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Vienna – The Austrians should spend 675 million euros this year for a good cause. "The donation thus remains at a record level," said Günther Lutschinger, managing director of the Fundraising Association Austria (FVA) at the presentation of the donation report 2018 Wednesday in Vienna. Long-term donations remain more subject, he said.
The Austrians of the West have a lot and often given. Tyrolese, Vorarlbergers and Salzburgers were the most generous compared to other federal states. With an average of 139 euros per donor, they were well above the national average of 113 euros per donor. A total of 60% of the Austrian population made a donation, preferably for children, animals and disaster relief in Germany. The sympathy of an organization and the certainty that the gift also arrives are decisive for the favoritism of a gift. Many donors have been very affected by their destiny.
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"We do not give world champions," Lutschinger said. Although many people make donations internationally, Austria is still a country of small donors. The generosity of the local population is in the center of Europe: while in this country donated 75 euros per capita, it costs 91 in Germany and 197 euros in Switzerland. The highest sum for good causes comes from the British with 274 euros. The majority of Austrian companies (83%) also make donations – worth around 50 million euros – and rely mainly on donations (77%). Second and third places are followed by donations in kind and in time of 48% and 36%.
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This year, about 15% of private donations consist of longer-term donations, such as sponsorships or sponsorships. "For us, these donors are particularly important because of their predictability and consistency," said Nora Deinhammer, head of communications and fundraising at SOS Children's Villages.
Tax deductibility
The tax deductibility of donations has had significant positive effects since their introduction in 2009. "We find that deductibility works," said Lutschinger. One million Austrians have used this opportunity this year, every third euro of donation has been indicated in the tax returns. Nevertheless, the fundraising badociation identifies the need for reform and calls for, among other things, a reduction in bureaucracy: in the course of data transfer, which takes place by the organizations, there are huge bureaucratic hurdles, which are difficult to overcome. to cross, criticized Lutschinger.
It is also necessary to act on the foundations: the deductibility has been limited only until 2022. The sector of education, which is so important, is also disadvantaged: "Donations for schools to abroad are deductible, but not for Austrian educational and educational projects, "said the managing director of the FVA.
A tendency to less solidarity between Austrians can not be recognized. Rather the opposite of the case: "For the homeless and socially deprived people, they have made more donations," Bernhard Hofer told the public opinion of the Institute. "Donors also think:" Now, I can afford it – who knows if I'll end up in such a situation later. " (APA)
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