News-Record.com - Greensboro, North Carolina: Opinion: Rosemary Roberts: Wine-and-cheese fan dismayed at Dome: "Rosemary Roberts: Wine-and-cheese fan dismayed at Dome
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It is two days before Christmas, and I should dutifully write a cheery column with a Yuletide theme. Instead, I will veer from tradition and spout off about a North Carolina passion: basketball.
I am a devoted Tar Heel fan, but until last week I had not been in the Dean Smith Center, otherwise known as the Dean Dome, in a couple of years. Why? Because I didn't have tickets.
Last Saturday night I got lucky. I had a terrific seat at the Dean Dome to watch my alma mater beat Santa Clara. But there was something different about the arena, and it troubled me.
The Dean Dome opened in 1986 and had remained unsullied by corporate sponsorship. No signs hawking products cluttered the courtside nor hung overhead."
Tuesday, December 27, 2005
Trends in giving
Trends in giving: "Trends in giving
(Original publication: December 25, 2005)
It has become traditional at this time of year to bemoan the materialism that greets both Christmas, the day that for Christians marks the birth of Jesus Christ, and, increasingly, Hanukkah, the Jewish celebration of lights. This year, the two happen to coincide, heightening attention to wasteful extravagance — witness the uptick in gift-giving of 'personal services,' such as face-lifts for friends and a day-in-the-country for canines.
But that's only one side of the story. 2005 should first be remembered as proof that giving unto others hasn't given up the ghost to Christmas Past.
Time magazine's 'Persons of the Year'' for 2005 are three people committed to public health and poverty relief in the world. Microsoft founder Bill Gates and wife Melinda Gates — whose foundation, with its $29 billion endowment, is the world's richest charity — were honored for giving astronomical amounts of money to fight AIDS and malaria in poor regions, especially in Africa.
The third in the honored trio is Bono, lead singer of the Irish band U2. In July, Bono persuaded world leaders at the G-8 summit to double aid to Africa to $50 billion a year by 2010 and erase the debt of"
(Original publication: December 25, 2005)
It has become traditional at this time of year to bemoan the materialism that greets both Christmas, the day that for Christians marks the birth of Jesus Christ, and, increasingly, Hanukkah, the Jewish celebration of lights. This year, the two happen to coincide, heightening attention to wasteful extravagance — witness the uptick in gift-giving of 'personal services,' such as face-lifts for friends and a day-in-the-country for canines.
But that's only one side of the story. 2005 should first be remembered as proof that giving unto others hasn't given up the ghost to Christmas Past.
Time magazine's 'Persons of the Year'' for 2005 are three people committed to public health and poverty relief in the world. Microsoft founder Bill Gates and wife Melinda Gates — whose foundation, with its $29 billion endowment, is the world's richest charity — were honored for giving astronomical amounts of money to fight AIDS and malaria in poor regions, especially in Africa.
The third in the honored trio is Bono, lead singer of the Irish band U2. In July, Bono persuaded world leaders at the G-8 summit to double aid to Africa to $50 billion a year by 2010 and erase the debt of"
The Post and Courier | Charleston.net | News | Charleston, SC
The Post and Courier | Charleston.net | News | Charleston, SC: "Blackbaud marks 14th year of Good Cheer with $25,000
The largest gift to the Good Cheer Fund this Christmas season has been given by the employees of Blackbaud. Their contribution of $25,000 represents donations from individual employees and a company match."
The largest gift to the Good Cheer Fund this Christmas season has been given by the employees of Blackbaud. Their contribution of $25,000 represents donations from individual employees and a company match."
AP Wire | 12/25/2005 | Minnesota foundations increase giving, according to survey
AP Wire | 12/25/2005 | Minnesota foundations increase giving, according to survey: "Minnesota foundations increase giving, according to survey
Associated Press
MINNEAPOLIS - Minnesota's top foundations and corporate giving programs increased giving in 2004, according to the Minnesota Council on Foundations 2005 survey.
The state's 25 largest grantmaking foundations and corporate programs increased giving 13.4 percent. More than half of the $710.3 million granted by those groups stayed in Minnesota.
Private foundations increased grant giving the most, paying 26.2 percent more than in 2003. Corporate foundations and giving programs increased gifts 13 percent, and grants from community foundations decreased 8 percent."
Associated Press
MINNEAPOLIS - Minnesota's top foundations and corporate giving programs increased giving in 2004, according to the Minnesota Council on Foundations 2005 survey.
The state's 25 largest grantmaking foundations and corporate programs increased giving 13.4 percent. More than half of the $710.3 million granted by those groups stayed in Minnesota.
Private foundations increased grant giving the most, paying 26.2 percent more than in 2003. Corporate foundations and giving programs increased gifts 13 percent, and grants from community foundations decreased 8 percent."
ABC 7 News - Virginia Government Workers Set a Record in Giving
ABC 7 News - Virginia Government Workers Set a Record in Giving: "Virginia Government Workers Set a Record in Giving
RSS Feeds From ABC 7 Monday December 26, 2005 11:04am
Richmond, Va. (AP) - State workers donated more than $4 million to charitable groups, a record for giving.
'By their generosity and volunteering to help others in their community and the commonwealth, our state work force leads by example,' Gov. Mark R. Warner said.
The tax-deductible donations are made through the Commonwealth of Virginia Campaign, which assists 1,300 local, state, national and international charities. "
RSS Feeds From ABC 7 Monday December 26, 2005 11:04am
Richmond, Va. (AP) - State workers donated more than $4 million to charitable groups, a record for giving.
'By their generosity and volunteering to help others in their community and the commonwealth, our state work force leads by example,' Gov. Mark R. Warner said.
The tax-deductible donations are made through the Commonwealth of Virginia Campaign, which assists 1,300 local, state, national and international charities. "
Channelnewsasia.com-"2005 a challenging year for Singapore's charities
Channelnewsasia.com: "2005 a challenging year for Singapore's charities
By Julia Ng, Channel NewsAsia
SINGAPORE : By all accounts, 2005 has been a turbulent year for local charities, especially the National Kidney Foundation, as the sector got hit by one shockwave after another.
As Singaporeans donated generously to help victims of the Asian tsunami, money was also drained away from the local charity sector.
Smaller charities had barely recovered from the struggle to raise funds when the NKF controversy erupted.
A defamation suit initiated by the NKF's CEO TT Durai led to disclosures about his extravagant pay and perks. "
By Julia Ng, Channel NewsAsia
SINGAPORE : By all accounts, 2005 has been a turbulent year for local charities, especially the National Kidney Foundation, as the sector got hit by one shockwave after another.
As Singaporeans donated generously to help victims of the Asian tsunami, money was also drained away from the local charity sector.
Smaller charities had barely recovered from the struggle to raise funds when the NKF controversy erupted.
A defamation suit initiated by the NKF's CEO TT Durai led to disclosures about his extravagant pay and perks. "
San Luis Obispo Tribune | 12/27/2005 | A stuffed mailbox
San Luis Obispo Tribune | 12/27/2005 | A stuffed mailbox: "Generosity's reward
A stuffed mailbox
Marty London of Grover Beach is enthusiastic about supporting charities but annoyed by the influx of junk mail that results; nonprofit organizations say spending money on mailers is necessary to help raise money for their missions
Nathan Welton
The Tribune
Grover Beach resident Marty London upended a large sack on his office table on a recent afternoon, spilling out hundreds of envelopes from national charities.
Some of the solicitations looked like official business correspondence, while others advertised free Christmas cards or mailing labels or wall calendars. One proudly displayed a personal note from a former president.
'I don't know why Jimmy Carter is writing to me,' London muttered.
Last January, he decided to answer one of those big mysteries: How much nonprofit junk mail really arrives in that mailbox?
So he started collecting. And collecting. And collecting. Now, after almost a year, he's gathered about 300 requests for money."
A stuffed mailbox
Marty London of Grover Beach is enthusiastic about supporting charities but annoyed by the influx of junk mail that results; nonprofit organizations say spending money on mailers is necessary to help raise money for their missions
Nathan Welton
The Tribune
Grover Beach resident Marty London upended a large sack on his office table on a recent afternoon, spilling out hundreds of envelopes from national charities.
Some of the solicitations looked like official business correspondence, while others advertised free Christmas cards or mailing labels or wall calendars. One proudly displayed a personal note from a former president.
'I don't know why Jimmy Carter is writing to me,' London muttered.
Last January, he decided to answer one of those big mysteries: How much nonprofit junk mail really arrives in that mailbox?
So he started collecting. And collecting. And collecting. Now, after almost a year, he's gathered about 300 requests for money."
The Selma Times-Journal: Local-Library donation featured in APT program
The Selma Times-Journal: Local: "Library donation featured in APT program
By Julian Helms
Saturday, December 17, 2005 10:48 PM CST
The Selma Times-Journal
Alabamians are among the most generous people in the nation.
Giving Makes Change, a new half-hour documentary on Alabama Public Television, showcases the true, empowering stories of folks throughout the state who helped earn Alabama its place of honor on the latest annual ranking of charitable states produced by the Catalogue for Philanthropy."
By Julian Helms
Saturday, December 17, 2005 10:48 PM CST
The Selma Times-Journal
Alabamians are among the most generous people in the nation.
Giving Makes Change, a new half-hour documentary on Alabama Public Television, showcases the true, empowering stories of folks throughout the state who helped earn Alabama its place of honor on the latest annual ranking of charitable states produced by the Catalogue for Philanthropy."
Colleges call on mom, dad to send money - OrlandoSentinel.com: Orange County News
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Colleges call on mom, dad to send money - OrlandoSentinel.com: Orange County News: "Alumni with deep pockets are the gold standard for college and university fundraisers seeking money to add buildings or launch new programs.
These days, however, institutions say they are seeing a boom in donors whose connection to the campus isn't a diploma, but their child's tuition bill.
From large public universities to small liberal-arts colleges, more parents with resources are giving to campuses their children attend. Administrators view it as a perk of attracting students whose parents take an active part in their lives.
"
Colleges call on mom, dad to send money - OrlandoSentinel.com: Orange County News: "Alumni with deep pockets are the gold standard for college and university fundraisers seeking money to add buildings or launch new programs.
These days, however, institutions say they are seeing a boom in donors whose connection to the campus isn't a diploma, but their child's tuition bill.
From large public universities to small liberal-arts colleges, more parents with resources are giving to campuses their children attend. Administrators view it as a perk of attracting students whose parents take an active part in their lives.
"
VWOs welcome tighter rules particularly on fund raising matters
VWOs welcome tighter rules particularly on fund raising matters: "VWOs welcome tighter rules particularly on fund raising matters
Organisations working in the charity sector say an overhaul of the regulatory system is long overdue.
They say the 30:70 rule on fund raising expenses is one of the key areas that needs addressing.
A charity show can raise millions of dollars in just one night, but they come with production costs that are taken from the donations.
The 30:70 rule limits the amount of fund raising expenses to 30 per cent of the donated money."
Organisations working in the charity sector say an overhaul of the regulatory system is long overdue.
They say the 30:70 rule on fund raising expenses is one of the key areas that needs addressing.
A charity show can raise millions of dollars in just one night, but they come with production costs that are taken from the donations.
The 30:70 rule limits the amount of fund raising expenses to 30 per cent of the donated money."
Blacks must nurture cultural centers - Yahoo! News
Blacks must nurture cultural centers - Yahoo! News: "Tis the season of giving, and when it comes to charitable contributions, no racial group gives more of their discretionary income than do African-Americans.
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Blacks donate 25% more of their discretionary income to charity than do whites, according to a Chronicle of Philanthropy study. And 90% of that giving is to churches or religious institutions. A study by the Coalition for New Philanthropy found that blacks contributed slightly more than Hispanic- and Asian-Americans in New York City do. But secular black cultural centers, such as museums, are often overlooked."
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Blacks donate 25% more of their discretionary income to charity than do whites, according to a Chronicle of Philanthropy study. And 90% of that giving is to churches or religious institutions. A study by the Coalition for New Philanthropy found that blacks contributed slightly more than Hispanic- and Asian-Americans in New York City do. But secular black cultural centers, such as museums, are often overlooked."
Community foundation puts struggles behind it | IndyStar.com
Community foundation puts struggles behind it | IndyStar.com: "ohn Ketzenberger
Community foundation puts struggles behind it
When Rebecca Kendall thinks about 2002 and her stint on the Central Indiana Community Foundation board, she thinks about how close the CICF came to disintegrating.
The fledgling product of a merger of the old-line Indianapolis Foundation and the Hamilton County Legacy Fund, CICF was in the throes of creating its strategic plan. It also was staring at a $1 million operational deficit.
How could President Brian Payne persuade a reticent board to buy into a strategic plan if he couldn't balance the budget?"
Community foundation puts struggles behind it
When Rebecca Kendall thinks about 2002 and her stint on the Central Indiana Community Foundation board, she thinks about how close the CICF came to disintegrating.
The fledgling product of a merger of the old-line Indianapolis Foundation and the Hamilton County Legacy Fund, CICF was in the throes of creating its strategic plan. It also was staring at a $1 million operational deficit.
How could President Brian Payne persuade a reticent board to buy into a strategic plan if he couldn't balance the budget?"
New York City-Based Philanthropies Donated 13% of All Private U.S. Giving for Relief and Rebuilding of Tsunami-Affected Areas: Financial News - Yahoo!
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New York City-Based Philanthropies Donated 13% of All Private U.S. Giving for Relief and Rebuilding of Tsunami-Affected Areas: Financial News - Yahoo! Finance: "New York City-Based Philanthropies Donated 13% of All Private U.S. Giving for Relief and Rebuilding of Tsunami-Affected Areas
Tuesday December 27, 9:00 am ET
New York Regional Association of Grantmakers Releases Report On Contributions, Preferred Practices for Disaster Grantmaking
NEW YORK, Dec. 27 /PRNewswire/ -- The New York Regional Association of Grantmakers (NYRAG), which represents the world's largest concentration of philanthropic capital and some $3.5 billion in annual giving, today announced that its members have given more than $240 million, or 13 percent of all private U.S. donations, to help rebuild areas affected by the South Asia tsunami."
New York City-Based Philanthropies Donated 13% of All Private U.S. Giving for Relief and Rebuilding of Tsunami-Affected Areas: Financial News - Yahoo! Finance: "New York City-Based Philanthropies Donated 13% of All Private U.S. Giving for Relief and Rebuilding of Tsunami-Affected Areas
Tuesday December 27, 9:00 am ET
New York Regional Association of Grantmakers Releases Report On Contributions, Preferred Practices for Disaster Grantmaking
NEW YORK, Dec. 27 /PRNewswire/ -- The New York Regional Association of Grantmakers (NYRAG), which represents the world's largest concentration of philanthropic capital and some $3.5 billion in annual giving, today announced that its members have given more than $240 million, or 13 percent of all private U.S. donations, to help rebuild areas affected by the South Asia tsunami."
The Advocate - Local charities: Still meeting fundraising goals
The Advocate - Local charities: Still meeting fundraising goals: "Local charities: Still meeting fundraising goals
By Ryan Jockers
Staff Writer
Published December 27 2005
NORWALK -- The global natural disasters of the past year demanded more from philanthropic donors, but individuals and businesses dug deeper to support local organizations, several members of fundraising groups said.
Charities collected a tremendous amount in donations in response to events such as the Asian tsunami, Hurricane Katrina and the Pakistani earthquake, which collectively killed more than 308,000 people. Despite this overwhelming need internationally, local groups such as the United Way and YMCA are meeting fundraising goals."
By Ryan Jockers
Staff Writer
Published December 27 2005
NORWALK -- The global natural disasters of the past year demanded more from philanthropic donors, but individuals and businesses dug deeper to support local organizations, several members of fundraising groups said.
Charities collected a tremendous amount in donations in response to events such as the Asian tsunami, Hurricane Katrina and the Pakistani earthquake, which collectively killed more than 308,000 people. Despite this overwhelming need internationally, local groups such as the United Way and YMCA are meeting fundraising goals."
DMA Nonprofit Federation Reviews NY Attorney Generals Report on Telemarketing
DMA Nonprofit Federation Reviews NY Attorney Generals Report on Telemarketing: "DMA Nonprofit Federation Reviews NY Attorney Generals Report on Telemarketing
December 23, 2005 – The Direct Marketing Association Nonprofit Federation (DMANF) on December 22 announced it was reviewing a just-released report from New York Attorney General Elliot Spitzer's office that attempts to measure nonprofit efficiency based on a sample of telemarketing campaigns in the state of New York. The DMANF said it was 'pleased to note that the report acknowledges there are legitimate instances where the financial efficiency of a specific campaign does not tell the full story.'
According to the report, in 2004, nonprofit organizations used telephone solicitations to collect $63.5 million for worthy causes in New York. Telephone remains a successful and efficient method for charities to raise funds and build awareness.
DMANF said it agreed with NY Attorney General Eliot Spitzer that it is incumbent upon nonprofit organizations to solicit bids in advance of contracting out with a professional fundraiser. 'However, the decision by a nonprofit to work with a professional fundraiser must be based on the specific goals and objectives, which may range from advocating, to raising funds, to building awareness, or educating the general public on important matters,' DMANF added."
December 23, 2005 – The Direct Marketing Association Nonprofit Federation (DMANF) on December 22 announced it was reviewing a just-released report from New York Attorney General Elliot Spitzer's office that attempts to measure nonprofit efficiency based on a sample of telemarketing campaigns in the state of New York. The DMANF said it was 'pleased to note that the report acknowledges there are legitimate instances where the financial efficiency of a specific campaign does not tell the full story.'
According to the report, in 2004, nonprofit organizations used telephone solicitations to collect $63.5 million for worthy causes in New York. Telephone remains a successful and efficient method for charities to raise funds and build awareness.
DMANF said it agreed with NY Attorney General Eliot Spitzer that it is incumbent upon nonprofit organizations to solicit bids in advance of contracting out with a professional fundraiser. 'However, the decision by a nonprofit to work with a professional fundraiser must be based on the specific goals and objectives, which may range from advocating, to raising funds, to building awareness, or educating the general public on important matters,' DMANF added."
NPR : Fundraising Lessons from a Year of Tragedy
NPR : Fundraising Lessons from a Year of Tragedy: "Fundraising Lessons from a Year of Tragedy
Listen to this story...
All Things Considered, December 26, 2005 · Robert Siegel talks with Gene Tempel, executive director of the Center on Philanthropy at Indiana University, about what we have learned about fundraising after the tsunami, Hurricane Katrina, and the earthquake in Pakistan."
Listen to this story...
All Things Considered, December 26, 2005 · Robert Siegel talks with Gene Tempel, executive director of the Center on Philanthropy at Indiana University, about what we have learned about fundraising after the tsunami, Hurricane Katrina, and the earthquake in Pakistan."
Chicago Tribune | Food banks leaner as more in U.S. are hungry
Chicago Tribune | Food banks leaner as more in U.S. are hungry: "Food banks leaner as more in U.S. are hungry
By Michael Martinez, Tribune national correspondent. Tribune correspondent Tim Jones contributed to this report
Published December 26, 2005
LOS ANGELES -- In cities from coast to coast, food bank operators are reporting that food and cash donations are down and the need is up.
In New York, some food pantry shelves are bare, a situation never seen before by 15-year employees. Food donations are off about a million pounds in a city that normally deals with 67 million pounds a year, officials said."
By Michael Martinez, Tribune national correspondent. Tribune correspondent Tim Jones contributed to this report
Published December 26, 2005
LOS ANGELES -- In cities from coast to coast, food bank operators are reporting that food and cash donations are down and the need is up.
In New York, some food pantry shelves are bare, a situation never seen before by 15-year employees. Food donations are off about a million pounds in a city that normally deals with 67 million pounds a year, officials said."
Monday, December 26, 2005
Asia Tsunami Disaster Full Coverage on Yahoo! News
Asia Tsunami Disaster Full Coverage on Yahoo! News: "
AFPBritish girl, Thai boy join tsunami memorial as symbols of triumph
AFP - Sun Dec 25, 1:37 PM ET
PHUKET, Thailand - A young British girl who saved hundreds of lives by alerting people to last year's tsunami and a Thai boy who survived the waves will read poems at Monday's memorials as symbols of triumph over the disaster. Tilly Smith, who was 10 years old when the waves hit, will read a Thai poem entitled ' Tsunami', and Patiwat Komkla, then nine, will read another tsunami poem at a candle light vigil Monday evening. "
AFPBritish girl, Thai boy join tsunami memorial as symbols of triumph
AFP - Sun Dec 25, 1:37 PM ET
PHUKET, Thailand - A young British girl who saved hundreds of lives by alerting people to last year's tsunami and a Thai boy who survived the waves will read poems at Monday's memorials as symbols of triumph over the disaster. Tilly Smith, who was 10 years old when the waves hit, will read a Thai poem entitled ' Tsunami', and Patiwat Komkla, then nine, will read another tsunami poem at a candle light vigil Monday evening. "
Wednesday, December 21, 2005
Nonprofits Are Building Green; Kresge Foundation Awarded :: PNNOnline ::
Nonprofits Are Building Green; Kresge Foundation Awarded :: PNNOnline ::: "onprofits Are Building Green; Kresge Foundation Awarded
Posted by: michelleatwilliams on Wednesday, December 21, 2005
Topic Special Features
The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) has selected The Kresge Foundation for its 2005 Leadership Award. The award recognizes outstanding individuals and organizations providing “vision, leadership and commitment to the evolution of green building design and construction.”
“There is a growing enthusiasm among nonprofits of all types to build and operate in sustainable ways,” says Kresge Foundation Senior Vice President Elizabeth Sullivan. “We hope this award calls attention to their achievement and encourages others to consider green options.”
The award, given to The Kresge Foundation in the category of Community, acknowledges the Foundation’s green building leadership and program initiatives including a national program which provides educational materials and funding for nonprofit organizations to plan and design green buildings."
Posted by: michelleatwilliams on Wednesday, December 21, 2005
Topic Special Features
The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) has selected The Kresge Foundation for its 2005 Leadership Award. The award recognizes outstanding individuals and organizations providing “vision, leadership and commitment to the evolution of green building design and construction.”
“There is a growing enthusiasm among nonprofits of all types to build and operate in sustainable ways,” says Kresge Foundation Senior Vice President Elizabeth Sullivan. “We hope this award calls attention to their achievement and encourages others to consider green options.”
The award, given to The Kresge Foundation in the category of Community, acknowledges the Foundation’s green building leadership and program initiatives including a national program which provides educational materials and funding for nonprofit organizations to plan and design green buildings."
Help choose a charity for our Green Room book - - MSNBC.com
Help choose a charity for our Green Room book - - MSNBC.com: "Help choose a charity for our Green Room book
Know a charity you think is worthy? If so, read below and e-mail us your thoughts on the best charity to receive the proceeds from the 'Today' show's 2005 Green Room Book Charity Auction
Today
Updated: 7:21 a.m. ET Dec. 21, 2005
For the past seven years, 'Today' has asked notable visitors to our Green Rooms in New York and Washington, D.C., to sign our Green Room Book, which we have auctioned off annually on eBay for charity."
Know a charity you think is worthy? If so, read below and e-mail us your thoughts on the best charity to receive the proceeds from the 'Today' show's 2005 Green Room Book Charity Auction
Today
Updated: 7:21 a.m. ET Dec. 21, 2005
For the past seven years, 'Today' has asked notable visitors to our Green Rooms in New York and Washington, D.C., to sign our Green Room Book, which we have auctioned off annually on eBay for charity."
Salary hurts Goodwill, but it's an anomaly
Salary hurts Goodwill, but it's an anomaly: "Salary hurts Goodwill, but it's an anomaly
Nonprofits come in a jumble of shapes, but this compensation package is an anomaly
Wednesday, December 21, 2005
T he words 'good will' are sprinkled around as thickly as snowflakes this time of year, but in the accounting world, the term has a fairly precise definition. As Webster's relays, goodwill (often used as a single word) is an intangible asset, representing the value that patronage and reputation add to a business.
If anything diminishes this intangible asset, of course, the repercussions are tangible, indeed, which is why accountants bother to define it. And if good will is crucial to profit-making firms, many nonprofits simply melt without it. That's why we were glad to see Goodwill Industries of the Columbia Willamette move swiftly to counteract the damage done by its president's total compensation package of $831,508."
Nonprofits come in a jumble of shapes, but this compensation package is an anomaly
Wednesday, December 21, 2005
T he words 'good will' are sprinkled around as thickly as snowflakes this time of year, but in the accounting world, the term has a fairly precise definition. As Webster's relays, goodwill (often used as a single word) is an intangible asset, representing the value that patronage and reputation add to a business.
If anything diminishes this intangible asset, of course, the repercussions are tangible, indeed, which is why accountants bother to define it. And if good will is crucial to profit-making firms, many nonprofits simply melt without it. That's why we were glad to see Goodwill Industries of the Columbia Willamette move swiftly to counteract the damage done by its president's total compensation package of $831,508."
Kansas City Star | 12/21/2005 | Charity in the round
Kansas City Star | 12/21/2005 | Charity in the round: "Charity in the round
Donors form giving circles to bring more power to their dollars
By ANN SPIVAK
The Kansas City Star
A few years ago Beth Zollars asked 20 guests to bring a new woman’s coat to a holiday charity luncheon. She ended up dragging about a dozen super-size trash bags filled with donations to her car.
“I knew right then, ‘I’m definitely onto something,’ ” Zollars said.
This year about 500 guests attended Zollars’ holiday celebration at her Leawood home and wrote checks totaling almost $40,000 for local charities that focus on women and children.
Giving circles like Zollars’ are one of the most popular trends in philanthropy in the last five years, according to New Ventures in Philanthropy, a Washington, D.C.-based organization that recently studied this type of shared giving."
Donors form giving circles to bring more power to their dollars
By ANN SPIVAK
The Kansas City Star
A few years ago Beth Zollars asked 20 guests to bring a new woman’s coat to a holiday charity luncheon. She ended up dragging about a dozen super-size trash bags filled with donations to her car.
“I knew right then, ‘I’m definitely onto something,’ ” Zollars said.
This year about 500 guests attended Zollars’ holiday celebration at her Leawood home and wrote checks totaling almost $40,000 for local charities that focus on women and children.
Giving circles like Zollars’ are one of the most popular trends in philanthropy in the last five years, according to New Ventures in Philanthropy, a Washington, D.C.-based organization that recently studied this type of shared giving."
The Resource Alliance 7TH INTERNATIONAL WORKSHOP ON RESOURCE MOBILISATION
The Resource Alliance (formerly known as The International Fund Raising Group): " 7TH INTERNATIONAL WORKSHOP ON RESOURCE MOBILISATION
The world's leading Workshop for the global South
The 7th International Workshop on Resource Mobilisation (IWRM) will be held at the Ambassador Hotel in Bangkok, Thailand on 5th - 7th May 2006.
The IWRM has evolved into becoming the leading international platform for discussion, debate and training on local resource mobilisation in the South. It is the second flagship event of the Resource Alliance and is growing in size each year - the 6th IWRM attracted 375 attendees from over 40 countries worldwide! "
The world's leading Workshop for the global South
The 7th International Workshop on Resource Mobilisation (IWRM) will be held at the Ambassador Hotel in Bangkok, Thailand on 5th - 7th May 2006.
The IWRM has evolved into becoming the leading international platform for discussion, debate and training on local resource mobilisation in the South. It is the second flagship event of the Resource Alliance and is growing in size each year - the 6th IWRM attracted 375 attendees from over 40 countries worldwide! "
Donor shortage halts plan for free 'Aida' - The Boston Globe
Donor shortage halts plan for free 'Aida' - The Boston Globe: "Donor shortage halts plan for free 'Aida'
Lyric Opera scraps Common showing
By Geoff Edgers, Globe Staff | December 20, 2005
Three years after Boston Lyric Opera staged a free production of ''Carmen' that drew a stunning 140,000 people to the Common, the company has reluctantly shelved plans for a follow-up event, concluding that it couldn't find enough local corporate support to underwrite the show."
Lyric Opera scraps Common showing
By Geoff Edgers, Globe Staff | December 20, 2005
Three years after Boston Lyric Opera staged a free production of ''Carmen' that drew a stunning 140,000 people to the Common, the company has reluctantly shelved plans for a follow-up event, concluding that it couldn't find enough local corporate support to underwrite the show."
SR.com: Survey finds region's nonprofits cutting back services
SR.com: Survey finds region's nonprofits cutting back services: "Survey finds region's nonprofits cutting back services
Benjamin Shors
Staff writer
December 20, 2005
Nearly 60 percent of nonprofits in Eastern Washington have decreased their services in the past two years because of financial struggles, according to a survey released this month.
“Despite positive fundraising trends, nonprofits across Washington are scaling back services,” said Aggie Sweeney, CEO of The Collins Group, a Seattle firm that conducted the survey. “Unfortunately, giving trends aren’t keeping up with the costs of delivering services.”
The percent of Eastern Washington nonprofits that had to decrease services was nearly double the statewide figure of nearly 33 percent. Sweeney said the study did not address why regional nonprofits may be faring worse than others in the state."
Benjamin Shors
Staff writer
December 20, 2005
Nearly 60 percent of nonprofits in Eastern Washington have decreased their services in the past two years because of financial struggles, according to a survey released this month.
“Despite positive fundraising trends, nonprofits across Washington are scaling back services,” said Aggie Sweeney, CEO of The Collins Group, a Seattle firm that conducted the survey. “Unfortunately, giving trends aren’t keeping up with the costs of delivering services.”
The percent of Eastern Washington nonprofits that had to decrease services was nearly double the statewide figure of nearly 33 percent. Sweeney said the study did not address why regional nonprofits may be faring worse than others in the state."
Channelnewsasia.com- Govt warns knee-jerk reaction may stifle post-NKF charity sector
Channelnewsasia.com: "he Singapore government is tightening coordination among its agencies, as well as checks and balances on charities to make sure the NKF (National Kidney Foundation) saga will not be repeated.
But Health Minister Khaw Boon Wan also warned against a knee-jerk reaction to over-regulate the charity sector.
The charity sector in Singapore has over 1,700 voluntary welfare organisations (VWOs) of various sizes. "
But Health Minister Khaw Boon Wan also warned against a knee-jerk reaction to over-regulate the charity sector.
The charity sector in Singapore has over 1,700 voluntary welfare organisations (VWOs) of various sizes. "
Tuesday, December 20, 2005
W.K. Kellogg Foundation Supports AIFEP, Native Americans in Philanthropy (12/20/05)
W.K. Kellogg Foundation Supports AIFEP, Native Americans in Philanthropy (12/20/05): "W.K. Kellogg Foundation Supports AIFEP,
Native Americans in Philanthropy
The Grotto Foundation was awarded a $180,000 grant from the W.K. Kellogg Foundation for the American Indian Family Empowerment Program (AIFEP), while Native Americans in Philanthropy received a $140,000 from the Kellogg Foundation to support the enhancement of Native philanthropy.
AIFEP, which is administered by Grotto Foundation staff, will use the grant to advance American Indian leadership and participation within the Minnesota philanthropic and nonprofit sectors; create partnerships and networks among philanthropic, tribal, corporate and nonprofit communities and sectors; and support infrastructure improvements."
Native Americans in Philanthropy
The Grotto Foundation was awarded a $180,000 grant from the W.K. Kellogg Foundation for the American Indian Family Empowerment Program (AIFEP), while Native Americans in Philanthropy received a $140,000 from the Kellogg Foundation to support the enhancement of Native philanthropy.
AIFEP, which is administered by Grotto Foundation staff, will use the grant to advance American Indian leadership and participation within the Minnesota philanthropic and nonprofit sectors; create partnerships and networks among philanthropic, tribal, corporate and nonprofit communities and sectors; and support infrastructure improvements."
Philadelphia Daily News | 12/20/2005 | Giving can be a tough sell
Philadelphia Daily News | 12/20/2005 | Giving can be a tough sell: "Giving can be a tough sell
By MICHAEL HINKELMAN
hinkelm@phillynews.com
Eileen R. Heisman has been a prominent philanthropic fund-raiser in Philadelphia, and she now serves as chief executive officer of the National Philanthropic Trust.
But she says she has never spent much time trying to solicit money from corporations.
'I've always found corporations too difficult to deal with,' she said. 'You have to hit them with the right pitch, and it often has to be aligned with their corporate mission.'
Otherwise, they’re not interested, she said.
The trust is an independent public charity that manages more than $560 million in assets and has raised more than $1 billion in charitable contributions."
By MICHAEL HINKELMAN
hinkelm@phillynews.com
Eileen R. Heisman has been a prominent philanthropic fund-raiser in Philadelphia, and she now serves as chief executive officer of the National Philanthropic Trust.
But she says she has never spent much time trying to solicit money from corporations.
'I've always found corporations too difficult to deal with,' she said. 'You have to hit them with the right pitch, and it often has to be aligned with their corporate mission.'
Otherwise, they’re not interested, she said.
The trust is an independent public charity that manages more than $560 million in assets and has raised more than $1 billion in charitable contributions."
Nation: How corporate, how Catholic?
Nation: How corporate, how Catholic?: "How corporate, how Catholic?
Tax-exempt hospitals face questions over pay and uninsured care
By JOE FEUERHERD
Washington
Officials at the nonprofit Providence Health System, the largest hospital system in Oregon and the state’s second largest employer, knew they had, at a minimum, a public relations problem. Difficult questions were sure to be raised about the $6.6 million in wages and retirement benefits received by retired CEO Henry Walker and the high six-figure salaries paid to other top management.
In a Nov. 15 e-mail to his managers, Russ Danielson, who heads Providence’s Oregon operations, acknowledged as much. “I’m sending you this information,” Danielson told his staff, “because there are organizations whose work is intended to disrupt and divide.” Danielson noted that his 2004 compensation was $646,050 of which $97,366 was for deferred retirement. “It’s important that you know what is being reported in the event you are asked about it or hear about from the media,” wrote Danielson.
The compensation information, part of a routine financial disclosure report to the IRS made by Providence last month, came at a particularly inopportune time for the $4 billion health care giant, a jewel in the $66 billion, 600-hospital Catholic health system. Among the disrupters and dividers alluded to by Danielson: the Internal Revenue Service, the Government Accountability Office, the Congressional Budget Office, numerous state attorneys general, local governments, health care watchdog groups, politically connected trial attorneys who have shifted their attention from tobacco companies to nonprofit hospitals, and the Service Employees International Union."
Tax-exempt hospitals face questions over pay and uninsured care
By JOE FEUERHERD
Washington
Officials at the nonprofit Providence Health System, the largest hospital system in Oregon and the state’s second largest employer, knew they had, at a minimum, a public relations problem. Difficult questions were sure to be raised about the $6.6 million in wages and retirement benefits received by retired CEO Henry Walker and the high six-figure salaries paid to other top management.
In a Nov. 15 e-mail to his managers, Russ Danielson, who heads Providence’s Oregon operations, acknowledged as much. “I’m sending you this information,” Danielson told his staff, “because there are organizations whose work is intended to disrupt and divide.” Danielson noted that his 2004 compensation was $646,050 of which $97,366 was for deferred retirement. “It’s important that you know what is being reported in the event you are asked about it or hear about from the media,” wrote Danielson.
The compensation information, part of a routine financial disclosure report to the IRS made by Providence last month, came at a particularly inopportune time for the $4 billion health care giant, a jewel in the $66 billion, 600-hospital Catholic health system. Among the disrupters and dividers alluded to by Danielson: the Internal Revenue Service, the Government Accountability Office, the Congressional Budget Office, numerous state attorneys general, local governments, health care watchdog groups, politically connected trial attorneys who have shifted their attention from tobacco companies to nonprofit hospitals, and the Service Employees International Union."
ThirdSector-Valuable charity brands ‘could bring in more income’
ThirdSector: "December 21 2005
Valuable charity brands ‘could bring in more income’
Charities are failing to exploit their “hugely valuable” brands, according to new research.
A survey by Intangible Business, an independent brand evaluation consultancy, has revealed that Cancer Research UK’s brand is worth £202.2m, making it the most valuable charity brand in the country. The National Trust was ranked second at £196m and Oxfam came third with £166.2m."
Valuable charity brands ‘could bring in more income’
Charities are failing to exploit their “hugely valuable” brands, according to new research.
A survey by Intangible Business, an independent brand evaluation consultancy, has revealed that Cancer Research UK’s brand is worth £202.2m, making it the most valuable charity brand in the country. The National Trust was ranked second at £196m and Oxfam came third with £166.2m."
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