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Wealthy Brits source for giving.
The wealthiest segment of British society gives away more money than any other, but they don’t give as deeply.
Philanthropy Journal (8.8.2007)

Foundations give record $40.7 billion.
The 71,000 grantmaking foundations in the U.S. gave away an estimated $40.7 billion last year, up 11.7 percent over 2005 for a second straight double-digit rise.
Philanthropy Journal (7.8.2007)

Local fundraising shows biggest increase in charitable income.
Income from local fundraising has seen the biggest increase (up 17%) during 2005/06.
UK Fundraising (25.7.2007)

'Huge surge' in charity donations.
More than a quarter of donations went to overseas causes Charity giving in the UK rose by an inflation-busting 8.6% to £10.9bn in 2005/06, driven by donations to international disasters.
BBC News (16.7.2007)

Online giving surges.
Americans donated about $6.87 billion online last year, an increase of more than half over 2005, and just over half of the $13.2 billion raised online worldwide.
Philanthropy Journal (11.7.2007)

Corporate giving rises.
Charitable donations by corporations rose again in 2006, topping a year marked by increased giving in response to a string of natural disasters around the world.
Philanthropy Journal (26.6.2007)

US-Bürger großzügig wie nie.
Spenden für wohltätige Zwecke gehören in den USA zum guten Ton. Dementsprechend großzügig zeigten sich die US-Bürger auch im vergangenen Rekordjahr - und nicht nur die Reichen gaben Geld.
Spiegel Online (25.6.2007)

U.S. giving nears $300 billion.
Fueled by donations from individuals, charitable giving in the U.S. climbed to a record $295.02 billion in 2006. That’s up 4.2 percent over 2005, or 1 percent after adjusting for inflation.
Philanthropy Journal (25.6.2007)

Baby boomers becoming bolder givers.
People between 51 and 64 donate less than 3/4 of one percent of their investment assets, on average–significantly less than those either younger or older than them, according to New Tithing’s analysis of 2003 IRS data.
Common Dreams (20.6.2007)

Giving-circle giving nears $100 million.
Giving circles are fast becoming a big source of philanthropic dollars, with a subset of the nation’s circles raising almost $100 million over the last four years.
Philanthropy Journal (4.6.2007)

Nearly 70% of foundations give charities money for operating costs.
While charities often complain that foundations do not provide enough grants for their rent, staff salaries, and other operating expenses, a vast majority of philanthropies say they are willing to pay for such costs.
The Chronicle of Philanthropy (9.5.2007)

Top 30 UK philanthropists gave £1.2 billion last year.
The Sunday Times Rich List 2007 reports that the top 30 philanthropists in the UK have pledged or donated £1.2 billion to charities in the past year. According to the publication's Giving Index, some have given eight- or nine-figure sums.
uk fundraising (29.4.2007)

Top China philanthropy donors gave $725 million in 2006.
China's top 100 philanthropists gave 5.6 billion yuan ($725 million) last year, with education, social welfare and poverty reduction attracting the most donors, according to the Hurun Philanthropy List.
Bloomberg (12.4.2007)

Über zwei Millionen Euro Spenden: Rekord bei der Aktion «Lichtblicke».
PR-inside (5.4.2007)

Funddraising jumps in 2006.
The majority of charities in the U.S. raised more money last year than the year before, and many saw increases of 50 percent or more.
Philanthropy Journal (3.4.2007)

Fundraising outlook steady.
Development officers expect slightly better environment.
Nonprofit fundraisers are slightly more positive about the future than they were a year ago, but they are less optimistic than six months ago.
Philanthropy Journal (3.1.2007)

Richtig Gutes tun.
Jeder dritte Deutsche spendet mindestens einmal jährlich Geld für wohltätige Zwecke. Wie man herausfinden kann, ob die Gabe auch wirklich nützt.
Die Zeit (20.12.2006)

Österreich Land der Spenden-Weltmeister: 81 % öffneten Geldbörse für guten Zweck.
News (19.12.2006)

Zwei Drittel der Österreicher spenden.
Kleine Zeitung (4.12.2006)

Spenden - Rekord vom Vorjahr weit entfernt.
Die Bereitschaft zu spenden, dürfte in Deutschland auch 2006 sehr hoch sein. Die Rekordsumme von fast drei Milliarden Euro aus dem vergangenen Jahr wird aber nicht erreicht werden können. Zum Hintergrund: 2005 war wegen der Tsunami-Katastrophe für die Spendenorganisationen ein Ausnahmejahr.
Hamburger Abendblatt (2.12.2006)

ZDF-Weihnachtsgala sammelt Spenden in Rekordhöhe.
Pressehaus Heidenheim (30.11.2006)

Well wishers could add GBP3m to charity coffers.
Tourists could be throwing almost £3m a year into wishing wells according to a new report from financial services marketing agency Teamspirit.
UK Fundraising (30.11.2006)

Charitable giving motivated more by generosity than tax savings: Scotia private client group survey.
Yahoo! Canada (30.11.2006)

Entrepreneurs, volunteers outpace other rich.
Charitable donations by the wealthiest individuals in the U.S. have grown over the past five years, led by entrepreneurs and rich volunteers.
Philanthropy Journal (27.11.2006)

US-Spendenrekorde: 66,5 Milliarden Dollar für Wohltaten.
Die reichsten Amerikaner werden immer reicher. Allerdings lassen sie sich auch nicht lumpen: Millionäre und Milliardäre geben mehr Geld für wohltätige Zwecke aus als je zuvor. Von Bill Gates bis Oprah Winfrey: Die Liste der Spender liest sich wie ein Who is Who der US-Prominenz.
Spiegel Online (20.11.2006)

Self-preservation and distrust of nonprofits limit giving.
Wealthy Americans give to charity to bring about positive change, but they likely would give more if they trusted the nonprofit sector.
Philanthropy Journal (14.11.2006)

Foundations’ overseas giving reaches $3.8 billion.
Driven by mega-gifts from large funders and response to natural disasters abroad, international giving by foundations set a record last year.
Philanthropy Journal (7.11.2006)

Entrepreneurs twice as charitable as heirs.
Self-made millionaires donate an average of $120,000 more per year than those that inherited their wealth.
Inc.com (1.11.2006)

Revenues of NPOs soaring.
It could be said that fundraising and spending in the nonprofit sector during 2005 was a disaster – as in hurricanes Katrina and Rita and the tsunami in Asia. But, that wouldn’t be completely accurate. A stock market that has steadily grown during the past few years to its recent record highs helped to fill the coffers at charities with the largest endowments and tightest checking accounts – even if it’s only a sweep money market account.
NonProfit Times (1.11.2006)

Geldanlage: 132 Mrd. Euro auf Sparbüchern.
Zweieinhalb Jahreseinkommen haben die Österreicher im Schnitt auf der hohen Kante. Besonders beliebt sind geförderte Sparformen, die Bedeutung von Wertpapieren steigt.
Die Presse (25.10.2006)

Online giving skyrockets.
As online giving has surged in recent years, donors are showing themselves to be younger and more generous than traditional givers.
Philanthropy Journal (25.10.2006)

Foundations in Europe outpace U.S.
International giving higher priority for European corporate funders, study says.
Philanthropy Journal (17.10.2006)

Seniors top giving index.
Health and human services most popular recipient.
Philanthropy Journal (12.10.2006)

$50m microfinance pledge is largest ever.
Former entrepreneurs' $50 million gift draws more attention to the practice of granting small loans to help the poor run their own businesses.
Business Week (20.9.2006)

Fundraising Fatigue.
I knew the issue of fundraising had the potential to raise some temperatures (it certainly did mine), but I had no idea expressing my frustrations would elicit so many reader responses.
The Washington Post (31.8.2006)

Wohlstand in Europa: Österreich auf Platz 4.
Der Wohlstand der Österreicher wird europaweit nur von den Luxemburgern, den Schweizern und den Briten übertroffen. Die Pro-Kopf-Kaufkraft in Österreich liegt bei 18.545 Euro im Jahr.
Die Presse (30.8.2006)

Studie: Mehrheit hat positive Gefühle gegenüber Nachbarn.
Gerade mal die Hälfte der Bevölkerung in der Schweiz verbindet mit ihren Nachbarn und Nachbarinnen positive Gefühle. Dies zeigt eine repräsentative Studie im Auftrag des Fördervereins Nachbarschaftshilfe Zürich.
baz.ch (29.8.2006)

Das Geschäft mit der Menschlichkeit.
Spenden. Wer für Greenpeace, Amnesty und Co. spendet, muss damit rechnen, dass zwei Jahresbeiträge an die Werber gehen. Das sei die sparsamste Variante, sagen die Vereine.
Die Presse (19.8.2006)

Charity donations from public lag behind state funding.
While donations from the general public grew by just 7% in three years (up to 2004), government funding over the same period rose 38%. State funding now accounts for 38% of charities' total annual income of £26.3bn, compared with 27% from donations.
Guardian Unlimited (10.8.2006)

Canadian giving, Part 6.
Nonprofits in Canada shifting focus to donors.
Donors in the inheriting generation are giving larger gifts to fewer causes because “they know they won’t get the necessary attention about what’s happening to their money from a charity unless they give a large gift”.
Philanthropy Journal (6.7.2006)

Aid for the poor, not for the consultants.
No less than a quarter of annual development aid -- about 20 billion dollars -- is being used by donor countries to fund technical assistance of sometimes dubious worth, says ActionAid International in a new report.
allAfrica.com (5.7.2006)

Glückskette 2005 mit Spenden-Rekord.
1,2 Millionen Spenderinnen und Spender Die Glückskette hat im vergangenen Jahr mit 271,9 Millionen Franken so viele Spenden erhalten wie noch nie. Der grösste Teil davon, nämlich 204,1 Millionen Franken, wurde für die Opfer des Erdbebens von Ende 2004 in Südostasien überwiesen.
SF-Tagesschau (29.6.2006)

Canadian giving, Part 5.
Financial-services firms in Canada target philanthropy.
Philanthropy Journal (29.6.2006)

Canadian giving, Part 4.
Foundations growing in Canada.
Philanthropy Journal (22.6.2006)

Canadian giving, Part 3.
Nonprofits in Canada aim to engage donors.
Philanthropy Journal (15.6.2006)

Charities struggle as economic boom hurts poor.
Charity groups in Western Australia say demand for their services is far outstripping supply, despite the current economic boom.
OptusNet (14.6.2006)

Donors scared of scammers.
Donors have been scammed out of $10 million by bogus charities posing as needy policemen and fire fighters.
About (7.6.2006)

Government's charity campaign hits new record: $268.5-Million.
The Chronicle of Philanthropy (6.6.2006)

Philanthropy in the Caribbean.
Jamaica Observer (31.5.2006)

Deutlich mehr Spenden für Terre des hommes.
Das Schweizer Kinderhilfswerk hat 2005 seine Spenden um 24% auf 47 Mio. Franken gesteigert. Im Jahr davor hatte das Plus 15% betragen.
swissinfo (25.5.2006)

Fundraising: Awareness of charitable legacies at record high.
ThirdSector (24.5.2006)

Web fundraising grows.
Tsunami helps nonprofits raise 40 percent more online
Philanthropy Journal (23.5.2006)

Foundation giving climbs.
The largest U.S. foundations saw modest growth in grantmaking last year and predict giving will be flat this year.
Philanthropy Journal (24.4.2006)

Money tops time.
Americans prefer to give money rather than time.
Philanthropy Journal (10.4.2006)

Aktuelle ka-news-Umfrage Spendenfreudiges Deutschland?!
ka-news.de (31.3.2006)

Charities enjoy 'high response rates' from direct mail campaigns.
UK Fundraising (29.3.2006)

Americans flip-flop on volunteerism; giving money, not time, now the preferred method of supporting charitable causes.
CSR Wire (29.3.2006)

Brits' 13k to charity.
Britons give £230 a year to charity, adding up to £13,000 during their lifetime.
Mirror (29.3.2006)

Fundraising-Aktion: Bisher 2,8 Mio. Euro.
Die Fundraising-Aktion der Bregenzer Festspiele hat nach Angaben von Präsident Günter Rhomberg bisher 2,8 Mio. Euro eingebracht.
ORF.at (21.3.2006)

Fundraising brachte bisher 2,8 Millionen.
Vorarlberg Online (21.3.2006)

Rise in online fundraising changed face of campaign donors. Small Contributors Found to Be Polarized but More Representative of Middle Class.
Washington Post (6.3.2006)

Helvetas mit Spendenrekord.
news aktuell schweiz (6.3.2006)

Nonprofits skip fundraising costs.
Of the 167 San Luis Obispo County nonprofits that reported more than $100,000 in revenue to the IRS, almost 60 percent did not declare fundraising costs.
San Luis Obispo Tribune (5.3.2006)

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.
The Economist (23.2.2006)

India: Five nations contribute 72% of foreign funds to local NGOs.
Economictimes (11.2.2006)

"Amerikaner spenden mehr als Deutsche".
Ob Dresdner Frauenkirche oder Hamburger Elbphilharmonie: das private Stiftungs- und Spendenwesen scheint eine Renaissance zu erleben. Die Historikerin Gabriele Lingelbach erklärt im Interview mit dem SPIEGEL, woher die neue deutsche Lust an der Philanthropie rührt.
Spiegel Online (9.2.1006)

Charity has much room for improvement.
Over the last ten years, the average personal donation made by the Chinese population has been only 1.7 yuan (0.21 U.S. dollars).
Xinhua News Agency (7.2.2006)

Online Fundraising Jumps in 2005. Integrated Marketing Shows Results.
In 2005, online fundraising continued to grow at an accelerating rate. Just like the late 2004 Asian tsunami, Hurricane Katrina illustrated not only that Americans are philanthropic in times of need, but they also increasingly prefer to give online. For example, the American Red Cross raised 22 percent of funds online during the tsunami and 45 percent of funds online following Hurricane Katrina.
PNN (1.2.2006)

Österreicher spenden immer mehr.
Aus einer Umfrage geht hervor, dass die Spendenbereitschaft der Österreicher im Jahr 2005, das durch Naturkatastrophen gekennzeichnet war, weiter gestiegen ist. Auch das Gesamtvolumen nahm stark zu. ORF.at (27.1.2006)

Shanghai Charity raises 4m yuan in 24-hour.
Xinhua News Agency (25.1.2006)

Zu wenig Spenden für Wikipedia Trotz Rekordunterstützung. Kosten können derzeit nicht gedeckt werden.
Der Standard (9.1.2006)

In Charity, Too, the Rich Get Richer.
Money is the mother's milk of disaster relief. And over the last 12 months - with the Indian Ocean tsunami, the hurricanes on the Gulf Coast and the Pakistan earthquake - fund-raising records have been broken by the King Kong of relief agencies, the American Red Cross, and by many smaller organizations as well.
New York Times via commondreams.org (3.1.2006)

Umsatzfaktor Mitleid.
Die Deutschen spenden so viel wie nie. Der Einfluss von TV-Bildern und Prominenten-Shows ist beträchtlich. Kritiker warnen vor einer "Blaulicht-Mentalität" in Katastrophengebieten.
Die Welt (28.12.2005)

"Licht ins Dunkel": Neuer Spendenrekord.
5.778.626,15 Euro an Spendenzusagen - um rund 200.000 Euro mehr als im Vorjahr.
Die Presse (25.12.2005)

2005 may be banner year for charities.
Donor fatigue? Not this year. Even after the outpouring of donations for the Indian Ocean tsunami and Hurricane Katrina, holiday giving is robust this season and 2005 could well set an overall record.
USA Today (14.12.2005)

'Donor fatigue' impacts Salvation Army fundraiser. Houston Chronicle (1.12.2005)

Wealth Management Survey features philanthropy.
UK Fundraising (17.11.2005)

Drei Viertel der Ausgaben von Spendenorganisationen an Projekte.
Bei den Spenden sammelnden Organisationen in der Schweiz fliessen im Schnitt 75 Prozent der Ausgaben in Projekte und Dienstleistungen. 8 Prozent werden für das Fundraising eingesetzt und 17 Prozent für die übrigen administrativen Tätigkeiten.SF DRS (2.11.2005)

Canada: Manitobans open wallets to charities.
Winnipeg Sun (2.11.2005)

Tax returns show Canadians gave a record $6.9 billion to charities last year.
Canadian Press via Canada.com (1.11.2005)

Wal-Marting Philanthropy.
Upon the death of Helen Walton, the frail and aging widow of Sam Walton -- founder of the Wal-Mart empire -- the Walton Family Foundation could receive as much as 20 billion dollars, making it the largest and potentially most powerful foundation in the world.
Inter Press Service via CommonDreams.org (22.10.2005)

Americans value corporate community involvement.
Other countries place greater weight on environment, child labor.
Americans place the greatest value on "contributing to the community," with almost half saying that is the most important factor in social responsibility, the study says, while non-U.S. respondents, including those from China, Canada, Germany and Japan, rated environmentally-friendly practices highest.
Philanthropy Journal (4.10.2005)

Survey: only 2% see donating to charities as best way to eradicate poverty.
New research undertaken by international development charity World Emergency Relief has revealed a startlingly low level of public confidence in the results of the G8 summit at Gleneagles in July.
AlertNet (21.9.2005)

Online giving tops $3 billion
Americans grow more comfortable with electronic donations.
More than 8.6 million American households donated more than $3 billion online last year, up 58 percent from 2003, a new study says.
The Philanthropy Journal (18.7.2005)

London bomb charity nears one million pounds.
A charity set up the day after last week's multiple bomb attacks in London has already received close to one million pounds.
Reuters AlertNet (12.7.2005)

D: Konsumverweigerer mästen Sparbuch.
Flaue Investitionen. Statt in Anlagen und Konsumgüter fließt das Geld der Deutschen auf die Bank.
Die Presse (21.6.2005)

U.S. philanthropy perks up with economic growth.
The economy plays a vital role in the success of campaigns for charities across the United States like the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, and its current steady growth is causing a spurt in the flow of philanthropic donations.
reuters (16.6.2005)

US Online Giving Surpasses $3 Billion in 2004; Kintera/Luth Nonprofit Trend Report Shows More Than 8.
Business Wire UK (16.6.2005)

Österreich ein guter Boden für Millionäre.
Europäer aufgepasst: Am schnellsten reich wird man auf dem alten Kontinent in Österreich. Hier ist die Zahl der Reichen ebenso wie deren Vermögen im Vorjahr fast doppelt so schnell gewachsen wie in "Resteuropa" - und fast zehn mal so schnell wie in Deutschland.
Die Presse (9.6.2005)

Wohlstandsreport: Deutschland hat 760.300 Millionäre.
Das schwache Wirtschaftswachstum in Deutschland wirkt sich nun auch auf die Schicht der besonders Wohlhabenden aus: Die Zahl der Millionäre ist 2004 nur minimal gestiegen. In den meisten anderen Staaten hingegen sind die Reichen noch reicher geworden.
Spiegel Online (8.6.2005)

Giving, assets up for U.S. funders.
After two years of decreases in foundation giving, the 66,400 foundations in the U.S. are reporting growth in assets and grants.
Philanthropy Journal (25.5.2005)

Mainstream and liberal foundations spend more, but lag in influence.
Mainstream and liberal foundations spend more than four times more to fund public policy groups than do conservative foundations, a new report says, but conservative think-tanks wield much more influence.
Philanthropy Journal (24.5.2005)

Europa-Vergleich: Deutschland rutscht bei der Kaufkraft ab.
Liechtenstein liegt vorne, dann folgen Luxemburg und die Schweiz: In einer Studie wurde ermittelt, in welchen Ländern Europas die Bürger über die höchste Kaufkraft verfügen. Deutschland landet nur noch auf Rang zehn.
Spiegel Online (3.5.2005)

Giving in Oregon
Contributions up, but nonprofits getting less.
Oregonians gave 2.4 percent of their income to charity in 2003, up from 2.3 percent the previous year, but the state's nonprofits reported a 2.2 percent drop in donations, a new report says.
Philanthropy Journal (2.5.2005)

Studie: 80 Prozent der Deutschen haben noch nie gespendet : Mehr als 80 Prozent der Deutschen haben noch nie gespendet. 
Einer Studie der Gesellschaft für Konsumforschung zufolge nehmen Bayern und Baden-Württemberg bei Geldspenden, aber auch bei Zeitspenden den Spitzenplatz ein.
Bank für Sozialwirtschaft (12.4.2005)

Giving and sexual orientation.
Funding for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender issues has tripled over the last decade, but still lags overall philanthropic funding, accounting for only 0.1 percent of foundation giving, a new study says.
Philanthropy Journal (26.4.2005)

United Way revises benchmarks to measure community impact.
United Way of America has revised its performance standards and best practices to better determine how it is improving people’s lives.
Philanthropy Journal (14.4.2005)

Saratoga YMCA campaign gets $1M donation.
Local philanthropists Bill Dake and Susan Dake kicked off the YMCA of Saratoga's new capital campaign by donating $1 million. The YMCA plans a $10 million full-service gym on West Avenue in Saratoga Springs.
bizjournals.com (13.4.2005)

Money going to children not charity.
While the tsunami appeal had Britons reaching into their pockets in record numbers, overall UK residents are among the least generous people when leaving money to charity in their will.
MyFinances.co.uk (13.4.2005)

YMCA Volunteers Declare Victory in Aggressive Fundraising Campaign to Keep Pace With Needs.
On a goal of $4.02 million, the YMCA of Greater Seattle has declared victory in its Partners With Youth Campaign, with pledges totaling $4,069,493 -- an increase of nearly 12 percent over last year's results.
dBusinessNews.com (6.4.2005)

Charity highway: the new route to wealth.
Mumbai: A decade ago, when the country’s economy and markets were on a high, religious and charitable institutions had the enviable experience of being recipients of generous private donations from foreigners.
A repeat show of the 1995-96 munificence seems likely this fiscal. At a time when the economy is on a relatively high growth trajectory, inflows of private gifts and donations may again touch decade-ago levels.
Economictimes (31.3.2005)

Who is giving?
Most Americans give, but the low-income give more, study says.
Philanthropy Journal (30.3.2005)

Charities get Euro 5.3 million Telethon funds boost.
Irish charities have received a €5.3 million windfall today after People In Need announced the allocation of grants from its Telethon 2004 funds.
Almost 760 charities will benefit from the money, including organisations working with the homeless, children's charities and organsiations for the elderly.
eircom net (30.3.2005)

Wie Milliarden Dollar am Hindukusch versickern
Die Politik pumpt Milliarden in den Wiederaufbau Afghanistans - die junge Republik am Hindukusch ist zum Dorado für internationale Berater geworden. Sie haben sich in Kabul in bequemen Büros eingerichtet, der Geldsegen fließt derweilen zurück in die Geberländer.
Spiegel Online (29.3.2005)

Education, Involvement, Wealth, Age Key to Philanthropy.
"Portrait of Philanthropy: The Capacity for Individual Giving in Howard County" was commissioned to provide information about the rapidly changing environment in Howard County for The Columbia Foundation and the nonprofit organizations it funds.
The Business Monthly 3/2005

United Way campaign nears $17M mark.
bizjournals.com (14.3.2005)

Grants drop, but some areas show gains.
Giving by the largest U.S. foundations fell 10 percent in 2003, a new study says, but general operating grants rose to record levels and some funding areas saw increases.
Philanthropy Journal (7.3.2005)

Silicon Valley Hispanics among region’s most generous groups.
While Hispanics in the Silicon Valley area may not define their activities as philanthropy, nine in 10 have participated in charitable giving and three in four have volunteered their time, a new report says.
Philanthropy Journal (4.3.2005)

Heilsarmee sammelt 4,5 Millionen.
Die Heilsarmee hat mit ihrer Weihnachtskampagne 2004 «Im Gleichschritt mit Mitmenschen» das gute Vorjahresergebnis wiederholen können. Allein mit der Topfkollekte sind 1.5 Millionen Franken gesammelt worden. Über drei Millionen Franken zahlten Spenderinnen und Spender auf den schriftlichen Aufruf ein.
jesus.ch (2.3.2005)

Charitable Giving to U.S. Colleges Rises.
After two years without growth, charitable contributions to U.S. colleges and universities rose 3.4 percent last year to a record $24.4 billion.
AP via ABCNEWS.com (2.3.2005)

Bush Says $2 Billion Went to Religious Charities in '04.
The administration awarded $2 billion in grants last year to social programs operated by churches, synagogues and mosques. A White House official said that was probably the most money the federal government had given in one year to religious charities.
New York Times (2.3.2005)

Charitable car donations fall in some areas.
A change in the tax law last year that made donating a vehicle for charity less attractive for taxpayers has had mixed results for charities that take cars.
USA Today (28.2.2005)

Mehr als 400 Millionen Euro Spenden für Flutopfer.
Nach der Flutkatastrophe in Asien sind allein in Deutschland weit mehr als 400 Millionen Euro an Spenden zusammengekommen.
News-Ticker.org (1.2.2005)

Moral values drive most U.S. volunteers, study says.
Almost six in 10 adults in the U.S. volunteered time to a nonprofit or charity in 2004, a new study says, an increase of 9 percentage points over the previous year.
Philanthropy Journal (1.2.2005)

Ordinary Charities Fear Fewer Donations.
The unprecedented American outpouring of tsunami-relief donations has some charities fearing a phenomenon they saw after Sept. 11 -- a drop-off in contributions for soup kitchens, shelters, museums and other ordinary needs closer to home.
Los Angeles Times (5.1.2005)

U.S. seventh in world giving.
The U.S. ranks behind six other countries in private philanthropy, a new Johns Hopkins study says.
Philanthropy Journal (28.12.2004)

Elderly are most charitable.
More than one third of households headed by a 70-year-old give to charity, compared to just over 18% of those headed by someone in their 20s, the Charities Aid Foundation (CAF) said.
UTV Internet (22.12.2004)

Die Braven: Wer wieviel gibt. 
Größte Spender bei "Licht ins Dunkel".
Der Standard (17.12.2004)

Spendable Amerikaner.
Pro Kopf 600 Dollar für wohltätige Zwecke.
N24 (15.12.2004)

Sparmaßnahmen: Spendenfreudigkeit geht heuer zurück.
Österreich ist EU-Schlusslicht beim steuerlichen Absetzen von Zuwendungen.
Salzburger Fenster (6.12.2004)

United States Lags in Philanthropic Giving.
Excluding giving to religion, for which data are unavailable for other countries, American giving accounted for only 2.5 percent of GDP, compared to the Netherlands at 4.5 percent and Sweden at 4.4 percent. Other countries with giving rates higher than the United States included Norway, France, and the United Kingdom. These figures include both financial donations and volunteer work, which was valued at the average wage of a community worker.
AScribe (6.12.2004)

State of nonprofits
Donations up, but so is demand.
More than half of nonprofits say their donations increased during the first nine months of the year, but seven in 10 say demand for their services also rose.
Philanthropy Journal (1.12.2004)

Survey claims young people give less to charity.
Online.ie News (24.11.2004)

America's Most (And Least) Efficient Charities.
Forbes (24.11.2004)

United Way falls just short of fundraising goal.
Despite falling almost $270,000 short of the goal, Ron Murphy said he's satisfied with this year's United Way of Delaware County campaign fundraiser.
Muncie Star Press (19.11.2004)

International giving strong.
Despite the economic downturn, the rise in terrorist activity and the war on terror, says the International Grantmaking III study, which examines foundation trends, foundation grants overseas remained high, fueled in part by new funders, including the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation.
Philanthropy Journal (17.11.2004)

United Way reports $15.6 million raised.
bizjournals.com (11.11.2004)

More US time spent fundraising than legislating. 
A good indicator of how heated this year’s presidential election in the US has been is a look at the money involved. By any stretch of the imagination, the Republicans’ and Democrats’ seasoned fundraisers have done a formidable job topping previous presidential races.
ISN (3.11.2004)

Giving Slowly Rebounds.
Donations to the 400 charities in the survey by The Chronicle totaled $47.1-billion last year, which means the biggest charities raised nearly $1 out of every $5 contributed to the nation's more than 850,000 charities last year. Nationwide, charities raised $240.7-billion last year, according to "Giving USA".
Numerous groups expanded their fund-raising staffs so they could become more aggressive in seeking big gifts of cash or stock, as well as bequests and other planned gifts. Others concentrated on training fund raisers to solicit donors for other less-common gifts, such as real estate, stock in family-owned businesses, or intellectual property. And some organizations stepped up their efforts to seek donations from people they had not previously focused on, such as wealthy women and baby boomers.
The Chronicle of Philanthropy (28.10.2004)

Area United Way groups reach 40% of goal.
Kansas City-area United Way organizations have raised about 40 percent of this year's $38.4 million fund-raising goal. The organizations have raised $15,346,900, the United Way said in a written release Wednesday. This year's fund-raiser runs until Nov. 18.
bizjournals.com (27.10.2004)

Women 'dig deeper' for charity.
Women continue to give more to charity than men and the traditional street tin collection is still the most popular way to make a charitable donation, according to the results of a survey published today. Medical research has the widest support, with 24.4% of people questioned saying they donated. Children and young people came second, attracting 21.6% of charitable support.
Guardian Unlimited (27.10.2004)

China Red Cross provides aid for 53 countries.
The Red Cross Society of China donated about 3 million US dollars and materials worth two million dollars to 53 disaster-effected countries in the last five years, China Radio International reported Wednesday.Xinhua News Agency (27.10.2004)

Charity Donations Rise in 2003.
Contributions to the nation's biggest charities rose slightly last year after falling in 2002, the first decline in a decade, according to the annual survey by The Chronicle of Philanthropy. Donations to the 400 largest nonprofit organization increased by 2.3 percent in 2003, to more than $47 billion. In the previous year, donations fell 1.2 percent, in part because of troubled economic times.
Reclaiming the No. 1 spot on the Chronicle's list was the Salvation Army, with $1.3 billion in donations. It was followed by the American Cancer Society, which raised $794 million, and Gifts In Kind International with $787 million in contributions.
New York Times (24.10.2004)

Volunteering up.
Rate of volunteering rises, with Utah in lead, study says.
In 2003, nearly one in three people age 16 and older volunteered, up from just over one in four in 2002, says a new survey.
Philanthropy Journal (12.10.2004)

FMA: Beste Spendenkampagnen ausgezeichnet.
Die Sieger des Fundraising Awards 2004 stehen fest: In insgesamt zehn Kategorien zeichnete der Verband der Fundraising ManagerInnen Austria (FMA) die besten Spendenkampagnen des Jahres aus.
extradienst (12.10.2004)

Ethnic donors in New York City area give more than overall population, new study shows.
African-American, Asian-American and Latino donors in the New York City metro area give at higher levels than the overall population, a new study says. Donors interviewed gave an average of $5,000 during the previous year, compared with a national average of $2,295 for households that both give and volunteer time.
Philanthropy Journal (5.10.2004)

Study: Age groups differ on philanthropy.
Philanthropy among minority groups in New York varies along generational lines, with those born after the mid-1960s more likely than older donors to give money to programs focusing on educational opportunities rather than organizations specifically targeting their own racial or ethnic community, according to a study.
Seattle Post Intelligencer (27.9.2004)

Philanthropy Guide Looks at Charitable Giving Trends in Arizona.
* 81% made a financial contribution within the past year compared to 75% in 1999. 
* The average gift per respondent was $2,724 compared to $2,041 in 1999. 
* 67% of donors contributed 75% of their gifts within Arizona. 
* 75% of donors plan to make a financial contribution in the next year, probably the same amount as the previous year. 
* 10% (up from 8% in 1999) have made a charitable bequest in their wills. 
* An additional 3% have a provision in their trust or estate plan.
PR Newswire (22.9.2004)

Fundraisers more positive about climate for giving, survey shows.
Driven in part by the economy, fundraisers are dramatically more optimistic about the environment for raising money than they were last year, says the newly released the Summer 2004 Philanthropic Giving Index published by the Center on Philanthropy at Indiana University.
Philanthropy Journal (20.9.2004)  

More African Americans Contributing to Charities.
JoinTogether.org (1.9.2004)

Hilfswerke: Spenden für Afrika zu gering. 
Bei "Gemeinsam für Afrika" wollen die großen Hilfsorganisationen nicht mehr mitmachen. Denn ihnen kostet die Veranstaltung zu viel Mühe und bringt angeblich zu wenig ein. Zudem wüssten die Spender nicht, wohin ihr Geld geht
taz (5.8.2004)

Armut nimmt weiterhin zu.
Stuttgarter Wochenblatt (5.8.2004)

£1 trillion and rising: British households pass debt milestone.
Independent (3.7.2004)

Humanities shift
Growth in grants to humanities trails pace in giving overall.
Funding up for public programming, down for scholarship.
Philanthropy Journal (2.7.2004)

Top charities' income rises 42%.
Guardian Unlimited (30.6.2004)

Poorer British towns more charitable.
Big News Network (28.6.2004)

Investments rebound
Foundations earned 17 percent in 2003 after loss of 8.7 percent in 2002. Spending rate increases; alternative investing strategies pay off.
Philanthropy Journal (25.6.2004)

Philanthropy rising
Charitable giving in U.S. grew to $241 billion in 2003.
Gifts grew 2.8 percent, most since 2000, and totaled 2.2 percent of GDP.
Philanthropy Journal (21.6.2004)

United Way meets fund-raising goal of $8.3 million.
Ann Arbor News (4.5.2004)

Amis geizen mit Hilfe.
Nach dem Eisenbahnunglück in Nordkorea zeigen sich die Amerikaner nicht gerade spendabel: Sie wollen mit nur 100.000 Dollar helfen.
Focus (27.4.2004)

Neuer "Licht ins Dunkel"-Rekord 2003/2004: 12,7 Millionen Euro ...
APA OTS (27.4.2004)

Charities missing out on GBP1bn a year, experts warn.
Guardian Unlimited (14.4.2004)

Poll: 57 percent of New Yorkers give to charity.
AP via Newsday (6.4.2004)

Fundraising up.
Biggest gains for education, large nonprofits; online giving grows.
More than half of U.S. nonprofits raised more in 2003, and nearly half solicited donations over Internet, survey says.
Philanthropy Journal (6.4.2004)

United Way Celebrates Fundraising Record.
$3.2 Million Raised In 2003-04 Campaign.
KSBW Channel.com (1.4.2004)

Rd Nose Day 2004: Über zwei Millionen Euro Spenden für Kinder ...
Pressrelations (29.3.2004)

Italy: Non Profit Employs 448,000 Staff Plus 3.3 Mln Volunteers.
AGI Online (16.3.2004)

Charity investment up 7%.
Guardian Unlimited (16.3.2004)

Philanthropic relativity.
Depending on where Americans live in the U.S., different factors influence the rate at which they give and volunteer.
Philanthropy Journal (20.2.2004)

Die 60 größten Spender/innen in den US gaben 2003 zusammen 5,9 mia. USD, 28% mehr als 2002 ( 4,6 mia. USD).
(Ergebnis einer Studie der Chronicle of Philanthropy, 19.2.2004)

Rotary Raises US $88,557,000 to Battle Polio.
Fundraising Drive Exceeds Campaign Goal.
Dr. Max Stamper and Associates (30.1.2004)

Networkforgood generates $32 million in online donations.
Philanthropy Journal (28.1.2004)

Charities feeling the pinch.
This Is Money (31.12.2003)

Shares slump 'costs charities GBP3bn'.
Evening Standard (30.12.2003)

Short Of Fundraising Goal, Salvation Army Seeks Donations.
Pittsburgh Channel.com (30.12.2003)

Time to tap the promise.
America's wealthiest are uneasy but optimistic.
Philanthropy Journal (30.12.2003)

'Fundraising success is indicative of support'.
South London Press (29.12.2003)

Fundraisers upbeat.
Fundraisers throughout the U.S. are more optimistic about charitable giving now than they were six month ago, a new survey says.
Philanthropy Journal (24.12.2003)

Donations up slightly.
A new GuideStar survey shows that many nonprofits raised more money this year than in 2002, but almost as many nonprofits raised less.
Philanthropy Journal (3.12.2003)

Mehr Blutspender, weniger Geldspender.
"Die Situation des DRK, sowohl innerörtlich als auch finanziell, kann sich sehen lassen", sagte Günter Schmitt, Kreisverbandsvorsitzender des Deutschen Roten Kreuzes Limburg (DRK), in den voll besetzten "Staffeler Stuben".
Frankfurter Neueste Presse (27.11.2003)

Giving in D.C. stalls.
A new Washington, D.C., area study finds that individual giving was stagnant, the biggest local corporations and the majority of local foundations gave less, while demand for services grew.
Philanthropy Journal (26.11.2003)

Die Weihnachtszeit ist Spendenzeit.
Der Standard (26.11.2003)

Are we a nation of Scrooges?
The British gave a quarter less of their income to charity last year than ten years ago. But good causes may have an unlikely saviour: financial services.
Guardian Unlimited (22.11.2003)

Fast 3,5 Millionen Franken für Kriegskinder.
Die Glückskette hat fast 3,5 Millionen Franken für Kinder gesammelt, die Opfer von Kriegen geworden sind.
Berner Zeitung (20.11.2003)

12.715.000 Euro: So viel Spenden erhielt Grimma.
Grimma. Bei der Stadt Grimma sind nach dem Hochwasser vom vorigen Jahr fast 13 Millionen Euro Spenden eingegangen.
Leipziger Volkszeitung (19.11.2003)

Surviving Tough Times.
Big charities suffer first drop in donations in 12 years.
The Chronicle of Philanthropy (30.10.2003)

Canada: Charitable donations climb to $5.8-billion.
The Globe and Mail (29.10.2003)

Geberkonferenz: 38 Mrd. Dollar für Irak.
Die internationalen Geberstaaten griffen nun doch tiefer in die Tasche als ursprünglich erwartet.
Die Presse (25.10.2003)

Charity: $4bn 'missing' in Iraq.
BBC (23.10.2003)

Schenken ist ein Abenteuer.
Warum spenden einige westliche Gesellschaften großzügiger als andere? Warum schwankt das Spendenaufkommen in den USA und in Großbritannien zwischen einem und zwei Prozent des Bruttosozialprodukts, während es in Deutschland - von staatlich finanzierten gemeinnützigen Stiftungen einmal abgesehen - bei circa 0,3 Prozent liegt?
Die Zeit (22.10.2003)

36 Milliarden Dollar für den Irak gesucht.
Der Geberkonferenz für den Irak Ende der Woche in Madrid wurde ein Fiasko prophezeit. Viele Staaten und internationale Institutionen signalisierten wenig Spendenfreudigkeit. Nun gibt man sich in Madrid optimistisch - die Ansprüche wurden kräftig heruntergeschraubt.
Der Spiegel (21.10.2003)

Pakistan XI easily beat World XI in charity encounter.
Jang Group (16.10.2003)

Study: Nonprofit, Retail and BTB Get Highest Response.
dmnews.com (13.10.2003)

Average Korean Donates Less Than $2 to Charities in 2002.
Hankooki (8.10.2003)

Fundraising Awards: The winners are...
extradienst (8.10.2003)

Assets fall 8.7 percent but investment strategies avoid deeper losses.
Philanthropy Journal (21.8.2003)

Britons Give Record Funds To Charity.
Sky News (20.8.2003)

Donations to charity rise by 4%.
Guardian Unlimited (20.8.2003)

Charity donations reach record high.
Guardian Unlimited (20.8.2003)

Spendenmarkt: Das Geschäft mit dem Tod.
20 Milliarden Franken an Erbschaftsgeldern werden jährlich in der Schweiz ausbezahlt. Kein Wunder, drängen immer mehr Hilfswerke auf diesen lukrativen Markt.
Beobachter (8.8.2003)

Caritas: Spendenrekord.
Hamburger Abendblatt (06-08-2003)

More not always better.
Charity hooked on ever-higher stakes.
Philanthropy Journal (5.8.2003)

Fundraising standards revised.
Educational institutions to change fundraising results.
Philanthropy Journal (5.8.2003)

Donations hit by charity scandals.
In the wake of scandals over the mishandling of funds by three Swiss charities, potential donors are becoming more wary of dipping their hands into their pockets.
Swissinfo (4.8.2003)

Bilanz belegt nie dagewesene Spendenbereitschaft.
Niemand vermag auch nur einigermaßen solide zu schätzen, in welchem Umfang Privatspenden unmittelbar und ohne offizielle Spendenquittung an Hilfsbedürftige gegangen sind.
Dresdner Neueste Nachrichten (30.7.2003)

Vermögen der Deutschen erstmals geschrumpft.
Seit Gründung der Bundesrepublik ist das addierte Vermögen aller Deutschen durch sämtliche Krisen Jahr für Jahr gestiegen. Im vergangenen Jahr war das zum ersten Mal anders - Schuld ist der erneute Wertverlust von Aktien.
Der Spiegel (24.7.2003)

Fundraisers rate work.
Canadians? job satisfaction tied to experience, employer size.
Philanthropy Journal (24.7.2003)

Charitable Giving Holds Steady.
CBS News (24.6.2003)

Charitable gifts in 2002 exceeded $240 billion
Arizona Business Gazette (23.6.2003)

Silicon Valley charities being hit from all sides.
SiliconValley.com (16.6.2003)

Watchdog backs bigger payout.
Giving by private foundations could grow $4.3B a year, analysis says.
Philanthropy Journal (6.6.2003)

Wealthy charities are most generous to themselves.
USA Today (27.5.2003)

Foundations can give more.
Boost in required payout could spur smarter spending and investing.
Philanthropy Journal (20.5.2003)

DRK stellt neuen Weltrekord im Blutspenden auf.
Einen neuen Weltrekord im Blutspenden hat das Deutsche Rote Kreuz (DRK) nach eigenen Angaben in Dortmund aufgestellt.
Westdeutsche Zeitung (19.5.2003)

4.4M to charities.
New York Daily News (15.5.2003)

Giving slumps in wake of 2001 asset decline.
Philanthropy Journal (15.5.2003)
Charity funds suffer heavy stock losses. 
Expatica Netherlands (7.5.2003)

Tax changes could boost charitable giving.
National Center For Policy Analysis (6.5.2003)

Corporate philanthropy declines in 2002.
Measured by dollar amounts, corporate giving by the Washington area's top 25 donors declined about 10 percent in 2002.
Washington Business Journal (6.5.2003)

Crunching Numbers.
Advancement officers strive to tighten their belts without strangling the operations.
CASE Currents (April 2003)

Bright Ideas for Dark Times.
Ten ways to trim your fund-raising budget without sacrificing your most effective efforts.
CASE Currents (April 2003)

The Fading Color of Money.
U.S. economic woes are draining state education budgets and driving up tuition.
CASE Currents (April 2003)

NYC Ranks Second Among Most Charitable.
1010 Wins (28.4.2003)

Charities face crisis over drop in gifts from wills.
Depressed stock markets, the pensions crisis and the rising cost of long-term care are leading to a decline in the number of people making legacies to charities.
The Independent (26.4.2003)

United Way donations fall sharply.
United Way of America suffered its worst fund-raising decline in three decades last year, which translates into fewer dollars for charities depending on the organization for support.
Hampton Roads Daily Press (26.4.2003)

725 000 Euro Spenden nach Todesschüssen.
Das Schulmassaker von Erfurt vor einem Jahr hat eine Welle der Solidarität ausgelöst.
Remscheider GA (26.4.2003)

Iraq: Pace of donations slows.
Many potential donors haven't yet perceived a compelling need.
Contra Costa Times (24.4.2003)

Stock market costs charities £8.6bn in lost investments and donations.
Independent (23.4.2003)

Hard times hit charities, too.
Christian Science Monitor (22.4.2003)

Americans Open Wallets for Iraqis.
From Adopting Pets to Sending Soap, U.S. Public Pitches In.
ABC News (18.4.2003)

Muslims Hesitating on Gifts as U.S. Scrutinizes Charities.
New York Times (17.4.2003)

Economy's slump has inspired some to give more. Minneapolis Star Tribune (14.4.2003)

4,7 Millionen Euro Spenden aus ganz Österreich für die Missions-Verkehrs-Arbeitsgemeinschaft .
Neues Volksblatt (13.4.2003)

Australia: Thumbs up for philanthropy.
The Mercury (5.4.2003)

Schwacher Spendenstrom.
Koalition der Geizigen.
Die Deutschen gehen lieber auf die Straße als zur Bank. Ungebrochen ist die Wut vieler über den Krieg im Irak. Aber die Menschen demonstrieren statt zu spenden, klagen Hilfsorganisationen.
Der Spiegel (1.4.2003)

Kaum Spenden für die Iraker.
Trotz der teils erschütternden Kriegsbilder aus dem Irak zeigen die Bundesbürger bisher wenig Bereitschaft, für die Menschen in der Krisenregion zu spenden.
Stuttgarter Nachrichten (26.3.2003)

Less charity spending as war approaches.
UNICEF reports lack of funding to other regions.
Months of tension and debate on a possible war in Iraq have taken their toll on financial aid to millions of children in crisis regions around the world.
Newsfox (19.3.2003)

Trotz Flaute: Deutsche bleiben spendenfreudig.
Trotz der Diskussion um hohe Preise und Wirtschaftsflaute bleiben die Deutschen spendenfreudig. Nahezu alle deutschen Hilfsorganisationen haben nach einer dpa-Umfrage im vergangenen Jahr ihre Einnahmen halten oder sogar ausbauen können. Allerdings sorgte die Elbeflut für eine Verlagerung der Hilfe ins Inland.
Handelsblatt (2.3.2003)

Bilder öffnen Herz und Portemonnaie.
Das Geld sitzt in vielen Portemonnaies nicht mehr so locker, und wenn gespendet wird, dann zumeist für einen ganz konkretes Projekt.
Neue Osnabrücker Zeitung (23.2.2003)

Britain's super-rich are miserly, says philanthropist.
One of America's biggest philanthropists has accused Britain's super-rich of being mean and urged them to give more to charity.
Guardian Unlimited (6.2.2003)

Cutting Back On Charity.
CBS News (5.2.2003)

Das Spendenverhalten der österreichischen Bevölkerung. Studie im Auftrag von CARE Österreich (4.12.2002)

Matthias Streitz: Spenden-Flaute. Geiz ist geil. Spiegel Online (3.12.2002)