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- Why others ?
(LODH, October 2008)
One of today’s challenges is how to become more professional in philanthropic involvement. What are the project’s long-term prospects? How can the goals be achieved and how is the money being used? ...
- A new study shows that professional advisors are not meeting current demands in philanthropy
(Scorpio Partnership, 15 October 2008)
Six out of ten professionals from private banking, multi-family offices, board members of foundations, lawyers and accountants with private clients, believe that philanthropy will soar in the next five years ...
- Charities wise up to create a business opportunity
(The Financial Time, 9 October 2008)
Small and particularly mid-sized charities are now an important potential source of new business for UK private client and institutional money managers...
- Luxembourg invests in philanthropy
(Private Banking, September 2008)
Over the last twenty years, philanthropy has seen phenomenal development in Europe. Well, not quite everywhere in Europe. Although Luxembourg has a great many advantages, it has only played a minor role in philanthropy so far...
- Crossing borders: an essential guide for philanthropists
(Philanthropy UK, September 2008)
Overseas development continues to rank amongst the most popular causes for UK donors. Last year, donations to international development charities were around £1 billion, or 9% of total UK giving. Historically, however, Britain’s wealthy have been less likely to give internationally...
- Europe gets the bug
(Intelligent Life, Summer 2008)
American-style philanthropy is catching on over here. Matthew Bishop explains.
- The view from the other side
(Alliance magazine, June 2008)
Alliance asked four NGOs about their relationships with their funders, to what extent they welcome involvement, where they draw the line, and whether some types of donor are more likely to want to be involved than others. Although all four set clear boundaries, it seems that most of their experiences with donors wanting to be involved have been positive.
- Philanthropy for Next Generation
A Learning Journey in Brazil in August 2008
«(…) There is nothing more powerful than a social entrepreneur with a great idea.»
William Drayton, Chairman, Ashoka