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Progressing with pride
PaperJam, Novembre 2009
April 2008 saw Luxembourg's ambitions in philanthropy become wider public knowledge. The past 18 months have gone well.
Evolutions et perspectives de la philanthropie au Luxembourg
Samedi 10 octobre 2009, La Voix
«Pendant la crise, de nouvelles fondations ont été créées, signe que le secteur philanthropique est robuste. » Gerry Salole, directeur de l'European Foundation Centre
Europäische Strategien für Stiftungsmanagement
10 Oktober 2009 von Cordelia Chaton
Krise stellt Frage nach Kern Internationales Symposium der Banque de Luxembourg stark besucht
Fachkonferenz der Banque de Luxembourg zum Stiftungswesen
9 Oktober 2009 von Cordelia Chaton
Chancen der Philanthropie nutzen, Rückblick auf 18 Monate – und auf das, was noch zu tun bleibt
Stifter nicht schröpfen
7 Oktober 2009 von Cordelia Chaton
Die Philanthropen haben eine Dachstiftung und neue Gesetze erreicht – aber das reicht nicht
Konsolidierung des Erreichten
29 September 2009 von Cordelia Chaton
Der bekannte Luxemburger Politiker ist auch philanthropisch aktiv
Charities abandon DWP's 'unsustainable' contracts
By John Plummer, Third Sector, 8 September 2009
Several large charities have withdrawn from key government welfare-to-work programmes because they are not proving financially viable.
The RNID has pulled out of eight New Deal for Disabled People programmes and three Pathways to Work programmes, worth £500,000, following a review of sustainability. Fourteen staff have been laid off.
Trusts and foundations will maintain grants, Charity Commission survey finds
By David Ainsworth, Third Sector, 17 August 2009
Britain's trusts and foundations are maintaining current levels of grant-giving even if it means spending their endowments, according to a report published by the Charity Commission today.
Falling income from grant-makers and corporate donors is 'a time bomb for charities'
Charity Market Monitor report, by Cathy Pharoah, says there are signs grant income will fall sharply.
The Coming Charity Crisis
How the struggling economy is hurting donations.
Philanthropy’s Response to the Financial Crisis: A selection of the editorial board’s responses to the financial crisis
Philanthropy Amid a Global Crisis
The financial crisis affects even a foundation as richly endowed as the Gates’
organization because its endowment is invested in capital markets. As of Oct. 2, 2008, it was $35.1 billion, and Bill Gates has said it was off 20 percent for all of 2008.
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The global financial crisis and philanthropy: altering course in a perfect storm
Role of boards critical during crisis
Philanthropy increases despite the recession
A pulse survey conducted by Coutts & Co at the Coutts Forum for Philanthropy reveals that 87% of philanthropists surveyed are expecting to either increase (42%) or maintain the same level (45%) of their charitable donations over the upcoming year, despite the economic downturn. The survey, conducted among over 100 clients who attended the Forum, suggests that charities are not going to lose out from the downturn.
EFC survey: How are members responding to the economic downturn?
In October 2008, the EFC launched a survey among its members to better understand the impact of the unstable economy on their activities and future prospects. Just over half the respondents reported that the financial crisis was not affecting their organisation.
said: Sarah Apfeldorfer
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