Friday, January 07, 2005
Chicago Tribune | Pritzkers seal settlement deal
Chicago Tribune | Pritzkers seal settlement deal: "Pritzkers seal settlement deal
$450 million each in cash, fund assets
By Susan Chandler and Kathy Bergen
Tribune staff reporters
Published January 7, 2005
Liesel and Matthew Pritzker have become two of the country's richest young people after receiving almost $500 million apiece to settle legal claims against their family.
The last of the money transfers to their accounts was completed Thursday, the same day that attorneys for Liesel and Matthew asked a judge to dismiss their suit in Cook County Circuit Court."
$450 million each in cash, fund assets
By Susan Chandler and Kathy Bergen
Tribune staff reporters
Published January 7, 2005
Liesel and Matthew Pritzker have become two of the country's richest young people after receiving almost $500 million apiece to settle legal claims against their family.
The last of the money transfers to their accounts was completed Thursday, the same day that attorneys for Liesel and Matthew asked a judge to dismiss their suit in Cook County Circuit Court."
Thursday, January 06, 2005
David Kirkpatrick - The Tsunami and the Net: Global Awareness, Global Response - FORTUNE
David Kirkpatrick - The Tsunami and the Net: Global Awareness, Global Response - FORTUNE: "The terrible Asian tsunami, and its aftermath, has been rightly called the first truly global tragedy. One reason is that citizens of so many different countries were killed, injured or left destitute. The other reason is that the Internet's globe-spanning power made it possible for news accounts, pictures, and videos of the devastating natural disaster to be quickly transmitted around the world. Barely a day after many of us in the U.S. opened Christmas presents, we were jarred out of our complacency to see and hear about tremendous suffering halfway around the globe"
Lowell Sun Online - Local Nonprofits take tough stand against United Way
Lowell Sun Online - Local: "Nonprofits take tough stand against United Way
By MICHAEL LAFLEUR, Sun StaffLOWELL Explain where contributions come from, where they are sent and why they are allocated in that manner.
That's what members of the Non-Profit Alliance of Greater Lowell, an advocacy organization encompassing about 30 Lowell social-service agencies, want to hear from top officials at the United Way of the Merrimack Valley.
After a speech by fiery United Way critic Robert Hatem, formerly a major United Way fund-raiser, the alliance yesterday voted to invite Timothy Schiavoni, the United Way's board president, James Karamourtopoulos, the board chairman, and Ray Anstiss Jr., the board treasurer, to its Feb. 5 meeting to do just that."
By MICHAEL LAFLEUR, Sun StaffLOWELL Explain where contributions come from, where they are sent and why they are allocated in that manner.
That's what members of the Non-Profit Alliance of Greater Lowell, an advocacy organization encompassing about 30 Lowell social-service agencies, want to hear from top officials at the United Way of the Merrimack Valley.
After a speech by fiery United Way critic Robert Hatem, formerly a major United Way fund-raiser, the alliance yesterday voted to invite Timothy Schiavoni, the United Way's board president, James Karamourtopoulos, the board chairman, and Ray Anstiss Jr., the board treasurer, to its Feb. 5 meeting to do just that."
The China Post
The China Post: "By Thursday, the Chinese Red Cross had received 45 million yuan (US$5.4 million; euro4.1 million) in donations and pledges _ the most ever collected for a non-domestic disaster _ said spokesman Wang Xiaohua. "
GuideStar - News - Articles - Insurance Trips and Traps for Nonprofits
GuideStar - News - Articles - Insurance Trips and Traps for Nonprofits: "Insurance Trips and Traps for Nonprofits
Last month we discussed the unique issues presented by nonprofit directors and officers insurance. There are issues lurking in other parts of your insurance program, too.
Property Insurance
Limit of Coverage
Review the amount of property insurance you buy. Is it adequate to replace your buildings and the contents? Have your agent remove any penalty clauses. Coinsurance, for example, reduces loss payments if the insurance company thinks you didn't buy enough insurance. Ask your agent to identify any other penalty clauses in the policy."
Last month we discussed the unique issues presented by nonprofit directors and officers insurance. There are issues lurking in other parts of your insurance program, too.
Property Insurance
Limit of Coverage
Review the amount of property insurance you buy. Is it adequate to replace your buildings and the contents? Have your agent remove any penalty clauses. Coinsurance, for example, reduces loss payments if the insurance company thinks you didn't buy enough insurance. Ask your agent to identify any other penalty clauses in the policy."
GuideStar - News - Articles - Staying on the E-mail Up and Up: What Nonprofits Need to Know about CAN-SPAM
GuideStar - News - Articles - Staying on the E-mail Up and Up: What Nonprofits Need to Know about CAN-SPAM: "Staying on the E-mail Up and Up: What Nonprofits Need to Know about
CAN-SPAM
Note: The following discussion is provided for informational purposes only and is not intended to serve as legal advice. For specific information about the CAN-SPAM law, consult your attorney.
Scenario A: You receive an e-mail from a charity asking for a donation. You purchased a product from the organization two years ago but have not had any contact with it since then. As you follow the instructions for removing yourself from this nonprofit's e-mail list, you wonder: should you report the organization to the FTC for spamming you?"
CAN-SPAM
Note: The following discussion is provided for informational purposes only and is not intended to serve as legal advice. For specific information about the CAN-SPAM law, consult your attorney.
Scenario A: You receive an e-mail from a charity asking for a donation. You purchased a product from the organization two years ago but have not had any contact with it since then. As you follow the instructions for removing yourself from this nonprofit's e-mail list, you wonder: should you report the organization to the FTC for spamming you?"
catholic philanthropy
catholic philanthropy
New Foundation Changes the Way Catholics Give
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By Stefani Manowski
Special to the Herald
(From the issue of 1/6/05)
Philanthropy as ministry. That is the powerful force driving the National Catholic Community Foundation (NCCF), an Annapolis-based organization that offers Catholic and non-Catholic families the opportunity to engage in philanthropic efforts that can be passed from generation to generation.
"As Catholics increased in affluence and sophistication, they recognized that they didn’t want to give their money to the government (upon their deaths)," said Dana P. Robinson, the chairman of NCCF’s board of directors who works as senior vice president of PNC Bank in Philadelphia and a 30-year veteran of the financial services industry.
New Foundation Changes the Way Catholics Give
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By Stefani Manowski
Special to the Herald
(From the issue of 1/6/05)
Philanthropy as ministry. That is the powerful force driving the National Catholic Community Foundation (NCCF), an Annapolis-based organization that offers Catholic and non-Catholic families the opportunity to engage in philanthropic efforts that can be passed from generation to generation.
"As Catholics increased in affluence and sophistication, they recognized that they didn’t want to give their money to the government (upon their deaths)," said Dana P. Robinson, the chairman of NCCF’s board of directors who works as senior vice president of PNC Bank in Philadelphia and a 30-year veteran of the financial services industry.
Two nonprofits reach mark on last day
Two nonprofits reach mark on last day: "Two nonprofits reach mark on last day
Wednesday, January 05, 2005
BREANNA SHEPHERD
THE SAGINAW NEWS
It was a photo finish for two Saginaw County nonprofits in the race to win the Kresge Challenge.
Saginaw Valley State University and Saginaw Valley Regional 4-C Child Care pulled together enough donations in the last days to meet the 5 p.m. Tuesday deadline for the challenge.
The Troy-based Kresge Foundation in June 2001 offered to give 33 cents for each endowment dollar that a Saginaw County nonprofit could raise. As of last week, eight of the two dozen groups that signed up still hadn't met their goals. "
Wednesday, January 05, 2005
BREANNA SHEPHERD
THE SAGINAW NEWS
It was a photo finish for two Saginaw County nonprofits in the race to win the Kresge Challenge.
Saginaw Valley State University and Saginaw Valley Regional 4-C Child Care pulled together enough donations in the last days to meet the 5 p.m. Tuesday deadline for the challenge.
The Troy-based Kresge Foundation in June 2001 offered to give 33 cents for each endowment dollar that a Saginaw County nonprofit could raise. As of last week, eight of the two dozen groups that signed up still hadn't met their goals. "
Wednesday, January 05, 2005
Tuesday, January 04, 2005
Profound shift in US culture of giving | csmonitor.com
Profound shift in US culture of giving | csmonitor.com: "Profound shift in US culture of giving
Deluge of private donations hits $163 million. Media coverage, Web fuel unprecedented aid.
By Peter Grier, Faye Bowers, and Amanda Paulson | Staff writers of The Christian Science Monitor
WASHINGTON - The unprecedented level of individual donations in response to the South Asian tsunami may reflect fundamental changes in the culture of giving, both in the US and worldwide.
By now signs of benevolence are ubiquitous in the developed world, from the donations jar at the local coffee spot to the proliferation of children eager to send their allowance to people in need. Big charities can hardly answer their phones, with some reaping in minutes the donations they used to get in a month.
In part this is a simple response to the scale of the tragedy. The number of people and countries affected seems to demand a universal answer of help. But some donors say they want the United States to be seen as compassionate, not just well-armed. And underlying it all is video and the Internet - an electronic grid, which, for all its pop-culture excess, may prove to be a transformative tool for organizing compassion."
Deluge of private donations hits $163 million. Media coverage, Web fuel unprecedented aid.
By Peter Grier, Faye Bowers, and Amanda Paulson | Staff writers of The Christian Science Monitor
WASHINGTON - The unprecedented level of individual donations in response to the South Asian tsunami may reflect fundamental changes in the culture of giving, both in the US and worldwide.
By now signs of benevolence are ubiquitous in the developed world, from the donations jar at the local coffee spot to the proliferation of children eager to send their allowance to people in need. Big charities can hardly answer their phones, with some reaping in minutes the donations they used to get in a month.
In part this is a simple response to the scale of the tragedy. The number of people and countries affected seems to demand a universal answer of help. But some donors say they want the United States to be seen as compassionate, not just well-armed. And underlying it all is video and the Internet - an electronic grid, which, for all its pop-culture excess, may prove to be a transformative tool for organizing compassion."
Give, But Give Wisely, to Tsunami Relief Efforts
Give, But Give Wisely, to Tsunami Relief Efforts: "Press ReleaseSource: Association of Fundraising Professionals
Give, But Give Wisely, to Tsunami Relief Efforts
Tuesday January 4, 3:48 pm ET
ALEXANDRIA, Va., Jan. 4 /PRNewswire/ -- The Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) today encouraged the general public to contribute to tsunami relief efforts, but urged donors to use caution when giving to avoid potential scams.
'After this unprecedented tragedy, donations of money and supplies are greatly needed,' said AFP President and CEO Paulette V. Maehara, CFRE, CAE. 'Americans are a very generous people and always respond positively to these types of crises, but they should also be vigilant and informed in their giving.'"
Give, But Give Wisely, to Tsunami Relief Efforts
Tuesday January 4, 3:48 pm ET
ALEXANDRIA, Va., Jan. 4 /PRNewswire/ -- The Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) today encouraged the general public to contribute to tsunami relief efforts, but urged donors to use caution when giving to avoid potential scams.
'After this unprecedented tragedy, donations of money and supplies are greatly needed,' said AFP President and CEO Paulette V. Maehara, CFRE, CAE. 'Americans are a very generous people and always respond positively to these types of crises, but they should also be vigilant and informed in their giving.'"
The Chronicle, 12/29/2004: New York Charity Officials Repay $1.3-Million in Loans
The Chronicle, 12/29/2004: New York Charity Officials Repay $1.3-Million in Loans: "New York Charity Officials Repay $1.3-Million in Loans
By Grant Williams
New York State officials have ordered officers and directors of three dozen charities to repay a total of $1.3-million in loans they had received from the organizations.
The New York attorney general's office said most of the money has been repaid.
The state office ordered the repayments as part of an investigation spurred by a Chronicle study that uncovered more than 1,000 charities across the country that had outstanding debts from loans to officers and directors totaling $142-million. "
By Grant Williams
New York State officials have ordered officers and directors of three dozen charities to repay a total of $1.3-million in loans they had received from the organizations.
The New York attorney general's office said most of the money has been repaid.
The state office ordered the repayments as part of an investigation spurred by a Chronicle study that uncovered more than 1,000 charities across the country that had outstanding debts from loans to officers and directors totaling $142-million. "
Netimperative - Asia tsunami prompts surge in traffic to charity sites
Netimperative - Asia tsunami prompts surge in traffic to charity sites: "Asia tsunami prompts surge in traffic to charity sites By Robin Langford
Last modified 04-01-2005 11:20 AM
The devastation caused by the Indian Ocean earthquake has resulted in a dramatic increase in traffic to UK charity websites, according to a new report.
Following the tsunami disaster on Boxing Day, traffic to humanitarian websites has grown over five-fold, with the sector now representing 0.29% of all visits made online, according to data from web monitoring firm Hitwise.The website of the UK's Disaster Emergency Committee (www.dec.org.uk), an umbrella organization which coordinates the UK's national appeal for humanitarian "
Last modified 04-01-2005 11:20 AM
The devastation caused by the Indian Ocean earthquake has resulted in a dramatic increase in traffic to UK charity websites, according to a new report.
Following the tsunami disaster on Boxing Day, traffic to humanitarian websites has grown over five-fold, with the sector now representing 0.29% of all visits made online, according to data from web monitoring firm Hitwise.The website of the UK's Disaster Emergency Committee (www.dec.org.uk), an umbrella organization which coordinates the UK's national appeal for humanitarian "
One Year After Law, Spam Still Out of the Can (washingtonpost.com)
One Year After Law, Spam Still Out of the Can (washingtonpost.com): "One Year After Law, Spam Still Out of the Can
By David McGuire
washingtonpost.com Staff Writer
Monday, January 3, 2005; 8:50 AM
The nation's first law aimed at curtailing junk e-mail earned a mixed report card after a year on the books as few spammers faced legal action and recent surveys showed that spam makes up an even larger proportion of online messages. "
By David McGuire
washingtonpost.com Staff Writer
Monday, January 3, 2005; 8:50 AM
The nation's first law aimed at curtailing junk e-mail earned a mixed report card after a year on the books as few spammers faced legal action and recent surveys showed that spam makes up an even larger proportion of online messages. "
HoustonChronicle.com - School admits boy who grew hair for charity after cut
HoustonChronicle.com - School admits boy who grew hair for charity after cut: "Teen who grew hair for charity back in school after cut
Associated Press
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HARLINGEN - A South Texas teenager will be able to return to his high school after donating his long locks to a Florida-based organization that makes hairpieces for children who have lost their hair.
On Monday, Gerardo Garcia Jr., a junior, had 10 inches of hair cut off and sent to Florida-based Locks of Love.
Garcia had spent his fall semester at an alternative campus because his long hair didn't comply with the district's dress code.
'It felt good to do what I have been wanting to since last year,' Garcia said in Tuesday's edition of "
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HARLINGEN - A South Texas teenager will be able to return to his high school after donating his long locks to a Florida-based organization that makes hairpieces for children who have lost their hair.
On Monday, Gerardo Garcia Jr., a junior, had 10 inches of hair cut off and sent to Florida-based Locks of Love.
Garcia had spent his fall semester at an alternative campus because his long hair didn't comply with the district's dress code.
'It felt good to do what I have been wanting to since last year,' Garcia said in Tuesday's edition of "
SouthBendTribune.com: Fund-raisers haven't embraced Internet
SouthBendTribune.com: Fund-raisers haven't embraced Internet: "January 4, 2005
Fund-raisers haven't embraced Internet
OUR FAMILIES: PHILANTHROPY
By CHARLES STORCH
Chicago Tribune
Many stories were written this past election cycle about the power of the Internet as a fund-raising tool. But a report released in December on the climate for philanthropy suggests fund-raisers for non-profits are not yet wowed by the Web.
The finding is a small piece of a larger survey of 215 fund-raisers and consultants by the Center on Philanthropy at Indiana University. Participants reported low rates of success with e-mail and the Web as solicitation techniques compared with such standbys as seeking major "
Fund-raisers haven't embraced Internet
OUR FAMILIES: PHILANTHROPY
By CHARLES STORCH
Chicago Tribune
Many stories were written this past election cycle about the power of the Internet as a fund-raising tool. But a report released in December on the climate for philanthropy suggests fund-raisers for non-profits are not yet wowed by the Web.
The finding is a small piece of a larger survey of 215 fund-raisers and consultants by the Center on Philanthropy at Indiana University. Participants reported low rates of success with e-mail and the Web as solicitation techniques compared with such standbys as seeking major "
News - canada.com network Sandra Bullock donates $1 million to Red Cross for Tsunami aid
Suggested by Tami.
News - canada.com network: "Sandra Bullock donates $1 million to Red Cross for Tsunami aid
January 4, 2005
NEW YORK (AP) - Actress Sandra Bullock has donated $1 million US to the American Red Cross to help relief efforts in countries affected by the deadly earthquake and tsunamis in southern Asia and eastern Africa. "
News - canada.com network: "Sandra Bullock donates $1 million to Red Cross for Tsunami aid
January 4, 2005
NEW YORK (AP) - Actress Sandra Bullock has donated $1 million US to the American Red Cross to help relief efforts in countries affected by the deadly earthquake and tsunamis in southern Asia and eastern Africa. "
Poynter Online - Tuesday Edition: The Booming Business of Charity
Poynter Online - Tuesday Edition: The Booming Business of Charity: "Tuesday Edition: The Booming Business of Charity
Ad wars... Firewood prices... Recycled materials markets... Lead auto switches.
By Al Tompkins (more by author)
Philanthropy.com says America is in the midst of a charity organization explosion.
It's no wonder people have so many groups to choose when deciding, for example, who to give to help with the tsunami disaster.
About 40 percent of the nation's charities -- or more than 300,000 organizations -- gained tax-exempt status in just the past decade, a growth record that is unprecedented in recent American history. In comparison, during the previous 10 years fewer than 170,000 organizations were granted charity status by the Internal Revenue Service, a designation that allows their donors to receive a tax write-off"
Ad wars... Firewood prices... Recycled materials markets... Lead auto switches.
By Al Tompkins (more by author)
Philanthropy.com says America is in the midst of a charity organization explosion.
It's no wonder people have so many groups to choose when deciding, for example, who to give to help with the tsunami disaster.
About 40 percent of the nation's charities -- or more than 300,000 organizations -- gained tax-exempt status in just the past decade, a growth record that is unprecedented in recent American history. In comparison, during the previous 10 years fewer than 170,000 organizations were granted charity status by the Internal Revenue Service, a designation that allows their donors to receive a tax write-off"
Google readies charitable foundation | CNET News.com
Google readies charitable foundation | CNET News.com: "Google readies charitable foundation
Published: January 3, 2005, 5:45 PM PST
By Paul Festa
Staff Writer, CNET News.com
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As companies throughout the world pay special attention to charitable giving after the Indian Ocean tsunami, Google is gearing up to launch its corporate foundation in the coming year.
Google's founders have announced their intention to create the Google Foundation with their April 2004 'owner's manual,' and now the company is in search of an executive director to head the group."
Published: January 3, 2005, 5:45 PM PST
By Paul Festa
Staff Writer, CNET News.com
TrackBack Print E-mail TalkBack
As companies throughout the world pay special attention to charitable giving after the Indian Ocean tsunami, Google is gearing up to launch its corporate foundation in the coming year.
Google's founders have announced their intention to create the Google Foundation with their April 2004 'owner's manual,' and now the company is in search of an executive director to head the group."
mcall.com - Area giving at levels unseen since 9/11
mcall.com - Area giving at levels unseen since 9/11: "Area giving at levels unseen since 9/11
By Dan Sheehan,
Pamela Lehman and Steve Esack Of The Morning Call
Back less than a day from Christmas break, Mary Kate Korp and her fellow student council members at Notre Dame High School figured out a quick way to raise money for victims of last week's tsunamis: dress-down day."
By Dan Sheehan,
Pamela Lehman and Steve Esack Of The Morning Call
Back less than a day from Christmas break, Mary Kate Korp and her fellow student council members at Notre Dame High School figured out a quick way to raise money for victims of last week's tsunamis: dress-down day."
National Post Will donors pay up?
This story was found by Tami.National Post: "Will donors pay up?
UN chief voices doubts, noting only a pittance of Iran quake money arrived
Steven Edwards and Araminta Wordsworth
National Post, with files from Reuters and Agence France-Presse
Tuesday, January 04, 2005
At the UN - Kofi Annan, the UN Secretary-General, warned yesterday that much of the US$2-billion promised in aid to tsunami victims is unlikely to materialize.
He said past disasters have shown governments often fail to make good on their pledges."
UN chief voices doubts, noting only a pittance of Iran quake money arrived
Steven Edwards and Araminta Wordsworth
National Post, with files from Reuters and Agence France-Presse
Tuesday, January 04, 2005
At the UN - Kofi Annan, the UN Secretary-General, warned yesterday that much of the US$2-billion promised in aid to tsunami victims is unlikely to materialize.
He said past disasters have shown governments often fail to make good on their pledges."
HealthSouth ex-CEO's trial to begin | The San Diego Union-Tribune
HealthSouth ex-CEO's trial to begin | The San Diego Union-Tribune: "HealthSouth ex-CEO's trial to begin
ASSOCIATED PRESS
January 4, 2005
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. � Richard Scrushy once sat down to talk with '60 Minutes' correspondent Mike Wallace about allegations that Scrushy started a huge fraud while CEO of rehabilitation giant HealthSouth Corp. Now, Scrushy wants Wallace to do the talking. "
ASSOCIATED PRESS
January 4, 2005
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. � Richard Scrushy once sat down to talk with '60 Minutes' correspondent Mike Wallace about allegations that Scrushy started a huge fraud while CEO of rehabilitation giant HealthSouth Corp. Now, Scrushy wants Wallace to do the talking. "
CBC Saskatchewan - Beware of tsunami charity scams: Police
Tami found this article.CBC Saskatchewan - Beware of tsunami charity scams: Police: "Beware of tsunami charity scams: Police
Last Updated Jan 3 2005 04:30 PM CST
REGINA � Across the country, Canadians are giving � donating record amounts of money to help the relief effort in southeast Asia.
But they should be cautious with their dollars says Ontario Provincial Police Staff Sgt. Barry Elliott. Elliott is with Phonebusters, a national police group that keeps an eye out for scams.
Elliott says he received a tip from the media on the East Coast. "
Last Updated Jan 3 2005 04:30 PM CST
REGINA � Across the country, Canadians are giving � donating record amounts of money to help the relief effort in southeast Asia.
But they should be cautious with their dollars says Ontario Provincial Police Staff Sgt. Barry Elliott. Elliott is with Phonebusters, a national police group that keeps an eye out for scams.
Elliott says he received a tip from the media on the East Coast. "
CBC Montreal - Local charities fear tsunami effect
Tami found this article.
CBC Montreal - Local charities fear tsunami effect: "Local charities fear tsunami effect
MONTREAL - Some local charities are bracing themselves, as more and more Quebecers open their wallets to help with the southeast Asia tsunami relief efforts.
A group that collects on-line donations for Canada's 80,000 charities is reminding donors to remember there are still needs to be met in their own country.
INDEPTH: Disaster in Asia
The managers of CanadaHelps.org, a registered charity that acts as an online donation portal for non-profit organizations, is concerned that local charities will suffer in the weeks and months ahead if Canadians simply change the target of their donations rather than increase the total amount of money they earmark for charity. "
CBC Montreal - Local charities fear tsunami effect: "Local charities fear tsunami effect
MONTREAL - Some local charities are bracing themselves, as more and more Quebecers open their wallets to help with the southeast Asia tsunami relief efforts.
A group that collects on-line donations for Canada's 80,000 charities is reminding donors to remember there are still needs to be met in their own country.
INDEPTH: Disaster in Asia
The managers of CanadaHelps.org, a registered charity that acts as an online donation portal for non-profit organizations, is concerned that local charities will suffer in the weeks and months ahead if Canadians simply change the target of their donations rather than increase the total amount of money they earmark for charity. "
icNewcastle - Making every penny count
icNewcastle - Making every penny count:
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"In the season of `goodwill,' hundreds of thousands of people will have been encouraged to dig deep into their pockets to buy not just the Band Aid single, but to give generously to the many charities who are now tirelessly working to deliver emergency supplies and health care to the scores of countries and islands bordering the Indian Ocean that have been affected by the tsunami.
It is unfortunate that for many this act of giving will be as fleeting as the festive season, however."
snip snip
"In the season of `goodwill,' hundreds of thousands of people will have been encouraged to dig deep into their pockets to buy not just the Band Aid single, but to give generously to the many charities who are now tirelessly working to deliver emergency supplies and health care to the scores of countries and islands bordering the Indian Ocean that have been affected by the tsunami.
It is unfortunate that for many this act of giving will be as fleeting as the festive season, however."
CBS 2 Chicago WBBM-TV: Local Aid For Tsunami Victims In The Millions
CBS 2 Chicago WBBM-TV: Local Aid For Tsunami Victims In The Millions: "Local Aid For Tsunami Victims In The Millions
VIDEO: Joanie Lum reports.
Jan 3, 2005 5:04 pm US/Central
CHICAGO (CBS 2) A little good will goes a long way. Thanks to the outpouring of generosity for victims of last week�s tsunami, international relief agency UNICEF announced a fundraising milestone in Chicago on Monday.
�Based on historic averages, odds are we�ve raised a million dollars here in the Midwest, 10 percent of what comes in nationally, so we�re incredibly excited,� said UNICEF Midwest Director Marjorie Schaffner."
VIDEO: Joanie Lum reports.
Jan 3, 2005 5:04 pm US/Central
CHICAGO (CBS 2) A little good will goes a long way. Thanks to the outpouring of generosity for victims of last week�s tsunami, international relief agency UNICEF announced a fundraising milestone in Chicago on Monday.
�Based on historic averages, odds are we�ve raised a million dollars here in the Midwest, 10 percent of what comes in nationally, so we�re incredibly excited,� said UNICEF Midwest Director Marjorie Schaffner."
Ministers warned over cost of charity law change - The Herald
Ministers warned over cost of charity law change - The Herald: "Ministers warned over cost of charity law change
DOUGLAS FRASER, Scottish Political EditorJanuary 04 2005
Copyright � 2005 Newsquest (Herald & Times) Limited. All Rights Reserved
SCOTLAND'S national library, museums, galleries and arts council are warning that ministers' plans to reform charity law stand to lose them millions of pounds."
DOUGLAS FRASER, Scottish Political EditorJanuary 04 2005
Copyright � 2005 Newsquest (Herald & Times) Limited. All Rights Reserved
SCOTLAND'S national library, museums, galleries and arts council are warning that ministers' plans to reform charity law stand to lose them millions of pounds."
Haphazard Charity (washingtonpost.com)
Haphazard Charity (washingtonpost.com): "Haphazard Charity
Tuesday, January 4, 2005; Page A14
PRESIDENT BUSH stepped up his response to the tsunami yesterday, announcing that flags would be flown at half-staff in memory of the victims, and enlisting his two immediate predecessors to campaign for private donations to disaster relief groups. After a tragedy that has killed an estimated 150,000 people and left as many as 5 million homeless, this response is welcome, as is the outpouring of international generosity that has generated $2 billion of promised contributions in just over one week. But it's hard to avoid marveling at the haphazard pattern of global empathy. Around the world, disasters that cut short hundreds of thousands of lives unfold constantly -- malaria kills 1 million people a year, AIDS kills about 3 million and the current genocide in Darfur has claimed perhaps 300,000 lives so far. Moreover, the tsunami is not the sort of disaster for which outside help is most crucial. "
Tuesday, January 4, 2005; Page A14
PRESIDENT BUSH stepped up his response to the tsunami yesterday, announcing that flags would be flown at half-staff in memory of the victims, and enlisting his two immediate predecessors to campaign for private donations to disaster relief groups. After a tragedy that has killed an estimated 150,000 people and left as many as 5 million homeless, this response is welcome, as is the outpouring of international generosity that has generated $2 billion of promised contributions in just over one week. But it's hard to avoid marveling at the haphazard pattern of global empathy. Around the world, disasters that cut short hundreds of thousands of lives unfold constantly -- malaria kills 1 million people a year, AIDS kills about 3 million and the current genocide in Darfur has claimed perhaps 300,000 lives so far. Moreover, the tsunami is not the sort of disaster for which outside help is most crucial. "
Need for donations is always constant
Need for donations is always constant: "Need for donations is always constant
By BILL VIRGIN
SEATTLE POST-INTELLIGENCER COLUMNIST
Seattle Post-Intelligencer readers came through for the P-I's Readers Care Fund. That's good news for the organizations -- New Futures, the Forgotten Children's Fund, Powerful Voices, Rise n' Shine, Southwest Youth and Family Services and First Place -- that are the beneficiaries of the fund's donations.
It's also a big challenge and potential headache.
Not that the dollars aren't wanted or needed. The challenge -- one faced by nearly every social service, educational, health and arts organization in the non-profit world -- is one best thought of through a business-world term: cash-flow management."
By BILL VIRGIN
SEATTLE POST-INTELLIGENCER COLUMNIST
Seattle Post-Intelligencer readers came through for the P-I's Readers Care Fund. That's good news for the organizations -- New Futures, the Forgotten Children's Fund, Powerful Voices, Rise n' Shine, Southwest Youth and Family Services and First Place -- that are the beneficiaries of the fund's donations.
It's also a big challenge and potential headache.
Not that the dollars aren't wanted or needed. The challenge -- one faced by nearly every social service, educational, health and arts organization in the non-profit world -- is one best thought of through a business-world term: cash-flow management."
Drowned in Sound - News - Charity single planned for Asian Tsunami
Drowned in Sound - News - Charity single planned for Asian Tsunami: "Charity single planned for Asian Tsunami
The date: 4th January 2005 A charity single, to be called 'Grief Never Grows Old', is in the pipeline, with proceeds to go towards the aid effort in the wake of the Indian Ocean tsunami."
The date: 4th January 2005 A charity single, to be called 'Grief Never Grows Old', is in the pipeline, with proceeds to go towards the aid effort in the wake of the Indian Ocean tsunami."
Bush gives congressional rookies agenda pep talk
Bush gives congressional rookies agenda pep talk:
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"The president wants to make sweeping changes to the tax code and to simplify it. He also wants Congress to rubber-stamp his plan to give federal aid to religious groups that do charitable work; to limit abortion and gay marriage; to add to the federal bench numerous new judges who agree that they should not be 'activist,' which critics interpret to mean not being liberal; and to win passage of an energy bill that would permit oil and gas drilling in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge."
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"The president wants to make sweeping changes to the tax code and to simplify it. He also wants Congress to rubber-stamp his plan to give federal aid to religious groups that do charitable work; to limit abortion and gay marriage; to add to the federal bench numerous new judges who agree that they should not be 'activist,' which critics interpret to mean not being liberal; and to win passage of an energy bill that would permit oil and gas drilling in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge."
Tsunami scams beset Internet - The Washington Times: Business - January 04, 2005
Tsunami scams beset Internet - The Washington Times: Business - January 04, 2005: "Tsunami scams beset Internet
By Chris Baker
THE WASHINGTON TIMES
Internet scammers have pounced on the outpouring of good will toward the victims of the Asian tsunami in their latest scheme to con people out of their money.
Fake fund-raising messages have landed in the e-mail boxes of Internet users in the United States and other countries since the Dec. 26 catastrophe. Some of the messages appear to be direct appeals from the survivors; others "
By Chris Baker
THE WASHINGTON TIMES
Internet scammers have pounced on the outpouring of good will toward the victims of the Asian tsunami in their latest scheme to con people out of their money.
Fake fund-raising messages have landed in the e-mail boxes of Internet users in the United States and other countries since the Dec. 26 catastrophe. Some of the messages appear to be direct appeals from the survivors; others "
USATODAY.com - Inspired to give? Make sure charity is legitimate before writing check
USATODAY.com - Inspired to give? Make sure charity is legitimate before writing check: "Inspired to give? Make sure charity is legitimate before writing check
Nature has, in a sense, taught man what he has stubbornly refused to face up to: Unite or fall apart.
� From an editorial in the Sri Lanka Daily News
The horrific images from areas devastated by the Dec. 26 tsunami have unleashed a tidal wave of charitable giving. Across the country, religious groups, businesses and individuals are scrambling to help victims who lack the most basic necessities for survival. (Related: As contributions pour in, officials offer conflicting advice to public) "
Nature has, in a sense, taught man what he has stubbornly refused to face up to: Unite or fall apart.
� From an editorial in the Sri Lanka Daily News
The horrific images from areas devastated by the Dec. 26 tsunami have unleashed a tidal wave of charitable giving. Across the country, religious groups, businesses and individuals are scrambling to help victims who lack the most basic necessities for survival. (Related: As contributions pour in, officials offer conflicting advice to public) "
Cape Argus - Now a wave of sharks
Cape Argus - Now a wave of sharks: "Now a wave of sharks
Tsunami victims preyed on
January 4, 2005
As the world reaches out helping hands to victims of the tsunami, the ugly side of humanity has started to prey on them.
Thieves, rapists, kidnappers and cruel hoaxers are targeting survivors and families of victims.
Reports and warnings came yesterday from a host of countries, including Britain, Sweden, Sri Lanka, Thailand and Hong Kong, of criminals taking advantage of the chaos to rape survivors in Sri Lanka or plunder homes of Europeans reported missing."
Tsunami victims preyed on
January 4, 2005
As the world reaches out helping hands to victims of the tsunami, the ugly side of humanity has started to prey on them.
Thieves, rapists, kidnappers and cruel hoaxers are targeting survivors and families of victims.
Reports and warnings came yesterday from a host of countries, including Britain, Sweden, Sri Lanka, Thailand and Hong Kong, of criminals taking advantage of the chaos to rape survivors in Sri Lanka or plunder homes of Europeans reported missing."
Rocky Mountain News: Opinion
Rocky Mountain News: Opinion: "Making right moves on disaster relief
After slight delay, U.S. takes lead in aid effort
January 4, 2005
The Bush administration may not have been as fast off the mark as one would have liked in responding to the killer tsunami, but the president and other top officials have more than made up for it since. "
After slight delay, U.S. takes lead in aid effort
January 4, 2005
The Bush administration may not have been as fast off the mark as one would have liked in responding to the killer tsunami, but the president and other top officials have more than made up for it since. "
Tech firms lead tsunami aid donations - silicon.com
Tech firms lead tsunami aid donations - silicon.com: "Tech firms lead tsunami aid donations
January 04 2005
by Steven Musil
As the death toll from the Indian Ocean tsunami continues to mount, technology companies, technology workers and web surfers are rallying to raise millions for the relief effort.
On Monday, software maker Kintera estimated that more than $350m has been donated online since a massive earthquake launched a series of tsunamis on 26 December."
January 04 2005
by Steven Musil
As the death toll from the Indian Ocean tsunami continues to mount, technology companies, technology workers and web surfers are rallying to raise millions for the relief effort.
On Monday, software maker Kintera estimated that more than $350m has been donated online since a massive earthquake launched a series of tsunamis on 26 December."
India, US could gain from tsunami diplomacy
India, US could gain from tsunami diplomacy: "India, US could gain from tsunami diplomacy
Reuters
Posted online: Tuesday, January 04, 2005 at 1623 hours IST
Updated: Tuesday, January 04, 2005 at 1626 hours IST
Tokyo, January 4: The huge aid effort for tsunami-hit areas of the Indian Ocean rim gives the United States, Japan, China and India a chance to improve their images as compassionate 'soft powers' in a region where they compete for influence.
All four have pledged large amounts of aid in cash or kind and are sending top officials to Thursday's tsunami aid summit in Jakarta.
But some analysts said Bush's failure to speak publicly about the disaster and an early pledge of only $15 million meant a lost opportunity to repair an American image tarnished globally by post-Sept. 11 policies and the Iraq war. "
Reuters
Posted online: Tuesday, January 04, 2005 at 1623 hours IST
Updated: Tuesday, January 04, 2005 at 1626 hours IST
Tokyo, January 4: The huge aid effort for tsunami-hit areas of the Indian Ocean rim gives the United States, Japan, China and India a chance to improve their images as compassionate 'soft powers' in a region where they compete for influence.
All four have pledged large amounts of aid in cash or kind and are sending top officials to Thursday's tsunami aid summit in Jakarta.
But some analysts said Bush's failure to speak publicly about the disaster and an early pledge of only $15 million meant a lost opportunity to repair an American image tarnished globally by post-Sept. 11 policies and the Iraq war. "
Monday, January 03, 2005
MSNBC - Ex-presidents to lead tsunami charity drive
MSNBC - Ex-presidents to lead tsunami charity drive: "Ex-presidents
to lead tsunami charity drive
Bush senior, Clinton will
solicit private donations
The Associated Press
Updated: 2:47 p.m. ET Jan. 3, 2005WASHINGTON - President Bush on Monday named former Presidents Clinton and Bush to lead a nationwide charitable "
to lead tsunami charity drive
Bush senior, Clinton will
solicit private donations
The Associated Press
Updated: 2:47 p.m. ET Jan. 3, 2005WASHINGTON - President Bush on Monday named former Presidents Clinton and Bush to lead a nationwide charitable "
True Compassion Versus Liberal Grandstanding - Charles Cole
True Compassion Versus Liberal Grandstanding - Charles Cole: "Article
Click to listen! (Updated December 31)
True Compassion Versus Liberal Grandstanding
By Charles Cole (01/03/05)
As we enter 2005 on the heels of the devastating natural disaster in Asia, it might be a good time to reflect on the matter of compassion. Our liberal friends are forever claiming that they �care� about people to a much greater extent than do conservatives, who are often portrayed in the �mainstream� media as being greedy, selfish misers, wholly insensitive to the plight of their fellow humans.
This is another issue on which the facts simply do not corroborate the media�s distortion. Each year the Catalog for Philanthropy publishes a �Generosity Index� which portrays in graphic form the relative generosity of Americans. Average adjusted income of each state�s taxpayers is compared with the average itemized charitable contributions reported by those who itemize their deductions. This comparison produces a ranking of the states into a �generosity index�. "
Click to listen! (Updated December 31)
True Compassion Versus Liberal Grandstanding
By Charles Cole (01/03/05)
As we enter 2005 on the heels of the devastating natural disaster in Asia, it might be a good time to reflect on the matter of compassion. Our liberal friends are forever claiming that they �care� about people to a much greater extent than do conservatives, who are often portrayed in the �mainstream� media as being greedy, selfish misers, wholly insensitive to the plight of their fellow humans.
This is another issue on which the facts simply do not corroborate the media�s distortion. Each year the Catalog for Philanthropy publishes a �Generosity Index� which portrays in graphic form the relative generosity of Americans. Average adjusted income of each state�s taxpayers is compared with the average itemized charitable contributions reported by those who itemize their deductions. This comparison produces a ranking of the states into a �generosity index�. "
The New York Times > Sports > College Football > Sports of The Times: Big Boosters Calling the Shots on Campus
The New York Times > Sports > College Football > Sports of The Times: Big Boosters Calling the Shots on Campus:
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"The expectations of boosters and trustees are pushing athletic directors for a larger and larger rate of increase in expenditures,' Brand said. 'And that's where they are getting in trouble.'
Some athletic czars are being devoured by their own design. At one point, setting up athletic departments and booster groups as separate nonprofit 501C3 charities seemed ingenious at universities like Clemson, Mississippi, Florida, Louisiana State, Florida State and, most recently, Auburn."
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"The expectations of boosters and trustees are pushing athletic directors for a larger and larger rate of increase in expenditures,' Brand said. 'And that's where they are getting in trouble.'
Some athletic czars are being devoured by their own design. At one point, setting up athletic departments and booster groups as separate nonprofit 501C3 charities seemed ingenious at universities like Clemson, Mississippi, Florida, Louisiana State, Florida State and, most recently, Auburn."
Ottawa Citizen - canada.com network
Thanks to Tamera for this Youth in Philantthropy story
Ottawa Citizen - canada.com network: "12-year-old Ottawa student raises $2,072 in two days
Boy decided to do something useful during his Christmas holidays
Heba Aly
The Ottawa Citizen
January 3, 2005
For Christmas, 12-year-old Justin Ng received X-box games, computer games and a rain check for a new computer. A day later, a huge tsunami struck south Asia. He began reading the newspapers and decided he wanted to do something about it"
Ottawa Citizen - canada.com network: "12-year-old Ottawa student raises $2,072 in two days
Boy decided to do something useful during his Christmas holidays
Heba Aly
The Ottawa Citizen
January 3, 2005
For Christmas, 12-year-old Justin Ng received X-box games, computer games and a rain check for a new computer. A day later, a huge tsunami struck south Asia. He began reading the newspapers and decided he wanted to do something about it"
WOODTV.com & WOOD TV8 - Grand Rapids news and weather - President, CEO of Kellogg Foundation plans to retire at year's end
WOODTV.com & WOOD TV8 - Grand Rapids news and weather - President, CEO of Kellogg Foundation plans to retire at year's end: "President, CEO of Kellogg Foundation plans to retire at year's end
BATTLE CREEK, Mich. William Richardson has been running the Kellogg Foundation since 1995. He plans to retire at the end of the year.
Richardson served as president of Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore before joining the Battle Creek philanthropy.
The foundation's board has formed a search committee and has hired an outside firm to identify candidates to replace Richardson. The board hopes to complete its search by the end of the summer.
Will Keith Kellogg used money from the cereal business to start the foundation in 1930.
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BATTLE CREEK, Mich. William Richardson has been running the Kellogg Foundation since 1995. He plans to retire at the end of the year.
Richardson served as president of Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore before joining the Battle Creek philanthropy.
The foundation's board has formed a search committee and has hired an outside firm to identify candidates to replace Richardson. The board hopes to complete its search by the end of the summer.
Will Keith Kellogg used money from the cereal business to start the foundation in 1930.
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Scotsman.com News - Latest News - British Charity Chief to Launch Tsunami Appeal
Scotsman.com News - Latest News - British Charity Chief to Launch Tsunami Appeal: "British Charity Chief to Launch Tsunami Appeal
By David Stringer, PA
The British head of a leading international charity was today flying to India to launch a �28 million fundraising drive for victims of the Indian Ocean disaster.
Charles Badenoch, chief executive of World Vision UK, said the relief effort will be the largest in the organisation�s 54-year history.
�This is the greatest human emergency of our time,� said Mr Badenoch.
�World Vision has mobilised its entire international network to help, both in the relief work across the affected countries and in raising vital funds."
By David Stringer, PA
The British head of a leading international charity was today flying to India to launch a �28 million fundraising drive for victims of the Indian Ocean disaster.
Charles Badenoch, chief executive of World Vision UK, said the relief effort will be the largest in the organisation�s 54-year history.
�This is the greatest human emergency of our time,� said Mr Badenoch.
�World Vision has mobilised its entire international network to help, both in the relief work across the affected countries and in raising vital funds."
Corporate governance rules coming to nonprofits - 2005-01-03 - San Francisco Business Times
Corporate governance rules coming to nonprofits - 2005-01-03 - San Francisco Business Times: "Corporate governance rules coming to nonprofits
Sarah Duxbury
The nonprofit sector will start to look more like the for-profit world in 2005.
A new Sarbanes-Oxley-esque law governing nonprofits' accounting, board structure and fund-raising standards will require new efforts by organizations -- and their lawyers and accountants -- to remain compliant. Signed by Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger, the state's Nonprofit Integrity Act may also show if future Pipevine scandals can be prevented. "
Sarah Duxbury
The nonprofit sector will start to look more like the for-profit world in 2005.
A new Sarbanes-Oxley-esque law governing nonprofits' accounting, board structure and fund-raising standards will require new efforts by organizations -- and their lawyers and accountants -- to remain compliant. Signed by Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger, the state's Nonprofit Integrity Act may also show if future Pipevine scandals can be prevented. "
Charlotte Observer | 01/03/2005 | Charities get more from fewer dollars
Charlotte Observer | 01/03/2005 | Charities get more from fewer dollars: "Charities get more from fewer dollars
N.C. residents cut back on gifts but less given to go-betweens
HOWIE PAUL HARTNETT
Staff Writer
There is mixed news for charitable giving in North Carolina, a new state report shows.
North Carolinians gave charities throughout the United States less than half the amount they did last year. But a greater percentage of those donations went to the nonprofits themselves instead of the professional solicitors who raised money for them, the N.C. secretary of state's office reports.
Between July 1, 2003, and June 30, 2004, charitable fund-raising campaigns grossed more than $145 million. Of that figure, organizations netted 55 percent of every dollar raised.
In the same period the year before, receipts totaled more than $316 million, and charities received about 52 percent."
N.C. residents cut back on gifts but less given to go-betweens
HOWIE PAUL HARTNETT
Staff Writer
There is mixed news for charitable giving in North Carolina, a new state report shows.
North Carolinians gave charities throughout the United States less than half the amount they did last year. But a greater percentage of those donations went to the nonprofits themselves instead of the professional solicitors who raised money for them, the N.C. secretary of state's office reports.
Between July 1, 2003, and June 30, 2004, charitable fund-raising campaigns grossed more than $145 million. Of that figure, organizations netted 55 percent of every dollar raised.
In the same period the year before, receipts totaled more than $316 million, and charities received about 52 percent."
Channelnewsasia.com Call for one platform so relief groups can work together as a Singapore team
Channelnewsasia.com: "Call for one platform so relief groups can work together as a Singapore team
By Farah Abdul Rahim, Channel NewsAsia
SINGAPORE: The National Volunteer & Philanthropy Centre is calling for a single coordinated relief platform so the various relief groups here can work together under the Singapore flag in the tsunami-hit countries. "
By Farah Abdul Rahim, Channel NewsAsia
SINGAPORE: The National Volunteer & Philanthropy Centre is calling for a single coordinated relief platform so the various relief groups here can work together under the Singapore flag in the tsunami-hit countries. "
Tsunami Prompts Online Outpouring (washingtonpost.com)
Tsunami Prompts Online Outpouring (washingtonpost.com): "Tsunami Prompts Online Outpouring
By Robert MacMillan
washingtonpost.com Staff Writer
Monday, January 3, 2005; 10:08 AM
The Internet performed at the top of its game since the Indian Ocean tsunami struck last week, prompting unprecedented amounts of giving and kindness from people around the world. But even as it brings the immediacy of the disaster home to readers around the world, it also is providing opportunities for cons and questionable information.
The cruelest case is that of Christopher Pierson, 37, who pleaded guilty to sending more than 30 e-mails to friends and relatives telling them that their loved ones were confirmed dead after the tsunami hit on Dec. 26, Reuters reported. 'Pierson is accused of posing as a British official from the 'Foreign Office Bureau' in Thailand in his emails. All the messages came from one bogus email address, ukgovfoffice@aol.com.' The friends and family had posted details on the missing tourists at the Sky News Web site. 'Sky News said it was 'disgusted' that its Web site had been abused and contacted police as soon as it found out,' Reuters said. "
By Robert MacMillan
washingtonpost.com Staff Writer
Monday, January 3, 2005; 10:08 AM
The Internet performed at the top of its game since the Indian Ocean tsunami struck last week, prompting unprecedented amounts of giving and kindness from people around the world. But even as it brings the immediacy of the disaster home to readers around the world, it also is providing opportunities for cons and questionable information.
The cruelest case is that of Christopher Pierson, 37, who pleaded guilty to sending more than 30 e-mails to friends and relatives telling them that their loved ones were confirmed dead after the tsunami hit on Dec. 26, Reuters reported. 'Pierson is accused of posing as a British official from the 'Foreign Office Bureau' in Thailand in his emails. All the messages came from one bogus email address, ukgovfoffice@aol.com.' The friends and family had posted details on the missing tourists at the Sky News Web site. 'Sky News said it was 'disgusted' that its Web site had been abused and contacted police as soon as it found out,' Reuters said. "
Chicago Tribune | Web offers easy way to research aid groups
Chicago Tribune | Web offers easy way to research aid groups: "Web offers easy way to research aid groups
By M. Daniel Gibbard
Tribune staff reporter
Published December 30, 2004
Moved and transfixed by horrible images from tsunami-devastated areas of Asia, Americans in droves are calling aid agencies with offers of help. But to do the most good, educate yourself first, experts warn.
'Everyone is touched--you wouldn't be human if you weren't,' said charity watchdog Daniel Borochoff. But 'knee-jerk reactions could result in you throwing your money in the garbage.'
Whether donating money, time or materials, research is key, said Borochoff, president of the Chicago-based American Institute of Philanthropy, which grades hundreds of charities on an A to F scale.
The group's Web site, http://www.charitywatch.org, contains a section on the tsunami disaster, listing top-rated charities involved in the relief effort."
By M. Daniel Gibbard
Tribune staff reporter
Published December 30, 2004
Moved and transfixed by horrible images from tsunami-devastated areas of Asia, Americans in droves are calling aid agencies with offers of help. But to do the most good, educate yourself first, experts warn.
'Everyone is touched--you wouldn't be human if you weren't,' said charity watchdog Daniel Borochoff. But 'knee-jerk reactions could result in you throwing your money in the garbage.'
Whether donating money, time or materials, research is key, said Borochoff, president of the Chicago-based American Institute of Philanthropy, which grades hundreds of charities on an A to F scale.
The group's Web site, http://www.charitywatch.org, contains a section on the tsunami disaster, listing top-rated charities involved in the relief effort."
Boom Times for Director Emeritus
: "Corporate Board Member January/February 2005
Feature Story
Boom Times for the Director Emeritus
by John R. Engen
A growing number of board members are finding a new afterlife that sometimes comes with pay, benefits�and best of all, a chance to hang in long enough for all your options to vest.
Malcolm MacKay has joined one of corporate America�s semi-hidden clubs: He�s a director emeritus. A managing director of the search firm Russell Reynolds Associates, MacKay spent 23 years on the board of Independence Community Bank Corp. in Brooklyn, New York. When the company agreed last April to merge with Staten Island Bancorp, the combined board would have had a whopping 21 members�far too many, even by community-bank standards. Rather than push some of the Independence folk out entirely�they had voted for the deal, after all, and had valuable experience�the new company made MacKay and four other Independence board members an offer they didn�t refuse, the status of director emeritus. �It was part of the merger agreement,� says MacKay, 64. �To make leaving easier, we were given the title of emeritus.� As further easement, the five will collect annual retainers of $25,000 and meeting fees of $2,000�the same as regular board members�until their original elected terms would have expired, through 2005 for MacKay. "
Feature Story
Boom Times for the Director Emeritus
by John R. Engen
A growing number of board members are finding a new afterlife that sometimes comes with pay, benefits�and best of all, a chance to hang in long enough for all your options to vest.
Malcolm MacKay has joined one of corporate America�s semi-hidden clubs: He�s a director emeritus. A managing director of the search firm Russell Reynolds Associates, MacKay spent 23 years on the board of Independence Community Bank Corp. in Brooklyn, New York. When the company agreed last April to merge with Staten Island Bancorp, the combined board would have had a whopping 21 members�far too many, even by community-bank standards. Rather than push some of the Independence folk out entirely�they had voted for the deal, after all, and had valuable experience�the new company made MacKay and four other Independence board members an offer they didn�t refuse, the status of director emeritus. �It was part of the merger agreement,� says MacKay, 64. �To make leaving easier, we were given the title of emeritus.� As further easement, the five will collect annual retainers of $25,000 and meeting fees of $2,000�the same as regular board members�until their original elected terms would have expired, through 2005 for MacKay. "
Fake email donation requests circulating - (United Press International)
Fake email donation requests circulating - (United Press International): "Fake email donation requests circulating
Hong Kong, China, Jan. 3 (UPI) -- Hong Kong police and charity workers have issued a warning against fake emails asking for donations for tsunami victims. "
Hong Kong, China, Jan. 3 (UPI) -- Hong Kong police and charity workers have issued a warning against fake emails asking for donations for tsunami victims. "
TIME Magazine: Where Should Your Money Go?
TIME Magazine: Where Should Your Money Go?: "Where Should Your Money Go?
TIME looks at how you can help aid the tsunami relief effort
By BILL POWELL
Posted Sunday, January 2, 2005
As the world's hearts go out to the victims of the tsunami disaster, countless people around the globe are eager to do what they can to assist relief efforts.
So, how can you ensure that your contributions are put to the best possible use?
The World Health Organization says up to 5 million victims lack the basic necessities, such as medical supplies and sanitation facilities, to stay alive. Relief efforts are moving at full speed. But more money doesn't necessarily equal smart money. Whether the aid is effective will depend on how it's distributed and whether it "
TIME looks at how you can help aid the tsunami relief effort
By BILL POWELL
Posted Sunday, January 2, 2005
As the world's hearts go out to the victims of the tsunami disaster, countless people around the globe are eager to do what they can to assist relief efforts.
So, how can you ensure that your contributions are put to the best possible use?
The World Health Organization says up to 5 million victims lack the basic necessities, such as medical supplies and sanitation facilities, to stay alive. Relief efforts are moving at full speed. But more money doesn't necessarily equal smart money. Whether the aid is effective will depend on how it's distributed and whether it "
Deluged with money, charity says stop - Asia Tsunami - www.smh.com.au
Deluged with money, charity says stop - Asia Tsunami - www.smh.com.au: "Deluged with money, charity says stop
By Justin Norrie and Lisa Pryor
January 4, 2005
The Australian branch of Medecins Sans Frontieres (Doctors Without Borders) has become possibly the first aid agency in the world to ask donors to stop pledging money to its tsunami appeal.
Public donations to Australian charities yesterday topped $75 million, but while most aid groups continued to plead for financial help, MSF paused its appeal after reaching its $1 million target. Any donations beyond that limit could not be used, a spokeswoman said.
'We can only send a certain number of people at a time. We can't rush more over because we have to co-ordinate with MSF teams from other countries,' Dorothy Griffiths said."
By Justin Norrie and Lisa Pryor
January 4, 2005
The Australian branch of Medecins Sans Frontieres (Doctors Without Borders) has become possibly the first aid agency in the world to ask donors to stop pledging money to its tsunami appeal.
Public donations to Australian charities yesterday topped $75 million, but while most aid groups continued to plead for financial help, MSF paused its appeal after reaching its $1 million target. Any donations beyond that limit could not be used, a spokeswoman said.
'We can only send a certain number of people at a time. We can't rush more over because we have to co-ordinate with MSF teams from other countries,' Dorothy Griffiths said."
Beijing makes, and breaks, charity plans - (United Press International)
Beijing makes, and breaks, charity plans - (United Press International): "Beijing makes, and breaks, charity plans
Beijing, China, Jan. 3 (UPI) -- A plan for China's first charity banquet featuring top officials fell through five days after it was announced, quashed by complex procedures, organizers say. "
Beijing, China, Jan. 3 (UPI) -- A plan for China's first charity banquet featuring top officials fell through five days after it was announced, quashed by complex procedures, organizers say. "
HUMAN EVENTS ONLINE :: 'Stingy' Americans and the Charity Racket by Patrick J. Buchanan
HUMAN EVENTS ONLINE :: 'Stingy' Americans and the Charity Racket by Patrick J. Buchanan:
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"But this 0.7 percent figure neglects two factors. First is the U.S. spending for defense that provides security for all the Western democracies, plus Japan, Korea and dozens of nations. Defense consumes 4 percent of U.S. GDP. In the Cold War, it was 9 percent under Ike and 6 percent under Reagan. Then, there is the private giving of Americans, who are the most charitable people on earth. Perhaps 10 percent of the $240 billion that Americans annually give to charity goes abroad. "
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"But this 0.7 percent figure neglects two factors. First is the U.S. spending for defense that provides security for all the Western democracies, plus Japan, Korea and dozens of nations. Defense consumes 4 percent of U.S. GDP. In the Cold War, it was 9 percent under Ike and 6 percent under Reagan. Then, there is the private giving of Americans, who are the most charitable people on earth. Perhaps 10 percent of the $240 billion that Americans annually give to charity goes abroad. "
New York Post Online Edition: news Relief workers rushing half a billion dollars of aid to the tsunami zone are struggling with massive logjams, lack
New York Post Online Edition: news: "January 1, 2005 -- Relief workers rushing half a billion dollars of aid to the tsunami zone are struggling with massive logjams, lack of coordination and critical shortages that are blocking relief to those who need it most.
The logistical nightmare was most evident in Indonesia, where tons of food and medical supplies have arrived on giant cargo planes, but remain stacked up at Banda Aceh's airport because of severe gas shortages.
At another airport in Medan, nearly 300 miles to the south, thousands of boxes filled with drinking water, blankets and other key supplies are piled high in a hangar, some "
The logistical nightmare was most evident in Indonesia, where tons of food and medical supplies have arrived on giant cargo planes, but remain stacked up at Banda Aceh's airport because of severe gas shortages.
At another airport in Medan, nearly 300 miles to the south, thousands of boxes filled with drinking water, blankets and other key supplies are piled high in a hangar, some "
Scotsman.com News - Latest News - Public Response Crashes Charity Website
Scotsman.com News - Latest News - Public Response Crashes Charity Website: "Public Response Crashes Charity Website
By Dan Webber, Community Newswire
The Charities Aid Foundation (CAF) has today been forced to temporarily shut down a website which allows the British public to donate to charities after being swamped by donors wanting to help the victims of the catastrophic tsunami in South East Asia."
By Dan Webber, Community Newswire
The Charities Aid Foundation (CAF) has today been forced to temporarily shut down a website which allows the British public to donate to charities after being swamped by donors wanting to help the victims of the catastrophic tsunami in South East Asia."
The New York Times > International > International Special > Relief: Even at Charity Used to Aiding, It's a Scramble
The New York Times > International > International Special > Relief: Even at Charity Used to Aiding, It's a Scramble: "Even at Charity Used to Aiding, It's a Scramble
By ERIC LIPTON
Published: December 31, 2004
ALTIMORE, Dec. 30 - At the headquarters of Catholic Relief Services here, the situation reports keep coming in: shelters housing 125,000 people have opened in India. Sri Lanka is getting $1 million worth of cooking kits, fuel cans and soap. In Indonesia, the first supplies should reach the battered coast by the weekend"
By ERIC LIPTON
Published: December 31, 2004
ALTIMORE, Dec. 30 - At the headquarters of Catholic Relief Services here, the situation reports keep coming in: shelters housing 125,000 people have opened in India. Sri Lanka is getting $1 million worth of cooking kits, fuel cans and soap. In Indonesia, the first supplies should reach the battered coast by the weekend"
TODAY'S EDITORIAL: Not Charity - The Times of India
TODAY'S EDITORIAL: Not Charity - The Times of India: "TODAY'S EDITORIAL: Not Charity
[ FRIDAY, DECEMBER 31, 2004 12:00:00 AM ]
Aid is not charity. This is the basic point that the West, particularly the US, must realise. The Bush administration has 'doubled' its aid commitment to the tsunami-affected to $35 million, after its earlier pledge of $15 million provoked the UN Relief Coordinator to dub it as 'stingy'. The US can keep these crumbs if it feels so pained to part with funds in the face of what the UN terms the worst-ever disaster in terms of the scale of relief required. It should also realise that its parsimonious instincts do not serve its own interests. In a globally integrated "
[ FRIDAY, DECEMBER 31, 2004 12:00:00 AM ]
Aid is not charity. This is the basic point that the West, particularly the US, must realise. The Bush administration has 'doubled' its aid commitment to the tsunami-affected to $35 million, after its earlier pledge of $15 million provoked the UN Relief Coordinator to dub it as 'stingy'. The US can keep these crumbs if it feels so pained to part with funds in the face of what the UN terms the worst-ever disaster in terms of the scale of relief required. It should also realise that its parsimonious instincts do not serve its own interests. In a globally integrated "
ContraCostaTimes.com | 12/30/2004 | EBay users turn profits to charity
ContraCostaTimes.com | 12/30/2004 | EBay users turn profits to charity: "EBay users turn profits to charity
By Jessica Guynn
CONTRA COSTA TIMES
For Joe Gazman, charity began online.
His heart broke at descriptions of children ripped from their parents' arms, of generations of families swept away in deadly waves.
As the death toll soared and the threat of disease spread, this 30-year-old Internet company employee from Fremont who has traveled extensively in Thailand decided to do his part. With most charities only accepting cash donations, Gazman began auctioning glossy photographs of Oakland Raiders and Boston Red Sox players on eBay to support relief efforts for victims of the Asian earthquake and tsunamis.
'It's just such a sad situation and more so because these people don't have much to begin with,' said Gazman, who runs an online sports memorabilia business. 'My donations are pretty insignificant, but those people over there, a couple dollars means a lot to them. Even if someone put up $100, that would be enough to feed a family there for half a year.'
Call it a clickathon."
By Jessica Guynn
CONTRA COSTA TIMES
For Joe Gazman, charity began online.
His heart broke at descriptions of children ripped from their parents' arms, of generations of families swept away in deadly waves.
As the death toll soared and the threat of disease spread, this 30-year-old Internet company employee from Fremont who has traveled extensively in Thailand decided to do his part. With most charities only accepting cash donations, Gazman began auctioning glossy photographs of Oakland Raiders and Boston Red Sox players on eBay to support relief efforts for victims of the Asian earthquake and tsunamis.
'It's just such a sad situation and more so because these people don't have much to begin with,' said Gazman, who runs an online sports memorabilia business. 'My donations are pretty insignificant, but those people over there, a couple dollars means a lot to them. Even if someone put up $100, that would be enough to feed a family there for half a year.'
Call it a clickathon."
DallasNews.com | Report: Dallas least charitable among large cities
DallasNews.com | News for Dallas, Texas | Latest News: "Report: Dallas least charitable among large cities
Groups rated worst-run in nation argue report is inaccurate, unfair
11:42 AM CST on Wednesday, December 29, 2004
By KIMBERLY DURNAN / DallasNews.com
Dallas is the least charitable among the nation�s largest communities, and some of the city�s nonprofit organizations are among the worst run in the country, according to a watchdog group that rates charities on their efficiency in distributing donations.
To devise its rankings, Charity Navigator analyzed about 3,500 nonprofit groups, according to their federal tax-exempt filings. The organizations were graded on a scale of zero to four stars, taking into account factors such as administrative and fund-raising costs and program expenditures.
�We are evaluating them solely on the basis of their finances,� said Trent Stamp, executive director of Charity Navigator in Mahwah, N.J. �We don�t care about their ideology or philosophy. We look at their financial health. If you give them a buck, what will they do with it?� "
Groups rated worst-run in nation argue report is inaccurate, unfair
11:42 AM CST on Wednesday, December 29, 2004
By KIMBERLY DURNAN / DallasNews.com
Dallas is the least charitable among the nation�s largest communities, and some of the city�s nonprofit organizations are among the worst run in the country, according to a watchdog group that rates charities on their efficiency in distributing donations.
To devise its rankings, Charity Navigator analyzed about 3,500 nonprofit groups, according to their federal tax-exempt filings. The organizations were graded on a scale of zero to four stars, taking into account factors such as administrative and fund-raising costs and program expenditures.
�We are evaluating them solely on the basis of their finances,� said Trent Stamp, executive director of Charity Navigator in Mahwah, N.J. �We don�t care about their ideology or philosophy. We look at their financial health. If you give them a buck, what will they do with it?� "
icCheshireOnline - MP backs charities legislation
icCheshireOnline - MP backs charities legislation: "MP backs charities legislation Dec 29 2004
by Paul Brown, Chester Chronicle Newspapers
NORTHWICH MP Mike Hall has backed new rules which he says will make it easier for legitimate charities to raise cash via street collections.
He said the new Charities Bill, launched last week, will make sure that people who collect money in public are really collecting for charitable causes.
He said: 'Charities are a major force for good in Mid Cheshire. They provide a strong voice for those who need it."
by Paul Brown, Chester Chronicle Newspapers
NORTHWICH MP Mike Hall has backed new rules which he says will make it easier for legitimate charities to raise cash via street collections.
He said the new Charities Bill, launched last week, will make sure that people who collect money in public are really collecting for charitable causes.
He said: 'Charities are a major force for good in Mid Cheshire. They provide a strong voice for those who need it."
Hoaxers emerge to add to the misery - Asia tsunami - www.theage.com.au
Hoaxers emerge to add to the misery - Asia tsunami - www.theage.com.au: "Hoaxers emerge to add to the misery
By Bridie Smith
Consumer Affairs Reporter
January 4, 2005
Hoaxes and scams have started to emerge a week after the devastating tsunami.
A site carrying Red Cross badging was pulled from the web yesterday after it emerged that the Tasmanian site had nothing to do with the aid body.
Before the site was pulled, The Age called the mobile number it listed above a Hobart address. A man answered and, after questioning, conceded he was not linked to the Australian Red Cross. He said he was 'just doing his bit' and that he had already collected $10,000, which would be forwarded to the Australian Red Cross.
'What I am doing is setting up a small website and trying to take donations . . . and what I do is transfer funds off to Red Cross,' he said."
By Bridie Smith
Consumer Affairs Reporter
January 4, 2005
Hoaxes and scams have started to emerge a week after the devastating tsunami.
A site carrying Red Cross badging was pulled from the web yesterday after it emerged that the Tasmanian site had nothing to do with the aid body.
Before the site was pulled, The Age called the mobile number it listed above a Hobart address. A man answered and, after questioning, conceded he was not linked to the Australian Red Cross. He said he was 'just doing his bit' and that he had already collected $10,000, which would be forwarded to the Australian Red Cross.
'What I am doing is setting up a small website and trying to take donations . . . and what I do is transfer funds off to Red Cross,' he said."
Channelnewsasia.com
Channelnewsasia.com: "Donors' choice on which group they wish to donate money to
By Farah Abdul Rahim, Channel NewsAsia
SINGAPORE : With so many individual and group efforts sprouting up islandwide in response to appeal, donors are spoilt for choice on who or which group to donate to - whether in cash or kind.
Indonesian Olivia Charlotte Pollack sent out an SMS to all her contacts in her phonebook after she saw what the tsunami victims are going through. "
By Farah Abdul Rahim, Channel NewsAsia
SINGAPORE : With so many individual and group efforts sprouting up islandwide in response to appeal, donors are spoilt for choice on who or which group to donate to - whether in cash or kind.
Indonesian Olivia Charlotte Pollack sent out an SMS to all her contacts in her phonebook after she saw what the tsunami victims are going through. "
Tsunami Disaster Relief
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Tsunami Disaster Relief
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Fundraisers haven't warmed up to Internet
Fundraisers haven't warmed up to Internet: "Fundraisers haven't warmed up to Internet
BY CHARLES STORCH
Chicago Tribune
(KRT) - Many stories were written this past election cycle about the power of the Internet as a fundraising tool. But a report released in December on the climate for philanthropy suggests fundraisers for non-profits are not yet wowed by the Web.
The finding is a small piece of a larger survey of 215 fundraisers and consultants by the Center on Philanthropy at Indiana University. Participants reported low rates of success with e-mail and the Web as solicitation techniques compared with such standbys as seeking major donations, planned gifts (through wills, for example) or foundation grants, among others.
And the percentage of those finding some degree of success using e-mail and the Web fell to levels of a year ago_both below 20 percent_wiping out the improvement reported six months ago in another of this semiannual series of surveys.
The Web and e-mail also don't seem to be living up to expectations. Consider this from a somewhat smaller set of respondents: those who participated in both the latest survey and the one six months ago."
BY CHARLES STORCH
Chicago Tribune
(KRT) - Many stories were written this past election cycle about the power of the Internet as a fundraising tool. But a report released in December on the climate for philanthropy suggests fundraisers for non-profits are not yet wowed by the Web.
The finding is a small piece of a larger survey of 215 fundraisers and consultants by the Center on Philanthropy at Indiana University. Participants reported low rates of success with e-mail and the Web as solicitation techniques compared with such standbys as seeking major donations, planned gifts (through wills, for example) or foundation grants, among others.
And the percentage of those finding some degree of success using e-mail and the Web fell to levels of a year ago_both below 20 percent_wiping out the improvement reported six months ago in another of this semiannual series of surveys.
The Web and e-mail also don't seem to be living up to expectations. Consider this from a somewhat smaller set of respondents: those who participated in both the latest survey and the one six months ago."
Hispanic group shares wealth: South Florida Sun-Sentinel
Hispanic group shares wealth: South Florida Sun-Sentinel: "Hispanic group shares wealth
By Ivette M. Yee
Staff Writer
Posted January 3 2005
South Florida's Latino nonprofit organizations are helping thousands. A grant-making group wants to ensure these groups continue their missions.
Hispanics in Philanthropy (HIP), a 20-year-old national organization, has opened a Florida office in Hollywood. Last month HIP awarded $450,000 to 13 Latino-run nonprofit organizations that serve Latino communities in Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach counties."
By Ivette M. Yee
Staff Writer
Posted January 3 2005
South Florida's Latino nonprofit organizations are helping thousands. A grant-making group wants to ensure these groups continue their missions.
Hispanics in Philanthropy (HIP), a 20-year-old national organization, has opened a Florida office in Hollywood. Last month HIP awarded $450,000 to 13 Latino-run nonprofit organizations that serve Latino communities in Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach counties."
Lori Borgman Is there anything not for sale?
Lori Borgman: "
Jewish World Review Dec. 31, 2004 / 19 Teves, 5765
Lori Borgman
http://www.NewsAndOpinion.com | So tell me, is there anything left that is not for sale?
The trend has been a long time in the making. It began years ago with corporate sponsors buying naming right to sports arenas. Today, you can forget about seeing the White Sox play at Comiskey Park. Now it's, 'Honey, find the kids and let's catch a game at U.S. Cellular "
Jewish World Review Dec. 31, 2004 / 19 Teves, 5765
Lori Borgman
http://www.NewsAndOpinion.com | So tell me, is there anything left that is not for sale?
The trend has been a long time in the making. It began years ago with corporate sponsors buying naming right to sports arenas. Today, you can forget about seeing the White Sox play at Comiskey Park. Now it's, 'Honey, find the kids and let's catch a game at U.S. Cellular "
News Sentinel | 01/01/2005 | If county taxes nonprofits, who will pay the price?
News Sentinel | 01/01/2005 | If county taxes nonprofits, who will pay the price?: "If county taxes nonprofits, who will pay the price?
Mike Kline meant his words as a warning, not a threat.
�If the county gets its way, guess who will suffer? Groups like the Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts,� said Kline, trustee for the Eagles Lodge in New Haven, one of about 30 organizations stripped of their tax-exempt status last month by the Allen County Property Assessment Board of Appeals. �If we make a profit selling food, we give the money away. Now the VFWs, Elks, Moose and American Legions are all in the same boat with us.�"
Mike Kline meant his words as a warning, not a threat.
�If the county gets its way, guess who will suffer? Groups like the Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts,� said Kline, trustee for the Eagles Lodge in New Haven, one of about 30 organizations stripped of their tax-exempt status last month by the Allen County Property Assessment Board of Appeals. �If we make a profit selling food, we give the money away. Now the VFWs, Elks, Moose and American Legions are all in the same boat with us.�"
The Chronicle, 1/6/2005: America's Charity Explosion
The Chronicle, 1/6/2005: America's Charity Explosion: "America's Charity Explosion
Are 800,000 charities too many to serve society, or not enough?
By Ben Gose
Nearly 800,000 charities are now listed on the Internal Revenue Service's official roster -- about
ALSO SEE:
SPECIAL REPORT: America's Charity Boom
DATA: Growth of Nonprofit Groups by Metropolitan Area
GRAPH: Charities: 50 Years of Growth
twice as many as in 1990.The booming economy of the mid-1990s was a big reason for the growth, as were changes in government programs -- including President Bush's efforts to steer government funds to religious groups."
Are 800,000 charities too many to serve society, or not enough?
By Ben Gose
Nearly 800,000 charities are now listed on the Internal Revenue Service's official roster -- about
ALSO SEE:
SPECIAL REPORT: America's Charity Boom
DATA: Growth of Nonprofit Groups by Metropolitan Area
GRAPH: Charities: 50 Years of Growth
twice as many as in 1990.The booming economy of the mid-1990s was a big reason for the growth, as were changes in government programs -- including President Bush's efforts to steer government funds to religious groups."
TCS: Tech Central Station - Data-Mining for Dollars
TCS: Tech Central Station - Data-Mining for Dollars: "When the Pentagon in 2002 announced a plan to employ powerful, computerized searches of public data to discern an individual's potential ties to terror, the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) stood on principle and resisted what it considered a governmental invasion of individual privacy. The organization echoed its objection earlier this year when it pulled out of a federally sponsored grant program that required it to identify any potential links between its affiliates and terror groups"
NAACP probe concerns groups - PittsburghLIVE.com
NAACP probe concerns groups - PittsburghLIVE.com: "NAACP probe concerns groups
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Civil libertarians and nonprofit leaders are concerned an IRS investigation into the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People could stifle free speech.
At stake: the NAACP's tax-exempt status and its ability to raise money from tax-deductible contributions.
'It's very important that the NAACP win this case,' said Witold 'Vic' Walczak, legal director for the American Civil Liberties Union in Pennsylvania. 'Just that threat hanging over a group will cause them to self-censor their message.' "
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Civil libertarians and nonprofit leaders are concerned an IRS investigation into the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People could stifle free speech.
At stake: the NAACP's tax-exempt status and its ability to raise money from tax-deductible contributions.
'It's very important that the NAACP win this case,' said Witold 'Vic' Walczak, legal director for the American Civil Liberties Union in Pennsylvania. 'Just that threat hanging over a group will cause them to self-censor their message.' "
Chain of aid ... - The Washington Times: Commentary - January 03, 2005
Chain of aid ... - The Washington Times: Commentary - January 03, 2005:
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"Another thing one notices is that foreign aid data are only for 'official' (i.e., government) aid. The data are sketchy, but by all accounts Americans are far more generous in charitable contributions than the citizens of any other country. A 1991 study found the United Kingdom to have the second-largest percentage of private charitable giving. But in 2003, U.K. charitable giving amounted to 8.6 billion pounds or 0.8 percent of GDP, the Charities Aid Foundation says. Compare that to the United States' $241 billion or 2.2 percent of GDP, according to the American Association of Fund-raising Counsel.
But even this estimate of American charitable giving is low because it counts only cash contributions and omits volunteer work. According to Independent Sector, in 2003, volunteers contributed another $266 billion worth of their time to charitable enterprises. This is based on $17.12 per hour. But even if one assigns a value equal to the minimum wage, this noncash contribution still comes to about $100 billion. "
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"Another thing one notices is that foreign aid data are only for 'official' (i.e., government) aid. The data are sketchy, but by all accounts Americans are far more generous in charitable contributions than the citizens of any other country. A 1991 study found the United Kingdom to have the second-largest percentage of private charitable giving. But in 2003, U.K. charitable giving amounted to 8.6 billion pounds or 0.8 percent of GDP, the Charities Aid Foundation says. Compare that to the United States' $241 billion or 2.2 percent of GDP, according to the American Association of Fund-raising Counsel.
But even this estimate of American charitable giving is low because it counts only cash contributions and omits volunteer work. According to Independent Sector, in 2003, volunteers contributed another $266 billion worth of their time to charitable enterprises. This is based on $17.12 per hour. But even if one assigns a value equal to the minimum wage, this noncash contribution still comes to about $100 billion. "
Watauga Democrat Online (NC) State Charitable giving stays strong in 2004
Watauga Democrat Online: "State charitable giving stays strong in 2004
12/29/2004 By Scott Nicholson
Volunteer Colene Bolick hangs donated clothes in the work area of the Resort Area Ministries� thrift store.
The year 2004 will be known as a strong one for charitable giving, despite a sluggish economy and concerns over rising fuel prices.
N.C. Secretary of State Elaine Marshall released a report on charitable giving through 2004, revealing that not only were people continuing to give generously, but also fund-raising companies sent a higher percentage of the money they raised to the causes they sponsored. The annual Charitable Solicitation Licensing report covered July 1, 2003 through June 30, 2004, and measured fund-raising events covered under the state�s charitable solicitation laws. "
12/29/2004 By Scott Nicholson
Volunteer Colene Bolick hangs donated clothes in the work area of the Resort Area Ministries� thrift store.
The year 2004 will be known as a strong one for charitable giving, despite a sluggish economy and concerns over rising fuel prices.
N.C. Secretary of State Elaine Marshall released a report on charitable giving through 2004, revealing that not only were people continuing to give generously, but also fund-raising companies sent a higher percentage of the money they raised to the causes they sponsored. The annual Charitable Solicitation Licensing report covered July 1, 2003 through June 30, 2004, and measured fund-raising events covered under the state�s charitable solicitation laws. "
NPR : Survey: Poorest U.S. States Give Most to Charity
NPR : Survey: Poorest U.S. States Give Most to Charity: "Survey: Poorest U.S. States Give Most to Charity
All Things Considered, January 1, 2005 � A survey by a group called The Catalogue for Philanthropy finds the poorest American states score the highest on their 'generosity index' for 2004 -- an annual scorecard ranking states by how much their residents give to charities in proportion to how much they have. Hear NPR's Jennifer Ludden and George McCully, a trustee of the Ellis L. Phillips Foundation and project coordinator for The Catalogue for Philanthropy."
All Things Considered, January 1, 2005 � A survey by a group called The Catalogue for Philanthropy finds the poorest American states score the highest on their 'generosity index' for 2004 -- an annual scorecard ranking states by how much their residents give to charities in proportion to how much they have. Hear NPR's Jennifer Ludden and George McCully, a trustee of the Ellis L. Phillips Foundation and project coordinator for The Catalogue for Philanthropy."
Internet Week > Tsunami Relief Efforts Get Record Online Donations > Tsunami Relief Efforts Get Record Online Donations > December 30, 2004
Internet Week > Tsunami Relief Efforts Get Record Online Donations > Tsunami Relief Efforts Get Record Online Donations > December 30, 2004: "Tsunami Relief Efforts Get Record Online Donations
By Antone Gonsalves
InternetWeek
Major relief organizations have received a record amount of money from online donors, helping the nonprofits in getting emergency supplies to victims of the South Asia tsunami disaster.
More than $20 million have been donated online to five organizations involved in helping survivors in the 11 countries hit Sunday by deadly waves that followed an undersea earthquake measuring 9.0 on the Richter scale, Kintera Inc., the web hosting firm for the nonprofits, said. More than 114,000 people have died in the cataclysm, according to news reports.
The groups include Catholic Relief Services, Doctors Without Borders, American Red Cross-Metropolitan Atlanta Chapter, U.S. Fund for UNICEF and World Vision. "
By Antone Gonsalves
InternetWeek
Major relief organizations have received a record amount of money from online donors, helping the nonprofits in getting emergency supplies to victims of the South Asia tsunami disaster.
More than $20 million have been donated online to five organizations involved in helping survivors in the 11 countries hit Sunday by deadly waves that followed an undersea earthquake measuring 9.0 on the Richter scale, Kintera Inc., the web hosting firm for the nonprofits, said. More than 114,000 people have died in the cataclysm, according to news reports.
The groups include Catholic Relief Services, Doctors Without Borders, American Red Cross-Metropolitan Atlanta Chapter, U.S. Fund for UNICEF and World Vision. "
MercuryNews.com | 12/30/2004 | Online donations surge
MercuryNews.com | 12/30/2004 | Online donations surge: "Online donations surge
RELIEF GROUPS SCRAMBLE TO KEEP UP WITH DEMAND
By Dan Lee
Mercury News
Non-profit organizations say they are overwhelmed by the outpouring of donations to their Web sites to help victims of the deadly tsunamis in Asia.
``It's unprecedented,'' said Tim Ledwith of the U.S. Fund for UNICEF of the rush in online donations.
Relief groups -- having learned from the aftermath of the Sept. 11 attacks -- are more savvy and aggressive in using the Internet to raise money, philanthropic experts say. But the surge of traffic to charitable Web sites has some groups scrambling to keep up with demand since Sunday's deadly earthquake and the tsunamis that followed."
RELIEF GROUPS SCRAMBLE TO KEEP UP WITH DEMAND
By Dan Lee
Mercury News
Non-profit organizations say they are overwhelmed by the outpouring of donations to their Web sites to help victims of the deadly tsunamis in Asia.
``It's unprecedented,'' said Tim Ledwith of the U.S. Fund for UNICEF of the rush in online donations.
Relief groups -- having learned from the aftermath of the Sept. 11 attacks -- are more savvy and aggressive in using the Internet to raise money, philanthropic experts say. But the surge of traffic to charitable Web sites has some groups scrambling to keep up with demand since Sunday's deadly earthquake and the tsunamis that followed."
Area groups healthier than many across U.S. - The Washington Times: Entertainment - January 01, 2005
Area groups healthier than many across U.S. - The Washington Times: Entertainment - January 01, 2005: "Area groups healthier than many across U.S.
By T.L. Ponick
As memories of 2004 draw to a close and the promises of 2005 appear, the good news is that the Washington area's classical music scene � badly hurt by a drop in donations and patronage after September 11 � has not just stabilized. The richness and competitive edge of the area's musical mix genuinely appears to be on the upswing with the new Music Center at Strathmore scheduled to open in Bethesda Feb. 5. "
By T.L. Ponick
As memories of 2004 draw to a close and the promises of 2005 appear, the good news is that the Washington area's classical music scene � badly hurt by a drop in donations and patronage after September 11 � has not just stabilized. The richness and competitive edge of the area's musical mix genuinely appears to be on the upswing with the new Music Center at Strathmore scheduled to open in Bethesda Feb. 5. "
Buffalo News - Honor Roll
Buffalo News - Honor Roll: "
Recognizing the accomplishments of Western New Yorkers
1/2/2005
The Western New York Chapter of the Association of Fundraising Professionals recently presented six awards to individuals and organizations in recognition of outstanding achievements in philanthropy. "
Recognizing the accomplishments of Western New Yorkers
1/2/2005
The Western New York Chapter of the Association of Fundraising Professionals recently presented six awards to individuals and organizations in recognition of outstanding achievements in philanthropy. "
An emerging philanthropic trend: the 'giving circle' | csmonitor.com
An emerging philanthropic trend: the 'giving circle' | csmonitor.com: "
USA > Society & Culture
from the December 30, 2004 edition
An emerging philanthropic trend: the 'giving circle'
By Patrik Jonsson | Correspondent of The Christian Science Monitor
RALEIGH, N.C. � From a modest suite in downtown Charlotte, N.C., Pat's Place operates with a noble mission: to give battered children a refuge.
For director Anne Pfeiffer, who's planning to move the small nonprofit into a 2,400-square-foot house, asking for money has become second nature. But a few months ago, Pat's Place received one of its largest and least expected gifts: a $100,000 windfall, not from a corporate donor, but from a tightly knit group of no-name philanthropists from Charlotte's wine-and-cheese circuit.
CHOICES: Tend and Befriend members find nuts to donate.
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An emerging philanthropic trend: the 'giving circle'
By Patrik Jonsson | Correspondent of The Christian Science Monitor
RALEIGH, N.C. � From a modest suite in downtown Charlotte, N.C., Pat's Place operates with a noble mission: to give battered children a refuge.
For director Anne Pfeiffer, who's planning to move the small nonprofit into a 2,400-square-foot house, asking for money has become second nature. But a few months ago, Pat's Place received one of its largest and least expected gifts: a $100,000 windfall, not from a corporate donor, but from a tightly knit group of no-name philanthropists from Charlotte's wine-and-cheese circuit.
CHOICES: Tend and Befriend members find nuts to donate.
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Andrew Flynn
Canadian Press
Saturday, January 01, 2005
TORONTO -- Canadians' sympathy for tsunami victims has become manifest in a deluge of dollars that sometimes arrives in ways that astonish even those who collect for tragedies on a daily basis. "
Andrew Flynn
Canadian Press
Saturday, January 01, 2005
TORONTO -- Canadians' sympathy for tsunami victims has become manifest in a deluge of dollars that sometimes arrives in ways that astonish even those who collect for tragedies on a daily basis. "
Eager donors need to be wary / Check out charities for tsunami victims before giving cash
Eager donors need to be wary / Check out charities for tsunami victims before giving cash: "Eager donors need to be wary
Check out charities for tsunami victims before giving cash
Todd Wallack, Jenny Strasburg, Chronicle Staff Writers
Friday, December 31, 2004
Charity watchdog groups warned donors who want to help tsunami relief efforts to be careful where they give their money.
Some fear that it's only a matter of time before con artists take advantage of the disaster and falsely claim to be collecting money for relief efforts"
Check out charities for tsunami victims before giving cash
Todd Wallack, Jenny Strasburg, Chronicle Staff Writers
Friday, December 31, 2004
Charity watchdog groups warned donors who want to help tsunami relief efforts to be careful where they give their money.
Some fear that it's only a matter of time before con artists take advantage of the disaster and falsely claim to be collecting money for relief efforts"
Charitable giving: Making your generosity pay - Dec. 30, 2004
Charitable giving: Making your generosity pay - Dec. 30, 2004: "Making your generosity pay
Giving is up, but public confidence in charities is down. How to ensure your money is used wisely?
December 30, 2004: 3:36 PM EST
By Penelope Wang, MONEY Magazine
NEW YORK (MONEY Magazine) - For Michael and Martha Hogan, giving to charity is not just a tradition -- it's a passion. The St. Louis couple, both 51, donate regularly to some two dozen nonprofits, ranging from major groups like the United Way and the National Kidney Foundation to the lesser-known Small World Adoption Foundation, which helped them adopt the youngest of their four children.
'The charities that get most of our time and money are the ones we're familiar with and where we see the most need,' says Michael, an executive at a scientific-research company. But, he adds, 'I'm a total sucker when someone asks me for a small amount"
Giving is up, but public confidence in charities is down. How to ensure your money is used wisely?
December 30, 2004: 3:36 PM EST
By Penelope Wang, MONEY Magazine
NEW YORK (MONEY Magazine) - For Michael and Martha Hogan, giving to charity is not just a tradition -- it's a passion. The St. Louis couple, both 51, donate regularly to some two dozen nonprofits, ranging from major groups like the United Way and the National Kidney Foundation to the lesser-known Small World Adoption Foundation, which helped them adopt the youngest of their four children.
'The charities that get most of our time and money are the ones we're familiar with and where we see the most need,' says Michael, an executive at a scientific-research company. But, he adds, 'I'm a total sucker when someone asks me for a small amount"
Yahoo! News - Gay group helps tsunami relief efforts
Yahoo! News - Gay group helps tsunami relief efforts: "Gay group helps tsunami relief efforts
Thu Dec 30, 9:35 PM ET Community - Planet Out
Larry Buhl, PlanetOut Network
SUMMARY: As the death toll from Sunday's tsunamis rockets past 100,000, one of the dozens of organizations providing help is the Rainbow World Fund, the first LGBT world relief agency.
As the death toll from Sunday's earthquake and tsunamis rockets past 100,000, dozens of relief organizations are working overtime to provide immediate and long-term relief to survivors. One of the organizations raising money is the Rainbow World Fund (www.rainbowfund.org), the first LGBT world relief agency."
Thu Dec 30, 9:35 PM ET Community - Planet Out
Larry Buhl, PlanetOut Network
SUMMARY: As the death toll from Sunday's tsunamis rockets past 100,000, one of the dozens of organizations providing help is the Rainbow World Fund, the first LGBT world relief agency.
As the death toll from Sunday's earthquake and tsunamis rockets past 100,000, dozens of relief organizations are working overtime to provide immediate and long-term relief to survivors. One of the organizations raising money is the Rainbow World Fund (www.rainbowfund.org), the first LGBT world relief agency."
DDN Communities: Disaster Relief and Emergency Preparedness
DDN Communities: Disaster Relief and Emergency Preparedness: "Disaster Relief and Emergency Preparedness
Developed in collaboration with:
EDC Center for Media & Community | LearningTimes
This community has been created in response to the devastating December 2004 tsunami that killed tens of thousands of people across Asia. The space can be used for discussing the role that information and communication technologies (ICTs) can play in averting natural disasters and assisting relief efforts. Participants may also use it to share resources on relief work during times of crisis, as well as ICTs and emergency preparedness.
Thanks to everyone who participated in the recent virtual tour of this community. The audio from the webcast (large: 60 mbytes) has been archived."
Developed in collaboration with:
EDC Center for Media & Community | LearningTimes
This community has been created in response to the devastating December 2004 tsunami that killed tens of thousands of people across Asia. The space can be used for discussing the role that information and communication technologies (ICTs) can play in averting natural disasters and assisting relief efforts. Participants may also use it to share resources on relief work during times of crisis, as well as ICTs and emergency preparedness.
Thanks to everyone who participated in the recent virtual tour of this community. The audio from the webcast (large: 60 mbytes) has been archived."
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