Philanthropy reports and trends

Global:

The World of Philanthropy – Present and FutureAs the final phase of the Bellagio Initiative, the Resource Alliance hosted The World of Philanthropy – Present and Future forum on 15-16…

PHILANTHROPY 2173: Global #philanthropy #buzzwordsA reader from Berlin (@Steph_Reuter) noted that my buzzword list from 2009 had some entries on it that were just peaking in Germany this …

UK:

Times Higher Education – Gifts to universities of £1 million or more up by a thirdThe universities of Oxford and Cambridge were the only institutions – including those outside higher education – to receive more than fiv…

Charity donations and donors decrease, says surveyThe number of people giving to charity fell 3%, with overall donations dropping by 20% in 2012, a new ONS report reveals. By Abby Young-P…

Canada:

Canadians getting more charitableAs Canadians work at improving their own lives, they also strive to help the less fortunate. According to a recent report by BMO Harris P…

Wealth Reports

RBC released a new report on the world’s “mobile millionaires,” including a discussion of philanthropy. The following press release provides highlights from the report:

rbc.com – RBC – Media NewsroomMobile millionaires place family and quality of life above business interests: RBC Wealth Management Global mobility shapes investment ap…

The full report can be accessed by clicking the report cover below.

Charity Regulation

Russia:

Duma Bill To Clamp Down on NGOs | NewsAmid the public furor over the State Duma’s proposed ban on U.S. adoptions, many seem to have overlooked the fact that the so-called "ant…

Australia:

Sector Welcomes ACNC Launch | Pro Bono AustraliaAssistant Treasurer David Bradbury launches the ACNC in Melbourne. Picture: Lina Caneva The Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Comm…