Events

Electronic money could result in reduced donations being given to charity, according to a study commissioned by Bull Information Systems.

Reports have reached the ICFM of more than one bogus Lord approaching charities in relation to fundraising. In the last issue of ICFM's Update readers were warned of a 'Lord Houston'. Now it seems there is an equally dubious 'Lord Lanchester' who successfully duped a Bond Street gallery into letting him walk off with a painting without paying for it.

The Independent on Sunday newspaper began a campaign on 8th February "to stop the rot in the arts." In particular they are campaigning "for a change in taxation policy which would permit individuals to make simple tax-free contributions to theatres, orchestras, museums and galleries". The newspaper feels that the UK government could learn from the US Internal Revenue Service.

Various charities are launching online fundraising activities in the run-up to Christmas.

Imperial Cancer Research Fund have teamed up with ShoppersUniverse to sell a Christmas quiz over the Web.

A round-the-world motorcycle attempt for charity is using the Web to keep supporters up to date with progress.

A new US book guides fundraisers through running a fundraising auction.

Read about the practicalities of running a fundraising auction in this detailed US book from highbidder.com. The site includes a monthly tip on running an auction for a charity.

Major events can prove a lucrative source of income to local charities.

NetConex's NonprofitAuction.com will be holding its next online auction from 15th - 27th September.

This event is being held to benefit Operation USA, a medical disaster relief agency. Lots available will include "many fabulous travel packages."

The Museum of Contemporary Art in Tucson, Arizona, is offering a classic motorcycle as grand prize in an online fundraising raffle.

Yahoo! is hosting a Web-a-thon for US children's charities.

Yahoo is hosting a Web-a-thon in aid of the Children's Miracle Network and children's hospitals in the US where secure credit card donations can be made. The event runs from 19th May to 8th June 1997.