Azim Premji to commit more of his wealth to philanthropy - Indian Express

Azim Premji to commit more of his wealth to philanthropy - Indian Express: Wipro Chairman Azim Premji today said he will commit more of his wealth to philanthropy, as his Foundation scales up work to improve equity and quality of the primary education system in the country.

Ukrainian tycoon pledges half fortune for charity

Ukrainian tycoon pledges half fortune for charity: Viktor Pinchuk, the Ukrainian metals and media tycoon who is the country's second-richest man, said on Tuesday that he would give at least half of his estimated $3.7 billion (2.7-billion-euro) fortune to charity.

Russian Oligarch Joins U.S. Charity Pledge - Emerging Europe Real Time - WSJ

Russian Oligarch Joins U.S. Charity Pledge - Emerging Europe Real Time - WSJ: MOSCOW—Billionaire metals magnate Vladimir Potanin has become the first Russian tycoon to join Bill Gates’s and Warren Buffett’s exclusive The Giving Pledge campaign created to encourage the world’s wealthiest people to give away at least half of their fortunes to charity.

Japan disaster relief effort boosted by 'goodwill gold rush' | World news | guardian.co.uk

Japan disaster relief effort boosted by 'goodwill gold rush' | World news | guardian.co.uk: Japan disaster relief effort boosted by 'goodwill gold rush'

Anonymous donor from northern Japan sends eight gold ingots worth �160,000 to Ishinomaki, where 3,000 people died

A New Year for Asian Philanthropy to Make an Impact

A New Year for Asian Philanthropy to Make an Impact: The Rise of Philanthropy in Asia. This blog series explores emerging developments in efforts to measure the impact of Asian philanthropy, especially in China. In 2007, The Chronicle of Philanthropy’s cover story was “Philanthropy’s New Frontier” and featured the ultra-wealthy Li Ka Shing from Hong Kong. The feature story’s backdrop was the economic rise of Asia and consequently the boom of wealthy individuals and their forays into philanthropy. Philanthropists in Asia, as well as those based in the West, are investing in social programs and organizations to tackle societal problems and create new systems for sustainability and resilience. But what have these efforts produced? And what are the legal, economic, and social trends motivating or hindering efforts to evaluate the impact of Asian philanthropy?

Billionaires Gates, Slim follow different paths to philanthropy | Nation & World | The Seattle Times

Billionaires Gates, Slim follow different paths to philanthropy | Nation & World | The Seattle Times: Microsoft Chairman Bill Gates is famed for his philanthropy. Carlos Slim Helu, the Mexican tycoon, is not. Last week, they stood together at a research center here, drawing attention to their different approaches to giving their wealth away.

Charities may get extra year to claim gift aid small donations

Charities may get extra year to claim gift aid small donations: Parliament is to consider changes to the gift aid small donations scheme regulations which will double the amount of time charities have to claim on small cash donations.

Draft regulations were laid before Parliament at the end of last week which will mean that charities can claim GASDS on donations made up to two years previous, as opposed to the one year in the previous regulations.

Mmegi Online :: Awards for innovative fundraisers

Mmegi Online :: Awards for innovative fundraisers: Fundraisers who help to bring about positive social change by finding innovative and creative ways to mobilise resources for the non-profit sector in southern Africa will, for the first time this year, have an opportunity to compete for regional and global recognition in fundraising by entering the inaugural Southern Africa Fundraising Awards (SAFA).

Donations to charity rise despite fewer donors - Business - CBC News

Donations to charity rise despite fewer donors - Business - CBC News: Fewer Canadians are giving to charity, but those who are making donations are giving more, according to the latest figures gleaned from tax records.

Community Foundation Network rebrands as UK Community Foundations

Community Foundation Network rebrands as UK Community Foundations: Community Foundation Network, which connects individuals and organisations with local communities, has changed its name to UK Community Foundations with immediate effect.

The charity, which has an income of �11.3m, was founded in 1975 and alongside the name change now carries the strapline “for thriving communities”.

Manitobans generous when giving charitable donations

Manitobans generous when giving charitable donations

VAT ruling could 'open the floodgates' for cultural admissions

VAT ruling could 'open the floodgates' for cultural admissions: A recent decision by the tax tribunal in favour of the British Film Institute could open the floodgates for more cultural charities to claim their admission fees should be exempt from VAT.

Last year, the BFI brought a case before the First-Tier Tribunal (Tax and Chancery) that the VAT exemption that already applies to “cultural services” such as museums, art galleries and theatre performances should also cover admissions to cinema screenings hosted by charitable bodies.

Mumbai to host philanthropy week

Mumbai to host philanthropy week: Mumbai, Feb 12 (IANS) Over 600 leaders from different spheres will come together from Feb 28 to discuss social problems faced by the country and how these can be addressed through strategic philanthropy.

"India's social sector is witnessing rapid transformation with both philanthropy and entrepreneurship increasing in size and impact. We are witnessing innovative models in funding, organisational structures and delivery mechanisms than ever before," said Deval Sanghavi, co-founder of Dasra, a philanthropy foundation organising the event.

We should rebalance the wealth of the charity sector

We should rebalance the wealth of the charity sector: As many charities struggle without mega-donations from the generous wealthy, the sector should consider a redistribution of charitable gifts, lest the charity market become dominated by a few big players, says Peter Horah.

The increased number of high-value donations to charities, reported in the Million Pound Donors Report released late last year, reminds us of the challenges facing smaller charities which are less fortunate in receiving such generous support.

Promueven capacitación para gestores de fondos

Promueven capacitación para gestores de fondos: El objetivo es ofrecer cursos de conocimiento, elaboración de proyectos y de manejar de manera eficiente los recursos, expresa Torres Kee

Promueven capacitación para gestores de fondos

Promueven capacitación para gestores de fondos: El objetivo es ofrecer cursos de conocimiento, elaboración de proyectos y de manejar de manera eficiente los recursos, expresa Torres Kee

Fundraising summit cancelled after controversy on gender balance | Third Sector

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Fundraising summit cancelled after controversy on gender balance


By Jenna Pudelek, Third Sector Online, 11 February 2013
Fundraising summit cancelled after controversy on gender balance
Organiser Giles Pegram was heavily criticised after he defended the conference's line-up of nine male speakers and one woman

A conference on the future of fundraising organised by Giles Pegram and Adrian Sargeant has been cancelled after controversy arose over the gender balance of its line-up of speakers.

The one-day event, entitled The Summit: Raising the Extra Billions, was to feature nine male speakers, including Sargeant, professor of marketing and fundraising at Plymouth Business School, and Pegram, a fundraising consultant and former fundraising director at the NSPCC. Jen Shang, a professor in philanthropic psychology at the University of Bristol – and Sargeant’s partner – was the only woman involved.

Arts goers more likely to volunteer, have better overall health

Arts goers more likely to volunteer, have better overall health: Art gallery visits, theatre, classical music, pop music and cultural festival attendance, and reading books were especially linked with higher volunteerism.

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KABUL, Afghanistan: Afghan charity sees rejuvenated Scouting program (it’s coed) as way to instill values - World Wires - MiamiHerald.com

KABUL, Afghanistan: Afghan charity sees rejuvenated Scouting program (it’s coed) as way to instill values - World Wires - MiamiHerald.com: KABUL, Afghanistan -- PARSA, the group that got the clothes collected by Maryland Boy Scout John Ferry to the cave dwellers of Bamiyan, has worked to revive Scouting in Afghanistan since 2009.

PARSA is one of the country’s oldest charities, with programs to train teachers and social workers to deal with psychological issues in orphanages and schools, to help women start small businesses and to provide education to women and children who can’t attend traditional schools for various reasons.

Motsepe forges a path - Business News | IOL Business | IOL.co.za

Motsepe forges a path - Business News | IOL Business | IOL.co.za: Alfred Thutloa, the philanthropy co-ordinator of Inyathelo, which is committed to developing a strong local philanthropic movement, said on Friday Motsepe’s initiative represented a major breakthrough for personal philanthropy in South Africa.

“Motsepe’s very public gesture will encourage others to commit their personal resources towards broader social development.”

Philanthropist Amanda Bloch described Motsepe’s move as “absolutely wonderful” adding: “It should stand as an example for all South Africans.”

Indians becoming more interested in philanthropy: Bill Gates to NDTV | NDTV.com

Indians becoming more interested in philanthropy: Bill Gates to NDTV | NDTV.com: Indians becoming more interested in philanthropy: Bill Gates to NDTV

Donors closing wallets to Canadian charities who work with CIDA, mining companies | Toronto Star

Donors closing wallets to Canadian charities who work with CIDA, mining companies | Toronto Star

No, Minister, philanthropy is not the answer for the arts - News - Yorkshire Post

No, Minister, philanthropy is not the answer for the arts - News - Yorkshire Post: ever since the coalition Government made clear its thoughts on arts funding, the cultural community has kicked against the Big Idea.

While the cuts came as little surprise, the central notion around the cuts, that philanthropy was the way forward, was unexpected. Moneyed individuals held the key to the funding of the arts, said Jeremy Hunt, when appointed Culture Secretary in 2010.

Forbes India Magazine - Using Star Power for Philanthropy

Forbes India Magazine - Using Star Power for Philanthropy: Using Star Power for Philanthropy

Charity Cup Trust tax avoidance scheme

Charity Cup Trust tax avoidance scheme: A charity at the centre of a multi-million pound tax-avoidance scheme had been investigated by the Charity Commission, but was allowed to continue operating because it had not broken any charity laws.

The Times today revealed that the Cup Trust had enabled its donors to avoid a total of �46m in tax through gift aid incentives

Foundation Center - Press Release - Online Resource of Mexican Philanthropy Launched

Foundation Center - Press Release - Online Resource of Mexican Philanthropy Launched: Mexico City, Mexico, and New York, NY, USA — January 30, 2013. A new searchable database of more than 22,000 Mexican philanthropies, Fondos a la Vista, has been launched by the Foundation Center in New York in partnership with the Mexico-based Alternativas y Capacidades and the Philanthropy and Civil Society Project at ITAM (Instituto Tecnol�gico Aut�nomo de M�xico). The online resource provides the Mexican public with reliable, comprehensive information about domestic donors and their philanthropic activity, including the organizations they support.

Payroll giving consultation is disappointing, says IoF

Payroll giving consultation is disappointing, says IoF: Peter Lewis, chief executive of the Institute of Fundraising, has given a lukewarm response to the government’s long-awaited consultation on how to reform payroll giving, saying it does not go far enough to address fundamental problems in the system.

The consultation, which addresses how to make it easier to administer payroll giving and drive up the amounts raised through the scheme, makes a number of suggestions, including introducing standardised sign-up forms for all donors, employers and agencies.

With Lessons for U.S., U.K. Report Eyes Nonprofit Sector Autonomy - NPQ - Nonprofit Quarterly

With Lessons for U.S., U.K. Report Eyes Nonprofit Sector Autonomy - NPQ - Nonprofit Quarterly: Does government or corporate money make charities reluctant to speak out and advocate? That’s the concern in the U.K. Charities reportedly fear that the Tory government’s “Big Society” program of running more public services through charities will make groups wary of speaking out. The Panel on the Independence of the Voluntary Sector laid out its concerns in the second of four annual reports examining the ability of British nonprofits to advocate on public policies. The Panel, chaired by Sir Roger Singleton, the former head of the children’s charity Barnardo’s, sees the U.K.’s charitable sector as “at risk because its necessary independence is under threat, and that that threat is greatest for organisations working with disadvantaged people.”

Independence of charities is being undermined, says report | Third Sector

Independence of charities is being undermined, says report | Third Sector: Sir Roger Singleton, chair of the Panel on the Independence of the Voluntary Sector, warns that voluntary sector organisations are being forced to 'toe the government's line'

The independence of charities has come under increasing threat over the past year and one of the sources of that threat is the government, according to the latest report from the Panel on the Independence of the Voluntary Sector, published today.

Payroll giving should be opened up to private sector, says Treasury

Payroll giving should be opened up to private sector, says Treasury: The Treasury wants to scrap the requirement that all payroll giving agencies must be charities, saying that opening up the marketplace to commercial players would drive down costs and promote innovation and investment.

The change is proposed in the government’s long-awaited consultation on how to reform payroll giving, to make it easier to administer and drive up the amounts raised for charity through the scheme.

Herald Christmas Fund raises $1.5 million (with video)

Herald Christmas Fund raises $1.5 million (with video)

The Emergence of Philanthropy in China | Stanford Social Innovation Review

The Emergence of Philanthropy in China | Stanford Social Innovation Review

Film of the week: Sue Ryder Incredible Care

Film of the week: Sue Ryder Incredible Care

For Africa, Entrepreneurship is the Way | Skoll World Forum

For Africa, Entrepreneurship is the Way | Skoll World Forumi In South Africa, new mobile technology strategies are being used to educate the youth and to promote entrepreneurship.

Israel Caps Pay for Leaders at Government-Supported Nonprofits - Philanthropy Today - The Chronicle of Philanthropy- Connecting the nonprofit world with news, jobs, and ideas

Israel Caps Pay for Leaders at Government-Supported Nonprofits - Philanthropy Today - The Chronicle of Philanthropy- Connecting the nonprofit world with news, jobs, and ideas: Israel Caps Pay for Leaders at Government-Supported Nonprofits

January 17, 2013, 10:25 am

Israel’s government is moving to limit compensation for top executives at state-supported nonprofit groups to the level of their peers at similar public institutions, reports Haaretz.

TODAYonline | Singapore | Singaporeans still charitable despite slower economy: SG Gives

TODAYonline | Singapore | Singaporeans still charitable despite slower economy: SG Gives: SINGAPORE - Singaporeans continued to give generously to charity despite the country's slower economic growth, going by the jump in donations to Singapore's largest donation portal, SG Gives.

SG Gives said it had a 37 per cent increase in total donations kast year, with almost S$400,000 raised on Dec 31 last year. The amount raised for the whole year hit S$8.5 million, compared with S$6.2 million in 2011.

Charity sector income has grown by �10bn in last five years

Charity sector income has grown by �10bn in last five years: The gross income of the charity sector has increased by over 20 per cent in the last five years, from �48.4bn in 2008 to �58.48bn in 2012, the Charity Commission's latest figures reveal.

The Commission publishes annual figures for the charity sector at the end of each year based on income reported by charities in their annual returns. The figures show a steady increase in the sector's income since 2008 despite fluctuation in the total number of charities which has resulted in an overall reduction from 168,354 in 2008 to 162,915 in 2012. This represents a 20.8 per cent income boost to the sector despite a 3 per cent reduction in the number of charities.

Radio Prague - Czechs increasingly charitable despite economic woes

Radio Prague - Czechs increasingly charitable despite economic woes: Over the past two decades, philanthropy has become an important part of Czech society, with many people being increasing generous in giving to charity. Radio Prague looks at how the gloomy economic climate affected Czech philanthropy in the past year, and how the donor culture has developed.

One Direction Stars Open Up About Their Charity Work In Ghana - Starpulse.com

One Direction Stars Open Up About Their Charity Work In Ghana - Starpulse.com: Horan reveals they visited the city of Accra in Ghana and will never forget the heartbreaking poverty he saw there.

In a series of posts on his Twitter.com page, he writes, "Just arrived back from Accra, Ghana! Best life experience ever! This Red Nose Day please get involved!... I've seen the slums right in front of me! This is no joke! They really need your help! Poverty is real!... Massive thanks to Red Nose Day for taking us to Ghana! It was incredible! Real eye-opener! We take so much for granted over here!..."

Goar: New twist on credit-seeking philanthropy: Goar - thestar.com

Goar: New twist on credit-seeking philanthropy: Goar - thestar.com: Nothing quite like this has happened in Toronto.

The city is filled with hospitals, parks, academic facilities and galleries named after wealthy magnates and well-known public figures. Now three donors are turning the established rules of philanthropy on their head. They are using their naming rights to honour a migrant caregiver.

Late last year, the trio, whose members have requested anonymity, offered a generous gift to George Brown College on condition that a room in its new waterfront campus be named after Lalaine de Vera, a Philippine nanny and elder care worker.

Chinese-Language Resources for Funders Now Available

Chinese-Language Resources for Funders Now Available: NEW YORK, Jan. 16, 2013 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Thanks to a partnership between the Foundation Center in New York City and the Beijing-based China Foundation Center, 31 guides widely used by grantmakers in the U.S. have been translated into Chinese. The titles are part of GrantCraft — a joint project of the Foundation Center and Brussels-based European Foundation Centre — which taps the collective knowledge of funders to share insights to help them hone their craft.

Microdonation charity hits �1m donation milestone

Microdonation charity hits �1m donation milestone: Microdonation charity Pennies has announced that it has hit its �1m target with a boost in donations coming in the week before Christmas.

Women's Institute warns against 'sticking plaster' of library volunteers | Third Sector

Women's Institute warns against 'sticking plaster' of library volunteers | Third Sector: Report by the charity says that the growth of a community-managed library network is unsustainable without systematic support

The use of volunteers as "sticking plaster" in the library service cannot continue, according to the Women’s Institute.

A report published today by the National Federation of Women’s Institutes looks at the role of volunteers in running community libraries. It says that in many cases volunteers are left without adequate support to deliver services previously supplied by members of staff.

Interview - Annie Lennox and Mitch Besser | .

Interview - Annie Lennox and Mitch Besser | .: If you thought HIV/AIDS was under control, think again. Annie Lennox did, in 2003, during a visit to South Africa. Hearing Nelson Mandela talk about HIV/AIDS and how it was affecting women and children, she was ‘outraged, angry, ashamed’. That visit set her on the path of activism, advocacy and philanthropy.
Caroline Hartnell met Annie Lennox and her husband Dr Mitchell Besser, who founded mothers2mothers, an organization that helps prevent mother-to-child transmission of HIV, at the UBS Global Philanthropy Forum, held in late November in Switzerland.

Back Britain's charities campaign aims to help in times of financial difficulty | Voluntary Sector Network - CAF partner zone | guardian.co.uk

Back Britain's charities campaign aims to help in times of financial difficulty | Voluntary Sector Network - CAF partner zone | guardian.co.uk: Charities play a pivotal role in the UK delivering services to the vulnerable and often providing support where there is a vacuum. And while challenges such as fundraising, attracting new donors and volunteers and making the best use of resources is nothing new, recent research by the Charities Aid Foundation (CAF) suggests charities are facing an exceptionally tough time.

PFRA not ready to name and shame problem chuggers

PFRA not ready to name and shame problem chuggers: Five months on from introducing its fining system for face-to-face charities, the Public Fundraising Regulatory Association is still not ready to release any results.

Despite revealing in August last year that charities had already incurred penalty points under the system within its first week of operation, the self-regulatory body is not yet ready to disclose its findings.

Kevin Curley: A seven-point plan for Nick Hurd to make sector-state relationships easier

Kevin Curley: A seven-point plan for Nick Hurd to make sector-state relationships easier: At the annual All Party Parliamentary Group on Civil Society and Volunteering bash before Christmas, Nick Hurd, the Minister for Civil Society, spoke with impressive honesty about his disappointment that he had not done more to make it easier for charities to work with the state.

This, you will recall, was one of his key objectives when he got the job in 2010. A week later, the Cabinet Office published a "progress update", called - fittingly - Making It Easier for Civil Society to Work With the State, listing 14 "actions" it is taking to support intelligent commissioning. A lot is going on but, as the minister admitted, it doesn't add up to much change.

China's Charity Sector Poised to Expand In 2013 | In Asia

China's Charity Sector Poised to Expand In 2013 | In Asia: Last November, when a new leadership team stepped forward in Beijing, they confronted a very different set of challenges than their predecessors had faced. Among the most urgent of these is the challenge of providing adequate basic social services for all of China’s 1.3 billion people, many of whom remain relatively disadvantaged, even as the country’s wealth continues to increase dramatically.

CRUK pulls Manchester Shine event due to falling participation

CRUK pulls Manchester Shine event due to falling participation: CRUK pulls Manchester Shine event due to falling participation
Fundraising | Kirsty Weakley | 10 Jan 2013

Cancer Research UK has pulled its Manchester Shine fundraising event for 2013 after attracting 2,000 fewer participants than it had planned for, and will instead hold one big event in London to be more cost-effective.

Last September 3,000 people participated in the Manchester event, raising �600,000 for the charity. Some 10,000 took part in London, raising �2.6m.

Corporate Philanthropy in China | The Conference Board

Corporate Philanthropy in China | The Conference Board: 05 December, 2012 | (01 hr)

China is an extremely difficult environment to navigate for corporate donors. Financial and operational data of charities in China is hugely limited. Readily available data for grant makers, needed for benchmarking purposes or to help identify and vet potential domestic beneficiary or partner organizations, do not exist. What is more, the structure and regulatory environment governing the charity sector in China is vastly different from the West, making it very difficult for foreign companies to navigate it and gain comfort.

Earthquake efforts in Japan earn Lori Henderson MBE - Dundee / Local / News / The Courier

Earthquake efforts in Japan earn Lori Henderson MBE - Dundee / Local / News / The Courier: A DUNDEE woman’s services to Japan’s reconstruction following the country’s devastating earthquake have earned her an MBE.

Marc Chardon: Peering Into the Nonprofit Crystal Ball...2013

Marc Chardon: Peering Into the Nonprofit Crystal Ball...2013
The world is shrinking and philanthropic borders are broadening
Even a few years ago when a disaster occurred, it was viewed as an event that happened "over there." This has changed dramatically. Disasters are now viewed and responded to in a similar fashion regardless of where they take place. From a nonprofit perspective, the world is flattening. In addition to the shrinking of the world, we're also seeing a shift in wealth toward developing nations and the BRIC countries, which will cause nonprofits to rethink how they raise money. Essentially, it becomes critical for nonprofits to "engage donors where they are" in the world. The shrinking and the broadening will also increase competition for resources, forcing nonprofits to be very deliberate and transparent when it comes to mission delivery and supporter engagement.T

Value of charity investments rose by 11.4 per cent last year

Value of charity investments rose by 11.4 per cent last year: The value of charity investments rose by 11.4 per cent in 2012, according to figures released yesterday by market analysts the WM Company.

The WM Charity Fund Monitor, based on a survey of most major charity investment managers, uses investment data to the end of November 2012 and estimated figures for December based on the movement of the market overall.

Proposed Beijing law seeks data on charities |Nation and Digest |chinadaily.com.cn

Proposed Beijing law seeks data on charities |Nation and Digest |chinadaily.com.cn: Legislation mandates disclosure of philanthropic groups' fundraising

Beijing authorities have vowed to punish charity organizations that fail to disclose information as required, according to draft legislation.

Analysis: The year ahead - 'It's another rocky year for charities'

Analysis: The year ahead - 'It's another rocky year for charities': rom fundraising to management, six voluntary sector experts give their predictions for the coming twelve months

What does 2013 hold for the sector? Some of the challenges are already in the diary - including revised pension requirements, online Gift Aid claims and new Disclosure and Barring checks. Six voluntary sector experts assess the likely impact of these and other factors that charities will have deal with this year, such as pressure for pay rises and universal regulation of fundraising, the need to mark out a distinctive identity and opportunities to transform service provision.

Charity Commission registers the first charitable incorporated organisations

Charity Commission registers the first charitable incorporated organisations: The Lara Jones Charitable Foundation, founded in memory of an English teacher who died while backpacking in Cuba last year, is first to be approved

The Charity Commission has registered the first three charitable incorporated organisations, the new legal form for charities.

The regulator said 30 organisations had applied to it for CIO status.

Kate Middleton Pregnant; Duchess of Cambridge Donates to Charity : People.com

Kate Middleton Pregnant; Duchess of Cambridge Donates to Charity : People.com: n fact, Kate, 31, actually just gave away a package of baby clothes to one of her favorite causes. Just a few weeks before the palace announced she was expecting, the charitable mom-to-be donated a hamper of new baby products to East Anglia Children's Hospices (EACH), and now they have put it up for sale in a special auction.

Prince Harry's Charity, Sentebale, Plans On Expanding Mission To 5 Countries

Prince Harry's Charity, Sentebale, Plans On Expanding Mission To 5 Countries: Prince Harry pursuing a pretty noble mission.

He recently announced that his charity, Sentebale, which helps children in the tiny country Lesotho in southern Africa, plans on expanding to five countries and boost its fundraising goal to �8 ($13 million dollars) to do so, The Telegraph reports.

Big society is 'effectively dead', Sir Stephen Bubb tells PM

Big society is 'effectively dead', Sir Stephen Bubb tells PM: In letter to David Cameron, the head of the chief executives body Acevo writes that the government's vision for the sector has lost its way

Sir Stephen Bubb, head of the chief executives body Acevo, has warned the Prime Minister, David Cameron, that the big society is "effectively dead".

In a letter to Cameron, Bubb says that while the government can take credit for "some major achievements" since 2010, including the establishment of the social lender Big Society Capital, and reforms to inheritance tax relief and Gift Aid, "elsewhere progress has been slowed or has stalled".

Carnival time for Brazilian philanthropy | Datamonitor Financial

Carnival time for Brazilian philanthropy | Datamonitor Financial: Tax incentives for philanthropic activity offer deductible income tax allowances of 60-100% of donations to specified charitable projects managed by the Brazilian authorities. As such, philanthropy will become a key component in managing the income tax liability of Brazilian HNW individuals. Like many governments, Brazil has increased its focus on the taxation of its wealthiest citizens, and these HNW and ultra-high net worth (UHNW) individuals are searching for legitimate ways to reduce their obligations.

Charities face possibility of paying more VAT on bulk mail delivery | Third Sector

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Charities face possibility of paying more VAT on bulk mail delivery

Charities face possibility of paying more VAT on bulk mail delivery

Cabinet Office launches masterclasses for voluntary sector | Cabinet Office

Cabinet Office launches masterclasses for voluntary sector | Cabinet Office: Charities, voluntary organisations and social enterprises (VCSEs) will have the chance to attend a series of new practical workshops to help them capitalise on opportunities to work for government, Minister for Civil Society Nick Hurd announced today.

Business Line : Opinion : Philanthropy in its infancy in India

Business Line : Opinion : Philanthropy in its infancy in India: India, home to 4 per cent of the world’s billionaires, and with approximately 400 million people living below the poverty line, has both the need and the resources for private philanthropic actors to make a dramatic contribution to its socio-economic development.

Prince Charles Gives Conran Medal for Arts Philanthropy - Bloomberg

Prince Charles Gives Conran Medal for Arts Philanthropy - Bloomberg

The year in fundraising: 2012 | Third Sector

The year in fundraising: 2012 | Third Sector: Third Sector senior reporter Jenna Pudelek reviews the main developments of the past twelve months

Lord Hodgson’s recommendations in his review of the Charities Act 2006 about the need to address the "confused self-regulatory l

Index to measure corporate giving - The West Australian

Index to measure corporate giving - The West Australian: A new index is set to reveal the growing generosity of WA's business community, as corporations heed calls to cast off the Scrooge image and embrace philanthropy.

The WA Corporate Giving Index, developed for WestBusiness and Giving West by the London Benchmarking Group, measures the cash, time and in-kind donations made by participating corporations to charitable organisations.

FRSB finds Tag breached fundraising code of practice

FRSB finds Tag breached fundraising code of practice: he Fundraising Standards Board has ruled that street fundraising company Tag breached the Institute of Fundraising code of fundraising practice for face-to-face activity and charity law while fundraising on behalf of Marie Curie Cancer Care in London this June.

In June, Tag was the subject of a Sunday Telegraph expos�which highlighted a number of poor face-to-face fundraising practices involved in its fundraising campaign for Marie Curie Cancer Care. This included street fundraisers not making disclosure statements to donors and deliberately confusing passers-by in order to engage in conversation; and Tag trainers telling trainees not to accept a ‘no’ response.

Reflections from the China Philanthropy Forum

Reflections from the China Philanthropy Forum: hilanthropy in contemporary Chinese society is undergoing a shaping process, which on one hand will make philanthropic ventures more impactful, but on the other hand requires these ventures understand their proper role in China and how to operate within the Chinese ecosystem. Organizations like FYSE work at the forefront of this dynamic and exciting world where social needs can find new solutions.

Strengthening coordination of UN humanitarian and disaster relief assistance

Strengthening coordination of UN humanitarian and disaster relief assistance: Strengthening coordination of UN humanitarian and disaster relief assistance
13-12-2012 Statement

United Nations, General Assembly, 67th session, Plenary, Item70(a) of the agenda, statement by the ICRC, New York, 13 December 2012.

Full title: Strengthening of the coordination of humanitarian and disaster relief assistance of the United Nations, including special economic assistance

What next for the Small Charitable Donations bill? | Voluntary Sector Network | Guardian Professional

What next for the Small Charitable Donations bill? | Voluntary Sector Network | Guardian Professional: What next for the Small Charitable Donations bill?

The Small Charitable Donations bill, which provides the legislation for Gift Aid, is soon to receive its second reading

One in six charities think they might close in the coming year, survey finds

One in six charities think they might close in the coming year, survey finds: John Low, chief executive of the Charities Aid Foundation, says public spending cuts and increased demand for services is having a 'shocking' effect on many charities

One in six charities believe they could face closure in the coming year amid public spending cuts and falling donations, according to a new poll.

The online survey of 252 senior level charity workers, carried out between 18 September and 1 November and commissioned by the Charities Aid Foundation, also showed that nearly half of charities dipped into reserves over the past year to maintain their work.

Volunteers do not have same legal rights as staff, rules Supreme Court

Volunteers do not have same legal rights as staff, rules Supreme Court: The Supreme Court judgment handed down today effectively confirms that volunteers are not entitled to the same protections under the law as employees.

It is the court’s first-ever decision on the legal status of volunteers, and will be welcomed by charities that have volunteers. Mid-Sussex CAB was supported in its defence of the case by a number of charities and umbrella bodies, including Acevo and Volunteering England.

Prince's Trust income up 40 per cent following merger

Prince's Trust income up 40 per cent following merger: The Prince’s Trust has seen its income rise by 40 per cent to �50m following its merger with Fairbridge, and has revealed plans for "vigorous growth".

The merger took place in April 2011 and Fairbridge was fully integrated into the Prince’s Trust in March 2012 when net assets valued at �4.6m were transferred to the Trust.

Defend face-to-face to improve public perception, Sally de la Bedoyere tells charities

Defend face-to-face to improve public perception, Sally de la Bedoyere tells charities: Charities must be prepared to defend their use of face-to-face fundraising if the sector is to improve public perception of the technique, according to Sally de la Bedoyere, chief executive of the Public Fundraising Regulatory Association.

Speaking this morning at the Institute of Fundraising’s face-to-face fundraising conference in London, de la Bedoyere said charities had this year "ducked talking to the media" about face-to-face because they were "scared of what the consequences might be to their brands".

Government says no to easier trustee remuneration

Government says no to easier trustee remuneration: The government has rejected Lord Hodgson’s recommendation to allow large charities to pay their trustees without authorisation from the Charity Commission.

And it will not abolish National Exemption Orders for house-to-house collections, another of Lord Hodgson’s more controversial proposals, before an alternative system is devised.

The Monitor :: Young philanthropist forms NGO

The Monitor :: Young philanthropist forms NGO: The young and energetic man from Tutume has formed a Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO) called Voice of Love whose main objective is to improve lives of Batswana in Francistown and beyond.The young man says he is driven by love and compassion for fellow Batswana hence he came up with an idea to register the organisation that will benefit the underprivileged members of the society and the organisation is premised on one of the Vision 2016 pillars of 'a compassionate, just and caring nation.'

Is giving up or down and what is the best way to tell? nfpSynergy responds to the CAF's UK Giving Report 2012 | nfpSynergy

Is giving up or down and what is the best way to tell? nfpSynergy responds to the CAF's UK Giving Report 2012 | nfpSynergy: Is giving up or down and what is the best way to tell? nfpSynergy responds to the CAF's UK Giving Report 2012

Paul Hamlyn Foundation provides �1m to Indian NGO

Paul Hamlyn Foundation provides �1m to Indian NGO: The Paul Hamlyn Foundation has elected to celebrate its 25th anniversary by giving a �1m endowment to an Indian charity providing prosthetics.

The endowment follows the UK government's decision to halt aid to India from 2015 and is made as part of a wider strategy by the Foundation to build capacity of Indian NGOs.

Civil Society, Chinese Style:The Rise of the Nonprofit Sector in Post-Mao China - NPQ - Nonprofit Quarterly

Civil Society, Chinese Style:The Rise of the Nonprofit Sector in Post-Mao China - NPQ - Nonprofit Quarterly: n July of 2012, hundreds of Chinese nonprofits shared a moment of celebration: China’s first-ever charity fair had taken place, in Shenzhen, a south China municipality that aspires to become a “city of philanthropy” and a “city of volunteers.” The charity fair had a strong government flavor: it was hosted by the Ministry of Civil Affairs (MOCA) and the local Shenzhen government. This event, along with President and General Secretary Hu Jintao’s call for stronger and more creative forms of social management (and the release of draft guidelines for the development of Chinese philanthropy—a five-year plan for 2011–2015—by MOCA in the previous year), sends a clear signal that the Chinese government is now ready to recognize the tremendous growth of the nonprofit and voluntary sector, and to value its contribution to Chinese society.

NPD Canada - Home

NPD Canada - Home: This year, all Canadians were encouraged to participate on a Twitter contest by tweeting how they were changing the world to hashtag #npdTELUS. The five most inspiring tweets earned the sender a $500 contribution to their favorite charitable cause. The five tweets selected are:

Charity Develops New Crowdfunding Platform - Tech Europe - WSJ

Charity Develops New Crowdfunding Platform - Tech Europe - WSJ: U.K. blood cancer charity Leukemia and Lymphoma Research is attempting to turn one of the main traditional means of fundraising on its head. Instead of somebody deciding to take part in an activity then looking for sponsors, the new Pledgeit platform enables people to challenge their friends to complete task in return for donations.

Unicef charity run raises over HK$9 million for expectant mothers | South China Morning Post

Unicef charity run raises over HK$9 million for expectant mothers | South China Morning Post: Charity was the big winner at the Unicef Half Marathon and 10km race yesterday with more than HK$9 million raised to buy Aids testing equipment for mothers-to-be in the developing world.

Salvation Army hit by two major frauds in Toronto and Ottawa

Salvation Army hit by two major frauds in Toronto and Ottawa

MPs urged to set up independent charity complaints body

MPs urged to set up independent charity complaints body: A number of submissions to the committee of MPs inquiring into the regulation of the charity sector have called for an independent and impartial process to be set up to hear complaints against charities.

Overseas Chinese donate 47b yuan to Guangdong|Society|chinadaily.com.cn

Overseas Chinese donate 47b yuan to Guangdong|Society|chinadaily.com.cn: Overseas Chinese, including those from Hong Kong and Macao, have contributed more than 47 billion yuan ($7.5 billion) in charity donations to Guangdong province over the past three decades, sources with the Guangdong Overseas Chinese Affairs Office say.

The sources say this represents about 60 percent of the nation's overseas donations.

Nepal & Scotland on Rennie’s off-season itinerary | Vancouver Sun

Nepal & Scotland on Rennie’s off-season itinerary | Vancouver Sun: he Vancouver Whitecaps coach’s off-season itinerary next month includes a 10-day trip to Nepal, where he will immerse himself in soccer philanthropy.

“Friends of mine set up games all over the world and in this case, it will be a group of professional players playing against the national team of Nepal and another national team,” Rennie said in a recent interview. “It’s an opportunity to give positive life lessons to kids and underprivileged youth.

Red Cross fundraisers given defibrillator machines

Red Cross fundraisers given defibrillator machines: The British Red Cross is to give its street fundraisers first aid training and equip them with defibrillators after its director of fundraising was called upon to help a member of the public while wearing a face-to-face waterproof.

Giving back: Eight innovative philanthropists around the world - A bike as economic engine - CSMonitor.com

Giving back: Eight innovative philanthropists around the world - A bike as economic engine - CSMonitor.com: The global face of philanthropy is changing. Donors no longer just open their wallets. They're actively involved in causes, use savvy business practices, and leverage what they give to achieve more good. Meet eight innovators.

Lifetime Giving Of UHNW Indian Philanthropists Exceeds US$2 Billion - PR Newswire - The Sacramento Bee

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Lifetime Giving Of UHNW Indian Philanthropists Exceeds US$2 Billion - PR Newswire - The Sacramento Bee: The top 10 UHNW philanthropists in India gave an average of 4.8% of their net worth to philanthropic causes. This lags the top 20 mega donors who gifted 9.9% of their net worth. All of the philanthropists on the list gave to educational causes. Those related to health and public social benefit ranked second in popularity, garnering the support of 90% of the donors. Arts, culture and humanities causes followed.

'Deeply worrying' �2.3bn fall in individual giving

'Deeply worrying' �2.3bn fall in individual giving: Fewer people are giving to charity and those that do are giving less, resulting in a �2.3bn real terms fall in total donations in the last year, according to the latest barometer of individual philanthropy in the UK.

The UK Giving Report, released today, has reported a 20 per cent fall in the amount of money donated to charity between 2010/11 and 2011/12 to �9.3bn – a cash fall of �1.7bn (before inflation). It is the first time the total level of donations fell below �10bn since 2004/05.

Sector's uniqueness under threat from professionalisation and marketisation, research suggests

Sector's uniqueness under threat from professionalisation and marketisation, research suggests: There is little empirical evidence to demonstrate why the voluntary sector is unique or distinctive, according to a new discussion paper.

Is the third sector so special? What is it worth?, published today by the Third Sector Research Centre, is the third of five discussion papers being produced as part of its Third Sector Futures Dialogues series.

Each paper is intended to start a debate about the big issues facing the voluntary sector in England.

BERNAMA - Malaysian Entrepreneur-Philanthropist Featured In Latest Issue Of Forbes Magazine

BERNAMA - Malaysian Entrepreneur-Philanthropist Featured In Latest Issue Of Forbes Magazine: The November issue of the magazine's Asian edition runs a feature on Datuk Vijay Eswaran, a Malaysian businessman who has been creating ripples in the global business world with what he calls his Gandhian ideas and projects.

The Forbes story, captioned "Selling a better life" and written by Donald Frazier, has generated a lot of interest amongst Asians and, particularly, Malaysians in the USA after copies of the magazine recently hit the newsstands.

A third of young adults would consider a trustee role, Charities Aid Foundation survey finds

A third of young adults would consider a trustee role, Charities Aid Foundation survey finds: Poll in advance of Trustees Week shows younger people are more willing to join charity boards than is commonly assumed, says Paul Rees of CAF

A third of young adults would consider becoming a charity trustee, according to research commissioned by the Charities Aid Foundation.

A ComRes survey of 1,005 18 to 35-year-olds found 36 per cent would consider taking on the trustee role. The proportion rose to 49 per cent when respondents were told what being a charity trustee involved.

Canada First Country to Permanently Recognize November 15th as National Philanthropy Day - MarketWatch

Canada First Country to Permanently Recognize November 15th as National Philanthropy Day - MarketWatch: TORONTO, ONTARIO, Nov 05, 2012 (MARKETWIRE via COMTEX) -- Parliament has approved a new bill that will make Canada the first country in the world to honour the work of charities, donors, volunteers, corporations and foundations by permanently recognizing November 15th as National Philanthropy Day.

Capital Club Dubai and Acumen Fund explores the new face of philanthropy | Capital Club | AMEinfo.com

Capital Club Dubai and Acumen Fund explores the new face of philanthropy | Capital Club | AMEinfo.com: Discussing this need for a shift in paradigm, DUBAI acumen commenced their 2012/2013 event calendar with a panel discussion titled Social Entrepreneurship and Philanthropy: Synergies for Change, held at and supported by the Capital Club Dubai, the region's premier private business club and a member of the ENSHAA group of companies. The discussion aimed to clarify the distinction between philanthropy and social entrepreneurship and identify opportunities for mutual growth and partnership, particularly in the Middle East.

Charity calls for BBC fund to cope with demand after Savile scandal

Charity calls for BBC fund to cope with demand after Savile scandal: Sexual abuse counselling charity Family Matters has called upon the BBC to provide an open fund for charities coping with an increase in demand following the Jimmy Savile child abuse scandal.

Family Matters wrote the letter to the BBC over a week ago calling for "immediate funding" that can be accessed by any charity coping with an increase in demand as a result of the publicity circling rape and child abuse allegations against the late TV presenter.

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

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

November 1, 2012, 10:34 am

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

Malaysia’s Gandhian entrepreneur | GulfNews.com

Malaysia’s Gandhian entrepreneur | GulfNews.com: Meet 52-year-old Vijay Eswaran, a Malaysian of Indian descent, who has set up a business empire that stretches across many parts of the world.

He was recently in New York to receive the New Global Indian (NGI) award for business excellence and philanthropy from the global Indian diaspora that descended on New York for the gargantuan Global India Business Meet (GIBM) 2012. Penang-born Eswaran is also an author, speaker and philanthropist.

Charity Commission expected to open doors in December

Charity Commission expected to open doors in December: The Australian Charities and Not-for-profit Commission is closer to opening its doors after amendments to the Australian Charities and Not-for-profit Commission Bill were passed in the Senate yesterday, and then the amended Bill was passed in the House of Representatives today.

The start date for the ACNC will be announced in the coming weeks, it is expected to be in early December. It will be led by interim Commissioner Susan Pascoe.

Most government departments won't publish data on sector funding

Most government departments won't publish data on sector funding: Most central government departments will not publish full information about levels of funding to the voluntary sector so it is impossible to track whether they are making disproportionate cuts or adhering to Compact principles, Compact Voice has discovered.

In the summer, Compact Voice sent Freedom of Information requests to 15 central government departments asking them to report levels of funding to the sector, recent changes to this funding, engagement with the sector through consultations and whether they assess the impact on voluntary groups of changes to funding.