Salt Lake Tribune - Cops, firefighters stage civil war on ice for charity

Salt Lake Tribune - Cops, firefighters stage civil war on ice for charity: "Police and firefighters along the Wasatch Front battled for a good cause recently in this year's Guns and Hoses hockey game at the E Center.
The annual charitable event, now in its sixth year, raises funds for people in need. While members of both teams are united in that purpose, that unity ends on the ice. Each side wants to win."

Thought Leader » Shelagh Gastrow » Thoughts on philanthropy in South Africa

Thought Leader » Shelagh Gastrow » Thoughts on philanthropy in South Africa: "n South Africa, the term “philanthropy” has a history and does not necessarily find favour with the majority of people. This history goes back to the missionaries of the 19th century who were philanthropic on their terms — they looked after “the poor natives”, saved their souls and pushed the borders of the empire. The paternalistic attitudes of the day still resonate in South Africa. However, missionary philanthropy developed further towards providing health and educational facilities for local populations. Some of the best historic schools in South Africa emerged from this missionary philanthropic movement. The education provided to black pupils by these schools until the advent of apartheid was some of the best available."

The Tribune Democrat, Johnstown, PA - All charitable organizations need codes of ethics

The Tribune Democrat, Johnstown, PA - All charitable organizations need codes of ethics: "All charitable organizations need codes of ethics
BY FRED J. CROOP

Charitable organizations in our country are as varied as the diverse population. They offer a social safety net for some and hope for others in innumerable ways. Needy families receive shelter, food, health care and life’s other vital necessities."

United Way to expect results for giving cash

United Way to expect results for giving cash: "Aiming to attack social problems in new and more useful ways, the United Way for Southeastern Michigan is moving toward a June deadline for redefining the way it hands out money to nonprofit service agencies.

For many years, the United Way, which raises money through its annual fall payroll campaign and other ways, has supported about 130 nonprofit agencies based on their perceived needs."

Career series seeks to prep near-grads. - News

Career series seeks to prep near-grads. - News: "Boston University students involved in community service and nonprofit work looked for ways to make their passions pay off last night at a career exploration discussion.

'Explore a Career in the Nonprofit Sector,' part of a series of annual BU career discussion nights, offered students a chance to speak with successful alumni in the industry in the College of Arts and Sciences."

Most don't realize nonprofits' economic impact

Most don't realize nonprofits' economic impact: "A new report, 'Partners in Prosperity: The Maine Nonprofit Sector Impact,' authored by the Maine Association of Nonprofits in partnership with the Maine Community Foundation and the Unity Foundation, details the economic, community and social impacts of Maine's nonprofit sector.

The report reveals that nonprofits contribute $7 billion annually, or 15 percent of the state's gross product, in wages paid, supplies purchased and professional services contracted. That's the equivalent of the manufacturing and construction industries, combined."

The State | 02/06/2008 | Souper Bowl of Caring might break record this year

The State | 02/06/2008 | Souper Bowl of Caring might break record this year: "The Columbia-born mission against hunger resumed its march across the country this past weekend.

And as early totals begin to flood in from this year’s Souper Bowl of Caring, event organizers are hoping for another record-breaking year."

The Canadian Jewish News - Human rights museum gets $1-million donation

The Canadian Jewish News - Human rights museum gets $1-million donation: "HudBay Minerals Inc has contributed $1 million in honour of its 80th anniversary to the Canadian Museum For Human Rights.

A jubilant Gail Asper, the national chair of the museum who is spearheading its fundraising efforts, said, “We are overwhelmed by the generosity of HudBay… We hope this gift will help inspire other donors to join the campaign.”"

Sorenson leaves fortune to charity - News

Sorenson leaves fortune to charity - News: "When James LeVoy Sorenson died from cancer at the age of 86 last month, his family said that the late inventor, entrepreneur and philanthropist's assets would be donated to charity.

However, Peggy Hayes, a spokesperson at the Sorenson Legacy Foundation, declined to give any more specific details about how Sorenson's fortune will be donated, which Forbes magazine estimated to be worth about $4 billion."

Macau Daily Times - Snowstorm relief donations reach 30 million

Macau Daily Times - Snowstorm relief donations reach 30 million: "Snowstorm relief donations reach 30 million PDF Print E-mail
Wednesday, 06 February 2008

by Nigel Huxtable and Sara Farr

Donations for the victims of the snowstorm that hit China last week reached more than 30 million patacas yesterday, with locals gathering to help the millions of Mainlanders left without much-needed everyday supplies and resources.
Around 17 provinces in the Mainland have experienced blackouts, affecting some 60 million people and more than five million have had their water supply reduced or cut off, making this the biggest snowstorm in the Mainland in 50 years.
The central government has mobilised more than 150,000 soldiers from the China's People's Liberation Army, around 300,000 paramilitary members and around one million police to join the relief effort."

NewsAdvance.com | Hunters' group receives record level of donations

NewsAdvance.com | Hunters' group receives record level of donations: "
By Justin Faulconer
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February 4, 2008

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Hunters for the Hungry, a Big Island program that distributes venison to charities and food banks across the state, received a record level of donated meat in 2007."

Colleges Prepare for Fiscal Downturn - Chronicle.com

Colleges Prepare for Fiscal Downturn - Chronicle.com: "At Southwestern, Mr. McKelvey uses downturns to ask college leaders and others to identify new prospects for giving, instead of merely leaning on trustees and existing donors. Laura Fredricks, vice president for philanthropy at Pace University, says that in economic downturns, she and her staff redouble their efforts to meet with big donors, instead of 'sitting behind our desks, hiding, worrying, and wondering what those donors are thinking.'"

Cow charity milks Kidman's lost swimsuit - People - Entertainment

Cow charity milks Kidman's lost swimsuit - People - Entertainment: "A swimsuit once worn by Australian actress Nicole Kidman will be auctioned in Sweden to raise funds for a charity that buys cows for poor families in India.

Kidman visited Sweden six years ago to film the movie Dogville and hired a municipal pool in the south-western town of Vanersborg so that she could enjoy her privacy."

The NonProfit Times - The Leading Business Publication For Nonprofit Management

The NonProfit Times - The Leading Business Publication For Nonprofit Management: "IRS Warns Of Scam Targeting Charities

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has warned nonprofitsd to beware of an email scam that uses the IRS name as a lure. The IRS expects such scams to continue through the end of tax return filing season and beyond."

Booker T. Washington HS fundraising goal exceeded by $1.3 million | Dallas Morning News | News for Dallas, Texas | Robert Miller | Business Columnist

Booker T. Washington HS fundraising goal exceeded by $1.3 million | Dallas Morning News | News for Dallas, Texas | Robert Miller | Business Columnist | Dallas Morning News: "The capital campaign for Booker T. Washington High School for the Performing and Visual Arts exceeded its goal by $1.3 million."

San Francisco Sentinel » Blog Archives » GOOGLE PHILANTHROPY UP HUNDREDS OF MILLIONS - Donations slated to produce affordable renewable energy, fight

San Francisco Sentinel » Blog Archives » GOOGLE PHILANTHROPY UP HUNDREDS OF MILLIONS - Donations slated to produce affordable renewable energy, fight poverty and alleviate risk of pandemics: "The philanthropic arm of the search engine Google plans to boost spending to “hundreds of millions of dollars” in the next few years.

Larry Brilliant, who is running the operation, said expenditure would rise significantly on efforts to produce affordable renewable energy, fight poverty and alleviate the risk of pandemics.

Mr Brilliant said that he had been “living under a microscope” since his appointment in April 2006, but had now concluded extensive internal and external consultations and drawn up his priorities."

delawareonline ¦ The News Journal, Wilmington, Del. ¦ Polar Plunge breaks all records for frigid event

delawareonline ¦ The News Journal, Wilmington, Del. ¦ Polar Plunge breaks all records for frigid event: "A record 2,767 people made the dash, topping last year’s high of 2,692, and with donations expected to continue coming in over the next two weeks, they also may hit a record $522,000, said Jon Buzby, director of media relations."