San Luis Obispo Tribune | 04/14/2006 | Cultivating grapes and philanthropy: "Cultivating grapes and philanthropy
By Janis Switzer
Special to The Tribune
Tribune photo by Aaron Lambert
In 2004, Briane Talley and his wife, Johnine, established The Fund for Vinyeard and Farm Workers. The Talley family has a long history in Arroyo Grande, with roots literally and figuratively planted firmly in its soil.
Family patriarch Oliver Talley started growing specialty vegetables in the Arroyo Grande Valley in 1948. Second-and third-generation family members have expanded the respected vegetable business and this year are celebrating their 20th anniversary of winemaking."
Friday, April 14, 2006
Thursday, April 13, 2006
Stanford Social Innovation Review: Forum: New Help Needed for Nonprofit EDs
Stanford Social Innovation Review: Forum: New Help Needed for Nonprofit EDs: "Nonprofit executive directors tried telling us in the first Daring to Lead report five years ago. They said it loudly and clearly to the Annie E. Casey Foundation in 2004. They tell us again in Daring to Lead 2006, a national study conducted by the Meyer Foundation and CompassPoint Nonprofit Services. The sobering news from this last survey of 2,000 nonprofit executive directors is that three quarters don’t plan to be in their current jobs five years from now. According to the report, “Frustrations with boards of directors and institutional funders, lack of management and administrative support, and below-market compensation add stress to a role that can be challenging even in the best circumstances.”
In case their message hasn’t been getting through to the funding community, here it is, put another way:"
In case their message hasn’t been getting through to the funding community, here it is, put another way:"
MiamiHerald.com | 04/12/2006 | Grove Playhouse closed, future in question
MiamiHerald.com | 04/12/2006 | Grove Playhouse closed, future in question: "Grove Playhouse closed, future in question
By FABIOLA SANTIAGO, CHRISTINE DOLEN and DANIEL CHANG
fsantiago@MiamiHerald.com
Fresh off its 50th anniversary and days away from the opening of a play starring Lucie Arnaz, the Coconut Grove Playhouse was shut down Wednesday amid what was being called a financial crisis.
A sign on the door of South Florida's largest and most historic regional theater read: ''Building closed until further notice.'' Some theater workers said their paychecks had bounced and theater officials said the liability insurance had lapsed.
A meeting of the theater's board of directors is scheduled for noon today at which time decisions are expected on the playhouse's immediate future"
By FABIOLA SANTIAGO, CHRISTINE DOLEN and DANIEL CHANG
fsantiago@MiamiHerald.com
Fresh off its 50th anniversary and days away from the opening of a play starring Lucie Arnaz, the Coconut Grove Playhouse was shut down Wednesday amid what was being called a financial crisis.
A sign on the door of South Florida's largest and most historic regional theater read: ''Building closed until further notice.'' Some theater workers said their paychecks had bounced and theater officials said the liability insurance had lapsed.
A meeting of the theater's board of directors is scheduled for noon today at which time decisions are expected on the playhouse's immediate future"
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Success Profiles-"Samaritan's new strategy is starting to pay off
Success Profiles: "Samaritan's new strategy is starting to pay off
Tracy Kershaw-Staley
DBJ Staff Reporter
Susan Elias calls it a brutal fact: nonprofits can't rely heavily on government dollars any longer.
That dwindling funding prompted the organization where she works, Samaritan Behavioral Health Inc., to reorganize its business practices from a typical nonprofit health organization to a model that follows the top business practices."
Tracy Kershaw-Staley
DBJ Staff Reporter
Susan Elias calls it a brutal fact: nonprofits can't rely heavily on government dollars any longer.
That dwindling funding prompted the organization where she works, Samaritan Behavioral Health Inc., to reorganize its business practices from a typical nonprofit health organization to a model that follows the top business practices."
Chula Vista's in a bind over donated books | The San Diego Union-Tribune
Chula Vista's in a bind over donated books | The San Diego Union-Tribune: "Chula Vista's in a bind over donated books
By Shannon McMahon
STAFF WRITER
April 13, 2006
CHULA VISTA – In an effort to unload roughly 70,000 books from a 2004 book drive, the city will open its warehouse Tuesday to nonprofit groups, teachers and bookworms looking to fill their shelves, Mayor Steve Padilla said.
The story behind Chula Vista's book drive merits its own book.
Padilla launched a citywide “give a book” program in December 2004. The goal was to collect books from elementary school students and donate them to local shelters for abused and needy children.
The drive lasted four weeks and was expected to bring in 1,000 to 5,000 books. The city rewarded participating classes with pizza parties and ice-cream cups. Top-performing classes were thrown parties that featured firetrucks and police cars with sirens blaring, and appearances by Padilla and San Diego Chargers Roman Oben and Ben Leber.
To the surprise and chagrin of the mayor's staff, the drive raised more than 100,000 novels, textbooks, plays, magazines and coloring books. The city struggled to donate books to local hospitals, shelters and even Hurricane Katrina victims, but a majority of the books have sat untouched in a Public Works Department warehouse since 2004."
By Shannon McMahon
STAFF WRITER
April 13, 2006
CHULA VISTA – In an effort to unload roughly 70,000 books from a 2004 book drive, the city will open its warehouse Tuesday to nonprofit groups, teachers and bookworms looking to fill their shelves, Mayor Steve Padilla said.
The story behind Chula Vista's book drive merits its own book.
Padilla launched a citywide “give a book” program in December 2004. The goal was to collect books from elementary school students and donate them to local shelters for abused and needy children.
The drive lasted four weeks and was expected to bring in 1,000 to 5,000 books. The city rewarded participating classes with pizza parties and ice-cream cups. Top-performing classes were thrown parties that featured firetrucks and police cars with sirens blaring, and appearances by Padilla and San Diego Chargers Roman Oben and Ben Leber.
To the surprise and chagrin of the mayor's staff, the drive raised more than 100,000 novels, textbooks, plays, magazines and coloring books. The city struggled to donate books to local hospitals, shelters and even Hurricane Katrina victims, but a majority of the books have sat untouched in a Public Works Department warehouse since 2004."
Buffalo News - Nonprofits try to cope as donor base shrinks
Buffalo News - Nonprofits try to cope as donor base shrinks: "A sobering survey of charitable giving in Erie County had executives and board members of area nonprofit groups trading ideas Tuesday on how to confront tough economic realities while keeping services going.
About 50 board members and nonprofit managers met in Hauptman Woodward Institute to discuss the results of this year's Report Card on Charitable Giving in Erie County, since 2002 an annual publication of the United Way of Buffalo & Erie County and the Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo.
Among the findings in the 20-page report, researched by the Institute for Local Governance and Regional Growth at the University at Buffalo, were that:
Charitable giving between 2000 and 2004 in the region grew at one-tenth the pace of the national rate of growth."
About 50 board members and nonprofit managers met in Hauptman Woodward Institute to discuss the results of this year's Report Card on Charitable Giving in Erie County, since 2002 an annual publication of the United Way of Buffalo & Erie County and the Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo.
Among the findings in the 20-page report, researched by the Institute for Local Governance and Regional Growth at the University at Buffalo, were that:
Charitable giving between 2000 and 2004 in the region grew at one-tenth the pace of the national rate of growth."
As the Rich Ride In, Many Are Priced Out of Homes on the Range
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As the Rich Ride In, Many Are Priced Out of Homes on the Range: "Besides spending buckets of money on their houses, the rich have been extraordinarily willing in recent years to give money away.
'It is craziness -- every year there is just more and more and more,' said Clare Payne Simmons, who until last year was president of the Community Foundation of Jackson Hole, which has raised nearly $39 million for local charities since 1997.
Teton County has become one of the most philanthropic places in the country, as measured by tax-deductible donations per household, IRS figures show. Households here gave away about $9,000 a year in 2002, nearly nine times the national average."
As the Rich Ride In, Many Are Priced Out of Homes on the Range: "Besides spending buckets of money on their houses, the rich have been extraordinarily willing in recent years to give money away.
'It is craziness -- every year there is just more and more and more,' said Clare Payne Simmons, who until last year was president of the Community Foundation of Jackson Hole, which has raised nearly $39 million for local charities since 1997.
Teton County has become one of the most philanthropic places in the country, as measured by tax-deductible donations per household, IRS figures show. Households here gave away about $9,000 a year in 2002, nearly nine times the national average."
Gates Foundation to reorganize at the top
Gates Foundation to reorganize at the top: "Gates Foundation to reorganize at the top
Four programs to improve mission
P-I STAFF
The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation plans to reorganize its top management structure into four programs intended to improve the philanthropy's overall mission of reducing global inequities.
Patty Stonesifer, chief executive officer of the Gates Foundation, yesterday announced in a statement that, as of May 1, the philanthropy's activities will be categorized into U.S. programs, global health programs, global development programs and operations."
Four programs to improve mission
P-I STAFF
The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation plans to reorganize its top management structure into four programs intended to improve the philanthropy's overall mission of reducing global inequities.
Patty Stonesifer, chief executive officer of the Gates Foundation, yesterday announced in a statement that, as of May 1, the philanthropy's activities will be categorized into U.S. programs, global health programs, global development programs and operations."
Massachusetts Attorney General: Advisory On Donations Of Cars To Charity
Massachusetts Attorney General: Advisory On Donations Of Cars To Charity: "Advisory On Donations Of Cars To Charity
Donating a car is an excellent way to support a charitable organization while still reaping an economic benefit through a tax deduction. All donors should be aware that tax deductions for used automobiles, boats, or airplanes are available only to those individuals who donate to a qualified charity and who itemize deductions on their tax returns. Here are some tips to consider when deciding whether to donate your car to charity:"
Donating a car is an excellent way to support a charitable organization while still reaping an economic benefit through a tax deduction. All donors should be aware that tax deductions for used automobiles, boats, or airplanes are available only to those individuals who donate to a qualified charity and who itemize deductions on their tax returns. Here are some tips to consider when deciding whether to donate your car to charity:"
Choosing a charity wisely - MarketWatch
Choosing a charity wisely - MarketWatch: "MARSHALL LOEB'S DAILY MONEY TIP
Choosing a charity
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By Marshall Loeb, MarketWatch
Last Update: 7:07 PM ET Apr 12, 2006
NEW YORK (MarketWatch) -- More than a million charities are registered with the Internal Revenue Service, and the total is growing. So are problems, or at least the attention paid to fraudulent, poorly managed or otherwise deficient nonprofits.
But there is also a renewed focus on donating -- witness the outpourings after the Asian tsunami and Hurricane Katrina -- and on donating well.
The Internet, which provides an increasingly common way to give money to causes, is a good first stop when searching for an appropriate charity. Web sites that evaluate charities include Guidestar.org, Charitynavigator.org and Give.org, run by the Better Business Bureau."
Choosing a charity
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By Marshall Loeb, MarketWatch
Last Update: 7:07 PM ET Apr 12, 2006
NEW YORK (MarketWatch) -- More than a million charities are registered with the Internal Revenue Service, and the total is growing. So are problems, or at least the attention paid to fraudulent, poorly managed or otherwise deficient nonprofits.
But there is also a renewed focus on donating -- witness the outpourings after the Asian tsunami and Hurricane Katrina -- and on donating well.
The Internet, which provides an increasingly common way to give money to causes, is a good first stop when searching for an appropriate charity. Web sites that evaluate charities include Guidestar.org, Charitynavigator.org and Give.org, run by the Better Business Bureau."
Wednesday, April 12, 2006
PND News - Texas Public Schools Turn to Education Foundations
PND News - Texas Public Schools Turn to Education Foundations: "Texas Public Schools Turn to Education Foundations
Education foundations in Texas, which a decade ago were almost exclusively a source of cash for education extras, are increasingly being called on to cover the cost of basic educational needs such as library books, overhead projectors, and student assessments, the Fort Worth Star-Telegram reports.
The dependence on education foundations, which were born in the 1980s as states such as California and Massachusetts struggled to fund their public schools, has become more noticeable in Texas as funding for education at the state level has shrunk and new mandates like the Robin Hood school finance plan have siphoned education money from wealthier districts. 'Right now, we're raising money for the bottom-line, day-to-day needs,' said Debbie Barton, executive director of the education foundation for the Carroll School District."
Education foundations in Texas, which a decade ago were almost exclusively a source of cash for education extras, are increasingly being called on to cover the cost of basic educational needs such as library books, overhead projectors, and student assessments, the Fort Worth Star-Telegram reports.
The dependence on education foundations, which were born in the 1980s as states such as California and Massachusetts struggled to fund their public schools, has become more noticeable in Texas as funding for education at the state level has shrunk and new mandates like the Robin Hood school finance plan have siphoned education money from wealthier districts. 'Right now, we're raising money for the bottom-line, day-to-day needs,' said Debbie Barton, executive director of the education foundation for the Carroll School District."
The Seattle Times: Local News: Aging volunteers await next Peace Corps job
The Seattle Times: Local News: Aging volunteers await next Peace Corps job: "Aging volunteers await next Peace Corps job
By Emily Heffter
Seattle Times staff reporter
ELLEN M. BANNER / THE SEATTLE TIMES
Over the years, Elena Fujiwara has gotten used to the fact that her parents, both in their 80s, are not the types to go on a cruise or do needlepoint.
Instead, her parents, Chuck and Marcia McBeath, are waiting for their seventh Peace Corps assignment. The most recent took them to Kenya."
By Emily Heffter
Seattle Times staff reporter
ELLEN M. BANNER / THE SEATTLE TIMES
Over the years, Elena Fujiwara has gotten used to the fact that her parents, both in their 80s, are not the types to go on a cruise or do needlepoint.
Instead, her parents, Chuck and Marcia McBeath, are waiting for their seventh Peace Corps assignment. The most recent took them to Kenya."
Picayune Item: Second annual Egg Drop held at airport
Picayune Item: Mississippi News Near the Gulf: Lifestyles: "Second annual Egg Drop held at airport
The total number of plastic raffle eggs sold for the Egg Drop was 2022. Pilots dropped a total of 4200 plastic Easter eggs, hoping to hit targets marked below. The Egg Drop is a fundraiser for Picayune Main Street, Inc. and the American Cancer Society.
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The total number of plastic raffle eggs sold for the Egg Drop was 2022. Pilots dropped a total of 4200 plastic Easter eggs, hoping to hit targets marked below. The Egg Drop is a fundraiser for Picayune Main Street, Inc. and the American Cancer Society.
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Red Cross Plans Changes After Hurricane Problems - New York Times
Red Cross Plans Changes After Hurricane Problems - New York Times: "Red Cross Plans Changes After Hurricane Problems
By STEPHANIE STROM
Published: April 12, 2006
With hurricane season approaching, the American Red Cross is expanding warehouse space and increasing stocks of supplies and communication equipment to address some of the problems it encountered after Hurricane Katrina."
By STEPHANIE STROM
Published: April 12, 2006
With hurricane season approaching, the American Red Cross is expanding warehouse space and increasing stocks of supplies and communication equipment to address some of the problems it encountered after Hurricane Katrina."
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Charitable gifts pay off for nonprofits and the donor: Financial News - Yahoo! Finance
Charitable gifts pay off for nonprofits and the donor: Financial News - Yahoo! Finance: "Bankrate.com
Charitable gifts pay off for nonprofits and the donor
Tuesday April 11, 6:00 am ET
Kay Bell
When preparing your federal tax return, don't forget to count contributions to charitable organizations. Your gifts to others might just give you a smaller IRS bill.
For the second consecutive year, many taxpayers will find their philanthropic gifts larger than normal. Natural disasters in 2004 and 2005 prompted an outpouring of donations. Subsequent tax law revisions could mean added deductions for these filers.
Charitable gifts pay off for nonprofits and the donor
Tuesday April 11, 6:00 am ET
Kay Bell
When preparing your federal tax return, don't forget to count contributions to charitable organizations. Your gifts to others might just give you a smaller IRS bill.
For the second consecutive year, many taxpayers will find their philanthropic gifts larger than normal. Natural disasters in 2004 and 2005 prompted an outpouring of donations. Subsequent tax law revisions could mean added deductions for these filers.
Nike & Doernbecher Children's Hospital Of Oregon Team Up To Give Power Of Design To Young Patients - (Medford Article)
Nike & Doernbecher Children's Hospital Of Oregon Team Up To Give Power Of Design To Young Patients - (Medford Article): "Nike & Doernbecher Children's Hospital Of Oregon Team Up To Give Power Of Design To Young Patients
PORTLAND, Oregon - Nike and Doernbecher Children's Hospital - based in Portland, Ore. - have teamed up for the second annual Doernbecher Freestyle project, which provides the opportunity for artistically inclined young patients battling serious illness to design Nike footwear. Working with Nike designers, the patients enjoy complete creative control as they are taken through the process of footwear design: choosing styles and material, and experimenting with color and patterns to create a complete line of Nike footwear."
PORTLAND, Oregon - Nike and Doernbecher Children's Hospital - based in Portland, Ore. - have teamed up for the second annual Doernbecher Freestyle project, which provides the opportunity for artistically inclined young patients battling serious illness to design Nike footwear. Working with Nike designers, the patients enjoy complete creative control as they are taken through the process of footwear design: choosing styles and material, and experimenting with color and patterns to create a complete line of Nike footwear."
Get scoop on nonprofits’ finances | TheNewsTribune.com | Tacoma, WA
Get scoop on nonprofits’ finances | TheNewsTribune.com | Tacoma, WA: "Get scoop on nonprofits’ finances
LIZ HEATH
Published: April 12th, 2006 01:00 AM
Not long ago, a friend wrote expressing dismay at information he had found about a nonprofit, suggesting that many people might not know how to do the digging he did. I think he’s right, but it goes beyond that. It’s also important to know how to use the information you find.
My friend was exploring a nonprofit by looking at its Form 990. This form must be filed by every tax-exempt nonprofit that brings in more than $25,000. It’s like a tax return, except we don’t pay taxes. We still have to report our income and expenses to the IRS, and the 990 is the way we do it.
As a community service, an organization named GuideStar, in partnership with the IRS, posts all 990s on its Web site. By law, 990s must be made available to the public, and GuideStar has figured out a good way to do that. Its Web site is www.guidestar.org."
LIZ HEATH
Published: April 12th, 2006 01:00 AM
Not long ago, a friend wrote expressing dismay at information he had found about a nonprofit, suggesting that many people might not know how to do the digging he did. I think he’s right, but it goes beyond that. It’s also important to know how to use the information you find.
My friend was exploring a nonprofit by looking at its Form 990. This form must be filed by every tax-exempt nonprofit that brings in more than $25,000. It’s like a tax return, except we don’t pay taxes. We still have to report our income and expenses to the IRS, and the 990 is the way we do it.
As a community service, an organization named GuideStar, in partnership with the IRS, posts all 990s on its Web site. By law, 990s must be made available to the public, and GuideStar has figured out a good way to do that. Its Web site is www.guidestar.org."
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News-Leader.com | Local News-Tours help United Way donors distribute funds
News-Leader.com | Local News:
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"The choices are hard, he said. 'But I guess at the end of the day, it's who can get the most mileage, the most punch, for the money.'
DeCarlis is one of 170 United Way donors who will collectively visit 26 local organizations during April and May in order to decide how to allocate United Way funds. Last year, the donors allocated $2.4 million.
Tuesday, DeCarlis and 14 other donors visited three local nonprofits."
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"The choices are hard, he said. 'But I guess at the end of the day, it's who can get the most mileage, the most punch, for the money.'
DeCarlis is one of 170 United Way donors who will collectively visit 26 local organizations during April and May in order to decide how to allocate United Way funds. Last year, the donors allocated $2.4 million.
Tuesday, DeCarlis and 14 other donors visited three local nonprofits."
village voice > news > For a Few Dollars More by Anthony Kaufman
village voice > news > For a Few Dollars More by Anthony Kaufman: "For a Few Dollars More
As technologies evolve and priorities shift, media nonprofits struggle to stay afloat
by Anthony Kaufman
April 11th, 2006 11:28 AM
For the moment, the door is open at New York's Association for Independent Video and Filmmakers. But inside the Hudson Street loft space, the lights are dim, the front desk is empty, and the only person in sight is Lina Srivastava, the organization's interim executive director, who was hired in February to keep the 31-year-old nonprofit on life support. 'The ultimate goal is to raise $75,000 to at least do a turnaround,' she says, citing necessary upgrades like placing resource materials online for the organization's nearly 5,000 members. And if they don't find the needed donations? 'We shut the doors,' she says. 'It's really that dire.'"
As technologies evolve and priorities shift, media nonprofits struggle to stay afloat
by Anthony Kaufman
April 11th, 2006 11:28 AM
For the moment, the door is open at New York's Association for Independent Video and Filmmakers. But inside the Hudson Street loft space, the lights are dim, the front desk is empty, and the only person in sight is Lina Srivastava, the organization's interim executive director, who was hired in February to keep the 31-year-old nonprofit on life support. 'The ultimate goal is to raise $75,000 to at least do a turnaround,' she says, citing necessary upgrades like placing resource materials online for the organization's nearly 5,000 members. And if they don't find the needed donations? 'We shut the doors,' she says. 'It's really that dire.'"
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Courier News Online - Miles for Matheny cofounder 'Lu' Huggins to receive philanthropy award
Courier News Online - Miles for Matheny cofounder 'Lu' Huggins to receive philanthropy award: "Miles for Matheny cofounder 'Lu' Huggins to receive philanthropy award
Lucile 'Lu' Huggins of the Basking Ridge section of Bernards will be the recipient of an Outstanding Philanthropist Award at the third annual Association of Fundraising Professionals-New Jersey Chapter Awards Dinner April 24 at Crystal Plaza in Livingston, presented by the AFP.
Eight awards, celebrating 'excellence in philanthropy,' will be presented at the dinner.
Huggins, a trustee emeritus of the Matheny Medical and Educational Center here, is one of two award recipients in the Outstanding Philanthropist category for organizations with budgets more than $1 million.
Active at Matheny since the 1970s, Huggins has been a volunteer, trustee (for more than 20 years), generous annual donor and a significant supporter of two major capital campaigns."
Lucile 'Lu' Huggins of the Basking Ridge section of Bernards will be the recipient of an Outstanding Philanthropist Award at the third annual Association of Fundraising Professionals-New Jersey Chapter Awards Dinner April 24 at Crystal Plaza in Livingston, presented by the AFP.
Eight awards, celebrating 'excellence in philanthropy,' will be presented at the dinner.
Huggins, a trustee emeritus of the Matheny Medical and Educational Center here, is one of two award recipients in the Outstanding Philanthropist category for organizations with budgets more than $1 million.
Active at Matheny since the 1970s, Huggins has been a volunteer, trustee (for more than 20 years), generous annual donor and a significant supporter of two major capital campaigns."
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Juggling for 26.2 miles -- it 'joggles' the mind - The Boston Globe
Juggling for 26.2 miles -- it 'joggles' the mind - The Boston Globe: "Juggling for 26.2 miles -- it 'joggles' the mind
By Peter DeMarco, Globe Correspondent | April 12, 2006
Michal Kapral is the better runner. Pushing his 20-month-old daughter, Annika, in a stroller, he ran the Toronto marathon in 2 hours 49 minutes. With no baby in tow, his personal best is 2:32.
Zach Warren is the better juggler. Bowling pins, knives, and torches are all child's play to him. He can juggle while riding a unicycle; he can juggle while blindfolded."
By Peter DeMarco, Globe Correspondent | April 12, 2006
Michal Kapral is the better runner. Pushing his 20-month-old daughter, Annika, in a stroller, he ran the Toronto marathon in 2 hours 49 minutes. With no baby in tow, his personal best is 2:32.
Zach Warren is the better juggler. Bowling pins, knives, and torches are all child's play to him. He can juggle while riding a unicycle; he can juggle while blindfolded."
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Pantagraph.com - News-Lawmakers promote charity through taxes
Pantagraph.com - News: "Lawmakers promote charity through taxes
By Chris Lusvardi
chris.lusvardi@lee.net
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SPRINGFIELD - As the April 17 deadline to file taxes approaches, lawmakers say many people don't take advantage of a simple way to donate money to charity.
Through a series of check-offs on the state income tax form, taxpayers can designate the amount of money they want to give to any of 17 designated charities. All of the money raised goes directly to the organizations, said Geraldine Conrad, a spokeswoman for the Illinois Department of Revenue"
By Chris Lusvardi
chris.lusvardi@lee.net
Advertisement
SPRINGFIELD - As the April 17 deadline to file taxes approaches, lawmakers say many people don't take advantage of a simple way to donate money to charity.
Through a series of check-offs on the state income tax form, taxpayers can designate the amount of money they want to give to any of 17 designated charities. All of the money raised goes directly to the organizations, said Geraldine Conrad, a spokeswoman for the Illinois Department of Revenue"
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Tuesday, April 11, 2006
Gateses pledge $1 million to United Way | TheNewsTribune.com | Tacoma, WA
Gateses pledge $1 million to United Way | TheNewsTribune.com | Tacoma, WA: "Gateses pledge $1 million to United
The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation has pledged up to $1 million for a matching donation plan aimed at raising an additional $3 million to $4 million for food banks, shelters and health care access programs, United Way of Pierce County announced Monday."
The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation has pledged up to $1 million for a matching donation plan aimed at raising an additional $3 million to $4 million for food banks, shelters and health care access programs, United Way of Pierce County announced Monday."
Rich are giving hand over fist (CHINA)
Rich are giving hand over fist: "Rich are giving hand over fist
By Wang Zhenghua (China Daily)
Updated: 2006-04-11 05:51
The rich in China are often derided for a perceived lack of social responsibility but two separate reports to be published soon show that the wealthy are more willing than ever to open their wallets for the needy.
According to the 2006 Hurun Report's Chinese Philanthropists List, compiled by Briton Rupert Hoogewerf and set to be released today, the total amount donated by the top 50 Chinese in the year ending March was 3.75 billion yuan (US$462 million)."
By Wang Zhenghua (China Daily)
Updated: 2006-04-11 05:51
The rich in China are often derided for a perceived lack of social responsibility but two separate reports to be published soon show that the wealthy are more willing than ever to open their wallets for the needy.
According to the 2006 Hurun Report's Chinese Philanthropists List, compiled by Briton Rupert Hoogewerf and set to be released today, the total amount donated by the top 50 Chinese in the year ending March was 3.75 billion yuan (US$462 million)."
Journal Inquirer - State/Region - 04/11/2006 - Nonprofits say they're caught in fiscal squeeze
Journal Inquirer - State/Region - 04/11/2006 - Nonprofits say they're caught in fiscal squeeze: "On paper, Connecticut's extensive network of private, nonprofit social service groups appears headed for a modest, 2 percent increase in state funding next fiscal year.
But a controversial funding cap aimed at administrative costs, and an ever-widening wage gap between public and private social workers, has nonprofits fearful their struggling industry is about to take another fiscal hit.
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But a controversial funding cap aimed at administrative costs, and an ever-widening wage gap between public and private social workers, has nonprofits fearful their struggling industry is about to take another fiscal hit.
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Red Cross to Announce Disaster Response Changes
Red Cross to Announce Disaster Response Changes: "Red Cross to Announce Disaster Response Changes
By Jacqueline L. Salmon
Washington Post Staff Writer
Tuesday, April 11, 2006; Page A06
By all rights, Red Cross volunteer Tom Stark should be happy with the charity. An experienced Red Cross disaster volunteer, Stark set up a relief operation in St. Tammany Parish, north of New Orleans, the day after Hurricane Katrina tore through the area.
With more than 600 volunteers, Stark and his crew dished out 100,000 meals and snacks a day and housed 5,500 people in 20 shelters.
Mission accomplished?"
By Jacqueline L. Salmon
Washington Post Staff Writer
Tuesday, April 11, 2006; Page A06
By all rights, Red Cross volunteer Tom Stark should be happy with the charity. An experienced Red Cross disaster volunteer, Stark set up a relief operation in St. Tammany Parish, north of New Orleans, the day after Hurricane Katrina tore through the area.
With more than 600 volunteers, Stark and his crew dished out 100,000 meals and snacks a day and housed 5,500 people in 20 shelters.
Mission accomplished?"
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The Multiple Sclerosis Society is celebrating its best ever Super Cities Walk/run for MS.
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By Catherine Litt
The news Bulletin
Apr 11 2006
The Multiple Sclerosis Society is celebrating its best ever Super Cities Walk/run for MS.
Sunday’s event drew a record number of teams to Maffeo Sutton Park – and a record number of dollars to MS research and services.
“We’re thrilled,” said Nathalie Cooke, coordinator of special events for the society’s central Island chapter.
Thirty-four teams participated in the walk, raising a record $67,000 – a figure that’s expected to top $70,000 once all pledges are in.
The increase comes as somewhat of a surprise to the organization. Like most charities, it began 2006 in the fundraising shadow of world relief efforts for tsunami and hurricane victims.
“The word that was going around most of the non-profits is this isn’t going to be the best year, that there’s going to be fallout from all of the other things,” said Cooke."
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By Catherine Litt
The news Bulletin
Apr 11 2006
The Multiple Sclerosis Society is celebrating its best ever Super Cities Walk/run for MS.
Sunday’s event drew a record number of teams to Maffeo Sutton Park – and a record number of dollars to MS research and services.
“We’re thrilled,” said Nathalie Cooke, coordinator of special events for the society’s central Island chapter.
Thirty-four teams participated in the walk, raising a record $67,000 – a figure that’s expected to top $70,000 once all pledges are in.
The increase comes as somewhat of a surprise to the organization. Like most charities, it began 2006 in the fundraising shadow of world relief efforts for tsunami and hurricane victims.
“The word that was going around most of the non-profits is this isn’t going to be the best year, that there’s going to be fallout from all of the other things,” said Cooke."
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Washington Square News - Training for a life in nonprofiteering
Washington Square News - Training for a life in nonprofiteering: "Training for a life in nonprofiteering
By Ashlee Spinoso
Staff Writer
April 11, 2006
NYU’s Heyman Center for Philanthropy and Fundraising has launched a new preprofessional summer program for undergraduates who want to pursue careers in these fields.
The program, created for juniors and seniors studying liberal arts and sciences, is part of the School of Continuing and Professional Studies and currently offers certificate programs and intensive summer programs. It will begin to offer Master’s of Science degrees in fund raising this fall."
By Ashlee Spinoso
Staff Writer
April 11, 2006
NYU’s Heyman Center for Philanthropy and Fundraising has launched a new preprofessional summer program for undergraduates who want to pursue careers in these fields.
The program, created for juniors and seniors studying liberal arts and sciences, is part of the School of Continuing and Professional Studies and currently offers certificate programs and intensive summer programs. It will begin to offer Master’s of Science degrees in fund raising this fall."
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Billy Graham wins public service award - News
Billy Graham wins public service award - News: "The Rev. Billy Graham said he was initially reluctant to accept the George Bush Award for Excellence in Public Service because he thought the award should go to someone active in government or philanthropy."
Two views on philanthropy, from two who know it well
Two views on philanthropy, from two who know it well: "Two views on philanthropy, from two who know it well
John and Sage Cowles spent a year studying philanthropy at the Humphrey Institute.
Robert Franklin, Star Tribune
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He's a rich guy who favors the estate tax, a former chief executive who says 'CEO compensation has gotten crazy' and a former foundation leader who would force all private foundations to go out of business in 25 or 30 years."
John and Sage Cowles spent a year studying philanthropy at the Humphrey Institute.
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He's a rich guy who favors the estate tax, a former chief executive who says 'CEO compensation has gotten crazy' and a former foundation leader who would force all private foundations to go out of business in 25 or 30 years."
BBC NEWS | Entertainment | Elton clears closet for charity
BBC NEWS | Entertainment | Elton clears closet for charity: "Elton clears closet for charity
Sir Elton John
Sir Elton John is known for his flamboyant wardrobe
Sir Elton John is clearing out his wardrobe as he sells off more than 10,000 items of his and partner David Furnish's clothing for charity.
The collection is on sale for five days at a New York shop, Elton's Closet.
Prices start from $15 (£8.50) for a T-shirt to $5,000 (£2,900) for a full-length cashmere coat.
The sale has become an annual event, with money going towards the Elton John Aids Foundation, which has raised more than $90m (£51.5m)"
Sir Elton John
Sir Elton John is known for his flamboyant wardrobe
Sir Elton John is clearing out his wardrobe as he sells off more than 10,000 items of his and partner David Furnish's clothing for charity.
The collection is on sale for five days at a New York shop, Elton's Closet.
Prices start from $15 (£8.50) for a T-shirt to $5,000 (£2,900) for a full-length cashmere coat.
The sale has become an annual event, with money going towards the Elton John Aids Foundation, which has raised more than $90m (£51.5m)"
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Boston Business Journal: Boston museums scoring big in capital campaigns - 2006-04-10
Boston Business Journal: Boston museums scoring big in capital campaigns - 2006-04-10: "Boston museums scoring big in capital campaigns
Boston Business Journal - April 7, 2006
by Naomi R. Kooker
Journal Staff
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The four-piece jazz ensemble strikes up as Boston Children's Museum president and CEO Lou Casagrande coos over a baby. Business and nonprofit leaders chat amiably.
There's cause for celebration. On Wednesday, the waterfront museum announced it raised more than 80 percent of its $45 million expansion and renovations costs, the largest campaign in the museum's 93-year history.
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Boston Business Journal - April 7, 2006
by Naomi R. Kooker
Journal Staff
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The four-piece jazz ensemble strikes up as Boston Children's Museum president and CEO Lou Casagrande coos over a baby. Business and nonprofit leaders chat amiably.
There's cause for celebration. On Wednesday, the waterfront museum announced it raised more than 80 percent of its $45 million expansion and renovations costs, the largest campaign in the museum's 93-year history.
The part"
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Monday, April 10, 2006
WSFA TV Montgomery, AL - Television Show Helps Alabama Zoo's Attendance, Donations Swell
WSFA TV Montgomery, AL - Television Show Helps Alabama Zoo's Attendance, Donations Swell: "The Alabama Gulf Coast Zoo is living up to the title of its Animal Planet television show, 'The Little Zoo That Could.'
The nonprofit zoo has broken attendance records and seen a deluge of donations as the hit show tracks the zoo's struggle to reopen following its 2004 evacuation as Hurricane Ivan approached.
On March 22nd, the zoo had its best day in 16 years with 491 paying guests. Two days later, it the record with 692 visitors."
The nonprofit zoo has broken attendance records and seen a deluge of donations as the hit show tracks the zoo's struggle to reopen following its 2004 evacuation as Hurricane Ivan approached.
On March 22nd, the zoo had its best day in 16 years with 491 paying guests. Two days later, it the record with 692 visitors."
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CITIZEN-TIMES.com: Nonprofits can get tips on mission strategy, teamwork from military, for-profits
CITIZEN-TIMES.com: Nonprofits can get tips on mission strategy, teamwork from military, for-profits:
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"in the nonprofit world, there is a greater emphasis on collaboration because how these organizations identify their mission is different. In a for-profit business, the mission is to sell this product and service in order to make a financial profit. In a nonprofit organization, the mission is something less easy to quantify. It is change in people or society. So, your competitor is identified as that person or group that makes it more difficult to achieve that change. However, your competitor could be something beyond a person or an organization. It could be a perception or a cultural practice that makes it more difficult to achieve the change you desire."
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"in the nonprofit world, there is a greater emphasis on collaboration because how these organizations identify their mission is different. In a for-profit business, the mission is to sell this product and service in order to make a financial profit. In a nonprofit organization, the mission is something less easy to quantify. It is change in people or society. So, your competitor is identified as that person or group that makes it more difficult to achieve that change. However, your competitor could be something beyond a person or an organization. It could be a perception or a cultural practice that makes it more difficult to achieve the change you desire."
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cbs2chicago.com - Wisconsin Wire-Program to teach nonprofit board members their roles
cbs2chicago.com - Wisconsin Wire: "A new initiative will help the thousands of people learn how to serve on boards of nonprofit organizations.
The program through the Nonprofit Management Fund will help people learn how to serve on boards, said Patricia Wyzbinski, adviser to group, which is a consortium of private funders from throughout the area.
``If you agree to serve on a board, it's a very serious job, and you need to learn how to do that job,'' she said.
There are an estimated 35,000 to 45,000 people in the area who serve as directors on boards for nonprofits. These volunteers oversee charitable and taxpayer money worth hundreds of millions of dollars and services for many people.
The program, BoardStar, will be a program of the management fund and operate initially with a $150,000 budget from several local foundations."
The program through the Nonprofit Management Fund will help people learn how to serve on boards, said Patricia Wyzbinski, adviser to group, which is a consortium of private funders from throughout the area.
``If you agree to serve on a board, it's a very serious job, and you need to learn how to do that job,'' she said.
There are an estimated 35,000 to 45,000 people in the area who serve as directors on boards for nonprofits. These volunteers oversee charitable and taxpayer money worth hundreds of millions of dollars and services for many people.
The program, BoardStar, will be a program of the management fund and operate initially with a $150,000 budget from several local foundations."
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The Business Journal of Phoenix: On another note, Preston McMurry, founder of the McMurry Family of Cos., recently won the Philanthropist of the Year
The Business Journal of Phoenix: Amtrak chooses McMurry for magazine relaunch - 2003-01-27: "On another note, Preston McMurry, founder of the McMurry Family of Cos., recently won the Philanthropist of the Year award from the Association of Fundraising Professionals. He focuses on children and domestic violence with his 'Theresa's Fund,' named after his former wife who was abused as a child. McMurry employees and vendors also contribute, and every five years the fund gives away $5 million."
The Enquirer - Noe generous, but with whose money?
The Enquirer - Noe generous, but with whose money?: "Noe generous, but with whose money?
THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
TOLEDO - Charities that received donations from a coin dealer at the center of Ohio's investment scandal are worried they might have to return the money.
Indicted coin dealer Tom Noe was a giant on the Toledo-area charity circuit, giving frequently to organizations that help cancer patients, Catholic school and church causes as well as Bowling Green State University and the University of Toledo.
A youth soccer field - built with the help of Noe's $50,000 donation - even bears his name."
THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
TOLEDO - Charities that received donations from a coin dealer at the center of Ohio's investment scandal are worried they might have to return the money.
Indicted coin dealer Tom Noe was a giant on the Toledo-area charity circuit, giving frequently to organizations that help cancer patients, Catholic school and church causes as well as Bowling Green State University and the University of Toledo.
A youth soccer field - built with the help of Noe's $50,000 donation - even bears his name."
Buffalo News - Catholic Charities Appeal enters 'overtime'
Buffalo News - Catholic Charities Appeal enters 'overtime': "Catholic Charities Appeal enters 'overtime'
'Drive that never fails' falls more than $764,000 short of $10.9 million goal
By ANTHONY CARDINALE
News Staff Reporter
4/10/2006
The Catholic Charities Appeal reached 93 percent of its $10.9 million goal Sunday night, falling short by $764,739.
The last time the appeal didn't reach its goal by Palm Sunday was in 1995, when it took an extra four days to do so.
'The appeal has become known as the drive that never fails,' Bishop Edward U. Kmiec told volunteers who had gathered at the Catholic Charities offices for the tally. 'We hope you recognize that we have not failed. We are just in overtime. The appeal will succeed, because there are a lot of people who depend on us.'"
'Drive that never fails' falls more than $764,000 short of $10.9 million goal
By ANTHONY CARDINALE
News Staff Reporter
4/10/2006
The Catholic Charities Appeal reached 93 percent of its $10.9 million goal Sunday night, falling short by $764,739.
The last time the appeal didn't reach its goal by Palm Sunday was in 1995, when it took an extra four days to do so.
'The appeal has become known as the drive that never fails,' Bishop Edward U. Kmiec told volunteers who had gathered at the Catholic Charities offices for the tally. 'We hope you recognize that we have not failed. We are just in overtime. The appeal will succeed, because there are a lot of people who depend on us.'"
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Worcester Telegram & Gazette News-"Teeter-totter fundraiser at WPI to aid children
Worcester Telegram & Gazette News: "Teeter-totter fundraiser at WPI to aid children
By Kerry A. Sullivan SPECIAL TO THE TELEGRAM & GAZETTE
WORCESTER— For five consecutive days, Lambda Chi Alpha brothers and Alpha Gamma Delta sisters at Worcester Polytechnic Institute will brave the elements on a giant teeter-totter in the college quadrangle to help children with juvenile diabetes.
At noon yesterday, one Lambda Chi Alpha brother and one Alpha Gamma Delta sister climbed aboard the large yellow, green and red wooden teeter-totter built five years ago for the fraternity and sorority’s annual Teeter-Totter-A-Thon philanthropy event. Every half-hour, 24 hours a day through Wednesday, a different fraternity brother and sorority sister pair will take a turn on the teeter-totter to raise awareness and money for the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, nationally sponsored by the Alpha Gamma Delta Foundation. Approximately 60 young men and 70 young women will take shifts. "
By Kerry A. Sullivan SPECIAL TO THE TELEGRAM & GAZETTE
WORCESTER— For five consecutive days, Lambda Chi Alpha brothers and Alpha Gamma Delta sisters at Worcester Polytechnic Institute will brave the elements on a giant teeter-totter in the college quadrangle to help children with juvenile diabetes.
At noon yesterday, one Lambda Chi Alpha brother and one Alpha Gamma Delta sister climbed aboard the large yellow, green and red wooden teeter-totter built five years ago for the fraternity and sorority’s annual Teeter-Totter-A-Thon philanthropy event. Every half-hour, 24 hours a day through Wednesday, a different fraternity brother and sorority sister pair will take a turn on the teeter-totter to raise awareness and money for the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, nationally sponsored by the Alpha Gamma Delta Foundation. Approximately 60 young men and 70 young women will take shifts. "
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Philanthropist Vilar to face trial on Oct 3- The Economic Times
Philanthropist Vilar to face trial on Oct 3- The Economic Times: "Philanthropist Vilar to face trial on Oct 3
REUTERS[ SATURDAY, APRIL 08, 2006 09:00:04 AM]
NEW YORK: An October 3 trial date was set on Friday for former high-flying philanthropist and technology stocks investor Alberto Vilar and his co-defendant Gary Tanaka, who are accused of defrauding investors of millions of dollars.
Vilar, 65, and Tanaka, 62, co-founders of Amerindo Investors Inc, are accused of spending clients' funds for personal and business use.
US District Judge Kenneth Karas set the trial date during a hearing at federal court in Manhattan.
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REUTERS[ SATURDAY, APRIL 08, 2006 09:00:04 AM]
NEW YORK: An October 3 trial date was set on Friday for former high-flying philanthropist and technology stocks investor Alberto Vilar and his co-defendant Gary Tanaka, who are accused of defrauding investors of millions of dollars.
Vilar, 65, and Tanaka, 62, co-founders of Amerindo Investors Inc, are accused of spending clients' funds for personal and business use.
US District Judge Kenneth Karas set the trial date during a hearing at federal court in Manhattan.
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Want to be philanthropist? Click here.: "Want to be philanthropist? Click here.
EDITORIAL BOARD
Sunday, April 09, 2006
Suzy French knew her students could be better readers if they had new books they could borrow and take home. The teacher at Sugar Grove Elementary School in Houston wanted 100 books filled with stories and illustrations that would appeal to the special-education students in her class. She knew the students' families couldn't afford them.
Now, if you know anything about Texas' system for supplying books to schools, then you know that process can take years. You might also know that it would be the teacher who would be most likely to pay for special readers that weren't on the school's required textbook list. French turned to the Internet and requested the books from DonorsChoose at www.donors choose.org. Three weeks later, the books were delivered to her classroom. Several anonymous small donors, and some well-known ones, read French's proposal online and contributed $762.66 for the books."
EDITORIAL BOARD
Sunday, April 09, 2006
Suzy French knew her students could be better readers if they had new books they could borrow and take home. The teacher at Sugar Grove Elementary School in Houston wanted 100 books filled with stories and illustrations that would appeal to the special-education students in her class. She knew the students' families couldn't afford them.
Now, if you know anything about Texas' system for supplying books to schools, then you know that process can take years. You might also know that it would be the teacher who would be most likely to pay for special readers that weren't on the school's required textbook list. French turned to the Internet and requested the books from DonorsChoose at www.donors choose.org. Three weeks later, the books were delivered to her classroom. Several anonymous small donors, and some well-known ones, read French's proposal online and contributed $762.66 for the books."
- toledoblade.com -"Prize can't guarantee happiness
- toledoblade.com -: "Prize can't guarantee happiness
Sudden wealth is good for most lottery winners, but not all
( PITTSBURGH POST-GAZETTE )
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By RYAN E. SMITH
BLADE STAFF WRITER
For some people, winning the big jackpot can turn out to be a big mistake.
William 'Bud' Post III called it the 'lottery of death.'
The Pennsylvania man, who died in January at 66, hit a $16.2 million lottery jackpot in 1988. After that, his sixth wife left him, a woman sued for a third of the winnings, he failed at business ventures with siblings, and spent time in jail for firing a gun over a bill collector's head."
Sudden wealth is good for most lottery winners, but not all
( PITTSBURGH POST-GAZETTE )
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By RYAN E. SMITH
BLADE STAFF WRITER
For some people, winning the big jackpot can turn out to be a big mistake.
William 'Bud' Post III called it the 'lottery of death.'
The Pennsylvania man, who died in January at 66, hit a $16.2 million lottery jackpot in 1988. After that, his sixth wife left him, a woman sued for a third of the winnings, he failed at business ventures with siblings, and spent time in jail for firing a gun over a bill collector's head."
Nonprofit work isn't about pay
Nonprofit work isn't about pay: "Nonprofit work isn't about pay
Saturday, April 8, 2006 10:50 PM EDT
Amaris Elliott-Engel / The Citizen
AUBURN - Six months into her job caring for adult consumers with multiple diagnoses of severe to profound mental retardation, autism, epilepsy and other conditions, Jenn St. Mire-Zammett knew she had found her calling.
“I may only be 30 years old, but I'm a lifer here,” St. Mire-Zammett says.
St. Mire-Zammett, of Auburn, has an intense job as the day habilitation coordinator for a program at the nonprofit Seneca-Cayuga ARC. St. Mire-Zammett's program helps its high-needs consumers work on productive outcomes for a number of skill sets. All the participants either live with relatives or are in a certified house providing 24/7 care.
Part of her commitment to spend the rest of her life in this field is the desire to provide continuity with the consumers."
Saturday, April 8, 2006 10:50 PM EDT
Amaris Elliott-Engel / The Citizen
AUBURN - Six months into her job caring for adult consumers with multiple diagnoses of severe to profound mental retardation, autism, epilepsy and other conditions, Jenn St. Mire-Zammett knew she had found her calling.
“I may only be 30 years old, but I'm a lifer here,” St. Mire-Zammett says.
St. Mire-Zammett, of Auburn, has an intense job as the day habilitation coordinator for a program at the nonprofit Seneca-Cayuga ARC. St. Mire-Zammett's program helps its high-needs consumers work on productive outcomes for a number of skill sets. All the participants either live with relatives or are in a certified house providing 24/7 care.
Part of her commitment to spend the rest of her life in this field is the desire to provide continuity with the consumers."
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SDSUniverse | Campaign Update
SDSUniverse | Campaign Update: "Every gift to San Diego State University makes it a better university. Gifts directly benefit the program, department, college, faculty or student identified as the beneficiary of a gift. Each gift leverages other gifts through the leadership example they set by demonstrating a level of support for SDSU that inspires others to do the same.
Recognizing the transformational potential of increased philanthropy, SDSU has increased its investment in University Development. Central to this decision was the establishment of gift fees, which the university began assessing in October 2005 on donations and other funds deposited with The Campanile Foundation, the university's philanthropic arm."
Recognizing the transformational potential of increased philanthropy, SDSU has increased its investment in University Development. Central to this decision was the establishment of gift fees, which the university began assessing in October 2005 on donations and other funds deposited with The Campanile Foundation, the university's philanthropic arm."
Lawmakers turn to IT for grant accountability
Lawmakers turn to IT for grant accountability: "Lawmakers turn to IT for grant accountability
Bill proposes a database to provide transparency in the grant-making process
— Matthew Weigelt
BY Matthew Weigelt
Published on Apr. 10, 2006
Several House leaders want to create a public database to track federal grants and help curb any questionable practices surrounding the federal grant process. Although many agencies already make such information available, some experts familiar with the grant-making process say a consolidated Web site could improve accountability.
House Majority Whip Roy Blunt (R-Mo.) and Government Reform Committee Chairman Tom Davis (R-Va.) introduced legislation March 30 that would require agencies to post specific information about every federal grant award. The bill would require the Office of Management and Budget to work with the General Services Administration and other agencies to ensure that the information is publicly available on a central Web site within 30 days of a grant being awarded."
Bill proposes a database to provide transparency in the grant-making process
— Matthew Weigelt
BY Matthew Weigelt
Published on Apr. 10, 2006
Several House leaders want to create a public database to track federal grants and help curb any questionable practices surrounding the federal grant process. Although many agencies already make such information available, some experts familiar with the grant-making process say a consolidated Web site could improve accountability.
House Majority Whip Roy Blunt (R-Mo.) and Government Reform Committee Chairman Tom Davis (R-Va.) introduced legislation March 30 that would require agencies to post specific information about every federal grant award. The bill would require the Office of Management and Budget to work with the General Services Administration and other agencies to ensure that the information is publicly available on a central Web site within 30 days of a grant being awarded."
File taxes, check; give to charity, check
File taxes, check; give to charity, check: "File taxes, check; give to charity, check
A growing number of causes receive donations through tax form checkoff boxes.
Monday, April 10, 2006
By Sara Smith
Contributing writer
Next Monday's state income tax deadline won't just help fill up New York's treasury. It will also produce about $1.7 million for a growing list of charities with checkoff boxes on the state's tax form.
This year, as usual, the Breast Cancer Research and Education Fund will be the big winner. Last year it brought in $549,153 about a third of all the checkoff contributions and it is leading the list again this year. The money is distributed, in the form of grants, among medical institutions and other public and private organizations throughout New York."
A growing number of causes receive donations through tax form checkoff boxes.
Monday, April 10, 2006
By Sara Smith
Contributing writer
Next Monday's state income tax deadline won't just help fill up New York's treasury. It will also produce about $1.7 million for a growing list of charities with checkoff boxes on the state's tax form.
This year, as usual, the Breast Cancer Research and Education Fund will be the big winner. Last year it brought in $549,153 about a third of all the checkoff contributions and it is leading the list again this year. The money is distributed, in the form of grants, among medical institutions and other public and private organizations throughout New York."
NWAnews.com ::American Cancer Society Inc. : Plan now to take a bite out of 2006 tax bill
NWAnews.com :: Northwest Arkansas' News Source: "As many Americans engage in writing big checks for their 2005 tax bills, it may be time to look for ways to avoid the same pain again next April.
One strategy that may substantially reduce income taxes — eliminating the need to write the Internal Revenue Service a bonus check on April 15, 2007, or increasing the amount of the refund — is charitable gift planning."
One strategy that may substantially reduce income taxes — eliminating the need to write the Internal Revenue Service a bonus check on April 15, 2007, or increasing the amount of the refund — is charitable gift planning."
SOI Tax Stats - SOI Bulletin: Winter 2005-2006
SOI Tax Stats - SOI Bulletin: Winter 2005-2006: "SOI Tax Stats - SOI Bulletin: Winter 2005-2006
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