Fun and philanthropy often go hand in hand. From glittering charity balls to philanthropic television extravaganzas like Comic Relief to the fundraising general knowledge quiz in a draughty church hall...
Following years at the sharp end of development, our Secret Squirrel offers seven tips for success. Miss one at your peril! Research, research, research. You cannot know enough about the...
It is almost impossible to avoid the daily barrage of texts, high street signs, bus or TV adverts offering quick and easy access to finance. Getting credit is certainly easy...
In the face of recent cutbacks I have often heard it said that philanthropy will have to work harder to fill the gaps. This implies that it might actually be...
In the UK higher rate taxpayers are able to claim back the difference between their highest rate of tax and the UK basic tax rate (20%) on their gross Gift...
The Centre for Charitable Giving and Philanthropy (CGAP) has conducted a study to find out what motivates entrepreneurs to become philanthropic. Professor Charles Harvey presented the findings at a CGAP...
A study has analysed levels of philanthropic freedom in 13 countries across the world. Philanthropic Freedom: A Pilot Study aims to help countries identify policy changes that will encourage...
US and European philanthropy guides are now available in Chinese translation thanks to a partnership between the Foundation Center in New York City and the Beijing-based China Foundation Center.
The current top-down approach to strategic philanthropy limits its overall effectiveness, leading to a widening disparity between the amount of money invested in communities and what is actually being accomplished....
Philanthropy is enduring, evolving and society is better for it, said Chairman of the National Centre of Voluntary Organisations (NCVO) Sir Stuart Etherington in delivering the 30th Annual Attlee Lecture...