Kansas City Star | 07/22/2005 | Dwindling gifts put nonprofits in a pinch: "Posted on Fri, Jul. 22, 2005
Dwindling gifts put nonprofits in a pinch
By JEFFREY SPIVAK The Kansas City Star
A new report confirms what local nonprofits have long suspected: Charitable giving has been dropping this decade, putting nonprofit budgets in a pinch.
The report from the Greater Kansas City Community Foundation pins the blame not on Kansas City�s changing foundation environment but on individual donors, who make up the bulk of philanthropic donations."
Friday, July 22, 2005
Wednesday, July 20, 2005
CINDY CRAWFORD - CRAWFORD CAUSES CHARITY UPROAR
CINDY CRAWFORD - CRAWFORD CAUSES CHARITY UPROAR: "CRAWFORD CAUSES CHARITY UPROAR
CINDY CRAWFORD
Former supermodel CINDY CRAWFORD has angered a Romanian charity with her huge demands to attend a fundraising event hoping to raise $180,000 (GBP100,000) in the eastern European country."
CINDY CRAWFORD
Former supermodel CINDY CRAWFORD has angered a Romanian charity with her huge demands to attend a fundraising event hoping to raise $180,000 (GBP100,000) in the eastern European country."
CBS 2 Chicago WBBM-TV: White House Flip-Flops Auctioned For Charity
CBS 2 Chicago WBBM-TV: White House Flip-Flops Auctioned For Charity: "White House Flip-Flops Auctioned For Charity
Girls To Auction Sandals For 10-Year-Old Cancer Patient
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Suzanne Le Mignot
Reporting
(CBS) EVANSTON Fashion police gasped and wondered: Shouldn't the smart young women of Northwestern University's championship lacrosse team know better than to wear flip-flops to meet the President of the United States?
For the first time, a member of the team is talking about the 'flip-flop flap' and defending her fashion choice to CBS 2's Suzanne Le Mignot.
'Never crossed my mind that anyone would think it's inappropriate,' said Alyson Josephs, a member of the Northwestern University women’s lacrosse team. "
Girls To Auction Sandals For 10-Year-Old Cancer Patient
Image
Suzanne Le Mignot
Reporting
(CBS) EVANSTON Fashion police gasped and wondered: Shouldn't the smart young women of Northwestern University's championship lacrosse team know better than to wear flip-flops to meet the President of the United States?
For the first time, a member of the team is talking about the 'flip-flop flap' and defending her fashion choice to CBS 2's Suzanne Le Mignot.
'Never crossed my mind that anyone would think it's inappropriate,' said Alyson Josephs, a member of the Northwestern University women’s lacrosse team. "
Community Newswire-REVIEW SHOWS 50% INCREASE IN GIVING
Community Newswire: "REVIEW SHOWS 50% INCREASE IN GIVING
By Ben Pindar, Community Newswire
SOCIAL In-kind London, Yesterday, 8:32am
A charity created by Prince Charles to redirect surplus goods to charities across the country today revealed it has diverted £9 million worth of goods from landfill sites over the last year.
In Kind Direct, which takes goods from companies and then passes them on to good causes, has today published its annual review which showed a 50% increase on giving over the previous year."
By Ben Pindar, Community Newswire
SOCIAL In-kind London, Yesterday, 8:32am
A charity created by Prince Charles to redirect surplus goods to charities across the country today revealed it has diverted £9 million worth of goods from landfill sites over the last year.
In Kind Direct, which takes goods from companies and then passes them on to good causes, has today published its annual review which showed a 50% increase on giving over the previous year."
S'pore announces new audit, changes to charity board - July 20, 2005
S'pore announces new audit, changes to charity board - July 20, 2005: "'pore announces new audit, changes to charity board
SINGAPORE - Singapore on Wednesday announced a special audit of the country's largest charity, and an entire new board of directors, after a rare public outcry over allegations that the group conspired to mislead the public and mask its assets.
The National Kidney Foundation's new board has assigned accounting firm KPMG to conduct an independent audit of the foundation's finances, said Health Minister Khaw Boon W"
SINGAPORE - Singapore on Wednesday announced a special audit of the country's largest charity, and an entire new board of directors, after a rare public outcry over allegations that the group conspired to mislead the public and mask its assets.
The National Kidney Foundation's new board has assigned accounting firm KPMG to conduct an independent audit of the foundation's finances, said Health Minister Khaw Boon W"
Channelnewsasia.com-Regulatory framework must be put in place for charities: Khaw
Channelnewsasia.com: "Regulatory framework must be put in place for charities: Khaw
SINGAPORE : In the wake of the National Kidney Foundation (NKF) saga, Health Minister Khaw Boon Wan acknowledged the need for tighter rules for charities and Institutions of Public Character (IPC).
But he pointed out that there can't be a one-size-fits-all approach and it’s more practical to give smaller charities their space to do their work. "
SINGAPORE : In the wake of the National Kidney Foundation (NKF) saga, Health Minister Khaw Boon Wan acknowledged the need for tighter rules for charities and Institutions of Public Character (IPC).
But he pointed out that there can't be a one-size-fits-all approach and it’s more practical to give smaller charities their space to do their work. "
Tuesday, July 19, 2005
The good samaritans- The Economic Times
The good samaritans- The Economic Times:
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"The link between philanthropy and purchases is seen from the finding that 60% of prosumers make a conscious effort to buy grooming/beauty products that have not been tested on animals.
Philanthropy and social messages are all poised to become marketing tools. As society gets more materialistic, people will try to balance it with “convenient” social service. What better way to do that than to buy that brand of soap you would have bought anyway, but now secure in the knowledge that you have contributed to the good of humanity? "
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"The link between philanthropy and purchases is seen from the finding that 60% of prosumers make a conscious effort to buy grooming/beauty products that have not been tested on animals.
Philanthropy and social messages are all poised to become marketing tools. As society gets more materialistic, people will try to balance it with “convenient” social service. What better way to do that than to buy that brand of soap you would have bought anyway, but now secure in the knowledge that you have contributed to the good of humanity? "
The Herald Standard - Local News - 07/18/2005 - United Way to solicit face to face
The Herald Standard - Local News - 07/18/2005 - United Way to solicit face to face: "After seeing campaign contributions drop by $56,417 over the past two years, the United Way of South Fayette Inc. has decided to stop soliciting through the mail and return to face-to-face fundraising.
United Way of South Fayette Inc. has seen the amount of money it raises for 16 local agencies fall from $228,261 in 2002 to $161,233 in 2003, a drop of $67,028. There was a slight increase in 2004 as the campaign raised $171,844, but that was still $56,417 below the 2002 campaign and far under the campaign goal of $250,000."
United Way of South Fayette Inc. has seen the amount of money it raises for 16 local agencies fall from $228,261 in 2002 to $161,233 in 2003, a drop of $67,028. There was a slight increase in 2004 as the campaign raised $171,844, but that was still $56,417 below the 2002 campaign and far under the campaign goal of $250,000."
Reuters AlertNet - London bomb charity nears one million pounds
Reuters AlertNet - London bomb charity nears one million pounds: "London bomb charity nears one million pounds
12 Jul 2005 11:38:08 GMT
Source: Reuters
By Jeremy Lovell
LONDON, July 12 (Reuters) - A charity set up the day after last week's multiple bomb attacks in London has already received close to one million pounds, organisers said on Tuesday.
The London Bombings Relief Charitable Fund is a joint initiative of London Mayor Ken Livingstone and the British Red Cross.
But while the money is pouring in, no decisions have yet been taken on how it will be distributed."
12 Jul 2005 11:38:08 GMT
Source: Reuters
By Jeremy Lovell
LONDON, July 12 (Reuters) - A charity set up the day after last week's multiple bomb attacks in London has already received close to one million pounds, organisers said on Tuesday.
The London Bombings Relief Charitable Fund is a joint initiative of London Mayor Ken Livingstone and the British Red Cross.
But while the money is pouring in, no decisions have yet been taken on how it will be distributed."
Monday, July 18, 2005
The Chronicle, 7/21/2005: Seeking Federal Favors
The Chronicle, 7/21/2005: Seeking Federal Favors: "Seeking Federal Favors
Charities go after earmarks, despite concerns about fairness
By Elizabeth Schwinn
Like thousands of charity leaders across the country, Mary Faithful is lobbying members of Congress to set aside federal money for her organization in the form of a 'legislative earmark.'
She is seeking $200,000 to help Advocacy Inc. -- the Austin, Tex., charity she runs -- upgrade its phone system so it can better provide legal services to the disabled."
Charities go after earmarks, despite concerns about fairness
By Elizabeth Schwinn
Like thousands of charity leaders across the country, Mary Faithful is lobbying members of Congress to set aside federal money for her organization in the form of a 'legislative earmark.'
She is seeking $200,000 to help Advocacy Inc. -- the Austin, Tex., charity she runs -- upgrade its phone system so it can better provide legal services to the disabled."
Giving grows with hands-on approach
Giving grows with hands-on approach: "iving grows with hands-on approach
Modern attitude toward philanthropy urges involvement, not just cash handouts.
By Elizabeth Olson
The New York Times
Successful entrepreneurs like to contribute to worthy causes, whether the local Kiwanis or a national charity.
Their motives can be mixed. They might want to help make a better world, but polishing their public image doesn't hurt their bottom lines, either.
In recent years, specialists say, small businesses are becoming more creative in giving. And younger entrepreneurs are displaying a philanthropic spirit that goes beyond self-promotion and to the heart of how they define themselves, charity specialists report."
Modern attitude toward philanthropy urges involvement, not just cash handouts.
By Elizabeth Olson
The New York Times
Successful entrepreneurs like to contribute to worthy causes, whether the local Kiwanis or a national charity.
Their motives can be mixed. They might want to help make a better world, but polishing their public image doesn't hurt their bottom lines, either.
In recent years, specialists say, small businesses are becoming more creative in giving. And younger entrepreneurs are displaying a philanthropic spirit that goes beyond self-promotion and to the heart of how they define themselves, charity specialists report."
Foundation Expenses Tied to Operating Style
Untitled Document: " Foundation Expenses Tied to Operating Style; Report Analyzes Foundations' Administrative Expenses, Compensation
WASHINGTON, July 18 (AScribe Newswire) -- With federal legislation affecting nonprofits and foundations expected later this summer, a timely study of the expense and compensation patterns of the nation's 10,000 largest grantmaking foundations will inform the policy debate. It finds that 28 percent of these grantmakers report no administrative expenses related to their charitable activities and 66 percent do not pay any compensation for these tasks. Yet among those that report expenses or pay staff or trustees, expense patterns vary widely."
WASHINGTON, July 18 (AScribe Newswire) -- With federal legislation affecting nonprofits and foundations expected later this summer, a timely study of the expense and compensation patterns of the nation's 10,000 largest grantmaking foundations will inform the policy debate. It finds that 28 percent of these grantmakers report no administrative expenses related to their charitable activities and 66 percent do not pay any compensation for these tasks. Yet among those that report expenses or pay staff or trustees, expense patterns vary widely."
Catholic World News : US First Lady makes pledge to African Catholic charity
Catholic World News : US First Lady makes pledge to African Catholic charity: "US First Lady makes pledge to African Catholic charity
Dar es Salaam, Jul. 15 (CNA/CWNews.com) - Laura Bush, the wife of US President George W. Bush, has pledged $500,000 to support a Catholic program in Tanzania that provides support to HIV/AIDS patients and their families.
Tanzania was the second stop in the American first lady’s 3-nation goodwill tour of eastern and southern Africa, which is focused on education, HIV/AIDS, and the advancement of women.
Dar es Salaam, Jul. 15 (CNA/CWNews.com) - Laura Bush, the wife of US President George W. Bush, has pledged $500,000 to support a Catholic program in Tanzania that provides support to HIV/AIDS patients and their families.
Tanzania was the second stop in the American first lady’s 3-nation goodwill tour of eastern and southern Africa, which is focused on education, HIV/AIDS, and the advancement of women.
The Cincinnati Post - An example for Boomers
The Cincinnati Post - An example for Boomers: "An example for Boomers
By John M. Bridgeland
On a round trip train from Washington to New York City recently, I sat with two representatives of the 'Greatest Generation'' - Harris Wofford on the trip up and John Glenn on the trip back. As 77 million Baby Boomers enter retirement over the next two decades, these men are reminders of the complete and happy life, rich in public service and civic engagement."
By John M. Bridgeland
On a round trip train from Washington to New York City recently, I sat with two representatives of the 'Greatest Generation'' - Harris Wofford on the trip up and John Glenn on the trip back. As 77 million Baby Boomers enter retirement over the next two decades, these men are reminders of the complete and happy life, rich in public service and civic engagement."
Aspen Times News for Aspen Colorado - Making a profit not the answer for nonprofits
Aspen Times News for Aspen Colorado - Columnists: "Making a profit not the answer for nonprofits
Guest Opinion
By Kris Marsh
July 16, 2005
(Editor's note: The following column is in response to the story 'Local philanthropist wants to help nonprofits change their financial ways,' published in the Wednesday, July 13 issue of The Aspen Times.)
I was dismayed to read in The Aspen Times July 13 issue that the old disparaging rhetoric about not-for-profits has reared its ugly head again. The idea that organizations committed to working toward the common good and tackling the most pressing social problems and issues are somehow operating in an un-businesslike manner and thus are fatally flawed will not fly. This attitude is pejorative and unfair.
"
Guest Opinion
By Kris Marsh
July 16, 2005
(Editor's note: The following column is in response to the story 'Local philanthropist wants to help nonprofits change their financial ways,' published in the Wednesday, July 13 issue of The Aspen Times.)
I was dismayed to read in The Aspen Times July 13 issue that the old disparaging rhetoric about not-for-profits has reared its ugly head again. The idea that organizations committed to working toward the common good and tackling the most pressing social problems and issues are somehow operating in an un-businesslike manner and thus are fatally flawed will not fly. This attitude is pejorative and unfair.
"
Indo-Asian News Service -> India-Sports/Society-Anand -> Anand plays chess for Chennai charity
Indo-Asian News Service -> India-Sports/Society-Anand -> Anand plays chess for Chennai charity: "nand plays chess for Chennai charity Print this page..
Indo-Asian News Service
Chennai, July 16 (IANS) Chess grandmaster Viswanathan Anand played 64 simultaneous matches for a fundraiser for spastics here Saturday.
Anand and NGO Vidyasagar, formerly the Spastics Society of India, jointly hosted 'Vishy vs Chennai' at a city hotel.
Anand played 64 opponents - one for each square on a chess board - each of whom had donated Rs.5,000 to the charity for the privilege of playing with him.
The proceeds will fund the purchase of wheelchairs and orthopaedic aids."
Indo-Asian News Service
Chennai, July 16 (IANS) Chess grandmaster Viswanathan Anand played 64 simultaneous matches for a fundraiser for spastics here Saturday.
Anand and NGO Vidyasagar, formerly the Spastics Society of India, jointly hosted 'Vishy vs Chennai' at a city hotel.
Anand played 64 opponents - one for each square on a chess board - each of whom had donated Rs.5,000 to the charity for the privilege of playing with him.
The proceeds will fund the purchase of wheelchairs and orthopaedic aids."
allAfrica.com: Nigeria: Babatope Launches Book On Charity
allAfrica.com: Nigeria: Babatope Launches Book On Charity: "abatope Launches Book On Charity
Daily Champion (Lagos)
July 16, 2005
Posted to the web July 16, 2005
Lagos
FORMER Minister of Transport, Chief Ebenezer Babatope has stressed the need for charity as the only antidote to bridge the gap between the rich and the poor, while sustaining government's efforts, for an egalitarian society, where peaceful co-existence reigns.
ards from God, the Creator"
Daily Champion (Lagos)
July 16, 2005
Posted to the web July 16, 2005
Lagos
FORMER Minister of Transport, Chief Ebenezer Babatope has stressed the need for charity as the only antidote to bridge the gap between the rich and the poor, while sustaining government's efforts, for an egalitarian society, where peaceful co-existence reigns.
ards from God, the Creator"
JS Online: More work still lies ahead for NAACP, chairman says
JS Online: More work still lies ahead for NAACP, chairman says: "More work still lies ahead for NAACP, chairman says
Impressive support, a wonderful time and an invitation to Bush for '06
By FELICIA THOMAS-LYNN
fthomas-lynn@journalsentinel.com
Posted: July 16, 2005
As chairman of the nation's oldest civil rights organization, Julian Bond has seen a number of tense times.
Bond has served at the helm of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People for eight consecutive years.
Last year President Bush declined to attend the convention in Philadelphia, leading Bond to make critical remarks about the president, which in turn sparked an Internal Revenue Service investigation into the group's tax-exempt status."
Impressive support, a wonderful time and an invitation to Bush for '06
By FELICIA THOMAS-LYNN
fthomas-lynn@journalsentinel.com
Posted: July 16, 2005
As chairman of the nation's oldest civil rights organization, Julian Bond has seen a number of tense times.
Bond has served at the helm of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People for eight consecutive years.
Last year President Bush declined to attend the convention in Philadelphia, leading Bond to make critical remarks about the president, which in turn sparked an Internal Revenue Service investigation into the group's tax-exempt status."
China: Charity Begins at Home - Newsweek: International Editions - MSNBC.com
China: Charity Begins at Home - Newsweek: International Editions - MSNBC.com: "China: Charity Begins at Home
The middle class is starting to reach out to orphans."
The middle class is starting to reach out to orphans."
Finances Of Nonprofit Groups Rarely Reviewed By IRS Agents - from TBO.com
Finances Of Nonprofit Groups Rarely Reviewed By IRS Agents - from TBO.com: "Although most U.S. tax-exempt agencies are required to report their finances every year to the Internal Revenue Service in forms called 990s, most go unread because the IRS doesn't have enough people to review them.
Some nonprofit agencies knowingly take advantage of this and file 990s that are inaccurate, experts say."
Some nonprofit agencies knowingly take advantage of this and file 990s that are inaccurate, experts say."
BostonHerald.com - Local/ Regional News: 2 AIDS groups battle over funds
BostonHerald.com - Local/ Regional News: 2 AIDS groups battle over funds: "2 AIDS groups battle over funds
By Jessica Heslam
Monday, July 18, 2005 - Updated: 12:09 AM EST
A decade-long feud between two groups of Bay State AIDS activists could come to a head in a courtroom, after one group has accused the other of cyber-slandering, costing them over $1 million in donations.
The National AIDS Brigade is suing the AIDS Action Committee of Massachusetts - the region's biggest and oldest AIDS service organization - claiming slander and defamation.
``It's David against Goliath,'' AIDS Brigade Director Jon Stuen-Parker told the Herald. ``We're the small guy.'' "
By Jessica Heslam
Monday, July 18, 2005 - Updated: 12:09 AM EST
A decade-long feud between two groups of Bay State AIDS activists could come to a head in a courtroom, after one group has accused the other of cyber-slandering, costing them over $1 million in donations.
The National AIDS Brigade is suing the AIDS Action Committee of Massachusetts - the region's biggest and oldest AIDS service organization - claiming slander and defamation.
``It's David against Goliath,'' AIDS Brigade Director Jon Stuen-Parker told the Herald. ``We're the small guy.'' "
KRT Wire | 07/17/2005 | U.S. techies volunteer their skills in Third World
KRT Wire | 07/17/2005 | U.S. techies volunteer their skills in Third World: "When Henry Malmgren arrived in Mongolia, everyone assumed the Texan was a fast-riding cowboy with a penchant for guns.
But the computer whiz packed neither a firearm nor his cowboy boots when he traveled to Ulan Bator, the country's capital. He did, however, corral computer network problems and protect a bank's customer data.
Malmgren, 31, didn't know what to expect before he landed in Mongolia to work as a high-tech volunteer. 'I was picturing a board room with guys in fur boots and fur hats carrying battle axes,' the Houston native joked, referring to bankers in Mongolia.
Instead, he found a country with Third World technology."
But the computer whiz packed neither a firearm nor his cowboy boots when he traveled to Ulan Bator, the country's capital. He did, however, corral computer network problems and protect a bank's customer data.
Malmgren, 31, didn't know what to expect before he landed in Mongolia to work as a high-tech volunteer. 'I was picturing a board room with guys in fur boots and fur hats carrying battle axes,' the Houston native joked, referring to bankers in Mongolia.
Instead, he found a country with Third World technology."
courant.com | Donations Up, But Big Givers Lag
courant.com | Donations Up, But Big Givers Lag: "Are rich people stingier than the rest of us?
Charity staged a bit of a comeback last year, but giving by the wealthiest Americans is still dramatically lower than during the stock market bubble years, a new study asserts.
Average donations reported by households with $5 million or more in assets, excluding primary homes, decreased by 70 percent, to $180,000, during 2002-04, according to Spectrem Group, "
Charity staged a bit of a comeback last year, but giving by the wealthiest Americans is still dramatically lower than during the stock market bubble years, a new study asserts.
Average donations reported by households with $5 million or more in assets, excluding primary homes, decreased by 70 percent, to $180,000, during 2002-04, according to Spectrem Group, "
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