Organisers stunned as Bed Race is threatened - Knaresborough Today

Organisers stunned as Bed Race is threatened - Knaresborough Today: "Organisers stunned as Bed Race is threatened

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By Maggie Gell and Sheila Loffill
TWO major events in the Knaresborough calendar could be cancelled this year.

The shock announcement from organisers of both the Great Knaresborough Bed Race and the 10km race in the King James’s School Fun Run means both events are both under threat of cancellation, due to newly-introduced Government legislation.

The news has stunned organisers of the events, each of which attract hundreds of competitors annually from across the district."

WIStv.com Columbia, SC: Non-Profits Tap the Experience of Retired Execs

WIStv.com Columbia, SC: Non-Profits Tap the Experience of Retired Execs: "Doucette now spends 50 to 60 hours a month as an adviser with the Executive Service Corps of Southern California. For nearly two years, Doucette worked with an organization that serves the homeless and at-risk students. The board of directors was so dysfunctional that the group was unable to adequately carry out its mission. He helped the board purge some members and recruit others. 'Many managers in the nonprofit sector have wonderful social-services skills, but lack the business skills that most for-profit managers possess,' he says."

ABC reveals identities of 'Oprah's Big Give' reality show contestants - Reality TV World - News, information, episode summaries, message boards, chat

ABC reveals identities of 'Oprah's Big Give' reality show contestants - Reality TV World - News, information, episode summaries, message boards, chat and games for unscripted television programs: "Each one-hour Oprah's Big Give episode takes place in a different U.S. city -- including Los Angeles, Denver, Houston, Miami, Atlanta, New York and Chicago -- where the contestants are met by a 'mystery challenge' that will test how well they can use their cash, time and imagination to help others."

Oglethorpe University urges volunteer work at nonprofits | ajc.com

Oglethorpe University urges volunteer work at nonprofits | ajc.com: "'Life in the bubble is great and all,' said freshman Sylvia Johnson, 18, 'but it's great to get out and meet new people.'

The Center for Civic Engagement manages the university's efforts to incorporate volunteer work into a student's college experience by organizing excursions to Atlanta-area non-profits. Freshman are now required to earn four credits of civic work.

'One of our goals is to teach students ways to give back and to appreciate what they have,' said the center's assistant director, Heather Staniszewski."

The Jewish Week News

The Jewish Week News: "That’s the new direction of much philanthropy today. Anonymous giving — sort of.
There were more truly anonymous major gifts to American philanthropies last year than ever, according to The Chronicle of Philanthropy. Unnamed American donors gave at least 87 gifts of $1 million or more, and 23 were over $10 million.
The shift is being felt throughout American philanthropy as well as at its highest reaches, according to the article.
Is it true also in the Jewish community?
“I don’t know if Jews are more recognition hungry,” says Jeffrey Solomon, president of the Andrea and Charles Bronfman Philanthropies, which in addition to giving about $17 million to Jewish and Canadian causes this year also advises other donors, but “it certainly seems that way.”
While no one has done a formal study, observers of Jewish philanthropy say that things are moving toward more anonymity."

CollegiateTimes.com - University donor privacy questioned

CollegiateTimes.com - University donor privacy questioned: "The House General Laws Committee passed a bill last Tuesday that would permit donors to public colleges and universities to remain anonymous if they wish to do so.

House Bill 407, sponsored by Sen. Edward Houck (R-Spotsylvania) and Delegate Glenn Oder (R-Newport News), passed the committee on an 18-3 vote.

The measure, which came at the request of the University of Virginia, would grant Virginia's colleges and universities an exemption under the Freedom of Information Act to withhold a large amount of personal information about donors."

Social impact club advises Phila. nonprofits - News

Social impact club advises Phila. nonprofits - News: "Wharton senior Lisa Jiang wanted to take her business education outside of Huntsman Hall and into Philadelphia.

Jiang and four other classmates founded the Social Impact Consulting Group, an organization that offers free consulting services to local non-profit organizations, which include conducting cost analyses and coming up with marketing strategies.

Given the level of need in the Philadelphia community 'we can do so much on a local level,' Jiang said."

The Wealth Report - WSJ.com : 'Queen of Mean' Gives, Paris Loses

The Wealth Report - WSJ.com : 'Queen of Mean' Gives, Paris Loses: "Slate yesterday came out with its list of America’s 60 top charitable donors. The results might surprise you: Atop the list is Leona Helmsley, better known as the “Queen of Mean.” The late Ms. Helmsley famously believed taxes were only for little people, but apparently she also believed that big people give to charity."

Judge Rules Fisk Cannot Sell Priceless Art Collection for Any Reason

Judge Rules Fisk Cannot Sell Priceless Art Collection for Any Reason: "in a major setback for Fisk University, a Tennessee judge has barred the school from selling any or all of its priceless 101 piece Stieglitz Collection of art to raise money to support the financially troubled school."

Finding fundraising success - mlive.com

Finding fundraising success - mlive.com: "Despite difficult times for Michigan's economy, some major Tri-City nonprofit groups say they continue to fare well with fundraising and their ability to provide services.

Both the YMCA in Bay City and the United Way of Bay and Midland counties finished 2007 with successful capital campaigns."