According to a report prepared by Charities Aid Foundation (CAF), the 2012 World Giving Index (that provides evidence based insight into the scope and nature of giving around the world) has revealed a pattern of a global decline in giving;Read more…
The ‘Charitable-Industrial Complex’ and Charity Pay – A reflection
Two separate but related debates about charities/non-profits/non-governmental organisations (NGOs) burst into the open the past few weeks in the US and the UK. First it was Peter Buffett who talked about the ‘charitable-industrial complex’ maintaining and increasing economic inequality (seeRead more…
The Charitable-Industrial Complex
A debate about the role of non-profits was catalysed in the US when Peter Buffet who talked about the ‘charitable-industrial complex’ that maintains and increases economic inequality. As he says ’As more lives and communities are destroyed by the systemRead more…
Charity pay in the UK
A huge debate broke out in the UK about the amounts that executive leaders of charities/non-profits/non-governmental organisations (NGOs) in the UK are paid. 30 of them are paid more than £100,000 and in some cases more than the £142,500 thatRead more…
A Handbook for Giving Circle Hosts: Tools and Resources for Developing and Sustaining Giving Circles
Giving circles are becoming increasingly important for organisations to raise funds. ’A Handbook for Giving Circle Hosts’ is a practical tool that will help organisations think through the pros and cons, the ins and outs, and the nuts and boltsRead more…
The Impact of Giving Together: A snapshot of a study on giving circle’s influence on philanthropic and civic behaviors, knowledge and attitudes
Throughout history, passionate individuals have joined together to make life better in their communities. Today, thousands of donors pool their money, energy, and ideas to create giving circles. Giving circles have emerged as a growing and significant philanthropic trend amongRead more…
Institute for Philanthropy Donor Survey: ‘Time to Move Beyond the Status Quo’
In February, the Gates Foundation announced that the Giving Pledge, founded by Warren Buffett and Bill and Melinda Gates in 2010, would for the first time extend its invitation to philanthropists outside the United States. The pledge, whose signatories propose toRead more…
Inspiring Impact: Funders’ principles and drivers of good impact practice
Perhaps controversial in Christian circles, the difference or change an organisation make is essential. Impact practice is then the activities that an organisation does to focus on the difference that it makes. This can include planning desired impact, planning howRead more…
Live Discussions
The Chronicle of Philanthropy has transcripts of live discussions around different fundraising topics. They include for example how to talk to donors about expenses and how to raise money from companies. These discussions could be of value to Christian organisations.
9 MORE Ways Board Members Can Raise Money Without Fundraising
There are endless ways board members can contribute to the financial sustainability of the organisation they serve. The trick is helping them realize that. Nell Edgington suggests examples of what can help boards think in this direction. With Christian ministriesRead more…