For many, tithing a welcome duty | Chicago Tribune: "For many, tithing a welcome duty
Tradition runs strong in black communities
By Avis Thomas-Lester
The Washington Post
Published April 21, 2006
WASHINGTON -- LaVonne and Bernard Snowden have three children in private school, two flourishing careers and an elegant house in Mitchellville, Md. As thanks for those blessings, the Snowdens said, 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.'"
Friday, April 21, 2006
delawareonline ¦ The News Journal ¦ Nonprofit chief urges new strategy
delawareonline ¦ The News Journal ¦ Nonprofit chief urges new strategy: "Nonprofit chief urges new strategy
By MIKE CHALMERS
The News Journal
04/21/2006
To effect real change in society, and to avoid extinction, nonprofit organizations in Delaware and nationwide need to collaborate and rethink their fundraising strategies in the coming years, a national expert told leaders Thursday.
'We fight each other for money, for scraps,' said Robert Egger, co-chairman of the Nonprofit Congress, a national effort to encourage such collaboration. 'We'll never achieve the ends we seek as long as we're fighting each other.'"
By MIKE CHALMERS
The News Journal
04/21/2006
To effect real change in society, and to avoid extinction, nonprofit organizations in Delaware and nationwide need to collaborate and rethink their fundraising strategies in the coming years, a national expert told leaders Thursday.
'We fight each other for money, for scraps,' said Robert Egger, co-chairman of the Nonprofit Congress, a national effort to encourage such collaboration. 'We'll never achieve the ends we seek as long as we're fighting each other.'"
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ContraCostaTimes.com | 04/18/2006 | Spouse gets a cut of donations to lawmaker
ContraCostaTimes.com | 04/18/2006 | Spouse gets a cut of donations to lawmaker: "Spouse gets a cut of donations to lawmaker
By Thomas B. Edsall and Zachary A. Goldfarb
WASHINGTON POST
WASHINGTON - 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 Washington Redskins games.
One enterprising member of the House, Rep. John Doolittle, R-Granite Bay, and his wife, Julie, have found an innovative -- and apparently legal -- way to boost the family salary."
By Thomas B. Edsall and Zachary A. Goldfarb
WASHINGTON POST
WASHINGTON - 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 Washington Redskins games.
One enterprising member of the House, Rep. John Doolittle, R-Granite Bay, and his wife, Julie, have found an innovative -- and apparently legal -- way to boost the family salary."
The Union - News-County leaders rally around Doolittle
The Union - News: "County leaders rally around Doolittle
By Josh Singer, joshs@theunion.com
April 21, 2006
Local Republican leaders were quick to defend Rep. John Doolittle in the wake of another allegation of misconduct concerning the congressman's campaign finances.
Doolittle's wife, Julie Doolittle, owner of Sierra Dominion Financial Institutions, receives a 15 percent commission from her husband's campaign on funds she raises for him, and some of 'that is of course shared with him' for household expenses, said his spokesman Richard Robinson."
By Josh Singer, joshs@theunion.com
April 21, 2006
Local Republican leaders were quick to defend Rep. John Doolittle in the wake of another allegation of misconduct concerning the congressman's campaign finances.
Doolittle's wife, Julie Doolittle, owner of Sierra Dominion Financial Institutions, receives a 15 percent commission from her husband's campaign on funds she raises for him, and some of 'that is of course shared with him' for household expenses, said his spokesman Richard Robinson."
KESQ NewsChannel 3 Palm Springs, CA: Congressman hires ex-Starr aide for advice in Abramoff case
KESQ NewsChannel 3 Palm Springs, CA: Congressman hires ex-Starr aide for advice in Abramoff case: "Congressman hires ex-Starr aide for advice in Abramoff case
WASHINGTON Representative John Doolittle has hired a former aide to special prosecutor Kenneth Starr to advise him on how to answer media questions about his ties to disgraced lobbyist Jack Abramoff."
WASHINGTON Representative John Doolittle has hired a former aide to special prosecutor Kenneth Starr to advise him on how to answer media questions about his ties to disgraced lobbyist Jack Abramoff."
24 Hours Vancouver - News: Bootlegging for charity
24 Hours Vancouver - News: Bootlegging for charity: "hese boots weren't made for walking.
Work boots autographed by celebrities like Wayne and Walter Gretzky, Darryl Sittler, Bobby Orr and Pinball Clemons are being auctioned off online for a new scholarship fund for blind students."
Work boots autographed by celebrities like Wayne and Walter Gretzky, Darryl Sittler, Bobby Orr and Pinball Clemons are being auctioned off online for a new scholarship fund for blind students."
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Charity poker organizers raising stakes
Charity poker organizers raising stakes: "Charity poker organizers raising stakes
Number of 4-day events to nearly double
Friday, April 21, 2006
Tom Breckenridge
Plain Dealer Reporter
Organizers of the poker-for-charity tent on the west bank of the Flats are doubling their bets this year.
Jacobs Investments Inc. says its all-volunteer, Texas Hold 'Em tournaments will start next week and stretch into October -- 24 four-day events, almost double the number from last year.
The goal is $1 million for charity, more than twice the cash raised in 2005 at the Nautica Entertainment Complex, said David Grunenwald, vice president of development for Jacobs."
Number of 4-day events to nearly double
Friday, April 21, 2006
Tom Breckenridge
Plain Dealer Reporter
Organizers of the poker-for-charity tent on the west bank of the Flats are doubling their bets this year.
Jacobs Investments Inc. says its all-volunteer, Texas Hold 'Em tournaments will start next week and stretch into October -- 24 four-day events, almost double the number from last year.
The goal is $1 million for charity, more than twice the cash raised in 2005 at the Nautica Entertainment Complex, said David Grunenwald, vice president of development for Jacobs."
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The Doolittles' Rich Deal
The Doolittles' Rich Deal: "The Doolittles' Rich Deal
How one congressional couple collected campaign checks -- and put $215,000 in their pockets
Friday, April 21, 2006; Page A22
IMAGINE THAT every time members of Congress received a $1,000 campaign contribution, they could skim $150 off the top and put it straight into their personal bank accounts. Sound shady? That is, in effect, how Rep. John T. Doolittle (R-Calif.) and his wife, Julie, operate. According to our review of campaign finance records, Mrs. Doolittle has received at least $215,000 from Mr. Doolittle's various campaign committees since 2001. This doesn't include $6,800 in payments to another of Mrs. Doolittle's companies, Events Plus, before she started doing his fundraising work. She's taken in nearly $100,000 during the 2006 campaign alone."
How one congressional couple collected campaign checks -- and put $215,000 in their pockets
Friday, April 21, 2006; Page A22
IMAGINE THAT every time members of Congress received a $1,000 campaign contribution, they could skim $150 off the top and put it straight into their personal bank accounts. Sound shady? That is, in effect, how Rep. John T. Doolittle (R-Calif.) and his wife, Julie, operate. According to our review of campaign finance records, Mrs. Doolittle has received at least $215,000 from Mr. Doolittle's various campaign committees since 2001. This doesn't include $6,800 in payments to another of Mrs. Doolittle's companies, Events Plus, before she started doing his fundraising work. She's taken in nearly $100,000 during the 2006 campaign alone."
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Politics - Fundraising ethics code prohibits Doolittle commission - sacbee.com
Politics - Fundraising ethics code prohibits Doolittle commission - sacbee.com: "Fundraising ethics code prohibits Doolittle commission
By David Whitney -- Bee Washington Bureau
Published 2:55 pm PDT Wednesday, April 19, 2006
WASHINGTON - Rep. John Doolittle's practice of paying a 15 percent fundraising commission to a company owned by his wife Julie has come under attack from a professional association of fundraisers.
The 27,000-member Association of Fundraising Professionals told the Roseville Republican in a letter this week that its ethics code 'explicitly prohibits percentage-based compensation' and it urged his campaign to cease paying Julie Doolittle's company, Sierra Dominion Financial Solutions, that way."
By David Whitney -- Bee Washington Bureau
Published 2:55 pm PDT Wednesday, April 19, 2006
WASHINGTON - Rep. John Doolittle's practice of paying a 15 percent fundraising commission to a company owned by his wife Julie has come under attack from a professional association of fundraisers.
The 27,000-member Association of Fundraising Professionals told the Roseville Republican in a letter this week that its ethics code 'explicitly prohibits percentage-based compensation' and it urged his campaign to cease paying Julie Doolittle's company, Sierra Dominion Financial Solutions, that way."
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Thursday, April 20, 2006
A Philanthropist in the Making - News - Great Falls Connection - Connection Newspapers
A Philanthropist in the Making - News - Great Falls Connection - Connection Newspapers: "A Philanthropist in the Making
McLean High School graduate plans to raise $33,333 for a failing Honduran orphanage.
By Aranya Tomseth
April 19, 2006
One night, after eating at a Burger King in Honduras, Shin Fujiyama returned to Copprome, the orphanage where he was staying and working as a volunteer. As he walked into the building, he threw his Burger King bag into a trash can at the entrance.
'Some of the kids went to the trash and took the bag out, and they began eating the leftover bun that was in the bag,' said Fujiyama. 'They shared the two French fries that were in there and gave most of it to the smallest kids. These kids have bigger hearts than I do, and that day really opened my eyes to the level of poverty.'"
McLean High School graduate plans to raise $33,333 for a failing Honduran orphanage.
By Aranya Tomseth
April 19, 2006
One night, after eating at a Burger King in Honduras, Shin Fujiyama returned to Copprome, the orphanage where he was staying and working as a volunteer. As he walked into the building, he threw his Burger King bag into a trash can at the entrance.
'Some of the kids went to the trash and took the bag out, and they began eating the leftover bun that was in the bag,' said Fujiyama. 'They shared the two French fries that were in there and gave most of it to the smallest kids. These kids have bigger hearts than I do, and that day really opened my eyes to the level of poverty.'"
It Was Clintonian -- Now It's Meat for Bush's Grinder
It Was Clintonian -- Now It's Meat for Bush's Grinder: "Supporters of an AmeriCorps program are not giving in to budget cutters without a fight.
Advocates and former participants have begun rallying opposition on Capitol Hill to President Bush's proposal to slash the National Civilian Community Corps' budget by $22 million and phase it out in a year."
Advocates and former participants have begun rallying opposition on Capitol Hill to President Bush's proposal to slash the National Civilian Community Corps' budget by $22 million and phase it out in a year."
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ICMA-RC/Story0-"VolunteerMatch Makes It Easy to Find a Rewarding Way to Give Back for National Volunteer Week, April 23-29
ICMA-RC/Story: "VolunteerMatch Makes It Easy to Find a Rewarding Way to Give Back for National Volunteer Week, April 23-29
Market Wire - Wednesday, April 19, 2006
SAN FRANCISCO, CA -- (MARKET WIRE) -- Apr 19, 2006 -- National Volunteer Week is April 23-29, and millions of Americans are thinking about finding a rewarding way to get involved. With VolunteerMatch, a national, nonprofit service available at www.VolunteerMatch.org, it is easier than ever for anyone to go online and find a local volunteer opportunity right away.
'VolunteerMatch showed me all of the volunteer jobs in my area,' said Spike Taylor, an active volunteer in Arizona. 'It was the only way that I could find out what was available to me. It's a volunteer's tool -- the best there is.'"
Market Wire - Wednesday, April 19, 2006
SAN FRANCISCO, CA -- (MARKET WIRE) -- Apr 19, 2006 -- National Volunteer Week is April 23-29, and millions of Americans are thinking about finding a rewarding way to get involved. With VolunteerMatch, a national, nonprofit service available at www.VolunteerMatch.org, it is easier than ever for anyone to go online and find a local volunteer opportunity right away.
'VolunteerMatch showed me all of the volunteer jobs in my area,' said Spike Taylor, an active volunteer in Arizona. 'It was the only way that I could find out what was available to me. It's a volunteer's tool -- the best there is.'"
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iobserve-"Catholic Charities says Web site falsely claims connection to agency
iobserve: "Catholic Charities says Web site falsely claims connection to agency
By Catholic News Service
ALEXANDRIA, Va. (CNS) -- The president of Catholic Charities USA has asked potential donors not to direct their contributions to a Web site that he said falsely claims a connection to the St. Vincent de Paul Society, Catholic Charities and other charitable causes.
'We are alerting federal officials and will take appropriate steps to prevent donations from being solicited in such a manner,' said Father Larry Snyder, head of the Alexandria-based organization, of the Web site www.catholic-charities.net.
Legitimate Web sites associated with Catholic Charities USA include www.catholiccharitiesusa.org and www.catholiccharitiesinfo.org.
'Let me be clear, the Web site www.catholic-charities.net is not affiliated with Catholic Charities,' said Father Snyder in a statement April 17. 'We urge anyone who wants to support Catholic Charities not to make donations through www.catholic-charities.net.'"
By Catholic News Service
ALEXANDRIA, Va. (CNS) -- The president of Catholic Charities USA has asked potential donors not to direct their contributions to a Web site that he said falsely claims a connection to the St. Vincent de Paul Society, Catholic Charities and other charitable causes.
'We are alerting federal officials and will take appropriate steps to prevent donations from being solicited in such a manner,' said Father Larry Snyder, head of the Alexandria-based organization, of the Web site www.catholic-charities.net.
Legitimate Web sites associated with Catholic Charities USA include www.catholiccharitiesusa.org and www.catholiccharitiesinfo.org.
'Let me be clear, the Web site www.catholic-charities.net is not affiliated with Catholic Charities,' said Father Snyder in a statement April 17. 'We urge anyone who wants to support Catholic Charities not to make donations through www.catholic-charities.net.'"
RIC - News and Events-"Shipbuilder donates cruise ship to three New England institutions
RIC - News and Events: "Shipbuilder donates cruise ship to three New England institutions
Date Posted: April 19, 2006
Rhode Island College, Roger Williams University and Wentworth Institute of Technology will assume ownership of a 137-foot cruise ship from Rhode Island businessman.
Luther Blount, Warren, R.I. shipbuilder and owner of American Canadian Caribbean Lines, is donating the M/V Niagara Prince cruise ship to Rhode Island College, Roger Williams University, and Wentworth Institute of Technology.
The schools will accept joint ownership of the ship, valued at $6.5 million, at the end of its scheduled summer and fall foliage cruises in October.
Blount said it is the first time that a cruise ship has been donated to local colleges.
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Date Posted: April 19, 2006
Rhode Island College, Roger Williams University and Wentworth Institute of Technology will assume ownership of a 137-foot cruise ship from Rhode Island businessman.
Luther Blount, Warren, R.I. shipbuilder and owner of American Canadian Caribbean Lines, is donating the M/V Niagara Prince cruise ship to Rhode Island College, Roger Williams University, and Wentworth Institute of Technology.
The schools will accept joint ownership of the ship, valued at $6.5 million, at the end of its scheduled summer and fall foliage cruises in October.
Blount said it is the first time that a cruise ship has been donated to local colleges.
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Fundraising group assails the Doolittles - John Doolittle - sacbee.com
Fundraising group assails the Doolittles - John Doolittle - sacbee.com: "Fundraising group assails the Doolittles
By David Whitney -- Bee Washington Bureau
Published 2:15 am PDT Thursday, April 20, 2006
Story appeared on Page A1 of The Bee
WASHINGTON - Rep. John Doolittle's practice of paying a 15 percent fundraising commission to a company owned by his wife violates the ethical standards of the industry, a national group of fundraising professionals told the congressman this week.
The 27,000-member Association of Fundraising Professionals said in a letter to Doolittle that its long-standing ethics code 'explicitly prohibits percentage-based compensation' and urged his campaign to cease doing so with Julie Doolittle's company, Sierra Dominion Financial Solutions."
By David Whitney -- Bee Washington Bureau
Published 2:15 am PDT Thursday, April 20, 2006
Story appeared on Page A1 of The Bee
WASHINGTON - Rep. John Doolittle's practice of paying a 15 percent fundraising commission to a company owned by his wife violates the ethical standards of the industry, a national group of fundraising professionals told the congressman this week.
The 27,000-member Association of Fundraising Professionals said in a letter to Doolittle that its long-standing ethics code 'explicitly prohibits percentage-based compensation' and urged his campaign to cease doing so with Julie Doolittle's company, Sierra Dominion Financial Solutions."
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KCTV5 - Charity apparently ready to abandon raffle of $700,000 home
KCTV5 - Charity apparently ready to abandon raffle of $700,000 home: "Charity apparently ready to abandon raffle of $700,000 home
ST. CHARLES, Mo. -- A charity that raffles off expensive homes to raise money apparently has failed to raise enough money to raffle off a $700,000 home in St. Charles County.
Gateway to a Cure, which raises money for spinal cord injury research, is under investigation by the Missouri attorney general's office.
The St. Louis-area charity announced its 'Grand Giveaway' raffle more than 2 1/2 years ago, but the owner of the home, Arbor Homes, said slow ticket sales have prompted it to put the house up for sale."
ST. CHARLES, Mo. -- A charity that raffles off expensive homes to raise money apparently has failed to raise enough money to raffle off a $700,000 home in St. Charles County.
Gateway to a Cure, which raises money for spinal cord injury research, is under investigation by the Missouri attorney general's office.
The St. Louis-area charity announced its 'Grand Giveaway' raffle more than 2 1/2 years ago, but the owner of the home, Arbor Homes, said slow ticket sales have prompted it to put the house up for sale."
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NPQ - Spring Issue - Research and Nonprofit Excellence
NPQ - Spring Issue - Research and Nonprofit Excellence: "Research and Nonprofit Excellence
by Ruth McCambridge
When was the last time you were in a nonprofit staff or board meeting where the agenda included a discussion of the implications or lessons from a specific research study?
Despite thousands of evaluations in human services, countless foundation and government reporting regimens, an “outcomes” movement, small armies of evaluation consultants, large parts of the nonprofit sector engage in very little discussion of contemporary research within organization managements, boards or supporters. Is research avoidance something inherent in our nonprofit corporate cultures?"
by Ruth McCambridge
When was the last time you were in a nonprofit staff or board meeting where the agenda included a discussion of the implications or lessons from a specific research study?
Despite thousands of evaluations in human services, countless foundation and government reporting regimens, an “outcomes” movement, small armies of evaluation consultants, large parts of the nonprofit sector engage in very little discussion of contemporary research within organization managements, boards or supporters. Is research avoidance something inherent in our nonprofit corporate cultures?"
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Wednesday, April 19, 2006
The Chronicle, 4/19/2006: Head of White House 'Faith-Based' Effort Resigns
The Chronicle, 4/19/2006: Head of White House 'Faith-Based' Effort Resigns: "Head of White House 'Faith-Based' Effort Resigns
By Ian Wilhelm
Washington
H. James Towey, director of the White House Office of Faith-Based and Community Initiatives, announced his resignation on Tuesday, saying that despite his departure, President Bush will continue to steer federal dollars for social services to religious organizations.
'The wall between church and state is still standing, faith-based groups have been welcomed into the public square, and the poor have benefited from having access to their effective programs,' Mr. Towey said. Efforts to channel aid to religious groups are 'established and will continue to bear fruit for years and years to come,' he said."
By Ian Wilhelm
Washington
H. James Towey, director of the White House Office of Faith-Based and Community Initiatives, announced his resignation on Tuesday, saying that despite his departure, President Bush will continue to steer federal dollars for social services to religious organizations.
'The wall between church and state is still standing, faith-based groups have been welcomed into the public square, and the poor have benefited from having access to their effective programs,' Mr. Towey said. Efforts to channel aid to religious groups are 'established and will continue to bear fruit for years and years to come,' he said."
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Habitat's new HQ headed to Southern Co.'s old digs - Atlanta Business Chronicle:
Habitat's new HQ headed to Southern Co.'s old digs - Atlanta Business Chronicle:: "The nonprofit will take 27,632 square feet of space at 270 Peachtree St., site of Southern Co.'s (NYSE: SO) former headquarters. The new office will open in August.
'While our operational headquarters will remain in Americus, Ga., where Habitat for Humanity was founded and has flourished, we are thrilled today to announce the establishment of administrative headquarters in downtown Atlanta, a world-class city with world-class services essential to a growing, global organizations,' said Jonathan Reckford, Habitat CEO, in a statement obtained by Atlanta Business Chronicle."
'While our operational headquarters will remain in Americus, Ga., where Habitat for Humanity was founded and has flourished, we are thrilled today to announce the establishment of administrative headquarters in downtown Atlanta, a world-class city with world-class services essential to a growing, global organizations,' said Jonathan Reckford, Habitat CEO, in a statement obtained by Atlanta Business Chronicle."
Baptist missions leader quits | ajc.com
Baptist missions leader quits | ajc.com: "Baptist missions leader quits
Management of finances questioned
By By GAYLE WHITE
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Published on: 04/18/06
The president of the Southern Baptist Convention's domestic missions agency resigned Monday, two months after a Georgia Baptist newspaper raised questions about his leadership.
The Rev. Robert Reccord had headed the North American Mission Board, based in Alpharetta, since it was created from three other agencies in 1997. With a 2006 budget of $124 million, the agency is responsible for the 15-million-member denomination's new churches, evangelism, disaster relief and broadcast ministries in the United States and Canada."
Management of finances questioned
By By GAYLE WHITE
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Published on: 04/18/06
The president of the Southern Baptist Convention's domestic missions agency resigned Monday, two months after a Georgia Baptist newspaper raised questions about his leadership.
The Rev. Robert Reccord had headed the North American Mission Board, based in Alpharetta, since it was created from three other agencies in 1997. With a 2006 budget of $124 million, the agency is responsible for the 15-million-member denomination's new churches, evangelism, disaster relief and broadcast ministries in the United States and Canada."
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The Ithaca Journal - www.theithacajournal.com - "Nonprofit execs feeling the pressure
The Ithaca Journal - www.theithacajournal.com - Ithaca, NY: "Nonprofit execs feeling the pressure
By KELLY HILDEBRANDT
Gannett News Service
It can be lonely at the top — even if you're the executive director of a nonprofit organization. Not only are you trying to keep the board, staff and clients happy despite their different needs, but you also must be a financial magician and constant cheerleader to raise money.
Most people, including executive directors, work at a nonprofit because they love the cause and the work.
Yet three of four executives in the nonprofit sector plan to leave their jobs within five years, according to a recent study by CompassPoint Nonprofit Services, a consulting group in San Francisco, and The Meyer Foundation."
By KELLY HILDEBRANDT
Gannett News Service
It can be lonely at the top — even if you're the executive director of a nonprofit organization. Not only are you trying to keep the board, staff and clients happy despite their different needs, but you also must be a financial magician and constant cheerleader to raise money.
Most people, including executive directors, work at a nonprofit because they love the cause and the work.
Yet three of four executives in the nonprofit sector plan to leave their jobs within five years, according to a recent study by CompassPoint Nonprofit Services, a consulting group in San Francisco, and The Meyer Foundation."
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Big givers ranked for the first time( Colonial Williamsburg)
Big givers ranked for the first time: "A Who's Who of philanthropists to Colonial Williamsburg has been assembled to honor them, and attract more.
The Philanthropy Courtyard at the entrance of the Visitor Center was quietly unveiled to honor those who have donated at least $1 million to the foundation since it was established in 1926.
The list is intriguing because it's the first time any ranking of the biggest givers has been made public, not to mention prominently. As one might expect, the top tiers are dominated by Rockefellers and other names familiar for the buildings they endowed. "
The Philanthropy Courtyard at the entrance of the Visitor Center was quietly unveiled to honor those who have donated at least $1 million to the foundation since it was established in 1926.
The list is intriguing because it's the first time any ranking of the biggest givers has been made public, not to mention prominently. As one might expect, the top tiers are dominated by Rockefellers and other names familiar for the buildings they endowed. "
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.:: Welcome To The Jewish Ledger ::.Women's philanthropy continues its upward trend
Just a reminder that the excerpts we choose are not neccessarily from the beginning of the article.
.:: Welcome To The Jewish Ledger ::.:
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"'Jewish women have a long legacy and tradition of being philanthropic...of giving tzedakah and performing acts of chesed - what has come to be called acts of lovingkindness. I think that sense of giving that women have still exists in our communities today,' says Perry.
'In America, women continue to be extremely generous and extremely philanthropic, whether they have a tzedakah box that they throw coins into when they light the Sabbath candles, or whether they give through pledges to Federation or the many other worthy causes in our communities.'
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.:: Welcome To The Jewish Ledger ::.:
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"'Jewish women have a long legacy and tradition of being philanthropic...of giving tzedakah and performing acts of chesed - what has come to be called acts of lovingkindness. I think that sense of giving that women have still exists in our communities today,' says Perry.
'In America, women continue to be extremely generous and extremely philanthropic, whether they have a tzedakah box that they throw coins into when they light the Sabbath candles, or whether they give through pledges to Federation or the many other worthy causes in our communities.'
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Lacrosse incident could slow down giving at Duke - Triangle - MSNBC.com
Lacrosse incident could slow down giving at Duke - Triangle - MSNBC.com: "Lacrosse incident could slow down giving at Duke
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By Michael Wagner
Triangle Business Journal
Updated: 8:00 p.m. ET April 16, 2006
DURHAM - Amid the round-the-clock headlines surrounding the rape allegations made against members of the Duke University lacrosse team, school officials find themselves in the delicate position of trying to protect the university's elite reputation while also diverting any potential financial damage to the university's coffers.
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By Michael Wagner
Triangle Business Journal
Updated: 8:00 p.m. ET April 16, 2006
DURHAM - Amid the round-the-clock headlines surrounding the rape allegations made against members of the Duke University lacrosse team, school officials find themselves in the delicate position of trying to protect the university's elite reputation while also diverting any potential financial damage to the university's coffers.
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starbulletin.com | News | /2006/04/19/-Former charity worker facing more charges
starbulletin.com | News | /2006/04/19/: "Former charity worker facing more charges
By Debra Barayuga
dbarayuga@starbulletin.com
Honolulu police are expanding an investigation into fundraising activities by Timothy Peter Janusz, who allegedly steered Salvation Army donations to companies controlled by him.
Deputy Prosecutor Chris Van Marter told Circuit Judge Derrick Chan yesterday that more charges are expected against the 48-year-old Janusz.
'There's at least five additional potential offenses the defendant committed during his employment with Salvation Army involving real property and other donations,' Van Marter said.
By Debra Barayuga
dbarayuga@starbulletin.com
Honolulu police are expanding an investigation into fundraising activities by Timothy Peter Janusz, who allegedly steered Salvation Army donations to companies controlled by him.
Deputy Prosecutor Chris Van Marter told Circuit Judge Derrick Chan yesterday that more charges are expected against the 48-year-old Janusz.
'There's at least five additional potential offenses the defendant committed during his employment with Salvation Army involving real property and other donations,' Van Marter said.
CITIZEN-TIMES.com: Future of national parks depends on efforts of many
CITIZEN-TIMES.com: Future of national parks depends on efforts of many: "Park philanthropies have traditionally provided the National Park Service with funds that provide a margin of excellence, but continued federal under funding could force them to provide a margin of survival. This is unfair to the donor who has made a good faith contribution with the expectation that their gift will support the “excellence” factor. This arrangement could even potentially establish a form of double taxation: a donor pays for parks once via the IRS, and the second time via a charitable gift to compensate, unwittingly, for a park operations offset."
Tuesday, April 18, 2006
Most Americans Gave To Hurricane Relief and Their Other Charities as Well
Most Americans Gave To Hurricane Relief and Their Other Charities as Well: "Most Americans Gave To Hurricane Relief and Their Other Charities as Well
Apr. 17, 2006
Most Americans who gave money to help victims of the Katrina and Rita hurricanes also contributed to all of their normal charities as well, according to a nationwide survey released today by The Conference Board. (Fears were expressed that giving to help victims of the Louisiana and Mississippi disasters would reduce giving to other charities).
Nine out ten Americans who gave funds to hurricane relief efforts also gave to their customary charities.
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Apr. 17, 2006
Most Americans who gave money to help victims of the Katrina and Rita hurricanes also contributed to all of their normal charities as well, according to a nationwide survey released today by The Conference Board. (Fears were expressed that giving to help victims of the Louisiana and Mississippi disasters would reduce giving to other charities).
Nine out ten Americans who gave funds to hurricane relief efforts also gave to their customary charities.
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newsobserver.com | Museums study merger
newsobserver.com | Museums study merger: "Museums study merger
County OKs its half of funding for a look at how to join Playspace and Exploris
Ryan Teague Beckwith, Staff Writer
Two Raleigh museums are looking more closely at how a merger would work.
Child-oriented Playspace and international-themed Exploris want to hire Cincinnati-based Kraemer Design & Production to study how they could create a new museum aimed at children under age 12.
The nonprofits have talked about a merger for several months, but the study would be the first concrete step.
Wake County and the city of Raleigh would split the cost, including $50,000 to develop a conceptual plan and $20,000 to determine whether the museum could support itself with government subsidies, private donations and admissions fees."
County OKs its half of funding for a look at how to join Playspace and Exploris
Ryan Teague Beckwith, Staff Writer
Two Raleigh museums are looking more closely at how a merger would work.
Child-oriented Playspace and international-themed Exploris want to hire Cincinnati-based Kraemer Design & Production to study how they could create a new museum aimed at children under age 12.
The nonprofits have talked about a merger for several months, but the study would be the first concrete step.
Wake County and the city of Raleigh would split the cost, including $50,000 to develop a conceptual plan and $20,000 to determine whether the museum could support itself with government subsidies, private donations and admissions fees."
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Getty Trust's Membership Restored - Yahoo! News
Getty Trust's Membership Restored - Yahoo! News: "The nation's leading group of foundations and charitable organizations said it has restored the J. Paul Getty Trust's full membership status after seeing 'positive and significant' reforms at the beleaguered trust.
The Council on Foundations placed the trust on probation in December for failing to provide adequate documentation as part of a review into the trust's financial practices."
The Council on Foundations placed the trust on probation in December for failing to provide adequate documentation as part of a review into the trust's financial practices."
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