After all the receipts were counted for Elton John's five-day charity clothing sale, the pop star's flashy duds managed to pull in more than $700,000 for AIDS charities."
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Tuesday, April 18, 2006
Elton John's threads raise $700,000 for AIDS charities | News | Advocate.com
Elton John's threads raise $700,000 for AIDS charities | News | Advocate.com: "Elton John's threads raise $700,000 for AIDS charity
After all the receipts were counted for Elton John's five-day charity clothing sale, the pop star's flashy duds managed to pull in more than $700,000 for AIDS charities."
After all the receipts were counted for Elton John's five-day charity clothing sale, the pop star's flashy duds managed to pull in more than $700,000 for AIDS charities."
Cheneys Donate Millions In Charity
Cheneys Donate Millions In Charity: "Cheneys Donate Millions In Charity
Scholarship Fund, Heart Center Benefit
By Lisa Rein and Amy Goldstein
Washington Post Staff Writers
Tuesday, April 18, 2006; Page B01
Millions of dollars in charitable contributions from Vice President Cheney and his wife, Lynne, will nearly double the budget of a scholarship fund for low-income area teenagers to attend private schools and will help George Washington University create a center to study heart disease.
The Cheneys' 2005 federal tax return, released by the White House late last week, shows that they made a $2.7 million donation to the Cardiothoracic Institute of George Washington University Medical Center, where the vice president has been treated for heart ailments."
Scholarship Fund, Heart Center Benefit
By Lisa Rein and Amy Goldstein
Washington Post Staff Writers
Tuesday, April 18, 2006; Page B01
Millions of dollars in charitable contributions from Vice President Cheney and his wife, Lynne, will nearly double the budget of a scholarship fund for low-income area teenagers to attend private schools and will help George Washington University create a center to study heart disease.
The Cheneys' 2005 federal tax return, released by the White House late last week, shows that they made a $2.7 million donation to the Cardiothoracic Institute of George Washington University Medical Center, where the vice president has been treated for heart ailments."
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Channelnewsasia.com-Former NKF CEO TT Durai charged with corruption
Channelnewsasia.com: "Former NKF CEO TT Durai charged with corruption
SINGAPORE : Former National Kidney Foundation (NKF) CEO TT Durai has been slapped with two charges of corruption.
He is accused of submitting false invoices to mislead the NKF.
One charge reads that 57-year-old Durai had, between December 2003 and January 2004, deceived the NKF into making a $20,000 payment to a company for providing interior design consultancy service for various dialysis centres in 2003. "
SINGAPORE : Former National Kidney Foundation (NKF) CEO TT Durai has been slapped with two charges of corruption.
He is accused of submitting false invoices to mislead the NKF.
One charge reads that 57-year-old Durai had, between December 2003 and January 2004, deceived the NKF into making a $20,000 payment to a company for providing interior design consultancy service for various dialysis centres in 2003. "
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Journal and Courier Online - News-Junk costly for nonprofits
Journal and Courier Online - News: "It happens mainly at night. And on weekends.
People with junked items they would have to pay to dispose of, avoid the cost by leaving the stuff outside the back doors of nonprofit groups that gladly accept usable clothing, furniture and other goods for resale.
But disposing of used tires, dead car batteries and broken appliances in that manner stretches the already thin budgets of the organizations."
People with junked items they would have to pay to dispose of, avoid the cost by leaving the stuff outside the back doors of nonprofit groups that gladly accept usable clothing, furniture and other goods for resale.
But disposing of used tires, dead car batteries and broken appliances in that manner stretches the already thin budgets of the organizations."
Monday, April 17, 2006
Bloomberg.com: Culture-New Yorkers Would Rather Give Than Go as Charity Galas Abound
Bloomberg.com: Culture: "New Yorkers Would Rather Give Than Go as Charity Galas Abound
(The opinions expressed do not necessarily reflect those of Bloomberg.)
By Lisa Kassenaar
April 17 (Bloomberg) -- Michael Fisch got 25 invitations last week to Manhattan charity parties. The private equity investor, who already spends as many as 15 days a month traveling, says he'll probably attend five benefits this spring.
``It's time away from my family and my work,'' says Fisch, 43, president of American Securities Capital Partners LLC. He will donate to about 10 causes and may get more than 100 invitations by the time the season's social whirl ends, he says. ``There's only so much I can do.''"
(The opinions expressed do not necessarily reflect those of Bloomberg.)
By Lisa Kassenaar
April 17 (Bloomberg) -- Michael Fisch got 25 invitations last week to Manhattan charity parties. The private equity investor, who already spends as many as 15 days a month traveling, says he'll probably attend five benefits this spring.
``It's time away from my family and my work,'' says Fisch, 43, president of American Securities Capital Partners LLC. He will donate to about 10 causes and may get more than 100 invitations by the time the season's social whirl ends, he says. ``There's only so much I can do.''"
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Musematic » Museum Blogging
Musematic » Museum Blogging: "While blogs have been around for the last few years, it is only recently that museums have started using blogs as part of carrying out their mission. Blogs began mainly are personal “web logs” and a few intrepid museum professionals that have been adding their voices to the blogosphere. Museums have also begun to use blogs as ways to reach out to their audiences, by providing behind-the-scenes updates on renovations and exhibit development, a place for conversations about exhibits, and to discuss topics of professional practice.
I thought a good way to introduce myself to the Musematic audience was to talk a little about what blogs do for me and how I generally use them."
I thought a good way to introduce myself to the Musematic audience was to talk a little about what blogs do for me and how I generally use them."
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The Chronicle, 4/20/2006: Development Dollar Divide
The Chronicle, 4/20/2006: Development Dollar Divide: "Development Dollar Divide
Evidence of gender gap in pay found in study of fund raisers
By Holly Hall and Leah Kerkman
Atlanta
The gender gap in pay for fund raisers is a reality, according to the first comprehensive study of the salary differential
Women who hold the top development jobs at their institutions earn 12 percent less than their male counterparts — even when they are the same age as the men, have the same education and experience, and work for organizations with similar missions and budgets, according to research presented here at the annual meeting of the Association of Fundraising Professionals."
Evidence of gender gap in pay found in study of fund raisers
By Holly Hall and Leah Kerkman
Atlanta
The gender gap in pay for fund raisers is a reality, according to the first comprehensive study of the salary differential
Women who hold the top development jobs at their institutions earn 12 percent less than their male counterparts — even when they are the same age as the men, have the same education and experience, and work for organizations with similar missions and budgets, according to research presented here at the annual meeting of the Association of Fundraising Professionals."
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Money tops time - Philanthropy Journal-Your online source for news about nonprofits, social issues, and policy change
Money tops time - Philanthropy Journal-Your online source for news about nonprofits, social issues, and policy change: "Money tops time
Americans prefer to give money rather than time, study says.
04.10.2006 -
Americans believe it is easier to donate money to support charitable causes than it is to volunteer their time, a significant difference from a year ago, a new study says.
Overall, half of people surveyed by Minneapolis-based Thrivent Financial for Lutherans say they find it easier to give money than time, up 13 percent from last year."
Americans prefer to give money rather than time, study says.
04.10.2006 -
Americans believe it is easier to donate money to support charitable causes than it is to volunteer their time, a significant difference from a year ago, a new study says.
Overall, half of people surveyed by Minneapolis-based Thrivent Financial for Lutherans say they find it easier to give money than time, up 13 percent from last year."
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Metro Briefing - New York Times-MANHATTAN: NEW PRESIDENT FOR James Beard FOUNDATION
Metro Briefing - New York Times: "NEW YORK
MANHATTAN: NEW PRESIDENT FOR FOUNDATION The James Beard Foundation, a culinary charity whose board resigned en masse last year after its former president admitted stealing from the foundation, named a new president yesterday. The president, Susan Ungaro, 52, is the former editor in chief of Family Circle magazine, where she worked from 1976 to 2005."
MANHATTAN: NEW PRESIDENT FOR FOUNDATION The James Beard Foundation, a culinary charity whose board resigned en masse last year after its former president admitted stealing from the foundation, named a new president yesterday. The president, Susan Ungaro, 52, is the former editor in chief of Family Circle magazine, where she worked from 1976 to 2005."
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Parks Feel '80 Percent' Squeeze
Parks Feel '80 Percent' Squeeze: "Parks Feel '80 Percent' Squeeze
Visitor Services Getting Pinched in Move to Cut Costs
By Matt Stearns
Knight Ridder
Monday, April 17, 2006; Page A11
The Bush administration has ordered America's national parks to show that they can function at 80 percent or less of their operating budgets, which is forcing some parks to cut services for visitors as summer approaches.
National Park Service officials said the initiative was an effort to cope with the rising costs of salaries, utilities and other management expenses without harming the parks' 'core' missions of protecting the nation's natural treasures and enabling visitors to enjoy them. The Park Service has more than 270 million visitors annually."
Visitor Services Getting Pinched in Move to Cut Costs
By Matt Stearns
Knight Ridder
Monday, April 17, 2006; Page A11
The Bush administration has ordered America's national parks to show that they can function at 80 percent or less of their operating budgets, which is forcing some parks to cut services for visitors as summer approaches.
National Park Service officials said the initiative was an effort to cope with the rising costs of salaries, utilities and other management expenses without harming the parks' 'core' missions of protecting the nation's natural treasures and enabling visitors to enjoy them. The Park Service has more than 270 million visitors annually."
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Donations for a Congressman, Profits for His Wife
Donations for a Congressman, Profits for His Wife: "Donations for a Congressman, Profits for His Wife
By Thomas B. Edsall and Zachary A. Goldfarb
Sunday, April 16, 2006; Page A05
On Capitol Hill, there is widespread agreement that the annual congressional salary of $165,200 just does not go far enough on today's dollar. The clamor for ethics reform will likely make things tougher, forcing congressmen to pick up lunch and dinner tabs and pay their own way to Redskins games.
One enterprising member of the House, Rep. John T. Doolittle (R-Calif.), and his wife, Julie Doolittle, have found an innovative -- and apparently legal -- way to boost the family salary."
By Thomas B. Edsall and Zachary A. Goldfarb
Sunday, April 16, 2006; Page A05
On Capitol Hill, there is widespread agreement that the annual congressional salary of $165,200 just does not go far enough on today's dollar. The clamor for ethics reform will likely make things tougher, forcing congressmen to pick up lunch and dinner tabs and pay their own way to Redskins games.
One enterprising member of the House, Rep. John T. Doolittle (R-Calif.), and his wife, Julie Doolittle, have found an innovative -- and apparently legal -- way to boost the family salary."
Colorado Daily News-Raising their hands
Colorado Daily News: "Raising their hands
By PAULA PANT Your Town Correspondent
Sunday, April 16, 2006 9:41 PM MDT
More than 400 local residents will kickoff National Volunteer Week by planting gardens, fixing fences, decorating cards and otherwise contributing their Saturday morning to helping others at this year's I Volunteer! Day.
Held April 22, I Volunteer! Day is “a mobilization of volunteers throughout the area in one time period,” said coordinator Christine Berg. “We try to create an opportunity for absolutely anyone.”
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By PAULA PANT Your Town Correspondent
Sunday, April 16, 2006 9:41 PM MDT
More than 400 local residents will kickoff National Volunteer Week by planting gardens, fixing fences, decorating cards and otherwise contributing their Saturday morning to helping others at this year's I Volunteer! Day.
Held April 22, I Volunteer! Day is “a mobilization of volunteers throughout the area in one time period,” said coordinator Christine Berg. “We try to create an opportunity for absolutely anyone.”
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Charity Village®NewsWeek: Cover Story-Paper Promise: Direct mail still holding its own in the electronic age
Charity Village®NewsWeek: Cover Story: "Paper Promise: Direct mail still holding its own in the electronic age
Elisa BirnbaumApril 17, 2006
By Elisa Birnbaum
While so much of our daily lives is now conducted online, one vestige of our paper past - a remnant of fundraising days of yore - still holds strong. Direct mail, in all its varied and colourful incarnations, continues to fill our mail slots, drop to awaiting floors, and give our mail carriers backaches. Yes, in this electronic age, direct mail is holding its own. But how is it achieving this improbable feat and what lies ahead for this traditional element of direct response marketing, especially as donors become increasingly tech savvy?"
Elisa BirnbaumApril 17, 2006
By Elisa Birnbaum
While so much of our daily lives is now conducted online, one vestige of our paper past - a remnant of fundraising days of yore - still holds strong. Direct mail, in all its varied and colourful incarnations, continues to fill our mail slots, drop to awaiting floors, and give our mail carriers backaches. Yes, in this electronic age, direct mail is holding its own. But how is it achieving this improbable feat and what lies ahead for this traditional element of direct response marketing, especially as donors become increasingly tech savvy?"
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Trustees to reimburse charitable foundation - The Boston Globe
Trustees to reimburse charitable foundation - The Boston Globe: "Trustees to reimburse charitable foundation
AG's investigation leads to agreement
By Francie Latour and Walter V. Robinson, Globe Staff | April 14, 2006
Trustees at a prominent local foundation took money meant for charity to enrich themselves, and its top directors will have to return more than $1 million under an agreement with the office of Attorney General Thomas F. Reilly."
AG's investigation leads to agreement
By Francie Latour and Walter V. Robinson, Globe Staff | April 14, 2006
Trustees at a prominent local foundation took money meant for charity to enrich themselves, and its top directors will have to return more than $1 million under an agreement with the office of Attorney General Thomas F. Reilly."
TIP SHEET-CHARITY: Gauge a nonprofit before you contribute to it
TIP SHEET: "
More than a million charities are registered with the Internal Revenue Service, and the total is growing. So are problems, or at least the attention paid to fraudulent, poorly managed or otherwise deficient nonprofits.
But there is also a renewed focus on donating -- witness the outpourings after the Asian tsunami and Hurricane Katrina -- and on donating well."
More than a million charities are registered with the Internal Revenue Service, and the total is growing. So are problems, or at least the attention paid to fraudulent, poorly managed or otherwise deficient nonprofits.
But there is also a renewed focus on donating -- witness the outpourings after the Asian tsunami and Hurricane Katrina -- and on donating well."
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North Lake Tahoe Bonanza Nonprofits collaborate for summer tournaments
North Lake Tahoe Bonanza - Your Town: "Nonprofits collaborate for summer tournaments
Patricia Hickson
Bonanza Staff Writer
April 14, 2006
In what has been described as a shining example of collaboration, three major educational nonprofits are combining energies this summer to attempt a joint fundraiser.
The America Association of University Women, the Incline Schools Academic Foundation and Project MANA will host the 'Golf Fore Education' tournament scheduled for June 25.
'What we have in common is education,' said chair of ISAF Bill Horn. 'Project MANA deals with nutrition education, AAUW helps with education for women and ISEF has been raising money for tutoring as well as mini grants...."
Patricia Hickson
Bonanza Staff Writer
April 14, 2006
In what has been described as a shining example of collaboration, three major educational nonprofits are combining energies this summer to attempt a joint fundraiser.
The America Association of University Women, the Incline Schools Academic Foundation and Project MANA will host the 'Golf Fore Education' tournament scheduled for June 25.
'What we have in common is education,' said chair of ISAF Bill Horn. 'Project MANA deals with nutrition education, AAUW helps with education for women and ISEF has been raising money for tutoring as well as mini grants...."
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HND conference a success-
HND conference a success: "HND conference a success
About 1003 people attended the 2006 Hmong National Development Conference the weekend of March 16-19 at the Minneapolis Downtown Hilton. This 11th conference, held annually in various cities with a sizeable Hmong population, had the theme this year of “Leadership for Tomorrow” and served as a truly remarkable marking point at what has been accomplished and what is yet to come in the Hmong American community."
About 1003 people attended the 2006 Hmong National Development Conference the weekend of March 16-19 at the Minneapolis Downtown Hilton. This 11th conference, held annually in various cities with a sizeable Hmong population, had the theme this year of “Leadership for Tomorrow” and served as a truly remarkable marking point at what has been accomplished and what is yet to come in the Hmong American community."
What The Coconut Grove Playhouse Needs To Do (BroadwayWorld.com)
What The Coconut Grove Playhouse Needs To Do (BroadwayWorld.com): "What The Coconut Grove Playhouse Needs To Do
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April 14, 2006 - by Beau Higgins
On Thursday, it was being widely reported that Miami’s legendary Coconut Grove Playhouse had closed. We were the first to report on Thursday morning that the Playhouse was actually not going to close. However, the leaders and staff of the Coconut Grove Playhouse must take fast, and passionate action, to make sure the Playhouse is never in danger of truly shutting down. More about that shortly.
There are many ironies in this story. It was just a few precious days ago, Monday, April 10, that Arnold Mittelman, the Playhouse’s Chief Executive Officer and Producing/Artistic Director was given the Carbonell’s (South Florida equivalent to the Tony award) George Abbott Award for Outstanding Achievement in the Arts. This happened two days before the ‘Closed’ sign was placed at the theater."
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April 14, 2006 - by Beau Higgins
On Thursday, it was being widely reported that Miami’s legendary Coconut Grove Playhouse had closed. We were the first to report on Thursday morning that the Playhouse was actually not going to close. However, the leaders and staff of the Coconut Grove Playhouse must take fast, and passionate action, to make sure the Playhouse is never in danger of truly shutting down. More about that shortly.
There are many ironies in this story. It was just a few precious days ago, Monday, April 10, that Arnold Mittelman, the Playhouse’s Chief Executive Officer and Producing/Artistic Director was given the Carbonell’s (South Florida equivalent to the Tony award) George Abbott Award for Outstanding Achievement in the Arts. This happened two days before the ‘Closed’ sign was placed at the theater."
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IBJ Story-Paid boards spur not-for-profit debate
IBJ Story: "Paid boards spur not-for-profit debate
Critics: If directors won't give time, who will?
By Andrea Muirragui Davis
IBJ Reporter
Indianapolis-based USA Funds is a large, complex organization, and members of its governing board are busy people.
Same goes for the NCAA, another local not-for-profit with a national reach, a nine-figure budget and directors who are anything but professional volunteers.
The two organizations have one key difference, though:
USA Funds pays its board members. The NCAA does not."
Critics: If directors won't give time, who will?
By Andrea Muirragui Davis
IBJ Reporter
Indianapolis-based USA Funds is a large, complex organization, and members of its governing board are busy people.
Same goes for the NCAA, another local not-for-profit with a national reach, a nine-figure budget and directors who are anything but professional volunteers.
The two organizations have one key difference, though:
USA Funds pays its board members. The NCAA does not."
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WUSA9.com - PG County Among Nation's Most Giving Counties
WUSA9.com - PG County Among Nation's Most Giving Counties: "G County Among Nation's Most Giving Counties
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The practice of tithing has helped place Prince George's County among the country's most charitable.
A study by the Chronicle of Philanthropy says the county is among the top five counties in the U.S. based on donations as a percentage of income.
Tithing - or voluntarily contributing part of your annual income to support churches and charities - has been important in the county.
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The practice of tithing has helped place Prince George's County among the country's most charitable.
A study by the Chronicle of Philanthropy says the county is among the top five counties in the U.S. based on donations as a percentage of income.
Tithing - or voluntarily contributing part of your annual income to support churches and charities - has been important in the county.
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Massive fraud hits tsunami aid - Sunday Times - Times Online
Massive fraud hits tsunami aid - Sunday Times - Times Online: "Massive fraud hits tsunami aid
Michael Sheridan, Banda Aceh
Builders take charity millions
THIS was supposed to be the scene of the world’s greatest aid effort, but endemic corruption has drained it of millions of pounds while leaving tens of thousands of tsunami victims stranded in tents.
Banda Aceh was ground zero in the tsunami of Boxing Day 2004, which claimed more than 200,000 lives across the Indian Ocean. More people died here than anywhere else.
Now two charities that raised unprecedented sums in Britain have fallen victim to rip-offs that ruined their efforts to house the survivors and have forced them to suspend key projects."
Michael Sheridan, Banda Aceh
Builders take charity millions
THIS was supposed to be the scene of the world’s greatest aid effort, but endemic corruption has drained it of millions of pounds while leaving tens of thousands of tsunami victims stranded in tents.
Banda Aceh was ground zero in the tsunami of Boxing Day 2004, which claimed more than 200,000 lives across the Indian Ocean. More people died here than anywhere else.
Now two charities that raised unprecedented sums in Britain have fallen victim to rip-offs that ruined their efforts to house the survivors and have forced them to suspend key projects."
The Sun News | 04/16/2006 | Nonprofits learn caution from Lymo
The Sun News | 04/16/2006 | Nonprofits learn caution from Lymo: "Nonprofits learn caution from Lymo
Boards keep closer watch after scandal
By David Wren
The Sun News
The financial scandal at the Waccamaw Regional Transportation Authority has caused some area nonprofit groups and government agencies to pay closer attention to their spending policies.
Some directors, however, say they struggle to strike a balance between holding staff members accountable and micromanaging them.
'Boards of directors are paying big-time attention now to how the money is being spent,' said Howard Barnard, an Horry County councilman who serves on the board of directors of several area groups including the transportation authority, also known as Lymo."
Boards keep closer watch after scandal
By David Wren
The Sun News
The financial scandal at the Waccamaw Regional Transportation Authority has caused some area nonprofit groups and government agencies to pay closer attention to their spending policies.
Some directors, however, say they struggle to strike a balance between holding staff members accountable and micromanaging them.
'Boards of directors are paying big-time attention now to how the money is being spent,' said Howard Barnard, an Horry County councilman who serves on the board of directors of several area groups including the transportation authority, also known as Lymo."
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The Seattle Times: Make It Count: Do telephone surveys skirt the do-not-call laws?
The Seattle Times: Make It Count: Do telephone surveys skirt the do-not-call laws?: "Do telephone surveys skirt the do-not-call laws?
Q: Over the past few weeks we've received automated calls that purport to be a survey. Today, for example, we received an automated call that claimed to be from 'My Surveys' (the names of these surveys change from call to call, we've noticed). The recorded voice says you've been selected for a survey and then asks a series of questions to which you are to respond either yes or no by pushing numbers 1 or 2 on your phone. Some questions are financial: for example, 'Do you have a mortgage?' Today's survey asked if anyone in your family has an addiction.
Who are these people? What are they up to? Is this practice, as I suspect, an attempt to get around the do-not-call list? And is there anything we can do to get them to stop?
— M.M.
A: Surveys are one of three types of calls that are exempt from the do-not-call registry, said Charles Harwood, regional director for the Federal Trade Commission. (Political calls and nonprofit activities are also exempt). If the survey turns into a sales pitch, then it is a commercial call and should be covered by the do-not-call rules, he said."
Q: Over the past few weeks we've received automated calls that purport to be a survey. Today, for example, we received an automated call that claimed to be from 'My Surveys' (the names of these surveys change from call to call, we've noticed). The recorded voice says you've been selected for a survey and then asks a series of questions to which you are to respond either yes or no by pushing numbers 1 or 2 on your phone. Some questions are financial: for example, 'Do you have a mortgage?' Today's survey asked if anyone in your family has an addiction.
Who are these people? What are they up to? Is this practice, as I suspect, an attempt to get around the do-not-call list? And is there anything we can do to get them to stop?
— M.M.
A: Surveys are one of three types of calls that are exempt from the do-not-call registry, said Charles Harwood, regional director for the Federal Trade Commission. (Political calls and nonprofit activities are also exempt). If the survey turns into a sales pitch, then it is a commercial call and should be covered by the do-not-call rules, he said."
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Practicers of quiet philanthropy - baltimoresun.com
Practicers of quiet philanthropy - baltimoresun.com: "Practicers of quiet philanthropy
Millionaire Maryland couple don't judge themselves by how much wealth they've accrued but by how many people they've been able to help
By Joe Burris
Sun reporter
Originally published April 16, 2006
Eddie and Sylvia Brown have hung the provocative artwork in a can't-miss-it spot in their Glen Arm home, giving them ample opportunity to ponder its message.
The piece, by African-American artist Betye Saar, features three washboards hung vertically, each with a poignant image of old, tired washerwomen primed to tackle the day's laundry. The work's title is imprinted in bold lettering: Lest We Forget, Upon Whose Shoulders, We Now Stand.
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'Every day when we head to our garage,' said Eddie Brown, 'it's there.'"
Millionaire Maryland couple don't judge themselves by how much wealth they've accrued but by how many people they've been able to help
By Joe Burris
Sun reporter
Originally published April 16, 2006
Eddie and Sylvia Brown have hung the provocative artwork in a can't-miss-it spot in their Glen Arm home, giving them ample opportunity to ponder its message.
The piece, by African-American artist Betye Saar, features three washboards hung vertically, each with a poignant image of old, tired washerwomen primed to tackle the day's laundry. The work's title is imprinted in bold lettering: Lest We Forget, Upon Whose Shoulders, We Now Stand.
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'Every day when we head to our garage,' said Eddie Brown, 'it's there.'"
Former HealthSouth CEO Focuses on Ministry - Forbes.com
Former HealthSouth CEO Focuses on Ministry - Forbes.com: "Former HealthSouth CEO Focuses on Ministry
By JAY REEVES , 04.16.2006, 01:40 PM
Ordained as a minister and acquitted in a $2.7 billion fraud, fired HealthSouth CEO Richard Scrushy is done with the corporate boardroom. Now, he says, it's all about God.
Scrushy has helped found a ministry he says is feeding starving children in Africa and is planning even more missions work. It will also build a Bible-based university and offer services including mortgages, insurance and health care, he says."
By JAY REEVES , 04.16.2006, 01:40 PM
Ordained as a minister and acquitted in a $2.7 billion fraud, fired HealthSouth CEO Richard Scrushy is done with the corporate boardroom. Now, he says, it's all about God.
Scrushy has helped found a ministry he says is feeding starving children in Africa and is planning even more missions work. It will also build a Bible-based university and offer services including mortgages, insurance and health care, he says."
News Article - WJBDRadio.com
News Article - WJBDRadio.com: "A St. Louis area charity has reportedly settled with a Texico woman who won their 'Grand Giveaway' raffle. The St. Louis Post-Dispatch says the woman who had asked to be identified by her maiden name of S. Clark agreed to an undisclosed amount of cash."
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SignOnSanDiego.com > News > Features -- Study says folks willing to pay taxes to fund arts
SignOnSanDiego.com > News > Features -- Study says folks willing to pay taxes to fund arts: "Study says folks willing to pay taxes to fund arts
By Preston Turegano
UNION-TRIBUNE ARTS WRITER
April 16, 2006
San Diego County residents have an ongoing, active relationship with the arts and most would be willing to pay additional taxes if they were strictly used to support art and culture activities and facilities.
Those are some of the key findings of a two-year study commissioned by a task force of the San Diego Foundation, which works with citizens concerned about community problems and manages 1,050 separate philanthropic funds."
By Preston Turegano
UNION-TRIBUNE ARTS WRITER
April 16, 2006
San Diego County residents have an ongoing, active relationship with the arts and most would be willing to pay additional taxes if they were strictly used to support art and culture activities and facilities.
Those are some of the key findings of a two-year study commissioned by a task force of the San Diego Foundation, which works with citizens concerned about community problems and manages 1,050 separate philanthropic funds."
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The Business Journal of Milwaukee: Project to get more people involved in nonprofits - 2006-04-17
The Business Journal of Milwaukee: Project to get more people involved in nonprofits - 2006-04-17: "Project to get more people involved in nonprofits
The Business Journal of Milwaukee - April 14, 2006
by Rich Kirchen
An advertising and Web site campaign will launch May 2 to recruit more people from metropolitan Milwaukee's business community and general community to volunteer for area nonprofits.
The initiative is called Project Ripple Effect. The main goal is to attract a wider swath of volunteers for nonprofit organizations that frequently rely on the same, narrow group of volunteer board members, helpers and donors, organizers said."
The Business Journal of Milwaukee - April 14, 2006
by Rich Kirchen
An advertising and Web site campaign will launch May 2 to recruit more people from metropolitan Milwaukee's business community and general community to volunteer for area nonprofits.
The initiative is called Project Ripple Effect. The main goal is to attract a wider swath of volunteers for nonprofit organizations that frequently rely on the same, narrow group of volunteer board members, helpers and donors, organizers said."
United Way Says Ex-Leader Took Assets - New York Times
United Way Says Ex-Leader Took Assets - New York Times: "United Way Says Ex-Leader Took Assets
By STEPHANIE STROM
Published: April 14, 2006
The United Way of New York City said yesterday that an internal investigation had determined that its former leader, Ralph Dickerson Jr., diverted $227,000 of charitable assets for personal use in 2002 and 2003."
By STEPHANIE STROM
Published: April 14, 2006
The United Way of New York City said yesterday that an internal investigation had determined that its former leader, Ralph Dickerson Jr., diverted $227,000 of charitable assets for personal use in 2002 and 2003."
Tithing Rewards Both Spiritual and Financial
Tithing Rewards Both Spiritual and Financial: "Tithing Rewards Both Spiritual and Financial
Pr. George's Among Nation's Most Giving
By Avis Thomas-Lester
Washington Post Staff Writer
Saturday, April 15, 2006; Page A01
LaVonne and Bernard Snowden have three children in private school, two flourishing careers and an elegant house in Mitchellville. As thanks for those blessings, the Snowdens say, they give 10 percent of everything they make to their church.
Carla Brooks, a Howard University graduate student, doesn't bring in much except her financial aid and what she earns working part time. Even so, she puts 10 percent of her money in an envelope marked 'tithes.'"
Pr. George's Among Nation's Most Giving
By Avis Thomas-Lester
Washington Post Staff Writer
Saturday, April 15, 2006; Page A01
LaVonne and Bernard Snowden have three children in private school, two flourishing careers and an elegant house in Mitchellville. As thanks for those blessings, the Snowdens say, they give 10 percent of everything they make to their church.
Carla Brooks, a Howard University graduate student, doesn't bring in much except her financial aid and what she earns working part time. Even so, she puts 10 percent of her money in an envelope marked 'tithes.'"
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