From Tom Watson
media onPhilanthropy: Podcast: Social Networks and Philanthropy: "July 05, 2007
Podcast: Social Networks and Philanthropy
Last week, I had the distinct pleasure of visiting National Public Radio headquarters in Washington and sitting in with Neal Conan on Talk of the Nation"
Thursday, July 05, 2007
LA Biz Observed: Hilton and philanthropy
LA Biz Observed: Hilton and philanthropy: "f Paris Hilton still remembers the stuff she said about giving something back to society (c'mon now, stop laughing), a good place to start might be her family's own foundation. Steven M. Hilton, president and CEO of the Conrad N. Hilton Foundation (he's third generation), sounds like an earnest guy wanting to build up the family's philanthropic side."
Following others' example, backers turn to nonprofits to make up the difference - The Boston Globe
Following others' example, backers turn to nonprofits to make up the difference - The Boston Globe: "Following others' example, backers turn to nonprofits to make up the difference
By Eric Moskowitz, Globe Staff | July 5, 2007
After a huge outcry from parents, students, and educators, Stoneham is taking steps to protect high school sports and other popular school programs from devastating budget cuts this fall."
By Eric Moskowitz, Globe Staff | July 5, 2007
After a huge outcry from parents, students, and educators, Stoneham is taking steps to protect high school sports and other popular school programs from devastating budget cuts this fall."
Charity Begins at Home
Charity Begins at Home: "A new initiative to develop the charity sector in Kyrgyzstan will need government backing and laws that make it easier for people to donate money.
On July 2, an initiative group announced a new project to encourage people in Kyrgyzstan to make charitable donations or volunteer their services.
One of the plan’s originators and backers is Askar Salymbekov, a member of parliament and a well-know philanthropist. He says the idea is to make charity and philanthropy part of the mainstream and encourage businessmen to get involved.
“This is being done to attract more businessmen and entrepreneurs to the movement and to ensure that people who give to charity enjoy respect,” said Salymbekov.
Philanthropy is not a new concept for Kyrgyzstan, but benefactors prefer to help people individually, and most private donations are given informally, avoiding charitable organisations."
On July 2, an initiative group announced a new project to encourage people in Kyrgyzstan to make charitable donations or volunteer their services.
One of the plan’s originators and backers is Askar Salymbekov, a member of parliament and a well-know philanthropist. He says the idea is to make charity and philanthropy part of the mainstream and encourage businessmen to get involved.
“This is being done to attract more businessmen and entrepreneurs to the movement and to ensure that people who give to charity enjoy respect,” said Salymbekov.
Philanthropy is not a new concept for Kyrgyzstan, but benefactors prefer to help people individually, and most private donations are given informally, avoiding charitable organisations."
Monday, July 02, 2007
reportonbusiness.com: Giving back
reportonbusiness.com: Giving back: "Giving back
PAUL WALDIE
From Saturday's Globe and Mail
June 30, 2007 at 10:37 AM EDT
The Donor: Yosef Wosk
The Donation: $2-million in recent years
The Cause: Libraries, languages and art
The Reason: To promote education."
PAUL WALDIE
From Saturday's Globe and Mail
June 30, 2007 at 10:37 AM EDT
The Donor: Yosef Wosk
The Donation: $2-million in recent years
The Cause: Libraries, languages and art
The Reason: To promote education."
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the Observer & Eccentric Newspapers, Mirror Newspapers and Hometown Weeklies - www.hometownlife.com - Michigan
the Observer & Eccentric Newspapers, Mirror Newspapers and Hometown Weeklies - www.hometownlife.com - Michigan: "The program is part of CFSEM's Increasing Regional Philanthropy: Everyone can be a Philanthropist, a program that was launched in 2005. The goal of Increasing Regional Philanthropy is to significantly increase the financial and other resources available to support southeast Michigan's charitable sector."
TCI chief donates £230m to his charity - Yahoo! News
TCI chief donates £230m to his charity - Yahoo! News: "Chris Hohn gave £230m ($460m) to his charitable foundation last year, making the activist hedge fund manager one of Britain's most generous philanthropists, with even more expected to be given this year."
AskMen.com - Find a cause
AskMen.com - Find a cause: "Are we on the cusp of the golden age of philanthropy? If the scores of philanthropic organizations and foundations thriving today thanks to multibillion dollar endowments are any measure, the answer is maybe. Factor in the massive donations made by business leaders like Warren Buffett ($40 billion or more to the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation) and Richard Branson ($3.8 billion toward renewable energy projects), and the answer is yes."
Bloomberg.com: Worldwide-"Buffett Charity Lunch Auction Fetches Record $650,100 on EBay
Update on Buffet Lunch Auction -It did set record..
Bloomberg.com: Worldwide: "Buffett Charity Lunch Auction Fetches Record $650,100 on EBay
By James Temple
June 30 (Bloomberg) -- A lunch with billionaire investor Warren Buffett sold for $650,100 in an annual charity auction on EBay Inc., surpassing last year's record of $620,100.
Monish Pabrai, 43, managing partner of Pabrai Investment Fund in Irvine, California, and Guy Spier, who runs the Aquamarine LLC hedge fund, were the winners yesterday. Pabrai put up about two-thirds of the bid and Spier the rest."
Bloomberg.com: Worldwide: "Buffett Charity Lunch Auction Fetches Record $650,100 on EBay
By James Temple
June 30 (Bloomberg) -- A lunch with billionaire investor Warren Buffett sold for $650,100 in an annual charity auction on EBay Inc., surpassing last year's record of $620,100.
Monish Pabrai, 43, managing partner of Pabrai Investment Fund in Irvine, California, and Guy Spier, who runs the Aquamarine LLC hedge fund, were the winners yesterday. Pabrai put up about two-thirds of the bid and Spier the rest."
Inside Art - Jacques Goudstikker - Center for Curatorial Leadership - New York Times
Inside Art - Frick Fragonards - Bruce Museum - Jacques Goudstikker - Center for Curatorial Leadership - New York Times: "TRAINING CURATORS TO LEAD
More than 20 American museums are searching for directors, including the Kimbell Art Museum in Fort Worth, the Minneapolis Institute of Arts, the Walker Art Center in Minneapolis and the Phillips Collection in Washington."
More than 20 American museums are searching for directors, including the Kimbell Art Museum in Fort Worth, the Minneapolis Institute of Arts, the Walker Art Center in Minneapolis and the Phillips Collection in Washington."
In the War on Hunger, His Plate Is Full - washingtonpost.com
In the War on Hunger, His Plate Is Full - washingtonpost.com: "In the War on Hunger, His Plate Is Full
Sunday, July 1, 2007; Page D01
Robert Egger, much-lauded founder of D.C. Central Kitchen and longtime revolutionary in the war against hunger, recently won the food industry's Duke Zeibert Capital Achievement Award for his humanitarian work. We caught up with him between speeches and nonprofit brainstorming sessions just before his cellphone died somewhere in the hinterlands of Pennsylvania."
Sunday, July 1, 2007; Page D01
Robert Egger, much-lauded founder of D.C. Central Kitchen and longtime revolutionary in the war against hunger, recently won the food industry's Duke Zeibert Capital Achievement Award for his humanitarian work. We caught up with him between speeches and nonprofit brainstorming sessions just before his cellphone died somewhere in the hinterlands of Pennsylvania."
Star-Telegram.com | 07/02/2007 | Preserving the past in pictures is studio's goal
Star-Telegram.com | 07/02/2007 | Preserving the past in pictures is studio's goal:
Just a reminder that we link via excerpts of articles and that this is not the beginning of the article.
"Since nobody wanted to pay for it, he decided to do it with his own money and apply for foundation grants.
To avoid any tax conflicts he had to separate that operation from his business. So he founded the Photographic Preservation Society in 2004; it is now a 501(c)3 nonprofit.
Angle doesn't want to make money from the preservation society, but he has had to hire others to work at preserving thousands of images. Executive Director Russell Reeves is helping raise money from foundations and individuals.
Once grants have been received, the society can start scanning photos into digital files that can be shared online or reproduced without loss of quality. The society also makes sure all the information about who shot the photos and when they were taken gets preserved with them.
At the Funding Info Center of Fort Worth, which for 25 years has been helping nonprofits get grants, Director Teresa Wright sees nonprofits meeting community needs at 'either a low cost or no cost where the private sector can't.' She feels that they fill a void."
Just a reminder that we link via excerpts of articles and that this is not the beginning of the article.
"Since nobody wanted to pay for it, he decided to do it with his own money and apply for foundation grants.
To avoid any tax conflicts he had to separate that operation from his business. So he founded the Photographic Preservation Society in 2004; it is now a 501(c)3 nonprofit.
Angle doesn't want to make money from the preservation society, but he has had to hire others to work at preserving thousands of images. Executive Director Russell Reeves is helping raise money from foundations and individuals.
Once grants have been received, the society can start scanning photos into digital files that can be shared online or reproduced without loss of quality. The society also makes sure all the information about who shot the photos and when they were taken gets preserved with them.
At the Funding Info Center of Fort Worth, which for 25 years has been helping nonprofits get grants, Director Teresa Wright sees nonprofits meeting community needs at 'either a low cost or no cost where the private sector can't.' She feels that they fill a void."
KSBI-TV - Business - Charitable Giving Increases Dramatically With Recent Bank Mergers
KSBI-TV - Business - Charitable Giving Increases Dramatically With Recent Bank Mergers: "Charitable Giving Increases Dramatically With Recent Bank Mergers
South Is the Big Winner, Local Nonprofits See Slight Decline
WASHINGTON -- Although many in the nonprofit community expect bank mergers to result in significant decreases in charitable giving, the National Committee for Responsive Philanthropy's (NCRP) recent report, Banking on Philanthropy: Impact of Bank Mergers on Charitable Giving, concludes otherwise."
South Is the Big Winner, Local Nonprofits See Slight Decline
WASHINGTON -- Although many in the nonprofit community expect bank mergers to result in significant decreases in charitable giving, the National Committee for Responsive Philanthropy's (NCRP) recent report, Banking on Philanthropy: Impact of Bank Mergers on Charitable Giving, concludes otherwise."
The NonProfitTimes - eNewsletter
Via the Nonprofit Times-enewsletter
The NonProfitTimes - eNewsletter: "uly 2, 2007
4 Dead, Charity Uninsured
For Special Event
By Mark Hrywna
A nonprofit whose charity car show went fatally wrong didn't have insurance for the event and could pay a heavy price as the family of one of the victims has filed suit seeking $10 million in damages. In addition, Cars for Kids-Southern Style is under investigation by the state's Division of Charitable Solicitations and Gaming for failing to register."
The NonProfitTimes - eNewsletter: "uly 2, 2007
4 Dead, Charity Uninsured
For Special Event
By Mark Hrywna
A nonprofit whose charity car show went fatally wrong didn't have insurance for the event and could pay a heavy price as the family of one of the victims has filed suit seeking $10 million in damages. In addition, Cars for Kids-Southern Style is under investigation by the state's Division of Charitable Solicitations and Gaming for failing to register."
Friday, June 29, 2007
Vacation time
Just a note that postings may be somewhat less frequent but will continue during my vacation.
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Jean Chatzky: Make your good deed count for more - Jun. 28, 2007
Jean Chatzky: Make your good deed count for more - Jun. 28, 2007: "Make your good deed count for more
Want to have the most impact with your donations or your time? Pick a cause and stick with it.
Money Magazine
By Jean Chatzky, Money Magazine editor at large
June 28 2007: 5:32 AM EDT
(Money Magazine) -- Makeup entrepreneur Bobbi Brown wasn't looking for another charity to support when she was invited to a breakfast for Dress for Success, a group that provides professional clothing for disadvantaged women so they can go on job interviews.
She went because she figured it would be early and quick enough 'not to take a chunk out of my day.' Then she heard DFS founder Nancy Lublin speak about how she'd started the charity with the $5,000 her great-grandfather Poppy Max had left her."
Want to have the most impact with your donations or your time? Pick a cause and stick with it.
Money Magazine
By Jean Chatzky, Money Magazine editor at large
June 28 2007: 5:32 AM EDT
(Money Magazine) -- Makeup entrepreneur Bobbi Brown wasn't looking for another charity to support when she was invited to a breakfast for Dress for Success, a group that provides professional clothing for disadvantaged women so they can go on job interviews.
She went because she figured it would be early and quick enough 'not to take a chunk out of my day.' Then she heard DFS founder Nancy Lublin speak about how she'd started the charity with the $5,000 her great-grandfather Poppy Max had left her."
Bids on Warren Buffett lunch auction for charity disappoint - Jun. 28, 2007
Bids on Warren Buffett lunch auction for charity disappoint - Jun. 28, 2007: "With one day to go, an online charity auction for the right to dine with billionaire Warren Buffett has fetched a top bid of $300,100, less than half of last year's winning bid of $620,100.
The winning bidder may take up to six friends to dine with Buffett at a Manhattan steakhouse owned by Smith & Wollensky Restaurant Group (Charts)."
The winning bidder may take up to six friends to dine with Buffett at a Manhattan steakhouse owned by Smith & Wollensky Restaurant Group (Charts)."
The NonProfit Times - From Watchdog to Watched:
The NonProfit Times - The Leading Business Publication For Nonprofit Management: "he first thing that a long-time observer of the American Red Cross (ARC) notices when it comes to the organization's new chief executive is the lack of an entourage. It was standard procedure for several of Mark Everson's predecessors to travel with four or five staff in tow. Everson has been making the rounds nearly solo during his first days on the job."
BoardSource Welcomes New President and CEO Linda C. Crompton
PRESS RELEASE
BoardSource Welcomes New President and CEO Linda C. Crompton: "The board and staff of BoardSource, the national voice of nonprofit governance, welcome Linda C. Crompton as the new President and CEO. Linda takes the helm on September 1, continuing a tradition of strong leadership for the organization"
BoardSource Welcomes New President and CEO Linda C. Crompton: "The board and staff of BoardSource, the national voice of nonprofit governance, welcome Linda C. Crompton as the new President and CEO. Linda takes the helm on September 1, continuing a tradition of strong leadership for the organization"
Nonprofits asked to work together - Examiner.com
Nonprofits asked to work together - Examiner.com: "BALTIMORE (Map, News) - For nonprofits to get money from Annapolis, two organizations working together is better than one.
That was the message to about a dozen Annapolis-based nonprofits attending a forum Thursday sponsored by the city that emphasized teamwork and better communication with elected officials."
That was the message to about a dozen Annapolis-based nonprofits attending a forum Thursday sponsored by the city that emphasized teamwork and better communication with elected officials."
Rollins College - Philanthropy & Nonprofit Leadership Center Releases First Nonprofit Compensation Survey
Rollins College - Philanthropy & Nonprofit Leadership Center Releases First Nonprofit Compensation Survey: "Survey Shows Important Findings Regarding Nonprofit Executive Positions
The Rollins College Philanthropy and Nonprofit Leadership Center is releasing significant information found during a compensation and benefits survey of local nonprofits. The 2007 Central Florida Nonprofit Compensation and Benefits Survey is the first one of its kind for the nonprofit sector in Central Florida.
One hundred fifty-three eligible nonprofit organizations that employ 9,700 employees completed the survey. Data was complied on over 5,600 individual salaries, which were categorized into 100 job titles. Hundreds of nonprofit organizations rely on accurate data to set salaries and benefits for their employees"
The Rollins College Philanthropy and Nonprofit Leadership Center is releasing significant information found during a compensation and benefits survey of local nonprofits. The 2007 Central Florida Nonprofit Compensation and Benefits Survey is the first one of its kind for the nonprofit sector in Central Florida.
One hundred fifty-three eligible nonprofit organizations that employ 9,700 employees completed the survey. Data was complied on over 5,600 individual salaries, which were categorized into 100 job titles. Hundreds of nonprofit organizations rely on accurate data to set salaries and benefits for their employees"
Thursday, June 28, 2007
Clooney: Cast Raises Millions for Darfur - washingtonpost.com
Clooney: Cast Raises Millions for Darfur - washingtonpost.com: "Clooney: Cast Raises Millions for Darfur
By EDITH M. LEDERER
The Associated Press
Wednesday, June 27, 2007; 1:03 PM
UNITED NATIONS -- 'Ocean's Thirteen' stars have donated $5.5 million to humanitarian efforts in Sudan's Darfur region, according to actor George Clooney.
Clooney told The Associated Press in a telephone interview from Rome that he was joined by Brad Pitt, Matt Damon, Don Cheadle and producer Jerry Weintraub in raising $9.3 million for Darfur, most of which was contributed at a dinner during the film's premiere last month at the Cannes Film Festival."
By EDITH M. LEDERER
The Associated Press
Wednesday, June 27, 2007; 1:03 PM
UNITED NATIONS -- 'Ocean's Thirteen' stars have donated $5.5 million to humanitarian efforts in Sudan's Darfur region, according to actor George Clooney.
Clooney told The Associated Press in a telephone interview from Rome that he was joined by Brad Pitt, Matt Damon, Don Cheadle and producer Jerry Weintraub in raising $9.3 million for Darfur, most of which was contributed at a dinner during the film's premiere last month at the Cannes Film Festival."
Petersburg People’s News » The Phoenix Project's Nonprofit Leadership Program students kick off summer outreach to Petersburg - Petersburg, Virginia
Petersburg People’s News » The Phoenix Project's Nonprofit Leadership Program students kick off summer outreach to Petersburg - Petersburg, Virginia: "This Saturday, thirty students from the Phoenix Project’s Nonprofit Leadership Program will kick off their summer outreach to the community by joining Petersburg’s children for a day of fun and games at the House of Restoration Church at 210 South Market Street, Petersburg, VA.
House of Restoration runs a free program for youth in Petersburg ranging from six to eighteen years of age. Phoenix Project students will spend the afternoon playing games with the children and running various indoor and outdoor activities.
Saturday’s event will be held from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m., and it is the first time that the Phoenix Project will be teaming up with Sonya Brown, who has been running the House of Restoration Community Development Programs for the past eleven years.
“It’s very exciting to be working with the Phoenix Project,” said Brown. “It will be great for the kids to meet these students and enjoy a special day of fun!”"
House of Restoration runs a free program for youth in Petersburg ranging from six to eighteen years of age. Phoenix Project students will spend the afternoon playing games with the children and running various indoor and outdoor activities.
Saturday’s event will be held from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m., and it is the first time that the Phoenix Project will be teaming up with Sonya Brown, who has been running the House of Restoration Community Development Programs for the past eleven years.
“It’s very exciting to be working with the Phoenix Project,” said Brown. “It will be great for the kids to meet these students and enjoy a special day of fun!”"
Memphis Commercial Appeal - Memphis' Source for News and Information: Business
Memphis Commercial Appeal - Memphis' Source for News and Information: Business: "Generosity is a strong trait for Memphians
© Copyright Morningstar, Inc.
By David Flaum
Contact
June 27, 2007
Memphians gave more generously to charity last year than people in other cities, according to a survey of Association of Fundraising Professionals members.
The average increase in giving to groups reported by the 46 members who answered the survey was 12 percent, nearly three times greater than the 4.1 percent national increase noted in the Giving USA report released earlier this week."
© Copyright Morningstar, Inc.
By David Flaum
Contact
June 27, 2007
Memphians gave more generously to charity last year than people in other cities, according to a survey of Association of Fundraising Professionals members.
The average increase in giving to groups reported by the 46 members who answered the survey was 12 percent, nearly three times greater than the 4.1 percent national increase noted in the Giving USA report released earlier this week."
Car-show charity hasn't filed tax forms, IRS says - Nashville, Tennessee - Thursday, 06/28/07 - Tennessean.com
Car-show charity hasn't filed tax forms, IRS says - Nashville, Tennessee - Thursday, 06/28/07 - Tennessean.com: "Car-show charity hasn't filed tax forms, IRS says
Selmer tragedy touches off investigations
By SHEILA WISSNER
Staff Writer
A charity involved in a deadly car show in Selmer is under investigation by the state for failing to register to raise funds and has not filed required forms with the Internal Revenue Service, officials said.
The state Charitable Solicitations and Gaming Division is investigating the group Cars for Kids-Southern Style for failing to register and is asking the charity to stop asking on its Web site for donations to help accident victims, said Todd Kelley, the agency's director."
Selmer tragedy touches off investigations
By SHEILA WISSNER
Staff Writer
A charity involved in a deadly car show in Selmer is under investigation by the state for failing to register to raise funds and has not filed required forms with the Internal Revenue Service, officials said.
The state Charitable Solicitations and Gaming Division is investigating the group Cars for Kids-Southern Style for failing to register and is asking the charity to stop asking on its Web site for donations to help accident victims, said Todd Kelley, the agency's director."
Atlanta's rich become richer in number | ajc.com
Atlanta's rich become richer in number | ajc.com: "Wider world view
Looking at the bigger picture, the World Wealth Report detected some major shifts in attitude and sentiment among the wealthy.
The wealth report said HNWIs became more global in their approach to making money last year, 'driven by awareness of international developments, portfolio performance and risk mitigation.'
But they also have become more sensitive to social issues:
• 'HNWIs are increasing the amount of resources and time they apply to philanthropy, treating their charitable pursuits as investments with social returns.'"
Looking at the bigger picture, the World Wealth Report detected some major shifts in attitude and sentiment among the wealthy.
The wealth report said HNWIs became more global in their approach to making money last year, 'driven by awareness of international developments, portfolio performance and risk mitigation.'
But they also have become more sensitive to social issues:
• 'HNWIs are increasing the amount of resources and time they apply to philanthropy, treating their charitable pursuits as investments with social returns.'"
World's wealthy worth $37.2 trillion: report | Reuters
World's wealthy worth $37.2 trillion: report | Reuters: "NEW YORK (Reuters) - The wealth of the world's rich and super rich surged 11.2 percent to $37.2 trillion last year but the elite group gave less than 1 percent of their net worth to charity, a study released on Wednesday said.
For the first time, the 11th annual World Wealth Report detailed philanthropic giving, and estimated that high net worth individuals turned over $285 billion to charitable causes in 2006. That's equivalent to someone worth $100,000 giving about $766 to charity, or 0.76 percent of their wealth.
The 11th annual report said, however, that rich people -- led by the ultra wealthy -- are increasing the financial resources, time and thought that they donate to charities."
For the first time, the 11th annual World Wealth Report detailed philanthropic giving, and estimated that high net worth individuals turned over $285 billion to charitable causes in 2006. That's equivalent to someone worth $100,000 giving about $766 to charity, or 0.76 percent of their wealth.
The 11th annual report said, however, that rich people -- led by the ultra wealthy -- are increasing the financial resources, time and thought that they donate to charities."
Wednesday, June 27, 2007
Super-rich get wealthier faster | | Guardian Unlimited Business
Super-rich get wealthier faster | | Guardian Unlimited Business: "Super-rich get wealthier faster
Angela Balakrishnan
Wednesday June 27, 2007
Guardian Unlimited
The US billionaire Warren Buffett. Photograph: AP
Warren Buffett, the world's second-richest man, last year donated 85% of the $45bn earned from his lifetime of investments to a foundation established by Microsoft's Bill Gates and his wife Melinda. Photograph: AP
The wealth of the world's super-rich soared last year at the fastest rate for seven years. The rise in riches was accompanied by a surge in charitable giving to $285bn - believed to be a record."
Angela Balakrishnan
Wednesday June 27, 2007
Guardian Unlimited
The US billionaire Warren Buffett. Photograph: AP
Warren Buffett, the world's second-richest man, last year donated 85% of the $45bn earned from his lifetime of investments to a foundation established by Microsoft's Bill Gates and his wife Melinda. Photograph: AP
The wealth of the world's super-rich soared last year at the fastest rate for seven years. The rise in riches was accompanied by a surge in charitable giving to $285bn - believed to be a record."
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