Exclusive: Which aid relief charities spend the most on fundraising? | Reuters: "A survey of the world's 50 biggest humanitarian non-governmental organizations (NGOs) by expenditure found their total annual spending has more than doubled to $18 billion in the last 10 years - greater than the national GDP of one third of the world's countries.
The growth has come as more public money is funneled to victims of disasters and conflicts."
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Friday, July 17, 2015
Thursday, July 16, 2015
Foundation Center - Press Release - New Report Analyzes $1.8 Billion in Global Human Rights Funding
Foundation Center - Press Release - New Report Analyzes $1.8 Billion in Global Human Rights Funding: "New Report Analyzes $1.8 Billion in Global Human Rights Funding
New York, NY — July 16, 2015. Released today, the 2015 edition of Advancing Human Rights: Update on Global Foundation Grantmaking analyzes $1.8 billion granted by 774 foundations in support of nearly 11,000 organizations worldwide. Among a consistent subset of human rights funders, giving increased 6 percent between 2011 and 2012, the latest year for which data are available. The third in an annual series produced jointly by Foundation Center and the International Human Rights Funders Group (IHRFG), this report is part of an ongoing effort to advance knowledge and facilitate strategic decision making in the field of human rights philanthropy."
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New York, NY — July 16, 2015. Released today, the 2015 edition of Advancing Human Rights: Update on Global Foundation Grantmaking analyzes $1.8 billion granted by 774 foundations in support of nearly 11,000 organizations worldwide. Among a consistent subset of human rights funders, giving increased 6 percent between 2011 and 2012, the latest year for which data are available. The third in an annual series produced jointly by Foundation Center and the International Human Rights Funders Group (IHRFG), this report is part of an ongoing effort to advance knowledge and facilitate strategic decision making in the field of human rights philanthropy."
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Wednesday, July 15, 2015
24 Must-Read Fundraising and Social Media Reports for Nonprofits
24 Must-Read Fundraising and Social Media Reports for Nonprofits: "The reports listed below are just a small sampling of some of the research available to nonprofits on the subjects of online fundraising and social media. The data can be used to help your nonprofit craft a technology and fundraising strategic plan"
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Thursday, June 25, 2015
Asia is Singapore's top destination for voluntourism: Zuji - TTG Asia - Leader in Hotel, Airlines, Tourism and Travel Trade News
Asia is Singapore's top destination for voluntourism: Zuji - TTG Asia - Leader in Hotel, Airlines, Tourism and Travel Trade News: "CHARITY starts at home for Singaporeans travellers, with more than half saying they would prefer to stay within Asia when going for volunteer trips abroad, said a survey.
Zuji’s Giving Back is the New Black study polled 855 Singapore-based travellers and found that 60 per cent of respondents would travel for a cause to Asia as compared to the four per cent willing to go to South America, the least popular region likely owing to its distance from home and unfamiliarity."
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Zuji’s Giving Back is the New Black study polled 855 Singapore-based travellers and found that 60 per cent of respondents would travel for a cause to Asia as compared to the four per cent willing to go to South America, the least popular region likely owing to its distance from home and unfamiliarity."
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Wednesday, June 17, 2015
TSNE Releases Leadership New England Report | Third Sector New England
TSNE Releases Leadership New England Report | Third Sector New England: "TSNE Releases Leadership New England Report
New report profiles nonprofit leaders in New England, points to challenges with many seasoned leaders planning to leave in the next five years."
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New report profiles nonprofit leaders in New England, points to challenges with many seasoned leaders planning to leave in the next five years."
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Nominations Now Open for the AFP/Skystone Partners Research Prize - Press - AFP
Nominations Now Open for the AFP/Skystone Partners Research Prize - Press - AFP: "Nominations Now Open for the AFP/Skystone Partners Research Prize
April 22, 2015
The 2016 Skystone Partners Prize for Research on Fundraising and Philanthropy, presented by The Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP)
CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS OR NOMINATIONS"
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April 22, 2015
The 2016 Skystone Partners Prize for Research on Fundraising and Philanthropy, presented by The Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP)
CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS OR NOMINATIONS"
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Tuesday, June 16, 2015
Aussie Philanthropists Struggling With Red Tape | Pro Bono Australia
Aussie Philanthropists Struggling With Red Tape | Pro Bono Australia: "ustralia’s philanthropic sector is “decidedly disjointed” and lags behind the world’s leaders on cross-border giving, according to a landmark report.
The Index of Philanthropic Freedom 2015 by the Centre for Global Prosperity at the Hudson Institute ranked Australia behind New Zealand, the USA, Canada, Japan and Spain in terms of barriers and incentives for individuals and organisations to donate money and time to social causes."
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The Index of Philanthropic Freedom 2015 by the Centre for Global Prosperity at the Hudson Institute ranked Australia behind New Zealand, the USA, Canada, Japan and Spain in terms of barriers and incentives for individuals and organisations to donate money and time to social causes."
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Hudson Institute Releases Index of Philanthropic Freedom -- WASHINGTON, June 15, 2015 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ --
Press Release
Hudson Institute Releases Index of Philanthropic Freedom -- WASHINGTON, June 15, 2015 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ --: "- Hudson Institute's Center for Global Prosperity (CGP) today has released the Index of Philanthropic Freedom, the first global study to measure and compare the incentives and barriers to giving.
The new Index provides a detailed analysis of the legal barriers and incentives to philanthropy in both developed and developing countries. Local experts from 64 countries participated in the study, which includes country-specific reports, trends, and policy recommendations.
The full report can be found here: http://bit.ly/IndexPF2015.
An interactive map graphic can be found here: http://bit.ly/IndexMap2015."
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Hudson Institute Releases Index of Philanthropic Freedom -- WASHINGTON, June 15, 2015 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ --: "- Hudson Institute's Center for Global Prosperity (CGP) today has released the Index of Philanthropic Freedom, the first global study to measure and compare the incentives and barriers to giving.
The new Index provides a detailed analysis of the legal barriers and incentives to philanthropy in both developed and developing countries. Local experts from 64 countries participated in the study, which includes country-specific reports, trends, and policy recommendations.
The full report can be found here: http://bit.ly/IndexPF2015.
An interactive map graphic can be found here: http://bit.ly/IndexMap2015."
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Hudson Institute Releases Index of Philanthropic Freedom -- WASHINGTON, June 15, 2015 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ --
Press Release
Hudson Institute Releases Index of Philanthropic Freedom -- WASHINGTON, June 15, 2015 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ --: "- Hudson Institute's Center for Global Prosperity (CGP) today has released the Index of Philanthropic Freedom, the first global study to measure and compare the incentives and barriers to giving.
The new Index provides a detailed analysis of the legal barriers and incentives to philanthropy in both developed and developing countries. Local experts from 64 countries participated in the study, which includes country-specific reports, trends, and policy recommendations.
The full report can be found here: http://bit.ly/IndexPF2015.
An interactive map graphic can be found here: http://bit.ly/IndexMap2015."
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Hudson Institute Releases Index of Philanthropic Freedom -- WASHINGTON, June 15, 2015 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ --: "- Hudson Institute's Center for Global Prosperity (CGP) today has released the Index of Philanthropic Freedom, the first global study to measure and compare the incentives and barriers to giving.
The new Index provides a detailed analysis of the legal barriers and incentives to philanthropy in both developed and developing countries. Local experts from 64 countries participated in the study, which includes country-specific reports, trends, and policy recommendations.
The full report can be found here: http://bit.ly/IndexPF2015.
An interactive map graphic can be found here: http://bit.ly/IndexMap2015."
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Friday, June 12, 2015
Nonprofit news roundup, 06.12.15 « Philanthropy North Carolina
Nonprofit news roundup, 06.12.15 « Philanthropy North Carolina: "North Carolina nonprofits a $38.5 billion business
North Carolina is home to over 10,600 nonprofits that spend $38.5 billion a year, or nine percent of the gross state product, and provide over 400,000 jobs, or one in 10 jobs in the state, a new report says.
And many of those nonprofits are facing rising demand for services and shrinking resources, says the report, “Essential: Our State’s Nonprofit Sector is a Vital Economic Engine,” from the North Carolina Center for Nonprofits."
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North Carolina is home to over 10,600 nonprofits that spend $38.5 billion a year, or nine percent of the gross state product, and provide over 400,000 jobs, or one in 10 jobs in the state, a new report says.
And many of those nonprofits are facing rising demand for services and shrinking resources, says the report, “Essential: Our State’s Nonprofit Sector is a Vital Economic Engine,” from the North Carolina Center for Nonprofits."
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Tuesday, June 02, 2015
Nonprofit Pulse: A Leadership Survey from Marks Paneth - Marks Paneth
Nonprofit Pulse: A Leadership Survey from Marks Paneth - Marks Paneth: "Marks Paneth serves many leading nonprofits. To gain new insights into the challenges and issues that nonprofit leaders face, we surveyed over 100 nonprofit chief executive officers, executive directors, chief financial officers and Board members during the fourth quarter of 2014.
The following are highlights of the findings."
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The following are highlights of the findings."
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Thursday, May 28, 2015
Checkout-Fundraising Campaigns Raised $388 Million in 2014 - The Chronicle of Philanthropy
Checkout-Fundraising Campaigns Raised $388 Million in 2014 - The Chronicle of Philanthropy: "Title: 2015 America’s Checkout Champions
Organization: Cause Marketing Forum
Summary: The annual report found that 77 charity checkout campaigns at the nation’s top retailers and restaurants raised more than $388 million in 2014."
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Organization: Cause Marketing Forum
Summary: The annual report found that 77 charity checkout campaigns at the nation’s top retailers and restaurants raised more than $388 million in 2014."
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86% of Wealthy Adults Say Giving Is Important - The Chronicle of Philanthropy
86% of Wealthy Adults Say Giving Is Important - The Chronicle of Philanthropy: "Title: 2015 U.S. Trust Insights on Wealth and Worth Survey
Organization: U.S. Trust, Bank of America Private Wealth Management
Summary: The report was based on a nationwide survey of 640 high-net-worth adults with at least $3 million in investable assets. It identified what wealthy Americans consider to be the most important elements of a well-lived life."
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Organization: U.S. Trust, Bank of America Private Wealth Management
Summary: The report was based on a nationwide survey of 640 high-net-worth adults with at least $3 million in investable assets. It identified what wealthy Americans consider to be the most important elements of a well-lived life."
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Monday, May 18, 2015
Study shows churches lag behind in facilitating online giving | Dunham+Company | fundraising research
Study shows churches lag behind in facilitating online giving | Dunham+Company | fundraising research: "Less than 50 percent allow congregants to give online
Only 42 percent of U.S churches provide an opportunity for online giving by members of their congregations, according to a recent Dunham+Company/Campbell Rinker study.
In contrast, 70 percent of non-church nonprofits enable online giving from donors, according to another Campbell Rinker study conducted in March 2015 for The NonProfit Times.
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Only 42 percent of U.S churches provide an opportunity for online giving by members of their congregations, according to a recent Dunham+Company/Campbell Rinker study.
In contrast, 70 percent of non-church nonprofits enable online giving from donors, according to another Campbell Rinker study conducted in March 2015 for The NonProfit Times.
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Friday, May 15, 2015
GrantStation.com - State of Grantseeking
GrantStation.com - State of Grantseeking: "The State of Grantseeking™ Survey and Report
The Spring 2015 State of Grantseeking™ Reports
As a part of the grantseeking community, you know how important it is to stay on top of trends. The State of Grantseeking™ reports spotlight recent developments in funding so that organizations can be more strategic in their grantseeking. These free survey results, which reflect the grantseeking experiences of over 1,800 respondents, can serve as benchmarks for organizations to compare their grantseeking efforts with those of other, comparable organizations. We’re pleased to be able to share this information with you, to assist you in your good work."
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The Spring 2015 State of Grantseeking™ Reports
As a part of the grantseeking community, you know how important it is to stay on top of trends. The State of Grantseeking™ reports spotlight recent developments in funding so that organizations can be more strategic in their grantseeking. These free survey results, which reflect the grantseeking experiences of over 1,800 respondents, can serve as benchmarks for organizations to compare their grantseeking efforts with those of other, comparable organizations. We’re pleased to be able to share this information with you, to assist you in your good work."
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Thursday, May 07, 2015
The AFP Blog
The AFP Blog: "A lot of great news came out of the conference—so much so I’m having trouble getting to it all! Some of the best news was the results from the Nonprofit Research Collaborative’s 2014 Year-End Fundraising Survey.
The Nonprofit Research Collaborative (NRC) is a group of nonprofits, associations and for-profits serving the sector who are putting their efforts together in creating and supporting one common fundraising survey to support fundraising and philanthropy."
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The Nonprofit Research Collaborative (NRC) is a group of nonprofits, associations and for-profits serving the sector who are putting their efforts together in creating and supporting one common fundraising survey to support fundraising and philanthropy."
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Wednesday, May 06, 2015
Staff wellbeing in the voluntary and public sectors - take our survey | Society Professionals | The Guardian
Staff wellbeing in the voluntary and public sectors - take our survey | Society Professionals | The Guardian: "Research shows that – on average – the annual absence from work in the public sector was 9.6 days, 8.3 days in the not-for-profit sector and 6.6 days in the private sector. This is costly for the sectors – with the median annual cost of public-sector absence being £899 per employee, which is nearly £300 more than other sector."
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Tuesday, May 05, 2015
Half of Colleges and Private Schools Use Social Media to Raise Money - The Chronicle of Philanthropy
Half of Colleges and Private Schools Use Social Media to Raise Money - The Chronicle of Philanthropy: "More than half of the colleges and private schools that participated in a new survey are using social media to raise money. Fifty-seven percent of the 551 survey participants who answered a question regarding online donations said they knew their institutions were using social media for this purpose."
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