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 News
UN Foundation CEO testifies before US Congress
The subject of her testimony was how cross-sector partnerships are advancing the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs).
Results of baseline survey on Italian corporate foundations released
The preliminary findings of this Fondazione Sodalitas survey were originally disclosed in May 2009 at the EFC AGA and Conference in Rome.
China Foundation Center launched
Center aims to help increase the transparency of Chinese charitable groups.
Does philanthropy need marketing?
Dr Marta Rey gives her opinion inthe Philanthropy UK summer newsletter.
New at GrantCraft - Working with Government: Guidance for Grantmakers
The guide includes case studies, suggestions for finding changemakers in government, and advice on navigating roles and power dynamics.
Scaling New Heights
This report published by the Young Foundation and the Center for American Progress addresses the issue of how foundations can be a critical actor in scaling innovative ideas
What should you be giving to charity?
In an article posted 22 July 2010 on the New Philanthropy Capital blog, Jane Thomas explores the argument of how much you ‘should’ be giving to charity.
UK Prime Minister to discuss VAT treatment for charities with the Treasury
The government should consider funding charities on "the same basis that the government funds itself", according to Mr. Cameron.
Microsoft co-founder commits billions to philanthropy
Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen has said he will commit the majority of his estimated $13.5bn (£8.8bn) fortune to philanthropy after his death.
Auma Obama is set to join Jacobs Foundation’s Board of Trustees
The Jacobs Foundation’s Board of Trustees has appointed Dr. Auma Obama as a new member.
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 Events
Leveraging social innovation: imagination and experimentation
On 5 October, 2010, Fondation Macif is holding a debate around the topic “Leveraging social innovation: imagination and experimentation”.
Save the date: “Reasonable accommodation at the workplace in light of the UN Convention on the Rights of People with Disabilities”
Save the date for the conference on “reasonable accommodation at the workplace in light of the UN Convention on the Rights of People with Disabilities” (23/09/2010) in Brussels.
Save the Date: DMIIG Meeting in Brussels, 19 - 20 October 2010
The next meeting of the Diversity, Migration and Integration Interest Group (DMIIG) will take place in Brussels on 19 - 20 October 2010.
International Meeting of Foundations for Social Innovation
Under the theme « Foundations and Social Innovation », the International Meeting of Foundations for Social Innovation will be held in Montreal on 13-15 October 2010.
Save the Date: WINGSForum 2010, 18-20 November
Innovation and Impact: The Role of Grantmaker Associations in Changing Society

 Jobs
Shakti Sustainable Energy Foundation searches for Interim Director of Programmes
Shakti seeks a committed, energetic, and experienced philanthropic leader to serve as the Interim Director of Programmes
Medtronic Foundation searches for a Director International Programmes
The Medtronic Foundation is looking for a Director, International Programs who will lead the strategic development, implementation and measurement of the Medtronic Foundation’s international grantmaking programmes.
European Venture Philanthropy Association recruits a membership services coordinator
EVPA is recruiting a full-time membership services coordinator to enhance its services to members. The position is to be based in Brussels.
Director, Institutional Philanthropy/Europe at Salzburg Global Seminar
The position will concentrate on the development of philanthropic relationships in Europe.

 EU Call to Action
EU guidelines on preventing abuse of NPOs: give your input!
The European Commission Directorate General for “Home Affairs” has released a discussion paper on voluntary guidelines for EU-based non-profit organisations and is now calling for comments from foundations and other concerned stakeholders.
Public consultation on national measures implementing provisions of EU services directive
The Commission has launched a stakeholder consultation to assess the national measures implementing some provisions of the EU services directive.
Check the Latest Open EU Consultations-July 2010
The European Commission is seeking views from interested parties on EU policy developments and actions.
EU launches public debate on the future of pensions
The European Commission has launched a Europe-wide public debate on how to ensure adequate, sustainable and safe pensions and how the EU can best support the national efforts.
Public consultation on possible approaches to tackling cross-border inheritance tax obstacles within the EU
The European Commission is seeking stakeholders’ views on obstacles related to cross-border inheritance tax and possible solutions to these problems.
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 EU Funding
EUfunding: Calls for proposals under the 2010 Marie Curie Action Plan
Several calls for proposals under the Marie Curie Action plan, including: European Reintegration Grants; International Reintegration Grants nad Intra-European Fellowships for Career Development
EU Culture Programme: Find out more about the info sessions and workshops in your country
The Culture Programme contact points in each Member State will organise a number of sessions and workshops on the programme.
Eu funding: Lifelong Learning Programme (LLP) 2010
The Lifelong Learning Programme (LLP) supports learning opportunities from childhood to old age in every single life situation.
EU Funding: Eco-Innovation and Market Replication Projects
The European Commission launched a call to support eco-innovative projects in different sectors which aim at the prevention or reduction of environmental impacts or which contribute to the optimal use of resources.

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