Business & Technology | Making a profit while helping the poor | Seattle Times Newspaper: "During a recent visit to the U.S. from India, Vikram Akula walked into a downtown restaurant to talk to a group of well-heeled Seattle philanthropists about how they could help end poverty.
Confident and articulate, he held a microphone and paced in front of the crowd like a talk-show host."
Monday, April 30, 2007
Channelnewsasia.com
Channelnewsasia.com: "$250,000 raised at charity golf event
By Hasnita A Majid, Channel NewsAsia | Posted: 29 April 2007 2305 hrs
SINGAPORE: Some $250,000 was raised at a charity golf event on Sunday.
It was organised by the Automobile Association of Singapore as part of its centennial celebrations.
Guest of Honour Senior Minister Goh Chok Tong teed off with over 100 golfers at the Tanah Merah Country Clu"
By Hasnita A Majid, Channel NewsAsia | Posted: 29 April 2007 2305 hrs
SINGAPORE: Some $250,000 was raised at a charity golf event on Sunday.
It was organised by the Automobile Association of Singapore as part of its centennial celebrations.
Guest of Honour Senior Minister Goh Chok Tong teed off with over 100 golfers at the Tanah Merah Country Clu"
Benefits of charity-India
Benefits of charity: "March is one month when people get far more altruistic than usual. That is, the quantum of donations made in that particular month shoots up.
However, a cynic would say that these donations are motivated by the tax breaks accompanying them. Well, we are tackling this subject a whole month later. But there would be a March 2008, March 2009, March 2010...
The section of the Income Tax Act under which such benefits can be claimed is Section 80G. The list will test the comprehension power of a layman. However, let us try and simplify it."
However, a cynic would say that these donations are motivated by the tax breaks accompanying them. Well, we are tackling this subject a whole month later. But there would be a March 2008, March 2009, March 2010...
The section of the Income Tax Act under which such benefits can be claimed is Section 80G. The list will test the comprehension power of a layman. However, let us try and simplify it."
BBC NEWS | Entertainment | Stars design for guitar charity
BBC NEWS | Entertainment | Stars design for guitar charity: "Stars design for guitar charity
Noel Gallagher
Noel Gallagher and James Blunt are among 30 musicians each designing a 10ft high fibreglass Gibson Les Paul guitar for charity.
Razorlight, Paul Weller, Rod Stewart, Dirty Pretty Things and Ozzy Osbourne are also lending their support to the Gibson Guitartown campaign."
Noel Gallagher
Noel Gallagher and James Blunt are among 30 musicians each designing a 10ft high fibreglass Gibson Les Paul guitar for charity.
Razorlight, Paul Weller, Rod Stewart, Dirty Pretty Things and Ozzy Osbourne are also lending their support to the Gibson Guitartown campaign."
Friday, April 27, 2007
Stoney Creek News-The making of Afghan/Pashtun civil society
Stoney Creek News: "Concerned and generous Canadians continue philanthropic traditions, extending support to people in need around the world. Such need for philanthropy and development is growing in Afghanistan and particularly Pashtun society."
Channelnewsasia.com-Singapore museums draw record three million visitors
Channelnewsasia.com: "Going to the museum is no longer seen as boring, but instead cool and hip.
He stressed that philanthropy and volunteerism are vital to nurture the culture of museum-going, especially in the young.
'Going to a museum can be a very enjoyable experience for a family!"
He stressed that philanthropy and volunteerism are vital to nurture the culture of museum-going, especially in the young.
'Going to a museum can be a very enjoyable experience for a family!"
Gulfnews: Order to seal charity offices suspended
Gulfnews: Order to seal charity offices suspended: "Order to seal charity offices suspended
By Imtiaz Shah, Correspondent
Karachi: A Pakistani court yesterday suspended a government order to seal offices of Al Rasheed Trust - a pro-Taliban charity, the defence lawyer said.
In February, Pakistan had shut down offices of Al Rasheed Trust in different cities, including more than a dozen offices of the group in Sindh."
By Imtiaz Shah, Correspondent
Karachi: A Pakistani court yesterday suspended a government order to seal offices of Al Rasheed Trust - a pro-Taliban charity, the defence lawyer said.
In February, Pakistan had shut down offices of Al Rasheed Trust in different cities, including more than a dozen offices of the group in Sindh."
Charity aims to tap '£1bn' potential of payroll giving | Voluntary sector | SocietyGuardian.co.uk
Charity aims to tap '£1bn' potential of payroll giving | Voluntary sector | SocietyGuardian.co.uk: "Charities are losing out on almost £1bn of funding every year because workers are unaware of the tax benefits of payroll giving, it was claimed today.
Research from Oxfam found that a third of British employees would donate an average of £9.60 a month through their salary if they knew how to. This equates to a total of nearly £1bn annually, the charity said."
Research from Oxfam found that a third of British employees would donate an average of £9.60 a month through their salary if they knew how to. This equates to a total of nearly £1bn annually, the charity said."
Thursday, April 26, 2007
philanthropyOz Blog » Celebrating 30 Years: Issue 8
philanthropyOz Blog » Celebrating 30 Years: Issue 8: "he Philanthropy Australia Resource Centre – a decade of development
In this edition we start with Philanthropy Australia’s very first Journal, and a grant to establish a “small resource centre”…
In the first edition of Philanthropy Australia’s journal (now known as Australian Philanthropy, at the time simply Philanthropy), the news pages featured the following item:
Resource Centre for AAP [Australian Association of Philanthropy, our original name]"
In this edition we start with Philanthropy Australia’s very first Journal, and a grant to establish a “small resource centre”…
In the first edition of Philanthropy Australia’s journal (now known as Australian Philanthropy, at the time simply Philanthropy), the news pages featured the following item:
Resource Centre for AAP [Australian Association of Philanthropy, our original name]"
Give a man a fi sh, feed him for a day; teach him to fundraise… - Professional Fundraising
Give a man a fi sh, feed him for a day; teach him to fundraise… - Professional Fundraising: "Give a man a fi sh, feed him for a day; teach him to fundraise…"
International development charities are being urged to invest in Indian fundraising as a means of alleviating poverty.
India is currently experiencing large economic growth and is home to nearly one million high net worth individuals. However, a shortage of skilled fundraisers means Indian NGOs are unable to raise funds needed to help poor communities.
International development charities are being urged to invest in Indian fundraising as a means of alleviating poverty.
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Now a group of Asian fundraisers is calling for investment in training Indians in Western practices.
Wednesday, April 25, 2007
the fundit » Blog Archive
the fundit » Blog Archive: "Although fundraising costs are just one way (and not always a good one) of measuring the effectiveness of a nonprofit, it is nonetheless interesting to see stats on the issue. Intelligent Giving, a UK site devoted to helping donors make best use of their philanthropic dollars, has done a comparison. The numbers come from the 1,300 charities in the Intelligent Giving database."
The Daily Star Web Edition Vol. 5 Num 1031
The Daily Star Web Edition Vol. 5 Num 1031: "Speakers at two separate meetings in Rajshahi and Barisal stressed on the need for revival of the traditional practice of philanthropy for well-being of mankind.
Bangladesh Freedom Foundation (BFF), Centre for Capacity Building of Voluntary Organisation (CCBVO) and Media Professionals Group (MPG) jointly organised the meetings to exchange opinion with journalists, social workers, lawyers, physicians and government officials.
Held at CCBVO auditorium in Rajshahi, the meeting was attended by Deputy commissioner Dr Aminul Islam as chief guest."
Bangladesh Freedom Foundation (BFF), Centre for Capacity Building of Voluntary Organisation (CCBVO) and Media Professionals Group (MPG) jointly organised the meetings to exchange opinion with journalists, social workers, lawyers, physicians and government officials.
Held at CCBVO auditorium in Rajshahi, the meeting was attended by Deputy commissioner Dr Aminul Islam as chief guest."
Competing for sympathy and money
Competing for sympathy and money: "Competing for sympathy and money
Musings
By MARINA MAHATHIR
There is a mistaken belief that charities must always be run by volunteers, but there is no such thing as a full-time volunteer.
RECENTLY an article appeared in this paper commenting on the rise in the numbers of professional fundraisers for charities. Much justifiable tut-tutting was done at the very idea that fundraising for charity could have a commercial element."
Musings
By MARINA MAHATHIR
There is a mistaken belief that charities must always be run by volunteers, but there is no such thing as a full-time volunteer.
RECENTLY an article appeared in this paper commenting on the rise in the numbers of professional fundraisers for charities. Much justifiable tut-tutting was done at the very idea that fundraising for charity could have a commercial element."
Hamilton Spectator - News
Hamilton Spectator - News: "The Hamilton Spectator
(Apr 25, 2007)
Several years of lower profits have led steel giant Dofasco to cut charitable donations by $300,000 this year and slap a two-year freeze on new applications for funding.
The cuts amount to about a 13 per cent reduction in the company's annual cor"
(Apr 25, 2007)
Several years of lower profits have led steel giant Dofasco to cut charitable donations by $300,000 this year and slap a two-year freeze on new applications for funding.
The cuts amount to about a 13 per cent reduction in the company's annual cor"
Monday, April 23, 2007
www.tbsource.com Run for Life draws big numbers
www.tbsource.com Thunder Bay's Source Local News 2007: "Run for Life draws big numbers
Tb News Source
Web Posted: 4/23/2007 3:43:07 PM
Local supporters of the organ donation program were out in force this weekend for the 9th annual Run for Life.
An estimated 500 people walked, jogged and ran in this year's event which is designed to raise awareness of donating organs as well as thanking past donors. Spokesperson Sandra Petzel says Thunder Bay plays a big part in organ donation."
Tb News Source
Web Posted: 4/23/2007 3:43:07 PM
Local supporters of the organ donation program were out in force this weekend for the 9th annual Run for Life.
An estimated 500 people walked, jogged and ran in this year's event which is designed to raise awareness of donating organs as well as thanking past donors. Spokesperson Sandra Petzel says Thunder Bay plays a big part in organ donation."
Charity Village®NewsWeek: Cover Story-Should NPOs be at the P3 table?
Charity Village®NewsWeek: Cover Story: "Should NPOs be at the P3 table?
Andy Levy-Ajzenkopf By Andy Levy-Ajzenkopf
April 23, 2007
Despite the oft-maligned paradigm of governments entering into contract with private firms to provide services and/or build infrastructure for the public good, public-private partnerships, or P3s, continue to gain steam in Canada."
Andy Levy-Ajzenkopf By Andy Levy-Ajzenkopf
April 23, 2007
Despite the oft-maligned paradigm of governments entering into contract with private firms to provide services and/or build infrastructure for the public good, public-private partnerships, or P3s, continue to gain steam in Canada."
Friday, April 20, 2007
China's rich are giving it away
China's rich are giving it away: "China's rich are giving it away
By Zou Hanru (China Daily)
Updated: 2007-04-20 11:27
In a world of fast-expanding human desire and greed, giving away one's wealth is a rare virtue. In fact, many billionaires in China are now making huge donations for education, social welfare and healthcare.
According to the 2007 Hurun Report's Chinese Philanthropists List, compiled by Briton Rupert Hoogewerf, 30 of the China's 100 richest were among the 100 most generous in 2006, up from 20 the previous year."
By Zou Hanru (China Daily)
Updated: 2007-04-20 11:27
In a world of fast-expanding human desire and greed, giving away one's wealth is a rare virtue. In fact, many billionaires in China are now making huge donations for education, social welfare and healthcare.
According to the 2007 Hurun Report's Chinese Philanthropists List, compiled by Briton Rupert Hoogewerf, 30 of the China's 100 richest were among the 100 most generous in 2006, up from 20 the previous year."
ottawasun.com - Charity wins back name from COC
ottawasun.com - Other Sports - Charity wins back name from COC: "The 'See You In' amateur athlete fund -- as in See You In Torino, See You In Beijing and See You in Vancouver -- may soon be seen again.
After two-and-a-half years of expensive legal debate, the charity currently called the Canadian Athletes Now Fund has won back its original name from the Canadian Olympic Committee."
After two-and-a-half years of expensive legal debate, the charity currently called the Canadian Athletes Now Fund has won back its original name from the Canadian Olympic Committee."
SignOnSanDiego.com -- Qualcomm reaches out
SignOnSanDiego.com > News > Business -- Qualcomm reaches out: "In Peru's rural, mountainous Sacred Valley of the Incas, the only medical clinic for miles around went for months without communicating with the outside world, and visiting U.S. doctors learned to make do – until San Diego-based Qualcomm changed everything.
London Free Press - Music - Orchestra gets $210,000 gift for its 50th birthday
London Free Press - Music - Orchestra gets $210,000 gift for its 50th birthday: "The Canada Council for the Arts has a $210,000 present for Orchestra London's 50th birthday.
The orchestra and council announced this week the awarding of $210,000 under the Ottawa-based arts supporter's initiative offering supplementary operating funds ."
The orchestra and council announced this week the awarding of $210,000 under the Ottawa-based arts supporter's initiative offering supplementary operating funds ."
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