ContraCostaTimes.com | 12/30/2004 | EBay users turn profits to charity: "EBay users turn profits to charity
By Jessica Guynn
CONTRA COSTA TIMES
For Joe Gazman, charity began online.
His heart broke at descriptions of children ripped from their parents' arms, of generations of families swept away in deadly waves.
As the death toll soared and the threat of disease spread, this 30-year-old Internet company employee from Fremont who has traveled extensively in Thailand decided to do his part. With most charities only accepting cash donations, Gazman began auctioning glossy photographs of Oakland Raiders and Boston Red Sox players on eBay to support relief efforts for victims of the Asian earthquake and tsunamis.
'It's just such a sad situation and more so because these people don't have much to begin with,' said Gazman, who runs an online sports memorabilia business. 'My donations are pretty insignificant, but those people over there, a couple dollars means a lot to them. Even if someone put up $100, that would be enough to feed a family there for half a year.'
Call it a clickathon."
Monday, January 03, 2005
DallasNews.com | Report: Dallas least charitable among large cities
DallasNews.com | News for Dallas, Texas | Latest News: "Report: Dallas least charitable among large cities
Groups rated worst-run in nation argue report is inaccurate, unfair
11:42 AM CST on Wednesday, December 29, 2004
By KIMBERLY DURNAN / DallasNews.com
Dallas is the least charitable among the nation�s largest communities, and some of the city�s nonprofit organizations are among the worst run in the country, according to a watchdog group that rates charities on their efficiency in distributing donations.
To devise its rankings, Charity Navigator analyzed about 3,500 nonprofit groups, according to their federal tax-exempt filings. The organizations were graded on a scale of zero to four stars, taking into account factors such as administrative and fund-raising costs and program expenditures.
�We are evaluating them solely on the basis of their finances,� said Trent Stamp, executive director of Charity Navigator in Mahwah, N.J. �We don�t care about their ideology or philosophy. We look at their financial health. If you give them a buck, what will they do with it?� "
Groups rated worst-run in nation argue report is inaccurate, unfair
11:42 AM CST on Wednesday, December 29, 2004
By KIMBERLY DURNAN / DallasNews.com
Dallas is the least charitable among the nation�s largest communities, and some of the city�s nonprofit organizations are among the worst run in the country, according to a watchdog group that rates charities on their efficiency in distributing donations.
To devise its rankings, Charity Navigator analyzed about 3,500 nonprofit groups, according to their federal tax-exempt filings. The organizations were graded on a scale of zero to four stars, taking into account factors such as administrative and fund-raising costs and program expenditures.
�We are evaluating them solely on the basis of their finances,� said Trent Stamp, executive director of Charity Navigator in Mahwah, N.J. �We don�t care about their ideology or philosophy. We look at their financial health. If you give them a buck, what will they do with it?� "
icCheshireOnline - MP backs charities legislation
icCheshireOnline - MP backs charities legislation: "MP backs charities legislation Dec 29 2004
by Paul Brown, Chester Chronicle Newspapers
NORTHWICH MP Mike Hall has backed new rules which he says will make it easier for legitimate charities to raise cash via street collections.
He said the new Charities Bill, launched last week, will make sure that people who collect money in public are really collecting for charitable causes.
He said: 'Charities are a major force for good in Mid Cheshire. They provide a strong voice for those who need it."
by Paul Brown, Chester Chronicle Newspapers
NORTHWICH MP Mike Hall has backed new rules which he says will make it easier for legitimate charities to raise cash via street collections.
He said the new Charities Bill, launched last week, will make sure that people who collect money in public are really collecting for charitable causes.
He said: 'Charities are a major force for good in Mid Cheshire. They provide a strong voice for those who need it."
Hoaxers emerge to add to the misery - Asia tsunami - www.theage.com.au
Hoaxers emerge to add to the misery - Asia tsunami - www.theage.com.au: "Hoaxers emerge to add to the misery
By Bridie Smith
Consumer Affairs Reporter
January 4, 2005
Hoaxes and scams have started to emerge a week after the devastating tsunami.
A site carrying Red Cross badging was pulled from the web yesterday after it emerged that the Tasmanian site had nothing to do with the aid body.
Before the site was pulled, The Age called the mobile number it listed above a Hobart address. A man answered and, after questioning, conceded he was not linked to the Australian Red Cross. He said he was 'just doing his bit' and that he had already collected $10,000, which would be forwarded to the Australian Red Cross.
'What I am doing is setting up a small website and trying to take donations . . . and what I do is transfer funds off to Red Cross,' he said."
By Bridie Smith
Consumer Affairs Reporter
January 4, 2005
Hoaxes and scams have started to emerge a week after the devastating tsunami.
A site carrying Red Cross badging was pulled from the web yesterday after it emerged that the Tasmanian site had nothing to do with the aid body.
Before the site was pulled, The Age called the mobile number it listed above a Hobart address. A man answered and, after questioning, conceded he was not linked to the Australian Red Cross. He said he was 'just doing his bit' and that he had already collected $10,000, which would be forwarded to the Australian Red Cross.
'What I am doing is setting up a small website and trying to take donations . . . and what I do is transfer funds off to Red Cross,' he said."
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Channelnewsasia.com: "Donors' choice on which group they wish to donate money to
By Farah Abdul Rahim, Channel NewsAsia
SINGAPORE : With so many individual and group efforts sprouting up islandwide in response to appeal, donors are spoilt for choice on who or which group to donate to - whether in cash or kind.
Indonesian Olivia Charlotte Pollack sent out an SMS to all her contacts in her phonebook after she saw what the tsunami victims are going through. "
By Farah Abdul Rahim, Channel NewsAsia
SINGAPORE : With so many individual and group efforts sprouting up islandwide in response to appeal, donors are spoilt for choice on who or which group to donate to - whether in cash or kind.
Indonesian Olivia Charlotte Pollack sent out an SMS to all her contacts in her phonebook after she saw what the tsunami victims are going through. "
Tsunami Disaster Relief
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Fundraisers haven't warmed up to Internet
Fundraisers haven't warmed up to Internet: "Fundraisers haven't warmed up to Internet
BY CHARLES STORCH
Chicago Tribune
(KRT) - Many stories were written this past election cycle about the power of the Internet as a fundraising tool. But a report released in December on the climate for philanthropy suggests fundraisers for non-profits are not yet wowed by the Web.
The finding is a small piece of a larger survey of 215 fundraisers and consultants by the Center on Philanthropy at Indiana University. Participants reported low rates of success with e-mail and the Web as solicitation techniques compared with such standbys as seeking major donations, planned gifts (through wills, for example) or foundation grants, among others.
And the percentage of those finding some degree of success using e-mail and the Web fell to levels of a year ago_both below 20 percent_wiping out the improvement reported six months ago in another of this semiannual series of surveys.
The Web and e-mail also don't seem to be living up to expectations. Consider this from a somewhat smaller set of respondents: those who participated in both the latest survey and the one six months ago."
BY CHARLES STORCH
Chicago Tribune
(KRT) - Many stories were written this past election cycle about the power of the Internet as a fundraising tool. But a report released in December on the climate for philanthropy suggests fundraisers for non-profits are not yet wowed by the Web.
The finding is a small piece of a larger survey of 215 fundraisers and consultants by the Center on Philanthropy at Indiana University. Participants reported low rates of success with e-mail and the Web as solicitation techniques compared with such standbys as seeking major donations, planned gifts (through wills, for example) or foundation grants, among others.
And the percentage of those finding some degree of success using e-mail and the Web fell to levels of a year ago_both below 20 percent_wiping out the improvement reported six months ago in another of this semiannual series of surveys.
The Web and e-mail also don't seem to be living up to expectations. Consider this from a somewhat smaller set of respondents: those who participated in both the latest survey and the one six months ago."
Hispanic group shares wealth: South Florida Sun-Sentinel
Hispanic group shares wealth: South Florida Sun-Sentinel: "Hispanic group shares wealth
By Ivette M. Yee
Staff Writer
Posted January 3 2005
South Florida's Latino nonprofit organizations are helping thousands. A grant-making group wants to ensure these groups continue their missions.
Hispanics in Philanthropy (HIP), a 20-year-old national organization, has opened a Florida office in Hollywood. Last month HIP awarded $450,000 to 13 Latino-run nonprofit organizations that serve Latino communities in Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach counties."
By Ivette M. Yee
Staff Writer
Posted January 3 2005
South Florida's Latino nonprofit organizations are helping thousands. A grant-making group wants to ensure these groups continue their missions.
Hispanics in Philanthropy (HIP), a 20-year-old national organization, has opened a Florida office in Hollywood. Last month HIP awarded $450,000 to 13 Latino-run nonprofit organizations that serve Latino communities in Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach counties."
Lori Borgman Is there anything not for sale?
Lori Borgman: "
Jewish World Review Dec. 31, 2004 / 19 Teves, 5765
Lori Borgman
http://www.NewsAndOpinion.com | So tell me, is there anything left that is not for sale?
The trend has been a long time in the making. It began years ago with corporate sponsors buying naming right to sports arenas. Today, you can forget about seeing the White Sox play at Comiskey Park. Now it's, 'Honey, find the kids and let's catch a game at U.S. Cellular "
Jewish World Review Dec. 31, 2004 / 19 Teves, 5765
Lori Borgman
http://www.NewsAndOpinion.com | So tell me, is there anything left that is not for sale?
The trend has been a long time in the making. It began years ago with corporate sponsors buying naming right to sports arenas. Today, you can forget about seeing the White Sox play at Comiskey Park. Now it's, 'Honey, find the kids and let's catch a game at U.S. Cellular "
News Sentinel | 01/01/2005 | If county taxes nonprofits, who will pay the price?
News Sentinel | 01/01/2005 | If county taxes nonprofits, who will pay the price?: "If county taxes nonprofits, who will pay the price?
Mike Kline meant his words as a warning, not a threat.
�If the county gets its way, guess who will suffer? Groups like the Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts,� said Kline, trustee for the Eagles Lodge in New Haven, one of about 30 organizations stripped of their tax-exempt status last month by the Allen County Property Assessment Board of Appeals. �If we make a profit selling food, we give the money away. Now the VFWs, Elks, Moose and American Legions are all in the same boat with us.�"
Mike Kline meant his words as a warning, not a threat.
�If the county gets its way, guess who will suffer? Groups like the Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts,� said Kline, trustee for the Eagles Lodge in New Haven, one of about 30 organizations stripped of their tax-exempt status last month by the Allen County Property Assessment Board of Appeals. �If we make a profit selling food, we give the money away. Now the VFWs, Elks, Moose and American Legions are all in the same boat with us.�"
The Chronicle, 1/6/2005: America's Charity Explosion
The Chronicle, 1/6/2005: America's Charity Explosion: "America's Charity Explosion
Are 800,000 charities too many to serve society, or not enough?
By Ben Gose
Nearly 800,000 charities are now listed on the Internal Revenue Service's official roster -- about
ALSO SEE:
SPECIAL REPORT: America's Charity Boom
DATA: Growth of Nonprofit Groups by Metropolitan Area
GRAPH: Charities: 50 Years of Growth
twice as many as in 1990.The booming economy of the mid-1990s was a big reason for the growth, as were changes in government programs -- including President Bush's efforts to steer government funds to religious groups."
Are 800,000 charities too many to serve society, or not enough?
By Ben Gose
Nearly 800,000 charities are now listed on the Internal Revenue Service's official roster -- about
ALSO SEE:
SPECIAL REPORT: America's Charity Boom
DATA: Growth of Nonprofit Groups by Metropolitan Area
GRAPH: Charities: 50 Years of Growth
twice as many as in 1990.The booming economy of the mid-1990s was a big reason for the growth, as were changes in government programs -- including President Bush's efforts to steer government funds to religious groups."
TCS: Tech Central Station - Data-Mining for Dollars
TCS: Tech Central Station - Data-Mining for Dollars: "When the Pentagon in 2002 announced a plan to employ powerful, computerized searches of public data to discern an individual's potential ties to terror, the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) stood on principle and resisted what it considered a governmental invasion of individual privacy. The organization echoed its objection earlier this year when it pulled out of a federally sponsored grant program that required it to identify any potential links between its affiliates and terror groups"
NAACP probe concerns groups - PittsburghLIVE.com
NAACP probe concerns groups - PittsburghLIVE.com: "NAACP probe concerns groups
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Civil libertarians and nonprofit leaders are concerned an IRS investigation into the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People could stifle free speech.
At stake: the NAACP's tax-exempt status and its ability to raise money from tax-deductible contributions.
'It's very important that the NAACP win this case,' said Witold 'Vic' Walczak, legal director for the American Civil Liberties Union in Pennsylvania. 'Just that threat hanging over a group will cause them to self-censor their message.' "
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Civil libertarians and nonprofit leaders are concerned an IRS investigation into the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People could stifle free speech.
At stake: the NAACP's tax-exempt status and its ability to raise money from tax-deductible contributions.
'It's very important that the NAACP win this case,' said Witold 'Vic' Walczak, legal director for the American Civil Liberties Union in Pennsylvania. 'Just that threat hanging over a group will cause them to self-censor their message.' "
Chain of aid ... - The Washington Times: Commentary - January 03, 2005
Chain of aid ... - The Washington Times: Commentary - January 03, 2005:
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"Another thing one notices is that foreign aid data are only for 'official' (i.e., government) aid. The data are sketchy, but by all accounts Americans are far more generous in charitable contributions than the citizens of any other country. A 1991 study found the United Kingdom to have the second-largest percentage of private charitable giving. But in 2003, U.K. charitable giving amounted to 8.6 billion pounds or 0.8 percent of GDP, the Charities Aid Foundation says. Compare that to the United States' $241 billion or 2.2 percent of GDP, according to the American Association of Fund-raising Counsel.
But even this estimate of American charitable giving is low because it counts only cash contributions and omits volunteer work. According to Independent Sector, in 2003, volunteers contributed another $266 billion worth of their time to charitable enterprises. This is based on $17.12 per hour. But even if one assigns a value equal to the minimum wage, this noncash contribution still comes to about $100 billion. "
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"Another thing one notices is that foreign aid data are only for 'official' (i.e., government) aid. The data are sketchy, but by all accounts Americans are far more generous in charitable contributions than the citizens of any other country. A 1991 study found the United Kingdom to have the second-largest percentage of private charitable giving. But in 2003, U.K. charitable giving amounted to 8.6 billion pounds or 0.8 percent of GDP, the Charities Aid Foundation says. Compare that to the United States' $241 billion or 2.2 percent of GDP, according to the American Association of Fund-raising Counsel.
But even this estimate of American charitable giving is low because it counts only cash contributions and omits volunteer work. According to Independent Sector, in 2003, volunteers contributed another $266 billion worth of their time to charitable enterprises. This is based on $17.12 per hour. But even if one assigns a value equal to the minimum wage, this noncash contribution still comes to about $100 billion. "
Watauga Democrat Online (NC) State Charitable giving stays strong in 2004
Watauga Democrat Online: "State charitable giving stays strong in 2004
12/29/2004 By Scott Nicholson
Volunteer Colene Bolick hangs donated clothes in the work area of the Resort Area Ministries� thrift store.
The year 2004 will be known as a strong one for charitable giving, despite a sluggish economy and concerns over rising fuel prices.
N.C. Secretary of State Elaine Marshall released a report on charitable giving through 2004, revealing that not only were people continuing to give generously, but also fund-raising companies sent a higher percentage of the money they raised to the causes they sponsored. The annual Charitable Solicitation Licensing report covered July 1, 2003 through June 30, 2004, and measured fund-raising events covered under the state�s charitable solicitation laws. "
12/29/2004 By Scott Nicholson
Volunteer Colene Bolick hangs donated clothes in the work area of the Resort Area Ministries� thrift store.
The year 2004 will be known as a strong one for charitable giving, despite a sluggish economy and concerns over rising fuel prices.
N.C. Secretary of State Elaine Marshall released a report on charitable giving through 2004, revealing that not only were people continuing to give generously, but also fund-raising companies sent a higher percentage of the money they raised to the causes they sponsored. The annual Charitable Solicitation Licensing report covered July 1, 2003 through June 30, 2004, and measured fund-raising events covered under the state�s charitable solicitation laws. "
NPR : Survey: Poorest U.S. States Give Most to Charity
NPR : Survey: Poorest U.S. States Give Most to Charity: "Survey: Poorest U.S. States Give Most to Charity
All Things Considered, January 1, 2005 � A survey by a group called The Catalogue for Philanthropy finds the poorest American states score the highest on their 'generosity index' for 2004 -- an annual scorecard ranking states by how much their residents give to charities in proportion to how much they have. Hear NPR's Jennifer Ludden and George McCully, a trustee of the Ellis L. Phillips Foundation and project coordinator for The Catalogue for Philanthropy."
All Things Considered, January 1, 2005 � A survey by a group called The Catalogue for Philanthropy finds the poorest American states score the highest on their 'generosity index' for 2004 -- an annual scorecard ranking states by how much their residents give to charities in proportion to how much they have. Hear NPR's Jennifer Ludden and George McCully, a trustee of the Ellis L. Phillips Foundation and project coordinator for The Catalogue for Philanthropy."
Internet Week > Tsunami Relief Efforts Get Record Online Donations > Tsunami Relief Efforts Get Record Online Donations > December 30, 2004
Internet Week > Tsunami Relief Efforts Get Record Online Donations > Tsunami Relief Efforts Get Record Online Donations > December 30, 2004: "Tsunami Relief Efforts Get Record Online Donations
By Antone Gonsalves
InternetWeek
Major relief organizations have received a record amount of money from online donors, helping the nonprofits in getting emergency supplies to victims of the South Asia tsunami disaster.
More than $20 million have been donated online to five organizations involved in helping survivors in the 11 countries hit Sunday by deadly waves that followed an undersea earthquake measuring 9.0 on the Richter scale, Kintera Inc., the web hosting firm for the nonprofits, said. More than 114,000 people have died in the cataclysm, according to news reports.
The groups include Catholic Relief Services, Doctors Without Borders, American Red Cross-Metropolitan Atlanta Chapter, U.S. Fund for UNICEF and World Vision. "
By Antone Gonsalves
InternetWeek
Major relief organizations have received a record amount of money from online donors, helping the nonprofits in getting emergency supplies to victims of the South Asia tsunami disaster.
More than $20 million have been donated online to five organizations involved in helping survivors in the 11 countries hit Sunday by deadly waves that followed an undersea earthquake measuring 9.0 on the Richter scale, Kintera Inc., the web hosting firm for the nonprofits, said. More than 114,000 people have died in the cataclysm, according to news reports.
The groups include Catholic Relief Services, Doctors Without Borders, American Red Cross-Metropolitan Atlanta Chapter, U.S. Fund for UNICEF and World Vision. "
MercuryNews.com | 12/30/2004 | Online donations surge
MercuryNews.com | 12/30/2004 | Online donations surge: "Online donations surge
RELIEF GROUPS SCRAMBLE TO KEEP UP WITH DEMAND
By Dan Lee
Mercury News
Non-profit organizations say they are overwhelmed by the outpouring of donations to their Web sites to help victims of the deadly tsunamis in Asia.
``It's unprecedented,'' said Tim Ledwith of the U.S. Fund for UNICEF of the rush in online donations.
Relief groups -- having learned from the aftermath of the Sept. 11 attacks -- are more savvy and aggressive in using the Internet to raise money, philanthropic experts say. But the surge of traffic to charitable Web sites has some groups scrambling to keep up with demand since Sunday's deadly earthquake and the tsunamis that followed."
RELIEF GROUPS SCRAMBLE TO KEEP UP WITH DEMAND
By Dan Lee
Mercury News
Non-profit organizations say they are overwhelmed by the outpouring of donations to their Web sites to help victims of the deadly tsunamis in Asia.
``It's unprecedented,'' said Tim Ledwith of the U.S. Fund for UNICEF of the rush in online donations.
Relief groups -- having learned from the aftermath of the Sept. 11 attacks -- are more savvy and aggressive in using the Internet to raise money, philanthropic experts say. But the surge of traffic to charitable Web sites has some groups scrambling to keep up with demand since Sunday's deadly earthquake and the tsunamis that followed."
Area groups healthier than many across U.S. - The Washington Times: Entertainment - January 01, 2005
Area groups healthier than many across U.S. - The Washington Times: Entertainment - January 01, 2005: "Area groups healthier than many across U.S.
By T.L. Ponick
As memories of 2004 draw to a close and the promises of 2005 appear, the good news is that the Washington area's classical music scene � badly hurt by a drop in donations and patronage after September 11 � has not just stabilized. The richness and competitive edge of the area's musical mix genuinely appears to be on the upswing with the new Music Center at Strathmore scheduled to open in Bethesda Feb. 5. "
By T.L. Ponick
As memories of 2004 draw to a close and the promises of 2005 appear, the good news is that the Washington area's classical music scene � badly hurt by a drop in donations and patronage after September 11 � has not just stabilized. The richness and competitive edge of the area's musical mix genuinely appears to be on the upswing with the new Music Center at Strathmore scheduled to open in Bethesda Feb. 5. "
Buffalo News - Honor Roll
Buffalo News - Honor Roll: "
Recognizing the accomplishments of Western New Yorkers
1/2/2005
The Western New York Chapter of the Association of Fundraising Professionals recently presented six awards to individuals and organizations in recognition of outstanding achievements in philanthropy. "
Recognizing the accomplishments of Western New Yorkers
1/2/2005
The Western New York Chapter of the Association of Fundraising Professionals recently presented six awards to individuals and organizations in recognition of outstanding achievements in philanthropy. "
An emerging philanthropic trend: the 'giving circle' | csmonitor.com
An emerging philanthropic trend: the 'giving circle' | csmonitor.com: "
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from the December 30, 2004 edition
An emerging philanthropic trend: the 'giving circle'
By Patrik Jonsson | Correspondent of The Christian Science Monitor
RALEIGH, N.C. � From a modest suite in downtown Charlotte, N.C., Pat's Place operates with a noble mission: to give battered children a refuge.
For director Anne Pfeiffer, who's planning to move the small nonprofit into a 2,400-square-foot house, asking for money has become second nature. But a few months ago, Pat's Place received one of its largest and least expected gifts: a $100,000 windfall, not from a corporate donor, but from a tightly knit group of no-name philanthropists from Charlotte's wine-and-cheese circuit.
CHOICES: Tend and Befriend members find nuts to donate.
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An emerging philanthropic trend: the 'giving circle'
By Patrik Jonsson | Correspondent of The Christian Science Monitor
RALEIGH, N.C. � From a modest suite in downtown Charlotte, N.C., Pat's Place operates with a noble mission: to give battered children a refuge.
For director Anne Pfeiffer, who's planning to move the small nonprofit into a 2,400-square-foot house, asking for money has become second nature. But a few months ago, Pat's Place received one of its largest and least expected gifts: a $100,000 windfall, not from a corporate donor, but from a tightly knit group of no-name philanthropists from Charlotte's wine-and-cheese circuit.
CHOICES: Tend and Befriend members find nuts to donate.
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News | canada.com network: "Donations pour in to Cdn. aid agencies
Andrew Flynn
Canadian Press
Saturday, January 01, 2005
TORONTO -- Canadians' sympathy for tsunami victims has become manifest in a deluge of dollars that sometimes arrives in ways that astonish even those who collect for tragedies on a daily basis. "
Andrew Flynn
Canadian Press
Saturday, January 01, 2005
TORONTO -- Canadians' sympathy for tsunami victims has become manifest in a deluge of dollars that sometimes arrives in ways that astonish even those who collect for tragedies on a daily basis. "
Eager donors need to be wary / Check out charities for tsunami victims before giving cash
Eager donors need to be wary / Check out charities for tsunami victims before giving cash: "Eager donors need to be wary
Check out charities for tsunami victims before giving cash
Todd Wallack, Jenny Strasburg, Chronicle Staff Writers
Friday, December 31, 2004
Charity watchdog groups warned donors who want to help tsunami relief efforts to be careful where they give their money.
Some fear that it's only a matter of time before con artists take advantage of the disaster and falsely claim to be collecting money for relief efforts"
Check out charities for tsunami victims before giving cash
Todd Wallack, Jenny Strasburg, Chronicle Staff Writers
Friday, December 31, 2004
Charity watchdog groups warned donors who want to help tsunami relief efforts to be careful where they give their money.
Some fear that it's only a matter of time before con artists take advantage of the disaster and falsely claim to be collecting money for relief efforts"
Charitable giving: Making your generosity pay - Dec. 30, 2004
Charitable giving: Making your generosity pay - Dec. 30, 2004: "Making your generosity pay
Giving is up, but public confidence in charities is down. How to ensure your money is used wisely?
December 30, 2004: 3:36 PM EST
By Penelope Wang, MONEY Magazine
NEW YORK (MONEY Magazine) - For Michael and Martha Hogan, giving to charity is not just a tradition -- it's a passion. The St. Louis couple, both 51, donate regularly to some two dozen nonprofits, ranging from major groups like the United Way and the National Kidney Foundation to the lesser-known Small World Adoption Foundation, which helped them adopt the youngest of their four children.
'The charities that get most of our time and money are the ones we're familiar with and where we see the most need,' says Michael, an executive at a scientific-research company. But, he adds, 'I'm a total sucker when someone asks me for a small amount"
Giving is up, but public confidence in charities is down. How to ensure your money is used wisely?
December 30, 2004: 3:36 PM EST
By Penelope Wang, MONEY Magazine
NEW YORK (MONEY Magazine) - For Michael and Martha Hogan, giving to charity is not just a tradition -- it's a passion. The St. Louis couple, both 51, donate regularly to some two dozen nonprofits, ranging from major groups like the United Way and the National Kidney Foundation to the lesser-known Small World Adoption Foundation, which helped them adopt the youngest of their four children.
'The charities that get most of our time and money are the ones we're familiar with and where we see the most need,' says Michael, an executive at a scientific-research company. But, he adds, 'I'm a total sucker when someone asks me for a small amount"
Yahoo! News - Gay group helps tsunami relief efforts
Yahoo! News - Gay group helps tsunami relief efforts: "Gay group helps tsunami relief efforts
Thu Dec 30, 9:35 PM ET Community - Planet Out
Larry Buhl, PlanetOut Network
SUMMARY: As the death toll from Sunday's tsunamis rockets past 100,000, one of the dozens of organizations providing help is the Rainbow World Fund, the first LGBT world relief agency.
As the death toll from Sunday's earthquake and tsunamis rockets past 100,000, dozens of relief organizations are working overtime to provide immediate and long-term relief to survivors. One of the organizations raising money is the Rainbow World Fund (www.rainbowfund.org), the first LGBT world relief agency."
Thu Dec 30, 9:35 PM ET Community - Planet Out
Larry Buhl, PlanetOut Network
SUMMARY: As the death toll from Sunday's tsunamis rockets past 100,000, one of the dozens of organizations providing help is the Rainbow World Fund, the first LGBT world relief agency.
As the death toll from Sunday's earthquake and tsunamis rockets past 100,000, dozens of relief organizations are working overtime to provide immediate and long-term relief to survivors. One of the organizations raising money is the Rainbow World Fund (www.rainbowfund.org), the first LGBT world relief agency."
DDN Communities: Disaster Relief and Emergency Preparedness
DDN Communities: Disaster Relief and Emergency Preparedness: "Disaster Relief and Emergency Preparedness
Developed in collaboration with:
EDC Center for Media & Community | LearningTimes
This community has been created in response to the devastating December 2004 tsunami that killed tens of thousands of people across Asia. The space can be used for discussing the role that information and communication technologies (ICTs) can play in averting natural disasters and assisting relief efforts. Participants may also use it to share resources on relief work during times of crisis, as well as ICTs and emergency preparedness.
Thanks to everyone who participated in the recent virtual tour of this community. The audio from the webcast (large: 60 mbytes) has been archived."
Developed in collaboration with:
EDC Center for Media & Community | LearningTimes
This community has been created in response to the devastating December 2004 tsunami that killed tens of thousands of people across Asia. The space can be used for discussing the role that information and communication technologies (ICTs) can play in averting natural disasters and assisting relief efforts. Participants may also use it to share resources on relief work during times of crisis, as well as ICTs and emergency preparedness.
Thanks to everyone who participated in the recent virtual tour of this community. The audio from the webcast (large: 60 mbytes) has been archived."
Tuesday, December 28, 2004
DMANF Statement on NY Charitable Giving Report
DMANF Statement on NY Charitable Giving Report: "DMANF Statement on NY Charitable Giving Report
December 27, 2004 � The Direct Marketing Association Nonprofit Federation (DMANF) today is reviewing a just-released report that attempts to measure nonprofit efficiency based on a small number of telemarketing campaigns in the state of New York.
We are pleased to note that the report acknowledges there are legitimate instances where the financial efficiency of a specific campaign does not tell the full story.
We agree with NY Attorney General Eliot Spitzer that it is incumbent upon nonprofit organizations to solicit bids in advance of contracting out with a professional fundraiser.
However, the decisions to work with a professional fundraiser must be based on the specific goals and objectives of the nonprofit, which may range from advocating, to raising funds, to building awareness, or even to educating the general public.
In many instances solicitations are made for purposes beyond just fundraising, as Attorney General Spitzer points out in his report's caveats, listed below. There are reasons why some campaigns may be more financially successful than others."
December 27, 2004 � The Direct Marketing Association Nonprofit Federation (DMANF) today is reviewing a just-released report that attempts to measure nonprofit efficiency based on a small number of telemarketing campaigns in the state of New York.
We are pleased to note that the report acknowledges there are legitimate instances where the financial efficiency of a specific campaign does not tell the full story.
We agree with NY Attorney General Eliot Spitzer that it is incumbent upon nonprofit organizations to solicit bids in advance of contracting out with a professional fundraiser.
However, the decisions to work with a professional fundraiser must be based on the specific goals and objectives of the nonprofit, which may range from advocating, to raising funds, to building awareness, or even to educating the general public.
In many instances solicitations are made for purposes beyond just fundraising, as Attorney General Spitzer points out in his report's caveats, listed below. There are reasons why some campaigns may be more financially successful than others."
USATODAY.com - Ousted Fannie executives could still collect millions
USATODAY.com - Ousted Fannie executives could still collect millions: "Ousted Fannie executives could still collect millions
By Matt Krantz, USA TODAY
Squelching speculation about how much its deposed top executives will walk away with, Fannie Mae on Monday spelled out the severance it plans to pay the two it forced out following an accounting scandal.
The benefits range from a $1.4 million-a-year pension payment for life to former CEO Franklin Raines, 55, to stock options for Raines and former chief financial officer J. Timothy Howard, 56. "
By Matt Krantz, USA TODAY
Squelching speculation about how much its deposed top executives will walk away with, Fannie Mae on Monday spelled out the severance it plans to pay the two it forced out following an accounting scandal.
The benefits range from a $1.4 million-a-year pension payment for life to former CEO Franklin Raines, 55, to stock options for Raines and former chief financial officer J. Timothy Howard, 56. "
FIRST-PERSON: Year-end financial checklist - (BP)
FIRST-PERSON: Year-end financial checklist - (BP): "FIRST-PERSON: Year-end financial checklist
Dec 27, 2004
By Sherre Stephens
DALLAS (BP)--As 2004 draws to a close, tax planning may not be at the top of your �to do� list. Yet, it is important not to lose sight of certain tax breaks amid the excitement of the holidays. A recent flurry of tax legislation may have an impact on your year-end tax planning for 2004. Here are some important tax aspects to consider:"
Dec 27, 2004
By Sherre Stephens
DALLAS (BP)--As 2004 draws to a close, tax planning may not be at the top of your �to do� list. Yet, it is important not to lose sight of certain tax breaks amid the excitement of the holidays. A recent flurry of tax legislation may have an impact on your year-end tax planning for 2004. Here are some important tax aspects to consider:"
Colorado Daily
Colorado Daily: "Not just time for chilling out
By ERIN WIGGINS Colorado Daily Staff Writer
While most students are home with their families or kicking back with old friends this winter break, one recent CU-Boulder graduate is thinking philanthropy.
Chris Meschuk, who completed a CU master's degree in urban regional planning this month, is the chief organizer of the Alpha Phi Omega (APO) fraternity's national conference at the Adam's Mark Hotel in Denver this week."
By ERIN WIGGINS Colorado Daily Staff Writer
While most students are home with their families or kicking back with old friends this winter break, one recent CU-Boulder graduate is thinking philanthropy.
Chris Meschuk, who completed a CU master's degree in urban regional planning this month, is the chief organizer of the Alpha Phi Omega (APO) fraternity's national conference at the Adam's Mark Hotel in Denver this week."
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