Corporate Responsibility Weblog: The Business of Giving - Instituto de Empresa Business School: "
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The Economist has recently issued a survey of wealth and philanthropy which builds up on the idea of how this is increasingly being a concern to business men and how all sectors are getting involved, including business schools and in a very relevant way. From amateurism, the industry is moving towards business mindset and tools ranging from “social investing, social entrepreneurship and venture philanthropy to strategic market-conscious and knowledge -based content” in order to leverage the donors’ money. Here are synthesized some of the main ideas of the report. For a full view you must be a subscribed member of The Economist (Issued on February 25th, 2006) and can download it here..."
Thursday, April 06, 2006
Charities Raise Money the Old-Fashioned Way - Yahoo! News
This story was carried in a variety of publications nationwide.
Charities Raise Money the Old-Fashioned Way - Yahoo! News: "he firemen's benevolent association phones for a donation, but you have caller ID and don't pick up. It's public TV fundraising time, so you switch the channel or fast-forward through the appeals.
A handful of charities aren't ready to let you escape that easily. They are trying something called 'face-to-face' or 'street fundraising,' trolling city streets and taking credit card information from donors on the spot."
Charities Raise Money the Old-Fashioned Way - Yahoo! News: "he firemen's benevolent association phones for a donation, but you have caller ID and don't pick up. It's public TV fundraising time, so you switch the channel or fast-forward through the appeals.
A handful of charities aren't ready to let you escape that easily. They are trying something called 'face-to-face' or 'street fundraising,' trolling city streets and taking credit card information from donors on the spot."
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The Council on Foundations - Press Release-New Report Shows Value of Relationships Between State Regulators and Philanthropy
The Council on Foundations - Press Release: "New Report Shows Value of Relationships Between State Regulators and Philanthropy
Washington, DC (April 05, 2006) — A new report shows how state charity regulators and philanthropy can work together to strengthen the philanthropic sector. Published by the Council on Foundations and the Forum of Regional Associations of Grantmakers, the report demonstrates the value of ongoing, productive relationships between regulators and foundations, and explains how such relationships can be successfully achieved.
'Our goal in producing this publication is to help enhance the accountability and effectiveness of foundations and their oversight by state regulators,' said Steve Gunderson, president and CEO of the Council on Foundations. 'In all sectors across all industries, a frank dialogue between the regulators and the regulated is a prerequisite to effective government oversight.'"
Washington, DC (April 05, 2006) — A new report shows how state charity regulators and philanthropy can work together to strengthen the philanthropic sector. Published by the Council on Foundations and the Forum of Regional Associations of Grantmakers, the report demonstrates the value of ongoing, productive relationships between regulators and foundations, and explains how such relationships can be successfully achieved.
'Our goal in producing this publication is to help enhance the accountability and effectiveness of foundations and their oversight by state regulators,' said Steve Gunderson, president and CEO of the Council on Foundations. 'In all sectors across all industries, a frank dialogue between the regulators and the regulated is a prerequisite to effective government oversight.'"
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AP Wire | 04/06/2006 | Charities raise money the old-fashioned way
AP Wire | 04/06/2006 | Charities raise money the old-fashioned way: "n the states, Save the Children and Children International use street fundraising; Oxfam and CARE say they successfully tested it last year and are considering using it.
Street giving in America has generally been limited to one-time or seasonal appeals like the Salvation Army bell ringing around Christmas, said Michael Nilsen of the Association of Fundraising Professionals."
Street giving in America has generally been limited to one-time or seasonal appeals like the Salvation Army bell ringing around Christmas, said Michael Nilsen of the Association of Fundraising Professionals."
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Cultivating hairy lips in name of charity - Orlando Sentinel : Features
This story and quote were carrried in a variety of publications nationwide.
Cultivating hairy lips in name of charity - Orlando Sentinel : Features: "
'There's an innovativeness there that goes beyond the baby-boomer generation,' says Michael Nilsen, public-affairs director of the Association of Fundraising Professionals. 'They want to get involved with the more regular mainstream charities but by doing something outside of the mainstream rather than just sending their checks.'
One basic economic principle seems to apply: It's easier to get friends to fork over $5 or $10 when they're having fun. The most common method of fundraising for these new groups is collective giving: pooling resources and smaller amounts of money to make big contributions. This type of fundraising has been around for centuries, but those who work in the world of philanthropy say it has flourished in the past 10 to 15 years."
Cultivating hairy lips in name of charity - Orlando Sentinel : Features: "
'There's an innovativeness there that goes beyond the baby-boomer generation,' says Michael Nilsen, public-affairs director of the Association of Fundraising Professionals. 'They want to get involved with the more regular mainstream charities but by doing something outside of the mainstream rather than just sending their checks.'
One basic economic principle seems to apply: It's easier to get friends to fork over $5 or $10 when they're having fun. The most common method of fundraising for these new groups is collective giving: pooling resources and smaller amounts of money to make big contributions. This type of fundraising has been around for centuries, but those who work in the world of philanthropy say it has flourished in the past 10 to 15 years."
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Chron.com | Clintons' Speeches Invite Comparison
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Chron.com | Clintons' Speeches Invite Comparison: "And where was Bill at the moment Hillary was speaking? He was elsewhere in the capital, delivering a 45-minute speech to the Global Philanthropy Forum that touched on his own post-presidential work and issues from immigration to global warming, AIDS to obesity, health care to community development"
Chron.com | Clintons' Speeches Invite Comparison: "And where was Bill at the moment Hillary was speaking? He was elsewhere in the capital, delivering a 45-minute speech to the Global Philanthropy Forum that touched on his own post-presidential work and issues from immigration to global warming, AIDS to obesity, health care to community development"
Nonprofit mergers catch on in region - The Boston Globe
Nonprofit mergers catch on in region - The Boston Globe: "Nonprofit mergers catch on in region
By Sasha Talcott, Globe Staff | April 6, 2006
The wave of mergers rippling through the corporate world is also washing into another sector: Nonprofits."
By Sasha Talcott, Globe Staff | April 6, 2006
The wave of mergers rippling through the corporate world is also washing into another sector: Nonprofits."
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Buffalo News - Nonprofits stretching funds
Buffalo News - Nonprofits stretching funds: "Nonprofits stretching funds
Budget cuts and a decline in charitable giving have forced mergers among service agencies in order to stay open
By JAY TOKASZ
News Staff Reporter
4/6/2006
Bill Wippert/Buffalo News
Erie County's budget crisis last year wiped out $49,500 for Buffalo/Niagara World Connect, sending the small nonprofit organization into its own financial tailspin.
With barely enough money left to pay two employees, the agency decided to merge with the International Institute, a larger and older organization with a similar mission."
Budget cuts and a decline in charitable giving have forced mergers among service agencies in order to stay open
By JAY TOKASZ
News Staff Reporter
4/6/2006
Bill Wippert/Buffalo News
Erie County's budget crisis last year wiped out $49,500 for Buffalo/Niagara World Connect, sending the small nonprofit organization into its own financial tailspin.
With barely enough money left to pay two employees, the agency decided to merge with the International Institute, a larger and older organization with a similar mission."
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Charlotte Observer | 04/02/2006 | Nonprofit challenges can mimic corporate
Charlotte Observer | 04/02/2006 | Nonprofit challenges can mimic corporate: "Nonprofit challenges can mimic corporate
The issue: Time to try the nonprofit world? The scenario: I've been working nearly 20 years in the corporate world. I've had a sudden realization that what management wants to accomplish has no meaning or purpose in how I want to live my life. I've volunteered in several nonprofits and enjoy working toward social and community outcomes. I'd like to make the leap to a nonprofit leadership position. What should I expect would be the biggest differences and challenges? Coach: Gina Columna.
You don't have to go far for a real-life corporate leader who made the nonprofit transition. Carol Hughes, executive director of Charlotte's Crisis Assistance Ministry, did this in 2000 after 18 years at a big company. Hughes says, 'I would define my move as following my value system and interests more than wanting to leave the corporate world.'"
The issue: Time to try the nonprofit world? The scenario: I've been working nearly 20 years in the corporate world. I've had a sudden realization that what management wants to accomplish has no meaning or purpose in how I want to live my life. I've volunteered in several nonprofits and enjoy working toward social and community outcomes. I'd like to make the leap to a nonprofit leadership position. What should I expect would be the biggest differences and challenges? Coach: Gina Columna.
You don't have to go far for a real-life corporate leader who made the nonprofit transition. Carol Hughes, executive director of Charlotte's Crisis Assistance Ministry, did this in 2000 after 18 years at a big company. Hughes says, 'I would define my move as following my value system and interests more than wanting to leave the corporate world.'"
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Wednesday, April 05, 2006
Charitable Miss-Givings
Charitable Miss-Givings: "Charitable Miss-Givings
By Tami Kamin-Meyer
Apr 1, 2006 12:00 PM
Imagine your wealthiest and most philanthropically-minded clients, a highly respected businessman and his equally successful wife, are due in your office in five minutes to discuss which charitable organizations would satisfy their charitable-giving goals. Surely you checked with the Internal Revenue Service to verify that the charities you are about to suggest have secured a 501(c)(3) status so they may legally accept tax-deductible donations. No doubt you perused the organizations' Web sites to learn more about the charities' missions before you contacted the groups' executive directors to discuss the organizations' latest successes and miscues."
By Tami Kamin-Meyer
Apr 1, 2006 12:00 PM
Imagine your wealthiest and most philanthropically-minded clients, a highly respected businessman and his equally successful wife, are due in your office in five minutes to discuss which charitable organizations would satisfy their charitable-giving goals. Surely you checked with the Internal Revenue Service to verify that the charities you are about to suggest have secured a 501(c)(3) status so they may legally accept tax-deductible donations. No doubt you perused the organizations' Web sites to learn more about the charities' missions before you contacted the groups' executive directors to discuss the organizations' latest successes and miscues."
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New York Daily News - Boroughs - Mike pushes nonprofits
New York Daily News - Boroughs - Mike pushes nonprofits: "Mike pushes nonprofits
City needs creative interests, mayor sez
BY GREG WILSON
DAILY NEWS CITY HALL BUREAU
Saying nonprofit groups can make a mint for the city, Mayor Bloomberg yesterday announced his administration will court them from the same office that pursues big corporations.
A bureau at the city Economic Development Corp. will be devoted to luring nonprofits to the city and helping those already here. While the desk would help a wide range of entities, including hospitals and schools, Bloomberg emphasized the arts and culture."
City needs creative interests, mayor sez
BY GREG WILSON
DAILY NEWS CITY HALL BUREAU
Saying nonprofit groups can make a mint for the city, Mayor Bloomberg yesterday announced his administration will court them from the same office that pursues big corporations.
A bureau at the city Economic Development Corp. will be devoted to luring nonprofits to the city and helping those already here. While the desk would help a wide range of entities, including hospitals and schools, Bloomberg emphasized the arts and culture."
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Rotarians define philanthropy with donation to schools
Rotarians define philanthropy with donation to schools: "Rotarians define philanthropy with donation to schools
Wednesday, April 5, 2006
Fred Lewis
People and Places
Third-graders in 15 Wheaton-, Kensington- and Silver Spring-area elementary schools should have few problems learning vocabulary words, facts and definitions thanks to a donation of close to 2,000 dictionaries donated by the Wheaton-Kensington Rotary Club."
Wednesday, April 5, 2006
Fred Lewis
People and Places
Third-graders in 15 Wheaton-, Kensington- and Silver Spring-area elementary schools should have few problems learning vocabulary words, facts and definitions thanks to a donation of close to 2,000 dictionaries donated by the Wheaton-Kensington Rotary Club."
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Wired News: Podcasting Roils NPR Fund Raising
Wired News: Podcasting Roils NPR Fund Raising: "Podcasting Roils NPR Fund Raising
By Steve Friess| Also by this reporter
02:00 AM Apr, 05, 2006
JoAnna Michaels is an inveterate listener of National Public Radio, but she won't be tuning in as much this month.
Her local Las Vegas affiliate, KNPR, kicked off its spring membership drive last week with program interruptions pleading for donations, so Michaels is bypassing that semiannual annoyance by loading up her MP3 player with various National Public Radio programs available in whole or in part for free as podcasts."
By Steve Friess| Also by this reporter
02:00 AM Apr, 05, 2006
JoAnna Michaels is an inveterate listener of National Public Radio, but she won't be tuning in as much this month.
Her local Las Vegas affiliate, KNPR, kicked off its spring membership drive last week with program interruptions pleading for donations, so Michaels is bypassing that semiannual annoyance by loading up her MP3 player with various National Public Radio programs available in whole or in part for free as podcasts."
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Live From the AFP Conferance
One of several articles from the Nonprofit Times about the AFP International Atlanta Conference 2006
Live From the AFP Conferance: "Inspiring Future Generations By Exploring The Past
By Marla E. Nobles
He completed more than 110 deep-sea expeditions, claims to have logged more hours in the deep than any marine biologist and led an expedition that found hydrothermal vents in the ocean floor, a major scientific discovery. And yet, it wasn’t until he logged his 70 th expedition that Robert D. Ballard, Ph.D., received his very first letter from a child.
“I find a rusty ship and I’m suddenly inundated with them,” said Ballard, speaking at the Association of Fundraising Professionals’ 43 rd International Conference on Fundraising, in Atlanta . Ballard received more than 16,000 letters in the first week following the September, 1985, expedition that ultimately uncovered the Titanic."
Live From the AFP Conferance: "Inspiring Future Generations By Exploring The Past
By Marla E. Nobles
He completed more than 110 deep-sea expeditions, claims to have logged more hours in the deep than any marine biologist and led an expedition that found hydrothermal vents in the ocean floor, a major scientific discovery. And yet, it wasn’t until he logged his 70 th expedition that Robert D. Ballard, Ph.D., received his very first letter from a child.
“I find a rusty ship and I’m suddenly inundated with them,” said Ballard, speaking at the Association of Fundraising Professionals’ 43 rd International Conference on Fundraising, in Atlanta . Ballard received more than 16,000 letters in the first week following the September, 1985, expedition that ultimately uncovered the Titanic."
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Counterparts Excoriate Red Cross Katrina Effort
Counterparts Excoriate Red Cross Katrina Effort: "Counterparts Excoriate Red Cross Katrina Effort
By Jacqueline L. Salmon
Washington Post Staff Writer
Wednesday, April 5, 2006; Page A14
Two international Red Cross organizations issued scathing criticisms of the American Red Cross's chaotic response to Hurricane Katrina, accusing the charity of approaching the relief effort with a 'dangerous combination of ignorance and arrogance.'
The reports -- by the British Red Cross and the Geneva-based International Committee of the Red Cross, which sent experts to the Gulf Coast shortly after Katrina struck -- say their American counterpart was ill-prepared for the disaster, relied on inexperienced volunteers in key positions and had an ineffective system for moving supplies to where they were needed."
By Jacqueline L. Salmon
Washington Post Staff Writer
Wednesday, April 5, 2006; Page A14
Two international Red Cross organizations issued scathing criticisms of the American Red Cross's chaotic response to Hurricane Katrina, accusing the charity of approaching the relief effort with a 'dangerous combination of ignorance and arrogance.'
The reports -- by the British Red Cross and the Geneva-based International Committee of the Red Cross, which sent experts to the Gulf Coast shortly after Katrina struck -- say their American counterpart was ill-prepared for the disaster, relied on inexperienced volunteers in key positions and had an ineffective system for moving supplies to where they were needed."
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New York City Is Establishing an Office to Support Arts Groups - New York Times
New York City Is Establishing an Office to Support Arts Groups - New York Times: "New York City Is Establishing an Office to Support Arts Groups
By SEWELL CHAN
Published: April 5, 2006
Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg announced yesterday that the city would create a new office to 'aggressively pitch New York City around the world as the nation's art and cultural capital' by helping nonprofit organizations, especially those in the arts, cope with the high costs that threaten their survival."
By SEWELL CHAN
Published: April 5, 2006
Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg announced yesterday that the city would create a new office to 'aggressively pitch New York City around the world as the nation's art and cultural capital' by helping nonprofit organizations, especially those in the arts, cope with the high costs that threaten their survival."
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Tuesday, April 04, 2006
American Red Cross Board of Governors Announces Independent Governance Advisory Panel
American Red Cross Board of Governors Announces Independent Governance Advisory Panel: "American Red Cross Board of Governors Announces Independent Governance Advisory Panel
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WASHINGTON, Tuesday, April 04, 2006 — The American Red Cross Board of Governors is announcing an Independent Governance Advisory Panel, a group of experts that will undertake an audit of Red Cross governance with the assistance of independent counsel. The goal of the audit is to identify any governance changes that are in the best interest of the Red Cross and the American public."
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WASHINGTON, Tuesday, April 04, 2006 — The American Red Cross Board of Governors is announcing an Independent Governance Advisory Panel, a group of experts that will undertake an audit of Red Cross governance with the assistance of independent counsel. The goal of the audit is to identify any governance changes that are in the best interest of the Red Cross and the American public."
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Sales Power: Mal Warwick: Firm masters art of fundraising
Sales Power: Mal Warwick: Firm masters art of fundraising: "Mal Warwick: Firm masters art of fundraising
San Francisco Business Times - Tuesday April 4, 2006 - Michelle Dammon Loyalka
Photo by: Najib Joe Hakim
A master: When it comes to fundraising, they're among the best.
From the outside, Mal Warwick's fundraising agency doesn't looks like it's grown much in the past two decades. During that time it's held relatively steady at just under 40 employees and 30 major clients, and it's been based in the same Berkeley location since 1986.
Look a little closer, however, and another picture emerges: Since implementing employee-focused changes nine years ago, the company's profits have grown 1,100 percent and revenues reached a record-breaking $15 million last year. Meanwhile, Warwick has become a guru in the field, penning 17 direct mail and fundraising-related books."
San Francisco Business Times - Tuesday April 4, 2006 - Michelle Dammon Loyalka
Photo by: Najib Joe Hakim
A master: When it comes to fundraising, they're among the best.
From the outside, Mal Warwick's fundraising agency doesn't looks like it's grown much in the past two decades. During that time it's held relatively steady at just under 40 employees and 30 major clients, and it's been based in the same Berkeley location since 1986.
Look a little closer, however, and another picture emerges: Since implementing employee-focused changes nine years ago, the company's profits have grown 1,100 percent and revenues reached a record-breaking $15 million last year. Meanwhile, Warwick has become a guru in the field, penning 17 direct mail and fundraising-related books."
ABC News: L.A. County Home to Most Millionaires
ABC News: L.A. County Home to Most Millionaires: "pril 3, 2006 — The United States booms when it comes to creating millionaires.
The nation counted 8.9 million millionaire households in 2005 — that's more American millionaires than ever before, according to British market researcher TNS Financial Services. It was the third consecutive year the number of U.S. millionaire households rose, and the total number of millionaires has jumped 62 percent since 2002. The study defined a millionaire as anyone who has a net worth of $1 million or more, excluding a primary residence."
The nation counted 8.9 million millionaire households in 2005 — that's more American millionaires than ever before, according to British market researcher TNS Financial Services. It was the third consecutive year the number of U.S. millionaire households rose, and the total number of millionaires has jumped 62 percent since 2002. The study defined a millionaire as anyone who has a net worth of $1 million or more, excluding a primary residence."
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Assets of Foundations Sprint Past Milestone, but Lower Payout Is Foreseen - New York Times
Assets of Foundations Sprint Past Milestone, but Lower Payout Is Foreseen - New York Times: "ssets of Foundations Sprint Past Milestone, but Lower Payout Is Foreseen
By STEPHANIE STROM
Published: April 4, 2006
Foundation assets climbed above $500 billion for the first time last year, according to estimates issued yesterday by the Foundation Center.
Nonetheless, the center, a research and educational group that tracks grants, expects total giving by foundations to fall this year as concerns about the national deficit, higher oil prices, volatility in the stock market and the war in Iraq weigh on the minds of foundation managers."
By STEPHANIE STROM
Published: April 4, 2006
Foundation assets climbed above $500 billion for the first time last year, according to estimates issued yesterday by the Foundation Center.
Nonetheless, the center, a research and educational group that tracks grants, expects total giving by foundations to fall this year as concerns about the national deficit, higher oil prices, volatility in the stock market and the war in Iraq weigh on the minds of foundation managers."
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AP Wire | 04/03/2006 | Charity founder quits over potential conflict
AP Wire | 04/03/2006 | Charity founder quits over potential conflict: "Charity founder quits over potential conflict
Associated Press
KIRKWOOD, Mo. - The founder of a suburban St. Louis children's charity has resigned following allegations that he sent $3 million in business to his wife's marketing company.
Reach Our Children charity founder David Lovell said the group's board of directors knew that his wife, Nancy, co-owned Precision Performance Marketing, which worked for the charity.
But board members said they were stunned by the revelation, according to Will Bealke, the new interim board chairman replacing Lovell.
'There were definitely mistakes made,' Bealke said.
Lawyers for the charity and the state attorney general's office are investigating any wrongdoing."
Associated Press
KIRKWOOD, Mo. - The founder of a suburban St. Louis children's charity has resigned following allegations that he sent $3 million in business to his wife's marketing company.
Reach Our Children charity founder David Lovell said the group's board of directors knew that his wife, Nancy, co-owned Precision Performance Marketing, which worked for the charity.
But board members said they were stunned by the revelation, according to Will Bealke, the new interim board chairman replacing Lovell.
'There were definitely mistakes made,' Bealke said.
Lawyers for the charity and the state attorney general's office are investigating any wrongdoing."
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What's Up Atlanta Daybook-Nearly Two-Thirds of U.S. Charities Found Fundraising Success in 2005
What's Up Atlanta Daybook: "Nearly Two-Thirds of U.S. Charities Found Fundraising Success in 2005
Impact of Hurricane Katrina Relief Efforts Significant But Not a Negative Factor For Most Charities
(Alexandria, Va.) – Despite the largest single relief effort in history for Hurricane Katrina, nearly two-thirds of charities in the United States managed to raise more funds in 2005 than in 2004."
Impact of Hurricane Katrina Relief Efforts Significant But Not a Negative Factor For Most Charities
(Alexandria, Va.) – Despite the largest single relief effort in history for Hurricane Katrina, nearly two-thirds of charities in the United States managed to raise more funds in 2005 than in 2004."
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Monday, April 03, 2006
Red Cross Gives Up Control of Katrina Aid
Red Cross Gives Up Control of Katrina Aid: "Red Cross Gives Up Control of Katrina Aid
By HOPE YEN
The Associated Press
Monday, April 3, 2006; 3:06 PM
WASHINGTON -- Criticized for its Katrina response, the American Red Cross will overhaul the way it handles future disasters by relinquishing control over some aid dollars and cracking down internally on waste and abuse.
The nation's largest charity promised the changes in a statement to a Senate panel Monday, following its acknowledgment last year that its $2 billion response to the Gulf Coast storm fell short."
By HOPE YEN
The Associated Press
Monday, April 3, 2006; 3:06 PM
WASHINGTON -- Criticized for its Katrina response, the American Red Cross will overhaul the way it handles future disasters by relinquishing control over some aid dollars and cracking down internally on waste and abuse.
The nation's largest charity promised the changes in a statement to a Senate panel Monday, following its acknowledgment last year that its $2 billion response to the Gulf Coast storm fell short."
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FORTUNE: The FORTUNE 500: A banner year - Apr. 3, 2006
FORTUNE: The FORTUNE 500: A banner year - Apr. 3, 2006:
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"However bountiful for business, 2005 was a terrible year for many people. That did not go unnoticed by companies in the FORTUNE 500, many of which seemed eager to display their good citizenship. Corporate giving typically accounts for 5 percent of U.S. philanthropy, says Patrick Rooney, the director of research for the Center on Philanthropy at Indiana University. But large U.S. corporations, he figured, 'gave 17 percent of total hurricane-related giving in 2005, 29 percent of the tsunami relief, and 58 percent of the relief for the Pakistan earthquake.'"
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"However bountiful for business, 2005 was a terrible year for many people. That did not go unnoticed by companies in the FORTUNE 500, many of which seemed eager to display their good citizenship. Corporate giving typically accounts for 5 percent of U.S. philanthropy, says Patrick Rooney, the director of research for the Center on Philanthropy at Indiana University. But large U.S. corporations, he figured, 'gave 17 percent of total hurricane-related giving in 2005, 29 percent of the tsunami relief, and 58 percent of the relief for the Pakistan earthquake.'"
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Nearly Two-Thirds of U.S. Charities Found Fundraising Success in 2005: Financial News - Yahoo! Finance
Nearly Two-Thirds of U.S. Charities Found Fundraising Success in 2005: Financial News - Yahoo! Finance: "Nearly Two-Thirds of U.S. Charities Found Fundraising Success in 2005
Monday April 3, 12:00 pm ET
Impact of Hurricane Katrina Relief Efforts Significant But Not a Negative Factor For Most Charities
ALEXANDRIA, Va., April 3 /PRNewswire/ -- Despite the largest single relief effort in history for Hurricane Katrina, nearly two-thirds of charities in the United States managed to raise more funds in 2005 than in 2004.
The Association of Fundraising Professionals' (AFP) State of Fundraising Survey 2005 found that 63 percent of U.S. charities raised more money in 2005 than in the previous year, while 13 percent raised about the same amount and 24 percent raised less. The 63 percent figure is only two points lower than the 2004 survey, when 65 percent of U.S. charities raised more money that year than in the previous year."
Monday April 3, 12:00 pm ET
Impact of Hurricane Katrina Relief Efforts Significant But Not a Negative Factor For Most Charities
ALEXANDRIA, Va., April 3 /PRNewswire/ -- Despite the largest single relief effort in history for Hurricane Katrina, nearly two-thirds of charities in the United States managed to raise more funds in 2005 than in 2004.
The Association of Fundraising Professionals' (AFP) State of Fundraising Survey 2005 found that 63 percent of U.S. charities raised more money in 2005 than in the previous year, while 13 percent raised about the same amount and 24 percent raised less. The 63 percent figure is only two points lower than the 2004 survey, when 65 percent of U.S. charities raised more money that year than in the previous year."
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The Chronicle, 4/6/2006: Turning Fund Raisers Into CEO's
The Chronicle, 4/6/2006: Turning Fund Raisers Into CEO's: "Turning Fund Raisers Into CEO's
More and more charities seek leaders with money-winning skills
By Holly Hall
Paige Flink, executive director of Family Place, a Dallas shelter for battered women, learned how hard it can be for a fund raiser to step into the chief executive's job at one of her first meetings with the organization's board.
Ms. Flink knew most of the 45 trustees, and she walked into the meeting confident it would go well — even though she had some bad news to share."
More and more charities seek leaders with money-winning skills
By Holly Hall
Paige Flink, executive director of Family Place, a Dallas shelter for battered women, learned how hard it can be for a fund raiser to step into the chief executive's job at one of her first meetings with the organization's board.
Ms. Flink knew most of the 45 trustees, and she walked into the meeting confident it would go well — even though she had some bad news to share."
Hibernia News-Forbes praises philanthropy: Charitable giving has become a lesson in efficient business, the magazine publisher says.
Hibernia News: "Forbes praises philanthropy: Charitable giving has become a lesson in efficient business, the magazine publisher says. ( )
Apr 02, 2006 (Tulsa World - Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News via COMTEX) -- Steve Forbes is not a political candidate anymore.
He opts to influence public opinion through his leadership at Forbes magazine, through his regular columns and through his public speaking.
'I see my role now as agitator, sort of stirring the pot and putting pressure on others, Forbes said during a telephone interview.
Forbes will tackle current events nd address the issue of philanthropy as the featured speaker during the Salvation Army's annual fund-raising dinner April 11 at the Renaissance Tulsa Hotel and Convention Center. He will take questions from the audience after the presentation."
Apr 02, 2006 (Tulsa World - Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News via COMTEX) -- Steve Forbes is not a political candidate anymore.
He opts to influence public opinion through his leadership at Forbes magazine, through his regular columns and through his public speaking.
'I see my role now as agitator, sort of stirring the pot and putting pressure on others, Forbes said during a telephone interview.
Forbes will tackle current events nd address the issue of philanthropy as the featured speaker during the Salvation Army's annual fund-raising dinner April 11 at the Renaissance Tulsa Hotel and Convention Center. He will take questions from the audience after the presentation."
Business First of Buffalo: Nonprofits confront fiscal woes - 2006-04-03
Business First of Buffalo: Nonprofits confront fiscal woes - 2006-04-03: "Nonprofits confront fiscal woes
Business First of Buffalo - April 3, 2006
by Tracey Drury
Business First
The 2006 Report Card on Charitable Giving in Erie County is filled with statistics that demonstrate small steps forward on the part of the nonprofit community.
Those advances, however, are tempered by more sobering data reflecting the difficulties and challenges faced by charities, cultural agencies and human-services providers.
The report, to be released Apr. 11, shows that total giving to nonprofit organizations in Erie County reached a five-year high in 2004, increasing 1.7 percent since 2003. But inflation was 3.5 percent during that period, eroding the modest gain."
Business First of Buffalo - April 3, 2006
by Tracey Drury
Business First
The 2006 Report Card on Charitable Giving in Erie County is filled with statistics that demonstrate small steps forward on the part of the nonprofit community.
Those advances, however, are tempered by more sobering data reflecting the difficulties and challenges faced by charities, cultural agencies and human-services providers.
The report, to be released Apr. 11, shows that total giving to nonprofit organizations in Erie County reached a five-year high in 2004, increasing 1.7 percent since 2003. But inflation was 3.5 percent during that period, eroding the modest gain."
Brudirect.com - News Headlines-Sultan Leads By Example
Brudirect.com - News Headlines: "Sultan Leads By Example
By Kartika Rahman
Bandar Seri Begawan - His Majesty the Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam, Inspector General Police, consented yesterday to attend a Charity Walk organised in conjunction with the Royal Brunei Police Force's 85th Anniversary."
By Kartika Rahman
Bandar Seri Begawan - His Majesty the Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam, Inspector General Police, consented yesterday to attend a Charity Walk organised in conjunction with the Royal Brunei Police Force's 85th Anniversary."
onPhilanthropy - Faith in America: The Philanthropic Context...
onPhilanthropy - Faith in America: The Philanthropic Context...: "Faith in America: The Philanthropic Context...
By: Susan Raymond, Ph.D., 03/03/06
This is the first in a three part series on faith-based philanthropy and nonprofits in America.
We are a nation of believers. 82% of American adults (admittedly only 69% of those with post graduate degrees) believe in God. But the patterns of belief and changing. Those changes have potential implications for both philanthropy and the constellation of nonprofits that make up America's service sector.
As usual, a caveat is in order. The United States does not include questions about religion in its census, and has not done so for 50 years. The information that is available comes from private and academic surveys. Further, it reflects what people say they believe and how they say they behave. What is actually true, therefore, is difficult to specify with any precision. Still, because so much of American life is lived in the context of faith, and because the link between faith, philanthropy and nonprofits is so deep, even weak data provide an important starting point."
By: Susan Raymond, Ph.D., 03/03/06
This is the first in a three part series on faith-based philanthropy and nonprofits in America.
We are a nation of believers. 82% of American adults (admittedly only 69% of those with post graduate degrees) believe in God. But the patterns of belief and changing. Those changes have potential implications for both philanthropy and the constellation of nonprofits that make up America's service sector.
As usual, a caveat is in order. The United States does not include questions about religion in its census, and has not done so for 50 years. The information that is available comes from private and academic surveys. Further, it reflects what people say they believe and how they say they behave. What is actually true, therefore, is difficult to specify with any precision. Still, because so much of American life is lived in the context of faith, and because the link between faith, philanthropy and nonprofits is so deep, even weak data provide an important starting point."
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