Online donors seen wanting ease, emotional link.
Most wealthy U.S. donors give online but nonprofits often miss opportunities to
connect with donors, a new study says.
Philanthropy Journal (28.3.2008)
Food for thought.
Soaring prices for products like rice (see article) and wheat are causing
headaches for aid agencies and politicians.
The Economist (27.3.2008)
3 Millionen $ für Wikipedia.
Die noch unabhängige und freie Enzyklopädie kann diese Großspende gut
gebrauchen. Nicht zuletzt, um sich vor den Umtrieben von Mitbegründer
Jimmy „Jimbo“ Wales zu schützen.
The Inquirer (26.3.2008)
Philanthrocapitalism: After the gold rush.
The application of business principles to the world of civil society and
social change has fashion, wealth, power and celebrity behind it. But
where is the evidence that "philanthrocapitalism" works, and are there
better ways to achieve urgently needed global social progress? It's time
to end the hype and start the debate, says Michael Edwards for
openDemocracy.
ISN ETH Zürich (26.3.2008)
Neu - Fundraising für Theologen an der Uni Rostock - Theologische Fakultät
macht Studenten fit für Marketing.
openPR (25.3.2008)
Charities go online to stay in the running and reach the next generation
of givers.
Charities hit by falling donations over the past year yesterday welcomed
figures showing online fundraiser justgiving.com had channelled more than
£250m to the sector since its launch in 2001.
The Guardian (25.3.2008)
New money,
big agenda.
China's younger tycoons aren't just shaking up the economy. They are
changing philanthropy.
Forbes (24.3.2008)
Give with the stars – but make it count.
The unprecedented accumulation of wealth requires a new philanthropic paradigm.
The time has come for a true global philanthropic marketplace, modelled on the
world’s financial marketplace, where sources of capital intersect with top
charitable organisations seeking capital.
Financial Times (22.3.2008)
Thoroughly modern do-gooders.
Fashions in goodness change, just like fashions in anything else, and these days
some of the very noblest people have assumed the manners of the business world —
even though they don’t aim for profit. They call themselves social entrepreneurs,
and you can find them in the neediest places on earth.
The New York Times (21.3.2008)
Neues Gesetz für 200-Millionen-Euro-Spende.
Immer mehr Hochschulen erhalten private Spenden. Jetzt will Baden-Württembergs
Ministerpräsident Günther Oettinger die Landesgesetze ändern, damit Hochschulen
Professorengehälter mit den privaten Zuschüssen erhöhen können.
Financial Times Deutschland (18.3.2008)
Jumping for the cause without being asked.
There is a way to avoid awkward situations like that lunch with your old college
chum and the fund-raising pro. It’s called pre-emptive philanthropy. By
practicing it you will probably feel happier about the gifts you do make, and
you will give in ways that have more impact.
The New York Times (18.3.2008)
Breaking the silence.
With the largest intergenerational transfer of wealth in American history now
under way — the Boston College Center on Wealth and Philanthropy has estimated
that $41 trillion will change hands by 2052 — people are reconsidering the
meaning of inheritance, thinking not just about the money but about the values
they want to pass with it.
The New York Times (18.3.2008)
Harvard Law, hoping students will consider public service, offers tuition break.
Concerned by the low numbers of law students choosing careers in public service,
Harvard Law School plans to waive tuition for third-year students who pledge to
spend five years working either for nonprofit organizations or the government.
The New York Times (18.3.2008)
High-flyers on a different path.
As charities, foundations and non-profits look to hire professionals with
business acumen, they are coming across individuals who want a career move
through which they can help tackle some of the world’s problems. At the same
time, former business executives are choosing to set up their own charities,
non-profits or social enterprises.
Financial Times (15.3.2008)
Pater & Promis: Alles für Kinder.
Essl Price. Georg Sporschill gibt moldawischen Straßenkindern eine Zukunft.
Martin Essl überreichte ihm am Freitag einen Preis und viel Geld fürs Helfen.
Die Presse (14.3.2008)
Britons hit by 'sin taxes' on smoking, drinking and gas-guzzling cars.
The government stressed the money raised by a plastic bag levy would go to
environmental charities, while the rises in alcohol and cigarette taxes would
help fund a 1 billion pound (US$2 billion; €1.3 billion) package to tackle child
poverty.
International Herald Tribune (14.3.2008)
Young, rich
and socially active.
There is a movement of relatively young American heirs who practice what they
call social justice philanthropy, which emphasizes giving to small, local groups.
Karen Pittelman, 32, a singer in a punk band, said she inherited $3.5 million
seven years ago and gave away all but $15,000. Jamie Schweser, 35, author of the
novel "Tales of a Punk Rock Nothing," said he inherited $1 million eight years
ago and gave away three quarters of it.
International Herald Tribune (13.3.2008)
Kellogg gives $335M, revamps mission.
On the heels of a record-breaking grant year, the W.K. Kellogg Foundation is
revamping its mission to promote the success of vulnerable children.
Philanthropy Journal (13.3.2008)
Aspiring nonprofit chiefs cite barriers.
About a third of likely leaders of the next generation have set their sights on
running a nonprofit, but several barriers stand in their way.
Philanthropy Journal (13.3.2008)
A new
generation awakens.
A new faith-inspired movement for social justice may be on the way, with a
younger generation of believers as its cutting edge. And however they vote this
time, the mobilization of that constituency could develop the capacity that
elections rarely have by themselves - to really change politics.
International Herald Tribune (12.3.2008)
Environmental awareness fuels support.
The Nature Conservancy in 2007 received $75,000 from Duke Energy and $500,000
from Bank of America that represented savings resulting from requests by
investors and customers for electronic versions of the companies' reports and
billing statements.
Philanthropy Journal (10.3.2008)
Eight hot spots for volunteer travel.
No one is tracking the number of American executives trading in a five-star
European vacation for a few weeks of volunteering abroad, but the trend has
gained traction as business leaders like Bill Gates and Warren Buffett have
drawn attention to the power of philanthropy in resource-poor nations.
International Herald Tribune (10.3.2008)
Mega-bequest benefits gay rights, AIDS.
Ric Weiland, one of Microsoft's first employees, left $65 million to be
distributed by the Pride Foundation in the largest bequest ever to support gay
rights and HIV/AIDS organizations.
Philanthropy Journal (10.3.2008)
Weiblich und milliardenschwer - die reichsten Frauen der Welt.
Der Club der Milliardäre mag von Männern dominiert sein - doch laut
"Forbes" sind auch 99 Frauen dort Mitglied. Bei den meisten liegen die
Milliarden in der Familie, andere haben sich ihr Vermögen hart erarbeitet.
SPIEGEL ONLINE zeigt die reichsten Frauen der Welt.
Spiegel Online (8.3.2008)
Buffett
überholt Gates - Microsoft-Gründer nur noch auf Platz drei.
Bill Gates ist nicht mehr der reichste Mann der Welt: Warren Buffett löst
den Microsoft-Gründer an der Spitze der Superreichen ab - das zeigt die
neue "Forbes"-Liste der Milliardäre. Auch der Mexikaner Carlos Slim
rangiert noch vor Gates.
Spiegel Online (6.3.2008)
Deutschlands Milliardäre - nur sieben sind unter 50.
Sie sind superreich, fast durchweg männlich – und nicht mehr ganz jung:
Die Liste der Milliardäre aus Deutschland wird von Industriepatriarchen
und Handelssenioren dominiert. Gerade mal sieben der 60 deutschen
Milliardäre sind jünger als 50 - SPIEGEL ONLINE stellt sie vor.
Spiegel Online (6.3.2008)
Special report: The world's billionaires.
Forbes (5.3.2008)
Giving it away.
There is a philanthropic convergence at the head of this year's
billionaires' list. Warren Buffett has pledged to turn over most of his
fortune to the charitable foundation hitherto funded by the fortune of
William H. Gates III. This combination puts the pair at the forefront of a
new wave of entrepreneurial philanthropists. They are eschewing
traditional areas of giving such as the arts in favor of big global social
issues, particularly poverty, health and education.
Forbes (5.3.2008)
In Pictures: The biggest billionaire gifts of 2007.
Forbes (5.3.2008)
Ebay touts to boost charity.
Ebay’s UK business will on Wednesday seek to silence controversy over the resale
of benefit concert tickets on the online auction site, by forcing touts to
donate 20 per cent of the sale price back to the charity.
Financial Times (5.3.2008)
Nonprofit turnover lower than for-profit.
The average job turnover rate among nonprofit employers is 21 percent, less than
half the average for private industry.
Philanthropy Journal (5.3.2008)
Giving money preferred over volunteering.
More Americans prefer to give money than time.
Philanthropy Journal (4.3.2008)
Gifts to U.S. colleges continue to rise.
Contributions to U.S. colleges and universities rose to $29.75 billion in 2007,
while alumni giving dipped slightly.
Philanthropy Journal (3.3.2008)
The donor landscape of 2033 is bright.
Philanthropy is undergoing a transformational shift. While most donors
continue to give in the same ways they have for 100 years, the vanguard of
philanthropy is busily reforming the fabric of the charitable sector.
Financial Times (1.3.2008)
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