Duluth News Tribune | 01/19/2005 | Christian charities quietly help Muslim victims: "Posted on Wed, Jan. 19, 2005
Christian charities quietly help Muslim victims
Commentary by JOSEPH LOCONTE
Despite the media attention to the tsunami in South Asia, it still barely registers with many people that the country hit hardest happens to be the world's most populous Islamic nation. Indonesia has lost more than 105,000 people, most of them Muslims.
That tragic fact shines a light on a bracing yet neglected possibility: that the charitable tradition of the United States, supremely visible in its Christian relief organizations, "
Wednesday, January 19, 2005
Pew Internet & American Life Project
Pew Internet & American Life Project: "Technology experts and scholars foresee a bigger role for the internet in people�s personal and work lives in the next decade
1/9/2005 | Release
A wide-ranging survey of technology leaders, scholars, industry officials, and analysts finds that most internet experts expect attacks on the network infrastructure in the coming decade as the internet becomes more embedded in everyday and commercial life.
Some 66% of the experts responding to a survey by the Pew Internet & American Life Project and Elon University agreed with the following prediction: At least one devastating attack will occur in the next 10 years on the networked information infrastructure or the country�s power grid. "
1/9/2005 | Release
A wide-ranging survey of technology leaders, scholars, industry officials, and analysts finds that most internet experts expect attacks on the network infrastructure in the coming decade as the internet becomes more embedded in everyday and commercial life.
Some 66% of the experts responding to a survey by the Pew Internet & American Life Project and Elon University agreed with the following prediction: At least one devastating attack will occur in the next 10 years on the networked information infrastructure or the country�s power grid. "
Lobbying loophole: Apply campaign rules to inaugural donations - The Register-Guard, Eugene, Oregon, USA
Lobbying loophole: Apply campaign rules to inaugural donations - The Register-Guard, Eugene, Oregon, USA: "January 18, 2005
Lobbying loophole: Apply campaign rules to inaugural donations
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To some people, complaints about who's ponying up the money for President Bush's Thursday inaugural festivities sound like so much sour grapes. Get over it, they say. The man won the election, now let him have his celebration.
No one begrudges President Bush a dignified inauguration or the pomp and circumstance that herald the arrival of a new administration. It is a ringing endorsement of American democracy that the nation can celebrate the peaceful "
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To some people, complaints about who's ponying up the money for President Bush's Thursday inaugural festivities sound like so much sour grapes. Get over it, they say. The man won the election, now let him have his celebration.
No one begrudges President Bush a dignified inauguration or the pomp and circumstance that herald the arrival of a new administration. It is a ringing endorsement of American democracy that the nation can celebrate the peaceful "
Yahoo! News - Thousands attend memorial for Lois Hole, beloved Alberta lieutenant-governor
Yahoo! News - Thousands attend memorial for Lois Hole, beloved Alberta lieutenant-governor: "Thousands attend memorial for Lois Hole, beloved Alberta lieutenant-governor
Tue Jan 18, 5:52 PM ET
LORRAINE TURCHANSKY
EDMONTON (CP) - If it were possible for one person to be caught in the loving embrace of thousands, that's what happened Tuesday as Albertans gathered to pay tribute to their late lieutenant-governor, Lois Hole. "
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LORRAINE TURCHANSKY
EDMONTON (CP) - If it were possible for one person to be caught in the loving embrace of thousands, that's what happened Tuesday as Albertans gathered to pay tribute to their late lieutenant-governor, Lois Hole. "
Thon bracelets proving popular fundraiser for charity
Thon bracelets proving popular fundraiser for charity: "Thon bracelets proving popular fundraiser for charity
THON 2005
By Sarah Goldfarb
Collegian Staff Writer
Thon Marketing Captain Megan Collins bought about 125 of the blue Thon bracelets shortly after they were first released."
THON 2005
By Sarah Goldfarb
Collegian Staff Writer
Thon Marketing Captain Megan Collins bought about 125 of the blue Thon bracelets shortly after they were first released."
The Globe and Mail: Doing good helps you do well at work
The Globe and Mail: Doing good helps you do well at work: "Doing good helps you do well at work
Corporate volunteerism grows as companies realize host of benefits for staff and themselves, finds SHIRLEY WON
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Boston.com / Business / Charities swamped by offers of aid
Boston.com / Business / Charities swamped by offers of aid: "Charities swamped by offers of aid
Some groups overwhelmed by firms that see a chance to do well by doing good
By Kimberly Blanton, Globe Staff | January 19, 2005
PlasmaNet Inc., which operates an online lotto game played by millions worldwide, approached Oxfam America in Boston with a unique concept to assist tsunami victims: Players on its website could volunteer to turn over their winnings to help Oxfam rebuild a village in Sri Lanka, where a plaque would honor them."
Some groups overwhelmed by firms that see a chance to do well by doing good
By Kimberly Blanton, Globe Staff | January 19, 2005
PlasmaNet Inc., which operates an online lotto game played by millions worldwide, approached Oxfam America in Boston with a unique concept to assist tsunami victims: Players on its website could volunteer to turn over their winnings to help Oxfam rebuild a village in Sri Lanka, where a plaque would honor them."
Capitol Advantage Sells Chariteam Service to Kintera
Capitol Advantage Sells Chariteam Service to Kintera: "Capitol Advantage Sells Chariteam Service to Kintera
SAN DIEGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 19, 2005--Kintera(R) Inc. (Nasdaq:KNTA), a leading provider of 'software as a service' to nonprofit organizations, and Capitol Advantage(R), a pioneer in online advocacy, election and voter registration solutions, announced an agreement in which Capitol Advantage sold its Chariteam service to Kintera in January 2004.
The Chariteam service is designed to allow participants to build a personal webpage, send email invitations, draw visitors to the page and accept secure online donations. This agreement between Kintera and Capitol Advantage transfers to Kintera ownership of all Chariteam software and contracts with current Chariteam customers. Under the agreement, Kintera also agreed to waive any applicable royalty fees for prior use of its intellectual property regarding fundraising campaigns. Kintera paid no other consideration"
SAN DIEGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 19, 2005--Kintera(R) Inc. (Nasdaq:KNTA), a leading provider of 'software as a service' to nonprofit organizations, and Capitol Advantage(R), a pioneer in online advocacy, election and voter registration solutions, announced an agreement in which Capitol Advantage sold its Chariteam service to Kintera in January 2004.
The Chariteam service is designed to allow participants to build a personal webpage, send email invitations, draw visitors to the page and accept secure online donations. This agreement between Kintera and Capitol Advantage transfers to Kintera ownership of all Chariteam software and contracts with current Chariteam customers. Under the agreement, Kintera also agreed to waive any applicable royalty fees for prior use of its intellectual property regarding fundraising campaigns. Kintera paid no other consideration"
Tuesday, January 18, 2005
CBC - New Brunswick
CBC - New Brunswick
Irving donations may compromise journalism schools: professor
WebPosted Jan 14 2005 10:49 AM AST
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MONCTON — A professor at the Universite de Moncton is questioning whether the journalism department should have taken a $1-million donation from the Irving family.
On Thursday, the Irvings announced that they would be giving a $1-million endowment fund to the journalism programs at both the Universite de Moncton and St. Thomas University in Fredericton.
FROM DEC. 12,2004: NB journalism programs get $2-million
The Irvings own all the English daily newspapers in New Brunswick, plus several weekly newspapers, periodicals and numerous radio stations.
From October 29, 2004: Irvings expand news empire with Here
Irving donations may compromise journalism schools: professor
WebPosted Jan 14 2005 10:49 AM AST
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MONCTON — A professor at the Universite de Moncton is questioning whether the journalism department should have taken a $1-million donation from the Irving family.
On Thursday, the Irvings announced that they would be giving a $1-million endowment fund to the journalism programs at both the Universite de Moncton and St. Thomas University in Fredericton.
FROM DEC. 12,2004: NB journalism programs get $2-million
The Irvings own all the English daily newspapers in New Brunswick, plus several weekly newspapers, periodicals and numerous radio stations.
From October 29, 2004: Irvings expand news empire with Here
Kresge offer brings $8M growth to local endowments
Kresge offer brings $8M growth to local endowments: "Kresge offer brings $8M growth to local endowments
Twenty agencies raised money to qualify for foundation match
Sunday, January 16, 2005
By CAMMIE EAST COWAN
Staff Reporter
Twenty local nonprofit agencies serving education, social services and the arts have boosted their endowments by $8 million after three years of work and a $2 million challenge from the widely known Kresge Foundation.
For every $3 the nonprofits raised on their own, Troy, Mich.-based Kresge offered a $1 match. "
Twenty agencies raised money to qualify for foundation match
Sunday, January 16, 2005
By CAMMIE EAST COWAN
Staff Reporter
Twenty local nonprofit agencies serving education, social services and the arts have boosted their endowments by $8 million after three years of work and a $2 million challenge from the widely known Kresge Foundation.
For every $3 the nonprofits raised on their own, Troy, Mich.-based Kresge offered a $1 match. "
The Chronicle, 1/20/2005: Learning the Lessons of a Disaster
The Chronicle, 1/20/2005: Learning the Lessons of a Disaster: "Learning the Lessons of a Disaster
After the emergency phase, charities focus on rebuilding
By Nicole Wallace
Relief charities from around the world have undertaken an enormous task in South Asia: helping millions of people who
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have survived the deadly earthquake and tsunamis rebuild their lives and their communities"
After the emergency phase, charities focus on rebuilding
By Nicole Wallace
Relief charities from around the world have undertaken an enormous task in South Asia: helping millions of people who
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have survived the deadly earthquake and tsunamis rebuild their lives and their communities"
MSNBC - More nonprofits fighting for cash
MSNBC - More nonprofits fighting for cash: "More nonprofits fighting for cashBy Tracey Drury
Business First of Buffalo
Updated: 7:00 p.m. ET Jan. 16, 2005The Rev. Jerome Livingston has spent lots of time working with young, minority men after they've left prison in an effort to keep them from returning.
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His efforts have led him to realize there aren't any nonprofit programs out there to help these individuals. His answer? Start a new nonprofit to meet the need"
Business First of Buffalo
Updated: 7:00 p.m. ET Jan. 16, 2005The Rev. Jerome Livingston has spent lots of time working with young, minority men after they've left prison in an effort to keep them from returning.
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His efforts have led him to realize there aren't any nonprofit programs out there to help these individuals. His answer? Start a new nonprofit to meet the need"
How Can A Charity Invest? Charity Commission Publishes New Guidelines
: "How Can A Charity Invest? Charity Commission Publishes New Guidelines
Monday, January 17 2005 @ 11:27 AM
Charities have greater freedom than ever before to invest their funds, but should be cautious when doing so.
This is the advice the Charity Commission offers in its new publication, Investment of Charitable Funds - Basic Principles published today on the Commission's website.
The guidance provides charities with a summary of the dos and don'ts of investing, encompassing legal obligations and good practice advice.
Charity trustees have the choice to invest charitable funds as they see fit - as if they were the absolute owners of those funds. ....more "
Monday, January 17 2005 @ 11:27 AM
Charities have greater freedom than ever before to invest their funds, but should be cautious when doing so.
This is the advice the Charity Commission offers in its new publication, Investment of Charitable Funds - Basic Principles published today on the Commission's website.
The guidance provides charities with a summary of the dos and don'ts of investing, encompassing legal obligations and good practice advice.
Charity trustees have the choice to invest charitable funds as they see fit - as if they were the absolute owners of those funds. ....more "
Study: Women running nonprofits earn less than men - 2005-01-18 - Pittsburgh Business Times
Study: Women running nonprofits earn less than men - 2005-01-18 - Pittsburgh Business Times: "Study: Women running nonprofits earn less than men
A study released Tuesday found that salaries of female leaders of western Pennsylvania nonprofits are lower than their male counterparts.
According to the study, sponsored by the United Way of Allegheny County and the Bayer Center of Nonprofit Management at Robert Morris University, women leaders earned an average of $64,830 last year, or $27,861 less than the $92,691 male leaders were paid.
The study, which looked at 181 nonprofit groups in western Pennsylvania, also found that black leaders earned slightly more -- $76,956 -- than white leaders -- $75,850. "
A study released Tuesday found that salaries of female leaders of western Pennsylvania nonprofits are lower than their male counterparts.
According to the study, sponsored by the United Way of Allegheny County and the Bayer Center of Nonprofit Management at Robert Morris University, women leaders earned an average of $64,830 last year, or $27,861 less than the $92,691 male leaders were paid.
The study, which looked at 181 nonprofit groups in western Pennsylvania, also found that black leaders earned slightly more -- $76,956 -- than white leaders -- $75,850. "
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