Argus Online - Local & Regional News:
By Washington Post
WASHINGTON -- Entertainer Bill Cosby has agreed to donate the proceeds from 10 of his shows to the planned National Slavery Museum in Fredericksburg, Va. "
Thursday, September 23, 2004
Mercy Corps links up with Harvard group that resolves conflicts
Mercy Corps links up with Harvard group that resolves conflicts:The Portland aid agency will work with the nonprofit to avert crises and build peace
Thursday, September 23, 2004
RICHARD READ
Mercy Corps will absorb a Harvard-affiliated consulting group so that the Portland-based relief-and-development organization can help defuse crises instead of just responding to them. "
Thursday, September 23, 2004
RICHARD READ
Mercy Corps will absorb a Harvard-affiliated consulting group so that the Portland-based relief-and-development organization can help defuse crises instead of just responding to them. "
Times-Standard Online - Local News Lockyer defends nonprofit bill
Times-Standard Online - Local News:
By Sara Watson Arthurs The Times-Standard
Nonprofit organizations denouncing a bill now on Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger's desk should realize that the bill is in their own best interest, a spokesman from Attorney General Bill Lockyer's office said.
Senate Bill 1262 would require that nonprofits with an income of $2 million or above file an annual audit. It also includes strict requirements about fund-raising professionals who contract with nonprofit organizations."
By Sara Watson Arthurs The Times-Standard
Nonprofit organizations denouncing a bill now on Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger's desk should realize that the bill is in their own best interest, a spokesman from Attorney General Bill Lockyer's office said.
Senate Bill 1262 would require that nonprofits with an income of $2 million or above file an annual audit. It also includes strict requirements about fund-raising professionals who contract with nonprofit organizations."
Boys & Girls Club Criticizes United Way (washingtonpost.com)
Boys & Girls Club Criticizes United Way (washingtonpost.com): "The leader of Prince William County's Boys & Girls Club accused local United Way officials of betraying their commitment to help fund a new facility in Manassas by not giving the group any money from last year's local United Way fund drive. "
St. Cloud Times Online - Opinion News Our view: Innovative ideas could help replace kettle funds
St. Cloud Times Online - Opinion News:
Times editorial board
It might be understandable, but it's still depressing that Target, known for its corporate philanthropy, will no longer allow The Salvation Army to ring bells and raise funds outside its stores during the winter holidays."
Times editorial board
It might be understandable, but it's still depressing that Target, known for its corporate philanthropy, will no longer allow The Salvation Army to ring bells and raise funds outside its stores during the winter holidays."
Channelnewsasia.com The Council on Governance overseeing Institutions of Public Character (IPCs) is trying to make donations to charity more transpare
Channelnewsasia.com:
In its preliminary recommendations, the Council has suggested that IPCs be more accountable to donors and use donations according to donors' intentions. "
In its preliminary recommendations, the Council has suggested that IPCs be more accountable to donors and use donations according to donors' intentions. "
Nonprofits and Poker Contests
Concord Monitor Online: "Nonprofits upping the ante with poker contests
Lawmakers may seek to regulate venture
By ERIC MOSKOWITZ
Monitor staff
September 23. 2004 8:02AM
When the trustees of the Belknap Mill Society decided to hold a poker tournament last spring, the idea raised a few eyebrows. Some at the nonprofit, which runs an art and history center and maintains a historic mill, saw a Texas Hold'em tournament as a departure from the mission. Certainly it was different from the society's traditional fundraiser, a used book sale.
But then, in a single evening of poker, the society took in twice what it can make with the four-day book sale. Goodbye, reservations. Hello, new fundraiser. "
Lawmakers may seek to regulate venture
By ERIC MOSKOWITZ
Monitor staff
September 23. 2004 8:02AM
When the trustees of the Belknap Mill Society decided to hold a poker tournament last spring, the idea raised a few eyebrows. Some at the nonprofit, which runs an art and history center and maintains a historic mill, saw a Texas Hold'em tournament as a departure from the mission. Certainly it was different from the society's traditional fundraiser, a used book sale.
But then, in a single evening of poker, the society took in twice what it can make with the four-day book sale. Goodbye, reservations. Hello, new fundraiser. "
Gary Andres on the CARE Act and Obstructionism on National Review Online
Gary Andres on the CARE Act and Obstructionism on National Review Online: "Cheating the Charities Some Democrats don't CARE.
By Gary Andres
Frivolous obstructionism was on display again in the U.S. Senate Tuesday. But don't try to adjust your C-SPAN picture; it's just another poignant example of what the Wall Street Journal calls the 'Dead Zone,' legislation submerged in a partisan procedural morass. "
By Gary Andres
Frivolous obstructionism was on display again in the U.S. Senate Tuesday. But don't try to adjust your C-SPAN picture; it's just another poignant example of what the Wall Street Journal calls the 'Dead Zone,' legislation submerged in a partisan procedural morass. "
Kline's arrest has racers, charity upset
The Daily Camera: City Of Boulder: "Kline's arrest has racers, charity upset
Jailed race director has at least 14 felony convictions in five states
By Chris Barge, Camera Staff Writer
September 23, 2004
Everyone feels burned.
The more that people learn about the man they thought was a respectable trainer and race director, the more questions they have about Jeffrey Kline.
Did the Challenged Athletes Foundation receive any of the money Kline ostensibly raised on its behalf in a raffle for a car? "
Jailed race director has at least 14 felony convictions in five states
By Chris Barge, Camera Staff Writer
September 23, 2004
Everyone feels burned.
The more that people learn about the man they thought was a respectable trainer and race director, the more questions they have about Jeffrey Kline.
Did the Challenged Athletes Foundation receive any of the money Kline ostensibly raised on its behalf in a raffle for a car? "
Philanthropy Guide Looks at Charitable Giving Trends
Philanthropy Guide Looks at Charitable Giving Trends: "PHOENIX, Sept. 22 /PRNewswire/ --
The telephone survey of 504 individuals conducted by WestGroup Research in May updates a corresponding study by ACF in 1999, providing data accuracy within 4.5 % or 95% confidence. It profiles donors and potential donors and identifies opportunities to maintain and increase charitable giving in Arizona. Data has been analyzed by demographic, geographic and other giving
variables. The survey report is available at http://www.azfoundation.org
The telephone survey of 504 individuals conducted by WestGroup Research in May updates a corresponding study by ACF in 1999, providing data accuracy within 4.5 % or 95% confidence. It profiles donors and potential donors and identifies opportunities to maintain and increase charitable giving in Arizona. Data has been analyzed by demographic, geographic and other giving
variables. The survey report is available at http://www.azfoundation.org
Spam Onslaught Mounts, But Soon May Face New Barriers
Newhouse A1: "Internet gatekeepers are edging toward closing a major loophole that lets spammers sneak past junk e-mail defenses and evade legal punishment.
In recent months, Internet standards makers have been struggling to agree on a system that can identify e-mail address forgery and cut down on spam, viruses and 'phishing' e-mails. The latter attempt to steal financial data by masquerading as legitimate messages from banks and other businesses."
In recent months, Internet standards makers have been struggling to agree on a system that can identify e-mail address forgery and cut down on spam, viruses and 'phishing' e-mails. The latter attempt to steal financial data by masquerading as legitimate messages from banks and other businesses."
CharismaNOW -- Christian News from the editors of Charisma Magazine
CharismaNOW -- Christian News from the editors of Charisma Magazine: "Jerry Falwell Seeks 'Uprising of Courageous Pastors' for Political Forum
Baptist preacher Jerry Falwell, whose endorsement of President Bush has raised questions about his church's tax-exempt status, is urging pastors and churches to be involved in the political process. This weekend, Falwell anticipates 10,000 ministers to come for a Politics and the Pulpit forum at his Liberty University in Lynchburg, Va.
Barry Lynn, executive director of Americans United for Separation of Church and State, recently asked the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) to investigate Falwell because of a column posted in July on the Web site of Falwell's Liberty Alliance, a nonprofit educational and lobbying organization similar to his defunct Moral Majority, the Associated Press reported.
Titled 'Time to Open Wallets for Bush,' the column, said: 'For conservative people of faith, voting for principle this year means voting for the re-election of George W. Bush. The alternative, in my mind, is simply unthinkable.'"
Baptist preacher Jerry Falwell, whose endorsement of President Bush has raised questions about his church's tax-exempt status, is urging pastors and churches to be involved in the political process. This weekend, Falwell anticipates 10,000 ministers to come for a Politics and the Pulpit forum at his Liberty University in Lynchburg, Va.
Barry Lynn, executive director of Americans United for Separation of Church and State, recently asked the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) to investigate Falwell because of a column posted in July on the Web site of Falwell's Liberty Alliance, a nonprofit educational and lobbying organization similar to his defunct Moral Majority, the Associated Press reported.
Titled 'Time to Open Wallets for Bush,' the column, said: 'For conservative people of faith, voting for principle this year means voting for the re-election of George W. Bush. The alternative, in my mind, is simply unthinkable.'"
Does US law mute voices of churches? | csmonitor.com
Does US law mute voices of churches? | csmonitor.com: "Does US law mute voices of churches?
By Jane Lampman | Staff writer of The Christian Science Monitor
Religion is striking a high profile in the 2004 campaign. But there are those eager to see it take on a much larger role - both now and in the future.
More than 130 members of the US House of Representatives want to amend the law that prohibits partisan activity - such as political rallies, fundraisers, distribution of political literature, and direct endorsements from the pulpit - by pastors and houses of worship. They hope to do this by inserting a provision into a bill that is already before a House-Senate conference committee - thus avoiding public debate or votes in either body."
By Jane Lampman | Staff writer of The Christian Science Monitor
Religion is striking a high profile in the 2004 campaign. But there are those eager to see it take on a much larger role - both now and in the future.
More than 130 members of the US House of Representatives want to amend the law that prohibits partisan activity - such as political rallies, fundraisers, distribution of political literature, and direct endorsements from the pulpit - by pastors and houses of worship. They hope to do this by inserting a provision into a bill that is already before a House-Senate conference committee - thus avoiding public debate or votes in either body."
Wednesday, September 22, 2004
PND News - Hearing on Future of Barnes Foundation Begins
PND News - Hearing on Future of Barnes Foundation Begins: "Hearing on Future of Barnes Foundation Begins
The second � and most likely decisive � hearing on the future of the financially troubled Barnes Foundation in Merion, Pennsylvania, opened in the Montgomery County Orphans' Court before Judge Stanley Ott this week and is expected to last five days, the Philadelphia Inquirer reports"
The second � and most likely decisive � hearing on the future of the financially troubled Barnes Foundation in Merion, Pennsylvania, opened in the Montgomery County Orphans' Court before Judge Stanley Ott this week and is expected to last five days, the Philadelphia Inquirer reports"
Wealthy Families setup New Foundations in MD
WTOPNEWS.com: "Wealthy Families Set Up New Foundations in Md.
Updated: Wednesday, Sep. 22, 2004 - 11:39 AM
BALTIMORE, Md. (AP) - The number of new foundations in Maryland nearly doubled in the past six years, fueled largely by wealthy families who see them as an increasingly attractive way to channel their giving.
Nearly 570 foundations were created in Maryland from 1996 to 2002, representing 41 percent of the 1,376 foundations in the state in 2002, according to the Association of Baltimore Area Grantmakers, using data from the Internal Revenue Service. "
Updated: Wednesday, Sep. 22, 2004 - 11:39 AM
BALTIMORE, Md. (AP) - The number of new foundations in Maryland nearly doubled in the past six years, fueled largely by wealthy families who see them as an increasingly attractive way to channel their giving.
Nearly 570 foundations were created in Maryland from 1996 to 2002, representing 41 percent of the 1,376 foundations in the state in 2002, according to the Association of Baltimore Area Grantmakers, using data from the Internal Revenue Service. "
Yahoo! News - Texas grand jury indicts fundraisers with DeLay ties
Yahoo! News - Texas grand jury indicts fundraisers with DeLay ties: "Texas grand jury indicts fundraisers with DeLay ties
By Richard Simon Tribune Newspapers: Los Angeles Times
A Texas grand jury on Tuesday indicted three political fundraisers with ties to House Majority Leader Tom DeLay (R-Texas) for allegedly funneling illegal corporate campaign donations to Republican candidates for state office. "
By Richard Simon Tribune Newspapers: Los Angeles Times
A Texas grand jury on Tuesday indicted three political fundraisers with ties to House Majority Leader Tom DeLay (R-Texas) for allegedly funneling illegal corporate campaign donations to Republican candidates for state office. "
MSN Money - You're suddenly rich? Bummer. - Escape the rat race
MSN Money - You're suddenly rich? Bummer. - Escape the rat race: "You're suddenly rich? Bummer.
An avalanche of unexpected wealth can be traumatic, but don't expect anyone except other instant millionaires to sympathize. Here are 5 rules to guide your noble struggle."
An avalanche of unexpected wealth can be traumatic, but don't expect anyone except other instant millionaires to sympathize. Here are 5 rules to guide your noble struggle."
ADVISORY/Craigslist Foundation Presents First-Ever Series of Events to Bolster Nonprofit Community
Press ReleaseADVISORY/Craigslist Foundation Presents First-Ever Series of Events to Bolster Nonprofit Community: "Wednesday September 22, 9:01 am ET
SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 22, 2004--Aimed at preserving and promoting a culture of philanthropy and community, Craigslist Foundation today announced it is providing a series of events to benefit the nonprofit community on October 23, 2004. In recognition of these events, as well as Craigslist Foundation's commitment to the nonprofit community, Mayor Gavin Newsom will officially proclaim Nonprofit Appreciation Day.
WHAT: Craigslist Foundation is hosting the first-ever Nonprofit
Boot Camp, VIP Reception and Community Bash on October 23,
2004 to converge emerging nonprofits with business"
SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 22, 2004--Aimed at preserving and promoting a culture of philanthropy and community, Craigslist Foundation today announced it is providing a series of events to benefit the nonprofit community on October 23, 2004. In recognition of these events, as well as Craigslist Foundation's commitment to the nonprofit community, Mayor Gavin Newsom will officially proclaim Nonprofit Appreciation Day.
WHAT: Craigslist Foundation is hosting the first-ever Nonprofit
Boot Camp, VIP Reception and Community Bash on October 23,
2004 to converge emerging nonprofits with business"
Nonprofit groups reaped $8 billion and two billion volunteer hours last year
Business Centre - canada.com network: "Non-profit groups reaped $8 billion and two billion volunteer hours last year
Canadian Press
Monday, September 20, 2004
OTTAWA (CP) - Canadians donated $8 billion to non-profit groups last year and added two billion hours in volunteer work, the equivalent of a million full-time jobs, Statistics Canada reported "
Canadian Press
Monday, September 20, 2004
OTTAWA (CP) - Canadians donated $8 billion to non-profit groups last year and added two billion hours in volunteer work, the equivalent of a million full-time jobs, Statistics Canada reported "
Charity Bill Gets Another Push (washingtonpost.com)
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Charity Bill Gets Another Push (washingtonpost.com): "Charity Bill Gets Another Push
Tax-Break Measure Is Designed to Encourage Contributions
By Helen Dewar
Washington Post Staff Writer
Wednesday, September 22, 2004; Page A06
Key House and Senate Republicans yesterday pushed to revive legislation to encourage contributions to charitable groups and thereby salvage the remains of President Bush's once ambitious faith-based legislative initiative"
Charity Bill Gets Another Push (washingtonpost.com): "Charity Bill Gets Another Push
Tax-Break Measure Is Designed to Encourage Contributions
By Helen Dewar
Washington Post Staff Writer
Wednesday, September 22, 2004; Page A06
Key House and Senate Republicans yesterday pushed to revive legislation to encourage contributions to charitable groups and thereby salvage the remains of President Bush's once ambitious faith-based legislative initiative"
Calgary Sun Columnist - Roy Clancy: Here's the pitch
Calgary Sun Columnist - Roy Clancy: Here's the pitch: "Here's the pitch
By ROY CLANCY -- Calgary Sun
To hear many people talk, you'd think there is nothing in life more aggravating than a ringing telephone with a telemarketer on the other end.
There's been widespread rejoicing that the federal government is considering a national 'don't call list' that would offer relief from these pesky telephone pitches.
I admit these unsolicited calls often seem intentionally timed to catch you in the shower, eating dinner or during other equally inopportune moments.
"
By ROY CLANCY -- Calgary Sun
To hear many people talk, you'd think there is nothing in life more aggravating than a ringing telephone with a telemarketer on the other end.
There's been widespread rejoicing that the federal government is considering a national 'don't call list' that would offer relief from these pesky telephone pitches.
I admit these unsolicited calls often seem intentionally timed to catch you in the shower, eating dinner or during other equally inopportune moments.
"
Charity:Consider a good Cause
Army Times - News - This Week's Army Times: "Charity: Consider a good cause
By Regina Galvin
Special to the Times
If your idea of charity starting at home means diverting all your contributions to the �Me, Myself and I� fund, you might want to skip ahead to the next entry. If you are a bit more charitable than that, read on.
U.S. charitable contributions rose 2.8 percent from 2002 to 2003, according to a report published by the Center on Philanthropy at Indiana University."
By Regina Galvin
Special to the Times
If your idea of charity starting at home means diverting all your contributions to the �Me, Myself and I� fund, you might want to skip ahead to the next entry. If you are a bit more charitable than that, read on.
U.S. charitable contributions rose 2.8 percent from 2002 to 2003, according to a report published by the Center on Philanthropy at Indiana University."
Tuesday, September 21, 2004
Charity Commission
content: "The Charity Commission and the Big Lottery Fund (BLF) have today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), which has been drawn up to help ensure that lottery grants are not mismanaged by charities.
The MoU formalises the working arrangements between the commission and the BLF and aims to ensure that lottery grants are not mismanaged by charities, either deliberately or because of faults within the organisation. By working together and agreeing to exchange information about the various grants and projects, it is hoped that they can prevent any problems from escalating."
The MoU formalises the working arrangements between the commission and the BLF and aims to ensure that lottery grants are not mismanaged by charities, either deliberately or because of faults within the organisation. By working together and agreeing to exchange information about the various grants and projects, it is hoped that they can prevent any problems from escalating."
Strategic Agreement confirms voluntary sectors role within NHS
content: The charity and voluntary organisations will play a bigger role within public service delivery as the result of the new Strategic Agreement signed today by representatives from the sector, the Department of Health and the NHS.
Designed to complement the Compact and its Codes of Good Practice, the agreement will increase "
Designed to complement the Compact and its Codes of Good Practice, the agreement will increase "
Pennsylvania Attorney General Pappert Gives Opening Statement at Resumption Of Barnes Foundation Hearing
Press Release
Pennsylvania Attorney General Pappert Gives Opening Statement at Resumption Of Barnes Foundation Hearing: "NORRISTOWN, Pa., Sept. 21 /PRNewswire/ -- The following is the text of the
opening statement made by Attorney General Jerry Pappert in Montgomery County
Orphans' Court on September 21, 2004, at the resumption of the hearing
concerning the Barnes Foundation.
As the Court is aware, one of my most important responsibilities as
Attorney General is to act as parens patriae in all proceedings in the
Orphans' Courts involving charities. Consequently, my office has been
involved with the Barnes Foundation for many years, with its many appearances
in this Court in general, and with the current proceeding in particular.
My Office was consulted before the Petition was filed, and my predecessor
and I, as well as many members of my staff, met several times with the
Foundation trustees and representatives, as well as with representatives of
Lincoln University and the funding foundations. Those meetings, as well as
our familiarity with the Barnes Foundation and its issues, led us to insist
upon changes to the Petition so as to honor the wishes of Dr. Barnes by
preserving all terms of his Indenture which were compatible with the"
Pennsylvania Attorney General Pappert Gives Opening Statement at Resumption Of Barnes Foundation Hearing: "NORRISTOWN, Pa., Sept. 21 /PRNewswire/ -- The following is the text of the
opening statement made by Attorney General Jerry Pappert in Montgomery County
Orphans' Court on September 21, 2004, at the resumption of the hearing
concerning the Barnes Foundation.
As the Court is aware, one of my most important responsibilities as
Attorney General is to act as parens patriae in all proceedings in the
Orphans' Courts involving charities. Consequently, my office has been
involved with the Barnes Foundation for many years, with its many appearances
in this Court in general, and with the current proceeding in particular.
My Office was consulted before the Petition was filed, and my predecessor
and I, as well as many members of my staff, met several times with the
Foundation trustees and representatives, as well as with representatives of
Lincoln University and the funding foundations. Those meetings, as well as
our familiarity with the Barnes Foundation and its issues, led us to insist
upon changes to the Petition so as to honor the wishes of Dr. Barnes by
preserving all terms of his Indenture which were compatible with the"
Rethinking Green Philanthropy
Tidepool | Features: "Rethinking Green Philanthropy
Environmental giving often misses the boat when it comes to addressing the major problems we face in providing a catalyst to environmental restoration, protection and fostering sustainability
by PETER LAVIGNE AND DAVID ORR | posted 09.20.04 | "
Environmental giving often misses the boat when it comes to addressing the major problems we face in providing a catalyst to environmental restoration, protection and fostering sustainability
by PETER LAVIGNE AND DAVID ORR | posted 09.20.04 | "
Charity Commission Opens Investigation into Gilbert Deya Ministries
Scotsman.com News - Latest News - Charity Commission Opens Investigation into Gilbert Deya Ministries: "Charity Commission Opens Investigation into Gilbert Deya Ministries
CHARITY COMMISSION News Release (PR 46/04) issued by the Government News Network on 20 September 2004 "
CHARITY COMMISSION News Release (PR 46/04) issued by the Government News Network on 20 September 2004 "
Golf ball stunt benefits charity
L.A. Daily News - News: "Golf ball stunt benefits charity
By Eugene Tong
Staff Writer
Fifteen hundred golf balls, all marked with numbers, were dropped Monday from a helicopter hovering over the Valencia Country Club golf course.
But it was No. 503 that mattered."
By Eugene Tong
Staff Writer
Fifteen hundred golf balls, all marked with numbers, were dropped Monday from a helicopter hovering over the Valencia Country Club golf course.
But it was No. 503 that mattered."
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