PCP’s latest biannual magazine can be accessed here https://rb.gy/9cl88. This edition of Philanthropy Matters highlights the invaluable contributions made by the philanthropic organizations in times of disaster both globally and within Pakistan. These organizations are all unique, each bringing different skills and resources to enhance the community’s response and recovery operations.

E Letter (July - Sept 2023)

PHILANTHROPY SUPPORT SERVICES
Making partnerships and grant-making more efficient

Training on taxation and regulatory compliance for NPOs

PCP successfully concluded 03 batches held in Peshawar, Karachi and Lahore under its series of two days training on "Taxation and Regulatory Compliance for NPOs". This effort was fully endorsed by the participant nonprofits as a much needed initiative to address the challenges faced by them in tax compliance and understanding of the regulatory regime.

We look forward to continuing with more of our training sessions on similar or any other relevant topic for nonprofits in the coming months.

Launch of GBCJobs.pk

PCP along with AKRSP has announced the launch of GBC Jobs Portal under EU-Pak Civil Society Project. The portal is intended to connect the job seekers and employers in Gilgit, Baltistan and Chitral, thus improving the employment status of youth in the region.

The portal is live now, and job seekers and employers can get themselves registered on it at https://gbcjobs.pk/

NPO CERTIFICATION
Invest in Trust and Choose to be Trusted

NPO Certification Panels

PCP, the body approved by the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) for the certification of nonprofit entities in Pakistan, has granted certification approval to as many as 86 organizations from July to September 2023.

Certification panels held during July - Sept 2023
Sr #	Date	No. of Cases Presented	No. of Cases Approved
1	July 10, 2023	15	13
2	July 24, 2023	15	12
3	July 31, 2023	17	13
4	August 21, 2023	16	12
5	August 28, 2023	16	10
6	September 11, 2023	15	15
6	September 19, 2023	15	11
	Total	109	86

Beyond tax benefits, PCP Certification Stamp helps to bridge the information and credibility gap between grant-makers and grant recipients, builds NPOs' capacity to meet international standards of Governance, Transparency & Accountability and last but not the least, build a credible pool of nonprofits that are reliable and effective development partners.

PCP’s visit of social welfare officers/ medical social officers (BS-17) of the post induction training program 2023

PCP hosted a group of Social Welfare Officers/ Medical Social Officers (BS-17) of the Post Induction Training Program 2023. Our Executive Director along with her team interacted with trainees, and gave a broad introduction of PCP, its programs and regulatory landscape for NPOs in Pakistan..

PCP makes it essential to lend advocacy services and advice in raising awareness regarding philanthropy, which is why it is always at the forefront to collaborate with key stakeholders and players in the philanthropy sector of the country.

Sector Research
Knowledge development to support your work in the charitable sector

An assessment of the value of qurbani hides: A pilot survey of Karachi division

This study is pioneering in investigating the Qurbani Hides as an in-kind giving that provides a potential funding source for promoting philanthropic and economic activities in the country. Given the challenges of data gaps on the subject, a pilot survey was conducted in 266 hide collection centers of the Karachi Division, comprising seven districts.

The findings reveal that the estimated value of Qurbani Hides is about PKR 1.78 billion in Karachi division that was determined by the market price of sacrificial animals in the year 2022. The value would be much higher if estimated value is extrapolated at national level. To know more about interesting findings, access the complete report here http://rb.gy/1nedh

PCP at the annual community service learning conference at NUST

PCP was represented by its Executive Director, Ms. Shazia Amjad, as a keynote speaker at the Annual Community Service Learning Conference at NUST. She highlighted the impactful role of PCP and philanthropy within the realm of community service in Pakistan. Engaging in this transformative dialogue were the Pro-Rector (Academics) and faculty members from 12 schools and departments of NUST.

Newspaper articles by PCP on philanthropy

The PCP Research Unit has been regularly informing and educating people regarding the importance of philanthropy through the publication of newspaper articles.

The first article titled "Edhi-ism among the Youth" was written by Wardah Gull, Program Officer – PSS/ Communication, and published in DAWN on July 17, 2023. It argues that youth philanthropy goes beyond traditional notions of charity and donations recognizing that young people have unique perspectives, skills, and energy that can contribute to solving complex issues. Read it here: https://shorturl.at/dBNQU

The second article titled "The Business of Giving", was written by Arsalan M. Kashfi, Senior Program Officer – PSS/ Communication and published in the Daily DAWN on August 07, 2023. The article underlines the importance of incentivizing philanthropy through tax credits and highlights areas where donations are needed the most can enhance the returns to corporate giving. Read it here: https://shorturl.at/fqxzY

PCP internship program

PCP Research Unit's work plan includes involvement and capacity building of youth in philanthropic and community development activities. In this context, a three month internship program was offered to students to join PCP to improve their skills and professional learning.
Four undergraduate students from the SZABIST Islamabad, Bahria University and International Islamic University availed the opportunity and worked with research and communication units for six weeks in July - August, 2023

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