What Will 2011 Represent for Philanthropy? - RE:Philanthropy

What Will 2011 Represent for Philanthropy? - RE:Philanthropy: "During a meeting with philanthropic leaders at Philanthropy Northwest’s offices in Seattle right after the mid-term elections, one colleague asked me what impact I thought the new Republican majority in the House of Representatives would have on our sector."

Charities Lament 'Cash For Clunkers' Program : NPR

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Charities Lament 'Cash For Clunkers' Program : NPR: "When Congress passed a new law to give people up to $4,500 to junk their old cars and buy new, more efficient ones, the auto industry cheered. But some charities say they'll be the unintended victims of this program, and so will the low-income people they try to help."

Obama to Sign Landmark National-Service Measure on Tuesday - Philanthropy.com

Obama to Sign Landmark National-Service Measure on Tuesday - Philanthropy.com: "Obama to Sign Landmark National-Service Measure on Tuesday

By Suzanne Perry

The nonprofit world will take a break from its economic woes and celebrate a big political victory on Tuesday when President Obama signs landmark legislation that boosts national service, volunteerism, and innovative social projects."

The Great Debate » Debate Archive » Keep the charitable tax deduction | The Great Debate |

The Great Debate » Debate Archive » Keep the charitable tax deduction | The Great Debate |: "Research has shown that charitable contributions are price sensitive, and the gifts of higher-income taxpayers are more sensitive to price than are the gifts of those lower on the income scale, according to George Washington University economics Professor Joseph Cordes. So reducing tax savings will shrink giving, hurting recipients."

House Readies Passage of Volunteerism Bill Critics Call Pricey, Forced Service - Presidential Politics | Political News - FOXNews.com

House Readies Passage of Volunteerism Bill Critics Call Pricey, Forced Service - Presidential Politics | Political News - FOXNews.com: "WASHINGTON -- The House of Representatives is expected to pass a measure Wednesday that supporters are calling the most sweeping reform of nationally-backed volunteer programs since AmeriCorps. But some opponents are strongly criticizing the legislation, calling it expensive indoctrination and forced advocacy."

Compromise Stimulus Plan Restores Some Social Spending - Philanthropy.com

Compromise Stimulus Plan Restores Some Social Spending - Philanthropy.com: "Details of the agreement between congressional leaders on a compromise economic-stimulus measure are not yet all available, but an initial summary shows that lawmakers restored some social spending that had been cut in the Senate version of the bill."

Congress calls for new wave of volunteerism - Salt Lake Tribune

Congress calls for new wave of volunteerism - Salt Lake Tribune: "WASHINGTON - Leading Republicans and Democrats are calling for a new wave of volunteerism aimed directly at some of the most pressing problems facing the nation, such as the high-school drop out rate, energy efficiency and the rising number of unemployed.
Sen. Edward Kennedy, D-Mass., and Sen. Orrin Hatch, R-Utah, plan on Friday to introduce the Serve America Act, a sweeping bill eight months in the making that would try to attract 175,000 new volunteers in the next five years."