LOCAL COMMENT: Add estate plans to list of ways to help community charities: "LOCAL COMMENT: Add estate plans to list of ways to help community charities
April 4, 2005
BY EUGENE A. MILLER
You don't have to be a millionaire, or even wealthy, to make a generous contribution to the community. All that's required is a compassionate heart.
Regardless of annual income, I believe that most people in some manner are giving back to the community. Charitable action takes many forms, including delivering used clothing to a neighborhood shelter, mentoring a youngster, donating canned goods and volunteering free time to nonprofit organizations. These are all gestures of community giving. If you have done any of these things, consider yourself a philanthropist."
Tuesday, April 05, 2005
Macleans.ca | Top Stories | Business | Money with muscle
Macleans.ca Top Stories Business Money with muscle: "Money with muscle
New-style donors expect results for their efforts
KATHERINE MACKLEM
Maggie Bras doesn't act the part of the matronly donor, that bustling, plump and proper creature of good intentions. Instead, at 57, she's sexy and indulgent, with eyelash-sweeping bangs and an effervescent laugh that bring to mind Goldie Hawn. She lives in a sumptuous designer condo with a floor-to-ceiling view of Toronto's downtown and the lake beyond. In the living room is a baby grand player piano. In her bedroom, along with a silk-curtained four-poster bed, sit two elegant polished mahogany dressers. 'Watch this,' she says, pushing a button, and the top of one of the dressers slowly rises and a large flat-screen TV lifts noiselessly out of the false front. Bras is lucky enough to have lots of money. The rest of us are fortunate that she wants to give pots of it away.
New-style donors expect results for their efforts
KATHERINE MACKLEM
Maggie Bras doesn't act the part of the matronly donor, that bustling, plump and proper creature of good intentions. Instead, at 57, she's sexy and indulgent, with eyelash-sweeping bangs and an effervescent laugh that bring to mind Goldie Hawn. She lives in a sumptuous designer condo with a floor-to-ceiling view of Toronto's downtown and the lake beyond. In the living room is a baby grand player piano. In her bedroom, along with a silk-curtained four-poster bed, sit two elegant polished mahogany dressers. 'Watch this,' she says, pushing a button, and the top of one of the dressers slowly rises and a large flat-screen TV lifts noiselessly out of the false front. Bras is lucky enough to have lots of money. The rest of us are fortunate that she wants to give pots of it away.
The New York Times > Business > Giving by Foundations Hits Record $32.4 Billion in '04
The New York Times > Business > Giving by Foundations Hits Record $32.4 Billion in '04: "Giving by Foundations Hits Record $32.4 Billion in '04
By STEPHANIE STROM
Published: April 4, 2005
Giving by foundations hit a record last year, reversing two years of declines thanks to gains in asset values and a continued stream of gifts from philanthropists.
An estimated $32.4 billion spilled out of the nation's roughly 66,000 independent, community and corporate foundations in 2004, compared with $30.3 billion in the prior year, a 4.1 percent increase when adjusted for inflation, according to estimates to be released today by the Foundation Center, which tracks and analyzes grants and asset movements and reports on trends."
By STEPHANIE STROM
Published: April 4, 2005
Giving by foundations hit a record last year, reversing two years of declines thanks to gains in asset values and a continued stream of gifts from philanthropists.
An estimated $32.4 billion spilled out of the nation's roughly 66,000 independent, community and corporate foundations in 2004, compared with $30.3 billion in the prior year, a 4.1 percent increase when adjusted for inflation, according to estimates to be released today by the Foundation Center, which tracks and analyzes grants and asset movements and reports on trends."
5 Tips: Managing an inheritance - Apr. 4, 2005
5 Tips: Managing an inheritance - Apr. 4, 2005: "NEW YORK (CNN/Money) - You're in the money. Aunt Bea just left you her glorious estate that could turn into a nice chunk of change. All you can think is, 'I'll never have to work again!'
If you haven't been so lucky yet -- you could be soon. The Boston College Center on Wealth and Philanthropy says the parents of baby boomers and boomers themselves will leave wealth and assets worth at least $41 trillion and possibly as high as $136 trillion to family and philanthropy over the next 47 years.
When your ship comes in, remember today's five tips.
1. Give yourself time to breathe."
If you haven't been so lucky yet -- you could be soon. The Boston College Center on Wealth and Philanthropy says the parents of baby boomers and boomers themselves will leave wealth and assets worth at least $41 trillion and possibly as high as $136 trillion to family and philanthropy over the next 47 years.
When your ship comes in, remember today's five tips.
1. Give yourself time to breathe."
Chronicle Careers: 04/04/2005
Chronicle Careers: 04/04/2005:
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"Increasingly, the way to compensate for falling state appropriations has been through private giving. It is not new for the university president to be viewed as fund raiser in chief; what has changed is the creep of development duties across the campus.
A few years ago, the College of Arts and Sciences, my department's administrative home, hired its own development officer to supplement the universitywide efforts. One of his first suggestions to department heads was to improve communication with alumni so that they would remain connected to the university and become familiar with the ways in which their donations would be put to use. The easiest way to do that is through a newsletter. "
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"Increasingly, the way to compensate for falling state appropriations has been through private giving. It is not new for the university president to be viewed as fund raiser in chief; what has changed is the creep of development duties across the campus.
A few years ago, the College of Arts and Sciences, my department's administrative home, hired its own development officer to supplement the universitywide efforts. One of his first suggestions to department heads was to improve communication with alumni so that they would remain connected to the university and become familiar with the ways in which their donations would be put to use. The easiest way to do that is through a newsletter. "
It's a bit rich: the wealthy can give far more - Opinion - www.smh.com.au
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It's a bit rich: the wealthy can give far more - Opinion - www.smh.com.au
It's a bit rich: the wealthy can give far more - Opinion - www.smh.com.au
Sunday, April 03, 2005
SouthBendTribune.com: Ceiling on tax deductions would hurt charities
SouthBendTribune.com: Ceiling on tax deductions would hurt charities: "Ceiling on tax deductions would hurt charities
DIALOGUE: MICHIANA POINT OF VIEW
By J. LARRY NEFF
Neff
The congressional Joint Committee on Taxation is considering numerous proposals designed to close the federal budget's yawning deficit and clamp down on tax fraud. One recommendation is to cap at $500 a year charitable deductions for contributions of clothing and household items. It estimates that this limit would result in $1.9 billion savings over 10 years by stopping tax cheats from inflating the value of their donations to charity."
DIALOGUE: MICHIANA POINT OF VIEW
By J. LARRY NEFF
Neff
The congressional Joint Committee on Taxation is considering numerous proposals designed to close the federal budget's yawning deficit and clamp down on tax fraud. One recommendation is to cap at $500 a year charitable deductions for contributions of clothing and household items. It estimates that this limit would result in $1.9 billion savings over 10 years by stopping tax cheats from inflating the value of their donations to charity."
DMNews.com | News | Article- Cooperative database firm I-Behavior, Harrison, NY, will forgo the traditional cocktail party at this year's catalog conf
DMNews.com News Article: "Cooperative database firm I-Behavior, Harrison, NY, will forgo the traditional cocktail party at this year's catalog conference in favor of a charity event benefiting Habitat for Humanity.
The event takes place Sunday, May 22, the day before the start of the Direct Marketing Association's 22nd Annual Catalog Conference in Orlando, FL. I-Behavior invites attendees to join it for a 'Blitz Build' for Habitat for Humanity of Osceola County, where the goal is to complete the frame for a single-family home in one day.
I-Behavior president/CEO Lynn Wunderman said the idea arose while deciding what kind of client event the company would have during the conference. "
The event takes place Sunday, May 22, the day before the start of the Direct Marketing Association's 22nd Annual Catalog Conference in Orlando, FL. I-Behavior invites attendees to join it for a 'Blitz Build' for Habitat for Humanity of Osceola County, where the goal is to complete the frame for a single-family home in one day.
I-Behavior president/CEO Lynn Wunderman said the idea arose while deciding what kind of client event the company would have during the conference. "
MSNBC - Donations Of Time
MSNBC - Donations Of TimeBy Sana Butler
Newsweek InternationalApril 11/18 issue - When philanthropist Jeffrey Brewer heard the founder of ApproTEC speak in San Francisco recently, he was intrigued by the nonprofit's high-tech efforts to fight poverty and create jobs in Africa. But he wanted to learn more before shelling out money, so he scheduled a meeting with the founder. "I wasn't sure it was as good as it sounded," says Brewer, who lives in New York. Six months later, he boarded a plane for Kenya—at ApproTEC's behest—to check out their programs in
Newsweek InternationalApril 11/18 issue - When philanthropist Jeffrey Brewer heard the founder of ApproTEC speak in San Francisco recently, he was intrigued by the nonprofit's high-tech efforts to fight poverty and create jobs in Africa. But he wanted to learn more before shelling out money, so he scheduled a meeting with the founder. "I wasn't sure it was as good as it sounded," says Brewer, who lives in New York. Six months later, he boarded a plane for Kenya—at ApproTEC's behest—to check out their programs in
Friday, April 01, 2005
Pillowfighting Club to attempt world record - The Daily Illini - News
Pillowfighting Club to attempt world record - The Daily Illini - News: "Pillow fighting is traditionally reserved for slumber parties, where masses of young girls or boys gather to partake in what has been depicted as typical sleepover behavior. The U of I Pillowfighting Club wants to take the slumber party out of pillow fights and bring the fights outdoors while simultaneously attempting to break a world record.
The soccer field on the corner of Florida and Lincoln avenues in Urbana will play host to the Pillowfighting Club's attempt to be listed in the Guinness Book of World Records for the world's largest pillow fight."
The soccer field on the corner of Florida and Lincoln avenues in Urbana will play host to the Pillowfighting Club's attempt to be listed in the Guinness Book of World Records for the world's largest pillow fight."
The Chronicle, 3/31/2005: New Membership Group Will Set Standards for Islamic Charities
The Chronicle, 3/31/2005: New Membership Group Will Set Standards for Islamic Charities: "New Membership Group Will Set Standards for Islamic Charities
By Ian Wilhelm
To help promote charitable giving by Muslim Americans and other donors, a group of nonprofit organizations are forming a membership association that will set financial and governance standards for Islamic charities.
During a conference in Chicago last week, a group of about 20 Muslim international aid groups, advocacy organizations, and other charities announced their plans to establish the National Council of American Muslim Nonprofits. The meeting was organized by the Islamic Society of North America, in Plainfield, Ind., and the Muslim Public Affairs Council, in Los Angeles. "
By Ian Wilhelm
To help promote charitable giving by Muslim Americans and other donors, a group of nonprofit organizations are forming a membership association that will set financial and governance standards for Islamic charities.
During a conference in Chicago last week, a group of about 20 Muslim international aid groups, advocacy organizations, and other charities announced their plans to establish the National Council of American Muslim Nonprofits. The meeting was organized by the Islamic Society of North America, in Plainfield, Ind., and the Muslim Public Affairs Council, in Los Angeles. "
SocietyGuardian.co.uk | Society | Victim fashions
SocietyGuardian.co.uk | Society | Victim fashions
Victim fashions
Charities 'in fashion' risk becoming victims of their own vanity, writes Joshua Blackburn
Wednesday March 30, 2005
The Guardian
We can thank Lance Armstrong - cycling demi-god and originator of the charity wristband - for making charity the hot look for 2005. Bracelets with the slogan "livestrong" have turned a worthy cause into an aspirational lifestyle concept that Nike would be proud to own, making Armstrong's cancer survivors' charity the essential accessory for footballers and fashionistas alike.
The freeloaders, however, have not been far behind. A mail order jewellery company in America now offers the concerned but confused a "silicone wristband combination pack" for $27 (£15): pink for breast cancer, yellow to support the troops, red for Aids or heart disease and a white tsunami support band.
Victim fashions
Charities 'in fashion' risk becoming victims of their own vanity, writes Joshua Blackburn
Wednesday March 30, 2005
The Guardian
We can thank Lance Armstrong - cycling demi-god and originator of the charity wristband - for making charity the hot look for 2005. Bracelets with the slogan "livestrong" have turned a worthy cause into an aspirational lifestyle concept that Nike would be proud to own, making Armstrong's cancer survivors' charity the essential accessory for footballers and fashionistas alike.
The freeloaders, however, have not been far behind. A mail order jewellery company in America now offers the concerned but confused a "silicone wristband combination pack" for $27 (£15): pink for breast cancer, yellow to support the troops, red for Aids or heart disease and a white tsunami support band.
Boston.com / News / Nation / Higher-education foundations facing new scrutiny
Boston.com / News / Nation / Higher-education foundations facing new scrutiny: "Higher-education foundations facing new scrutiny
Legal cases altering groups' private status
By Jeff Kass, Globe Correspondent | April 1, 2005
DENVER -- University foundations across the country have become wealthier, more sophisticated, and responsible for a larger chunk of funding for higher education. But in recent months, court rulings and government scrutiny have chipped away at their private status and opened their books to greater scrutiny."
Legal cases altering groups' private status
By Jeff Kass, Globe Correspondent | April 1, 2005
DENVER -- University foundations across the country have become wealthier, more sophisticated, and responsible for a larger chunk of funding for higher education. But in recent months, court rulings and government scrutiny have chipped away at their private status and opened their books to greater scrutiny."
Thursday, March 31, 2005
Curtailing Big Checks (washingtonpost.com)
Curtailing Big Checks (washingtonpost.com): "Curtailing Big Checks
Thursday, March 31, 2005; Page A18
ONE OF THE most striking -- some would say ominous -- developments of the 2004 campaign was the growth of so-called 527 groups operating outside the usual campaign contribution limits. With political parties barred by the McCain-Feingold campaign finance law from taking huge 'soft-money' checks from corporations, labor unions and wealthy individuals, some of this largess migrated to outside groups, many newly formed by party operatives to try to fill the soft-money void. According to a study by the Campaign Finance Institute, such groups (named after the tax code provision that governs their operations) raised $405 million in 2004, up dramatically from the $151 million they collected in 2002.
The rise of these groups -- and the likelihood that they will play an even more influential role in future elections -- represents a cause for concern that some of the previous abuses of the soft money system will replicate themselves. That hasn't happened yet; corporate contributions to 527s, for example, actually declined from $32 million in 2002 to $26 million last year. But as 527s become a more entrenched part of the political system, the risk grows that contributions will be spurred by the hope of buying influence among politicians who will take note -- or so some donors "
Thursday, March 31, 2005; Page A18
ONE OF THE most striking -- some would say ominous -- developments of the 2004 campaign was the growth of so-called 527 groups operating outside the usual campaign contribution limits. With political parties barred by the McCain-Feingold campaign finance law from taking huge 'soft-money' checks from corporations, labor unions and wealthy individuals, some of this largess migrated to outside groups, many newly formed by party operatives to try to fill the soft-money void. According to a study by the Campaign Finance Institute, such groups (named after the tax code provision that governs their operations) raised $405 million in 2004, up dramatically from the $151 million they collected in 2002.
The rise of these groups -- and the likelihood that they will play an even more influential role in future elections -- represents a cause for concern that some of the previous abuses of the soft money system will replicate themselves. That hasn't happened yet; corporate contributions to 527s, for example, actually declined from $32 million in 2002 to $26 million last year. But as 527s become a more entrenched part of the political system, the risk grows that contributions will be spurred by the hope of buying influence among politicians who will take note -- or so some donors "
Charity brings billion-dollar smile- The Times of India
Charity brings billion-dollar smile- The Times of India: " decade ago, when the country's economy and markets were on a high, India's religious and charitable institutions had the enviable experience of being recipients of generous private donations from foreigners.
This fiscal could well mirror the trend of 1995-96. At a time when the economy is on a relatively high growth trajectory, munificence reminiscent of the inflows of a decade ago appears to be well underway. Inflows in the form of private donations from foreigners to religious and charitable institutions in India, which had topped the $1-billion mark in 1995-96, could well reach those levels again. "
This fiscal could well mirror the trend of 1995-96. At a time when the economy is on a relatively high growth trajectory, munificence reminiscent of the inflows of a decade ago appears to be well underway. Inflows in the form of private donations from foreigners to religious and charitable institutions in India, which had topped the $1-billion mark in 1995-96, could well reach those levels again. "
Yahoo! News - Charities Attract Newcomers to Running
Yahoo! News - Charities Attract Newcomers to Running: "By COLLEEN LONG, Associated Press Writer
NEW YORK - Distance running is becoming more mainstream, and charity events are a big reason, experts say. More than $560 million was raised for charities in 2003, an 8 percent increase over the previous year, according to USA Track and Field. Figures for 2004 have not been released, but if the trend continues, even more money will be raised. "
NEW YORK - Distance running is becoming more mainstream, and charity events are a big reason, experts say. More than $560 million was raised for charities in 2003, an 8 percent increase over the previous year, according to USA Track and Field. Figures for 2004 have not been released, but if the trend continues, even more money will be raised. "
Charitable foundation goes green - 03/31/05
Charitable foundation goes green - 03/31/05: "Charitable foundation goes green
Kresge headquarters' historic preservation in Troy uses strategies that are sustainable.
By Jennifer Chambers / The Detroit News
'It's what drew me out of retirement,' says project manager Ron Gagnon of the groundbreaking project.
TROY -- It's where 19th Century charm meets innovative 'green' building technology.
A revamped headquarters at The Kresge Foundation is promising to be a one-of-a-kind groundbreaking redevelopment project in Oakland County and southeast Michigan with its ambitious mix of sustainable strategies and historic preservation.
The current headquarters sits on a three-acre farm on Big Beaver Road and consists of a split-face stone farmhouse, red wood barn, stone sheds and two towering white wind mills.
Since last April, the foundation has been building a 17,000-square-foot addition utilizing green building techn"
Kresge headquarters' historic preservation in Troy uses strategies that are sustainable.
By Jennifer Chambers / The Detroit News
'It's what drew me out of retirement,' says project manager Ron Gagnon of the groundbreaking project.
TROY -- It's where 19th Century charm meets innovative 'green' building technology.
A revamped headquarters at The Kresge Foundation is promising to be a one-of-a-kind groundbreaking redevelopment project in Oakland County and southeast Michigan with its ambitious mix of sustainable strategies and historic preservation.
The current headquarters sits on a three-acre farm on Big Beaver Road and consists of a split-face stone farmhouse, red wood barn, stone sheds and two towering white wind mills.
Since last April, the foundation has been building a 17,000-square-foot addition utilizing green building techn"
WBAL Radio - News-Charitable Giving Up Except Among Boomers
WBAL Radio - News: "Charitable Giving Up Except Among Boomers
Thursday, March 31, 2005
WBAL Radio
A new survey finds Marylanders are more generous with their cash.
The Association of Baltimore Area Grantmakers survey finds Marylanders donated 2.9% of their income in 2002, that's up from 2.7% in 2000, the last year surveyed.
It's the sixth highest donation rate of all 50 states. "
Thursday, March 31, 2005
WBAL Radio
A new survey finds Marylanders are more generous with their cash.
The Association of Baltimore Area Grantmakers survey finds Marylanders donated 2.9% of their income in 2002, that's up from 2.7% in 2000, the last year surveyed.
It's the sixth highest donation rate of all 50 states. "
Newsday.com: � Everyday Long Island Hero
Newsday.com: �:
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"Named Outstanding Fundraising Volunteer of the Year in 2004 by the Long Island chapter of the Association of Fundraising Professionals, she is also the recipient of the 2004 New York State Senate Achievers' Award from Senator Charles Fuschillo, Jr. and the Volvo for Life Award. Telesca earned a Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Management and Economics from SUNY Empire State College and is pursuing graduate studies at Golden Gate University. A native Long Islander, she lived in Massapequa most of her life."
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"Named Outstanding Fundraising Volunteer of the Year in 2004 by the Long Island chapter of the Association of Fundraising Professionals, she is also the recipient of the 2004 New York State Senate Achievers' Award from Senator Charles Fuschillo, Jr. and the Volvo for Life Award. Telesca earned a Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Management and Economics from SUNY Empire State College and is pursuing graduate studies at Golden Gate University. A native Long Islander, she lived in Massapequa most of her life."
Globes [online] - A fine example
Globes [online] - A fine example: "Stop carping - business philanthropy is just what we need.
Shmuel Zysman 31 Mar 05 14:55
Something has happened in Israel. Leading businesspeople are making generous donations to the community. Their number include Nochi Dankner, Avi Fischer, Zvi Livnat, Meir Shamir, and Sammy Ofer.
As someone who has been involved in community activities at various levels for over 20 years, it is hard for me to understand some of the media, which hastened to disparage these businessmen, instead of praising them.
Anyone who raises money for the community knows how hard it is. Regrettably, Israel lacks a culture of philanthropy. Yes, there is ad-hoc organization, and yes, there is a small and closed circle of donors, but that is still a long way from a deeply ingrained culture of philanthropy. "
Shmuel Zysman 31 Mar 05 14:55
Something has happened in Israel. Leading businesspeople are making generous donations to the community. Their number include Nochi Dankner, Avi Fischer, Zvi Livnat, Meir Shamir, and Sammy Ofer.
As someone who has been involved in community activities at various levels for over 20 years, it is hard for me to understand some of the media, which hastened to disparage these businessmen, instead of praising them.
Anyone who raises money for the community knows how hard it is. Regrettably, Israel lacks a culture of philanthropy. Yes, there is ad-hoc organization, and yes, there is a small and closed circle of donors, but that is still a long way from a deeply ingrained culture of philanthropy. "
The Chronicle, 3/31/2005: How Underlings Can Influence a Nonprofit Supervisor's Job Performance
The Chronicle, 3/31/2005: How Underlings Can Influence a Nonprofit Supervisor's Job Performance: "How Underlings Can Influence a Nonprofit Supervisor's Job Performance
By Rebecca Gardyn
Only eight months after taking a job overseeing a small Atlanta charity's after-school programs,
Ian North was already burning out.
The intense workload was weighing him down, but even more frustrating was having a supervisor who seemed unsupportive of his efforts.
'Sometimes he would give me a task and just leave me alone to figure out how to get it done,' Mr. North says. 'He would come by and ask 'how's it going?' but then proceed to check his cell-phone messages five times during the course of our conversation. I didn't feel like I had the support I needed. I almost quit.'"
By Rebecca Gardyn
Only eight months after taking a job overseeing a small Atlanta charity's after-school programs,
Ian North was already burning out.
The intense workload was weighing him down, but even more frustrating was having a supervisor who seemed unsupportive of his efforts.
'Sometimes he would give me a task and just leave me alone to figure out how to get it done,' Mr. North says. 'He would come by and ask 'how's it going?' but then proceed to check his cell-phone messages five times during the course of our conversation. I didn't feel like I had the support I needed. I almost quit.'"
Debt-Relief Firms To Pay $6 Million In FTC Settlement (washingtonpost.com)
Debt-Relief Firms To Pay $6 Million In FTC Settlement (washingtonpost.com): "Debt-Relief Firms To Pay $6 Million In FTC Settlement
Agency Cites Lies About Fees, Services
By Caroline E. Mayer
Washington Post Staff Writer
Thursday, March 31, 2005; Page E06
The Federal Trade Commission announced yesterday that three consumer debt-service companies have settled charges that they cheated financially strapped customers out of more than $100 million.
The agency said National Consumer Council Inc., of California, Debt Management Foundation Services, of Florida, and Better Budget Financial Services, of Massachusetts, agreed to pay more than $6 million in consumer refunds for falsely promising easy debt relief that left many consumers deeper in debt and sometimes forced them to file for bankruptcy protection. "
Agency Cites Lies About Fees, Services
By Caroline E. Mayer
Washington Post Staff Writer
Thursday, March 31, 2005; Page E06
The Federal Trade Commission announced yesterday that three consumer debt-service companies have settled charges that they cheated financially strapped customers out of more than $100 million.
The agency said National Consumer Council Inc., of California, Debt Management Foundation Services, of Florida, and Better Budget Financial Services, of Massachusetts, agreed to pay more than $6 million in consumer refunds for falsely promising easy debt relief that left many consumers deeper in debt and sometimes forced them to file for bankruptcy protection. "
The power of endowment
The power of endowment: "In the past decade, USC has shed the reputation of 'just a football school' and has become one of the nation's top private universities.
Following suit is the university's endowment, which has exploded from nearly $500 million to more than $2 billion over the same 10-year span."
Following suit is the university's endowment, which has exploded from nearly $500 million to more than $2 billion over the same 10-year span."
Wednesday, March 30, 2005
Berkshire Eagle Online - Headlines-Nonprofits among major job providers
Berkshire Eagle Online - Headlines: "Nonprofits among major job providers
By Bill Carey
Berkshire Eagle Staff
Three Berkshire County towns rank among the top 10 municipalities in the state with the highest percentage of residents employed by nonprofit organizations, according to a new study.
Data from the 2000 census indicates that Williamstown, Stockbridge and West Stockbridge have high concentrations of residents employed by nonprofits, while several other Berkshire County towns rank "
By Bill Carey
Berkshire Eagle Staff
Three Berkshire County towns rank among the top 10 municipalities in the state with the highest percentage of residents employed by nonprofit organizations, according to a new study.
Data from the 2000 census indicates that Williamstown, Stockbridge and West Stockbridge have high concentrations of residents employed by nonprofits, while several other Berkshire County towns rank "
Chicago Tribune | Groups' goal: Get women to give back
Chicago Tribune | Groups' goal: Get women to give back: "Groups' goal: Get women to give back
By Colleen DeBaise
Dow Jones Newswires
Published March 30, 2005
NEW YORK -- The women's philanthropy movement, slowly percolating for years, might gain steam with an aggressive new initiative.
Two groups, the Women's Funding Network and the Association of Women's Business Centers, plan to launch a multiyear campaign called 'Moving the Needle' to raise $100 million from women donors. The goal of the effort, to begin by early next year, is to cultivate female philanthropists and support causes that help women business owners and entrepreneurs"
By Colleen DeBaise
Dow Jones Newswires
Published March 30, 2005
NEW YORK -- The women's philanthropy movement, slowly percolating for years, might gain steam with an aggressive new initiative.
Two groups, the Women's Funding Network and the Association of Women's Business Centers, plan to launch a multiyear campaign called 'Moving the Needle' to raise $100 million from women donors. The goal of the effort, to begin by early next year, is to cultivate female philanthropists and support causes that help women business owners and entrepreneurs"
Giving New Hampshire on New Hampshire Public Radio
Giving New Hampshire on New Hampshire Public Radio: "Giving New Hampshire
NHPR Series Highlights Community Nonprofits as Spur to Giving
New Hampshire Public Radio has been airing a series of nonprofit public service announcements in partnership with Giving New Hampshire (GNH), an initiative of the New Hampshire Charitable Foundation which seeks to permanently raise the level of giving in our state. NHPR has joined with Giving New Hampshire in this exciting effort to help increase the visibility of nonprofits across the state and to inspire people to give generously to area charitable organizations. During the week of March 28 through April 3, 2005 we are once again featuring a broad array of brief, first-hand stories as examples of how nonprofits improve lives and enhance communities"
NHPR Series Highlights Community Nonprofits as Spur to Giving
New Hampshire Public Radio has been airing a series of nonprofit public service announcements in partnership with Giving New Hampshire (GNH), an initiative of the New Hampshire Charitable Foundation which seeks to permanently raise the level of giving in our state. NHPR has joined with Giving New Hampshire in this exciting effort to help increase the visibility of nonprofits across the state and to inspire people to give generously to area charitable organizations. During the week of March 28 through April 3, 2005 we are once again featuring a broad array of brief, first-hand stories as examples of how nonprofits improve lives and enhance communities"
United Way Offers More Activist Role (washingtonpost.com)
United Way Offers More Activist Role (washingtonpost.com): "United Way Offers More Activist Role
In Effort to Expand Fundraising, National Group Urges Affiliates to Pick Issues to Target
By Jacqueline L. Salmon
Washington Post Staff Writer
Wednesday, March 30, 2005; Page A05
The United Way of America, seeking to stem recent declines in donations, will announce a plan today to encourage its affiliates to shift from their traditional role as fundraisers and adopt a more activist approach to regional problems.
Under the new system, the United Way's 1,400 local organizations would be encouraged to move away from the 'culture of the thermometer' -- the image traditionally used to illustrate progress in a fundraising campaign -- and join community leaders in identifying societal ills and then use the money raised in United Way campaigns to address them. "
In Effort to Expand Fundraising, National Group Urges Affiliates to Pick Issues to Target
By Jacqueline L. Salmon
Washington Post Staff Writer
Wednesday, March 30, 2005; Page A05
The United Way of America, seeking to stem recent declines in donations, will announce a plan today to encourage its affiliates to shift from their traditional role as fundraisers and adopt a more activist approach to regional problems.
Under the new system, the United Way's 1,400 local organizations would be encouraged to move away from the 'culture of the thermometer' -- the image traditionally used to illustrate progress in a fundraising campaign -- and join community leaders in identifying societal ills and then use the money raised in United Way campaigns to address them. "
MercuryNews.com | 03/30/2005 | Cut 55,000 pages of tax rules and watch the economy soar
MercuryNews.com | 03/30/2005 | Cut 55,000 pages of tax rules and watch the economy soar:
snip snip"Critics argue that ending the income tax, with its deductibility of charitable contributions, would depress giving. Linder says: Piffle. In 1980, when the top personal income-tax rate was 70 percent, a huge incentive for giving, individual charitable contributions were $40.7 billion. In 1986, the top rate was reduced to 28 percent, and by 1988 charitable giving was $86.7 billion. The lesson, says Linder, is that we give more money when we have more money."
snip snip"Critics argue that ending the income tax, with its deductibility of charitable contributions, would depress giving. Linder says: Piffle. In 1980, when the top personal income-tax rate was 70 percent, a huge incentive for giving, individual charitable contributions were $40.7 billion. In 1986, the top rate was reduced to 28 percent, and by 1988 charitable giving was $86.7 billion. The lesson, says Linder, is that we give more money when we have more money."
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