With More Private Giving, Bloomberg Forges Ties - New York Times: "With More Private Giving, Bloomberg Forges Ties
By SAM ROBERTS and JIM RUTENBERG
Published: May 23, 2005
As a self-made billionaire, Michael R. Bloomberg was one of the nation's leading philanthropists well before he ran for mayor of New York in 2001. He has donated hundreds of millions of dollars to a wide variety of causes - mostly to educational institutions and medical research - from his own personal fortune, through family foundations and through his financial information services corporation, Bloomberg L.P.
But in the four years since his first mayoral race, the breadth of his philanthropy has expanded starkly. Now, many more community and cultural groups and social-service organizations in New York City are as likely to be beneficiaries as are medical centers in Baltimore or professorships at Harvard. And as Mr. Bloomberg gears up for a re-election campaign, the vast impact of his charitable contributions - a total of about $140 million in donations last year alone to more than 800 institutions and groups, a growing number of them local - is emerging as a potentially formidable weapon as he cultivates alliances in all five boroughs."
Monday, May 23, 2005
Charity says it never received proceeds from Beverly poker tourney - Boston.com - Mass. - News
Charity says it never received proceeds from Beverly poker tourney - Boston.com - Mass. - News: "Charity says it never received proceeds from Beverly poker tourney
May 21, 2005
BEVERLY, Mass. -- Police are investigating a pair of charity poker tournaments after the organization that was supposed to benefit said it hasn't received any money.
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The 'Texas Hold 'Em' tournaments were held at Beverly's Franco-American Club on March 6 and April 17, and were advertised as a benefit for the New York-based Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation. But a spokesman for the charity said it hasn't received a dime.
'It's not something we authorized and we're not happy with how things have shaped up,' spokesman Peter Cleary told The Salem News."
May 21, 2005
BEVERLY, Mass. -- Police are investigating a pair of charity poker tournaments after the organization that was supposed to benefit said it hasn't received any money.
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The 'Texas Hold 'Em' tournaments were held at Beverly's Franco-American Club on March 6 and April 17, and were advertised as a benefit for the New York-based Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation. But a spokesman for the charity said it hasn't received a dime.
'It's not something we authorized and we're not happy with how things have shaped up,' spokesman Peter Cleary told The Salem News."
Afleet Alex Aids Cancer Charity
Afleet Alex Aids Cancer Charity: "Afleet Alex Aids Cancer Charity
By John Scheinman
Special to The Washington Post
Sunday, May 22, 2005; Page E17
BALTIMORE, May 21 -- Flush in the face of one of the most incredible Preakness victories in the race's 130 years, Afleet Alex's trainer Tim Ritchey managed to compose himself and talk about Alex's Lemonade Stand.
The pediatric cancer charity, created by Alexandra Scott when she was 4 years old in 2000, has raised more than $1 million as thousands of lemonade stands have been set up around the country."
By John Scheinman
Special to The Washington Post
Sunday, May 22, 2005; Page E17
BALTIMORE, May 21 -- Flush in the face of one of the most incredible Preakness victories in the race's 130 years, Afleet Alex's trainer Tim Ritchey managed to compose himself and talk about Alex's Lemonade Stand.
The pediatric cancer charity, created by Alexandra Scott when she was 4 years old in 2000, has raised more than $1 million as thousands of lemonade stands have been set up around the country."
Peterborough Today: CHARITY: Fund-raisers use a bit of push and shove
Peterborough Today: News, Sport, Jobs, Property, Cars, Entertainments & More: "CHARITY: Fund-raisers use a bit of push and shove
CROWDS of people turned out to cheer on a man as he pushed a pea with his nose through Peterborough city centre in the pouring rain.
Organisers of the charity fund-raiser had estimated that it would take Philip Stephenson about three hours to roll the chick pea from The Broadway Theatre, in Broadway, to the Guildhall, in Cathedral Square.
But the former homeless convict, who says he has had his life turned around by Christian United People (CUP), managed to complete the arduous task in half the time.
The quirky challenge was staged to raise cash for a new refuge centre in the city centre. Organisers are trying to raise �45,000 to get it up and running."
CROWDS of people turned out to cheer on a man as he pushed a pea with his nose through Peterborough city centre in the pouring rain.
Organisers of the charity fund-raiser had estimated that it would take Philip Stephenson about three hours to roll the chick pea from The Broadway Theatre, in Broadway, to the Guildhall, in Cathedral Square.
But the former homeless convict, who says he has had his life turned around by Christian United People (CUP), managed to complete the arduous task in half the time.
The quirky challenge was staged to raise cash for a new refuge centre in the city centre. Organisers are trying to raise �45,000 to get it up and running."
TODAYonline-Fewer, less stringent recommendations for IPCs
TODAYonline: "Fewer, less stringent recommendations for IPCs
Govt accepts many suggestions about fundraising, disclosure
Tor Ching Li
chingli@newstoday.com.sg
AFTER nearly 18 months of handwringing, Singapore's some 870 Institutes of Public Character (IPCs) � non-profit organisations authorised to receive tax-deductible donations � can finally heave a collective sigh of relief.
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Not only has the Council on Governance of IPCs (CGIPC) relaxed and reduced its stringent 'mandatory recommendations' for fundraising and disclosure procedures, the Ministry of Finance (MOF) has now approved most of its suggestions, modified some and adopted the rest as 'best practices' rather than law.
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IPCs will have till Jan 1, 2007, to comply with the 19 recommendations � 15 of which refer to mandatory requirements and the rest, guidelines.
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Govt accepts many suggestions about fundraising, disclosure
Tor Ching Li
chingli@newstoday.com.sg
AFTER nearly 18 months of handwringing, Singapore's some 870 Institutes of Public Character (IPCs) � non-profit organisations authorised to receive tax-deductible donations � can finally heave a collective sigh of relief.
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Not only has the Council on Governance of IPCs (CGIPC) relaxed and reduced its stringent 'mandatory recommendations' for fundraising and disclosure procedures, the Ministry of Finance (MOF) has now approved most of its suggestions, modified some and adopted the rest as 'best practices' rather than law.
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IPCs will have till Jan 1, 2007, to comply with the 19 recommendations � 15 of which refer to mandatory requirements and the rest, guidelines.
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Macleans.ca | Top Stories | Donation problems, logistical challenges arise from tsunami relief efforts
Macleans.ca | Top Stories | Donation problems, logistical challenges arise from tsunami relief efforts: "Donation problems, logistical challenges arise from tsunami relief efforts
TIFFANY CRAWFORD
VANCOUVER (CP) - When the tsunami ripped through Southeast Asia last December, the rest of the world responded with an unprecedented amount of humanitarian relief.
But aid workers, NGOs, and volunteers still working to distribute billions of dollars in donations are faced with almost insuperable logistical challenges."
TIFFANY CRAWFORD
VANCOUVER (CP) - When the tsunami ripped through Southeast Asia last December, the rest of the world responded with an unprecedented amount of humanitarian relief.
But aid workers, NGOs, and volunteers still working to distribute billions of dollars in donations are faced with almost insuperable logistical challenges."
DailyProgress.com | Women form charitable group
DailyProgress.com | Women form charitable group: " recently formed group of area women intends to lay the groundwork for what they hope will be a robust charitable organization for years to come.
The Women�s Initiative in Philanthropy, a group formed in partnership with the United Way-Thomas Jefferson Area, hopes to educate community members about systemic area problems and work toward lasting solutions for such issues."
The Women�s Initiative in Philanthropy, a group formed in partnership with the United Way-Thomas Jefferson Area, hopes to educate community members about systemic area problems and work toward lasting solutions for such issues."
Friday, May 20, 2005
Risk Management Resolutions
Risk Management Resolutions: "Who Can Sue a Nonprofit Board?
One of the myths associated with nonprofit D&O exposures is that there are few sources of claims since nonprofits don�t have shareholders. While it is true that the vast majority of lawsuits filed against nonprofit boards are filed by current and former employees (alleging wrongful employment practices), nonprofits serve large and varied constituencies to which their boards owe specific fiduciary duties similar to duties owed by corporate boards. These constituencies are potential plaintiffs in legal actions brought against nonprofit boards.Potential claimants in a suit against nonprofit directors include: "
One of the myths associated with nonprofit D&O exposures is that there are few sources of claims since nonprofits don�t have shareholders. While it is true that the vast majority of lawsuits filed against nonprofit boards are filed by current and former employees (alleging wrongful employment practices), nonprofits serve large and varied constituencies to which their boards owe specific fiduciary duties similar to duties owed by corporate boards. These constituencies are potential plaintiffs in legal actions brought against nonprofit boards.Potential claimants in a suit against nonprofit directors include: "
Corcoran Could Clip Its New Wing
Corcoran Could Clip Its New Wing: "Corcoran Could Clip Its New Wing
Chairman Says Ailing Gallery Can't Afford Frank Gehry's Showpiece
By Bob Thompson and Jacqueline Trescott
Washington Post Staff Writers
Friday, May 20, 2005; Page A01
The Corcoran Gallery of Art's chairman said yesterday that the 136-year-old institution is in such serious financial straits that it should suspend efforts to build its much-heralded new wing, for which architect Frank Gehry has already completed a design, and replace its longtime director.
The future of architect Frank Gehry's plan for a new wing for the Corcoran has triggered a leadership struggle at the venerable institution.(
The suspension of the Gehry effort could come as early as Monday, when the board is scheduled to discuss a new strategic plan for the Corcoran. 'In the foreseeable future, there's no choice,' board of trustees Chairman John T. 'Til' Hazel said, citing broad financial difficulties facing the Washington landmark, which includes both the museum and the Corcoran College of Art and Design"
Chairman Says Ailing Gallery Can't Afford Frank Gehry's Showpiece
By Bob Thompson and Jacqueline Trescott
Washington Post Staff Writers
Friday, May 20, 2005; Page A01
The Corcoran Gallery of Art's chairman said yesterday that the 136-year-old institution is in such serious financial straits that it should suspend efforts to build its much-heralded new wing, for which architect Frank Gehry has already completed a design, and replace its longtime director.
The future of architect Frank Gehry's plan for a new wing for the Corcoran has triggered a leadership struggle at the venerable institution.(
The suspension of the Gehry effort could come as early as Monday, when the board is scheduled to discuss a new strategic plan for the Corcoran. 'In the foreseeable future, there's no choice,' board of trustees Chairman John T. 'Til' Hazel said, citing broad financial difficulties facing the Washington landmark, which includes both the museum and the Corcoran College of Art and Design"
NPQ - Current Issue - The Looking-Glass World of Nonprofit Money
NPQ - Current Issue - The Looking-Glass World of Nonprofit Money: "The Looking-Glass World of Nonprofit Money: Managing in For-Profits� Shadow Universe
by Clara Miller
Editors� Note: A couple of years ago we attended a presentation given by Clara Miller to a group of foundation representatives. Her talk, presented in the form of a true/false test, challenged attendees to look at the rules of money and finance that governed the nonprofit sector in comparison to those in the for-profit sector. It was a funny and, at times, painful look at the strange world of nonprofit finance and the contortions that tie nonprofits up in knots that no one from the private sector would recognize. We found Clara�s presentation compelling and are happy to bring you the next best thing to Clara herself: an article based on the presentation. Take the test below �but be careful, it is more difficult than it seems. Then, read for yourself how our shadow universe compares to the rational and time-honored ways of the for-profit sector.
by Clara Miller
Editors� Note: A couple of years ago we attended a presentation given by Clara Miller to a group of foundation representatives. Her talk, presented in the form of a true/false test, challenged attendees to look at the rules of money and finance that governed the nonprofit sector in comparison to those in the for-profit sector. It was a funny and, at times, painful look at the strange world of nonprofit finance and the contortions that tie nonprofits up in knots that no one from the private sector would recognize. We found Clara�s presentation compelling and are happy to bring you the next best thing to Clara herself: an article based on the presentation. Take the test below �but be careful, it is more difficult than it seems. Then, read for yourself how our shadow universe compares to the rational and time-honored ways of the for-profit sector.
2theadvocate.com: News - Blanco got very active to defeat anti-Stelly bill 05/20/05
2theadvocate.com: News - Blanco got very active to defeat anti-Stelly bill 05/20/05: " know in my heart people want this,' Cain said of his bill. 'I know they do.'
The legislation, Senate Bill 1, would have gradually restored a tax break on state returns for upper-income taxpayers. It would have restored their right to deduct their excess itemized federal deductions on state tax returns for costs such as home mortgage interest, charitable contributions and medical expenses.
Blanco has never been known for any soaring rhetoric. She is a pleasant, low-key politician who owes part of her success to opponents underestimating her.
In this case, her public testimony and private jawboning played a huge role in killing Cain's bill."
The legislation, Senate Bill 1, would have gradually restored a tax break on state returns for upper-income taxpayers. It would have restored their right to deduct their excess itemized federal deductions on state tax returns for costs such as home mortgage interest, charitable contributions and medical expenses.
Blanco has never been known for any soaring rhetoric. She is a pleasant, low-key politician who owes part of her success to opponents underestimating her.
In this case, her public testimony and private jawboning played a huge role in killing Cain's bill."
HoustonChronicle.com - Charity drops glitzy, potentially illegal poker fundraising event
HoustonChronicle.com - Charity drops glitzy, potentially illegal poker fundraising event: "In Texas, no-limit Hold'em does have limits
A probe leads a major charity to drop its glitzy but potentially illegal Reliant Park gala
By KRISTIN FINAN
Copyright 2005 Houston Chronicle
The law stops for no one, not even the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation, one of the country's best-known charities and would-be beneficiary of a no-limit Texas Hold'em poker tournament set for Saturday night.
Despite proceeds expected to near $300,000, Houston police and the District Attorney's Office said the event as it was structured would probably be considered illegal. Last week, fearing potential snags or embarrassment, organizers cashed out, prompting calls for the Legislature to spend less time debating cheerleaders' gyrations and more clarifying the state's sticky gambling laws."
A probe leads a major charity to drop its glitzy but potentially illegal Reliant Park gala
By KRISTIN FINAN
Copyright 2005 Houston Chronicle
The law stops for no one, not even the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation, one of the country's best-known charities and would-be beneficiary of a no-limit Texas Hold'em poker tournament set for Saturday night.
Despite proceeds expected to near $300,000, Houston police and the District Attorney's Office said the event as it was structured would probably be considered illegal. Last week, fearing potential snags or embarrassment, organizers cashed out, prompting calls for the Legislature to spend less time debating cheerleaders' gyrations and more clarifying the state's sticky gambling laws."
King son's firm paid $1.3 million by center | ajc.com
King son's firm paid $1.3 million by center | ajc.com: "King son's firm paid $1.3 million by center
By ERNIE SUGGS
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Published on: 05/20/05
The nonprofit Martin Luther King Jr. Center paid nearly $1.3 million last year to a for-profit business run by King's younger son, according to tax records released this week.
The payments to Intellectual Properties Management Inc. amounted to 43 percent of all the King Center's spending for the fiscal year that ended in June 2004, according to the center's latest tax return. Since July 2000, the center has reported paying $4.2 million to the company, a practice criticized by charity watchdog groups.
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IPM also gave the King Center $77,550, its largest single donation last year, according to a list of financial contributions attached to the tax form. There was no explanation of the gift."
By ERNIE SUGGS
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Published on: 05/20/05
The nonprofit Martin Luther King Jr. Center paid nearly $1.3 million last year to a for-profit business run by King's younger son, according to tax records released this week.
The payments to Intellectual Properties Management Inc. amounted to 43 percent of all the King Center's spending for the fiscal year that ended in June 2004, according to the center's latest tax return. Since July 2000, the center has reported paying $4.2 million to the company, a practice criticized by charity watchdog groups.
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IPM also gave the King Center $77,550, its largest single donation last year, according to a list of financial contributions attached to the tax form. There was no explanation of the gift."
Thursday, May 19, 2005
Suffolk News Herald Online
Suffolk News Herald Online: "More bang for the charitable buck, May 18,2005
By Andy Prutsok
Thursday, May 19, 2005 7:25 AM CDT
Local United Way agencies are likely squirming a little in the wake of a meeting Tuesday.
Dr. Susan Shi of the Greenville, S.C. United Way told a gathering of local United Way officials, corporate officials, businesspeople, civic leaders and agency representatives about the amazing turnaround their organization has experienced following a reassessment and restructuring of its mission and objectives.
In a nutshell, the Greenville organization is going to stop just soliciting money and turning it over to the same agencies it has year in and year out. Beginning with its allocation this year, it began phasing in its new allocation process with 25 percent of its funding being shifted from the traditional agencies to programs that have a direct impact on the five specific agenda items the community identified as the biggest needs."
By Andy Prutsok
Thursday, May 19, 2005 7:25 AM CDT
Local United Way agencies are likely squirming a little in the wake of a meeting Tuesday.
Dr. Susan Shi of the Greenville, S.C. United Way told a gathering of local United Way officials, corporate officials, businesspeople, civic leaders and agency representatives about the amazing turnaround their organization has experienced following a reassessment and restructuring of its mission and objectives.
In a nutshell, the Greenville organization is going to stop just soliciting money and turning it over to the same agencies it has year in and year out. Beginning with its allocation this year, it began phasing in its new allocation process with 25 percent of its funding being shifted from the traditional agencies to programs that have a direct impact on the five specific agenda items the community identified as the biggest needs."
Duchess Of Cornwall: Royal News Duchess Of Cornwall Honoured For Charity Work
Duchess Of Cornwall: Royal News Duchess Of Cornwall Honoured For Charity Work: "Work
May 19, 2005, 1:38:25 Camilla Parker Bowles is to be honoured by an American charity for her work in raising awareness of brittle bone disease.
America's National Osteoporosis Foundation is preparing to honour the 57-year-old royal for her work after naming her as the recipient of the first ever Ethel LeFrak award.
Judith Cranford, a spokeswoman for the US-based charity said: 'It is the first time this particular award has been given.
'It was the Duchess of Cornwall that came to mind. 'She has worked for several years and has seen the consequences of the disease within her own family.'"
May 19, 2005, 1:38:25 Camilla Parker Bowles is to be honoured by an American charity for her work in raising awareness of brittle bone disease.
America's National Osteoporosis Foundation is preparing to honour the 57-year-old royal for her work after naming her as the recipient of the first ever Ethel LeFrak award.
Judith Cranford, a spokeswoman for the US-based charity said: 'It is the first time this particular award has been given.
'It was the Duchess of Cornwall that came to mind. 'She has worked for several years and has seen the consequences of the disease within her own family.'"
News4Jax.com - News - 26-Year Red Cross Volunteer Named Chapter's CEO
News4Jax.com - News - 26-Year Red Cross Volunteer Named Chapter's CEO: "26-Year Red Cross Volunteer Named Chapter's CEO
POSTED: 4:17 pm EDT May 18, 2005
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- The northeast Florida chapter of the American Red Cross Wednesday named a long-time volunteer as the group's new chief operating officer.
Jack Morgan
Jack Morgan, most recently the chief operating officer of Enterprise Integration in Jacksonville, has been a volunteer with the Red Cross chapter for more than a quarter-century.
'Jack is an experienced, talented and dedicated leader with 26 years of Red Cross service,' said Roger Burdick, chairman of the nonprofit's board of directors. 'On behalf of the entire board, I extend a warm and enthusiastic welcome to him as he takes the helm of our growing organization.'"
POSTED: 4:17 pm EDT May 18, 2005
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- The northeast Florida chapter of the American Red Cross Wednesday named a long-time volunteer as the group's new chief operating officer.
Jack Morgan
Jack Morgan, most recently the chief operating officer of Enterprise Integration in Jacksonville, has been a volunteer with the Red Cross chapter for more than a quarter-century.
'Jack is an experienced, talented and dedicated leader with 26 years of Red Cross service,' said Roger Burdick, chairman of the nonprofit's board of directors. 'On behalf of the entire board, I extend a warm and enthusiastic welcome to him as he takes the helm of our growing organization.'"
DMNews.com | News | Article Postal Reform affets nonprofits too
DMNews.com | News | Article: "Denton: Postal Reform Affects Nonprofits, Too
May 19, 2005
By: Scott Hovanyetz
Senior Reporter
scotth@dmnews.com
NEW YORK -- Nonprofit mailers must learn about postal reform because it definitely will affect their postal costs, Neal Denton, executive director of the Alliance of Nonprofit Mailers, said yesterday.
Postal costs generally rank among the top expenses for nonprofit groups, said Denton, speaking at a meeting of the Direct Marketing Fundraisers Association here at Amnesty International USA. "
May 19, 2005
By: Scott Hovanyetz
Senior Reporter
scotth@dmnews.com
NEW YORK -- Nonprofit mailers must learn about postal reform because it definitely will affect their postal costs, Neal Denton, executive director of the Alliance of Nonprofit Mailers, said yesterday.
Postal costs generally rank among the top expenses for nonprofit groups, said Denton, speaking at a meeting of the Direct Marketing Fundraisers Association here at Amnesty International USA. "
The Austin Chronicle: News: Naked City
The Austin Chronicle: News: Naked City: "Naked City
Frozen philanthropy
BY WELLS DUNBAR
I scream, you scream, we all scream for socially conscious conglomerates utilizing their brand awareness to increase charitable contributions to the community? Well, you should. Saturday, Vermont ice cream magnates Ben Cohen and Jerry Greenfield (yes, that Ben & Jerry) were in Austin to celebrate the grand opening of their Austin PartnerShop, a fully functioning ice cream parlor, albeit one owned and operated by Austin nonprofit LifeWorks. "
Frozen philanthropy
BY WELLS DUNBAR
I scream, you scream, we all scream for socially conscious conglomerates utilizing their brand awareness to increase charitable contributions to the community? Well, you should. Saturday, Vermont ice cream magnates Ben Cohen and Jerry Greenfield (yes, that Ben & Jerry) were in Austin to celebrate the grand opening of their Austin PartnerShop, a fully functioning ice cream parlor, albeit one owned and operated by Austin nonprofit LifeWorks. "
Nonprofit sector sees job growth (May 19, 2005)
Nonprofit sector sees job growth (May 19, 2005): "Nonprofit sector sees job growth
By CYNTHIA McCORMICK
Staff Writer
Nonprofit jobs make up one of the fastest-growing sectors of the Massachusetts economy.
And the Cape and Islands are falling right in line with the state trend.
According to the Massachusetts Institute for a New Commonwealth (MassINC), the nonprofit work force in Massachusetts grew by 9 percent between 2000-2003, when overall employment declined by 4 percent across the state."
By CYNTHIA McCORMICK
Staff Writer
Nonprofit jobs make up one of the fastest-growing sectors of the Massachusetts economy.
And the Cape and Islands are falling right in line with the state trend.
According to the Massachusetts Institute for a New Commonwealth (MassINC), the nonprofit work force in Massachusetts grew by 9 percent between 2000-2003, when overall employment declined by 4 percent across the state."
The Monitor - McAllen, Texas-Nonprofit Snoops?: Don't let groups red-flag names for feds
The Monitor - McAllen, Texas: "Nonprofit Snoops?: Don't let groups red-flag names for feds
May 12,2005
The Monitor View
It could well have been just what a Department of Homeland Security press spokesman said, a response 'to a hypothetical question with a hypothetical answer.' But if Homeland Security Secretary Michael Chertoff is even toying with such an idea, he should think better of it.
According to National Journal reporter Siobhan Gorman, at a private meeting of security-industry officials organized by the Information Technology Association of America, Chertoff 'floated an idea to start a nonprofit group that would collect information on private citizens, flag suspicious activity and send names of suspicious people to his department.'"
May 12,2005
The Monitor View
It could well have been just what a Department of Homeland Security press spokesman said, a response 'to a hypothetical question with a hypothetical answer.' But if Homeland Security Secretary Michael Chertoff is even toying with such an idea, he should think better of it.
According to National Journal reporter Siobhan Gorman, at a private meeting of security-industry officials organized by the Information Technology Association of America, Chertoff 'floated an idea to start a nonprofit group that would collect information on private citizens, flag suspicious activity and send names of suspicious people to his department.'"
Wednesday, May 18, 2005
News Sentinel | 05/18/2005 | Editorial briefs
News Sentinel | 05/18/2005 | Editorial briefs:
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"School�s out, so discard your belongings
There�s no better testament to the casual affluence of many college students than the bounty they leave behind when they leave campus for the summer.
The Indianapolis Star reported this week on the massive clean-ups universities stage at this time of year. For example, at Indiana University in Bloomington, a food bank hauled away five truckloads of discarded food, such as cereal, soup and popcorn. A mission center in Bloomington took away 10-20 truckloads of furniture, microwaves, clothing and other goods.
At Butler University last year, students donated 3 tons of items valued at $32,000 and gave it all to the Lighthouse Mission, an Indianapolis shelter. This year, students have left behind even more."
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"School�s out, so discard your belongings
There�s no better testament to the casual affluence of many college students than the bounty they leave behind when they leave campus for the summer.
The Indianapolis Star reported this week on the massive clean-ups universities stage at this time of year. For example, at Indiana University in Bloomington, a food bank hauled away five truckloads of discarded food, such as cereal, soup and popcorn. A mission center in Bloomington took away 10-20 truckloads of furniture, microwaves, clothing and other goods.
At Butler University last year, students donated 3 tons of items valued at $32,000 and gave it all to the Lighthouse Mission, an Indianapolis shelter. This year, students have left behind even more."
The Australian: Charities working smarter [May 18, 2005]
The Australian: Charities working smarter [May 18, 2005]: "Charities working smarter
May 18, 2005
STINGY Sydneysiders and increasing demands on the welfare system were forcing local charities to become smarter with their money, a senior charity worker said today.
St Vincent de Paul Society Sydney night patrol co-ordinator, Peter Figg, said Sydneysiders were less likely to donate to help alleviate local poverty than to big appeals such as the recent tsunami aid drive.
Speaking ahead of the launch of a program to help the homeless, Mr Figg said the local problem was getting steadily worse, with the number of homeless in Sydney rising from 26,700 last year to close to 40,000 this year.
Competition for the charity dollar had forced charities to work smarter with their money, he said."
May 18, 2005
STINGY Sydneysiders and increasing demands on the welfare system were forcing local charities to become smarter with their money, a senior charity worker said today.
St Vincent de Paul Society Sydney night patrol co-ordinator, Peter Figg, said Sydneysiders were less likely to donate to help alleviate local poverty than to big appeals such as the recent tsunami aid drive.
Speaking ahead of the launch of a program to help the homeless, Mr Figg said the local problem was getting steadily worse, with the number of homeless in Sydney rising from 26,700 last year to close to 40,000 this year.
Competition for the charity dollar had forced charities to work smarter with their money, he said."
Royal Gazette
Royal Gazette: "Charitable giving should not suffer due to heightened scrutiny on companies
By Lilla Zuill
Scrutiny of corporate executive behaviour has had the "unintended consequence" of putting a damper on charitable giving -both of time and money - by the top brass of some companies.
Donald Kramer, a senior executive with ACE Limited and chairman of the Bermuda National Dance Foundation, told an audience gathered at the weekly Hamilton Rotary meeting yesterday that there were clear signs that executive and corporate support for charity was, in some cases, being called into question.
Speaking with The Royal Gazette following his speech, Mr. Kramer said the scrutiny so far had been confined to the US and had not yet extended to Bermuda. But with many of Bermuda�s major corporations being public companies listed on US stock exchanges as well as doing business in the US, he said the scrutiny could eventually extend to corporations based on the Island."
By Lilla Zuill
Scrutiny of corporate executive behaviour has had the "unintended consequence" of putting a damper on charitable giving -both of time and money - by the top brass of some companies.
Donald Kramer, a senior executive with ACE Limited and chairman of the Bermuda National Dance Foundation, told an audience gathered at the weekly Hamilton Rotary meeting yesterday that there were clear signs that executive and corporate support for charity was, in some cases, being called into question.
Speaking with The Royal Gazette following his speech, Mr. Kramer said the scrutiny so far had been confined to the US and had not yet extended to Bermuda. But with many of Bermuda�s major corporations being public companies listed on US stock exchanges as well as doing business in the US, he said the scrutiny could eventually extend to corporations based on the Island."
Reuters AlertNet - Health Leaders from Sri Lanka and Cameroon at Direct Relief International
Reuters AlertNet - Health Leaders from Sri Lanka and Cameroon at Direct Relief International: "Health Leaders from Sri Lanka and Cameroon at Direct Relief International
17 May 2005 20:58:00 GMT
Direct Relief International (DRI) - USA
Website: http://www.directrelief.org
Direct Relief International 2005 Shareholders' Meeting
California�s largest international nonprofit organization to announce 2004 results; With health leaders from Sri Lanka and Cameroon and Corporate Philanthropic Directors from FedEx and Merck
Keynote by �Charity Navigator� Founder Trent Stamp
Santa Barbara, CA. May 20, 2005 � On Friday, May 20, 2005, Direct Relief International will hold its third annual Shareholders� Meeting to report the results of the fiscal year that ended on March 31, 2005.
The meeting occurs against the backdrop of unprecedented private and corporate giving for tsunami relief, chronic health challenges in developing countries in Africa, and evolving nonprofit standards of governance and accountability. Direct Relief�s report to its investors will include briefings from leaders in each of these fields.
17 May 2005 20:58:00 GMT
Direct Relief International (DRI) - USA
Website: http://www.directrelief.org
Direct Relief International 2005 Shareholders' Meeting
California�s largest international nonprofit organization to announce 2004 results; With health leaders from Sri Lanka and Cameroon and Corporate Philanthropic Directors from FedEx and Merck
Keynote by �Charity Navigator� Founder Trent Stamp
Santa Barbara, CA. May 20, 2005 � On Friday, May 20, 2005, Direct Relief International will hold its third annual Shareholders� Meeting to report the results of the fiscal year that ended on March 31, 2005.
The meeting occurs against the backdrop of unprecedented private and corporate giving for tsunami relief, chronic health challenges in developing countries in Africa, and evolving nonprofit standards of governance and accountability. Direct Relief�s report to its investors will include briefings from leaders in each of these fields.
Homeland Security funding available for nonprofits - 2005-05-17
Homeland Security funding available for nonprofits - 2005-05-17: "Homeland Security funding available for nonprofits
The Portland Office of Emergency Management announced Tuesday that a $100,000 portion of 2005 Homeland Security funding is now available to 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations in the five-county Portland urban area. The deadline for application is 5 p.m. Friday, June 17.
'This is the first year the federal government has included Homeland Security funding specifically for nonprofits,' said Miguel Ascarrunz, director of the office.
The funding is available through the federal Urban Areas Security Initiative Program and Oregon Office of Homeland Security. "
The Portland Office of Emergency Management announced Tuesday that a $100,000 portion of 2005 Homeland Security funding is now available to 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations in the five-county Portland urban area. The deadline for application is 5 p.m. Friday, June 17.
'This is the first year the federal government has included Homeland Security funding specifically for nonprofits,' said Miguel Ascarrunz, director of the office.
The funding is available through the federal Urban Areas Security Initiative Program and Oregon Office of Homeland Security. "
The Times Record News-Downsizing of base likely to hurt local nonprofits
The Times Record News: "Downsizing of base likely to hurt local nonprofits
Bob_Kalish@TimesRecord.Com
05/17/2005
Brunswick Naval Air Station contributes in big way to local United Way and other groups.
BATH � Local nonprofit and service organizations will miss the presence of their Navy friends if the proposed realignment of Brunswick Naval Air Station becomes a reality.
In the list of military base closure and realignment recommendations he released on Friday, Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld proposed that BNAS be downsized drastically. His plan would call for a work force reduction of more than 2,300 active-duty military personnel and at least 60 civilian jobs at the base.
Barbara Reinertsen, executive director of United Way of Mid Coast Maine, said the impact of such a change would be serious for her organization. "
Bob_Kalish@TimesRecord.Com
05/17/2005
Brunswick Naval Air Station contributes in big way to local United Way and other groups.
BATH � Local nonprofit and service organizations will miss the presence of their Navy friends if the proposed realignment of Brunswick Naval Air Station becomes a reality.
In the list of military base closure and realignment recommendations he released on Friday, Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld proposed that BNAS be downsized drastically. His plan would call for a work force reduction of more than 2,300 active-duty military personnel and at least 60 civilian jobs at the base.
Barbara Reinertsen, executive director of United Way of Mid Coast Maine, said the impact of such a change would be serious for her organization. "
North Jersey Media Group providing local news, sports & classifieds for Northern New Jersey!
North Jersey Media Group providing local news, sports & classifieds for Northern New Jersey!: "Med school puts stop to political donations
Wednesday, May 18, 2005
By BRIAN KLADKO
STAFF WRITER
The state's medical school will stop making political donations, ending a practice at least two decades old.
The unanimous vote Tuesday by the trustees of the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey bars the use of school funds for political candidates, parties and committees. It comes a little more than a week after The Record detailed the school's numerous contributions to state politicians - at least $155,000 during the past decade."
Wednesday, May 18, 2005
By BRIAN KLADKO
STAFF WRITER
The state's medical school will stop making political donations, ending a practice at least two decades old.
The unanimous vote Tuesday by the trustees of the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey bars the use of school funds for political candidates, parties and committees. It comes a little more than a week after The Record detailed the school's numerous contributions to state politicians - at least $155,000 during the past decade."
Tuesday, May 17, 2005
$100 Million Gift Boosts Va. Museum's American Art Holdings
$100 Million Gift Boosts Va. Museum's American Art Holdings: "$100 Million Gift Boosts Va. Museum's American Art Holdings
By Jacqueline Trescott
Washington Post Staff Writer
Tuesday, May 17, 2005; Page C03
The Virginia Museum of Fine Arts announced last night that it is receiving a gift of $100 million in money and 19th- and 20th-century art from collectors James W. and Frances G. McGlothlin.
The gift is one of the largest in the Richmond institution's 69-year history, said Michael Brand, the museum's director."
By Jacqueline Trescott
Washington Post Staff Writer
Tuesday, May 17, 2005; Page C03
The Virginia Museum of Fine Arts announced last night that it is receiving a gift of $100 million in money and 19th- and 20th-century art from collectors James W. and Frances G. McGlothlin.
The gift is one of the largest in the Richmond institution's 69-year history, said Michael Brand, the museum's director."
AR.net >> British Cancer Charity Turns Down 30,000 Pound Donation Because Money Was Raised At Pheasant Hunts
AR.net >> British Cancer Charity Turns Down 30,000 Pound Donation Because Money Was Raised At Pheasant Hunts: "British Cancer Charity Turns Down 30,000 Pound Donation Because Money Was Raised At Pheasant Hunts
British Cancer Charity Turns Down 30,000 Pound Donation Because Money Was Raised At Pheasant Hunts
But the Institute of Cancer Research funds animal tests. Full Article
Brian Carnell
Monday, May 16, 2005
In March, the UK's Institute of Cancer Research charity refused a Pound 30,000 donations from Barry Atkinson because Atkinson had raised the money over 148 days flushing out grouse partridge and pheasants at shoots in the UK.
According to the BBC, when Atkinson's dog suffered a cancerous tumor, the artist and retired teacher came up with the idea of raising money for cancer research by working at different shoots the UK. "
British Cancer Charity Turns Down 30,000 Pound Donation Because Money Was Raised At Pheasant Hunts
But the Institute of Cancer Research funds animal tests. Full Article
Brian Carnell
Monday, May 16, 2005
In March, the UK's Institute of Cancer Research charity refused a Pound 30,000 donations from Barry Atkinson because Atkinson had raised the money over 148 days flushing out grouse partridge and pheasants at shoots in the UK.
According to the BBC, when Atkinson's dog suffered a cancerous tumor, the artist and retired teacher came up with the idea of raising money for cancer research by working at different shoots the UK. "
Welcome to AJC! | ajc.com-9 arts nonprofits get help conducting their business
Welcome to AJC! ajc.com: "9 arts nonprofits get help conducting their business
Tom Sabulis - Staff
Tuesday, May 17, 2005
As the music director of the DeKalb Symphony Orchestra and a former adviser to the Georgia Council for the Arts, Thomas Anderson knows a bit about trying to balance a budget on a shoestring.
'I've learned that more groups get in trouble from bad administration than bad music,' he says.
That's where the Metropolitan Atlanta Arts Fund can help. Now in its 13th year, the fund will distribute $500,000 today to nonprofit companies in dire need of staff development and debt reduction.
As one of nine groups receiving checks at a ceremony at the Hyatt Regency Atlanta, the DeKalb Symphony will get $70,000 over a two-year period to hire an executive director. (Anderson has been handling the job on an interim basis.) "
Tom Sabulis - Staff
Tuesday, May 17, 2005
As the music director of the DeKalb Symphony Orchestra and a former adviser to the Georgia Council for the Arts, Thomas Anderson knows a bit about trying to balance a budget on a shoestring.
'I've learned that more groups get in trouble from bad administration than bad music,' he says.
That's where the Metropolitan Atlanta Arts Fund can help. Now in its 13th year, the fund will distribute $500,000 today to nonprofit companies in dire need of staff development and debt reduction.
As one of nine groups receiving checks at a ceremony at the Hyatt Regency Atlanta, the DeKalb Symphony will get $70,000 over a two-year period to hire an executive director. (Anderson has been handling the job on an interim basis.) "
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