The Chronicle, 10/27/2005: Giving Bounces Back: "Giving Bounces Back
Donations to the biggest charities increased by 11.6% last year
By Holly Hall, Leah Kerkman, and Cassie J. Moore
Donations to America's biggest charities grew by 11.6 percent last year, according to The Chronicle's 15th annual survey of the 400 charities that raise the most money in the United States."
Tuesday, October 25, 2005
Johns Hopkins Gazette | October 24, 2005-"Report Assesses U.S. Nonprofit Governance and Accountability
Johns Hopkins Gazette | October 24, 2005: "Report Assesses U.S. Nonprofit Governance and Accountability
Amid wide calls for reform, study offers first up-to-date look at actual practices
By Mimi Bilzor
Institute for Policy Studies
With Hurricane Katrina demonstrating anew the need for an effective and reliable network of private, nonprofit organizations to help meet urgent national problems, and recent calls from the Senate Finance Committee and others for increased regulation of nonprofit organizations, a new report from Johns Hopkins' Nonprofit Listening Post Project offers the first up-to-date information on the actual governance and accountability practices of U.S. nonprofit organizations."
Amid wide calls for reform, study offers first up-to-date look at actual practices
By Mimi Bilzor
Institute for Policy Studies
With Hurricane Katrina demonstrating anew the need for an effective and reliable network of private, nonprofit organizations to help meet urgent national problems, and recent calls from the Senate Finance Committee and others for increased regulation of nonprofit organizations, a new report from Johns Hopkins' Nonprofit Listening Post Project offers the first up-to-date information on the actual governance and accountability practices of U.S. nonprofit organizations."
BC Children's Hospital Foundation President Wins Top Philanthropy Award
BC Children's Hospital Foundation President Wins Top Philanthropy Award: "Sue Carruthers, President and CEO of BC Children's Hospital Foundation, has been awarded the prestigious Si Seymour Award by the Association of Healthcare Philanthropy (AHP).
The international award is the highest honour in the field of healthcare philanthropy and Carruthers is only the second Canadian to receive the award, which was instituted in 1970. It is presented annually to a professional who has shown outstanding leadership and fostered and promoted exemplary standards of excellence for volunteerism and philanthropic support."
The international award is the highest honour in the field of healthcare philanthropy and Carruthers is only the second Canadian to receive the award, which was instituted in 1970. It is presented annually to a professional who has shown outstanding leadership and fostered and promoted exemplary standards of excellence for volunteerism and philanthropic support."
Charity asked to prove fundraising credentials. 25/10/2005. ABC News Online
Charity asked to prove fundraising credentials. 25/10/2005. ABC News Online: "Charity asked to prove fundraising credentials
A children's charity has been asked to prove why it should remain a registered fundraiser, after concerns it has breached Victorian laws.
The Children's Cancer Institute of Australia paid the British Prime Minister's wife, Cherie Blair, to speak at a fundraising event in Melbourne earlier this year."
A children's charity has been asked to prove why it should remain a registered fundraiser, after concerns it has breached Victorian laws.
The Children's Cancer Institute of Australia paid the British Prime Minister's wife, Cherie Blair, to speak at a fundraising event in Melbourne earlier this year."
Monday, October 24, 2005
TheNewMexicoChannel.com - Money - Americans Giving More In Donations Each Year
TheNewMexicoChannel.com - Money - Americans Giving More In Donations Each Year: "Americans Giving More In Donations Each Year
Charities Raised $248.5 Billion In 2004
POSTED: 8:16 am MDT October 24, 2005
NEW YORK -- Americans gave more money to charity in 2004 than the year before. And, according to the Chronicle of Philanthropy, it looks like that generosity is still growing.
The publication said the 400 largest U.S. charities saw donations rise 11.6 percent last year from 2003.
The United Way of America was the top fund-raising group in 2004.
Money given to the 400 biggest nonprofit groups accounted for more than one-quarter of the $248.5 billion raised in the U.S. last year."
Charities Raised $248.5 Billion In 2004
POSTED: 8:16 am MDT October 24, 2005
NEW YORK -- Americans gave more money to charity in 2004 than the year before. And, according to the Chronicle of Philanthropy, it looks like that generosity is still growing.
The publication said the 400 largest U.S. charities saw donations rise 11.6 percent last year from 2003.
The United Way of America was the top fund-raising group in 2004.
Money given to the 400 biggest nonprofit groups accounted for more than one-quarter of the $248.5 billion raised in the U.S. last year."
Appeal-Democrat.com-YC fundraiser cancels gaming
Appeal-Democrat.com: "YC fundraiser cancels gaming
By Rob Young/Appeal-Democrat
The Yuba City Kiwanis Club has cut gambling from its Monte Carlo Night after being threatened by a state official, club Chairman Michael Barrette said Friday.
The fundraising event will be held tonight at the Peach Tree Golf & Country Club but has been renamed “A Black and White Affair”.
Peach Tree's manager received a call Thursday from the Division of Gambling Control threatening to work with the Alcoholic Beverage Control Department to suspend the club's liquor license if gambling games are played, said Barrette.
The Division of Gambling Control is part of the Department of Justice.
“We don't want to put the club in harm's way,” he said."
By Rob Young/Appeal-Democrat
The Yuba City Kiwanis Club has cut gambling from its Monte Carlo Night after being threatened by a state official, club Chairman Michael Barrette said Friday.
The fundraising event will be held tonight at the Peach Tree Golf & Country Club but has been renamed “A Black and White Affair”.
Peach Tree's manager received a call Thursday from the Division of Gambling Control threatening to work with the Alcoholic Beverage Control Department to suspend the club's liquor license if gambling games are played, said Barrette.
The Division of Gambling Control is part of the Department of Justice.
“We don't want to put the club in harm's way,” he said."
TODAYonline-$3.24m for Cancer Charity Show campaign
TODAYonline: "$3.24m for Cancer Charity Show campaign
IT'S official — Singaporeans' confidence in charity organisations is back.
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That is, going by the $3.24 million in donations pledged by the end of last night's Cancer Charity Show 2005, for the beneficiaries of the Singapore Cancer Society (SCS).
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The first televised extravaganza to be staged by a single voluntary welfare organisation (VWO) since the National Kidney Foundation saga, the show marked the second week of a fund-raising campaign that has, already, equalled the total amount raised in last year's three-week campaign.
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A total of 181,568 calls were received during the three-and-a-half hour show, which was aired live on MediaCorp TV Channel 8.
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The number of pledges spiked noticeably whenever Project SuperStar champion Tan Wei Lian took the stage — he sang four times during the evening.
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IT'S official — Singaporeans' confidence in charity organisations is back.
.
That is, going by the $3.24 million in donations pledged by the end of last night's Cancer Charity Show 2005, for the beneficiaries of the Singapore Cancer Society (SCS).
.
The first televised extravaganza to be staged by a single voluntary welfare organisation (VWO) since the National Kidney Foundation saga, the show marked the second week of a fund-raising campaign that has, already, equalled the total amount raised in last year's three-week campaign.
.
A total of 181,568 calls were received during the three-and-a-half hour show, which was aired live on MediaCorp TV Channel 8.
.
The number of pledges spiked noticeably whenever Project SuperStar champion Tan Wei Lian took the stage — he sang four times during the evening.
.
Westchester.com - Billie Jean King To Deliver Keynote Address At 10th Grant Awards Breakfast
Westchester.com - Billie Jean King To Deliver Keynote Address At 10th Grant Awards Breakfast: "Billie Jean King To Deliver Keynote Address At 10th Grant Awards Breakfast PDF Print E-mail
Westchester.com
Monday, 24 October 2005
Westchester Community NewsHartsdale, NY - The Westchester Fund for Women and Girls will hold its 10th Annual Grant Awards Breakfast on Friday, November 4, from 8:00 to 10:00 a.m. at the Hilton Rye Town. To date, the Westchester Fund for Women and Girls has raised $1.9 million, and this year it’s expected to reach its $2 million endowment goal.
To date, the Westchester Fund for Women and Girls has raised $1.9 million, and this year it’s expected to reach its $2 million endowment goal. Once the goal has been achieved, the Fund will generate approximately $100,000 annually to support local programs. To date, the fund has awarded $500,000 to local agencies that provide programs for women and girls.
“This breakfast celebrates10 years of dedicated volunteer effort, and we are so excited to be near our goal,” said Deborah Slaner Larkin of Pelham, co-chair of the event."
Westchester.com
Monday, 24 October 2005
Westchester Community NewsHartsdale, NY - The Westchester Fund for Women and Girls will hold its 10th Annual Grant Awards Breakfast on Friday, November 4, from 8:00 to 10:00 a.m. at the Hilton Rye Town. To date, the Westchester Fund for Women and Girls has raised $1.9 million, and this year it’s expected to reach its $2 million endowment goal.
To date, the Westchester Fund for Women and Girls has raised $1.9 million, and this year it’s expected to reach its $2 million endowment goal. Once the goal has been achieved, the Fund will generate approximately $100,000 annually to support local programs. To date, the fund has awarded $500,000 to local agencies that provide programs for women and girls.
“This breakfast celebrates10 years of dedicated volunteer effort, and we are so excited to be near our goal,” said Deborah Slaner Larkin of Pelham, co-chair of the event."
ITnews. Notiziario di tecnologia ed innovazione
PRESS RELEASE
ITnews. Notiziario di tecnologia ed innovazione: "NEW ON-LINE HANDBOOK HELPS DONORS TO GIVE EFFECTIVELY
24-10-2005 11:20
LONDON, October 24 /PRNewswire/ -- A Guide to Giving, launched today, is the essential, free handbook for anyone who would like to support charities and good causes effectively. The Guide provides clear, practical and objective guidance on a variety of approaches to and mechanisms for giving.
There has been remarkable growth in the range of charitable services that help donors in the UK to give effectively, yet many people who would like to give do not know of their existence. Now, with the publication of the second edition of A Guide to Giving, Philanthropy UK in association with private bank Coutts & Co has provided a unique, comprehensive resource to support all individuals wishing to give to charitable causes."
ITnews. Notiziario di tecnologia ed innovazione: "NEW ON-LINE HANDBOOK HELPS DONORS TO GIVE EFFECTIVELY
24-10-2005 11:20
LONDON, October 24 /PRNewswire/ -- A Guide to Giving, launched today, is the essential, free handbook for anyone who would like to support charities and good causes effectively. The Guide provides clear, practical and objective guidance on a variety of approaches to and mechanisms for giving.
There has been remarkable growth in the range of charitable services that help donors in the UK to give effectively, yet many people who would like to give do not know of their existence. Now, with the publication of the second edition of A Guide to Giving, Philanthropy UK in association with private bank Coutts & Co has provided a unique, comprehensive resource to support all individuals wishing to give to charitable causes."
Donors Passionate About Charities, Wary of Slick Marketing :: PNNOnline ::
Donors Passionate About Charities, Wary of Slick Marketing :: PNNOnline ::: "Donors Passionate About Charities, Wary of Slick Marketing
Posted by: shannonleskin on Monday, October 24, 2005
Topic General Fundraising
American donors are passionate about the charities and nonprofits they support, but are concerned when these organizations market themselves like 'big business,' a report from Public Agenda finds.
The report, The Charitable Impulse, finds that donor sentiment about charitable organizations is 'enthusiastic and positive,' especially when it comes to smaller local charities and human service organizations, and that giving tends to be based on personal experience and emotional connections. But donors also have a long memory for scandal and waste, and they often take past misdeeds 'quite personally.' "
Posted by: shannonleskin on Monday, October 24, 2005
Topic General Fundraising
American donors are passionate about the charities and nonprofits they support, but are concerned when these organizations market themselves like 'big business,' a report from Public Agenda finds.
The report, The Charitable Impulse, finds that donor sentiment about charitable organizations is 'enthusiastic and positive,' especially when it comes to smaller local charities and human service organizations, and that giving tends to be based on personal experience and emotional connections. But donors also have a long memory for scandal and waste, and they often take past misdeeds 'quite personally.' "
Herald.com | 10/24/2005 | Americans gave more to charities in 2004
Herald.com | 10/24/2005 | Americans gave more to charities in 2004: "Posted on Mon, Oct. 24, 2005
M O R E N E W S F R O M topix.net
• Charitable Organizations
PHILANTHROPY
Americans gave more to charities in 2004
Major U.S. charities reported an increase in donations in 2004 compared to 2003. United Way of America received the most money.
BY MADLEN READ
Associated Press
NEW YORK - Americans gave more money to charity in 2004 than the year before, and it looks like that generosity is still growing.
The 400 largest U.S. charities saw donations rise 11.6 percent last year from 2003, according to the Chronicle of Philanthropy, a newspaper that tracks philanthropy and charitable organizations. The United Way of America was the top fundraising group in 2004, the Chronicle said."
M O R E N E W S F R O M topix.net
• Charitable Organizations
PHILANTHROPY
Americans gave more to charities in 2004
Major U.S. charities reported an increase in donations in 2004 compared to 2003. United Way of America received the most money.
BY MADLEN READ
Associated Press
NEW YORK - Americans gave more money to charity in 2004 than the year before, and it looks like that generosity is still growing.
The 400 largest U.S. charities saw donations rise 11.6 percent last year from 2003, according to the Chronicle of Philanthropy, a newspaper that tracks philanthropy and charitable organizations. The United Way of America was the top fundraising group in 2004, the Chronicle said."
United Way keeps to proven success formula
United Way keeps to proven success formula:
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"'Fund raising is as much of an art as it is a science, and when a charity finds something that is an effective way of fund raising in their local community or area of operation, they logically tend to stick with what works,' said Walter Sczudlo, executive vice president of the Association of Fundraising Professionals in Alexandria, Va., which represents 2,700 people worldwide."
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"'Fund raising is as much of an art as it is a science, and when a charity finds something that is an effective way of fund raising in their local community or area of operation, they logically tend to stick with what works,' said Walter Sczudlo, executive vice president of the Association of Fundraising Professionals in Alexandria, Va., which represents 2,700 people worldwide."
Charity Village�NewsWeek: Cover Story
Charity Village�NewsWeek: Cover Story: "Insurance for the nonprofit sector: Is the glass half full or half empty?
Louise Chatterton LuchukOctober 24, 2005
By Louise Chatterton Luchuk
Understanding the nonprofit insurance situation is a bit like trying to decide if the glass is half full or half empty. A February 2004 CharityVillage cover story documented the issues of rising premiums and coverage limitations for many nonprofit agencies. Almost two years have passed, and Connie Berry, liability issues policy analyst for the Voluntary Sector Forum, says that some organizations should be feeling a bit of relief."
Louise Chatterton LuchukOctober 24, 2005
By Louise Chatterton Luchuk
Understanding the nonprofit insurance situation is a bit like trying to decide if the glass is half full or half empty. A February 2004 CharityVillage cover story documented the issues of rising premiums and coverage limitations for many nonprofit agencies. Almost two years have passed, and Connie Berry, liability issues policy analyst for the Voluntary Sector Forum, says that some organizations should be feeling a bit of relief."
Corzine's Charitable Donations Questioned - Yahoo! News
Corzine's Charitable Donations Questioned - Yahoo! News: "New Jersey Sen. Jon Corzine (news, bio, voting record), a former Wall Street executive with a portfolio worth $261 million, has been giving some of his money to black churches, raising questions about whether it's generosity or politics."
Not giving it their all - The Boston Globe
Not giving it their all - The Boston Globe: "Not giving it their all
Records reveal many local athletes aren't putting up charity numbers
By Bob Hohler, Globe Staff | October 23, 2005
The two highest-paid athletes in New England history each expressed a million-dollar vision of goodwill.
First, Pedro Martinez rolled out a line of black bean and corn salsa in 1999, saying his goal was to raise $1 million for his charitable foundation to support ''children, health care, and education in Boston and the Dominican Republic.' But the former Red Sox pitcher, who has been fabulously generous with his personal wealth in his Dominican homeland, has since maintained an average balance greater than $850,000 in his Boston-based foundation and has made only one grant to a charitable organization in Massachusetts: $5,000 last year to the Riverview School in East Sandwich"
Records reveal many local athletes aren't putting up charity numbers
By Bob Hohler, Globe Staff | October 23, 2005
The two highest-paid athletes in New England history each expressed a million-dollar vision of goodwill.
First, Pedro Martinez rolled out a line of black bean and corn salsa in 1999, saying his goal was to raise $1 million for his charitable foundation to support ''children, health care, and education in Boston and the Dominican Republic.' But the former Red Sox pitcher, who has been fabulously generous with his personal wealth in his Dominican homeland, has since maintained an average balance greater than $850,000 in his Boston-based foundation and has made only one grant to a charitable organization in Massachusetts: $5,000 last year to the Riverview School in East Sandwich"
Soft heart, hard head: TD counsels 'investor approach' to charity - Yahoo! News
Soft heart, hard head: TD counsels 'investor approach' to charity - Yahoo! News: "TORONTO (CP) - Canadians whose charitable generosity is in danger of succumbing to 'donor fatigue' should react by applying investment principles, TD Bank economists advice.
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TD Economics looked at Canadian charities a year ago and found the sector under stress, and 'this year has brought a new challenge as charities struggle to gain attention amidst a spate of natural disasters that have, according to expert commentators, led to donor fatigue,' the bank economists say."
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TD Economics looked at Canadian charities a year ago and found the sector under stress, and 'this year has brought a new challenge as charities struggle to gain attention amidst a spate of natural disasters that have, according to expert commentators, led to donor fatigue,' the bank economists say."
Friday, October 21, 2005
Four Steps to Organized Giving - Organization
Four Steps to Organized Giving - Organization: "Four Steps to Organized Giving
Donating to charities is a great way to make a positive impact in the lives of others and to practice generosity. Often, though, a gift to one group results in a flood of solicitations from others, which can mean a mailbox full of appeals and a parade of phone calls asking for money.
The solution isn't to stop giving altogether, but rather to take a planned and organized approach to philanthropy. These four steps will get you started on the right path.
"
Donating to charities is a great way to make a positive impact in the lives of others and to practice generosity. Often, though, a gift to one group results in a flood of solicitations from others, which can mean a mailbox full of appeals and a parade of phone calls asking for money.
The solution isn't to stop giving altogether, but rather to take a planned and organized approach to philanthropy. These four steps will get you started on the right path.
"
Blackbaud Acquires Gift Aid Solution for UK Nonprofits :: PNNOnline ::
Blackbaud Acquires Gift Aid Solution for UK Nonprofits :: PNNOnline ::: "Blackbaud Acquires Gift Aid Solution for UK Nonprofits
Posted by: laurakujawski on Friday, October 21, 2005
Topic PNN Worldwide
Blackbaud, a leading provider of software and related services designed specifically for nonprofit organizations, announced that it has acquired ScanStore Limited, a document management and image retrieval company based in Staplehurst, Kent, UK. ScanStore offers a solution that helps UK nonprofits manage the complicated indexing, storage, and retrieval of donor declarations that are required to make Gift Aid claims to Inland Revenue that are associated with charitable contributions.
Posted by: laurakujawski on Friday, October 21, 2005
Topic PNN Worldwide
Blackbaud, a leading provider of software and related services designed specifically for nonprofit organizations, announced that it has acquired ScanStore Limited, a document management and image retrieval company based in Staplehurst, Kent, UK. ScanStore offers a solution that helps UK nonprofits manage the complicated indexing, storage, and retrieval of donor declarations that are required to make Gift Aid claims to Inland Revenue that are associated with charitable contributions.
Measuring Non-Profit Performance -- Self-Review & Charity Monitors - 21 Oct 2005
Measuring Non-Profit Performance -- Self-Review & Charity Monitors - 21 Oct 2005: "Measuring Non-Profit Performance -- Self-Review & Charity Monitors
AccountingWEB.com - October 21, 2005 - Member charities of the United Way of the Coastal Empire (Georgia) are receiving visits from volunteer internal inspectors during their fall campaigns, savannahnow.com reports. Denise Oberlin, an inspector, accompanied Patti Lyons on a food delivery for Senior Citizen’s Inc. and was told that three out of four of the people served by the Agency were below the poverty level. Lyons also told Ms. Oberlin that there were additional needy seniors in the area that the Agency couldn’t serve because they didn’t have enough money."
AccountingWEB.com - October 21, 2005 - Member charities of the United Way of the Coastal Empire (Georgia) are receiving visits from volunteer internal inspectors during their fall campaigns, savannahnow.com reports. Denise Oberlin, an inspector, accompanied Patti Lyons on a food delivery for Senior Citizen’s Inc. and was told that three out of four of the people served by the Agency were below the poverty level. Lyons also told Ms. Oberlin that there were additional needy seniors in the area that the Agency couldn’t serve because they didn’t have enough money."
Thursday, October 20, 2005
The Lexington News-Gazette
The Lexington News-Gazette: "Foundation To Support County Schools
by Kit Huffman
Wednesday, October 19, 2005 1:12 PM CDT
Community members will soon have the opportunity to support a range of new offerings at Rockbridge County schools.
Having a vision of excellence for every student, a group of private citizens has joined together to form the Rockbridge County Public Schools Foundation Inc. The mission of the foundation is to raise private funds to enhance and enrich educational opportunities in the county schools. These funds would be over and above the school system’s regular operating budget."
by Kit Huffman
Wednesday, October 19, 2005 1:12 PM CDT
Community members will soon have the opportunity to support a range of new offerings at Rockbridge County schools.
Having a vision of excellence for every student, a group of private citizens has joined together to form the Rockbridge County Public Schools Foundation Inc. The mission of the foundation is to raise private funds to enhance and enrich educational opportunities in the county schools. These funds would be over and above the school system’s regular operating budget."
Reuters AlertNet - Small charities let down by poor organisation
Reuters AlertNet - Small charities let down by poor organisation: "A study of small international charities has suggested that organisational shortcomings undermine much of their work in disasters and development, while financial weaknesses and loose regulation increase the risk of abuse.
Overseas development organisation Allavida surveyed a selection of the thousands of small British charities operating in developing countries and Eastern Europe, from Ghana and India to Romania and the Balkans, and conducted direct interviews with"
Overseas development organisation Allavida surveyed a selection of the thousands of small British charities operating in developing countries and Eastern Europe, from Ghana and India to Romania and the Balkans, and conducted direct interviews with"
statesman.com | Philanthropy: Spare time, fun hobbies
statesman.com | Philanthropy: Spare time, fun hobbies: "Nonprofit folks spend free moments with unusual hobbies.
Andrea Ball
Sunday, October 16, 2005
All work and no play would make for some cranky nonprofit folks.
After all, most charity employees labor long hours for little pay.
Many balance shoestring budgets that call for constant fundraising. And many deal with work that involves high-stress, emotionally draining issues such as child abuse, drug addiction and homelessness.
If anybody needs a hobby, it's these guys."
Andrea Ball
Sunday, October 16, 2005
All work and no play would make for some cranky nonprofit folks.
After all, most charity employees labor long hours for little pay.
Many balance shoestring budgets that call for constant fundraising. And many deal with work that involves high-stress, emotionally draining issues such as child abuse, drug addiction and homelessness.
If anybody needs a hobby, it's these guys."
Northwest Indiana News: nwitimes.com
Northwest Indiana News: nwitimes.com: "RS mileage rate increase comes at good time
Workers say it still may not be enough to cover gas costs
BY TIFFANY MILLER
Medill News Service
This story ran on nwitimes.com on Thursday, October 20, 2005 12:10 AM CDT
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CHICAGO | Many workers required to use their cars are getting higher mileage reimbursements from their employers -- but that increase may not be enough to cover the rising cost of gasoline."
Workers say it still may not be enough to cover gas costs
BY TIFFANY MILLER
Medill News Service
This story ran on nwitimes.com on Thursday, October 20, 2005 12:10 AM CDT
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CHICAGO | Many workers required to use their cars are getting higher mileage reimbursements from their employers -- but that increase may not be enough to cover the rising cost of gasoline."
Hoosiers give more than most Americans | IndyStar.com
Hoosiers give more than most Americans | IndyStar.com: "charitable donations
Hoosiers give more than most Americans
Study: More than 79% of households donate to charity
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By John Strauss
john.strauss@indystar.com
Indiana households, foundations and companies gave $4.86 billion in 2003, according to a new study, earning Hoosiers high marks for generosity.
More than 79 percent of households gave to charity, compared with 67 percent nationally."
Hoosiers give more than most Americans
Study: More than 79% of households donate to charity
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By John Strauss
john.strauss@indystar.com
Indiana households, foundations and companies gave $4.86 billion in 2003, according to a new study, earning Hoosiers high marks for generosity.
More than 79 percent of households gave to charity, compared with 67 percent nationally."
Googling for Charity
Googling for Charity: "Googling for Charity
The search titan's Sheryl Sandberg says the newly unveiled program of corporate philanthropy will fund 'what's best for the world'
When Google (GOOG) founders Larry Page and Sergey Brin took the company public more than a year ago, they promised in a letter to shareholders to use 1% of the company's equity and profits for philanthropy. The hope: giving by Google would eventually 'eclipse Google itself in terms of overall world impact,' the executives wrote."
The search titan's Sheryl Sandberg says the newly unveiled program of corporate philanthropy will fund 'what's best for the world'
When Google (GOOG) founders Larry Page and Sergey Brin took the company public more than a year ago, they promised in a letter to shareholders to use 1% of the company's equity and profits for philanthropy. The hope: giving by Google would eventually 'eclipse Google itself in terms of overall world impact,' the executives wrote."
Foolanthropy Wants You: Financial News - Yahoo! Finance
Foolanthropy Wants You: Financial News - Yahoo! Finance: "Foolanthropy Wants You
Wednesday October 19, 3:58 pm ET
By Carrie Crockett (TMF Bittybumble)
If you're like me, you've probably gotten out your checkbook and given money to the relief effort for victims of the recent hurricanes that devastated the Gulf Coast. Perhaps you did the same when the killer tsunami struck the nations circling the Indian Ocean. Maybe you gave to a very large international organization like the Red Cross and you feel you've done your charitable duty for the year."
Wednesday October 19, 3:58 pm ET
By Carrie Crockett (TMF Bittybumble)
If you're like me, you've probably gotten out your checkbook and given money to the relief effort for victims of the recent hurricanes that devastated the Gulf Coast. Perhaps you did the same when the killer tsunami struck the nations circling the Indian Ocean. Maybe you gave to a very large international organization like the Red Cross and you feel you've done your charitable duty for the year."
Charitable acts pay in tax deductions - Business - The Washington Times, America's Newspaper
Charitable acts pay in tax deductions - Business - The Washington Times, America's Newspaper: "Charitable acts pay in tax deductions
October 19, 2005
Are you an active volunteer for charitable organizations? The reward for helping out takes the form of deductions for out-of-pocket expenses incurred while you do volunteer work.
Write off only what you spend to cover unreimbursed expenses -- for instance, the cost of telephone calls, stamps and stationery, as well as other materials that you supply, say, to prepare posters or other forms of advertising for fundraising campaigns. "
October 19, 2005
Are you an active volunteer for charitable organizations? The reward for helping out takes the form of deductions for out-of-pocket expenses incurred while you do volunteer work.
Write off only what you spend to cover unreimbursed expenses -- for instance, the cost of telephone calls, stamps and stationery, as well as other materials that you supply, say, to prepare posters or other forms of advertising for fundraising campaigns. "
Temerarious behavior - PittsburghLIVE.com
Temerarious behavior - PittsburghLIVE.com: "Temerarious behavior
Thursday, October 20, 2005
The Pittsburgh Public Service Fund is composed of 83 nonprofits. It was created to help bail out the virtually bankrupt city. It's offering a $12.1 million gift over three years. And there are few strings attached. Whether it's a case of throwing good money after bad is a debate for another day."
Thursday, October 20, 2005
The Pittsburgh Public Service Fund is composed of 83 nonprofits. It was created to help bail out the virtually bankrupt city. It's offering a $12.1 million gift over three years. And there are few strings attached. Whether it's a case of throwing good money after bad is a debate for another day."
Nonprofits Get Federal Anti-Terror Funding
Nonprofits Get Federal Anti-Terror Funding: "Nonprofits Get Federal Anti-Terror Funding
Church-State Issues Divide Jewish Leaders
By Caryle Murphy
Washington Post Staff Writer
Thursday, October 20, 2005; Page B01
Thirty-one nonprofit organizations in the Washington area, including 14 synagogues and eight hospitals, have received federal grants ranging from $26,000 to $100,000 to fortify their facilities under an anti-terrorism program that has divided Jewish leaders and drawn criticism from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.
The grants are part of a $25 million nationwide program that Congress approved last year and recently renewed for fiscal 2006 to protect nonprofit groups deemed highly vulnerable to a terrorist attack."
Church-State Issues Divide Jewish Leaders
By Caryle Murphy
Washington Post Staff Writer
Thursday, October 20, 2005; Page B01
Thirty-one nonprofit organizations in the Washington area, including 14 synagogues and eight hospitals, have received federal grants ranging from $26,000 to $100,000 to fortify their facilities under an anti-terrorism program that has divided Jewish leaders and drawn criticism from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.
The grants are part of a $25 million nationwide program that Congress approved last year and recently renewed for fiscal 2006 to protect nonprofit groups deemed highly vulnerable to a terrorist attack."
There's a caring side to India, Inc. too- The Economic Times
There's a caring side to India, Inc. too- The Economic Times: "There's a caring side to India, Inc. tooAdd to Clippings
VIVEK SINHA
TIMES NEWS NETWORK[ THURSDAY, OCTOBER 20, 2005 12:16:59 AM]
NRI Special Offer!
NEW DELHI: Philanthropy touched a new high in India Inc last year. Call it the tsunami effect or blame it on the national general elections if you may, public limited companies shelled out Rs 400 crore cumulatively as donations during FY05. The list of big-time donors includes names like Reliance Industries, IOC, HPCL, Infosys and Hindalco. "
VIVEK SINHA
TIMES NEWS NETWORK[ THURSDAY, OCTOBER 20, 2005 12:16:59 AM]
NRI Special Offer!
NEW DELHI: Philanthropy touched a new high in India Inc last year. Call it the tsunami effect or blame it on the national general elections if you may, public limited companies shelled out Rs 400 crore cumulatively as donations during FY05. The list of big-time donors includes names like Reliance Industries, IOC, HPCL, Infosys and Hindalco. "
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