Mexico's Fox breaking tradition in Dallas visit | Dallas Morning News | News for Dallas, Texas | News: Local News: "Ex-president seeking support for Mexico's first presidential library
12:52 AM CST on Monday, February 26, 2007
By LAURENCE ILIFF and ALFREDO CORCHADO / The Dallas Morning News
liliff@dallasanews.com, acorchado@dallasnews.com
MEXICO CITY – No matter what former President Vicente Fox says at Southern Methodist University this Tuesday, his speech is already controversial and represents a radical break with the past."
Monday, February 26, 2007
Friday, February 23, 2007
eGov monitor |
eGov monitor |: "t's something that is all too often taken for granted - that thousands of people up and down West Sussex give up their own time to help others.
But now the importance and the staggering financial benefit of volunteering has been highlighted in a major new report.
It says that the time and effort devoted to volunteering by people in West Sussex is equivalent to nearly 35,000 full time workers.
Experts have also calculated that if the volunteers had been paid it would amount to a cash value of a staggering £740 million a year!"
But now the importance and the staggering financial benefit of volunteering has been highlighted in a major new report.
It says that the time and effort devoted to volunteering by people in West Sussex is equivalent to nearly 35,000 full time workers.
Experts have also calculated that if the volunteers had been paid it would amount to a cash value of a staggering £740 million a year!"
Healing hands | The Courier-Mail
Healing hands | The Courier-Mail: "I've worked in the place (Ghana) and love the people, and to have young medical students and dental students getting involved in philanthropy is a great thing,' Dr Perry said.
While in Ghana this year, Dr Perry visited the site of the medical centre and is confident the project will benefit the Dabaa townspeople and provide employment opportunities for health professionals from Kumasi."
While in Ghana this year, Dr Perry visited the site of the medical centre and is confident the project will benefit the Dabaa townspeople and provide employment opportunities for health professionals from Kumasi."
Slim's Big Giveaway
Slim's Big Giveaway: "Slim's Big Giveaway
As the government steps up its scrutiny, the billionaire is stepping up his philanthropy
What do you do if you are Mexico's most powerful businessman and a lightning rod for criticism? You give away a lot more of your money. That's what Carlos Slim Helú plans to do—this year and probably for the rest of his life. The telecom, retail, and industrial billionaire certainly can afford it"
As the government steps up its scrutiny, the billionaire is stepping up his philanthropy
What do you do if you are Mexico's most powerful businessman and a lightning rod for criticism? You give away a lot more of your money. That's what Carlos Slim Helú plans to do—this year and probably for the rest of his life. The telecom, retail, and industrial billionaire certainly can afford it"
Organizations : Brazil : Selected Internet Resources (Portals to the World, Library of Congress)
Organizations : Brazil : Selected Internet Resources (Portals to the World, Library of Congress): "Philanthropy / Nonprofit Organizations
Banco da Mulher (http://www.bancodamulher.org.br)
The Woman's Bank in Brazil is a nongovernmental, nonprofit organization. Its mission is to promote the human and financial development of low-income Brazilian women, creating conditions that allow their integration in the society and the development of the quality of their family, by means of the work and self-sustainment. Links to information about the bank, how to receive support, volunteer work, partners, publications, etc. In Portuguese.
Filantropia.org (http://www.filantropia.org/)"
Banco da Mulher (http://www.bancodamulher.org.br)
The Woman's Bank in Brazil is a nongovernmental, nonprofit organization. Its mission is to promote the human and financial development of low-income Brazilian women, creating conditions that allow their integration in the society and the development of the quality of their family, by means of the work and self-sustainment. Links to information about the bank, how to receive support, volunteer work, partners, publications, etc. In Portuguese.
Filantropia.org (http://www.filantropia.org/)"
Wednesday, February 21, 2007
Knowing me, knowing you | Voluntary sector | SocietyGuardian.co.uk
Knowing me, knowing you | Voluntary sector | SocietyGuardian.co.uk: "Journalists and editors play a vital role in helping charities raise awareness of their work, yet many struggle to hit the headlines for the right reasons
Gideon Burrows
Wednesday February 21, 2007
The Guardian
Christmas 2005 witnessed a heart-warming festive story. Generous Brits were bucking tradition and showing how much they really cared by forgoing Christmas socks and chocs for grandpa, and buying loved ones a goat for an African village instead. Newspapers welcomed the trend as revealing a new, selfless, thoughtful Britain, and development charities reaped the benefits. During the festive season, more than 400,000 gifts were bought from Oxfam's Unwrapped catalogue alone.
Christmas 2006 was a different story. In the run-up, some parts of the media turned on giving goats and cows as gifts. Far from being smart global citizens, gift-givers were described as thoughtless - they were accused of actually making poverty worse by giving livestock."
Gideon Burrows
Wednesday February 21, 2007
The Guardian
Christmas 2005 witnessed a heart-warming festive story. Generous Brits were bucking tradition and showing how much they really cared by forgoing Christmas socks and chocs for grandpa, and buying loved ones a goat for an African village instead. Newspapers welcomed the trend as revealing a new, selfless, thoughtful Britain, and development charities reaped the benefits. During the festive season, more than 400,000 gifts were bought from Oxfam's Unwrapped catalogue alone.
Christmas 2006 was a different story. In the run-up, some parts of the media turned on giving goats and cows as gifts. Far from being smart global citizens, gift-givers were described as thoughtless - they were accused of actually making poverty worse by giving livestock."
IOL: Toddling children raise €740,000 for charity
IOL: Toddling children raise €740,000 for charity: "Around 35,000 children have donned their walking shoes to raise nearly three quarters of a million euro for the charity Barnardos over the last four-years, it was revealed today.
As part of the Danone Big Toddle for Barnardos challenge toddlers all around Ireland take part in mini-sponsored walks to raise vital funds for the children’s charity."
As part of the Danone Big Toddle for Barnardos challenge toddlers all around Ireland take part in mini-sponsored walks to raise vital funds for the children’s charity."
Tuesday, February 20, 2007
The Calgary Sun - United we stand
The Calgary Sun - United we stand: "t should come as no surprise that Calgary is tops in Canada on many levels -- not the least of which is our philanthropy.
One need look no further than the phenomenal success of the United Way of Calgary and Area's 2006 fundraising campaign."
One need look no further than the phenomenal success of the United Way of Calgary and Area's 2006 fundraising campaign."
Friday, February 16, 2007
Future Leaders in Philanthropy: The Leadership Promise of Junior Boards: Part I of II
Future Leaders in Philanthropy: The Leadership Promise of Junior Boards: Part I of II: "The Leadership Promise of Junior Boards: Part I of II
Junior boards are a creative and effective way for nonprofit organizations to capitalize on the time, talent, and networks of young professionals. For the junior members, these boards present an opportunity to develop new skills and broaden their professional and social circles, all while serving a cause they feel good about. It can be a win-win for all parties when junior boards are strategically and thoughtfully executed."
Junior boards are a creative and effective way for nonprofit organizations to capitalize on the time, talent, and networks of young professionals. For the junior members, these boards present an opportunity to develop new skills and broaden their professional and social circles, all while serving a cause they feel good about. It can be a win-win for all parties when junior boards are strategically and thoughtfully executed."
TODAYonline-Charities here freed from that 80:20 leash
TODAYonline: "Charities here freed from that 80:20 leash
SINGAPORE will make 'important changes' to grow local and global philanthropic interests here, in its push to become a regional charity hub.
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Registered charities will get to enjoy income tax exemption without having to spend at least 80 per cent of their annual receipts in Singapore within two years.
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There will also be a relaxation of the 80:20 fund-raising rule, which requires any organisation seeking to raise funds for a foreign charitable cause to spend at least 80 per cent of the funds in Singapore.
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This is being done so as not to hinder the efforts of reputable charitable organisations and grant-makers with an international or regional orientation, said Second Finance Minister Tharman Shanmugaratnam.
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It will help 'develop Singapore as an attractive hub for global philanthropic organisations' whose presence here 'will go hand in hand with the growth of local philanthropy, injecting vibrancy and promoting collaborative ventures and sharing of best practices'.
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SINGAPORE will make 'important changes' to grow local and global philanthropic interests here, in its push to become a regional charity hub.
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Registered charities will get to enjoy income tax exemption without having to spend at least 80 per cent of their annual receipts in Singapore within two years.
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There will also be a relaxation of the 80:20 fund-raising rule, which requires any organisation seeking to raise funds for a foreign charitable cause to spend at least 80 per cent of the funds in Singapore.
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This is being done so as not to hinder the efforts of reputable charitable organisations and grant-makers with an international or regional orientation, said Second Finance Minister Tharman Shanmugaratnam.
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It will help 'develop Singapore as an attractive hub for global philanthropic organisations' whose presence here 'will go hand in hand with the growth of local philanthropy, injecting vibrancy and promoting collaborative ventures and sharing of best practices'.
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Tuesday, February 13, 2007
The Harvard Crimson :: News :: British Universities Try to Enlarge Coffers
The Harvard Crimson :: News :: British Universities Try to Enlarge Coffers: "British Universities Try to Enlarge Coffers
Published On Tuesday, February 13, 2007 2:57 AM
By NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED
Contributing Writer
In a move aimed at bolstering British higher education, the British government announced plans this week to increase the endowments of elite schools like Oxford and Cambridge Universities to rival the savings of their American counterparts.
Under the plan, every two pounds donated to a university by alumni, philanthropists or businesses will be matched by one pound from public funds, up to £2 million ($3.9 million)."
Published On Tuesday, February 13, 2007 2:57 AM
By NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED
Contributing Writer
In a move aimed at bolstering British higher education, the British government announced plans this week to increase the endowments of elite schools like Oxford and Cambridge Universities to rival the savings of their American counterparts.
Under the plan, every two pounds donated to a university by alumni, philanthropists or businesses will be matched by one pound from public funds, up to £2 million ($3.9 million)."
Giving is a culture | Higher Education | The Australian
Giving is a culture | Higher Education | The Australian: "Giving is a culture
* Lisa Macnamara
* February 14, 2007
LECTURERS at the University of Melbourne take note: start making friends at the big end of town and watch the millions roll in.
That was the message presented to Melbourne's school heads and deans by a former governor of the University of Toronto, Wendy Cecil, who travelled to the Victorian campus to talk about tried and tested fundraising strategies to help support the new US-style graduate school model.
And the new curriculum was just the ticket for Melbourne to access the hearts, minds and wallets of corporate Australia and alumni, Dr Cecil told the HES.
'It's not just a matter of going out to the corporations, it's getting whoever is going to be making the company decisions to come on campus and feel the excitement,' she said."
* Lisa Macnamara
* February 14, 2007
LECTURERS at the University of Melbourne take note: start making friends at the big end of town and watch the millions roll in.
That was the message presented to Melbourne's school heads and deans by a former governor of the University of Toronto, Wendy Cecil, who travelled to the Victorian campus to talk about tried and tested fundraising strategies to help support the new US-style graduate school model.
And the new curriculum was just the ticket for Melbourne to access the hearts, minds and wallets of corporate Australia and alumni, Dr Cecil told the HES.
'It's not just a matter of going out to the corporations, it's getting whoever is going to be making the company decisions to come on campus and feel the excitement,' she said."
News - Professional Fundraising
News - Professional Fundraising: "Labour party to consider joining FSB
Self-regulation
The Labour Party said it would consider joining the Fundraising Standards Board yesterday, as the scheme was
launched to the public.
A spokesman for the party, which has been dogged lately by questions over its fundraising in the cash for honours scandal, said it had not ruled out joining the self-regulatory scheme.
“It’s certainly something that we’re going to look into,” he said. “The party will decide whether or not the Fundraising Standards Board is more appropriate to charities rather than to the Labour Party. We just have to determine whether or not it is appropriate for us to be a member, or whether or not the Electoral Commission already fills that roll.”"
Self-regulation
The Labour Party said it would consider joining the Fundraising Standards Board yesterday, as the scheme was
launched to the public.
A spokesman for the party, which has been dogged lately by questions over its fundraising in the cash for honours scandal, said it had not ruled out joining the self-regulatory scheme.
“It’s certainly something that we’re going to look into,” he said. “The party will decide whether or not the Fundraising Standards Board is more appropriate to charities rather than to the Labour Party. We just have to determine whether or not it is appropriate for us to be a member, or whether or not the Electoral Commission already fills that roll.”"
Philanthropy brought him back from UK-India-NEWS-The Times of India
Philanthropy brought him back from UK-India-NEWS-The Times of India: "Philanthropy brought him back from UKAdd to Clippings
Bhuvaneshwar Prasad
[ 12 Feb, 2007 2302hrs ISTTIMES NEWS NETWORK ]
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Dr Faizur Rahman
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KISHANGANJ: A British citizen, Dr Faizur Rahman, lived for over forty years in England and still continues to maintain links with his second abode where his off springs are now settled.
But the scent of the home soil, the mud walls and open courtyards of the natives and quintessential flavour of the Surjapuri culture attracted him so much that after his retirement from medical service in 1991, and demise of his wife, Dr Hamida Begum, who incidentally was Bihar's first Muslim woman gynaecologist in Birmingham (England), he longed to sail back home."
Bhuvaneshwar Prasad
[ 12 Feb, 2007 2302hrs ISTTIMES NEWS NETWORK ]
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Dr Faizur Rahman
(TOI Photo)
KISHANGANJ: A British citizen, Dr Faizur Rahman, lived for over forty years in England and still continues to maintain links with his second abode where his off springs are now settled.
But the scent of the home soil, the mud walls and open courtyards of the natives and quintessential flavour of the Surjapuri culture attracted him so much that after his retirement from medical service in 1991, and demise of his wife, Dr Hamida Begum, who incidentally was Bihar's first Muslim woman gynaecologist in Birmingham (England), he longed to sail back home."
Monday, February 12, 2007
BBC NEWS | UK | Charity complaints body launched
BBC NEWS | UK | Charity complaints body launched: "Charity complaints body launched
Collection tin
The board advises the public to check for a 'tick' logo
A new self-regulatory body has been launched in the UK to handle complaints about charities' fund-raising.
Members of the public unhappy with a charity's money-raising activities will now be able to complain to the Funding Standards Board.
The board will also give a 'mark of reassurance' to charities which sign up to a code of practice, so donors know they operate in an honest and fair way.
Shelter, Barnardos and the RSPCA are among 200 charities to have joined."
Collection tin
The board advises the public to check for a 'tick' logo
A new self-regulatory body has been launched in the UK to handle complaints about charities' fund-raising.
Members of the public unhappy with a charity's money-raising activities will now be able to complain to the Funding Standards Board.
The board will also give a 'mark of reassurance' to charities which sign up to a code of practice, so donors know they operate in an honest and fair way.
Shelter, Barnardos and the RSPCA are among 200 charities to have joined."
Scoop: First Charity Registered With Charities Commission
Scoop: First Charity Registered With Charities Commission: "First Charity Registered With Charities Commission
The Charities Commission announced today the registration of the Te Aute Koiri Foundation Incorporated the first charity registered under the new Charities Act.
This follows the opening of the Charities Register on 1 February, when the Charities Commission began to receive applications from charitable organisations under the Charities Act 2005.
The Hastings-based charity supports the special character of Te Aute College in Hawkes Bay, where, among other Māori leaders, Sir Apirana Ngata studied on his way to become the first Māori to graduate with a University degree.
Chief Executive of the Charities Commission Trevor Garrett said this first registration is a significant milestone for New Zealand."
The Charities Commission announced today the registration of the Te Aute Koiri Foundation Incorporated the first charity registered under the new Charities Act.
This follows the opening of the Charities Register on 1 February, when the Charities Commission began to receive applications from charitable organisations under the Charities Act 2005.
The Hastings-based charity supports the special character of Te Aute College in Hawkes Bay, where, among other Māori leaders, Sir Apirana Ngata studied on his way to become the first Māori to graduate with a University degree.
Chief Executive of the Charities Commission Trevor Garrett said this first registration is a significant milestone for New Zealand."
Charities urged to brush up on new tax laws - New Zealand's source for business, stock market & currency news on Stuff.co.nz
Charities urged to brush up on new tax laws - New Zealand's source for business, stock market & currency news on Stuff.co.nz: "New Zealand's estimated 35,000 charities are being urged to start preparing for new tax laws or risk having to pay tax in 18 months.
Graeme McGlinn, of accountants Grant Thornton, said the new legislation aimed to provide more information and transparency about charities, and encourage them to register with the new Charities Commission.
Registered charities would not have to pay income tax and donors to them would not have to pay gift duty and might be eligible for a tax rebate."
Graeme McGlinn, of accountants Grant Thornton, said the new legislation aimed to provide more information and transparency about charities, and encourage them to register with the new Charities Commission.
Registered charities would not have to pay income tax and donors to them would not have to pay gift duty and might be eligible for a tax rebate."
Come to the aid of your university | Comment | The Observer
Come to the aid of your university | Comment | The Observer: "Come to the aid of your university
Tony Blair's appeal for philanthropists to help fund colleges is long overdue, but still welcome
Tristram Hunt
Sunday February 11, 2007
The Observer
In what might be a sign of either chutzpah or hubris, this week Tony Blair will launch a fundraising drive. Not for the Labour party (horribly indebted though it is), but English universities. With a keen eye to his domestic legacy, the Prime Minister hopes to secure a radical new settlement for higher education finances."
Tony Blair's appeal for philanthropists to help fund colleges is long overdue, but still welcome
Tristram Hunt
Sunday February 11, 2007
The Observer
In what might be a sign of either chutzpah or hubris, this week Tony Blair will launch a fundraising drive. Not for the Labour party (horribly indebted though it is), but English universities. With a keen eye to his domestic legacy, the Prime Minister hopes to secure a radical new settlement for higher education finances."
Gulf Times – Qatar’s top-selling English daily newspaper - Qatar
Gulf Times – Qatar’s top-selling English daily newspaper - Qatar: "THE Qatar Authority for Charitable Activities (QACA) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Charity Commission of England and Wales.
A QACA statement described the MoU as an attempt by the two organisations to work together to support the development of effective charity regulation and a healthy third sector in Qatar.
The agreement is the result of the Charity Commission’s international programme work in region including Sub-Saharan Africa, South East Asia and the Gulf region, sharing best practice examples of modern regulation and supporting charity sectors, it said."
A QACA statement described the MoU as an attempt by the two organisations to work together to support the development of effective charity regulation and a healthy third sector in Qatar.
The agreement is the result of the Charity Commission’s international programme work in region including Sub-Saharan Africa, South East Asia and the Gulf region, sharing best practice examples of modern regulation and supporting charity sectors, it said."
Friday, February 09, 2007
All Headline News - Prince Charles' Wife To Become President Of Charity Barnardo's - February 9, 2007
All Headline News - Prince Charles' Wife To Become President Of Charity Barnardo's - February 9, 2007: "Prince Charles' Wife To Become President Of Charity Barnardo's
February 9, 2007 10:08 a.m. EST
Maira Oliveira - All Headline News Reporter
London, England (BANG) - Britain's Camilla, the Duchess of Cornwall, is stepping into the shoes of the late Princess Diana by becoming president of children's charity Barnardo's.
Camilla will take over the role in October from current president Cherie Blair - the wife of British Prime Minister Tony Blair - who has represented Barnardo's since 2001."
February 9, 2007 10:08 a.m. EST
Maira Oliveira - All Headline News Reporter
London, England (BANG) - Britain's Camilla, the Duchess of Cornwall, is stepping into the shoes of the late Princess Diana by becoming president of children's charity Barnardo's.
Camilla will take over the role in October from current president Cherie Blair - the wife of British Prime Minister Tony Blair - who has represented Barnardo's since 2001."
All Headline News - Prince Charles' Wife To Become President Of Charity Barnardo's - February 9, 2007
All Headline News - Prince Charles' Wife To Become President Of Charity Barnardo's - February 9, 2007: "Prince Charles' Wife To Become President Of Charity Barnardo's
February 9, 2007 10:08 a.m. EST
Maira Oliveira - All Headline News Reporter
London, England (BANG) - Britain's Camilla, the Duchess of Cornwall, is stepping into the shoes of the late Princess Diana by becoming president of children's charity Barnardo's.
Camilla will take over the role in October from current president Cherie Blair - the wife of British Prime Minister Tony Blair - who has represented Barnardo's since 2001."
February 9, 2007 10:08 a.m. EST
Maira Oliveira - All Headline News Reporter
London, England (BANG) - Britain's Camilla, the Duchess of Cornwall, is stepping into the shoes of the late Princess Diana by becoming president of children's charity Barnardo's.
Camilla will take over the role in October from current president Cherie Blair - the wife of British Prime Minister Tony Blair - who has represented Barnardo's since 2001."
Charity Times news - Government-funded charities should lose charitable status,
Charity Times news - Government-funded charities should lose charitable status,: "Government-funded charities should lose charitable status,
report claims 07/02/07
State-funded charities should lose their charitable status, according to a controversial new report published by think tank Civitas.
The paper, Who cares?, written by writer and journalist Nick Seddon, claims charities that derive more than 70 per cent of their income from the state have reached a level of dependency that makes them part of the state, rather than civil society. Those organisations should lose their charitable status in order to preserve the integrity of the third sector, Seddon argues."
report claims 07/02/07
State-funded charities should lose their charitable status, according to a controversial new report published by think tank Civitas.
The paper, Who cares?, written by writer and journalist Nick Seddon, claims charities that derive more than 70 per cent of their income from the state have reached a level of dependency that makes them part of the state, rather than civil society. Those organisations should lose their charitable status in order to preserve the integrity of the third sector, Seddon argues."
Charity Times news - Acevo launches inquiry into governance standards
Charity Times news - Acevo launches inquiry into governance standards: "Acevo launches inquiry into governance standards 08/02/07
Charity chief executives group Acevo has launched an inquiry into the standards of governance in the third sector.
The inquiry will review how chief executives’ views on governance are evolving, and aims to raise the overall level of board performance and ensure greater accountability in charity leadership.
Stephen Bubb, chief executive of Acevo, said the third sector had displayed a “shameful apathy” around governance procedures."
Charity chief executives group Acevo has launched an inquiry into the standards of governance in the third sector.
The inquiry will review how chief executives’ views on governance are evolving, and aims to raise the overall level of board performance and ensure greater accountability in charity leadership.
Stephen Bubb, chief executive of Acevo, said the third sector had displayed a “shameful apathy” around governance procedures."
Channelnewsasia.com-Tighter rules won't hinder volunteerism: CoC
Channelnewsasia.com: "Tighter rules won't hinder volunteerism: CoC
By Julia Ng, Channel NewsAsia | Posted: 09 February 2007 1925 hrs
SINGAPORE: The Commissioner of Charities has said tightened charity registration will not discourage the spirit of volunteerism in Singapore."
By Julia Ng, Channel NewsAsia | Posted: 09 February 2007 1925 hrs
SINGAPORE: The Commissioner of Charities has said tightened charity registration will not discourage the spirit of volunteerism in Singapore."
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SUR in English
SUR in English: "A British woman resident in Nerja is cycling 500 kilometres between Vietnam and Cambodia to raise funds for a special education school in the UK
At the age of 43 Yvonne Mooney hadn’t ridden a bike for ten years and her physical activity was reduced to sporadic visits to the gym. However by the end of last year she was doing 30 kilometres every other day and 60 kilometres on Saturdays and Sundays. It wasn’t that she suddenly developed a thing about pedals. Yvonne was in training for a challenge: to cycle 500 kilometres between Cambodia and Vietnam."
At the age of 43 Yvonne Mooney hadn’t ridden a bike for ten years and her physical activity was reduced to sporadic visits to the gym. However by the end of last year she was doing 30 kilometres every other day and 60 kilometres on Saturdays and Sundays. It wasn’t that she suddenly developed a thing about pedals. Yvonne was in training for a challenge: to cycle 500 kilometres between Cambodia and Vietnam."
Wednesday, February 07, 2007
You don’t have to be wealthy to be charitable
You don’t have to be wealthy to be charitable: "NC)-Warren Buffett is doing it, and Bill Gates has been doing it for years.
Increasingly people across the world are looking for ways to use their wealth to help charities - and that includes many Canadians. In fact, a recent survey sponsored by Mackenzie Investments showed Canadians would be willing to donate an average of $117,000 if they won $1 million.
But charitable giving isn’t just for millionaires anymore. Traditionally you needed to contribute around $1 million to set up your own private foundation, but now you can start a donor-advised fund for much less."
Increasingly people across the world are looking for ways to use their wealth to help charities - and that includes many Canadians. In fact, a recent survey sponsored by Mackenzie Investments showed Canadians would be willing to donate an average of $117,000 if they won $1 million.
But charitable giving isn’t just for millionaires anymore. Traditionally you needed to contribute around $1 million to set up your own private foundation, but now you can start a donor-advised fund for much less."
Too close for comfort | Voluntary sector | SocietyGuardian.co.uk
Too close for comfort | Voluntary sector | SocietyGuardian.co.uk: "Too close for comfort
Charities have to stop cosying up to the state, says Nick Seddon
Wednesday February 7, 2007
The Guardian
It used to be the case that a charity in need of some money turned to the public for support. But this is no longer so. Some of the biggest and most famous charity brands are now all but dependent on the state."
Charities have to stop cosying up to the state, says Nick Seddon
Wednesday February 7, 2007
The Guardian
It used to be the case that a charity in need of some money turned to the public for support. But this is no longer so. Some of the biggest and most famous charity brands are now all but dependent on the state."
Tuesday, February 06, 2007
El BLOG de la Solidaridad
El BLOG de la Solidaridad: "Brad Henderson, Gerente para Latinoamerica de AFP (Asociación de Profesionales del Fundraising) nos cuenta acerca del próximo Congreso de Recaudación de Fondos Hemisférico que se hará en México entre el 23 al 25 de Mayo y que reunirá durante 3 días a los más importantes profesionales del ares de la Recaudación de Fondos en la región ."
Charity News Alert - Charity Finance
Charity News Alert - Charity Finance: "Commission changes policy on inquiry reports
Ian Allsop
The Charity Commission is to start issuing press releases about its formal inquiries, in a change of policy that aims to boost public confidence in its own regulatory role.
In a paper presented to its open board meeting last week, the Commission outlined a number of ways to improve the effectiveness of its inquiry reports. In one of these, it is proposing to change its policy of not actively publicising inquiry reports through the media, as it thinks it could be a “a missed opportunity to raise awareness about specific issues, provide reassurance that a particular charity is back on a sound footing and to inspire public confidence in our role as regulator”."
Ian Allsop
The Charity Commission is to start issuing press releases about its formal inquiries, in a change of policy that aims to boost public confidence in its own regulatory role.
In a paper presented to its open board meeting last week, the Commission outlined a number of ways to improve the effectiveness of its inquiry reports. In one of these, it is proposing to change its policy of not actively publicising inquiry reports through the media, as it thinks it could be a “a missed opportunity to raise awareness about specific issues, provide reassurance that a particular charity is back on a sound footing and to inspire public confidence in our role as regulator”."
Channelnewsasia.com-Art works inspired by SM Goh auctioned to raise money for charity
Channelnewsasia.com: "Art works inspired by Senior Minister Goh Chok Tong were among art pieces auctioned to raise money for the Society for the Physically Disabled on Tuesday.
The auction was hosted by WBL Corp in partnership with South East CDC, which matched each dollar raised by WBL employees."
The auction was hosted by WBL Corp in partnership with South East CDC, which matched each dollar raised by WBL employees."
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Monday, February 05, 2007
The business of charity
The business of charity: "The business of charity
MBA students compete to find solution to Dans la rue's warehousing woes"
MBA students compete to find solution to Dans la rue's warehousing woes"
globeandmail.com: We are not a stingy lot
globeandmail.com: We are not a stingy lot: "Web-exclusive comment
We are not a stingy lot
GEORGINA STEINSKY-SCHWARTZ
Special to Globe and Mail Update
Margaret Wente, in her column The Charitable and the Cheap: Which One Are You?, raised the question of whether Canadians are less generous than Americans — and arrived at an emphatic 'yes.' Are we really such a stingy lot?
As a national charity engaged in research into Canada's charitable and non-profit sector, our organization, Imagine Canada, tells us that Canadians are most definitely involved in community life. In 2004, 22 million Canadians — 85 per cent of the population — made a financial contribution to a charity or non-profit organization, and 45 per cent gave their time. Data from income tax filings for the 2005 tax year showed more than 5.8 million donors contributing a record $7.9-billion."
We are not a stingy lot
GEORGINA STEINSKY-SCHWARTZ
Special to Globe and Mail Update
Margaret Wente, in her column The Charitable and the Cheap: Which One Are You?, raised the question of whether Canadians are less generous than Americans — and arrived at an emphatic 'yes.' Are we really such a stingy lot?
As a national charity engaged in research into Canada's charitable and non-profit sector, our organization, Imagine Canada, tells us that Canadians are most definitely involved in community life. In 2004, 22 million Canadians — 85 per cent of the population — made a financial contribution to a charity or non-profit organization, and 45 per cent gave their time. Data from income tax filings for the 2005 tax year showed more than 5.8 million donors contributing a record $7.9-billion."
Friday, February 02, 2007
Inquiry into thinktank linked to chancellor | Voluntary sector | SocietyGuardian.co.uk
Inquiry into thinktank linked to chancellor | Voluntary sector | SocietyGuardian.co.uk: "Inquiry into thinktank linked to chancellor
David Hencke, Westminster correspondent
Friday February 2, 2007
The Guardian
A thinktank closely connected to Gordon Brown, the chancellor, is to be investigated by the Charity Commission for alleged breaches of the rule that bars voluntary organisations from being used for overtly party political purposes."
David Hencke, Westminster correspondent
Friday February 2, 2007
The Guardian
A thinktank closely connected to Gordon Brown, the chancellor, is to be investigated by the Charity Commission for alleged breaches of the rule that bars voluntary organisations from being used for overtly party political purposes."
Thursday, February 01, 2007
“GOVERNMENT NOT TO INTERFERE WITH WORK OF PUBLIC ORGANIZATIONS” | ZheZhe [dot] US
“GOVERNMENT NOT TO INTERFERE WITH WORK OF PUBLIC ORGANIZATIONS” | ZheZhe [dot] US: "MOSCOW, February 1 (RIA Novosti) - The Russian government will not interfere with the activities of public organizations in the country under the pretext of fighting political extremism, Russian President Vladimir Putin said Thursday.
“I think it would be wrong to interfere with the work of public organizations by claiming it would improve interaction [between government bodies and political organizations],” Putin said at an annual Kremlin live televised news conference with Russian and foreign journalists. “We have a different approach toward such interaction with these organizations.”"
“I think it would be wrong to interfere with the work of public organizations by claiming it would improve interaction [between government bodies and political organizations],” Putin said at an annual Kremlin live televised news conference with Russian and foreign journalists. “We have a different approach toward such interaction with these organizations.”"
MPs should do more charity work, says poll | Special Reports | Guardian Unlimited Politics
MPs should do more charity work, says poll | Special Reports | Guardian Unlimited Politics: "The public wants politicians to devote more time to charities, according to a poll published today.
Voters thought MPs should spend around seven hours a week working with voluntary organisations, but estimated that they only spent around four hours doing so - correctly, according to an allied poll of politicians."
Voters thought MPs should spend around seven hours a week working with voluntary organisations, but estimated that they only spent around four hours doing so - correctly, according to an allied poll of politicians."
http://nationmultimedia.com/breakingnews/read.php?newsid=30025518
http://nationmultimedia.com/breakingnews/read.php?newsid=30025518: "The Cabinet Tuesday assigned 2007 as the 'Year of Giving and Voluntary Work for Society' and granted an extra five days-off with pay for officials or government workers assisting in non-profit or charity functions."
The Herald : Features: MAIN FEATURES
The Herald : Features: MAIN FEATURES: "Become richer: work for nothing. That's one of the slogans to attract volunteers. You have time on your hands, you have a social conscience, so why not give something back to society? The simple way would seem to be to volunteer; to trade what you have - time - to make someone else's life better.
Except it's not always that easy. Glasgow-based film-maker Kate E Deeming spends most of the year working on film and theatre projects in exotic locations. She was keen to spend a six-week break in December and January working for a local charity. She had spent the previous Christmas helping in a Gorbals soup kitchen but was keen get involved with a longer project. However, despite starting her search in October, she was unable to organise any volunteering."
Except it's not always that easy. Glasgow-based film-maker Kate E Deeming spends most of the year working on film and theatre projects in exotic locations. She was keen to spend a six-week break in December and January working for a local charity. She had spent the previous Christmas helping in a Gorbals soup kitchen but was keen get involved with a longer project. However, despite starting her search in October, she was unable to organise any volunteering."
National Business Review (NBR) - Business, News, Arts, Media, Share Market & More
National Business Review (NBR) - Business, News, Arts, Media, Share Market & More: "Key floats more tax breaks for philanthropy
By Political Correspondent Marie McNicholas - newsroom.co.nz
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A National government might offer bigger tax breaks for companies that give to charities says leader John Key as he defends his call for business to help combat a 'growing underclass'.
Tax breaks for philanthropic companies were a possibility and something National would have to work through in its tax policy, he said today."
By Political Correspondent Marie McNicholas - newsroom.co.nz
NBR John Key
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John Key
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A National government might offer bigger tax breaks for companies that give to charities says leader John Key as he defends his call for business to help combat a 'growing underclass'.
Tax breaks for philanthropic companies were a possibility and something National would have to work through in its tax policy, he said today."
Jobs, News and Views for All of Higher Education - Inside Higher Ed :: Lost Opportunity in Russia
Jobs, News and Views for All of Higher Education - Inside Higher Ed :: Lost Opportunity in Russia: "Lost Opportunity in Russia
It’s not up there with the Long Telegram, but there’s a semi-secret report circulating in Washington and among foundation officials that tries to explain Russia and why American institutions — despite a sustained period of generosity — aren’t achieving their aims there and may have failed to fully comprehend the country.
Related stories
The report is an in-depth analysis of a 10-year effort by the Ford Foundation to encourage serious reforms in Russian higher education, and the report’s conclusions have implications that go well beyond that foundation."
It’s not up there with the Long Telegram, but there’s a semi-secret report circulating in Washington and among foundation officials that tries to explain Russia and why American institutions — despite a sustained period of generosity — aren’t achieving their aims there and may have failed to fully comprehend the country.
Related stories
The report is an in-depth analysis of a 10-year effort by the Ford Foundation to encourage serious reforms in Russian higher education, and the report’s conclusions have implications that go well beyond that foundation."
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