Botanical garden financial officer ditches calculator for clippers: "Botanical garden financial officer ditches calculator for clippers
Thursday, August 25, 2005
Suzanne Hively
Plain Dealer Garden Editor
Four months ago, Bob Rensel looked out his office window at the Cleveland Botanical Garden and wistfully watched the gardeners as they weeded, watered, mulched and planted.
'It looked like fun,' said Rensel, who is chief financial officer for the botanical garden.
'Try it,' suggested director Brian Holley. An opening existed in that department."
Thursday, August 25, 2005
AOL awards funding to charities for their innovation in use of the internet :: PublicTechnology.net :: e-Government & public sector IT news from
AOL awards funding to charities for their innovation in use of the internet :: PublicTechnology.net :: e-Government & public sector IT news from: "AOL awards funding to charities for their innovation in use of the internet
This was published: 2005-08-25 06:40:00
Innovative use of the Internet has secured AOL Innovation in the Community Awards of £2,000 for 30 forward-thinking charities and community groups across the UK. The winning projects demonstrate the positive impact the Web can have in areas such as protecting the environment, developing new writing talent, the representation of ethnic minorities, and encouraging young volunteers.
The annual scheme, run by AOL UK and the national charity Citizens Online since 2003, is open to any community group or registered charity in the UK looking for support for an Internet project. Each winning organisation will receive £2,000 and a year's free AOL Broadband Gold subscription to get their projects off the ground. "
This was published: 2005-08-25 06:40:00
Innovative use of the Internet has secured AOL Innovation in the Community Awards of £2,000 for 30 forward-thinking charities and community groups across the UK. The winning projects demonstrate the positive impact the Web can have in areas such as protecting the environment, developing new writing talent, the representation of ethnic minorities, and encouraging young volunteers.
The annual scheme, run by AOL UK and the national charity Citizens Online since 2003, is open to any community group or registered charity in the UK looking for support for an Internet project. Each winning organisation will receive £2,000 and a year's free AOL Broadband Gold subscription to get their projects off the ground. "
Jimmy Carter Opposes Moving Habitat HQ | theledger.com
Jimmy Carter Opposes Moving Habitat HQ | theledger.com: "Jimmy Carter Opposes Moving Habitat HQ
The Associated Press
ATLANTA
Former President Jimmy Carter said he opposes a proposal by Habitat for Humanity International to move its headquarters out of Americus.
Habitat for Humanity is considering relocating its headquarters, saying Americus, 116 miles south of Atlanta, is too far from a major airport and that executives might balk at living in a small town.
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The Associated Press
ATLANTA
Former President Jimmy Carter said he opposes a proposal by Habitat for Humanity International to move its headquarters out of Americus.
Habitat for Humanity is considering relocating its headquarters, saying Americus, 116 miles south of Atlanta, is too far from a major airport and that executives might balk at living in a small town.
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Daily Times - Site Edition-VIEW: Africa needs free trade, not charity
Daily Times - Site Edition: "IEW: Africa needs free trade, not charity —Mary Robinson
The changes needed — in rich and poor countries alike — to lift millions of people out of poverty have nothing to do with charity. They are about fairness. They are about seeing our fates as one human family being increasingly interconnected. They are about granting all people the right to a decent livelihood
The leaders of the G-8 nations made some progress in fighting global poverty at the Gleneagles Summit in July through new commitments to increased aid and debt relief. No previous G-8 meeting has done as much to support development in the world’s poorest countries, particularly in Africa. "
The changes needed — in rich and poor countries alike — to lift millions of people out of poverty have nothing to do with charity. They are about fairness. They are about seeing our fates as one human family being increasingly interconnected. They are about granting all people the right to a decent livelihood
The leaders of the G-8 nations made some progress in fighting global poverty at the Gleneagles Summit in July through new commitments to increased aid and debt relief. No previous G-8 meeting has done as much to support development in the world’s poorest countries, particularly in Africa. "
News Tribune-Web site allows donors to check Missouri charities
News Tribune: "Web site allows donors to check Missouri charities
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) - A Web site introduced Wednesday allows Missourians to check how charities spend their money, Attorney General Jay Nixon said.
The site currently lists only about a third of the hundreds of charities that operate in Missouri, but Nixon said he hopes other charities join the effort when they realize consumers are using the site."
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) - A Web site introduced Wednesday allows Missourians to check how charities spend their money, Attorney General Jay Nixon said.
The site currently lists only about a third of the hundreds of charities that operate in Missouri, but Nixon said he hopes other charities join the effort when they realize consumers are using the site."
Salt Lake Tribune - Salt Lake Tribune Home Page
Salt Lake Tribune - Salt Lake Tribune Home Page: "Are curbside donations at risk?
Easy pickings: Charitable groups say scavengers are stealing their donated items
By Kirsten Stewart
The Salt Lake Tribune
Utah charities are complaining of a ne.w scourge in town: curbside bandits who scout neighborhoods for furniture and clothing that homeowners have set aside for recycling.
It's unclear whether the scavengers are modern-day Robin Hoods or intentionally swiping the goods for themselves.
But charities that solicit these recyclables as donations say the takers are 'thieves' cheating Utah's most vulnerable residents. "
Easy pickings: Charitable groups say scavengers are stealing their donated items
By Kirsten Stewart
The Salt Lake Tribune
Utah charities are complaining of a ne.w scourge in town: curbside bandits who scout neighborhoods for furniture and clothing that homeowners have set aside for recycling.
It's unclear whether the scavengers are modern-day Robin Hoods or intentionally swiping the goods for themselves.
But charities that solicit these recyclables as donations say the takers are 'thieves' cheating Utah's most vulnerable residents. "
Philanthropy Leaders To Receive Ethical Fund Raising Award :: PNNOnline ::
Philanthropy Leaders To Receive Ethical Fund Raising Award :: PNNOnline ::: "Higher education leader Claire L. Gaudiani and former Boston Foundation President Anna Faith Jones will be honored for their philanthropic service as the 2005 recipients of the Center on Philanthropy at Indiana University’s most prestigious award.
Since 1990, the Center on Philanthropy at Indiana University annually has presented this distinguished award to exceptional individuals. The award was created to honor Henry A. “Hank” Rosso (1917-1999), a founder of the Center on Philanthropy and founding director of The Fund Raising School at the Center. Mr. Rosso received the first award for establishing a means for fund raising professionals to learn about ethical philanthropic fund raising and for creating concepts of discipline and dignity in the profession.
A former Indianapolis resident, Gaudiani currently is a professor at The George H. Heyman, Jr. Center for Philanthropy and Fundraising at New York University's School of Continuing and Professional Studies. She previously was Senior Research Scholar at the Yale Law School and served for 13 years as President of Connecticut College. Under her leadership, from 1988-2001 the college quintupled its endowment.
“Anna Faith Jones is an important leader in the foundation world,” said Dwight Burlingame, Associate Executive Director of the Center on Philanthropy. “She changed the shape of the Boston Foundation and developed a number of innovative programs in Boston to fight poverty and support the arts.” "
Since 1990, the Center on Philanthropy at Indiana University annually has presented this distinguished award to exceptional individuals. The award was created to honor Henry A. “Hank” Rosso (1917-1999), a founder of the Center on Philanthropy and founding director of The Fund Raising School at the Center. Mr. Rosso received the first award for establishing a means for fund raising professionals to learn about ethical philanthropic fund raising and for creating concepts of discipline and dignity in the profession.
A former Indianapolis resident, Gaudiani currently is a professor at The George H. Heyman, Jr. Center for Philanthropy and Fundraising at New York University's School of Continuing and Professional Studies. She previously was Senior Research Scholar at the Yale Law School and served for 13 years as President of Connecticut College. Under her leadership, from 1988-2001 the college quintupled its endowment.
“Anna Faith Jones is an important leader in the foundation world,” said Dwight Burlingame, Associate Executive Director of the Center on Philanthropy. “She changed the shape of the Boston Foundation and developed a number of innovative programs in Boston to fight poverty and support the arts.” "
Wednesday, August 24, 2005
Los Angeles Business Journal Online
Los Angeles Business Journal Online: "Getty Keeps Tax-Exempt Status
The J. Paul Getty Trust has retained its tax-exempt status after a two-year audit by the Internal Revenue Service, the Bond Buyer newspaper reported.
The investigation, which covered compensation, grants and other expenditures at the trust, focused on $371 million in tax-exempt bonds issued by the California Infrastructure and Economic Development Bank on behalf of the non-profit trust."
The J. Paul Getty Trust has retained its tax-exempt status after a two-year audit by the Internal Revenue Service, the Bond Buyer newspaper reported.
The investigation, which covered compensation, grants and other expenditures at the trust, focused on $371 million in tax-exempt bonds issued by the California Infrastructure and Economic Development Bank on behalf of the non-profit trust."
Fashion Monitor Toronto - Guide to Toronto Fashion, Style and Nightlife - Sandra Bullock Will Receive a Humanitarian Award - Sandra Bullock will recei
Fashion Monitor Toronto - Guide to Toronto Fashion, Style and Nightlife - Sandra Bullock Will Receive a Humanitarian Award - Sandra Bullock will receive the Humanitarian Award at Fashion Group International's 22nd annual Night of Stars gala. : "Sandra Bullock Will Receive a Humanitarian Award
Sandra Bullock will receive the Humanitarian Award at Fashion Group International's 22nd annual Night of Stars gala.
Sandra Bullock is recognized by Fashion Group – but not for her style. The actress will receive a humanitarian award for her charitable contributions to the American Red Cross. "
Sandra Bullock will receive the Humanitarian Award at Fashion Group International's 22nd annual Night of Stars gala.
Sandra Bullock is recognized by Fashion Group – but not for her style. The actress will receive a humanitarian award for her charitable contributions to the American Red Cross. "
Canadian Jewish News-Group launches matching grants initiative for Israel
Canadian Jewish News:
By SHELDON KIRSHNER
Staff Reporter
A U.S.-based organization with members in Canada has launched a new program to support non-profit projects in Israel.
The Jewish Funders Network, with headquarters in New York City, has started what is describes as a matching grants initiative.
“We’ve been active in Israel for many years, but this is the first time we have taken such an active role in trying to stimulate philanthropy there,” the group’s Canadian-born president, Mark Charendoff, said in an interview last week."
By SHELDON KIRSHNER
Staff Reporter
A U.S.-based organization with members in Canada has launched a new program to support non-profit projects in Israel.
The Jewish Funders Network, with headquarters in New York City, has started what is describes as a matching grants initiative.
“We’ve been active in Israel for many years, but this is the first time we have taken such an active role in trying to stimulate philanthropy there,” the group’s Canadian-born president, Mark Charendoff, said in an interview last week."
YMCAs Receive Major Kresge Foundation Grant for Mexico; $5,000,000Award to YMCA of the USA Will Advance Resource Development in Mexico : ArriveNet Pre
YMCAs Receive Major Kresge Foundation Grant for Mexico; $5,000,000Award to YMCA of the USA Will Advance Resource Development in Mexico : ArriveNet Press Releases : Politics: "YMCAs Receive Major Kresge Foundation Grant for Mexico; $5,000,000Award to YMCA of the USA Will Advance Resource Development in Mexico
Distribution Source : U.S. Newswire
Date : Wednesday, August 24, 2005
To: National Desk
Contact: Arnold Collins of the YMCA of the USA, 312-419-8418 or arnold.collins@ymca.net or Sandra M. Ambrozy of The Kresge Foundation, 248-643-9630 or smambrozy@kresge.org
CHICAGO, Aug. 24 /U.S. Newswire/ -- YMCA of the USA has been selected to receive a unique $5,000,000 grant from The Kresge Foundation to advance the culture of philanthropy in Mexico, working in partnership with Mexican YMCAs. The YMCA grant is part of the International Initiative developed by Kresge, an independent, private foundation based in Troy, Michigan. YMCA of the USA (Y-USA) is the national office for the 2,594 independent YMCAs in the United States, collectively one of the nation's top charities of choice and, for the last two years, ranked number one on NonProfit Times' list of 100 top non-profits. Y-USA supports many overseas projects through YMCAs in other countries."
Distribution Source : U.S. Newswire
Date : Wednesday, August 24, 2005
To: National Desk
Contact: Arnold Collins of the YMCA of the USA, 312-419-8418 or arnold.collins@ymca.net or Sandra M. Ambrozy of The Kresge Foundation, 248-643-9630 or smambrozy@kresge.org
CHICAGO, Aug. 24 /U.S. Newswire/ -- YMCA of the USA has been selected to receive a unique $5,000,000 grant from The Kresge Foundation to advance the culture of philanthropy in Mexico, working in partnership with Mexican YMCAs. The YMCA grant is part of the International Initiative developed by Kresge, an independent, private foundation based in Troy, Michigan. YMCA of the USA (Y-USA) is the national office for the 2,594 independent YMCAs in the United States, collectively one of the nation's top charities of choice and, for the last two years, ranked number one on NonProfit Times' list of 100 top non-profits. Y-USA supports many overseas projects through YMCAs in other countries."
Channelnewsasia.com-TE, polytechnic students drive home volunteerism message on IT bus
Channelnewsasia.com: "SINGAPORE : It's a mobile IT classroom on wheels created by students for students.
The Ep-Bus, an open double decker bus classroom, will make its rounds visiting about 100 Singapore schools within a year.
But instead of seats, the bus is equipped with the latest in digital photography gadgets.
And instead of ferrying passengers, it will drive the message of volunteerism to 100,000 students. "
The Ep-Bus, an open double decker bus classroom, will make its rounds visiting about 100 Singapore schools within a year.
But instead of seats, the bus is equipped with the latest in digital photography gadgets.
And instead of ferrying passengers, it will drive the message of volunteerism to 100,000 students. "
CMS | Library | Boomer Giving Now Tops That of the Older Generation | fundraising / integrity / innovation / results
CMS | Library | Boomer Giving Now Tops That of the Older Generation | fundraising / integrity / innovation / results: "Boomer Giving Now Tops That of the Older Generation
CMS and PrimeGroup announce landmark study
by Bill Krieger
08/17/2005
Born between 1946 and 1964, the Boomers, now contribute more to charities, causes and campaigns than their elders, according to a benchmark survey just completed by the CMS/PrimeGroup DonorTrends Project.
The study, titled “Navigating the Generational Divide in Fundraising and Advocacy” has just been completed by the CMS/PrimeGroup Donor Trends Project.
CMS and PrimeGroup announce landmark study
by Bill Krieger
08/17/2005
Born between 1946 and 1964, the Boomers, now contribute more to charities, causes and campaigns than their elders, according to a benchmark survey just completed by the CMS/PrimeGroup DonorTrends Project.
The study, titled “Navigating the Generational Divide in Fundraising and Advocacy” has just been completed by the CMS/PrimeGroup Donor Trends Project.
A city strives to save jobs, and its future - The Boston Globe
A city strives to save jobs, and its future - The Boston Globe: "A city strives to save jobs, and its future
As Bank of America buys MBNA, Maine residents worry good times are over
By Sasha Talcott, Globe Staff | August 24, 2005
BELFAST, Maine -- Nearly a decade ago, with little advance notice, credit-card company MBNA Corp. dropped thousands of jobs into this one-stoplight city then poured millions of dollars into local schools and nonprofits -- all because, according to local legend, a friendly resident lent money to the man who one day would be MBNA's chief executive when his car broke down."
As Bank of America buys MBNA, Maine residents worry good times are over
By Sasha Talcott, Globe Staff | August 24, 2005
BELFAST, Maine -- Nearly a decade ago, with little advance notice, credit-card company MBNA Corp. dropped thousands of jobs into this one-stoplight city then poured millions of dollars into local schools and nonprofits -- all because, according to local legend, a friendly resident lent money to the man who one day would be MBNA's chief executive when his car broke down."
SFMOMA turns 'timeshare' gifts into an art form - 2005-08-22
SFMOMA turns 'timeshare' gifts into an art form - 2005-08-22: "SFMOMA turns 'timeshare' gifts into an art form
Sarah Duxbury
SFMOMA has emerged as a big player in the art world's timeshare market.
It's not buying or selling vacation properties. It's using so-called fractional gifts to build and improve its collection. In a fractional gift, a donor grants partial ownership of a work of art to the museum. The museum gets to display it for a proportionate part of the year, while the owner gets a corresponding tax break and doesn't have to give up the work all at once."
Sarah Duxbury
SFMOMA has emerged as a big player in the art world's timeshare market.
It's not buying or selling vacation properties. It's using so-called fractional gifts to build and improve its collection. In a fractional gift, a donor grants partial ownership of a work of art to the museum. The museum gets to display it for a proportionate part of the year, while the owner gets a corresponding tax break and doesn't have to give up the work all at once."
UW-funded groups asked to certify they're not terrorists - Boston.com
UW-funded groups asked to certify they're not terrorists - Boston.com: "UW-funded groups asked to certify they're not terrorists
By David Gram, Associated Press Writer | August 23, 2005
MONTPELIER, Vt. --Dave Connor is used to responding to crises. It's in the nature of the work at a human services agency like the Family Center of Lamoille County, where Connor is co-director.
But if there's one human problem in which Connor doesn't usually get involved, it's international terrorism.
Despite that, the Family Center of Lamoille County is one of 10 area non-profits that get funding from the United Way of Lamoille County that are now being required to fill out a 'counterterrorism compliance' form."
By David Gram, Associated Press Writer | August 23, 2005
MONTPELIER, Vt. --Dave Connor is used to responding to crises. It's in the nature of the work at a human services agency like the Family Center of Lamoille County, where Connor is co-director.
But if there's one human problem in which Connor doesn't usually get involved, it's international terrorism.
Despite that, the Family Center of Lamoille County is one of 10 area non-profits that get funding from the United Way of Lamoille County that are now being required to fill out a 'counterterrorism compliance' form."
TODAYonline-Games gone, it's time for a rethink
TODAYonline:
Givers must appreciate their good fortune while charities, without the gaming element, must win back public confidence
CHARITY fund-raising has been much in the news of late, but even before the recent high-profile discussions there had been growing talk about donor fatigue.
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And yet, for every person who frowns or walks away when approached by students selling charity flags on the streets, there are many who readily part with their money when watching celebrity-studded charity fundraising shows.
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Some of these glamorous events include an element of gaming and it is difficult to determine how many people take part to contribute to charity and how many are just hoping to win the grand draw prizes. Most participants probably have both aims — to give to a good cause and stand a chance to win something in the process.
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Givers must appreciate their good fortune while charities, without the gaming element, must win back public confidence
CHARITY fund-raising has been much in the news of late, but even before the recent high-profile discussions there had been growing talk about donor fatigue.
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And yet, for every person who frowns or walks away when approached by students selling charity flags on the streets, there are many who readily part with their money when watching celebrity-studded charity fundraising shows.
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Some of these glamorous events include an element of gaming and it is difficult to determine how many people take part to contribute to charity and how many are just hoping to win the grand draw prizes. Most participants probably have both aims — to give to a good cause and stand a chance to win something in the process.
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Seattle Weekly: News: 98.8 Percent Overhead by Bruce Rushton
Seattle Weekly: News: 98.8 Percent Overhead by Bruce Rushton: "98.8 Percent Overhead
The North Seattle Community College Foundation is one of the nation's biggest credit-counseling agencies, but hardly any of the millions of dollars in revenue goes to helping students. Most of it goes to for-profit corporations.
by Bruce Rushton
(Karen Steichen)
Desperate debtors were supposed to be the key to riches for the North Seattle Community College Foundation, created to independently raise money for North Seattle Community College, a public school. Finding money for scholarships can be tough for a two-year school that alumni are prone to forget after they transfer to a four-year college. So seven years ago, the nonprofit foundation, which had relied on dinners and other traditional fund-raising events, settled on an unusual way to fill its coffers: credit counseling."
The North Seattle Community College Foundation is one of the nation's biggest credit-counseling agencies, but hardly any of the millions of dollars in revenue goes to helping students. Most of it goes to for-profit corporations.
by Bruce Rushton
(Karen Steichen)
Desperate debtors were supposed to be the key to riches for the North Seattle Community College Foundation, created to independently raise money for North Seattle Community College, a public school. Finding money for scholarships can be tough for a two-year school that alumni are prone to forget after they transfer to a four-year college. So seven years ago, the nonprofit foundation, which had relied on dinners and other traditional fund-raising events, settled on an unusual way to fill its coffers: credit counseling."
Foundation urges nonprofits to follow panel's suggestions - PittsburghLIVE.com
Foundation urges nonprofits to follow panel's suggestions - PittsburghLIVE.com: "oundation urges nonprofits to follow panel's suggestions
By Bill Zlatos
TRIBUNE-REVIEW
Wednesday, August 24, 2005
The Pittsburgh Foundation is mailing a letter to 2,300 nonprofit groups in Allegheny County urging them to adopt strict standards for accountability recommended by a national panel.
'My hope is we'll have 100 percent sign on, but it'll take some time because there's a lot to digest here,' said William E. Trueheart, president and CEO of The Pittsburgh Foundation. 'It will become the centerpiece of policy discussions for boards.'"
By Bill Zlatos
TRIBUNE-REVIEW
Wednesday, August 24, 2005
The Pittsburgh Foundation is mailing a letter to 2,300 nonprofit groups in Allegheny County urging them to adopt strict standards for accountability recommended by a national panel.
'My hope is we'll have 100 percent sign on, but it'll take some time because there's a lot to digest here,' said William E. Trueheart, president and CEO of The Pittsburgh Foundation. 'It will become the centerpiece of policy discussions for boards.'"
KTLA The WB | Where Los Angeles Lives | Nonprofits Cloak Donors to Governor
KTLA The WB | Where Los Angeles Lives | Nonprofits Cloak Donors to Governor: "Nonprofits Cloak Donors to Governor
Tax-exempt groups provide millions from sources not made public. Ethics watchdogs say the practice avoids state disclosure laws.
By Robert Salladay and Peter Nicholas
Times Staff Writers
August 24, 2005
SACRAMENTO — Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger is benefiting from millions of dollars raised by a network of tax-exempt groups without revealing that the money comes from major corporations with business before his office.
The groups are run by Schwarzenegger's closest political allies, who also represent some of California's biggest interest groups. Unlike the governor's many campaign funds, the nonprofits are not required to disclose their contributors and can accept unlimited amo"
Tax-exempt groups provide millions from sources not made public. Ethics watchdogs say the practice avoids state disclosure laws.
By Robert Salladay and Peter Nicholas
Times Staff Writers
August 24, 2005
SACRAMENTO — Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger is benefiting from millions of dollars raised by a network of tax-exempt groups without revealing that the money comes from major corporations with business before his office.
The groups are run by Schwarzenegger's closest political allies, who also represent some of California's biggest interest groups. Unlike the governor's many campaign funds, the nonprofits are not required to disclose their contributors and can accept unlimited amo"
Nonprofits must bend 80/20 rule | TheNewsTribune.com | Tacoma, WA
Nonprofits must bend 80/20 rule | TheNewsTribune.com | Tacoma, WA: "Nonprofits must bend 80/20 rule
LIZ HEATH
Published: August 24th, 2005 12:01 AM
Have you ever heard of the 80/20 rule? It comes in many forms. Eighty percent of the money raised is donated by 20 percent of your donor base. Or 20 percent of the people involved do 80 percent of the work.
There’s a corollary to the 80/20 rule. It is “the world is run by those who show up.” Here are a couple of nonprofit 80/20 scenarios I’ve heard about and a few ideas about how changes might be made.
“We have 15 people on our board, but it’s the same three or four who do all the work.”"
LIZ HEATH
Published: August 24th, 2005 12:01 AM
Have you ever heard of the 80/20 rule? It comes in many forms. Eighty percent of the money raised is donated by 20 percent of your donor base. Or 20 percent of the people involved do 80 percent of the work.
There’s a corollary to the 80/20 rule. It is “the world is run by those who show up.” Here are a couple of nonprofit 80/20 scenarios I’ve heard about and a few ideas about how changes might be made.
“We have 15 people on our board, but it’s the same three or four who do all the work.”"
Tuesday, August 23, 2005
PTAs are lifeblood for school 'extras'
PTAs are lifeblood for school 'extras': "PTAs are lifeblood for school 'extras'
SWARTZ CREEK
THE SWARTZ CREEK NEWS
Sunday, August 21, 2005
By Robyn Rosenthal
rrosenthal@flintjournal.com • 810.766.6310
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SWARTZ CREEK - It's not your mother's PTA.
Parent-teacher organizations nowadays are raising thousands of dollars for their schools - districtwide more than $100,000 last year - helping to pay for everything from field trips and snacks during MEAP testing to costly items like playgrounds and copy machines.
'They are the mortar that fills the gaps and holds the bricks together,' said Syring Elementary School first-grade teacher Julie Clark. 'We could make it without them, but it would be very hard.'"
SWARTZ CREEK
THE SWARTZ CREEK NEWS
Sunday, August 21, 2005
By Robyn Rosenthal
rrosenthal@flintjournal.com • 810.766.6310
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SWARTZ CREEK - It's not your mother's PTA.
Parent-teacher organizations nowadays are raising thousands of dollars for their schools - districtwide more than $100,000 last year - helping to pay for everything from field trips and snacks during MEAP testing to costly items like playgrounds and copy machines.
'They are the mortar that fills the gaps and holds the bricks together,' said Syring Elementary School first-grade teacher Julie Clark. 'We could make it without them, but it would be very hard.'"
Newsday.com: MLK Memorial Fundraising Picks Up Steam
Newsday.com: MLK Memorial Fundraising Picks Up Steam: "WASHINGTON -- Backers of a permanent National Mall memorial to civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr. said Monday they are more than a third of the way toward their $100 million fundraising goal.
'He is the foundation and the moral compass for our youth,' Sheila Johnson, owner of the WNBA's Washington Mystics, said in announcing plans to give $1 million on behalf of her children.
Johnson was among several Martin Luther King Memorial Foundation leaders gathered at the Tidal Basin to launch the Kids for King campaign, an essay contest. Twelve winners will attend the September 2006 groundbreaking ceremony on a four-acre site not far from the Lincoln Memorial, where King delivered his 'I Have a Dream' speech on Aug. 28, 1963. "
'He is the foundation and the moral compass for our youth,' Sheila Johnson, owner of the WNBA's Washington Mystics, said in announcing plans to give $1 million on behalf of her children.
Johnson was among several Martin Luther King Memorial Foundation leaders gathered at the Tidal Basin to launch the Kids for King campaign, an essay contest. Twelve winners will attend the September 2006 groundbreaking ceremony on a four-acre site not far from the Lincoln Memorial, where King delivered his 'I Have a Dream' speech on Aug. 28, 1963. "
ABC 7 News - Make-A-Wish Foundation to Remain on CFC Donation List
ABC 7 News - Make-A-Wish Foundation to Remain on CFC Donation List: "Make-A-Wish Foundation to Remain on CFC Donation List
RSS Feeds From ABC 7 Tuesday August 23, 2005 6:07am
Washington (AP) - Federal workers can still contribute to the Make-A-Wish Foundation through the Combined Federal Campaign.
The agency that organizes charitable giving by federal workers has backed off a decision to drop the foundation at the urging of a federal judge.
The Make-A-Wish Foundation grants wishes to children with life-threatening illnesses.
The Office of Personnel Management decided to drop the foundation from its list of about 30,000 approved charities this year after determining that the group's national chapter spent more than the agency's limit of 25 percent on salaries and administrative expenses."
RSS Feeds From ABC 7 Tuesday August 23, 2005 6:07am
Washington (AP) - Federal workers can still contribute to the Make-A-Wish Foundation through the Combined Federal Campaign.
The agency that organizes charitable giving by federal workers has backed off a decision to drop the foundation at the urging of a federal judge.
The Make-A-Wish Foundation grants wishes to children with life-threatening illnesses.
The Office of Personnel Management decided to drop the foundation from its list of about 30,000 approved charities this year after determining that the group's national chapter spent more than the agency's limit of 25 percent on salaries and administrative expenses."
15 Tips for Improved Subject Lines
15 Tips for Improved Subject Lines: "15 Tips for Improved Subject Lines
by Loren McDonald
May 2004 Issue - EmailLabs Newsletter
Subject lines are one of the most important components of a successful promotional or newsletter email. This article outlines six principles and 15 tips to help you write subject lines that produce higher open and click-through rates.
Working in tandem with the from line, the content of a subject line is the key determinant for whether a recipient will open an email, delete it immediately, ignore it, file it for future access, report it and/or filter it as spam. The subject line content is also a major component in the algorithm of many ISP and recipient-level spam filters. In other words, a poorly written subject lead may not only go un-opened, it may not even reach the recipient’s inbox in the first place.
Keep these six principles in mind as you approach writing subject lines for your messages:"
by Loren McDonald
May 2004 Issue - EmailLabs Newsletter
Subject lines are one of the most important components of a successful promotional or newsletter email. This article outlines six principles and 15 tips to help you write subject lines that produce higher open and click-through rates.
Working in tandem with the from line, the content of a subject line is the key determinant for whether a recipient will open an email, delete it immediately, ignore it, file it for future access, report it and/or filter it as spam. The subject line content is also a major component in the algorithm of many ISP and recipient-level spam filters. In other words, a poorly written subject lead may not only go un-opened, it may not even reach the recipient’s inbox in the first place.
Keep these six principles in mind as you approach writing subject lines for your messages:"
United Way's New Look
United Way's New Look: "United Way's New Look
Tuesday, August 23, 2005; Page A14
STEALING FROM any charity is a gutter crime, and no such act in this region has been more disgusting than the pocketing of nearly $500,000 some four years ago by the then-chief executive of the United Way of the National Capital Area, Oral Suer. That criminal act, coupled with sloppy oversight and gross greed among other executives, all but killed the unique, essential mission of the organization in this area. Only now -- a good two years after a thorough shake-up -- are people discovering that the United Way has cleaned up its act and is worthy of generous support."
Tuesday, August 23, 2005; Page A14
STEALING FROM any charity is a gutter crime, and no such act in this region has been more disgusting than the pocketing of nearly $500,000 some four years ago by the then-chief executive of the United Way of the National Capital Area, Oral Suer. That criminal act, coupled with sloppy oversight and gross greed among other executives, all but killed the unique, essential mission of the organization in this area. Only now -- a good two years after a thorough shake-up -- are people discovering that the United Way has cleaned up its act and is worthy of generous support."
Ethical Corporation: Latin America - Development banking on responsible business
Ethical Corporation: Latin America - Development banking on responsible business:
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"He talks about corporate social responsibility in Latin America being “on the verge of take-off” and the region’s philanthropic tradition as its “departure point”. From his vantage point in IDB’s sustainable development department in Washington DC, the corporate responsibility field must indeed look much like a busy, criss-crossing flight panel.
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"He talks about corporate social responsibility in Latin America being “on the verge of take-off” and the region’s philanthropic tradition as its “departure point”. From his vantage point in IDB’s sustainable development department in Washington DC, the corporate responsibility field must indeed look much like a busy, criss-crossing flight panel.
INDEPENDENT SECTOR Publishes a “Checklist for Accountability” :: PNNOnline ::
INDEPENDENT SECTOR Publishes a “Checklist for Accountability” :: PNNOnline ::: "INDEPENDENT SECTOR Publishes a “Checklist for Accountability”
Posted by: laurakujawski on Monday, August 22, 2005
Topic Special Features
As part of its continuing commitment to improving the practice and self-regulation of charitable organizations, Independent Sector has released a list of steps organizations can take to help improve and demonstrate their accountability. The steps in the Checklist for Accountability, which also includes a list of resources available as models, are intended to help each charitable organization reassure its stakeholders of its commitment to upholding the public trust vital to earning support and fulfilling its mission.
Posted by: laurakujawski on Monday, August 22, 2005
Topic Special Features
As part of its continuing commitment to improving the practice and self-regulation of charitable organizations, Independent Sector has released a list of steps organizations can take to help improve and demonstrate their accountability. The steps in the Checklist for Accountability, which also includes a list of resources available as models, are intended to help each charitable organization reassure its stakeholders of its commitment to upholding the public trust vital to earning support and fulfilling its mission.
Monday, August 22, 2005
Stanford Social Innovation Review-The Ratings Game
Stanford Social Innovation Review: "
In recent years, three Web-based agencies have emerged to help potential donors differentiate among the various charities soliciting their money. Now it's time to take a closer look at the raters themselves.
by Stephanie Lowell, Brian Trelstad, and Bill Meehan"
In recent years, three Web-based agencies have emerged to help potential donors differentiate among the various charities soliciting their money. Now it's time to take a closer look at the raters themselves.
by Stephanie Lowell, Brian Trelstad, and Bill Meehan"
VillageSoup - Government News - VillageSoup-Message to Maine: Estate tax vs. death tax: reality vs. rhetoric
VillageSoup - Government News - VillageSoup: "Message to Maine: Estate tax vs. death tax: reality vs. rhetoric
By Tom Allen
WASHINGTON, D.C. (Aug 22, 2005): Since George W. Bush moved into the White House and Republicans took control of Congress, they have sought total repeal of the federal estate tax.
They temporarily succeeded in 2001, approving a law that reduced this tax gradually until eliminated in 2010. However, under this legislation, in 2011 the estate tax is scheduled to go back to 2001 levels. Congress will have to remedy this arbitrary and bizarre bit of budgetary and legislative trickery.
By Tom Allen
WASHINGTON, D.C. (Aug 22, 2005): Since George W. Bush moved into the White House and Republicans took control of Congress, they have sought total repeal of the federal estate tax.
They temporarily succeeded in 2001, approving a law that reduced this tax gradually until eliminated in 2010. However, under this legislation, in 2011 the estate tax is scheduled to go back to 2001 levels. Congress will have to remedy this arbitrary and bizarre bit of budgetary and legislative trickery.
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