TODAYonline: "Lessons learnt from the NKF saga?
Time for the three kidney foundations to work together, says KDF chairman
Tan Hui Leng
huileng@newstoday.com.sg
AS the charity sector adjusts to life after the National Kidney Foundation (NKF) saga, its poorer cousin the Kidney Dialysis Foundation (KDF) has been experiencing a windfall of sorts. Some donors have switched loyalties and their donations to the latter.
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But Dr Gordon Ku, the KDF's chairman, does not think the trend will last. Instead, he hinted that reports about the funds raised by kidney charities could backfire.
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'In the long run, people may think that there is a big pool of money on the other side and ask why there's a need to raise funds,' he said.
Thursday, August 18, 2005
Wednesday, August 17, 2005
Kensington man uses 'art as a catalyst' for nonprofit fund-raising
Kensington man uses 'art as a catalyst' for nonprofit fund-raising: "Gary Rosenthal believes in raising money for nonprofits the old fashioned way--he earns it.
The Kensington artist is working on a new model to channel money--about $70,000 in 2004--from his successful business creating glass and metal artwork to social welfare organizations.
Through his Art as a Catalyst program, started in 2003, Rosenthal partners with nonprofits, like the Autism Society of America, to produce art they can use to raise money. He has also just launched the Art as a Catalyst Retail Network to enlist craft stores, like Rockville's As Kindred Spirits, in similar fund-raising efforts."
The Kensington artist is working on a new model to channel money--about $70,000 in 2004--from his successful business creating glass and metal artwork to social welfare organizations.
Through his Art as a Catalyst program, started in 2003, Rosenthal partners with nonprofits, like the Autism Society of America, to produce art they can use to raise money. He has also just launched the Art as a Catalyst Retail Network to enlist craft stores, like Rockville's As Kindred Spirits, in similar fund-raising efforts."
News-Democrat & Leader Online-Ounce of prevention' needed in planning charitable contributions
News-Democrat & Leader Online: "News
'Ounce of prevention' needed in planning charitable contributions
By Becky Coursey-Staff Reporter beckyndl@hotmail.com
Assistant Attorney General David Edward Spenard recently gave the N-D&L some pointers in planning one's estate if wanting to leave parts of it for charitable purposes.
He suggested using 'an ounce of prevention' and to work together with universities, churches, or whoever it is who will receive the benefits. A lot of times, universities or organized charities will have a process to make charitable giving and trust establishment a much easier experience.
And doing such planning while alive will ensure that your wishes are carried out and take the burden off of the trustees or executors after your death.
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'Ounce of prevention' needed in planning charitable contributions
By Becky Coursey-Staff Reporter beckyndl@hotmail.com
Assistant Attorney General David Edward Spenard recently gave the N-D&L some pointers in planning one's estate if wanting to leave parts of it for charitable purposes.
He suggested using 'an ounce of prevention' and to work together with universities, churches, or whoever it is who will receive the benefits. A lot of times, universities or organized charities will have a process to make charitable giving and trust establishment a much easier experience.
And doing such planning while alive will ensure that your wishes are carried out and take the burden off of the trustees or executors after your death.
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Taiwan News Online-"U.S. nonprofits increasingly adopt a for-profit model
Taiwan News Online: "U.S. nonprofits increasingly adopt a for-profit model
2005-08-17 / Associated Press / By Millie Munshi
Communities In Schools, a national dropout prevention program, went through a painful process last year similar to a corporate reorganization that included program cuts and layoffs. Working with a consulting firm, Cardinali's organization spent seven months redefining the roles of its local, state, and national offices, changing its management team and tightening its business model."
2005-08-17 / Associated Press / By Millie Munshi
Communities In Schools, a national dropout prevention program, went through a painful process last year similar to a corporate reorganization that included program cuts and layoffs. Working with a consulting firm, Cardinali's organization spent seven months redefining the roles of its local, state, and national offices, changing its management team and tightening its business model."
Arkansas News Bureau - Heifer receives $3.5 million donation from Arkansas family
Arkansas News Bureau - Heifer receives $3.5 million donation from Arkansas family: "Heifer receives $3.5 million donation from Arkansas family
Wednesday, Aug 17, 2005
By Wesley Brown
Arkansas News Bureau
LITTLE ROCK ? The family of an Episcopalian bishop and a wealthy oil heiress donated $3.5 million to Heifer International to build an education wing next to the nonprofit?s new world headquarters in the downtown River Market district.
The family of Polly Murphy Keller Winter, a member of the Murphy Oil family whose late husband was the Episcopal bishop for the Catholic Diocese of Arkansas, announced the gift during a ceremony Tuesday at Heifer?s squeezed downtown offices.
Jo Luck, president and CEO of Heifer, said the gift will go toward building a new hunger education center, which will be named the Polly Murphy and Christoph Keller Jr. Education Center.
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Wednesday, Aug 17, 2005
By Wesley Brown
Arkansas News Bureau
LITTLE ROCK ? The family of an Episcopalian bishop and a wealthy oil heiress donated $3.5 million to Heifer International to build an education wing next to the nonprofit?s new world headquarters in the downtown River Market district.
The family of Polly Murphy Keller Winter, a member of the Murphy Oil family whose late husband was the Episcopal bishop for the Catholic Diocese of Arkansas, announced the gift during a ceremony Tuesday at Heifer?s squeezed downtown offices.
Jo Luck, president and CEO of Heifer, said the gift will go toward building a new hunger education center, which will be named the Polly Murphy and Christoph Keller Jr. Education Center.
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Companies learn charity can be a boost for all
Corporate Philanthropy
Companies learn charity can be a boost for all: "
Community Voices
Companies learn charity can be a boost for all
By Sonya Baker-Hallett
According to the Conference Board's latest annual survey, corporate giving is on the rise -- up 24 percent from 2002-03.
Small and large firms throughout the country are beginning to understand the link between charitable donations and business investments.
Yesterday's 'checkbook charity' -- companies simply giving money away to good causes -- has been superceded by today's strategic philanthropy, which ties donations of time, money and gifts-in-kind to defined business goals and desired benefits. Companies that have created corporate foundations, corporate donor-advised funds or corporate giving programs have discovered that partnerships between private enterprise and public interest can produce profitable outcomes for all."
Companies learn charity can be a boost for all: "
Community Voices
Companies learn charity can be a boost for all
By Sonya Baker-Hallett
According to the Conference Board's latest annual survey, corporate giving is on the rise -- up 24 percent from 2002-03.
Small and large firms throughout the country are beginning to understand the link between charitable donations and business investments.
Yesterday's 'checkbook charity' -- companies simply giving money away to good causes -- has been superceded by today's strategic philanthropy, which ties donations of time, money and gifts-in-kind to defined business goals and desired benefits. Companies that have created corporate foundations, corporate donor-advised funds or corporate giving programs have discovered that partnerships between private enterprise and public interest can produce profitable outcomes for all."
Tuesday, August 16, 2005
PND News - Long Island United Way Offering Naming Opportunities
PND News - Long Island United Way Offering Naming Opportunities: "Long Island United Way Offering Naming Opportunities
The United Way of Long Island in Deer Park, New York, has begun to offer naming opportunities to individual donors for specific projects within the agencies it funds, Newsday reports.
While naming gifts are common practice at universities and hospitals, they are all but unheard of at United Ways, which typically aggregate charitable resources within a local community and make those resources available to nonprofit agencies in the form of general operating support. Nevertheless, several United Ways around the country have begun to move away from broad-based, agency-specific grants and re-focused their grantmaking to deliver community impact through specific projects and initiatives."
The United Way of Long Island in Deer Park, New York, has begun to offer naming opportunities to individual donors for specific projects within the agencies it funds, Newsday reports.
While naming gifts are common practice at universities and hospitals, they are all but unheard of at United Ways, which typically aggregate charitable resources within a local community and make those resources available to nonprofit agencies in the form of general operating support. Nevertheless, several United Ways around the country have begun to move away from broad-based, agency-specific grants and re-focused their grantmaking to deliver community impact through specific projects and initiatives."
Controversy grows over UW donation
Controversy grows over UW donation: "Controversy grows over UW donation
By JEFFREY JACQUET
Star-Tribune correspondent
LARAMIE -- When it was announced last month that the UniWyo Federal Credit Union would donate $1 million to university athletics and academic programs, officials lauded the gift as a 'perfect fit' between two long-standing organizations that have 'always enjoyed a great relationship.'
Since the announcement, however, controversy has grown among members of the credit union, who say the self-described 'nonprofit financial cooperative owned by its members' left its own members out of the decision-making process over what became the second-largest gift to the UW intercollegiate athletic facilities campaign.
Eight months of negotiations took place between UW and the credit union's democratically elected, volunteer board of directors over specifics of the donation. But many members said they were shocked to first learn of the donation when it was reported in newspapers on July 1, nine days after the contract was signed."
By JEFFREY JACQUET
Star-Tribune correspondent
LARAMIE -- When it was announced last month that the UniWyo Federal Credit Union would donate $1 million to university athletics and academic programs, officials lauded the gift as a 'perfect fit' between two long-standing organizations that have 'always enjoyed a great relationship.'
Since the announcement, however, controversy has grown among members of the credit union, who say the self-described 'nonprofit financial cooperative owned by its members' left its own members out of the decision-making process over what became the second-largest gift to the UW intercollegiate athletic facilities campaign.
Eight months of negotiations took place between UW and the credit union's democratically elected, volunteer board of directors over specifics of the donation. But many members said they were shocked to first learn of the donation when it was reported in newspapers on July 1, nine days after the contract was signed."
Newsday.com: Nonprofit urges day of charity work on Sept. 11
Newsday.com: Nonprofit urges day of charity work on Sept. 11: "Nonprofit urges day of charity work on Sept. 11
August 16, 2005, 2:27 PM EDT
NEW YORK (AP) _ A nonprofit group announced a $500,000 campaign Tuesday promoting Sept. 11 as a national day of charitable service, saying it hoped to rekindle the sense of unity that followed the World Trade Center attack.
The group, One Day's Pay, said it had bought air three 30-second TV advertisements that will air hundreds of times in New York, mostly in prime time, from Aug. 17 through the week of Sept. 11, the fourth anniversary of the attack. "
August 16, 2005, 2:27 PM EDT
NEW YORK (AP) _ A nonprofit group announced a $500,000 campaign Tuesday promoting Sept. 11 as a national day of charitable service, saying it hoped to rekindle the sense of unity that followed the World Trade Center attack.
The group, One Day's Pay, said it had bought air three 30-second TV advertisements that will air hundreds of times in New York, mostly in prime time, from Aug. 17 through the week of Sept. 11, the fourth anniversary of the attack. "
Charity becomes name of the game - The Boston Globe
Charity becomes name of the game - The Boston Globe: "Charity becomes name of the game
Businessman gives Dana-Farber rights to Gillette facility
By Sasha Talcott, Globe Staff | August 16, 2005
When the New England Patriots decided to sell the naming rights to their indoor practice facility earlier this summer, team executives approached a wealthy businessman, Jack Blais, to see if he wanted to name it for his family. Blais put up more than $15 million for the deal -- but instead of keeping it for himself, he plans to disclose today that he has donated the naming rights to the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute."
Businessman gives Dana-Farber rights to Gillette facility
By Sasha Talcott, Globe Staff | August 16, 2005
When the New England Patriots decided to sell the naming rights to their indoor practice facility earlier this summer, team executives approached a wealthy businessman, Jack Blais, to see if he wanted to name it for his family. Blais put up more than $15 million for the deal -- but instead of keeping it for himself, he plans to disclose today that he has donated the naming rights to the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute."
Celebrities blog in fight against cancer | CNET News.com
Celebrities blog in fight against cancer | CNET News.com: "Celebrities blog in fight against cancer
Published: August 15, 2005, 4:34 PM PDT
By Elinor Mills
Staff Writer, CNET News.com
TrackBack Print E-mail TalkBack
What do Hillary Clinton, Peggy Fleming, Deepak Chopra and Tom Green have in common?
They all have blogs on Yahoo's Health Web site.
Published: August 15, 2005, 4:34 PM PDT
By Elinor Mills
Staff Writer, CNET News.com
TrackBack Print E-mail TalkBack
What do Hillary Clinton, Peggy Fleming, Deepak Chopra and Tom Green have in common?
They all have blogs on Yahoo's Health Web site.
asahi.com：Japanese execs discovering joys of charity work - ENGLISH
asahi.com：Japanese execs discovering joys of charity work - ENGLISH: "Japanese execs discovering joys of charity work
08/16/2005
The Asahi Shimbun
Japanese corporate executivesmay have been slow to catch on, but increasingly, top businessmen are taking time out to personally involve themselves in charity work and the activities of nonprofit organizations (NPOs).
While such philanthropic work has long been a facet of corporate life in the United States and elsewhere, Japan has long lagged in this area."
08/16/2005
The Asahi Shimbun
Japanese corporate executivesmay have been slow to catch on, but increasingly, top businessmen are taking time out to personally involve themselves in charity work and the activities of nonprofit organizations (NPOs).
While such philanthropic work has long been a facet of corporate life in the United States and elsewhere, Japan has long lagged in this area."
Opinion: Doing good, doing well
Opinion: Doing good, doing well: "Doing good, doing well
Goodwill CEO R. Lee Waits' compensation is excessive for the head of a charity, which the donating public expects to funnel more money to clients.
A Times Editorial
Published August 16, 2005
For Goodwill Industries to help disabled people earn their own living, it relies first on the charity of those who donate their used goods to be resold. No matter how much the Suncoast organization likens its operations to a for-profit retail business, then, it is not the same. That's why the $530,693 compensation for Goodwill CEO R. Lee Waits in 2003 is simply out of place."
Goodwill CEO R. Lee Waits' compensation is excessive for the head of a charity, which the donating public expects to funnel more money to clients.
A Times Editorial
Published August 16, 2005
For Goodwill Industries to help disabled people earn their own living, it relies first on the charity of those who donate their used goods to be resold. No matter how much the Suncoast organization likens its operations to a for-profit retail business, then, it is not the same. That's why the $530,693 compensation for Goodwill CEO R. Lee Waits in 2003 is simply out of place."
TODAYonline-Charity dinner to pay tribute to President Nathan
TODAYonline: "Charity dinner to pay tribute to President Nathan
THE BUSINESSMEN originally set a target of $600,000, but, in just three months, raised $843,000 for the President's Challenge instead.
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But next Monday, at the dinner that is the highlight of the business community's fundraising drive, the 500 businessmen who will be attending will not be patting themselves on the back. Instead, it is President S R Nathan they want to thank.
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THE BUSINESSMEN originally set a target of $600,000, but, in just three months, raised $843,000 for the President's Challenge instead.
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But next Monday, at the dinner that is the highlight of the business community's fundraising drive, the 500 businessmen who will be attending will not be patting themselves on the back. Instead, it is President S R Nathan they want to thank.
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Monday, August 15, 2005
Cents and Sensibilities-Women are changing the face and focus of philanthropy
Cents and Sensibilities: "Cents and Sensibilities
Women are changing the face and focus of philanthropy
J. Trout Lowen
Editor
When a newspaper article referred to Penny Winton as a philanthropist a few years ago she was surprised and a little unhappy. Although she and her husband Mike often appear close to the top of donor lists of many Twin Cities civic and arts organizations, Winton said she had never really thought of herself as a philanthropist. “I really wasn’t interested in being a philanthropist, and as we grew more able to give money I still didn’t see myself as a p"
Women are changing the face and focus of philanthropy
J. Trout Lowen
Editor
When a newspaper article referred to Penny Winton as a philanthropist a few years ago she was surprised and a little unhappy. Although she and her husband Mike often appear close to the top of donor lists of many Twin Cities civic and arts organizations, Winton said she had never really thought of herself as a philanthropist. “I really wasn’t interested in being a philanthropist, and as we grew more able to give money I still didn’t see myself as a p"
Vindy.com - Young leaders anticipate future
Vindy.com - Young leaders anticipate future: "Young leaders anticipate future
The group is planning a dinner to honor 40 professionals under 40.
YOUNGSTOWN — With an eye toward the future, a group of young professionals believes that it will be a driving force as the next generation of leaders in the Mahoning Valley.
Established in July 2003, the Mahoning Valley Professional 20/30 Club is a nonprofit organization that links 'young professional men and women who are seeking to enhance their careers through social, charitable and educational activities.'"
The group is planning a dinner to honor 40 professionals under 40.
YOUNGSTOWN — With an eye toward the future, a group of young professionals believes that it will be a driving force as the next generation of leaders in the Mahoning Valley.
Established in July 2003, the Mahoning Valley Professional 20/30 Club is a nonprofit organization that links 'young professional men and women who are seeking to enhance their careers through social, charitable and educational activities.'"
Online Recruitment - "Not-for-profit sector losing cardigan brigade label according to new research
Online Recruitment - The magazine for recruitment and HR professionals involved in internet recruitment: "Not-for-profit sector losing cardigan brigade label according to new research
15/08/2005 09:52:00
Six out of 10 employees working in the commercial sector believe that the not-for-profit sector has shed its “cardigan brigade” label and is a sector which can offer strong career prospects. That’s according to research commissioned by organisers of forum3, the UK’s leading recruitment and volunteering event for the not-for-profit sector. "
15/08/2005 09:52:00
Six out of 10 employees working in the commercial sector believe that the not-for-profit sector has shed its “cardigan brigade” label and is a sector which can offer strong career prospects. That’s according to research commissioned by organisers of forum3, the UK’s leading recruitment and volunteering event for the not-for-profit sector. "
Worldandnation: He's the highest-paid charity executive around
Worldandnation: He's the highest-paid charity executive around: "He's the highest-paid charity executive around
Among nonprofits, the CEO of Goodwill Industries-Suncoast Inc. makes more than most: $530,693 in 2003.
By EMILY STEEL
Published August 15, 2005
Things were looking up for Goodwill Industries-Suncoast Inc. Revenue was on the rise after some lean times in the aftermath of 9/11. A new plan for the nonprofit's trademark secondhand stores was set to provide more services than ever.
The corporate board attributed such success to its visionary leader, R. Lee Waits.
When it came time to set Waits' annual compensation that day in the late summer of 2003, the board deliberated for less than an hour.
Then it awarded Waits a salary of $304,974. And there was more: Under a contract Waits negotiated in 1992, the board paid another $200,000 into his retirement fund."
Among nonprofits, the CEO of Goodwill Industries-Suncoast Inc. makes more than most: $530,693 in 2003.
By EMILY STEEL
Published August 15, 2005
Things were looking up for Goodwill Industries-Suncoast Inc. Revenue was on the rise after some lean times in the aftermath of 9/11. A new plan for the nonprofit's trademark secondhand stores was set to provide more services than ever.
The corporate board attributed such success to its visionary leader, R. Lee Waits.
When it came time to set Waits' annual compensation that day in the late summer of 2003, the board deliberated for less than an hour.
Then it awarded Waits a salary of $304,974. And there was more: Under a contract Waits negotiated in 1992, the board paid another $200,000 into his retirement fund."
Death Tax? Double Tax? For Most, It's No Tax - New York Times
Death Tax? Double Tax? For Most, It's No Tax - New York Times: "Death Tax? Double Tax? For Most, It's No Tax
By EDMUND L. ANDREWS
Published: August 14, 2005
WASHINGTON
WHEN Congress comes back from its summer recess, one of the first things Senate Republicans will try to do, again, is kill the estate tax.
Perhaps no other tax has so many passionate, persevering and politically organized opponents as the estate tax, or 'death tax,' as they have branded it."
By EDMUND L. ANDREWS
Published: August 14, 2005
WASHINGTON
WHEN Congress comes back from its summer recess, one of the first things Senate Republicans will try to do, again, is kill the estate tax.
Perhaps no other tax has so many passionate, persevering and politically organized opponents as the estate tax, or 'death tax,' as they have branded it."
Winona Daily News - 6.0-Chamber program helps businesses make giving plan
Winona Daily News - 6.0: "Chamber program helps businesses make giving plan
By Brady Averill | Winona Daily News
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Adventure Cycle and Ski owner Brad Walker gets weekly requests from area organizations to donate.
He donates gift certificates, rather than cash, that organizations can use to raise funds.
No real rhyme or reason explains how or when he decides to give.
'I don't really follow any particular standard or plan,' he said. 'It depends on the organization and what they're doing.'
Donation requests inundate some small businesses in Winona on a weekly, sometimes daily basis.
Many owners are like Walker. They have no idea when they should say 'yes' and when they should say 'no.'
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By Brady Averill | Winona Daily News
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Adventure Cycle and Ski owner Brad Walker gets weekly requests from area organizations to donate.
He donates gift certificates, rather than cash, that organizations can use to raise funds.
No real rhyme or reason explains how or when he decides to give.
'I don't really follow any particular standard or plan,' he said. 'It depends on the organization and what they're doing.'
Donation requests inundate some small businesses in Winona on a weekly, sometimes daily basis.
Many owners are like Walker. They have no idea when they should say 'yes' and when they should say 'no.'
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Portsmouth Herald Local Business News: Volunteerism is integral part of corporate culture
Portsmouth Herald Local Business News: Volunteerism is integral part of corporate culture: "Volunteerism is integral part of corporate culture
By Michael McCord
mmccord@seacoastonline.com
Complete Business Index
Corporate volunteerism is not what it used to be. Small, large and conglomerate-size businesses have made to varying degrees their volunteer and gift-giving presence a consistent part of their corporate identity. From youth baseball uniforms to significant contributions from corporate foundations, it’s become as American as, well, apple pie. It’s good public relations and as important an avenue to tie a business to a community as the number of people employed."
By Michael McCord
mmccord@seacoastonline.com
Complete Business Index
Corporate volunteerism is not what it used to be. Small, large and conglomerate-size businesses have made to varying degrees their volunteer and gift-giving presence a consistent part of their corporate identity. From youth baseball uniforms to significant contributions from corporate foundations, it’s become as American as, well, apple pie. It’s good public relations and as important an avenue to tie a business to a community as the number of people employed."
Hopkins invests in investing manager - baltimoresun.com
Hopkins invests in investing manager - baltimoresun.com: "opkins invests in investing manager
University seeks higher return to boost $2 billion endowment; More than just stocks and bonds; Kathryn Crecelius handled alternative investing at MIT
By Meredith Cohn
Sun Staff
Originally published August 13, 2005
With its endowment growing in size and complexity, the Johns Hopkins University is turning to a former French professor with a knack for investing in more than just stocks and bonds to manage its portfolio.
In hiring Kathryn Crecelius, who handled alternative investing for the last seven years at Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Hopkins joins a club of schools with the biggest pots of money and lofty ambitions to make more.
University seeks higher return to boost $2 billion endowment; More than just stocks and bonds; Kathryn Crecelius handled alternative investing at MIT
By Meredith Cohn
Sun Staff
Originally published August 13, 2005
With its endowment growing in size and complexity, the Johns Hopkins University is turning to a former French professor with a knack for investing in more than just stocks and bonds to manage its portfolio.
In hiring Kathryn Crecelius, who handled alternative investing for the last seven years at Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Hopkins joins a club of schools with the biggest pots of money and lofty ambitions to make more.
Charity Village�NewsWeek: Cover Story-The SVP model: Investing in Canada's social economy
Charity Village�NewsWeek: Cover Story: "The SVP model: Investing in Canada's social economy
August 15, 2005
By Andy Levy-Ajzenkopf
Social venture partner groups, or SVPs, are a fresh face on the Canadian philanthropy landscape. Often unnoticed by the public, social venture partners are trying to reshape the way Canadians address social needs. A combination of innovators and forward-thinkers, SVPs apply more permanent solutions to longstanding problems. Though they struggle to gain acceptance for their plans, they persevere to improve every Canadian's life.
Creating a viable economic future
One such group is British Columbia-based Renewal Partners (RP), a seed capital company that invests in for-profit, socially conscious businesses in BC. RP supplies tools such as early investing, professional mentoring, and networking to businesses promoting conservation and other socially responsible activities. Their mission statement says that, 'profitable enterprises with maximized social good are a necessary formula for a viable economic future.'"
August 15, 2005
By Andy Levy-Ajzenkopf
Social venture partner groups, or SVPs, are a fresh face on the Canadian philanthropy landscape. Often unnoticed by the public, social venture partners are trying to reshape the way Canadians address social needs. A combination of innovators and forward-thinkers, SVPs apply more permanent solutions to longstanding problems. Though they struggle to gain acceptance for their plans, they persevere to improve every Canadian's life.
Creating a viable economic future
One such group is British Columbia-based Renewal Partners (RP), a seed capital company that invests in for-profit, socially conscious businesses in BC. RP supplies tools such as early investing, professional mentoring, and networking to businesses promoting conservation and other socially responsible activities. Their mission statement says that, 'profitable enterprises with maximized social good are a necessary formula for a viable economic future.'"
Meet the donors - The Boston Globe
Meet the donors - The Boston Globe: "Meet the donors
They're young, they're connected, and they're coveted by Boston's museums
By Geoff Edgers, Globe Staff | August 14, 2005
Third in an occasional serieson Boston's cultural expansion
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As the guests start on the cilantro shrimp and curried duck, Maggie Gold Seelig notices all is not right. She helped plan the Institute of Contemporary Art's annual gala. Now she wants to make sure it raises enough money.
The key will be the ICA's auction, a tradition that starts a half-hour into dinner. Within minutes, Seelig realizes that members of the museum's staff, who are there to spot raised hands for the auctioneer, are struggling to reach every potential bidder in the sprawling Cyclorama. Jonathan Seelig, her husband and, at 33, the ICA's youngest board member, remains at his table, mingling with guests. He's a quiet guy who prefers to hang back. Not Maggie, 31. She not only helps identify bidders, she grabs a microphone and darts through the hall, pushing a $5,000 Armani gift certificate, a London getaway, a cooking lesson with No. 9 Park chef Barbara Lynch."
They're young, they're connected, and they're coveted by Boston's museums
By Geoff Edgers, Globe Staff | August 14, 2005
Third in an occasional serieson Boston's cultural expansion
A
As the guests start on the cilantro shrimp and curried duck, Maggie Gold Seelig notices all is not right. She helped plan the Institute of Contemporary Art's annual gala. Now she wants to make sure it raises enough money.
The key will be the ICA's auction, a tradition that starts a half-hour into dinner. Within minutes, Seelig realizes that members of the museum's staff, who are there to spot raised hands for the auctioneer, are struggling to reach every potential bidder in the sprawling Cyclorama. Jonathan Seelig, her husband and, at 33, the ICA's youngest board member, remains at his table, mingling with guests. He's a quiet guy who prefers to hang back. Not Maggie, 31. She not only helps identify bidders, she grabs a microphone and darts through the hall, pushing a $5,000 Armani gift certificate, a London getaway, a cooking lesson with No. 9 Park chef Barbara Lynch."
Charitable workers learn the ropes, rise through the ranks - 2005-08-15
Charitable workers learn the ropes, rise through the ranks - 2005-08-15: "Charitable workers learn the ropes, rise through the ranks
Lori Johnston
Contributing Writer
One reason Megan Culos decided to work for Deloitte & Touche LLP was its commitment to providing volunteer opportunities for employees as they rise through the ranks.
Since joining Deloitte in October 2002, Culos, a senior consultant, has been involved in projects for Atlanta Habitat for Humanity, Junior Achievement of Georgia Inc. and the Atlanta Children's Shelter Inc. Last October, she helped lead a group of 1,200 employees in painting doors, lockers and murals, and landscaping and building an amphiheater at Benjamin S. Carson Honors Preparatory School in northwest Atlanta on Deloitte's IMPACT Day -- the company's national day of volunteer service."
Lori Johnston
Contributing Writer
One reason Megan Culos decided to work for Deloitte & Touche LLP was its commitment to providing volunteer opportunities for employees as they rise through the ranks.
Since joining Deloitte in October 2002, Culos, a senior consultant, has been involved in projects for Atlanta Habitat for Humanity, Junior Achievement of Georgia Inc. and the Atlanta Children's Shelter Inc. Last October, she helped lead a group of 1,200 employees in painting doors, lockers and murals, and landscaping and building an amphiheater at Benjamin S. Carson Honors Preparatory School in northwest Atlanta on Deloitte's IMPACT Day -- the company's national day of volunteer service."
Audit report slams Canada Revenue Agency for lax monitoring of charities - Yahoo! News
Audit report slams Canada Revenue Agency for lax monitoring of charities - Yahoo! News: "EAN BEEBY Sat Aug 13, 2:07 PM ET
OTTAWA (CP) - Federal tax cops have been lax in monitoring Canada's 81,000 registered charities, a growing number of which are involved in fraudulent activity, says an internal report.
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The charities directorate of the Canada Revenue Agency operates a database that's riddled with errors, takes too long to complete its investigations, and is haphazard about which charities it targets for examination, says the April 2005 document."
OTTAWA (CP) - Federal tax cops have been lax in monitoring Canada's 81,000 registered charities, a growing number of which are involved in fraudulent activity, says an internal report.
ADVERTISEMENT
The charities directorate of the Canada Revenue Agency operates a database that's riddled with errors, takes too long to complete its investigations, and is haphazard about which charities it targets for examination, says the April 2005 document."
Austin, can you spare a dime?
Austin, can you spare a dime?: "ANDREA BALL: PHILANTHROPY
Austin, can you spare a dime?
Survey names area among top 10 stingiest in nation.
Andrea Ball
Andrea Ball
Sunday, August 14, 2005
Let's face it: On paper, Austin doesn't look so hot when it comes to charitable giving.
In 2003, the Chronicle of Philanthropy ranked the Austin area one of the 10 stingiest in the country. The numbers, based largely on data from itemized IRS forms, show Austin-area residents gave 6 percent of their discretionary income to charity. By comparison, residents in the survey's most generous area, Salt Lake City, donated 14.9 percent."
Austin, can you spare a dime?
Survey names area among top 10 stingiest in nation.
Andrea Ball
Andrea Ball
Sunday, August 14, 2005
Let's face it: On paper, Austin doesn't look so hot when it comes to charitable giving.
In 2003, the Chronicle of Philanthropy ranked the Austin area one of the 10 stingiest in the country. The numbers, based largely on data from itemized IRS forms, show Austin-area residents gave 6 percent of their discretionary income to charity. By comparison, residents in the survey's most generous area, Salt Lake City, donated 14.9 percent."
Friday, August 12, 2005
Emerging Issues: Philanthropy: Research Shows that Families Need to Talk More About the Legacy of Values as part of their Estate Planning
This Emerging Issues Blog is from the Council on Foundations
Emerging Issues: Philanthropy: Research Shows that Families Need to Talk More About the Legacy of Values as part of their Estate Planning: "Friday, August 12, 2005
Research Shows that Families Need to Talk More About the Legacy of Values as part of their Estate Planning
The convergence of several dynamic forces – the anticipated and said to be huge (estimates range from $25 to $41 Trillion) intergenerational wealth transfer, the increasing longevity of many Americans, our complex and extended family structures – and their implications over the next few decades caused the German insurance and financial services firm Allianz Group to conduct a nationwide online and telephone survey into the inter-generational views concerning “inheritance” and “legacy” between Baby Boomers (adults aged 40-59) "
Emerging Issues: Philanthropy: Research Shows that Families Need to Talk More About the Legacy of Values as part of their Estate Planning: "Friday, August 12, 2005
Research Shows that Families Need to Talk More About the Legacy of Values as part of their Estate Planning
The convergence of several dynamic forces – the anticipated and said to be huge (estimates range from $25 to $41 Trillion) intergenerational wealth transfer, the increasing longevity of many Americans, our complex and extended family structures – and their implications over the next few decades caused the German insurance and financial services firm Allianz Group to conduct a nationwide online and telephone survey into the inter-generational views concerning “inheritance” and “legacy” between Baby Boomers (adults aged 40-59) "
HEN News : Hertfordshire Mercury News : Andy's Thames trip is no cruise: he's swimming it!
HEN News : Hertfordshire Mercury News : Andy's Thames trip is no cruise: he's swimming it!: "Andy's Thames trip is no cruise: he's swimming it!
A KNEBWORTH man hoping to raise �150,000 for charity by swimming the River Thames should reach the finishing line this weekend.
Father-of-three Andy Nation, 55, is making the epic 147-mile (236.5km) journey in aid of the Anthony Nolan Trust.
On Sunday he hopes to reach Teddington Lock in west London — 13 days after setting off from the source of the Thames in Lechlade, Gloucestershire, on Monday last week."
A KNEBWORTH man hoping to raise �150,000 for charity by swimming the River Thames should reach the finishing line this weekend.
Father-of-three Andy Nation, 55, is making the epic 147-mile (236.5km) journey in aid of the Anthony Nolan Trust.
On Sunday he hopes to reach Teddington Lock in west London — 13 days after setting off from the source of the Thames in Lechlade, Gloucestershire, on Monday last week."
Hey, Silicon Valley--you can't take it with you | Perspectives | CNET News.com
Hey, Silicon Valley--you can't take it with you | Perspectives | CNET News.com: "nother scorching summer. But not even the dog days can wilt the movable feast that is Manhattan's art scene.
So it was that during a round of museum-hopping on a recent trip to New York, my attention turned to the list of benefactors who had helped acquire and house many of these treasures over the years.
The donor roll call reads like something out of a musty edition of Who's Who in America. Names like Vanderbilt, Carnegie, Frick and Rockefeller recall another time and another New York. These were the folks who helped create what later became this nation's cultural capital."
So it was that during a round of museum-hopping on a recent trip to New York, my attention turned to the list of benefactors who had helped acquire and house many of these treasures over the years.
The donor roll call reads like something out of a musty edition of Who's Who in America. Names like Vanderbilt, Carnegie, Frick and Rockefeller recall another time and another New York. These were the folks who helped create what later became this nation's cultural capital."
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