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Dear reader,

Welcome to our third issue of 2005 and the new face of Global Connections! As well as an exciting new format for our newsletter, we continue to bring you plenty of thought-provoking and insightful articles, as well as the latest news from around the region.

Firstly, Mike Naholi from the Kenyan Institute of Fundraising Professionals presents an intriguing overview of running a business as a social organisation. To follow, our own Simon Collings traces the growth of Association Firefly in Brazil, a non-profit organisation working amongst rural communities in the Amazon region, from the organisationâ��s beginnings through to its current success.

Next, we move from Brazil to Taiwan with a case study profiling the Garden of Hope Foundation - the NGO of the Year winner at the 2004 Asia Pacific NGO Awards.

Read on for worldwide news including how to nominate someone for the first International ePhilanthropy Awards, information on France�s first fundraising training scheme, and the upcoming journal of the European Fundraising Association.

Last but not least, the Resource Alliance brings you a review of A Handbook of NGO Governance written by Marilyn Wyatt as well as updates on our latest programme developments and upcoming events.

We hope you enjoy the new look and exciting content, and join us again soon for the next edition of Global Connections.

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>> Social Enterprises - the Road Less Travelled by Mike Naholi  

There is considerable debate as to whether or not non governmental organisations (NGOs) and other social organisations should run businesses (or enterprises) to raise income.  To some organisations, profits and business are dirty words that have no place in the development arena. To others surpluses (or profits) and business provide a crucial source of income that contributes to the sustainability of the organisation. This article will not dwell on either side of this debate. It will focus on potential windfalls and pitfalls in owning or running a business as a social organisation. Read more

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>> Association Firefly by Simon Collings 

The Association Firefly in Brazil is a legally registered non-profit organisation established in 2001. The associationâ��s mission is to contribute to the human development of rural communities in the Amazon region, and to promote understanding between these communities and people in other parts of Brazil through the creation of community libraries. Read more

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>> NGO of the Year: The Garden of Hope Foundation 

In the dark moments of exploitation, violence and abuse, one looks for a  sanctuary, a place of rest and solitude. What better place to find than a garden that nurtures hope. 

The Garden of Hope Foundation in Taiwan was founded in 1998 and is dedicated to providing necessary services to women in need. It has three key objectives: to protect women and girls against sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and domestic violence; to improve the rights and status of women; and to promote gender equality by empowering young women.

The organisation was named NGO of the Year at the 2004 Asia Pacific NGO Awards, an event which aimed to recognise and celebrate the achievements of some of the most impressive and inspiring non-governmental organisations (NGOs) in the region. Read more

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The handbook is written by Marilyn Wyatt, with regional perspectives and the overall conceptual approach contributed by members of the Central and Eastern European Working Group on Nonprofit Governance. The book is aimed at non-profit and non-governmental organisations (NGOs) in Central and Eastern Europe and offers an excellent set of guidelines promoting understanding of good governance and giving practical advice of how to turn abstract theory into practice.  Read more  

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Nominations sought for first Annual International ePhilanthropy Awards
The very best are invited to be nominated by August 1, 2005. ePhilanthropy Foundation wants to hear from you about who you think deserves kudos for being the very best in ePhilanthropy around the world. Read more

Launch of France's first fundraising training scheme!
The Union pour la GÄ‚ŠnÄ‚ŠrositÄ‚Š has today launched France's first ever professional fundraising training certificate, "le Certificat FranÄ‚§ais du Fundraising". Read more 

Fundraising Europe
European Fundraising Association (EFA) is about to launch the first edition of "Fundraising Europe". The journal of the European Fundraising Association will be forwarded in PDF format to members of different associations and all those interested. Read more

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The 6th International Workshop on Resource Mobilisation (IWRM) had a record number of attendees!
Sold out weeks before the event, the 6th IWRM held in Bangkok, 6-8 May, attracted 381 participants from 47 countries worldwide. ''This has gone beyond my expectations. Iâ��m very much inspired and full of energy to go back to my organisation and bring the learned into practice.'' Adrienne Wiangyangkung-blomberg, Thailand. Read feedback from delegates and view photos of the event. Read more

The 5th International Fundraising Workshop was conducted 28-31 May 2005 in Yalta, Ukraine
The workshop gathered together 50 representatives of NGOs from 12 countries of Former Soviet Union and Europe. The workshop was not only a learning event but also a great discovery of NGOs fundraising capacity in developing countries. Read more

The Accredited Qualification in Fundraising
This project, developed in partnership between the Resource Alliance and a number of institutions and individuals,  aims to deliver an accredited qualification providing a solid grounding in the basics of fundraising. The Resource Alliance are working with an established educational institution in India at the SP Jain Institute of Management and Research in Bombay and Jamia Millia University in Delhi, in Kenya at the Kenya Institute of Management, and in Malaysia, at the Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman in Kuala Lumpur. Read more

2005 Asia Pacific NGO Awards
The 2005 Asia Pacific NGO Awards continues to recognise and celebrate the achievements and contributions of NGOs in the region. First held in 2004, the Awards aim to highlight the contribution of excellent NGOs to civil society in the region, motivate the sector towards the highest standards in accountability, transparency and local resource mobilisation, and to promote local philanthropy in the region. Read more

Launch of the Innovation Awards 2005 at the 25th International Fundraising Congress
CAF (Charities Aid Foundation) and the Resource Alliance are proud to launch the Innovation Awards 2005 celebrating best practice in innovation and local resource mobilisation. The winner will receive a prize of �10,000 and will be offered a free place at the 25th IFC, October 2005. Entries must be received by 20 August. Read more

Global Fundraising Jobs
Looking for a career move or want to advertise a vacancy to an international audience? Global Fundraising Jobs is a web-based recruitment initiative from the Resource Alliance which aims is to put charities in touch with prospective candidates, wherever they are based in the world. Check out the latest jobs on offer or advertise a position now. Read more 

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25th International Fundraising Congress, The Netherlands, 18 - 21 October 2005
Join us to celebrate 25 years of proven success at the world�s leading training conference for fundraising professionals. With an impressive 127 sessions including 6.5 hour Master Classes to 90 minute practical workshops, you'll be guaranteed to leave inspired with the latest thinking to get ahead.

The IFC offers unrivalled networking opportunities with CEOs and Fundraising Directors from across the world in attendance. This year we are expecting more than 750 delegates from over 55 countries. The IFC is renowned for hand-picking the world's best speakers to provide you with the most cutting-edge knowledge and fundraising techniques available.

This year's programme includes a special one-off Master Class delivered by IFCâ��s highest ever rated speakers, Tony Elischer and Bernard Ross, whilst Kay Sprinkel Grace and Simone Joyaux will unlock your management potential in the Advanced Level Strategy Laboratory.

Amongst the new talent on show this year is Lee Davis from NESsT, who will be exploring how charities can make a profit through social enterprise initiatives, and Dirk Rinker who will deliver results from his fascinating research into donor behaviour from the US. Book now! Read more

>> Regional Events

2005 Asia Pacific Fundraising Conference, 8 - 10 September 2005, Singapore
This 2Ë� day conference organised by the Resource Alliance in partnership with the National Kidney Foundation of Singapore aims to enhance participantsâ�� knowledge of resource mobilisation issues. The programme will feature a series of advancedâ��level seminars, as well as a variety of other sessions and activities. More details will be available shortly from the Resource Alliance website.

The Resource Alliance will also be organising three more regional events in Kenya, Sri Lanka and Hungary for 2005. There will also be subregional events in Peru and Brazil. These workshops will seek to enhance the capacity of non-profit organisations to diversify their funding sources, and to develop their resource mobilisation skills in order to be self-sustaining.

The 12th East Africa Regional Workshop on Resource Mobilisation will be held 8 - 12 November 2005, in Mombasa Kenya.
This workshop is organised by the Resource Alliance in partnership with the Kenyan Association of Fundraising Professionals.

The 10th Central & Eastern Europe Workshop will be held 8 - 12 November in Budapest, Hungary
This workshop, the 10th in the series will be organised by the Civil Society Development Foundation from Hungary (CSDF) in partnership will the Resource Alliance. More information on this event will be available from the CSDF and Resource Alliance website at the beginning of July.

2005 South Asia Resource Mobilisation Workshop will be held in Colombo, Sri Lanka, at the Trans Asia Hotel on 26 - 29 November 2005
This workshop is organised in partnership with the Centre for Advancement of Resource Mobilisation. Further details on this workshop will be available soon.

First Andean Congress on Mobilising Resources for Social Change will be held 9 - 10 November, 2005 in Hotel Sol de Oro, Lima, Peru
This first subregional workshop is organised by Solidar from Peru in partnership with the Resource Alliance. The workshop is intended for executives, directors, employees and volunteers of any public or private organisation that can benefit from training in fundraising. For more information please email solidar@speedy.com.pe 

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