thedesertsun.com | Why not let businesses sponsor schools with advertisements?: "Why not let businesses sponsor schools with advertisements?
Well-known valley philanthropist to be buried today
The Desert Sun
October 14, 2005
Need money? Then get a sponsor. It's what cities do to pay for stadiums. It's what athletes do to reach the Olympics. So why not public schools as well?
That's the Desert Foundation of Academics' thinking. The foundation proposes letting some local businesses advertise on high school campus marquees in the Palm Springs Unified School District. The foundation projects it would raise hundreds of thousands of dollars for ongoing and new enrichment programs."
Friday, October 14, 2005
New era in public information about charities as regulator receives first summary information return on line | eGov monitor
New era in public information about charities as regulator receives first summary information return on line | eGov monitor: "New era in public information about charities as regulator receives first summary information return on line
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Yesterday saw the beginning of a new era of public information when the Charity Commission received its first summary information return (SIR) online. The SIR is an information tool, which helps the public to better understand the work of charities with an annual income of over £1million."
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Yesterday saw the beginning of a new era of public information when the Charity Commission received its first summary information return (SIR) online. The SIR is an information tool, which helps the public to better understand the work of charities with an annual income of over £1million."
UPS, Merck Recognized for Outstanding Volunteer Efforts in China
UPS, Merck Recognized for Outstanding Volunteer Efforts in China: "UPS, Merck Recognized for Outstanding Volunteer Efforts in China
Two U.S. companies are finalists for 2005 State Department ACE Award
By Todd Bullock
Washington File Staff Writer
Washington -- The package delivery company United Parcel Service (UPS) and the pharmaceutical company Merck and Company Inc., both U.S. businesses with extensive operations in China, are two of the 10 finalists for the State Department's prestigious Award for Corporate Excellence (ACE) for 2005."
Two U.S. companies are finalists for 2005 State Department ACE Award
By Todd Bullock
Washington File Staff Writer
Washington -- The package delivery company United Parcel Service (UPS) and the pharmaceutical company Merck and Company Inc., both U.S. businesses with extensive operations in China, are two of the 10 finalists for the State Department's prestigious Award for Corporate Excellence (ACE) for 2005."
Bizwomen: Where women in business meet to network, connect, support, learn and grow.
Bizwomen: Where women in business meet to network, connect, support, learn and grow.: "These approaches aid fund raising
Mary Lou Makepeace
Special to the Denver Business Journal
Decreased government funding for social programs has had a detrimental impact on many of Colorado's nonprofit initiatives, forcing many beneficial groups to close their doors or dramatically reduce services.
More than ever before, health care, education, arts and other programs are turning to the private sector for financial assistance. As this trend continues, grantmakers and grantees alike are forced to think and act more strategically."
Mary Lou Makepeace
Special to the Denver Business Journal
Decreased government funding for social programs has had a detrimental impact on many of Colorado's nonprofit initiatives, forcing many beneficial groups to close their doors or dramatically reduce services.
More than ever before, health care, education, arts and other programs are turning to the private sector for financial assistance. As this trend continues, grantmakers and grantees alike are forced to think and act more strategically."
Vail Daily News for Vail and Beaver Creek Colorado - News
Vail Daily News for Vail and Beaver Creek Colorado - News: "Charitable giving pays off - for everyone
Charlie Wick and Tina DeWitt
October 13, 2005
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You've probably heard that 'generosity is its own reward.' This may be true, but when you make a charitable gift to a non-profit organization, your generosity also can reward you - especially when you file your taxes.
In fact, you can get at least three types of tax benefits:
Immediate tax deduction - You can deduct your charitable gift from your current income taxes. For example, if you give $1000 in cash to a charitable group this year, and you are in the 28-percent tax bracket, you can deduct $280 from your taxes on your 2005 tax return."
Charlie Wick and Tina DeWitt
October 13, 2005
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You've probably heard that 'generosity is its own reward.' This may be true, but when you make a charitable gift to a non-profit organization, your generosity also can reward you - especially when you file your taxes.
In fact, you can get at least three types of tax benefits:
Immediate tax deduction - You can deduct your charitable gift from your current income taxes. For example, if you give $1000 in cash to a charitable group this year, and you are in the 28-percent tax bracket, you can deduct $280 from your taxes on your 2005 tax return."
Theater fundraiser to make up for sagging sales
Theater fundraiser to make up for sagging sales: "MONMOUTH -- An attendance drop at central Maine's only professional theater has left the company with a financial hole it's working to plug.
Single-ticket sales at The Theater at Monmouth for the 2005 season were down about 15 percent from last year -- a decline the theater's longtime director attributed mostly to high gas prices."
Single-ticket sales at The Theater at Monmouth for the 2005 season were down about 15 percent from last year -- a decline the theater's longtime director attributed mostly to high gas prices."
The Daily Northwestern - DM starts sign-ups, fills most open slots
The Daily Northwestern - DM starts sign-ups, fills most open slots: "Gustavo Medrano arrived at Norris University Center for his shift in the cashier’s office on Tuesday and he saw a line of people wrapping around the first floor office and extending to the Wisconsin Room. They were all waiting to sign up for Dance Marathon.
“I came in a couple of minutes before 9 (a.m.), and I had difficulty coming in through the door because there was a line of people blocking it,” said the Medill senior and student supervisor of the office."
“I came in a couple of minutes before 9 (a.m.), and I had difficulty coming in through the door because there was a line of people blocking it,” said the Medill senior and student supervisor of the office."
Thursday, October 13, 2005
The Chronicle, 10/13/2005: Crafting a New Role
The Chronicle, 10/13/2005: Crafting a New Role: "Crafting a New Role
Museum's new mission spurs big increase in donors and visitors
By Peter Panepento
The Fuller Museum of Art had a reputation for playing it safe. The museum, located about 25 miles south of Boston in Brockton, Mass., had followed a tried-and-true approach for most of its nearly four-decade history -- playing host to exhibits of largely conservative artwork that drew modest crowds and generated little buzz.
The approach was effective enough to keep the museum alive. But in culture-rich New England, where massive institutions such as Boston's Museum of Fine Arts and the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum boast international acclaim, Fuller simply did not stand out. It was a small, community museum that had done little to distinguish itself, and it was in danger of losing relevance."
Museum's new mission spurs big increase in donors and visitors
By Peter Panepento
The Fuller Museum of Art had a reputation for playing it safe. The museum, located about 25 miles south of Boston in Brockton, Mass., had followed a tried-and-true approach for most of its nearly four-decade history -- playing host to exhibits of largely conservative artwork that drew modest crowds and generated little buzz.
The approach was effective enough to keep the museum alive. But in culture-rich New England, where massive institutions such as Boston's Museum of Fine Arts and the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum boast international acclaim, Fuller simply did not stand out. It was a small, community museum that had done little to distinguish itself, and it was in danger of losing relevance."
"The Waterbury Connecticut Republican American Newspaper"
"The Waterbury Connecticut Republican American Newspaper": "Sunshine on solicitors
Thursday, October 13, 2005
Copyright � 2005 Republican-American
Paid solicitors have been preying on the generosity of Connecticut residents for years, making off with as much as 65 cents of every dollar contributed to worthy causes.
Efforts by consumer-protection officials, the attorney general's office and the legislature to alert potential donors to the guileful tactics of paid solicitors have produced mixed results. A lot of people still respond magnanimously to telephone solicitations, often blissfully unaware that most of their money ends up in the solicitors' bank accounts with dimes on the dollar actually reaching the intended beneficiary. ow a new law that will make the whole process more transparent has some nonprofits worried that contributors will be scared off. Their concern is unfounded."
Thursday, October 13, 2005
Copyright � 2005 Republican-American
Paid solicitors have been preying on the generosity of Connecticut residents for years, making off with as much as 65 cents of every dollar contributed to worthy causes.
Efforts by consumer-protection officials, the attorney general's office and the legislature to alert potential donors to the guileful tactics of paid solicitors have produced mixed results. A lot of people still respond magnanimously to telephone solicitations, often blissfully unaware that most of their money ends up in the solicitors' bank accounts with dimes on the dollar actually reaching the intended beneficiary. ow a new law that will make the whole process more transparent has some nonprofits worried that contributors will be scared off. Their concern is unfounded."
Editorial: Google philanthropy
Editorial: Google philanthropy: "Editorial: Google philanthropy
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Thursday, October 13, 2005
A number of Americans made fortunes during the high-tech explosion that started with the invention of semiconductors and silicon chips.
Fortunately, many of these extremely wealthy inventors and entrepreneurs also feel a responsibility to share their good fortune in a variety of philanthropic endeavors."
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Thursday, October 13, 2005
A number of Americans made fortunes during the high-tech explosion that started with the invention of semiconductors and silicon chips.
Fortunately, many of these extremely wealthy inventors and entrepreneurs also feel a responsibility to share their good fortune in a variety of philanthropic endeavors."
The Capital Times-Gates' focus on philanthropy
The Capital Times: "Gates' focus on philanthropy
By Jeff Richgels
October 13, 2005
Even Bill Gates' harshest detractors concede that he's doing good in the world.
The $26.8 billion Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation focuses primarily on global health and the U.S. education system, and Gates does more than just give away his money: He gets involved, traveling to places like Africa, where AIDS is killing millions, and to the nation's top universities, where he pumps computer science as a great career."
By Jeff Richgels
October 13, 2005
Even Bill Gates' harshest detractors concede that he's doing good in the world.
The $26.8 billion Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation focuses primarily on global health and the U.S. education system, and Gates does more than just give away his money: He gets involved, traveling to places like Africa, where AIDS is killing millions, and to the nation's top universities, where he pumps computer science as a great career."
22,000 Katrina Evacuees Still Homeless - Yahoo! News
22,000 Katrina Evacuees Still Homeless - Yahoo! News: "The federal government has moved nearly a quarter-million Hurricane Katrina victims into hotel rooms, mobile homes or other housing — but more than 22,000 people remain in shelters, the head of the relief effort said."
The Sun News | 10/13/2005 | Ex-Rep. Ballance gets jail term for conspiracy
The Sun News | 10/13/2005 | North Carolina: "Ex-Rep. Ballance gets jail term for conspiracy
Former Rep. Frank Ballance was sentenced Wednesday to four years in prison for conspiring to divert taxpayer money to his law firm and family through a charitable organization he helped start.
Ballance, 63, a longtime state legislator before being elected to Congress, has until Dec. 30 to turn himself in, U.S. District Court Judge Terrence Boyle ruled.
Ballance also agreed to repay $61,917.25 and to forfeit $203,000 in a bank escrow account in the name of the John A. Hyman Memorial Foundation. The forfeited funds will be returned to N.C. taxpayers, prosecutor Dennis Duffy said."
Former Rep. Frank Ballance was sentenced Wednesday to four years in prison for conspiring to divert taxpayer money to his law firm and family through a charitable organization he helped start.
Ballance, 63, a longtime state legislator before being elected to Congress, has until Dec. 30 to turn himself in, U.S. District Court Judge Terrence Boyle ruled.
Ballance also agreed to repay $61,917.25 and to forfeit $203,000 in a bank escrow account in the name of the John A. Hyman Memorial Foundation. The forfeited funds will be returned to N.C. taxpayers, prosecutor Dennis Duffy said."
The Michigan Daily -- 114 Years of Editorial Freedom - Some wary of football season ticket program
The Michigan Daily -- 114 Years of Editorial Freedom - Some wary of football season ticket program: "ome wary of football season ticket program
New required donations for seats could lead ticket holders to neglect giving to academics, critics say
By Ian Herbert, Daily Staff Reporter
October 13, 2005
An Athletic Department program partially intended to raise money for the proposed renovations to Michigan Stadium may inadvertently deter ticket holders from donating to the University’s academic programs, critics of the program say.
The preferred seating program, which started this year, requires football season ticket holders to donate between $125 and $500 to the Athletic Department for the right to purchase season tickets."
New required donations for seats could lead ticket holders to neglect giving to academics, critics say
By Ian Herbert, Daily Staff Reporter
October 13, 2005
An Athletic Department program partially intended to raise money for the proposed renovations to Michigan Stadium may inadvertently deter ticket holders from donating to the University’s academic programs, critics of the program say.
The preferred seating program, which started this year, requires football season ticket holders to donate between $125 and $500 to the Athletic Department for the right to purchase season tickets."
Support Center for Nonprofit Management: Articles & Publications
Support Center for Nonprofit Management: Articles & Publications: "rticles & Publications
Journal for Nonprofit Management
An invaluable source of thinking and articles on the issues challenging nonprofit organizations today. Now for the first time, we’re offering out Journal as a downloadable PDF!
Volume 9, released October 2005, focuses on nonprofit transitions. The four articles in the issue cover a range of transition concerns: changing executive directors, replacing a long-term executive director, rethinking an organization’s relationship to its community, and working with organizational culture during change efforts."
Journal for Nonprofit Management
An invaluable source of thinking and articles on the issues challenging nonprofit organizations today. Now for the first time, we’re offering out Journal as a downloadable PDF!
Volume 9, released October 2005, focuses on nonprofit transitions. The four articles in the issue cover a range of transition concerns: changing executive directors, replacing a long-term executive director, rethinking an organization’s relationship to its community, and working with organizational culture during change efforts."
Mississippi Business Journal-The Foundation for the Mid South's (FMS') African American Philanthropy Fund
Mississippi Business Journal: "JACKSON — The Foundation for the Mid South's (FMS') African American Philanthropy Fund is preparing to award grants for its 2005 grant cycle. The fund was established with an anonymous lead gift of $30,000 with the intent to create a new resource for philanthropic education and awareness in the African American community."
Wednesday, October 12, 2005
Google Grants
Google Grants: "The Google Grants program supports organizations sharing our philosophy of community service to help the world in areas such as science and technology, education, global public health, the environment, youth advocacy, and the arts.
Designed for 501(c)(3) non-profit organizations, Google Grants is a unique in-kind advertising program. It harnesses the power of our flagship advertising product, Google AdWords, to non-profits seeking to inform and engage their constituents online. Google Grants has awarded AdWords advertising to hundreds of non-profit groups whose missions range from animal welfare to literacy, from supporting homeless children to promoting HIV education. "
Designed for 501(c)(3) non-profit organizations, Google Grants is a unique in-kind advertising program. It harnesses the power of our flagship advertising product, Google AdWords, to non-profits seeking to inform and engage their constituents online. Google Grants has awarded AdWords advertising to hundreds of non-profit groups whose missions range from animal welfare to literacy, from supporting homeless children to promoting HIV education. "
Johnson defends trip paid for by Nature Conservancy - Boston.com
Johnson defends trip paid for by Nature Conservancy - Boston.com: "Johnson defends trip paid for by Nature Conservancy
October 12, 2005
WASHINGTON --U.S. Rep. Nancy Johnson is defending a trip she took this year to Ecuador and the Galapagos Islands at the expense of the Nature Conservancy.
The Hartford Courant reported Wednesday that Johnson, R-Conn., and her husband were treated to almost $17,900 in travel, meals and lodging on the trip, which began May 28 and ended on June 5.
Johnson went on the trip as a member of the International Conservation Caucus, a bipartisan congressional group that supports international conservation programs."
October 12, 2005
WASHINGTON --U.S. Rep. Nancy Johnson is defending a trip she took this year to Ecuador and the Galapagos Islands at the expense of the Nature Conservancy.
The Hartford Courant reported Wednesday that Johnson, R-Conn., and her husband were treated to almost $17,900 in travel, meals and lodging on the trip, which began May 28 and ended on June 5.
Johnson went on the trip as a member of the International Conservation Caucus, a bipartisan congressional group that supports international conservation programs."
Sabre Foundation White Paper Offers New Digital Paths For Philanthropy To Make Nonprofits Self-Funding - Yahoo! News
Sabre Foundation White Paper Offers New Digital Paths For Philanthropy To Make Nonprofits Self-Funding - Yahoo! News: "Sabre Foundation White Paper Offers New Digital Paths For Philanthropy To Make Nonprofits Self-Funding
Wed Oct 12, 3:00 AM ET
(PRWEB) - (PRWEB) October 12, 2005 -- Donors can offer digital donations -- gifts in electronic form -- for leveraging policy reforms and 'land grant' endowments that benefit grassroots groups in troubled areas, according to a white paper that distills findings from an 11-month research project on global trends in digital philanthropy.
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Entitled 'New Catalysts for Sustainability: A Global Opportunity for Digital Philanthropy,' the white paper describes a new challenge grant approach for philanthropies to encourage communities around the world to launch self-funding systems that expand grassroots access to learning, health care, and job opportunities."
Wed Oct 12, 3:00 AM ET
(PRWEB) - (PRWEB) October 12, 2005 -- Donors can offer digital donations -- gifts in electronic form -- for leveraging policy reforms and 'land grant' endowments that benefit grassroots groups in troubled areas, according to a white paper that distills findings from an 11-month research project on global trends in digital philanthropy.
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Entitled 'New Catalysts for Sustainability: A Global Opportunity for Digital Philanthropy,' the white paper describes a new challenge grant approach for philanthropies to encourage communities around the world to launch self-funding systems that expand grassroots access to learning, health care, and job opportunities."
Google Starts Up Philanthropy Campaign
Google Starts Up Philanthropy Campaign: "Google Starts Up Philanthropy Campaign
Some Question Structure of Giving, Which Allows Company More Flexibility
By David A. Vise
Washington Post Staff Writer
Wednesday, October 12, 2005; Page D04
Google Inc. is launching an unusual corporate philanthropy campaign that will focus on fighting poverty and disease in Africa, addressing energy and environmental issues, and assisting nonprofit groups by giving away free online advertising.
Rather than doing all of that through a traditional corporate foundation, which has certain tax advantages, Google is setting aside the equivalent of 3 million shares of stock, worth more than $900 million, to fund an entity called Google.org. It is separately putting about $90 million into a newly created Google Foundation, officials said."
Some Question Structure of Giving, Which Allows Company More Flexibility
By David A. Vise
Washington Post Staff Writer
Wednesday, October 12, 2005; Page D04
Google Inc. is launching an unusual corporate philanthropy campaign that will focus on fighting poverty and disease in Africa, addressing energy and environmental issues, and assisting nonprofit groups by giving away free online advertising.
Rather than doing all of that through a traditional corporate foundation, which has certain tax advantages, Google is setting aside the equivalent of 3 million shares of stock, worth more than $900 million, to fund an entity called Google.org. It is separately putting about $90 million into a newly created Google Foundation, officials said."
Tuesday, October 11, 2005
National Post
National Post: "Why relief agencies love the Internet
It has created a young & generous generation
Siri Agrell
National Post
Tuesday, October 11, 2005
The greatest friend to international relief efforts this year is an online advancement known as PayPal.
Despite an endless string of crises, Canadians continue to donate money in record amounts. As they moved yesterday to help South Asia, many relief agencies credited not just generosity but the ease of making electronic donations through PayPal or similar payment services. The agencies say they are receiving more -- and from younger donors."
It has created a young & generous generation
Siri Agrell
National Post
Tuesday, October 11, 2005
The greatest friend to international relief efforts this year is an online advancement known as PayPal.
Despite an endless string of crises, Canadians continue to donate money in record amounts. As they moved yesterday to help South Asia, many relief agencies credited not just generosity but the ease of making electronic donations through PayPal or similar payment services. The agencies say they are receiving more -- and from younger donors."
Gulf Times Newspaper - Qatar, Gulf and World News - Britain/Ireland
Gulf Times Newspaper - Qatar, Gulf and World News - Britain/Ireland: "Prince William to join HSBC’s charities unit
Published: Tuesday, 11 October, 2005, 12:24 PM Doha Time
LONDON: A multi-millionaire City figure is believed to have set up a deal that will see Prince William carry out work experience at a leading bank.
The prince is to spend a month’s placement at the new charity division of banking giant HSBC.
It is expected to be the first in a series of placements at City firms before the prince begins study at Sandhurst for a commission in the army.
City sources said it was believed that the man behind the deal was HSBC co-head of investment banking John Studzinski."
Published: Tuesday, 11 October, 2005, 12:24 PM Doha Time
LONDON: A multi-millionaire City figure is believed to have set up a deal that will see Prince William carry out work experience at a leading bank.
The prince is to spend a month’s placement at the new charity division of banking giant HSBC.
It is expected to be the first in a series of placements at City firms before the prince begins study at Sandhurst for a commission in the army.
City sources said it was believed that the man behind the deal was HSBC co-head of investment banking John Studzinski."
Johns Hopkins Report Assesses U.S. Nonprofit Governance, Accountability; Amid Calls for Reform, Study Details Actual Practices
Untitled Document: "Johns Hopkins Report Assesses U.S. Nonprofit Governance, Accountability; Amid Calls for Reform, Study Details Actual Practices
BALTIMORE, Oct. 11 (AScribe Newswire) -- With Hurricane Katrina demonstrating anew the need for an effective and reliable network of private, nonprofit organizations to help meet urgent national problems, and recent calls for increased regulation of nonprofit organizations from the Senate Finance Committee and others, a new report from the Johns Hopkins University's Nonprofit Listening Post Project offers the first up-to-date information on the actual governance and accountability practices of U.S. nonprofit organizations."
BALTIMORE, Oct. 11 (AScribe Newswire) -- With Hurricane Katrina demonstrating anew the need for an effective and reliable network of private, nonprofit organizations to help meet urgent national problems, and recent calls for increased regulation of nonprofit organizations from the Senate Finance Committee and others, a new report from the Johns Hopkins University's Nonprofit Listening Post Project offers the first up-to-date information on the actual governance and accountability practices of U.S. nonprofit organizations."
U.S. `giving circles` growing
U.S. `giving circles` growing: "WASHINGTON, DC, United States (UPI) -- U.S. 'giving circles,' individuals pooling their charitable donation and jointly deciding which organizations to support, are growing.
A study last February by the Washington, D.C.-based New Ventures in Philanthropy found at least 220 circles in 40 states. Since 2000, they have donated more than $44 million, reported the New York Times Sunday."
A study last February by the Washington, D.C.-based New Ventures in Philanthropy found at least 220 circles in 40 states. Since 2000, they have donated more than $44 million, reported the New York Times Sunday."
TODAYonline-Kids charity, Amway hook up
TODAYonline: "Kids charity, Amway hook up
ONE is a local children's charity that looks after 12,000 beneficiaries and the other is a multi-level marketing company.
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Mix the two and you get a happy charity in the Singapore Children's Society (SCS) and a business that is happy to share in Amway — an international firm that sells products such as health supplements, cosmetics and home-care systems to consumers directly.
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What better way to spread the reach of the charity than to tap the company's wide network of distributors?
ONE is a local children's charity that looks after 12,000 beneficiaries and the other is a multi-level marketing company.
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Mix the two and you get a happy charity in the Singapore Children's Society (SCS) and a business that is happy to share in Amway — an international firm that sells products such as health supplements, cosmetics and home-care systems to consumers directly.
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What better way to spread the reach of the charity than to tap the company's wide network of distributors?
Texas Hold 'em on Hold in Delaware
Texas Hold 'em on Hold in Delaware: "10/09/05
DOVER (AP)- You can't know when to hold 'em - or know when to fold 'em - until somebody deals 'em. But for the time being, No Limit Texas Hold 'Em poker tournaments in Delaware are on hold.
Three months after enactment of a new law allowing nonprofit groups to raise money by sponsoring high-stakes poker tournaments, poker players in Delaware are still waiting for the chance to ante up."
DOVER (AP)- You can't know when to hold 'em - or know when to fold 'em - until somebody deals 'em. But for the time being, No Limit Texas Hold 'Em poker tournaments in Delaware are on hold.
Three months after enactment of a new law allowing nonprofit groups to raise money by sponsoring high-stakes poker tournaments, poker players in Delaware are still waiting for the chance to ante up."
Arkansas Community Foundation named to inaugural standards list
: "The White County Community Foundation, an Affiliate of the Arkansas Community Foundation (ARCF), announced recently that ARCF has received certification for having organizational and financial practices in accordance with the Council on Foundationsâ National Standards for U.S. Community Foundations. There are almost 700 community foundations in the U.S. and only 61 were certified as meeting Council standards in the inaugural list.
“Adopting and adhering to high standards is one way we demonstrate our ongoing commitment to maintaining the trust of our donors and the communities we serve,” said Pat Lile, president and CEO of ARCF. “Our staff and statewide Board of Directors have worked for more than three years to complete an extensive review process and become one of the first foundations in the nation certified by the Council.”"
“Adopting and adhering to high standards is one way we demonstrate our ongoing commitment to maintaining the trust of our donors and the communities we serve,” said Pat Lile, president and CEO of ARCF. “Our staff and statewide Board of Directors have worked for more than three years to complete an extensive review process and become one of the first foundations in the nation certified by the Council.”"
Channelnewsasia.com-Overhaul of charity sector within the next 6 months: Dr Balakrishnan
Channelnewsasia.com: "Overhaul of charity sector within the next 6 months: Dr Balakrishnan
By Farah Abdul Rahim, Channel NewsAsia
Community Development, Youth and Sports Minister Dr Vivian Balakrishnan said a complete overhaul of the charity sector could be expected within the next 6 months
He said the latest review of regulatory agencies would complement others already underway - all part of the Government's efforts to have greater efficiency and restore donor confidence in the system.
The move has been touted as a major shake-up for the charity sector - with not just charities under scrutiny, but the very regulatory agencies involved. "
By Farah Abdul Rahim, Channel NewsAsia
Community Development, Youth and Sports Minister Dr Vivian Balakrishnan said a complete overhaul of the charity sector could be expected within the next 6 months
He said the latest review of regulatory agencies would complement others already underway - all part of the Government's efforts to have greater efficiency and restore donor confidence in the system.
The move has been touted as a major shake-up for the charity sector - with not just charities under scrutiny, but the very regulatory agencies involved. "
MySA.com: Business
MySA.com: Business: "Banks urged to watch nonprofits
Web Posted: 10/08/2005 12:00 AM CDT
Dane Schiller
Express-News Mexico City Bureau
MEXICO CITY — Latin American bankers were advised not to be tricked by terrorists who use the cover of nonprofit groups to raise, hide or move money vital to their schemes.
The trouble, the bankers were told Friday during an anti-money laundering conference here, is that foreign or domestic terrorist organizations could aim to exploit the fact that less stringent attention is traditionally paid to the nonprofit groups.
'We could be providing bank accounts to nonprofit organizations that are linked to terrorism,' said Susan Galli, head of money-laundering prevention for Citigroup.
The terrorism concerns come as some banks in this region have come under pressure in recent years to prevent drug cartels from hiding funds in legitimate institutions."
Web Posted: 10/08/2005 12:00 AM CDT
Dane Schiller
Express-News Mexico City Bureau
MEXICO CITY — Latin American bankers were advised not to be tricked by terrorists who use the cover of nonprofit groups to raise, hide or move money vital to their schemes.
The trouble, the bankers were told Friday during an anti-money laundering conference here, is that foreign or domestic terrorist organizations could aim to exploit the fact that less stringent attention is traditionally paid to the nonprofit groups.
'We could be providing bank accounts to nonprofit organizations that are linked to terrorism,' said Susan Galli, head of money-laundering prevention for Citigroup.
The terrorism concerns come as some banks in this region have come under pressure in recent years to prevent drug cartels from hiding funds in legitimate institutions."
WebWire� | Annual Survey of 600 U.S. Community Foundations Reports on Sector’s Growth
WebWire� | Annual Survey of 600 U.S. Community Foundations Reports on Sector’s Growth: "Annual Survey of 600 U.S. Community Foundations Reports on Sector’s Growth
Columbus Foundation
10/10/2005 9:56:59 AM
COLUMBUS, Ohio, Oct. 10 -- Gifts, grants, and assets of the community foundation field increased in 2004, according to the annual Columbus Foundation Survey of the Community Foundation Field, issued today. Overall, the community foundation field continues to experience gains in popularity as a preferred vehicle for charitable giving to communities large and small across America.
Community foundations make up one of the fastest growing sectors of philanthropy in the United States today. The survey of 636 U.S. community foundations reported a total of $4.2 billion in gifts received from donors, $3 billion in grants made to non-profit organizations, and growth in market value of assets to $39.4 billion."
Columbus Foundation
10/10/2005 9:56:59 AM
COLUMBUS, Ohio, Oct. 10 -- Gifts, grants, and assets of the community foundation field increased in 2004, according to the annual Columbus Foundation Survey of the Community Foundation Field, issued today. Overall, the community foundation field continues to experience gains in popularity as a preferred vehicle for charitable giving to communities large and small across America.
Community foundations make up one of the fastest growing sectors of philanthropy in the United States today. The survey of 636 U.S. community foundations reported a total of $4.2 billion in gifts received from donors, $3 billion in grants made to non-profit organizations, and growth in market value of assets to $39.4 billion."
The Chronicle, 10/10/2005: American University's Trustees Remove President After Spending and Compensation Controversy
The Chronicle, 10/10/2005: American University's Trustees Remove President After Spending and Compensation Controversy: "American University's Trustees Remove President After Spending and Compensation Controversy
By Paul Fain
Washington
The Board of Trustees of American University on Monday voted to remove Benjamin Ladner, the institution's president, from his position following a controversy over his compensation and spending.
'We felt that Dr. Ladner could not continue to lead the university effectively,' said Thomas A. Gottschalk, vice chairman of the 24-member board. 'He is terminated as president.'"
By Paul Fain
Washington
The Board of Trustees of American University on Monday voted to remove Benjamin Ladner, the institution's president, from his position following a controversy over his compensation and spending.
'We felt that Dr. Ladner could not continue to lead the university effectively,' said Thomas A. Gottschalk, vice chairman of the 24-member board. 'He is terminated as president.'"
Herald.com | 10/10/2005 | Famed professor, university at odds over large donation
Herald.com | 10/10/2005 | Famed professor, university at odds over large donation: "n the early 1990s, Holton developed the semisynthetic version of Taxol, a drug that fought ovarian and breast cancer. It was to FSU what Gatorade was to the University of Florida -- only better. It saved lives.
But the university that named a medal for Holton and featured the chemistry professor in an ad campaign now complains he's too controlling. FSU is returning Holton's $5 million gift meant for a state-of-the-art chemistry building, a move that may also force the school to return a $5 million state matching grant plus another $6 million from an account Holton controls.
Holton, meanwhile, filed a lawsuit demanding FSU honor an agreement to accept the gift. He has since dropped the suit and hired a public-relations firm, making a last-ditch effort to lobby the school's board of trustees."
But the university that named a medal for Holton and featured the chemistry professor in an ad campaign now complains he's too controlling. FSU is returning Holton's $5 million gift meant for a state-of-the-art chemistry building, a move that may also force the school to return a $5 million state matching grant plus another $6 million from an account Holton controls.
Holton, meanwhile, filed a lawsuit demanding FSU honor an agreement to accept the gift. He has since dropped the suit and hired a public-relations firm, making a last-ditch effort to lobby the school's board of trustees."
Volunteer puts in over 94 years North County Times - North San Diego and Southwest Riverside County columnists
Volunteer puts in over 94 years North County Times - North San Diego and Southwest Riverside County columnists: "olunteer puts in over 94 years
Ruth Emerson, 98, is a 20-year auxiliary board member for Redwood Senior Homes, which oversees three senior-living facilities including Redwood Terrace in Escondido
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By: ADRIENNE A. AGUIRRE - Staff Writer
Editor's Note: North County is filled with people who volunteer their time to help others. This is the story of one of those volunteers.
ESCONDIDO ---- Ninety-four years. That's how long Ruth Emerson has been a volunteer, she said, doing everything from supporting the World War l war effort to the musical arts and fund raising for Escondido schools, to Christmas gifts for seniors.
Emerson, who turned 98 last month, said she started volunteering in preschool with the Red Cross in 1911 because her mother was a volunteer with the organization. Emerson would help by making bandages."
Ruth Emerson, 98, is a 20-year auxiliary board member for Redwood Senior Homes, which oversees three senior-living facilities including Redwood Terrace in Escondido
Waldo Nilo
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By: ADRIENNE A. AGUIRRE - Staff Writer
Editor's Note: North County is filled with people who volunteer their time to help others. This is the story of one of those volunteers.
ESCONDIDO ---- Ninety-four years. That's how long Ruth Emerson has been a volunteer, she said, doing everything from supporting the World War l war effort to the musical arts and fund raising for Escondido schools, to Christmas gifts for seniors.
Emerson, who turned 98 last month, said she started volunteering in preschool with the Red Cross in 1911 because her mother was a volunteer with the organization. Emerson would help by making bandages."
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