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Corporate Philanthropy Survey (CPS) 2023 Launch

The Pakistan Centre for Philanthropy (PCP) launched the 19th Corporate Philanthropy Survey (CPS) 2023 during an Awards Ceremony held on November 19, 2024, at Serena Hotel, Islamabad. The event brought together key stakeholders from the corporate and development sectors to highlight the critical role of corporate philanthropy in Pakistan's socio-economic progress. The CPS report, a flagship publication, revealed a remarkable 41% increase in corporate donations, reaching PKR 23.65 billion. The Chief Guest, Minister of State for Finance & Revenue, Mr. Ali Pervez Malik, commended the corporate sector for its unwavering commitment to social responsibility. Awards were presented to the top-giving companies in recognition of their exceptional contributions based on donation volume and profit before tax.

Access CPS 2023 here: http://bit.ly/4eLRjm9.

Heartfelt congratulations to the companies honored at PCP's Corporate Philanthropy Awards 2024. Your dedication to tackling key social, economic, and environmental challenges exemplifies the values of your organizations and inspires hope for a brighter future for Pakistan.

Panel Discussion on Understanding and Measuring Social Impact of Non-profits

The Corporate Philanthropy Awards 2024, held on November 19, 2024, also featured an engaging panel discussion on "Understanding and Measuring Social Impact of Non-profits" chaired by Dr. Attiya Inayatullah, a board member of PCP. During the session, PCP unveiled its new Impact Assessment: A Practical Guide for Nonprofit Organizations. Developed in collaboration with LUMS, this guidebook equips nonprofits with a structured framework to evaluate the effectiveness of their programs. By outlining practical steps for defining objectives, measuring inputs and outputs, and engaging stakeholders, the guide supports organizations in quantifying their impact and enhancing program implementation.

Access Impact Assessment Handbook here: https://bit.ly/4fwHU3c

Launch and Dissemination of Doing Good Index 2024

The Doing Good Index (DGI) 2024 report, developed with PCP as a proud partner of the Centre for Asian Philanthropy and Society (CAPS), has been successfully launched and disseminated. Covering 17 Asian countries, the report offers a comprehensive assessment of the giving environment and the infrastructure supporting Social Development Organizations (SDOs) in doing good. It highlights the enablers and challenges in leveraging philanthropic giving for social investment across the region.

The launch events for the Doing Good Index 2024 were held on October 8, 2024, at S3H-NUST, Islamabad, and October 9, 2024, at LUMS. Both events brought together a diverse group of stakeholders, including representatives from SDOs, academia, policymakers, and corporate leaders, to discuss the enabling environment for philanthropic giving and the challenges facing Pakistan's social sector. Mr. Kithmina Hewage, Senior Advisor at CAPS, graced the events with his presence and provided valuable insights into the Pakistan-specific findings of the report. His analysis sparked engaging discussions on how to overcome roadblocks and build a more conducive environment for philanthropy and social development in the country.

The successful dissemination of the Doing Good Index 2024 underscores PCP's commitment to fostering a better understanding of the philanthropic landscape and advancing social sector development in Pakistan.

PCP's Participation in Data Fest 2024

PCP participated in the Data Fest 2024, organized by the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics at the Pak-China Friendship Centre in Islamabad on October 21st and 22nd. The event brought together key stakeholders from government agencies, the private sector, academic institutions, and international organizations to foster innovation, collaboration, and skill development in the field of data. PCP's involvement highlighted the significance of data in driving social impact and enhancing transparency in the nonprofit sector. By participating in this dynamic platform, PCP contributed to the dialogue on how data can be effectively utilized for informed decision-making and socio-economic development.

Congratulations to the newly certified NPOs on getting PCP's

"Seal of Good Housekeeping"

PCP wrapped up its 2024 certification program with the 192nd NPO Certification Panel. This milestone year saw the panel reviewed an unprecedented 537 reports, granting the PCP Seal of Good Housekeeping to 372 NPOs. In this quarter alone (October to December 2024), PCP has granted certification approval to 120 organizations. The panel-wise details are as follows:

Beyond tax benefits, PCP certification 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, and builds a credible pool of non-profits that are reliable and effective development partners.