Group of charities to set up association

Group of charities to set up association

JAKARTA: A number of charities are planning to set up a
fundraising association aimed at upgrading fund raising
activities and making them more professional in terms of
accountability and transparency.

The planned association will be established in April and
affiliated to the Association of Fundraising Professionals, which
has chapters in 174 countries and over 26,000 members.

Sampoerna Foundation operations director Elan Merdy said on
Friday that association members would be able to exchange
information, tips and network as well as participate in various
activities and seminars aimed at maximizing resources in raising
funds.

Such an association is important to help Indonesia boost its
corruption-tainted image, due to which many international donors
prefer to work alone here rather than channeling their funds
through local charities and foundations, he said. --JP