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Fundraisers optimistic about major gift income over next two years

Published on 1 July 2013, by howardlake
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Research by Good Values and the Institute of Fundraising suggests that fundraisers are optimistic about the state of major gift income.

American foundations gave $650,000 to Ireland in 2012

Published on 27 June 2013, by howardlake
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Charities in Ireland received grants totalling $650,000 from US registered foundations in 2012, according to the New York based Foundation Center.
 

Financial sector still gives more to charity than other industries

Published on 26 June 2013, by howardlake
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The Company Giving Almanac 2013 (cover)

The financial sector still gives far more to charity than any other industry sector, according to the Directory of Social Change's first

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    • Foundation Center reports $1.2 billion given globally to human rights by foundations

    Published on 21 June 2013, by howardlake
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    Human rights grantmaking infographic (detail)

    Research by the Foundation Center and the International Human Rights Funders Group (IHRFG) has found that foundations around the world made grants of $1.2 billion to human rights organisations in 2

    Irish research reports drop in charitable income

    Published on 10 June 2013, by howardlake
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    The latest research into the level of charitable giving in Ireland shows a fall in corporate and private donations.

    22 major donors share their giving motives and values

    Published on 4 June 2013, by howardlake
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    The Institute for Philanthropy has published details of the values and beliefs which motivate 22 major donors to give to charity.

    Irish company support increased in 2012

    Published on 31 May 2013, by howardlake
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    A snapshot of charitable giving by companies in Ireland shows that there was a significant increase in in-kind donations and volunteering between 2011 and 2012.

    London Legal Walk raises over £575,000 for free legal advice

    Published on 21 May 2013, by howardlake
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    London Legal Walk participants

    Last night’s London Legal Walk raised £575,000 for charities that provide free legal advice in London and the South East.

    Ireland Funds gala raises $3 million

    Published on 14 May 2013, by howardlake
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    The 2013 American Ireland Fund Gala in New York last week exceeded its target by $500,000 in raising $3 million in support of The Worldwide Ireland Funds&rs

    One fifth of England's volunteer centres suffered 50% or more income reduction last year

    Published on 14 May 2013, by howardlake
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    Average volunteer centre's annual income from 2008-12

    New data from NCVO reveals that many of England's volunteer centres suffered substantial drops in their income in the 2011/12 financial year.

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