Archive - 1997

Artists Gilbert and George are raising funds for Aids charity Crusaid by donating a quarter of the proceeds of their £11.99 screensaver.

A tad expensive for something that's normally given away on CD magazine cover-mounts, you might think. But G&G offer more: "we want to spill our blood, our brains and our seed for art", they say. OK then, since it's for charity.

A fundraising program specifically designed for small to medium-sized charities has just been launched.

Fundbase is available in international English and is distributed as shareware. It can then be registered for £30.

iGive, formerly eyegive, the innovative online fundraising site "where just visiting does good" has reported its first income for non-profits.

An consumer questionnaire published online and offline by Cable & Wireless Communiations is raising funds for children's charity Barnardo's.

Internet Prospector, the respected monthly newsletter for fundraising prospect researchers, has added some new features.

The Philanthropreneur newsletter is a new magazine which aims to publish examples of successful enterprise by nonprofits - "ways to make money and to save money."

Under its banner "sharing ideas you can take to the bank", the 8-page monthly newsletter will carry profiles of successful philanthropreneurs, guest columns, legal suggestions and "lots of reality-tested practical advice".

Find out about funding opportunities for voluntary organisations in Devon from Devon Local Development Agencies Forum (Deldaf).

We reveal the results of the Skipton Building Society's fundraising in its efforts to deter carpetbaggers.

Charity Netaccess is a new venture to assist voluntary organisations in taking their first steps on the Internet which will raise funds for Charities Aid Foundation (CAF).

Health_Gift is another new e-mail discussion list from the American Philanthropy Review which focuses on health care philanthropy.