Alliance 09/2011
Inspiring, offputting or irrelevant? How do other donors see Gates?
The Gateses ‘are helping to set a cultural expectation that to be wealthy is to be engaged in philanthropy that makes a difference’. So, at least, thinks a US observer and donor adviser, Sean Stannard-Stockton of Tactical Philanthropy. Few would dispute that the influence of the Gates Foundation on philanthropy is likely to be profound, but how exactly will it affect the ideas and practices of other donors?
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Trends - 01/06/2011
Quand le don devient investissement
La philanthropie devient un must pour les banques privées. La Banque de Luxembourg a joué un rôle précurseur en Europe en créant une cellule spécialisée en philanthropie.
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Alliance 09/2010
Focus on philanthropy advice: a profession in search of standards
Interview Philippe Depoorter - Head of Philanthropy Advisory Services
To sum up, we prefer to do what we are good at and focus on the areas in which we have legitimacy to act and can add value. This means three things: developing the philanthropic profile, structuring the vehicle and managing the assets. Everything else we outsource. And if the structuring aspect is too complicated, we work with lawyers.
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Barclays Wealth/ledbury Research publish Tomorrow's Philanthropist

How are philanthropic habits evolving? Set against the backdrop of the global downturn, it is encouraging to see how much of a priority philanthropy has become and will
continue to be. The report also indicates that a younger and ambitious type of philanthropist is emerging – a positive sign for causes and charities around the world.

The paper is based on consultation with 500 UK and US-based high net worth and ultra high net worth individuals. In addition, it uses the perspectives and insights of a wider panel of international experts drawn from charity, industry and finance circles.

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Breakthroughs in Shared Measurement and Social Impact

A new trend is emerging in evaluation: The development of innovative systems that enable hundreds or thousands of nonprofit organizations to measure their performance on common indicators and shared evaluation platforms.  Breakthroughs in Shared Measurement and Social Impact, released by FSG Social Impact Advisors with generous support from The William and Flora Hewlett Foundation, highlights 20 examples of social enterprises that have developed innovative and coordinated web-based approaches to reporting performance, outcome and impact measurements over multiple social enterprises and stakeholders. The resulting reports share key findings from this research, as well as detailed case studies and additional resources to promote further learning and discussion on this topic.

Click here to download the reports.

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The Coming Charity Crisis

How the struggling economy is hurting donations.

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Philanthropy’s Response to the Financial Crisis : A selection of the editorial board’s responses to the financial crisis

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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

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Role of boards critical during crisis

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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.  

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The crisis and the adverse impact on philanthropy

An article in Belgian newspaper "L’Echo" focuses on the challenges in the philanthropy sector since the start of the crisis. This subject will be explored at the Symposium on 9 October 2009.

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Luxemburger Wort Consulter les articles de la série Philanthropie in Luxemburg

Financial Times Weekend Supplement 2008
How to give it
Profiles of founding members of some philanthropic foundations share the motives behind their benevolence and show others ‘how to give it’
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Intelligent Life Summer 2008
Europe gets the bug
American-style philanthropy is catching on in Europe
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Financial Times, FT Wealth, Issue 2, Summer 2008
The American way
'US generosity is less apparent because Americans tend to favour private giving, according to Hudson's index of global philanthropy.'
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Financial Times, FT Wealth, Issue 2, Summer 2008
Hand-me-down
'Keeping children incentivised and motivated when they know they will inherit family wealth is no mean feat.'
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Financial Times, FT Wealth, Issue 2, Summer 2008
The new wealth of China
'The booming Chinese economy has spawned a new class of super-rich. Now, in a country traditionally suspicious of private wealth and marked by uprising levels of income inequality, it is inspiring a surge in private philanthropy.'
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Financial Times, 25/06/2008
Business Life
A twist in how Wall St does philanthropy
'Welcome to a new twist in Wall Street's participation in the philanthropy business. In the past decade, as credit markets boomed and many financiers became fabulously rich, banks and hedge funds scrambled to adopt all manner of philanthropic causes.'
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Financial Times, 18/06/2008
Private banking
A question for the wealthy
'Welcome to a new twist in Wall Street's participation in the philanthropy business. In the past decade, as credit markets boomed and many financiers became fabulously rich, banks and hedge funds scrambled to adopt all manner of philanthropic causes.'
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The New York Times, 29/03/2008
Dawn of the Social Entrepreneurs
'Thinking like venture capitalists, while trying to save the world.'
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Financial Times Wealth, 28/03/2008
Generous supply
'For the individual who wants to give back to the community but does not know how, a range of organisations is ready to help.'
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Financial Times 03/2008
Poor returns on noble intent
'Alan Beattie asksif the next big idea from the pioneer of microfinance is too altruistic for its own good.'
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Financial Times, Understanding Global Philanthropy, 11/12/2007
Donor collaboration
When givers join forces
'Pooling knowledge and funds makes sense on paper, but donors must carefully assess whether the gains will justify the additional bureaucracy'
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Financial Times, Understanding Global Philanthropy, 11/12/2007
Intermediaries
Supporting the cause
'Philanthropy has never been more popular. Andrew Jack looks at the wide range of organisations that have emerged to serve and advise the charitable sector.'
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Financial Times, Understanding Global Philanthropy, 11/12/2007
Case Study
Real change not spare change
'Sarah Murray looks at IBM's new Corporate Service Corps, which is being set up to work on problems in the developing world, such as income generation and access to education'
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Financial Times, Understanding Global Philanthropy, 11/12/2007
Corporations
A donation worth more than money
'A growing number of companies encourage their employees to spend time working for non-profit organisations. The benefits of such initiatives can have lasting impact for both sides'
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Financial Times, Understanding Global Philanthropy, 11/12/2007
Tax incentives
Overseas donors can't get a break
'Charities are taxed heavily on donations from foreign residents but growing migration is building pressure for change.'
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Financial Times, Understanding Global Philanthropy, 11/12/2007
US foundations
Coming Clean
'Foundations are famed for operating secretively, but a drive to better support grantees has started a trend for greater transparency'
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Financial Times, Understanding Global Philanthropy, 11/12/2007
Asia
Two worlds collide
'The Indian subcontinent has a long history of philanthropy involving big companies. Amy Yee looks at the latest trend in which charitable organisations are using commercial ventures to help fund their work'
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Financial Times, Understanding Global Philanthropy, 11/12/2007
Case Study
Benefits of an expert parent
'When Bain & Company saw a lack of business-to-business support services available to non-profits, it donated its expertise through Bridgespan Group'
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Financial Times, Understanding Global Philanthropy, 11/12/2007
The new generation
A businesslike approach to charity
Medical research philanthropy is now attracting more donors than any other charitable sector in the UK. Claire Wrathall charts its rise and reflects on its risks and returns.
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Financial Times, Understanding Global Philanthropy, 11/12/2007
Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation
Keeping up with the Gateses
'The world's biggest philanthropic foundation has stimulated fresh interest in giving. Now it is responding to criticism about its accountability and structure.'
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Financial Times, Understanding Global Philanthropy, 11/12/2007
Communications strategy
Getting the message across
'Charities are experimenting with the type of branding normally associated with the private sector. But they face a challenge in striking the right balance with the image they project, says Sarah Murray'
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Financial Times, Understanding Global Philanthropy, 11/12/2007
Charity no longer begins at home
'In a world where business and economics are becoming more closely linked, it is perhaps no surprise that the charitable sector is also changing. Sarah Murray looks at developments such as new technologies and frequent international travel, which are helping to increase awareness of once-remote parts of the world and transforming philanthropy into a global practice.'
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EUbusiness.com 06/12/2007
EU encourages philanthropic contributions to research
The European Commission is starting to turn its attention to the possibilities philanthropic contributions could offer research in Europe.
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Financial Times 19/09/07
Wealthy fail to find good charity advice
'Bankers and financial advisers to the rich and super-rich are failing to give them good advice on how to give their money away. Most of the wealthy individuals and families highly focused on their philanthropy complained it was hard to find qualified independent advisers to help them plan their giving programmes and to select suitable charitable projects.'
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Financial Times Weekend 01/09/2007
Giving to a good cure
'Medical research philanthropy is now attracting more donors than any other charitable sector in the UK. Claire Wrathall charts its rise and reflects on its risks and returns.'
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Financial Times, 06/07/2007
Private banking
A service for the very rich
'Private banks are increasingly seeing philanthropy as an opportunity to differentiate themselves in offering suitable investments for wealthy clients.'
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Financial Times, Corporate Citizenship & Philanthropy, 05/07/2007
Case Study WBCSD
A long path to credibility
'It is not easy for organisations to gain credibility needed to be heard'
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Financial Times, Corporate Citizenship & Philanthropy, 05/07/2007
The Rankings
Trend to partnerships is positive
'Rankings provide a valuable service in helping to improve transparency, stimulate evaluation and trigger debate.'
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Financial Times, Corporate Citizenship & Philanthropy, 05/07/2007
Dividing lines are becoming blurred
'While some question the ability of social enterprise to provide solutions that are sustainable and saleable, a new generation of businesspeople is demonstrating that inventiveness and commitment can successfully address global problems.'
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Financial Times, Corporate Citizenship & Philanthropy, 05/07/2007
Case Study
Lions Club International Foundation
The Lion Club International Foundation's aim since 1968 has been to tackle global causes as well as local challenges.
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Financial Times, Corporate Citizenship & Philanthropy, 05/07/2007
Intermediaries have the skill to help give
Major private banks and asset management groups offer philanthropy alongside other more mainstream financial services, reflecting a growing interest by the wealthy in giving money away in more sophisticated ways.
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Financial Times, Corporate Citizenship & Philanthropy, 05/07/2007
Philanthropy
More may not be better
'Along with big gifts goes a big risk of distorting money flows'
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Financial Times, Corporate Citizenship & Philanthropy, 05/07/2007
Case Study
Cool Earth
The newly founded organisation Cool Earth tries to find ways in which to combine business and charity to protect the earth from deforestation.
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Financial Times, Corporate Citizenship & Philanthropy, 05/07/2007
Corporate citizenship
More than the sum of the parts
'A collaborative relationship has emerged in which companies, in pursuit of responsible business strategies, are turning to community groups, non-governmental organisations (NGOs) and UN agencies to help achieve their social and environmental aims.'
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Financial Times, Corporate Citizenship & Philanthropy, 05/07/2007
Case Study
Mothers2mothers
Dr. Mitch Besser shares his experience in working for the mothers2mothers organisation and its efforts to raise awareness among HIV-positive mothers in Africa.
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Financial Times, Corporate Citizenship & Philanthropy, 05/07/2007
Good causes
Building capacity is still the challenge
'Partnerships between business and NGOs are bearing fruit'
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Financial Times, Corporate Citizenship & Philanthropy, 05/07/2007
Business School
Social issues sweep campus
'Principles designed to introduce environmental and social issues into the research and teaching of management training and education come as an unprecedented wave of social and environmental consciousness sweeps through business school campuses.'
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Financial Times, Corporate Citizenship & Philanthropy, 05/07/2007
Socially responsible investment
Practising what they preach
'Foundations find it hard to divorce their investment strategies from their aims.'
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Financial Times, Corporate Citizenship & Philanthropy, 05/07/2007
NGO Evolution
Charities look to businesses
'The non-profit sector is becoming more professional'
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Financial Times, Corporate Citizenship & Philanthropy, 05/07/2007
Case Study
Development Executive Group
'When Raj Kumar was doing the groundwork for his Development Executive Group he and a group of fellow students spent plenty of time on the road seeing how donor money was being spent.'
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Financial Times, Corporate Citizenship & Philanthropy, 5/07/2007
A model still striving to prove itself
'As the debate around corporate citizenship builds momentum, there is a similar excitement in the philanthropic sector. Economic growth- and record bonuses to bankers and hedge fund owners- has swelled donations, which reached a record $295bn last year in the US alone, according to Giving USA.'
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Financial Times Wealth Quarterly, 29/06/2007
How the Dickens will you pass it on?
'The ultra-high net worth individuals of today face a new version of the dilemma of philanthropy that Dickens satirised so mercilessly. Philanthropic dollars have even greater social significance, thanks to the explosion in private wealth.'
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Financial Times 29/06/07
Doing good out of your own efforts
Focus on the new breed of philanthropist who wants to give away money but retain active control over its use.
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Financial Times, Wealth Quarterly, 29/06/2007
Simple steps to make the world a better place
For the past decades George Russell has used much of his wealth to improve society and make the world a better place to live in. By tackling the world's large problems this wealthy man has decided to use his money to benefit others.
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Financial Times FTfm Diversification 04/06/2007
MFIs stand tall against cold winds
'Understanding the important role that Microfinance Institutions have within the area of philanthropy and how recent studies suggest that the sector is less exposed to economic shocks than banks.'
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Financial Times 23/04/07
Philanthropy steps in where the state failed
Increasingly, public charities and private foundations are stepping in with social, cultural and educational services that are not provided by states or governments, or that have been scaled down.
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Financial Times 08/04/07
Philanthropy 'can eclipse G8' on poverty
Wealthy philanthropists have the financial resources necessary to do more than government aid programmes to alleviate poverty in Africa.
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The Economist, The business of giving: A survey of wealth and philanthropy 25/02/2006
Virtue's intermediaries
'A host of new businesses is trying to make the philanthropic market work better.'
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The Economist, The business of giving: A survey of wealth and philanthropy 25/02/2006
The rise of the social entrepreneur
'Bringing capital and innovative ideas together in the spirit of philanthropy'
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The Economist, The business of giving: A survey of wealth and philanthropy 25/02/2006
The good company
'Is corporate philanthropy worthwhile?'
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The Economist, The business of giving: A survey of wealth and philanthropy 25/02/2006
To have, not to hold
The rise of the new philanthropist including an analysis by country and review of the motives behind this trend.
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The Economist, The business of giving: A survey of wealth and philanthropy 25/02/2006
The business of giving
'Philanthropy is flourishing as the number of super-rich people keeps growing. But the new donors are becoming much more businesslike about the way their money is used'
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