We have recently become aware of an on-line publication which provides some useful tips and hints about running fundraising events. The Essential Guide to Planning a Fundraising Event is written from a British viewpoint but much of the information and advice is generic and could well apply to the New Read more
The 2017 Global Trends in Giving Report is now available. The first edition of the Global Trends in Giving Report is now available. Stated as being “An annual report that examines the impact of technology, gender, generation, and ideology upon giving worldwide” the report is produced by Nonprofit Tech for Read more
Can online systems really make a difference to the efficiency of grant-making organisations? Website developers CustomD believe so! A website and state-of-the-art online application form and review system was recently developed by the company for Inspire Foundation. CustomD say that “in doing this project they have noticed that by Read more
HIGHLY RECOMMENDED The Rotary Club of Auckland is hosting the World Press Photo Exhibition in Auckland 1-30 July 2017. Admission charges support a number of charities <Full details>
Opinion – In the bible, Jesus is reported as saying “… Render therefore unto Caesar the things which are Caesar’s …” (Matthew 22:21). This is indeed a tenet that is applicable in this modern world – though for ‘Caesar’ read government (in general) or ‘The IRD’ (in particular) as Christ was referring Read more
“One of the best things about New Zealand is the generosity and egalitarian spirit of our people. New Zealand is the second most charitable country in the world, according to a recent report by the Charities Aid Foundation. Around 400,000 New Zealanders give in some way every week, with more than Read more
The publishing of the press release on this page does not represent endorsement (or otherwise) of any views expressed. The copyright of the publisher and sites to which we link is acknowledged. NFPs’ funding concerns increase: report Grant Thornton Press Release: 26 July 2016 The Not for Profit sector in Read more
There is an inordinate amount of advice on Google for those wishing to raise funds, write grant applications etc. However it is a crowded field and to be successful you will need to write an application that sticks out from the crowd and meets the requirements of the funder. Here Read more
Legacy consultant Richard Radcliffe tells delegates at the International Fundraising Congress in 2014 that most charities ask people in their late 60’s for gifts, but wealthier people tend to make their wills a decade earlier .. <Read full article from Third Sector website>