Civil Society Glossary

Accumulation

tomi — Mon, 29 Nov 2010 15:21:24 +0000

Definition

The application of income of a fund to capital with a view of building up the fund.

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Main

Income

tomi — Mon, 29 Nov 2010 15:34:22 +0000

Definition

That which comes in as the periodical produce of work, business, lands or investment (usually expressed in terms of money), periodical receipts, revenues.

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Main

Administration

Petra_Augustinova — Tue, 30 Nov 2010 10:51:24 +0000

Definition

1. The management or conduct of the affairs of an organisation, including the disposal or distribution of properties (commonly applied also to the estates of deceased persons). 2. Any governmental department or service responsible for executing the law and implementing the obligations undertaken by the State.

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Main

Administrative Expenses

Petra_Augustinova — Tue, 30 Nov 2010 10:54:04 +0000

Definition

The charges, costs, or items of outlay of administration incurred in the execution of the purposes of an organisation.

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Main

Affiliation

Petra_Augustinova — Tue, 30 Nov 2010 11:58:37 +0000

Definition

1. Connection of persons with an organisation.

2. Membership of one organisation in another organisation. Thus an "affiliated member" (see also Members)

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Main

Agency

Petra_Augustinova — Tue, 30 Nov 2010 12:01:28 +0000

Definition

1. Originally: the relation in which one person acts for or represents another, hence: an establishment or organisation whose purpose is that of doing business for another;

2. A non-governmental organisation (eg voluntary agency);

3. An office of the government or acting for the government;

4. An intergovernmental office.

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Main

Aims

Petra_Augustinova — Tue, 30 Nov 2010 12:07:49 +0000

Definition

The objects or purposes of an organization.

The aims provide the main guidelines for the organisation's activities.

For the purpose of realising the aims, they may be broken down into objectives. While the objectives themselves may be limited in time and may be terminated by the achievement of certain activities, the aims remain a permanent goal, and, if fully achieved, or if they can no longer be achieved, the organisation must either change its aims or should be wound up.

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Allocation

Petra_Augustinova — Tue, 30 Nov 2010 12:08:46 +0000

Definition

The action of apportioning, granting or assigning of something to special purpose or person; A sum so apportioned.

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Main

Allowance

Petra_Augustinova — Tue, 30 Nov 2010 12:12:04 +0000

Definition

An amount of, money paid to compensate for, or offset certain expenses.

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Main

Annual General Meeting (A.G.M.)

Petra_Augustinova — Tue, 30 Nov 2010 12:13:25 +0000

Definition

The English equivalent of a general assembly (See Assembly, General).

A meeting of an organisation which all embers are entitled to attend and which under the terms of its charter or constitution must be held once a year for deciding the organisation's main statutory business, such as the election of officers, adoption of the budget and accounts, taking note of reports etc.

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Main

Annual giving

Petra_Augustinova — Tue, 30 Nov 2010 12:15:02 +0000

Definition

Yearly giving, usually to charitable purposes - and commonly by a deed of covenant.

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Main

Appeal

Petra_Augustinova — Tue, 30 Nov 2010 12:15:58 +0000

Definition

A public request for financial support of a charitable cause.

Often this method is used for special charity campaigns.

The mass media are sometimes used as a vehicle to convey the appeal to the public.

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Main

Articles of Association

Petra_Augustinova — Tue, 30 Nov 2010 12:16:55 +0000

Definition

Rules for the internal management of an organisation (applicable only to incorporated associations).

The term refers particularly to the initial conditions agreed between those who have jointly established an organisation.

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Main

The Arts

Petra_Augustinova — Tue, 30 Nov 2010 12:17:46 +0000

Definition

A term applied mainly to poetry, literature, music, ballet, theatre, painting and sculpture, etc.

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Main

Assembly, General

Petra_Augustinova — Tue, 30 Nov 2010 12:19:05 +0000

Definition

A meeting of all members of an organisation which constitutes the highest, decision-making body under the terms of its charter or constitution, and is held for deciding the most important business such as election of officers, adoption of the budget and accounts, amendment of the constitution, adoption of bye-laws, etc.

Constitutions of organisations normally distinguish between the regular or ordinary general-assembly held at fixed periods (usually once a year) and an extraordinary general assembly convened by the board or at the request of a certain number of members to decide an important matter in the interval between two ordinary general assembly meetings.

A mandatory gathering of members of an organisation for the conduct of official business. (See also Annual General Meeting).

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Main

Assembly, Plenary

Petra_Augustinova — Tue, 30 Nov 2010 12:20:31 +0000

Definition

A fully constituted assembly composed of all members (in contrast to the meeting of a committee formed or empowered by that assembly).

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Main

Assets, Capital

Petra_Augustinova — Tue, 30 Nov 2010 12:21:23 +0000

Definition

Stocks or funds.

Accumulated wealth or property.

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Association

Petra_Augustinova — Tue, 30 Nov 2010 12:24:17 +0000

Definition

An organized body of persons, normally dedicated to a non-profit purpose.

Where such a body complies with certain legal formalities, it may obtain juridical status. It is governed by a constitution.

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Main

Attorney

Petra_Augustinova — Tue, 30 Nov 2010 12:25:13 +0000

Definition

One appointed by another person to do something in his stead.

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Main

Attorney, Power of

Petra_Augustinova — Tue, 30 Nov 2010 12:26:54 +0000

Definition

An instrument authorising one person to act for another person.

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Main

Balance sheet

Petra_Augustinova — Tue, 30 Nov 2010 12:27:38 +0000

Definition

A statement of the financial condition of an individual or organisation at a given date.

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Main

Benefaction

Petra_Augustinova — Tue, 30 Nov 2010 12:28:23 +0000

Definition

The bestowal of money for a charitable purpose; a grant, gift, bounty or endowment.

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Main

Benefactor

Petra_Augustinova — Tue, 30 Nov 2010 12:29:17 +0000

Definition

One who makes gifts in support of others, usually gifts for charitable', purposes

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Main

Benefit

Petra_Augustinova — Tue, 30 Nov 2010 12:30:20 +0000

Definition

(Noun) A donation or advantage. A favour. Goods received.

(Verb) To do good or help forward.

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Main

Benefit, Area of

Petra_Augustinova — Tue, 30 Nov 2010 12:31:13 +0000

Definition

The geographical area or, by analogy, field of activity over which a foundation or charity is empowered to apply its benefit.

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Main

Benevolence

Petra_Augustinova — Tue, 30 Nov 2010 12:32:03 +0000

Definition

An act which has for its object the well-being of others.

A voluntary gratuity.

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Main

Benevolent

Petra_Augustinova — Tue, 30 Nov 2010 12:33:22 +0000

Definition

Philanthropic; charitable and generous; desirous of the good of others.

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Main

Bequest

Petra_Augustinova — Tue, 30 Nov 2010 12:34:20 +0000

Definition

A gift by will of personal property (which includes money).

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Main

Board

Petra_Augustinova — Tue, 30 Nov 2010 12:35:24 +0000

Definition

A representative body of persons appointed or elected to sit in council for the management or investigation of a public or private business, trust, or other organisation or institution, eg board of directors, board of trustees.

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Main

Book Value

Petra_Augustinova — Tue, 30 Nov 2010 12:36:44 +0000

Definition

The net amount at which an asset or asset group appears on the book of accounts;

The value of a commodity as distinguished from its market value.

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Main

Budget

Petra_Augustinova — Tue, 30 Nov 2010 12:37:32 +0000

Definition

(Noun) A prospective estimate of receipts and expenditures of an organisation.

(Verb) To adjust expenditure to possible resources.

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Main

Bye-laws

Petra_Augustinova — Tue, 30 Nov 2010 12:39:07 +0000

Definition

1. Laws or rules dealing with matters of local or internal regulation made by local authority.

2. Internal regulations adopted by an organisation to govern its activities.

Also spelled "By-laws"

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Main

Campaign

Petra_Augustinova — Tue, 30 Nov 2010 13:39:51 +0000

Definition

Applied to a course of action analogous to a military campaign; an organised effort aiming at promoting a cause or securing a definite result within a certain time, eg a fund raising campaign.

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Main

Campaign plan

Petra_Augustinova — Tue, 30 Nov 2010 13:42:43 +0000

Definition

A carefully-prepared plan, drawn up to ensure the maximum use of available resources and the smooth and efficient progress of the campaign within a set time-table.

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Main

Capital

Petra_Augustinova — Tue, 30 Nov 2010 13:43:33 +0000

Definition

Property belonging to an organisation, usually property from which its income is derived. Capital may also be not income-earning, such as land owned by a charity on which its premises stand.

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Main

Capital Fund

Petra_Augustinova — Tue, 30 Nov 2010 13:44:17 +0000

Definition

Principal sum set aside for a specific purpose.

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Main

Case

Petra_Augustinova — Tue, 30 Nov 2010 13:45:08 +0000

Definition

1. The appeal;

2. reasons for the existence of a nonprofit making organisation;

3. the justification for maintaining that it merits gift support.

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Main

Case statement

Petra_Augustinova — Tue, 30 Nov 2010 13:45:55 +0000

Definition

Explanation of the "case" in written form. The case statement should be the basis for all materials prepared by an organisation in support of its activity.

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Main

Cash flow

Petra_Augustinova — Tue, 30 Nov 2010 13:46:41 +0000

Definition

A statement of the movement of funds into and out of an organisation.

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Main

Catalyst

Petra_Augustinova — Tue, 30 Nov 2010 13:47:15 +0000

Definition

A chemical term often applied to a person who inspires or motivates the action of an organisation.

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Main

Chairman

Petra_Augustinova — Tue, 30 Nov 2010 13:48:02 +0000

Definition

A Presiding officer; a person appointed to conduct the proceedings of an assembly, a meeting, a committee etc.

Normally corresponds with the title "president" (qv) as used in other languages. However, whereas a president is the permanent head of an organisation and presides automatically over all proceedings, whether at meetings or during the intervals between meetings, the function of chairman may have an ad hoc character.

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Main

Charitable Company

Petra_Augustinova — Tue, 30 Nov 2010 13:49:02 +0000

Definition

A company incorporated for charitable purposes only.

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Charitable status

Petra_Augustinova — Tue, 30 Nov 2010 13:49:47 +0000

Definition

The status of being recognised by the law of a country as a foundation, or charity or having charitable purposes, and thus capable of claiming tax privileges.

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Main

Charitable Trust

Petra_Augustinova — Tue, 30 Nov 2010 13:50:46 +0000

Definition

Property and funds held on trust for charitable purposes. (In England and Wales, governed by the Charities Act 1960).

This corresponds with the notion of "dependent foundation", "Treuhand" ("unselbständige Stiftung") or "fond" in continental Europe, a legal form which is often used when the management of funds for a special purpose is not committed to a fresh organisation formed for the purpose, but instead is entrusted to an existing organisation.

In some countries this form is chosen particularly when the management of a small private fund (eg for scholarships) is entrusted to a public, authority, such as a municipality.

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Charitable trustees

Petra_Augustinova — Tue, 30 Nov 2010 13:51:39 +0000

Definition

Persons to whom money and property is entrusted for charitable purposes.

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Main

Charities Act

Petra_Augustinova — Tue, 30 Nov 2010 13:52:55 +0000

Definition

The main statute governing charities in England and Wales is the Charities Act, 1960. It does not extend to Scotland. See Charity.

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Main

Charities, Custodian for

Petra_Augustinova — Tue, 30 Nov 2010 13:54:25 +0000

Definition

(In English law), an officer of the Charity Commissioners appointed under the Charities Act 1960, Section 3. He has perpetual succession, and holds property on behalf of charities.

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Charity

Petra_Augustinova — Tue, 30 Nov 2010 13:56:13 +0000

Definition

1. An organisation, institution, society or trust set up for a purpose of general benefit;

2. unselfish activity to assist those in need of financial or other aid, or to better the condition of society or any considerable part thereof.

To most English speaking people, the word is linked with its use for love (especially Christian love of one's neighbour as practised by giving to the poor, caring for the sick, etc.), because of the universal influence of the authorized version of the Bible and the writings of Shakespeare and others on the English language (vide, eg 1 Cor. 13. 13). Now the word has not necessarily a specially Christian association, and carries the notion of generous or spontaneous goodness. Nor is it limited to the relief of the poor.

So far as English law is concerned, trusts entered on the Register kept by the Charity Commissioners (See Charities Act 1960 s.5) are conclusively presumed to be charitable. The purposes which qualify as charitable are those which were referred to in the statute 43 Eliz c.4 of 1601. These were summarised in the 9th century under four heads: 1. Relief of poverty 2. Advancement of education. 3. Advancement of religion, and 4. Other purposes beneficial to the community.

The definition is legal and technical, and has moved a long way from the colloquial meaning of the term, because of the many legal advantages, especially fiscal advantages, enjoyed by charities. The Preamble to the Statute of Elizabeth was repealed by the Charities Act 1960, but the drafting of a new definition proved to be impossible. The four "heads" above apply to most English speaking countries. In other languages than English, the equivalent of "charity" still has the restricted meaning of work carried out by a church or church-related organisations mainly, and especially for providing aid and comfort to the poor and needy. A notable example of that in the international field is "Caritas Internationalis", which shows that in that field the use of the "charity" is usually so restricted.

In the United States, tax exempt charities are identified on the Internal Revenue Code of 1954, and its most recent amendment, the Tax Reform Act of 1976.

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Main

Charity Commissioners

Petra_Augustinova — Tue, 30 Nov 2010 13:57:19 +0000

Definition

(In English law), a body constituted by the Charitable Trusts Acts, to control charities and charity property and to settle schemes in relation thereto.

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Main

Charity consultants

Petra_Augustinova — Tue, 30 Nov 2010 13:58:49 +0000

Definition

Persons employed to advise on questions arising in the administration and organisation of charities.

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Main

Charity, Endowed

Petra_Augustinova — Tue, 30 Nov 2010 13:59:37 +0000

Definition

A charity having a capital fund of its own.

A permanent endowment normally involves the use of income arising from the capital only, leaving the capital sum intact. However, a certain type of American foundation implies the spending of the capital fund over a determined period for the foundation's given purpose.

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Charity, Local

Petra_Augustinova — Tue, 30 Nov 2010 14:00:09 +0000

Definition

One wholly or mainly for the benefit of a locality.

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Charity, Mixed

Petra_Augustinova — Tue, 30 Nov 2010 14:00:47 +0000

Definition

A charity having both an endowment and an annual income from other sources.

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Charity, Plain

Petra_Augustinova — Tue, 30 Nov 2010 14:01:47 +0000

Definition

A charity having no capital fund of its own and being dependent solely upon annual income. (See also "Fundraising foundation").

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Main

Charter, Royal

Petra_Augustinova — Tue, 30 Nov 2010 14:02:20 +0000

Definition

A written document delivered by the Sovereign, setting out terms on which a body of persons are incorporated for specific purposes.

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Main

Colloquy

Petra_Augustinova — Tue, 30 Nov 2010 14:03:04 +0000

Definition

Meeting organised for discussion of a special subject, usually with limited numbers present.

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Main

Commission

Petra_Augustinova — Tue, 30 Nov 2010 14:03:44 +0000

Definition

A power or authority empowering a person or persons to do certain acts; hence: a body of persons appointed and empowered to perform certain tasks on behalf of an organisation.

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Commitment

Petra_Augustinova — Tue, 30 Nov 2010 14:04:29 +0000

Definition

A promise or undertaking to benefit or to work for a particular object.

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Main

Committee

Petra_Augustinova — Tue, 30 Nov 2010 14:05:17 +0000

Definition

A body of persons appointed to deliberate and/or decide on specified matters. Usually subordinate to a superior body.

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Main

Committee, Executive

Petra_Augustinova — Tue, 30 Nov 2010 14:05:54 +0000

Definition

A committee empowered to carry out any particular functions and to make decisions. Usually an executive committee is composed of a small group of persons which a larger body appoints from its own ranks to carry out and/or prepare its decisions and, generally, to manage day-to-day affairs during the intervals between meetings of the main body.

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Main

Committee, Finance

Petra_Augustinova — Tue, 30 Nov 2010 14:06:41 +0000

Definition

The most common committee in the carrying on of foundations or charities, normally responsible for the handling of funds and banking. Often concerned with ways of obtaining funds and with expenditure.

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Main

Committee, Joint

Petra_Augustinova — Tue, 30 Nov 2010 14:07:16 +0000

Definition

A committee composed of members nominated by two or more distinct bodies in order to arrange terms of joint action, adjust differences, etc.

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Main

Committee, General Purposes

Petra_Augustinova — Tue, 30 Nov 2010 14:08:08 +0000

Definition

A committee (often a standing or permanent one) to which Matters of general import are referred by the main body.

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Main

Committee, Sub

Petra_Augustinova — Tue, 30 Nov 2010 14:08:48 +0000

Definition

A subordinate committee, usually formed by a small number of members of a main committee.

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Main

Committee, Steering

Petra_Augustinova — Tue, 30 Nov 2010 14:09:36 +0000

Definition

One preparing the way for the formation of a policy or of an organisation.

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Main

Common Good Fund

Petra_Augustinova — Tue, 30 Nov 2010 14:10:20 +0000

Definition

A fund held for the benefit of the community. Limited in title in England and Wales to corporate bodies established by Royal Charter (Charities Act 1960, Section 31).

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Common Investment Fund

Petra_Augustinova — Tue, 30 Nov 2010 14:11:19 +0000

Definition

A fund, to which property is transferred by participating charities. The capital and income is held for each charity in proportion to the value of the property transferred to the funds. All charities may join in such a scheme. (Under the Charities Act 1960 such a fund was set up in England and Wales by the Charity Commissioners; it is called Charities Official Investment Fund.)

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Common Weal

Petra_Augustinova — Tue, 30 Nov 2010 14:13:16 +0000

Definition

The well-being, interest and prosperity of the community.

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Common Welfare

Petra_Augustinova — Tue, 30 Nov 2010 14:13:55 +0000

Definition

The benefit of a community.

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Main

Conference

Petra_Augustinova — Tue, 30 Nov 2010 14:14:54 +0000

Definition

1. A meeting for consultation, deliberation, exchange of opinion or removal of differences. A meeting called to have the group develop an answer to a problem.

2. A governmental or private organisation whose chief purpose is to organise periodical conferences (eg Hague Conference on Private International Law; International Sanding Conference on philanthropy).

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Congress

Petra_Augustinova — Tue, 30 Nov 2010 14:15:32 +0000

Definition

A formal meeting of delegates or representatives for discussion of some question of the adoption of measures for their common good.

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Constituency

Petra_Augustinova — Tue, 30 Nov 2010 14:16:18 +0000

Definition

A term borrowed from politics. In the field of charity it means the body of persons who support or who can be expected to support a charitable organisation, usually by financial donations and often by working to further its interests.

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Consultant

Petra_Augustinova — Tue, 30 Nov 2010 14:17:55 +0000

Definition

A specialist in some subject available to give advice.

One who gives professional advice or services regarding matters in the field of his special knowledge or training.

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Main

Contribution

Petra_Augustinova — Tue, 30 Nov 2010 14:19:08 +0000

Definition

Something given to the property of an organisation or institution; payments made to meet the organisation's costs. Hence contributor, one who gives or contributes.

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Convention

Petra_Augustinova — Tue, 30 Nov 2010 14:19:45 +0000

Definition

An assembly or gathering of delegates for some special purpose; (American) a congress (qv).

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Main

Co-opt, To

Petra_Augustinova — Tue, 30 Nov 2010 14:20:29 +0000

Definition

To elect a member to a body by the votes of its existing members, as distinguished from election by the general assembly.

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Main

Corporate contributions

Petra_Augustinova — Tue, 30 Nov 2010 14:21:08 +0000

Definition

Donations made by a corporate body, usually a company.

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Main

Corporate giving

Petra_Augustinova — Tue, 30 Nov 2010 14:21:50 +0000

Definition

Giving by commercial bodies to charitable purposes, either direct to Specific objects or indirectly through foundations set up and endowed by, the donors.

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Corporate body

Petra_Augustinova — Tue, 30 Nov 2010 14:22:30 +0000

Definition

A body of persons legally united, so as to be in law regarded as a single person.

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Corpus

Petra_Augustinova — Tue, 30 Nov 2010 14:23:13 +0000

Definition

The "body", "capital" or "principal sum" of a charity from which income is derived (as distinguished from interest or income).

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Covenant

Petra_Augustinova — Tue, 30 Nov 2010 14:24:01 +0000

Definition

An agreement creating a legally binding obligation contained in a deed.

In British law, a covenant to pay to a charitable organisation or trust an annual sum for 7 years or life (whichever is shorter) gives certain tax relief.

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Custodian Trustee

Petra_Augustinova — Tue, 30 Nov 2010 14:24:46 +0000

Definition

(In English law) a corporate trustee who holds property on behalf of trust (as distinguished from the managing trustee who does the work of administration).

A system used in order to enable the appointment of new managing trustees, as people come and go, without the necessity of transferring the trust property from the Id trustees to the new on each new appointment.

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Main

Cy-Pres Doctrine, The

Petra_Augustinova — Tue, 30 Nov 2010 14:25:26 +0000

Definition

In English charity law the doctrine that where a settlor or testator as expressed an intention, and also a particular way in which he wishes it carried out, but the intention cannot be carried but in that particular way, the Court will direct the intention to be carried out as nearly as possible in the way desired.

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Declaration Of Trust

Petra_Augustinova — Tue, 30 Nov 2010 14:40:16 +0000

Definition

A statement or admission that property is to be held to the use of or upon trust for charitable purposes.

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Main

Deed

Petra_Augustinova — Tue, 30 Nov 2010 14:40:58 +0000

Definition

A writing or instrument of a more formal nature than a simple agreement and intended to be legally binding.

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Deferred Gift

Petra_Augustinova — Tue, 30 Nov 2010 14:41:44 +0000

Definition

A gift provided for legally during the donor's lifetime, but whose principal benefits do no accrue to the organisation until some future time, usually at the death of the donor.

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Delegate

Petra_Augustinova — Tue, 30 Nov 2010 14:42:54 +0000

Definition

(Verb) To assign to some other person the duty of carrying out some portion of the total task which is the responsibility of the assigner;

(Noun) 1. A person sent or deputed to act or represent another, in particular a person appointed to be a member of a representative assembly;

2. A participant to a congress.

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Director

Petra_Augustinova — Tue, 30 Nov 2010 14:44:32 +0000

Definition

1. Member of a board appointed to manage the affairs of an organisation.

2. The chief responsible executive of an organisation and, as such, its salaried employee.

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Disbursement

Petra_Augustinova — Tue, 30 Nov 2010 14:45:15 +0000

Definition

Money lawfully paid out of the funds of an organisation.

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Discretionary Fund

Petra_Augustinova — Tue, 30 Nov 2010 14:51:30 +0000

Definition

A fund whose application or distribution depends entirely on the appreciation or judgement of its trustee or administrator.

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Disinterested Giving

Petra_Augustinova — Tue, 30 Nov 2010 14:52:32 +0000

Definition

Giving without self-interest or expectation of return. Giving not governed by motives of private interest or gain.

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Disposable Income

Petra_Augustinova — Tue, 30 Nov 2010 14:53:17 +0000

Definition

Income available after regular outgoings have been met.

Amount of income remaining after the deduction of tax and other contributions.

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Disposition

Petra_Augustinova — Tue, 30 Nov 2010 14:53:49 +0000

Definition

Arrangement plan for the accomplishment of a purpose. Particularly disposition of funds.

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Distribution

Petra_Augustinova — Tue, 30 Nov 2010 14:54:33 +0000

Definition

The action of dividing, giving out or bestowing in portions an allotted amount to a number of recipients.

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Donation

Petra_Augustinova — Tue, 30 Nov 2010 14:55:14 +0000

Definition

A gift, without compensation on the part of the donee.

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Donee

Petra_Augustinova — Tue, 30 Nov 2010 14:55:53 +0000

Definition

One to whom anything is given.

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Donor

Petra_Augustinova — Tue, 30 Nov 2010 14:57:07 +0000

Definition

One who makes a gift.

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Earmark, To

Petra_Augustinova — Tue, 30 Nov 2010 14:58:54 +0000

Definition

To set aside (money, etc) for a specific purpose.

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Education

Petra_Augustinova — Tue, 30 Nov 2010 14:59:42 +0000

Definition

The systematic instruction, schooling, training or otherwise providing opportunity to the young (and by extension to adults during their entire life span) of knowledge and skills so that they may achieve optimal social, economic, political and intellectual participation in society.

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Eleemosynary

Petra_Augustinova — Tue, 30 Nov 2010 15:00:33 +0000

Definition

Relating too alms, gratuity or charity.

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