KGBT 4 - TV Harlingen, TX: Report: DeLay took prison firm's gift to his charity: "LEXINGTON, Ky. A private prison company C-E-O reportedly traveled to Kentucky to give a big check to a charity run by the Congressman Tom DeLay.
The Lexington (Kentucky) Herald-Leader reports the one-hundred thousand dollar check was presented to the U-S House majority leader's DeLay Foundation for Kids."
Wednesday, December 01, 2004
The goat that keeps on giving | csmonitor.com
The goat that keeps on giving | csmonitor.com: "The goat that keeps on giving
By Sue Wunder
Our elderly Toggenburg goat has attended First Presbyterian Church in Bloomington, Ind., for much of her life. Cynthia shows up only once a year, but her charitable work at the annual fund drive for Heifer Project International has garnered contributions that might not have been made but for her earnest oval eyes. (The program donates livestock to rural families in developing countries.) "
By Sue Wunder
Our elderly Toggenburg goat has attended First Presbyterian Church in Bloomington, Ind., for much of her life. Cynthia shows up only once a year, but her charitable work at the annual fund drive for Heifer Project International has garnered contributions that might not have been made but for her earnest oval eyes. (The program donates livestock to rural families in developing countries.) "
baltimoresun.com - Ehrlich aides urged pursuing Hackerman bid
baltimoresun.com - Ehrlich aides urged pursuing Hackerman bid: "Three top aides to Gov. Robert L. Ehrlich Jr. encouraged the head of the state Department of General Services to explore a deal to sell preservation land to a politically connected contractor who promised to donate building rights there in exchange for tax breaks.
Involvement of the governor's office in the contentious St. Mary's County land deal is a growing concern among state lawmakers, who convened a hearing yesterday to discuss greater disclosure of how surplus real estate is identified, publicized and sold."
Involvement of the governor's office in the contentious St. Mary's County land deal is a growing concern among state lawmakers, who convened a hearing yesterday to discuss greater disclosure of how surplus real estate is identified, publicized and sold."
Duluth News Tribune | 12/01/2004 | Charitable giving in state drops for second year
Duluth News Tribune | 12/01/2004 | Charitable giving in state drops for second year: "Charitable giving in state drops for second year
ASSOCIATED PRESS
MINNEAPOLIS - When times got tough, Minnesotans reached into their wallets and purses and gave, well, just a little bit less.
A report from the Minnesota Council on Foundations released Tuesday estimated that charitable giving by Minnesotans dipped in 2002 to $4.18 billion, down less than 1 percent when adjusted for inflation. The decline followed another drop in 2001, and includes the first downturn in giving by foundations and corporations since 1984, the council said."
ASSOCIATED PRESS
MINNEAPOLIS - When times got tough, Minnesotans reached into their wallets and purses and gave, well, just a little bit less.
A report from the Minnesota Council on Foundations released Tuesday estimated that charitable giving by Minnesotans dipped in 2002 to $4.18 billion, down less than 1 percent when adjusted for inflation. The decline followed another drop in 2001, and includes the first downturn in giving by foundations and corporations since 1984, the council said."
WorldNetDaily: N.Y. court rules against tax scheme
WorldNetDaily: N.Y. court rules against tax scheme: "LAW OF THE LAND
N.Y. court rules against tax scheme
City can't 'grab more dollars from a church than it deserves'
Posted: December 1, 2004
1:00 a.m. Eastern
� 2004 WorldNetDaily.com
Hailed by opponents as the defeat of an excessive taxation scheme, the New York Court of Appeals ruled unanimously yesterday in favor of a local church pressed to pay more to the city. "
N.Y. court rules against tax scheme
City can't 'grab more dollars from a church than it deserves'
Posted: December 1, 2004
1:00 a.m. Eastern
� 2004 WorldNetDaily.com
Hailed by opponents as the defeat of an excessive taxation scheme, the New York Court of Appeals ruled unanimously yesterday in favor of a local church pressed to pay more to the city. "
Classes impart business skills to nonprofits' employees (HamptonRoads.com/Pilot Online)
Classes impart business skills to nonprofits' employees (HamptonRoads.com/Pilot Online): "Classes impart business skills to nonprofits' employees
By BENITA NEWTON, The Virginian-Pilot
� December 1, 2004
Nonprofit employees are usually experts at do-goodery, but they sometimes falter when it comes to the business elements that keep their organizations running.
As a result, the local nonprofit community has been hard at work to create more low-cost learning opportunities for their employees and board members. Next month, classes begin at the Academy for Nonprofit Excellence, an in-depth complement to the training offered by Norfolk-based Volunteer Hampton Roads. In addition, Volunteer Hampton Roads will sponsor its third annual Art of Leadership conference Jan. 28. "
By BENITA NEWTON, The Virginian-Pilot
� December 1, 2004
Nonprofit employees are usually experts at do-goodery, but they sometimes falter when it comes to the business elements that keep their organizations running.
As a result, the local nonprofit community has been hard at work to create more low-cost learning opportunities for their employees and board members. Next month, classes begin at the Academy for Nonprofit Excellence, an in-depth complement to the training offered by Norfolk-based Volunteer Hampton Roads. In addition, Volunteer Hampton Roads will sponsor its third annual Art of Leadership conference Jan. 28. "
Pacific News Service > News > CNN's First Vietnamese Voice Attracts Asian Audience
Pacific News Service > News > CNN's First Vietnamese Voice Attracts Asian Audience:
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"Through her travels, she has not forgotten her roots, co-founding with her mother a nonprofit called Help the Hungry, which aids global hunger while providing humanitarian relief to the needy. Supporters return to Vietnam each year to bring medicine and supplies, visiting villages, learning and researching. Nguyen�s volunteer work earned her a spot in the Philanthropy in Texas Hall of Fame."
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"Through her travels, she has not forgotten her roots, co-founding with her mother a nonprofit called Help the Hungry, which aids global hunger while providing humanitarian relief to the needy. Supporters return to Vietnam each year to bring medicine and supplies, visiting villages, learning and researching. Nguyen�s volunteer work earned her a spot in the Philanthropy in Texas Hall of Fame."
tes Foundation Funds Technology Planning Tool for Nonprofits :: PNNOnline :: the nonprofit news and information resource
Gates Foundation Funds Technology Planning Tool for Nonprofits :: PNNOnline :: the nonprofit news and information resource: "Gates Foundation Funds Technology Planning Tool for Nonprofits
Posted by: emilyd on Wednesday, December 1, 2004
NPower has announced that the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation is providing a $213,000 grant for the extension of NPower�s unique online technology planning tool for nonprofits, TechAtlas. The grant, which represents the Gates Foundation�s second major investment in this tool, will support the tool�s adaptation into different versions customized for specific sectors of nonprofits such as community technology centers, libraries, and legal service programs.
Created by NPower, TechAtlas is a free online tool that more than 7,000 nonprofits have used to take control of their own technology planning. With TechAtlas, nonprofits can assess their existing technology and create a step-by-step plan for building technology capacity that will support their mission."
Posted by: emilyd on Wednesday, December 1, 2004
NPower has announced that the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation is providing a $213,000 grant for the extension of NPower�s unique online technology planning tool for nonprofits, TechAtlas. The grant, which represents the Gates Foundation�s second major investment in this tool, will support the tool�s adaptation into different versions customized for specific sectors of nonprofits such as community technology centers, libraries, and legal service programs.
Created by NPower, TechAtlas is a free online tool that more than 7,000 nonprofits have used to take control of their own technology planning. With TechAtlas, nonprofits can assess their existing technology and create a step-by-step plan for building technology capacity that will support their mission."
Tuesday, November 30, 2004
Gamers show their generous side with holiday charity - Nov. 30, 2004
Gamers show their generous side with holiday charity - Nov. 30, 2004: "Charitable giving � gamer style
Video game enthusiasts benefit children's hospitals with holiday drives.
November 30, 2004: 2:34 PM EST
Game Over is a weekly column by Chris Morris
NEW YORK (CNN/Money) � When Seattle's Children's Hospital and Regional Medical Center signed on to be the sole beneficiary of the 'Child's Play' charity last year, it set its expectations relatively low.
They knew the drive, organized by the duo behind the popular online comic strip Penny Arcade, would bring in video games for the hospital's young patients, but they only planned on receiving a few dozen titles. At best, they figured, it would be a few hundred"
Video game enthusiasts benefit children's hospitals with holiday drives.
November 30, 2004: 2:34 PM EST
Game Over is a weekly column by Chris Morris
NEW YORK (CNN/Money) � When Seattle's Children's Hospital and Regional Medical Center signed on to be the sole beneficiary of the 'Child's Play' charity last year, it set its expectations relatively low.
They knew the drive, organized by the duo behind the popular online comic strip Penny Arcade, would bring in video games for the hospital's young patients, but they only planned on receiving a few dozen titles. At best, they figured, it would be a few hundred"
Gamers show their generous side with holiday charity - Nov. 30, 2004
Gamers show their generous side with holiday charity - Nov. 30, 2004: "Charitable giving � gamer style
Video game enthusiasts benefit children's hospitals with holiday drives.
November 30, 2004: 2:34 PM EST
Game Over is a weekly column by Chris Morris
NEW YORK (CNN/Money) � When Seattle's Children's Hospital and Regional Medical Center signed on to be the sole beneficiary of the 'Child's Play' charity last year, it set its expectations relatively low.
They knew the drive, organized by the duo behind the popular online comic strip Penny Arcade, would bring in video games for the hospital's young patients, but they only planned on receiving a few dozen titles. At best, they figured, it would be a few hundred"
Video game enthusiasts benefit children's hospitals with holiday drives.
November 30, 2004: 2:34 PM EST
Game Over is a weekly column by Chris Morris
NEW YORK (CNN/Money) � When Seattle's Children's Hospital and Regional Medical Center signed on to be the sole beneficiary of the 'Child's Play' charity last year, it set its expectations relatively low.
They knew the drive, organized by the duo behind the popular online comic strip Penny Arcade, would bring in video games for the hospital's young patients, but they only planned on receiving a few dozen titles. At best, they figured, it would be a few hundred"
Local Nonprofits Celebrate UN International Volunteer Day, Create a �Peace Corps� for Corporations
Local Nonprofits Celebrate UN International Volunteer Day, Create a �Peace Corps� for Corporations: "Local Nonprofits Celebrate UN International Volunteer Day, Create a �Peace Corps� for Corporations
December 3, 2004 San Francisco
News Briefing and Announcement of the 1000 Challenge, Volunteer Speed Dating and International Volunteer Fair
(CSRwire) SAN FRANCISCO:
Who:
BuildingBlocks International CEO, Jennifer Anastasoff
GivingGlobal, Founder and CEO, Pamela Hawley
The Millennium Initiative Founder, Beth Browde
Pfizer Inc, Director of Communications,Jeanne Ammermuller and
Global Health Fellow, Katherine Kim plus
Over 100 local business professionals interested in volunteering internationally
What:
NEWS BRIEFING AND ANNOUNCEMENT OF THE 1000 CHALLENGE, VOLUNTEER SPEED DATING AND INTERNATIONAL VOLUNTEER FAIR
On December 3, 2004 BuildingBlocks International and The Millennium Initiative will announce the 1000 Challenge, calling on leading companies in the Fortune 1000 to commit at least 10 employees for 1000 hours of hands-on experience by 2010. Each employee will work directly with the world�s most vulnerable populations to accomplish the United Nations Millennium Development Goals. "
December 3, 2004 San Francisco
News Briefing and Announcement of the 1000 Challenge, Volunteer Speed Dating and International Volunteer Fair
(CSRwire) SAN FRANCISCO:
Who:
BuildingBlocks International CEO, Jennifer Anastasoff
GivingGlobal, Founder and CEO, Pamela Hawley
The Millennium Initiative Founder, Beth Browde
Pfizer Inc, Director of Communications,Jeanne Ammermuller and
Global Health Fellow, Katherine Kim plus
Over 100 local business professionals interested in volunteering internationally
What:
NEWS BRIEFING AND ANNOUNCEMENT OF THE 1000 CHALLENGE, VOLUNTEER SPEED DATING AND INTERNATIONAL VOLUNTEER FAIR
On December 3, 2004 BuildingBlocks International and The Millennium Initiative will announce the 1000 Challenge, calling on leading companies in the Fortune 1000 to commit at least 10 employees for 1000 hours of hands-on experience by 2010. Each employee will work directly with the world�s most vulnerable populations to accomplish the United Nations Millennium Development Goals. "
heraldtribune.com: Southwest Florida's Information Leader
heraldtribune.com: Southwest Florida's Information Leader:
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" state audit later questioned $325,000 in spending over a three-year period. This year, lawmakers passed legislation to tighten accountability for nonprofit organizations, including requiring lawmakers to disclose their ties to nonprofits."
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" state audit later questioned $325,000 in spending over a three-year period. This year, lawmakers passed legislation to tighten accountability for nonprofit organizations, including requiring lawmakers to disclose their ties to nonprofits."
6 pain-free ways to give to a cause
6 pain-free ways to give to a cause: "
6 pain-free ways to give to a cause
By Melody Warnick Bankrate.com
Most of us are willing to part with some significant cash -- $1,620 a year, on average -- to support our favorite causes, selflessly expecting nothing in return but a tax write-off and a good feeling inside.
Of course, it's better to give than to receive, but the two aren't mutually exclusive. As more and more charities partner with corporations in 'cause marketing' "
6 pain-free ways to give to a cause
By Melody Warnick Bankrate.com
Most of us are willing to part with some significant cash -- $1,620 a year, on average -- to support our favorite causes, selflessly expecting nothing in return but a tax write-off and a good feeling inside.
Of course, it's better to give than to receive, but the two aren't mutually exclusive. As more and more charities partner with corporations in 'cause marketing' "
The Dispatch - Serving the Lexington, North Carolina Area
The Dispatch - Serving the Lexington, North Carolina Area: "Senate president subpoenaed in former congressman's case
The Associated Press
The leader of the North Carolina Senate says he has been subpoenaed to testify this week to a federal grand jury about a substance abuse program that misused state money."
The Associated Press
The leader of the North Carolina Senate says he has been subpoenaed to testify this week to a federal grand jury about a substance abuse program that misused state money."
Events
Events: "By Marc Benioff
Chairman and CEO
Salesforce.com (CRM)
It's somewhat ironic that I decided that America's companies don't do enough for its communities at the exact time I was spending $100 million on philanthropic programs. It was 1997, and I was an executive at a publicly traded technology company helping to start its first major philanthropic initiative. Although the large sum of money allowed us to place thousands of computers in schools worldwide, we found that we were never able to leverage the company's full philanthropic potential. Because giving back wasn't an intrinsic part of the culture, we were unable to draw upon the corporation's biggest assets-its employees, its customers and its partners. It became clear that if our philanthropic program had been woven into the fabric of the organization from the beginning, we could have made a much more powerful contribution.
"
Chairman and CEO
Salesforce.com (CRM)
It's somewhat ironic that I decided that America's companies don't do enough for its communities at the exact time I was spending $100 million on philanthropic programs. It was 1997, and I was an executive at a publicly traded technology company helping to start its first major philanthropic initiative. Although the large sum of money allowed us to place thousands of computers in schools worldwide, we found that we were never able to leverage the company's full philanthropic potential. Because giving back wasn't an intrinsic part of the culture, we were unable to draw upon the corporation's biggest assets-its employees, its customers and its partners. It became clear that if our philanthropic program had been woven into the fabric of the organization from the beginning, we could have made a much more powerful contribution.
"
Buffalo News - M&T is one of nation's top donors
Buffalo News - M&T is one of nation's top donors: "M&T is one of nation's top donors
By JONATHAN D. EPSTEIN
News Business Reporter
11/30/2004
Robert G. Wilmers, M&T Bank CEO, says, 'We're not doing it for the ranking.'
M&T Bank Corp. is one of the nation's top corporate donors, giving out more cash compared to its revenues than such giants as Coca-Cola Co., drugmakers Johnson & Johnson and Pfizer, and Wal-Mart Stores, according to a survey by Business Week.
The Buffalo-based bank, known locally for its support for Westminster Community School and cultural institutions, came in as the 8th-biggest charitable donor for 2003 in the weekly newsmagazine's ranking of most generous companies. The ranking, published in the Nov. 29 issue, is based on cash gifts as a percentage of revenues. "
By JONATHAN D. EPSTEIN
News Business Reporter
11/30/2004
Robert G. Wilmers, M&T Bank CEO, says, 'We're not doing it for the ranking.'
M&T Bank Corp. is one of the nation's top corporate donors, giving out more cash compared to its revenues than such giants as Coca-Cola Co., drugmakers Johnson & Johnson and Pfizer, and Wal-Mart Stores, according to a survey by Business Week.
The Buffalo-based bank, known locally for its support for Westminster Community School and cultural institutions, came in as the 8th-biggest charitable donor for 2003 in the weekly newsmagazine's ranking of most generous companies. The ranking, published in the Nov. 29 issue, is based on cash gifts as a percentage of revenues. "
Venture Philanthropy and FasterCures for Mental Health: Corante > Brain Waves >
Venture Philanthropy and FasterCures for Mental Health: Corante > Brain Waves >: "Venture Philanthropy and FasterCures for Mental Health
Posted by Zack
As foundations, private enterprise and governments continue their struggle to develop better therapies for neurological disorders faster, venture philanthropy is looking to shift the entire landscape. Most specifically, FasterCures, formed under the auspices of the Milken Institute, is boldly challenging all aspects of 'the complex machinery that drives breakthroughs in medicine work.' "
Posted by Zack
As foundations, private enterprise and governments continue their struggle to develop better therapies for neurological disorders faster, venture philanthropy is looking to shift the entire landscape. Most specifically, FasterCures, formed under the auspices of the Milken Institute, is boldly challenging all aspects of 'the complex machinery that drives breakthroughs in medicine work.' "
The Morning Sun: Missouri curators to vote on renaming arena 11/25/04
The Morning Sun: Missouri curators to vote on renaming arena 11/25/04: "arena
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) - Fans, students and alumni were furious when the University of Missouri announced its new $75 million basketball arena was being named for a 22-year-old Wal-Mart heiress who attended another college.
Just a few games into the first season at Paige Sports Arena, they've been vindicated. And on Friday, there could be a new name - Mizzou Arena."
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) - Fans, students and alumni were furious when the University of Missouri announced its new $75 million basketball arena was being named for a 22-year-old Wal-Mart heiress who attended another college.
Just a few games into the first season at Paige Sports Arena, they've been vindicated. And on Friday, there could be a new name - Mizzou Arena."
TheKansasCityChannel.com - News - Laurie's Transfer Arena Naming Rights Back To MU
TheKansasCityChannel.com - News - Laurie's Transfer Arena Naming Rights Back To MU: "Laurie's Transfer Arena Naming Rights Back To MU
ABC's '20/20' Report Aired Allegations That Laurie Cheated At School
POSTED: 5:43 pm CST November 23, 2004
UPDATED: 6:16 pm CST November 23, 2004
KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- Just days after ABC's '20/20' aired a report involving Wal-Mart heiress Paige Laurie and allegations of cheating, the Laurie family has decided to transfer naming rights of the new University of Missouri basketball arena back to the university.
The Paige Arena is named for Paige Laurie. Her family lives in the Columbia area, but she did not go to MU.
Relinquishing the naming rights of the arena back to the university clears the way for the school to change the name."
ABC's '20/20' Report Aired Allegations That Laurie Cheated At School
POSTED: 5:43 pm CST November 23, 2004
UPDATED: 6:16 pm CST November 23, 2004
KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- Just days after ABC's '20/20' aired a report involving Wal-Mart heiress Paige Laurie and allegations of cheating, the Laurie family has decided to transfer naming rights of the new University of Missouri basketball arena back to the university.
The Paige Arena is named for Paige Laurie. Her family lives in the Columbia area, but she did not go to MU.
Relinquishing the naming rights of the arena back to the university clears the way for the school to change the name."
Scoop: The Fundy Post: Welcome back
Scoop: The Fundy Post: Welcome back: "Maxim on Charity
We could also talk about Maxim's concerns over the Charities Bill, as reported in the current edition of Real Issues, released on 25th November and available at www.maxim.org.nz. The Bill is being rewritten in response to concerns raised by charities at Select Committee hearings, but Maxim is still worried. Why should they be so interested in the work of charities, apart from the usual drivel about being essential to the working of a Civil Society? Perhaps the reason can be found in these sentences from Real Issues: 'The original Bill contained many draconian provisions, including the threat of deregistration if a charitable organisation engaged in political lobbying. There has been no indication from the government it will alter this in the revised version'.
You may not know this, but Maxim is officially an educational charity. You can go to the Companies Office web site (www.companies.govt.nz), search the register for Maxim Institute and download a PDF of its aims and objectives. In its usual pompous and verbose style, Maxim defines these to include: "
We could also talk about Maxim's concerns over the Charities Bill, as reported in the current edition of Real Issues, released on 25th November and available at www.maxim.org.nz. The Bill is being rewritten in response to concerns raised by charities at Select Committee hearings, but Maxim is still worried. Why should they be so interested in the work of charities, apart from the usual drivel about being essential to the working of a Civil Society? Perhaps the reason can be found in these sentences from Real Issues: 'The original Bill contained many draconian provisions, including the threat of deregistration if a charitable organisation engaged in political lobbying. There has been no indication from the government it will alter this in the revised version'.
You may not know this, but Maxim is officially an educational charity. You can go to the Companies Office web site (www.companies.govt.nz), search the register for Maxim Institute and download a PDF of its aims and objectives. In its usual pompous and verbose style, Maxim defines these to include: "
The State of Arts Philanthropy in Canada
The State of Arts Philanthropy in Canada: "The State of Arts Philanthropy in Canada
by Gillian Pritchett, Wah Keung Chan, Danielle Dubois / November 29, 2004
Canada's performing arts groups have been a vital part of the cultural fabric of our country for decades. However, rising costs, declining attendance and reduced public funding are leaving many arts groups in desperate need of enhanced financial support from private donors. A recent Ipsos-Reid opinion poll showed that an overwhelming majority of Canadians recognize the importance of culture. Yet, when it comes to donations, they rank the arts low on their list of priorities. Statistics demonstrate that Canadians give the most dollars to religious organizations (49%), followed by health (20%) and social services (10%). In terms of the number of donations made though, health comes out ahead (41%), followed by social services (20%) and religious organizations (14%). What then is left over for the arts sector?"
by Gillian Pritchett, Wah Keung Chan, Danielle Dubois / November 29, 2004
Canada's performing arts groups have been a vital part of the cultural fabric of our country for decades. However, rising costs, declining attendance and reduced public funding are leaving many arts groups in desperate need of enhanced financial support from private donors. A recent Ipsos-Reid opinion poll showed that an overwhelming majority of Canadians recognize the importance of culture. Yet, when it comes to donations, they rank the arts low on their list of priorities. Statistics demonstrate that Canadians give the most dollars to religious organizations (49%), followed by health (20%) and social services (10%). In terms of the number of donations made though, health comes out ahead (41%), followed by social services (20%) and religious organizations (14%). What then is left over for the arts sector?"
Scotsman.com News - Latest News - Pair Accused of Charity Scam Face Extradition to U.S.
Scotsman.com News - Latest News - Pair Accused of Charity Scam Face Extradition to U.S.: "Pair Accused of Charity Scam Face Extradition to U.S.
By Phil Hazlewood, PA
Two people face extradition today after being arrested on suspicion of committing a 29-million-dollar religious charity fraud in the United States.
Officers from the Metropolitan Police extradition unit and the West Mercia force detained a 60-year-old man and a 50-year-old woman in Whitchurch, Shropshire, yesterday in connection with an alleged �15 million scam.
Both will face an extradition hearing at Bow Street Magistrates Court in central London this morning."
By Phil Hazlewood, PA
Two people face extradition today after being arrested on suspicion of committing a 29-million-dollar religious charity fraud in the United States.
Officers from the Metropolitan Police extradition unit and the West Mercia force detained a 60-year-old man and a 50-year-old woman in Whitchurch, Shropshire, yesterday in connection with an alleged �15 million scam.
Both will face an extradition hearing at Bow Street Magistrates Court in central London this morning."
Salt Lake Tribune - Utah
Salt Lake Tribune - Utah: "Gov. Olene Walker's flat income tax proposal is written to avoid running afoul of the LDS Church and its biggest source of income: members' tithing.
The outgoing governor's tax reform task force proposed two flat state income tax rates last week. One rate is based on eliminating tax deductions for charitable giving, mortgage interest and children. The other - leaving those deductions in place - would require a higher rate and an increase in property taxes."
The outgoing governor's tax reform task force proposed two flat state income tax rates last week. One rate is based on eliminating tax deductions for charitable giving, mortgage interest and children. The other - leaving those deductions in place - would require a higher rate and an increase in property taxes."
PCWorld.com - Spam Law Test
PCWorld.com - Spam Law Test: "Spam Law Test
A year after Congress enacted the CAN-SPAM legislation, our tests show that unsubscribing from marketing e-mail can still be hard.
Tom Spring
From the January 2005 issue of PC World magazine
Posted Tuesday, November 30, 2004
Cleansing our inboxes of spam was supposed to get easier following passage of the nation's sweeping antispam law, the Controlling the Assault of Non-Solicited Pornography and Marketing (CAN-SPAM) Act. The law, which celebrates its first anniversary in January, requires (among other things) that recipients be allowed to opt out of being included in a marketing mailing list, simply by clicking a link on an e-mail notice from the marketer. In addition, the CAN-SPAM Act establishes harsh penalties for senders whose e-mail messages fail to meet its requirements."
A year after Congress enacted the CAN-SPAM legislation, our tests show that unsubscribing from marketing e-mail can still be hard.
Tom Spring
From the January 2005 issue of PC World magazine
Posted Tuesday, November 30, 2004
Cleansing our inboxes of spam was supposed to get easier following passage of the nation's sweeping antispam law, the Controlling the Assault of Non-Solicited Pornography and Marketing (CAN-SPAM) Act. The law, which celebrates its first anniversary in January, requires (among other things) that recipients be allowed to opt out of being included in a marketing mailing list, simply by clicking a link on an e-mail notice from the marketer. In addition, the CAN-SPAM Act establishes harsh penalties for senders whose e-mail messages fail to meet its requirements."
PND News - Pay for Harvard Endowment Managers Drops
PND News - Pay for Harvard Endowment Managers Drops: "Pay for Harvard Endowment Managers Drops
Harvard University paid its top money managers $78.4 million in the last fiscal year, a 27 percent decrease from the previous year, when their compensation provoked alumni criticism, the New York Times reports."
Harvard University paid its top money managers $78.4 million in the last fiscal year, a 27 percent decrease from the previous year, when their compensation provoked alumni criticism, the New York Times reports."
Monday, November 29, 2004
Recordnet.com
Recordnet.com: "Casino fund-raisers walk a fine line
By Jeffrey M. Barker
Record Staff Writer
Published Monday, November 29, 2004
STOCKTON -- Las Vegas-themed parties are commonplace -- with rented card tables, dealers wearing bow ties and vests, and sometimes mock slot machines.
Civic organizations throw them. Nonprofits often organize them as fund-raisers. People have them in their homes for an entertaining twist on a routine cocktail or birthday party. But often such events are illegal, and the participants are likely unaware.
By Jeffrey M. Barker
Record Staff Writer
Published Monday, November 29, 2004
STOCKTON -- Las Vegas-themed parties are commonplace -- with rented card tables, dealers wearing bow ties and vests, and sometimes mock slot machines.
Civic organizations throw them. Nonprofits often organize them as fund-raisers. People have them in their homes for an entertaining twist on a routine cocktail or birthday party. But often such events are illegal, and the participants are likely unaware.
The Opelousas Daily World
The Opelousas Daily World: "Record of charity says much about you, your neighbors
Posted on November 29, 2004
It says something remarkable about you and your neighbors that Louisiana is consistently ranked among the poorest of states yet is also among the leaders in the nation in charitable giving.
We may not have as much as some others, but we are willing to share whatever we've got.
An outfit in Boston, the Catalogue for Philanthropy, each year ranks the 50 states on how much residents donate to charity in relation to their income. This year, Louisiana ranked fourth in what the group calls its 'Generosity Index.' "
Posted on November 29, 2004
It says something remarkable about you and your neighbors that Louisiana is consistently ranked among the poorest of states yet is also among the leaders in the nation in charitable giving.
We may not have as much as some others, but we are willing to share whatever we've got.
An outfit in Boston, the Catalogue for Philanthropy, each year ranks the 50 states on how much residents donate to charity in relation to their income. This year, Louisiana ranked fourth in what the group calls its 'Generosity Index.' "
mcall.com - Holidays can help you advance your marketing
mcall.com - Holidays can help you advance your marketing: " growing number of small businesses are taking a different approach, forgoing gifts or traditional cards and making charitable gifts in customers' or clients' names. They're more interested in keeping with the spirt of the season than in doing some advertising, but in the process they do strengthen the bonds they have with their customers."
5 Tips: The best ways to give to charity - Nov. 29, 2004
5 Tips: The best ways to give to charity - Nov. 29, 2004: "The best ways to give to charity
5 Tips: Make your charity giving count
November 29, 2004: 11:17 AM EST
By Gerri Willis, CNN/Money contributing columnist
NEW YORK (CNN/Money) - 'Tis the season for giving. And, for many people that means more than just buying presents for friends and family -- it means giving to charity.
In fact, last year the money given to charities rose slightly from a year earlier to $241 billion, following two years of declines, according to charitynavigator.org.
So what do you need to know before you dig deep into your pockets? Here are today's five tips. "
5 Tips: Make your charity giving count
November 29, 2004: 11:17 AM EST
By Gerri Willis, CNN/Money contributing columnist
NEW YORK (CNN/Money) - 'Tis the season for giving. And, for many people that means more than just buying presents for friends and family -- it means giving to charity.
In fact, last year the money given to charities rose slightly from a year earlier to $241 billion, following two years of declines, according to charitynavigator.org.
So what do you need to know before you dig deep into your pockets? Here are today's five tips. "
Legal nonprofit organizations go pro on fund raising - 2004-11-29 - Boston Business Journal
Legal nonprofit organizations go pro on fund raising - 2004-11-29 - Boston Business Journal: "Legal nonprofit organizations go pro on fund raising
Sheri Qualters
Journal Staff
Legal nonprofit organizations are relying more and more on professional fund-raising staff to secure their legal future. "
Sheri Qualters
Journal Staff
Legal nonprofit organizations are relying more and more on professional fund-raising staff to secure their legal future. "
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