FT.com / Your money - Robert Budden: That empty feeling:
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"Text alert
When you give money to charity you hope all of this money goes to your chosen cause. Indeed, in most instances, this is the case. But it is not always so if you donate via your mobile phone.
We should encourage charitable donations via mobiles as this introduces a new generation of consumers donors to charitable giving. But how can we expect these people to carry on giving to charity in this way when as much as 50p out of a typical �1.50 text donation is eaten in fees and tax?"
Monday, April 18, 2005
Individual giving to charities on the rise BendBulletin.com
BendBulletin.com: "Report: Individual giving to charities on the rise
Published: April 16, 2005
By Cindy Powers
The Bulletin
Oregonians donate more of their income to charity than the national average, according to a report released on Friday, but not by much.
The Oregon Community Foundation's 2005 'Giving in Oregon' report showed combined charitable gifts statewide totaled $990,996,479 in 2001 and $969,189,267 in 2002 � the last year for which combined statistics are available. The report showed that income to Oregon's nonprofit organizations is just under $10 billion � more "
Published: April 16, 2005
By Cindy Powers
The Bulletin
Oregonians donate more of their income to charity than the national average, according to a report released on Friday, but not by much.
The Oregon Community Foundation's 2005 'Giving in Oregon' report showed combined charitable gifts statewide totaled $990,996,479 in 2001 and $969,189,267 in 2002 � the last year for which combined statistics are available. The report showed that income to Oregon's nonprofit organizations is just under $10 billion � more "
Nonprofits gird for generational shift in the corner office - Boston - MSNBC.com
Nonprofits gird for generational shift in the corner office - Boston - MSNBC.com: "Nonprofits gird for generational shift in the corner officeBy Naomi R. Kooker
Boston Business Journal
Updated: 8:00 p.m. ET April 17, 2005Jim Hooley, CEO of Neighborhood Health Plan for 10 years, is ready for a change. Deborah Enos, hired eight years ago and now the health plan's vice president of business development, didn't anticipate taking over Hooley's job, but she is. "
Boston Business Journal
Updated: 8:00 p.m. ET April 17, 2005Jim Hooley, CEO of Neighborhood Health Plan for 10 years, is ready for a change. Deborah Enos, hired eight years ago and now the health plan's vice president of business development, didn't anticipate taking over Hooley's job, but she is. "
Charity shatters previous totals for fund raiser - Daily Trojan - News
Charity shatters previous totals for fund raiser - Daily Trojan - News: "Charity shatters previous totals for fund raiser
Kevin Sorbo, star of 'Hercules,' among those at annual Swim with Mike event.
By Leslie Anne Jones
Published: Monday, April 18, 2005
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The 25th annual Swim with Mike charity set a new event record by raising more than $725,000 to fund scholarships for athletes who are physically disabled from an illness or accident.
Hundreds gathered at McDonald's Swim Stadium Saturday to participate in the annual event, which is the only one of its kind in the country.
The event raised the record total from donations, raffle ticket sales and a silent auction. The sum was the largest total ever for the event."
Kevin Sorbo, star of 'Hercules,' among those at annual Swim with Mike event.
By Leslie Anne Jones
Published: Monday, April 18, 2005
Article Tools:Page 1 of 1
The 25th annual Swim with Mike charity set a new event record by raising more than $725,000 to fund scholarships for athletes who are physically disabled from an illness or accident.
Hundreds gathered at McDonald's Swim Stadium Saturday to participate in the annual event, which is the only one of its kind in the country.
The event raised the record total from donations, raffle ticket sales and a silent auction. The sum was the largest total ever for the event."
Record-Journal-"The University of Connecticut's $1 billion construction program is drawing more scrutiny
Record-Journal: "The University of Connecticut's $1 billion construction program is drawing more scrutiny following a report that contractors increased their donations to the university's foundation after winning building contracts.
Builders who were awarded millions of dollars worth of contracts either began donating or substantially increased their donations to the University of Connecticut Foundation shortly after getting the work, The Hartford Courant reported Sunday.
The companies and the foundation's president said there was no connection between and contracts and the donations, some of which totaled $100,000 a year."
Builders who were awarded millions of dollars worth of contracts either began donating or substantially increased their donations to the University of Connecticut Foundation shortly after getting the work, The Hartford Courant reported Sunday.
The companies and the foundation's president said there was no connection between and contracts and the donations, some of which totaled $100,000 a year."
The Boston College Chronicle -A Wealth of Knowledge
The Boston College Chronicle: "A Wealth of Knowledge
Schervish and Havens probe spiritual aspects of wealth, philanthropy
By Sean Smith
Chronicle Editor
Third in a series of profiles on outstanding Boston College researchers
One day in late 1984, a 1950 Boston College alumnus and philanthropist named Thomas B. Murphy returned to his alma mater seeking the answer to a not-so-simple question."
Schervish and Havens probe spiritual aspects of wealth, philanthropy
By Sean Smith
Chronicle Editor
Third in a series of profiles on outstanding Boston College researchers
One day in late 1984, a 1950 Boston College alumnus and philanthropist named Thomas B. Murphy returned to his alma mater seeking the answer to a not-so-simple question."
Tampabay: Rhymes, reasons vary for wristband
Tampabay: Rhymes, reasons vary for wristband: "Rhymes, reasons vary for wristband
Some say that despite their popularity, proliferation of 'message' bands may be diminishing their meaning.
By SHANNON TAN
Published April 18, 2005
Ty Smith struggles to explain the meaning behind the 10 bracelets he wears on his wrists.
His mother, Frances Smith, prompts him: The yellow one is for cancer and the pink for cancer awareness. Green is for 'Save Our Earth,' blue for 'Peace On Earth.' Then there's a pink Adidas band, a red Supercross racing band and red, black and pink Nike bands."
Some say that despite their popularity, proliferation of 'message' bands may be diminishing their meaning.
By SHANNON TAN
Published April 18, 2005
Ty Smith struggles to explain the meaning behind the 10 bracelets he wears on his wrists.
His mother, Frances Smith, prompts him: The yellow one is for cancer and the pink for cancer awareness. Green is for 'Save Our Earth,' blue for 'Peace On Earth.' Then there's a pink Adidas band, a red Supercross racing band and red, black and pink Nike bands."
T3010A - Important Message: Changes to Form T3010A Resulting From the Federal Budget 2004
T3010A - Important Message: Changes to Form T3010A Resulting From the Federal Budget 2004: "IMPORTANT MESSAGE: CHANGES TO FORM T3010A RESULTING FROM THE FEDERAL BUDGET 2004
As a result of proposed legislative amendments to the Income Tax Act affecting the annual minimum expenditure requirements for registered charities (i.e., the disbursement quota), the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) is revising the Registered Charity Information Return (return), form T3010A, for fiscal periods that begin after March 22, 2004. Charities completing returns for fiscal periods that begin after March 22, 2004 are required to use the revised form T3010A (05). The CRA will mail this new form to registered charities in May 2005.
What form should you use?
If you are filing a return for a fiscal period that begins before March 23, 2004 (e.g., January 1 to December 31, 2004 fiscal period), you should use form, T3010A.
If you are filing a return for a fiscal period that begins after March 22, 2004 (e.g., April 1, 2004 to March 31, 2005 fiscal period), you are required to "
As a result of proposed legislative amendments to the Income Tax Act affecting the annual minimum expenditure requirements for registered charities (i.e., the disbursement quota), the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) is revising the Registered Charity Information Return (return), form T3010A, for fiscal periods that begin after March 22, 2004. Charities completing returns for fiscal periods that begin after March 22, 2004 are required to use the revised form T3010A (05). The CRA will mail this new form to registered charities in May 2005.
What form should you use?
If you are filing a return for a fiscal period that begins before March 23, 2004 (e.g., January 1 to December 31, 2004 fiscal period), you should use form, T3010A.
If you are filing a return for a fiscal period that begins after March 22, 2004 (e.g., April 1, 2004 to March 31, 2005 fiscal period), you are required to "
Charity Village� NewsWeek: Cover Story -"Funding Still Matters: The issue that can't be ignored
Charity Village� NewsWeek: Cover Story: "Funding Still Matters: The issue that can't be ignored
April 18, 2005
By Nicole Zummach
If you missed the 'underground bestseller' that took Canada's nonprofit sector by storm in 2003, that might be because it's not actually for sale. Katherine Scott's seminal report, Funding Matters, is available as a free download on the Canadian Council on Social Development (CCSD) web site. However, unlike many free reports that are downloaded with the best of intentions, never to be looked at again, this one is causing a major stir in the sector. Even though it's been almost two years since it was released, Scott's research on Canada's new funding regime and its impact on nonprofit and voluntary organizations continues to strike a chord with people.
The right report at the right time
Scott, who is also vice president of research at CCSD, says there is a lot of frustration in the nonprofit sector. Organizations are trying to do good work in the community, yet many funders fail to recognize that the lack of core funding and organizational support is hampering their ability to actually do programming. 'I think [nonprofits] feel that they are in a box and it doesn't matter how hard they work, or how many fundraisers they hold, or how often they talk about difficulties, their concerns are falling on deaf ears.'"
April 18, 2005
By Nicole Zummach
If you missed the 'underground bestseller' that took Canada's nonprofit sector by storm in 2003, that might be because it's not actually for sale. Katherine Scott's seminal report, Funding Matters, is available as a free download on the Canadian Council on Social Development (CCSD) web site. However, unlike many free reports that are downloaded with the best of intentions, never to be looked at again, this one is causing a major stir in the sector. Even though it's been almost two years since it was released, Scott's research on Canada's new funding regime and its impact on nonprofit and voluntary organizations continues to strike a chord with people.
The right report at the right time
Scott, who is also vice president of research at CCSD, says there is a lot of frustration in the nonprofit sector. Organizations are trying to do good work in the community, yet many funders fail to recognize that the lack of core funding and organizational support is hampering their ability to actually do programming. 'I think [nonprofits] feel that they are in a box and it doesn't matter how hard they work, or how many fundraisers they hold, or how often they talk about difficulties, their concerns are falling on deaf ears.'"
CharityVillage� NewsWeek: Coffee with Cam
CharityVillage� NewsWeek: Coffee with Cam: "Help us paint in black and white
By Cam Tait
It's that time of year again; there's more sunlight, more mud puddles, and sales galore at every garden store. Spring: a time of new hope, rebirth, and new opportunities. It's a time when our nation's farmers prepare for another summer of endless days working the land and hoping - always hoping - the weather gods are on their side. So, it's really a no-brainer that National Volunteer Week is held in the last part of April. This year's version starts Monday.
Spring...new opportunities and volunteers. Goes together just like butter and toast.
In the past we have recognized people who volunteer. We give out awards, hold lunches and dinners, and share wonderful stories about volunteering. And just before we have that one more cup of tea and that yummy "
By Cam Tait
It's that time of year again; there's more sunlight, more mud puddles, and sales galore at every garden store. Spring: a time of new hope, rebirth, and new opportunities. It's a time when our nation's farmers prepare for another summer of endless days working the land and hoping - always hoping - the weather gods are on their side. So, it's really a no-brainer that National Volunteer Week is held in the last part of April. This year's version starts Monday.
Spring...new opportunities and volunteers. Goes together just like butter and toast.
In the past we have recognized people who volunteer. We give out awards, hold lunches and dinners, and share wonderful stories about volunteering. And just before we have that one more cup of tea and that yummy "
These women are working to make world a better place | The San Diego Union-Tribune
These women are working to make world a better place | The San Diego Union-Tribune: "The Omni Hotel, at the back door to downtown San Diego's Petco Park, was packed last weekend, but it was philanthropy, not baseball, that had the ballroom buzzing. Delegates to the Women's Funding Network, an international association of women's foundations and philanthropic groups, were meeting for the 21st annual conference. After three long days, the workshops, networking and team building were giving way to plain old conversation among colleagues.
The guest speaker, activist and actress Geena Davis, was running late. But since she called to apologize � and to buy champagne for all of more than 200 people in the room � few seemed bothered by the delay, and most were happy to have a few more minutes to touch base. "
The guest speaker, activist and actress Geena Davis, was running late. But since she called to apologize � and to buy champagne for all of more than 200 people in the room � few seemed bothered by the delay, and most were happy to have a few more minutes to touch base. "
Friday, April 15, 2005
Study of Board Governance Practices in the Canadian Nonprofit Sector :: PNNOnline :: the nonprofit news and information resource
Study of Board Governance Practices in the Canadian Nonprofit Sector :: PNNOnline :: the nonprofit news and information resource: "Study of Board Governance Practices in the Canadian Nonprofit Sector
Posted by: tatyana on Friday, April 15, 2005
Strategic Leverage Partners Inc. and the Centre for Voluntary Sector Research and Development, a joint initiative of Carleton University and the University of Ottawa have developed a web-based survey that will form the base of a National Study of Board Governance Practices in the Canadian Nonprofit and Voluntary Sector.
This survey is being funded and supported by Bridgeway Foundation, the Canadian Educational Standards Institute, The Muttart Foundation, Volunteer Canada, the Institute of Corporate Directors, and the Ontario Hospital Association. "
Posted by: tatyana on Friday, April 15, 2005
Strategic Leverage Partners Inc. and the Centre for Voluntary Sector Research and Development, a joint initiative of Carleton University and the University of Ottawa have developed a web-based survey that will form the base of a National Study of Board Governance Practices in the Canadian Nonprofit and Voluntary Sector.
This survey is being funded and supported by Bridgeway Foundation, the Canadian Educational Standards Institute, The Muttart Foundation, Volunteer Canada, the Institute of Corporate Directors, and the Ontario Hospital Association. "
FT.com / Your money / Your tax - The appeals broaden to the text generation
FT.com / Your money / Your tax - The appeals broaden to the text generationThe appeals broaden to the text generation
By Sarah Ross
Published: April 15 2005 16:29 Last updated: April 15 2005 16:29
The 46,000 runners in Sundays’s London Marathon will not only perform a challenging physical feat but will also raise an estimated £40m for charity.
It is a significant amount, and one that reflects the British public’s generosity. Last year, individuals gave £7.1bn to charity, while the most recent Red Nose Day raised a record £37m sumand £340m was donated to the victims of the south-east Asian tsunami.
But it’s not just what you give, but how you give which makes a real difference to the amount your chosen charity actually receives. Certain methods of giving to charity subtract far greater amounts from the original donation than others.
Donors to Capital Radio’s Help a London Child appeal at the beginning of this month gave £140,000 to help deprived children. Some £60,000 of this was pledged via text message from donors’ mobile phones, but the charity itself only received two-thirds of this.
By Sarah Ross
Published: April 15 2005 16:29 Last updated: April 15 2005 16:29
The 46,000 runners in Sundays’s London Marathon will not only perform a challenging physical feat but will also raise an estimated £40m for charity.
It is a significant amount, and one that reflects the British public’s generosity. Last year, individuals gave £7.1bn to charity, while the most recent Red Nose Day raised a record £37m sumand £340m was donated to the victims of the south-east Asian tsunami.
But it’s not just what you give, but how you give which makes a real difference to the amount your chosen charity actually receives. Certain methods of giving to charity subtract far greater amounts from the original donation than others.
Donors to Capital Radio’s Help a London Child appeal at the beginning of this month gave £140,000 to help deprived children. Some £60,000 of this was pledged via text message from donors’ mobile phones, but the charity itself only received two-thirds of this.
SocietyGuardian.co.uk | Society | Off diary: Viewers to vote on lottery cash
SocietyGuardian.co.uk | Society | Off diary: Viewers to vote on lottery cash: "Viewers to vote on lottery cash
TV show aims to get public more involved in choice of good causes
Alison Benjamin
Wednesday April 13, 2005
The Guardian
A TV show that allows the public to choose which charities receive millions of pounds of lottery cash is the latest move to popularise the national lottery.
ITV is in discussions with the lottery distributor, the Big Lottery Fund (BLF), to launch a programme coinciding with the station's 50th anniversary celebrations in September. The programme, with the working title The People's Millions, is expected to give viewers the chance to vote for the charity most deserving of support, with sums as high as �50m on offer."
TV show aims to get public more involved in choice of good causes
Alison Benjamin
Wednesday April 13, 2005
The Guardian
A TV show that allows the public to choose which charities receive millions of pounds of lottery cash is the latest move to popularise the national lottery.
ITV is in discussions with the lottery distributor, the Big Lottery Fund (BLF), to launch a programme coinciding with the station's 50th anniversary celebrations in September. The programme, with the working title The People's Millions, is expected to give viewers the chance to vote for the charity most deserving of support, with sums as high as �50m on offer."
McKinney Courier-Gazette Online-CASA raffles tiny houses
McKinney Courier-Gazette Online: "CASA raffles tiny houses
By KRYSTAL DE LOS SANTOS McKinney Courier-Gazette
Court Appointed Special Advocates of Collin County is currently showcasing the Verizon Parade of Playhouses at the Collin Creek Mall in Plano.
Area home builders have sponsored and built 12 elaborate playhouses, which will be displayed at the mall until April 28. Meanwhile, CASA volunteers sell raffle tickets for a chance to win one of the tiny homes. All proceeds benefit CASA's program budget."
By KRYSTAL DE LOS SANTOS McKinney Courier-Gazette
Court Appointed Special Advocates of Collin County is currently showcasing the Verizon Parade of Playhouses at the Collin Creek Mall in Plano.
Area home builders have sponsored and built 12 elaborate playhouses, which will be displayed at the mall until April 28. Meanwhile, CASA volunteers sell raffle tickets for a chance to win one of the tiny homes. All proceeds benefit CASA's program budget."
Colleges set to retain charity status - The Herald
Colleges set to retain charity status - The Herald: "NEW universities and colleges across Scotland could be given greater independence from government under proposals to allow them to keep their charitable status.
Ministers are considering greater autonomy for the sector after The Herald highlighted concerns that changes to charity law could lead to institutions losing up to �15m a year in tax breaks."
Ministers are considering greater autonomy for the sector after The Herald highlighted concerns that changes to charity law could lead to institutions losing up to �15m a year in tax breaks."
Study: Belmont excels in nonprofit sector
TownOnline.com - Belmont Citizen-Herald - Local News: "Study: Belmont excels in nonprofit sector
By Jennifer Mann and Linda Pinkow
Thursday, April 14, 2005
A recent study has shown that Belmont has one of the highest concentrations of nonprofit workers in the state.
And Massachusetts is fourth in the country - behind only Washington, D.C., Vermont and North Dakota - according to the report by the Massachusetts Institute for a New Commonwealth.
The report concluded the nonprofit sector is now a driving force in the state's economy and a growing employer of the middle-class.
'Nonprofits have long been a critical source of civic leadership across the commonwealth,' said Ian Bowles, president and CEO of MassINC. 'With this report, we can now see that the sector is essential to the economic vitality of the state as well.'"
By Jennifer Mann and Linda Pinkow
Thursday, April 14, 2005
A recent study has shown that Belmont has one of the highest concentrations of nonprofit workers in the state.
And Massachusetts is fourth in the country - behind only Washington, D.C., Vermont and North Dakota - according to the report by the Massachusetts Institute for a New Commonwealth.
The report concluded the nonprofit sector is now a driving force in the state's economy and a growing employer of the middle-class.
'Nonprofits have long been a critical source of civic leadership across the commonwealth,' said Ian Bowles, president and CEO of MassINC. 'With this report, we can now see that the sector is essential to the economic vitality of the state as well.'"
Thursday, April 14, 2005
Boston.com / News / Local / High stakes question
Boston.com / News / Local / High stakes question: "High stakes question
Charity poker payouts exceed legal limits -- or do they?
By Steven Rosenberg, Globe Staff | April 14, 2005
Seeking to hop onto the Texas Hold 'Em craze that has swept the nation, the Malden Pop Warner Football Association held its first poker tournament in February and raised more than $5,000. Hoping to build on that success, the group planned a second poker event in Malden for April 30, and advertised up to $10,000 in prize money for the top finishers.
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But that tournament might not happen, according to Malden Licensing Board chairman James Conway, who said the payouts are illegal under a state law that forbids prizes higher than $25 at municipal-licensed raffles and bazaars."
Charity poker payouts exceed legal limits -- or do they?
By Steven Rosenberg, Globe Staff | April 14, 2005
Seeking to hop onto the Texas Hold 'Em craze that has swept the nation, the Malden Pop Warner Football Association held its first poker tournament in February and raised more than $5,000. Hoping to build on that success, the group planned a second poker event in Malden for April 30, and advertised up to $10,000 in prize money for the top finishers.
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But that tournament might not happen, according to Malden Licensing Board chairman James Conway, who said the payouts are illegal under a state law that forbids prizes higher than $25 at municipal-licensed raffles and bazaars."
Newsday.com: Report: 'Philanthropic Corridor' Emerging
Newsday.com: Report: 'Philanthropic Corridor' Emerging: "Report: 'Philanthropic Corridor' Emerging
By DAVID HAMMER
Associated Press Writer
April 14, 2005, 4:48 AM EDT
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. -- The growing presence of nonprofit groups in Arkansas and the drawing power of Bill Clinton's presidential library are signs that a 'philanthropic corridor' is emerging in a region that suffers from one of the nation's highest concentrations of poverty, according to a new report.
The Jackson, Miss.-based Foundation for the Mid South recently released a report by a 32-member commission that investigated how the three-state region of Arkansas, Louisiana and Mississippi can combat poverty. "
By DAVID HAMMER
Associated Press Writer
April 14, 2005, 4:48 AM EDT
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. -- The growing presence of nonprofit groups in Arkansas and the drawing power of Bill Clinton's presidential library are signs that a 'philanthropic corridor' is emerging in a region that suffers from one of the nation's highest concentrations of poverty, according to a new report.
The Jackson, Miss.-based Foundation for the Mid South recently released a report by a 32-member commission that investigated how the three-state region of Arkansas, Louisiana and Mississippi can combat poverty. "
Lilly Endowment watches assets shrink
Lilly Endowment watches assets shrink: "Lilly Endowment watches assets shrink
By John Strauss
john.strauss@indystar.com
April 13, 2005
The Lilly Endowment, the state's largest charitable foundation that contributed $285 million to Indiana projects last year, saw its asset value shrink 20 percent in 2004 as the price of its Eli Lilly and Co. stock sagged.
Total grants paid by the foundation also dropped for the third year in a row, down 7.5 percent from the year before, according to the endowment's 2004 annual report, released Wednesday.
With 99.9 percent of its assets in Lilly stock, the value of the endowment's assets rise and fall in lockstep with the company's trading on the New York Stock Exchange. Assets last year totaled nearly $8.6 billion, down from a peak of $15.8 billion in 1998."
By John Strauss
john.strauss@indystar.com
April 13, 2005
The Lilly Endowment, the state's largest charitable foundation that contributed $285 million to Indiana projects last year, saw its asset value shrink 20 percent in 2004 as the price of its Eli Lilly and Co. stock sagged.
Total grants paid by the foundation also dropped for the third year in a row, down 7.5 percent from the year before, according to the endowment's 2004 annual report, released Wednesday.
With 99.9 percent of its assets in Lilly stock, the value of the endowment's assets rise and fall in lockstep with the company's trading on the New York Stock Exchange. Assets last year totaled nearly $8.6 billion, down from a peak of $15.8 billion in 1998."
Wednesday, April 13, 2005
Ladies of the Lane Launch New Charity
Ladies of the Lane Launch New Charity: "The ladies of Wysteria Lane left the kids, the hunks and the neighborhood to launch a new charity, 'Clothes Off Our Covers.'
One of the items to be auctioned is the Versace dress Teri Hatcher wore on her cover shoot for InStyle magazine, which hits newsstands in May. But it was a spill-all article in the current 'Vanity Fair,' claiming the ladies are more hysteria than Wysteria, that dominated talk on the red carpet.
Hatcher told Associated Press Television News that she doesn't court bad publicity. 'I don't really think about it, because I know who I am,' she said at Tuesday night's event. 'And I'm a good person, and that is what it is, and if somebody wants to say something else they can, but I look at myself in the mirror every morning and I'm all right.'"
One of the items to be auctioned is the Versace dress Teri Hatcher wore on her cover shoot for InStyle magazine, which hits newsstands in May. But it was a spill-all article in the current 'Vanity Fair,' claiming the ladies are more hysteria than Wysteria, that dominated talk on the red carpet.
Hatcher told Associated Press Television News that she doesn't court bad publicity. 'I don't really think about it, because I know who I am,' she said at Tuesday night's event. 'And I'm a good person, and that is what it is, and if somebody wants to say something else they can, but I look at myself in the mirror every morning and I'm all right.'"
Giving and getting at St. Labre School: Northern Cheyenne sue for share of mission school's wealth - billingsgazette.com
Giving and getting at St. Labre School: Northern Cheyenne sue for share of mission school's wealth - billingsgazette.com: "Giving and getting at St. Labre School: Northern Cheyenne sue for share of mission school's wealth
By MIKE STARK
Of The Gazette Staff
ASHLAND - The mailroom buzzes at a frenetic pace at St. Labre Indian School.
Barely out of earshot of the hundreds of kids at recess, the warehouse-size room is alive with the precision sounds of mail being sorted, stuffed, bagged and boxed.
Last year, more than 17 million pieces of mail went out to potential donors who might be willing to write a check to the 121-year-old St. Labre school and mission. "
By MIKE STARK
Of The Gazette Staff
ASHLAND - The mailroom buzzes at a frenetic pace at St. Labre Indian School.
Barely out of earshot of the hundreds of kids at recess, the warehouse-size room is alive with the precision sounds of mail being sorted, stuffed, bagged and boxed.
Last year, more than 17 million pieces of mail went out to potential donors who might be willing to write a check to the 121-year-old St. Labre school and mission. "
Nonprofit boards face millions of openings; recruiting tough (HamptonRoads.com/Pilot Online)
Nonprofit boards face millions of openings; recruiting tough (HamptonRoads.com/Pilot Online)
By BENITA D. NEWTON, The Virginian-Pilot
© April 13, 2005
As donors and regulators become increasingly focused on fiscal and organizational accountability, many nonprofits are shaking up the makeup and function of their boards of directors.
For some, producing a flourishing board means pulling a few weeds and sprinkling fertilizer. Others have uprooted the entire landscape to give their organizations a fresh start.
The Hampton Roads American Cancer Society, for instance, dissolved its board last year in favor of a corporate leadership council, said Chairman Channing Pfeiffer. The new roster is a who’s who of local executives – decision-makers who have extensive business backgrounds and community influence.
By BENITA D. NEWTON, The Virginian-Pilot
© April 13, 2005
As donors and regulators become increasingly focused on fiscal and organizational accountability, many nonprofits are shaking up the makeup and function of their boards of directors.
For some, producing a flourishing board means pulling a few weeds and sprinkling fertilizer. Others have uprooted the entire landscape to give their organizations a fresh start.
The Hampton Roads American Cancer Society, for instance, dissolved its board last year in favor of a corporate leadership council, said Chairman Channing Pfeiffer. The new roster is a who’s who of local executives – decision-makers who have extensive business backgrounds and community influence.
Inside Higher Ed :: Lost Faith
Inside Higher Ed :: Lost Faith
Lost Faith
Two leading trustees of Davidson College have quit their positions to protest the board’s decision to allow non-Christians to serve on it. One of the trustees — John Belk — is Davidson’s most generous donor.
Belk and the other trustee, Stephen Smith, were not available for comment Tuesday. The Charlotte Observer (free registration required) disclosed their resignations, which were confirmed by Davidson officials.
The Observer quoted Belk as saying that he did not object to non-Christians teaching or enrolling at the college, but that he thought the board should remain entirely Christian. “I think Davidson ought to be a Christian school,” Belk said. “I think that is one reason why Davidson is special, a little different from anyone else,” he said.
Davidson announced the change in its policies in February, following a lengthy study of the issue. Faculty, student and alumni leaders all backed the change, with many saying that it was wrong for the college to recruit students of all faiths (and no faith) while limiting who could serve on the board. The change caused relatively little controversy on campus. But there has been strong alumni opposition throughout the debate. The college was founded as a Presbyterian institution.
Lost Faith
Two leading trustees of Davidson College have quit their positions to protest the board’s decision to allow non-Christians to serve on it. One of the trustees — John Belk — is Davidson’s most generous donor.
Belk and the other trustee, Stephen Smith, were not available for comment Tuesday. The Charlotte Observer (free registration required) disclosed their resignations, which were confirmed by Davidson officials.
The Observer quoted Belk as saying that he did not object to non-Christians teaching or enrolling at the college, but that he thought the board should remain entirely Christian. “I think Davidson ought to be a Christian school,” Belk said. “I think that is one reason why Davidson is special, a little different from anyone else,” he said.
Davidson announced the change in its policies in February, following a lengthy study of the issue. Faculty, student and alumni leaders all backed the change, with many saying that it was wrong for the college to recruit students of all faiths (and no faith) while limiting who could serve on the board. The change caused relatively little controversy on campus. But there has been strong alumni opposition throughout the debate. The college was founded as a Presbyterian institution.
Too many people don�t understand the laws governing nonprofits | TheNewsTribune.com | Tacoma, WA
Too many people don�t understand the laws governing nonprofits TheNewsTribune.com Tacoma, WA: "
THE NEWS TRIBUNE
Last updated: April 13th, 2005 02:35 AM
Some phone calls last week provide examples of what doesn't work for nonprofits.
The first calls were from people who wanted to raise money for a relative with cancer. This is a sad and challenging situation, but the desire to help is wonderful. The problem came with their belief that they should be able to raise the money tax-free. We should just be a nonprofit� was their belief.
Certainly, raising money for this reason is an act of charity. In this case, however, it won't work for tax purposes because a specific person will benefit directly. "
THE NEWS TRIBUNE
Last updated: April 13th, 2005 02:35 AM
Some phone calls last week provide examples of what doesn't work for nonprofits.
The first calls were from people who wanted to raise money for a relative with cancer. This is a sad and challenging situation, but the desire to help is wonderful. The problem came with their belief that they should be able to raise the money tax-free. We should just be a nonprofit� was their belief.
Certainly, raising money for this reason is an act of charity. In this case, however, it won't work for tax purposes because a specific person will benefit directly. "
Japanese least charitable with estate bequests: Survey
The Peninsula On-line: Qatar's leading English Daily: "Japanese least charitable with estate bequests: Survey
Web posted at: 4/13/2005 11:54:1
Source ::: AFP
LONDON: People in Japan are the least likely to give away their fortune to charity upon death, while more than a third of Singaporeans would happily make such a donation, research by insurance giant AXA revealed yesterday.
Only one percent of Japanese surveyed said they would bequeath their estates to charity, according to AXA.
The tight-fisted in Japan were tailed by the Italians, where only two percent said they would also make such a donation"
Web posted at: 4/13/2005 11:54:1
Source ::: AFP
LONDON: People in Japan are the least likely to give away their fortune to charity upon death, while more than a third of Singaporeans would happily make such a donation, research by insurance giant AXA revealed yesterday.
Only one percent of Japanese surveyed said they would bequeath their estates to charity, according to AXA.
The tight-fisted in Japan were tailed by the Italians, where only two percent said they would also make such a donation"
The Jakarta Post - New group aims to boost role of philanthropists
Exciting Story from Jakarta Post about the launching of AFP Indonesia Chapter.
The Jakarta Post - New group aims to boost role of philanthropists: "New group aims to boost role of philanthropists
Hera Diani, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta
In a bid to professionalize the fund-raising and philanthropy sectors, the Indonesian chapter of the Association of Fund-raising Professionals (AFP) was launched on Tuesday.
The president of AFP Indonesia, Elan Merdy, also the chief operating officer of the Sampoerna Foundation, said that the establishment of the organization here was aimed at encouraging professionalism and transparency. "
The Jakarta Post - New group aims to boost role of philanthropists: "New group aims to boost role of philanthropists
Hera Diani, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta
In a bid to professionalize the fund-raising and philanthropy sectors, the Indonesian chapter of the Association of Fund-raising Professionals (AFP) was launched on Tuesday.
The president of AFP Indonesia, Elan Merdy, also the chief operating officer of the Sampoerna Foundation, said that the establishment of the organization here was aimed at encouraging professionalism and transparency. "
Alliance Magazine Interview - Getting global giving going - Manuel Arango
Alliance Magazine Interview - Getting global giving going - Manuel Arango: "Fifteen years ago, Mexican businessman Manuel Arango founded the Mexican Center for Philanthropy (CEMEFI) � now a large, thriving organization with 400 members. What inspired him to set up a civil society support organization, Caroline Hartnell asked him. And does he think his example has encouraged other wealthy people in Mexico to follow suit? Although he downplays the importance of personal example, Manuel Arango feels that Mexico is reaching the point where people accept that supporting the non-profit sector should be part of any citizen�s life.
As an individual donor, it was an unusual decision to found a support organization like CEMEFI rather than something much more service delivery oriented? How did you come to do this?
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As an individual donor, it was an unusual decision to found a support organization like CEMEFI rather than something much more service delivery oriented? How did you come to do this?
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Alliance Magazine Interview - Getting global giving going � an overview
Alliance Magazine Interview - Getting global giving going � an overview: "Articles from December 2004
Promoting global giving � an overview[1]
Adele Simmons and Dan Nielsen
Global philanthropy, or global social investing, is expanding rapidly, a byproduct of the world�s increasingly mobile workforce, the explosion of wealth in the 1990s, and improvements in telecommunications. This new group of investors is not found solely in the upper class of industrialized nations. In Brazil, India, the Philippines and Mexico, for example, individuals are increasingly contributing to social causes within their own countries. According to a recent study by the Aga Khan Foundation, giving by Pakistanis is four times the amount of foreign aid that Pakistan receives.[2]"
Promoting global giving � an overview[1]
Adele Simmons and Dan Nielsen
Global philanthropy, or global social investing, is expanding rapidly, a byproduct of the world�s increasingly mobile workforce, the explosion of wealth in the 1990s, and improvements in telecommunications. This new group of investors is not found solely in the upper class of industrialized nations. In Brazil, India, the Philippines and Mexico, for example, individuals are increasingly contributing to social causes within their own countries. According to a recent study by the Aga Khan Foundation, giving by Pakistanis is four times the amount of foreign aid that Pakistan receives.[2]"
Tuesday, April 12, 2005
RBI sets cap for donations by UCBs at 1% of previous profit
RBI sets cap for donations by UCBs at 1% of previous profit: "MUMBAI, APRIL 11: The Reserve Bank of India on Monday said that normal donations made during a year by an urban co-operative bank (UCB) should, in aggregate, be restricted to a maximum of 1% of the published profits of the bank for the previous year. This ceiling on donations/ contributions for public/ charitable purposes has been imposed by the RBI as it has come across instances of large donations being made by UCBs, which adversely affects the interest of depositors"
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