Wednesday, November 01, 2006

RedOrbit - Technology - Are Philanthropic Networks an Effective Method of Giving?

RedOrbit - Technology - Are Philanthropic Networks an Effective Method of Giving?: "Are Philanthropic Networks an Effective Method of Giving?

By Sheridan, Jenny; Curley, Kevin

Hot issue

Philanthropic networks are on the rise. Their aim is to put smaller charities in touch with donors, but some argue they are duplicating existing infrastructure

YES Jenny Sheridan, co-director, The Funding Network

There's growth in philanthropic networks, so people must like them. In The Funding Network, about 80 people meet to hear six- minute 'pitches' from nine mostly small charities, followed by six minutes for questions.

At the end of the day. there is an auction-type session, where attendees pledge money to the charities that attracted them. They write out cheques there and then; the network works out the Gift Aid and sends the totals to the charities."
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