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Harvard Reaches PILOT Deal With City
Following MIT’s lead, University agrees to increase payments to city dramatically
By JOSEPH M. TARTAKOFF
Crimson Staff Writer
CRIMSON/ ALEXANDRA C. BELL
After over a year of negotiations, Harvard and the City of Cambridge announced Monday they have reached a deal that will significantly increase the University’s voluntary payments to the city over the next five decades
Wednesday, February 02, 2005
Tuesday, February 01, 2005
BBC NEWS | Politics | Brown encourages young volunteers
BBC NEWS | Politics | Brown encourages young volunteers: "Brown encourages young volunteers
Mr Brown: 'There is such a thing as society'
Chancellor Gordon Brown wants to increase the number of young people in volunteer work by a million.
Mr Brown, marking the Year of the Volunteer, will encourage Britain to continue the spirit of generosity shown after the Asian tsunami.
He plans to extend a pilot scheme where gap-year 18-year-olds receive financial support for doing voluntary work in their local communities. "
Mr Brown: 'There is such a thing as society'
Chancellor Gordon Brown wants to increase the number of young people in volunteer work by a million.
Mr Brown, marking the Year of the Volunteer, will encourage Britain to continue the spirit of generosity shown after the Asian tsunami.
He plans to extend a pilot scheme where gap-year 18-year-olds receive financial support for doing voluntary work in their local communities. "
Calgary Herald - canada.com network
Calgary Herald - canada.com network: "Habitat for Humanity International said Monday it had fired its founder after months of dispute over allegations of his inappropriate conduct toward a female staffer.
In a statement, the board's executive committee said it found insufficient evidence to substantiate the sexual-harassment allegations stemming from a 2003 business trip, but it cited Millard Fuller's lack of co-operation with the investigation."
In a statement, the board's executive committee said it found insufficient evidence to substantiate the sexual-harassment allegations stemming from a 2003 business trip, but it cited Millard Fuller's lack of co-operation with the investigation."
Charities come calling, a lot
Charities come calling, a lot: "Charities come calling, a lot
Robert Franklin
February 1, 2005 CHARITY0201
More charity requests came cascading through the mail slot at Donna Stelmaszewski's house one recent afternoon just as she was showing a couple of visitors last year's charity mail: About 1,430 letters seeking money for heart, cancer, disaster, hospital, religious groups and others.
Stelmaszewski saved them all -- the pleas to buy crafts for hospitalized veterans, to keep Indian elders from freezing to death, to feed hungry blind campers, to make driving 'a prayerful act.'
She only gives to about 20 charities a year, she said, but her 27 charity letters each week include requests from groups she has never heard of."
Robert Franklin
February 1, 2005 CHARITY0201
More charity requests came cascading through the mail slot at Donna Stelmaszewski's house one recent afternoon just as she was showing a couple of visitors last year's charity mail: About 1,430 letters seeking money for heart, cancer, disaster, hospital, religious groups and others.
Stelmaszewski saved them all -- the pleas to buy crafts for hospitalized veterans, to keep Indian elders from freezing to death, to feed hungry blind campers, to make driving 'a prayerful act.'
She only gives to about 20 charities a year, she said, but her 27 charity letters each week include requests from groups she has never heard of."
Newsday.com - AP New York
Newsday.com - AP New York: "Prosecutor says Muslim doctor used charity as personal bank
By WILLIAM KATES
Associated Press Writer
January 31, 2005, 3:07 PM EST
SYRACUSE, N.Y. -- A Muslim doctor used his position of prominence to run an illegal charity that defrauded donors of more than $500,000 and violated U.S. sanctions by sending some of the money to Iraq, a prosecutor said Monday.
Dr. Rafil Dhafir used his Syracuse-based charity, Help The Needy, 'as his very own financial playground,' Assistant U.S. Attorney Michael Olmsted said in closing arguments before a U.S. District Court jury that has been listening to Dhafir's case since Oct. 21. "
By WILLIAM KATES
Associated Press Writer
January 31, 2005, 3:07 PM EST
SYRACUSE, N.Y. -- A Muslim doctor used his position of prominence to run an illegal charity that defrauded donors of more than $500,000 and violated U.S. sanctions by sending some of the money to Iraq, a prosecutor said Monday.
Dr. Rafil Dhafir used his Syracuse-based charity, Help The Needy, 'as his very own financial playground,' Assistant U.S. Attorney Michael Olmsted said in closing arguments before a U.S. District Court jury that has been listening to Dhafir's case since Oct. 21. "
FT.com / Home UK - Spending power
FT.com / Home UK - Spending power: "Spending power
By John Kay, Richard Lambert, Geoffrey Owen and Martin Wolf
Published: February 1 2005 10:20 | Last updated: February 1 2005 10:20
Rich lists are usually simple affairs: the more you have, the higher you climb. But the FT billionaires list is different. While enormous riches are necessary to gain entry, wealth alone does not guarantee a place on it. This list reflects the impact the world's most significant billionaires have on the rest of us."
By John Kay, Richard Lambert, Geoffrey Owen and Martin Wolf
Published: February 1 2005 10:20 | Last updated: February 1 2005 10:20
Rich lists are usually simple affairs: the more you have, the higher you climb. But the FT billionaires list is different. While enormous riches are necessary to gain entry, wealth alone does not guarantee a place on it. This list reflects the impact the world's most significant billionaires have on the rest of us."
Review keeps fledgling funding body on its toes - Arts - www.smh.com.au
Review keeps fledgling funding body on its toes - Arts - www.smh.com.au: "sking for more money, writes Lauren Martin.
The Australia Business Arts Foundation emerged five years ago with $1 million from Canberra and a brief to find more money - somewhere else - for the arts. It has divided opinion ever since. Now at a crossroads, the foundation faces the challenge of finding a new executive, finalising a draft business plan and finessing more money from government. As it does so, it's had to fend off an Australia Council proposal to swallow it up whole."
The Australia Business Arts Foundation emerged five years ago with $1 million from Canberra and a brief to find more money - somewhere else - for the arts. It has divided opinion ever since. Now at a crossroads, the foundation faces the challenge of finding a new executive, finalising a draft business plan and finessing more money from government. As it does so, it's had to fend off an Australia Council proposal to swallow it up whole."
IOL: Jolie: Charity work more rewarding than acfting
IOL: Jolie: Charity work more rewarding than acfting: "Jolie: Charity work more rewarding than acfting
01/02/2005 - 08:39:35
Angelina Jolie always struggles to return to acting after fulfilling her other high profile role as a United Nations Goodwill Ambassador.
The Girl, Interripted Oscar-winner loves spending time with her sons as she travels around the world attending conferences and visiting UN High Commission for Refugees (UNHCR) projects around the world.
And Jolie insists she's only driven to continue making movies by the money she earns - because she needs cash to undertake her charity missions."
01/02/2005 - 08:39:35
Angelina Jolie always struggles to return to acting after fulfilling her other high profile role as a United Nations Goodwill Ambassador.
The Girl, Interripted Oscar-winner loves spending time with her sons as she travels around the world attending conferences and visiting UN High Commission for Refugees (UNHCR) projects around the world.
And Jolie insists she's only driven to continue making movies by the money she earns - because she needs cash to undertake her charity missions."
Rocky Mountain News: Legislature
Rocky Mountain News: Legislature: "CU Foundation battles bill
Fund-raising arm urges amendments to openness plan
By Todd Hartman And Kevin Vaughan, Rocky Mountain News
February 1, 2005
The University of Colorado Foundation hopes to significantly water down a legislative proposal that would open its spending records to the public.
Officials with CU's fund-raising arm support alternative language that would take much of the teeth out of the bill, including amendments that could allow the foundation to charge far more to produce public records than state law currently permits"
Fund-raising arm urges amendments to openness plan
By Todd Hartman And Kevin Vaughan, Rocky Mountain News
February 1, 2005
The University of Colorado Foundation hopes to significantly water down a legislative proposal that would open its spending records to the public.
Officials with CU's fund-raising arm support alternative language that would take much of the teeth out of the bill, including amendments that could allow the foundation to charge far more to produce public records than state law currently permits"
Scotsman.com News - Scotland - Edinburgh - Compromise hope for threatened charities
Scotsman.com News - Scotland - Edinburgh - Compromise hope for threatened charities: "Compromise hope for threatened charities
IAN SWANSON
SCOTTISH POLITICAL EDITOR
A COMPROMISE is being proposed to stop some of Edinburgh�s best-known institutions losing millions of pounds because of charity reforms.
Bodies like the National Museums of Scotland and the Royal Botanic Garden have warned major development projects are at risk because a new law threatens to strip them of their charitable status.
And they say unless they can remain as charities they will lose out on rates relief, donations and grants. "
IAN SWANSON
SCOTTISH POLITICAL EDITOR
A COMPROMISE is being proposed to stop some of Edinburgh�s best-known institutions losing millions of pounds because of charity reforms.
Bodies like the National Museums of Scotland and the Royal Botanic Garden have warned major development projects are at risk because a new law threatens to strip them of their charitable status.
And they say unless they can remain as charities they will lose out on rates relief, donations and grants. "
Monday, January 31, 2005
CBC News: Non-profit groups say Liberals picking favourites
CBC News: Non-profit groups say Liberals picking favourites: "Non-profit groups say Liberals picking favourites
Last Updated Fri, 28 Jan 2005 16:48:04 EST
CBC News
TORONTO - At least six non-profit organizations in Ontario and British Columbia say they will have to close their doors after they were denied funding under a new policy brought in last year by Human Resources and Skills Development.
The groups say the Liberals have been showing favouritism in the way non-profit organizations are being given funding. "
Last Updated Fri, 28 Jan 2005 16:48:04 EST
CBC News
TORONTO - At least six non-profit organizations in Ontario and British Columbia say they will have to close their doors after they were denied funding under a new policy brought in last year by Human Resources and Skills Development.
The groups say the Liberals have been showing favouritism in the way non-profit organizations are being given funding. "
Charity's Spending under scrutiny
: "Charity's spending under scrutiny
By ANTHONY COOPER
ECUM SECUM - A Nova Scotia charity that aims to fight child abuse spent less than three per cent of the money it raised in 2002 on charity work, according to the organization's most recent filing with the Canada Revenue Agency.
Canadians Against Child Abuse Society of Ecum Secum took in $2,328,880 in 2002 from tax-receipted donors and spent $58,698 on charitable activities.
In 2001 the group took in more than $4 million and spent just over $12,000 on charity work.
Maxine Leon says those figures make her 'blood boil.' "
By ANTHONY COOPER
ECUM SECUM - A Nova Scotia charity that aims to fight child abuse spent less than three per cent of the money it raised in 2002 on charity work, according to the organization's most recent filing with the Canada Revenue Agency.
Canadians Against Child Abuse Society of Ecum Secum took in $2,328,880 in 2002 from tax-receipted donors and spent $58,698 on charitable activities.
In 2001 the group took in more than $4 million and spent just over $12,000 on charity work.
Maxine Leon says those figures make her 'blood boil.' "
Brotmans Selected to Receive 2005 Seattle First Citizen Award
Brotmans Selected to Receive 2005 Seattle First Citizen Award: "Brotmans Selected to Receive 2005 Seattle First Citizen Award
SEATTLE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 31, 2005--Jeffrey and Susan Brotman have been selected as the 2005 Seattle First Citizens for their outstanding support of numerous local civic and cultural organizations.
Jeffrey Brotman is the chairman of Costco Wholesale Corp., based in Issaquah. His wife, Susan, has served in leadership positions on several nonprofit boards. The Brotmans will be recipients of the 67th annual Seattle First Citizen Award at a banquet May 18 at the Westin Seattle.
The award was created by the Seattle-King County Association of realtors in 1939 to annually honor the icons of philanthropy and community involvement. Puget Sound Business Journal has been a co-presenter of the award since 1997. "
SEATTLE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 31, 2005--Jeffrey and Susan Brotman have been selected as the 2005 Seattle First Citizens for their outstanding support of numerous local civic and cultural organizations.
Jeffrey Brotman is the chairman of Costco Wholesale Corp., based in Issaquah. His wife, Susan, has served in leadership positions on several nonprofit boards. The Brotmans will be recipients of the 67th annual Seattle First Citizen Award at a banquet May 18 at the Westin Seattle.
The award was created by the Seattle-King County Association of realtors in 1939 to annually honor the icons of philanthropy and community involvement. Puget Sound Business Journal has been a co-presenter of the award since 1997. "
Royal Gazette Between 1999 and 2002, only 79 percent of the 349 charities registered in Bermuda filed a financial report.
Royal Gazette: "Between 1999 and 2002, only 79 percent of the 349 charities registered in Bermuda filed a financial report.
And less than half of these charities reported support from donations.
Some of the charities that failed to submit financial reports during this period included, among others, The Salvation Army, The Allan Vincent Foundation, Bermuda Diabetes Association, Bermuda Hospice Trust, Teen Haven, St. John Ambulance Brigade, Bank of Bermuda Foundation, Eliza Dolittle Society, Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute, Bermuda Biological Station for Research, Youth Net, The Coalition for the Protection of Children, PALS and Bermuda Feline Assistance Bureau.
And less than half of these charities reported support from donations.
Some of the charities that failed to submit financial reports during this period included, among others, The Salvation Army, The Allan Vincent Foundation, Bermuda Diabetes Association, Bermuda Hospice Trust, Teen Haven, St. John Ambulance Brigade, Bank of Bermuda Foundation, Eliza Dolittle Society, Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute, Bermuda Biological Station for Research, Youth Net, The Coalition for the Protection of Children, PALS and Bermuda Feline Assistance Bureau.
Building a better world
Building a better world: "C-J Teen Round Table
Building a better world
Teens wonder how much charitable giving is enough
'I just say it shouldn't matter how much you give � it's the fact that you gave to help somebody. I think that should be enough.'
� TOMMY MARTIN, Trinity High School
'People raise way more money for tsunami relief than like AIDS in Africa or these other diseases, because AIDS in Africa and other diseases aren't on the news for weeks.'
� KURT MANNING, Louisville Collegiate School
Building a better world
Teens wonder how much charitable giving is enough
'I just say it shouldn't matter how much you give � it's the fact that you gave to help somebody. I think that should be enough.'
� TOMMY MARTIN, Trinity High School
'People raise way more money for tsunami relief than like AIDS in Africa or these other diseases, because AIDS in Africa and other diseases aren't on the news for weeks.'
� KURT MANNING, Louisville Collegiate School
Charity sends merger signal - 2005-01-31 - Triangle Business Journal
Charity sends merger signal - 2005-01-31 - Triangle Business Journal: "Charity sends merger signal
Todd Cohen
In a move that could prompt further consolidation and even a merger, the three Red Cross chapters in the Triangle plan to hire a major gifts officer who will launch an effort to raise nearly $500,000 in the next three years to benefit all three chapters. "
Todd Cohen
In a move that could prompt further consolidation and even a merger, the three Red Cross chapters in the Triangle plan to hire a major gifts officer who will launch an effort to raise nearly $500,000 in the next three years to benefit all three chapters. "
baltimoresun.com - Program teaches teens about giving
baltimoresun.com - Program teaches teens about giving: "Program teaches teens about giving
Students raise money for grants, award them to five organizations
By Anica Butler
Sun Staff
Originally published January 31, 2005
Their task was to disburse more than $10,000 to worthy organizations.
But many of those who were involved with the Teen Grant Making Initiative said yesterday that they gained as much from the experience as they gave away. "
Students raise money for grants, award them to five organizations
By Anica Butler
Sun Staff
Originally published January 31, 2005
Their task was to disburse more than $10,000 to worthy organizations.
But many of those who were involved with the Teen Grant Making Initiative said yesterday that they gained as much from the experience as they gave away. "
TheStar.com - Ensuring donations go to good use
TheStar.com - Ensuring donations go to good use: "Ensuring donations go to good use
Ellen Roseman has some tips for those concerned about how charities operate
ELLEN ROSEMAN
When you give money to charity, you hope your donation will be used for charitable purposes.
You don't want to pay for staff salaries or office furniture. And you worry about contributing to a group that hands over much of the proceeds to professional fundraisers.
Last week, we talked about the financial information on charities accessible to the public through the Canada Revenue Agency's website. (Go to http://www.cra.gc.ca, under Programs click Charities. Search by name or registration number.)"
Ellen Roseman has some tips for those concerned about how charities operate
ELLEN ROSEMAN
When you give money to charity, you hope your donation will be used for charitable purposes.
You don't want to pay for staff salaries or office furniture. And you worry about contributing to a group that hands over much of the proceeds to professional fundraisers.
Last week, we talked about the financial information on charities accessible to the public through the Canada Revenue Agency's website. (Go to http://www.cra.gc.ca, under Programs click Charities. Search by name or registration number.)"
The Chronicle, 1/28/2005: Congressional Report Says Nonprofit Abuses Cost the Government $6-Billion a Year
The Chronicle, 1/28/2005: Congressional Report Says Nonprofit Abuses Cost the Government $6-Billion a Year: "Congressional Report Says Nonprofit Abuses Cost the Government $6-Billion a Year
By Brad Wolverton
A new report from an influential government committee urges members of Congress to take action on what it identified as dozens of abuses involving nonprofit organizations that it says are costing the federal treasury more than $6-billion a year in lost revenue.
The 435-page report released yesterday by the Joint Committee on Taxation -- which drew criticism from several nonprofit tax experts -- comes in response to a request last February from the Senate Finance Committee to identify areas where revenue is not being received but should be.
By Brad Wolverton
A new report from an influential government committee urges members of Congress to take action on what it identified as dozens of abuses involving nonprofit organizations that it says are costing the federal treasury more than $6-billion a year in lost revenue.
The 435-page report released yesterday by the Joint Committee on Taxation -- which drew criticism from several nonprofit tax experts -- comes in response to a request last February from the Senate Finance Committee to identify areas where revenue is not being received but should be.
CARMEL / Charity calendar ignites legal fears / City says no to $40K over semi-nudity
CARMEL / Charity calendar ignites legal fears / City says no to $40K over semi-nudity: "CARMEL
Charity calendar ignites legal fears
City says no to $40K over semi-nudity
Maria Alicia Gaura, Chronicle Staff Writer
Sunday, January 30, 2005
Carmel -- A dozen women who posed in the buff to raise money for Carmel-by-the-Sea's fire station thought their efforts would be welcomed, with a chuckle, by this cash-strapped city.
But much to their surprise, the more than $40,000 raised by the Carmel Fire Belles' fund-raising calendar has been sharply rejected by city officials who say that the cash is too hot to handle. They say accepting it could offend sensibilities and expose the city to costly sexual harassment lawsuits. "
Charity calendar ignites legal fears
City says no to $40K over semi-nudity
Maria Alicia Gaura, Chronicle Staff Writer
Sunday, January 30, 2005
Carmel -- A dozen women who posed in the buff to raise money for Carmel-by-the-Sea's fire station thought their efforts would be welcomed, with a chuckle, by this cash-strapped city.
But much to their surprise, the more than $40,000 raised by the Carmel Fire Belles' fund-raising calendar has been sharply rejected by city officials who say that the cash is too hot to handle. They say accepting it could offend sensibilities and expose the city to costly sexual harassment lawsuits. "
Charity frauds exploit tsunami
Charity frauds exploit tsunami: "Charity frauds exploit tsunami
By GAIL LIBERMAN, Special to the Daily News
Sunday, January 30, 2005
Chances are you want to effectively donate to help victims of the tsunami crisis. But how?
There are a lot of worthy causes clamoring for your support. Yet, already the FBI has issued warnings � largely to be careful of online fraudsters seeking money to help tsunami victims.
Former President Clinton, on Larry King's television show, recently said that viewers could find reliable charities to help tsunami victims at www.freedomcorp.gov. The charities on that list, Clinton assured viewers, had been vetted.
By GAIL LIBERMAN, Special to the Daily News
Sunday, January 30, 2005
Chances are you want to effectively donate to help victims of the tsunami crisis. But how?
There are a lot of worthy causes clamoring for your support. Yet, already the FBI has issued warnings � largely to be careful of online fraudsters seeking money to help tsunami victims.
Former President Clinton, on Larry King's television show, recently said that viewers could find reliable charities to help tsunami victims at www.freedomcorp.gov. The charities on that list, Clinton assured viewers, had been vetted.
onPhilanthropy - So You Want a Job in Corporate Philanthropy
onPhilanthropy - So You Want a Job in Corporate Philanthropy: "So You Want a Job in Corporate Philanthropy
By: Raeka Mallikarjun, 01/29/05
Inside Corporate Philanthropy receives many inquiries from our readers about how to get a job in a corporate philanthropy department, even if you do not have industry work experience. After surveying the landscape of the job search environment and using some of our own internal expertise, ICP has developed a step-by-step guide to assist you with your search.
By: Raeka Mallikarjun, 01/29/05
Inside Corporate Philanthropy receives many inquiries from our readers about how to get a job in a corporate philanthropy department, even if you do not have industry work experience. After surveying the landscape of the job search environment and using some of our own internal expertise, ICP has developed a step-by-step guide to assist you with your search.
Charity Poker Tournament Postponed over Legality
Charity Poker Tournament Postponed over Legality: "Charity Poker Tournament Postponed over Legality
A charity poker tournament, scheduled to take place today in Rochester, NY, has been postponed due to concerns over the event's legality. The benefit's proceeds were to be donated to the Muscular Dystrophy Association of Greater Rochester and the Finger Lakes Area. The event was to feature tournament-style Texas Hold'em."
A charity poker tournament, scheduled to take place today in Rochester, NY, has been postponed due to concerns over the event's legality. The benefit's proceeds were to be donated to the Muscular Dystrophy Association of Greater Rochester and the Finger Lakes Area. The event was to feature tournament-style Texas Hold'em."
Trading Places: 8 Xerox People Swap Corporate World for Community Service in 2005 'Social Service Leave' Program
Trading Places: 8 Xerox People Swap Corporate World for Community Service in 2005 'Social Service Leave' Program
STAMFORD, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 31, 2005--Eight Xerox Corporation (NYSE: XRX) employees will transfer their strong business skills, problem-solving abilities and passion for service from inside the walls of Xerox out into the world of community nonprofit work as part of fully paid, 6- to 12-month sabbaticals taking place in 2005.
STAMFORD, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 31, 2005--Eight Xerox Corporation (NYSE: XRX) employees will transfer their strong business skills, problem-solving abilities and passion for service from inside the walls of Xerox out into the world of community nonprofit work as part of fully paid, 6- to 12-month sabbaticals taking place in 2005.
USATODAY.com - NAACP calls IRS probe 'political,' refuses to comply
USATODAY.com - NAACP calls IRS probe 'political,' refuses to comply: "NAACP calls IRS probe 'political,' refuses to comply
By Jim Drinkard, USA TODAY
WASHINGTON � The nation's largest civil rights group is refusing to turn over documents for an Internal Revenue Service investigation into allegedly improper political activity, claiming the probe is politically motivated.
In a letter sent to the IRS Friday, the NAACP cited what it contends is evidence that the agency launched the audit before the November election because of political pressure. The group provided a copy of the "
By Jim Drinkard, USA TODAY
WASHINGTON � The nation's largest civil rights group is refusing to turn over documents for an Internal Revenue Service investigation into allegedly improper political activity, claiming the probe is politically motivated.
In a letter sent to the IRS Friday, the NAACP cited what it contends is evidence that the agency launched the audit before the November election because of political pressure. The group provided a copy of the "
The Chronicle, 2/3/2005: Challenging Times Ahead
The Chronicle, 2/3/2005: Challenging Times Ahead:
snip snip
"In a semiannual survey of more than 200 fund raisers nationwide released by the Association of Fundraising Professionals in December, 88 percent of respondents said they were optimistic about their ability to raise money in the current economy, up from 75 percent one year earlier. It was the highest level of confidence reported since 2001."
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"In a semiannual survey of more than 200 fund raisers nationwide released by the Association of Fundraising Professionals in December, 88 percent of respondents said they were optimistic about their ability to raise money in the current economy, up from 75 percent one year earlier. It was the highest level of confidence reported since 2001."
Shriner proud of 'world's greatest philanthropy' - muskogeephoenix.com
Shriner proud of 'world's greatest philanthropy' - muskogeephoenix.com: "Shriner proud of 'world's greatest philanthropy'
Thurmon Stotts says he didn't know much about the Shriners when he joined Bedouin Temple in 1974, but he's stayed with them for 30 years because he's excited about what they do for children through the Shriners' hospitals.
'I think we got the greatest philanthropy in the world,' Stotts said. 'We work hard at it -- we have to -- but it's very rewarding, what we accomplish.' "
Thurmon Stotts says he didn't know much about the Shriners when he joined Bedouin Temple in 1974, but he's stayed with them for 30 years because he's excited about what they do for children through the Shriners' hospitals.
'I think we got the greatest philanthropy in the world,' Stotts said. 'We work hard at it -- we have to -- but it's very rewarding, what we accomplish.' "
New Requirement for official donation receipts Canada
Charities - Joint Regulatory Table: "New requirement for official donation receipts - Questions and Answers
What is the new requirement for registered charities that issue official donation receipts?
What name and Web site address must appear on all receipts?
When will registered charities be required to include this information on their official donation receipts?
What if your current stock of receipts does not contain this information? Do you have to throw them out and buy new ones?
Will receipts without the new information be rejected?
Will registered charities be penalized for not including the new information? "
What is the new requirement for registered charities that issue official donation receipts?
What name and Web site address must appear on all receipts?
When will registered charities be required to include this information on their official donation receipts?
What if your current stock of receipts does not contain this information? Do you have to throw them out and buy new ones?
Will receipts without the new information be rejected?
Will registered charities be penalized for not including the new information? "
Social Purchase Portals
SPP Canada: The gateway to a new way of doing business
January 31, 2005
By Nicole Zummach
"Small opportunities are often the beginning of great enterprises."
- Demosthenes (384 BC - 322 BC)
Imagine your workplace had the opportunity to buy its office supplies from a local company that hired hard-to-employ people from within your community. Wouldn't you feel better about your purchases than if you were buying from a faceless corporation that had its head office in a different province or even a different country? What if a company that was also a nonprofit enterprise catered your next office party? Assuming all things were equal, most of us would probably want to do business with companies that have a positive impact within our own community. Of course, unless you already know about these companies, it can seem a lot easier to just flip through the phonebook to find someone. Enter the Social Purchasing Portal (SPP), a promising new initiative that helps connect businesses, nonprofits, and government with suppliers that provide a social impact along with their goods and services.
January 31, 2005
By Nicole Zummach
"Small opportunities are often the beginning of great enterprises."
- Demosthenes (384 BC - 322 BC)
Imagine your workplace had the opportunity to buy its office supplies from a local company that hired hard-to-employ people from within your community. Wouldn't you feel better about your purchases than if you were buying from a faceless corporation that had its head office in a different province or even a different country? What if a company that was also a nonprofit enterprise catered your next office party? Assuming all things were equal, most of us would probably want to do business with companies that have a positive impact within our own community. Of course, unless you already know about these companies, it can seem a lot easier to just flip through the phonebook to find someone. Enter the Social Purchasing Portal (SPP), a promising new initiative that helps connect businesses, nonprofits, and government with suppliers that provide a social impact along with their goods and services.
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