10 September 2010 Greetings! Consultant Alan Clayton has been enlisted by the Institute to spearhead something called the 'Greater Good Project' - a campaign to encourage more public donations by making people feel part of a 'greater good'.  It's an initiative that has echoes of the rationale behind the establishment of his former agency, The Good Agency, a few years ago. Clayton heads Institute programme on donor motivations Alan Clayton will lead a research project into donor motivations as part of an Institute of Fundraising initiative to encourage more people to give, it has been announced. Pakistan appeal reaches £47m as DEC reviews accountability framework The Disasters Emergency Committee has raised £47m for the Pakistan flood emergency effort, as its annual report shows it is reviewing its accountability framework. Charity cleared of wrongdoing over failed fundraising campaign The Sick Kids Friends Foundation, the charity behind the failed New Pyjamas Campaign, has been cleared of any misconduct by an OSCR inquiry but has been given recommendations to strengthen its governance. Direct Debit non-payments to charities drop The number of direct debit payments to charity which fail have fallen, now amounting to just 1 per cent of scheduled payments. Aussies and Kiwis world's most charitable, says global survey The lands Down Under have topped the first World Giving Index, with their populations exhibiting high levels of philanthropy, volunteerism and community-mindedness. £750m lost by gift aid system 'stuck in the past' More than £750m is lost every year in gift aid because of an outdated system that disincentivises charities and the Treasury to make the most out of it, according to a report released today.         Survey Corporate Partnerships Survey 2010 We've been hearing a lot of contrast on corporate partnerships with some doing well and others ending in abandonment of charity partners by the corporates. So we're running a quick survey to gauge the pulse of the sector. If you have responsibility for corporate partnerships, it'd be great if you could take a few minutes to fill in the survey, thanks.         Features Giving from the hip: Engaging young, trendy staff The young, trendy staff at Asos.com didn't have much time for giving until a cheeky campaign playing on the 'fanciability' of philanthropy changed things. Peter O'Hara recounts the campaign and explains how charities can communicate with younger corporate audiences. Before the axe falls: preparing for grant cuts With the cuts to grants and contracts looming, Selman Ansari outlines what rights charities have to contest cuts and how to prepare for the chop.         Blogs Taking gift aid online: How ResPublica's system would work Gareth Jones welcomes the think-tank's proposed system for moving gift aid administration online The $2 tax deduction and why it made my student self give Australia didn't top the recent World Giving Index just because it's a nation of top mates. Tax breaks are key, says Aussie Celina Ribeiro         Opinion How should the aid sector deal with non-conventional groups? As the world comes together to deliver aid to Pakistan, director of the Humanitarian Futures Programme at Kings College London, Rudolph C. Kent offers his thoughts on the conundrum of working with local organisations which fall into ethical red zones. Events Charity Finance Property Conference 18 October 2010 VAT & Tax Conference 18 October 2010 Charity Finance Live 18 October 2010 Shop   Fundraising magazine Subscribe from £89 | BUY NOW Fundraising provides in-depth examination of key fundraising techniques, offers professional development features to help you progress in your career and promotes best practice. Join us on Twitter @CSFundraising Civil Society eNews Contacts Tania Mason, editor, 020 7819 1214, tania.mason@civilsociety.co.uk Phil Bishop, online advertising, 020 7819 1215, phil.bishop@civilsociety.co.uk Niki May Young, website editor, 020 7819 1206, nikimay.young@civilsociety.co.uk

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