Entrepreneurial approach to philanthropy takes hold in Asia – BNP Paribas: Sustainable Giving
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Traditional philanthropy is making room for impact-led philanthropy, a trend that takes its cue from a new generation of people with backgrounds in for-profit business.

A century before the ancient Greeks built the Parthenon, Confucius preached the virtue of charity, or good deeds performed out of selfless concern for others. These contemporary circumstances, paired with an ancient tradition that endures, make Asia a fertile ground for philanthropic initiatives.

The Worldwide Association of Non-Governmental Organisations (WANGO), which unites non-governmental organisations (NGOs) worldwide, has 405 members in East Asia and 973 in South-east Asia. “That’s an indication of success,” says Mr Jamil, “but how can I put it down in dollars and cents?”

Wider agreement on the value of philanthropic objectives might ease decision-making, says Mr Jamil, who before joining the Aman Foundation founded Ecopack, a PET bottle manufacturing business that became the primary supplier to Pepsi and Coca-Cola in Pakistan. “What is that worth versus running an ambulance versus giving someone technical training?”

Mr Jamil is part of a growing pool of philanthropists in Asia who come from an entrepreneurial background and are keen to use business-measurement tools in their non-profits, says Christina Lee, head of philanthropy services, Asia-Pacific, at BNP Paribas. According to Ms Lee, clients use a range of impact-assessment tools, including surveys, data banks, logic models or theories of change and nuanced impact assessments.

Such methods are still taking root among Asian philanthropic organisations, notes Dien Yuen, founder of the San Francisco-based Asian Philanthropy Forum, which brings together thought leaders in organisations working to improve the quality of life and sustainability of Asian communities. “Measuring impact is only beginning now at the ground level,” she says.

With so many in need, charitable foundations and NGOs cannot sit on the side-lines while experts refine and experiment with measurement tools. “If we only pursue hard facts and quantitative figures, we might miss the most crucial factors behind an organisation’s success or failure.”

Europe and the United States set the pace in devising new approaches to impact measurement, particularly in venture philanthropy, a fledgling trend in Asia.

New SCSU-Strong School Resurrected | New Haven Independent

New SCSU-Strong School Resurrected

by Markeshia Ricks | May 24, 2016 7:43 am

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A new $45 million K-4 “lab” school that alders were dead set against rebuilding last year got a renewed lease on life after key alders had a change of heart.

In a 6-5 vote Monday night, the Board of Alders Finance Committee Monday night advanced a capital projects budget for the upcoming fiscal year that includes borrowing to build the new the Strong 21st Century Communications Magnet and Lab School on the Southern Connecticut State University (SCSU) campus.

Now that capital projects budget, along with the city’s main operating budget, goes before the full Board of Alders on June 6 for a final vote.

The group voting in favor of the new school included the members most aligned with the labor-supported majority on the full board.

Last budget season, alders overwhelmingly turned down the plan for the new school, which the state has promised to pay 79 percent of the cost to build. The city’s stake is $10.7 million in bonding money.

Last year the alders said the city simply couldn’t afford to borrow to build any more schools.

But this time, alders split along the lines of those who still believe that the city can’t afford another new school, and those who have since been convinced that the city can’t afford not to build the new school.

Alder Morrison said she had a change of heart after hearing that repairing Strong’s existing facility at Legion Avenue and Orchard Street to get maybe a few more years of life out of it would cost the city about $9 million. But with the state projecting possibly multi-year budget deficits, alders now in favor of building the school pointed out, this might be the city’s last shot to replace the crumbling school with state assistance.

Morrison also pointed out that school officials have estimated that the city can get between $6 million and $8 million for the current school property, which could be used toward paying down the debt service on the new school. I think we should take into consideration the monies that are here; I don’t think that’s going to be there next year.”

East Rock Alder Anna Festa voiced skepticism that the city could recoup money toward any debt incurred for school construction.

“That piece of property is not even worth $1 million,” she said of the current Strong School site, the former Vincent Mauro School on Orchard Street. raised concern that building the new school is more about creating a specific tie with SCSU, while in his opinion, the university hasn’t developed significant partnerships with the nearby public schools that are already in its backyard.

Board President Walker said that she agrees with Reyes that SCSU and other colleges and universities should strengthen their ties to public schools. His amendment failed 6-5.

But alders successfully added the following policy amendments, which require:

A review of all the account balances of both completed and current capital education and non-education projects.
The use of any leftover funds to pay down the debt service for the new school.
Devoting proceeds from the sale or lease of the current Strong School on Orchard, and the original Strong School building on Grand Avenue in Fair Haven, to reducing the debt service.

Paolillo along with Morris Cove Alder Sal DeCola, Fair Haven Alder Ernie Santiago, Reyes and Festa ultimately voted against the final amended version of the capital project budget.

Westville Alder Adam Marchand and Edgewood Alder Evette Hamilton along with Morrison, Colon, Walker and James voted for the amended capital project. If one has any doubts about the labor backed alders including Walker and Morrison being rubberstamps for the union – here is exhibit 1.

posted by: connecticutcontrarian on May 24, 2016 12:04pm

Smh.
New Haven doesn’t need a new school, or a new experiment, or a new tax burden. $45 million for this school and talks of a new single sex charter school in the works and yet existing schools don’t have full time nurses or adequate computing facilities.

Community Foundation awards nearly $50,000 in grants to local non-profits – Campbell River Mirror Campbell River Search and Rescue was one of the organizations receiving a Campbell River Community Foundation grant.

The Campbell River Community Foundation held its annual Grants Reception on May 3 at the Museum at Campbell River.

The Foundation awarded 19 grants to local non-profit organizations for specific projects which will benefit the community this year.

“This is the most important night of the year for us,” says Mary Ashley, Chair of the Community Foundation. Tickets can be purchased on their website at crfoundation.ca.

This year’s successful recipients are:

CR & District Food Bank $5,175 Project: PowerSmart Upgrade to LED
CR & North Island Schizophrenia Society $1,000 Project: Program for Strengthening Families
CR & North Island Transition Society $10,000 Project: Renovation & Window Replacement
CR Community Arts Council $2,000 Project: Community Banner Project
CR Family Services Society $1,950 Project: Baby Layettes
CR Head Injury Support Society $4,000 Project: Decorative Fence & Planter Boxes “Look at Us Now”
CR Search & Rescue $2,000 Project: Rescue Training Mannequin
Friends of Cortes Island $2,200 Project: Sub-tidal Biodiversity Project
Habitat for Humanity Vancouver Island $4,000 Project: Operation Transportation Volunteer Bus
North Island Alcohol/Drug Information & Education Society $600 Project: Promotional Materials
Quadra Circle Community Connections Society $1,800 Project: Healthy Quadra Seniors & Families
Salvation Army Ocean Crest Corps $600 Project: Emergency Disaster Services
1st Willow Point Scouts $1,800 Project: Group Gear Replacement
Willow Point Supportive Living Society $2,300 Project: Replacement of Fence
CR & District Association for Community Living $1,700 Project: Ages & Stages Screening

Since it was founded in 1990, the Foundation has reached nearly $2 million in permanent endowment funds and has given out nearly $350,000 in grants to many local non-profit organizations in the City of Campbell River and area served by School District 72.

Rob Miller, president of the Trumbull Technology Foundation, awarded certificates to five teachers whose proposals won Foundation grants for classroom innovation.

Ormond called her project “Exciting, Engaging and Enriching,” and noted that “additive manufacturing will change (her students’) world.”

Lindsey Carley is bringing GPS into the classroom. Carley said her students learned the value of collaboration.

Hans Drenkard, a THS Physics teacher, heads up the school’s competitive Robotics Team. He talked about the students learning to conceive, plan, build and program an autonomous robot one that uses student written programs to perform its tasks rather than a radio control device to move a ball from one place to another and lift and move a small object.

Donna Zimmer, Media Specialist at Jane Ryan, initiated a Legos for STEM program, a part of turning her library into a “learning commons,” and bringing STEM into the library.

She challenged them to make things like a “better house for the three little pigs.”

“This is better than Disney World,” one student proclaimed.

And Brenda Windsor, Technology Integration Specialist at Daniels Farm, showed off Osmo for Education.

There is no cost to submit a nomination and the award categories include: Champion of Childrenas Health; Champion of Senior Health; Champion of the Uninsured; Community Health Champion; Corporate Health Champion

Since 2004, the Champions of Health program has honored more than 150 organizations that are working to reverse the negative health statistics in the state.

For more information about the Champions of Health program, visit championsofhealth.org.

Bob Kirby gives a speech Tuesday, May 24, 2016, after his announcement as the 2016 South Central Kentuckian of the Year presented by the Community Foundation of South Central Kentucky at the Knicely Center.

Bob Kirby is congratulated as he stands with his great-granddaughter Carlyle Yell, 8, of Bowling Green on Tuesday, May 24, 2016, after his announcement as the 2016 South Central Kentuckian of the Year presented by the Community Foundation of South Central Kentucky at the Knicely Center.

Bob Kirby is given a standing ovation as he takes the stage Tuesday, May 24, 2016, during his announcement as the 2016 South Central Kentuckian of the Year presented by the Community Foundation of South Central Kentucky at the Knicely Center.

Bob Kirby is hugged by his great-granddaughter Carlyle Yell, 8, of Bowling Green on Tuesday, May 24, 2016, after his announcement as the 2016 South Central Kentuckian of the Year presented by the Community Foundation of South Central Kentucky at the Knicely Center.

Bob Kirby gives a speech Tuesday, May 24, 2016, after his announcement as the 2016 South Central Kentuckian of the Year presented by the Community Foundation of South Central Kentucky at the Knicely Center.

Bob Kirby is congratulated as he stands with his great-granddaughter Carlyle Yell, 8, of Bowling Green on Tuesday, May 24, 2016, after his announcement as the 2016 South Central Kentuckian of the Year presented by the Community Foundation of South Central Kentucky at the Knicely Center.

Bob Kirby is given a standing ovation as he takes the stage Tuesday, May 24, 2016, during his announcement as the 2016 South Central Kentuckian of the Year presented by the Community Foundation of South Central Kentucky at the Knicely Center.

Bob Kirby is hugged by his great-granddaughter Carlyle Yell, 8, of Bowling Green on Tuesday, May 24, 2016, after his announcement as the 2016 South Central Kentuckian of the Year presented by the Community Foundation of South Central Kentucky at the Knicely Center.

Several community members, family and friends of Bob Kirby gave a standing ovation Tuesday at the Knicely Conference Center in honor of him receiving the 2016 South Central Kentuckian of the Year Award.

Kirby is the fifth honoree selected for this award by The Community Foundation of South Central Kentucky.

Kirby’s dedication and service to his community has been shown through his involvement with The Salvation Army, Bowling Green Chamber, Warren County Public Library, United Way of South Central Kentucky, Commonwealth Health Foundation, Western Kentucky University, Historical Rail Park and Train Museum, The Community Foundation and South Central Kentucky Community and Technical College Foundation.A

During the luncheon, a video honoring Kirby was played, which featured several members of the community and family members commenting on his great contributions and achievements.

When Bob Kirby accepted his award, he thanked his family, who he said has been supportive and in many cases active in whatever he’s done.A

“I try by design, I guess, to channel my activities to what I would call a safety net,” Bob Kirby said.

RHINEBECK Astor Services for Children & Families, a Rhinebeck, NY-based non-profit that provides behavioral and educational services for children and their families in the Mid-Hudson Valley and the Bronx, announces the release of “Early Identification and Palliative Care for Psychotic Disorders in Children and Youth,” by an implementation and outcomes research team from Astor and published in April 2016 by the American Mental Health Foundation.

Left to right, Katie Hoople, Suzanne Button, Mary Nichols and Laura Lappan, all with Astor Services for Children & Families, authored a book on psychosis in children, “Early Identification and Palliative Care for Psychotic Disorders in Children and Youth,” which was published in April 2016 by the American Mental Health Foundation in Brooklyn, NY.

The 70-page book presents findings of a two-year study funded by an $80,000 grant by the American Mental Health Foundation, including ways to develop and study early identification and palliative strategies for young people at risk for psychosis. “By identifying at-risk youth that may be vulnerable to developing psychosis early on, and applying interventions to treat the conditions, children can learn coping skills and strategies that will help them acquire and build resiliency for their healthy development.”

Among the risk factors for psychosis that the book examines are genetics, thought disturbance, recent and rapid deterioration in functioning, social impairment and substance abuse. The publication also covers youth screening for psychosis, interventions and follow-up care.

“We are grateful to the American Mental Health Foundation for supporting our work to raise the quality of life to children and their families,” said Button.

Speaker Mattiello during a previous House session.

House Speaker Nicholas Mattiello and a string of state representatives on Tuesday excoriated a front page Providence Sunday Journal editorial about community service grants that was published last weekend, saying it misrepresented the legislative process and was based on false assumptions.

The editorial — headlined, “Who Does Speaker Mattiello Think He’s Fooling? Gallison is linked to an ongoing federal investigation.

Last week, with the hearings under way, one GOP lawmaker questioned whether the process of hearing from grant recipients was an effective way of answering questions about the grant program.

Referring to the hearings on the grants, the ProJo editorial asked, “Who does the speaker think he’s fooling? “That is the right of the public and this is the public’s house, and we will listen to them every time they want to come in here.”

Lawmakers have periodically taken to the floor of their respective chambers to criticize Providence Journal editorials over the years, although more frequently in the past than recently.

The partners are DeKalb County government, the DeKalb County Economic Development Corp., the DeKalb County Community Foundation, the DeKalb County Farm Bureau and Northern Illinois University.

After holding two economic development visioning summits for public and private sector leaders last November, the project partners continued the process by inviting every municipality in DeKalb County to participate in developing this vision.

Researchers from NIU’s Center for Governmental Studies interviewed elected and appointed officials, business leaders, employees, students and residents, and also facilitated many town hall-type meetings to understand each community’s economic development assets, needs, opportunities and resources.

The DeKalb County Community Foundation is developing a DeKalb County Economic Development Grant program that will provide an opportunity for individual municipalities around the county to apply for funding to support their own communities’ economic development planning process or to implement projects that are consistent with recently developed priorities. Prairie Drive in Sycamore.

Enterprise Zone available to assist local business expansion

As DCEDC has been promoting the new DeKalb County Enterprise Zone to attract investment, jobs and tax revenue, it is important to note the program can help local businesses with expansion and remodeling, as well as new building construction.

For designated commercial and industrial properties within the zone, a sales tax exemption on building materials is available.

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