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December 2003-January 2004
Resources & Links
Activities, Web sites and other cutting-edge information for global givers
New Internet site aims to streamline fundraising process
A new online fundraising tool is seeking to distinguish itself from other Internet sites by the simplicity of its approach. Organizations seeking funds describe their initiative with a two-page synopsis and submit it to Funding.org, which then forwards it on to its list of thousands of donors. The list includes high net worth business leaders, celebrities, corporate staff responsible for philanthropy, and government officers, as well as individuals who regularly donate to worthy causes. Funding.org says that ninety percent of the names on its list have indicated that they want to receive appeals. In an effort to attract both new donors and needy organizations to the website, Funding.org is actively searching for other Internet sites that want to place a reciprocal link to help funders and nonprofit organizations make connections. Among those that have signed up is Thusanang, (www.thusanang.org.za), a South African Internet portal that facilitates fundraising and capacity building for nonprofits.
Webcast to explore new model for corporate philanthropy
In a January 14, 2004 webcast, the Foundation Strategy Group (FSG -- www.foundationstrategy.com) will propose a new model for social engagement that addresses senior executive frustration with existing approaches to corporate social responsibility. This work builds on FSG's thinking on corporate philanthropy, as published in the December 2002 Harvard Business Review article "The Competitive Advantage of Corporate Philanthropy" by FSG principals Michael E. Porter and Mark R. Kramer. For more information, or to register for the upcoming webcast please call Dawn Allen at +1 (617) 357-4000 x102 or email at dawn@foundationstrategy.com.
© 2003 The Synergos Institute
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