MercuryNews.com | 03/31/2006 | Pizarro: Out of the wings, into the spotlight: "Pizarro: Out of the wings, into the spotlight
By Sal Pizarro
Mercury News
Teresa Alvarado has been one of the driving forces behind the scenes of philanthropy in the Latino community for two decades.
But she'll be front and center as the first executive director of the Hispanic Foundation of Silicon Valley. The 8-year-old organization is best known for producing the Hispanic Charity Ball in the fall, but it also provides grants, volunteer opportunities and leadership development.
Alvarado, 41, spent the past seven years as a government relations rep for PG&E in San Jose and has been on the Hispanic Foundation's board for six years. She says she's honored by the opportunity and looking forward to the challenge of leading the organization."
Friday, March 31, 2006
America's national parks: no longer ad-free zones? | csmonitor.com
America's national parks: no longer ad-free zones? | csmonitor.com: "America's national parks: no longer ad-free zones?
Controversy erupts over a plan to let corporate donors display their names and logos at attractions like Yosemite.
By Mark Clayton | Staff writer of The Christian Science Monitor
Amid the scenic splendor of America's national parks, might visitors one day see a sprinkling of signs that read: 'Yosemite, courtesy of Target'? Or perhaps, 'Mount Rushmore, brought to you by Verizon'?"
Controversy erupts over a plan to let corporate donors display their names and logos at attractions like Yosemite.
By Mark Clayton | Staff writer of The Christian Science Monitor
Amid the scenic splendor of America's national parks, might visitors one day see a sprinkling of signs that read: 'Yosemite, courtesy of Target'? Or perhaps, 'Mount Rushmore, brought to you by Verizon'?"
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Thursday, March 30, 2006
Capital Campaign Fundraising - A Nonprofit Overview
Capital Campaign Fundraising - A Nonprofit Overview: "Capital Campaign Overview
From Apply Now,
Your Guide to Nonprofit Charitable Orgs.
A Nonprofit Overview
Capital campaign fundraising for a nonprofit organization is a major project but should not be an overwhelming process if you take the right steps along the way. It begins with thorough planning.
While the board of directors may have approved a major capital fundraising campaign, is it based simply on an identified need or has a feasibility study been completed? A feasibility study would help determine if the amount of funds can be raised while a planning study would assume the amount of funds can be raised and instead would determine how to proceed. Often, a capital campaign fundraising study will determine both the feasibility and the process of raising funds."
From Apply Now,
Your Guide to Nonprofit Charitable Orgs.
A Nonprofit Overview
Capital campaign fundraising for a nonprofit organization is a major project but should not be an overwhelming process if you take the right steps along the way. It begins with thorough planning.
While the board of directors may have approved a major capital fundraising campaign, is it based simply on an identified need or has a feasibility study been completed? A feasibility study would help determine if the amount of funds can be raised while a planning study would assume the amount of funds can be raised and instead would determine how to proceed. Often, a capital campaign fundraising study will determine both the feasibility and the process of raising funds."
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BSO taps endowment to clear millions in debt - baltimoresun.com
BSO taps endowment to clear millions in debt - baltimoresun.com: "BSO taps endowment to clear millions in debt
By Tim Smith
Sun music critic
Originally published March 30, 2006
The Baltimore Symphony Orchestra's board of directors has approved a plan to wipe out debt and provide fresh cash reserves for the next fiscal year by drawing upon nearly one-third - $27.5 million - of the organization's $90 million endowment."
By Tim Smith
Sun music critic
Originally published March 30, 2006
The Baltimore Symphony Orchestra's board of directors has approved a plan to wipe out debt and provide fresh cash reserves for the next fiscal year by drawing upon nearly one-third - $27.5 million - of the organization's $90 million endowment."
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Wednesday, March 29, 2006
For Kaye, it’s all about yesterday
For Kaye, it’s all about yesterday: "For Kaye, it’s all about yesterday
History museum’s future unfolding
CAPTION: A model of the new Marquette County History Museum shows the former Marq-Tran building the way historical society members want it to look after renovation. (Journal photo by Andy Nelson-Zaleski)
Kaye Hiebel isn’t accustomed to the luxury of working with a lot of extra space.
As the long-time curator and recently-appointed director of the Marquette County History Museum, Hiebel has watched countless items for exhibit display and archival research pass through the museum doors. With an average of one to two new artifacts being donated each day, the relatively small building, which has harbored the museum since 1949, has nearly reached its carrying capacity. "
History museum’s future unfolding
CAPTION: A model of the new Marquette County History Museum shows the former Marq-Tran building the way historical society members want it to look after renovation. (Journal photo by Andy Nelson-Zaleski)
Kaye Hiebel isn’t accustomed to the luxury of working with a lot of extra space.
As the long-time curator and recently-appointed director of the Marquette County History Museum, Hiebel has watched countless items for exhibit display and archival research pass through the museum doors. With an average of one to two new artifacts being donated each day, the relatively small building, which has harbored the museum since 1949, has nearly reached its carrying capacity. "
ASU joins alliance to aid diversity cause
ASU joins alliance to aid diversity cause: "ASU joins alliance to aid diversity cause
Eugene Scott
The Arizona Republic
Mar. 9, 2006 12:00 AM
Arizona State University and two other universities received $7.5 million to enhance and diversify the country's non-profit community by combining their efforts.
The W. K. Foundation, an organization based in Battle Creek, Mich., is interested in improving people's quality of life. It recently awarded the grant to ASU, Indiana University - Bloomington and Grand Valley State University in Allendale, Mich.
ASU runs the Center for Nonprofit Leadership and Management, Indiana has the Center on Philanthropy and Grand Valley State oversees the Dorothy A. Johnson Center for Philanthropy and Nonprofit Leadership. "
Eugene Scott
The Arizona Republic
Mar. 9, 2006 12:00 AM
Arizona State University and two other universities received $7.5 million to enhance and diversify the country's non-profit community by combining their efforts.
The W. K. Foundation, an organization based in Battle Creek, Mich., is interested in improving people's quality of life. It recently awarded the grant to ASU, Indiana University - Bloomington and Grand Valley State University in Allendale, Mich.
ASU runs the Center for Nonprofit Leadership and Management, Indiana has the Center on Philanthropy and Grand Valley State oversees the Dorothy A. Johnson Center for Philanthropy and Nonprofit Leadership. "
Lemonade stand makes life a little sweeter - Features
Lemonade stand makes life a little sweeter - Features: "emonade stands are a favorite pastime for budding entrepreneurs, though most profits end up going toward piggy-bank savings accounts.
But Alex Scott - who was diagnosed with cancer in 1997, just two days before her first birthday - ended up donating her money to pediatric cancer research.
By the time she was 8 years old, lemonade stands that she and others operated raised almost $1 million.
'Obviously Alex proved that every girl can make a difference,' says Liz Scott, Alex's mother. 'Her little 4-year-old self managed to raise a million dollars in her lifetime.'
What began as one lemonade stand grew into a franchise-like organization. Though Alex Scott passed away in 2004, her philanthropy lives on and has inspired a national effort.
Liz Scott now works full time with Alex's Lemonade Stand, a national organization that raises money like Alex did - by selling lemonade."
But Alex Scott - who was diagnosed with cancer in 1997, just two days before her first birthday - ended up donating her money to pediatric cancer research.
By the time she was 8 years old, lemonade stands that she and others operated raised almost $1 million.
'Obviously Alex proved that every girl can make a difference,' says Liz Scott, Alex's mother. 'Her little 4-year-old self managed to raise a million dollars in her lifetime.'
What began as one lemonade stand grew into a franchise-like organization. Though Alex Scott passed away in 2004, her philanthropy lives on and has inspired a national effort.
Liz Scott now works full time with Alex's Lemonade Stand, a national organization that raises money like Alex did - by selling lemonade."
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MySA.com: Editorials-Problems with Red Cross may hinder charity work
MySA.com: Editorials: "Editorial : Problems with Red Cross may hinder charity work
Web Posted: 03/29/2006 12:00 AM CST
San Antonio Express-News
American Red Cross officials must straighten out their organization before their famous icon becomes a symbol of deceit.
Three months after federal prosecutors charged 53 suspects with siphoning more than $200,000 in aid for hurricane victims in Bakersfield, Calif., the scandal is widening.
The organization has dismissed three volunteers in its inquiry into improprieties involving Hurricane Katrina relief efforts, the New York Times reported."
Web Posted: 03/29/2006 12:00 AM CST
San Antonio Express-News
American Red Cross officials must straighten out their organization before their famous icon becomes a symbol of deceit.
Three months after federal prosecutors charged 53 suspects with siphoning more than $200,000 in aid for hurricane victims in Bakersfield, Calif., the scandal is widening.
The organization has dismissed three volunteers in its inquiry into improprieties involving Hurricane Katrina relief efforts, the New York Times reported."
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The gift of words - The Boston Globe
The gift of words - The Boston Globe: "The gift of words
Nonprofits can reap from sale of donated Internet addresses
By Jenn Abelson, Globe Staff | March 29, 2006
When Tom Bird started receiving six-figure offers for his domain name, farm.com, the Massachusetts entrepreneur this month made an unlikely move: He donated the Internet address to the Boston Foundation."
Nonprofits can reap from sale of donated Internet addresses
By Jenn Abelson, Globe Staff | March 29, 2006
When Tom Bird started receiving six-figure offers for his domain name, farm.com, the Massachusetts entrepreneur this month made an unlikely move: He donated the Internet address to the Boston Foundation."
Disaster Planning
A possible resource we found.
Disaster Planning: "Disaster Planning
We’re pleased to provide you with a copy of Disaster Planning, Emergency Preparedness & Business Continuity. This document is a guideline that offers the points an organization needs to think about in order to prepare its own disaster recovery plan so that, should an interruption occur, it is able to resume operations."
Disaster Planning: "Disaster Planning
We’re pleased to provide you with a copy of Disaster Planning, Emergency Preparedness & Business Continuity. This document is a guideline that offers the points an organization needs to think about in order to prepare its own disaster recovery plan so that, should an interruption occur, it is able to resume operations."
Tuesday, March 28, 2006
The Business Journal of the Greater Triad Area: Greensboro raises huge funds for Olympic champ turned philanthropist - 2006-03-28
The Business Journal of the Greater Triad Area: Greensboro raises huge funds for Olympic champ turned philanthropist - 2006-03-28: "Greensboro raises huge funds for Olympic champ turned philanthropist
The Business Journal of the Greater Triad Area - 2:56 PM EST Tuesday
By the end of Joey Cheek Day last Thursday, the Greensboro community had raised almost $300,000 in support of Olympic speedskating champ's Right to Play charity as well as local youth charities, including the establishment of the Joey Cheek International Scholarship Fund at Greensboro College."
The Business Journal of the Greater Triad Area - 2:56 PM EST Tuesday
By the end of Joey Cheek Day last Thursday, the Greensboro community had raised almost $300,000 in support of Olympic speedskating champ's Right to Play charity as well as local youth charities, including the establishment of the Joey Cheek International Scholarship Fund at Greensboro College."
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Colgate University News - Colgate students examine world of philanthropy, nonprofits
Colgate University News - Colgate students examine world of philanthropy, nonprofits: "Colgate students examine world of philanthropy, nonprofits
Tuesday, March 28, 2006
Students visiting nongovernmental organizations in Washington, D.C., stand with Jim Smith '70 (left) and Pablo Eisenburg (front right), of the Center for Public and Nonprofit Leadership at Georgetown University.
Democracy, reflection, peer-to-peer-networking, and the ideals of a liberal arts education. A recent alternative spring break trip, visiting nongovernmental organizations (NGOs) and foundations in Washington, D.C., brought to life many of the concepts that are integral to Colgate’s Sophomore-Year Experience program.
Nine sophomores and one senior – from North America, India, Ghana, and Egypt – attended the five-day moveable feast, which whetted the students’ voracious appetites for ways they could apply their Colgate educations to lives engaged in philanthropy and civil society."
Tuesday, March 28, 2006
Students visiting nongovernmental organizations in Washington, D.C., stand with Jim Smith '70 (left) and Pablo Eisenburg (front right), of the Center for Public and Nonprofit Leadership at Georgetown University.
Democracy, reflection, peer-to-peer-networking, and the ideals of a liberal arts education. A recent alternative spring break trip, visiting nongovernmental organizations (NGOs) and foundations in Washington, D.C., brought to life many of the concepts that are integral to Colgate’s Sophomore-Year Experience program.
Nine sophomores and one senior – from North America, India, Ghana, and Egypt – attended the five-day moveable feast, which whetted the students’ voracious appetites for ways they could apply their Colgate educations to lives engaged in philanthropy and civil society."
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roanoke.com - Extra stories- Jefferson Center faces 'cash flow obstacle'
roanoke.com - Extra stories- Jefferson Center faces 'cash flow obstacle': "Jefferson Center faces 'cash flow obstacle'
* Arts and Culture
By Kevin Kittredge | 981-3323
At first blush, many a Roanoke nonprofit might wish they were Jefferson Center.
Rent from some 20 tenants, fees for the use of Shaftman Performance Hall and the center's own highly popular concert series all add up to what so many nonprofits lack: income. Add a rabid donor base, which contributed mightily in the 1990s to give the former high school a second lease on life, and you might guess times were good at 541 Luck Ave. S.W.
And you'd be wrong. Jefferson Center faces a whopping $400,000 shortfall in its $1.7 million budget for the year, executive director James 'Bau' Graves revealed last week.
"
* Arts and Culture
By Kevin Kittredge | 981-3323
At first blush, many a Roanoke nonprofit might wish they were Jefferson Center.
Rent from some 20 tenants, fees for the use of Shaftman Performance Hall and the center's own highly popular concert series all add up to what so many nonprofits lack: income. Add a rabid donor base, which contributed mightily in the 1990s to give the former high school a second lease on life, and you might guess times were good at 541 Luck Ave. S.W.
And you'd be wrong. Jefferson Center faces a whopping $400,000 shortfall in its $1.7 million budget for the year, executive director James 'Bau' Graves revealed last week.
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ARTICLE: ODU study finds donors more kind to professionally run charities (The Virginian-Pilot - HamptonRoads.com/PilotOnline.com)
ARTICLE: ODU study finds donors more kind to professionally run charities (The Virginian-Pilot - HamptonRoads.com/PilotOnline.com): "ODU study finds donors more kind to professionally run charities
The Virginian-Pilot
© March 28, 2006
Professionally run nonprofits tend to attract more donations, according to a national study by an Old Dominion University professor.
The primary goal of the research, co- written by marketing and business professor John Ford, is to document the factors that motivate people to give, such as emotional and personal connections to a charity, Ford said."
The Virginian-Pilot
© March 28, 2006
Professionally run nonprofits tend to attract more donations, according to a national study by an Old Dominion University professor.
The primary goal of the research, co- written by marketing and business professor John Ford, is to document the factors that motivate people to give, such as emotional and personal connections to a charity, Ford said."
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delawareonline ¦ The News Journal ¦ Form 990: Not just another tax form
delawareonline ¦ The News Journal ¦ Form 990: Not just another tax form: "Form 990: Not just another tax form
Cover & Rossiter, P.A.
03/28/2006
Most nonprofit organizations must file a Federal Form 990 (“Return of Organization Exempt From Tax”) with the IRS on an annual basis. Although filed with the IRS, your 990 should not be thought of in the same terms as other tax forms.
IRS enforcement in the nonprofit arena has been virtually nonexistent. As long as it is filed on a timely basis, you will rarely be taken to task by the IRS for issues with the accuracy of your 990. That doesn't mean the 990 should be considered a compliance document, to be dispensed with as speedily as possible. The 990 should be considered as much a PR document as a tax filing."
Cover & Rossiter, P.A.
03/28/2006
Most nonprofit organizations must file a Federal Form 990 (“Return of Organization Exempt From Tax”) with the IRS on an annual basis. Although filed with the IRS, your 990 should not be thought of in the same terms as other tax forms.
IRS enforcement in the nonprofit arena has been virtually nonexistent. As long as it is filed on a timely basis, you will rarely be taken to task by the IRS for issues with the accuracy of your 990. That doesn't mean the 990 should be considered a compliance document, to be dispensed with as speedily as possible. The 990 should be considered as much a PR document as a tax filing."
Crain's Detroit Business-"More bucks for the boss
Crain's Detroit Business: "More bucks for the boss
Despite slow local economy, many nonprofits gave bigger raises in ’04 to compete nationally
By Sherri Begin
March 27, 2006 1:30 PM
Detroit Institute of Arts Director Graham Beal leads one of the top five art museums in the country, but you wouldn’t know it by looking at his compensation, Board Chairman Eugene Gargaro Jr. said.
Even with total compensation of $486,654 in 2004, his pay is still in the midrange of what his U.S. peers receive, said Gargaro, who is vice president and secretary of Taylor-based Masco Corp. Beal didn’t receive a base pay increase in 2003, but in 2004, the DIA gave him a 5.2 percent increase."
Despite slow local economy, many nonprofits gave bigger raises in ’04 to compete nationally
By Sherri Begin
March 27, 2006 1:30 PM
Detroit Institute of Arts Director Graham Beal leads one of the top five art museums in the country, but you wouldn’t know it by looking at his compensation, Board Chairman Eugene Gargaro Jr. said.
Even with total compensation of $486,654 in 2004, his pay is still in the midrange of what his U.S. peers receive, said Gargaro, who is vice president and secretary of Taylor-based Masco Corp. Beal didn’t receive a base pay increase in 2003, but in 2004, the DIA gave him a 5.2 percent increase."
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MyWestTexas.com - Local News - 03/28/2006 - Smaller charities provide unique services
MyWestTexas.com - Local News - 03/28/2006 - Smaller charities provide unique services: "Smaller charities provide unique services
Editor's Note: Today's presentation on philanthropy in Midland is the final of a three-day series.
By Colin Guy
Staff Writer
The old axiom, 'bigger is not always better,' is just as true for charitable organizations as it is for anything else. While large charities and foundations play an invaluable role in the lives of hundreds of Midlanders; smaller, often overlooked charities are changing lives one at a time."
Editor's Note: Today's presentation on philanthropy in Midland is the final of a three-day series.
By Colin Guy
Staff Writer
The old axiom, 'bigger is not always better,' is just as true for charitable organizations as it is for anything else. While large charities and foundations play an invaluable role in the lives of hundreds of Midlanders; smaller, often overlooked charities are changing lives one at a time."
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MyWestTexas.com - Local News - 03/28/2006 - Local charities begin to embrace internet
MyWestTexas.com - Local News - 03/28/2006 - Local charities begin to embrace internet: "Local charities begin to embrace internet
Ryan Myers
Staff Writer
Midland Reporter-Telegram
03/28/2006
Local charities begin to embrace Internet
By Ryan Myers
Staff Writer
After the December 2005 tsunamis in South Asia many Americans saw two of their former presidents together in a TV commercial urging viewers to visit a Web site where they could make a donation by credit card to aid international relief efforts.
The simplicity of this donation collection approach, 'enter your credit card information and click enter,' has spurred large and small charities alike to embrace the Internet as a new means of soliciting donations. However the way charities utilize the Internet often is more innovative than adding a donation icon to their Web page."
Ryan Myers
Staff Writer
Midland Reporter-Telegram
03/28/2006
Local charities begin to embrace Internet
By Ryan Myers
Staff Writer
After the December 2005 tsunamis in South Asia many Americans saw two of their former presidents together in a TV commercial urging viewers to visit a Web site where they could make a donation by credit card to aid international relief efforts.
The simplicity of this donation collection approach, 'enter your credit card information and click enter,' has spurred large and small charities alike to embrace the Internet as a new means of soliciting donations. However the way charities utilize the Internet often is more innovative than adding a donation icon to their Web page."
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MiamiHerald.com | 03/28/2006 | Florida grows new charitable foundations
MiamiHerald.com | 03/28/2006 | Florida grows new charitable foundations: "Florida grows new charitable foundations
Barbara Haar and Chantal Nichtawitz wrote an excellent overview of individual charitable giving in the March 17 Other Views article, Giving time, money for a better South Florida. Missing, however, was the important role of private foundations.
Each year foundations across the United States give billions of dollars in grants to support the important work of charities and nonprofit organizations. We have recently completed a first look at Florida's newly formed foundations and documented that Florida ranked fifth in the number of new private foundations created during the past five years.
Since 2000, 929 new foundations have been formed in Florida. They hold assets of over $1.39 billion. These new foundations made more than $122 million in grants in 2003-2004. Miami-Dade, Broward, Palm Beach and Monroe counties created 376 new foundations, 40 percent of all new foundations in Florida. Together they held $914 million, or 66 percent, of all new assets. Fourteen of the largest 25 foundations are located in South Florida."
Barbara Haar and Chantal Nichtawitz wrote an excellent overview of individual charitable giving in the March 17 Other Views article, Giving time, money for a better South Florida. Missing, however, was the important role of private foundations.
Each year foundations across the United States give billions of dollars in grants to support the important work of charities and nonprofit organizations. We have recently completed a first look at Florida's newly formed foundations and documented that Florida ranked fifth in the number of new private foundations created during the past five years.
Since 2000, 929 new foundations have been formed in Florida. They hold assets of over $1.39 billion. These new foundations made more than $122 million in grants in 2003-2004. Miami-Dade, Broward, Palm Beach and Monroe counties created 376 new foundations, 40 percent of all new foundations in Florida. Together they held $914 million, or 66 percent, of all new assets. Fourteen of the largest 25 foundations are located in South Florida."
TNS Study Names Top Ten Wealthiest U.S. Counties; California Leads the States With Highest Number of Wealthy Counties
TNS Study Names Top Ten Wealthiest U.S. Counties; California Leads the States With Highest Number of Wealthy Counties: "TNS Study Names Top Ten Wealthiest U.S. Counties; California Leads the States With Highest Number of Wealthy Counties
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28 March 2006, 09:40am ET
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 28, 2006--TNS Financial Services, a division of TNS, one of the world's largest market information companies, today released its list of the top ten wealthiest counties in the United States. The Affluent Market Research Program (AMRP), TNS' annual survey of wealthy U.S. households, identifies the ten counties across America with the highest number of millionaire residents--including Los Angeles County, California, home to Hollywood heavyweights such as Steven Spielberg and Barbra Streisand, and Palm Beach County, Florida, home of Donald Trump's famed Mar-a-Lago estate."
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28 March 2006, 09:40am ET
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 28, 2006--TNS Financial Services, a division of TNS, one of the world's largest market information companies, today released its list of the top ten wealthiest counties in the United States. The Affluent Market Research Program (AMRP), TNS' annual survey of wealthy U.S. households, identifies the ten counties across America with the highest number of millionaire residents--including Los Angeles County, California, home to Hollywood heavyweights such as Steven Spielberg and Barbra Streisand, and Palm Beach County, Florida, home of Donald Trump's famed Mar-a-Lago estate."
The Shreveport Times-Janet Parker: Nonprofits must assure public's trust
The Shreveport Times: "Janet Parker: Nonprofits must assure public's trust
March 27, 2006
Recent articles inform us of the unfortunate closure and questionable exposure of another nonprofit agency under cloudy circumstances, at best. This event was followed by a strong letter to The Times from a reader who wisely stressed the responsibility of volunteer boards and the danger inherent in depending solely on chief executive officers to maintain proper policies and ethical procedures, which assure public trust.
Absolutely, the writer makes a valid argument for strong, involved boards rather than accepting -- or allowing -- token participation.
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March 27, 2006
Recent articles inform us of the unfortunate closure and questionable exposure of another nonprofit agency under cloudy circumstances, at best. This event was followed by a strong letter to The Times from a reader who wisely stressed the responsibility of volunteer boards and the danger inherent in depending solely on chief executive officers to maintain proper policies and ethical procedures, which assure public trust.
Absolutely, the writer makes a valid argument for strong, involved boards rather than accepting -- or allowing -- token participation.
"
Monday, March 27, 2006
Penn State Live-Changes made to further strengthen the future of THON
Penn State Live: "Changes made to further strengthen the future of THON
Monday, March 27, 2006
University Park, Pa. -- With the record-setting 2006 edition of Penn State's annual IFC/Panhellenic Dance Marathon now in the history book, organizers already are looking ahead to next year's event, which will be held for the first time in the Bryce Jordan Center.
In addition to the change in venue to allow for greater participation and enhanced safety and support services in the spacious, state-of-the-art facility, THON will have a more compact schedule, with a conclusion of the festivities shortly after 4 p.m. on Sunday of THON weekend.
'The motivation behind the change in venues is to allow for greater participation, improved safety, and better support services for everyone involved in the event,' according to a statement released by Jaci Christopher, public relations chair for THON. 'The Bryce Jordan Center will give more people the opportunity to view the event in its entirety. During THON 2006, the doors to Rec Hall were closed four times because the crowds were so large. With the move, this should not be a problem in the future.'"
Monday, March 27, 2006
University Park, Pa. -- With the record-setting 2006 edition of Penn State's annual IFC/Panhellenic Dance Marathon now in the history book, organizers already are looking ahead to next year's event, which will be held for the first time in the Bryce Jordan Center.
In addition to the change in venue to allow for greater participation and enhanced safety and support services in the spacious, state-of-the-art facility, THON will have a more compact schedule, with a conclusion of the festivities shortly after 4 p.m. on Sunday of THON weekend.
'The motivation behind the change in venues is to allow for greater participation, improved safety, and better support services for everyone involved in the event,' according to a statement released by Jaci Christopher, public relations chair for THON. 'The Bryce Jordan Center will give more people the opportunity to view the event in its entirety. During THON 2006, the doors to Rec Hall were closed four times because the crowds were so large. With the move, this should not be a problem in the future.'"
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Museums' fate up to tax votes - East Valley Tribune - MSNBC.com
Museums' fate up to tax votes - East Valley Tribune - MSNBC.com: "Now, there's a very real possibility that the museum will have to shut its doors, leaving the fate of its 60,000 artifacts uncertain.
The Arizona Museum for Youth, on Robson only a short walk away, is facing the same possibility. Both are on the list of recommended cuts Mesa may have to make if tax proposals on the city's May 16 ballot fail.
According to the city's list, if a proposed property tax fails, hours at both museums will be significantly reduced and programs will be cut. If a proposed sales tax also is turned down, the museums could be closed as early as September."
The Arizona Museum for Youth, on Robson only a short walk away, is facing the same possibility. Both are on the list of recommended cuts Mesa may have to make if tax proposals on the city's May 16 ballot fail.
According to the city's list, if a proposed property tax fails, hours at both museums will be significantly reduced and programs will be cut. If a proposed sales tax also is turned down, the museums could be closed as early as September."
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press-citizen.com | Staff Editorials-NPOs still need to demonstrate business savvy
press-citizen.com | Staff Editorials: "With a drop in the amount of federal and state assistance to communities, nonprofit agencies across the spectrum have had to pick up the slack from government institutions. This situation has made the success of nonprofits all the more important for spurring a community's economic development.
Krishna Das, director of Iowa State University's Nonprofit Management Academies and member of the Press-Citizen's Writers' Group, said that the curriculum for his program has changed drastically since first being offered in 1999. Early versions of the academy offered classes primarily in human resources and other intra-agency management issues. Now, the sessions focus on a host of topics including risk analysis, crisis management, conflict resolution and marketing."
Krishna Das, director of Iowa State University's Nonprofit Management Academies and member of the Press-Citizen's Writers' Group, said that the curriculum for his program has changed drastically since first being offered in 1999. Early versions of the academy offered classes primarily in human resources and other intra-agency management issues. Now, the sessions focus on a host of topics including risk analysis, crisis management, conflict resolution and marketing."
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reviewjournal.com -- News - JANE ANN MORRISON: Lawyer checking whether firefighters routinely cash in on charity work
reviewjournal.com -- News - JANE ANN MORRISON: Lawyer checking whether firefighters routinely cash in on charity work: "JANE ANN MORRISON: Lawyer checking whether firefighters routinely cash in on charity work
The indictment of one local firefighter has sparked a probe into whether other firefighters profited from fundraising for the Firefighters of Southern Nevada Burn Foundation, a nonprofit charity to help fire victims.
One allegation: Some firefighters collected cash, banked it, wrote a personal check for that amount and then took a charitable deduction on their federal income taxes.
Another: Certain firefighters were being paid quarterly bonuses of about $1,000 from the foundation."
The indictment of one local firefighter has sparked a probe into whether other firefighters profited from fundraising for the Firefighters of Southern Nevada Burn Foundation, a nonprofit charity to help fire victims.
One allegation: Some firefighters collected cash, banked it, wrote a personal check for that amount and then took a charitable deduction on their federal income taxes.
Another: Certain firefighters were being paid quarterly bonuses of about $1,000 from the foundation."
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Denton Record-Chronicle |"Avoid donation scams with some research
Denton Record-Chronicle | News for Denton, Texas | Local News: "Avoid donation scams with some research
06:59 AM CST on Monday, March 27, 2006
By Cliff Despres / Staff Writer
Out of the goodness of your heart, you dip into your pocketbook and donate a few bucks or more to a local charity that says it helps folks in need.
But is your money going to the needy or the greedy?
People shouldn’t stop giving but should check out agencies beforehand and be wary of potential scams or startup charities whose name might resemble an established one, said Pat Gobble, president and CEO of United Way of Denton County.
Denton hasn’t had a huge problem with scam groups, Gobble said, but new groups sprout up all the time, so it’s crucial for people to research them."
06:59 AM CST on Monday, March 27, 2006
By Cliff Despres / Staff Writer
Out of the goodness of your heart, you dip into your pocketbook and donate a few bucks or more to a local charity that says it helps folks in need.
But is your money going to the needy or the greedy?
People shouldn’t stop giving but should check out agencies beforehand and be wary of potential scams or startup charities whose name might resemble an established one, said Pat Gobble, president and CEO of United Way of Denton County.
Denton hasn’t had a huge problem with scam groups, Gobble said, but new groups sprout up all the time, so it’s crucial for people to research them."
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Charity search strikes bad note with local musician
Charity search strikes bad note with local musician: "Concert pianist Kim Hayashi determined the best way he could help the tsunami relief, was through his gift of music. So Hayashi and other local musicians organized a benefit concert.
But it turned out that the difficult part was deciding who they would give the proceeds to.
'It was very important that we find someone that was reputable, and someone who wasn't just doing emergency relief, but more long-term,' said Hayashi.
One of the charities Hayashi looked at was Feed the Children, but, he says, they told him that a lot of their money doesn't necessarily go towards feeding children."
But it turned out that the difficult part was deciding who they would give the proceeds to.
'It was very important that we find someone that was reputable, and someone who wasn't just doing emergency relief, but more long-term,' said Hayashi.
One of the charities Hayashi looked at was Feed the Children, but, he says, they told him that a lot of their money doesn't necessarily go towards feeding children."
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The Denver Business Journal: Foundation: Low-income folks the most generous - 2005-10-19
The Denver Business Journal: Foundation: Low-income folks the most generous - 2005-10-19: "Foundation: Low-income folks the most generous
The Denver Business Journal - October 19, 2005
by Amy Bryer
Denver Business Journal
Denver households that can least afford charitable donations are the most generous, according to a survey released Wednesday by the Denver Foundation.
Denver households with incomes of $30,000 per year give 4.5 percent of their income to charities, while households that make more than $100,000 per year donate 2.4 percent."
The Denver Business Journal - October 19, 2005
by Amy Bryer
Denver Business Journal
Denver households that can least afford charitable donations are the most generous, according to a survey released Wednesday by the Denver Foundation.
Denver households with incomes of $30,000 per year give 4.5 percent of their income to charities, while households that make more than $100,000 per year donate 2.4 percent."
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Bizwomen:S.F. theater group goes after $25M
Bizwomen: Where women in business meet to network, connect, support, learn and grow.: "S.F. theater group goes after $25M
Sarah Duxbury
From the San Francisco Business Times
A.C.T. is raising the curtain on a $25 million endowment campaign.
When San Francisco's fourth-largest performing arts organization announces its 40th anniversary season, it will also announce a five-year, $25 million campaign to kick off an endowment -- the first in the organization's history. Over 50 percent of the goal has already been pledged, mostly by A.C.T.'s trustees.
Building an endowment is a nod to the future made possible by the organization's successful financial turnaround."
Sarah Duxbury
From the San Francisco Business Times
A.C.T. is raising the curtain on a $25 million endowment campaign.
When San Francisco's fourth-largest performing arts organization announces its 40th anniversary season, it will also announce a five-year, $25 million campaign to kick off an endowment -- the first in the organization's history. Over 50 percent of the goal has already been pledged, mostly by A.C.T.'s trustees.
Building an endowment is a nod to the future made possible by the organization's successful financial turnaround."
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GALA ORGANIZERS
GALA ORGANIZERS:
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"Keenan is a 13-year resident of Palm Beach. She serves as a director of the Palm Beach Day School, where she co-chaired the school's successful $9 million capital campaign. She is also a member of the Raymond F. Kravis Center for the Performing Arts education outreach committee; founding chairwoman of the National Committee for the Performing Arts at the Kennedy Center; and serves on the board of directors for the United Way, Lydian Private Bank and the H.O.W. organization. In 2002, Mrs. Keenan was awarded the Woman of Distinction award by Palm Beach Atlantic University. Most recently she received the Association of Fundraising Professionals Outstanding Volunteer Fundraiser of the Year award. She has also served in leadership roles for the Children's Home Society, YWCA, Mary Rubloff Harmony House, Pat Reeves Village for Homeless Families with Children, The Episcopal Church of Bethesda-by-the-Sea, American Red Cross, Visiting Nurses Association, South Florida Science Museum, Planned Parenthood and the Norton Museum of Art."
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"Keenan is a 13-year resident of Palm Beach. She serves as a director of the Palm Beach Day School, where she co-chaired the school's successful $9 million capital campaign. She is also a member of the Raymond F. Kravis Center for the Performing Arts education outreach committee; founding chairwoman of the National Committee for the Performing Arts at the Kennedy Center; and serves on the board of directors for the United Way, Lydian Private Bank and the H.O.W. organization. In 2002, Mrs. Keenan was awarded the Woman of Distinction award by Palm Beach Atlantic University. Most recently she received the Association of Fundraising Professionals Outstanding Volunteer Fundraiser of the Year award. She has also served in leadership roles for the Children's Home Society, YWCA, Mary Rubloff Harmony House, Pat Reeves Village for Homeless Families with Children, The Episcopal Church of Bethesda-by-the-Sea, American Red Cross, Visiting Nurses Association, South Florida Science Museum, Planned Parenthood and the Norton Museum of Art."
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Music Rising Launches Charity Ticket Auctions
Music Rising Launches Charity Ticket Auctions: "Music Rising Launches Charity Ticket Auctions
March 27, 2006, 10:00 AM ET
Ray Waddell, Nashville
In a rare alliance, a wide range of artists and competing promoters are combining efforts in an online auctioning program to benefit Music Rising, the musical instrument replacement fund founded by U2's the Edge, producer Bob Ezrin and Gibson Guitar chairman Henry Juszkiewicz.
Some 60 artists will work with Ticketmaster, Live Nation, House of Blues, AEG Live and Nederlander Concerts on an online ticket auction fundraising program in support of Music Rising, a campaign to replace instruments and equipment lost by Gulf Coast musicians in Hurricanes Katrina and Rita. "
March 27, 2006, 10:00 AM ET
Ray Waddell, Nashville
In a rare alliance, a wide range of artists and competing promoters are combining efforts in an online auctioning program to benefit Music Rising, the musical instrument replacement fund founded by U2's the Edge, producer Bob Ezrin and Gibson Guitar chairman Henry Juszkiewicz.
Some 60 artists will work with Ticketmaster, Live Nation, House of Blues, AEG Live and Nederlander Concerts on an online ticket auction fundraising program in support of Music Rising, a campaign to replace instruments and equipment lost by Gulf Coast musicians in Hurricanes Katrina and Rita. "
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Lexington Herald-Leader | 03/27/2006 | Company helps staff help community
Lexington Herald-Leader | 03/27/2006 | Company helps staff help community: "Company helps staff help community
EMPLOYEES GET PAID TIME OFF TO WORK AS VOLUNTEERS
By Scott Sloan
HERALD-LEADER BUSINESS WRITER
Drive around Lexington, and you'll find it difficult to see an area untouched by Lexmark International's philanthropy during its 15 years.
The North Lexington Family YMCA sits on land donated by Lexmark.
The Lexmark name adorns numerous walls on the University of Kentucky campus.
The new Bryan Station High School will contain a Lexmark printer in every classroom.
'They're really an amazing organization,' said Grant Eaton Phelps, executive director of Lexington Habitat for Humanity."
EMPLOYEES GET PAID TIME OFF TO WORK AS VOLUNTEERS
By Scott Sloan
HERALD-LEADER BUSINESS WRITER
Drive around Lexington, and you'll find it difficult to see an area untouched by Lexmark International's philanthropy during its 15 years.
The North Lexington Family YMCA sits on land donated by Lexmark.
The Lexmark name adorns numerous walls on the University of Kentucky campus.
The new Bryan Station High School will contain a Lexmark printer in every classroom.
'They're really an amazing organization,' said Grant Eaton Phelps, executive director of Lexington Habitat for Humanity."
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Donors to fund teacher wish lists
Donors to fund teacher wish lists: "Donors to fund teacher wish lists
They choose projects that are posted online
Monday, March 27, 2006
By Keith Darcé
Staff writer
New Orleans area teachers struggling to recover from the effects of Hurricane Katrina have a new, high-tech way to seek money for their classrooms directly from donors.
The New York nonprofit group Donors Choose has promised to funnel at least $262,000 to local public school teachers from donations made on the group's Internet site. The Web site, www.donorschoose.org, allows donors to select from hundreds of specific classroom projects, from field trips to art projects, that need financing."
They choose projects that are posted online
Monday, March 27, 2006
By Keith Darcé
Staff writer
New Orleans area teachers struggling to recover from the effects of Hurricane Katrina have a new, high-tech way to seek money for their classrooms directly from donors.
The New York nonprofit group Donors Choose has promised to funnel at least $262,000 to local public school teachers from donations made on the group's Internet site. The Web site, www.donorschoose.org, allows donors to select from hundreds of specific classroom projects, from field trips to art projects, that need financing."
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Charity Village®NewsWeek: Through the funder's eyes:
Charity Village®NewsWeek: Cover Story: "Through the funder's eyes: What funders want nonprofits to know about the funding process
Louise Chatterton LuchukBy Louise Chatterton Luchuk
March 27, 2006
This week's cover story is the first in a five-part series that offers nonprofit organizations a glimpse into their world from another perspective. In future installments, we will focus on the perspective of the media, volunteers, consultants, and donors and what they would like the nonprofit sector to know.
Nonprofit organizations are all too familiar with the time and effort that goes into researching funders and writing funding proposals. What they may not be as familiar with is the funder's perspective of the same funding process. This month, four different foundation representatives provide that perspective and share their tips for building relationships with funders and writing stronger funding proposals."
Louise Chatterton LuchukBy Louise Chatterton Luchuk
March 27, 2006
This week's cover story is the first in a five-part series that offers nonprofit organizations a glimpse into their world from another perspective. In future installments, we will focus on the perspective of the media, volunteers, consultants, and donors and what they would like the nonprofit sector to know.
Nonprofit organizations are all too familiar with the time and effort that goes into researching funders and writing funding proposals. What they may not be as familiar with is the funder's perspective of the same funding process. This month, four different foundation representatives provide that perspective and share their tips for building relationships with funders and writing stronger funding proposals."
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Kroc Gift Has NPR Riding High :: PNNOnline ::
Kroc Gift Has NPR Riding High :: PNNOnline ::: "Rapid changes in communication technologies and a $230 million gift have National Public Radio rethinking its role, the New York Times reports.
While other news organizations have had to cut staff and scale back their ambitions as audiences and advertisers have become harder to come by, NPR, thanks to a November 2003 bequest from McDonald's heiress Joan B. Kroc, has created nearly seventy new jobs in its newsroom. The interest on the gift alone pays for most of the new positions, and that, in turn, has allowed the organization to cover new beats. 'It was like Christmas and the lottery,' said Jay Kernis, NPR's senior vice president of programming. 'It was this enormous act of validation. We knew who we were. But suddenly, this outside force was saying, 'Not only are you worth it, but we want you to continue for decades doing this.''"
While other news organizations have had to cut staff and scale back their ambitions as audiences and advertisers have become harder to come by, NPR, thanks to a November 2003 bequest from McDonald's heiress Joan B. Kroc, has created nearly seventy new jobs in its newsroom. The interest on the gift alone pays for most of the new positions, and that, in turn, has allowed the organization to cover new beats. 'It was like Christmas and the lottery,' said Jay Kernis, NPR's senior vice president of programming. 'It was this enormous act of validation. We knew who we were. But suddenly, this outside force was saying, 'Not only are you worth it, but we want you to continue for decades doing this.''"
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USATODAY.com - Red Cross to release results of fraud inquiry
USATODAY.com - Red Cross to release results of fraud inquiry: "Red Cross to release results of fraud inquiry
By Tom Vanden Brook, USA TODAY
The American Red Cross plans this week to turn over the results of its investigation into allegations of fraud and waste in its Hurricane Katrina relief efforts to authorities for possible criminal prosecution."
By Tom Vanden Brook, USA TODAY
The American Red Cross plans this week to turn over the results of its investigation into allegations of fraud and waste in its Hurricane Katrina relief efforts to authorities for possible criminal prosecution."
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Helping givers connect
Helping givers connect: "Helping givers connect
• New in town: South West Suburban Philanthropic Network gears up
By Suzanne Baker
Special to the Herald News
Finding the best method for matching corporate and individual donors with the right organization is what the South West Suburban Philanthropic Network is all about.
Started just three months ago, the organization already has about 50 members representing nonprofit and not-for-profit organizations that serve residents of Will, Kendall and Grundy counties.
The main purpose of the organization is to provide support to professionals involved in philanthropy and fund raising, said Michael Hennessey, president of the network and president and CEO of the United Way of Will County.
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• New in town: South West Suburban Philanthropic Network gears up
By Suzanne Baker
Special to the Herald News
Finding the best method for matching corporate and individual donors with the right organization is what the South West Suburban Philanthropic Network is all about.
Started just three months ago, the organization already has about 50 members representing nonprofit and not-for-profit organizations that serve residents of Will, Kendall and Grundy counties.
The main purpose of the organization is to provide support to professionals involved in philanthropy and fund raising, said Michael Hennessey, president of the network and president and CEO of the United Way of Will County.
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Are You a Thrillionaire or a Realionaire? By Daniel Gross
Are You a Thrillionaire or a Realionaire? By Daniel Gross: "Are You a Thrillionaire or a Realionaire?
The five kinds of rich people.
By Daniel Gross
Posted Friday, March 24, 2006, at 5:51 PM ET
Pity the poor American millionaire. Retailers and financial institutions look at him and see only a giant pile of money, not the living, breathing, laughing, loving person buried in it. Admit it, even you have cruelly judged plutocrats by nothing more than the content of their wallets.
This must end.
In 2004, there were some 8.9 million households in the United States with investable assets of $1 million or more (this excludes homes and retirement accounts). The simplistic way in which we view millionaires—be it as high-living Trumps or as the bourgeois penny-pinchers of The Millionaire Next Door—isn't helpful to those who are trying to sell products and services to the rich. As Susan Hirshman, managing director and wealth strategist at JPMorgan Funds, notes, 'to serve them, we have to understand the underlying person and what his or her value system is.'
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The five kinds of rich people.
By Daniel Gross
Posted Friday, March 24, 2006, at 5:51 PM ET
Pity the poor American millionaire. Retailers and financial institutions look at him and see only a giant pile of money, not the living, breathing, laughing, loving person buried in it. Admit it, even you have cruelly judged plutocrats by nothing more than the content of their wallets.
This must end.
In 2004, there were some 8.9 million households in the United States with investable assets of $1 million or more (this excludes homes and retirement accounts). The simplistic way in which we view millionaires—be it as high-living Trumps or as the bourgeois penny-pinchers of The Millionaire Next Door—isn't helpful to those who are trying to sell products and services to the rich. As Susan Hirshman, managing director and wealth strategist at JPMorgan Funds, notes, 'to serve them, we have to understand the underlying person and what his or her value system is.'
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The News-Gazette.com: UI salaries increase as university competes for top-level leaders
The News-Gazette.com: UI salaries increase as university competes for top-level leaders: "UI salaries increase as university competes for top-level leaders
By Jodi Heckel
Sunday, March 26, 2006
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URBANA – When Linda Katehi officially takes office as the new University of Illinois provost at the beginning of April, she'll be paid $320,000 a year.
That's an increase of almost 12 percent over her predecessor, Jesse Delia, who was paid $286,000 as interim provost. And it's an increase of 42 percent over what the position paid five years ago, when Richard Herman, now chancellor, was making $225,000 as provost."
By Jodi Heckel
Sunday, March 26, 2006
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URBANA – When Linda Katehi officially takes office as the new University of Illinois provost at the beginning of April, she'll be paid $320,000 a year.
That's an increase of almost 12 percent over her predecessor, Jesse Delia, who was paid $286,000 as interim provost. And it's an increase of 42 percent over what the position paid five years ago, when Richard Herman, now chancellor, was making $225,000 as provost."
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Salt Lake Tribune - Business-"Charity & your pocketbook: Getting and giving
Salt Lake Tribune - Business: "Charity & your pocketbook: Getting and giving
Loyalty shopping programs let you donate to your favorite charities while buying everyday items, but watch the programs you choose
By Lesley Mitchell
The Salt Lake Tribune
The offer sounds good to anyone who wishes they could donate more to worthwhile causes: Increase your charitable giving simply by shopping, paying your cell phone bill or even buying a hamburger.
New types of loyalty shopping programs created over the past year allow consumers to do just that. But are these programs, some of which are either based in Utah or do business here, really that good of a deal for consumers and charities? "
Loyalty shopping programs let you donate to your favorite charities while buying everyday items, but watch the programs you choose
By Lesley Mitchell
The Salt Lake Tribune
The offer sounds good to anyone who wishes they could donate more to worthwhile causes: Increase your charitable giving simply by shopping, paying your cell phone bill or even buying a hamburger.
New types of loyalty shopping programs created over the past year allow consumers to do just that. But are these programs, some of which are either based in Utah or do business here, really that good of a deal for consumers and charities? "
BLABBERMOUTH.NET - 'Rock Wristbands' Charity Project Raises $300,000
BLABBERMOUTH.NET - 'Rock Wristbands' Charity Project Raises $300,000: "According to a posting on IRON MAIDEN's official web site, the 21st Century Leaders Charity - Rock Wristbands initiative has been a big success, and they have raised a total of £160,000 (approximately $280,000) since being launched by MAIDEN drummer Nicko McBrain and Ozzy Osbourne in June of last year. Sales of Nicko's wristband have contributed to this long-term fundraising initiative, and donations already made to his beneficiaries, Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children, and Water Aid. "
$7 million charity emerges from court's oversight | IndyStar.com
$7 million charity emerges from court's oversight | IndyStar.com: "$7 million charity emerges from court's oversight
Fort Wayne -- A court's oversight of the troubled Schwab Foundation has ended, and the new board members have taken control of the $7 million charity.
Allen Superior Court Judge David Avery on Friday signed an order ending the receivership of the Olin B. and Desta Schwab Foundation. The receiver, local attorney F. John Rogers, was appointed in January after Indiana Attorney General Steve Carter sued the foundation for allegedly mismanaging money and illegally moving to Nevada.
Under the receivership, Rogers controlled all of the foundation's finances. He also accounted for all of the foundation's assets, which include a $1.5 million furnished resort home in a gated compound outside Las Ve"
Fort Wayne -- A court's oversight of the troubled Schwab Foundation has ended, and the new board members have taken control of the $7 million charity.
Allen Superior Court Judge David Avery on Friday signed an order ending the receivership of the Olin B. and Desta Schwab Foundation. The receiver, local attorney F. John Rogers, was appointed in January after Indiana Attorney General Steve Carter sued the foundation for allegedly mismanaging money and illegally moving to Nevada.
Under the receivership, Rogers controlled all of the foundation's finances. He also accounted for all of the foundation's assets, which include a $1.5 million furnished resort home in a gated compound outside Las Ve"
BBC NEWS | Entertainment | Charity TV marathon for 1984 hit
BBC NEWS | Entertainment | Charity TV marathon for 1984 hit: "
Last Updated: Friday, 24 March 2006, 18:28 GMT
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Charity TV marathon for 1984 hit
US music channel VH1 Classic will play Nena's 1984 hit 99 Red Balloons non-stop for an hour after a viewer pledged $35,000 (£20,000) for charity.
The channel has been running a charity jukebox to help the victims of Hurricane Katrina.
Viewers could pay per track or by the hour to request their favourite videos."
Last Updated: Friday, 24 March 2006, 18:28 GMT
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Charity TV marathon for 1984 hit
US music channel VH1 Classic will play Nena's 1984 hit 99 Red Balloons non-stop for an hour after a viewer pledged $35,000 (£20,000) for charity.
The channel has been running a charity jukebox to help the victims of Hurricane Katrina.
Viewers could pay per track or by the hour to request their favourite videos."
BYU NewsNet - Marriott School's Corporate Climb to Raise Money for Annual Fund
BYU NewsNet - Marriott School's Corporate Climb to Raise Money for Annual Fund: "
Photo Courtesy of Marriot School
Business students Stephanie Tilley, Michael Cox and Eric Chambers sported '80s costumes as they participated in last year's Corporate Climb fundraiser.
Running up and down seven flights of stairs at the Tanner Building may not sound appealing to the average person, but business students and teachers participating in the third annual Corporate Climb say they are giving back to the university in a unique way.
'The BYU experience is all about working together and serving others, and this is a great opportunity to support the Annual Fund and create great memories,' said Shiloh Roan, president of the Marriott School."
Photo Courtesy of Marriot School
Business students Stephanie Tilley, Michael Cox and Eric Chambers sported '80s costumes as they participated in last year's Corporate Climb fundraiser.
Running up and down seven flights of stairs at the Tanner Building may not sound appealing to the average person, but business students and teachers participating in the third annual Corporate Climb say they are giving back to the university in a unique way.
'The BYU experience is all about working together and serving others, and this is a great opportunity to support the Annual Fund and create great memories,' said Shiloh Roan, president of the Marriott School."
globeandmail.com : Charity case
globeandmail.com : Charity case: "Charity case
More and more busy women are choosing to donate their time to charity, rather than simply writing a cheque. LEAH McLAREN reports on the do-good trend
Headshot of Leah McLaren
LEAH McLAREN
Never in a million years would I have figured myself for a charity case. And yet here I sit, lifting a glass of chardonnay in a room full of women in which the words 'silent auction,' 'corporate underwriters' and 'flower arrangements' are coming up at an alarming rate.
Fortunately, I'm on the giving end. I'm one of five women on the committee for the Humewood House Lovely Ladies Mar-tea-ni event, which will raise money for single teenaged mothers. We are a group of young single women in our 20s or 30s -- three television producers, one political adviser and a journalist -- with little time to spare for outside interests. Apart from the predilection for chardonnay, we don't fit the society lady mould: married non-professionals with time and money to burn."
More and more busy women are choosing to donate their time to charity, rather than simply writing a cheque. LEAH McLAREN reports on the do-good trend
Headshot of Leah McLaren
LEAH McLAREN
Never in a million years would I have figured myself for a charity case. And yet here I sit, lifting a glass of chardonnay in a room full of women in which the words 'silent auction,' 'corporate underwriters' and 'flower arrangements' are coming up at an alarming rate.
Fortunately, I'm on the giving end. I'm one of five women on the committee for the Humewood House Lovely Ladies Mar-tea-ni event, which will raise money for single teenaged mothers. We are a group of young single women in our 20s or 30s -- three television producers, one political adviser and a journalist -- with little time to spare for outside interests. Apart from the predilection for chardonnay, we don't fit the society lady mould: married non-professionals with time and money to burn."
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Crain's Detroit Business
Crain's Detroit Business: "rain’s has assembled an online database of Michigan nonprofit CEO and CFO pay that includes more than 200 Michigan nonprofits and foundations. Most have revenue or assets of more than $20 million; others are high-profile organizations that fall below that mark.
If you’re a member of a nonprofit board, this information allows you to compare the compensation of your executives with those at similar nonprofits — and make better-informed compensation decisions in the future."
If you’re a member of a nonprofit board, this information allows you to compare the compensation of your executives with those at similar nonprofits — and make better-informed compensation decisions in the future."
Area nonprofits get creative for fundraisers
Area nonprofits get creative for fundraisers: "Area nonprofits get creative for fundraisers
By Emily Ingram Tribune-Herald staff writer
Saturday, March 25, 2006
Even though nonprofits continue to spring up around McLennan County, the pool of money they share stays the same.
So, necessity proves to be the mother of invention as fundraising changes from traditional charity balls to concerts and pledge drives.
“The difficulty is not in the events, but you have a limited pool of people to appeal to,” Rapoport Foundation executive director Maggie McCarthy said. “One of the ways of dealing with that is to find a new kind of event to appeal to a new kind of donor... It seems that there's such a plethora of golf tournaments, walks and runs that no one even looks at that any more.”"
By Emily Ingram Tribune-Herald staff writer
Saturday, March 25, 2006
Even though nonprofits continue to spring up around McLennan County, the pool of money they share stays the same.
So, necessity proves to be the mother of invention as fundraising changes from traditional charity balls to concerts and pledge drives.
“The difficulty is not in the events, but you have a limited pool of people to appeal to,” Rapoport Foundation executive director Maggie McCarthy said. “One of the ways of dealing with that is to find a new kind of event to appeal to a new kind of donor... It seems that there's such a plethora of golf tournaments, walks and runs that no one even looks at that any more.”"
Chico Enterprise Record - News-"Chico State builds fundraising team
Chico Enterprise Record - News: "Chico State builds fundraising team
By LARRY MITCHELL - Staff Writer
A new team is being assembled at Chico State University in the hope of boosting the campus' ability to raise private money.
The idea is to have an experienced person filling the job of 'advancement director' in each of the university's colleges, said Rick Ellison, Chico State's vice president of university advancement.
'Advancement' as used in these cases is mainly fundraising."
By LARRY MITCHELL - Staff Writer
A new team is being assembled at Chico State University in the hope of boosting the campus' ability to raise private money.
The idea is to have an experienced person filling the job of 'advancement director' in each of the university's colleges, said Rick Ellison, Chico State's vice president of university advancement.
'Advancement' as used in these cases is mainly fundraising."
Sunday, March 26, 2006
Corporate upheavals send shockwaves through charities - PittsburghLIVE.com
Corporate upheavals send shockwaves through charities - PittsburghLIVE.com: "Corporate upheavals send shockwaves through charities
By Kim Leonard
TRIBUNE-REVIEW
Sunday, March 26, 2006
Many preschoolers hear the Pittsburgh Symphony for the first time through a program funded by the Dominion Foundation.
Busloads of older children attend concerts at Heinz Hall through another program, funded by the Equitable Resources Foundation.
Two natural gas companies, two foundations writing checks. But what happens when companies combine, as is set to happen later this year with North Shore-based Equitable Resources Inc.'s purchase of Dominion Peoples Gas?"
By Kim Leonard
TRIBUNE-REVIEW
Sunday, March 26, 2006
Many preschoolers hear the Pittsburgh Symphony for the first time through a program funded by the Dominion Foundation.
Busloads of older children attend concerts at Heinz Hall through another program, funded by the Equitable Resources Foundation.
Two natural gas companies, two foundations writing checks. But what happens when companies combine, as is set to happen later this year with North Shore-based Equitable Resources Inc.'s purchase of Dominion Peoples Gas?"
Charlotte Observer | 03/26/2006 | Masons building a new foundation
Charlotte Observer | 03/26/2006 | Masons building a new foundation: "25 YEARS AGO, THE MASONS BOASTED OVER 9,000 CHARLOTTE-AREA MEMBERS. TODAY, MEMBERSHIP HAS DROPPED OVER 50 PERCENT TO 4,269, BUT THERE'S HOPE THE DECLINE HAS LEVELED OFF.
Masons building a new foundation
Civic group is one of many grappling with losses, seeking comeback
DAVID PERLMUTT
dperlmutt@charlotteobserver.com
The white brick building's large 'For Sale' sign out front tells only part of the story.
It is home to Scottish Rite Masons in the 17-county 'Charlotte Valley,' built 25 years ago on Randolph Road in Charlotte's Cotswold neighborhood -- in another time.
Back then, membership bulged beyond 9,000. So they built big: 40,000 square feet with a dining hall for 325 and a 900-seat auditorium."
Masons building a new foundation
Civic group is one of many grappling with losses, seeking comeback
DAVID PERLMUTT
dperlmutt@charlotteobserver.com
The white brick building's large 'For Sale' sign out front tells only part of the story.
It is home to Scottish Rite Masons in the 17-county 'Charlotte Valley,' built 25 years ago on Randolph Road in Charlotte's Cotswold neighborhood -- in another time.
Back then, membership bulged beyond 9,000. So they built big: 40,000 square feet with a dining hall for 325 and a 900-seat auditorium."
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