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

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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

Variety Ambassador Duncan Goodhew honoured in train-naming ceremony

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Olympic swimmer and children's charity Variety's Ambassador Duncan Goodhew has been honoured by train company Southeastern by having a train named after him.

Dorset Community Foundation runs Do It For Dorset Day

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Dorset Community Foundation has persuaded local authorities, companies and charities across the county to make today the first 'Do It for Dorset Day', a day of fundraising events.

PFRA to publish annual benchmarks for breaches of face-to-face fundraising rules

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The Public Fundraising Regulatory Association (PFRA) is to begin publishing an annual benchmark of penalty points incurred by its member organisation in their street face-to-face fundraising.

Access Group creates not-for-profit division

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Business software solutions provider Access Group has established a not-for-profit division to consolidate and enhance its work with charities and third sector organisations.

Irish charity promotion campaign begins

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The One Percent Difference campaign, which aims to increase the level of charitable giving in Ireland, today kicked off its advertising programme with a series of radio advertisements.

Cathy Anderson to join The Management Centre as senior consultant

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Greenpeace UK's Fundraising Director Cathy Anderson is to join management consultancy The Management Centre (=mc) in September as a senior consultant.

Smile Train to raise funds throughout Wimbledon via Twitter hashtag

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Smile Train, the largest cleft lip and palate nonprofit, will benefit from publicity and fundraising during the Wimbledon Championships fortnight.

Lucy Gower joins Clayton Burnett as Innovation Director

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Innovation expert Lucy Gower is to join Clayton Burnett as the company's first Innovation Director.

Vodafone offers €200,000 in Mobile for Good Europe Awards

Mobile for Good Europe Awards

The Vodafone Foundation Mobile for Good Europe Awards are now open for entries.

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