New guidelines on volunteer management - Third Sector

New guidelines on volunteer management - Third Sector: "New guidelines on volunteer management

By Rosie Walker, Third Sector Online, 29 August 2008

The UK Workforce Hub has published a new set of standards for the management of volunteers.

The UK Workorce Hub – run by umbrella bodies the NCVO, Nicva, the SCVO and the WCVA – says the new National Occupational Standards will improve the quality of volunteer management."

The Edmond Sun, Edmond, OK - Man honored for blood donations

The Edmond Sun, Edmond, OK - Man honored for blood donations: "Darwin Eaton began donating blood in Tulsa in 1949, and 59 years later he is still contributing.

Eaton, who turns 86 next month, has donated 40 gallons of blood over the years to the American Red Cross."

Issaquah panhandling ban includes firefighters

Issaquah panhandling ban includes firefighters: "Issaquah panhandling ban includes firefighters

There are no exceptions, even for nonprofits

Thursday, August 28, 2008

By MOISES MENDOZA
P-I REPORTER

ISSAQUAH -- A new ordinance in this suburb meant to stop annoying panhandling is also making it hard for firefighters to raise money for a good cause.

The city's panhandling ordinance is at the center of a dispute that pits city officials against firefighters who say they've been prevented from raising money for the disabled at their favorite intersection because it's now considered 'solicitation.'"

Donors without borders: charity-affiliated trips - Active- msnbc.com

Donors without borders: charity-affiliated trips - Active- msnbc.com: "She isn't alone. Charity-affiliated donor trips are the latest trend in volunteer vacations. 'Many Americans made international contributions for the first time after the tsunami hit Asia in 2004,' says Stacy Palmer, editor of 'The Chronicle of Philanthropy'. 'To keep that interest alive, nonprofits made it much easier for people to go abroad and see their money being put to good use.' Here are 10 key questions to ask before you follow your own charitable contributions overseas."

Lotto winner gives ticket to parish

Lotto winner gives ticket to parish: "Maybe it was divine intervention.

A Long Island church is $3 million richer - thanks to a generous parishioner who hit the lottery and donated his winning ticket."

Couple makes donation to charity on their wedding day

Couple makes donation to charity on their wedding day: "But that's exactly what Ted Wall and Lara Falquero achieved when they tied the knot in July, adding 'aid to Africa' to their wedding nuptials.

It all began when Audrey Wall, mother of the groom and one of the members of the Grannies Aid for Africa Hudson Branch, spoke to Georgia Jared, another of the Grannies, about catering the wedding feast."

Shakopee tribe among giants in corporate gifts

Shakopee tribe among giants in corporate gifts: "The Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community's charitable giving has soared to nearly $60 million over the past two years, ranking it among the biggest sources of philanthropy in the state."

Nonprofits worry about United Way transition

Nonprofits worry about United Way transition: "Last week's announcement that the United Way of Frederick County plans to change how it disperses funds to nonprofit groups is drawing concern from some of its member agencies.

'The Red Cross is concerned,' said Judy Peterson, supervisor of the chapter's operations. 'They've been talking about this for some time and obviously we need to see how it is going to work.'"

Donations to Rutgers rise again - NJ.com

Donations to Rutgers rise again - NJ.com: "Private donations to Rutgers University jumped to a record-breaking $121 million in the fiscal year that ended in June, an increase of 9 percent over last year, officials said."

Professional Fundraising | US education-targeted philanthropy due to fall, says new forecasting tool

Professional Fundraising | US education-targeted philanthropy due to fall, says new forecasting tool: "Growth in giving to education is set to slow in the US, according to the predictions of a new education philanthropy forecasting tool.

While for the past 20 years education fundraisers have enjoyed an average 7 per cent growth each year, this figure is expected to drop to 5.3 per cent for the year beginning 1 July 200"

MercuryNews.com and SiliconValley.com Mobile Edition

MercuryNews.com and SiliconValley.com Mobile Edition: "Cupertino Rotary ushers in president with focus on philanthropy
By Crystal Lu
Cupertino Courier
Aug 06, 2008

The first foreign-born president of the Cupertino Rotary Club is determined to involve more first-generation immigrants in community service. 'There's a perception that first-generation immigrants are less outgoing, less active in the community,' says Steve Ting, president of the 162-member Rotary Club since July 1. 'I'd like to change that.'"

The NonProfit Times - The Leading Business Publication For Nonprofit Management

The NonProfit Times - The Leading Business Publication For Nonprofit Management: "McCain, Obama To Make Joint Appearance
For Volunteerism

Presidential candidates John McCain and Barack Obama will discuss their views on national service and civic engagement in the post-9/11 world during a prime time forum on the evening of Sept. 11 in New York City."

Long Islanders swim English Channel for charity -- Newsday.com

Long Islanders swim English Channel for charity -- Newsday.com: "The five business executives aged 47 to 63 who set out to swim the English Channel in a charity relay last weekend made it in 14 hours, 28 minutes."

Test of charity shows monkeys are capable of empathy | Science | The Guardian

Test of charity shows monkeys are capable of empathy | Science | The Guardian: "* News
* Science
* Animal behaviour

Test of charity shows monkeys are capable of empathy

* James Randerson, science correspondent
* The Guardian,
* Tuesday August 26 2008

Monkeys enjoy performing charitable acts and are capable of empathising with members of their own species, according to US researchers."

Test of charity shows monkeys are capable of empathy | Science | The Guardian

Test of charity shows monkeys are capable of empathy | Science | The Guardian: "* News
* Science
* Animal behaviour

Test of charity shows monkeys are capable of empathy

* James Randerson, science correspondent
* The Guardian,
* Tuesday August 26 2008

Monkeys enjoy performing charitable acts and are capable of empathising with members of their own species, according to US researchers."

TheCitizen Newspaper

TheCitizen Newspaper: "Five out of the seven winners of the Dar es Salaam Goat races held in Dar es Salaam on Saturday, donated their cash prizes to a charity fund pool."

Ivory tower showing some cracks - InvestmentNews

Ivory tower showing some cracks - InvestmentNews: "In spite of significant allocations to hedge funds and other high-octane alternative investments, many endowments and foundations are expected to see flat or negative returns this year, according to experts."

Olympic star Hamilton aids cancer center

Olympic star Hamilton aids cancer center: "UGUSTA -- The curtains fell on the Olympics in Beijing yesterday, but officials and employees of the Harold Alfond Center for Cancer Care are probably still in the Olympic spirit.

The cancer center is the beneficiary of $25,000 from Olympic gold medallist figure skater Scott Hamilton.

'We are very excited and elated here,' Dr. Andrew Hertler, an oncologist and medical director of the cancer center, said."