Tucson Weekly : Currents : Dalai Lama Inc.:
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"According to several experts, however, permission from New York still doesn't get ATI off the hook. 'If they took that money and used it for a purpose other than for which it was intended or solicited, it would be unethical,' says Paulette Maehara, president of the Association of Fundraising Professionals in Alexandria, Va."
Thursday, September 15, 2005
Technology - canada.com
Technology - canada.com: "Kowtowing to telemarketers
Politicians render their new 'do-not-call' bill toothless
Michael Geist
Citizen Special
September 15, 2005
In a scene that unfolds in millions of homes each day, dinner is interrupted by an unsolicited telemarketing call. Some Canadians immediately hang up. Others wait patiently for the marketer's speech to conclude. No matter the response, virtually everyone finds the calls invasive, disruptive, time-consuming, and incredibly annoying."
Politicians render their new 'do-not-call' bill toothless
Michael Geist
Citizen Special
September 15, 2005
In a scene that unfolds in millions of homes each day, dinner is interrupted by an unsolicited telemarketing call. Some Canadians immediately hang up. Others wait patiently for the marketer's speech to conclude. No matter the response, virtually everyone finds the calls invasive, disruptive, time-consuming, and incredibly annoying."
PRINCE HARRY - HARRY WANTS TO DEDICATE HIS LIFE TO CHARITY
PRINCE HARRY - HARRY WANTS TO DEDICATE HIS LIFE TO CHARITY: "HARRY WANTS TO DEDICATE HIS LIFE TO CHARITY
PRINCE HARRY
British royal PRINCE HARRY wants to dedicate his life to charitable work when his army career is over."
PRINCE HARRY
British royal PRINCE HARRY wants to dedicate his life to charitable work when his army career is over."
Wednesday, September 14, 2005
Match My Donation Calls for Matching Donations
Match My Donation Calls for Matching Donations: "Match My Donation Calls for Matching Donations
Matchmydonation.org fulfills an unmet need to aggregate opportunities for members of the public to increase their charitable donations with matching donations. Donors need access to programs others than those that only match employee donations.
Rancho Palos Verdes, CA (PRWEB) September 11, 2005 -- Match My Donation launches the website matchmydonation.org to make known opportunities for the public to increase their charitable gifts through matching donations. Donors will find programs other than those that only match employee donations. This website is limited to organizations that pass through the full donation amount to the designated charitable cause with no deductions.
“Organizations like Salesforce.com/Foundation are offering thousands of dollars in matching donations to critical efforts like the American Red Cross 2005 Hurricane Relief Fund”, said Match My Donation founder Wilfred Garand. “I see an unmet need to accelerate this funding to the designated causes.”"
Matchmydonation.org fulfills an unmet need to aggregate opportunities for members of the public to increase their charitable donations with matching donations. Donors need access to programs others than those that only match employee donations.
Rancho Palos Verdes, CA (PRWEB) September 11, 2005 -- Match My Donation launches the website matchmydonation.org to make known opportunities for the public to increase their charitable gifts through matching donations. Donors will find programs other than those that only match employee donations. This website is limited to organizations that pass through the full donation amount to the designated charitable cause with no deductions.
“Organizations like Salesforce.com/Foundation are offering thousands of dollars in matching donations to critical efforts like the American Red Cross 2005 Hurricane Relief Fund”, said Match My Donation founder Wilfred Garand. “I see an unmet need to accelerate this funding to the designated causes.”"
SIR BOB GELDOF - GELDOF COUNTERS CHARITY CRITICISM
SIR BOB GELDOF - GELDOF COUNTERS CHARITY CRITICISM: "GELDOF COUNTERS CHARITY CRITICISM
SIR BOB GELDOF
SIR BOB GELDOF has hit back at stinging criticisms from the organisers of the Make Poverty History (MPH) campaign over his handling of the Live 8 concerts and his appraisal of the outcome of the G8 summit in July (05).
The charity coalition initially hoped celebrity involvement would raise awareness about the issues affecting the developing world, but as the Live 8 concerts grew into a huge media circus they worried the stars involved had lost touch with the campaign's root support, and that Geldof over-estimated the scope of the ensuing G8 summit deal on debt.
But Geldof maintains his involvement with the MPH campaign will save millions of lives - and he targets 'internal squabbling' within the coalition as the main stumbling block to success."
SIR BOB GELDOF
SIR BOB GELDOF has hit back at stinging criticisms from the organisers of the Make Poverty History (MPH) campaign over his handling of the Live 8 concerts and his appraisal of the outcome of the G8 summit in July (05).
The charity coalition initially hoped celebrity involvement would raise awareness about the issues affecting the developing world, but as the Live 8 concerts grew into a huge media circus they worried the stars involved had lost touch with the campaign's root support, and that Geldof over-estimated the scope of the ensuing G8 summit deal on debt.
But Geldof maintains his involvement with the MPH campaign will save millions of lives - and he targets 'internal squabbling' within the coalition as the main stumbling block to success."
The Seattle Times: Local News: Gates Foundation exec quits; says move not tied to federal investigation
The Seattle Times: Local News: Gates Foundation exec quits; says move not tied to federal investigation: "Gates Foundation exec quits; says move not tied to federal investigation
By Alicia Mundy and Warren King
Seattle Times staff reporters
Dr. Richard Klausner, global health director for the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, resigned yesterday, saying he is launching a new venture in Seattle. He would not reveal details.
Both Klausner and Joe Cerrell, director of Global Health Advocacy for the Gates Foundation, said Klausner's resignation had nothing to do with a Friday Seattle Times story that the Government Accountability Office has begun looking into conflict-of-interest guidelines and Klausner's role in a lucrative contract awarded to Harvard University when he was National Cancer Institute (NCI) director."
By Alicia Mundy and Warren King
Seattle Times staff reporters
Dr. Richard Klausner, global health director for the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, resigned yesterday, saying he is launching a new venture in Seattle. He would not reveal details.
Both Klausner and Joe Cerrell, director of Global Health Advocacy for the Gates Foundation, said Klausner's resignation had nothing to do with a Friday Seattle Times story that the Government Accountability Office has begun looking into conflict-of-interest guidelines and Klausner's role in a lucrative contract awarded to Harvard University when he was National Cancer Institute (NCI) director."
Tuesday, September 13, 2005
DMNews.com | News | Article-Taking a New Look at Privacy Theory
DMNews.com | News | Article: "Privacy has been an active public policy issue for more than 40 years. We are awash in laws, reports, guidelines, standards and other domestic and international documents on the subject. Is it possible at this late date for anyone to take a truly fresh look, with an eye toward identifying and evaluating the many beliefs, values, questions, concerns and goals that might motivate government action on privacy?
Someone has taken up this very challenge. The Interactivity Foundation is a private, nonpartisan group that supports the creation of sound governance policies. It is located in West Virginia and at www.interactivityfoundation.org."
Someone has taken up this very challenge. The Interactivity Foundation is a private, nonpartisan group that supports the creation of sound governance policies. It is located in West Virginia and at www.interactivityfoundation.org."
Seattle Post-Intelligencer: AP - Music- "British salute Pavarotti for charity work
Seattle Post-Intelligencer: AP - Music: "British salute Pavarotti for charity work
By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
LONDON -- Luciano Pavarotti has received a medieval British honor in recognition of his fundraising and humanitarian work with the Red Cross.
Pavarotti, 69, was given the Freedom of the City of London, a privilege which in medieval times allowed recipients to trade within the commercial center of the British capital."
By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
LONDON -- Luciano Pavarotti has received a medieval British honor in recognition of his fundraising and humanitarian work with the Red Cross.
Pavarotti, 69, was given the Freedom of the City of London, a privilege which in medieval times allowed recipients to trade within the commercial center of the British capital."
Monday, September 12, 2005
FOXNews.com - Sept. 11 - Sept. 11: Four Years Later
FOXNews.com - Sept. 11 - Sept. 11: Four Years Later: "ept. 11: Four Years Later
Sunday, September 11, 2005
By Heather Scroope
NEW YORK — Four years after the Sept. 11 terror attacks on the United States, the nation continues to heal as the world combats an ever-present global threat.
Funerals for victims are still being held, Hollywood has confronted a subject it once avoided and the government continues to refine its approach to the War on Terror (search).
Remembrance ceremonies this weekend are being held around the country, and plans for memorials are being developed, reworked and criticized."
Sunday, September 11, 2005
By Heather Scroope
NEW YORK — Four years after the Sept. 11 terror attacks on the United States, the nation continues to heal as the world combats an ever-present global threat.
Funerals for victims are still being held, Hollywood has confronted a subject it once avoided and the government continues to refine its approach to the War on Terror (search).
Remembrance ceremonies this weekend are being held around the country, and plans for memorials are being developed, reworked and criticized."
Leadership Crisis Looms for Calgary's Non-Profit Sector
: "Leadership Crisis Looms for Calgary's Non-Profit Sector
A massive turnover of non-profit leaders within Calgary’s charitable sector may leave thousands of Calgarians at risk of experiencing interrupted services.
According to a July 2005 study conducted by the Calgary Centre for Non-Profit Management, roughly 41% of Calgary’s Executive Directors surveyed [36% across Alberta] plan to leave their current leadership position within the next two years.
“Without effective leadership, non-profit organizations operate in survival mode, trying to keep the organization afloat instead of effectively providing services – the core of all charitable work,” says Carlo Jensen, Director of Consulting for the Calgary Centre for Non-Profit Management. “To the employee, not having an Executive Director means an increased work load and a potential loss of focus, to the individual using the services of the non-profit group, the absence of an ED means they may now have difficulty accessing the help and support they need.”"
A massive turnover of non-profit leaders within Calgary’s charitable sector may leave thousands of Calgarians at risk of experiencing interrupted services.
According to a July 2005 study conducted by the Calgary Centre for Non-Profit Management, roughly 41% of Calgary’s Executive Directors surveyed [36% across Alberta] plan to leave their current leadership position within the next two years.
“Without effective leadership, non-profit organizations operate in survival mode, trying to keep the organization afloat instead of effectively providing services – the core of all charitable work,” says Carlo Jensen, Director of Consulting for the Calgary Centre for Non-Profit Management. “To the employee, not having an Executive Director means an increased work load and a potential loss of focus, to the individual using the services of the non-profit group, the absence of an ED means they may now have difficulty accessing the help and support they need.”"
Charges Tossed Vs. Oregon Islamic Charity
Charges Tossed Vs. Oregon Islamic Charity: "Charges Tossed Vs. Oregon Islamic Charity
The Associated Press
Saturday, September 10, 2005; 7:25 PM
PORTLAND, Ore. -- A federal judge has dismissed criminal charges against the U.S. branch of a defunct Islamic charity that was accused of helping al-Qaida, but prosecutors said new charges are possible.
The Al-Haramain Islamic Foundation Inc. branch in Ashland was indicted last February on two tax charges for allegedly helping to launder $150,000 in donations five years ago to help al-Qaida fighters in Chechnya."
The Associated Press
Saturday, September 10, 2005; 7:25 PM
PORTLAND, Ore. -- A federal judge has dismissed criminal charges against the U.S. branch of a defunct Islamic charity that was accused of helping al-Qaida, but prosecutors said new charges are possible.
The Al-Haramain Islamic Foundation Inc. branch in Ashland was indicted last February on two tax charges for allegedly helping to launder $150,000 in donations five years ago to help al-Qaida fighters in Chechnya."
- toledoblade.com -Universities’ own foundations seek venture profits
- toledoblade.com -: "Universities’ own foundations seek venture profits
By KIM BATES
BLADE STAFF WRITER
College and university foundations have long been important fund-raising arms for their schools, channeling the generosity of alumni and the community into their institutions.
But now, in light of decreasing state support across the nation for higher education, foundations — including those at the Medical University of Ohio Foundation in Toledo and elsewhere — are more important than ever.
That has foundation leaders seeking new and innovative ways of raising funds, mainly through business ventures that have the potential to bring large sums of money to their coffers."
By KIM BATES
BLADE STAFF WRITER
College and university foundations have long been important fund-raising arms for their schools, channeling the generosity of alumni and the community into their institutions.
But now, in light of decreasing state support across the nation for higher education, foundations — including those at the Medical University of Ohio Foundation in Toledo and elsewhere — are more important than ever.
That has foundation leaders seeking new and innovative ways of raising funds, mainly through business ventures that have the potential to bring large sums of money to their coffers."
Hedge Fund Fraud Cases Drawing Scrutiny - Yahoo! News
Hedge Fund Fraud Cases Drawing Scrutiny - Yahoo! News: "Hedge Fund Fraud Cases Drawing Scrutiny
By JOHN CHRISTOFFERSEN, AP Business Writer Sun Sep 11, 3:42 PM ET
STAMFORD, Conn. - The Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicago prides itself on international philanthropy and how efficiently and effectively it spends money. But these days the federation is fighting to recover more than $4 million invested in an offshore fund operated by Bayou Securities. Federal authorities say Bayou, a Stamford-based hedge fund, was a fraud."
By JOHN CHRISTOFFERSEN, AP Business Writer Sun Sep 11, 3:42 PM ET
STAMFORD, Conn. - The Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicago prides itself on international philanthropy and how efficiently and effectively it spends money. But these days the federation is fighting to recover more than $4 million invested in an offshore fund operated by Bayou Securities. Federal authorities say Bayou, a Stamford-based hedge fund, was a fraud."
SALESFORCE.COM / On the Record: Marc Benioff
SALESFORCE.COM / On the Record: Marc Benioff:
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"Today, Salesforce.com's annual user and developer conference kicks off at Moscone West Convention Center in San Francisco. The show, which is expected to draw 3,000 visitors, runs through Wednesday.
Benioff, known for his splashy marketing campaigns, recently visited The Chronicle's offices and shared his software business insights and his extravagant enthusiasm for everything from his company to philanthropy to the Hawaiian Islands."
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"Today, Salesforce.com's annual user and developer conference kicks off at Moscone West Convention Center in San Francisco. The show, which is expected to draw 3,000 visitors, runs through Wednesday.
Benioff, known for his splashy marketing campaigns, recently visited The Chronicle's offices and shared his software business insights and his extravagant enthusiasm for everything from his company to philanthropy to the Hawaiian Islands."
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