The board met by telephone over the weekend and elected Louise H. Bryson board chair, spokesman Ron Hartwig said Tuesday."
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Wednesday, August 16, 2006
SignOnSanDiego.com > News > State -- Getty Trust elects new chair amid two years of controversy
SignOnSanDiego.com > News > State -- Getty Trust elects new chair amid two years of controversy: "LOS ANGELES – The J. Paul Getty Trust has elected a new chair, who will immediately take over the board amid controversy regarding its financial affairs and charges that a former museum curator dealt in looted art.
The board met by telephone over the weekend and elected Louise H. Bryson board chair, spokesman Ron Hartwig said Tuesday."
The board met by telephone over the weekend and elected Louise H. Bryson board chair, spokesman Ron Hartwig said Tuesday."
TheStar.com - The downside of $billions
TheStar.com - The downside of $billions: "Without taking social and political realities into account, the Gates Foundation patronage of even the most powerful medications cannot meet the goal of reducing global inequities, writes Anne-Emanuelle Birn
Aug. 16, 2006. 01:00 AM
In recent days, Warren Buffett has received near-universal praise for his $31 billion donation to the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation. The foundation has likewise enjoyed wide acclaim for its global health and educational programs, with Buffett's gift the highest tribute of all.
Americans tend to be self-congratulatory philanthropists. After all, 'scientific' philanthropy was invented by a pair of American magnates a century ago — Andrew Carnegie and John D. Rockefeller Sr. — who also focused on education and health."
Aug. 16, 2006. 01:00 AM
In recent days, Warren Buffett has received near-universal praise for his $31 billion donation to the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation. The foundation has likewise enjoyed wide acclaim for its global health and educational programs, with Buffett's gift the highest tribute of all.
Americans tend to be self-congratulatory philanthropists. After all, 'scientific' philanthropy was invented by a pair of American magnates a century ago — Andrew Carnegie and John D. Rockefeller Sr. — who also focused on education and health."
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Tuesday, August 15, 2006
USATODAY.com - Mutombo helps Congo take a big step forward with new hospital
USATODAY.com - Mutombo helps Congo take a big step forward with new hospital: "Mutombo helps Congo take a big step forward with new hospital
Updated 8/15/2006 10:12 AM ET By Richard Drew, AP
By Roscoe Nance, USA TODAY
After 15 years in the NBA, Houston Rockets center Dikembe Mutombo has the means to live the life he could only dream of growing up in Kinshasa, capital city of Congo.
Mutombo, who will earn $2.2 million for the upcoming NBA season, is able to own multiple homes and drive luxurious cars. But the memories from his youth compel him not to forget his impoverished homeland, the former Zaire."
Updated 8/15/2006 10:12 AM ET By Richard Drew, AP
By Roscoe Nance, USA TODAY
After 15 years in the NBA, Houston Rockets center Dikembe Mutombo has the means to live the life he could only dream of growing up in Kinshasa, capital city of Congo.
Mutombo, who will earn $2.2 million for the upcoming NBA season, is able to own multiple homes and drive luxurious cars. But the memories from his youth compel him not to forget his impoverished homeland, the former Zaire."
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Fangs Are Bared Over Md. Group's Katrina Dog Rescues
Fangs Are Bared Over Md. Group's Katrina Dog Rescues: "Fangs Are Bared Over Md. Group's Katrina Dog Rescues
By Ernesto Londoño
Washington Post Staff Writer
Monday, August 14, 2006; Page A01
It started as a dispute over the custody of Sandy Marie and Coco Ree, two dogs brought to Montgomery County last year after being rescued from a suburb of New Orleans ravaged by Hurricane Katrina.
But the attorneys involved in the spiraling fight are dueling about more than ownership of the female shepherds. It has become a battle over the legal complexities of rescuing pets in disaster zones, disparities in social class and the incendiary effect grass-root campaigns waged on the Internet can have on people's lives."
By Ernesto Londoño
Washington Post Staff Writer
Monday, August 14, 2006; Page A01
It started as a dispute over the custody of Sandy Marie and Coco Ree, two dogs brought to Montgomery County last year after being rescued from a suburb of New Orleans ravaged by Hurricane Katrina.
But the attorneys involved in the spiraling fight are dueling about more than ownership of the female shepherds. It has become a battle over the legal complexities of rescuing pets in disaster zones, disparities in social class and the incendiary effect grass-root campaigns waged on the Internet can have on people's lives."
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Social Edge - The Nonprofit Capacity Conundrum
Social Edge - The Nonprofit Capacity Conundrum: "The Nonprofit Capacity Conundrum
There is a distinct difference in the way capacity is supported in the non-profit versus other sectors. Nonprofit capacity support is often dictated by external funder objectives and not internal organizational need. Capacity support is viewed by donors as a necessary evil or overhead expense to be minimized.
From the funder's perspective this is logical. Funders have their own capacity needs to support, and in all practicality, use numerous NGO's for short periods (1-3 years) as operational intermediaries to meet their mission-oriented funding objectives. It is often more 'cost effective' to assume a portion of the grant will be wasted in inefficiencies, than to invest significantly over many years in building the capacity of NGO's the funder works with only intermittently.
Appreciating that efficiency and effectiveness are two different animals, an NGO can be effective, (thus attracting donor mission support) but still inefficient. "
There is a distinct difference in the way capacity is supported in the non-profit versus other sectors. Nonprofit capacity support is often dictated by external funder objectives and not internal organizational need. Capacity support is viewed by donors as a necessary evil or overhead expense to be minimized.
From the funder's perspective this is logical. Funders have their own capacity needs to support, and in all practicality, use numerous NGO's for short periods (1-3 years) as operational intermediaries to meet their mission-oriented funding objectives. It is often more 'cost effective' to assume a portion of the grant will be wasted in inefficiencies, than to invest significantly over many years in building the capacity of NGO's the funder works with only intermittently.
Appreciating that efficiency and effectiveness are two different animals, an NGO can be effective, (thus attracting donor mission support) but still inefficient. "
The Chronicle, 8/17/2006: A Former Department Store Now Houses Charities
The Chronicle, 8/17/2006: A Former Department Store Now Houses Charities: "A Former Department Store Now Houses Charities
By Brennen Jensen
Hurricane Katrina sent five feet of putrid water spilling into the offices of My House Center for Learning, a
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Special Report: Rebuilding the World a Storm Destroyed
New Orleans charity that serves troubled youngsters. Faced with the moldy, uninhabitable mess, My House Center turned into a kitchen-table operation, as the charity's staff members began managing what was left of the organization from their homes.
Such impromptu arrangements have been common among the city's waterlogged charities. Help for some of the battered organizations finally arrived this month, when the Louisiana Association of Nonprofit Organizations joined with United Nonprofits of New Orleans, a post-Katrina collaboration of area charities, to open 10,000 square feet of office space in an old department store downtown."
By Brennen Jensen
Hurricane Katrina sent five feet of putrid water spilling into the offices of My House Center for Learning, a
ALSO SEE:
Special Report: Rebuilding the World a Storm Destroyed
New Orleans charity that serves troubled youngsters. Faced with the moldy, uninhabitable mess, My House Center turned into a kitchen-table operation, as the charity's staff members began managing what was left of the organization from their homes.
Such impromptu arrangements have been common among the city's waterlogged charities. Help for some of the battered organizations finally arrived this month, when the Louisiana Association of Nonprofit Organizations joined with United Nonprofits of New Orleans, a post-Katrina collaboration of area charities, to open 10,000 square feet of office space in an old department store downtown."
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News-Record.com - Greensboro, North Carolina: Opinion: Seeking accountability
News-Record.com - Greensboro, North Carolina: Opinion: Seeking accountability: "Seeking accountability
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When taxpayer money goes to nonprofit use, the public rightfully wants to know that funds are being used properly and efficiently.
On Aug. 3, the state auditor's office began offering the public more frequent updates on who's not meeting requirements for public funding. The Web site, www.ncauditor.net, posts monthly reports listing organizations that received nonprofit funding and failed to turn in required reports, through June 30, for the 2004-05 fiscal year. Of 455 listed, 18 are in Guilford County and 12 of those 18 are in Greensboro. Grants within the county totaled $1.2 million, while statewide, $48.6 million was distributed to the listed nonprofits. When contacted last week, some local organizations and businesses said not turning in the reports was an error rather than neglect."
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When taxpayer money goes to nonprofit use, the public rightfully wants to know that funds are being used properly and efficiently.
On Aug. 3, the state auditor's office began offering the public more frequent updates on who's not meeting requirements for public funding. The Web site, www.ncauditor.net, posts monthly reports listing organizations that received nonprofit funding and failed to turn in required reports, through June 30, for the 2004-05 fiscal year. Of 455 listed, 18 are in Guilford County and 12 of those 18 are in Greensboro. Grants within the county totaled $1.2 million, while statewide, $48.6 million was distributed to the listed nonprofits. When contacted last week, some local organizations and businesses said not turning in the reports was an error rather than neglect."
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Charity Funds Said to Provide Clues to Alleged Terrorist Plot
Charity Funds Said to Provide Clues to Alleged Terrorist Plot: "Charity Funds Said to Provide Clues to Alleged Terrorist Plot
Officials Say Money for Attacks Came From Earthquake Relief
By Joshua Partlow and Kamran Khan
Washington Post Staff Writers
Tuesday, August 15, 2006; Page A10
LONDON, Aug. 14 -- The transfer of millions of dollars from Britain to a Pakistani charity working on earthquake relief last year helped investigators uncover the alleged plot to blow up airplanes bound for the United States, according to two senior Pakistani intelligence officials."
Officials Say Money for Attacks Came From Earthquake Relief
By Joshua Partlow and Kamran Khan
Washington Post Staff Writers
Tuesday, August 15, 2006; Page A10
LONDON, Aug. 14 -- The transfer of millions of dollars from Britain to a Pakistani charity working on earthquake relief last year helped investigators uncover the alleged plot to blow up airplanes bound for the United States, according to two senior Pakistani intelligence officials."
Monday, August 14, 2006
For cross-country fundraisers, the hike is all uphill
For cross-country fundraisers, the hike is all uphill: "Similar efforts have been more lucrative, but as Barden has found, it’s still a tough way to make a buck.
Perhaps that’s why it’s so rare. Michael Nilsen, spokesman for the Association of Fundraising Professionals, said that while he’s seen an increase in sports-oriented fundraisers such as marathons, walks and bicycling, hiking across America to raise money is unique."
Perhaps that’s why it’s so rare. Michael Nilsen, spokesman for the Association of Fundraising Professionals, said that while he’s seen an increase in sports-oriented fundraisers such as marathons, walks and bicycling, hiking across America to raise money is unique."
The Chronicle of Philanthropy: Endowments
The Chronicle of Philanthropy: Endowments: "
ABOVE AND BEYOND
With standard portfolios forecast to stagnate, endowment managers eye real estate, private equities, hedge funds, and other alternative investments to beef up performance.
The ninth-century Haji Piyada Mosque in Afghanistan has been designated one of the world's 100 most-endangered sites by the World Monuments Fund, a New York-based nonprofit organization that reported a 24.1-percent return on its endowment investments for the most-recent fiscal year. (Photograph by R. Besenval, DAFA, courtesy of World Monuments Fund)
Commentary
HERE AND NOW
Sometimes intergenerational equity is better served by spending than by investing in the market, say Henry Riggs and Timothy Warner.
(Illustration by Julie Delton)"
ABOVE AND BEYOND
With standard portfolios forecast to stagnate, endowment managers eye real estate, private equities, hedge funds, and other alternative investments to beef up performance.
The ninth-century Haji Piyada Mosque in Afghanistan has been designated one of the world's 100 most-endangered sites by the World Monuments Fund, a New York-based nonprofit organization that reported a 24.1-percent return on its endowment investments for the most-recent fiscal year. (Photograph by R. Besenval, DAFA, courtesy of World Monuments Fund)
Commentary
HERE AND NOW
Sometimes intergenerational equity is better served by spending than by investing in the market, say Henry Riggs and Timothy Warner.
(Illustration by Julie Delton)"
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Arkansas Blog: Slate philanthropy conference to feature Clinton, Turner
Arkansas Blog: Slate philanthropy conference to feature Clinton, Turner: "Slate philanthropy conference to feature Clinton, Turner
Little Rock has just landed another major conference, and this one may be the biggest yet, in terms of the city punching above its weight.
Former President Bill Clinton, Ted Turner and Bill Gates, Sr. (father of the Microsoft founder) are among the confirmed speakers for the Slate 60 Conference on Innovative Philanthropy, which will take place at the Clinton Presidential Library on Nov. 12-13."
Little Rock has just landed another major conference, and this one may be the biggest yet, in terms of the city punching above its weight.
Former President Bill Clinton, Ted Turner and Bill Gates, Sr. (father of the Microsoft founder) are among the confirmed speakers for the Slate 60 Conference on Innovative Philanthropy, which will take place at the Clinton Presidential Library on Nov. 12-13."
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Can a park have too much money? - The Boston Globe
Can a park have too much money? - The Boston Globe: "ust as the Friends of the Public Garden is about to broaden its campaign to raise $6.5 million for the preservation of Boston Common, the Public Garden, and the Commonwealth Avenue mall, a watchdog group is saying the charity already has more money than it needs.
Charity Navigator, a New Jersey nonprofit that analyzes the financial underpinnings of charities, says the Friends of the Public Garden is hoarding donors' money."
Charity Navigator, a New Jersey nonprofit that analyzes the financial underpinnings of charities, says the Friends of the Public Garden is hoarding donors' money."
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Columnists - StatesmanJournal.com-What About the Arts?
Columnists - StatesmanJournal.com: "What About the Arts?
Money for the arts has got to come from somewhere
RON COWAN
August 13, 2006
If you want to know the major reasons that nonprofit directors burn out, you can consider troublesome boards, overwhelming workloads and impossible goals.
Right up there has got to be raising money, a treadmill that can be exhausting and uncomfortably diverting for people who would like to focus on the big picture, not just keeping the doors open.
So don't be surprised at the increasing din of benefits and fundraisers, which certainly help fill the rental spaces at places such as the Salem Conference Center, Mission Mill Museum and the Chemeketa Eola Northwest Viticulture Center.
Undoubtedly there are others, such as caterers, rental businesses and musicians who benefit from this kind of traffic, although most benefits couldn't succeed without the contributions of businesses, artists, restaurants and musicians who donate money, work or time, partly out of a sense of community and partly out a sense that such positive exposure can help."
Money for the arts has got to come from somewhere
RON COWAN
August 13, 2006
If you want to know the major reasons that nonprofit directors burn out, you can consider troublesome boards, overwhelming workloads and impossible goals.
Right up there has got to be raising money, a treadmill that can be exhausting and uncomfortably diverting for people who would like to focus on the big picture, not just keeping the doors open.
So don't be surprised at the increasing din of benefits and fundraisers, which certainly help fill the rental spaces at places such as the Salem Conference Center, Mission Mill Museum and the Chemeketa Eola Northwest Viticulture Center.
Undoubtedly there are others, such as caterers, rental businesses and musicians who benefit from this kind of traffic, although most benefits couldn't succeed without the contributions of businesses, artists, restaurants and musicians who donate money, work or time, partly out of a sense of community and partly out a sense that such positive exposure can help."
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The Seattle Times: Local News: Boomers take up volunteer work — if it matters
The Seattle Times: Local News: Boomers take up volunteer work — if it matters: "Boomers take up volunteer work — if it matters
By Marsha King
Seattle Times staff reporter
Days after retiring from a 31-year government career, Judi Cotner Montoya set about creating her next identity — community volunteer.
The 61-year-old Queen Anne resident knew what she wanted: a challenge that demanded the same energy as her old midmanagement job and used her skills in public speaking, mediation and management."
By Marsha King
Seattle Times staff reporter
Days after retiring from a 31-year government career, Judi Cotner Montoya set about creating her next identity — community volunteer.
The 61-year-old Queen Anne resident knew what she wanted: a challenge that demanded the same energy as her old midmanagement job and used her skills in public speaking, mediation and management."
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Freshman ethics lesson - Pittsburgh Tribune-Review
Freshman ethics lesson - Pittsburgh Tribune-Review: "The new school year also brings another ritual: renewed appeals from colleges and universities for financial support.
Millions of Americans will respond. Last year, corporations, foundations and individuals donated $25.6 billion to U.S. colleges and universities, the Council for Aid to Education reported recently -- a nearly 5 percent increase from the year before. Gifts from alumni -- nearly 28 percent of the total -- increased 6 percent. Non-alumni individuals donated an additional 20 percent, CAE reported.
According to Slate, the online magazine, last year's largest gifts to higher education included Mesa Petroleum founder Boone Pickens' $165 million gift to Oklahoma State University, his alma mater; eBay founder and Chairman Pierre Omidyar's $103 million gift to his alma mater, Tufts University; and the late Ford Motor Co. heiress Josephine Ford's $50 million bequest to the College for Creative Studies in Detroit."
Millions of Americans will respond. Last year, corporations, foundations and individuals donated $25.6 billion to U.S. colleges and universities, the Council for Aid to Education reported recently -- a nearly 5 percent increase from the year before. Gifts from alumni -- nearly 28 percent of the total -- increased 6 percent. Non-alumni individuals donated an additional 20 percent, CAE reported.
According to Slate, the online magazine, last year's largest gifts to higher education included Mesa Petroleum founder Boone Pickens' $165 million gift to Oklahoma State University, his alma mater; eBay founder and Chairman Pierre Omidyar's $103 million gift to his alma mater, Tufts University; and the late Ford Motor Co. heiress Josephine Ford's $50 million bequest to the College for Creative Studies in Detroit."
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Philanthropy: Who Gave What for Katrina Relief
Philanthropy: Who Gave What for Katrina Relief: "Philanthropy: Who Gave What for Katrina Relief
A survey of donors in the aftermath of the Gulf Coast hurricanes finds corporate foundations were the leaders in funding recovery efforts
Foundation Center released a report on Aug. 9 titled 'Giving in the Aftermath of the Gulf Coast Hurricanes: Report on the Foundation and Corporate Response,' the second of a series of three reports on the subject. The first was released earlier as a summary of immediate findings"
A survey of donors in the aftermath of the Gulf Coast hurricanes finds corporate foundations were the leaders in funding recovery efforts
Foundation Center released a report on Aug. 9 titled 'Giving in the Aftermath of the Gulf Coast Hurricanes: Report on the Foundation and Corporate Response,' the second of a series of three reports on the subject. The first was released earlier as a summary of immediate findings"
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Gates’s Charity Races to Spend Buffett Billions - New York Times
Gates’s Charity Races to Spend Buffett Billions - New York Times: "Although it has long been the largest grant-making foundation in the nation, the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation is facing an unparalleled challenge: how to give away more money — and do it much faster — than it ever has before.
Largely lost in the June announcement of Warren E. Buffett’s gift of $31 billion to the foundation were its terms. Mr. Buffet will make the contribution in annual increments. For tax reasons, starting in 2009, the foundation must give away every nickel that he contributed in the previous year."
Largely lost in the June announcement of Warren E. Buffett’s gift of $31 billion to the foundation were its terms. Mr. Buffet will make the contribution in annual increments. For tax reasons, starting in 2009, the foundation must give away every nickel that he contributed in the previous year."
Billy Joel a surprise at classical show - Yahoo! News
Billy Joel a surprise at classical show - Yahoo! News: "oel strolled on to the stage during the second half of the concert, sat down at an electronic keyboard and joined Joo for a duet.
The piano man also promised to buy a piano for the Huntington Arts Council, which co-sponsors the summer concert series."
The piano man also promised to buy a piano for the Huntington Arts Council, which co-sponsors the summer concert series."
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Friday, August 11, 2006
Aspen Times News for Aspen Colorado - News Taking a gander at 'Sticky Butt Night'(Rotary's 15th annual Ducky Derby.)
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Aspen Times News for Aspen Colorado - News: "Justin Dahlberg, 10 and Ty Sharp, 11, turned to the Henry Ford playbook Thursday night, with a mini-production line to stick microchips on ducks in preparation for Rotary's 15th annual Ducky Derby.
Justin grabbed the duck, Ty applied the sticker, and Justin tossed the duck in the bucket - repeat 30,000 times.
Some 50 people showed up to 'Sticky Butt Night' to affix stickers to the bottoms of the 30,000 plastic ducks that will pour out of a dump truck and race down the Roaring Fork River on Saturday."
Aspen Times News for Aspen Colorado - News: "Justin Dahlberg, 10 and Ty Sharp, 11, turned to the Henry Ford playbook Thursday night, with a mini-production line to stick microchips on ducks in preparation for Rotary's 15th annual Ducky Derby.
Justin grabbed the duck, Ty applied the sticker, and Justin tossed the duck in the bucket - repeat 30,000 times.
Some 50 people showed up to 'Sticky Butt Night' to affix stickers to the bottoms of the 30,000 plastic ducks that will pour out of a dump truck and race down the Roaring Fork River on Saturday."
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Fuel for Thought
Fuel for Thought: "And now that he has shown just how efficient that incentive can be, Diamandis wants to do the same in other fields, from nanotech to education. 'I'm trying to rework philanthropy,' he says, 'and make it about not just giving money aimlessly, but using money as a very high-leverage mechanism.'"
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Scones And Social Responsibility
Scones And Social Responsibility: "Scones And Social Responsibility
Dancing Deer Baking's Karter has a recipe for creating a brand with values
Patricia Karter, CEO of Dancing Deer Baking, is used to hearing people rave about her company's all-natural sweets, such as its Cherry Almond Ginger Chew cookies. She also often hears praise for the $8 million company's philanthropy, green packaging, and commitment to its 65 employees and inner-city Boston. All of which makes Karter a bit chagrined. Great-tasting baked goods aside, she thinks every company could be doing what she's doing.
'We've created a brand with important values,' says the 49-year-old Karter. 'But Dancing Deer is not big enough to make an impact, to be a social or economic force. If I hit $50 million in sales, it can be.'Karter is determined to expand the company she co-founded in 1994 and to hang on to her principles while doing so. She's already turned Dancing Deer from a startup selling homemade scones into a profitable wholesale, mail-order, and online business. Its cookies, brownies, cakes, and mixes, all packaged in recycled fiber and whimsically illustrated with stick-figure bakers and dancing deer, are found in Whole Foods Market (WFMI ), Williams-Sonoma (WSM ), and Wild Oats Markets (OATS ).
Dancing Deer Baking's Karter has a recipe for creating a brand with values
Patricia Karter, CEO of Dancing Deer Baking, is used to hearing people rave about her company's all-natural sweets, such as its Cherry Almond Ginger Chew cookies. She also often hears praise for the $8 million company's philanthropy, green packaging, and commitment to its 65 employees and inner-city Boston. All of which makes Karter a bit chagrined. Great-tasting baked goods aside, she thinks every company could be doing what she's doing.
'We've created a brand with important values,' says the 49-year-old Karter. 'But Dancing Deer is not big enough to make an impact, to be a social or economic force. If I hit $50 million in sales, it can be.'Karter is determined to expand the company she co-founded in 1994 and to hang on to her principles while doing so. She's already turned Dancing Deer from a startup selling homemade scones into a profitable wholesale, mail-order, and online business. Its cookies, brownies, cakes, and mixes, all packaged in recycled fiber and whimsically illustrated with stick-figure bakers and dancing deer, are found in Whole Foods Market (WFMI ), Williams-Sonoma (WSM ), and Wild Oats Markets (OATS ).
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dBusinessNews :: Austin's "Fit" Meet Austin's "Art-Minded" in the Arts Run 2006
dBusinessNews :: Daily Business News Delivered to Your Desktop: "Austin -The State and Paramount Theatres present the first ever Arts Run, September 9, 2006. The Arts Run, a benefit for the State and Paramount Theatres, consists of two races, a 5K Run/Walk and a Kids Fun Run. Runners, walkers, sponsors and volunteers are encouraged to run or walk dressed as their favorite stage or film star and prizes will be awarded for the best costumes. In addition, the fastest chip times will also be rewarded. All monies raised September 9th will go directly to the nonprofit State and Paramount Theatres."
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Thursday, August 10, 2006
Reporter-Times.com | Council recognizes foundation for compliance with standards
Reporter-Times.com | Council recognizes foundation for compliance with standards: "Council recognizes foundation for compliance with standards
Submitted article
Thursday August 10, 2006
The Community Foundation of Morgan County Inc. has been been recognized for its organizational and financial practices as being in accordance with the national standards for U.S. Community Foundations."
Submitted article
Thursday August 10, 2006
The Community Foundation of Morgan County Inc. has been been recognized for its organizational and financial practices as being in accordance with the national standards for U.S. Community Foundations."
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Future Leaders in Philanthropy: Prove Yourself Beyond all Obstacles: Grantmaking
Future Leaders in Philanthropy: Prove Yourself Beyond all Obstacles: Grantmaking: "Prove Yourself Beyond all Obstacles: Grantmaking
For many of us, it might not have been so long ago that we wrote that first big check, when the excitement of our first apartment was slightly tarnished by the reality of first-month-plus-security-deposit, prompting a tremble as we signed away a large portion of our new income. Now, the young grantmakers among us may be asked to give input into grants far larger, perhaps more than we’ve yet earned since that day. It can feel incongruous to have that kind of influence in our work lives, when the stakes are so much higher than in the financial decisions we make in our everyday lives."
For many of us, it might not have been so long ago that we wrote that first big check, when the excitement of our first apartment was slightly tarnished by the reality of first-month-plus-security-deposit, prompting a tremble as we signed away a large portion of our new income. Now, the young grantmakers among us may be asked to give input into grants far larger, perhaps more than we’ve yet earned since that day. It can feel incongruous to have that kind of influence in our work lives, when the stakes are so much higher than in the financial decisions we make in our everyday lives."
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AdelaideNow... Streisand $1.3m for Clinton charity
AdelaideNow... Streisand $1.3m for Clinton charity: "Streisand $1.3m for Clinton charity
From correspondents in Los Angeles
August 10, 2006 10:16am
Article from: Reuters
WHEN Barbra Streisand sings, the cash register rings at Bill Clinton's favourite charity.
With a gift of $US1 million ($1.3 million), Streisand has selected the former president's Climate Change Initiative as the first recipient to benefit from the millions she has pledged to charitable causes generated by her upcoming national concert tour."
From correspondents in Los Angeles
August 10, 2006 10:16am
Article from: Reuters
WHEN Barbra Streisand sings, the cash register rings at Bill Clinton's favourite charity.
With a gift of $US1 million ($1.3 million), Streisand has selected the former president's Climate Change Initiative as the first recipient to benefit from the millions she has pledged to charitable causes generated by her upcoming national concert tour."
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Changing the World, One Tiny Loan at a Time - August 10, 2006 - The New York Sun
Changing the World, One Tiny Loan at a Time - August 10, 2006 - The New York Sun: "Changing the World, One Tiny Loan at a Time
By LIZ PEEK
August 10, 2006
Why has microfinance become the hot topic of the philanthropy set? A conversation with two successful veterans of the rough-and-tumble hedge fund industry, Leslie Rahl and Leslie Lake, sheds some ligh"
By LIZ PEEK
August 10, 2006
Why has microfinance become the hot topic of the philanthropy set? A conversation with two successful veterans of the rough-and-tumble hedge fund industry, Leslie Rahl and Leslie Lake, sheds some ligh"
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Wednesday, August 09, 2006
Charity Watchdogs
Charity Watchdogs: "Charity Watchdogs
With so many charities needing money, it's difficult to target the worthy ones.
Your best bet for gathering information is Form 990. That's the tax form nonprofits have to submit annually to the Internal Revenue Service. It gives information on their finances, expenses and programs. If an organization won't give you one, don't give to their cause; it's that simple.
Unfortunately, there isn't much official regulation of nonprofit organizations. The IRS is overwhelmed to the point that only a small percentage of Form 990s are scrutinized, and their information isn't always upfront."
With so many charities needing money, it's difficult to target the worthy ones.
Your best bet for gathering information is Form 990. That's the tax form nonprofits have to submit annually to the Internal Revenue Service. It gives information on their finances, expenses and programs. If an organization won't give you one, don't give to their cause; it's that simple.
Unfortunately, there isn't much official regulation of nonprofit organizations. The IRS is overwhelmed to the point that only a small percentage of Form 990s are scrutinized, and their information isn't always upfront."
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Tuesday, August 08, 2006
CharityVillage® Research: E-mail fundraising serves four strategic functions
CharityVillage® Research: E-mail fundraising serves four strategic functions: "E-mail is cheaper than direct mail but that's not why you should embrace it. Your nonprofit organization should be communicating with donors and members by e-mail for four strategic reasons.
1. Involve
E-mail, by its very nature, is interactive. Your readers expect to see links in your e-mail messages, links that they can click. Your readers expect to be able to hit Reply and answer a question you've posed, or share their opinion. E-mail is attractive to donors and members, and your organization, because it helps them get involved."
1. Involve
E-mail, by its very nature, is interactive. Your readers expect to see links in your e-mail messages, links that they can click. Your readers expect to be able to hit Reply and answer a question you've posed, or share their opinion. E-mail is attractive to donors and members, and your organization, because it helps them get involved."
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Monday, August 07, 2006
The Chronicle, 8/2/2006: Charities Find That Joining Forces With Touring Musical Acts Can Help Spread Their Messages to New Audiences
The Chronicle, 8/2/2006: Charities Find That Joining Forces With Touring Musical Acts Can Help Spread Their Messages to New Audiences: "Charities Find That Joining Forces With Touring Musical Acts Can Help Spread Their Messages to New Audiences
By Jennifer C. Berkshire
When People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals sought to develop a youth division four years ago, organizers
of the animal-rights group in Norfolk, Va., knew they wanted music to be a key component of their efforts to reach young people.
'Our goal was to focus on things that kids care about,' says Caleb Wheeldon, senior outreach coordinator at PETA2, the charity's youth-oriented counterpart. 'Our audience is heavily into music, so we needed to be right there with them.'"
By Jennifer C. Berkshire
When People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals sought to develop a youth division four years ago, organizers
of the animal-rights group in Norfolk, Va., knew they wanted music to be a key component of their efforts to reach young people.
'Our goal was to focus on things that kids care about,' says Caleb Wheeldon, senior outreach coordinator at PETA2, the charity's youth-oriented counterpart. 'Our audience is heavily into music, so we needed to be right there with them.'"
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DailyBulletin.com - Youth charity helps rebuild after Katrina: "Youth charity helps rebuild after Katrina
By Wendy Leung, Staff Writer
The proverbial lemonade stand that children set up in the summer rarely brings in more than a few bucks for a new bike. But last September, two Upland brothers brought in not only $5,200 with their cool drinks but something even more valuable -- a promising idea.
Tyler Useda, 9, and his little brother Cameron, 4, stood on the corner of Mountain Avenue and 21st Street in Upland last year and raised money for Hurricane Katrina victims after Tyler saw the horrific images on television. The success of that effort made their mother, Julie Hartz, realize that while children may not have the income for philanthropy, they certainly have the heart and will.
'Kids have such a fresh perspective on life,' Hartz said. 'And when adults see the younger generation truly act and do something for their country that moves the older generation, who has more money, to give.'"
By Wendy Leung, Staff Writer
The proverbial lemonade stand that children set up in the summer rarely brings in more than a few bucks for a new bike. But last September, two Upland brothers brought in not only $5,200 with their cool drinks but something even more valuable -- a promising idea.
Tyler Useda, 9, and his little brother Cameron, 4, stood on the corner of Mountain Avenue and 21st Street in Upland last year and raised money for Hurricane Katrina victims after Tyler saw the horrific images on television. The success of that effort made their mother, Julie Hartz, realize that while children may not have the income for philanthropy, they certainly have the heart and will.
'Kids have such a fresh perspective on life,' Hartz said. 'And when adults see the younger generation truly act and do something for their country that moves the older generation, who has more money, to give.'"
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