Event brewed to order - Parry Sound North Star: "PARRY SOUND - Alymer, Quebec native Elodie Button found it odd when she arrived here two months ago with the Canada World Youth (CWY) exchange program and found herself with no fundraising work to do.
“I do a lot of work in Ottawa for a lot of causes. I came here and it was just kind of weird for me not to be doing something,” said Ms Button.
However, with the help of several of the participants of CYW, Ms Button has organized a fundraising event to aid Doctors Without Borders.
“They go and set up hospitals in refugee camps and they provide short-term assistance in crisis situations. They’re active in pretty much any situation like that in the world; they’re the first ones there,” she said."
Tuesday, November 22, 2005
A financial instrument for good is not always a good fit | csmonitor.com
A financial instrument for good is not always a good fit | csmonitor.com: "A financial instrument for good is not always a good fit
By G. Jeffrey MacDonald | Correspondent of The Christian Science Monitor
If the idea of getting paid for making a charitable contribution sounds too good to be true, a growing number of nonprofit organizations across the country have two words for you: gift annuity."
By G. Jeffrey MacDonald | Correspondent of The Christian Science Monitor
If the idea of getting paid for making a charitable contribution sounds too good to be true, a growing number of nonprofit organizations across the country have two words for you: gift annuity."
Charitable disconnect? - baltimoresun.com
Charitable disconnect? - baltimoresun.com: "re the assets of philanthropic organizations growing at the expense of the poor and low-income people they are often meant to serve? That may depend on where you live. In Maryland, and particularly in Baltimore, philanthropy is more targeted to the neediest residents than in the nation as a whole. That's good, but the need continues to grow.
A report released last week by the Association of Baltimore Area Grantmakers (ABAG) shows that, like many corporations, foundations and other philanthropic organizations have been rebounding from the economic downturn that followed Sept. 11, 2001. Looking at the latest available data for the state, ABAG counted 1,350 foundations in Maryland in 2003 (down slightly from 2002), with total assets of $10.4 billion, a 15 percent increase. Yet total giving by these foundations in 2003 was $640 million, only a 3 percent increase from 2002. Similarly, assets of Baltimore area foundations rose 15 percent in 2003, while giving rose 2 percent."
A report released last week by the Association of Baltimore Area Grantmakers (ABAG) shows that, like many corporations, foundations and other philanthropic organizations have been rebounding from the economic downturn that followed Sept. 11, 2001. Looking at the latest available data for the state, ABAG counted 1,350 foundations in Maryland in 2003 (down slightly from 2002), with total assets of $10.4 billion, a 15 percent increase. Yet total giving by these foundations in 2003 was $640 million, only a 3 percent increase from 2002. Similarly, assets of Baltimore area foundations rose 15 percent in 2003, while giving rose 2 percent."
Isle aloha stretched thin - The Honolulu Advertiser
Isle aloha stretched thin - The Honolulu Advertiser: "Isle aloha stretched thin
By James Gonser
Advertiser Urban Honolulu Writer
Giving to local nonprofit groups is down from last year, and officials are worried that services to local needy families might be cut back.
The reduced donations are being attributed to the unprecedented relief efforts in the wake of natural disasters including Hurricane Katrina, which are siphoning off food and money that normally would go to local groups.
Officials from Aloha United Way, the Salvation Army, the Hawai'i Foodbank and the Institute for Human Services say donations are down from 2 percent to as much as 40 percent, making it harder for nonprofit organizations to pay for programs and payrolls."
By James Gonser
Advertiser Urban Honolulu Writer
Giving to local nonprofit groups is down from last year, and officials are worried that services to local needy families might be cut back.
The reduced donations are being attributed to the unprecedented relief efforts in the wake of natural disasters including Hurricane Katrina, which are siphoning off food and money that normally would go to local groups.
Officials from Aloha United Way, the Salvation Army, the Hawai'i Foodbank and the Institute for Human Services say donations are down from 2 percent to as much as 40 percent, making it harder for nonprofit organizations to pay for programs and payrolls."
Xinhua - English-99% of firms never donate to charity
Xinhua - English: "
Charity groups urged to maintain high credibility
BEIJING, Nov. 21 (Xinhuanet) -- No more than 100,000 Chinese companies, a merely one percent of the country's total ten million registered firms, have had a history of making donation to charity, said Chen Xinnian with the National Development and Reform Commission.
But the rest 99 percent enterprises that never engage in charity work feel unfair to be called 'parsimonious'. They complain of the current tax law under which corporations' donations are exempted from income tax if the amount is within 3 percent. The ratio is 30 percent for individuals.
'It's not we don't have goodwill, but charitable work does not deserve corresponding result under present tax law,' said Wang Jianlin, chairman of the board of Dalian Wanda Group, a famous company in northeast China's Liaoning province. 'The more you donate, the more tax you have to pay.'"
Charity groups urged to maintain high credibility
BEIJING, Nov. 21 (Xinhuanet) -- No more than 100,000 Chinese companies, a merely one percent of the country's total ten million registered firms, have had a history of making donation to charity, said Chen Xinnian with the National Development and Reform Commission.
But the rest 99 percent enterprises that never engage in charity work feel unfair to be called 'parsimonious'. They complain of the current tax law under which corporations' donations are exempted from income tax if the amount is within 3 percent. The ratio is 30 percent for individuals.
'It's not we don't have goodwill, but charitable work does not deserve corresponding result under present tax law,' said Wang Jianlin, chairman of the board of Dalian Wanda Group, a famous company in northeast China's Liaoning province. 'The more you donate, the more tax you have to pay.'"
Charities Predict Stagnant or Declining End-of-Year Fundraising :: PNNOnline ::
Charities Predict Stagnant or Declining End-of-Year Fundraising :: PNNOnline ::: "The GuideStar annual survey reveals nonprofits held their own in the first three quarters of 2005 but fear the “Katrina effect” for giving season.
Nearly 80 percent of charitable organizations anticipate that the year’s natural disasters will cause end-of-year contributions to remain at or decrease from 2004 levels, a new survey by GuideStar, the public charity that connects people with nonprofit information, reveals.
Representatives of more than 3,900 organizations participated in GuideStar’s fourth annual nonprofit economic survey in October. Asked how they thought giving to disaster relief would affect contributions to their nonprofits for the rest of 2005, 41 percent said they believed contributions would stay about the same as last year, 38 percent reported that they expected contributions to drop, 4 percent anticipated an increase, and 17 percent stated they didn’t know.
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Nearly 80 percent of charitable organizations anticipate that the year’s natural disasters will cause end-of-year contributions to remain at or decrease from 2004 levels, a new survey by GuideStar, the public charity that connects people with nonprofit information, reveals.
Representatives of more than 3,900 organizations participated in GuideStar’s fourth annual nonprofit economic survey in October. Asked how they thought giving to disaster relief would affect contributions to their nonprofits for the rest of 2005, 41 percent said they believed contributions would stay about the same as last year, 38 percent reported that they expected contributions to drop, 4 percent anticipated an increase, and 17 percent stated they didn’t know.
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Xinhua - English-Policy incentives urged for charitable activities
Xinhua - English: "Policy incentives urged for charitable activities
www.chinaview.cn 2005-11-22 09:15:20
China is considering a range of rules and regulations, including a charity law, to encourage and regulate charitable activities in the country where charity is still not very popular.
This was revealed yesterday at the China Charity Conference.
'It aims to co-ordinate relations between governments, charity organizations and foundations, companies and individuals in this field,' a source at the conference said."
www.chinaview.cn 2005-11-22 09:15:20
China is considering a range of rules and regulations, including a charity law, to encourage and regulate charitable activities in the country where charity is still not very popular.
This was revealed yesterday at the China Charity Conference.
'It aims to co-ordinate relations between governments, charity organizations and foundations, companies and individuals in this field,' a source at the conference said."
CNN.com - The ultimate feast - Nov 22, 2005
CNN.com - The ultimate feast - Nov 22, 2005: "HONG KONG (CNN) -- The world's most expensive meal.
Not an idle boast but the reality behind a stunning five-course dinner, using more than a kilogram of the world's most expensive foodstuff, that was held in Hong Kong's Toscana restaurant.
Sixty guests representing the cream of wealthy Hong Kong society had paid thousands of euros per head at the fundraiser in aid of the Mother's Choiceexternal link charity, supporting young disadvantaged mothers.
I was the truly lucky one who garnered the ultimate meal ticket through a very, very generous friend."
Not an idle boast but the reality behind a stunning five-course dinner, using more than a kilogram of the world's most expensive foodstuff, that was held in Hong Kong's Toscana restaurant.
Sixty guests representing the cream of wealthy Hong Kong society had paid thousands of euros per head at the fundraiser in aid of the Mother's Choiceexternal link charity, supporting young disadvantaged mothers.
I was the truly lucky one who garnered the ultimate meal ticket through a very, very generous friend."
Newsday.com: Charity is lagging close to home
Newsday.com: Charity is lagging close to home: "Charity is lagging close to home
Donations for LI's poor are not flowing as they did for disaster victims; let's count our blessings - and share
BY THOMAS W. GOODHUE
The Rev. Thomas W. Goodhue is executive director of the Long Island Council of Churches.
November 22, 2005
Americans responded generously to victims of the tsunami in Asia last December, recent earthquakes in India and Pakistan, and Hurricanes Katrina, Rita and Wilma.
Sadly, though, many of us are giving less to Long Island charities that help the poor closer to home."
Donations for LI's poor are not flowing as they did for disaster victims; let's count our blessings - and share
BY THOMAS W. GOODHUE
The Rev. Thomas W. Goodhue is executive director of the Long Island Council of Churches.
November 22, 2005
Americans responded generously to victims of the tsunami in Asia last December, recent earthquakes in India and Pakistan, and Hurricanes Katrina, Rita and Wilma.
Sadly, though, many of us are giving less to Long Island charities that help the poor closer to home."
Giving in Good Times and Bad
Giving in Good Times and Bad: "Giving in Good Times and Bad
The head of Huntsman says it's easy to be generous when the economy is flush -- but even more important to do so when it's not
Until his family business went public this year, Jon Huntsman sat at the top of the world's largest privately held chemical company, Huntsman Corp. (HUN ) Nearing bankruptcy just a few years ago, Huntsman staged a remarkable comeback. Now it's paying off pledges and thanking supporters with new gifts."
The head of Huntsman says it's easy to be generous when the economy is flush -- but even more important to do so when it's not
Until his family business went public this year, Jon Huntsman sat at the top of the world's largest privately held chemical company, Huntsman Corp. (HUN ) Nearing bankruptcy just a few years ago, Huntsman staged a remarkable comeback. Now it's paying off pledges and thanking supporters with new gifts."
StarBulletin.com | Editorial | /2005/11/22/
StarBulletin.com | Editorial | /2005/11/22/: "Study unfairly gives Hawaii a low generosity rating
THE ISSUE
While a Hawaii shelter for the homeless faces difficulty, the state has received a poor ranking in generosity to charities.
A DECLINE in contributions to one of Honolulu's primary providers to the homeless coincides with the release of a study depicting Hawaii as one of the nation's most miserly states. Fortunately, the study is badly flawed, and residents can be expected to respond again with another display of benevolence."
THE ISSUE
While a Hawaii shelter for the homeless faces difficulty, the state has received a poor ranking in generosity to charities.
A DECLINE in contributions to one of Honolulu's primary providers to the homeless coincides with the release of a study depicting Hawaii as one of the nation's most miserly states. Fortunately, the study is badly flawed, and residents can be expected to respond again with another display of benevolence."
Monday, November 21, 2005
Two receive Women’s Philanthropy Council ‘Champion’ awards (Nov 21, 2005)
Two receive Women’s Philanthropy Council ‘Champion’ awards (Nov 21, 2005): "Two receive Women’s Philanthropy Council ‘Champion’ awards
November 21, 2005
by Chris DuPre
An assistant dean in the School of Education and the coordinator of new faculty services in the office of the Secretary of the Faculty are the recipients of the inaugural Women's Philanthropy Council (WPC) Champion Awards at UW-Madison."
November 21, 2005
by Chris DuPre
An assistant dean in the School of Education and the coordinator of new faculty services in the office of the Secretary of the Faculty are the recipients of the inaugural Women's Philanthropy Council (WPC) Champion Awards at UW-Madison."
Channelnewsasia.com Singapore-Public's trust in charity sector remains high:
Channelnewsasia.com: "Public's trust in charity sector remains high: Dr Balakrishnan
By Wong Siew Ying, Channel NewsAsia
SINGAPORE : Singaporeans' trust in charities and their willingness to help the less fortunate remain high says Minister for Community Development, Youth and Sports Dr Vivian Balakrishnan, in response to a question raised in Parliament.
This is evident in the public's support to recent fund raising events, like the Singapore Cancer Society's Charity Show, which garnered over 180,000 calls and S$3.2 million in donation, out-doing last year's efforts. "
By Wong Siew Ying, Channel NewsAsia
SINGAPORE : Singaporeans' trust in charities and their willingness to help the less fortunate remain high says Minister for Community Development, Youth and Sports Dr Vivian Balakrishnan, in response to a question raised in Parliament.
This is evident in the public's support to recent fund raising events, like the Singapore Cancer Society's Charity Show, which garnered over 180,000 calls and S$3.2 million in donation, out-doing last year's efforts. "
North Lake Tahoe Bonanza - Business Window of opportunity for charitable donations almost over
North Lake Tahoe Bonanza - Business: "Window of opportunity for charitable donations almost over
Jeff Quinn
special to the bonanza
November 11, 2005
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Well, we guess you can call it a form of 'simplification,' anyway. The Revenooers have announced that starting in 2006, individuals will only have to file one form to secure an automatic extension of a full six months - rather than the old procedure which required two forms to get the filing date extended all the way to Oct. 15. Same will go for partnerships and trusts. The biggest surprise of all, however, is the fact that Uncle Sam for once has actually taken note of the fact that individuals can't file until their 'pass through' entity (partnership, in most cases) does first-and to make both returns due on the very same date doesn't make a whole lot of sense. So, they're 'requesting comments' on whether pass-throughs should be given a shorter extension period. It's about time they came to their senses on this one."
Jeff Quinn
special to the bonanza
November 11, 2005
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Well, we guess you can call it a form of 'simplification,' anyway. The Revenooers have announced that starting in 2006, individuals will only have to file one form to secure an automatic extension of a full six months - rather than the old procedure which required two forms to get the filing date extended all the way to Oct. 15. Same will go for partnerships and trusts. The biggest surprise of all, however, is the fact that Uncle Sam for once has actually taken note of the fact that individuals can't file until their 'pass through' entity (partnership, in most cases) does first-and to make both returns due on the very same date doesn't make a whole lot of sense. So, they're 'requesting comments' on whether pass-throughs should be given a shorter extension period. It's about time they came to their senses on this one."
''Growing Philanthropy In A Shrinking World''; The Association of Fundraising Professionals, Massachusetts Chapter Annual Conference
''Growing Philanthropy In A Shrinking World''; The Association of Fundraising Professionals, Massachusetts Chapter Annual Conference: "Growing Philanthropy In A Shrinking World''; The Association of Fundraising Professionals, Massachusetts Chapter Annual Conference
AFP Annual Conference
BOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 21, 2005--The Massachusetts Chapter of Fundraising Professionals will hold its Annual Conference on Wednesday, November 30, 2005 at the Copley Marriott Hotel beginning at 7:30 AM. Entitled Growing Philanthropy In A Shrinking World, the Conference will boast more than 60 sessions and workshops that will take a look at trends and issues facing the world of giving.
The Conference plenary keynote speaker will be Raymond Offenheiser, President of Oxfam America, a international relief and development agency, one of 12 Oxfam confederations, which collectively work in 120 countries. Offenheiser's remarks will highlight global philanthropy in the wake of the disasters of 2005, including the Tsunami, hurricanes Katrina and Rita, and Pakistani earthquake relief challenges."
AFP Annual Conference
BOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 21, 2005--The Massachusetts Chapter of Fundraising Professionals will hold its Annual Conference on Wednesday, November 30, 2005 at the Copley Marriott Hotel beginning at 7:30 AM. Entitled Growing Philanthropy In A Shrinking World, the Conference will boast more than 60 sessions and workshops that will take a look at trends and issues facing the world of giving.
The Conference plenary keynote speaker will be Raymond Offenheiser, President of Oxfam America, a international relief and development agency, one of 12 Oxfam confederations, which collectively work in 120 countries. Offenheiser's remarks will highlight global philanthropy in the wake of the disasters of 2005, including the Tsunami, hurricanes Katrina and Rita, and Pakistani earthquake relief challenges."
Xinhua - English-Charity groups urged to maintain high credibility
Xinhua - English: " BEIJING, Nov. 21 (Xinhuanet) -- 'They do not have the habit, the confidence and the energy', Chen Sitang concluded the three factors to the reluctance of Chinese people in giving charity donation to organizations which are mainly non-government ones.
Chen, the vice president of a well-known charity organization, China Office of World Vision of Hong Kong, made the comments on the Nongovernmental Organization Seminar (NGO Seminar) of China Charity Conference held here Monday.
'The average personal donation of US is more than 7,300 times higher than China's,' Xu Yongguang, vice chairman of China Charity Federation, cited a research on the NGO Seminar.
The average personal donation made by Chinese people in 2002 isonly 0.92 yuan (0.113 dollar). And the total personal donation accounted for 0.01 percent of China Gross Domestic Product (GDP). While in the United States, the average individual donation in 2003 reached 828.7 dollars, said Xu."
Chen, the vice president of a well-known charity organization, China Office of World Vision of Hong Kong, made the comments on the Nongovernmental Organization Seminar (NGO Seminar) of China Charity Conference held here Monday.
'The average personal donation of US is more than 7,300 times higher than China's,' Xu Yongguang, vice chairman of China Charity Federation, cited a research on the NGO Seminar.
The average personal donation made by Chinese people in 2002 isonly 0.92 yuan (0.113 dollar). And the total personal donation accounted for 0.01 percent of China Gross Domestic Product (GDP). While in the United States, the average individual donation in 2003 reached 828.7 dollars, said Xu."
FT.com / Business life - Philanthropists adopt a more discerning style
FT.com / Business life - Philanthropists adopt a more discerning style: "Philanthropists adopt a more discerning style
By John Murray Brown
Published: November 20 2005 17:23 | Last updated: November 20 2005 17:23
Wealthy Irish philanthropistsMany Irish people have been far too busy making money in the past few years to consider going to business school to be taught how to make money.
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But there are signs that more are starting to acknowledge the value of a business school education. Last month there were two important developments. Trinity College, Dublin, announced it was linking up with the Irish Management Institute to create a new graduate school, which it said would be ranked in the top 25 in the world within the decade. Meanwhile, Dublin City University formally opened its Tony Ryan Academy for Entrepreneurship, named after the founder of Ryanair, the low-cost airline."
By John Murray Brown
Published: November 20 2005 17:23 | Last updated: November 20 2005 17:23
Wealthy Irish philanthropistsMany Irish people have been far too busy making money in the past few years to consider going to business school to be taught how to make money.
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But there are signs that more are starting to acknowledge the value of a business school education. Last month there were two important developments. Trinity College, Dublin, announced it was linking up with the Irish Management Institute to create a new graduate school, which it said would be ranked in the top 25 in the world within the decade. Meanwhile, Dublin City University formally opened its Tony Ryan Academy for Entrepreneurship, named after the founder of Ryanair, the low-cost airline."
Private charities fighting wealth gap
Private charities fighting wealth gap: "Private charities fighting wealth gap
2005-11-21 Beijing Time
CHINA'S 280,000 nongovernmental charity organizations are playing an important role in improving the balance between the rich and poor, the Chinese Ministry of Civil Affairs said.
The ministry issued a program aimed at developing the country's private charity activities in the next five years, during a national charity conference held in Beijing yesterday.
'With China's economic, cultural and social conditions improving tremendously over recent years, charity is playing an increasingly vital role,' according to the program. "
2005-11-21 Beijing Time
CHINA'S 280,000 nongovernmental charity organizations are playing an important role in improving the balance between the rich and poor, the Chinese Ministry of Civil Affairs said.
The ministry issued a program aimed at developing the country's private charity activities in the next five years, during a national charity conference held in Beijing yesterday.
'With China's economic, cultural and social conditions improving tremendously over recent years, charity is playing an increasingly vital role,' according to the program. "
Money Plans - The Salvation Army and Cub Foods Unveil World's Largest Red Kettle : MoneyPlans.net News-
Money Plans - The Salvation Army and Cub Foods Unveil World's Largest Red Kettle : MoneyPlans.net News-: "he Salvation Army and Cub Foods Unveil World's Largest Red Kettle
Publish Date : 11/21/2005 7:03:00 AM Source : Moneyplans.net Staff
The Salvation Army today unveiled the World's Largest Red Kettle at the Stillwater Cub Foods store. Hundreds of people turned out to climb the 10-foot ladder and drop their cash donations into the giant Red Kettle. Cub Foods customers and other community residents took advantage of a 10-to-1 matching program being conducted today only at the Stillwater Cub Foods store. Red Kettle donations at all other Twin Cities Cub Foods stores were matched two-to-one today. The matching program was made possible by a $100,000 anonymous contribution.
'We're thrilled that Cub Foods customers and members of the local community came out in such great numbers to support a great cause,' said Chuck Lynch, vice president of operations for Cub Foods.
'It was great to be able to unveil our brand new Red Kettle - the World's Largest - at Cub Foods because Cub has been very supportive of the Red Kettle campaign over the last several years,' said Major Paul Fleeman, Twin Cities Commander for the Salvation Army.
The World's Largest Kettle will make appearances across the Twin Cities at special events and retail locations during the red kettle campaign, which runs through Dec. 31."
Publish Date : 11/21/2005 7:03:00 AM Source : Moneyplans.net Staff
The Salvation Army today unveiled the World's Largest Red Kettle at the Stillwater Cub Foods store. Hundreds of people turned out to climb the 10-foot ladder and drop their cash donations into the giant Red Kettle. Cub Foods customers and other community residents took advantage of a 10-to-1 matching program being conducted today only at the Stillwater Cub Foods store. Red Kettle donations at all other Twin Cities Cub Foods stores were matched two-to-one today. The matching program was made possible by a $100,000 anonymous contribution.
'We're thrilled that Cub Foods customers and members of the local community came out in such great numbers to support a great cause,' said Chuck Lynch, vice president of operations for Cub Foods.
'It was great to be able to unveil our brand new Red Kettle - the World's Largest - at Cub Foods because Cub has been very supportive of the Red Kettle campaign over the last several years,' said Major Paul Fleeman, Twin Cities Commander for the Salvation Army.
The World's Largest Kettle will make appearances across the Twin Cities at special events and retail locations during the red kettle campaign, which runs through Dec. 31."
Call for Applications for Membership on the Charities Advisory Committee
Call for Applications for Membership on the Charities Advisory Committee: "Call for Applications for Membership on the Charities Advisory Committee
The Charities Directorate invites you to submit your application for membership on the CRA Charities Advisory Committee.
Established in 2004, the Charities Advisory Committee is a permanent consultative body through which charities and charity experts provide advice, assistance and feedback to the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) on matters related to the CRA’s responsibility for the regulation of registered charities.
The Charities Advisory Committee is composed of 12 members from the sector that meet three times a year with senior members of the Charities Directorate and representatives from other government departments. The Committee is co-chaired by a representative of the charitable sector and the Director General of the Charities Directorate within the CRA. All of the Committee members are from the charitable sector and serve terms of 3 years."
The Charities Directorate invites you to submit your application for membership on the CRA Charities Advisory Committee.
Established in 2004, the Charities Advisory Committee is a permanent consultative body through which charities and charity experts provide advice, assistance and feedback to the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) on matters related to the CRA’s responsibility for the regulation of registered charities.
The Charities Advisory Committee is composed of 12 members from the sector that meet three times a year with senior members of the Charities Directorate and representatives from other government departments. The Committee is co-chaired by a representative of the charitable sector and the Director General of the Charities Directorate within the CRA. All of the Committee members are from the charitable sector and serve terms of 3 years."
Charity Village®NewsWeek: Cover Story-The Media Savvy Nonprofit: What it takes to get noticed
Charity Village®NewsWeek: Cover Story: "The Media Savvy Nonprofit: What it takes to get noticed
Elisa BirnbaumNovember 21, 2005
By Elisa Birnbaum
We are living in the information age. It is an era marked by 24-hour news stations, flooded e-mail boxes and satellites that feed our constant and insatiable appetites for more and more bytes of sound, images and data. In this society where people seem more comfortable with Blackberries, cell phones and iPods than with handshakes, the media is not just all-consuming, it is ubiquitous. But if Marshall McLuhan was right and the medium is, indeed, the message, what importance does the media play in how nonprofits deliver their messages? Is it even a relationship worth cultivating? If so, how successful is the sector at garnering the coverage they need and want in order to effect the change or missions they pursue?"
Elisa BirnbaumNovember 21, 2005
By Elisa Birnbaum
We are living in the information age. It is an era marked by 24-hour news stations, flooded e-mail boxes and satellites that feed our constant and insatiable appetites for more and more bytes of sound, images and data. In this society where people seem more comfortable with Blackberries, cell phones and iPods than with handshakes, the media is not just all-consuming, it is ubiquitous. But if Marshall McLuhan was right and the medium is, indeed, the message, what importance does the media play in how nonprofits deliver their messages? Is it even a relationship worth cultivating? If so, how successful is the sector at garnering the coverage they need and want in order to effect the change or missions they pursue?"
The Chronicle, 11/18/2005: Senate Passes Measure on Charity Tax Breaks, Restrictions on Nonprofit Groups
The Chronicle, 11/18/2005: Senate Passes Measure on Charity Tax Breaks, Restrictions on Nonprofit Groups: "Senate Passes Measure on Charity Tax Breaks, Restrictions on Nonprofit Groups
By Harvy Lipman
Washington
The U.S. Senate on Friday passed legislation containing incentives designed to encourage charitable giving while also taking steps to ensure that donors are not inflating their tax write-offs. But the bill would also remove a key incentive for some donors.
Among the key provisions of the measure: People who do not itemize deductions on their tax returns would be allowed to write off a portion of their charitable donations. Individuals could write off the sums above $210 that they donate each year to nonprofit organizations; couples filing jointly could write off the amount that exceeds $420."
By Harvy Lipman
Washington
The U.S. Senate on Friday passed legislation containing incentives designed to encourage charitable giving while also taking steps to ensure that donors are not inflating their tax write-offs. But the bill would also remove a key incentive for some donors.
Among the key provisions of the measure: People who do not itemize deductions on their tax returns would be allowed to write off a portion of their charitable donations. Individuals could write off the sums above $210 that they donate each year to nonprofit organizations; couples filing jointly could write off the amount that exceeds $420."
Young adults' involvement in nonprofit work rises - - The Times Republican
Young adults' involvement in nonprofit work rises - - The Times Republican: "Young adults' involvement in nonprofit work rises
By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
CEDAR RAPIDS (AP) - Mike Brooks was accepted to law schools across the nation. Stanford was his top choice.
But as he visited those schools, he realized his heart was somewhere else: in two Iowa City nonprofits he helped found The 10,000 Hours Show, which gives 1,000 volunteers a concert ticket for 10 hours of community service; and The James Gang, a community-building organization.
'The only thing I really wanted to be doing with my time was working on The 10,000 Hours Show,'' said Brooks, 24, of Iowa City, who will live the next 12 months off a $9,500 AmeriCorps stipend while working on 10K. 'I always wanted to do something I loved that had a positive effect on the community.''
More young adults like Brooks are seemingly considering the nonprofit sector as a career. Fueling the trend is a desire to help others, more awareness of nonprofits and a need for professionals to run the organizations."
By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
CEDAR RAPIDS (AP) - Mike Brooks was accepted to law schools across the nation. Stanford was his top choice.
But as he visited those schools, he realized his heart was somewhere else: in two Iowa City nonprofits he helped found The 10,000 Hours Show, which gives 1,000 volunteers a concert ticket for 10 hours of community service; and The James Gang, a community-building organization.
'The only thing I really wanted to be doing with my time was working on The 10,000 Hours Show,'' said Brooks, 24, of Iowa City, who will live the next 12 months off a $9,500 AmeriCorps stipend while working on 10K. 'I always wanted to do something I loved that had a positive effect on the community.''
More young adults like Brooks are seemingly considering the nonprofit sector as a career. Fueling the trend is a desire to help others, more awareness of nonprofits and a need for professionals to run the organizations."
AccessNorthGa.com - North Georgia's Newsroom-Disasters heighten Habitat's profile, fuel demand for its homes
AccessNorthGa.com - North Georgia's Newsroom: "Disasters heighten Habitat's profile, fuel demand for its homes
The Associated Press - AMERICUS, Ga.
The devastating tsunamis and hurricanes of the past year have led to increased visibility for Habitat for Humanity International, and, as a result, the Georgia-based charity has seen a jump in donations and volunteers.
Interest in the organization has increased in recent months as President Bush, other leaders and countless celebrities _ from singer Barbra Streisand to author John Grisham to dozens of professional sports teams _ have thrown their high-profile support behind Habitat's efforts to build low-income housing for those left homeless by Hurricanes Katrina and Rita."
The Associated Press - AMERICUS, Ga.
The devastating tsunamis and hurricanes of the past year have led to increased visibility for Habitat for Humanity International, and, as a result, the Georgia-based charity has seen a jump in donations and volunteers.
Interest in the organization has increased in recent months as President Bush, other leaders and countless celebrities _ from singer Barbra Streisand to author John Grisham to dozens of professional sports teams _ have thrown their high-profile support behind Habitat's efforts to build low-income housing for those left homeless by Hurricanes Katrina and Rita."
Entertainment News Article | Reuters.co.uk-Children in Need sets new fundraising record
Entertainment News Article | Reuters.co.uk: "Children in Need sets new fundraising record
Sat Nov 19, 2005 11:49 AM GMT16
LONDON (Reuters) - The BBC's Children in Need appeal, which unites celebrities and fundraisers across Britain to raise money for children's charities, marked its 26th year with a record 17.2 million pounds pledged on Friday night."
Sat Nov 19, 2005 11:49 AM GMT16
LONDON (Reuters) - The BBC's Children in Need appeal, which unites celebrities and fundraisers across Britain to raise money for children's charities, marked its 26th year with a record 17.2 million pounds pledged on Friday night."
HometownAnnapolis.com, Annapolis - Around Annapolis: Auction volunteers receive state honor
HometownAnnapolis.com, Annapolis - Around Annapolis: Auction volunteers receive state honor: "Around Annapolis: Auction volunteers receive state honor
By MARY P. FELTER, Community News Editor
We should all extend congratulations to the St. Mary's auction volunteers who received the Unsung Hero Award during a philanthropy recognition ceremony in Baltimore on Nov. 8.
Joan Dawson Rush sent me a note that the Association of Fundraising Professionals' Maryland Chapter presented the award during National Philanthropy Day."
By MARY P. FELTER, Community News Editor
We should all extend congratulations to the St. Mary's auction volunteers who received the Unsung Hero Award during a philanthropy recognition ceremony in Baltimore on Nov. 8.
Joan Dawson Rush sent me a note that the Association of Fundraising Professionals' Maryland Chapter presented the award during National Philanthropy Day."
cbs2chicago.com: Chicago news, weather, traffic, video from WBBM-TV: New Hampshire Is Named Most Miserly State
cbs2chicago.com: Chicago news, weather, traffic, video from WBBM-TV: New Hampshire Is Named Most Miserly State: "New Hampshire Is Named Most Miserly State
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(AP) PORTLAND, Maine New Englanders remain among the most tightfisted in the country when it comes to charitable giving while Bible Belt residents are among the most generous, according to an annual index.
For the fourth year running, New Hampshire was the most miserly state, according to the Catalogue of Philanthropy's Generosity Index. Mississippi remained at the top for generosity."
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(AP) PORTLAND, Maine New Englanders remain among the most tightfisted in the country when it comes to charitable giving while Bible Belt residents are among the most generous, according to an annual index.
For the fourth year running, New Hampshire was the most miserly state, according to the Catalogue of Philanthropy's Generosity Index. Mississippi remained at the top for generosity."
Charities take to the streets, but at what cost? | csmonitor.com
Charities take to the streets, but at what cost? | csmonitor.com: "Charities take to the streets, but at what cost?
By Jeremiah A. Hall | Correspondent of The Christian Science Monitor
SAN FRANCISCO – Panhandlers have a new tool: clipboards and binders filled with jarring photos, heart-wrenching statistics, and donation forms.
A nonprofit fundraising trend at play for years in Britain has come to the streets of major US cities. Face-to-face fundraising employs teams of young adults donning official-looking uniforms to solicit donations from individuals. Numerous nonprofits are just beginning to use this method, including CARE USA, Children's International, Amnesty International, and Greenpeace."
By Jeremiah A. Hall | Correspondent of The Christian Science Monitor
SAN FRANCISCO – Panhandlers have a new tool: clipboards and binders filled with jarring photos, heart-wrenching statistics, and donation forms.
A nonprofit fundraising trend at play for years in Britain has come to the streets of major US cities. Face-to-face fundraising employs teams of young adults donning official-looking uniforms to solicit donations from individuals. Numerous nonprofits are just beginning to use this method, including CARE USA, Children's International, Amnesty International, and Greenpeace."
Bloomberg.com: U.S.- "Hurricane Donations in U.S. Exceed Fundraising After Sept. 11
Bloomberg.com: U.S.: "Hurricane Donations in U.S. Exceed Fundraising After Sept. 11
Nov. 20 (Bloomberg) -- Donations to U.S. hurricane relief efforts have surpassed the amount raised for victims and their families after the terrorist attacks on Sept. 11, 2001, the Chronicle of Philanthropy said.
About $2.3 billion has been collected in the 12 weeks since Hurricane Katrina flooded the U.S. Gulf Coast on Aug. 29, killing more than 1,100 people and displacing thousands from their homes, said Evan Goldstein, a spokesman for the newspaper. This tops the record $2.2 billion that charities received after the attacks on the World Trade Center and the Pentagon, according to the Chronicle."
Nov. 20 (Bloomberg) -- Donations to U.S. hurricane relief efforts have surpassed the amount raised for victims and their families after the terrorist attacks on Sept. 11, 2001, the Chronicle of Philanthropy said.
About $2.3 billion has been collected in the 12 weeks since Hurricane Katrina flooded the U.S. Gulf Coast on Aug. 29, killing more than 1,100 people and displacing thousands from their homes, said Evan Goldstein, a spokesman for the newspaper. This tops the record $2.2 billion that charities received after the attacks on the World Trade Center and the Pentagon, according to the Chronicle."
Arizona Daily Wildcat - 400 give time to charity events - Monday, November 21, 2005
Arizona Daily Wildcat - 400 give time to charity events - Monday, November 21, 2005: "400 give time to charity events
By Ariel Serafin
Arizona Daily Wildcat
Monday, November 21, 2005
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Low faculty turnout tempers enthusiasm
Although nearly 400 students showed up for Saturday's All Campus Philanthropy event, organizers were disappointed with the lack of faculty and staff volunteers.
The University Activities Board's Project Volunteer Committee organized the philanthropy event, which is in its 19th year at the UA."
By Ariel Serafin
Arizona Daily Wildcat
Monday, November 21, 2005
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Low faculty turnout tempers enthusiasm
Although nearly 400 students showed up for Saturday's All Campus Philanthropy event, organizers were disappointed with the lack of faculty and staff volunteers.
The University Activities Board's Project Volunteer Committee organized the philanthropy event, which is in its 19th year at the UA."
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