Caring and Funding Podcast powered by CAF America

In this episode of the Caring and Funding Podcast, CAF America's President & CEO, Ted Hart is joined by Hope for Haiti's CEO, Skyler Badenoch to share his organization's experiences in providing disaster relief after the 2010 and 2021 earthquakes, and explore the topics of:  Best practices in disaster response and lessons learned from the 2010 earthquake, The importance of long-term recovery and resilience-building, and  Why it is important for donors to consider these long-lasting efforts in their disaster response planning. About Hope for Haiti: Hope for Haiti, one of CAF America's grantee partners, is a trusted nonprofit organization working to improve the quality of life for the Haitian people, particularly children, in southern Haiti. Their team and network of partners provide people with better access to education, healthcare, water, and economic development opportunities. Learn more about Hope for Haiti on their website, https://hopeforhaiti.com/. — Stay up to date with CAF America at https://www.cafamerica.org/subscribe/.

Following the recent announcement of new OFAC General Licenses that allow for expanded humanitarian relief work in many high-risk jurisdictions, this episode will dig into what grantmakers need to know about the changes and how it will affect grants made to those countries. CAF America's Ted Hart will be joined Paul Carroll, the Director of Charity and Security Network to update listeners on the recent OFAC General Licenses and what if means for their philanthropy. TARGET OUTCOMES: Listeners have a reasoned, balanced understanding of the opportunities presented by the new Licenses as well as the serious risks that remain. Listeners leave with a better understanding of how OFAC General Licenses affect charitable grantmaking around the world. Listeners know where to find more detailed resources about the new Licenses.

European countries are preparing for another wave of Ukrainian refugees, numbering in the hundreds of thousands, as winter approaches and Russia targets Ukraine's power grid. Join CAF America President and CEO Ted Hart in conversation with CAF America charity partners who are providing direct relief to Ukrainians throughout Central and Eastern Europe. You will hear firsthand insights from our partners as they share their experience and provide a deeper understanding of the current state of the humanitarian relief and response landscape. This conversation will address what work is currently being done to support Ukrainians, what these organizations see as challenges to providing that relief effectively, and what changes they anticipate seeing in the coming winter months. Joining CAF America in this conversation will be the Polish Center for International Aid (PCPM), Polish Humanitarian Action and https://www.peopleinneed.net/.

From “Break the Bias” to “Gender equality today for a sustainable tomorrow,” 2022 has fostered thought-provoking themes for International Women's Day and Women's History Month. Today, CAF America's Caring and Funding Podcast brings together powerful female leaders for an inspirational discussion on the status of gender equality in the workplace and beyond.  This episode will be led by Jessie Krafft, Senior Vice President of External Affairs at CAF America, and will be joined by guests Anna Hofmeister, Treasurer of CAF America's Board of Directors, and Janet Boyd, Treasurer of CAF Canada's Board of Directors. Both Anna and Janet also hold leadership roles in their respective industries. Together they will share valuable insight and advice on how to break the glass ceiling and overcome biases which impact women and girls across the globe.

From “Break the Bias” to “Gender equality today for a sustainable tomorrow,” 2022 has fostered thought-provoking themes for International Women's Day and Women's History Month. Today, CAF America's Caring and Funding Podcast brings together powerful female leaders for an inspirational discussion on the status of gender equality in the workplace and beyond.  This episode will be led by Jessie Krafft, Senior Vice President of External Affairs at CAF America, and will be joined by guests Anna Hofmeister, Treasurer of CAF America's Board of Directors, and Janet Boyd, Treasurer of CAF Canada's Board of Directors. Both Anna and Janet also hold leadership roles in their respective industries. Together they will share valuable insight and advice on how to break the glass ceiling and overcome biases which impact women and girls across the globe.

CAF America's team continues to closely monitor the crisis in Ukraine, the humanitarian impacts it is causing, and the changes to sanctions and regulatory mechanisms that it has led to. CAF America President and CEO Ted Hart and Jessie Krafft, Senior VP, External Affairs will be joined by Rabih Torbay of Project HOPE and Angela Frigo of the European Food Banks Federation, two of CAF America's charity partners that are directly responding to the crisis in Ukraine to share their experience and provide donors with a deeper understanding of the relief and response landscape. This conversation will cover how nonprofits are responding to the crisis in Ukraine, the challenges these organizations are facing, and what advice nonprofits can give to donors seeking to make a humanitarian impact. About Rabih Torbay Rabih Torbay currently works as President and CEO of Project HOPE. To support Ukrainian refugees, Project HOPE has activated an emergency response team in Ukraine and neighboring countries to provide immediate health and humanitarian relief. Learn more about their efforts here. About Angela Frigo Angela Frigo currently works as Secretary General at European Food Banks Federation (FEBA), a European non-profit organization which works in collaboration with 24 members and 5 associate members in European countries.

In today's world philanthropy often moves at the speed of the Internet even if the human condition has not yet learned to heal or grow or change or rebuild or a host of other things that philanthropy can and will address, at that same lighting speed. CAF America's Global Partnerships enable us to bridge those great divides by bringing to the American donor the very best of philanthropic expertise and services on the ground in countries around the world. Through this podcast series, we introduce our listeners, our donors to partners we collaborate with and partners who collaborate with us, in making it possible for that long arch of history, that long arch of philanthropic change to bend a little faster, with much more assurance, and with the full regulatory compliance, risk management and regulatory compliance you have come to rely on from CAF America. In this edition CAF America President & CEO, Ted Hart will introduce you to Nivedita Narain, Chief Executive of CAF India our partner in India who provides strategic and project management support to corporates, individuals, and NGOs throughout India with an aim to ensure greater impact of their philanthropic and CSR investments. CAF India has many years of experience in managing complex philanthropic and community development initiatives for corporations, institutions, and individuals. They are established pioneers in designing and delivering 'giving' programs tailored to the needs of corporate and institutional donors.  

The COVID-19 global pandemic is relentless. As a result, companies are looking to make impactful philanthropic support available while satisfying important environmental, social, and governance (ESG) criteria coupled with the desire to document meaningful ROI on their social investments.  Join Ted Hart, President and CEO of CAF America and CAF Canada, and his guest corporate impact expert Sue Norton, Adjunct Global Impact Strategist for CAF America. Together they will share valuable insights and advice on shaping your giving strategies in the coming years to provide impactful alignment to ESG criteria leading to positive social returns on philanthropic investments.   Building on their popular podcast “30 Minutes Toward More Impactful Corporate Giving,” Ted and Sue will share planning-ready ideas you can use to increase the impact of philanthropy. In addition, they will introduce you to the “Building Blocks of Impact,” an executive-level framework for improving the ROI on philanthropic investments. Whether you are creating new social investment plans, beginning to incorporate your ESG agenda, or refining plans already underway, you won't want to miss this discussion.

Join Ted Hart, President & CEO of CAF America, as he chats with CAF America's Global Impact Strategist, Sue Norton, about the impactful role corporate philanthropy will play in future-proofing nonprofits in the wake of the COVID-19 global pandemic. Insights will be shared that will help inform corporate donors’ charitable giving strategies and support the resilience and future-proofing of nonprofits. By defining the donor role as an “investor in a network of change-makers who can provide impactful solutions to systemic challenges,” a more purposeful engagement of donors, one that achieves the goals of all stakeholders, is within reach.    

Join Ted Hart, President & CEO of CAF America, as he chats with our Senior Vice President of External Affairs, Jessie Krafft, about establishing Donor Advised Funds (DAFs) for legacy planning. Often, the legacy planning process involves laying out how donors will bequeath assets to charities after their death. This podcast will share how donors can establish a Legacy Donor Advised Fund (DAF) to secure their charitable legacy—a legacy that is not limited to only USA charitable organizations, but can support a favorite charity virtually anywhere in the world. Legacy planning represents the continuation of donors’ values through the transfer of wealth and assets toward charitable causes. Depending on the size of the estate, these plans can be very simple or very complex, and a Legacy DAF can provide multi-generational support for a donor’s philanthropic legacy. In this podcast, we will share the step-by-step approach for donors and their financial/legal advisers to use in the creation of a Legacy DAF. We will share details that should be considered in this process and important questions donors should ask before establishing a Legacy DAF.

Join Ted Hart, President & CEO of CAF America, as he chats with nonprofit leaders from Hong Kong, São Paulo, Belgium, Canada, and the United States to discuss the importance of Giving Tuesday and the effect of the Covid-19 global pandemic on their work and this important international day of charitable giving.

This podcast reviews the 5 important changes that have been made to India's FCRA law as a result of the September 28, 2020 Amendment. CAF America will review the new prohibition on Indian nonprofits re-granting funds received from foreign donors to other FCRA registered nonprofits. The Amendment reduces the cap on the use of foreign funds for administrative expenditure to a maximum 20%, requires Indian nonprofits wishing to receive foreign funds to open an FCRA Bank Account with State Bank of India, it grants the power to FCRA to freeze the funds in the FCRA bank account in case of non-compliance with the FCRA requirements, and enables the Ministry of Home Affairs to suspend FCRA registration of an organization for more than 6 months. Also, the provisions of the Amendment state that renewal of the FCRA license will happen every six months provided the applicant is not fictitious, not convicted for triggering communal tension, and not guilty of diversion of funds. These provisions will greatly impact cross-border giving to India. CAF America is committed to keeping abreast of the changing regulatory environment and to maintaining full legal compliance within Indian laws. What do donors need to know to navigate the new provisions?  Join Ted Hart, CEO of CAF America and Jessie Krafft, Senior VP of External Affairs to learn how the new requirements and restrictions affect US donors interested in supporting the work of nonprofits in India.   

CAF America's Global Partnerships enable carefully chosen teams around the world to bring together the very best of talent and strengths. In today's world philanthropy often moves at the speed of the Internet even if the human condition has not yet learned to heal or grow or change or rebuild or a host of other things that philanthropy can and will address, at that same lighting speed. CAF America's Global Partnerships enable us to bridge those great divides by bringing to the American donor the very best of philanthropic expertise and services on the ground in countries around the world. Through this podcast series, we introduce our listeners, our donors to partners we collaborate with and partners who collaborate with us, in making it possible for that long arch of history, that long arch of philanthropic change to bend a little faster, with much more assurance, and with the full regulatory compliance, risk management and regulatory compliance you have come to rely on from CAF America. In this edition CAF America President & CEO, Ted Hart will introduce you to Masha Chertok, Director of CAF Russia our partner in Russia who provides service in support of corporate social responsibility initiatives. They design and implement programs on behalf of companies, assist in establishment of independent charities, and provide consulting services in the field of corporate philanthropy policies. CAF Russia has helped many companies and private foundations to develop their social and philanthropy policies utilizing international standards of social investment management .

This audio will be aired during the 2020 UNGC virtual event.

CAF America's Global Partnerships enable carefully chosen teams around the world to bring together the very best of talent and strengths. In today's world philanthropy often moves at the speed of the Internet even if the human condition has not yet learned to heal or grow or change or rebuild or a host of other things that philanthropy can and will address, at that same lighting speed. CAF America's Global Partnerships enable us to bridge those great divides by bringing to the American donor the very best of philanthropic expertise and services on the ground in countries around the world. Through this podcast series, we introduce our listeners, our donors to partners we collaborate with and partners who collaborate with us, in making it possible for that long arch of history, that long arch of philanthropic change to bend a little faster, with much more assurance, and with the full regulatory compliance, risk management and regulatory compliance you have come to rely on from CAF America. In this edition CAF America President & CEO, Ted Hart will introduce you to Meenakshi Batra, Chief Executive of CAF India our partner in India who provides strategic and management support to corporates, individuals and NGOs throughout India with an aim to ensure greater impact of their philanthropic and CSR investments. CAF India has many years of experience in managing complex philanthropic and community development initiatives for corporations, institutions and individuals. They are established pioneers in designing and delivering 'giving' programs tailored to the needs of corporate and institutional donors.

CAF America's Global Partnerships enable carefully chosen teams around the world to bring together the very best of talent and strengths. In today's world philanthropy often moves at the speed of the Internet even if the human condition has not yet learned to heal or grow or change or rebuild or a host of other things that philanthropy can and will address, at that same lighting speed. CAF America's Global Partnerships enable us to bridge those great divides by bringing to the American donor the very best of philanthropic expertise and services on the ground in countries around the world. Through this podcast series, we introduce our listeners, our donors to partners we collaborate with and partners who collaborate with us, in making it possible for that long arch of history, that long arch of philanthropic change to bend a little faster, with much more assurance, and with the full regulatory compliance, risk management and regulatory compliance you have come to rely on from CAF America. In this edition CAF America President & CEO, Ted Hart will introduce you to Gill Bates, CEO of CAF Southern Africa our partner in South Africa who works to encourage and facilitate the investment of money, in-kind resources and time, by companies, institutions and individuals throughout South Africa. Their work with donors, foundations and corporations helps strengthen South Africa's nonprofit sector and the communities they serve. CAF Southern Africa is committed to promoting and adding value to these contributions by encouraging cooperation, sharing innovation, and fostering leadership. They provide expert advice on social investment policy & strategy, grant management and administration services, research and advocacy and the encouragement of a culture of philanthropy. They also help facilitate nation-wide special focus programs such as Mandela Day volunteering opportunities.

CAF America's Global Partnerships enable carefully chosen teams around the world to bring together the very best of talent and strengths. In today's world philanthropy often moves at the speed of the Internet even if the human condition has not yet learned to heal or grow or change or rebuild or a host of other things that philanthropy can and will address, at that same lighting speed. CAF America's Global Partnerships enable us to bridge those great divides by bringing to the American donor the very best of philanthropic expertise and services on the ground in countries around the world. Through this podcast series, we introduce our listeners, our donors to partners we collaborate with and partners who collaborate with us, in making it possible for that long arch of history, that long arch of philanthropic change to bend a little faster, with much more assurance, and with the full regulatory compliance, risk management and regulatory compliance you have come to rely on from CAF America. In this edition CAF America President & CEO, Ted Hart will introduce you to Paula Fabiani CEO of IDIS - The Institute for the Development of Social Investmentour partner in Brazil with over twenty years of expertise in designing and implementation of charitable projects as well as the disseminate of knowledge that contributes to the development of Brazil's giving culture.

CAF America's Global Partnerships enable carefully chosen teams around the world to bring together the very best of talent and strengths. In today's world philanthropy often moves at the speed of the Internet even if the human condition has not yet learned to heal or grow or change or rebuild or a host of other things that philanthropy can and will address, at that same lighting speed. CAF America's Global Partnerships enable us to bridge those great divides by bringing to the American donor the very best of philanthropic expertise and services on the ground in countries around the world. Through this podcast series, we introduce our listeners, our donors to partners we collaborate with and partners who collaborate with us, in making it possible for that long arch of history, that long arch of philanthropic change to bend a little faster, with much more assurance, and with the full regulatory compliance, risk management and regulatory compliance you have come to rely on from CAF America. In this edition CAF America President & CEO, Ted Hart will introduce you to Rana Kotan, Secretary General at TUSEV, The Third Sector Foundation of Turkey which has since 1993 has grown to support a network of over 100 associations and foundations that share a vision of strengthening the legal, fiscal and operations infrastructure of the charitable sector in Turkey. Among TUSEV's main objectives are non-profit law reform, research on civil society and philanthropy, promoting social investment and social justice philanthropy, and facilitating partnerships across sectors, as well as across borders.

CAF America's Global Partnerships enable carefully chosen teams around the world to bring together the very best of talent and strengths.  In today's world philanthropy often moves at the speed of the Internet even if the human condition has not yet learned to heal or grow or change or rebuild or a host of other things that philanthropy can and will address, at that same lighting speed. CAF America's Global Partnerships enable us to bridge those great divides by bringing to the American donor the very best of philanthropic expertise and services on the ground in countries around the world. Through this podcast series, we introduce our listeners, our donors to partners we collaborate with and partners who collaborate with us, in making it possible for that long arch of history, that long arch of philanthropic change to bend a little faster, with much more assurance, and with the full regulatory compliance, risk management and regulatory compliance you have come to rely on from CAF America. In this edition CAF America President & CEO, Ted Hart, will introduce you to Lisa Grinham CEO of Good2Give our partner in Australia who provides innovative technology solutions to help businesses, donors and charities connect. Good2Give is one of the leading advisors to business providing for efficient and secure processing of one million charitable transactions annually. Good2Give has contributed a quarter of a billion dollars (AUS) to more than 8,000 Australian and international charities.

CAF America's Global Partnerships enable carefully chosen teams around the world to bring together the very best of talent and strengths. In today's world philanthropy often moves at the speed of the Internet even if the human condition has not yet learned to heal or grow or change or rebuild or a host of other things that philanthropy can and will address, at that same lighting speed. CAF America's Global Partnerships enable us to bridge those great divides by bringing to the American donor the very best of philanthropic expertise and services on the ground in countries around the world. Through this podcast series, we introduce our listeners, our donors to partners we collaborate with and partners who collaborate with us, in making it possible for that long arch of history, that long arch of philanthropic change to bend a little faster, with much more assurance, and with the full regulatory compliance, risk management and regulatory compliance you have come to rely on from CAF America. In this edition CAF America President & CEO, Ted Hart will introduce you to Elitsa Barakova , Executive Director of BCause Foundation our partner in Bulgaria who provides companies and donors unparralleled expertise in directing philanthropic support to important impactful charitable causes in Bulgaria. Their work helps with financial and organizational strengthening of civil society organizations and public institutions such as schools, libraries and museums. Since 2014, the BCause Foundation has a managed the CAF America funded Rinker Center for Entrepreneurship and Training set up to promote education, lifelong learning and support entrepreneurship and business development in Bulgaria.

The Global Pandemic continues and so do the lessons being learned by grant advisors working directly with funders seeking to provide impactful COVID-19 relief through philanthropy. The third installment of this series provides that advice to all our listeners and answers to commonly asked questions about the impact of COVID-19 relief funded by philanthropy. Join CAF America President & CEO, Ted Hart, and Senior Vice President of External Affairs at CAF America, Jessie Krafft, as they sit down with their very own Loren Previti, Senior Director of Donor Services, to help funders increase the impact of COVID-19 philanthropic funding around the world. 

The Global Pandemic continues and so do the lessons being learned by grant advisors working directly with funders seeking to provide impactful COVID-19 relief through philanthropy. This podcast provides that advice to all our listeners and answers to commonly asked questions about the impact of COVID-19 relief funded by philanthropy. We will discuss examples of grants that are being made to help with COVID-19 relief on the ground where it is needed most. Where are the hot spots around the country and around the world? Where is philanthropy making a difference? How can your philanthropy do the most good? Join CAF America President & CEO, Ted Hart, and Senior Vice President of External Affairs at CAF America, Jessie Krafft, as they sit down with their very own Loren Previti, Senior Director of Donor Services, to help funders increase the impact of COVID-19 philanthropic funding around the world. 

This podcast will share up to the minute information regarding the questions funders are asking, and will provide the answers you need. We will discuss examples of grants that are being made to help with COVID-19 relief on the ground where it is needed most. Where are the hot spots around the country and around the world? Where is philanthropy making a difference? Join CAF America President & CEO, Ted Hart, and Senior Vice President of External Affairs at CAF America, Jessie Krafft as they help funders increase the impact of COVID-19 philanthropic funding around the world.  Special Guests: Loren Previti | Director, CorporateServices at CAF America Iliana Lang | Officer, Private Donor Services at CAF America

Join CAF America President and CEO, Ted Hart, as he and his guest experts Holly Welch Stubbing, President & CEO of E4E Relief, and David Shevlin, Partner at Simpson Thacher discusses how employers can assist employees dealing with hardships related to the unprecedented ‘shelter in place’ and ‘social distancing’ restrictions being enforced across the country. Some employees have found themselves suddenly jobless or temporarily living with drastically-reduced wages, whereas others are left figuring out how to care for their children or elderly parents.  Our special guests will help listeners learn how Employee relief funds (ERFs) can provide immediate charitable support to employees and their dependents who are facing financial difficulties because of personal hardship or disaster. However, these programs are complex to design and manage, attention to detail is key to regulatory compliance. This podcast will share both the legal and practical details a corporation must take into consideration when establishing such a fund. 

CAF America President & CEO Ted Hart and his guest expert David Shevlin, Partner at Simpson Thacher, discuss the new charitable giving rules that became law as part of The Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act. The $2 trillion coronavirus stimulus bill includes provisions meant to encourage Americans to donate to charity. The move is meant to encourage additional contributions to the nonprofit sector, which is the third-largest industry in the country. Four specific provisions of the CARES Act will be discussed on this podcast, each provides incentives for individuals, families and corporations to give, but to receive the associated tax benefits, the new rules must be followed. Listeners will learn the steps necessary to qualify for the new "universal deduction", learn how those who itemize their deductions, can take the new 100% deduction off their adjusted gross income, learn how donor-advised funds are implicated in the new rules and how charitable contributions for corporations, that make cash contributions in 2020, can deduct 25% taxable income (up from 10%).

Ted Hart, President & CEO of CAF America, is joined by special guest André Solórzano, Senior Manager of Data Insights and Giving Numbers at CECP (Chief Executives for Corporate Purpose), to discuss the findings of the Giving in Numbers: 2018 Edition report, as well as a sneak peek at the 2019 edition! With corporations playing a growing role in cross-border philanthropy, make sure you don't miss out on this show presenting the latest insights and trends in corporate giving.

Join Ted Hart, Editor of Cross-Border Giving: A Legal and Practical Guide and President and CEO of CAF America, as we take a deep dive into Chapter 9: Responsible Giving, The International Grantmakers’ Perspective with its author, Jane Peebles of Karlin & Peebles, LLP. The podcast will cover critical subjects in international giving including: Anti-terrorist financingAnti-money launderingThe PATRIOT ActCharitable sector risk matrix With the philanthropic sector under the microscope more than ever, best practices in responsible giving are essential to the future of the charitable sector.      

CAF America (Charities Aid Foundation of America), the leader in cross-border giving and  E4E Relief, the leading provider of charitable employee relief funds, have partnered to enable global companies to support their employees across the world during times of disaster or hardship. CAF America President & CEO, Ted Hart, will be hosting Holly Welch Stubbing J.D., Interim President & CEO of E4E Relief, on the Caring and Funding podcast this April 24th at 3:00 pm EDT to discuss international employee disaster relief programs.

Savvy taxpayers know that the month of December can make or break your charitable deductions for the year. Join Ted Hart. President and CEO of CAF America, as we discuss the opportunities that Donor Advised Funds present in terms of year-end giving with Brad Bedingfield of Hemenway & Barnes, LLP and the CAF America Wealth Advisor Council.

With the release of CAF America’s Cross-Border Giving: A Legal and Practical Guide (Charity Channel Press, 2018), we are excited to bring you a series of conversations with the contributing authors. This edition, the host Ted Hart, President and CEO of CAF America, is joined by Victoria Bjorklund, retired partner at Simpson Thacher & Barlett LLP, to discuss the book and her chapter she authored titled "Preparing for an Audit".

With the release of the 9th edition of the CAF World Giving Index scheduled for October 30th, join Ted Hart, President & CEO of CAF America,  and Susan Pinkney, Head of Research at Charities Aid Foundation, as we discuss the reports most recent findings! Find out how the U.S. ranks this year Learn the methodology behind the report Discover global giving habits and trends

As technology continues to advance at an unprecedented pace, success is predicated upon the ability to pioneer and adapt in a rapidly changing environment. The line between organizations that thrive and those who lag behind becomes clearer as forward thinking teams capitalize upon the opportunities afforded by technology innovators. One of the most promising developments of today is the work being done with distributed ledger technology, specifically blockchain. Though many have indirectly heard of distributed ledger technology through their knowledge of BitCoin, the potential of this technology far exceeds those platforms. This innovation creates unique challenges and opportunities for many industries, not the least of which are international grantmaking organizations. The new issue that third-party grantmaking organizations must solve is how blockchain can be operationalized to enhance the future of international giving while remaining in full regulatory compliance with laws across the globe. Solving this problem is no simple task, but if understood and implemented, the benefits will be far reaching.   Join Ted Hart, President and CEO of CAF America, on Wednesday, October 10th, from 2:30-3:00pm EDT. for a discussion with Jeffrey Neuburger about the potential and challenges of this technology. Jeffrey Neuburger is a partner, co-head of the Technology, Media & Telecommunications Group, a member of the Privacy & Cybersecurity Group and editor of the firm’s New Media and Technology Law blog. Jeff’s practice focuses on technology, media and advertising-related business transactions and counseling, including the utilization of emerging technology and distribution methods in business.  

With the release of CAF America’s Cross-Border Giving: A Legal and Practical Guide (Charity Channel Press, 2018), we are excited to bring to you on CAF America Radio Network  a series of conversations with the contributing authors. This edition, the host Ted Hart, President and CEO of CAF America, is joined by Kay Guinane, Director at the Charity and Security Network to discuss the book and her chapter she co-authored titled “US Financial Transaction Laws and Their Impact on International Grantmaking”.

The rise of crowdfunding is a relatively recent phenomenon brought about by rapid evolutions in technology and the internet. However, not all crowdfunding is created equal, especially when considering tax-deductibility. Donors and organizers of such campaigns may wrongly assume that donations made through such crowdfunding platforms are always tax-deductible. Join Ted Hart, President and CEO of CAF America, as he discusses crowdfunding complications and how to ensure your campaign is charitable in nature with guest, Jessie Krafft, VP of Donor Advised and Grants Services at CAF America.

On January 1, 2017, the “Law of the People’s Republic of China on Administration of Activities of Overseas Nongovernmental Organizations in the Mainland of China” (colloquially known as “China’s Overseas NGO Management Law”) went into effect. The law requires that foreign NGOs coordinate their efforts with the Ministry of Public Security (MPS) and provides the framework within which they can continue their activities in the country: (1) opening an office in China, or (2) applying for a temporary activity license. Earlier this year there was a general initial wave of confusion due to the lack of clarity and guidance on the implementation of the law, as the year progressed the Chinese government provided additional guidance. It is because of the complexity of this matter, and persistent concerns regarding regulatory compliance that we are producing this education program. CAF America helps grantmakers and philanthropists translate into practice the proper way to reach regulatory compliance when granting to charitable organizations and projects in China.   Join us on the CAF America Radio Network as our President and CEO, Ted Hart, discusses this law and regulatory compliance for granting charitable funds into China with Jessie Krafft, Vice President of Donor Advised and Grant Services at CAF America.

New IRS guidelines took effect on September 14, 2017. What do they mean? What do you need to know? In Rev. Proc. 2017-53, the IRS has provided guidelines that CAF America will use in our grantmaking to foreign grantees utilizing equivalency determination protocols that the grantee of a grant made for Code Sec. 170(c)(2)(B) purposes is a qualifying public charity.  In this program CAF America's President and CEO, Ted Hart and Elizabeth Kingsley of Harmon Curran Spielberg & Eisenberg LLP will provide expert analysis and practical advice on implementation of these new guidelines. Rev. Proc. 2017-53 provides further guidance regarding what it means to makes a “good faith determination” that a foreign grantee qualifies as a qualifying public charity (as defined in section 3.03(3) of this revenue procedure). These procedures validate many aspects of what CAF America has long determined to be best practices in our industry leading validation of foreign grantees.  In this program we will share with you what is new and what you need to know about what a strong ED or Equivalency Determination should review and what information must be properly evaluated by qualified professionals. This NEW revenue procedure modifies and supersedes Rev. Proc. 92-94, 1992-2 C.B. 507 and reflects the changes to the equivalency determination final regulations published in 2015 (TD 9740; 80 FR 57709; 2015-42 IRB 573). This revenue procedure also reflects the changes to the public support tests  and applies these changes in the context of equivalency determinations. In addition, this revenue procedure includes other updates and changes related to the funding of Terrorist organizations and blocked persons, Hospitals, Religious based schools, as well as changes in the review of lobbying and advocacy efforts of foreign grantees, and many other changes which we will share in this program.

Ted Hart, CEO of CAF America, will be speaking to Christopher Percopo, Director of Grants Management at the Leona M. and Harry B. Helmsley Charitable Trust, on best practices in grants management, grants cycles, and grantee databases; Nancy Herzog, Senior Director of Grants Administration at the National Endowment for Democracy, on the shrinking space for civil society; and Satonya C Fair, Director of Grants Management at the Annie E. Casey Foundation, on philanthropy and community relations, & how corporate and community foundations can effectively engage with their beneficiaries. LIVE from the PEAK Grantmaking Conference 2017 @ Hollywood (CA).    

In honor of National Heart Month, join Ted Hart, CEO of CAF America, on February 17th at 2:00 p.m. EDT for a discussion with Amanda Fowler, Director of Corporate Giving at Edwards Lifesciences on how the company is combating CVD on a global scale. The discussion will elaborate on: Raising public awareness about the dangers of heart disease worldwide; Education and community engagement initiatives across the globe; Reducing the global burden of heart valve disease through philanthropy and strategic business alignment;

Erika Karp, Founder, CEO, and Chair of the Board at Cornerstone Capital Inc. will be joining Ted Hart, CEO, on the CAF America Radio Network on to discuss two of the world's most urgent issues- sustainable finance and philanthropic giving. The discussion will elaborate on: The role of philanthropic giving in sustainable finance and how it affects global change;Multifaceted returns on investment: achieving charitable goals through social investment, and tax deductions on charitable giving as a ROI;The importance of collaboration between funders in the investment and charitable giving sectors;Opportunities and barriers to embedding ESG factors (Environmental, Social and Governance) into capital markets;

Karolina Mzyk Callias, Adviser on Philanthropy at the UNDP Istanbul International Centre for Private Sector in Development, will be joining Ted Hart, CEO, on the CAF America Radio Network to discuss how the United Nations Development Programme and the SDG Philanthropy Platform have been addressing the gaps between the three sectors within the context of the Sustainable Development Goals. The role of foundations and philanthropy writ large in achieving the SDGsThe challenges and opportunities that face the SDG movementThe importance of collaboration under the umbrella of the SDG Philanthropy PlatformThe impact of the SDGs on this year's #GivingTuesday

Mark Greer, Senior Manager of the CAF American Donor Fund (CADF), will be joining Ted Hart, CEO, on the CAF America Radio Network to discuss the giving solution developed exclusively for dual taxpayers. Ted and Mark will explore how CADF works, what its benefits are, and how individuals in the UK, US, or the Netherlands can use CADF to make the most of their charitable giving, while also receiving tax benefits in multiple countries simultaneously. If you’re a US citizen who has been relocated to the UK and who wants to support charities back in the US or perhaps a UK taxpayer living in the US, and you want to support charities in the UK --  CADF is the perfect tool for your tax-effective giving. CONTACT INFORMATION http://cafonline.org/americandonorfund cadf@cafonline.org call: 03000 123 154  

Victoria Garchitorena, Consultant at Ayala Corp, will be sitting down with CAF America CEO, Ted Hart, to discuss philanthropy in the Philippines, including aspects such as: The unique philosophy behind charitable giving in the Philippines The giving habits of the Filipino diaspora The future of philanthropy in the region Victoria previously served as Managing Director and President of Ayala Corp. She is also an active board member for many Philippine NGOs and has deep roots in the Filipino diaspora community – the fourth largest diaspora community in the United States and one with a high degree of remittances to the country of origin.  

CAF America’s annual executive symposium on the ins and outs of international grantmaking was presented this year in partnership with the UNDP, taking place just a few weeks ago at the UN Headquarters in New York City. In this edition, Ted Hart, CEO of CAF America, will be speaking with two of our delegates:  Anuar Juraidini, Grants Manager at Citi Foundation, and Ulrika Friesen, Analyst at Cisco about their experience at the 2016 International Grantmaking Symposium. Ranging from exploring the role of philanthropy in accomplishing the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to how to abide by anti-money laundering regulations, the conversations -- involving delegates and speakers representing five countries and both the corporate and philanthropic sectors  -- addressed many of the challenges and opportunities of international philanthropy.

Adam Pickering, International Policy Manager at Charities Aid Foundation UK, will be joining Ted Hart, CEO, on the CAF America Radio Network to discuss the newly released report: “Donation States: An international comparison of the tax treatment of donations”. Ted and Adam will explore in depth this fascinating study and look at questions such as, how tax incentives work across the globe, what factors influence the effectiveness of tax incentives for giving, whether they can favor certain individuals or social causes over others, and much more. Adam Pickering will also be speaking at the International Grantmaking Symposium presented by CAF America and UNDP on June 15 - June 16, 2016 in New York at the United Nations Headquarters. For more details on Adam’s session at the IGS visit, cafamerica.org/igs.  

David Shevlin, Partner at Simpson, Thacher, & Bartlett LLP, will be joining CAF America’s CEO, Ted Hart, on the CAF America Radio Network to discuss IRS regulations on international grantmaking. Tapping into David’s extensive knowledge about Expenditure Responsibility and Equivalency Determination, the show will weigh these two standards for due diligence and help listeners decide which option is better suited for them. David will be also speaking at the International Grantmaking Symposium presented by CAF America and UNDP on June 15 - June 16, 2016 in New York at the United Nations Headquarters. For more details on David’s session at the IGS visit, cafamerica.org/igs/.

Mark Crandall, Founder and Executive Director of Hoops 4 Hope, will be joining Ted Hart, CEO of CAF America, on the CAF America Radio Network to highlight the linkages between socioeconomic development and sports. The discussion will elaborate on: How sports can foster a culture of sharing in the spirit of ubuntu Hoops 4 Hope’s programs in South Africa and Zimbabwe Hoops 4 Hope’s impact on the NBA Mark's vast experience and personal journey with Africa Alignment with the SDG platform  

Maria Chertok, Director of CAF Russia, will be joining Ted Hart, CEO of CAF America, on the CAF America Radio Network to discuss charitable giving and philanthropy in Russia. The discussion will elaborate on details such as: The latest developments within the Russian philanthropic sector: the challenges and opportunities.   Social causes most often supported by charitable giving Foreign funding: can U.S. donors give to Russian charities?

Amanda MacArthur, Vice President of Global Pro Bono & Engagement at PYXERA Global, will be joining Ted Hart, CEO of CAF America, on the CAF America Radio Network to examine the paths that corporations can take to engage with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs/Global Goals). Analyzing the various nuances of the new SDGs, Ted and Amanda will discuss:   The roles private and nonprofit sectors assume within the context of the SDGs Whether corporations should align their philanthropic goals with the SDGs How corporations can prioritize which SDG(s) to focus on How corporations are able to leverage their employees’ skills and interests to engage in the SDGs

In the spirit of the holiday season, Lisa Parker, President and Executive Director of the Lawrence Welk Family Foundation and Principal of Family Circle Advisors, will be joining Ted Hart, CEO of CAF America, on the CAF America Radio Network show to celebrate the most charitable time of year. With Lisa's experience in managing her family's foundation, she will highlight how charitable giving can bring your family together for the holidays. Focusing on fun and exciting ways to bring philanthropy to younger generations of your family, Lisa and Ted will make sure you're prepared for both the chaos and the joy of this season!

Jacob Gayle, Vice President of Medtronic Philanthropy, will be joining Ted Hart, CEO of CAF America on the CAF America Radio Network show to mark the finale of the 2015 #GivingTuesday campaign worldwide. Jacob and Ted will be discussing the specifics of Medtronic’s philanthropic initiatives and what philanthropy means to the company and its employees. Drawing upon Jacob’s distinguished career of three decades in international public health and diplomacy, the conversation will showcase Medtronic’s work on the front lines of global healthcare and how the company’s commitment to shared value renders its charitable efforts impactful and beneficial to everyone involved.  

Alex Dixon, Director of the Aspen Institute’s Diaspora Investment Alliance, will be joining Ted Hart, CEO of CAF America, on the CAF America Radio Network show to discuss the role of HNWI within the context of diaspora philanthropy. Drawing upon Alex’s experience in both the banking and nonprofit sectors, the show will highlight the impact that diaspora communities can have with their philanthropic efforts and how they can give abroad in an easy and effective manner.