TVTechnology: FCC Proposed New Fundraising Rules for Public Broadcaster Charities

TVTechnology: FCC Proposed New Fundraising Rules for Public Broadcaster Charities: WASHINGTON: The Federal Communications Commission today invited comment on whether to allow public broadcasters to spend up to one percent of their airtime—about 88 hours per year—to conduct on-air fundraising activities for charities and other nonprofits. This proposal is a recommendation of The Information Needs of Communities report, released in June 2011.

keeping a close eye...: Regulation is Good for Philanthropy

keeping a close eye...: Regulation is Good for Philanthropy: "Thursday, November 13, 2008
Regulation is Good for Philanthropy

By Aaron Dorfman

According to an article published on October 23, 2008 in the New York Times, former chairman of the Federal Reserve Alan Greenspan “admitted on Thursday that he ‘made a mistake’ in trusting that free markets could regulate themselves without government oversight.”

If there is a silver lining to the current economic crisis, it is the new consensus emerging that government regulation, in proper proportions, is absolutely necessary. The lesson is applicable to all sectors, not just in the country’s financial industry."

Consultation on proposed policy on fundraising by Registered Charities

Consultation on proposed policy on fundraising by Registered Charities: "The material posted below relates to the proposed guidelines of the Charities Directorate, Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) concerning the fundraising activities of registered charities. The posting includes:"