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Ireland urged to follow Europe & stop €81m charity lottery loss
Charities Institute Ireland (CII) is urging a change to gambling laws in order to increase funding for charities and tax income for the Government. Currently, gamblers can […]Sense of belonging & seeing local impact key to giving, says CAF
Europeans are less likely to have a “strong sense of belonging” in their local community, which links to lower relative levels of generosity, finds the World Giving […]Senior appointments at fundraising associations
Charities Institute Ireland has announced Scott Kelley (pictured right) as its next CEO. Currently COO, Scott also sits on the EFA board as treasurer. Scott will […]Polish Fundraising Association marks 20th anniversary & new board members
The Polish Fundraising Association celebrates its 20th anniversary this year, an occasion that was marked at its recent Fabryka Fundraisingu and General Meeting, which also saw […]French charities must get past ‘shadow AI’ tension to realise potential
While most professionals at French nonprofits are using artificial intelligence tools in their work, this is often ‘shadow AI’, warns a new report by EFA member France générosités. […]AI: UK fundraisers seek guidance, case studies & funding
A new report shows that 57% of UK fundraisers feel they have the knowledge to use AI responsibly, but most still have concerns about its impact, […]Let it flow: Italian charities seek end to spending cap on 5 per mille tax relief
Italian fundraisers have proposed major changes to a system that lets taxpayers divert a small share of their income tax to charities and other bodies. The […]Swedish government seeks to expand gift tax deduction regulations
Sweden’s Ministry of Health & Welfare has commissioned an inquiry into how the regulations on tax deductions for donations could be expanded to include more public […]Register now for September’s Fundraising4Democracy European Tour — speakers announced
Registration is open, and the first speakers announced for 29 September’s Fundraising4Democracy European Tour 2026 — a dynamic online event showcasing the best of European fundraising for […]Individual donations rebound in France but smaller gifts still decreasing
France saw the most significant increase in individual donations since 2021 last year, with a 3.6% rise, according to France générosités’ 2025 Generosity Barometer. Conducted by […]
