Charities: either pay interns or give them training and opportunities | Voluntary Sector Network | Guardian Professional

Charities: either pay interns or give them training and opportunities | Voluntary Sector Network | Guardian Professional: Charities: either pay interns or give them training and opportunities

If you can't pay interns, give them training, resources and networking opportunities, says Laura Steele from Student Hubs

Charities Act 2011 receives royal assent | Third Sector

Charities Act 2011 receives royal assent | Third Sector: A new Charities Act that consolidates existing charity law has received royal assent.

The act, passed on Wednesday, will come into force in March 2012 and is intended to make charity law simpler and more accessible.

The Charities Act 2011 combines the Recreational Charities Act 1958, the Charities Act 1993 and many of the provisions of the Charities Act 2006.

For fans & charity|Life|chinadaily.com.cn

For fans & charity|Life|chinadaily.com.cn: The singer-songwriter Shunza is promoting a philanthropic concert full of local and international names. Chen Nan reports.

Shunza took a good look at her life in 2010 and this led to her decision to hold a charity concert that aims to help students who want to study abroad but can't afford it.

Foundation to launch public giving campaign in spring - Civil Society - Fundraising - News - providing news and in-depth coverage of charities, voluntary organisations and not-for-profits

Foundation to launch public giving campaign in spring - Civil Society - Fundraising - News - providing news and in-depth coverage of charities, voluntary organisations and not-for-profits: A family foundation is spearheading a new campaign to get more people giving more time and money to charity.

While sector bodies have long mooted the prospect of a public-facing giving campaign, the independent Pears Foundation has announced plans to launch one in the first half of 2012 off its own bat and bank balance.

Gambling charities solve dispute by merging - Civil Society - Governance - News - providing news and in-depth coverage of charities, voluntary organisations and not-for-profits

Gambling charities solve dispute by merging - Civil Society - Governance - News - providing news and in-depth coverage of charities, voluntary organisations and not-for-profits: The charity that raises money from the gambling industry to fund research and treatment into problem gambling is to merge with the charity that distributes the funds.

The planned merger, which will take place at the end of March next year when the existing funding agreement between the two bodies expires, will simplify the complex charity structure that was set up in 2009 to improve industry responsibility and provide funding for services for problem gamblers.

Nick Cowling: Corporate Citizenship: Big Cheques Just Don't Cut it

Nick Cowling: Corporate Citizenship: Big Cheques Just Don't Cut it: While there are companies out there that still fit this description, it's generally become a dated notion. In fact, a strong majority of companies today are taking a serious approach to corporate citizenship, CSR and cause marketing. However, that doesn't mean all this "good work" is being done with the most altruistic motives. Companies recognize that generosity is increasingly a key factor in a company's reputation.

'Big society' project lacks clarity and leadership, say MPs | Politics | The Guardian

'Big society' project lacks clarity and leadership, say MPs | Politics | The Guardian: Big society' project lacks clarity and leadership, say MPs

• Civil service, charities and public confused by policy
• Single minister must take control to avoid failure

Give the sector back its irrecoverable VAT, says select committee - Civil Society - Governance - News - providing news and in-depth coverage of charities, voluntary organisations and not-for-profits

Give the sector back its irrecoverable VAT, says select committee - Civil Society - Governance - News - providing news and in-depth coverage of charities, voluntary organisations and not-for-profits: If the government is serious about getting charities to help create the Big Society, it should give the sector back its irrecoverable VAT, an influential committee of MPs has recommended today.

Edmonton charities feeling Scrooged

Edmonton charities feeling Scrooged: EDMONTON — Several Edmonton non-profits are feeling squeezed as their annual fundraising campaigns face massive shortfalls.

“We’ve never seen it this low in our entire history,” said Cheryl Feldstein, vice-president development for The Lung Association, Alberta and N.W.T. The organization hoped to raise $900,000 this year, but is currently sitting at $575,000.

Tax relief on pre-eminent gifts raised to �30m a year | Philanthropy UK

Tax relief on pre-eminent gifts raised to �30m a year | Philanthropy UK: An extra �10m for tax relief on gifts of pre-eminent objects to the nation was announced by the Chancellor in his recent autumn statement, taking the total relief to �30m per year.

The aim is to stimulate lifetime giving. Objects can be loaned or given to appropriate institutions including certain charities and museums for safe keeping and to provide public access. In return donors will receive a reduction in their UK tax liability based on a percentage of the value of the object they are donating.

Internet impacts charitable giving - 660News

Internet impacts charitable giving - 660News: A number of Calgary charities report Christmas-related giving so far this year is down compared to last.

With just over two weeks before December 25th, officials hope to see a surge in food, toy, clothing and cash donations.

The CEO of CandaHelps.org says while physical donations might be down, on-line charitable donations in Calgary this year are up almost 16 per cent over 2010.

Internet impacts charitable giving - 660News

Internet impacts charitable giving - 660News: A number of Calgary charities report Christmas-related giving so far this year is down compared to last.

With just over two weeks before December 25th, officials hope to see a surge in food, toy, clothing and cash donations.

The CEO of CandaHelps.org says while physical donations might be down, on-line charitable donations in Calgary this year are up almost 16 per cent over 2010.

A Nobel Victory for No-Strings-Attached Grants - Opinion - The Chronicle of Philanthropy- Connecting the nonprofit world with news, jobs, and ideas

A Nobel Victory for No-Strings-Attached Grants - Opinion - The Chronicle of Philanthropy- Connecting the nonprofit world with news, jobs, and ideas: This week’s awarding of the Nobel Peace Prize is a notable victory for three courageous women who have worked to overturn repression in the Arab and African worlds. But what won’t get any headlines is another victory: The prizes demonstrate why it’s so important to give general operating support to outstanding nonprofit leaders and not to tie their hands with too many strings.

Generous Manitoba: StatsCan says province is No.1 in charitable giving - Winnipeg Free Press

Generous Manitoba: StatsCan says province is No.1 in charitable giving - Winnipeg Free Press: WINNIPEG - Maybe Manitoba's licence plates should read Generous Manitoba instead of Friendly Manitoba.

Statistics Canada says Manitobans are No. 1 in charitable giving.

Social Enterprises to Unlock the Potential in Latin America | Social Enterprise: This partnership is an example of the emerging trend of social enterprises in Latin America to find effective solutions to local problems using models of self-sufficiency. Philanthropic efforts have not been able to solve the widespread problems of the region. Maria Emilia Correa, an expert in sustainable entrepreneurship in Chile, says, "Philanthropy makes a lot of sense for some things, but when you can make a business out of solving a social or environmental problem, you have sustainability in the real sense, because it's going to work even if you have no donations."

Bolivia Kids: ‘It’s a lot easier conversation’ with older donors - The Globe and Mail

Bolivia Kids: ‘It’s a lot easier conversation’ with older donors - The Globe and Mail: Ms. Skeans has been running the registered charity from her home in Calgary ever since she launched it in 2007. She raises up to $60,000 annually through a variety of activities, including selling gift cards, organizing fundraising events and approaching donors directly. She said she has had remarkable support from friends, family and younger people who tend to buy gifts and other crafts to support her cause. But most of her larger donations come from people who are 55 or older.

‘Tis the Season to Adopt for the Oceans | The Beacon: Oceana's Blog

‘Tis the Season to Adopt for the Oceans | The Beacon: Oceana's Blog: t’s almost December, and that means it’s time to start thinking about holiday gifts. But don’t panic! No matter how long your list is, we’ve got you covered.

“Giving Japan 2010” has been published in English version! � 日本ファンドレイジング協会

“Giving Japan 2010” has been published in English version! � 日本ファンドレイジング協会: Giving Japan 2010” has been published in English version! : 05-31-2011
Giving Japan 2010 is,edited by Japan Fundraising Association,is the first publication in Japan with aims to create and provide reliable statistical data and make a careful analysis on the size of giving and volunteering in Japan.

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Three Big Ideas from the World’s Only Secretariat for Philanthropy - RE:Philanthropy

Three Big Ideas from the World’s Only Secretariat for Philanthropy - RE:Philanthropy: In America, the debate lumbers on about the best way to coordinate the philanthropic sector and the U.S. government. Meanwhile, one post-conflict West African country has jumped right in — the Liberia Philanthropy Secretariat is the fruit of collaboration between President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf and private foundations. It is the world’s only national government office dedicated to engaging private philanthropy.

The Philanthropy Of Africa's 40 Richest - Forbes

The Philanthropy Of Africa's 40 Richest - Forbes: While conducting intensive research for Forbes’ inaugural list of Africa’s 40 Richest, we also probed the philanthropic donations of the continent’s wealthiest people.

While Africans in general are an extremely charitable lot, only a small fraction of its 40 richest people are noteworthy givers- like Zimbabwean telecoms tycoon Strive Masiyiwa. Masiyiwa, founder of Econet Wireless, is also the founder of the Capernaum Trust, a Zimbabwean charity that provides bursaries and scholarships to over 28,000 orphaned children.