Generosity without trumpets | Chicago Tribune: "Americans can be generous. Annual charitable giving in this country exceeds $260 billion, which is greater than the economy of Denmark, South Africa or Greece.
Few of those dollars, however, are given without credit. Not quite 1 percent of givers in this country donate anonymously.
So it was deliciously astonishing when the University of Chicago announced Wednesday that it had received the largest charitable pledge in state history -- $100 million -- from a benefactor who wished to remain anonymous."
Friday, June 01, 2007
Charlotte Observer | 06/01/2007 | Charities keeping costs low
Charlotte Observer | 06/01/2007 | Charities keeping costs low: "Charities keeping costs low
Study: Big local nonprofits run with less overhead than elsewhere
ERIC FRAZIER
efrazier@charlotteobserver.com
Charlotte's large charities spend less on administrative expenses than nonprofits in 30 other U.S. cities, according to a new study from a national charity-watchdog group.
Charity Navigator studied large nonprofits across the country, focusing on those that accept money from the public.
The 29 charities it studied in Charlotte had lower overhead costs than those of any other city."
Study: Big local nonprofits run with less overhead than elsewhere
ERIC FRAZIER
efrazier@charlotteobserver.com
Charlotte's large charities spend less on administrative expenses than nonprofits in 30 other U.S. cities, according to a new study from a national charity-watchdog group.
Charity Navigator studied large nonprofits across the country, focusing on those that accept money from the public.
The 29 charities it studied in Charlotte had lower overhead costs than those of any other city."
Can do-gooders do good by doing good together? - Long Island Business News
Can do-gooders do good by doing good together? - Long Island Business News: "Can do-gooders do good by doing good together?
By Claude Solnik
Friday, June 1, 2007
Faced with a famously fractured not-for-profit landscape, the United Way of Long Island is looking to lead charities to a, well, more united way.
The Deer Park-based group is forming a committee of 15 to 20 business, labor, nonprofit and educational leaders to study how to make nonprofits more efficient, and at the top of the list is identifying duplicative services. The committee can then recommend collaborations and mergers; it plans to issue a report by the fall."
By Claude Solnik
Friday, June 1, 2007
Faced with a famously fractured not-for-profit landscape, the United Way of Long Island is looking to lead charities to a, well, more united way.
The Deer Park-based group is forming a committee of 15 to 20 business, labor, nonprofit and educational leaders to study how to make nonprofits more efficient, and at the top of the list is identifying duplicative services. The committee can then recommend collaborations and mergers; it plans to issue a report by the fall."
City lets nonprofits buy house for $1 - Syracuse.com
City lets nonprofits buy house for $1 - Syracuse.com: "Syracuse has more than 1,200 vacant properties.
If you're a nonprofit agency, one can be yours for a buck - one U.S. dollar.
The city is starting a program of selling vacant, tax-delinquent homes for $1 to nonprofit agencies that pledge to fix up the properties within two years of the sale."
If you're a nonprofit agency, one can be yours for a buck - one U.S. dollar.
The city is starting a program of selling vacant, tax-delinquent homes for $1 to nonprofit agencies that pledge to fix up the properties within two years of the sale."
Boise Open to help fund 12 nonprofits | Idaho Statesman Business
Boise Open to help fund 12 nonprofits | Idaho Statesman Business: "A luncheon invitation from SuperValu turned into a nice surprise for a dozen nonprofits Wednesday.
The organizations, who run programs that benefit Treasure Valley youths, were invited to a luncheon on the premise they would learn more about the status of their organizations' applications to receive funding from this year's Albertsons Boise Open golf tournament. What they learned is that they will receive checks."
The organizations, who run programs that benefit Treasure Valley youths, were invited to a luncheon on the premise they would learn more about the status of their organizations' applications to receive funding from this year's Albertsons Boise Open golf tournament. What they learned is that they will receive checks."
The Albert Lea Tribune
The Albert Lea Tribune: "April Balsley, a 2006 Albert Lea High School graduate, was recently selected to the prestigious Next Generation Leaders Program, provided by American Humanics. NextGen helps college students interested in pursuing a career in nonprofit leadership to fulfill their required 300-hour internship with a nonprofit of their choice, without worrying about a stipend or making ends meet during college."
Billionaire donates $26 million to Michigan State University for art museum - International Herald Tribune
Billionaire donates $26 million to Michigan State University for art museum - International Herald Tribune: "EAST LANSING, Michigan: Billionaire Eli Broad and his wife, Edythe, have donated $26 million (€19.35 million) to help build a new art museum on the campus of Michigan State University, the largest individual cash gift ever received by the university, school officials announced Friday."
Prince George Citizen - Finding the imagination to donate generously
Prince George Citizen - Finding the imagination to donate generously: "Finding the imagination to donate generously
(Opinion) 7 hrs, 7 min. ago
by news editor Neil Godbout
To whom much is given, much is expected.
All lives - no matter where they are being led - have equal value.
These two noble sentiments are listed on the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation as the values behind the increasingly charitable philanthropy of Microsoft’s founder and his family.
Philosopher Peter Singer, writing in the New York Times just before Christmas, pondered the nature of philanthropy and the dilemma for the fortunate few who have billions of dollars at their disposal."
(Opinion) 7 hrs, 7 min. ago
by news editor Neil Godbout
To whom much is given, much is expected.
All lives - no matter where they are being led - have equal value.
These two noble sentiments are listed on the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation as the values behind the increasingly charitable philanthropy of Microsoft’s founder and his family.
Philosopher Peter Singer, writing in the New York Times just before Christmas, pondered the nature of philanthropy and the dilemma for the fortunate few who have billions of dollars at their disposal."
SignOnSanDiego.com > News > Education -- Love of education lives on in teachers' bequests
SignOnSanDiego.com > News > Education -- Love of education lives on in teachers' bequests: "The president of the San Diego Education Fund figured the nonprofit organization would get a few thousand dollars when he learned that the estate of two teachers had left some money for local scholarships.
What the Education Fund got was two checks totaling $687,766."
What the Education Fund got was two checks totaling $687,766."
Philanthropy Today: Mitt Romney Pledges Salary to Charity if Elected President
Philanthropy Today: Mitt Romney Pledges Salary to Charity if Elected President: "Mitt Romney Pledges Salary to Charity if Elected President
Mitt Romney, who is running for the Republican presidential nomination, said on Tuesday that he would donate all of his salary to charity if he is elected president, the Associated Press reports.
Mr. Romney, the wealthiest of all the candidates running for president, has assets estimated at $190-million to $250-million.
Mr. Romney said he would likely accept the presidential salary of $400,000 annually but would donate the money to charity. While serving as governor of Massachusetts, he declined his $135,000 annual salary"
Mitt Romney, who is running for the Republican presidential nomination, said on Tuesday that he would donate all of his salary to charity if he is elected president, the Associated Press reports.
Mr. Romney, the wealthiest of all the candidates running for president, has assets estimated at $190-million to $250-million.
Mr. Romney said he would likely accept the presidential salary of $400,000 annually but would donate the money to charity. While serving as governor of Massachusetts, he declined his $135,000 annual salary"
Tuesday, May 29, 2007
Beating Gas Prices by Skipping the Commute - washingtonpost.com
Beating Gas Prices by Skipping the Commute - washingtonpost.com: "The boss -- at least at one Loudoun County nonprofit group -- says you should.
After hearing that the rising cost of gas was devouring the modest nonprofit salaries of their staff, officials at the National Recreation and Park Association said yesterday that they will experiment with a system, beginning next week, that will encourage their 70 employees to work a four-day week or telecommute instead of driving to the Ashburn offices."
After hearing that the rising cost of gas was devouring the modest nonprofit salaries of their staff, officials at the National Recreation and Park Association said yesterday that they will experiment with a system, beginning next week, that will encourage their 70 employees to work a four-day week or telecommute instead of driving to the Ashburn offices."
NewburyportNews.com, Newburyport, MA - Soggy Birdathon yields record numbers of birds
NewburyportNews.com, Newburyport, MA - Soggy Birdathon yields record numbers of birds: "oggy Birdathon yields record numbers of birds
Words on Birds , By Steve Grinley
Daily News of Newburyport
They should label the 24-hour Birdathon as an aquatic event. It has rained three out of the last four years. Such was the case last weekend when the Birdathon commenced at 6 p.m. on Friday and continued through 6 p.m. Saturday. Teams from each of the Mass Audubon Sanctuaries combed the state to see the most number of species in 24 hours. Donations based on the number of species found, or lump sum donations are made to support the Audubon Sanctuary represented. For Joppa Flats, its teams covered just Essex County for its search. I participated once again this year, except for seven hours of work on Saturday."
Words on Birds , By Steve Grinley
Daily News of Newburyport
They should label the 24-hour Birdathon as an aquatic event. It has rained three out of the last four years. Such was the case last weekend when the Birdathon commenced at 6 p.m. on Friday and continued through 6 p.m. Saturday. Teams from each of the Mass Audubon Sanctuaries combed the state to see the most number of species in 24 hours. Donations based on the number of species found, or lump sum donations are made to support the Audubon Sanctuary represented. For Joppa Flats, its teams covered just Essex County for its search. I participated once again this year, except for seven hours of work on Saturday."
LA Daily News - Henry Mayo's golf tournament raises $280,000 for ER
LA Daily News - Henry Mayo's golf tournament raises $280,000 for ER: "Henry Mayo's golf tournament raises $280,000 for ER
BY ORITH FARAGO, valleynews.com user
Article Last Updated: 05/26/2007 05:56:03 PM PDT
With philanthropy in mind, golfers and volunteers took to the greens May 19 to participate in the 34th Annual Frontier Toyota/Henry Mayo Newhall Memorial Hospital 'Drive Safe' Golf Classic tournament, awards dinner and auction.
The event raised about $280,000 to benefit Emergency and Trauma Services at Henry Mayo."
BY ORITH FARAGO, valleynews.com user
Article Last Updated: 05/26/2007 05:56:03 PM PDT
With philanthropy in mind, golfers and volunteers took to the greens May 19 to participate in the 34th Annual Frontier Toyota/Henry Mayo Newhall Memorial Hospital 'Drive Safe' Golf Classic tournament, awards dinner and auction.
The event raised about $280,000 to benefit Emergency and Trauma Services at Henry Mayo."
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