WZZM13 GRAND RAPIDS Tuesday, May 31, 2005: "Grand Valley Receives Million Dollar Grant
Meredith Ter Haar
Created: 5/27/2005 6:47:12 PM
Updated: 5/27/2005 7:01:04 PM
Allendale- Better news for a local college, Grand Valley State University recieved a million dollar grant for its role in improving non-profit organizations.
The gift was given to the school's Johnson Center for Philanthropy by the Dow Foundation.
GVSU was the first university in Michigan to establish a formal academic center for philanthropy research and teaching"
Tuesday, May 31, 2005
MSN Money - Financial Times Business News: Vilar faces another setback
MSN Money - Financial Times Business News: Vilar faces another setback: "Vilar faces another setbackadvertisementRelated information E-mail this article Print-friendly version
All Financial Times NewsAlberto Vilar, the Cuban-American technology investor, was able to keep his lavish 30-plus-room apartment at 860 UN Plaza despite losing billions of dollars after the bursting of the tech bubble.
Together with his love for music, which has made him one of the world's biggest opera philanthropists, the 64-year-old bachelor's other passion is his home, filled with stunning furniture and paintings."
All Financial Times NewsAlberto Vilar, the Cuban-American technology investor, was able to keep his lavish 30-plus-room apartment at 860 UN Plaza despite losing billions of dollars after the bursting of the tech bubble.
Together with his love for music, which has made him one of the world's biggest opera philanthropists, the 64-year-old bachelor's other passion is his home, filled with stunning furniture and paintings."
AM - Major charity says wealth gap growing
AM - Major charity says wealth gap growing: "Major charity says wealth gap growingPRINT FRIENDLYEMAIL STORY
AM - Monday, 30 May , 2005 08:20:00
Reporter: Liz Foschia
TONY EASTLEY: A major charity is challenging the Federal Government's claims that households enjoying the strongest growth in earnings in the past eight years have been those at the bottom end of the income ladder.
The St Vincent de Paul Society says on the contrary, the gap between Australia's rich and poor is growing � a situation that will be exacerbated by tax cuts in the Budget. The view is contrary to that provided by the National Centre for Social and Economic Modelling, on which the Prime Minister has based his claims.
But the charity's Terry McCarthy, speaking here to reporter Liz Foschia, says the NATSEM figures are a mathematical illusion.
TERRY MCCARTHY: The Prime Minister, based on NATSEM research, has been saying for some years now, and making what we say is a spurious assertion that the poor in Australia are growing rich at a faster rate than the rich are.
Now, we would have to say that that's just a cruel hoax on the whole millions of Australians, because the simple fact that in absolute terms this is not true. "
AM - Monday, 30 May , 2005 08:20:00
Reporter: Liz Foschia
TONY EASTLEY: A major charity is challenging the Federal Government's claims that households enjoying the strongest growth in earnings in the past eight years have been those at the bottom end of the income ladder.
The St Vincent de Paul Society says on the contrary, the gap between Australia's rich and poor is growing � a situation that will be exacerbated by tax cuts in the Budget. The view is contrary to that provided by the National Centre for Social and Economic Modelling, on which the Prime Minister has based his claims.
But the charity's Terry McCarthy, speaking here to reporter Liz Foschia, says the NATSEM figures are a mathematical illusion.
TERRY MCCARTHY: The Prime Minister, based on NATSEM research, has been saying for some years now, and making what we say is a spurious assertion that the poor in Australia are growing rich at a faster rate than the rich are.
Now, we would have to say that that's just a cruel hoax on the whole millions of Australians, because the simple fact that in absolute terms this is not true. "
STLtoday - News - St. Louis City / County-Charity faces IRS scrutiny over plan for sports center
STLtoday - News - St. Louis City / County: "Charity faces IRS scrutiny over plan for sports center
By Bill Smith
Of the Post-Dispatch
05/29/2005
Lou Sengheiser, the former hockey referee from Jefferson County who is overseeing what may be the biggest charity raffle in U.S. history, is no stranger to big deals.
Over the past four years, he has been trying to piece together an ambitious plan to build a multimillion-dollar youth sports complex. "
By Bill Smith
Of the Post-Dispatch
05/29/2005
Lou Sengheiser, the former hockey referee from Jefferson County who is overseeing what may be the biggest charity raffle in U.S. history, is no stranger to big deals.
Over the past four years, he has been trying to piece together an ambitious plan to build a multimillion-dollar youth sports complex. "
'Ethical' charity bands made in sweatshops - World - theage.com.au
'Ethical' charity bands made in sweatshops - World - theage.com.au
\'Ethical' charity bands made in sweatshops
By David Harrison
London
May 30, 2005
Wristbands sold to raise money for a campaign against world poverty have been made in Chinese sweatshops.
The conditions are disclosed in confidential "ethical audits" of factories that make the ultra-fashionable white wristbands for the Make Poverty History campaign, started by a coalition of more than 400 charities.
\'Ethical' charity bands made in sweatshops
By David Harrison
London
May 30, 2005
Wristbands sold to raise money for a campaign against world poverty have been made in Chinese sweatshops.
The conditions are disclosed in confidential "ethical audits" of factories that make the ultra-fashionable white wristbands for the Make Poverty History campaign, started by a coalition of more than 400 charities.
J. Grant Swank, Jr.: MUSLIM'S POST FRAUDULENT CHARITY APPEAL
J. Grant Swank, Jr.: MUSLIM'S POST FRAUDULENT CHARITY APPEAL: "MUSLIM'S POST FRAUDULENT CHARITY APPEAL
By J. Grant Swank, Jr.
MichNews.com
May 28, 2005
'Two former officers of a U.S.-based Islamic charity were indicted on federal charges accusing them of lying to authorities investigating the charity's alleged ties to terrorist organizations,' reports Theo Emery for the Associated Press.
It gets murky. It�s Muslim mess-up in Boston. And it�s just the start.
Care International. Sound legit? Sound compassionate? Sound on the up-and-up? Not.
Emadeddin Muntasser headed Care International. Muhammed Mubayyid was his right hand man � the treasurer for"
By J. Grant Swank, Jr.
MichNews.com
May 28, 2005
'Two former officers of a U.S.-based Islamic charity were indicted on federal charges accusing them of lying to authorities investigating the charity's alleged ties to terrorist organizations,' reports Theo Emery for the Associated Press.
It gets murky. It�s Muslim mess-up in Boston. And it�s just the start.
Care International. Sound legit? Sound compassionate? Sound on the up-and-up? Not.
Emadeddin Muntasser headed Care International. Muhammed Mubayyid was his right hand man � the treasurer for"
SignOnSanDiego.com > News > Metro -- Fundraisers tell how to get people to give
SignOnSanDiego.com > News > Metro -- Fundraisers tell how to get people to give:
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"On Tuesday, the folks who raise the money to keep all those places going got together to discuss issues and trends at the Association of Fundraising Professionals' 15th annual Development Conference in Balboa Park.
These people are the pros, but if you ever help with your daughter's Girl Scout cookie sales or your son's soccer candy drive or even ask friends to sponsor your participation in a multiple sclerosis walk, then you're a fundraiser and the people who do it for a living have information you can use. "
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"On Tuesday, the folks who raise the money to keep all those places going got together to discuss issues and trends at the Association of Fundraising Professionals' 15th annual Development Conference in Balboa Park.
These people are the pros, but if you ever help with your daughter's Girl Scout cookie sales or your son's soccer candy drive or even ask friends to sponsor your participation in a multiple sclerosis walk, then you're a fundraiser and the people who do it for a living have information you can use. "
The Microsoft Millionaires Come of Age - New York Times
The Microsoft Millionaires Come of Age - New York Times: "The Microsoft Millionaires Come of Age
By JULIE BICK
Published: May 29, 2005
FIVE years ago, Chris Peters was a former programmer who had made a fortune from his Microsoft stock options. Then he learned that the Professional Bowlers Association was for sale.
Undeterred by his lack of experience in sports, broadcasting or any other directly relevant business, he recruited some friends as investors and bought the league. 'I was not very athletic' as a child, Mr. Peters said by way of explaining his new career, 'but I always loved bowling with my father.'
By JULIE BICK
Published: May 29, 2005
FIVE years ago, Chris Peters was a former programmer who had made a fortune from his Microsoft stock options. Then he learned that the Professional Bowlers Association was for sale.
Undeterred by his lack of experience in sports, broadcasting or any other directly relevant business, he recruited some friends as investors and bought the league. 'I was not very athletic' as a child, Mr. Peters said by way of explaining his new career, 'but I always loved bowling with my father.'
Bernie Marcus makes mark with Georgia Aquarium | ajc.com
Bernie Marcus makes mark with Georgia Aquarium ajc.com: "Bernie Marcus makes mark with Georgia Aquarium
Home Depot magnate has generous vision of education, downtown revival
By JIM THARPE
Published on: 05/29/05
Moses parted the sea, but it took a bigger-than-life character like Bernie Marcus to bring the ocean and its creatures to North Georgia.
The 76-year-old Home Depot co-founder is dropping $200 million of his personal fortune on the biggest indoor aquarium in the United States. The Georgia Aquarium, rising like a colossal, landlocked ocean liner in downtown Atlanta near Centennial Olympic Park, is scheduled to open Nov. 23.
'I wanted something unique, something that would last for generations,' Marcus said.
People have learned not to doubt the up-from-nothing billionaire, whom nearly everyone calls 'Bernie.' Three decades back, many retail gurus chuckled as Marcus, Arthur Blank and financier Ken Langone built hardware "
Home Depot magnate has generous vision of education, downtown revival
By JIM THARPE
Published on: 05/29/05
Moses parted the sea, but it took a bigger-than-life character like Bernie Marcus to bring the ocean and its creatures to North Georgia.
The 76-year-old Home Depot co-founder is dropping $200 million of his personal fortune on the biggest indoor aquarium in the United States. The Georgia Aquarium, rising like a colossal, landlocked ocean liner in downtown Atlanta near Centennial Olympic Park, is scheduled to open Nov. 23.
'I wanted something unique, something that would last for generations,' Marcus said.
People have learned not to doubt the up-from-nothing billionaire, whom nearly everyone calls 'Bernie.' Three decades back, many retail gurus chuckled as Marcus, Arthur Blank and financier Ken Langone built hardware "
Grassroots volunteering draws younger people
BostonWorks - Jobs, Events, and Information from The Boston Globe: "Grassroots volunteering draws younger people
By Penelope Trunk, Globe Correspondent, 5/29/05
We are entering the age of volunteerism. Generation X has shifted charity from the hierarchical, corporate-backed Red Cross and United Way, to a grassroots, episodic volunteerism of, say, tutoring neighborhood children. And Generation Y is donating more of its time to charitable causes than perhaps any generation in history: According to Leslie Lenkowsky, a professor at The Center on Philan"
By Penelope Trunk, Globe Correspondent, 5/29/05
We are entering the age of volunteerism. Generation X has shifted charity from the hierarchical, corporate-backed Red Cross and United Way, to a grassroots, episodic volunteerism of, say, tutoring neighborhood children. And Generation Y is donating more of its time to charitable causes than perhaps any generation in history: According to Leslie Lenkowsky, a professor at The Center on Philan"
SocietyGuardian.co.uk | Society | Wrist watch
SocietyGuardian.co.uk | Society | Wrist watch: "Wrist watch
It was the issue that animated the G2 audience more than anything else: charity wristbands and why we wear them. Are they effective in helping a cause, or just a style item? And if they're made in sweatshops, what then? Oliver Burkeman attempts to get answers while we ask other Hay-goers what their bracelets mean to them
Tuesday May 31, 2005
The Guardian
Ever since the internet auction site eBay was launched, in 1995, a steady stream of eyebrow-raising stories has been generated as a result of the bizarre or troubling things that people have tried to sell on it: illegal stun-guns and NHS defibrillators, for example, along with a Gulfstream jet, someone's virginity, a decommissioned nuclear bunker, and a pair of leather trousers once worn by Ronan Keating. "
It was the issue that animated the G2 audience more than anything else: charity wristbands and why we wear them. Are they effective in helping a cause, or just a style item? And if they're made in sweatshops, what then? Oliver Burkeman attempts to get answers while we ask other Hay-goers what their bracelets mean to them
Tuesday May 31, 2005
The Guardian
Ever since the internet auction site eBay was launched, in 1995, a steady stream of eyebrow-raising stories has been generated as a result of the bizarre or troubling things that people have tried to sell on it: illegal stun-guns and NHS defibrillators, for example, along with a Gulfstream jet, someone's virginity, a decommissioned nuclear bunker, and a pair of leather trousers once worn by Ronan Keating. "
Global Nation | INQ7.net Filipino Philanthropy
Global Nation INQ7.net: "OFW philanthropy
to be pushed at confab
By INQ7.net
MILLIONS in dollars in aid for development projects coming from overseas Filipinos have attracted Philippine non-government organizations, foundations, and Filipino groups abroad to converge for one-and-a-half days at a conference on philanthropy by overseas Filipinos.
'Good News for the Poor: A Conference on Filipino Diaspora Philanthropy' will be held at the University of Santo Tomas-Thomas Aquinas Research Conference (TARC) from June 9-10, according to a press statement. Participants will discuss how remittances geared for development initiatives can be harnessed strategically for the country's benefit."
to be pushed at confab
By INQ7.net
MILLIONS in dollars in aid for development projects coming from overseas Filipinos have attracted Philippine non-government organizations, foundations, and Filipino groups abroad to converge for one-and-a-half days at a conference on philanthropy by overseas Filipinos.
'Good News for the Poor: A Conference on Filipino Diaspora Philanthropy' will be held at the University of Santo Tomas-Thomas Aquinas Research Conference (TARC) from June 9-10, according to a press statement. Participants will discuss how remittances geared for development initiatives can be harnessed strategically for the country's benefit."
TimesDispatch.com | A lesson in dying
TimesDispatch.com | A lesson in dying: " lesson in dying
BY BILL LOHMANN
TIMES-DISPATCH STAFF WRITERMay 30, 2005
Philanthropist Thomas Cannon
BOB BROWN/RTD
Thomas Cannon sat in his living room eating a cheeseburger and listening to his funeral.
The self-described poor man's philanthropist, known for doling out $1,000 checks to strangers on a postal clerk's salary, recorded his own earthly sendoff several years ago so he wouldn't have to rely on someone else to get it right.
He dug out the cassette tape Friday afternoon and played it for a pair of visitors."
BY BILL LOHMANN
TIMES-DISPATCH STAFF WRITERMay 30, 2005
Philanthropist Thomas Cannon
BOB BROWN/RTD
Thomas Cannon sat in his living room eating a cheeseburger and listening to his funeral.
The self-described poor man's philanthropist, known for doling out $1,000 checks to strangers on a postal clerk's salary, recorded his own earthly sendoff several years ago so he wouldn't have to rely on someone else to get it right.
He dug out the cassette tape Friday afternoon and played it for a pair of visitors."
TimesDispatch.com | A lesson in dying
TimesDispatch.com | A lesson in dying: " lesson in dying
BY BILL LOHMANN
TIMES-DISPATCH STAFF WRITERMay 30, 2005
Philanthropist Thomas Cannon
BOB BROWN/RTD
Thomas Cannon sat in his living room eating a cheeseburger and listening to his funeral.
The self-described poor man's philanthropist, known for doling out $1,000 checks to strangers on a postal clerk's salary, recorded his own earthly sendoff several years ago so he wouldn't have to rely on someone else to get it right.
He dug out the cassette tape Friday afternoon and played it for a pair of visitors."
BY BILL LOHMANN
TIMES-DISPATCH STAFF WRITERMay 30, 2005
Philanthropist Thomas Cannon
BOB BROWN/RTD
Thomas Cannon sat in his living room eating a cheeseburger and listening to his funeral.
The self-described poor man's philanthropist, known for doling out $1,000 checks to strangers on a postal clerk's salary, recorded his own earthly sendoff several years ago so he wouldn't have to rely on someone else to get it right.
He dug out the cassette tape Friday afternoon and played it for a pair of visitors."
DesMoinesRegister.com-Big gifts to schools require more than money
DesMoinesRegister.com: "Big gifts to schools require more than money
University staff often put in years of work to build relationships with major donors.
By LYNN CAMPBELL, MADELAINE JEROUSEK and ERIN JORDAN
REGISTER STAFF WRITERS
May 29, 2005
Ames, Ia. - After 30 years of working in international business, Iowa State University graduate Jerry Kolschowsky was ready to give back.
'I've seen a lot of poverty during those travels,' said Kolschowsky, the retired chairman of the Illinois-based OSI Group, a giant meat-processing company that has more than 75 facilities around the world and is McDonald's biggest meat supplier.
Kolschowsky and his wife, Karen, intended to give about $1 million to ISU to provide people in developing countries with tools to be self-sustaining. But what followed was a more than four-year process between the Kolschowskys and the university that ultimately led the Illinois couple to donate $10 million."
University staff often put in years of work to build relationships with major donors.
By LYNN CAMPBELL, MADELAINE JEROUSEK and ERIN JORDAN
REGISTER STAFF WRITERS
May 29, 2005
Ames, Ia. - After 30 years of working in international business, Iowa State University graduate Jerry Kolschowsky was ready to give back.
'I've seen a lot of poverty during those travels,' said Kolschowsky, the retired chairman of the Illinois-based OSI Group, a giant meat-processing company that has more than 75 facilities around the world and is McDonald's biggest meat supplier.
Kolschowsky and his wife, Karen, intended to give about $1 million to ISU to provide people in developing countries with tools to be self-sustaining. But what followed was a more than four-year process between the Kolschowskys and the university that ultimately led the Illinois couple to donate $10 million."
Forsyth United Way alters policies to stretch dollars - 2005-05-30
Forsyth United Way alters policies to stretch dollars - 2005-05-30: "Triad Philanthropy
Forsyth United Way alters policies to stretch dollars
Todd Cohen
The Business Journal Serving the Greater Triad Area
As it prepares to distribute funds to local health and human-services programs, United Way of Forsyth County aims to improve the way it works with partner agencies to make sure those funds have the greatest impact.
Latest News
� Eastridge completes Web site conversions at medical center
� Greensboro consulting firm to join national group
� Triad unemployment drops slightly in April
� Red Cross chapter lauds WGHP-TV for its support
� RiverRun names new film festival director
More
� Companies in the News
� People in the News
'We know that donors and the community at large, with any nonprofit, are expecting increased accountability and results with the investment of their hard-earned dollars,' said Eric Aft, vice president for community impact at United Way. "
Forsyth United Way alters policies to stretch dollars
Todd Cohen
The Business Journal Serving the Greater Triad Area
As it prepares to distribute funds to local health and human-services programs, United Way of Forsyth County aims to improve the way it works with partner agencies to make sure those funds have the greatest impact.
Latest News
� Eastridge completes Web site conversions at medical center
� Greensboro consulting firm to join national group
� Triad unemployment drops slightly in April
� Red Cross chapter lauds WGHP-TV for its support
� RiverRun names new film festival director
More
� Companies in the News
� People in the News
'We know that donors and the community at large, with any nonprofit, are expecting increased accountability and results with the investment of their hard-earned dollars,' said Eric Aft, vice president for community impact at United Way. "
Friday, May 27, 2005
ENN: Environmental News Network Inside the World of Nonprofit Finance
ENN: Environmental News Network [[ ENN Sustainable Economy News ]]: "Though nonprofits provide critical services to society there is little understanding of the way in which the nonprofit sector is hamstrung by irrational financial rules the for-profit sector doesn't encounter, according to a new article in the Spring 2005 edition of the Nonprofit Quarterly.
In 'The Looking-Glass World of Nonprofit Money: Managing in For-Profits' Shadow Universe,' Clara Miller, president and CEO of the Nonprofit Finance Fund (NFF), uses the following hypothetical illustration to show how for-profit and nonprofit financial practices operate in very different ways: '� you're the owner of a restaurant. Your paying guest comes to pay the bill, offers a credit card, and prepares to sign the charge slip. But before signing, the guest says, 'I'm going to restrict my payment to the chef's salary. He's great, and I just want to make sure I'm paying for the one thing that makes the real difference here. I don't want any of this payment to go for light, or heat, or your accounting department, or other overhead. They're just not that important. The chef is where you should be spending your money!'"
In 'The Looking-Glass World of Nonprofit Money: Managing in For-Profits' Shadow Universe,' Clara Miller, president and CEO of the Nonprofit Finance Fund (NFF), uses the following hypothetical illustration to show how for-profit and nonprofit financial practices operate in very different ways: '� you're the owner of a restaurant. Your paying guest comes to pay the bill, offers a credit card, and prepares to sign the charge slip. But before signing, the guest says, 'I'm going to restrict my payment to the chef's salary. He's great, and I just want to make sure I'm paying for the one thing that makes the real difference here. I don't want any of this payment to go for light, or heat, or your accounting department, or other overhead. They're just not that important. The chef is where you should be spending your money!'"
mi-reporter.com - Non-profit professionals profit in other ways
mi-reporter.com - Non-profit professionals profit in other ways: "Non-profit professionals profit in other ways
2005-05-26
As a member of the boomer generation, I have noticed an interesting phenomenon among my peers. Many who have had successful careers in the private sector are ready to chuck it all and move to the non-profit world. The good news is that many non-profits are welcoming these people with open arms. Nancy Lee, owner of Social Marketing Services, teaches courses on non-profit management at Seattle University and University of Washington. She points out, ``Non-profits are looking for people who are experienced with entrepreneurship, revenue streams, customer service and performance management. They need people who have spent some time in for-profit business and are strategic thinkers.''
What is the appeal of working in non-profit where hours can be just as long, salaries are generally lower and many jobs are contingent upon grant money? Motivation varies, as do the opportunities, based on these Islanders' stories."
2005-05-26
As a member of the boomer generation, I have noticed an interesting phenomenon among my peers. Many who have had successful careers in the private sector are ready to chuck it all and move to the non-profit world. The good news is that many non-profits are welcoming these people with open arms. Nancy Lee, owner of Social Marketing Services, teaches courses on non-profit management at Seattle University and University of Washington. She points out, ``Non-profits are looking for people who are experienced with entrepreneurship, revenue streams, customer service and performance management. They need people who have spent some time in for-profit business and are strategic thinkers.''
What is the appeal of working in non-profit where hours can be just as long, salaries are generally lower and many jobs are contingent upon grant money? Motivation varies, as do the opportunities, based on these Islanders' stories."
news - CONDOLEEZZA RICE: Interview With Juan Williams of National Public Radio
Secy Rice comments on Public Service and Philanthropy On NPR
news - CONDOLEEZZA RICE: Interview With Juan Williams of National Public Radio:
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"SECRETARY RICE: Well, except for the part about women being more powerful. (Laughter.) I don�t like everything I see in pop culture either, but I do know that it�s enormously influential around the world. It�s very attractive around the world. But I would hope that people would see not just some of the rougher sides of American pop culture but would also see a lot of the young people � you know I�m a university professor at heart � and see these young people as � you know the fastest growing activity on college campuses is public service, kids who go to soup kitchens and help out or tutor in the barrios or start programs in poor neighborhoods or mentor kids or deliver food for the elderly. At many universities now you can actually take classes in which you get credit for doing public service. And so I would hope that that part of America�s youth would also be seen abroad because America is one of the great philanthropic societies on the face of the earth, and I mean everything from the high end of philanthropy where people who are wealthy give to universities and give and build foundations and do all kinds of good, to the fact that in churches and synagogues and mosques people give alms to the poor. Or you look at the response of Americans to the tsunami. It was in every community and in every neighborhood and in every church, mosque or synagogue that people were raising funds for the tsunami."
news - CONDOLEEZZA RICE: Interview With Juan Williams of National Public Radio:
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"SECRETARY RICE: Well, except for the part about women being more powerful. (Laughter.) I don�t like everything I see in pop culture either, but I do know that it�s enormously influential around the world. It�s very attractive around the world. But I would hope that people would see not just some of the rougher sides of American pop culture but would also see a lot of the young people � you know I�m a university professor at heart � and see these young people as � you know the fastest growing activity on college campuses is public service, kids who go to soup kitchens and help out or tutor in the barrios or start programs in poor neighborhoods or mentor kids or deliver food for the elderly. At many universities now you can actually take classes in which you get credit for doing public service. And so I would hope that that part of America�s youth would also be seen abroad because America is one of the great philanthropic societies on the face of the earth, and I mean everything from the high end of philanthropy where people who are wealthy give to universities and give and build foundations and do all kinds of good, to the fact that in churches and synagogues and mosques people give alms to the poor. Or you look at the response of Americans to the tsunami. It was in every community and in every neighborhood and in every church, mosque or synagogue that people were raising funds for the tsunami."
The Conservative Voice - News-The Case for the Flat Tax
The Conservative Voice - News: "The Case for the Flat Tax
Posted by Senior Editor on 2005/5/27 7:52:00
TESTIMONY OF RICHARD K. ARMEY CO-CHAIRMAN FREEDOMWORKS
Good afternoon Mr. Chairman and Members of the commission. I am Dick Armey, former House Majority Leader, and currently Co-Chairman of FreedomWorks, a non-partisan, non-profit grassroots organization with more than 700,000 members that works for lower taxes, less government, and more freedom. Thank you for inviting me here today to discuss the issue of fundamental reform of the U.S. tax code.
With President Bush leading the call for fundamental tax reform, the American people have a great opportunity to get the reform they have been seeking for years. At the Republican Convention last summer, President Bush revitalized the issue in his acceptance speech when he told the nation, 'The American people deserve�and our economic future demands�a simpler, fairer, pro-growth system.'
That is what the American people want. They know that our current income tax system is broken. It is complex, it is unfair, it inhibits saving, investment and job creation, it imposes a heavy burden on families, and it undermines the integrity of the democratic process. It cannot be repaired by any tinkering or fine-tuning. It must be completely repealed and replaced with a flat income tax."
Posted by Senior Editor on 2005/5/27 7:52:00
TESTIMONY OF RICHARD K. ARMEY CO-CHAIRMAN FREEDOMWORKS
Good afternoon Mr. Chairman and Members of the commission. I am Dick Armey, former House Majority Leader, and currently Co-Chairman of FreedomWorks, a non-partisan, non-profit grassroots organization with more than 700,000 members that works for lower taxes, less government, and more freedom. Thank you for inviting me here today to discuss the issue of fundamental reform of the U.S. tax code.
With President Bush leading the call for fundamental tax reform, the American people have a great opportunity to get the reform they have been seeking for years. At the Republican Convention last summer, President Bush revitalized the issue in his acceptance speech when he told the nation, 'The American people deserve�and our economic future demands�a simpler, fairer, pro-growth system.'
That is what the American people want. They know that our current income tax system is broken. It is complex, it is unfair, it inhibits saving, investment and job creation, it imposes a heavy burden on families, and it undermines the integrity of the democratic process. It cannot be repaired by any tinkering or fine-tuning. It must be completely repealed and replaced with a flat income tax."
TimesDispatch.com | VCU gets largest gift in its history
TimesDispatch.com | VCU gets largest gift in its history: "VCU gets largest gift in its history
$32.5 million pledged in matching funds for School of Engineering
BY GARY ROBERTSON
TIMES-DISPATCH STAFF WRITERMay 27, 2005
Virginia Commonwealth University has received the largest gift in its history, $32.5 million, which will go to the VCU School of Engineering"
$32.5 million pledged in matching funds for School of Engineering
BY GARY ROBERTSON
TIMES-DISPATCH STAFF WRITERMay 27, 2005
Virginia Commonwealth University has received the largest gift in its history, $32.5 million, which will go to the VCU School of Engineering"
Dateline Alabama-Ringleaders in phone charity scheme sentenced to prison
Dateline Alabama: "Ringleaders in phone charity scheme sentenced to prison
The ringleaders of a law enforcement telephone fundraising scam that bilked $3.5 million from more than 50,000 donors have been sentenced to lengthy prison terms.
Santa Clara Superior Court Judge Paul Bernal on Wednesday also ordered sheriff's lieutenant Armand Tiano, George Kellner and Matt Kellner to pay millions of dollars in restitution to their victims."
The ringleaders of a law enforcement telephone fundraising scam that bilked $3.5 million from more than 50,000 donors have been sentenced to lengthy prison terms.
Santa Clara Superior Court Judge Paul Bernal on Wednesday also ordered sheriff's lieutenant Armand Tiano, George Kellner and Matt Kellner to pay millions of dollars in restitution to their victims."
Feelings mixed on donations cap - billingsgazette.com
Feelings mixed on donations cap - billingsgazette.com: "Feelings mixed on donations cap
By BRAD FJELDHEIM
Of The Gazette Staff
A proposed change to the rule governing tax deductions on donated items may affect business at Billings thrift stores.
The federal government is concerned that people claiming deductions for charitable donations are reporting more than their items are worth. Any donation more than $5,000 requires an appraisal, but the U.S. Senate Finance Committee is considering a proposal to lower the cap to $500 to help reduce what it thinks represents a $1.9 billion difference"
By BRAD FJELDHEIM
Of The Gazette Staff
A proposed change to the rule governing tax deductions on donated items may affect business at Billings thrift stores.
The federal government is concerned that people claiming deductions for charitable donations are reporting more than their items are worth. Any donation more than $5,000 requires an appraisal, but the U.S. Senate Finance Committee is considering a proposal to lower the cap to $500 to help reduce what it thinks represents a $1.9 billion difference"
TODAYonline-Corporate charity in question
TODAYonline: "Corporate charity in question
Singapore companies lack the spirit of selfless giving
Tor Ching Li
chingli@newstoday.com.sg
SINGAPOREANS seem to know how to give to charity, each having dished out $155 on average to a charitable cause in the past year.
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But the corporate face of Singapore seems to be straggling far behind, with less than three in 10 corporations having made donations in the past year.
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Even worse, corporations in Singapore donate just 0.22 per cent of their net profit before tax � a staggering seven times less than companies in the United States.
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In fact, about half of the $954 million charitable dollars last year came from donations from individuals.
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These surprising findings were unearthed in an 18-month study on philanthropy in Singapore, carried out by the National Volunteer and Philanthropy Centre (NVPC).
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'Corporate giving here is still quite low compared to other countries,' said Prof Cham Tao Soon, chairman of the Nanyang Fine Arts Foundation, at a panel discussion on 'New realities of giving in Singapore' yesterday.
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Singapore companies lack the spirit of selfless giving
Tor Ching Li
chingli@newstoday.com.sg
SINGAPOREANS seem to know how to give to charity, each having dished out $155 on average to a charitable cause in the past year.
.
But the corporate face of Singapore seems to be straggling far behind, with less than three in 10 corporations having made donations in the past year.
.
Even worse, corporations in Singapore donate just 0.22 per cent of their net profit before tax � a staggering seven times less than companies in the United States.
.
In fact, about half of the $954 million charitable dollars last year came from donations from individuals.
.
These surprising findings were unearthed in an 18-month study on philanthropy in Singapore, carried out by the National Volunteer and Philanthropy Centre (NVPC).
.
'Corporate giving here is still quite low compared to other countries,' said Prof Cham Tao Soon, chairman of the Nanyang Fine Arts Foundation, at a panel discussion on 'New realities of giving in Singapore' yesterday.
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TODAYonline-Anarchy of Altruism
TODAYonline: "SINGAPORE contributed a total of nearly $200 million to the December tsunami rescue and relief efforts, and non-profit organisations (NPOs) here are concerned that their share of the charity pie will be drastically reduced this year.
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At the National Volunteer and Philanthropy Centre's (NVPC) annual conference yesterday, its chief executive officer Mrs Tan Chee Koon said: 'After the tsunami, reality set in. Charities faced the 'anarchy of altruism', an outpouring of people wanting to help without thinking, causing a lot of problems for NPOs."
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At the National Volunteer and Philanthropy Centre's (NVPC) annual conference yesterday, its chief executive officer Mrs Tan Chee Koon said: 'After the tsunami, reality set in. Charities faced the 'anarchy of altruism', an outpouring of people wanting to help without thinking, causing a lot of problems for NPOs."
Thursday, May 26, 2005
Welcome to AJC! | ajc.com-Founder's nonprofit to drop 'Habitat'
Welcome to AJC! | ajc.com: "Founder's nonprofit to drop 'Habitat'
Mark Bixler - Staff
Thursday, May 26, 2005
The fired founder of Habitat for Humanity International said Wednesday that he would rename his fledgling nonprofit, a concession that may ease tension in a nasty dispute that has spilled into federal court.
Millard Fuller said he would announce a new name Saturday for a charity he started after Habitat's board of directors fired him Jan. 31. Fuller had called the organization 'Building Habitat,' but Habitat for Humanity International sued him May 10 claiming the name infringed on Habitat's trademark and would confuse donors. "
Mark Bixler - Staff
Thursday, May 26, 2005
The fired founder of Habitat for Humanity International said Wednesday that he would rename his fledgling nonprofit, a concession that may ease tension in a nasty dispute that has spilled into federal court.
Millard Fuller said he would announce a new name Saturday for a charity he started after Habitat's board of directors fired him Jan. 31. Fuller had called the organization 'Building Habitat,' but Habitat for Humanity International sued him May 10 claiming the name infringed on Habitat's trademark and would confuse donors. "
Lansing State Journal:Schneider: 7-year-old fundraiser turns down offer from Ellen DeGeneres show
Lansing State Journal:Schneider: 7-year-old fundraiser turns down offer from Ellen DeGeneres show: "Schneider: 7-year-old fundraiser turns down offer from Ellen DeGeneres show
Lansing State Journal
DEWITT - Our go-getter with a heart, 7-year-old Samantha 'Sammy' Williams, got a call Tuesday night from L.A.
It was the Ellen DeGeneres people. They wanted Sammy on the show; Sammy's golden retriever, Sandy, too. All expenses paid.
Speaking for both Sandy and herself, Sammy declined."
Lansing State Journal
DEWITT - Our go-getter with a heart, 7-year-old Samantha 'Sammy' Williams, got a call Tuesday night from L.A.
It was the Ellen DeGeneres people. They wanted Sammy on the show; Sammy's golden retriever, Sandy, too. All expenses paid.
Speaking for both Sandy and herself, Sammy declined."
Jailed Kushner misses deadline on donations
Jailed Kushner misses deadline on donations: "Jailed Kushner misses deadline on donations
$1 million pledged to Livingston school
Thursday, May 26, 2005
By JOSH MARGOLIN AND JOHN P. MARTIN
Star-Ledger Staff
Millionaire developer Charles Kushner, who last month began serving a prison term on fraud charges, has been slow to pay a $1 million pledge to the Livingston school that bears his mother's name and has halted talks to donate the landmark Puck Building in Lower Manhattan to New York University. "
$1 million pledged to Livingston school
Thursday, May 26, 2005
By JOSH MARGOLIN AND JOHN P. MARTIN
Star-Ledger Staff
Millionaire developer Charles Kushner, who last month began serving a prison term on fraud charges, has been slow to pay a $1 million pledge to the Livingston school that bears his mother's name and has halted talks to donate the landmark Puck Building in Lower Manhattan to New York University. "
US Shows Double Standards and Lack of Respect for NGOs - Empire? - Global Policy Forum
US Shows Double Standards and Lack of Respect for NGOs - Empire? - Global Policy Forum: "US Shows Double Standards and
Lack of Respect for NGOs
By Nick Cater
AlertNet
May 20, 2005
The United States needs to learn respect for international humanitarian law and human rights in dealing with aid agencies, urges commentator and consultant Nick Cater.
For shock and awe, there's nothing to beat an American government spokesperson discussing humanitarian action and revealing both double standards and a failure to grasp the humanitarian principles of neutrality, impartiality and independence. Like precision bombing that does 'collateral damage' to their own troops, the officials making these pronouncements often miss the point, whether it�s the administrator of the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) urging NGOs to promote their American funding in high-risk war zones or the latest State Department verdict on Uzbekistan."
Lack of Respect for NGOs
By Nick Cater
AlertNet
May 20, 2005
The United States needs to learn respect for international humanitarian law and human rights in dealing with aid agencies, urges commentator and consultant Nick Cater.
For shock and awe, there's nothing to beat an American government spokesperson discussing humanitarian action and revealing both double standards and a failure to grasp the humanitarian principles of neutrality, impartiality and independence. Like precision bombing that does 'collateral damage' to their own troops, the officials making these pronouncements often miss the point, whether it�s the administrator of the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) urging NGOs to promote their American funding in high-risk war zones or the latest State Department verdict on Uzbekistan."
Holding NGOs Accountable - NGOs - Global Policy Forum
Holding NGOs Accountable - NGOs - Global Policy Forum: "Holding NGOs Accountable
Oxford Analytica*
Forbes
April 5, 2005
Non-governmental organizations raise billions of dollars each year from individuals, private and public sector donors and charitable foundations, including $8 billion so far for the recent tsunami relief. However, there is no accepted benchmark for evaluating the effectiveness of NGOs in their stated missions. Nor are NGOs subject to the same standards of budgetary and governance oversight as listed companies or government officials in democratic states.
NGOs constitute the not-for-profit (NFP) sector of international civil society and include advocacy and lobbying groups, for causes such as women's rights and the environment; service organizations for disaster relief, humanitarian aid and economic development; and policy institutes, think tanks and specialized educational organizations focused on international affairs. "
Oxford Analytica*
Forbes
April 5, 2005
Non-governmental organizations raise billions of dollars each year from individuals, private and public sector donors and charitable foundations, including $8 billion so far for the recent tsunami relief. However, there is no accepted benchmark for evaluating the effectiveness of NGOs in their stated missions. Nor are NGOs subject to the same standards of budgetary and governance oversight as listed companies or government officials in democratic states.
NGOs constitute the not-for-profit (NFP) sector of international civil society and include advocacy and lobbying groups, for causes such as women's rights and the environment; service organizations for disaster relief, humanitarian aid and economic development; and policy institutes, think tanks and specialized educational organizations focused on international affairs. "
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