PND News - Investments Boost Harvard Endowment to $22.6 Billion: "Investments Boost Harvard Endowment to $22.6 Billion
The endowment of Harvard University, by far the largest of any university's, reached $22.6 billion in the fiscal year ending June 30, with the help of a 21.1 percent return on its investments, the Harvard Management Company reports. In June 2003, the endowment was at $19.3."
Friday, September 17, 2004
ic Wales - Charity blasted for Welsh cash plea
ic Wales - Charity blasted for Welsh cash plea: "Charity blasted for Welsh cash plea Sep 14 2004
Jenny Rees, The Western Mail
A CHILDREN'S charity which pulled out of Wales was last night accused of 'reprehensible behaviour' for continuing to solicit Welsh support.
The Children's Society is now targeting previous Welsh supporters for donations, even though it controversially quit Wales two-and-a-half years ago."
Jenny Rees, The Western Mail
A CHILDREN'S charity which pulled out of Wales was last night accused of 'reprehensible behaviour' for continuing to solicit Welsh support.
The Children's Society is now targeting previous Welsh supporters for donations, even though it controversially quit Wales two-and-a-half years ago."
www.delawareonline.com : The News Journal : LOCAL : Wilmington teen leads world aid effort
www.delawareonline.com : The News Journal : LOCAL : Wilmington teen leads world aid effort: "Neglected bicycles often collect dust and cobwebs in a garage or basement. A Wilmington teenager wants to put them to good use, giving people in underdeveloped countries a way to get around.
Christina Fierro, 17, has collected 14 repairable bikes so far. And that's just from people who will not be able to go to the bicycle collection she organized for Saturday next to Fairfax Shopping Center, near her Wilmington home. "
Christina Fierro, 17, has collected 14 repairable bikes so far. And that's just from people who will not be able to go to the bicycle collection she organized for Saturday next to Fairfax Shopping Center, near her Wilmington home. "
Newark woman honored for volunteerism - newarkadvocate.com
Newark woman honored for volunteerism - newarkadvocate.com: "NEWARK -- Misty DeMichael, a 20-year-old Newark woman, is the first-ever recipient of the National Youth Service Award given by the Salvation Army and the Dallas Cowboys to honor a teen for volunteer service.
The Salvation Army, the nation's largest charity, announced on Wednesday the selection of DeMichael, a 2002 Newark High graduate, Otterbein University student and daughter of Ronald and Diana DeMichael, majors in the Newark Salvation Army.
DeMichael received a $10,000 college scholarship from Cowboys owner and general manager Jerry Jones, a member of the Salvation Army's National Advisory Board. She will be honored Tuesday in a ceremony in Washington, D.C. "
The Salvation Army, the nation's largest charity, announced on Wednesday the selection of DeMichael, a 2002 Newark High graduate, Otterbein University student and daughter of Ronald and Diana DeMichael, majors in the Newark Salvation Army.
DeMichael received a $10,000 college scholarship from Cowboys owner and general manager Jerry Jones, a member of the Salvation Army's National Advisory Board. She will be honored Tuesday in a ceremony in Washington, D.C. "
Too many new reporting rules could hurt Michigan nonprofits - 09/17/04
Too many new reporting rules could hurt Michigan nonprofits - 09/17/04: "For nearly as long as good people have passed a hat for the less fortunate, bad people have been sticking their fingers into the till. Some of our national legislators apparently feel this type of sham artistry can be prevented by simply requiring the deviants to fill out more forms.
Recently, the Senate Finance Committee held a hearing to discuss proposing legislation. The committee dramatized a few anecdotal examples of wrongdoing to justify foisting more regulation on all nonprofits. This could hurt a lot of innocent Michigan nonprofit groups. "
Recently, the Senate Finance Committee held a hearing to discuss proposing legislation. The committee dramatized a few anecdotal examples of wrongdoing to justify foisting more regulation on all nonprofits. This could hurt a lot of innocent Michigan nonprofit groups. "
Newsday.com - AP Regional
Newsday.com - AP Regional: "President, Kerry not invited to annual Smith charity dinner in New York
By TIMOTHY WILLIAMS
Associated Press Writer
September 16, 2004, 9:07 PM EDT
NEW YORK -- Neither President Bush nor Democratic challenger John Kerry has been invited to the Alfred E. Smith Memorial Foundation Dinner this year because issues in the presidential campaign could detract from the 'spirit' of the event, said its sponsor, the Archdiocese of New York. "
By TIMOTHY WILLIAMS
Associated Press Writer
September 16, 2004, 9:07 PM EDT
NEW YORK -- Neither President Bush nor Democratic challenger John Kerry has been invited to the Alfred E. Smith Memorial Foundation Dinner this year because issues in the presidential campaign could detract from the 'spirit' of the event, said its sponsor, the Archdiocese of New York. "
The Globe and Mail
The Globe and Mail: "Man faces fraud charges over phony charity drive
Friday, September 17, 2004 - Page A11
A Hamilton man is facing fraud charges after police shut down a bogus charity to help abused children."
Friday, September 17, 2004 - Page A11
A Hamilton man is facing fraud charges after police shut down a bogus charity to help abused children."
SocietyGuardian.co.uk | Society | Voluntary views
SocietyGuardian.co.uk | Society | Voluntary views: "Voluntary views
Changes to charity law must not be put at risk by rows over a public benefit test, says Stuart Etherington
Wednesday September 15, 2004
The Guardian
Albert Einstein's take on the laws of mathematics could have been penned to describe the process of pre-legislative scrutiny that has kept the draft charities bill in the news in recent weeks. 'As far as the laws of mathematics refer to reality,' Einstein wrote, 'they are not certain; and as far as they are certain, they do not refer to reality.' "
Changes to charity law must not be put at risk by rows over a public benefit test, says Stuart Etherington
Wednesday September 15, 2004
The Guardian
Albert Einstein's take on the laws of mathematics could have been penned to describe the process of pre-legislative scrutiny that has kept the draft charities bill in the news in recent weeks. 'As far as the laws of mathematics refer to reality,' Einstein wrote, 'they are not certain; and as far as they are certain, they do not refer to reality.' "
SocietyGuardian.co.uk | Society | Change agent
SocietyGuardian.co.uk | Society | Change agent: "Change agent
Nicholas Deakin is the architect of voluntary sector modernisation. David Brindle hears how his vision has almost reached fruition - and his concerns over the charities bill
Wednesday September 15, 2004
The Guardian
Commissions of inquiry into this or that can often be disappointing affairs, especially when they lack official authority. But the independent commission on the future of the voluntary sector in England, which reported in 1996, has come to be seen as a model of its kind. Much of what it proposed has already come to pass and the sector now stands on the brink of legislative reform that could prove a historic legacy. "
Nicholas Deakin is the architect of voluntary sector modernisation. David Brindle hears how his vision has almost reached fruition - and his concerns over the charities bill
Wednesday September 15, 2004
The Guardian
Commissions of inquiry into this or that can often be disappointing affairs, especially when they lack official authority. But the independent commission on the future of the voluntary sector in England, which reported in 1996, has come to be seen as a model of its kind. Much of what it proposed has already come to pass and the sector now stands on the brink of legislative reform that could prove a historic legacy. "
SocietyGuardian.co.uk | Society | Charity leaders call for cabinet champion
SocietyGuardian.co.uk | Society | Charity leaders call for cabinet champion: "Charity leaders have called on the government to appoint a cabinet minister to represent the voluntary sector.
The Association of Chief Executives of Voluntary Organisations (Acevo) this week launched its manifesto for the next general election."
The Association of Chief Executives of Voluntary Organisations (Acevo) this week launched its manifesto for the next general election."
Thursday, September 16, 2004
Cox wants nonprofit shut
Cox wants nonprofit shut: "A 108-page complaint filed Wednesday by Attorney General Mike Cox asks that Save A Child be shut down immediately, director Bernhardt 'Bud' Christenson be ordered to pay back any money wrongfully taken from the organization and the group's assets be held in trust. "
Canada's charities are under pressure, say TD Economists
Canada's charities are under pressure, say TD Economists: "Press ReleaseSource: TD Bank Financial Group; TD Bank; TD Canada Trust
Canada's charities are under pressure, say TD Economists
Wednesday September 15, 9:01 am ET
- Charities are playing an increasing role in Canada's economy and society, but they are facing a number of challenges that threaten their ability to fulfill their social objectives. - Charities need to be adequately and appropriately financed and must have sufficient and appropriately skilled staff and volunteers, but many are encountering difficulties on these fronts. - Although Canadians are already generous, there is a need for increased philanthropy. Canadian taxfilers claimed donations of 0.5 per cent of median income in 2002. And, as a percentage of aggregate income, monetary donations "
Canada's charities are under pressure, say TD Economists
Wednesday September 15, 9:01 am ET
- Charities are playing an increasing role in Canada's economy and society, but they are facing a number of challenges that threaten their ability to fulfill their social objectives. - Charities need to be adequately and appropriately financed and must have sufficient and appropriately skilled staff and volunteers, but many are encountering difficulties on these fronts. - Although Canadians are already generous, there is a need for increased philanthropy. Canadian taxfilers claimed donations of 0.5 per cent of median income in 2002. And, as a percentage of aggregate income, monetary donations "
Foundations to meet Chinese businessmen - 2004-09-13 - Dayton Business Journal
Foundations to meet Chinese businessmen - 2004-09-13 - Dayton Business Journal: "Dayton foundation leaders are sharing their knowledge about American philanthropy with Chinese business leaders studying at Wright State University. "
The Times Record - Fort Smith, Arkansas
The Times Record - Fort Smith, Arkansas: "Pastor Claims Win In IRS Complaint
By Doug Thompson
Arkansas News Bureau dthompson@arkansasnews.com
SPRINGDALE � Ronnie Floyd, pastor of First Baptist Church of Springdale, claimed vindication Wednesday after eight weeks with no action on a complaint against him to the IRS.
�The baseless and false allegations by the Americans United group have proven to be just that � baseless and false,� Floyd said at a news conference Wednesday.
Floyd had no evidence except the lapse of time to support his claim, and Barry Lynn, director of the organization that filed the complaint, said Floyd�s comments are premature.
The IRS had no comment."
By Doug Thompson
Arkansas News Bureau dthompson@arkansasnews.com
SPRINGDALE � Ronnie Floyd, pastor of First Baptist Church of Springdale, claimed vindication Wednesday after eight weeks with no action on a complaint against him to the IRS.
�The baseless and false allegations by the Americans United group have proven to be just that � baseless and false,� Floyd said at a news conference Wednesday.
Floyd had no evidence except the lapse of time to support his claim, and Barry Lynn, director of the organization that filed the complaint, said Floyd�s comments are premature.
The IRS had no comment."
:: Xinhuanet - English ::
:: Xinhuanet - English ::: " Resource Alliance, a London-based non-governmental and charitable organization which runs the first regional award to recognize the NGO's role and contribution, said that through a strong competition among 76 players, five from Hong Kong and Taiwan of China, South Korea, Philippines, and Singapore, pocketedthe awards. "
The Columbus Dispatch - Special Reports
The Columbus Dispatch - Special Reports: "WOMEN'S FUND
3-year-old group finds niche quickly
Thursday, September 16, 2004
Julie R . Bailey
THE COLUMBUS DISPATCH
Sharon Steele
In the three years since the Women's Fund of Central Ohio was founded, it has raised more than $1.4 million.
And almost as quickly, the organization has been giving money away - all to promote social change and empower women and girls in central Ohio. "
3-year-old group finds niche quickly
Thursday, September 16, 2004
Julie R . Bailey
THE COLUMBUS DISPATCH
Sharon Steele
In the three years since the Women's Fund of Central Ohio was founded, it has raised more than $1.4 million.
And almost as quickly, the organization has been giving money away - all to promote social change and empower women and girls in central Ohio. "
Philanthropy Journal-Your online source for news about nonprofits, social issues, and policy change - newsarticle
Philanthropy Journal-Your online source for news about nonprofits, social issues, and policy change - newsarticle: "Advancing women
09.13.2004 -
New York foundation head works to make women leaders in philanthropy, volunteerism and advocacy.
By Ret Boney
When Hollis Cohen was about four years old, she started putting a portion of her 25-cent weekly allowance into a red metal box her mother designated for helping other children.
When the kitty reached a certain amount, her mother helped her find ways to give the money to community "
09.13.2004 -
New York foundation head works to make women leaders in philanthropy, volunteerism and advocacy.
By Ret Boney
When Hollis Cohen was about four years old, she started putting a portion of her 25-cent weekly allowance into a red metal box her mother designated for helping other children.
When the kitty reached a certain amount, her mother helped her find ways to give the money to community "
reviewjournal.com -- Opinion: EDITORIAL: Is tax reform possible?
reviewjournal.com -- Opinion: EDITORIAL: Is tax reform possible?: "EDITORIAL: Is tax reform possible?
Only if public will place freedom and capitalism over braying special interests
President Bush has vowed to make tax reform a centerpiece of his second term. "
Only if public will place freedom and capitalism over braying special interests
President Bush has vowed to make tax reform a centerpiece of his second term. "
BocaNews.com
BocaNews.com: "Boca charity director didn�t reveal full salary to City Hall
Published Thursday, September 16, 2004
by Sean Salai
The director of a 42-employee family services charity in Boca Raton did not disclose her full salary to the city council when she applied last week for a $15,000 grant, the Boca Raton News has learned."
Published Thursday, September 16, 2004
by Sean Salai
The director of a 42-employee family services charity in Boca Raton did not disclose her full salary to the city council when she applied last week for a $15,000 grant, the Boca Raton News has learned."
TheIndyChannel.com - Call 6 - Charity Group Speaks Out About New Rule
TheIndyChannel.com - Call 6 - Charity Group Speaks Out About New Rule: "Charity Group Speaks Out About New Rule
Fund-Raisers Barred From Invoking Name Of ISP
POSTED: 7:37 pm EST September 15, 2004
UPDATED: 7:45 pm EST September 15, 2004
INDIANAPOLIS -- The Indiana State Police Alliance has come out against a new mandate that bars state police fund-raising groups from using the Indiana State Police name while seeking funds."
Fund-Raisers Barred From Invoking Name Of ISP
POSTED: 7:37 pm EST September 15, 2004
UPDATED: 7:45 pm EST September 15, 2004
INDIANAPOLIS -- The Indiana State Police Alliance has come out against a new mandate that bars state police fund-raising groups from using the Indiana State Police name while seeking funds."
Confidence in Nonprofits Remains Low
Confidence in Nonprofits Remains Low: "Confidence in Nonprofits Remains Low
9/15/2004
A new survey from the Brookings Institution finds that public confidence in charities remains low because of questions surrounding disbursement of September 11 relief funds and conflict-of-interest and compensation controversies involving the Nature Conservancy and several private foundations, the New York Times reported Sept. 13."
9/15/2004
A new survey from the Brookings Institution finds that public confidence in charities remains low because of questions surrounding disbursement of September 11 relief funds and conflict-of-interest and compensation controversies involving the Nature Conservancy and several private foundations, the New York Times reported Sept. 13."
17 different companies to work together for charity - SEPT 15, 2004
Singapore Charity
17 different companies to work together for charity - SEPT 15, 2004: "17 different companies to work together for charity
MORE than 1,000 employees from different companies will soon set aside their corporate concerns and work together for charity.
Spurred on by last year's success, the American Chamber of Commerce (AmCham) in Singapore has brought together volunteers from 17 companies for a corporate community day that will benefit more than 1,000 people."
17 different companies to work together for charity - SEPT 15, 2004: "17 different companies to work together for charity
MORE than 1,000 employees from different companies will soon set aside their corporate concerns and work together for charity.
Spurred on by last year's success, the American Chamber of Commerce (AmCham) in Singapore has brought together volunteers from 17 companies for a corporate community day that will benefit more than 1,000 people."
Tallahassee Democrat | 09/16/2004 | Matching donor money
Tallahassee Democrat | 09/16/2004 | Matching donor money: "Philanthropy nationwide has been down for several years during recovery from the stock market bust, and university fund-raising teams have had to work harder than ever to win private support necessary to offset rising costs of higher education and help support research.
Yet they had to do it without the availability or confidence in the future of one the major, traditional fund-raising tools they have had since 1979: state matching dollars."
Yet they had to do it without the availability or confidence in the future of one the major, traditional fund-raising tools they have had since 1979: state matching dollars."
The latest buzz in TV programming - generosity | csmonitor.com
The latest buzz in TV programming - generosity | csmonitor.com: "The latest buzz in TV programming - generosity
By Sara B. Miller and Amanda Paulson | Staff writers of The Christian Science Monitor "
By Sara B. Miller and Amanda Paulson | Staff writers of The Christian Science Monitor "
Bloomberg.com: U.S.
Bloomberg.com: U.S.: "
New York Hospital That Treated Clinton Aims to Raise $1 Billion
Sept. 14 (Bloomberg) -- The New York City hospital where former President Bill Clinton had heart surgery last week began the public phase of a $1 billion fund-raising effort that a philanthropy-tracking group called the largest attempted "
New York Hospital That Treated Clinton Aims to Raise $1 Billion
Sept. 14 (Bloomberg) -- The New York City hospital where former President Bill Clinton had heart surgery last week began the public phase of a $1 billion fund-raising effort that a philanthropy-tracking group called the largest attempted "
Tuesday, September 14, 2004
Nonprofit dog-eat-dog
The Greater Baton Rouge Business Report It's Your Business to Know: "Nonprofit dog-eat-dog
Money woes at Myriam's House show how a tight economy has juiced competition among charities.
By Tom Guarisco, Business Report staff"
Money woes at Myriam's House show how a tight economy has juiced competition among charities.
By Tom Guarisco, Business Report staff"
Target will ban bell ringers
Target will ban bell ringers: "Target will ban bell ringers
Robert Franklin, Star Tribune
September 14, 2004 TARGET0914
Salvation Army bells will no longer ring outside Target stores, where they have accounted for more than one-third of the charity's bell-ringing income in the Twin Cities area."
Robert Franklin, Star Tribune
September 14, 2004 TARGET0914
Salvation Army bells will no longer ring outside Target stores, where they have accounted for more than one-third of the charity's bell-ringing income in the Twin Cities area."
Interest Quietly Growing in Faith-Based Initiative
Press release
Interest Quietly Growing in Faith-Based Initiative: "Interest Quietly Growing in Faith-Based Initiative
WASHINGTON, Sept. 14, 2004 -- Interest in President Bush's Faith-Based Initiative is steadily growing behind the scenes as organizations gear up for the 2005 funding year. Hundreds of organizations have been participating in training programs, including the Community and Faith-Based Institute, developed by Washington, DC-based nonprofit, We Care America (http://www.wecareamerica.org). The Institute offers training for qualified groups seeking funding open to them by the Faith-Based Initiative, Charitable Choice and President Bush's Executive Order. "
Interest Quietly Growing in Faith-Based Initiative: "Interest Quietly Growing in Faith-Based Initiative
WASHINGTON, Sept. 14, 2004 -- Interest in President Bush's Faith-Based Initiative is steadily growing behind the scenes as organizations gear up for the 2005 funding year. Hundreds of organizations have been participating in training programs, including the Community and Faith-Based Institute, developed by Washington, DC-based nonprofit, We Care America (http://www.wecareamerica.org). The Institute offers training for qualified groups seeking funding open to them by the Faith-Based Initiative, Charitable Choice and President Bush's Executive Order. "
PRESS RELEASE: Bush Supporters: The Voters Who Give
Press release
PRESS RELEASE: Bush Supporters: The Voters Who Give: "Bush Supporters: The Voters Who Give
GMI World Poll indicates that charities profit more from Bush supporters than Kerry supporters; African Americans are more likely to donate to charities than Caucasians; Chinese and English-speaking nations are among top charitable nations."
PRESS RELEASE: Bush Supporters: The Voters Who Give: "Bush Supporters: The Voters Who Give
GMI World Poll indicates that charities profit more from Bush supporters than Kerry supporters; African Americans are more likely to donate to charities than Caucasians; Chinese and English-speaking nations are among top charitable nations."
Survey: 71% of Nonprofits Do Not Use A Single, Online Database to Manage Donor and Supporter Relationships, According to Kintera
Press Release
Survey: 71% of Nonprofits Do Not Use A Single, Online Database to Manage Donor and Supporter Relationships, According to Kintera: "Survey: 71% of Nonprofits Do Not Use A Single, Online Database to Manage Donor and Supporter Relationships, According to Kintera
SAN DIEGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 14, 2004--Today, nonprofits must track a variety of contact information to effectively manage online activity with regard to donors and volunteers. Yet a recent survey of the nonprofit sector finds that a majority of organizations continue to store this information in several places instead of unifying contacts into a single, online database.
Of those surveyed, 46% of the respondents reported that their organizations are using two or more databases to store donor and supporter information for online use, while 25% said they are not currently using a database for this information at all. "
Survey: 71% of Nonprofits Do Not Use A Single, Online Database to Manage Donor and Supporter Relationships, According to Kintera: "Survey: 71% of Nonprofits Do Not Use A Single, Online Database to Manage Donor and Supporter Relationships, According to Kintera
SAN DIEGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 14, 2004--Today, nonprofits must track a variety of contact information to effectively manage online activity with regard to donors and volunteers. Yet a recent survey of the nonprofit sector finds that a majority of organizations continue to store this information in several places instead of unifying contacts into a single, online database.
Of those surveyed, 46% of the respondents reported that their organizations are using two or more databases to store donor and supporter information for online use, while 25% said they are not currently using a database for this information at all. "
Report Cited Drawbacks to Tax Reform (washingtonpost.com)
Report Cited Drawbacks to Tax Reform (washingtonpost.com): "Finally, the study said, fundamental simplification of the tax code would 'run counter' to Bush's other tax policy goals. The president doubled the child tax credit from $500 to $1,000 and has championed a significant expansion of tax credits for charitable donations, proposals he wants Congress to make permanent.
But such 'social policy goals' are precisely what has complicated the tax code, the Treasury said. Recent studies have suggested three successive tax cuts signed by Bush have made the tax code significantly more complex. And with the political constituencies of such tax credits now firmly entrenched, 'it is not clear that widely popular preferences in the current tax system . . . can be eliminated or even reduced,' the Treasury found. "
But such 'social policy goals' are precisely what has complicated the tax code, the Treasury said. Recent studies have suggested three successive tax cuts signed by Bush have made the tax code significantly more complex. And with the political constituencies of such tax credits now firmly entrenched, 'it is not clear that widely popular preferences in the current tax system . . . can be eliminated or even reduced,' the Treasury found. "
JS Online: Day at center creates lasting impression
JS Online: Day at center creates lasting impression: "Day at center creates lasting impression
By TOM HELD
theld@journalsentinel.com
Posted: Sept. 13, 2004
It's likely most of the 75,500 donors who contribute to the United Way through their workplace campaigns will fill out their forms and forget about the donation until tax time.
Martha Atiles won't be one of them."
By TOM HELD
theld@journalsentinel.com
Posted: Sept. 13, 2004
It's likely most of the 75,500 donors who contribute to the United Way through their workplace campaigns will fill out their forms and forget about the donation until tax time.
Martha Atiles won't be one of them."
Monday, September 13, 2004
Radio giant enters museum biz
Quad-City Times Newspaper Online - the Quad-Cities Home Page: "Actually, curators, consultants and museum directors tend to express bewilderment that a corporation craving large profits thinks there's money to be made from touring art shows. Museums have been organizing such shows for decades and have usually had to fall back on private philanthropy and government grants to fill the gap between costs and earnings. To make money, some worry, Clear Channel inevitably must stint on the main ingredients of excellence: scholarship that infuses a display with ideas and a painstaking, often years-long quest to find and borrow just the right pieces to make those ideas come alive."
The Common Voice
The Common Voice: "That is the first argument that must be settled on the way to tax reform. Regardless of whether we change the progressive nature of the federal income tax code, do tax rates need to be high enough to subsidize home ownership, charitable giving and child rearing, or should they be lower and allow those personal decisions to be made without regard to tax considerations?
I would be willing to give up all deductions and credits even if the rates remain progressive. How about you?
"
I would be willing to give up all deductions and credits even if the rates remain progressive. How about you?
"
Roles of boards undergoing change - The Honolulu Advertiser - Hawaii's Newspaper
Roles of boards undergoing change - The Honolulu Advertiser - Hawaii's Newspaper: "NONPROFITS
Roles of boards undergoing change
By Kelvin Taketa
One of the greatest challenges facing nonprofit organizations in Hawai'i is the recruitment and development of volunteer board members. "
Roles of boards undergoing change
By Kelvin Taketa
One of the greatest challenges facing nonprofit organizations in Hawai'i is the recruitment and development of volunteer board members. "
Questionable Results at Revamped Yahoo (TechNews.com)
Questionable Results at Revamped Yahoo (TechNews.com): "Yet each time a user clicks on a Site Match link, the site owner must pay Yahoo at least 10 cents. Piper Jaffray estimates the paid-inclusion program will dump $50 million to $100 million into Yahoo's coffers this year.
Yahoo says Site Match is designed to help it index Web pages hidden inside databases and other hard-to-access places. In return for payments, the sites will also get crawled more frequently by Yahoo's indexing software and be allowed to submit more information in formats Yahoo hopes will allow for smarter query-matching.
Tim Cadogan, Yahoo's vice president of search, said Yahoo is selectively offering the program for free to nonprofits with huge databases, including the Library of Congress. He added that Yahoo has a general disclosure on its Web site explaining that some sites pay to be in its index; it does not identify which ones."
Yahoo says Site Match is designed to help it index Web pages hidden inside databases and other hard-to-access places. In return for payments, the sites will also get crawled more frequently by Yahoo's indexing software and be allowed to submit more information in formats Yahoo hopes will allow for smarter query-matching.
Tim Cadogan, Yahoo's vice president of search, said Yahoo is selectively offering the program for free to nonprofits with huge databases, including the Library of Congress. He added that Yahoo has a general disclosure on its Web site explaining that some sites pay to be in its index; it does not identify which ones."
Many other nonprofit organizations also hitting dry spells
Many other nonprofit organizations also hitting dry spells: "Many other nonprofit organizations also hitting dry spells
By Sarah Barnes
Staff Reporter
sarah.barnes@rockdalecitizen.com
CONYERS � Employees and volunteers in the nonprofit sector are working uphill these days, according to a new survey by OMB Watch.
In a report entitled �Recent Trends in Nonprofit Employment and Earnings: 1990-2004,� the research and advocacy organization found that nonprofits have added few new jobs and have seen a drop in average weekly earnings. Also, those on staff are having to do more with less due to a drop in the average hours worked.
�While the nonprofit sector held up well in the 2001 recession and its recent aftermath, the more recent experience has been troubling,� the report states.
�The nonprofit sector of the economy is traditionally asked to help support the nation in times of economic weakness, and is currently expected to make up for reductions in publicly provided government services. The current data indicate that the sector is being asked to do more with less labor input.�
According to the report, jobs in the nonprofit sector grew by only 0.5 percent in 2004, after growing by an average of 2.4 percent for the last 15 years. Moreover, weekly earnings decreased by 6 percent and weekly hours worked decreased by 4 percent.
In Conyers, many local nonprofits say they have felt the trends first hand. Mike Robinson, director of A.R. Gus Barksdale Boys and Girls Club, says the club has seen diminishing financial support, less volunteers and greater demand from the community in the last few years."
By Sarah Barnes
Staff Reporter
sarah.barnes@rockdalecitizen.com
CONYERS � Employees and volunteers in the nonprofit sector are working uphill these days, according to a new survey by OMB Watch.
In a report entitled �Recent Trends in Nonprofit Employment and Earnings: 1990-2004,� the research and advocacy organization found that nonprofits have added few new jobs and have seen a drop in average weekly earnings. Also, those on staff are having to do more with less due to a drop in the average hours worked.
�While the nonprofit sector held up well in the 2001 recession and its recent aftermath, the more recent experience has been troubling,� the report states.
�The nonprofit sector of the economy is traditionally asked to help support the nation in times of economic weakness, and is currently expected to make up for reductions in publicly provided government services. The current data indicate that the sector is being asked to do more with less labor input.�
According to the report, jobs in the nonprofit sector grew by only 0.5 percent in 2004, after growing by an average of 2.4 percent for the last 15 years. Moreover, weekly earnings decreased by 6 percent and weekly hours worked decreased by 4 percent.
In Conyers, many local nonprofits say they have felt the trends first hand. Mike Robinson, director of A.R. Gus Barksdale Boys and Girls Club, says the club has seen diminishing financial support, less volunteers and greater demand from the community in the last few years."
40 Under 40 alums form organization called Northwest Next Leadership Council - 2004-09-13 - Puget Sound Business Journal (Seattle)
40 Under 40 alums form organization called Northwest Next Leadership Council - 2004-09-13 - Puget Sound Business Journal (Seattle): "40 Under 40 alums form organization called Northwest Next Leadership Council"
The Daily Camera: Business Plus
The Daily Camera: Business Plus: "Children learn what they see modeled. When giving is a core value and is practiced regularly, they see the power of giving to change lives, to enhance our world, and to inspire. There is a growing trend that bodes well for the future of philanthropy: giving with more than one generation involved in the decision-making,
The National Center for Family Philanthropy studied this trend and recently reported that:
Active grant-making by families increased by 50 percent in the last decade"
The National Center for Family Philanthropy studied this trend and recently reported that:
Active grant-making by families increased by 50 percent in the last decade"
Black philanthropy at work
Black philanthropy at work: "My View: Philip Rutledge
Black philanthropy at work
September 13, 2004
What is 'black philanthropy?' And what patterns will it take as socioeconomic forces change the nature of the African American community? This discussion raged at the recent Symposium on Black Philanthropy: Strategies for Building on the Heritage, sponsored by the Indiana University Center on Philanthropy, in partnership with the National Center for Black Philanthropy Inc.
The symposium also provided an opportunity to revisit some conclusions from a 1987 IU Center study on African American Traditions of Giving and Serving.
Emmett Carson, president of the Minneapolis Foundation and a leading expert on black philanthropy, offered this definition: Black philanthropy is the giving of time, talent, energy, goods or money by African Americans to charitable causes. In spite of his eloquence, there was much grumbling in the corridors for a definition that emphasized 'African-American causes' over 'charitable causes"
Black philanthropy at work
September 13, 2004
What is 'black philanthropy?' And what patterns will it take as socioeconomic forces change the nature of the African American community? This discussion raged at the recent Symposium on Black Philanthropy: Strategies for Building on the Heritage, sponsored by the Indiana University Center on Philanthropy, in partnership with the National Center for Black Philanthropy Inc.
The symposium also provided an opportunity to revisit some conclusions from a 1987 IU Center study on African American Traditions of Giving and Serving.
Emmett Carson, president of the Minneapolis Foundation and a leading expert on black philanthropy, offered this definition: Black philanthropy is the giving of time, talent, energy, goods or money by African Americans to charitable causes. In spite of his eloquence, there was much grumbling in the corridors for a definition that emphasized 'African-American causes' over 'charitable causes"
New Scam Tactic Hits Online
New Scam Tactic Hits Online: "New Scam Tactic Hits Online
By Dennis Fisher
September 13, 2004
In the escalating clash between online scammers and security vendors, the attackers have once again developed new tactics that give them the upper hand in bypassing filters and infiltrating corporate networks, experts say.
The new techniques, which experts began seeing sporadically earlier this year and in large waves in recent weeks, involve the use of a process called steganography, or embedding or hiding text in an image.
In the most recent cases, spam and phishing messages have incorporated complex images containing text"
By Dennis Fisher
September 13, 2004
In the escalating clash between online scammers and security vendors, the attackers have once again developed new tactics that give them the upper hand in bypassing filters and infiltrating corporate networks, experts say.
The new techniques, which experts began seeing sporadically earlier this year and in large waves in recent weeks, involve the use of a process called steganography, or embedding or hiding text in an image.
In the most recent cases, spam and phishing messages have incorporated complex images containing text"
Forbes.com Best of the Web
Forbes.com Best of the Web: "Charitable Giving
Since Sept. 11, Americans have been reminded of the importance of charitable giving. The Web is not only a place to donate; it's also a place to learn about volunteer opportunities, to get tips on giving wisely and to screen nonprofits before writing any checks.--Luisa Kroll
- Forbes Favorite - Forbes Best of The Web pick
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JustGive.orgwww.justgive.org
Give.orgwww.give.org
GuideStarwww.guidestar.org
Network for Goodwww.networkforgood.com
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Since Sept. 11, Americans have been reminded of the importance of charitable giving. The Web is not only a place to donate; it's also a place to learn about volunteer opportunities, to get tips on giving wisely and to screen nonprofits before writing any checks.--Luisa Kroll
- Forbes Favorite - Forbes Best of The Web pick
Read our Review for:Visit:
JustGive.orgwww.justgive.org
Give.orgwww.give.org
GuideStarwww.guidestar.org
Network for Goodwww.networkforgood.com
more listed in article
A Ray Of Hope In Chamber Of Errors - [Sunday Herald]
A Ray Of Hope In Chamber Of Errors - [Sunday Herald]: "The charity law bill, which McConnell said would �increase public confidence in charitable giving�, had been pushed into the Executive�s in-tray only after backbench pressure."
Anchorage Daily News | Day of Caring moves beyond a single day of charity
Anchorage Daily News | Day of Caring moves beyond a single day of charity: "Day of Caring moves beyond a single day of charity
WEDNESDAY: Annual program now includes diverse projects"
WEDNESDAY: Annual program now includes diverse projects"
BocaNews.com
BocaNews.com: "Boca charity director has higher salary than John Kerry, city manager
Councilman: �I�m not giving them a grant. She can just cut her own salary.�
Published Sunday, September 12, 2004
by Sean Salai
The director of a 42-employee family services charity in Boca Raton has a higher salary than both John Kerry and City Manager Leif Ahnell, according to the city�s proposed FY-2005 budget.
While Kerry last year collected $158,100 as a rank-and-file member of the U.S. Congress, Ruth Rales Jewish Family Services CEO Jaclynn Faffer hauled in $171,000 � or approximately 8 percent of her charity�s $2.4 million income.
Perhaps more significantly, Faffer made more money than Ahnell, who has an annual salary of $167,000. This fact elicited surprise from some City Council members at a special budgetary hearing last Wednesday."
Councilman: �I�m not giving them a grant. She can just cut her own salary.�
Published Sunday, September 12, 2004
by Sean Salai
The director of a 42-employee family services charity in Boca Raton has a higher salary than both John Kerry and City Manager Leif Ahnell, according to the city�s proposed FY-2005 budget.
While Kerry last year collected $158,100 as a rank-and-file member of the U.S. Congress, Ruth Rales Jewish Family Services CEO Jaclynn Faffer hauled in $171,000 � or approximately 8 percent of her charity�s $2.4 million income.
Perhaps more significantly, Faffer made more money than Ahnell, who has an annual salary of $167,000. This fact elicited surprise from some City Council members at a special budgetary hearing last Wednesday."
Watchdogs scrutinize charities - 09/13/04
Watchdogs scrutinize charities - 09/13/04: "Monday, September 13, 2004
Giving
Watchdogs scrutinize charities
Better Business Bureau evaluations to grow, report how much of donations reach needy
By Sandra Block / USA TODAY
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Many charitable solicitations appeal to your heart, but if you want to do the most good, it helps to keep your head in the game.
Especially now. There are more than 850,000 tax-exempt charities in the United States; add private foundations, and the total tops 1 million. In 2003, Americans donated $241 billion to charity, up 2.8 percent from 2002, according to Giving USA, an annual report on philanthropy.
It would be nice to think that all the money will be used to build houses for the homeless, bring Shakespeare to rural towns and feed starving children in the Sudan. But that�s not always the case.
At some charities, financial mismanagement, high administrative costs and outright fraud reduce the amount of money available for worthy causes. "
Giving
Watchdogs scrutinize charities
Better Business Bureau evaluations to grow, report how much of donations reach needy
By Sandra Block / USA TODAY
Comment on this story
Send this story to a friend
Get Home Delivery
Many charitable solicitations appeal to your heart, but if you want to do the most good, it helps to keep your head in the game.
Especially now. There are more than 850,000 tax-exempt charities in the United States; add private foundations, and the total tops 1 million. In 2003, Americans donated $241 billion to charity, up 2.8 percent from 2002, according to Giving USA, an annual report on philanthropy.
It would be nice to think that all the money will be used to build houses for the homeless, bring Shakespeare to rural towns and feed starving children in the Sudan. But that�s not always the case.
At some charities, financial mismanagement, high administrative costs and outright fraud reduce the amount of money available for worthy causes. "
Telegraph | Sport | Credit to Johnno, but is it all fair?
Telegraph | Sport | Credit to Johnno, but is it all fair?: "Ah, charity. Now, perhaps, you are feeling a bit different. Johnson has chosen three charities to benefit from his testimonial year. NSPCC, also supported by the England squad, SPARKS and Macmillan cancer relief, whose nurses looked after Johnson's mother when she had the illness, will get substantial sums if all goes well - a minimum of �25,000 each. Graham Birkett, whose company Harlequin Events is promoting some of the bigger dinners, has pledged half of the proceeds from the biggest one of all, the London Benefit Dinner at Billingsgate, to Johnson's chosen charities.
Does that make you feel better? Happier now that the money is going to worthy causes and not into Johnson's back pocket, because there are some very unsavoury rumours out there of revenue raised from recent testimonials not ending up where it was promised? Birkett recalls an occasion when one former England captain hung up the phone when it was suggested that he share half the profit of a benefit dinner with a charity. There is no suggestion whatsoever of Johnson getting up to those tricks. 'The aim is to raise �500,000 for charity,' Hazlerigg said. Johnson, of course, would get at least that amount if that target was reached.
And that, for me, is where it gets difficult. The sheer scale of some of the more high-profile testimonials takes them out of the a-few-bob-for-distinguished-service niche and up into the mega moneyspinner category. According to Birkett, when Peter Winterbottom, one of the few England forwards of recent vintage who can claim to be of Johnson's stature, retired, he collected around �4,000 from a single benefit dinner. Dean Richards, another England legend, also failed to profit hug"
Does that make you feel better? Happier now that the money is going to worthy causes and not into Johnson's back pocket, because there are some very unsavoury rumours out there of revenue raised from recent testimonials not ending up where it was promised? Birkett recalls an occasion when one former England captain hung up the phone when it was suggested that he share half the profit of a benefit dinner with a charity. There is no suggestion whatsoever of Johnson getting up to those tricks. 'The aim is to raise �500,000 for charity,' Hazlerigg said. Johnson, of course, would get at least that amount if that target was reached.
And that, for me, is where it gets difficult. The sheer scale of some of the more high-profile testimonials takes them out of the a-few-bob-for-distinguished-service niche and up into the mega moneyspinner category. According to Birkett, when Peter Winterbottom, one of the few England forwards of recent vintage who can claim to be of Johnson's stature, retired, he collected around �4,000 from a single benefit dinner. Dean Richards, another England legend, also failed to profit hug"
[ eChannelLine Canada ]
[ eChannelLine Canada ]: "Spam today, even more tomorrow, says IDC
12 September, 2004
by Mark Riehl
While 60 per cent of North Americans are using anti-spam solutions, roughly 10 to 20 per cent of them simply don't believe they need the protection, a mindset that IDC"
12 September, 2004
by Mark Riehl
While 60 per cent of North Americans are using anti-spam solutions, roughly 10 to 20 per cent of them simply don't believe they need the protection, a mindset that IDC"
The Seattle Times: Arts & Entertainment: How much say in a project should big arts donors have?
The Seattle Times: Arts & Entertainment: How much say in a project should big arts donors have?: "How much say in a project should big arts donors have?
By Suzanne Muchnic
Los Angeles Times
Eli Broad
LOS ANGELES � When billionaire Eli Broad gave $50 million to the Los Angeles County Museum of Art for a new building and threw in $10 million more for artwork, he kick-started the museum's long-stalled expansion plan. But there was a catch: In return for his donation, he got to choose the architect and set up an independent board to oversee construction and the "
By Suzanne Muchnic
Los Angeles Times
Eli Broad
LOS ANGELES � When billionaire Eli Broad gave $50 million to the Los Angeles County Museum of Art for a new building and threw in $10 million more for artwork, he kick-started the museum's long-stalled expansion plan. But there was a catch: In return for his donation, he got to choose the architect and set up an independent board to oversee construction and the "
Leverus Association resource Centre
Leverus Association resource Centre: "Leverus Annual Internet Survey for Associations and Non-profit Organizations: 2004"
Charity Village� NewsWeek: Cover Story
Charity Village� NewsWeek: Cover Story: "Managing a nonprofit in a collective agreement environment
September 13, 2004
By Louise Chatterton Luchuk
Would it surprise you to learn that 40% of employees working in the nonprofit sector report that they are part of a union or are covered by a collective agreement? This is what the Canadian Public Research Network (CPRN) discovered when it extrapolated data from Statistics Canada's 1999 Workplace and Employee Survey for the report Coping with Change: Human Resource Management in the Nonprofit Sector. Prior to the December 2003 release of the report, little was known about the extent of unionization within the nonprofit sector. "
September 13, 2004
By Louise Chatterton Luchuk
Would it surprise you to learn that 40% of employees working in the nonprofit sector report that they are part of a union or are covered by a collective agreement? This is what the Canadian Public Research Network (CPRN) discovered when it extrapolated data from Statistics Canada's 1999 Workplace and Employee Survey for the report Coping with Change: Human Resource Management in the Nonprofit Sector. Prior to the December 2003 release of the report, little was known about the extent of unionization within the nonprofit sector. "
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