "Challenges In Welcoming Pro Bono Volunteers

By Susan Ellis

There is nothing inherently new about volunteers donating professional expertise. During the past year, a variety of summits and action campaigns have examined the potential of intentionally and strategically applying business talents to “strengthen the management capacity” of nonprofits."

N.Y. Philharmonic Vietnam Visit Boosts Investor-Friendly Image - Bloomberg.com

N.Y. Philharmonic Vietnam Visit Boosts Investor-Friendly Image - Bloomberg.com: "The New York Philharmonic orchestra will open a two-night performance in the century-old Hanoi Opera House with a set that includes the American national anthem. The concert in Vietnam’s capital is a highlight of its 17-day Asia tour that began Oct. 8."

French Charities' Spending Under Investigation - Philanthropy.com

French Charities' Spending Under Investigation - Philanthropy.com: "French Charities' Spending Under Investigation

French authorities are investigating how more than a dozen charities, some with links to American marketing and mailing outfits, are spending money they raised for causes as diverse as African hunger relief and fighting Alzheimer’s disease, The Wall Street Journal reports."

Payless Expands Shoe Giveaway to Latin America - NYTimes.com

Payless Expands Shoe Giveaway to Latin America - NYTimes.com: "The Topeka-based company on Thursday announced that its Payless Gives Shoes 4 Kids program will distribute more than 77,000 coupons, or $1.2 million worth, toward a pair of shoes in the U.S., Canada, Puerto Rico and 10 Latin American and Caribbean countries."

BBC NEWS | UK | Scotland | Swinney announces charity relief

BBC NEWS | UK | Scotland | Swinney announces charity relief: "Small charities in Scotland hit by the recession will continue to be exempt from water and sewerage charges next year, the SNP conference has heard."

Charity Finance | Expenses consultation generates 600 responses so far

Charity Finance | Expenses consultation generates 600 responses so far: "The consultation on charity expenses has already attracted more than 600 responses.

“It’s quite amazing,” said Lindsay Driscoll, the former Charity Commissioner who is chairing the group that will consider the submissions and prepare guidance for charities on how to report on the expense claims of their senior managers and trustees."

Charities hit out at Lloyds | Business | guardian.co.uk

Charities hit out at Lloyds | Business | guardian.co.uk: "* Business
* Lloyds Banking Group

Charities hit out at Lloyds

Lloyds Banking Group under fire in Scotland after telling charitable foundations they must accept a 50% cut in funding


Lloyds has been accused of betraying hundreds of vulnerable charities after telling its four charitable foundations they must accept a 50% cut in long-term funding and more control from the bank."

Professional Fundraising | Corporates abandon arts organisations

Professional Fundraising | Corporates abandon arts organisations: "Corporate support of arts organisations has plummeted, according to a new report.

Nearly 70 per cent of arts organisations based in London reported a drop in income from business over the past six months, according to the latest survey by Arts & Business. Two-fifths of businesses surveyed by the organisation also reported plans to cut their investment in the arts even further."

Five Endangered Cultural Monuments That Need Your Help | Designerati | Fast Company

Five Endangered Cultural Monuments That Need Your Help | Designerati | Fast Company: "Since 1966 the World Monuments Fund has published a Watch List that includes cultural sites in danger of being demolished or permanently damaged due to encroaching development or environmental disasters. A total of 93 sites have now been denoted 'at risk,' but here's the good news: The attention brought to them through these efforts often helps to rally preservation and stewardship groups around the monuments. From the 2010 list, here are five that we think need the most help due to recent events."

The philanthropists 'paying rent' to planet Earth in Argentina - CNN.com

The philanthropists 'paying rent' to planet Earth in Argentina - CNN.com: "'South America doesn't have a long tradition of conservation philanthropy. There haven't been a lot of people from the private sector that have said 'Look, we're willing to buy land and turn it back over to the government and make parklands' -- but slowly it catches up,' he says."

Bankers to help wealthy give again after crisis | Industry Summits | Reuters

Bankers to help wealthy give again after crisis | Industry Summits | Reuters: "GENEVA (Reuters) - The wealthy have scaled back charitable giving in the financial crisis but philanthropy is set to make a comeback as economies rebound and private bankers are looking to help their clients back favoured causes."

ESRC refuses to budge over charity fundraising research - Third Sector

ESRC refuses to budge over charity fundraising research - Third Sector: "Funder will not change guidelines despite calls from experts

The Economic and Social Research Council has declined to change its funding guidelines to make it easier for fundraising research projects to access £600,000 of government funding."

Philanthropy UK : Half of arts organisations in London see drop in individual giving

Philanthropy UK : Half of arts organisations in London see drop in individual giving: "Almost half of arts organisations have seen a fall in individual giving, between April and July, according to ‘Market trends 2009’ released by Arts & Business in September. A similar number have seen a decrease in grant-making by trusts and foundations."

WalesOnline - News - Cardiff News - Street charity workers could face crackdown if public are ‘pestered’

WalesOnline - News - Cardiff News - Street charity workers could face crackdown if public are ‘pestered’: "THEY are a familiar obstacle for thousands of shoppers and workers on their lunch breaks as they walk through Cardiff city centre.

But the so-called “chuggers” who fill Queen Street and stop passers-by asking them to donate cash to various causes could face a crackdown.

The Fundraising Standards Board for Wales yesterday pledged to investigate complaints if its member charities were accused of “pestering” the public."

China Publishes Blue Book For Philanthropy - ChinaCSR.com - Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) and Sustainability News for China

China Publishes Blue Book For Philanthropy - ChinaCSR.com - Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) and Sustainability News for China: "The Social Policy Research Center of the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences and Social Sciences Academic Press have jointly released the 'Blue Book for Philanthropy' in Beijing.

The Blue Book records all major charity events happened in China from 1981 to 2008, including the time and course of the issuance of 19 charity and NGO-related regulations; the holding of 41 charity events; and the establishment, development and achievement of 33 charity organizations."

BBC NEWS | UK | Magazine | Ripe for the picking

BBC NEWS | UK | Magazine | Ripe for the picking: "'People are wary of fruit that doesn't come pre-packed from a supermarket,' says Daniele Rinaudo, coordinator for Sheffield Abundance, a group that collects unwanted fruit from the gardens and open spaces of the city and distributes it to worthy causes. 'We are so far removed these days from the food we eat, we waste so much.'"

More funds sought for microlender

More funds sought for microlender: "Using La Tradicional Tortilleria's gift as an example, San Antonio-based advocacy organization Mexicans and Americans Thinking Together will start a campaign seeking more gifts, in the form of donating a percentage of profits, for Accion Texas."

The Celebrity - Forbes.com

The Celebrity - Forbes.com: "For those of us active in philanthropy in China, there is also a story of growth. Not-for-profit activities and philanthropic giving have steadily increased in recent years. In 2002, philanthropic giving in China totaled 2.2 billion yuan ($323 million). In recent years, the total has exceeded 100 billion yuan ($14.6 billion) annually. An important milestone was reached in 2004, when private foundations for the first time could legally register in China. Now there are around 1,500 private foundations doing needed work across the country."

Expand tax breaks for donations - The Globe and Mail

Expand tax breaks for donations - The Globe and Mail: "We strongly recommend that the government expand the tax exemption to include gifts of shares in private companies and gifts of taxable real estate. To address any concern about the potential for valuation abuse, we propose that the charity would not issue a tax receipt to the donor until the charity had received the cash proceeds from the sale of these gifts. If the purchaser of these assets from the charity is not at arm's length from the donor, an independent, third-party valuation would be required."

Jiangsu Makes Law On Charity Donation - ChinaCSR.com - Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) and Sustainability News for China

Jiangsu Makes Law On Charity Donation - ChinaCSR.com - Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) and Sustainability News for China: "Jiangsu province in China has reviewed a rule on promoting philanthropy that is expected to be the first of its kind in China when it has been passed."

Philanthropy in India needs to be more strategic: Report- ET Cetera-News By Industry-News-The Economic Times

Philanthropy in India needs to be more strategic: Report- ET Cetera-News By Industry-News-The Economic Times: "LONDON: Donors giving in India are not making the most of their money an"

Prince of Wales seeks thaw in troubled relations with China - Telegraph

Prince of Wales seeks thaw in troubled relations with China - Telegraph: "The Prince of Wales is to launch a charity in China, signifying a major thaw in the troubled relationship between the heir to the throne and the world's most populated nation"

Philanthropy embarks on 7-day journey - Chandigarh - City - NEWS - The Times of India

Philanthropy embarks on 7-day journey - Chandigarh - City - NEWS - The Times of India: "CHANDIGARH: According to a German proverb, charity sees the need, not the cause. The Joy of Giving Week, which begins on Sunday, would provide
enough opportunity for people to do their bit of sharing and caring."

CTV News | Students, Dalai Lama gearing up for We Day

CTV News | Students, Dalai Lama gearing up for We Day: "Just weeks shy of her eighth birthday, Avery Johnson has spearheaded more charitable initiatives than most adults do in a lifetime -- and that's why she'll have one of the best seats in the house for Tuesday's We Day event in Vancouver."

County's cuppas raise charity cash (From Berrows Journal)

County's cuppas raise charity cash (From Berrows Journal): "The charity’s annual World’s Biggest Coffee Morning saw hundreds of events taking place across the county."

Monied Maritimers not only ones giving - Nova Scotia News - TheChronicleHerald.ca

Monied Maritimers not only ones giving - Nova Scotia News - TheChronicleHerald.ca: "But according to 2007 numbers from Statistics Canada, Maritimers in general are the most generous people in the country, with Newfoundland leading the way with 91 per cent of residents donating to charities.

The next most generous are Prince Edward Islanders (89.4 per cent), then New Brunswickers (88.2 per cent), followed by Nova Scotians (86.6 per cent)."

Charity Commission clears Prince's architecture charity - Third Sector

Charity Commission clears Prince's architecture charity - Third Sector: "Charity Commission clears Prince's architecture charity

By Mathew Little, Third Sector Online, 25 September 2009

Regulator concludes complaints against Prince's Foundation for the Built Environment are unfounded, but says public perception problems remain"

CBC News - Toronto - Fox's Parkinson's charity registered in Canada

CBC News - Toronto - Fox's Parkinson's charity registered in Canada: "Edmonton-born actor and philanthropist Michael J. Fox was in Toronto on Thursday to announce his Parkinson's research foundation is now a tax-exempt charity in Canada."

Searching for the right partner? The NCVO can help - Third Sector

Searching for the right partner? The NCVO can help - Third Sector: "Umbrella body uses its Fundraising Central website to set up a match-making agency for charities wanting to collaborate

Funding Central, the NCVO-run website that lists funding opportunities for charities, has started a matchmaking service designed to help third sector organisations find partners so they can jointly bid for grants or contracts.
Click here to find out more!"

Raise-a-Reader 2009 forecasts $2M in donations

Raise-a-Reader 2009 forecasts $2M in donations: "But thanks to the efforts of hundreds of volunteers clad in orange T-shirts, and the donations of thousands of people from 27 cities across the country, organizers of Canwest's Raise-a-Reader Day to combat illiteracy were forecasting $2 million in donations Wednesday night."

Mini long march to kick off China at 60 bash - The Standard

Mini long march to kick off China at 60 bash - The Standard: "About 20,000 people will take part in early festivities this weekend to celebrate 60 years of the People's Republic of China.

Among them, 14,000 will walk across Hong Kong Island to raise funds for charity on Sunday."

Chinese embassy donates cash, daily necessities to orphanage in Yangon_English_Xinhua

Chinese embassy donates cash, daily necessities to orphanage in Yangon_English_Xinhua: "YANGON, Sept. 23 (Xinhua) -- A women team of the Chinese embassy in Myanmar, led by wife of the ambassador Qiu Weiwei, visited an orphanage in the outskirts of Yangon Wednesday and donated cash and to the institution for the welfare of the teachers and students there."

The secret way to give a £750m boost to charities | Mail Online

The secret way to give a £750m boost to charities | Mail Online: "Charities are missing out on hundreds of millions of pounds because donors are unaware of the Gift Aid scheme, research from the Charities Aid Foundation (CAF) reveals.

The loss is particularly painful because donations to 170,000 charities have been hit by the recession. These have dropped by 11per cent to £9.9billion. Not only has the amount given fallen, but 774,000 fewer people gave to charity in 2008-09 compared with the previous year."

In China, Philanthropy as a New Measuring Stick - NYTimes.com

In China, Philanthropy as a New Measuring Stick - NYTimes.com: "Mr. Ma is backing up his words with action. On Wednesday at the Clinton Global Initiative in New York, Mr. Ma and Muhammad Yunus, the Nobel-winning founder of Grameen Bank, a pioneer in the field of microfinance, will unveil plans for Grameen China."

Professional Fundraising | Giving is down by 11 per cent in a year

Professional Fundraising | Giving is down by 11 per cent in a year: "Donations to UK charities have plummeted by 11 per cent in the last year to £9.9bn, according to UK Giving 2009, the annual survey of giving habits carried out by Charities Aid Foundation and the NCVO."

Chinese Philanthropy Continues to Grow - Philanthropy.com

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

As fund raising goes more global, a new study shows that China continues to increase its philanthropic potential.

According to a study by the Chinese Academy of Social Science, Chinese charities raised $15.2-billion in 2008, more than three times the amount in the previous year, says China Daily, an English language newspaper in Beijing, and China CSR, a Web site that tracks corporate giving."

'Agenda' is likely name for merged Age Concern and Help the Aged - Third Sector

'Agenda' is likely name for merged Age Concern and Help the Aged - Third Sector: "Agenda' is likely name for merged Age Concern and Help the Aged

By John Plummer, Third Sector, 21 September 2009

New brand expected to be unveiled within weeks

'Agenda' could be the new name of the charity formed by the merger of Age Concern and Help the Aged."

Islamic philanthropy, cultural heritage and moral choice | The Jakarta Post

Islamic philanthropy, cultural heritage and moral choice | The Jakarta Post: "Idul FitriFestival is only one day ahead, and Muslims who have been fasting for Ramadan are preparing to celebrate. Some may have plans to visit relatives in their hometowns; others may just want to intensify their religious and social activities. But beyond normal social, economic and religious activities during Ramadan there is another important agenda that often characterizes the Muslim religious practice of giving.

Prior to the Idul Fitri festival, especially in the last week of Ramadan, Muslims intensify their giving. According to Islamic teaching, all Muslims who have savings or property are obliged to pay zakat (alms) and strongly encouraged to perform other kinds of giving such as infak and sadaqa."

Miner, singer and science legend meet for a good cause - The Globe and Mail

Miner, singer and science legend meet for a good cause - The Globe and Mail: "Who else but a Canadian mining promoter could sell out a $30,000-a-table fundraiser featuring a folk singer and a paleontologist?

Of course, Ian Telfer, the former chief executive officer and now chairman of Goldcorp Inc. (G-T43.99----%) , had some strong selling points as he set out to organize the charity event set for a Vancouver hotel ballroom on Saturday."

Changes to charitable incorporated organisations legal form - Third Sector

Changes to charitable incorporated organisations legal form - Third Sector: "Office of the Third Sector wants CIOs in place by spring 2010

The Office of the Third Sector and the Charity Commission have outlined several changes to the proposed rules for charitable incorporated organisations in their response to a consultation held last year.
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The CIO, which will be a new legal form for charities, is expected to be popular among third sector organisations because it will limit the liability of trustees, but without requiring them to register with Companies House. They will instead be regulated entirely by the Charity Commission."

Financial contribution of Australia’s not-for-profit sector revealed — Third Sector — The magazine for Australia’s non-profit and not-for-profit sector

Financial contribution of Australia’s not-for-profit sector revealed — Third Sector — The magazine for Australia’s non-profit and not-for-profit sector: "Non-profit organisations contributed close to $43 billion (or 4.1 per cent) to Australia's economy in 2006-07, according to the Australian Bureau of Statistics."

Tax Changes Welcome Boost For NZ Charities Hit By Recession | Voxy.co.nz

Tax Changes Welcome Boost For NZ Charities Hit By Recession | Voxy.co.nz: "The latest tax breaks for charitable donations announced by the Government today will boost income for New Zealand charities. Given we've all taken a hit with the recession, the timing couldn't actually be better,' says Don Oliver, chief executive of United Way - a leading New Zealand charity."

Give2Asia Giving Forum: Edwin Go to speak at "Leveraging Engagement and Philanthropy" Conference

Give2Asia Giving Forum: Edwin Go to speak at "Leveraging Engagement and Philanthropy" Conference: "Edwin Go to speak at 'Leveraging Engagement and Philanthropy' Conference

Edwin Go, a Give2Asia Trustee, will be a guest speaker at the First Annual Singapore Global Philanthropy Forum titled 'Leveraging Engagement and Philanthropy' on September 22, 2009.

The forum, in collaboration with ammado, was designed with the entrepreneur, high-net-worth individual and CEO in mind"

Financial optimism grows among charity leaders - Third Sector

Financial optimism grows among charity leaders - Third Sector: "Staff cuts less likely in the months ahead, predict chief executives responding to NCVO's Charity Forecast survey

Charity leaders are slightly more optimistic about the financial situation than they were three months ago, according to the latest Charity Forecast from the NCVO.
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In a poll of 139 charity chief executives, senior staff and chairs, carried out in August, the NCVO found that 42 per cent expected their charities' financial situation to worsen in the coming quarter, a fall of five percentage points from the survey carried out in May."

Breaking News, Kenya, Africa, Politics, Business, Sports, Blogs, Photos, Videos - Kenya charity agencies given tax relief

Breaking News, Kenya, Africa, Politics, Business, Sports, Blogs, Photos, Videos - Kenya charity agencies given tax relief: "Kenya charity agencies given tax relief
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By KENNETH OGOSIAPosted Wednesday, September 16 2009 at 22:15

Money donated to charity organisations will be exempted from tax as the Kenya Treasury seeks innovative ways to reduce hunger and human suffering in the wake of prolonged drought.

Humanitarian organisations meeting under the East African Association of Grant-makers have asked well-wishers to take advantage of the waiver to help communities facing starvation."

Tax law reforms to strengthen Australian philanthropy — Third Sector — The magazine for Australia’s non-profit and not-for-profit sector

Tax law reforms to strengthen Australian philanthropy — Third Sector — The magazine for Australia’s non-profit and not-for-profit sector: "Tax law reforms to strengthen Australian philanthropy

Thu, September 17, 2009

Peak philanthropic body is hopeful that tax law reforms passed through Senate will ensure “a healthy, vibrant culture of giving in Australia will continue well into the future.”

The government says the reforms will see an overhaul of the regulation of private philanthropic funds, by simplifying and centralising the process of establishing and monitoring such funds."

Arts, Briefly - A Prince’s Charity Is Investigated - NYTimes.com

Arts, Briefly - A Prince’s Charity Is Investigated - NYTimes.com: "A regulatory agency of the British government is investigating the architecture charity led by the Prince of Wales following a complaint that the charity is trying to influence planning decisions, The Times of London reported."

Mothers who lost sons in Afghanistan launch charity | UK news | guardian.co.uk

Mothers who lost sons in Afghanistan launch charity | UK news | guardian.co.uk: "Yesterday the seven mothers who met at RAF Lyneham in Wiltshire during the joint repatriation ceremony of their loved ones launched a charity aimed at helping families of other service personnel killed in Afghanistan."

Exceptional pressures will alter the face of the voluntary sector, says Recession Watch Panel - Third Sector

Exceptional pressures will alter the face of the voluntary sector, says Recession Watch Panel - Third Sector: "Changes to public spending and a struggle for small charities predicted by Third Sector's team of experts

The voluntary sector will look significantly different after the recession because of changing patterns of public spending and commissioning and the rise of social enterprise, according to Third Sector's Recession Watch Panel.
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[TC-I Changemakers]: A conversation with Pawan Mehra, co-founder of Intellecap | ThinkChange India

[TC-I Changemakers]: A conversation with Pawan Mehra, co-founder of Intellecap | ThinkChange India: "uccess with early-stage ventures both in India and the US gives Pawan Mehra, co-founder of Intellecap and cKinetics, a unique perspective on US-India philanthropy and social enterprises. Mr. Mehra serves on the boards of a number of Indo-US enterprises and continues to advise a number of companies in Asia and the US. He is also actively involved with the Give Foundation, the largest online non-profit exchange connecting donors with projects in India, serving on its US board. ThinkChange India Managing Editor Shital Shah met with Mr. Mehra at SoCap09 to discuss his perspective on social enterprises and US-India philanthropy."

Gulfnews: Abu Dhabi Crown Prince attends ceremony to honour philanthropists

Gulfnews: Abu Dhabi Crown Prince attends ceremony to honour philanthropists: "Abu Dhabi: General Shaikh Mohammad Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Abu Dhabi Crown Prince and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, attended on Sunday the second yearly ceremony of the Emirates Foundation for Philanthropy.

The ceremony was held to honour the foundation’s philanthropists."

BBC NEWS | UK | Scotland | Glasgow, Lanarkshire and West | Plea over charity donations fall

BBC NEWS | UK | Scotland | Glasgow, Lanarkshire and West | Plea over charity donations fall: "Furniture donations to charities have fallen sharply during the recession despite an expected upturn in demand, new figures have shown.

Statistics from the Community Recycling Network for Scotland (CRNS) show a 43% drop in goods donated in the past year."

Singapore Charity Council Launches Shared Services Initiative (iSERVE) | The Gov Monitor

Singapore Charity Council Launches Shared Services Initiative (iSERVE) | The Gov Monitor: "Charities and Institutions of a Public Character (IPCs) in the social services, health and sports sectors can now look forward to a shared services platform to outsource their corporate functions in a pilot project launched by the Charity Council."

Tweet, party and raise funds for charity

Tweet, party and raise funds for charity: "COME tomorrow, the latest global Internet phenomenon, the 'Twestival', will materialize in Singapore.

Twestivals are volunteer-run, charity fund-raising events involving users of micro-blogging service Twitter."

Still no 'YEA' to fancy car number plates

Still no 'YEA' to fancy car number plates: "The prices are small potatoes compared to what vanity plates fetch in auctions elsewhere: Last year, an Arab tycoon paid a record S$20 million for the number 1 in Abu Dhabi. And well-heeled motorists in Hong Kong regularly bid more than S$1 million for their favourite numbers, with the proceeds going to charity."

Cuts to B.C.'s arts and sports tally $77 million

Cuts to B.C.'s arts and sports tally $77 million: "B.C.s arts, culture and sport groups appear to have been hit with an almost $77-million cut in gaming grants this year, according to government figures released yesterday."

National Trust for Scotland chief defends widespread cost-cutting - Third Sector

National Trust for Scotland chief defends widespread cost-cutting - Third Sector: "Kate Mavor addresses MSPs in Holyrood

The chief executive of the National Trust for Scotland has appeared before a group of MSPs to defend a widespread cost-cutting programme that will include making 65 of the charity's staff redundant."

The Terry Fox Run | www.caledoncitizen.com | Caledon Citizen

The Terry Fox Run | www.caledoncitizen.com | Caledon Citizen: "Hundreds of thousands of people across Ontario are expected to participate in the 29th annual The Terry Fox Run on Sunday, September 13.

In 2008, Ontarians donated $11.5 million to cancer research through participating in Terry Fox events. In the early days of The Marathon of Hope in 1980, Terry was an unknown runner, and raising money was tough. Almost 30 years later, Canadians face their own fundraising challenges with an economy that has been battered. But what matters most today, what compelled Terry to finish that 26th mile every day, is the knowledge that nothing is tougher to deal with than a diagnosis of cancer, news that more than 455 Canadians receive every day. It was in the face of this kind of adversity that Terry first found his indomitable spirit."

Hong Kong bank launches world's first 150-dollar note - Monsters and Critics

Hong Kong bank launches world's first 150-dollar note - Monsters and Critics: "Some notes bearing what are considered lucky serial numbers, such as 888888, are to be auctioned in October with a minimum bid of 3,000 Hong Kong dollars per note.

Money from the sale of the notes is to go to local charities in what Standard Chartered has described as a 'creative tribute' to the people of Hong Kong."

Companies prep for Chuseok giving - INSIDE JoongAng Daily

Companies prep for Chuseok giving - INSIDE JoongAng Daily: "With Chuseok, Korea’s fall harvest holiday, coming up, companies are already thinking about gift giving. Although these companies may have tightened their wallets during the Lunar New Year holiday earlier this year, they are opening them back up for this holiday season. Corporate gift giving is a tradition in Korea around both of these major national holidays."

Businessman tops international philanthropy lists

Businessman tops international philanthropy lists: "In recent years, he has earned another title: philanthropist.

　　Huang, 58, is the board chairman of China real estate giant Century Golden Resources Group, which has long been involved in real estate, hotels, shopping malls, mine exploration and finance industries in China.

　　This year, the entrepreneur topped both the China Philanthropist List issued by the Hurun Report and the Forbes List of the world's leading philanthropists."

Corporate Donations Slide Amid Slump

Corporate Donations Slide Amid Slump: "South Korean firms' charitable donations have fallen by 10 to 20 percent in the first half of this year, according to their semi-annual reports."

Olympic sponsors won't bail on the party

Olympic sponsors won't bail on the party: "VANCOUVER -- Sponsors will scrutinize every penny they spend on 2010 Winter Games activation plans next year, but few will actually bail out on the Olympic party."

INDIAN CATHOLIC : Spiritual exercises to help Asian charity workers 'recharge'

INDIAN CATHOLIC : Spiritual exercises to help Asian charity workers 'recharge': "TAIPEI : Hundreds of charity workers in Catholic organizations from across Asia have gathered in Taipei for a spiritual exercises program organized by the Pontifical Council 'Cor Unum' (one heart).

Among the 450 participants from 29 countries are five cardinals and more than 80 archbishops and bishops, as well as priests, Religious and laypeople."

Hydro changes donations policy

Hydro changes donations policy: "MONTREAL – Hydro-Québec has approved a new version of its grants and donations policy, it was announced yesterday. The new regulations, set to come into force on Tuesday, will allow the public utility to set aside one per cent of its annual profits for grants and donations."

Charitable Gaming group threatens to sue government

Charitable Gaming group threatens to sue government: "VICTORIA — The British Columbia government has raked in billions of dollars in gambling revenue over the past six years, but failed to honour its promise to give one-third of the cash to non-profit groups, says the B.C. Association for Charitable Gaming."

India yet to tap diaspora well, unlike China: Study

India yet to tap diaspora well, unlike China: Study: "NEW DELHI - India has only now begun to tap its 25-million diaspora in 130 countries to boost its growth, unlike China that owes much of its economic miracle to the overseas Chinese, says a study released Friday."

The Press Association: Carr strips off for charity appeal

The Press Association: Carr strips off for charity appeal: "Funnyman Alan Carr has stripped off to launch the UK's biggest stock appeal for the British Heart Foundation (BHF).

Stars such as David and Victoria Beckham have also dressed in very little to star in designer ad campaigns."

NCVO - Civil society economy key findings

NCVO - Civil society economy key findings: "In the UK Civil Society Almanac 2009, there were 170,000 active general charities in the UK, an increase of 66,000 since 1991."

Third Sector has the highest level of trust in management - Charity Times news

Third Sector has the highest level of trust in management - Charity Times news: "New research published today reveals that employees in the Third Sector have among the highest levels of trust in their senior management teams.

Research by the Institute of Leadership & Management (ILM) and Management Today shows that charity sector CEOs are among the most trusted, achieving an Index score of 63 [against an average CEO Index score of 59 and the overall scale of 0-100], when assessed by the general population of employees, which rises to an impressive 72 when assessed by managers in the sector."

HK group finds Pinoys generous even in crisis

HK group finds Pinoys generous even in crisis: "A HONG Kong-based charity group funding propoor projects has found many generous Filipinos at a fundraising event on Wednesday evening.

International Care Ministries (ICM), which pools money to feed, school and make healthy children in poor communities in Negros, Bohol and Mindanao was able to raise P2.4 million, liaison officer Daphne Ceniza-Kuok told the BusinessMirror."

London Free Press - Local News- Buy Local Share Local driving food donations

London Free Press - Local News- Buy Local Share Local driving food donations: "A province-wide campaign to encourage donations of fresh produce to food banks stopped in London at the Covent Garden Market today.

The Buy Local Share Local program comes on the heels of a record-number of families coming to the London Food Bank for help, said food bank executive director Jane Roy."

MSPs question need for licensing of fundraising sales - Third Sector

MSPs question need for licensing of fundraising sales - Third Sector: "SCVO garners support for its campaign against bill that would charge charities to hold fetes and bring-and-buy sales

The SCVO has welcomed the support of MSPs in its campaign against the Scottish Government's proposal to require sector organisations to buy a market operator's licence when they host fundraising sales."

Q&A: Charities, volunteers and the law | Society | guardian.co.uk

Q&A: Charities, volunteers and the law | Society | guardian.co.uk: "Do charities need to have formal agreements with volunteers?
No. Although you are legally required to have a document for employees setting out the terms of their employment, there is no such obligation for volunteers. If you do want to have some kind of volunteers' agreement in place, then you need to make sure that it does not place any obligation on the volunteer to carry out their volunteering activities. It should talk about your hopes and expectations rather than any specific requirements you are placing upon the volunteer. The key point is that you do not employ volunteers and should therefore avoid using employment jargon such as termination, disciplinary, grievance etc."

VOA News - Garbage Dump Philanthropist Helps Thousands in Philippines Escape Poverty

VOA News - Garbage Dump Philanthropist Helps Thousands in Philippines Escape Poverty: "When Briton Jane Walker first saw children rummaging through trash heaps while on a trip to the Philippines in 1996, she decided to do something about it. As we hear in this week's Making a Difference report."

Stourport woman's event raises £3,000 for Chinese poor (From Kidderminster Shuttle)

Stourport woman's event raises £3,000 for Chinese poor (From Kidderminster Shuttle): "A STOURPORT woman organised an event which raised more than £3,000 for children in poor Chinese villages.

Wailo Li gathered a group of youngsters who sold flags and stickers at locations across Birmingham on Sunday, collecting money which was donated to Oxfam Hong Kong."

Gurkha group reports record year - Community - gethampshire

Gurkha group reports record year - Community - gethampshire: "Friends of the Gurkhas (NE Hants) has raised an impressive £16,000 for the Gurkha Welfare Trust (GWT)."

Substantial donor legislation to be reformed soon - Third Sector

Substantial donor legislation to be reformed soon - Third Sector: "HM Revenue & Customs is expected to propose changes to laws governing donations from major funders in the Autumn

HM Revenue & Customs is expected to propose a series of reforms to substantial donor legislation during the autumn.

The proposals were developed with a series of focus groups that included charities, accountants, lawyers and major donors themselves, and examined how the legislation could be made more effective.
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Current News | Latest News | Breaking News | Nagaland News - MorungExpress.com - One Yuan, One Vision

Current News | Latest News | Breaking News | Nagaland News - MorungExpress.com - One Yuan, One Vision: "et Li is not the first celebrity to have his own charitable foundation. But he is surely the first who, to make it work, has to build a culture of charity among a population of a billion. Li, 46, is a movie star whose roles have ranged from the Chinese folk hero Nameless in “Hero” to the villain in the Hollywood blockbuster “The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor”. Before that he was a martial artist who won several gold medals in China’s national championships. Now he has a third career as a philanthropist."

Moonwalker time - The Standard

Moonwalker time - The Standard: "Walk all night for charity and be rewarded with one of the best sunrises you can see in Hong Kong."

Poder 360° - Latin America’s New Roof

Poder 360° - Latin America’s New Roof: "The general manager of Un Techo para Chile (A Roof for Chile), Juan Pedro Pinochet, doesn’t wear a tie and his office is as plain as a Franciscan monk’s. This organization is devoted to putting up emergency houses for those less fortunate in Latin America. Only 60 square feet in size, already 42,000 of these homes have been constructed in 14 countries in the region—and they say this is only the beginning."