SocietyGuardian.co.uk | Communities | Working towards a better future: "On average, we can expect to spend more than 70,000 hours of our life at work. Given this investment of time, it comes as little surprise that we increasingly want our working lives to reflect the values and beliefs we hold outside of work hours.
In 2003, a survey by online recruitment agency Totaljobs.com found that 43% of jobseekers would not work for a company that did not have environmental or ethical policies. Further research in 2004 by the global accounting firm Ernst & Young showed 89% of graduates considered high ethical standards to be 'imperative' when deciding whether to join a company."
Friday, September 02, 2005
Proposed Salvation Army Center May be Homeless: Kroc Center Progress Halted
Proposed Salvation Army Center May be Homeless: Kroc Center Progress Halted: "Proposed Salvation Army Center May be Homeless: Kroc Center Progress Halted
9/2/2005 6:00:32 AM
PITTSBURGH, Sept 02, 2005 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ -- A nearly 40 million dollar Salvation Army recreation center designed for the purpose of serving families may be in danger of becoming homeless. For many months, a proposed Ray and Joan Kroc Community Center has been proceeding through a comprehensive planning process with the intent of being constructed in Pittsburgh's Brighton Heights Park. As a September 30th deadline application quickly draws near, a few Pittsburgh city officials are expressing opposition and concern that may impede the very birth of the project."
9/2/2005 6:00:32 AM
PITTSBURGH, Sept 02, 2005 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ -- A nearly 40 million dollar Salvation Army recreation center designed for the purpose of serving families may be in danger of becoming homeless. For many months, a proposed Ray and Joan Kroc Community Center has been proceeding through a comprehensive planning process with the intent of being constructed in Pittsburgh's Brighton Heights Park. As a September 30th deadline application quickly draws near, a few Pittsburgh city officials are expressing opposition and concern that may impede the very birth of the project."
Texas eyes more permanent homes for refugees
Texas eyes more permanent homes for refugees: "Texas eyes more permanent homes for refugees
By MIKE WARD
Cox News Service
Friday, September 02, 2005
AUSTIN, Texas — Texas officials are considering an unprecedented plan to relocate thousands of New Orleans hurricane refugees into vacant apartments throughout the eastern half of the state, in what could become months of a more permanent relocation."
By MIKE WARD
Cox News Service
Friday, September 02, 2005
AUSTIN, Texas — Texas officials are considering an unprecedented plan to relocate thousands of New Orleans hurricane refugees into vacant apartments throughout the eastern half of the state, in what could become months of a more permanent relocation."
Terrorism funding: Commission seeks more NGO transparency
Terrorism funding: Commission seeks more NGO transparency: "Terrorism funding: Commission seeks more NGO transparency
In Short:
An EU code of conduct for NGOs is on the way as the Commission's Justice Department wants to protect the sector 'against the threat of being exploited for the financing of terrorism'.
Background:
NGOs are usually already regulated and overseen at national level but the rules 'may be diverse in nature' and applied with 'a varying degree of efficiency and coordination', according to the European Citizen Action Service - a European NGO network.
Issues:
The Commission's Justice, Freedom and Security department is currently drafting a paper advising EU member states to increase transparency and accountability standards for the non-profit sector."
In Short:
An EU code of conduct for NGOs is on the way as the Commission's Justice Department wants to protect the sector 'against the threat of being exploited for the financing of terrorism'.
Background:
NGOs are usually already regulated and overseen at national level but the rules 'may be diverse in nature' and applied with 'a varying degree of efficiency and coordination', according to the European Citizen Action Service - a European NGO network.
Issues:
The Commission's Justice, Freedom and Security department is currently drafting a paper advising EU member states to increase transparency and accountability standards for the non-profit sector."
Thursday, September 01, 2005
Chicago Defender / Commentary- Tax Breaks for the Wealthy
Chicago Defender / Commentary: "MARIAN W. EDELMAN: Tax Breaks for the Wealthy
by Marian W. Edelman
September 1, 2005
The debate over whether America should repeal its estate tax is heating up again. The estate tax was first enacted early in the last century, partly in response to the enormous fortunes families like the Rockefellers and Vanderbilts had amassed during the Gilded Age. Reformers argued that government support had played a big role in creating the conditions that helped these individuals earn their tremendous wealth, so it was only fair that a portion of that wealth be returned to society."
by Marian W. Edelman
September 1, 2005
The debate over whether America should repeal its estate tax is heating up again. The estate tax was first enacted early in the last century, partly in response to the enormous fortunes families like the Rockefellers and Vanderbilts had amassed during the Gilded Age. Reformers argued that government support had played a big role in creating the conditions that helped these individuals earn their tremendous wealth, so it was only fair that a portion of that wealth be returned to society."
The Daily News, Jacksonville NC-USO of North Carolina goes uptown
The Daily News, Jacksonville NC: "USO of North Carolina goes uptown
September 01,2005
TIMMI TOLER View stories by reporter
DAILY NEWS STAFF
Two years ago, the USO of North Carolina began making changes to better accommodate military members and their families across the state as well as locally.
Last week, the USO opened its state office at 201 New Bridge St. in downtown Jacksonville - another change, said Judy Pitchford, president and CEO, that will help the USO better serve those who serve."
September 01,2005
TIMMI TOLER View stories by reporter
DAILY NEWS STAFF
Two years ago, the USO of North Carolina began making changes to better accommodate military members and their families across the state as well as locally.
Last week, the USO opened its state office at 201 New Bridge St. in downtown Jacksonville - another change, said Judy Pitchford, president and CEO, that will help the USO better serve those who serve."
Wednesday, August 31, 2005
Daily Chronicle Online-"DeKalb County foundation part of new statewide philanthropic alliance
Daily Chronicle Online: "DeKalb County foundation part of new statewide philanthropic alliance
By Dana Herra - Staff Writer
The DeKalb County Community Foundation has joined 24 similar foundations from across the state to form an alliance dedicated to philanthropy in Illinois.
'We feel there are some synergies we can take advantage of by teaming together,' said Jerry Smith, executive director of the DCCF and treasurer of the new Alliance of Illinois Community Founda-tions. 'It will be pooling resources in our ability to share information.'"
By Dana Herra - Staff Writer
The DeKalb County Community Foundation has joined 24 similar foundations from across the state to form an alliance dedicated to philanthropy in Illinois.
'We feel there are some synergies we can take advantage of by teaming together,' said Jerry Smith, executive director of the DCCF and treasurer of the new Alliance of Illinois Community Founda-tions. 'It will be pooling resources in our ability to share information.'"
Hawaii Reporter: Hawaii Reporter-Legacy of One of Hawaii's Richest Men: Charles Reed Bishop
Hawaii Reporter: Hawaii Reporter: "Legacy of One of Hawaii's Richest Men: Charles Reed Bishop
By George Avlonitis, 8/30/2005 11:14:01 PM
Five years ago, the name of the Bernice Pauahi Bishop Estate (commonly known as, 'Kamehameha Schools/Bishop Estate'), was changed just to 'Kamehameha Schools.'
To remove the name of a philanthropist from her endowment is the ultimate act of ingratitude.
It is, too, the ultimate act of hypocrisy to keep calling Pauahi Bishop, 'our beloved and generous Princess' -- but ... 'we do not want her haole name on our endowment.'"
By George Avlonitis, 8/30/2005 11:14:01 PM
Five years ago, the name of the Bernice Pauahi Bishop Estate (commonly known as, 'Kamehameha Schools/Bishop Estate'), was changed just to 'Kamehameha Schools.'
To remove the name of a philanthropist from her endowment is the ultimate act of ingratitude.
It is, too, the ultimate act of hypocrisy to keep calling Pauahi Bishop, 'our beloved and generous Princess' -- but ... 'we do not want her haole name on our endowment.'"
Berkshire Eagle Online - Headlines-Athenaeum becomes grant information center
Berkshire Eagle Online - Headlines: "Athenaeum becomes grant information center
By Tony Dobrowolski, Berkshire Eagle Staff
Wednesday, August 31, 2005
PITTSFIELD — Nonprofit organizations and other individuals seeking information on grant funding will no longer have to leave Pittsfield or Berkshire County to find it.
City officials yesterday announced the formation of the Berkshire Funding Resource Center, a program housed at the Berkshire Athenaeum on Wendell Avenue, that will provide free direct online access to the Foundation Center, a subscription-only database that includes more than 80,000 foundations and corporate giving programs, and more than 500,000 previously awarded grants. The center also features a selection of directories and guides to proposal writing and grants research, along with other topics."
By Tony Dobrowolski, Berkshire Eagle Staff
Wednesday, August 31, 2005
PITTSFIELD — Nonprofit organizations and other individuals seeking information on grant funding will no longer have to leave Pittsfield or Berkshire County to find it.
City officials yesterday announced the formation of the Berkshire Funding Resource Center, a program housed at the Berkshire Athenaeum on Wendell Avenue, that will provide free direct online access to the Foundation Center, a subscription-only database that includes more than 80,000 foundations and corporate giving programs, and more than 500,000 previously awarded grants. The center also features a selection of directories and guides to proposal writing and grants research, along with other topics."
Nonprofit Online News: There Is No Such Thing As A Free Lunch
Nonprofit Online News: There Is No Such Thing As A Free Lunch: "here Is No Such Thing As A Free Lunch
By Putnam Barber, June 2005
One of the very early posts to the newly created newsgroup US-NONPROFIT at the start of the 1990s was the query 'Does anyone know how my nonprofit can get a free copy of the Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance?' In those far-away days, this guide to federal grant programs was only available as a printed volume. Now, of course, it is searchable online. Meanwhile, online discussion of nonprofit questions continues in both email and UseNet form.
Several posts followed the initial query. There were despairing comments about the price charged by the General Services Administration for the book, and suggestions, such as 'ask your Congresscritter', for ways it might be obtained for free. Then Don Homuth weighed in with a post titled 'TINSTAAFL.'"
By Putnam Barber, June 2005
One of the very early posts to the newly created newsgroup US-NONPROFIT at the start of the 1990s was the query 'Does anyone know how my nonprofit can get a free copy of the Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance?' In those far-away days, this guide to federal grant programs was only available as a printed volume. Now, of course, it is searchable online. Meanwhile, online discussion of nonprofit questions continues in both email and UseNet form.
Several posts followed the initial query. There were despairing comments about the price charged by the General Services Administration for the book, and suggestions, such as 'ask your Congresscritter', for ways it might be obtained for free. Then Don Homuth weighed in with a post titled 'TINSTAAFL.'"
A New AFP Blog on Hurricane Katrina Relief Efforts
We have established a new blog which will house material on Hurricane Katrina Relief Efforts
DailyProgress.com | Re: Women United in Philanthropy
DailyProgress.com | Poverty rate increases in Charlottesville:
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"Item: A group of Charlottesville-area women have banded together with a mission to do good and are likely to use the aforementioned demographic tidbits to determine which philanthropic acts to perform.
The group, Women United in Philanthropy, is believed to be the first of its kind in Central Virginia, The women got a snapshot of the changing face of Central Virginia on Tuesday at its second meeting since forming earlier this year."
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"Item: A group of Charlottesville-area women have banded together with a mission to do good and are likely to use the aforementioned demographic tidbits to determine which philanthropic acts to perform.
The group, Women United in Philanthropy, is believed to be the first of its kind in Central Virginia, The women got a snapshot of the changing face of Central Virginia on Tuesday at its second meeting since forming earlier this year."
FundRaising Success Advisor • Is Your E-mail Message Getting Through?
FundRaising Success Advisor • Is Your E-mail Message Getting Through?: "Is Your E-mail Message Getting Through?
August 30, 2005
By Jon Biedermann
In its relatively short life, e-mail has gone from a neat way to send a joke to a powerful medium where individualized messages can be broadcast to many people at once. This success has led to some negatives, such as SPAM and an avalanche of information that piles up in 'inboxes' everyday, but e-mail marketing is still an important tool."
August 30, 2005
By Jon Biedermann
In its relatively short life, e-mail has gone from a neat way to send a joke to a powerful medium where individualized messages can be broadcast to many people at once. This success has led to some negatives, such as SPAM and an avalanche of information that piles up in 'inboxes' everyday, but e-mail marketing is still an important tool."
Tuesday, August 30, 2005
Southwest Nebraska News - from the Republican Valley Media Group, McCook, NE
Southwest Nebraska News - from the Republican Valley Media Group, McCook, NE: "Cambridge Library Receives Philanthropic Information Resource Library
by Rosie Stockton
Rural areas of Nebraska, for the most part, are rich in natural resources, but are often lacking in economic resources. However, southwest Nebraska’s Butler Memorial Library in Cambridge is making a change to that statement. Earlier in the year Cambridge grant writer Rosie Stockton approached the library about the possibility of getting a Foundation Center cooperating collection site. She also sought the help of the Southwest RC&D for the project to submit a proposal to The Foundation Center for the Cambridge library to become a member of the network. The application was prepared by Stockton with the help of the RC&D and librarian Young and submitted in April. The library received notification in August that it was approved as a member of the Foundation Center’s Cooperating Collections Network.
"
by Rosie Stockton
Rural areas of Nebraska, for the most part, are rich in natural resources, but are often lacking in economic resources. However, southwest Nebraska’s Butler Memorial Library in Cambridge is making a change to that statement. Earlier in the year Cambridge grant writer Rosie Stockton approached the library about the possibility of getting a Foundation Center cooperating collection site. She also sought the help of the Southwest RC&D for the project to submit a proposal to The Foundation Center for the Cambridge library to become a member of the network. The application was prepared by Stockton with the help of the RC&D and librarian Young and submitted in April. The library received notification in August that it was approved as a member of the Foundation Center’s Cooperating Collections Network.
"
Furor ahoy - The Boston Globe
Furor ahoy - The Boston Globe: "Furor ahoy
MFA exhibit of Koch's collections stirs questions over choices, motives
By Geoff Edgers, Globe Staff | August 30, 2005
Usually, Kristen Almechatt walks past the Museum of Fine Arts on her way to work without stopping. Then the yachts arrived and brought Almechatt, a manager at Brigham and Women's Hospital, to a halt. Transfixed, she stared at two racing sailboats, their masts rising 125 feet in the air -- nearly twice the height of the MFA's roof.
''They're beautiful, but I'm still trying to figure out why they're at the museum,' said Almechatt yesterday outside the MFA.
She's not the only one. The boats, installed this month as part of an exhibit that opens tomorrow of more than 100 objects owned by multimillionaire collector William I. Koch, are the attention-grabbing billboard in MFA director Malcolm Rogers's latest production."
MFA exhibit of Koch's collections stirs questions over choices, motives
By Geoff Edgers, Globe Staff | August 30, 2005
Usually, Kristen Almechatt walks past the Museum of Fine Arts on her way to work without stopping. Then the yachts arrived and brought Almechatt, a manager at Brigham and Women's Hospital, to a halt. Transfixed, she stared at two racing sailboats, their masts rising 125 feet in the air -- nearly twice the height of the MFA's roof.
''They're beautiful, but I'm still trying to figure out why they're at the museum,' said Almechatt yesterday outside the MFA.
She's not the only one. The boats, installed this month as part of an exhibit that opens tomorrow of more than 100 objects owned by multimillionaire collector William I. Koch, are the attention-grabbing billboard in MFA director Malcolm Rogers's latest production."
The Austin Daily Herald: -Austin woman named state pres. of national philanthropy group
The Austin Daily Herald: The Newspaper That Cares About Austin: "Austin woman named state pres. of national philanthropy group
By Lee Bonorden/Austin Daily Herald
Look up P ... E ... O on the Internet's listings for acronyms and there are 22.
As far as Sally Baker is concerned there is only one: Philanthropic and Educational Organization for Women (PEO International)
'PEO is an organization of women that was founded by seven women in 1869 at Iowa Wesleyan College in Mt. Pleasant, Iowa,' Baker said. 'While originally a small college society, PEO soon expanded off campus. Today, the membership totals over a 250,000 members in chapters all across the United States and Canada with headquarters in Des Moines, Iowa.'"
By Lee Bonorden/Austin Daily Herald
Look up P ... E ... O on the Internet's listings for acronyms and there are 22.
As far as Sally Baker is concerned there is only one: Philanthropic and Educational Organization for Women (PEO International)
'PEO is an organization of women that was founded by seven women in 1869 at Iowa Wesleyan College in Mt. Pleasant, Iowa,' Baker said. 'While originally a small college society, PEO soon expanded off campus. Today, the membership totals over a 250,000 members in chapters all across the United States and Canada with headquarters in Des Moines, Iowa.'"
Monday, August 29, 2005
Fundraising Technology: Online fundraising codes
Fundraising Technology: Online fundraising codes: "Online fundraising codes
The UK's Institute of Fundraising has just published a draft code of practice for fundraising through electronic media (scroll down the page). The organisation is asking for comments on the document by Friday 21 October, and will publish it early in 2006. I encourage anyone involved in online fundraising to read it and response to the email address quoted (codes@institute-of-fundraising.org.uk) with their thoughts."
The UK's Institute of Fundraising has just published a draft code of practice for fundraising through electronic media (scroll down the page). The organisation is asking for comments on the document by Friday 21 October, and will publish it early in 2006. I encourage anyone involved in online fundraising to read it and response to the email address quoted (codes@institute-of-fundraising.org.uk) with their thoughts."
The Canada Council for the Arts - Flying Squad to be available in all disciplines in fall 2005
The Canada Council for the Arts - Flying Squad to be available in all disciplines in fall 2005: "Access to Canada Council programs
The Flying Squad, which provides arts organizations with assistance aimed at enhancing their organizational development, will be available to arts organizations in all disciplines in the fall of 2005.
Flying Squad grants have been available to Theatre and Dance organizations since the late 1990s, and a Music Flying Squad made its debut this spring. As part of its “Sustaining Excellence” strategy, the Canada Council is introducing Flying Squad programs in Visual Arts, Media Arts and Inter-Arts, with November 15, 2005 as the first deadline. Organizations which have received either an operating grant or a project grant from the Canada Council are eligible to apply for the Flying Squad."
The Flying Squad, which provides arts organizations with assistance aimed at enhancing their organizational development, will be available to arts organizations in all disciplines in the fall of 2005.
Flying Squad grants have been available to Theatre and Dance organizations since the late 1990s, and a Music Flying Squad made its debut this spring. As part of its “Sustaining Excellence” strategy, the Canada Council is introducing Flying Squad programs in Visual Arts, Media Arts and Inter-Arts, with November 15, 2005 as the first deadline. Organizations which have received either an operating grant or a project grant from the Canada Council are eligible to apply for the Flying Squad."
WebWire | American Red Cross Launches Largest Mobilization Effort in History for Hurricane Katrina
WebWire | American Red Cross Launches Largest Mobilization Effort in History for Hurricane Katrina: "American Red Cross Launches Largest Mobilization Effort in History for Hurricane Katrina
American Red Cross
8/29/2005 10:45:45 AM
EDITORIAL NOTE: The American Red Cross Disaster Operations Center is available 24 hours a day at 202-303-5551 for media requests. The Red Cross has available spokespeople all along the Gulf Coast.
WASHINGTON, Monday, August 29, 2005 — The American Red Cross is launching the largest mobilization of resources in its history for a single natural disaster. Hurricane Katrina, a deadly Category 4 storm, is barreling ashore this morning along the Gulf Coast and has the potential to leave widespread devastation in its wake."
American Red Cross
8/29/2005 10:45:45 AM
EDITORIAL NOTE: The American Red Cross Disaster Operations Center is available 24 hours a day at 202-303-5551 for media requests. The Red Cross has available spokespeople all along the Gulf Coast.
WASHINGTON, Monday, August 29, 2005 — The American Red Cross is launching the largest mobilization of resources in its history for a single natural disaster. Hurricane Katrina, a deadly Category 4 storm, is barreling ashore this morning along the Gulf Coast and has the potential to leave widespread devastation in its wake."
wnbc.com - News - Six Plead Guilty To Selling Fake Wristbands For Cancer
wnbc.com - News - Six Plead Guilty To Selling Fake Wristbands For Cancer: "Six Plead Guilty To Selling Fake Wristbands For Cancer
POSTED: 12:21 pm EDT August 29, 2005
UPDATED: 12:43 pm EDT August 29, 2005
ALBANY, N.Y. -- Six people have pleaded guilty to charges connected to the sale of thousands of phony LiveStrong wristbands and have turned over almost $112,000 to the Lance Armstrong Foundation, Attorney General Eliot Spitzer's office said Monday."
POSTED: 12:21 pm EDT August 29, 2005
UPDATED: 12:43 pm EDT August 29, 2005
ALBANY, N.Y. -- Six people have pleaded guilty to charges connected to the sale of thousands of phony LiveStrong wristbands and have turned over almost $112,000 to the Lance Armstrong Foundation, Attorney General Eliot Spitzer's office said Monday."
Foundations go alternative - Portland - MSNBC.com
Foundations go alternative - Portland - MSNBC.com: "Foundations go alternative
Major nonprofits add hedge funds, real estate to investment portfolios
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2005
Foundations, considered an investing bellwether largely because of their prominent and financially astute advisors, are lately steering more money toward so-called 'alternative assets' at the expense of traditional equities."
Major nonprofits add hedge funds, real estate to investment portfolios
Related Stories
2005
Foundations, considered an investing bellwether largely because of their prominent and financially astute advisors, are lately steering more money toward so-called 'alternative assets' at the expense of traditional equities."
Student job program called success despite dip in numbers
Student job program called success despite dip in numbers: "Student job program called success despite dip in numbers
FLINT
THE FLINT JOURNAL FIRST EDITION
Monday, August 29, 2005
By Marjory Raymer
mraymer@flintjournal.com • 810.766.6325
FLINT - Fewer students and fewer agencies benefited from the annual Summer Youth Initiative that puts teens to work at area nonprofits, but organizers still called it a success.
The program lost almost half its funding when the Ruth Mott Foundation declined to renew its grant for the program this year."
FLINT
THE FLINT JOURNAL FIRST EDITION
Monday, August 29, 2005
By Marjory Raymer
mraymer@flintjournal.com • 810.766.6325
FLINT - Fewer students and fewer agencies benefited from the annual Summer Youth Initiative that puts teens to work at area nonprofits, but organizers still called it a success.
The program lost almost half its funding when the Ruth Mott Foundation declined to renew its grant for the program this year."
Where the Money Is - Newsweek: International Editions - MSNBC.com
Where the Money Is - Newsweek: International Editions - MSNBC.com: "Where the Money Is
The $1.6 trillion non-profit sector behaves (or misbehaves) more and more like big business.
Large Scale: Oxfam plans to grow its business by 50 percent in coming years
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Sept. 5, 2005 issue - If it wasn't for the raffia coasters and folk art in her office, it would be tough to tell Oxfam GB director Barbara Stocking from the CEO of a multinational corporation. She's got the no-nonsense manner, and the power broker's schedule. A glance at her summer calendar shows a meeting with EU Trade Minister Peter Mandelso"
The $1.6 trillion non-profit sector behaves (or misbehaves) more and more like big business.
Large Scale: Oxfam plans to grow its business by 50 percent in coming years
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Sept. 5, 2005 issue - If it wasn't for the raffia coasters and folk art in her office, it would be tough to tell Oxfam GB director Barbara Stocking from the CEO of a multinational corporation. She's got the no-nonsense manner, and the power broker's schedule. A glance at her summer calendar shows a meeting with EU Trade Minister Peter Mandelso"
Business - Bob Shallit: Poker fest organizers know when to fold 'em - sacbee.com
Business - Bob Shallit: Poker fest organizers know when to fold 'em - sacbee.com: "SARTA'S much-discussed poker tournament has been canceled. The reason: It's illegal.
Questions about the event surfaced Monday after we ran an item saying some serious players would be at the group's second-annual Texas Hold 'em tourney, which raises money for the Boys and Girls Club as well as for the tech promotion group."
Questions about the event surfaced Monday after we ran an item saying some serious players would be at the group's second-annual Texas Hold 'em tourney, which raises money for the Boys and Girls Club as well as for the tech promotion group."
BoilerStation - Purdue University News, Sports, and Information from the Journal and Courier.
BoilerStation - Purdue University News, Sports, and Information from the Journal and Courier.: "Purdue volunteers helping nonprofits run smoother
By Tanya Brown
tbrown@journalandcourier.com
Food Finders Food Bank is among more than 25 nonprofit agencies in Tippecanoe County to benefit from the expertise of the advancement office at Purdue University.
One might think, with just two years remaining in a $1.5 billion fundraising campaign, that the folks in advancement would be too busy to take on volunteer work.
But connecting with the community is also a goal, so as a part of the local portion of the Campaign for Purdue, the fundraising arm of the Big Ten university has finished or nearly completed 18 nonprofit audits and is working on eight more."
By Tanya Brown
tbrown@journalandcourier.com
Food Finders Food Bank is among more than 25 nonprofit agencies in Tippecanoe County to benefit from the expertise of the advancement office at Purdue University.
One might think, with just two years remaining in a $1.5 billion fundraising campaign, that the folks in advancement would be too busy to take on volunteer work.
But connecting with the community is also a goal, so as a part of the local portion of the Campaign for Purdue, the fundraising arm of the Big Ten university has finished or nearly completed 18 nonprofit audits and is working on eight more."
gwinnettdailypost.com-Viewing nonprofits as more than businesses
gwinnettdailypost.com: "Viewing nonprofits as more than businesses
08/28/2005
By Michele Glaser
In today's pro-business environment, nonprofit organizations need an image makeover. They need to shed the public's misconception that nonprofits are an adjunct to some overweight governmental agency and instead be recognized for what they are: a lean enterprise, providing valuable goods to its community. Dream House for Medically Fragile Children Inc. is one nonprofit organization doing just that."
08/28/2005
By Michele Glaser
In today's pro-business environment, nonprofit organizations need an image makeover. They need to shed the public's misconception that nonprofits are an adjunct to some overweight governmental agency and instead be recognized for what they are: a lean enterprise, providing valuable goods to its community. Dream House for Medically Fragile Children Inc. is one nonprofit organization doing just that."
onPhilanthropy - Exploring the Options: Online Donation Processing Choices for Nonprofits
onPhilanthropy - Exploring the Options: Online Donation Processing Choices for Nonprofits: "Exploring the Options: Online Donation Processing Choices for Nonprofits
By: David Crooke , 08/26/05
Offering online donation processing can help organizations in many ways. Donors often prefer the convenience of making a donation online using a credit card. And, providing donors with the option to give online allows organizations to receive the funds immediately and automatically, versus waiting for a check in the mail that must be manually processed.
Following is a brief overview of some of the choices and considerations for nonprofits that wish to take payments electronically over the Internet."
By: David Crooke , 08/26/05
Offering online donation processing can help organizations in many ways. Donors often prefer the convenience of making a donation online using a credit card. And, providing donors with the option to give online allows organizations to receive the funds immediately and automatically, versus waiting for a check in the mail that must be manually processed.
Following is a brief overview of some of the choices and considerations for nonprofits that wish to take payments electronically over the Internet."
Romneys listed as big givers to charity - The Boston Globe
Romneys listed as big givers to charity - The Boston Globe: "Romneys listed as big givers to charity
Nearly $2.9m donated since '99
By Raphael Lewis, Globe Staff | August 28, 2005
Governor Mitt Romney and his wife, Ann, have donated nearly $2.9 million to more than 40 healthcare groups, schools, and other charitable organizations since 1999, including $2.2 million to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, a Globe review of Internal Revenue Service documents shows."
Nearly $2.9m donated since '99
By Raphael Lewis, Globe Staff | August 28, 2005
Governor Mitt Romney and his wife, Ann, have donated nearly $2.9 million to more than 40 healthcare groups, schools, and other charitable organizations since 1999, including $2.2 million to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, a Globe review of Internal Revenue Service documents shows."
Charity Village®NewsWeek: Cover Story-e Untapped Well: Is it time for a national youth service policy?
Charity Village®NewsWeek: Cover Story: "The Untapped Well: Is it time for a national youth service policy?
August 29, 2005
By Andy Levy-Ajzenkopf
Last year, nearly ten thousand young Canadians were deprived of the chance to serve their country. This is why many people believe it's time for a national youth service policy. With record numbers of Canadian youth clamouring for a chance to help communities by volunteering in civic service, Canada stands poised to make use of an enthusiastic resource to help build a better country. But the nonprofit community is disappointed at the perceived lack of will by the federal government to legislate a policy."
August 29, 2005
By Andy Levy-Ajzenkopf
Last year, nearly ten thousand young Canadians were deprived of the chance to serve their country. This is why many people believe it's time for a national youth service policy. With record numbers of Canadian youth clamouring for a chance to help communities by volunteering in civic service, Canada stands poised to make use of an enthusiastic resource to help build a better country. But the nonprofit community is disappointed at the perceived lack of will by the federal government to legislate a policy."
The Telegraph Online-More seniors plan posthumous gifts
The Telegraph Online: "More seniors plan posthumous gifts
By MEG HECKMAN, Concord Monitor
Published: Sunday, Aug. 28, 2005
Before knocking on heaven’s door, an increasing number of New Hampshire residents are signing over their assets to schools, environmental groups or other charities.
Granite Staters have a reputation as some of the stingiest givers in the nation, but that changes when they die. Local nonprofits report that benefactors who made regular, but modest, donations while alive are leaving huge posthumous gifts to their favorite good cause. The Concord SPCA, for example, recently received a house from an animal-lover with no heirs. The Women’s Fund has been promised portions of life insurance policies, and charities of every stripe are affixing “in memory of” plaques to new building projects."
By MEG HECKMAN, Concord Monitor
Published: Sunday, Aug. 28, 2005
Before knocking on heaven’s door, an increasing number of New Hampshire residents are signing over their assets to schools, environmental groups or other charities.
Granite Staters have a reputation as some of the stingiest givers in the nation, but that changes when they die. Local nonprofits report that benefactors who made regular, but modest, donations while alive are leaving huge posthumous gifts to their favorite good cause. The Concord SPCA, for example, recently received a house from an animal-lover with no heirs. The Women’s Fund has been promised portions of life insurance policies, and charities of every stripe are affixing “in memory of” plaques to new building projects."
The Sun News | 08/28/2005 | Colleges focus on fundraising
The Sun News | 08/28/2005 | Colleges focus on fundraising: "Colleges focus on fundraising
Universities look for more money from private and corporate donors
The Associated Press
GREENVILLE - S.C. universities, like schools across the country, are stepping up efforts to raise money from supporters.
Clemson University and the University of South Carolina want to encourage corporate and private supporters who helped them surpass 2004-05 fundraising goals to give annually."
Universities look for more money from private and corporate donors
The Associated Press
GREENVILLE - S.C. universities, like schools across the country, are stepping up efforts to raise money from supporters.
Clemson University and the University of South Carolina want to encourage corporate and private supporters who helped them surpass 2004-05 fundraising goals to give annually."
Redford-Money woes threaten Gibson School's future
Redford:
Money woes threaten Gibson School's future
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"It would be just a terrific loss' if Gibson closes, Moses added.
A slow economy and parents' economic worries have led to an enrollment decline that has hurt Gibson's finances, Young said.
Fund raising and gifts haven't been able to make up the difference. 'The philanthropy, too, is challenged by this economy,' Young said."
Money woes threaten Gibson School's future
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"It would be just a terrific loss' if Gibson closes, Moses added.
A slow economy and parents' economic worries have led to an enrollment decline that has hurt Gibson's finances, Young said.
Fund raising and gifts haven't been able to make up the difference. 'The philanthropy, too, is challenged by this economy,' Young said."
Bishop's charity generous to bishop | ajc.com
Bishop's charity generous to bishop | ajc.com: "Bishop's charity generous to bishop
New Birth's Eddie Long got $3 million
By JOHN BLAKE
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Published on: 08/28/05
In 1995, Bishop Eddie Long established a nonprofit, tax-exempt charity to help the needy and spread the gospel.
But it was Long, leader of the largest church congregation in Georgia, who became the charity's biggest beneficiary.
New Birth's Eddie Long got $3 million
By JOHN BLAKE
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Published on: 08/28/05
In 1995, Bishop Eddie Long established a nonprofit, tax-exempt charity to help the needy and spread the gospel.
But it was Long, leader of the largest church congregation in Georgia, who became the charity's biggest beneficiary.
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