22 October 2010 Greetings! This week Fundraising comes to you from the International Fundraising Congress in the Netherlands. It's probably no surprise that face-to-face is high up on the agenda with a global collaboration mooted to address new negative publicity pressures. But it may be a surprise that several surveys are recording high spirits in the UK despite news of some devastating cuts. Positivity, as they say, is the road to success. Global face-to-face collaboration mooted More information-sharing and collaboration may be on the cards for the international face-to-face community following a brainstorming meeting in the Netherlands yesterday. UK fundraisers optimistic, despite cuts UK charities are expecting good times ahead, as an international survey finds that most expect their expenditure and income to increase next year.  Transition fund aimed at charities with income of £50k to £10m The £100m transition fund announced by the government will be targeted at service-delivery organisations that have low levels of reserves and high dependence on public funding streams that are particularly vulnerable to budget cuts, civil society minister Nick Hurd said. Europe 'in the dark ages' in major donor fundraising European charities are still in the "dark ages" in relation to fundraising from Europe's wealthy philanthropists, fundraisers were told at the International Fundraising Congress. Charities predict income growth and more fundraising jobs next year Charities around the world expect 2011 to bring increased voluntary income and investment in fundraising, according to a global annual report released this week. Facebook is not for fundraising, says Facebook exec Facebook is not a useful tool for fundraising, but rather should be utilised for donor stewardship and building interest, according to a top Facebook executive. Blogs Charities hit by new council publication rules New rules preventing excessive publications by councils could have serious knock-on effects for charities. Charity PR specialist Ingrid Marson discusses the implications. Boosting public engagement is the real challenge now The spending review confirmed the government's intention to engage with the sector via its Big Society agenda, but how do we get the rest of society to follow suit, asks Niki May Young Events Civil Society IT Conference 18 November 2010 Digital Fundraising Conference 18 November 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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