onPhilanthropy - The Globalization of Philanthropy: Immigrants in the Forefront: "he Globalization of Philanthropy: Immigrants in the Forefront
By: Susan Raymond, Ph.D., 08/18/05
In just the last four years, recognition of the significance of transnational philanthropy has burgeoned. The term is used somewhat differently in different quarters, however. Narrowly, it refers to transfers of charitable contributions from immigrants to charitable organizations in their home countries, a flow that is also called “diaspora philanthropy.” More comprehensively, it refers to the combination of such purposeful philanthropy together with immigrant worker remittances to their families or home communities in their country of origin.
The subject has recently gained the attention of no less than the World Bank, which now puts the remittance and philanthropic transfer total globally at $90 billion, nearly twice the total flow of Official Development Assistance from developed nations to developing nations. Remittance flows themselves have increased by 25% in the last four years, and trebled since 1990. The U.S. is the single largest point of origin of transnational philanthropy."
Friday, August 19, 2005
The $1 Billion Handoff - Christianity Today Magazine
The $1 Billion Handoff - Christianity Today Magazine: "The $1 Billion Handoff
Sir John Templeton's born-again son takes control of the famous foundation—but there are strings attached.
by Tony Carnes | posted 08/19/2005 09:00 a.m.
Last year, Sir John Marks Templeton, the legendary 92-year-old global investor, made one big decision. He gave away $550 million, becoming the third-largest financial donor of 2004 after Microsoft's Bill Gates and investor Warren Buffet's wife, Susan.
A naturalized British citizen (and knight by grant of Elizabeth II), Templeton gave the money to his foundation, unique in its sustained focus on science and religion. These new funds propelled the John Templeton Foundation into the top 100 American foundations, with assets approaching $1 billion."
Sir John Templeton's born-again son takes control of the famous foundation—but there are strings attached.
by Tony Carnes | posted 08/19/2005 09:00 a.m.
Last year, Sir John Marks Templeton, the legendary 92-year-old global investor, made one big decision. He gave away $550 million, becoming the third-largest financial donor of 2004 after Microsoft's Bill Gates and investor Warren Buffet's wife, Susan.
A naturalized British citizen (and knight by grant of Elizabeth II), Templeton gave the money to his foundation, unique in its sustained focus on science and religion. These new funds propelled the John Templeton Foundation into the top 100 American foundations, with assets approaching $1 billion."
LKN Living - News-Members of the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) will hold the first annual North Carolina Fundraising Day on August 18
LKN Living - News: "Members of the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) will hold the first annual North Carolina Fundraising Day on August 18, 2005.
For the first time ever, the AFP chapters of the Triangle, the Triad, and Charlotte will co-host a Statewide Education Conference in 2005. This full-day event will be held at the North Raleigh Hilton. The event is co-sponsored by the NC Center for Non-Profits. Donors: Funding your Future is the theme for the event, which will feature a keynote address with noted speaker Penelope Burk. "
For the first time ever, the AFP chapters of the Triangle, the Triad, and Charlotte will co-host a Statewide Education Conference in 2005. This full-day event will be held at the North Raleigh Hilton. The event is co-sponsored by the NC Center for Non-Profits. Donors: Funding your Future is the theme for the event, which will feature a keynote address with noted speaker Penelope Burk. "
The Heartland Institute - Conservancy Criticized by Senate Committee - by James Hoare
The Heartland Institute - Conservancy Criticized by Senate Committee - by James Hoare: "Conservancy Criticized by Senate Committee
Written By: James Hoare
Published In: Environment News
Publication Date: August 1, 2005
Publisher: The Heartland Institute
The Nature Conservancy must make a firm commitment to ending recent abuses that have called into question its compliance with federal laws bestowing economic favor on charities, concluded a U.S. Senate Finance Committee report issued June 7.
Post Exposed Abuses
The committee began an inquiry into the Nature Conservancy after the Washington Post in 2003 published a series of articles exposing large-scale financial improprieties and activities running counter to the tax-exempt purposes of the organization."
Written By: James Hoare
Published In: Environment News
Publication Date: August 1, 2005
Publisher: The Heartland Institute
The Nature Conservancy must make a firm commitment to ending recent abuses that have called into question its compliance with federal laws bestowing economic favor on charities, concluded a U.S. Senate Finance Committee report issued June 7.
Post Exposed Abuses
The committee began an inquiry into the Nature Conservancy after the Washington Post in 2003 published a series of articles exposing large-scale financial improprieties and activities running counter to the tax-exempt purposes of the organization."
United Way insists charities must comb rolls for terrorists
United Way insists charities must comb rolls for terrorists: "United Way insists charities must comb rolls for terrorists
Friday, August 19, 2005
Susan Ruiz Patton
Plain Dealer Reporter
One of Cleveland's most influential charities is asking its member agencies to look for terrorists among their employees and will withhold donations if they refuse.
United Way Services of Greater Cleveland officials say they are just doing what the parent organization, United Way of America recommended. And, they say, they're complying with the USA Patriot Act.
The U.S. Justice Department can't find any reference in the act that specifically requires nonprofits to check employee names against its suspected terrorist lists."
Friday, August 19, 2005
Susan Ruiz Patton
Plain Dealer Reporter
One of Cleveland's most influential charities is asking its member agencies to look for terrorists among their employees and will withhold donations if they refuse.
United Way Services of Greater Cleveland officials say they are just doing what the parent organization, United Way of America recommended. And, they say, they're complying with the USA Patriot Act.
The U.S. Justice Department can't find any reference in the act that specifically requires nonprofits to check employee names against its suspected terrorist lists."
Xinhua - English-E-mail platform to assist charity
Xinhua - English: "People who have registered with a city government-run e-mail platform in Shanghai will be able to use their accounts to make charitable donations, officials from the Shanghai SMMAIL Administration Center announced yesterday.
The shanghai Charity Foundation, which is working with the center on the program, says the platform's 700,000 registered local users make up a large pool of potential donors."
The shanghai Charity Foundation, which is working with the center on the program, says the platform's 700,000 registered local users make up a large pool of potential donors."
A for-profit sells tickets at premium for charity - The Boston Globe
A for-profit sells tickets at premium for charity - The Boston Globe: "A for-profit sells tickets at premium for charity
By Joe Light, Globe Correspondent | August 19, 2005
When Jord Poster, a managing partner of Genesis Capital Ventures and cofounder of Priceline.com, looked at the nonprofit world two years ago, he saw inefficiency. A charitable organization might work for a year on a fund-raising event and not have much money to show for it, he said.
To change that, he started Tickets for Charity, a Boston-based for-profit organization. Today, its website, Tickets-for-Charity.com, is one of the only places Rolling Stones fans can still find tickets to the band's Fenway Park concerts Sunday and Tuesday."
By Joe Light, Globe Correspondent | August 19, 2005
When Jord Poster, a managing partner of Genesis Capital Ventures and cofounder of Priceline.com, looked at the nonprofit world two years ago, he saw inefficiency. A charitable organization might work for a year on a fund-raising event and not have much money to show for it, he said.
To change that, he started Tickets for Charity, a Boston-based for-profit organization. Today, its website, Tickets-for-Charity.com, is one of the only places Rolling Stones fans can still find tickets to the band's Fenway Park concerts Sunday and Tuesday."
Thursday, August 18, 2005
FT.com / World / Asia-Pacific - Singapore police investigates charity scandal
FT.com / World / Asia-Pacific - Singapore police investigates charity scandal: "ingapore police investigates charity scandal
By Jake Lloyd-Smith in Singapore
Published: August 18 2005 12:42 | Last updated: August 18 2005 12:42
SingaporeSingapore's largest charity has called in the police to investigate “matters of grave concern” a month after its entire board was forced to quit amid a public outcry over the high salary and perks enjoyed by its chief executive.
The scandal at the National Kidney Foundation (NKF), now being run by an interim board, could blemish the city-state's reputation for clean governance.
The NKF said Thursday that it had asked the Commercial Affairs Department, which probes white-collar crime, to look into problems the new board had uncovered in its first month at the charity, which helps finance dialysis treatment for kidney patients. It gave no details."
By Jake Lloyd-Smith in Singapore
Published: August 18 2005 12:42 | Last updated: August 18 2005 12:42
SingaporeSingapore's largest charity has called in the police to investigate “matters of grave concern” a month after its entire board was forced to quit amid a public outcry over the high salary and perks enjoyed by its chief executive.
The scandal at the National Kidney Foundation (NKF), now being run by an interim board, could blemish the city-state's reputation for clean governance.
The NKF said Thursday that it had asked the Commercial Affairs Department, which probes white-collar crime, to look into problems the new board had uncovered in its first month at the charity, which helps finance dialysis treatment for kidney patients. It gave no details."
Corporate Donors Launch New Professional Association :: PNNOnline :: the nonprofit news and information resource
Corporate Donors Launch New Professional Association :: PNNOnline :: the nonprofit news and information resource: "Corporate Donors Launch New Professional Association
Posted by: curt on Thursday, August 18, 2005
Topic General Fundraising
Over 65 corporations with a reputation for cutting-edge social responsibility programs have launched a nonprofit organization dedicated to making corporate philanthropy more effective and efficient.
The Association of Corporate Contributions Professionals (ACCP) -- which began operations on July 1 -- is an outgrowth of the Contributions Academy that has provided continuing education programs since 1999.
'The Academy field tested programs that proved to be highly successful,' says ACCP Board Chairman Conrad Person who is director of international and product giving for Johnson & Johnson. 'While we will continue and expand these programs, the Association is not limiting itself just to management education.'
Posted by: curt on Thursday, August 18, 2005
Topic General Fundraising
Over 65 corporations with a reputation for cutting-edge social responsibility programs have launched a nonprofit organization dedicated to making corporate philanthropy more effective and efficient.
The Association of Corporate Contributions Professionals (ACCP) -- which began operations on July 1 -- is an outgrowth of the Contributions Academy that has provided continuing education programs since 1999.
'The Academy field tested programs that proved to be highly successful,' says ACCP Board Chairman Conrad Person who is director of international and product giving for Johnson & Johnson. 'While we will continue and expand these programs, the Association is not limiting itself just to management education.'
WWMT - Digital Channel 3
WWMT - Digital Channel 3: "BATTLE CREEK (NEWS 3) - The W.K. Kellogg Foundation has named a new leader. Sterling Speirn will take over the reigns of the foundation starting next year.
Speirn will replace William Richardson, who will retire at the end of this year.
Speirn comes from California, where he was the president and CEO of the Peninsula Community Foundation in San Mateo. "
Speirn will replace William Richardson, who will retire at the end of this year.
Speirn comes from California, where he was the president and CEO of the Peninsula Community Foundation in San Mateo. "
NEWSWATCH 50 || WWTI Watertown - 8-18 10:30 AM News Update - Prosecutors Want Jail Term in Iraqi Charity Case
NEWSWATCH 50 || WWTI Watertown - 8-18 10:30 AM News Update - Prosecutors Want Jail Term in Iraqi Charity Case: "8-18 10:30 AM News Update - Prosecutors Want Jail Term in Iraqi Charity Case
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PROSECUTORS WANT JAIL TERM IN IRAQI CHARITY CASE
Federal prosecutors want at least a 24-year jail term for a Syracuse doctor found guilty of conspiring to violate US sanctions by sending money to Iraq through an illegal charity.
Now, for the first time, prosecutors are alleging a possible link between 57-year-old Doctor Rafil Dhafir and terrorism. A memo filed Monday says Dhafir poses a national security threat through his connections to terrorist organizations."
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PROSECUTORS WANT JAIL TERM IN IRAQI CHARITY CASE
Federal prosecutors want at least a 24-year jail term for a Syracuse doctor found guilty of conspiring to violate US sanctions by sending money to Iraq through an illegal charity.
Now, for the first time, prosecutors are alleging a possible link between 57-year-old Doctor Rafil Dhafir and terrorism. A memo filed Monday says Dhafir poses a national security threat through his connections to terrorist organizations."
Channelnewsasia.com- Mixed reactions from Singaporeans to latest investigations at NK
Channelnewsasia.com: "Mixed reactions from Singaporeans to latest investigations at NKF
By May Wong, Channel NewsAsia
SINGAPORE : Some Singaporeans were surprised by news that the National Kidney Foundation had requested the assistance of the Commercial Affairs Department to investigate 'certain matters of grave concern' - while others said it was all a matter of time.
But the CAD's probe has got many talking about the NKF once again. "
By May Wong, Channel NewsAsia
SINGAPORE : Some Singaporeans were surprised by news that the National Kidney Foundation had requested the assistance of the Commercial Affairs Department to investigate 'certain matters of grave concern' - while others said it was all a matter of time.
But the CAD's probe has got many talking about the NKF once again. "
Nonprofits can apply for charity ethics award
Nonprofits can apply for charity ethics award: "Nonprofits can apply for charity ethics award
August 18, 2005
INDIANAPOLIS -- The Better Business Bureau has partnered with Riley Bennett & Egloff to give the first Charity Ethics Award to a Central Indiana charity.
The winning charity will receive $2,000 at the BBB Torch Award luncheon Nov. 10."
August 18, 2005
INDIANAPOLIS -- The Better Business Bureau has partnered with Riley Bennett & Egloff to give the first Charity Ethics Award to a Central Indiana charity.
The winning charity will receive $2,000 at the BBB Torch Award luncheon Nov. 10."
The Steamboat Pilot: Event connects nonprofits with foundations in state
The Steamboat Pilot: Event connects nonprofits with foundations in state: "event connects nonprofits with foundations in state
By Tamera Manzanares, Pilot & Today Staff
Thursday, August 18, 2005
Next month, representatives of major foundations from across the state will stand in an empty field near Granby.
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They will see signs indicating services and facilities -- such as community health centers and affordable housing -- needed in rural Northwest Colorado communities.
The 'field' trip will be part of Northwest Colorado Rural Philanthropy Days, a two-day event designed to match all types of nonprofit organizations with foundations interested in funding their causes.
The conference, Sept. 12 and 13, is open to nonprofit representatives from Routt, Moffat, Rio Blanco, Grand and Jackson counties. The registration deadline is Sept. 1."
By Tamera Manzanares, Pilot & Today Staff
Thursday, August 18, 2005
Next month, representatives of major foundations from across the state will stand in an empty field near Granby.
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They will see signs indicating services and facilities -- such as community health centers and affordable housing -- needed in rural Northwest Colorado communities.
The 'field' trip will be part of Northwest Colorado Rural Philanthropy Days, a two-day event designed to match all types of nonprofit organizations with foundations interested in funding their causes.
The conference, Sept. 12 and 13, is open to nonprofit representatives from Routt, Moffat, Rio Blanco, Grand and Jackson counties. The registration deadline is Sept. 1."
National News Groups turn to Online Fundraising
National News: "Groups Turn To Online Fund-raising
Tzvi Kahn Special to the Jewish Times
AUGUST 17, 2005 New York
When Carol Vavra, a major and tactical airlift navigator in the U.S. Air Force, returns home from the Middle East this summer, her husband will have a surprise waiting for her. Paul Vavra, a recently retired Air Force major and an avid classic rock fan, bought his wife a pair of tickets to a Rolling Stones concert for $760 on eBay. In the process, he made a substantial donation to the UJA-Federation of New York.
In July, the federation hosted its first auction on eBay. With about 200 sales of items contributed by donors, the auction raised about $115,000 for the organization.
The initiative reflects a growing trend among Jewish groups to move their fund-raising ventures to the Internet, which they say has proven to be far more efficient than more traditional modes of solicitation."
Tzvi Kahn Special to the Jewish Times
AUGUST 17, 2005 New York
When Carol Vavra, a major and tactical airlift navigator in the U.S. Air Force, returns home from the Middle East this summer, her husband will have a surprise waiting for her. Paul Vavra, a recently retired Air Force major and an avid classic rock fan, bought his wife a pair of tickets to a Rolling Stones concert for $760 on eBay. In the process, he made a substantial donation to the UJA-Federation of New York.
In July, the federation hosted its first auction on eBay. With about 200 sales of items contributed by donors, the auction raised about $115,000 for the organization.
The initiative reflects a growing trend among Jewish groups to move their fund-raising ventures to the Internet, which they say has proven to be far more efficient than more traditional modes of solicitation."
ASAE Adopts New Name: ASAE and The Center
ASAE Adopts New Name: ASAE and The Center: "he American Society of Association Executives and The Center for Association Leadership, which merged last year, have now merged their names into ASAE & The Center for Association Leadership.
The new name, shortened to ASAE & The Center for common use, and logo were announced during the groups' annual meeting, which ended here yesterday."
The new name, shortened to ASAE & The Center for common use, and logo were announced during the groups' annual meeting, which ended here yesterday."
calendarlive.com: What's the Getty up to?
calendarlive.com: What's the Getty up to?: "What's the Getty up to?
*The institution's quest for donors has rivals wary but not panicky.
By Suzanne Muchnic and Louise Roug, Times Staff Writers
Barry MUNITZ, president and chief executive of the J. Paul Getty Trust, raised hackles in the art world with his 1998 revelation that the trust would seek corporate sponsorship for its programs and private gifts of money and artworks. The specter of the extraordinarily rich patriarch wooing away potential donors from its poor cousins caused some observers to cry foul.
But this week's news that Michael Brand, the newly appointed Getty Museum director, will ratchet up the trust's development efforts has brought a relatively subdued response — despite the trust's mounting woes.
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*The institution's quest for donors has rivals wary but not panicky.
By Suzanne Muchnic and Louise Roug, Times Staff Writers
Barry MUNITZ, president and chief executive of the J. Paul Getty Trust, raised hackles in the art world with his 1998 revelation that the trust would seek corporate sponsorship for its programs and private gifts of money and artworks. The specter of the extraordinarily rich patriarch wooing away potential donors from its poor cousins caused some observers to cry foul.
But this week's news that Michael Brand, the newly appointed Getty Museum director, will ratchet up the trust's development efforts has brought a relatively subdued response — despite the trust's mounting woes.
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TODAYonline-Lessons learnt from the NKF saga?
TODAYonline: "Lessons learnt from the NKF saga?
Time for the three kidney foundations to work together, says KDF chairman
Tan Hui Leng
huileng@newstoday.com.sg
AS the charity sector adjusts to life after the National Kidney Foundation (NKF) saga, its poorer cousin the Kidney Dialysis Foundation (KDF) has been experiencing a windfall of sorts. Some donors have switched loyalties and their donations to the latter.
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But Dr Gordon Ku, the KDF's chairman, does not think the trend will last. Instead, he hinted that reports about the funds raised by kidney charities could backfire.
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'In the long run, people may think that there is a big pool of money on the other side and ask why there's a need to raise funds,' he said.
Time for the three kidney foundations to work together, says KDF chairman
Tan Hui Leng
huileng@newstoday.com.sg
AS the charity sector adjusts to life after the National Kidney Foundation (NKF) saga, its poorer cousin the Kidney Dialysis Foundation (KDF) has been experiencing a windfall of sorts. Some donors have switched loyalties and their donations to the latter.
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But Dr Gordon Ku, the KDF's chairman, does not think the trend will last. Instead, he hinted that reports about the funds raised by kidney charities could backfire.
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'In the long run, people may think that there is a big pool of money on the other side and ask why there's a need to raise funds,' he said.
Wednesday, August 17, 2005
Kensington man uses 'art as a catalyst' for nonprofit fund-raising
Kensington man uses 'art as a catalyst' for nonprofit fund-raising: "Gary Rosenthal believes in raising money for nonprofits the old fashioned way--he earns it.
The Kensington artist is working on a new model to channel money--about $70,000 in 2004--from his successful business creating glass and metal artwork to social welfare organizations.
Through his Art as a Catalyst program, started in 2003, Rosenthal partners with nonprofits, like the Autism Society of America, to produce art they can use to raise money. He has also just launched the Art as a Catalyst Retail Network to enlist craft stores, like Rockville's As Kindred Spirits, in similar fund-raising efforts."
The Kensington artist is working on a new model to channel money--about $70,000 in 2004--from his successful business creating glass and metal artwork to social welfare organizations.
Through his Art as a Catalyst program, started in 2003, Rosenthal partners with nonprofits, like the Autism Society of America, to produce art they can use to raise money. He has also just launched the Art as a Catalyst Retail Network to enlist craft stores, like Rockville's As Kindred Spirits, in similar fund-raising efforts."
News-Democrat & Leader Online-Ounce of prevention' needed in planning charitable contributions
News-Democrat & Leader Online: "News
'Ounce of prevention' needed in planning charitable contributions
By Becky Coursey-Staff Reporter beckyndl@hotmail.com
Assistant Attorney General David Edward Spenard recently gave the N-D&L some pointers in planning one's estate if wanting to leave parts of it for charitable purposes.
He suggested using 'an ounce of prevention' and to work together with universities, churches, or whoever it is who will receive the benefits. A lot of times, universities or organized charities will have a process to make charitable giving and trust establishment a much easier experience.
And doing such planning while alive will ensure that your wishes are carried out and take the burden off of the trustees or executors after your death.
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'Ounce of prevention' needed in planning charitable contributions
By Becky Coursey-Staff Reporter beckyndl@hotmail.com
Assistant Attorney General David Edward Spenard recently gave the N-D&L some pointers in planning one's estate if wanting to leave parts of it for charitable purposes.
He suggested using 'an ounce of prevention' and to work together with universities, churches, or whoever it is who will receive the benefits. A lot of times, universities or organized charities will have a process to make charitable giving and trust establishment a much easier experience.
And doing such planning while alive will ensure that your wishes are carried out and take the burden off of the trustees or executors after your death.
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Taiwan News Online-"U.S. nonprofits increasingly adopt a for-profit model
Taiwan News Online: "U.S. nonprofits increasingly adopt a for-profit model
2005-08-17 / Associated Press / By Millie Munshi
Communities In Schools, a national dropout prevention program, went through a painful process last year similar to a corporate reorganization that included program cuts and layoffs. Working with a consulting firm, Cardinali's organization spent seven months redefining the roles of its local, state, and national offices, changing its management team and tightening its business model."
2005-08-17 / Associated Press / By Millie Munshi
Communities In Schools, a national dropout prevention program, went through a painful process last year similar to a corporate reorganization that included program cuts and layoffs. Working with a consulting firm, Cardinali's organization spent seven months redefining the roles of its local, state, and national offices, changing its management team and tightening its business model."
Arkansas News Bureau - Heifer receives $3.5 million donation from Arkansas family
Arkansas News Bureau - Heifer receives $3.5 million donation from Arkansas family: "Heifer receives $3.5 million donation from Arkansas family
Wednesday, Aug 17, 2005
By Wesley Brown
Arkansas News Bureau
LITTLE ROCK ? The family of an Episcopalian bishop and a wealthy oil heiress donated $3.5 million to Heifer International to build an education wing next to the nonprofit?s new world headquarters in the downtown River Market district.
The family of Polly Murphy Keller Winter, a member of the Murphy Oil family whose late husband was the Episcopal bishop for the Catholic Diocese of Arkansas, announced the gift during a ceremony Tuesday at Heifer?s squeezed downtown offices.
Jo Luck, president and CEO of Heifer, said the gift will go toward building a new hunger education center, which will be named the Polly Murphy and Christoph Keller Jr. Education Center.
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Wednesday, Aug 17, 2005
By Wesley Brown
Arkansas News Bureau
LITTLE ROCK ? The family of an Episcopalian bishop and a wealthy oil heiress donated $3.5 million to Heifer International to build an education wing next to the nonprofit?s new world headquarters in the downtown River Market district.
The family of Polly Murphy Keller Winter, a member of the Murphy Oil family whose late husband was the Episcopal bishop for the Catholic Diocese of Arkansas, announced the gift during a ceremony Tuesday at Heifer?s squeezed downtown offices.
Jo Luck, president and CEO of Heifer, said the gift will go toward building a new hunger education center, which will be named the Polly Murphy and Christoph Keller Jr. Education Center.
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Companies learn charity can be a boost for all
Corporate Philanthropy
Companies learn charity can be a boost for all: "
Community Voices
Companies learn charity can be a boost for all
By Sonya Baker-Hallett
According to the Conference Board's latest annual survey, corporate giving is on the rise -- up 24 percent from 2002-03.
Small and large firms throughout the country are beginning to understand the link between charitable donations and business investments.
Yesterday's 'checkbook charity' -- companies simply giving money away to good causes -- has been superceded by today's strategic philanthropy, which ties donations of time, money and gifts-in-kind to defined business goals and desired benefits. Companies that have created corporate foundations, corporate donor-advised funds or corporate giving programs have discovered that partnerships between private enterprise and public interest can produce profitable outcomes for all."
Companies learn charity can be a boost for all: "
Community Voices
Companies learn charity can be a boost for all
By Sonya Baker-Hallett
According to the Conference Board's latest annual survey, corporate giving is on the rise -- up 24 percent from 2002-03.
Small and large firms throughout the country are beginning to understand the link between charitable donations and business investments.
Yesterday's 'checkbook charity' -- companies simply giving money away to good causes -- has been superceded by today's strategic philanthropy, which ties donations of time, money and gifts-in-kind to defined business goals and desired benefits. Companies that have created corporate foundations, corporate donor-advised funds or corporate giving programs have discovered that partnerships between private enterprise and public interest can produce profitable outcomes for all."
Tuesday, August 16, 2005
PND News - Long Island United Way Offering Naming Opportunities
PND News - Long Island United Way Offering Naming Opportunities: "Long Island United Way Offering Naming Opportunities
The United Way of Long Island in Deer Park, New York, has begun to offer naming opportunities to individual donors for specific projects within the agencies it funds, Newsday reports.
While naming gifts are common practice at universities and hospitals, they are all but unheard of at United Ways, which typically aggregate charitable resources within a local community and make those resources available to nonprofit agencies in the form of general operating support. Nevertheless, several United Ways around the country have begun to move away from broad-based, agency-specific grants and re-focused their grantmaking to deliver community impact through specific projects and initiatives."
The United Way of Long Island in Deer Park, New York, has begun to offer naming opportunities to individual donors for specific projects within the agencies it funds, Newsday reports.
While naming gifts are common practice at universities and hospitals, they are all but unheard of at United Ways, which typically aggregate charitable resources within a local community and make those resources available to nonprofit agencies in the form of general operating support. Nevertheless, several United Ways around the country have begun to move away from broad-based, agency-specific grants and re-focused their grantmaking to deliver community impact through specific projects and initiatives."
Controversy grows over UW donation
Controversy grows over UW donation: "Controversy grows over UW donation
By JEFFREY JACQUET
Star-Tribune correspondent
LARAMIE -- When it was announced last month that the UniWyo Federal Credit Union would donate $1 million to university athletics and academic programs, officials lauded the gift as a 'perfect fit' between two long-standing organizations that have 'always enjoyed a great relationship.'
Since the announcement, however, controversy has grown among members of the credit union, who say the self-described 'nonprofit financial cooperative owned by its members' left its own members out of the decision-making process over what became the second-largest gift to the UW intercollegiate athletic facilities campaign.
Eight months of negotiations took place between UW and the credit union's democratically elected, volunteer board of directors over specifics of the donation. But many members said they were shocked to first learn of the donation when it was reported in newspapers on July 1, nine days after the contract was signed."
By JEFFREY JACQUET
Star-Tribune correspondent
LARAMIE -- When it was announced last month that the UniWyo Federal Credit Union would donate $1 million to university athletics and academic programs, officials lauded the gift as a 'perfect fit' between two long-standing organizations that have 'always enjoyed a great relationship.'
Since the announcement, however, controversy has grown among members of the credit union, who say the self-described 'nonprofit financial cooperative owned by its members' left its own members out of the decision-making process over what became the second-largest gift to the UW intercollegiate athletic facilities campaign.
Eight months of negotiations took place between UW and the credit union's democratically elected, volunteer board of directors over specifics of the donation. But many members said they were shocked to first learn of the donation when it was reported in newspapers on July 1, nine days after the contract was signed."
Newsday.com: Nonprofit urges day of charity work on Sept. 11
Newsday.com: Nonprofit urges day of charity work on Sept. 11: "Nonprofit urges day of charity work on Sept. 11
August 16, 2005, 2:27 PM EDT
NEW YORK (AP) _ A nonprofit group announced a $500,000 campaign Tuesday promoting Sept. 11 as a national day of charitable service, saying it hoped to rekindle the sense of unity that followed the World Trade Center attack.
The group, One Day's Pay, said it had bought air three 30-second TV advertisements that will air hundreds of times in New York, mostly in prime time, from Aug. 17 through the week of Sept. 11, the fourth anniversary of the attack. "
August 16, 2005, 2:27 PM EDT
NEW YORK (AP) _ A nonprofit group announced a $500,000 campaign Tuesday promoting Sept. 11 as a national day of charitable service, saying it hoped to rekindle the sense of unity that followed the World Trade Center attack.
The group, One Day's Pay, said it had bought air three 30-second TV advertisements that will air hundreds of times in New York, mostly in prime time, from Aug. 17 through the week of Sept. 11, the fourth anniversary of the attack. "
Charity becomes name of the game - The Boston Globe
Charity becomes name of the game - The Boston Globe: "Charity becomes name of the game
Businessman gives Dana-Farber rights to Gillette facility
By Sasha Talcott, Globe Staff | August 16, 2005
When the New England Patriots decided to sell the naming rights to their indoor practice facility earlier this summer, team executives approached a wealthy businessman, Jack Blais, to see if he wanted to name it for his family. Blais put up more than $15 million for the deal -- but instead of keeping it for himself, he plans to disclose today that he has donated the naming rights to the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute."
Businessman gives Dana-Farber rights to Gillette facility
By Sasha Talcott, Globe Staff | August 16, 2005
When the New England Patriots decided to sell the naming rights to their indoor practice facility earlier this summer, team executives approached a wealthy businessman, Jack Blais, to see if he wanted to name it for his family. Blais put up more than $15 million for the deal -- but instead of keeping it for himself, he plans to disclose today that he has donated the naming rights to the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute."
Celebrities blog in fight against cancer | CNET News.com
Celebrities blog in fight against cancer | CNET News.com: "Celebrities blog in fight against cancer
Published: August 15, 2005, 4:34 PM PDT
By Elinor Mills
Staff Writer, CNET News.com
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What do Hillary Clinton, Peggy Fleming, Deepak Chopra and Tom Green have in common?
They all have blogs on Yahoo's Health Web site.
Published: August 15, 2005, 4:34 PM PDT
By Elinor Mills
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What do Hillary Clinton, Peggy Fleming, Deepak Chopra and Tom Green have in common?
They all have blogs on Yahoo's Health Web site.
asahi.com：Japanese execs discovering joys of charity work - ENGLISH
asahi.com：Japanese execs discovering joys of charity work - ENGLISH: "Japanese execs discovering joys of charity work
08/16/2005
The Asahi Shimbun
Japanese corporate executivesmay have been slow to catch on, but increasingly, top businessmen are taking time out to personally involve themselves in charity work and the activities of nonprofit organizations (NPOs).
While such philanthropic work has long been a facet of corporate life in the United States and elsewhere, Japan has long lagged in this area."
08/16/2005
The Asahi Shimbun
Japanese corporate executivesmay have been slow to catch on, but increasingly, top businessmen are taking time out to personally involve themselves in charity work and the activities of nonprofit organizations (NPOs).
While such philanthropic work has long been a facet of corporate life in the United States and elsewhere, Japan has long lagged in this area."
Opinion: Doing good, doing well
Opinion: Doing good, doing well: "Doing good, doing well
Goodwill CEO R. Lee Waits' compensation is excessive for the head of a charity, which the donating public expects to funnel more money to clients.
A Times Editorial
Published August 16, 2005
For Goodwill Industries to help disabled people earn their own living, it relies first on the charity of those who donate their used goods to be resold. No matter how much the Suncoast organization likens its operations to a for-profit retail business, then, it is not the same. That's why the $530,693 compensation for Goodwill CEO R. Lee Waits in 2003 is simply out of place."
Goodwill CEO R. Lee Waits' compensation is excessive for the head of a charity, which the donating public expects to funnel more money to clients.
A Times Editorial
Published August 16, 2005
For Goodwill Industries to help disabled people earn their own living, it relies first on the charity of those who donate their used goods to be resold. No matter how much the Suncoast organization likens its operations to a for-profit retail business, then, it is not the same. That's why the $530,693 compensation for Goodwill CEO R. Lee Waits in 2003 is simply out of place."
TODAYonline-Charity dinner to pay tribute to President Nathan
TODAYonline: "Charity dinner to pay tribute to President Nathan
THE BUSINESSMEN originally set a target of $600,000, but, in just three months, raised $843,000 for the President's Challenge instead.
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But next Monday, at the dinner that is the highlight of the business community's fundraising drive, the 500 businessmen who will be attending will not be patting themselves on the back. Instead, it is President S R Nathan they want to thank.
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THE BUSINESSMEN originally set a target of $600,000, but, in just three months, raised $843,000 for the President's Challenge instead.
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But next Monday, at the dinner that is the highlight of the business community's fundraising drive, the 500 businessmen who will be attending will not be patting themselves on the back. Instead, it is President S R Nathan they want to thank.
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Monday, August 15, 2005
Cents and Sensibilities-Women are changing the face and focus of philanthropy
Cents and Sensibilities: "Cents and Sensibilities
Women are changing the face and focus of philanthropy
J. Trout Lowen
Editor
When a newspaper article referred to Penny Winton as a philanthropist a few years ago she was surprised and a little unhappy. Although she and her husband Mike often appear close to the top of donor lists of many Twin Cities civic and arts organizations, Winton said she had never really thought of herself as a philanthropist. “I really wasn’t interested in being a philanthropist, and as we grew more able to give money I still didn’t see myself as a p"
Women are changing the face and focus of philanthropy
J. Trout Lowen
Editor
When a newspaper article referred to Penny Winton as a philanthropist a few years ago she was surprised and a little unhappy. Although she and her husband Mike often appear close to the top of donor lists of many Twin Cities civic and arts organizations, Winton said she had never really thought of herself as a philanthropist. “I really wasn’t interested in being a philanthropist, and as we grew more able to give money I still didn’t see myself as a p"
Vindy.com - Young leaders anticipate future
Vindy.com - Young leaders anticipate future: "Young leaders anticipate future
The group is planning a dinner to honor 40 professionals under 40.
YOUNGSTOWN — With an eye toward the future, a group of young professionals believes that it will be a driving force as the next generation of leaders in the Mahoning Valley.
Established in July 2003, the Mahoning Valley Professional 20/30 Club is a nonprofit organization that links 'young professional men and women who are seeking to enhance their careers through social, charitable and educational activities.'"
The group is planning a dinner to honor 40 professionals under 40.
YOUNGSTOWN — With an eye toward the future, a group of young professionals believes that it will be a driving force as the next generation of leaders in the Mahoning Valley.
Established in July 2003, the Mahoning Valley Professional 20/30 Club is a nonprofit organization that links 'young professional men and women who are seeking to enhance their careers through social, charitable and educational activities.'"
Online Recruitment - "Not-for-profit sector losing cardigan brigade label according to new research
Online Recruitment - The magazine for recruitment and HR professionals involved in internet recruitment: "Not-for-profit sector losing cardigan brigade label according to new research
15/08/2005 09:52:00
Six out of 10 employees working in the commercial sector believe that the not-for-profit sector has shed its “cardigan brigade” label and is a sector which can offer strong career prospects. That’s according to research commissioned by organisers of forum3, the UK’s leading recruitment and volunteering event for the not-for-profit sector. "
15/08/2005 09:52:00
Six out of 10 employees working in the commercial sector believe that the not-for-profit sector has shed its “cardigan brigade” label and is a sector which can offer strong career prospects. That’s according to research commissioned by organisers of forum3, the UK’s leading recruitment and volunteering event for the not-for-profit sector. "
Worldandnation: He's the highest-paid charity executive around
Worldandnation: He's the highest-paid charity executive around: "He's the highest-paid charity executive around
Among nonprofits, the CEO of Goodwill Industries-Suncoast Inc. makes more than most: $530,693 in 2003.
By EMILY STEEL
Published August 15, 2005
Things were looking up for Goodwill Industries-Suncoast Inc. Revenue was on the rise after some lean times in the aftermath of 9/11. A new plan for the nonprofit's trademark secondhand stores was set to provide more services than ever.
The corporate board attributed such success to its visionary leader, R. Lee Waits.
When it came time to set Waits' annual compensation that day in the late summer of 2003, the board deliberated for less than an hour.
Then it awarded Waits a salary of $304,974. And there was more: Under a contract Waits negotiated in 1992, the board paid another $200,000 into his retirement fund."
Among nonprofits, the CEO of Goodwill Industries-Suncoast Inc. makes more than most: $530,693 in 2003.
By EMILY STEEL
Published August 15, 2005
Things were looking up for Goodwill Industries-Suncoast Inc. Revenue was on the rise after some lean times in the aftermath of 9/11. A new plan for the nonprofit's trademark secondhand stores was set to provide more services than ever.
The corporate board attributed such success to its visionary leader, R. Lee Waits.
When it came time to set Waits' annual compensation that day in the late summer of 2003, the board deliberated for less than an hour.
Then it awarded Waits a salary of $304,974. And there was more: Under a contract Waits negotiated in 1992, the board paid another $200,000 into his retirement fund."
Death Tax? Double Tax? For Most, It's No Tax - New York Times
Death Tax? Double Tax? For Most, It's No Tax - New York Times: "Death Tax? Double Tax? For Most, It's No Tax
By EDMUND L. ANDREWS
Published: August 14, 2005
WASHINGTON
WHEN Congress comes back from its summer recess, one of the first things Senate Republicans will try to do, again, is kill the estate tax.
Perhaps no other tax has so many passionate, persevering and politically organized opponents as the estate tax, or 'death tax,' as they have branded it."
By EDMUND L. ANDREWS
Published: August 14, 2005
WASHINGTON
WHEN Congress comes back from its summer recess, one of the first things Senate Republicans will try to do, again, is kill the estate tax.
Perhaps no other tax has so many passionate, persevering and politically organized opponents as the estate tax, or 'death tax,' as they have branded it."
Winona Daily News - 6.0-Chamber program helps businesses make giving plan
Winona Daily News - 6.0: "Chamber program helps businesses make giving plan
By Brady Averill | Winona Daily News
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Adventure Cycle and Ski owner Brad Walker gets weekly requests from area organizations to donate.
He donates gift certificates, rather than cash, that organizations can use to raise funds.
No real rhyme or reason explains how or when he decides to give.
'I don't really follow any particular standard or plan,' he said. 'It depends on the organization and what they're doing.'
Donation requests inundate some small businesses in Winona on a weekly, sometimes daily basis.
Many owners are like Walker. They have no idea when they should say 'yes' and when they should say 'no.'
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By Brady Averill | Winona Daily News
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Adventure Cycle and Ski owner Brad Walker gets weekly requests from area organizations to donate.
He donates gift certificates, rather than cash, that organizations can use to raise funds.
No real rhyme or reason explains how or when he decides to give.
'I don't really follow any particular standard or plan,' he said. 'It depends on the organization and what they're doing.'
Donation requests inundate some small businesses in Winona on a weekly, sometimes daily basis.
Many owners are like Walker. They have no idea when they should say 'yes' and when they should say 'no.'
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Portsmouth Herald Local Business News: Volunteerism is integral part of corporate culture
Portsmouth Herald Local Business News: Volunteerism is integral part of corporate culture: "Volunteerism is integral part of corporate culture
By Michael McCord
mmccord@seacoastonline.com
Complete Business Index
Corporate volunteerism is not what it used to be. Small, large and conglomerate-size businesses have made to varying degrees their volunteer and gift-giving presence a consistent part of their corporate identity. From youth baseball uniforms to significant contributions from corporate foundations, it’s become as American as, well, apple pie. It’s good public relations and as important an avenue to tie a business to a community as the number of people employed."
By Michael McCord
mmccord@seacoastonline.com
Complete Business Index
Corporate volunteerism is not what it used to be. Small, large and conglomerate-size businesses have made to varying degrees their volunteer and gift-giving presence a consistent part of their corporate identity. From youth baseball uniforms to significant contributions from corporate foundations, it’s become as American as, well, apple pie. It’s good public relations and as important an avenue to tie a business to a community as the number of people employed."
Hopkins invests in investing manager - baltimoresun.com
Hopkins invests in investing manager - baltimoresun.com: "opkins invests in investing manager
University seeks higher return to boost $2 billion endowment; More than just stocks and bonds; Kathryn Crecelius handled alternative investing at MIT
By Meredith Cohn
Sun Staff
Originally published August 13, 2005
With its endowment growing in size and complexity, the Johns Hopkins University is turning to a former French professor with a knack for investing in more than just stocks and bonds to manage its portfolio.
In hiring Kathryn Crecelius, who handled alternative investing for the last seven years at Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Hopkins joins a club of schools with the biggest pots of money and lofty ambitions to make more.
University seeks higher return to boost $2 billion endowment; More than just stocks and bonds; Kathryn Crecelius handled alternative investing at MIT
By Meredith Cohn
Sun Staff
Originally published August 13, 2005
With its endowment growing in size and complexity, the Johns Hopkins University is turning to a former French professor with a knack for investing in more than just stocks and bonds to manage its portfolio.
In hiring Kathryn Crecelius, who handled alternative investing for the last seven years at Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Hopkins joins a club of schools with the biggest pots of money and lofty ambitions to make more.
Charity Village�NewsWeek: Cover Story-The SVP model: Investing in Canada's social economy
Charity Village�NewsWeek: Cover Story: "The SVP model: Investing in Canada's social economy
August 15, 2005
By Andy Levy-Ajzenkopf
Social venture partner groups, or SVPs, are a fresh face on the Canadian philanthropy landscape. Often unnoticed by the public, social venture partners are trying to reshape the way Canadians address social needs. A combination of innovators and forward-thinkers, SVPs apply more permanent solutions to longstanding problems. Though they struggle to gain acceptance for their plans, they persevere to improve every Canadian's life.
Creating a viable economic future
One such group is British Columbia-based Renewal Partners (RP), a seed capital company that invests in for-profit, socially conscious businesses in BC. RP supplies tools such as early investing, professional mentoring, and networking to businesses promoting conservation and other socially responsible activities. Their mission statement says that, 'profitable enterprises with maximized social good are a necessary formula for a viable economic future.'"
August 15, 2005
By Andy Levy-Ajzenkopf
Social venture partner groups, or SVPs, are a fresh face on the Canadian philanthropy landscape. Often unnoticed by the public, social venture partners are trying to reshape the way Canadians address social needs. A combination of innovators and forward-thinkers, SVPs apply more permanent solutions to longstanding problems. Though they struggle to gain acceptance for their plans, they persevere to improve every Canadian's life.
Creating a viable economic future
One such group is British Columbia-based Renewal Partners (RP), a seed capital company that invests in for-profit, socially conscious businesses in BC. RP supplies tools such as early investing, professional mentoring, and networking to businesses promoting conservation and other socially responsible activities. Their mission statement says that, 'profitable enterprises with maximized social good are a necessary formula for a viable economic future.'"
Meet the donors - The Boston Globe
Meet the donors - The Boston Globe: "Meet the donors
They're young, they're connected, and they're coveted by Boston's museums
By Geoff Edgers, Globe Staff | August 14, 2005
Third in an occasional serieson Boston's cultural expansion
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As the guests start on the cilantro shrimp and curried duck, Maggie Gold Seelig notices all is not right. She helped plan the Institute of Contemporary Art's annual gala. Now she wants to make sure it raises enough money.
The key will be the ICA's auction, a tradition that starts a half-hour into dinner. Within minutes, Seelig realizes that members of the museum's staff, who are there to spot raised hands for the auctioneer, are struggling to reach every potential bidder in the sprawling Cyclorama. Jonathan Seelig, her husband and, at 33, the ICA's youngest board member, remains at his table, mingling with guests. He's a quiet guy who prefers to hang back. Not Maggie, 31. She not only helps identify bidders, she grabs a microphone and darts through the hall, pushing a $5,000 Armani gift certificate, a London getaway, a cooking lesson with No. 9 Park chef Barbara Lynch."
They're young, they're connected, and they're coveted by Boston's museums
By Geoff Edgers, Globe Staff | August 14, 2005
Third in an occasional serieson Boston's cultural expansion
A
As the guests start on the cilantro shrimp and curried duck, Maggie Gold Seelig notices all is not right. She helped plan the Institute of Contemporary Art's annual gala. Now she wants to make sure it raises enough money.
The key will be the ICA's auction, a tradition that starts a half-hour into dinner. Within minutes, Seelig realizes that members of the museum's staff, who are there to spot raised hands for the auctioneer, are struggling to reach every potential bidder in the sprawling Cyclorama. Jonathan Seelig, her husband and, at 33, the ICA's youngest board member, remains at his table, mingling with guests. He's a quiet guy who prefers to hang back. Not Maggie, 31. She not only helps identify bidders, she grabs a microphone and darts through the hall, pushing a $5,000 Armani gift certificate, a London getaway, a cooking lesson with No. 9 Park chef Barbara Lynch."
Charitable workers learn the ropes, rise through the ranks - 2005-08-15
Charitable workers learn the ropes, rise through the ranks - 2005-08-15: "Charitable workers learn the ropes, rise through the ranks
Lori Johnston
Contributing Writer
One reason Megan Culos decided to work for Deloitte & Touche LLP was its commitment to providing volunteer opportunities for employees as they rise through the ranks.
Since joining Deloitte in October 2002, Culos, a senior consultant, has been involved in projects for Atlanta Habitat for Humanity, Junior Achievement of Georgia Inc. and the Atlanta Children's Shelter Inc. Last October, she helped lead a group of 1,200 employees in painting doors, lockers and murals, and landscaping and building an amphiheater at Benjamin S. Carson Honors Preparatory School in northwest Atlanta on Deloitte's IMPACT Day -- the company's national day of volunteer service."
Lori Johnston
Contributing Writer
One reason Megan Culos decided to work for Deloitte & Touche LLP was its commitment to providing volunteer opportunities for employees as they rise through the ranks.
Since joining Deloitte in October 2002, Culos, a senior consultant, has been involved in projects for Atlanta Habitat for Humanity, Junior Achievement of Georgia Inc. and the Atlanta Children's Shelter Inc. Last October, she helped lead a group of 1,200 employees in painting doors, lockers and murals, and landscaping and building an amphiheater at Benjamin S. Carson Honors Preparatory School in northwest Atlanta on Deloitte's IMPACT Day -- the company's national day of volunteer service."
Audit report slams Canada Revenue Agency for lax monitoring of charities - Yahoo! News
Audit report slams Canada Revenue Agency for lax monitoring of charities - Yahoo! News: "EAN BEEBY Sat Aug 13, 2:07 PM ET
OTTAWA (CP) - Federal tax cops have been lax in monitoring Canada's 81,000 registered charities, a growing number of which are involved in fraudulent activity, says an internal report.
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The charities directorate of the Canada Revenue Agency operates a database that's riddled with errors, takes too long to complete its investigations, and is haphazard about which charities it targets for examination, says the April 2005 document."
OTTAWA (CP) - Federal tax cops have been lax in monitoring Canada's 81,000 registered charities, a growing number of which are involved in fraudulent activity, says an internal report.
ADVERTISEMENT
The charities directorate of the Canada Revenue Agency operates a database that's riddled with errors, takes too long to complete its investigations, and is haphazard about which charities it targets for examination, says the April 2005 document."
Austin, can you spare a dime?
Austin, can you spare a dime?: "ANDREA BALL: PHILANTHROPY
Austin, can you spare a dime?
Survey names area among top 10 stingiest in nation.
Andrea Ball
Andrea Ball
Sunday, August 14, 2005
Let's face it: On paper, Austin doesn't look so hot when it comes to charitable giving.
In 2003, the Chronicle of Philanthropy ranked the Austin area one of the 10 stingiest in the country. The numbers, based largely on data from itemized IRS forms, show Austin-area residents gave 6 percent of their discretionary income to charity. By comparison, residents in the survey's most generous area, Salt Lake City, donated 14.9 percent."
Austin, can you spare a dime?
Survey names area among top 10 stingiest in nation.
Andrea Ball
Andrea Ball
Sunday, August 14, 2005
Let's face it: On paper, Austin doesn't look so hot when it comes to charitable giving.
In 2003, the Chronicle of Philanthropy ranked the Austin area one of the 10 stingiest in the country. The numbers, based largely on data from itemized IRS forms, show Austin-area residents gave 6 percent of their discretionary income to charity. By comparison, residents in the survey's most generous area, Salt Lake City, donated 14.9 percent."
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