Philanthropy Journal-Your online source for news about nonprofits, social issues, and policy change - newsarticle: "Giving lags
U.S. seventh in world giving.
12.28.2004 -
The U.S. ranks behind six other countries in private philanthropy, a new Johns Hopkins study says.
The study, conducted by the Center for Civil Society Studies at the school's Institute for Policy Studies, finds the Netherlands in the lead, followed by Sweden, Tanzania, Norway, France and Britain.
The ranking evaluates private philanthropy, which includes cash and in-kind gifts from individuals, businesses and foundations, as well as the value of volunteer time, as a percentage of gross domestic product."
Tuesday, December 28, 2004
With EBay Auctions, Theaters Bid On a New Brand Of Fundraising (washingtonpost.com)
With EBay Auctions, Theaters Bid On a New Brand Of Fundraising (washingtonpost.com): "With EBay Auctions, Theaters Bid On a New Brand Of Fundraising
By Jacqueline Trescott
Washington Post Staff Writer
Tuesday, December 28, 2004; Page C01
Arena Stage auctioned off a silk kimono from 'M. Butterfly' on eBay last week for $637.76. It also unloaded two hand-carved thrones from 'Camelot,' getting $152.50 for the pair.
Staffers at Signature Theatre in Arlington have taken notice. They are unpacking the body-parts grinder from their production of Stephen Sondheim's 'Sweeney Todd' and the Grand Central sign from their production of Sondheim's 'Company.' They are hoping there are enough theater buffs in eBay's vast domain to fork over $20,000 for all the memorabilia they are prepared to ship. "
By Jacqueline Trescott
Washington Post Staff Writer
Tuesday, December 28, 2004; Page C01
Arena Stage auctioned off a silk kimono from 'M. Butterfly' on eBay last week for $637.76. It also unloaded two hand-carved thrones from 'Camelot,' getting $152.50 for the pair.
Staffers at Signature Theatre in Arlington have taken notice. They are unpacking the body-parts grinder from their production of Stephen Sondheim's 'Sweeney Todd' and the Grand Central sign from their production of Sondheim's 'Company.' They are hoping there are enough theater buffs in eBay's vast domain to fork over $20,000 for all the memorabilia they are prepared to ship. "
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RESOURCE GENERATION | mission: "Resource Generation works with young people with financial wealth who are supporting and challenging each other to effect progressive social change through the creative, responsible and strategic use of financial and other resources.
Our purpose is to promote innovative ways for young people with wealth to align their personal values and political vision with their financial resources. We strive to strengthen cross-class alliances with people and organizations working for social and economic justice. Currently, RG "
RESOURCE GENERATION | mission: "Resource Generation works with young people with financial wealth who are supporting and challenging each other to effect progressive social change through the creative, responsible and strategic use of financial and other resources.
Our purpose is to promote innovative ways for young people with wealth to align their personal values and political vision with their financial resources. We strive to strengthen cross-class alliances with people and organizations working for social and economic justice. Currently, RG "
Boston.com / News / Boston Globe / Living / Arts / Young and wealthy,a new generation has sights on social change
Boston.com / News / Boston Globe / Living / Arts / Young and wealthy,a new generation has sights on social change: "Young and wealthy,a new generation has sights on social change
By Irene Sege, Globe Staff | December 28, 2004
CAMBRIDGE -- Christmas may be over, but not the season of giving. As the tax year draws to a close, checkbooks open for a rash of charitable donations. Until recently, Courtney Young's parents, wealthy as they are, were among those last-minute benefactors, capping off a year of giving characterized more by mood at the moment of request than any systematic plan.
Then Young, 25, got involved with Resource Generation, a nonprofit organization founded in 1997 to encourage young people of means to use philanthropy to encourage social change. Now, thanks to Young's prodding, her family thinks about targeting their charitable donations. Year's end has become a time for the family to establish their giving priorities for the year to come.
''It's a system in process,' says Young, who has moved from participating in Resource Generation's activities to working as its program coordinator. ''My dad is involved in philanthropy, but there was no giving plan that was thought out. He and I are in conversation about that, about how to be more strategic.'"
By Irene Sege, Globe Staff | December 28, 2004
CAMBRIDGE -- Christmas may be over, but not the season of giving. As the tax year draws to a close, checkbooks open for a rash of charitable donations. Until recently, Courtney Young's parents, wealthy as they are, were among those last-minute benefactors, capping off a year of giving characterized more by mood at the moment of request than any systematic plan.
Then Young, 25, got involved with Resource Generation, a nonprofit organization founded in 1997 to encourage young people of means to use philanthropy to encourage social change. Now, thanks to Young's prodding, her family thinks about targeting their charitable donations. Year's end has become a time for the family to establish their giving priorities for the year to come.
''It's a system in process,' says Young, who has moved from participating in Resource Generation's activities to working as its program coordinator. ''My dad is involved in philanthropy, but there was no giving plan that was thought out. He and I are in conversation about that, about how to be more strategic.'"
Missoulian: Nonprofits ponder role in National Parks funding
Missoulian: Nonprofits ponder role in National Parks funding: "Nonprofits ponder role in National Parks funding
By MICHAEL JAMISON of the Missoulian
WEST GLACIER - Ten years ago, Curt Buchholtz could not have imagined building an outhouse for the National Park Service.
But last year, he did just that.
'It's a nice outhouse,' he said. 'Doesn't smell at all.'
Likewise, buying emergency defibrillators for park rangers would have been unthinkable a decade back, Buchholtz said, but, as with the outhouse, he delivered.
Buchholtz is executive director of the Rocky Mountain Nature Association, a friend-of-the-park group partnered with Rocky Mountain National Park in Colorado. Many of America's national parks are partnered with a friends group, a nonprofit that helps put the financial icing on the government's appropriation cake."
By MICHAEL JAMISON of the Missoulian
WEST GLACIER - Ten years ago, Curt Buchholtz could not have imagined building an outhouse for the National Park Service.
But last year, he did just that.
'It's a nice outhouse,' he said. 'Doesn't smell at all.'
Likewise, buying emergency defibrillators for park rangers would have been unthinkable a decade back, Buchholtz said, but, as with the outhouse, he delivered.
Buchholtz is executive director of the Rocky Mountain Nature Association, a friend-of-the-park group partnered with Rocky Mountain National Park in Colorado. Many of America's national parks are partnered with a friends group, a nonprofit that helps put the financial icing on the government's appropriation cake."
DenverPost.com - LOCAL NEWS
DenverPost.com - LOCAL NEWS: "Paid fundraisers keeping big chunk from charities
By Erin Cox
Denver Post Staff Writer
Coloradans gave $96 million to charities in the last year through hired solicitors, but only 55 percent of the money made it to the charities.
The rest, $43 million, paid for the solicitors' efforts, according to the secretary of state's annual report"
By Erin Cox
Denver Post Staff Writer
Coloradans gave $96 million to charities in the last year through hired solicitors, but only 55 percent of the money made it to the charities.
The rest, $43 million, paid for the solicitors' efforts, according to the secretary of state's annual report"
Sioux County Index Reporter News Grassley takes stand against facade easements
Sioux County Index Reporter News: "Grassley takes stand
against 'facade easements'
WASHINGTON, D.C. � Sen. Chuck Grassley, chairman of the Committee on Finance, and Sen. Max Baucus, ranking member, recently said they plan to put forth legislation early next year that would� increase and create additional fines and penalties on promoters, taxpayers and appraisers who participate, aid or assist in the donation of facade easements found to be significantly overvalued.� �
'A recent series in The Washington Post provided chapter and verse of how individuals are inflating the value of donated 'facade easements' to save thousands of dollars in taxes,' Grassley said.� 'It's very discouraging to find yet another example of snake oil salesmen misusing tax-exempt status and abusing the tax laws intended to encourage charitable giving, all for the purpose of making a fast buck. Unfortunately the snake oil salesman are conning many well-intentioned homeowners into this newest scam. "
against 'facade easements'
WASHINGTON, D.C. � Sen. Chuck Grassley, chairman of the Committee on Finance, and Sen. Max Baucus, ranking member, recently said they plan to put forth legislation early next year that would� increase and create additional fines and penalties on promoters, taxpayers and appraisers who participate, aid or assist in the donation of facade easements found to be significantly overvalued.� �
'A recent series in The Washington Post provided chapter and verse of how individuals are inflating the value of donated 'facade easements' to save thousands of dollars in taxes,' Grassley said.� 'It's very discouraging to find yet another example of snake oil salesmen misusing tax-exempt status and abusing the tax laws intended to encourage charitable giving, all for the purpose of making a fast buck. Unfortunately the snake oil salesman are conning many well-intentioned homeowners into this newest scam. "
Sioux County Index Reporter News
Sioux County Index Reporter News: "Grassley takes stand
against 'facade easements'
WASHINGTON, D.C. � Sen. Chuck Grassley, chairman of the Committee on Finance, and Sen. Max Baucus, ranking member, recently said they plan to put forth legislation early next year that would� increase and create additional fines and penalties on promoters, taxpayers and appraisers who participate, aid or assist in the donation of facade easements found to be significantly overvalued.� �
'A recent series in The Washington Post provided chapter and verse of how individuals are inflating the value of donated 'facade easements' to save thousands of dollars in taxes,' Grassley said.� 'It's very discouraging to find yet another example of snake oil salesmen misusing tax-exempt status and abusing the tax laws intended to encourage charitable giving, all for the purpose of making a fast buck. Unfortunately the snake oil salesman are conning many well-intentioned homeowners into this newest scam. "
against 'facade easements'
WASHINGTON, D.C. � Sen. Chuck Grassley, chairman of the Committee on Finance, and Sen. Max Baucus, ranking member, recently said they plan to put forth legislation early next year that would� increase and create additional fines and penalties on promoters, taxpayers and appraisers who participate, aid or assist in the donation of facade easements found to be significantly overvalued.� �
'A recent series in The Washington Post provided chapter and verse of how individuals are inflating the value of donated 'facade easements' to save thousands of dollars in taxes,' Grassley said.� 'It's very discouraging to find yet another example of snake oil salesmen misusing tax-exempt status and abusing the tax laws intended to encourage charitable giving, all for the purpose of making a fast buck. Unfortunately the snake oil salesman are conning many well-intentioned homeowners into this newest scam. "
JTA NEWS
JTA NEWS: "NEW YORK, Dec. 27 (JTA) � In the world of Jewish philanthropy, Joshua Landes, 42, was no lightweight.
But it wasn�t until the Manhattan money manager heard of an unusual matching-grant opportunity that he chose to greatly increase his charitable giving.
Landes wasn�t alone. Due to a landmark matching-grant program for Jewish educational institutions, Landes and some 85 others chose this year to make their first large donations, ranging from $25,000 to $250,000, or to increase their largest previous gift by at least 500 percent."
But it wasn�t until the Manhattan money manager heard of an unusual matching-grant opportunity that he chose to greatly increase his charitable giving.
Landes wasn�t alone. Due to a landmark matching-grant program for Jewish educational institutions, Landes and some 85 others chose this year to make their first large donations, ranging from $25,000 to $250,000, or to increase their largest previous gift by at least 500 percent."
The Jewish Journal Of Greater Los Angeles
The Jewish Journal Of Greater Los Angeles: "Charities Seek Ties to MTV Generation
by Marc Ballon, Senior Writer
Jewish charities, already having a hard time because of intermarriage, assimilation and growing competition from non-Jewish nonprofits, face what could be their biggest challenge yet: finding a way to appeal to legions of young Jews who stand to inherit billions over the next 20 years, but whose Jewish identities are generally weaker than that of their parents"
by Marc Ballon, Senior Writer
Jewish charities, already having a hard time because of intermarriage, assimilation and growing competition from non-Jewish nonprofits, face what could be their biggest challenge yet: finding a way to appeal to legions of young Jews who stand to inherit billions over the next 20 years, but whose Jewish identities are generally weaker than that of their parents"
Bush Expected To Delay Major Tax Overhaul (washingtonpost.com)
Bush Expected To Delay Major Tax Overhaul (washingtonpost.com):
snip snip
"To cover the cost of the tax changes, the plan would tax the value of an employee's health insurance benefit as if it were income. 'Most Social Security benefits' would also be taxed as income, the report says. Finally, the plan eliminates the itemized deduction for state and local tax payments.
Tax lobbyists have seized on the plan because it fits Bush's stated desire to simplify the tax code while maintaining the progressive income tax structure as well as deductions for mortgage interest payments and charitable giving"
snip snip
"To cover the cost of the tax changes, the plan would tax the value of an employee's health insurance benefit as if it were income. 'Most Social Security benefits' would also be taxed as income, the report says. Finally, the plan eliminates the itemized deduction for state and local tax payments.
Tax lobbyists have seized on the plan because it fits Bush's stated desire to simplify the tax code while maintaining the progressive income tax structure as well as deductions for mortgage interest payments and charitable giving"
my.accenture.com -- Today's Headlines
my.accenture.com -- Today's Headlines: "Networking to Support Charities
Source: The Journal - Newcastle-upon-Tyne
Publication date: 2004-12-28
The development of a tiny internet company from Newcastle, via Geneva, into a major player in online charitable giving is a North- East success story. Graeme King spoke to the men behind the buy.at brand
Millions of Christmas shoppers will have unwittingly helped a charity this year, without it costing them a penny.
And a tiny Newcastle company is behind the scheme which has linked up huge multinational retailers to good causes. "
Source: The Journal - Newcastle-upon-Tyne
Publication date: 2004-12-28
The development of a tiny internet company from Newcastle, via Geneva, into a major player in online charitable giving is a North- East success story. Graeme King spoke to the men behind the buy.at brand
Millions of Christmas shoppers will have unwittingly helped a charity this year, without it costing them a penny.
And a tiny Newcastle company is behind the scheme which has linked up huge multinational retailers to good causes. "
Monday, December 27, 2004
SocietyGuardian.co.uk | Society | Charities bill gets a warm welcome
SocietyGuardian.co.uk | Society | Charities bill gets a warm welcome: "Charities bill gets a warm welcome
Rebecca Smithers and John Carvel
Wednesday December 22, 2004
The Guardian
The publication yesterday of the charities bill, which will deprive public schools of their charitable status unless they can show they are a 'public benefit', and sets out controls for street fundraisers, was welcomed by the voluntary sector as 'the best Christmas present we could have hoped for'."
Rebecca Smithers and John Carvel
Wednesday December 22, 2004
The Guardian
The publication yesterday of the charities bill, which will deprive public schools of their charitable status unless they can show they are a 'public benefit', and sets out controls for street fundraisers, was welcomed by the voluntary sector as 'the best Christmas present we could have hoped for'."
'None of us dared to have dinner tonight!' - DEC 28, 2004
Special Events in Singapore
'None of us dared to have dinner tonight!' - DEC 28, 2004: "S'pore Heart Foundation's Affairs Of The Heart Charity Show
'None of us dared to have dinner tonight!'
LIGHT breathing movements and no dinner were in order for Sharon Au and her colleagues Le Yao and Dai Qianyun last night.
The threesome performed what was arguably one of the weirdest stunts in the history of charity shows here with their contortion act at the Singapore Heart Foundation's Affairs Of The Heart Charity Show last night."
'None of us dared to have dinner tonight!' - DEC 28, 2004: "S'pore Heart Foundation's Affairs Of The Heart Charity Show
'None of us dared to have dinner tonight!'
LIGHT breathing movements and no dinner were in order for Sharon Au and her colleagues Le Yao and Dai Qianyun last night.
The threesome performed what was arguably one of the weirdest stunts in the history of charity shows here with their contortion act at the Singapore Heart Foundation's Affairs Of The Heart Charity Show last night."
A reporter's advice for nonprofits - 2004-12-27 - New Mexico Business Weekly
A reporter's advice for nonprofits - 2004-12-27 - New Mexico Business Weekly: "A reporter's advice for nonprofits
Megan Kamerick
NMBW Staff
It's no secret that most nonprofits are constantly strapped for money and resources. Marketing and public relations are usually luxuries requiring time and money. "
Megan Kamerick
NMBW Staff
It's no secret that most nonprofits are constantly strapped for money and resources. Marketing and public relations are usually luxuries requiring time and money. "
The Seattle Times: Opinion: Investing in the possible
The Seattle Times: Opinion: Investing in the possible: "Investing in the possible
By Kate Riley
Seattle Times editorial columnist
Kate Riley / Times staff columnist
Marissa Smith is lucky Maureen Benoliel is hard to buy gifts for.
Three years ago for her birthday, Benoliel's son and husband decided to create a scholarship in her name.
What a great idea! A no-size gift that won't wear out and is tax deductible. A gift that expands opportunities for someone less fortunate, maybe helps someone become the first in the family to graduate college.
Benoliel embraced the idea, deciding to help a highly motivated young woman who completed community college and was enrolling at Seattle University. Last spring, she walked down the aisle at commencement with Marissa Smith. Now working as a corporate legal intern, Smith studied criminal justice, is applying to law school and wants to work"
By Kate Riley
Seattle Times editorial columnist
Kate Riley / Times staff columnist
Marissa Smith is lucky Maureen Benoliel is hard to buy gifts for.
Three years ago for her birthday, Benoliel's son and husband decided to create a scholarship in her name.
What a great idea! A no-size gift that won't wear out and is tax deductible. A gift that expands opportunities for someone less fortunate, maybe helps someone become the first in the family to graduate college.
Benoliel embraced the idea, deciding to help a highly motivated young woman who completed community college and was enrolling at Seattle University. Last spring, she walked down the aisle at commencement with Marissa Smith. Now working as a corporate legal intern, Smith studied criminal justice, is applying to law school and wants to work"
PRESS RELEASE
PrimeZone's News Room: "Make-A-Wish Foundation Selected as Among 'America's Greatest Brands'
TUSTIN, Calif., Dec. 27, 2004 (PRIMEZONE) -- Make-A-Wish Foundation(r) is featured in the most recent edition of America's Greatest Brands, a hardcover book which profiles leading companies from a brand marketing perspective each year. "
TUSTIN, Calif., Dec. 27, 2004 (PRIMEZONE) -- Make-A-Wish Foundation(r) is featured in the most recent edition of America's Greatest Brands, a hardcover book which profiles leading companies from a brand marketing perspective each year. "
Chicago Tribune | In-kind donations growing as corporate way of giving
Chicago Tribune | In-kind donations growing as corporate way of giving: "In-kind donations growing as corporate way of giving
Companies find it easier to give away their own products rather than cash, with some lured by the tax advantages
By Ann Meyer
Special to the Tribune
Published December 27, 2004
Christmas may be over, but John Lee still is giving gifts to kids who need them most.
'I'm Santa Claus all year round,' said Lee, the founder of Learning Curve and executive vice president of RC2, the Oak Brook manufacturer of Thomas the Tank Engine and other toys."
Companies find it easier to give away their own products rather than cash, with some lured by the tax advantages
By Ann Meyer
Special to the Tribune
Published December 27, 2004
Christmas may be over, but John Lee still is giving gifts to kids who need them most.
'I'm Santa Claus all year round,' said Lee, the founder of Learning Curve and executive vice president of RC2, the Oak Brook manufacturer of Thomas the Tank Engine and other toys."
Stanford Social Innovation Review: Forum: The Ratings Game
Stanford Social Innovation Review: Forum: The Ratings Game: "The Ratings Game
Category: Accountability
Posted: December 19, 2004 06:45 AM
Wouldn�t it be nice, as we are sitting down to write our year-end checks to our chosen causes, to have a ratings system to help us make these difficult choices? Indeed, it has long been a dream of many involved with philanthropy and charitable giving to develop such an objective set of criteria to rationalize what is inevitably a highly competitive funding process. Well, several enterprising nonprofit organizations are trying to do just that. The result? Beware of what you wish for.
Case in point: the �Charity Navigator� (CN). CN is a nonprofit organization with the stated goal �to guide intelligent giving� and with the longer term aim �to revolutionize the entire charitable marketplace.� CN�s website trumpets a star rating system for nonprofits, including �Top Ten Lists� and �10 Slam Dunk Charities.� (www.charitynavigator.org) Given that the methodology is based purely on financial data (described below), one can only hope they do not succeed with their hoped-for revolution.
Category: Accountability
Posted: December 19, 2004 06:45 AM
Wouldn�t it be nice, as we are sitting down to write our year-end checks to our chosen causes, to have a ratings system to help us make these difficult choices? Indeed, it has long been a dream of many involved with philanthropy and charitable giving to develop such an objective set of criteria to rationalize what is inevitably a highly competitive funding process. Well, several enterprising nonprofit organizations are trying to do just that. The result? Beware of what you wish for.
Case in point: the �Charity Navigator� (CN). CN is a nonprofit organization with the stated goal �to guide intelligent giving� and with the longer term aim �to revolutionize the entire charitable marketplace.� CN�s website trumpets a star rating system for nonprofits, including �Top Ten Lists� and �10 Slam Dunk Charities.� (www.charitynavigator.org) Given that the methodology is based purely on financial data (described below), one can only hope they do not succeed with their hoped-for revolution.
Charitable giving clicks with more Internet donors
Re ONLINE GIVING
Charitable giving clicks with more Internet donors: "Charitable giving clicks with more Internet donors
Monday, December 27, 2004
By Sarah Kellogg
Washington Bureau
WASHINGTON - Whether motivated by holiday-inspired good will, tax-conscious self-interest or a little of both, more people are using the Internet to make charitable donations.
'The convenience and choice, combined with the opportunities for easy communication and stewardship, make e-philanthropy a compelling way for donors to support the charity of their choice,' said Theodore Hart, president and chief executive officer of the ePhilanthropyFoundation.Org, a national organization setting standards for online giving. "
Charitable giving clicks with more Internet donors: "Charitable giving clicks with more Internet donors
Monday, December 27, 2004
By Sarah Kellogg
Washington Bureau
WASHINGTON - Whether motivated by holiday-inspired good will, tax-conscious self-interest or a little of both, more people are using the Internet to make charitable donations.
'The convenience and choice, combined with the opportunities for easy communication and stewardship, make e-philanthropy a compelling way for donors to support the charity of their choice,' said Theodore Hart, president and chief executive officer of the ePhilanthropyFoundation.Org, a national organization setting standards for online giving. "
NewTithing Group How To Assess Non-Profit Accountability and Performance
NewTithing Group: "NewTithing Group's
How To Assess Non-Profit Accountability and Performance
What exact non-profits merit your investment? Posing the following questions to development officers at several prospective charities each year can:
Strengthen your evaluative skills;
Help you decide where to invest your donations;
Provide new insight into furthering your causes;
Encourage non-profit accountability."
How To Assess Non-Profit Accountability and Performance
What exact non-profits merit your investment? Posing the following questions to development officers at several prospective charities each year can:
Strengthen your evaluative skills;
Help you decide where to invest your donations;
Provide new insight into furthering your causes;
Encourage non-profit accountability."
PRESS RELEASE NewTithing Group Announces 'High-Performance Guidelines' to Help Donors Identify Outstanding Charities
NewTithing Group Announces 'High-Performance Guidelines' to Help Donors Identify Outstanding Charities: "NewTithing Group Announces 'High-Performance Guidelines' to Help Donors Identify Outstanding Charities
Distribution Source : PRNewswire
Date : Thursday - December 23, 2004
SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 23 /PRNewswire/ -- NewTithing Group, the leading developer of current-year philanthropic planning resources, today announced 'high-performance guidelines' to help donors identify outstanding charities. Available at http://www.newtithing.org/content/evaluating.html the guidelines provide nineteen probing questions to help donors strengthen their evaluative skills and determine which non-profits might make the best use of their charitable dollars.
'Delving more deeply into even standard themes can give donors new insight into the direction and quality of a non-profit's "
Distribution Source : PRNewswire
Date : Thursday - December 23, 2004
SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 23 /PRNewswire/ -- NewTithing Group, the leading developer of current-year philanthropic planning resources, today announced 'high-performance guidelines' to help donors identify outstanding charities. Available at http://www.newtithing.org/content/evaluating.html the guidelines provide nineteen probing questions to help donors strengthen their evaluative skills and determine which non-profits might make the best use of their charitable dollars.
'Delving more deeply into even standard themes can give donors new insight into the direction and quality of a non-profit's "
TownOnline.com - Medfield Press - Opinion & Letters Editorial: Be creative with charitable giving
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Editorial: Be creative with charitable giving
Thursday, December 23, 2004
Christmas is a joyful time for Medfield.
Trees, houses and shops all glow with festive lights.
Inside these houses people are warm and celebrating Christmas, Hanukkah and the like.
Earlier in the month Santa pays a visit to town during the annual parade. The Christmas tree in Baxter Park is lit. Clubs, churches and organizations hold holiday sales, fairs, festive bazaars and cookie walks."
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Editorial: Be creative with charitable giving
Thursday, December 23, 2004
Christmas is a joyful time for Medfield.
Trees, houses and shops all glow with festive lights.
Inside these houses people are warm and celebrating Christmas, Hanukkah and the like.
Earlier in the month Santa pays a visit to town during the annual parade. The Christmas tree in Baxter Park is lit. Clubs, churches and organizations hold holiday sales, fairs, festive bazaars and cookie walks."
Scotsman.com News - Features - So, why do we give gifts?
Scotsman.com News - Features - So, why do we give gifts?: "So, why do we give gifts?
There are hidden motives wrapped in all that fancy paper under the tree. MARGARET COOK decodes their meanings
MARGARET COOK
THE ESSENCE of goodwill to all men at Christmas is embodied in the tradition of gift-giving. But just as the offerings of the three wise men, gold, frankincense and myrrh, were tokens of something else, or even predictions of future events, so are ordinary seasonal presents indicative of something far removed from altruism. "
There are hidden motives wrapped in all that fancy paper under the tree. MARGARET COOK decodes their meanings
MARGARET COOK
THE ESSENCE of goodwill to all men at Christmas is embodied in the tradition of gift-giving. But just as the offerings of the three wise men, gold, frankincense and myrrh, were tokens of something else, or even predictions of future events, so are ordinary seasonal presents indicative of something far removed from altruism. "
The Seattle Times: Opinion: Charitable giving is back, with an activist twist
The Seattle Times: Opinion: Charitable giving is back, with an activist twist: "Charitable giving is back, with an activist twist
By Phyllis Campbell
Special to The Times
Guest columnist
The end of the year is traditionally the peak season for charitable giving and the good news is that, after a few slow years, contributions are on the rebound here in King County and nationally. Some exciting changes are also emerging in how people give, with the goal of maximizing their impact. "
By Phyllis Campbell
Special to The Times
Guest columnist
The end of the year is traditionally the peak season for charitable giving and the good news is that, after a few slow years, contributions are on the rebound here in King County and nationally. Some exciting changes are also emerging in how people give, with the goal of maximizing their impact. "
Boston.com / News / Boston Globe / Opinion / Letters / Generosity Index was misrepresented
Boston.com / News / Boston Globe / Opinion / Letters / Generosity Index was misrepresented: "Generosity Index was misrepresented
December 26, 2004
THE CATALOGUE for Philanthropy's Generosity Index (GI) was badly and unfairly misrepresented in 'Scrooged' (Ideas, Dec. 19).
The article alleged that the GI measures generosity, by reference to a generosity gap; that it is bad science because it ignores many factors determining generosity; its logic is so thoroughly flawed as to make it almost meaningless. Professor Paul Schervish alleges that the GI tells a story that is a quality of soul explanation. 'Scrooged' concludes that our own description of the GI as crude but telling is half right. All these assertions are false."
December 26, 2004
THE CATALOGUE for Philanthropy's Generosity Index (GI) was badly and unfairly misrepresented in 'Scrooged' (Ideas, Dec. 19).
The article alleged that the GI measures generosity, by reference to a generosity gap; that it is bad science because it ignores many factors determining generosity; its logic is so thoroughly flawed as to make it almost meaningless. Professor Paul Schervish alleges that the GI tells a story that is a quality of soul explanation. 'Scrooged' concludes that our own description of the GI as crude but telling is half right. All these assertions are false."
Atlanta Daily World African-Americans in Atlanta are giving and volunteering in record numbers according to recent studies
Atlanta Daily World: "African-Americans in Atlanta are giving and volunteering in record numbers according to recent studies.
A Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta poll, entitled 'Giving: A Shared Inheritance,' revealed African Americans in Atlanta are eagerly donating time and money to organizations that uphold their beliefs. Most of their philanthropy goes toward church-related programs, education and social services.
Lesley Grady, vice president of community partnerships for the Community Foundation said the organization conducted the poll to learn more about the giving and volunteering trends, habits and motivators of African Americans in metropolitan Atlanta.
'The Foundation recognizes African Americans as a compelling and potentially under tapped resource for community development,' says Grady. 'Atlanta's non-profit community is going to have to diversify if it is going to stay"
A Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta poll, entitled 'Giving: A Shared Inheritance,' revealed African Americans in Atlanta are eagerly donating time and money to organizations that uphold their beliefs. Most of their philanthropy goes toward church-related programs, education and social services.
Lesley Grady, vice president of community partnerships for the Community Foundation said the organization conducted the poll to learn more about the giving and volunteering trends, habits and motivators of African Americans in metropolitan Atlanta.
'The Foundation recognizes African Americans as a compelling and potentially under tapped resource for community development,' says Grady. 'Atlanta's non-profit community is going to have to diversify if it is going to stay"
Altruism? Bah, Humbug
Altruism? Bah, Humbug: "Altruism? Bah, Humbug
by Radley Balko
Radley Balko is a policy analyst for the Cato Institute.
In the United States, the post-Enron professional and political world buzzes with phrases like 'corporate governance,' 'corporate citizenship,' and 'social responsibility.' The same, I am sad to hear, is becoming true of Hong Kong. Corporations today are regularly scolded by consumer activists and politicians who implore them to eschew profit-seeking every now and then for more conscientious endeavors. The implication is that there is something cold and inhumane about the raw and rugged free market -- that the profit motive alone isn't sufficiently altruistic to turn loose on polite society.
by Radley Balko
Radley Balko is a policy analyst for the Cato Institute.
In the United States, the post-Enron professional and political world buzzes with phrases like 'corporate governance,' 'corporate citizenship,' and 'social responsibility.' The same, I am sad to hear, is becoming true of Hong Kong. Corporations today are regularly scolded by consumer activists and politicians who implore them to eschew profit-seeking every now and then for more conscientious endeavors. The implication is that there is something cold and inhumane about the raw and rugged free market -- that the profit motive alone isn't sufficiently altruistic to turn loose on polite society.
Cleveland crackdown may send charity gambling to the suburbs
Cleveland crackdown may send charity gambling to the suburbs: "Cleveland crackdown may send charity gambling to the suburbs
Monday, December 27, 2004
Mark Rollenhagen
Plain Dealer Reporter
By cracking down on charity gambling, Cleveland may be dealing its suburbs a bad hand.
Communities from Parma to Euclid expect Las Vegas night organizers to flee the big city at a time when Texas Hold 'Em poker games pack VFW"
Monday, December 27, 2004
Mark Rollenhagen
Plain Dealer Reporter
By cracking down on charity gambling, Cleveland may be dealing its suburbs a bad hand.
Communities from Parma to Euclid expect Las Vegas night organizers to flee the big city at a time when Texas Hold 'Em poker games pack VFW"
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