WOODTV.com & WOOD TV8 - Grand Rapids news and weather - Gas prices push IRS to temporarily increase mileage reimbursement rate: "Gas prices push IRS to temporarily increase mileage reimbursement rate
(AP-Washington, September 9, 2005, 2:33 p.m.) The Internal Revenue Service, recognizing increased gas prices around the country, on Friday increased the mileage reimbursement rate that workers claim when they use personal cars for work.
The decision raised the rate to 48.5 cents a mile for the last four months of the year, after which the tax agency plans to look again at gas prices and reevaluate the rate."
Friday, September 09, 2005
How are charities spending their money? | eGov monitor
How are charities spending their money? | eGov monitor: "How are charities spending their money?
Source: Charity Commission
Published Friday, 9 September, 2005 - 13:59
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In a bid to promote greater transparency and accountability, people visiting the Charity Commission’s website can now view the accounts of 35,000 charities online. This is the latest in a series of improvements to the Charity Commission’s website and part of a programme to upgrade the services offered to the Commission’s charity stakeholders and members of the public.The online accounts are scanned images and are reproduced in PDF format.
This development reflects the Commission's objective to improve the public information available on charities, following the recommendations of the 2002 Strategy Unit report. Another element of this is the new summary information return, which charities with annual incomes of over �1 million will complete for the first time as part of this year’s annual return.
Users accessing the accounts on our website should be aware of a few health warnings:"
Source: Charity Commission
Published Friday, 9 September, 2005 - 13:59
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In a bid to promote greater transparency and accountability, people visiting the Charity Commission’s website can now view the accounts of 35,000 charities online. This is the latest in a series of improvements to the Charity Commission’s website and part of a programme to upgrade the services offered to the Commission’s charity stakeholders and members of the public.The online accounts are scanned images and are reproduced in PDF format.
This development reflects the Commission's objective to improve the public information available on charities, following the recommendations of the 2002 Strategy Unit report. Another element of this is the new summary information return, which charities with annual incomes of over �1 million will complete for the first time as part of this year’s annual return.
Users accessing the accounts on our website should be aware of a few health warnings:"
Convio will help raise funds for World Trade Center memorial - 2005-09-08
Convio will help raise funds for World Trade Center memorial - 2005-09-08: "Convio will help raise funds for World Trade Center memorial
The World Trade Center Memorial Foundation has tapped Convio Inc. to help raise $500 million for a memorial complex."
The World Trade Center Memorial Foundation has tapped Convio Inc. to help raise $500 million for a memorial complex."
Faulkner seeking job opportunities - The Daily Texan - Top Stories
Faulkner seeking job opportunities - The Daily Texan - Top Stories: "UT President Larry Faulkner won't be bumming off his parents when he leaves the University next year.
Instead, he will be nominated for the presidency of a Houston-based philanthropy Sept. 20, the organization announced Thursday.
Of all the positions he's considered, Faulkner said the Houston Endowment presidency is his first choice."
Instead, he will be nominated for the presidency of a Houston-based philanthropy Sept. 20, the organization announced Thursday.
Of all the positions he's considered, Faulkner said the Houston Endowment presidency is his first choice."
Long Center receives $1.35 million in new corporate pledges
Long Center receives $1.35 million in new corporate pledges: "ong Center receives $1.35 million in new corporate pledges
Keller Williams donates $1 million
By Jeanne Claire van Ryzin
AMERICAN-STATESMAN ARTS WRITER
Friday, September 09, 2005
A $1 million gift from Keller Williams Realty, a national real estate firm without a deep history of arts philanthropy, has pushed the Long Center for the Performing Arts within $1 million of its construction fundraising goals."
Keller Williams donates $1 million
By Jeanne Claire van Ryzin
AMERICAN-STATESMAN ARTS WRITER
Friday, September 09, 2005
A $1 million gift from Keller Williams Realty, a national real estate firm without a deep history of arts philanthropy, has pushed the Long Center for the Performing Arts within $1 million of its construction fundraising goals."
Thursday, September 08, 2005
Channelnewsasia.com-Bull Run 2005 mascots hit the streets to garner support for charity run
Channelnewsasia.com: "Bull Run 2005 mascots hit the streets to garner support for charity run
By Wong Siew Ying, Channel NewsAsia
Lunch time got off to a bullish start for many executives in the Central Business District on Thursday as the Bull Run 2005 mascots and dancers hit the streets to garner support for the charity fun run. "
By Wong Siew Ying, Channel NewsAsia
Lunch time got off to a bullish start for many executives in the Central Business District on Thursday as the Bull Run 2005 mascots and dancers hit the streets to garner support for the charity fun run. "
Kansas City infoZine - QUALCOMM's Dr. Irwin Jacobs to Speak at the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art - USA
Kansas City infoZine - QUALCOMM's Dr. Irwin Jacobs to Speak at the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art - USA: "QUALCOMM's Dr. Irwin Jacobs to Speak at the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art
The Business Council's annual dinner celebrates corporate involvement and support of The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art
GalleryKansas City, Mo. - infoZine - Dr. Irwin Mark Jacobs, co-founder and chairman of QUALCOMM Inc., the San Diego-based leader in developing digital wireless communications products and services, will offer a keynote address at 6 p.m. on Sept. 21 at the annual dinner of the Business Council of The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art.
The Business Council's annual dinner celebrates corporate involvement and support of The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art, essential ingredients that enable the Museum to sustain its programs and services for the community and further enhance the quality of life in Kansas City . Created by entrepreneur and philanthropist Henry W. Bloch in 1985, the Council this year marks its 20th anniversary.
Jacobs will present A Personal Account of the Value and Satisfaction of Corporate and Family Philanthropy in the Arts."
The Business Council's annual dinner celebrates corporate involvement and support of The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art
GalleryKansas City, Mo. - infoZine - Dr. Irwin Mark Jacobs, co-founder and chairman of QUALCOMM Inc., the San Diego-based leader in developing digital wireless communications products and services, will offer a keynote address at 6 p.m. on Sept. 21 at the annual dinner of the Business Council of The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art.
The Business Council's annual dinner celebrates corporate involvement and support of The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art, essential ingredients that enable the Museum to sustain its programs and services for the community and further enhance the quality of life in Kansas City . Created by entrepreneur and philanthropist Henry W. Bloch in 1985, the Council this year marks its 20th anniversary.
Jacobs will present A Personal Account of the Value and Satisfaction of Corporate and Family Philanthropy in the Arts."
Wednesday, September 07, 2005
Self-regulation for fundraising secures first year funding(UK)
content: "Self-regulation for fundraising secures first year funding
07/09/05
The Institute of Fundraising (Institute) has announced that the Home Office and Scottish Executive will provide �840,625 first year funding for the initiation of a UK-wide self-regulatory scheme for fundraising.
The Institute said it would now be able to begin implementation of the scheme, as laid out in its business plan presented to the Home Office last year, with the recruitment of a chair and director. The anticipated launch date of Self-regulation is June 2006."
07/09/05
The Institute of Fundraising (Institute) has announced that the Home Office and Scottish Executive will provide �840,625 first year funding for the initiation of a UK-wide self-regulatory scheme for fundraising.
The Institute said it would now be able to begin implementation of the scheme, as laid out in its business plan presented to the Home Office last year, with the recruitment of a chair and director. The anticipated launch date of Self-regulation is June 2006."
Bluetooth gizmo to keep charity ride on track: News from Cambridge Silicon Radio
Bluetooth gizmo to keep charity ride on track: News from Cambridge Silicon Radio: "Bluetooth gizmo to keep charity ride on track
Employees from CSR are to join the British Heart Foundation London to Paris sponsored cycle ride taking place from 10th to 12th September 2005.
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Employees from CSR are to join the British Heart Foundation London to Paris sponsored cycle ride taking place from 10th to 12th September 2005. To ensure the team, led by Gordon Petrie, CSR's VP of European Sales, does not end up in Newcastle by mistake, they will be guided on their travels by the TomTom Rider, the first portable navigation system specifically designed for two wheels, with directions dictated via Bluetooth to a headset. The sponsored ride is being organised by the British Heart Foundation to help fight heart and circulatory disease and is expected to raise a 'four figure' sum."
Employees from CSR are to join the British Heart Foundation London to Paris sponsored cycle ride taking place from 10th to 12th September 2005.
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Employees from CSR are to join the British Heart Foundation London to Paris sponsored cycle ride taking place from 10th to 12th September 2005. To ensure the team, led by Gordon Petrie, CSR's VP of European Sales, does not end up in Newcastle by mistake, they will be guided on their travels by the TomTom Rider, the first portable navigation system specifically designed for two wheels, with directions dictated via Bluetooth to a headset. The sponsored ride is being organised by the British Heart Foundation to help fight heart and circulatory disease and is expected to raise a 'four figure' sum."
Hundreds of Thousands Nationwide Expected To Honor 9/11 Heroes, Victims By Engaging in Acts of Service From September 10-17
Hundreds of Thousands Nationwide Expected To Honor 9/11 Heroes, Victims By Engaging in Acts of Service From September 10-17: "Press Release Source: One Day's Pay
Hundreds of Thousands Nationwide Expected To Honor 9/11 Heroes, Victims By Engaging in Acts of Service From September 10-17
Wednesday September 7, 9:30 am ET
Katrina Disaster Builds Interest in Observing Fourth Anniversary of 9/11 as a Day of Service
Radio PSAs featuring Gary Sinise Begin Airing Today on XM Satellite Radio
NEW YORK, Sept. 7 /PRNewswire/ -- New York City firefighters will travel to Illinois to help rebuild a small town devastated last year by a deadly tornado. Anchorage students will volunteer to help at a their local senior center. Nine teams of middle school students in Long Beach, NY will each choose their own way to give back -- from cleaning local beaches to collecting coats for the homeless. An art therapist in NYC will donate her time to rehabilitate needy children and their families"
Hundreds of Thousands Nationwide Expected To Honor 9/11 Heroes, Victims By Engaging in Acts of Service From September 10-17
Wednesday September 7, 9:30 am ET
Katrina Disaster Builds Interest in Observing Fourth Anniversary of 9/11 as a Day of Service
Radio PSAs featuring Gary Sinise Begin Airing Today on XM Satellite Radio
NEW YORK, Sept. 7 /PRNewswire/ -- New York City firefighters will travel to Illinois to help rebuild a small town devastated last year by a deadly tornado. Anchorage students will volunteer to help at a their local senior center. Nine teams of middle school students in Long Beach, NY will each choose their own way to give back -- from cleaning local beaches to collecting coats for the homeless. An art therapist in NYC will donate her time to rehabilitate needy children and their families"
Consultation on Proposed Guidelines for the Registration of Umbrella Organizations
Consultation on Proposed Guidelines for the Registration of Umbrella Organizations: "Consultation on Proposed Guidelines for the Registration of Umbrella Organizations
The following policy draft is meant to clarify the position of the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) on the eligibility of Umbrella Organizations, as described within the policy, for registration as charities under the Income Tax Act."
The following policy draft is meant to clarify the position of the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) on the eligibility of Umbrella Organizations, as described within the policy, for registration as charities under the Income Tax Act."
The Muttart Foundation - The Foundation | News
The Muttart Foundation - The Foundation | News
Centre for Non-Profit Excellence": A Study
The Foundation recently commissioned Life-Role Development Group to test a model for a “Centre for Non-Profit Excellence” that would provide various types of services to charities and, potentially, other not-for-profit organizations.
The Group’s report suggested that a Centre, as contemplated, was not currently feasible.
Centre for Non-Profit Excellence": A Study
The Foundation recently commissioned Life-Role Development Group to test a model for a “Centre for Non-Profit Excellence” that would provide various types of services to charities and, potentially, other not-for-profit organizations.
The Group’s report suggested that a Centre, as contemplated, was not currently feasible.
Jewish Charity Says It Was Bayou Fund Victim
Jewish Charity Says It Was Bayou Fund Victim: "ewish Charity Says It Was Bayou Fund Victim
By Matthew Goldstein
Senior Writer
9/6/2005 5:42 PM EDT
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Think the well-publicized travails of the Bayou hedge fund only matter to a bunch of jet-setters who should've known better? Think again.
The Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicago, a major Chicago-area philanthropic organization, claims in a lawsuit that it lost $4 million on an investment it made last year in the onetime $400 million Connecticut-based hedge fund."
By Matthew Goldstein
Senior Writer
9/6/2005 5:42 PM EDT
Click here for more stories by Matthew Goldstein
Think the well-publicized travails of the Bayou hedge fund only matter to a bunch of jet-setters who should've known better? Think again.
The Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicago, a major Chicago-area philanthropic organization, claims in a lawsuit that it lost $4 million on an investment it made last year in the onetime $400 million Connecticut-based hedge fund."
CANPO's new name: Colorado Nonprofit Association - 2005-09-07
CANPO's new name: Colorado Nonprofit Association - 2005-09-07: "ANPO's new name: Colorado Nonprofit Association
The Colorado Association of Nonprofit Organizations (CANPO) is changing its name of nearly 20 years to the Colorado Nonprofit Association."
The Colorado Association of Nonprofit Organizations (CANPO) is changing its name of nearly 20 years to the Colorado Nonprofit Association."
Tuesday, September 06, 2005
Minnesota Farm Guide: Updates-Farm Bureau Launches Hurricane Relief Efforts
Minnesota Farm Guide: Updates: "Ag News: Updates
Farm Bureau Launches Hurricane Relief Efforts
Tuesday, September 6, 2005 9:02 AM CDT
The Minnesota Farm Bureau Foundation (MFBF) announced today that they will participate in the American Farm Bureau Foundation's (AFBF) nationwide effort to raise money and collect food donations for victims of Hurricane Katrina."
Farm Bureau Launches Hurricane Relief Efforts
Tuesday, September 6, 2005 9:02 AM CDT
The Minnesota Farm Bureau Foundation (MFBF) announced today that they will participate in the American Farm Bureau Foundation's (AFBF) nationwide effort to raise money and collect food donations for victims of Hurricane Katrina."
Berkshire Eagle Online - Local News
Berkshire Eagle Online - Local News: "Nonprofit raffles off hybrid car
Birthday mom gets great gift
By Derek Gentile, Berkshire Eagle Staff
Tuesday, September 06, 2005
GREAT BARRINGTON — The telephone rang at about 1:20 p.m., and Cindy Brown's 12-year-old daughter, Fiona, picked up.
It was Cara Davis, executive director of Construct Inc., asking for her mother. Fiona handed over the phone.
'Cindy?' Davis said. 'Hi, it's Cara Davis. How are you? I understand it's your birthday.'
Brown acknowledged that it was.
'Well,' said Davis, 'Happy Birthday. You're the winner of our raffle. You've won the Toyota Prius.'"
Birthday mom gets great gift
By Derek Gentile, Berkshire Eagle Staff
Tuesday, September 06, 2005
GREAT BARRINGTON — The telephone rang at about 1:20 p.m., and Cindy Brown's 12-year-old daughter, Fiona, picked up.
It was Cara Davis, executive director of Construct Inc., asking for her mother. Fiona handed over the phone.
'Cindy?' Davis said. 'Hi, it's Cara Davis. How are you? I understand it's your birthday.'
Brown acknowledged that it was.
'Well,' said Davis, 'Happy Birthday. You're the winner of our raffle. You've won the Toyota Prius.'"
BendBulletin.com-15,000 ducks, $44,000 in prizes, one ‘great race'
BendBulletin.com: "15,000 ducks, $44,000 in prizes, one ‘great race'
Published: September 6, 2005
Pete Erickson / The Bulletin
By Ernestine Bousquet
The Bulletin
Nate Miller, his brother, Levi, and their dad, Harry, watched the tide of candy-colored rubber ducks fan out as they floated past the family in the Labor Day duck race Monday."
Published: September 6, 2005
Pete Erickson / The Bulletin
By Ernestine Bousquet
The Bulletin
Nate Miller, his brother, Levi, and their dad, Harry, watched the tide of candy-colored rubber ducks fan out as they floated past the family in the Labor Day duck race Monday."
Sunday, September 04, 2005
'Death tax,' McCain targets of N.H. TV ad
'Death tax,' McCain targets of N.H. TV ad: "'Death tax,' McCain targets of N.H. TV ad
Sept. 4, 2005 12:00 AM
A national anti-tax group is running a TV ad in New Hampshire telling viewers that Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz., opposes a Bush Administration proposal to permanently repeal the federal tax on multimillion-dollar estates.
The Senate is expected to take up the bill after it reconvenes this week. New Hampshire is the nation's first presidential primary state, and McCain is considered a potential candidate for the White House in 2008 ."
Sept. 4, 2005 12:00 AM
A national anti-tax group is running a TV ad in New Hampshire telling viewers that Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz., opposes a Bush Administration proposal to permanently repeal the federal tax on multimillion-dollar estates.
The Senate is expected to take up the bill after it reconvenes this week. New Hampshire is the nation's first presidential primary state, and McCain is considered a potential candidate for the White House in 2008 ."
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