Wristband idea proves all is possible: "Wristband idea proves all is possible
By Chuck Martin
Enquirer staff writer
Nikki Newton and her father, Bob, created the WHATAP bracelet. WHATAP stands for 'With him all things are possible.'
The Enquirer/Joseph Fuqua II
Zoom
At only age 15, Nikki Newton of Kenwood understands the power of asking 'Why not?'
A sophomore at Indian Hill High School, Nikki noticed many students wearing yellow wristbands that raise awareness and money for cancer research. World champion bicyclist and cancer survivor Lance Armstrong promotes the wristbands.
So after coming home from her Christian youth group meeting one night, Nikki asked her dad, Bob: 'Why not have a wristband for Christians?'"
Tuesday, December 14, 2004
OpinionJournal - Featured Article
OpinionJournal - Featured Article: "Free Speech v. Tax Code
The IRS takes on the NAACP. We're on the NAACP's side.
Tuesday, December 14, 2004 12:01 a.m. EST
Kweisi Mfume recently announced his departure as NAACP President, and not a moment too soon. His tenure has been a disaster for the storied civil rights organization, driving it deeper into liberal irrelevance. But that doesn't mean it still shouldn't be defended against the current IRS probe of its tax-exempt status.
Back in October the NAACP was informed that it may have violated a law that prohibits charities, churches and other nonprofits from engaging in partisan activities. Under Mr. Mfume and chairman Julian Bond, the group has accused President Bush of being at war with black America; compared Republicans to the Taliban; and declared that the GOP's 'idea of equal rights is the American flag and the Confederate swastika flying side by side.' Charming stuff."
The IRS takes on the NAACP. We're on the NAACP's side.
Tuesday, December 14, 2004 12:01 a.m. EST
Kweisi Mfume recently announced his departure as NAACP President, and not a moment too soon. His tenure has been a disaster for the storied civil rights organization, driving it deeper into liberal irrelevance. But that doesn't mean it still shouldn't be defended against the current IRS probe of its tax-exempt status.
Back in October the NAACP was informed that it may have violated a law that prohibits charities, churches and other nonprofits from engaging in partisan activities. Under Mr. Mfume and chairman Julian Bond, the group has accused President Bush of being at war with black America; compared Republicans to the Taliban; and declared that the GOP's 'idea of equal rights is the American flag and the Confederate swastika flying side by side.' Charming stuff."
Monday, December 13, 2004
MENAFN - Middle East North Africa . Financial Network Big companies trail in supporting the arts
MENAFN - Middle East North Africa . Financial Network: "Big companies trail in supporting the arts
UPI - Monday, December 13, 2004
Date: Monday, December 13, 2004 12:16:02 AM EST By FREDERICK M. WINSHIP
NEW YORK, Dec. 13 (UPI) -- Nearly 90 percent of the $3.32 billion given the arts by U.S. businesses last year came from small and midsize companies rather than the nation's large corporations, according to a national survey released this week.
The survey commissioned by the Business Committee for the Arts and conducted last July and August showed that small businesses had contributed 49 percent of total corporate giving to the arts in 2003 and midsize businesses had contributed 40 percent. The survey's margin of error was plus or minus 4 percent.
'The survey findings dispel the general notion that only big businesses supports the arts,' BCA President Judith A. Jedlicka told UPI."
UPI - Monday, December 13, 2004
Date: Monday, December 13, 2004 12:16:02 AM EST By FREDERICK M. WINSHIP
NEW YORK, Dec. 13 (UPI) -- Nearly 90 percent of the $3.32 billion given the arts by U.S. businesses last year came from small and midsize companies rather than the nation's large corporations, according to a national survey released this week.
The survey commissioned by the Business Committee for the Arts and conducted last July and August showed that small businesses had contributed 49 percent of total corporate giving to the arts in 2003 and midsize businesses had contributed 40 percent. The survey's margin of error was plus or minus 4 percent.
'The survey findings dispel the general notion that only big businesses supports the arts,' BCA President Judith A. Jedlicka told UPI."
UK law failing to nail spammers - ZDNet UK News
UK law failing to nail spammers - ZDNet UK News: "UK law failing to nail spammers
Graeme Wearden
ZDNet UK
December 13, 2004, 18:10 GMT
On the first anniversary of the introduction of Britain's Privacy and Electronic Communication regulations, it emerges that not a single offender has yet been brought to book for sending unsolicited junk mail
The UK government's anti-spam legislation has yet to make an impact, 12 months after its introduction.
Not a single prosecution has been brought under the Privacy and Electronic Communication regulations and none is imminent, according to the Office of the Information Commissioner on Monday. "
Graeme Wearden
ZDNet UK
December 13, 2004, 18:10 GMT
On the first anniversary of the introduction of Britain's Privacy and Electronic Communication regulations, it emerges that not a single offender has yet been brought to book for sending unsolicited junk mail
The UK government's anti-spam legislation has yet to make an impact, 12 months after its introduction.
Not a single prosecution has been brought under the Privacy and Electronic Communication regulations and none is imminent, according to the Office of the Information Commissioner on Monday. "
SAN JOSE / Ex-lawman convicted in big charity scam
SAN JOSE / Ex-lawman convicted in big charity scam: "SAN JOSE
Ex-lawman convicted in big charity scam
Alan Gathright
Saturday, December 11, 2004
A former Santa Clara County sheriff's lieutenant and two other men were convicted Friday in the largest charity scam in county history.
The conviction for the $3.5 million charity fraud underscored former Lt. Armand Tiano's long fall from a powerful lawman who oversaw county jails, presided over the deputies union and made two runs for sheriff to an outlaw convicted of molesting two teenage female relatives in 2001.
Tiano, who retired from the sheriff's office in 1996, was convicted Friday of seven felonies -- including grand theft, embezzlement, tax fraud and money laundering -- for running a phony law-enforcement charity called the 'Santa Clara County Police and Sheriff's Athletic League.' "
Ex-lawman convicted in big charity scam
Alan Gathright
Saturday, December 11, 2004
A former Santa Clara County sheriff's lieutenant and two other men were convicted Friday in the largest charity scam in county history.
The conviction for the $3.5 million charity fraud underscored former Lt. Armand Tiano's long fall from a powerful lawman who oversaw county jails, presided over the deputies union and made two runs for sheriff to an outlaw convicted of molesting two teenage female relatives in 2001.
Tiano, who retired from the sheriff's office in 1996, was convicted Friday of seven felonies -- including grand theft, embezzlement, tax fraud and money laundering -- for running a phony law-enforcement charity called the 'Santa Clara County Police and Sheriff's Athletic League.' "
Business - The Coloradoan - www.coloradoan.com Donation Escalation
Business - The Coloradoan - www.coloradoan.com: "Donation escalation
Big and small, Northern Colorado companies digging deep for charitable organizations
By KIRSTEN ORSINI-MEINHARD
KirstenOrsini@Coloradoan.com
V. Richard Haro/The Coloradoan
LOOK AT THIS: Phillip Cordova, 4, opens a Christmas gift Wednesday at United Day Care. Hewlett-Packard Co. employees held a gift drive and are delivering presents to the day-care center.
Whether it's decorating trees, handing out gifts or just shelling out cash, businesses across Fort Collins are worrying about more than just their bottom lines this holiday season.
Companies large and small are raising money for Northern Colorado nonprofits and other charitable organizations in what experts say could be one of the biggest giving seasons across the country.
High-tech giants like Hewlett-Packard and Agilent are matching their employees' donations to local charities dollar-for-dollar while retailers are organizing events to help out organizations."
Big and small, Northern Colorado companies digging deep for charitable organizations
By KIRSTEN ORSINI-MEINHARD
KirstenOrsini@Coloradoan.com
V. Richard Haro/The Coloradoan
LOOK AT THIS: Phillip Cordova, 4, opens a Christmas gift Wednesday at United Day Care. Hewlett-Packard Co. employees held a gift drive and are delivering presents to the day-care center.
Whether it's decorating trees, handing out gifts or just shelling out cash, businesses across Fort Collins are worrying about more than just their bottom lines this holiday season.
Companies large and small are raising money for Northern Colorado nonprofits and other charitable organizations in what experts say could be one of the biggest giving seasons across the country.
High-tech giants like Hewlett-Packard and Agilent are matching their employees' donations to local charities dollar-for-dollar while retailers are organizing events to help out organizations."
"Charities hit jackpot in lawsuit Vitamin makers offer $132M to settle actions
National Post: "Charities hit jackpot in lawsuit
Vitamin makers offer $132M to settle actions
Theresa Tedesco
National Post
December 11, 2004
A group of 14 major international vitamin manufacturers have agreed to pay $132.2-million -- the largest settlement of its kind ever in Canada -- to end class-action lawsuits in connection with a price-fixing scheme.
If approved, the settlement would pay at least $22-million to dozens of charities, trade associations and universities across the country. The Victorian Order of Nurses, for example, would be eligible for more than $2-million.
The distribution of settlement funds to charities and non-profit food groups is highly unusual in Canada."
Vitamin makers offer $132M to settle actions
Theresa Tedesco
National Post
December 11, 2004
A group of 14 major international vitamin manufacturers have agreed to pay $132.2-million -- the largest settlement of its kind ever in Canada -- to end class-action lawsuits in connection with a price-fixing scheme.
If approved, the settlement would pay at least $22-million to dozens of charities, trade associations and universities across the country. The Victorian Order of Nurses, for example, would be eligible for more than $2-million.
The distribution of settlement funds to charities and non-profit food groups is highly unusual in Canada."
Oakland Tribune Online - Local & Regional News
Oakland Tribune Online - Local & Regional News: "Churches one of anti-terrorism program's targets
$5.1 million to be divided among four cities in state, including San Francisco
By Ian Hoffman, STAFF WRITER
For the first time, federal anti-terror officials are handing out homeland security grants for nonprofit organizations, including places of worship.
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security divided $25 million among 18 of the nation's largest, most threatened cities, earmarked for protection of nonprofits.
The Bush administration didn't create the new program, nor did officials at the U.S. Department of Homeland Security particularly "
$5.1 million to be divided among four cities in state, including San Francisco
By Ian Hoffman, STAFF WRITER
For the first time, federal anti-terror officials are handing out homeland security grants for nonprofit organizations, including places of worship.
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security divided $25 million among 18 of the nation's largest, most threatened cities, earmarked for protection of nonprofits.
The Bush administration didn't create the new program, nor did officials at the U.S. Department of Homeland Security particularly "
Scrushy lawyers: Limits premature
Scrushy lawyers: Limits premature: "Lawyers for Richard Scrushy argue that federal prosecutors' attempts to restrict the former HealthSouth Corp. chief executive from talking about his charitable giving or religious beliefs are premature.
Scrushy's lawyers filed responses Friday to government motions last week that seek to block evidence pertaining to Scrushy's charitable giving and his religious beliefs from being entered at next month's trial for the HealthSouth founder. "
Scrushy's lawyers filed responses Friday to government motions last week that seek to block evidence pertaining to Scrushy's charitable giving and his religious beliefs from being entered at next month's trial for the HealthSouth founder. "
Most Alabama nonprofits pay own way, report says
Most Alabama nonprofits pay own way, report says: "Most Alabama nonprofits pay own way, report says
Saturday, December 11, 2004
KATHY KEMP
News staff writer
Most Alabama nonprofit organizations get the majority of their funding not from government contributions or private donations, but from fee-based services and programs.
The newly released Alabama Nonprofit Sector Report, commissioned by the Birmingham-based Nonprofit Resource Center of Alabama, finds that state nonprofits are generating, on average, 68 percent of their revenues"
Saturday, December 11, 2004
KATHY KEMP
News staff writer
Most Alabama nonprofit organizations get the majority of their funding not from government contributions or private donations, but from fee-based services and programs.
The newly released Alabama Nonprofit Sector Report, commissioned by the Birmingham-based Nonprofit Resource Center of Alabama, finds that state nonprofits are generating, on average, 68 percent of their revenues"
Chicago Tribune | City's charity sale has become history lesson on the Internet
Chicago Tribune | City's charity sale has become history lesson on the Internet: "City's charity sale has become history lesson on the Internet
Alex L. Goldfayn
Published December 11, 2004
The city of Chicago is up for auction.
Point your browser to eBay.com and you can bid on items such as painted Chicago Sewer System manhole covers (priced around $500 each), two 50-year-old signs from the Chicago Theater on State Street (weighing about 5,000 pounds each, a moving company will deliver the sign to the winning bidder's door; opening bid: $500), and flags that were used during Millennium Park's grand opening party (the Wrigley Square flag starts at $100)."
Alex L. Goldfayn
Published December 11, 2004
The city of Chicago is up for auction.
Point your browser to eBay.com and you can bid on items such as painted Chicago Sewer System manhole covers (priced around $500 each), two 50-year-old signs from the Chicago Theater on State Street (weighing about 5,000 pounds each, a moving company will deliver the sign to the winning bidder's door; opening bid: $500), and flags that were used during Millennium Park's grand opening party (the Wrigley Square flag starts at $100)."
Toledoblade.com
toledoblade.com: "Charities find holiday season less than jolly
Blade Washington Bureau
WASHINGTON - With the season for charitable giving in full swing, there is growing consternation about Americans' loss of trust in nonprofit organizations.
Brian Gallagher, president and CEO of United Way, announced recently that the results of a new survey his group commissioned showing two-thirds of Americans trust for-profit groups more than they trust charities.
'The entire nonprofit sector had better wake up on this issue,' he said. He said the charitable world needs to have its finances more easily open to the public and disclose exactly where the money it gets from donations goes. He also said charities need to be more accountable, more market-driven and more sensitive to consumers."
Blade Washington Bureau
WASHINGTON - With the season for charitable giving in full swing, there is growing consternation about Americans' loss of trust in nonprofit organizations.
Brian Gallagher, president and CEO of United Way, announced recently that the results of a new survey his group commissioned showing two-thirds of Americans trust for-profit groups more than they trust charities.
'The entire nonprofit sector had better wake up on this issue,' he said. He said the charitable world needs to have its finances more easily open to the public and disclose exactly where the money it gets from donations goes. He also said charities need to be more accountable, more market-driven and more sensitive to consumers."
modbee.com | The Modesto Bee A troubled past Couple behind millions in pledges has history of financial, legal problems
Modbee.com | The Modesto Bee: " troubled past
Couple behind millions in pledges has history of financial, legal problems
Tony Daniloo's DreamLife Financial mortgage firm in Modesto focuses on loans to low-income and minority groups.
TED BENSON/THE BEE
DreamLife Arena at California State University, Stanislaus.
DEBBIE NODA/THE BEE
Artist's rendering of the DreamLife Cancer Center at Emanuel Medical Center in Turlock.
Tony Daniloo in his office at the DreamLife Financial mortgage firm in Modesto
TED BENSON/THE BEE
By TODD MILBOURN
BEE STAFF WRITER
Last Updated: December 12, 2004, 04:45:56 AM PST
Tony and Nansi Masihi Daniloo, the Turlock couple behind millions of dollars in pledges to Emanuel Medical Center and California State University, Stanislaus, have a history of financial and legal troubles, including bankruptcies, late payments and accusations of fraud.
The Daniloos and Modesto-based DreamLife Financial made headlines in recent months by pledging $4.5 million for a cancer center and other projects at Emanuel, and $1 million for athletics at the university.
Emanuel and Stanislaus State happily accepted and publicly acknowledged the pledges. But neither Turlock institution did a background check on the donors.
Here are some of the items The Bee discovered:
When the pledges were announced, the Daniloos were involved in a Chapter 7 bankruptcy filed in Oakland, the third Nansi Masihi Daniloo had filed since 1998, the year before the couple married."
Couple behind millions in pledges has history of financial, legal problems
Tony Daniloo's DreamLife Financial mortgage firm in Modesto focuses on loans to low-income and minority groups.
TED BENSON/THE BEE
DreamLife Arena at California State University, Stanislaus.
DEBBIE NODA/THE BEE
Artist's rendering of the DreamLife Cancer Center at Emanuel Medical Center in Turlock.
Tony Daniloo in his office at the DreamLife Financial mortgage firm in Modesto
TED BENSON/THE BEE
By TODD MILBOURN
BEE STAFF WRITER
Last Updated: December 12, 2004, 04:45:56 AM PST
Tony and Nansi Masihi Daniloo, the Turlock couple behind millions of dollars in pledges to Emanuel Medical Center and California State University, Stanislaus, have a history of financial and legal troubles, including bankruptcies, late payments and accusations of fraud.
The Daniloos and Modesto-based DreamLife Financial made headlines in recent months by pledging $4.5 million for a cancer center and other projects at Emanuel, and $1 million for athletics at the university.
Emanuel and Stanislaus State happily accepted and publicly acknowledged the pledges. But neither Turlock institution did a background check on the donors.
Here are some of the items The Bee discovered:
When the pledges were announced, the Daniloos were involved in a Chapter 7 bankruptcy filed in Oakland, the third Nansi Masihi Daniloo had filed since 1998, the year before the couple married."
Chicago Tribune | Frequent-flier miles can help those in need
Chicago Tribune | Frequent-flier miles can help those in need: "Frequent-flier miles can help those in need
By Alfred Borcover
Special to the Tribune
Published December 12, 2004
During this gift-giving time of year, travelers have a lot of ways to bring comfort and happiness to others: They can donate frequent-flier miles and hotel points for charitable use, and they can contribute to organizations that help people in lands where they've traveled. Or, as you'll learn, they can give a helping hand to people in the Chicago area.
'The easiest way to donate miles is directly through a frequent-flier program,' said Randy Petersen, editor of InsideFlyer magazine and a frequent-flier guru. 'You can donate individual miles--1,000 miles, 2,500 miles, 5,000 miles, as many as you wish. You don't have to give a whole award,' which would amount to 25,000 miles for a round-trip domestic ticket."
By Alfred Borcover
Special to the Tribune
Published December 12, 2004
During this gift-giving time of year, travelers have a lot of ways to bring comfort and happiness to others: They can donate frequent-flier miles and hotel points for charitable use, and they can contribute to organizations that help people in lands where they've traveled. Or, as you'll learn, they can give a helping hand to people in the Chicago area.
'The easiest way to donate miles is directly through a frequent-flier program,' said Randy Petersen, editor of InsideFlyer magazine and a frequent-flier guru. 'You can donate individual miles--1,000 miles, 2,500 miles, 5,000 miles, as many as you wish. You don't have to give a whole award,' which would amount to 25,000 miles for a round-trip domestic ticket."
Radio Australia - News - Australians donating $billions to charity
Radio Australia - News - Australians donating $billions to charity: "Last Updated 13/12/2004, 08:26:08
Australians are donating billions of dollars to charities and non-profit organisations each year.
New Research led by the Australian Council of Social Service has found philanthropic Australians are giving away a record $US2 billion.
The President of ACOSS, Andrew McCallum, says federal government incentives like tax deductions have contributed to the generosity of the nation."
Australians are donating billions of dollars to charities and non-profit organisations each year.
New Research led by the Australian Council of Social Service has found philanthropic Australians are giving away a record $US2 billion.
The President of ACOSS, Andrew McCallum, says federal government incentives like tax deductions have contributed to the generosity of the nation."
DMNews.com | News | Article
DMNews.com | News | Article: "Nonprofits Generate Success With DR Print Ads
Dec. 13, 2004
By: Kristen Bremner
Senior Editor
kristen@dmnews.com
Direct response print ads may not seem very cutting edge in the age of multichannel marketing but several nonprofit fundraisers are using them in their direct marketing mix to gain new donors, especially during the holiday season.
One organization that sees value in direct response print advertising is City Harvest, New York, a nonprofit that obtains unused food and delivers it to 500 food programs serving the city's poor. "
Dec. 13, 2004
By: Kristen Bremner
Senior Editor
kristen@dmnews.com
Direct response print ads may not seem very cutting edge in the age of multichannel marketing but several nonprofit fundraisers are using them in their direct marketing mix to gain new donors, especially during the holiday season.
One organization that sees value in direct response print advertising is City Harvest, New York, a nonprofit that obtains unused food and delivers it to 500 food programs serving the city's poor. "
DallasNews.com | News for Dallas, Texas | Nation
DallasNews.com | News for Dallas, Texas | Nation: "Study: Tax-exempt groups raised more for Kerry campaign
All total, nonparty political organizations called 527s gathered $534 million
07:20 PM CST on Sunday, December 12, 2004
Associated Press
WASHINGTON � Whatever the reasons John Kerry and the Democrats lost the race for the White House, lack of money wasn't one.
Tax-exempt pro-Democratic groups raising big checks for this year's election collected almost twice as much money as their Republican rivals in the presidential race, a study shows. The financial advantage comes in addition to record fund raising by Mr. Kerry and the Democratic Party. "
All total, nonparty political organizations called 527s gathered $534 million
07:20 PM CST on Sunday, December 12, 2004
Associated Press
WASHINGTON � Whatever the reasons John Kerry and the Democrats lost the race for the White House, lack of money wasn't one.
Tax-exempt pro-Democratic groups raising big checks for this year's election collected almost twice as much money as their Republican rivals in the presidential race, a study shows. The financial advantage comes in addition to record fund raising by Mr. Kerry and the Democratic Party. "
Guardian Unlimited | The Guardian | Charity cash frozen in lottery fraud inquiry
Guardian Unlimited | The Guardian | Charity cash frozen in lottery fraud inquiry: "Charity cash frozen in lottery fraud inquiry
Owen Bowcott
Monday December 13, 2004
The Guardian
The bank accounts of 30 registered charities were frozen yesterday as the investigation into allegedly fraudulent lottery payments of more than �1m spread out across the charitable sector.
Many of the suspect applications are thought to have been made in the name of those aiding African refugees in this country.
As well as the Community Fund - one of the grant-awarding bodies of the National Lottery until June this year - other prominent funding organisations, such as BBC Children in Need, Barnado's and Comic Relief, are thought to have been approached. "
Owen Bowcott
Monday December 13, 2004
The Guardian
The bank accounts of 30 registered charities were frozen yesterday as the investigation into allegedly fraudulent lottery payments of more than �1m spread out across the charitable sector.
Many of the suspect applications are thought to have been made in the name of those aiding African refugees in this country.
As well as the Community Fund - one of the grant-awarding bodies of the National Lottery until June this year - other prominent funding organisations, such as BBC Children in Need, Barnado's and Comic Relief, are thought to have been approached. "
News | canada.com network
News | canada.com network: "New law will allow consumers to hang up for good on telemarketers
Sandra Cordon
Canadian Press
December 12, 2004
OTTAWA -- Tired of rushing to a ringing phone only to hear pesky telemarketers pitching insurance products, exciting new job opportunities or cable TV packages?
Ottawa may soon have a solution.
Federal officials hope to introduce new legislation Monday to establish a do-not-call registry for ear-sore consumers who want to put an end to endless telemarketing pitches. "
Sandra Cordon
Canadian Press
December 12, 2004
OTTAWA -- Tired of rushing to a ringing phone only to hear pesky telemarketers pitching insurance products, exciting new job opportunities or cable TV packages?
Ottawa may soon have a solution.
Federal officials hope to introduce new legislation Monday to establish a do-not-call registry for ear-sore consumers who want to put an end to endless telemarketing pitches. "
Colorful cultural clashes
Colorful cultural clashes: "Colorful cultural clashes
By TAMARA LINSE
Star-Tribune correspondent Monday, December 13, 2004
LARAMIE -- The current controversies over barroom poker and electronic bingo are nothing new. Wyoming has had gambling and gambling legislation since before the state began.
You could say that Wyoming was settled on a gamble. Pioneers sold everything before coming to the unknown West, speculators laid out towns in sagebrush, miners dreamed of striking it rich, and farmers and ranchers won and lost fortunes due to drought or harsh winters.
Wyoming has a culture of informal gambling.
'People play poker with friends all over the state,' former U.S. Sen. Alan Simpson said. 'All the Simpsons have been known to occasionally step up to the craps or the blackjack table.'
During territorial times and early statehood, gambling was widely accepted as entertainment"
By TAMARA LINSE
Star-Tribune correspondent Monday, December 13, 2004
LARAMIE -- The current controversies over barroom poker and electronic bingo are nothing new. Wyoming has had gambling and gambling legislation since before the state began.
You could say that Wyoming was settled on a gamble. Pioneers sold everything before coming to the unknown West, speculators laid out towns in sagebrush, miners dreamed of striking it rich, and farmers and ranchers won and lost fortunes due to drought or harsh winters.
Wyoming has a culture of informal gambling.
'People play poker with friends all over the state,' former U.S. Sen. Alan Simpson said. 'All the Simpsons have been known to occasionally step up to the craps or the blackjack table.'
During territorial times and early statehood, gambling was widely accepted as entertainment"
Collaboration ensures services -- and sometimes survival -- for nonprofits - 2004-12-13 - Business First of Buffalo
Collaboration ensures services -- and sometimes survival -- for nonprofits - 2004-12-13 - Business First of Buffalo: "Collaboration ensures services -- and sometimes survival -- for nonprofits
Tracey Drury
Business First
A few years ago, talk about collaboration among nonprofit groups was largely just that: talk.
But nearly a dozen successful collaborative projects are proving more agencies are taking a risk and walking the walk -- to significant success. Agencies are saving millions of dollars without sacrificing jobs or the quality of their programs.
One of the most successful of these collaborations is the partnership "
Tracey Drury
Business First
A few years ago, talk about collaboration among nonprofit groups was largely just that: talk.
But nearly a dozen successful collaborative projects are proving more agencies are taking a risk and walking the walk -- to significant success. Agencies are saving millions of dollars without sacrificing jobs or the quality of their programs.
One of the most successful of these collaborations is the partnership "
Centre Daily Times | 12/13/2004 | PSU firing up money machine
Centre Daily Times | 12/13/2004 | PSU firing up money machine: "The university received $200.9 million in commitments in 2003-04, up from the $181.3 million raised the year before. But receipts for 2003-04 totaled just $151.3 million.
Now, the university is trying to refuel its momentum and keep donations coming in during a multipronged capital campaign over the next few years.
Fund raising at educational institutions nationwide has been in a slump. According to the Council for Aid to Education, colleges and universities received the same amount in private gifts in 2003 as they did in 2002, when they saw the first downturn in giving since 1988. Giving USA reported a 3 percent decline in charitable giving to education in 2003, while giving overall was up 2.8 percent.
John Lippincott, president of the Council for the Advancement and Support of Education, said giving to universities is expected to improve with the economy.
Lippincott and others said research shows that while giving is generally tied to the economy, it's not tied to the performance of a university's athletic teams. While a few donors might lose their urge to give because of bad showings by college teams, they say the effect overall is negligible."
Now, the university is trying to refuel its momentum and keep donations coming in during a multipronged capital campaign over the next few years.
Fund raising at educational institutions nationwide has been in a slump. According to the Council for Aid to Education, colleges and universities received the same amount in private gifts in 2003 as they did in 2002, when they saw the first downturn in giving since 1988. Giving USA reported a 3 percent decline in charitable giving to education in 2003, while giving overall was up 2.8 percent.
John Lippincott, president of the Council for the Advancement and Support of Education, said giving to universities is expected to improve with the economy.
Lippincott and others said research shows that while giving is generally tied to the economy, it's not tied to the performance of a university's athletic teams. While a few donors might lose their urge to give because of bad showings by college teams, they say the effect overall is negligible."
Boozman pushing charitable Giving Act
NWAnews.com :: Northwest Arkansas' News Source: "
Arkansas Democrat-Gazette Northwest Edition Benton County Daily Record Northwest Arkansas Times WholeHogSports Siloam Springs Herald Leader Rogers
Boozman pushing Charitable Giving act
By Gary Lookadoo Staff Writer garyl@nwanews.com
Posted on Sunday, December 12, 2004
Email this story | Printer-friendly version
The year 2004 will be another in which Congress failed to pass legislation"
Arkansas Democrat-Gazette Northwest Edition Benton County Daily Record Northwest Arkansas Times WholeHogSports Siloam Springs Herald Leader Rogers
Boozman pushing Charitable Giving act
By Gary Lookadoo Staff Writer garyl@nwanews.com
Posted on Sunday, December 12, 2004
Email this story | Printer-friendly version
The year 2004 will be another in which Congress failed to pass legislation"
FTC: National Do Not Call Registry Accepts Both Cell Phone and Home Phone Numbers
FTC: National Do Not Call Registry Accepts Both Cell Phone and Home Phone Numbers: "FTC: National Do Not Call Registry Accepts Both Cell Phone and Home Phone Numbers
The Federal Trade Commission reminds consumers that the National Do Not Call Registry has accepted personal cell phone and home phone number registrations since it opened for consumer registrations in June 2003. There is no deadline to register a home or cell phone number on the Registry.
To register a telephone number on the National Do Not Call Registry, or to file a complaint, consumers should visit www.donotcall.gov or call 1-888-382-1222 (TTY: 1-866-290-4236). Consumers registering a phone number online will be asked to provide a valid e-mail address to which a confirmation of the registration will be sent. A registration is not complete until the consumer clicks on the link in this e-mail. Consumers registering by phone must call from the phone number they wish to register.
MEDIA CONTACT:
Jen Schwartzman
Office of Public Affairs
202-326-2674
(http://www.ftc.gov/opa/2004/12/dnc.htm) "
The Federal Trade Commission reminds consumers that the National Do Not Call Registry has accepted personal cell phone and home phone number registrations since it opened for consumer registrations in June 2003. There is no deadline to register a home or cell phone number on the Registry.
To register a telephone number on the National Do Not Call Registry, or to file a complaint, consumers should visit www.donotcall.gov or call 1-888-382-1222 (TTY: 1-866-290-4236). Consumers registering a phone number online will be asked to provide a valid e-mail address to which a confirmation of the registration will be sent. A registration is not complete until the consumer clicks on the link in this e-mail. Consumers registering by phone must call from the phone number they wish to register.
MEDIA CONTACT:
Jen Schwartzman
Office of Public Affairs
202-326-2674
(http://www.ftc.gov/opa/2004/12/dnc.htm) "
Nonprofits pay millions in penalties
Charleston Daily Mail: "Nonprofits pay
millions in penalties
Therese Smith
Daily Mail Staff
Friday December 10, 2004
Audits of nonprofit corporations in West Virginia the past two years have found multiple violations and netted the state Tax Department nearly $12 million in penalties."
millions in penalties
Therese Smith
Daily Mail Staff
Friday December 10, 2004
Audits of nonprofit corporations in West Virginia the past two years have found multiple violations and netted the state Tax Department nearly $12 million in penalties."
PRESS RELEASE Free Web-Based Games Go Viral for $50,000 Charity Giveaway
Free Web-Based Games Go Viral for $50,000 Charity Giveaway: "Press ReleaseSource: Hostway Corporation
Free Web-Based Games Go Viral for $50,000 Charity Giveaway
Friday December 10, 4:00 pm ET
CHICAGO, Dec. 10 /PRNewswire/ -- Did you catch snowflakes on your tongue as a child? Do you fear having your tongue frozen to a lamppost?
These two scenarios form the plot for a set of free online games that are distracting office workers and entertaining Web surfers in this holiday season.
The games are attracting thousands of visitors to Hostway Corporation's Web site, http://www.hostway.com/holiplay , helping the company decide how to give away $50,000 to charity this holiday season, while spreading electronic good will toward all and holiday cheer.
'We launched the games Monday,' says Drew Mitchell, Hostway's Marketing Manager and director of holiday online cheer generation. 'The first day we had 700 visitors. Then it was 2,500 visitors. Then 7,500 visitors. Now we're up to over 20,000 thousand a day and climbing. We think it's a great way to give people a little lighthearted entertainment in their office cubicles,' adds Mitchell."
Free Web-Based Games Go Viral for $50,000 Charity Giveaway
Friday December 10, 4:00 pm ET
CHICAGO, Dec. 10 /PRNewswire/ -- Did you catch snowflakes on your tongue as a child? Do you fear having your tongue frozen to a lamppost?
These two scenarios form the plot for a set of free online games that are distracting office workers and entertaining Web surfers in this holiday season.
The games are attracting thousands of visitors to Hostway Corporation's Web site, http://www.hostway.com/holiplay , helping the company decide how to give away $50,000 to charity this holiday season, while spreading electronic good will toward all and holiday cheer.
'We launched the games Monday,' says Drew Mitchell, Hostway's Marketing Manager and director of holiday online cheer generation. 'The first day we had 700 visitors. Then it was 2,500 visitors. Then 7,500 visitors. Now we're up to over 20,000 thousand a day and climbing. We think it's a great way to give people a little lighthearted entertainment in their office cubicles,' adds Mitchell."
Weekend Edition: Charities' fundraising tactics face growing scrutiny - Consumer Services - Manufacturing - Personal Finance
Weekend Edition: Charities' fundraising tactics face growing scrutiny - Consumer Services - Manufacturing - Personal Finance: "Unappealing tactics
Charities face growing scrutiny for fundraising practices
By Jackie Cohen, CBS MarketWatch.com
Last Update: 4:07 PM ET Dec. 11, 2004 [ Page 1 2 ]
E-mail it Print Discuss Alert Reprint RSS
SAN FRANCISCO (CBS.MW) -- In the wake of 9/11, the telemarketer's appeal on behalf of a disabled firefighters association pulled gently on heartstrings.
The caller wasn't a fireman, but an employee of a contract fundraising firm. When asked, 'What percentage of the donation will go to the charity itself?' he politely hustled off the call and on to the next one.
Ever since big donors began factoring charities' overhead costs into giving"
Charities face growing scrutiny for fundraising practices
By Jackie Cohen, CBS MarketWatch.com
Last Update: 4:07 PM ET Dec. 11, 2004 [ Page 1 2 ]
E-mail it Print Discuss Alert Reprint RSS
SAN FRANCISCO (CBS.MW) -- In the wake of 9/11, the telemarketer's appeal on behalf of a disabled firefighters association pulled gently on heartstrings.
The caller wasn't a fireman, but an employee of a contract fundraising firm. When asked, 'What percentage of the donation will go to the charity itself?' he politely hustled off the call and on to the next one.
Ever since big donors began factoring charities' overhead costs into giving"
A Lobbyist's Progress
A Lobbyist's Progress: "A Lobbyist's Progress
From the December 20, 2004 issue: Jack Abramoff and the end of the Republican Revolution.
by Andrew Ferguson
12/20/2004, Volume 010, Issue 14
IN HONOR OF THE TENTH anniversary of the fabled Republican Revolution--for precisely a decade has flown by since Republicans took control of the House of Representatives, following forty years of Democratic darkness--let us pause from our noise-making and silly-hat-wearing to ponder the story of Jack Abramoff and Michael Scanlon. They have lately been much in the news.
Abramoff was until recently a registered lobbyist, and Scanlon offers himself as a public affairs specialist, but more precisely they are what Republicans in Washington used to call 'Beltway Bandits,' profiteers who manipulate the power of big government on behalf of well-heeled people who pay them tons of money to do so. Sometime around 1995, Republicans in Washington stopped using the term 'Beltway Bandits.'"
From the December 20, 2004 issue: Jack Abramoff and the end of the Republican Revolution.
by Andrew Ferguson
12/20/2004, Volume 010, Issue 14
IN HONOR OF THE TENTH anniversary of the fabled Republican Revolution--for precisely a decade has flown by since Republicans took control of the House of Representatives, following forty years of Democratic darkness--let us pause from our noise-making and silly-hat-wearing to ponder the story of Jack Abramoff and Michael Scanlon. They have lately been much in the news.
Abramoff was until recently a registered lobbyist, and Scanlon offers himself as a public affairs specialist, but more precisely they are what Republicans in Washington used to call 'Beltway Bandits,' profiteers who manipulate the power of big government on behalf of well-heeled people who pay them tons of money to do so. Sometime around 1995, Republicans in Washington stopped using the term 'Beltway Bandits.'"
Quad-City Times Newspaper Online - the Quad-Cities Home Page
Quad-City Times Newspaper Online - the Quad-Cities Home Page:
Snip snip
"Taxing churches, private schools and hospitals. Here�s the lead that will drop the jaw of most readers. This plan would allow local government to tax the value of land only � not buildings � for non-profit groups that now are tax exempt. The plan estimates the land alone would typically be worth about 20 percent of a non-profit�s overall property value."
Snip snip
"Taxing churches, private schools and hospitals. Here�s the lead that will drop the jaw of most readers. This plan would allow local government to tax the value of land only � not buildings � for non-profit groups that now are tax exempt. The plan estimates the land alone would typically be worth about 20 percent of a non-profit�s overall property value."
Local Laws Already Bar Alterations (washingtonpost.com)
Local Laws Already Bar Alterations (washingtonpost.com): "Local Laws Already Bar Alterations
Intervention by Trusts Is Rare for Preservation
By Joe Stephens
Washington Post Staff Writer
Sunday, December 12, 2004; Page A15
Historic trusts promote facade easements as a backstop to local preservation laws. If a city chose to ignore those laws, some preservationists argue, the trust that holds the easement could step in to protect the streetscape.
But the overwhelming majority of easements have been donated in the District and New York, which have two of the nation's strongest preservation programs. "
Intervention by Trusts Is Rare for Preservation
By Joe Stephens
Washington Post Staff Writer
Sunday, December 12, 2004; Page A15
Historic trusts promote facade easements as a backstop to local preservation laws. If a city chose to ignore those laws, some preservationists argue, the trust that holds the easement could step in to protect the streetscape.
But the overwhelming majority of easements have been donated in the District and New York, which have two of the nation's strongest preservation programs. "
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)