Paulette's Point of View

Paulette's Point of View: "Tuesday, February 9, 2010
2010: Balancing Optimism with Reality
The promise of a new year is always reason for optimism, especially given the tough times fundraisers and charities have experienced over the past couple of years. This year, though, there may be some good reason for optimism."

Jacksonville women's group is a rising influence in giving | Jacksonville.com

Jacksonville women's group is a rising influence in giving | Jacksonville.com: "That's one of the reasons why the Women's Giving Alliance has grown into one of Jacksonville's major funding sources for groups that work to improve the lives of girls and women in the city. If its annual meeting on Wednesday was any indication, the alliance is on the leading edge of a growing trend."

COT's 2010 Annual Gala Featuring Danielle de Niese Held 3/13 2010/02/10

COT's 2010 Annual Gala Featuring Danielle de Niese Held 3/13 2010/02/10: "This year marks two important firsts for the annual event: special admission for young professionals as well as online bidding to the general public for silent auction items before the gala!"

AFP Youth in Philanthropy - Winter 2010

AFP Youth in Philanthropy - Winter 2010: "n This Issue

› Brother-and-Sister Team Raises More Than $90,000 to Support Cancer Research
› Rachel Blair Friedman Receives Demont Scholarship
› Korean Team Learns From AFP Chapter YIP Program
› The Exciting World of Fundraising—You Will Never Look Back!
› John Montgomery “Monty” Hogewood Receives William S. Roth Outstanding Fundraising Executive Award"

FriendFeed on Facebook

FriendFeed on Facebook: "Instead of helping teens plot out their future, Manly was intent on spending his retirement helping the elderly die with dignity. He signed up for hours of orientation to be a volunteer in the palliative care unit of Baycrest Centre for Geriatric Care.

'I find this work so gratifying,' says Manly, 65, who was deeply affected by his father's difficult death back in 1992. 'I like to think I'm helping a family, because there's nothing worse than watching a loved one in their final days.'"

Money can't make me happy, says millionaire giving his riches away

Money can't make me happy, says millionaire giving his riches away: "An Austrian tycoon is giving away every penny of his $5 million Cdn fortune after realizing that his riches were making him unhappy.

Karl Rabeder, 47, a businessman from Telfs near Innsbruck, is in the process of selling his 3,455sq ft villa with lake, sauna and spectacular mountain views over the Alps, valued at $2.34 million."