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Turning the tide: new methods of cooperation (and philanthropy)
During the 1980s the Central American region went through several armed conflicts. In the same period, social movements demanding justice became stronger. The contribution of women was key to the changes taking place in Central …
Reforming CSOs in China
Following up on my March and April posts, I wanted to return to the subject of reforms in the legal framework for CSOs in China. As I noted, there is a special relationship between the …
Giving USA: more of the same
It’s more of the same for giving, which isn’t a bad thing. Giving USA 2013, which covers giving levels for 2012, was released today, and the results are what you’d probably expect: a small increase …
More sophisticated, knowledgeable and strategic philanthropists: a challenge for charities?
At ‘The World of Philanthropy and Why Rich People Give in 2013’ at Cass Business School in May 2013, Theresa Lloyd and Caroline Underwood shared their impressive experience as fundraisers, donors and advisors to philanthropists. The event brought …
Fundraisers and funders – all people working towards the same goal
As part of a new partnership with the Major Donor Special Interest Group of the Institute of Fundraising in the UK, Alliance magazine will be reporting from a number of events aimed at fundraisers. From …
Why foundations should support leadership development in non-profits
There has been considerable coverage of the perceived crisis in non-profit leadership and succession planning. This is due to the impact on organizations’ ability to deliver the results which are so badly needed by those …
Giving back is fun: A tool to enhance employee engagement for corporate India
Around this time last year, the Securities and Exchange Board of India passed the Companies Bill, which prescribed that corporations in India try to spend at least 2%, if not more, of their average net …
Better than we thought?
Have you seen the new study from research firm Grey Matter about how Americans perceive charity overhead costs? Participants were asked what level of overhead costs should be considered ‘reasonable’ and then how much they …
Charity diversity, social management innovation and international CSOs – some recent developments in China
At a conference on ‘City Charity and Charity Innovation’, held in connection with a recent charity fair in the Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region, Minister of Civil Affairs Li Liguo noted that in recent years, Ningxia …
Gift Aid reform likely to exclude those they are meant to benefit, say sector organizations
Voluntary sector umbrella bodies in the UK have called on the government to scrap elements of the Gift Aid Small Donations Scheme (GASDS) they say will make the scheme difficult for small charities to use. …
