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  • A message from the editor
    February 27, 2013

    A message from the editor

    It was César Ritz, founder of the hotels bearing his name, who first remarked that, “Le client n’a jamais tort” – the customer is never wrong. Sticking to this dictum has two consequences for Philanthropy Management magazine: one good; one not so good. 

  • VisionFund celebrates 10 years of microfinance
    February 19, 2013

    VisionFund celebrates 10 years of microfinance

    VisionFund, the microfinance not-for-profit partner of global humanitarian charity World Vision, is to celebrate its tenth year of operation by honouring its clients throughout the year with a series of profiles celebrating their achievements.

  • European SRI Transparency Code revamped
    February 18, 2013

    European SRI Transparency Code revamped

    Eurosif along with the national sustainable investment forums has launched a new, more user-friendly version of the European SRI Transparency Code to reflect recent market developments.

  • Charitable Giving Coalition supporters testify to hearing on deductions
    February 14, 2013

    Charitable Giving Coalition supporters testify to hearing on deductions

    The House Committee on Ways and Means is holding a hearing today to examine the itemised deduction for charitable contributions as part of the Committee’s work on comprehensive tax reform.

  • Dasra Philanthropy Week kicks off at month-end
    February 08, 2013

    Dasra Philanthropy Week kicks off at month-end

    Dasra , India's leading strategic philanthropy foundation, is bringing together over 600 leaders from different spheres to discuss some of India's biggest social problems and how these can be addressed through strategic philanthropy and effective support to organisations on the ground. Dasra Philanthropy Week will b

  • Giving Pledge comes to South Africa
    February 06, 2013

    Giving Pledge comes to South Africa

    Family foundation to act as conduit for first local signatory.

  • Non-profits keen to scale, but face resourcing challenges
    January 28, 2013

    Non-profits keen to scale, but face resourcing challenges

    A new study by The Social Impact Exchange and Veris Consulting, Inc., a firm specialising in financial management and survey research for non-profits, suggests that scaling is seen as a strategic aim by a majority of non-profits in the US, but access to capital remains an inhibiting factor. "Data from the study reinforces the point that we lack an effective system for financing initiatives that are scaling," says Cynthia W. Massarsky, vice president of Growth Philanthropy Network and co-author of the survey. "The non-profit sector has developed many promising solutions to our most intractable social problems – now we must continue to work together to build an efficient capital market system to spread those solutions so that millions can benefit." 

  • January 23, 2013

    Davos roundtable to discuss philanthropy in online education

    Live stream of debate will be available via YouTube on Thursday 24th.

  • Big Society Capital sets targets for 2013
    January 21, 2013

    Big Society Capital sets targets for 2013

    Social investment bank commits £56m in its first nine months.

  • January 17, 2013

    Impact investment performance in 2012 on target

    Study shows private equity and private debt are preferred vehicles.