A Philanthropy Officer in Indonesia, Part 3: "Good Friends" Program - Asian Philanthropy Forum

A Philanthropy Officer in Indonesia, Part 3: "Good Friends" Program - Asian Philanthropy Forum: "am pleased to share with you my stories from a visit to Indonesia in early May. Please visit Part 1: PKSD Mandiri School and Part 2: Bungong Seulanga Nursery."

Virgin Mobile sets record straight over texts - Third Sector

Virgin Mobile sets record straight over texts - Third Sector: "Charities now receive 89 per cent of donations

Virgin Mobile has confirmed that 89 per cent of the value of text message donations made by its customers will be passed on to charities after a Christian Aid advert in the national press earlier this month said only 40 per cent would reach the charity."

People pick charities based on life experiences

People pick charities based on life experiences: "Prior to this study, more attention was paid to questions concerning how many donors give, how much they give, what sorts of people give and why people give, but there was little attention paid to the specific question of how donors choose which charities to support.

'Donors retain an expectation that charities exist to serve the needy, yet in reality their own giving decisions are driven by many non-needs-based factors. Given the voluntary nature of charitable activity these findings are not actually that surprising, as the freedom to support things that people care most deeply about is what differentiates charitable giving from paying tax,' explained researcher, Dr Beth Breeze of the Centre for Charitable Giving and Philanthropy in the UK."

HMRC doesn't trust charities - Third Sector blog | Blogs | Third Sector

HMRC doesn't trust charities - Third Sector blog | Blogs | Third Sector: "is difficult to believe that HM Revenue & Customs likes charities very much.

Looking at the sector through the eyes of the taxman, charities are walking liabilities, profiting from generous tax breaks, but poorly-regulated and badly in need of a firm hand.

The taxman has glimpsed in the current laws potential for charities to perpetrate vast and shadowy tax frauds, and as a result has lobbied for increasingly arbitrary powers to ensure that charities cannot acquire any benefit without running it past HMRC first. Even though there is no evidence that fraud is rife in the sector, HMRC appears worried that it could break out, at any second, like measles."

BP Keeps Arts Sponsorship as Pressure Grows for Spill Damages - Bloomberg.com

BP Keeps Arts Sponsorship as Pressure Grows for Spill Damages - Bloomberg.com: "une 18 (Bloomberg) -- BP Plc, which has shed 45 percent of its market value after causing the U.S.’s worst-ever oil spill, said it will keep sponsoring the British Museum, the Royal Opera House, Tate Britain and the National Portrait Gallery in London."

More Changes in the Philanthropy World - Asian American Giving

More Changes in the Philanthropy World - Asian American Giving: "The philanthropy world is experiencing lots of changes in the past few months. In addition to the changes I had announced in my previous post, two additional changes caught my attention."

World's richest want better health for Latam poors | Reuters

World's richest want better health for Latam poors | Reuters: "They have both made health a cornerstone of their philanthropy efforts in recent years.

'This is the first time that we have worked together (in charity) but surely it will not be the only or the last time,' Slim told reporters at Mexico City's grand anthropology museum that celebrates indigenous cultures of Mexico and Central America.

While both men have donated a portion of their fortunes through their health charities, Gates has emphasized vaccine development and new health sciences and Slim has channeled much of his money to wellness, cultural and sports programs.

Both men, though, have emphasized the health an"

Civil Society - Governance - News | Charities warn on vetting and barring review

Civil Society - Governance - News | Charities warn on vetting and barring review: "he vetting and barring scheme would have required volunteers and staff working with children and vulnerable adults to register with the Independent Safeguarding Authority from next month.

It provoked much consternation in the sector, with opponents complaining that the scheme would deter volunteers and add unnecessary bureaucracy."

Civil Society - Governance - News | Terrence Higgins Trust and Crusaid merge

Civil Society - Governance - News | Terrence Higgins Trust and Crusaid merge: "HIV charity Crusaid has become part of the Terrence Higgins Trust (THT), after a drop in income led it to seek a merger. Some redundancies may follow.

Crusaid, which has a turnover �1.6m, saw its income fall by over �300,000 last year."

'No cold calling' zones will be mapped and assessed - Third Sector

'No cold calling' zones will be mapped and assessed - Third Sector: "PFRA and Trading Standards Institute collaborate to clarify whether charities should observe the zones

The Public Fundraising Regulatory Association and the Trading Standards Institute have agreed to map 'no cold calling' zones in the UK and issue guidance on how they apply to charity fundraising.

The move is intended to give charities a clearer idea about where they should fundraise from door to door."

Prince Harry pokes fun at his father as African tour begins - Telegraph

Prince Harry pokes fun at his father as African tour begins - Telegraph: "he princes’ busy schedule for the week includes visits to the Tusk Trust wildlife charity in Botswana, of which Prince William is patron, and to projects in Lesotho run by Sentebale, the charity Prince Harry helped found to educate and support children in one of southern Africa’s poorest countries."

Women Build For Women - The Jakarta Globe

Women Build For Women - The Jakarta Globe: "WBFW, set up by an Indonesian, an American and a Mexican in 2009, works to alleviate some of the hardships faced by many Indonesian women.

However, rather than wielding power tools, the women behind the organization — Marlene Setiyadi, Urai Rogers and Melba Pria — are using their financial prowess and large social networks to raise funds and carry out advocacy work to influence public policies on poverty alleviation. Both Marlene and Rogers are top-level business executives, while Pria is the Mexican ambassador to Indonesia."

[Viewpoint] Better to give than receive - INSIDE JoongAng Daily

[Viewpoint] Better to give than receive - INSIDE JoongAng Daily: "ome ask me why we need to help needy people in foreign countries when there are still many among us who require care and aid.

When I get such a question, I respond, “Why shouldn’t we help out poor people in other countries?”

We are the people of the world’s 13th largest economy. In November, we will chair a summit of the leading 20 developing and emerging countries. And we have become the 24th member of the OECD’s Development Assistance Committee, a donor club among developed countries devoted to helping poor countries."

Operating a registered charity - Goods and services tax/harmonized sales tax (GST/HST) checklist for charities

Operating a registered charity - Goods and services tax/harmonized sales tax (GST/HST) checklist for charities

Grog with a social conscience? Let's drink to that

Grog with a social conscience? Let's drink to that: "A groovy bar, set to offer a selection of international beers and wines, that just happens to be sending all profits to humanitarian projects in developing countries? I'll drink an Ethiopian lager to that."

Starting a Charity or a Nonprofit Organization | Nonprofit Library Commons

Starting a Charity or a Nonprofit Organization | Nonprofit Library Commons: "Charities in Canada must be registered through the Canada Revenue Agency and its Charities Directorate that maintains information and regulations pertaining to charitable status. This includes public charities, and public & private foundations.

Search charities by name, status or other features through the CRA database of registered charities. Note that many, but not all Canadian 'foundations' are registered charities."

Cross-departmental taskforce will seek to cut red tape for charities - Third Sector

Cross-departmental taskforce will seek to cut red tape for charities - Third Sector: "Office for Civil Society will work with business department on cutting excess regulation, Nick Hurd tells the Commons

A cross-departmental government taskforce is being established to look into ways of cutting bureaucracy for small charities.

Nick Hurd, the civil society minister, yesterday told Parliament that his department would work with the Department for Business, Innovation & Skills to find ways of reducing regulatory requirements."

Summerside The Journal Pioneer: Business | Campground honoured for giving spirit

Summerside The Journal Pioneer: Business | Campground honoured for giving spirit: "A small P.E.I. business has been honoured for its fundraising efforts on behalf of the IWK Health Centre Foundation, winning the Outstanding Small Business Philanthropist Award from the Nova Scotia Chapter of the Association of Fundraising Professionals."

Philanthropy in Hong Kong: Setting an Example for the Mainland - China Philanthropy

Philanthropy in Hong Kong: Setting an Example for the Mainland - China Philanthropy: "Hong Kong lies just a hop, skip, and a jump from Mainland China yet the philanthropic landscapes of these two entities differ significantly. While Hong Kong’s third sector is still young compared to the west, it has been called the most sophisticated Asian city for philanthropy. Last year contributions from Hong Kong made up 64% of charitable donations in China and during the 2004 Asian Tsunami, the level of giving per person ranked highest in the world. What has prompted the giving habits of the Hong Kong people and in what ways will we see similar trends on the Mainland?"

Institute of Fundraising begins search for �100k to fund think tank - Third Sector

Institute of Fundraising begins search for �100k to fund think tank - Third Sector: "New centre will focus on practical research

The Institute of Fundraising has started applying for grants to raise the �100,000 it will need to run its new research think tank for the first two years.

Lindsay Boswell, chief executive of the institute, announced in December that it would set up a fundraising think tank after he stepped down from the advisory panel at the Centre for Charitable Giving and Philanthropy."

Channel NewsAsia - Over 2,500 bare their soles for charity walk - channelnewsasia.com

Channel NewsAsia - Over 2,500 bare their soles for charity walk - channelnewsasia.com: "SINGAPORE : More than 2,500 people went barefoot and walked five kilometres at the East Coast Park for a good cause on Saturday."

Philanthropy UK : New cross border giving regulations explained in paper from Charity Tax Group

Philanthropy UK : New cross border giving regulations explained in paper from Charity Tax Group: "Charitable tax reliefs are to be extended to certain organisations in the European Union, Norway and Iceland. The move was announced by the last government’s chancellor Alistair Darling in the 2010 Budget and the legislation is contained in the Finance Act 2010, which applies in England and Wales and became law in April.

However, foundations are aware of a degree of uncertainty about the implications of these changes for charities. Sam Macdonald, a partner at Farrer & Co LLP, has written a paper highlighting the key consequences of the legislation. This paper is available to members of the Charity Tax Group website."

Civil Society - Fundraising - News | Scope seeks loans with donations in venture philanthropy pilot

Civil Society - Fundraising - News | Scope seeks loans with donations in venture philanthropy pilot: "Scope seeks loans with donations in venture philanthropy pilot 1
Fundraising | Celina Ribeiro | 1 Jun 2010
Topics: Major donors | Socially responsible investment | Social enterprise

Scope has begun its first foray into leveraged fundraising with a scheme which will ask high net worth individuals for loans as well as donations."

U of C chancellor Joanne Cuthbertson departs with $1M gift

U of C chancellor Joanne Cuthbertson departs with $1M gift: "That's because Cuthbertson, with her husband Charlie Fischer, the recently retired president and CEO of oil giant Nexen, is bestowing a parting gift on the U of C. It's a $1-million donation to kick-start the Chancellor Cuthbertson Centre for Student Success, a student and resource facility that will be housed in the school's Taylor Family Digital Library."

First draft of new charity accounting rules could be published by end of the year - Third Sector

First draft of new charity accounting rules could be published by end of the year - Third Sector: "Accounting Standards Board reveals timetable for change

The Accounting Standards Board hopes to present the first draft of a new accounting regime for charities and other public benefit entities by the end of the year.

The rules will be drawn up as part of the process of bringing the UK's accounting regulations in line with new International Financial Reporting Standards."

U.S. charitable giving set to rebound in 2010: study - The China Post

U.S. charitable giving set to rebound in 2010: study - The China Post: "NEW YORK -- Charitable giving by Americans fell about 5 percent last year to US$217.3 billion, but is forecast to rebound by up to 4.5 percent in 2010, according to a new report released on Thursday."

CTV Calgary- Telus Day of Service - CTV News

CTV Calgary- Telus Day of Service - CTV News: "The Association of Fundraising Professionals actually named Telus the most outstanding philanthropic corporation globally, and that's the first time a Canadian company has ever received that recognition. More importantly though, it's just being able to give back and see the ability to make a difference,' said Josh Blair, Telus Executive V.P. Human Resources."

Report shows �57m fall in legacy value - Third Sector

Report shows �57m fall in legacy value - Third Sector: "Report shows �57m fall in legacy value

By Kaye Wiggins, Third Sector, 28 May 2010

Twenty biggest legacy-earning charities suffered a combined fall of 3 per cent in most recent financial year

The value of legacy gifts to charities fell by an estimated �57m between 2008 and 2009, according to new research by the Centre for Charitable Giving and Philanthropy.

The Legacy of the Recession, a report published this week, shows that the 20 biggest legacy-earning charities suffered a combined fall of 3 per cent in legacy income in the most recent financial year. The 20 charities together attract 42 per cent of all charitable legacies in the UK."

FRSB acts on complaint about Institute of Fundraising - Third Sector

FRSB acts on complaint about Institute of Fundraising - Third SectorWatchdog insists on detailed answers to questions about outdoor fundraising code

The Institute of Fundraising has responded to a number of concerns about its outdoor fundraising code of practice after being prompted to do so by the Fundraising Standards Board.

Andy Strangeway, a campaigner for outdoor access rights, complained to the FRSB that the institute had broken its own code of professional conduct by failing to answer a series of questions he asked about its outdoor fundraising code.

Charity Commission to issue guidance on Equality Act - Third Sector

Charity Commission to issue guidance on Equality Act - Third Sector: "Regulator responds to fears that the act might make restrictions on beneficiary classes unlawful

The Charity Commission has agreed in principle to issue supplementary guidance for the voluntary sector on how to comply with new equality legislation."

Charities not excluded from paying GST

Charities not excluded from paying GST: "Charities not excluded from paying GST
Wed, May 19, 2010
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CHARITABLE organisations, like any person in Singapore, are to pay the Goods and Services Tax (GST) on goods or services from a GST registered supplier, whether the good or service is bought or donated.

Finance Minister Mr Tharman Shanmugaratnam said that this is to ensure tax neutrality between donations in cash or in kind.

This was in reply to Member of Parliament for Marine Parade GRC Mr Seah Kian Peng's question on the amount of GST paid by charitable organisations over the last five years and whether this is an impediment to philanthropy activities in the country."

Orange to give 90% of text donations to charities

Orange to give 90% of text donations to charities: "Communications company Orange has announced an increase in the proportion of text donations it passes to charities.

As of this week (17 May), the operator is giving 90 percent of all text message donations between 15p and �10 to non-profit organisations registered with the Charity Commission and HMRC"

As Asia emerges, so do philanthropists | beyondbrics | FT.com

As Asia emerges, so do philanthropists | beyondbrics | FT.com: "Asia’s emerging wealthy elite don’t have a wide reputation for giving to charity, but new data shows they have not been getting the credit they deserve.

India this week become the first BRIC country to be ranked a major donor by Save the Children, reflecting widening philanthropy in the world’s fastest growing economy after China. It is now on a par with donors like Italy, Germany, Romania and South Korea."

Civil Society - Governance - News | Navca opens merger talks with NCVO and others

Civil Society - Governance - News | Navca opens merger talks with NCVO and others: "Navca has opened talks with NCVO, ACRE, Urban Forum and Volunteering England regarding potential collaborations and even possibly a full merger.

The national umbrella body for local Councils for Voluntary Service has initiated the talks in light of the prospect of drastic public spending cuts decimating its income."

England footballers give World Cup match fees to charity | Football - Times Online

England footballers give World Cup match fees to charity | Football - Times Online: "England’s footballers will donate their World Cup match fees to charity for the first time.

In doing so, Fabio Capello’s squad, which left Heathrow for their training camp in Austria this morning, will raise more than �1 million for charities such as WellChild, Children’s Hospices UK, the Bobby Moore Fund, the PFA and the Team England Footballer’s Charity Outreach Programme."

Long arm of IRS affects even average Canadians

Long arm of IRS affects even average Canadians: "'The estate tax applies to all U.S. citizens' assets worldwide,' says American Citizens Abroad, a Genevabased lobby group of American expats. When an American dies, a non-U. S. citizen spouse can be left with a smaller estate once U.S. tax obligations are met."

Civil Society - Governance - News | Nick Hurd is new charities minister

Civil Society - Governance - News | Nick Hurd is new charities minister: "Conservative MP Nick Hurd will be announced today as the voluntary sector’s new minister, Civil Society has learned.

After a year and a half as shadow charities minister, Hurd has now secured the role within the new coalition government."

PND - News - Philanthropic Initiative Launches Center for Global Philanthropy

PND - News - Philanthropic Initiative Launches Center for Global Philanthropy: "Philanthropic Initiative Launches Center for Global Philanthropy

The Boston-based Philanthropic Initiative, Inc. (TPI) has announced the launch of a Center for Global Philanthropy in response to the recent surge in international philanthropy.

The new center will work to improve the understanding of global philanthropy, increase the effectiveness of donors giving outside the United States, and strengthen the practice of strategic philanthropy in other countries. Paula Doherty Johnson, a former research fellow at Harvard University's Global Equity Initiative, will lead the center."

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

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

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

Civil Society - Home | Election | Sector leaders vow to help Cameron create his Big Society

Civil Society - Home | Election | Sector leaders vow to help Cameron create his Big Society: "NCVO has today begun arranging a sector summit to examine what the new government will mean for the sector and the communities it serves, and invited charity leaders to attend.

And Citizens UK said it had had assurances from Nick Clegg on issues such as an illegal immigrant amnesty and payment of a living wage in government contracts, and would be seeking action on these promises.

Here are some of the detailed reactions to the news from the sector…"

India Journal: Charity Begins at Home - India Real Time - WSJ

India Journal: Charity Begins at Home - India Real Time - WSJ: "The elite club of high net-worth individuals with $1.5 million or more has around 115,000 members in India, according to a Bain & Co. report released in March. Charitable giving among this group of the country’s wealthiest people is 1.6% of household income, the lowest among all the income classes. Total charitable donations in India amount to 0.6% of the country’s GDP, moderately better than other emerging markets."

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

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

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

Bristol 10K runners raise thousands of pounds for charity | Bristol News

Bristol 10K runners raise thousands of pounds for charity | Bristol News: "THEY came, they ran and some even walked. And most of them puffed and panted – although some did not even break into a sweat.

But the thousands of runners who took part in yesterday's annual 10k run in Bristol all emerged as winners with thousands of pounds being raised for charity.

This was the third event of its type through the city's streets with a record 8,595 people taking part, compared with 6,500 last year.

The race winner was Kenyan Gordon Mugi, who finished in a course record of 28 minutes, 29 seconds and who was putting his tracksuit back on before some of the runners had even started."

CharityVillage NewsBytes: May 2010

CharityVillage NewsBytes: May 2010: "red dotCanadian fundraising salaries increase by 11.2% in 2009
May 10, 2010
Salaries for charitable fundraisers in Canada increased in 2009, according to the latest Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) Compensation and Benefits Study. The average salary for Canadian fundraisers increased from $71,511 in 2008 to $79,554, an 11.2% increase. This growth stands in strong contrast to the 3.9% drop in salaries that was reported in last year's survey. Fundraisers working for health services enjoyed the highest average salary of $93,386, followed by those individuals employed by community development organizations ($92,529) and public broadcasting organizations ($92,500)."

Corporate philanthropy transcending cheque-book charity-Corporate Dossier-Features-The Economic Times

Corporate philanthropy transcending cheque-book charity-Corporate Dossier-Features-The Economic Times: "The Murthys are well known for their private simplicity and public generosity, and the Foundation, supported by Infosys Technologies, has made large grants
in the areas of healthcare, education and social rehabilitation since 1996.

Murthy takes her philanthropic cues from the House of Tatas"

Philanthropic vegetable vendor happy to be home - CNA ENGLISH NEWS

Philanthropic vegetable vendor happy to be home - CNA ENGLISH NEWS: "Taipei, May 9 (CNA) Vegetable vendor and philanthropist Chen Shu-chu returned home Sunday after being honored in New York by Time magazine for her charitable donations over the past decades."

Dalai Lama becomes the patron of Derry charity - Local & National, News - Belfasttelegraph.co.uk

Dalai Lama becomes the patron of Derry charity - Local & National, News - Belfasttelegraph.co.uk: "The Dalai Lama has become the patron of a Londonderry-based charity after meeting with its founder in India."

Stacking up Indian giving against other BRICs | beyondbrics | FT.com

Stacking up Indian giving against other BRICs | beyondbrics | FT.com: "New Delhi is struggling to bridge that gap through its own social welfare schemes, but many Indians say increasing philanthropic giving by wealthy companies and individuals will also be crucial if the country is to overcome its profound social problems.

On the face of it, India does not far badly on the philanthropy front. Bain & Co has recently estimated that Indians together donate 0.6 per cent of GDP to charities, higher than charitable giving levels in other emerging markets like Brazil (0.3 per cent of GDP) and China (0.1 per cent of GDP), but still far short of the 2.2 per cent donated in the US."

Civil Society - Governance - News | The ins and outs of Election 2010

Civil Society - Governance - News | The ins and outs of Election 2010: "Charities minister Angela Smith (pictured) lost her seat in yesterday’s election after Labour’s share of the vote in her Basildon constituency fell by nearly 10 per cent, giving Conservative candidate Stephen Metcalfe the victory with 43.9 per cent."

Civil Society - Governance - News | Sector predicts both uncertainty and opportunity in hung parliament

Civil Society - Governance - News | Sector predicts both uncertainty and opportunity in hung parliament: "Civil society organisations are facing a worrying period of insecurity as a hung parliament appears nigh on certain, many sector commentators warned today."

Minister smoothing the way for more cultural philanthropy | The National Business Review - New Zealand - business, markets, finance, politics, property, technology and more

Minister smoothing the way for more cultural philanthropy | The National Business Review - New Zealand - business, markets, finance, politics, property, technology and more: "New research from the Ministry for Culture and Heritage shows New we are not a great nation of philanthropists with less than 3% of all the gifts, grants and sponsorships being provided by individuals"

Charities 'must get better at measuring social returns' - Third Sector

Charities 'must get better at measuring social returns' - Third Sector: "New Philanthropy Capital paper says SROI is being held back by poor quality of evidence
The charity sector could lose credibility with funders because of the poor quality of its impact measurement, according to the author of a new report.
A position paper published this week by the think tank New Philanthropy Capital examines how charities apply social return on investment, which measures an organisation's impact in financial terms.
It says that SROI, which has been backed by the Government, had the potential to be 'an incredibly useful tool for understanding and increasing charity effectiveness', but was held back by the low quality of the evidence in many SROI reports."

Channel NewsAsia - New accounts system allows donors to check where their dollar goes in real-time - channelnewsasia.com

Channel NewsAsia - New accounts system allows donors to check where their dollar goes in real-time - channelnewsasia.com: "SINGAPORE: Donors can now check a charity's balance sheets in real-time with a new accounts system. The online system is meant to provide charities with greater transparency.

Donors can now run through unaudited balance sheets of a charity online.

LiveCharity which took six months to build allows donors to find out where and how their donations are spent."

Channel NewsAsia - Philanthropy on the rise in Asia, China's richest giving more than before - channelnewsasia.com

Channel NewsAsia - Philanthropy on the rise in Asia, China's richest giving more than before - channelnewsasia.com: "Philanthropy on the rise in Asia, China's richest giving more than before
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SINGAPORE: China's wealthiest people appear to be giving more to charity, according to some latest numbers.

Overall, philanthropy is on the rise in Asia, and is also catching on in the business community.

Observers say the rising trend is partly due to the rapid wealth creation in Asia."

The Nonprofit Quarterly | The Nonprofit Quarterly | Nonprofit Newswire | Museum Collaboration in UK

The Nonprofit Quarterly | The Nonprofit Quarterly | Nonprofit Newswire | Museum Collaboration in UK: "April 29, 2010; Source: BBC | We recently reported on the so-called Americanization of the European arts funding model. Now museums in the UK are finding ways to collaborate."

What does the big society look like? The map of the third sector | News | guardian.co.uk

What does the big society look like? The map of the third sector | News | guardian.co.uk: "* News
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What does the big society look like? The map of the third sector

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Charity Village® NewsWeek: Fundraising Q & A

Charity Village® NewsWeek: Fundraising Q & A: "The question:
I’m the sole fundraiser in a mid-sized organization. I’ve read the CRA Fundraising Guidance, their supporting document, Mark Blumberg’s materials, and attended the AFP webinar with Terry Carter and I’m still confused...can you help?
Cynthia's Response:

First and foremost, you are doing the right thing by delving into this topic, reading all that’s available and being proactive with your charity! The best way I can help (in 1,500 words or less) is to compel your ED/CEO and board to read these documents carefully so you are not “flying solo.” The CRA’s Fundraising Guidance needs to be the dog-eared, bestseller that everyone is talking about...because in order to fundraise effectively, the leadership team must make some informed decisions."

Gift acceptance issues: Dealing with difficult donors and restrictions

Gift acceptance issues: Dealing with difficult donors and restrictions: "The intense competition for donor dollars creates a difficult enough environment for fundraisers. Unfortunately, certain gift acceptance issues add innumerable obstacles to the already challenging path of finding and retaining donors. The topic was recently explored at a conference, Good at Doing Good: Safeguarding Yourself and Your Charity in a Complex World, organized by the Charity Law Information Program (CLIP), a project of Capacity Builders (a division of OCSA) and supported by the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA).

Malcolm Burrows defined part of the problem as the Benevolence Dilemma. Head of Philanthropic Advisory Services at Scotia Private Client Group, Burrows sees firsthand how the dilemma plays out and explains simply, 'There's a mismatch between what the donor needs and what clients need — or think they need.' The hope is for organizations to find the right fit, he continues, one that balances their mission with donors' perceived interests. The gift has to fit; it has to feel right for it to work. Though not always easy to discern, for sure, sometimes the answer is evident."

Sector's workforce has continued to grow despite the recession - Third Sector

Sector's workforce has continued to grow despite the recession - Third Sector: "Strong positive trend' has prevailed despite job cuts in private sector, says NCVO research team

Despite redundancies and mergers, the voluntary sector could well survive the recession without any decline in the size of its workforce.

Unpublished figures produced by the NCVO for the training body Skills - Third Sector show that the number of sector staff was still rising in the second quarter of 2009, when gross domestic product had its largest decline."

Non-profits reach out to add punch | Kate Dubinski | Columnists | News | London Free Press

Non-profits reach out to add punch | Kate Dubinski | Columnists | News | London Free Press: "They're just more tools non-profit groups can use to reach out to the public, but they're getting more and more respect.

Facebook, Twitter, YouTube and other social media tools can add punch to charities looking for volunteers, donations or just to get their message out. And best of all -- it's free (for now, anyway)."

Tax breaks for donations to NPOs | The Japan Times Online

Tax breaks for donations to NPOs | The Japan Times Online: "Tax breaks for donations to NPOs

Since the nonprofit organization law went into effect 1998, certified nonprofit organizations (NPOs) have been active in various areas, including welfare, art, culture and education, which the government sector does not and cannot cover. But many of them are financially weak."

Tycoon donates entire fortune, worth $1.2B

Tycoon donates entire fortune, worth $1.2B: "Philanthropist's $1.2b donation unprecedented

SHANGHAI -- A real estate tycoon has donated all his assets of 8.2 billion yuan ($1.2 billion) to charity, making him China's top philanthropist."

The Nonprofit Quarterly | The Nonprofit Quarterly | Nonprofit Newswire | Canadian Court Tells Feds to Pay Up

The Nonprofit Quarterly | The Nonprofit Quarterly | Nonprofit Newswire | Canadian Court Tells Feds to Pay Up: "April 19, 2010; The Record | If you think nonprofits in the States have it tough with local governments asking nonprofits for tax payments, in Canada even the federal government isn’t tax exempt. The City of Montreal sued the federal government unsatisfied that Ottawa gave the cities payments in lieu of taxes (PILOTs) for prisons, post offices, and port facilities that Montreal deemed inadequate."

A new method of funding - Third Sector

A new method of funding - Third Sector: "The Impetus Trust is promoting 'venture philanthropy' as a funding model.

While many venture capitalists have been struggling since the credit crunch, one charity that adopts a 'venture philanthropy' approach to its investment is reporting impressive results.

The Impetus Trust was founded in 2002, inspired by the emerging venture philanthropy movement in the US. Unlike traditional grant-making, which focuses on funding projects, venture philanthropy is about taking a holistic view of the charities or social enterprises being funded."

Dennis Whittle: Crowd (fill in the blank) is Good for Giving

Dennis Whittle: Crowd (fill in the blank) is Good for Giving: "his story captures the essence of why we need much more open-sourcing in the aid and philanthropy fields. Official aid (World Bank, USAID, et al) and large foundation experts say, 'If we do enough research and analysis, we can: a) determine the most pressing social and economic problems facing a society, b) come up with good ideas that address those problems and c) we can develop investment projects that will solve the problems.' In this equation, 'we' = a small group of development, program and government experts."

Ottawa Citizen Team Challenge integral to raising funds for CHEO

Ottawa Citizen Team Challenge integral to raising funds for CHEO: "The Ottawa Citizen is issuing a challenge to people of all ages, inviting them to not only take part in the CN Cycle for CHEO, but to raise as much money as possible for CHEO, Candlelighters, and Ronald McDonald House."

Brazil Times: Local News: Indiana State University honors Brazil resident (04/18/10)

Brazil Times: Local News: Indiana State University honors Brazil resident (04/18/10): "NDIANAPOLIS -- The Indiana State University Foundation recently recognized Brazil resident Maurice 'Mauri' Modesitt with its Spirit of the ISU Award.

Recognizing not only those who give financially to ISU but also those who give of their time, energy and devotion, the foundation conducted its annual Philanthropy awards celebration Saturday at the Hyatt Regency Hotel."

Charity begins at home - The Standard

Charity begins at home - The Standard: "That was the year she became chairwoman of the Po Leung Kuk - one of Hong Kong's leading charity organizations that was founded in 1878.

She had no idea that the position would 'take more than 80 percent of my time and energy.'"

Institute of Fundraising bans Three Peaks events during school holidays - Third Sector

Institute of Fundraising bans Three Peaks events during school holidays - Third Sector: "Charities will not be allowed to hold Three Peaks Challenge events during any of the school holidays in England, Scotland or Wales under the Institute of Fundraising's revised guidance on outdoor fundraising."

Skoll 10: Philanthropy pound key in social investment's 'powerful' future | Social Enterprise

Skoll 10: Philanthropy pound key in social investment's 'powerful' future | Social Enterprise: "The philanthropy pound will be key to making a wide variety of social investors happy says the global head of research at JP Morgan."

The Chosun Ilbo (English Edition): Daily News from Korea - Conglomerates Reduce Charity Donations

The Chosun Ilbo (English Edition): Daily News from Korea - Conglomerates Reduce Charity Donations: "Conglomerates Reduce Charity Donations

Charitable donations by big Korean conglomerates decreased substantially last year. According to audit reports submitted by major businesses to the Financial Supervisory Service, seven of the 10 largest corporations reduced their donations in 2009 from 2008."

Public think small charities are least wasteful and closest to beneficiaries - Third Sector

Public think small charities are least wasteful and closest to beneficiaries - Third Sector: "From small to large: what people think of charities

Survey finds larger charities are considered more professional but less careful with money

Large charities are seen as more wasteful and having a poorer understanding of their beneficiaries than small ones, according to a new poll.

Research organisation nfpSynergy surveyed 1,000 people last November. Fifty-one per cent of those polled said the statement 'they are often wasteful in how they spend money' applied to charities with annual incomes of more than £10m."

Women 'prominent' as philanthropic funders - The Irish Times - Wed, Apr 14, 2010

Women 'prominent' as philanthropic funders - The Irish Times - Wed, Apr 14, 2010: "reland is still living with the downstream consequences of what happens when you are given a bird with two wings and you insist on flying with one, President Mary McAleese has said.

Speaking at a symposium on Women in Philanthropy in Dublin this morning, Mrs McAleese said the current economic situation was “pretty much testosterone driven”."

Sector welcomes Labour manifesto - with some concerns - Third Sector

Sector welcomes Labour manifesto - with some concerns - Third Sector: "Sector welcomes Labour manifesto - with some concerns

By Stephen Cook, Third Sector Online, 12 April 2010

Representative bodies like its commitment to reforming public services, investment in poorer communities and greater community control

The £75m earmarked in the Labour manifesto for the proposed social investment bank would not be enough to make the bank viable and sustainable, according to the Charities Aid Foundation."

BAYSHORE HOME HEALTH | Bayshore Home Health charity draw helps local hospices

BAYSHORE HOME HEALTH | Bayshore Home Health charity draw helps local hospices

Will growing wealth in emerging economies lead to meaningful philanthropy? | .

Will growing wealth in emerging economies lead to meaningful philanthropy? | .: "Is it realistic to expect that as more entrepreneurs from the Global South break into the Forbes’ rich list, global philanthropy, or even the culture of giving in the home countries of these individuals, will be strengthened? And, if so, should the wealthy of other countries follow the models offered by prominent American or European philanthropists?"

Plush - Singapore philanthropists turn more hands-on

Plush - Singapore philanthropists turn more hands-on: "A growing number of well-heeled Singaporeans are now going beyond cheque-book philanthropy for a more hands-on approach to the development work they are pouring money into.

So they apply well-honed business acumen to international development projects, give of their professional expertise, or travel to less developed countries in the region to witness first-hand the work they fund."

The Nonprofit Quarterly | Nonprofit Newswire | Who Let the Charity Watch Dogs Out?

The Nonprofit Quarterly | Nonprofit Newswire | Who Let the Charity Watch Dogs Out?: "n the UK, the frequently attacked charity rating organization is, or was Intelligent Giving (IG), which was absorbed by New Philanthropy Capital (NPC) and, for the moment, put 'on ice.' The head of the NPC criticized the previous incarnation of Intelligent Giving for its 'acerbic' tone that made it feel at times 'like they weren't actually on the side of charities.' Responding to critics who think IG should be done away with entirely, NPC is playing with changing IG's tone and analysis toward attracting new money to bring it back to life."

Civil Society - Fundraising - News | Resource Alliance loses new CEO after just five months

Civil Society - Fundraising - News | Resource Alliance loses new CEO after just five months: "The Resource Alliance, organiser of the International Fundraising Congress held in Holland each autumn, has announced the sudden resignation of new CEO Hans Wolters for personal reasons.

Wolters’ deputy, Neelam Makhijani, will step up to be acting chief executive until the Resource Alliance board meets on 17 and 18 April to decide a future management structure."

Helping people give away money

Helping people give away money: "While relatively new in Canada, philanthropic planning is an established role for banks in Europe and the United States, Toronto-based Ricker said during a visit to Edmonton, where she has about eight clients."

Charities may call supporters registered with the Telephone Preference Service - Third Sector

Charities may call supporters registered with the Telephone Preference Service - Third Sector: "New guidance from the Information Commissioner's Office says the decision to call should depend on the circumstances

Charities can make fundraising calls to supporters registered with the Telephone Preference Service if they believe the supporter would be unlikely to object to such calls, the Information Commissioner's Office has confirmed.

David Evans, a senior data protection practice manager at the ICO, said at a meeting in London earlier this month that the organisation would not investigate these technical breaches of the rules unless they generated complaints."

For 'philanthropreneurs,' a charity is a serious investment - The Globe and Mail

For 'philanthropreneurs,' a charity is a serious investment - The Globe and Mail: "A new generation of 'philanthropreneurs' are less content with 'chequebook charity' or simply engraving their names on a plaque at a building's entrance. Instead, they're taking a businesslike or investor-like approach to giving, insisting on accountability, setting up quantifiable goals to measure the success of their donor efforts, and trimming the fat when it comes to charitable administration."

The Turkish Philanthropy Funds Blog: Center on Philanthropy and Civil Society 2010 International Fellows visited TPF!

The Turkish Philanthropy Funds Blog: Center on Philanthropy and Civil Society 2010 International Fellows visited TPF!: "2010 Emerging Leaders International Fellows of the Center on Philanthropy and Civil Society, Anna, Jennifer, Zeynep, Bernadette and Alexandra visited Turkish Philanthropy Funds to learn about TPF, and discuss civil society and community foundations."

Siliconindia Magazine

Siliconindia Magazine: "With an aim to empower the weaker sections of the country, a number of global billionaires are turning to philanthropy in India. Propelled by their surging economies, robust currencies, and globally competitive companies, the new breed of global billionaires are investing in the upliftment of those at the bottom of the country’s pyramid."

Charity Bus Tour delivers over $50,000 - Edmonton Oilers Community Foundation

Charity Bus Tour delivers over $50,000 - Edmonton Oilers Community Foundation: "The Oilers Ladies and the Edmonton Oilers Community Foundation (EOCF) traveled throughout Edmonton today delivering cheer and much needed donations to four Edmonton area charities totalling over $50,000. The Charity Bus Tour made stops at the Alberta Cancer Foundation, Wings of Providence, Suit Yourself and Kids with Cancer Society."

Charities expect significant tax increases after the election - Third Sector

Charities expect significant tax increases after the election - Third Sector: "Charities expect significant tax increases after the election

By David Ainsworth, Third Sector, 23 March 2010

British Red Cross plans for additional £1m charge

Charities are budgeting for large tax rises after the election, according to finance directors at some of the country's largest charities.

Charles Nall, corporate services director at the Children's Society, told Third Sector he was expecting increases in VAT and national insurance that would increase the charity's annual tax bill by up to £1m."

Charity donations fall due to recession - The Irish Times - Mon, Mar 22, 2010

Charity donations fall due to recession - The Irish Times - Mon, Mar 22, 2010: "Figures due to be published at a major fundraising conference in Dublin tomorrow show the number of Irish people donating to charity fell to 75 per cent in November 2009, from 83 per cent in March 2008. A fifth of those donating last year gave less than they had planned to give or had previously donated during 2008."

NGOs in China Say Threatened by New Donor Rules - NYTimes.com

NGOs in China Say Threatened by New Donor Rules - NYTimes.com: "BEIJING (AP) -- Aid groups in China said Friday they feel threatened by new rules that make it harder to take overseas donations, warning that losing the money could put many out of business as the government steps into the issue for the first tim"

Vietnam latest news - Thanh Nien Daily | Year of the volunteer

Vietnam latest news - Thanh Nien Daily | Year of the volunteer: "The sophomore at Mount Holyoke College in the US said her ambitious goals this year are raising US$10,000 for the project, organizing agricultural training for families who are given loans, in addition to providing classes and camps for their children."

Save the date: Twitter Twestivals coming to Asia March 25 | CNNGo.com

Save the date: Twitter Twestivals coming to Asia March 25 | CNNGo.com: "Even for those of you that might not have the foggiest of clues about tweeting, twitterers, Twitter or social networking, buying tickets to the local Twestival in your city will send proceeds to charity organizations. For example, Hong Kong Twestival proceeds will go to Concern Worldwide (which deals with literacy and education for women in some of the poorest countries in the world, with Haiti getting a portion of the money.)"

Peak sets record with funds raised for Haiti - Winnipeg Free Press

Peak sets record with funds raised for Haiti - Winnipeg Free Press: "WINNIPEG — Peak of the Market's largest fundraising donation in its 68-year history has raised $51,868.20 for the Canadian Red Cross.

For every bag of Peak of the Market vegetables purchased in Manitoba from Feb. 8 to 28, Peak of the Market Growers donated 20 cents to the Canadian Red Cross to help the people of Haiti."

Channel NewsAsia - Charity Council to refine Code of Governance - channelnewsasia.com

Channel NewsAsia - Charity Council to refine Code of Governance - channelnewsasia.com: "SINGAPORE: The Charity Council will embark on an exercise to refine the Code of Governance for Charities and Institutions of a Public Character or IPCs, which was first introduced in November 2007."

Asia's Heroes Of Philanthropy - Forbes.com

Asia's Heroes Of Philanthropy - Forbes.com: "In billionaire Ananda Krishnan's climb to success, one of the first rungs on the ladder was a philanthropic gift--a scholarship to earn his undergraduate degree at Melbourne University. Born into Malaysia's middle class as the son of a civil servant, Krishnan's chance to study abroad came courtesy of the Colombo Plan, an effort to develop human resources in South and Southeast Asia launched in Sri Lanka's capital in 1950 by 25 Asia-Pacific nations. Krishnan went on to earn an M.B.A. at Harvard in 1964 before becoming an oil trader and developing the multinational empire that has boosted his fortune to more than $7 billion, making him Southeast Asia's second-richest person."

Civil Society - Fundraising - News | Uprising against chugger 'blight' in Edinburgh

Civil Society - Fundraising - News | Uprising against chugger 'blight' in Edinburgh: "A groundswell of discontent about face-to-face fundraising is building in Edinburgh, as a national newspaper backs calls from business leaders and politicians for a crackdown on chugging, calling the activity aggressive and invasive."

Civil Society - Fundraising - Indepth | Continental drift: Changes in cross-border giving in Europe

Civil Society - Fundraising - Indepth | Continental drift: Changes in cross-border giving in Europe: "Are your next big donors in Sweden? Austria perhaps? The law is changing around European residents being able to give tax-effectively to charities in other European Union countries, potentially opening up the floodgates to cross-border competition for donors. Jim Myers looks into what’s been happening across the Channel"

Apple Daily: Salute the philanthropists - CNA ENGLISH NEWS

Apple Daily: Salute the philanthropists - CNA ENGLISH NEWS: "A Taiwanese vegetable vendor, Chen Shu-chu, is one of 48 heroes of philanthropy from Asia who were honored by Forbes magazine recently."

We didn't break your direct mail rules, accused charities tell Fundraising Standards Board - Third Sector

We didn't break your direct mail rules, accused charities tell Fundraising Standards Board - Third Sector: "Complaints body holds talks with charities reported to it by Institute of Fundraising

Two of the charities accused by the Institute of Fundraising of breaching its code of practice on direct mail have told the Fundraising Standards Board they do not believe they broke the rules.

The FRSB, which adjudicates on breaches of the institute's codes, met the charities last week to discuss their use of images and enclosures in direct mail packs."

Tax breaks open floodgates to giving - Winnipeg Free Press

Tax breaks open floodgates to giving - Winnipeg Free Press: "For some time now, a shift has been occurring in Canada from dependence on government funding for social service agencies and non-profit institutions like universities and colleges (that generate key pieces of economic development) to a greater reliance on charitable donations from individuals and corporations."

Billionaire couple raises $30M for Chinese univ.

Billionaire couple raises $30M for Chinese univ.: "Billionaire Duan Yongping and his wife Liu Xin donated $30 million fundraising money to their alma mater Renmin University of China on Sunday, the Xinhua News Agency reported."

The Hindu : News / International : Sri Lanka to amend law on NGOs

The Hindu : News / International : Sri Lanka to amend law on NGOs: "The Sri Lankan Government is to amend the Act which deals with Non Governmental Organisations (NGO) with the objective to enable the concerned agencies to probe their activities and take appropriate action against them, Prime Minister Ratnasiri Wickramanayaka told the Daily Mirror online."