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New Donors and Philanthropy in Russia: How to Make it work?: 

New Donors and Philanthropy in Russia: How to Make it work? Natalya Kaminarskaya Russia Donors Forum

New History of Philanthropy in Russia: 3 Stages: 

New History of Philanthropy in Russia: 3 Stages 90-98 : Reincarnation of philanthropy 99-01: “Third” sector strengthening and dialogue with the state 02 - now: Corporate and private philanthropy development

Who are donors?: 

Who are donors? 90s Today

Grantees Point of View: 

Grantees Point of View By VCIOM research organization, April 2006 г. Who provided support for your activities? in % of answers

Some Figures : 

Some Figures Expert assumption: total philanthropic “market” - 1,5 billions US per year (by CAF Russia) Donors Forum participants (37 organisations) – 120 mln $ 2005, 60 mln $ - private and corporate Russian donors Big companies spend about 11-17% net profit on social and charitable purposes a year (by CAF Russia) 93% big, 83% medium and 60% small enterprises are involved in philanthropic and charitable activities (by VCIOM – research organization, April 2006) 100% Russian donations – for programs in Russia Only 0,1% of population announce private donations (by CAF Russia)

Attitude Towards Private Giving: 

Attitude Towards Private Giving 56% population consider philanthropy a part of life (by VCIOM – August 2006) and 30% participate in it (Levada Center – October 2006) 81% believe it is underdeveloped (Levada Center – October 2006) 44% believe it is a privilege of wealth (by VCIOM – August 2006) and 54% will participate if financial situation will be better (Levada Center – October 2006) 48% consider philanthropy to be anonymous 50% think it should focus on social problems

Philanthropic Environment: 

Philanthropic Environment Well forgotten historical traditions Unfriendly legal and tax situation, but endowment draft law Low knowledge and skeptic public attitude, supported by media Lack of information available for interested parties Lack of peer support

Russian Donors Specifics: 

Russian Donors Specifics Corporate: Biggest and fast growing part Fields of interest – local communities, education, children, government nominated issues All possible forms (from grantmaking to employee matching programs) Interested in publicising results Private: Small and slow growing number Fields of interest – education, children welfare, culture, museums, potentially - everything Operational programs with some minor grant making Majority – very quiet and secret

Challenges of Further Development: 

Challenges of Further Development External / “Planetary” level Public attitude State attitude and regulation Lack of information Lack of Russian examples Internal / “Atomic” level Fears Lack of philanthropic taste / values Unclear benefits Business vs philanthropy (separation interests and management)

What Can Donor Support Structure Do?: 

What Can Donor Support Structure Do? Philanthropic values promotion Transparency demonstration and promotion Dialogue with the government and public Information resources development Establishment of professional training Creation of peer exchange platform

Donors Forum Mission: 

Donors Forum Mission The Donors Forum is a coalition of private and public Russian and Foreign grantmaking organizations that actively implement the Forum’s mission through their cooperation The DF mission is to enhance the development and effectiveness of organized grantmaking that is aimed at supporting the development of a democratic, civil society in Russia

Some Figures: 

Some Figures 39 participants 17 Russian, 21 Foreign 12 private foundations, 5 companies, 1 CF, 8 operating with some grantmaking, 6 regranting entities, 7 governmental Cumulative spending about 120 mln USD in 2005 About 5 300 grants given for about 100 mln USD

Main Programs / Activities: 

Main Programs / Activities Meeting space Regular meetings,Affinity groups,Annual conference Interaction with government Special meetings, personal contacts Representing donors interests Position paper Promoting philanthropy Year of philanthropy, transparency issues – code of ethics and annual reports competition, researches, publications Cooperation with similar foreign structures WINGS, EFC/DAFNE, CEENERGI

Thank you!: 

Thank you! Questions? www.donorsforum.ru