Tsunami Relief Becomes Part of the Curriculum

Tsunami Relief Becomes Part of the Curriculum: "IN THE CLASSROOM
Tsunami Relief Becomes Part of the Curriculum
Students from kindergarten through high school raise money, and schools teach lessons about philanthropy.

By Susana Enriquez, Times Staff Writer
Six-year-old Sarah Brown returned her one big Christmas present from her parents � a $118 Barbie Princess and the Pauper Royal Palace � to raise money for the victims of the tsunami in southern Asia.

The Long Beach kindergartener made the decision on her own, although it saddened her. 'I heard the victims needed help,' she said"

The Sun Herald | 02/09/2005 | Beware of robbery masquerading as charity

The Sun Herald | 02/09/2005 | Beware of robbery masquerading as charity: "Beware of robbery masquerading as charity

By Walter Williams


Charity to man's fellow man is praiseworthy, and Americans are the most generous people on Earth. According to a quote by American philanthropist Daniel Rose in 'An Exceptional Nation,' an article in Philanthropy magazine (November/December 2004), 'American private charitable contributions this year will exceed $200 billion, equal to about 10 percent of the total federal budget; that some 70 percent of U.S. households make charitable cash contributions; and that over half of all U.S. adults will volunteer an estimated 20 billion hours in charitable activities.' Americans contribute six or seven times more than some of our European neighbors.
What about President Bush's $350 million commitment for earthquake and tsunami relief - is that just as praiseworthy? Let's look at it. Charity is reaching into one's own pockets to assist his fellow man in need. Reaching into someone else's pocket to assist one's fellow man hardly qualifies as charity. When done privately, we deem it theft, and the individual risks jail time."

Omaha.com Proposal aims to aid charitable endowments

Omaha.com: "Proposal aims to aid charitable endowments
BY MARTHA STODDARD


WORLD-HERALD BUREAU

LINCOLN - Nebraskans would have more reason to follow the lead of John and Alyce Wozab of Ord under a bill given first-round approval by lawmakers Tuesday.
The couple left $1.2 million to Valley County for public purposes, and money from that endowment has helped the community for several years.
Under Legislative Bill 28, people like the Wozabs would get a state income tax credit for donating to long-term, Nebraska-based endowments. Businesses also could qualify. "

The New York Times > New York Region > Lesson of Clinton Fund-Raiser: Double-Check That Donor List

The New York Times > New York Region > Lesson of Clinton Fund-Raiser: Double-Check That Donor List: "Lesson of Clinton Fund-Raiser: Double-Check That Donor List
By RAYMOND HERNANDEZ and IAN URBINA

Published: February 9, 2005


ASHINGTON, Feb. 8 - In August 2000, Bill and Hillary Clinton attended a Hollywood fund-raiser billed as a tribute to a president ready to leave the White House after eight years and a first lady seeking to establish herself as a force of her own in American politics."

Pay is healthy for hospitals' executives

Pay is healthy for hospitals' executives: "Pay is healthy for hospitals' executives
Corporate-like salaries seen at nonprofits' top jobs

Comparing pay
How does pay to local hospital executives stack up against industry norms and some high-profile Indiana jobs? Here are some comparisons, using total salary and benefits for 2003:

Hospital industry
$786,600: Median for CEO of system with more than $1 billion revenue
$486,800: Median for CEO of system with less than $1 billion revenue
$302,500: Median for CEO of hospital with less than $200 million revenue
Academia*
$457,327: President, University of Notre Dame, the Rev. Edward A. Malloy
$305,425: President, Purdue University, Martin C. Jischke
$305,000: President, Indiana University, Adam W. Herbert

JS Online: Ad agency to seek paying clients

JS Online: Ad agency to seek paying clients: "Ad agency to seek paying clients
Change would increase Serve's charity work, founder says
By RICK ROMELL
rromell@journalsentinel.com
Posted: Feb. 8, 2005
Non-profit advertising agency Serve is looking to expand its reach by branching into revenue-producing work for organizations such as health care providers, universities and social service agencies.
Advertisement

The business model envisioned by Gary Mueller, Serve's founder, would see the fledgling ad shop seek paying jobs from large non-profits to help pay for charitable work."

The New York Times > Washington > The Treasury Department: Tax Proposed to Curb Investors From Cashing in on Deaths of Philanthropists

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The New York Times > Washington > The Treasury Department: Tax Proposed to Curb Investors From Cashing in on Deaths of Philanthropists: "Tax Proposed to Curb Investors From Cashing in on Deaths of Philanthropists
By STEPHANIE STROM
Published: February 9, 2005
The Treasury Department has proposed a 25 percent excise tax intended to curb a new fund-raising tool used by a growing number of charities with large and wealthy donor bases.
The new tax, part of the department's 2006 budget proposal, would hit investors who buy life insurance on major charitable donors and pay the premiums, in hope of profiting substantially from the death benefits in exchange for promising that a small part of the benefits will flow to the charities."

The Herald-Mail ONLINE-Gaming director says bill would hurt county's nonprofits

The Herald-Mail ONLINE: "WASHINGTON COUNTY - Saying the proposal would result in decreased funding for nonprofit groups, Washington County's gaming director asked the County Commissioners on Tuesday to oppose a bill that would give the state oversight of charitable gaming activities such as tip jars.
Gaming Director James B. Hovis said that under House Bill 212, the state comptroller would set regulations on gaming activities, such as tip jars, and would require nonprofit groups to justify their use of the gambling proceeds. "

Times Online - World-Charity chief warns Cherie guests to donate with care

Times Online - World: "Charity chief warns Cherie guests to donate with care
By Roger Maynard in Perth
Hospital executive complains of shortfall after dinner run by Blair visit promoter

GUESTS at a charity dinner hosted by Cherie Blair in Adelaide today were told to exercise caution before parting with their cash.
Maurice Henderson, the executive officer of the Queen Elizabeth Hospital Research Foundation in the city, said that his charity had been left �75,000 short of its fundraising target at a banquet staged by the organiser of Mrs Blair�s tour of Australia and New Zealand. "

Wired News | Florida Fines Charity Named for Schiavo

Wired News | Florida Fines Charity Named for Schiavo: "TAMPA, Fla. (AP) -- A charity that helps pay legal costs for the parents of a brain-damaged woman at the center of a high-profile right-to-die case has been fined $1,000 for failing to register with the state to solicit donations.
An administrative complaint filed Monday gave the Terri Schindler-Schiavo Foundation the option of paying the fine and registering properly with the state _ or paying the fine and shutting down. It could also request an administrative hearing. "

Kintera Builds Next Generation P!N Electronic Screening into Kintera Sphere Software Platform

Kintera Builds Next Generation P!N Electronic Screening into Kintera Sphere Software Platform: "Kintera Builds Next Generation P!N Electronic Screening into Kintera Sphere Software Platform

SAN DIEGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 9, 2005--
A service of Kintera, Prospect Information Network (P!N) enables fundraisers to more easily and cost-effectively identify prospects with giving capacity and affinity

Kintera(R) Inc. (NASDAQ:KNTA), the leading provider of software as a service to the nonprofit community, today announced the launch of the next generation of its Prospect Information Network (P!N) Electronic Screening(R) service built into the Kintera Sphere(TM) enterprise platform. P!N, a service of Kintera, offers powerful data mining and prospect identification software to the nonprofit sector. Now for the first time, Electronic Screening is fully unified into a complete web communication platform to help nonprofit organizations find, profile and communicate with their best donor prospects. "

MSNBC - PGA Tour nears $1 billion in charitable giving

MSNBC - PGA Tour nears $1 billion in charitable giving: "PGA Tour nears $1 billion in charitable giving
Finchem makes donations a focus of organizationGOLF NOTEBOOK
The Associated Press
Updated: 3:44 p.m. ET Feb. 8, 2005PEBBLE BEACH, Calif. - Money is the easiest "

Mason Law Student Confirmed as U.S. Treasurer - The Docket - News

Mason Law Student Confirmed as U.S. Treasurer - The Docket - News: "Mason Law Student Confirmed as U.S. Treasurer
By Heather Steele
Published: Tuesday, February 8, 2005
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Anna Escobedo Cabral will have to postpone her legal education here at GMUSL because she will be quite busy signing money. On November 20, 2004, the United States Senate confirmed Anna Escobedo Cabral as Treasurer of the United States.

As the U.S. Treasurer, Cabral will speak to the public about various financial issues, such as deficit reduction and financial literacy. Cabral will also work with Congress to discuss the best ways to improve and reform the Social Security system. Cabral says she looks forward to the work ahead of her as Treasurer.

'I am proud and eager to support President Bush's agenda and work closely with Secretary Snow to help the Administration's economic policies and vision for America take root.'

Prior to her nomination and confirmation as Treasurer, Cabral headed up the Smithsonian Institution's Center for Latino Initiatives while she finished her second year here at Mason. Her work at the Smithsonian provided better representation for Latino exhibits at the museums and research centers. Before she worked with the Smithsonian, Cabral was CEO and President of the Hispanic Association on Corporate Responsibility. This non-profit corporation united with large companies to promote Hispanic representation in both employment and philanthropy. "

Global Volunteer Update

Global Volunteer Update: "January 2005 was a momentous month for the Global Volunteer Update. The subscriber base of this newsletter in English crossed 20,000 last month. More than 5,000 new subscribers have joined since February 2004 when we turned this newsletter into a monthly publication.
The World Volunteer Web has also got increasing attention last year from you all. On average it received over 50,100 visits a month, which resulted in over 171,000 page views per month, a substantial growth of more than 50 per cent over 2003. We are now receiving more contributions than ever from our partners and readers all over the world.
We thank you for your continuous support to the World Volunteer Web. During 2005 we will be introducing new features on the site that will allow you to browse information thematically and share it with others quickly and easily.
Remember to visit the site regularly as we are updating it with new information on a daily basis and continue to send us news and resources from your country and region.
Thank you,
Kanti Kumar
Editor, World Volunteer Web
"

Colorado's Top Two Youth Volunteers Selected In 10th Annual National Awards Program

Colorado's Top Two Youth Volunteers Selected In 10th Annual National Awards Program: "Colorado's Top Two Youth Volunteers Selected In 10th Annual National Awards Program
Tuesday February 8, 9:44 am ET
Holyoke and Evergreen students earn $1,000 awards, engraved silver medallions and trip to nation's capital
Honors also bestowed on other top youth volunteers in Colorado
DENVER, Feb. 8 /PRNewswire/ -- Landon Bergner, 18, of Holyoke and Ana Dodson, 13, of Evergreen today were named Colorado's top two youth volunteers for 2005 by The Prudential Spirit of Community Awards, a nationwide program honoring young people for outstanding acts of volunteerism. The awards program, now in its 10th year, is conducted by Prudential Financial in partnership with the National Association of Secondary School Principals (NASSP). More than 20,000 high school and middle level students submitted applications for this year's program."

Study Finds Young Volunteers Help Themselves While Helping Others

Study Finds Young Volunteers Help Themselves While Helping Others: "Study Finds Young Volunteers Help Themselves While Helping Others
Tuesday February 8, 8:07 am ET
Kohl's Department Stores Launches Fifth-Annual Kohl's Kids Who Care(R) Program Recognizing Youth Who Contribute to Their Communities
MENOMONEE FALLS, Wis., Feb. 8 /PRNewswire/ -- By helping others, young volunteers are helping themselves. A recent study indicates that by volunteering, young people are developing skills that will contribute to their success as adults. The survey was commissioned by Kohl's Department Stores as it prepared to launch its fifth annual Kohl's Kids Who Care(R) program that recognizes and rewards young volunteers across the country."

Times Leader | 02/08/2005 | Awards for excellence by nonprofits a stellar idea

Times Leader | 02/08/2005 | Awards for excellence by nonprofits a stellar idea: "Awards for excellence by nonprofits a stellar idea


THE WYOMING Valley Children�s Association deserves lots of credit for garnering a statewide award.
Not only does the Pennsylvania Association of Nonprofit Organizations Seal of Excellence recognize a standard of accomplishment for the Children�s Association, it also sets a benchmark for the agency to maintain and a standard of achievement for all other non-profit groups in the area.
The Standards for Excellence: An Ethics and Accountability Code for the Nonprofit Sector is the first statewide ethics and accountability program for nonprofits. Development of the program was begun more than 10 years ago by the Maryland Association of Nonprofit Organizations. A subsequent Carnegie Corporation grant allowed new programs in five states, including Pennsylvania."

Gay-Specific Marketing May Influence Brand Loyalty: Survey

Gay-Specific Marketing May Influence Brand Loyalty: Survey: "
Gay-Specific Marketing May Influence Brand Loyalty: Survey
(Direct Newsline)�Almost two-thirds (64%) of gay, lesbian and bisexual (GLB) adults say they are likely to consider purchasing household products and services from companies that market directly to gays and lesbians over competing brands that do not, according to a new survey by Harris Interactive.

Seven in 10 GLB respondents said they are extremely or very likely to consider a brand known to provide equal workplace benefits for all of their employees. Half (51%) of GLB respondents also report they are extremely or very likely to consider brands that support nonprofits and/or causes important to them"

PoughkeepsieJournal.com - Problems show organizations need new strategy

PoughkeepsieJournal.com - Problems show organizations need new strategy: "Problems show organizations need new strategy
By Anthony Farmer
The Poughkeepsie Journal
The sudden closing of two local nonprofit agencies last week could be a sign of things to come, according to many in the field.
But it doesn't have to be.
The YWCA of Dutchess County and Youth Resource Development Corp. each shut down on Friday, citing financial woes.
Maintaining consistent funding streams is a challenge for any nonprofit organization. With more competition among groups for an increasingly limited pool of dollars, nonprofits need to learn to do more with less and plan strategically for the future, several people in the nonprofit community said Monday. "

GreenvilleOnline.com - Joan Kroc's gift could reach city

GreenvilleOnline.com - Joan Kroc's gift could reach city: "Joan Kroc's gift could reach city
Posted Monday, February 7, 2005 - 8:06 pm
It had been 12.5 acres of empty fields, overgrown with weeds and pocked with trash. There were two abandoned stores with crumbling parking lots. The sides of the buildings were scrawled with graffiti. Hardluck people looking to hire out as laborers collected in the parking lots each morning.
The neighborhoods all around had seen better days, but not in a good long while.
This is where the model was built: the Salvation Army's Ray and Joan Kroc Corps Community Center, which opened June 2002 in east San Diego. "

The New York Times > New York Region > New Yorkers Are Spending More as Cost of Necessities Rises

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The New York Times > New York Region > New Yorkers Are Spending More as Cost of Necessities Rises: "Facing prices on necessities that are growing faster than almost anywhere else, many New Yorkers have stopped buying books, hand creams and other discretionary treats, and have sharply decreased their charitable giving in the last few years. A New York family gave nearly 30 percent less to charity on average in 2003 than in 2000, the statistics show."

Government Support of Faith-Based Organizations

Government Support of Faith-Based Organizations
Government Support of Faith-Based Organizations
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Government Support of Faith-Based Organizations
Today the US Government provides more resources than ever to faith-based nonprofits. These links will lead you to a lot of information to help you learn about how the government and faith-based organizations can partner in providing charitable services.

PM - Questions over charity fundraising techniques

PM - Questions over charity fundraising techniques: "Questions over charity fundraising techniquesPRINT FRIENDLYEMAIL STORY
PM - Tuesday, 8 February , 2005 18:35:00
Reporter: Karen Percy
PAUL LOCKYER: The questions about where charity dollars end up, which we looked at earlier in the program, isn't confined to the tsunami relief effort.

Controversy surrounds a charity event happening here in Australia with the guest speaker Cherie Blair, the wife of the British Prime Minister.

The event is to raise funds for the Children's Cancer Institute of Australia. Such glamour events are held in the hope of attracting big donors. But at least one charity has hit out at the promoters of such events.

Karen Percy reports."

Record 81% Adults Gave To Tsunami Appeals :: PNNOnline :: the nonprofit news and information resource

Record 81% Adults Gave To Tsunami Appeals :: PNNOnline :: the nonprofit news and information resource: "Record 81% Adults Gave To Tsunami Appeals
Posted by: laurakujawski on Tuesday, February 8, 2005


Topic PNN Worldwide


81% of adults in Britain claim have contributed to the tsunami appeals. The NOP study, commissioned by CAF (Charities Aid Foundation), is the first attempt to assess the impact on charitable giving of one of the world's worst natural disasters.


Of those people who made donations, 84% gave because they felt deeply affected by events; 64% in response to the harrowing images shown by the media; 65% because information on how to give was readily available; and 14% gave because they knew the area or actually visited one of the regions affected."

The Chronicle, 2/7/2005: President's Budget Seeks to Cut Many Programs That Subsidize Charities

The Chronicle, 2/7/2005: President's Budget Seeks to Cut Many Programs That Subsidize Charities: "President's Budget Seeks to Cut Many Programs That Subsidize Charities
By Elizabeth Schwinn and Brad Wolverton
Washington
Many charities would receive far less money from the federal government if Congress approves the $2.6-trillion federal budget for 2006 that President Bush released today. Some organizations would also face tougher regulations on their operations.
As part of his pledge to cut the $400-billion deficit in half in the next four years, the president proposed cutting by more than 1 percent every category except those related to defense and homeland security, as well as overseas projects. He also singled out 150 programs for elimination, a move that he says would save the government $20-billion."

TimesDispatch.com | Bush: Make first-term tax cuts permanent

TimesDispatch.com | Bush: Make first-term tax cuts permanent: "Bush: Make first-term tax cuts permanent

The Associated PressFeb 8, 2005


WASHINGTON -- President Bush proposed new tax cuts yesterday for health care, savings and charitable giving, while asking Congress to preserve temporary tax reductions."

The Globe and Mail: Tax breaks to ease costs of health care and donations

The above story was also covered in Canada

The Globe and Mail: Tax breaks to ease costs of health care and donations: "Tax breaks to ease costs of health care and donations
Associated Press
Tuesday, February 8, 2005 - Page B11

WASHINGTON -- U.S. President George W. Bush proposed new tax cuts yesterday for health care, savings and charitable giving, while asking Congress to preserve temporar"

Blair tour may benefit promoter more than charity. 08/02/2005. ABC News Online

Blair tour may benefit promoter more than charity. 08/02/2005. ABC News Online: "Blair tour may benefit promoter more than charity
A major Adelaide charity is taking the unusual step of warning people going to see British Prime Minister Tony Blair's wife, Cherie, to be careful with their generosity.
Ms Blair is about to embark on a national speaking tour, which is being promoted as a fundraiser for a children's cancer charity.
It is being organised by Sydney promoter Max Markson, who has previously organised a fundraiser for the Queen Elizabeth Hospital Foundation (QEHF)."

Native Hawaiian council launches donor Web site - 2005-02-07 - Pacific Business News (Honolulu)

Native Hawaiian council launches donor Web site - 2005-02-07 - Pacific Business News (Honolulu): "The Council for Native Hawaiian Advancement on Monday launched a Hawaiian Way Fund Web site to support a donor and work place giving campaign for education, affordable housing, health care, the environment and economic development. "

Kintera National Users Conference Set April 17-19, 2005

Kintera National Users Conference Set April 17-19, 2005: " Kintera 2005 National Users Conference

SAN DIEGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 8, 2005--
Inaugural conference offers Kintera's customers and partners an opportunity to share ideas, learn about new software applications and services, and hear from industry leaders




Kintera(R) Inc. (Nasdaq:KNTA), a leading provider of 'software as a service' to more than 10,000 accounts in the nonprofit and government sectors, announced that its first National Users Conference is scheduled on April 17-19, 2005 at the Hyatt Regency in La Jolla, CA. The inaugural conference is open to all current Kintera customers and partners.
'Kintera is excited to welcome our nonprofit and government customers, as well as our many Kintera Partners, to an outstanding learning experience in beautiful La Jolla, California,' said Kintera's CEO and co-founder, Harry E. Gruber, M.D. 'This conference will not only give Kintera Sphere(TM) users an in-depth look at exciting enhancements to our software platform and services, but also offer attendees an opportunity to become more effective managers within their organizations.' "