Philanthropy 2225: They did it: "
Community foundations from the US and more than 15 other countries did it this last weekend - they held a conference where words like 'racism,' 'discrimination' and 'community impact' took center stage. From the opening comments by Emmett Carson, CEO of the Minneapolis Foundation "
Friday, September 23, 2005
Thursday, September 22, 2005
The Chronicle, 9/21/2005: How Charities Handle Good -- and Bad -- Reviews From Nonprofit Watchdogs
The Chronicle, 9/21/2005: How Charities Handle Good -- and Bad -- Reviews From Nonprofit Watchdogs: "How Charities Handle Good -- and Bad -- Reviews From Nonprofit Watchdogs
By Eman Quotah
One day about three years ago, the mail brought unexpected good news to Thomas Bailey. Mr. Bailey, executive director of Little Traverse Conservancy, a land trust in Harbor Springs, Mich., received a letter from Charity Navigator, in Mahwah, N.J., congratulating the conservancy on achieving the highest grade the watchdog group bestows on the nonprofit organizations it evaluates.
Though Mr. Bailey had not heard of Charity Navigator until then, the four-star rating -- which measured his group's financial health against that of similar charities -- did not surprise him."
By Eman Quotah
One day about three years ago, the mail brought unexpected good news to Thomas Bailey. Mr. Bailey, executive director of Little Traverse Conservancy, a land trust in Harbor Springs, Mich., received a letter from Charity Navigator, in Mahwah, N.J., congratulating the conservancy on achieving the highest grade the watchdog group bestows on the nonprofit organizations it evaluates.
Though Mr. Bailey had not heard of Charity Navigator until then, the four-star rating -- which measured his group's financial health against that of similar charities -- did not surprise him."
Charitable authors brandish literary license, auction off rights to name book characters, places
Charitable authors brandish literary license, auction off rights to name book characters, places: "Charitable authors brandish literary license, auction off rights to name book characters, places
Heidi Benson, Chronicle Staff Writer
Thursday, September 22, 2005
Joey Shoji of Berkeley won the right to have his father's...
Joey Shoji made a bid for immortality -- and won.
Now, the name of his beloved father, who died July 4, will appear in the next book by best-selling Bay Area author Lemony Snicket."
Heidi Benson, Chronicle Staff Writer
Thursday, September 22, 2005
Joey Shoji of Berkeley won the right to have his father's...
Joey Shoji made a bid for immortality -- and won.
Now, the name of his beloved father, who died July 4, will appear in the next book by best-selling Bay Area author Lemony Snicket."
Report Documents Growth and Power of Giving in Rural America :: PNNOnline ::
Report Documents Growth and Power of Giving in Rural America :: PNNOnline ::: "Faced with urgent problems caused by declining populations and dwindling government resources, rural residents are using grassroots philanthropy to turn the tide and revitalize communities, attracting young people and new businesses.
A new report commissioned by New Ventures in Philanthropy, an initiative of the Forum of Regional Associations of Grantmakers, reveals rural philanthropy is a growing trend across the United States, generating billions of dollars for health care, education and other community needs."
A new report commissioned by New Ventures in Philanthropy, an initiative of the Forum of Regional Associations of Grantmakers, reveals rural philanthropy is a growing trend across the United States, generating billions of dollars for health care, education and other community needs."
Tuesday, September 20, 2005
The Globe and Mail: The filmanthropist
The Globe and Mail: The filmanthropist
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Through share holdings, he became rich -- according to Forbes Magazine, he's worth $5-billion (U.S.), making him the 94th-richest man in the world -- and he has made it a practice to give money away. Two years ago, he won an award as Outstanding Philanthropist of the Year from the U.S.-based Association of Fundraising Professionals. He has given money to universities, bailed out California charities when they were left short after Sept. 11, 2001, and started his own foundation to provide seed money to social entrepreneurs around the world.
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Through share holdings, he became rich -- according to Forbes Magazine, he's worth $5-billion (U.S.), making him the 94th-richest man in the world -- and he has made it a practice to give money away. Two years ago, he won an award as Outstanding Philanthropist of the Year from the U.S.-based Association of Fundraising Professionals. He has given money to universities, bailed out California charities when they were left short after Sept. 11, 2001, and started his own foundation to provide seed money to social entrepreneurs around the world.
Farm Aid singer rips up, stomps on newspaper
Farm Aid singer rips up, stomps on newspaper: "Farm Aid singer rips up, stomps on newspaper
September 20, 2005
BY ART GOLAB Staff Reporter
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In a press conference after the Farm Aid concert last weekend in Tinley Park, musician Neil Young tore up a copy of a Chicago newspaper and stomped on it.
What made him mad was an article critical of the farm charity for giving away less than 28 percent of its budget in direct grants."
September 20, 2005
BY ART GOLAB Staff Reporter
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In a press conference after the Farm Aid concert last weekend in Tinley Park, musician Neil Young tore up a copy of a Chicago newspaper and stomped on it.
What made him mad was an article critical of the farm charity for giving away less than 28 percent of its budget in direct grants."
Angels for the arts
Angels for the arts: "Angels for the arts
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EDITORIAL BOARD
Tuesday, September 20, 2005
Ballet Austin has been the fortunate center of a philanthropic tsunami, one largely the result of Sarah and Ernest Butler."
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Tuesday, September 20, 2005
Ballet Austin has been the fortunate center of a philanthropic tsunami, one largely the result of Sarah and Ernest Butler."
Monday, September 19, 2005
The Observer | Comment | Philanthropy lives
The Observer | Comment | Philanthropy lives: "Tom Hunter is a welcome throwback to the days of Carnegie
Ruaridh Nicoll
Sunday September 18, 2005
The Observer
The first meeting between Bill Clinton and Scottish entrepreneur Sir Tom Hunter took place on a December night at the Glasgow Hilton, a burning effigy of the former President warming those waiting in the chill outside.
It was 2001 and Clinton was in Glasgow to speak at a fundraising dinner for the Jewish National Fund.
The JNF is accused of but denies maintaining links with settler groups buying land on the West Bank. Hunter ignored the protesters. The two men met and Hunter joined Clinton for a trip in Africa in July. Then, the week before last, Clinton slipped into Prestwick to visit Hunter at home in Troon."
Ruaridh Nicoll
Sunday September 18, 2005
The Observer
The first meeting between Bill Clinton and Scottish entrepreneur Sir Tom Hunter took place on a December night at the Glasgow Hilton, a burning effigy of the former President warming those waiting in the chill outside.
It was 2001 and Clinton was in Glasgow to speak at a fundraising dinner for the Jewish National Fund.
The JNF is accused of but denies maintaining links with settler groups buying land on the West Bank. Hunter ignored the protesters. The two men met and Hunter joined Clinton for a trip in Africa in July. Then, the week before last, Clinton slipped into Prestwick to visit Hunter at home in Troon."
Charity Village�NewsWeek: Cover Story
Charity Village�NewsWeek: Cover Story: "Bridging the gap between organizations and allied professionals
Louise Chatterton LuchukSeptember 19, 2005
By Louise Chatterton Luchuk
There's always been a connection between the nonprofit sector and professionals like lawyers, financial planners, insurance agents, and accountants, but usually it's been at the board of directors' level. There is, however, a small but growing association between nonprofits and these professional groups in the area of planned giving. When both sides work together, nonprofit organizations gain an important source of future revenue, while the clients of the allied professionals gain important tax advantages.
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Louise Chatterton LuchukSeptember 19, 2005
By Louise Chatterton Luchuk
There's always been a connection between the nonprofit sector and professionals like lawyers, financial planners, insurance agents, and accountants, but usually it's been at the board of directors' level. There is, however, a small but growing association between nonprofits and these professional groups in the area of planned giving. When both sides work together, nonprofit organizations gain an important source of future revenue, while the clients of the allied professionals gain important tax advantages.
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2 S.F. nonprofits finalists for $1 million national prize
2 S.F. nonprofits finalists for $1 million national prize: "2 S.F. nonprofits finalists for $1 million national prize
Ilana DeBare, Chronicle Staff Writer
Sunday, September 18, 2005
You could think of it as 'Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?' -- for nonprofits.
Amazon.com is holding a contest for the most innovative nonprofit group in the United States and offering up to $1 million in matching funds to the winner."
Ilana DeBare, Chronicle Staff Writer
Sunday, September 18, 2005
You could think of it as 'Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?' -- for nonprofits.
Amazon.com is holding a contest for the most innovative nonprofit group in the United States and offering up to $1 million in matching funds to the winner."
Taking The Taint Out Of Giving
Taking The Taint Out Of Giving: "aking The Taint Out Of Giving
Islamic charities are trying to win back donors spooked by fears of fed scrutiny
Last January the board of Dallas charity KinderUSA made an unusual request to its 6,800 donors: Please don't send gifts. The Islamic charity, which delivers food and aid to children in war zones, had just received a federal grand jury subpoena asking its officials to turn over all meeting minutes, tax returns, and other documents. It feared that the government could freeze its assets or seize its list of donors at any moment."
Islamic charities are trying to win back donors spooked by fears of fed scrutiny
Last January the board of Dallas charity KinderUSA made an unusual request to its 6,800 donors: Please don't send gifts. The Islamic charity, which delivers food and aid to children in war zones, had just received a federal grand jury subpoena asking its officials to turn over all meeting minutes, tax returns, and other documents. It feared that the government could freeze its assets or seize its list of donors at any moment."
CNW Group
CNW Group: "ONTARIO TRILLIUM FOUNDATION
ONTARIO TRILLIUM FOUNDATION
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TORONTO, Sept. 19 /CNW/ - Charities and nonprofit organizations
throughout Ontario will soon benefit from an increased collection of library
resources and services, including an interactive web-based Nonprofit Library
Network, thanks to a more than $800,000 investment from the Ontario Trillium
Foundation. This funding will be announced on Tuesday September 20th by
Ontario's Minister of Culture, Madeleine Meilleur."
ONTARIO TRILLIUM FOUNDATION
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TORONTO, Sept. 19 /CNW/ - Charities and nonprofit organizations
throughout Ontario will soon benefit from an increased collection of library
resources and services, including an interactive web-based Nonprofit Library
Network, thanks to a more than $800,000 investment from the Ontario Trillium
Foundation. This funding will be announced on Tuesday September 20th by
Ontario's Minister of Culture, Madeleine Meilleur."
CBS 2 Chicago WBBM-TV: Report: Farm Aid Donates Small Percentage Of Funds
CBS 2 Chicago WBBM-TV: Report: Farm Aid Donates Small Percentage Of Funds: "Report: Farm Aid Donates Small Percentage Of Funds
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(AP) CHICAGO The 20th anniversary concert of Farm Aid is this weekend in suburban Chicago to benefit cash-strapped farmers, but a review of Internal Revenue Service records shows the organization donates only a small percentage of its revenue, according to a published report.
Founded by musicians Willie Nelson, John Mellencamp and Neil Young, Farm Aid gave away less than 28 percent of its revenue last year, while other money went toward expenses or wasn't used, according to a Chicago Tribune analysis reported in the newspaper's Saturday editions. "
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(AP) CHICAGO The 20th anniversary concert of Farm Aid is this weekend in suburban Chicago to benefit cash-strapped farmers, but a review of Internal Revenue Service records shows the organization donates only a small percentage of its revenue, according to a published report.
Founded by musicians Willie Nelson, John Mellencamp and Neil Young, Farm Aid gave away less than 28 percent of its revenue last year, while other money went toward expenses or wasn't used, according to a Chicago Tribune analysis reported in the newspaper's Saturday editions. "
Cisco leads way in corporate 'pay to volunteer' programs - 2005-09-19
Cisco leads way in corporate 'pay to volunteer' programs - 2005-09-19: "Cisco leads way in corporate 'pay to volunteer' programs
Lynn Graebner
Many people yearn to volunteer for a nonprofit group but simply can't seem to meld it with work and family obligations. Some valley companies are removing that hurdle.
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Cisco Systems Inc., Intel Corp. and Wells Fargo & Co. are among a growing group of companies that pay employees their full salary to work for charities. Although the movement is a slow one, corporate charity is growing nationally and is starting to reach out into other countries."
Lynn Graebner
Many people yearn to volunteer for a nonprofit group but simply can't seem to meld it with work and family obligations. Some valley companies are removing that hurdle.
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Cisco Systems Inc., Intel Corp. and Wells Fargo & Co. are among a growing group of companies that pay employees their full salary to work for charities. Although the movement is a slow one, corporate charity is growing nationally and is starting to reach out into other countries."
Celebrity 'hyper-agents' transform philanthropy | csmonitor.com
Celebrity 'hyper-agents' transform philanthropy | csmonitor.com: "Celebrity 'hyper-agents' transform philanthropy
Charismatic individuals use their influence to find new ways to tackle old problems
By Alexandra Marks | Staff writer of The Christian Science Monitor
NEW YORK – Call it the dawn of the Golden Age of Philanthropy. And one early manifestation was on display this past weekend at an elegant hotel in Midtown Manhattan. Kings, prime ministers, international entrepreneurs, media moguls, and savvy local business people met at the first annual Clinton Global Initiative to pledge themselves to take on a lofty set of once seemingly intransigent challenges: from international poverty and AIDS to global warming to ethnic "
Charismatic individuals use their influence to find new ways to tackle old problems
By Alexandra Marks | Staff writer of The Christian Science Monitor
NEW YORK – Call it the dawn of the Golden Age of Philanthropy. And one early manifestation was on display this past weekend at an elegant hotel in Midtown Manhattan. Kings, prime ministers, international entrepreneurs, media moguls, and savvy local business people met at the first annual Clinton Global Initiative to pledge themselves to take on a lofty set of once seemingly intransigent challenges: from international poverty and AIDS to global warming to ethnic "
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