Letting Your Fingers Do the Running - New York Times: "Letting Your Fingers Do the Running
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By MARK WALLACE
Published: August 21, 2005
THIS year is the 20th anniversary of the American Cancer Society's Relay for Life events, in which teams of runners jog through the night at schools, fairgrounds and parks to raise money for the fight against cancer. To date, the program has raised more than $1.5 billion for the organization. More than three million Americans participate in these local events each year, as do people in 21 other countries around the world.
Now, the residents of an online world are getting in on the act, too. On Aug. 27 and 28, the American Cancer Society will hold its first Relay for Life in the 3D virtual world of Second Life. Instead of running around tracks in their hometowns, participants will guide their onscreen representatives (known as avatars) around a virtual track designed and displayed in cyberspace. Pledges will be made in Second Life's virtual currency, though they will be converted to dollars before being passed along to the cancer society."
Monday, August 22, 2005
NPR : Public Radio Podcasts
NPR : Public Radio Podcasts: "NPR and Public Radio Podcasts
Several NPR programs are currently available as podcasts:
* On the Media from WNYC and NPR
* Living on Earth from NPR
* Science Friday from NPR's Talk of the Nation"
Several NPR programs are currently available as podcasts:
* On the Media from WNYC and NPR
* Living on Earth from NPR
* Science Friday from NPR's Talk of the Nation"
They're not taking it to the grave - Concord Monitor Online - Concord, NH 03301
They're not taking it to the grave - Concord Monitor Online - Concord, NH 03301: "hey're not taking it to the grave
More seniors are donating bequests
By MEG HECKMAN
Monitor staff
August 22. 2005 8:00AM
B
efore knocking on heaven's door, an increasing number of New Hampshire residents are signing over their assets to schools, environmental groups or other charities.
Granite Staters have a reputation as some of the stingiest givers in the nation, but that changes when they die. Local nonprofits report that benefactors who made regular, but modest, donations while alive are leaving hugeposthumous gifts to their favorite good cause. The Concord SPCA, for example, recently received a house from an animal-lover with no heirs. The Women's Fund has been promised portions of life insurance policies, and charities of every stripe are affixing 'in memory of'plaques to new building projects."
More seniors are donating bequests
By MEG HECKMAN
Monitor staff
August 22. 2005 8:00AM
B
efore knocking on heaven's door, an increasing number of New Hampshire residents are signing over their assets to schools, environmental groups or other charities.
Granite Staters have a reputation as some of the stingiest givers in the nation, but that changes when they die. Local nonprofits report that benefactors who made regular, but modest, donations while alive are leaving hugeposthumous gifts to their favorite good cause. The Concord SPCA, for example, recently received a house from an animal-lover with no heirs. The Women's Fund has been promised portions of life insurance policies, and charities of every stripe are affixing 'in memory of'plaques to new building projects."
Fundraising group aims for right note - Austin - MSNBC.com
Fundraising group aims for right note - Austin - MSNBC.com: "Fundraising group aims for right note
By Jenny Robertson
Austin Business Journal
Updated: 8:00 p.m. ET Aug. 21, 2005
Kevin Kettler thinks Austin has its fair share of black-tie balls and formal fundraisers.
That's why Dell Inc.'s chief technology officer and two of his former colleagues have formed Charity Partners of Austin, a new nonprofit organization seeking to raise money through family-friendly, informal music eve"
By Jenny Robertson
Austin Business Journal
Updated: 8:00 p.m. ET Aug. 21, 2005
Kevin Kettler thinks Austin has its fair share of black-tie balls and formal fundraisers.
That's why Dell Inc.'s chief technology officer and two of his former colleagues have formed Charity Partners of Austin, a new nonprofit organization seeking to raise money through family-friendly, informal music eve"
Green Bay Press-Gazette - Kroc center closes in on reality
Green Bay Press-Gazette - Kroc center closes in on reality: "Kroc center closes in on reality
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Organizers not far from meeting project requirements
By Terry Anderson
tanderso@greenbaypressgazette.com
Day by day, dream by dream, and dollar by dollar, plans are moving forward for the $37.5 million Ray & Joan Kroc Corps Community Center on Green Bay’s east side.
Green Bay is one of 10 communities in the Midwest — and the only Wisconsin community — that has been approved for the project, and organizers say they are well on their way to meeting the two major stipulations that will allow the “campus of opportunity” to move from dream to reality."
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Organizers not far from meeting project requirements
By Terry Anderson
tanderso@greenbaypressgazette.com
Day by day, dream by dream, and dollar by dollar, plans are moving forward for the $37.5 million Ray & Joan Kroc Corps Community Center on Green Bay’s east side.
Green Bay is one of 10 communities in the Midwest — and the only Wisconsin community — that has been approved for the project, and organizers say they are well on their way to meeting the two major stipulations that will allow the “campus of opportunity” to move from dream to reality."
Fredericksburg.com - Who got what? United Way explains Bulk of area donations go to nonprofits, local groups
Fredericksburg.com - Who got what? United Way explains Bulk of area donations go to nonprofits, local groups: "Who got what? United Way explains Bulk of area donations go to nonprofits, local groups
Rappahannock United Way distributes more than $1.2 million this year to 35 local nonprofit agencies
Date published: 8/22/2005
By JESSICA ALLEN
Stephen Batsche wants Fredericksburg-area residents to know how and where their donations to Rappahannock United Way are spent."
Rappahannock United Way distributes more than $1.2 million this year to 35 local nonprofit agencies
Date published: 8/22/2005
By JESSICA ALLEN
Stephen Batsche wants Fredericksburg-area residents to know how and where their donations to Rappahannock United Way are spent."
Nonprofits try barter at ShareThing site - 2005-08-22
Nonprofits try barter at ShareThing site - 2005-08-22: "Nonprofits try barter at ShareThing site
Lynn Graebner
Good businesses are often born of necessity. Jessica Hardwick, founder and chief executive officer of Web-based bartering company SwapThing Inc. hopes tight pocketbooks and need will fuel not only her initial new venture, but its most recent cousin, ShareThing, for nonprofits."
Lynn Graebner
Good businesses are often born of necessity. Jessica Hardwick, founder and chief executive officer of Web-based bartering company SwapThing Inc. hopes tight pocketbooks and need will fuel not only her initial new venture, but its most recent cousin, ShareThing, for nonprofits."
DailyProgress.com | Crozet man's Web service helps nonprofits
DailyProgress.com | Crozet man's Web service helps nonprofits: "rozet man's Web service helps nonprofits
By David Hendrick / Daily Progress staff writer
August 21, 2005
Donations are the lifeblood of most nonprofit organizations, and Arin Sime has a product that aims to keep the blood flowing.
The Crozet resident and longtime software developer is the entrepreneur behind Donor Town Square, a Web site hosting and donation processing service aimed at small- to medium-sized nonprofit organizations and religious and political groups."
By David Hendrick / Daily Progress staff writer
August 21, 2005
Donations are the lifeblood of most nonprofit organizations, and Arin Sime has a product that aims to keep the blood flowing.
The Crozet resident and longtime software developer is the entrepreneur behind Donor Town Square, a Web site hosting and donation processing service aimed at small- to medium-sized nonprofit organizations and religious and political groups."
Herald.com | 08/20/2005 | Couples' joy, gifts shared with charities
Herald.com | 08/20/2005 | Couples' joy, gifts shared with charities: "ouples' joy, gifts shared with charities
BY ANA VECIANA-SUAREZ
aveciana@herald.com
For her July wedding at Riverside Baptist Church in Kendall, Jennifer Jea chose navy blue spaghetti-strapped dresses for her bridesmaids, a mixed bouquet of fresh flowers for the table centerpieces, a simple scoop-necked bridal gown for herself -- and two charities to share in her wedding gifts."
BY ANA VECIANA-SUAREZ
aveciana@herald.com
For her July wedding at Riverside Baptist Church in Kendall, Jennifer Jea chose navy blue spaghetti-strapped dresses for her bridesmaids, a mixed bouquet of fresh flowers for the table centerpieces, a simple scoop-necked bridal gown for herself -- and two charities to share in her wedding gifts."
New fund makes city rely on charity of nonprofits - PittsburghLIVE.com
New fund makes city rely on charity of nonprofits - PittsburghLIVE.com: "New fund makes city rely on charity of nonprofits
By Jeremy Boren and Bill Zlatos
TRIBUNE-REVIEW
Saturday, August 20, 2005
Pittsburgh has reached a tentative deal with an umbrella group of nonprofits -- including churches and struggling arts organizations -- to help the city out of its financial hole.
Mayor Tom Murphy signed a preliminary three-year agreement Aug. 5 with the newly formed Pittsburgh Public Service Fund, which makes few cash guarantees and is cloaked in secrecy.
The service fund signed the agreement Thursday. The agreement still needs the approval of City Council, which won't be able to vote on the deal until after it returns from recess Aug. 30.
Pittsburgh is so desperate for cash that it built $6 million in contributions from nonprofit groups into its $417.5 million budget for 2005. The nonprofits' expected contribution since has been reduced to $5 million."
By Jeremy Boren and Bill Zlatos
TRIBUNE-REVIEW
Saturday, August 20, 2005
Pittsburgh has reached a tentative deal with an umbrella group of nonprofits -- including churches and struggling arts organizations -- to help the city out of its financial hole.
Mayor Tom Murphy signed a preliminary three-year agreement Aug. 5 with the newly formed Pittsburgh Public Service Fund, which makes few cash guarantees and is cloaked in secrecy.
The service fund signed the agreement Thursday. The agreement still needs the approval of City Council, which won't be able to vote on the deal until after it returns from recess Aug. 30.
Pittsburgh is so desperate for cash that it built $6 million in contributions from nonprofit groups into its $417.5 million budget for 2005. The nonprofits' expected contribution since has been reduced to $5 million."
The Seattle Times: Business & Technology: Firms venture into new field: philanthropy
The Seattle Times: Business & Technology: Firms venture into new field: philanthropy: "irms venture into new field: philanthropy
By Ariana Eunjung Cha
MENLO PARK, Calif. — They say the soul of Silicon Valley is reflected in the billboards scattered along the 45-mile stretch of Highway 101 that cuts through the region. During the dot-com era, the messages were mostly from such startups as Excite.com, Homestead.com and eGain.com. The goal was to sell you something, anything.
Today the signs have changed. 'End World Hunger,' urges one billboard. Another promotes a campaign to aid the mentally disabled. A third features a smiling portrait of the men and women of the California Air National Guard 129th Rescue Wing, who 'keep America safe, secure and free.'"
By Ariana Eunjung Cha
MENLO PARK, Calif. — They say the soul of Silicon Valley is reflected in the billboards scattered along the 45-mile stretch of Highway 101 that cuts through the region. During the dot-com era, the messages were mostly from such startups as Excite.com, Homestead.com and eGain.com. The goal was to sell you something, anything.
Today the signs have changed. 'End World Hunger,' urges one billboard. Another promotes a campaign to aid the mentally disabled. A third features a smiling portrait of the men and women of the California Air National Guard 129th Rescue Wing, who 'keep America safe, secure and free.'"
Scotsman.com Business - Top Stories - No prods necessary for businesses to behave responsibly
Scotsman.com Business - Top Stories - No prods necessary for businesses to behave responsibly: "No prods necessary for businesses to behave responsibly
PAUL STOKES
IT IS hard to move in Edinburgh at this time of year without some corporate acting in a manner that can only be described as downright socially responsible. Hardly a ballet shoe is laced, bow put to string, filthy joke told or bum placed on seat without the generous financial assistance of one of the capital's capitalists.
The Bank of Scotland is subsidising Swan Lake, while the Royal is funding cut-price tickets for hordes of teenage lovers of opera and theatre. Standard Life is putting its money into Nuts CocoNuts, something which will probably not surprise its policyholders."
PAUL STOKES
IT IS hard to move in Edinburgh at this time of year without some corporate acting in a manner that can only be described as downright socially responsible. Hardly a ballet shoe is laced, bow put to string, filthy joke told or bum placed on seat without the generous financial assistance of one of the capital's capitalists.
The Bank of Scotland is subsidising Swan Lake, while the Royal is funding cut-price tickets for hordes of teenage lovers of opera and theatre. Standard Life is putting its money into Nuts CocoNuts, something which will probably not surprise its policyholders."
Hospital CEOs here over par in income
Hospital CEOs here over par in income: "Hospital CEOs here over par in income
Sunday, August 21, 2005
By Christopher Snowbeck, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
Amid growing federal scrutiny of the high salaries of chief executive officers at the nation's nonprofits, at least a half-dozen chief executives at Allegheny County's largest hospitals and health systems last year received annual compensation above the national average."
Sunday, August 21, 2005
By Christopher Snowbeck, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
Amid growing federal scrutiny of the high salaries of chief executive officers at the nation's nonprofits, at least a half-dozen chief executives at Allegheny County's largest hospitals and health systems last year received annual compensation above the national average."
Friday, August 19, 2005
onPhilanthropy - The Globalization of Philanthropy: Immigrants in the Forefront
onPhilanthropy - The Globalization of Philanthropy: Immigrants in the Forefront: "he Globalization of Philanthropy: Immigrants in the Forefront
By: Susan Raymond, Ph.D., 08/18/05
In just the last four years, recognition of the significance of transnational philanthropy has burgeoned. The term is used somewhat differently in different quarters, however. Narrowly, it refers to transfers of charitable contributions from immigrants to charitable organizations in their home countries, a flow that is also called “diaspora philanthropy.” More comprehensively, it refers to the combination of such purposeful philanthropy together with immigrant worker remittances to their families or home communities in their country of origin.
The subject has recently gained the attention of no less than the World Bank, which now puts the remittance and philanthropic transfer total globally at $90 billion, nearly twice the total flow of Official Development Assistance from developed nations to developing nations. Remittance flows themselves have increased by 25% in the last four years, and trebled since 1990. The U.S. is the single largest point of origin of transnational philanthropy."
By: Susan Raymond, Ph.D., 08/18/05
In just the last four years, recognition of the significance of transnational philanthropy has burgeoned. The term is used somewhat differently in different quarters, however. Narrowly, it refers to transfers of charitable contributions from immigrants to charitable organizations in their home countries, a flow that is also called “diaspora philanthropy.” More comprehensively, it refers to the combination of such purposeful philanthropy together with immigrant worker remittances to their families or home communities in their country of origin.
The subject has recently gained the attention of no less than the World Bank, which now puts the remittance and philanthropic transfer total globally at $90 billion, nearly twice the total flow of Official Development Assistance from developed nations to developing nations. Remittance flows themselves have increased by 25% in the last four years, and trebled since 1990. The U.S. is the single largest point of origin of transnational philanthropy."
The $1 Billion Handoff - Christianity Today Magazine
The $1 Billion Handoff - Christianity Today Magazine: "The $1 Billion Handoff
Sir John Templeton's born-again son takes control of the famous foundation—but there are strings attached.
by Tony Carnes | posted 08/19/2005 09:00 a.m.
Last year, Sir John Marks Templeton, the legendary 92-year-old global investor, made one big decision. He gave away $550 million, becoming the third-largest financial donor of 2004 after Microsoft's Bill Gates and investor Warren Buffet's wife, Susan.
A naturalized British citizen (and knight by grant of Elizabeth II), Templeton gave the money to his foundation, unique in its sustained focus on science and religion. These new funds propelled the John Templeton Foundation into the top 100 American foundations, with assets approaching $1 billion."
Sir John Templeton's born-again son takes control of the famous foundation—but there are strings attached.
by Tony Carnes | posted 08/19/2005 09:00 a.m.
Last year, Sir John Marks Templeton, the legendary 92-year-old global investor, made one big decision. He gave away $550 million, becoming the third-largest financial donor of 2004 after Microsoft's Bill Gates and investor Warren Buffet's wife, Susan.
A naturalized British citizen (and knight by grant of Elizabeth II), Templeton gave the money to his foundation, unique in its sustained focus on science and religion. These new funds propelled the John Templeton Foundation into the top 100 American foundations, with assets approaching $1 billion."
LKN Living - News-Members of the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) will hold the first annual North Carolina Fundraising Day on August 18
LKN Living - News: "Members of the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) will hold the first annual North Carolina Fundraising Day on August 18, 2005.
For the first time ever, the AFP chapters of the Triangle, the Triad, and Charlotte will co-host a Statewide Education Conference in 2005. This full-day event will be held at the North Raleigh Hilton. The event is co-sponsored by the NC Center for Non-Profits. Donors: Funding your Future is the theme for the event, which will feature a keynote address with noted speaker Penelope Burk. "
For the first time ever, the AFP chapters of the Triangle, the Triad, and Charlotte will co-host a Statewide Education Conference in 2005. This full-day event will be held at the North Raleigh Hilton. The event is co-sponsored by the NC Center for Non-Profits. Donors: Funding your Future is the theme for the event, which will feature a keynote address with noted speaker Penelope Burk. "
The Heartland Institute - Conservancy Criticized by Senate Committee - by James Hoare
The Heartland Institute - Conservancy Criticized by Senate Committee - by James Hoare: "Conservancy Criticized by Senate Committee
Written By: James Hoare
Published In: Environment News
Publication Date: August 1, 2005
Publisher: The Heartland Institute
The Nature Conservancy must make a firm commitment to ending recent abuses that have called into question its compliance with federal laws bestowing economic favor on charities, concluded a U.S. Senate Finance Committee report issued June 7.
Post Exposed Abuses
The committee began an inquiry into the Nature Conservancy after the Washington Post in 2003 published a series of articles exposing large-scale financial improprieties and activities running counter to the tax-exempt purposes of the organization."
Written By: James Hoare
Published In: Environment News
Publication Date: August 1, 2005
Publisher: The Heartland Institute
The Nature Conservancy must make a firm commitment to ending recent abuses that have called into question its compliance with federal laws bestowing economic favor on charities, concluded a U.S. Senate Finance Committee report issued June 7.
Post Exposed Abuses
The committee began an inquiry into the Nature Conservancy after the Washington Post in 2003 published a series of articles exposing large-scale financial improprieties and activities running counter to the tax-exempt purposes of the organization."
United Way insists charities must comb rolls for terrorists
United Way insists charities must comb rolls for terrorists: "United Way insists charities must comb rolls for terrorists
Friday, August 19, 2005
Susan Ruiz Patton
Plain Dealer Reporter
One of Cleveland's most influential charities is asking its member agencies to look for terrorists among their employees and will withhold donations if they refuse.
United Way Services of Greater Cleveland officials say they are just doing what the parent organization, United Way of America recommended. And, they say, they're complying with the USA Patriot Act.
The U.S. Justice Department can't find any reference in the act that specifically requires nonprofits to check employee names against its suspected terrorist lists."
Friday, August 19, 2005
Susan Ruiz Patton
Plain Dealer Reporter
One of Cleveland's most influential charities is asking its member agencies to look for terrorists among their employees and will withhold donations if they refuse.
United Way Services of Greater Cleveland officials say they are just doing what the parent organization, United Way of America recommended. And, they say, they're complying with the USA Patriot Act.
The U.S. Justice Department can't find any reference in the act that specifically requires nonprofits to check employee names against its suspected terrorist lists."
Xinhua - English-E-mail platform to assist charity
Xinhua - English: "People who have registered with a city government-run e-mail platform in Shanghai will be able to use their accounts to make charitable donations, officials from the Shanghai SMMAIL Administration Center announced yesterday.
The shanghai Charity Foundation, which is working with the center on the program, says the platform's 700,000 registered local users make up a large pool of potential donors."
The shanghai Charity Foundation, which is working with the center on the program, says the platform's 700,000 registered local users make up a large pool of potential donors."
A for-profit sells tickets at premium for charity - The Boston Globe
A for-profit sells tickets at premium for charity - The Boston Globe: "A for-profit sells tickets at premium for charity
By Joe Light, Globe Correspondent | August 19, 2005
When Jord Poster, a managing partner of Genesis Capital Ventures and cofounder of Priceline.com, looked at the nonprofit world two years ago, he saw inefficiency. A charitable organization might work for a year on a fund-raising event and not have much money to show for it, he said.
To change that, he started Tickets for Charity, a Boston-based for-profit organization. Today, its website, Tickets-for-Charity.com, is one of the only places Rolling Stones fans can still find tickets to the band's Fenway Park concerts Sunday and Tuesday."
By Joe Light, Globe Correspondent | August 19, 2005
When Jord Poster, a managing partner of Genesis Capital Ventures and cofounder of Priceline.com, looked at the nonprofit world two years ago, he saw inefficiency. A charitable organization might work for a year on a fund-raising event and not have much money to show for it, he said.
To change that, he started Tickets for Charity, a Boston-based for-profit organization. Today, its website, Tickets-for-Charity.com, is one of the only places Rolling Stones fans can still find tickets to the band's Fenway Park concerts Sunday and Tuesday."
Thursday, August 18, 2005
FT.com / World / Asia-Pacific - Singapore police investigates charity scandal
FT.com / World / Asia-Pacific - Singapore police investigates charity scandal: "ingapore police investigates charity scandal
By Jake Lloyd-Smith in Singapore
Published: August 18 2005 12:42 | Last updated: August 18 2005 12:42
SingaporeSingapore's largest charity has called in the police to investigate “matters of grave concern” a month after its entire board was forced to quit amid a public outcry over the high salary and perks enjoyed by its chief executive.
The scandal at the National Kidney Foundation (NKF), now being run by an interim board, could blemish the city-state's reputation for clean governance.
The NKF said Thursday that it had asked the Commercial Affairs Department, which probes white-collar crime, to look into problems the new board had uncovered in its first month at the charity, which helps finance dialysis treatment for kidney patients. It gave no details."
By Jake Lloyd-Smith in Singapore
Published: August 18 2005 12:42 | Last updated: August 18 2005 12:42
SingaporeSingapore's largest charity has called in the police to investigate “matters of grave concern” a month after its entire board was forced to quit amid a public outcry over the high salary and perks enjoyed by its chief executive.
The scandal at the National Kidney Foundation (NKF), now being run by an interim board, could blemish the city-state's reputation for clean governance.
The NKF said Thursday that it had asked the Commercial Affairs Department, which probes white-collar crime, to look into problems the new board had uncovered in its first month at the charity, which helps finance dialysis treatment for kidney patients. It gave no details."
Corporate Donors Launch New Professional Association :: PNNOnline :: the nonprofit news and information resource
Corporate Donors Launch New Professional Association :: PNNOnline :: the nonprofit news and information resource: "Corporate Donors Launch New Professional Association
Posted by: curt on Thursday, August 18, 2005
Topic General Fundraising
Over 65 corporations with a reputation for cutting-edge social responsibility programs have launched a nonprofit organization dedicated to making corporate philanthropy more effective and efficient.
The Association of Corporate Contributions Professionals (ACCP) -- which began operations on July 1 -- is an outgrowth of the Contributions Academy that has provided continuing education programs since 1999.
'The Academy field tested programs that proved to be highly successful,' says ACCP Board Chairman Conrad Person who is director of international and product giving for Johnson & Johnson. 'While we will continue and expand these programs, the Association is not limiting itself just to management education.'
Posted by: curt on Thursday, August 18, 2005
Topic General Fundraising
Over 65 corporations with a reputation for cutting-edge social responsibility programs have launched a nonprofit organization dedicated to making corporate philanthropy more effective and efficient.
The Association of Corporate Contributions Professionals (ACCP) -- which began operations on July 1 -- is an outgrowth of the Contributions Academy that has provided continuing education programs since 1999.
'The Academy field tested programs that proved to be highly successful,' says ACCP Board Chairman Conrad Person who is director of international and product giving for Johnson & Johnson. 'While we will continue and expand these programs, the Association is not limiting itself just to management education.'
WWMT - Digital Channel 3
WWMT - Digital Channel 3: "BATTLE CREEK (NEWS 3) - The W.K. Kellogg Foundation has named a new leader. Sterling Speirn will take over the reigns of the foundation starting next year.
Speirn will replace William Richardson, who will retire at the end of this year.
Speirn comes from California, where he was the president and CEO of the Peninsula Community Foundation in San Mateo. "
Speirn will replace William Richardson, who will retire at the end of this year.
Speirn comes from California, where he was the president and CEO of the Peninsula Community Foundation in San Mateo. "
NEWSWATCH 50 || WWTI Watertown - 8-18 10:30 AM News Update - Prosecutors Want Jail Term in Iraqi Charity Case
NEWSWATCH 50 || WWTI Watertown - 8-18 10:30 AM News Update - Prosecutors Want Jail Term in Iraqi Charity Case: "8-18 10:30 AM News Update - Prosecutors Want Jail Term in Iraqi Charity Case
Video
PROSECUTORS WANT JAIL TERM IN IRAQI CHARITY CASE
Federal prosecutors want at least a 24-year jail term for a Syracuse doctor found guilty of conspiring to violate US sanctions by sending money to Iraq through an illegal charity.
Now, for the first time, prosecutors are alleging a possible link between 57-year-old Doctor Rafil Dhafir and terrorism. A memo filed Monday says Dhafir poses a national security threat through his connections to terrorist organizations."
Video
PROSECUTORS WANT JAIL TERM IN IRAQI CHARITY CASE
Federal prosecutors want at least a 24-year jail term for a Syracuse doctor found guilty of conspiring to violate US sanctions by sending money to Iraq through an illegal charity.
Now, for the first time, prosecutors are alleging a possible link between 57-year-old Doctor Rafil Dhafir and terrorism. A memo filed Monday says Dhafir poses a national security threat through his connections to terrorist organizations."
Channelnewsasia.com- Mixed reactions from Singaporeans to latest investigations at NK
Channelnewsasia.com: "Mixed reactions from Singaporeans to latest investigations at NKF
By May Wong, Channel NewsAsia
SINGAPORE : Some Singaporeans were surprised by news that the National Kidney Foundation had requested the assistance of the Commercial Affairs Department to investigate 'certain matters of grave concern' - while others said it was all a matter of time.
But the CAD's probe has got many talking about the NKF once again. "
By May Wong, Channel NewsAsia
SINGAPORE : Some Singaporeans were surprised by news that the National Kidney Foundation had requested the assistance of the Commercial Affairs Department to investigate 'certain matters of grave concern' - while others said it was all a matter of time.
But the CAD's probe has got many talking about the NKF once again. "
Nonprofits can apply for charity ethics award
Nonprofits can apply for charity ethics award: "Nonprofits can apply for charity ethics award
August 18, 2005
INDIANAPOLIS -- The Better Business Bureau has partnered with Riley Bennett & Egloff to give the first Charity Ethics Award to a Central Indiana charity.
The winning charity will receive $2,000 at the BBB Torch Award luncheon Nov. 10."
August 18, 2005
INDIANAPOLIS -- The Better Business Bureau has partnered with Riley Bennett & Egloff to give the first Charity Ethics Award to a Central Indiana charity.
The winning charity will receive $2,000 at the BBB Torch Award luncheon Nov. 10."
The Steamboat Pilot: Event connects nonprofits with foundations in state
The Steamboat Pilot: Event connects nonprofits with foundations in state: "event connects nonprofits with foundations in state
By Tamera Manzanares, Pilot & Today Staff
Thursday, August 18, 2005
Next month, representatives of major foundations from across the state will stand in an empty field near Granby.
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They will see signs indicating services and facilities -- such as community health centers and affordable housing -- needed in rural Northwest Colorado communities.
The 'field' trip will be part of Northwest Colorado Rural Philanthropy Days, a two-day event designed to match all types of nonprofit organizations with foundations interested in funding their causes.
The conference, Sept. 12 and 13, is open to nonprofit representatives from Routt, Moffat, Rio Blanco, Grand and Jackson counties. The registration deadline is Sept. 1."
By Tamera Manzanares, Pilot & Today Staff
Thursday, August 18, 2005
Next month, representatives of major foundations from across the state will stand in an empty field near Granby.
advertisement
They will see signs indicating services and facilities -- such as community health centers and affordable housing -- needed in rural Northwest Colorado communities.
The 'field' trip will be part of Northwest Colorado Rural Philanthropy Days, a two-day event designed to match all types of nonprofit organizations with foundations interested in funding their causes.
The conference, Sept. 12 and 13, is open to nonprofit representatives from Routt, Moffat, Rio Blanco, Grand and Jackson counties. The registration deadline is Sept. 1."
National News Groups turn to Online Fundraising
National News: "Groups Turn To Online Fund-raising
Tzvi Kahn Special to the Jewish Times
AUGUST 17, 2005 New York
When Carol Vavra, a major and tactical airlift navigator in the U.S. Air Force, returns home from the Middle East this summer, her husband will have a surprise waiting for her. Paul Vavra, a recently retired Air Force major and an avid classic rock fan, bought his wife a pair of tickets to a Rolling Stones concert for $760 on eBay. In the process, he made a substantial donation to the UJA-Federation of New York.
In July, the federation hosted its first auction on eBay. With about 200 sales of items contributed by donors, the auction raised about $115,000 for the organization.
The initiative reflects a growing trend among Jewish groups to move their fund-raising ventures to the Internet, which they say has proven to be far more efficient than more traditional modes of solicitation."
Tzvi Kahn Special to the Jewish Times
AUGUST 17, 2005 New York
When Carol Vavra, a major and tactical airlift navigator in the U.S. Air Force, returns home from the Middle East this summer, her husband will have a surprise waiting for her. Paul Vavra, a recently retired Air Force major and an avid classic rock fan, bought his wife a pair of tickets to a Rolling Stones concert for $760 on eBay. In the process, he made a substantial donation to the UJA-Federation of New York.
In July, the federation hosted its first auction on eBay. With about 200 sales of items contributed by donors, the auction raised about $115,000 for the organization.
The initiative reflects a growing trend among Jewish groups to move their fund-raising ventures to the Internet, which they say has proven to be far more efficient than more traditional modes of solicitation."
ASAE Adopts New Name: ASAE and The Center
ASAE Adopts New Name: ASAE and The Center: "he American Society of Association Executives and The Center for Association Leadership, which merged last year, have now merged their names into ASAE & The Center for Association Leadership.
The new name, shortened to ASAE & The Center for common use, and logo were announced during the groups' annual meeting, which ended here yesterday."
The new name, shortened to ASAE & The Center for common use, and logo were announced during the groups' annual meeting, which ended here yesterday."
calendarlive.com: What's the Getty up to?
calendarlive.com: What's the Getty up to?: "What's the Getty up to?
*The institution's quest for donors has rivals wary but not panicky.
By Suzanne Muchnic and Louise Roug, Times Staff Writers
Barry MUNITZ, president and chief executive of the J. Paul Getty Trust, raised hackles in the art world with his 1998 revelation that the trust would seek corporate sponsorship for its programs and private gifts of money and artworks. The specter of the extraordinarily rich patriarch wooing away potential donors from its poor cousins caused some observers to cry foul.
But this week's news that Michael Brand, the newly appointed Getty Museum director, will ratchet up the trust's development efforts has brought a relatively subdued response — despite the trust's mounting woes.
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*The institution's quest for donors has rivals wary but not panicky.
By Suzanne Muchnic and Louise Roug, Times Staff Writers
Barry MUNITZ, president and chief executive of the J. Paul Getty Trust, raised hackles in the art world with his 1998 revelation that the trust would seek corporate sponsorship for its programs and private gifts of money and artworks. The specter of the extraordinarily rich patriarch wooing away potential donors from its poor cousins caused some observers to cry foul.
But this week's news that Michael Brand, the newly appointed Getty Museum director, will ratchet up the trust's development efforts has brought a relatively subdued response — despite the trust's mounting woes.
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