Commission launches 'revolutionary' new register - Third Sector: "Commission launches 'revolutionary' new register
By John Plummer, Third Sector Online, 1 October 2008
The Charity Commission's newly designed £225,000 register of charities will revolutionise the way people view charities, according to Dame Suzi Leather, chair of the commission.
'This is the sector, warts and all,' she told the commission's fourth annual public meeting, held in London last night. 'It is absolutely extraordinary what this is providing and what spotlight it shines on the sector."
Wednesday, October 01, 2008
Tuesday, September 30, 2008
Charitable campaign takes on new organizations - Air Force News, news from Iraq - Air Force Times
Charitable campaign takes on new organizations - Air Force News, news from Iraq - Air Force Times: "Charitable campaign takes on new organizations
By Karen Jowers - Staff writer
Posted : Tuesday Sep 30, 2008 10:38:41 EDT
Ten new charities ranging from organizations that help military children to one that helps homeless veterans have joined the Combined Federal Campaign federation that specializes in military-affiliated charities.
They are among 61 charities accepted this year into the Military, Veterans and Patriotic Service Organizations of America CFC federation."
By Karen Jowers - Staff writer
Posted : Tuesday Sep 30, 2008 10:38:41 EDT
Ten new charities ranging from organizations that help military children to one that helps homeless veterans have joined the Combined Federal Campaign federation that specializes in military-affiliated charities.
They are among 61 charities accepted this year into the Military, Veterans and Patriotic Service Organizations of America CFC federation."
Falmouth and Penryn communities drink coffee for charity (From Falmouth Packet)
Falmouth and Penryn communities drink coffee for charity (From Falmouth Packet): "It was coffee break time on a grand scale when businesses in and around Falmouth and Penryn took time out to raise money for charity."
Delaware Man Spearheads Brain Tumor Awareness - Press Releases: PR Newswire - SunHerald.com
Delaware Man Spearheads Brain Tumor Awareness - Press Releases: PR Newswire - SunHerald.com: "Grundner's story was a finalist in Lance Armstrong's Livestrong Foundation's recent contest where he generated over 46,000 website views nationally. In early September, the Association of Fundraising Professionals (Brandywine Chapter) recognized him with its first-time New Face in Philanthropy Award."
Governor Easley Proclaims November 2008 as Nonprofit Awareness Month : published at CarolinaNewswire.com - Stay on top of the day's business & technology news
Press Release
Governor Easley Proclaims November 2008 as Nonprofit Awareness Month : published at CarolinaNewswire.com - Stay on top of the day's business & technology news: "The purpose of Nonprofit Awareness Month is to educate the public about the contributions that nonprofits make every day in our communities; to help create a better understanding about the value and importance of the sector to our state; and to increase volunteerism and philanthropy."
Governor Easley Proclaims November 2008 as Nonprofit Awareness Month : published at CarolinaNewswire.com - Stay on top of the day's business & technology news: "The purpose of Nonprofit Awareness Month is to educate the public about the contributions that nonprofits make every day in our communities; to help create a better understanding about the value and importance of the sector to our state; and to increase volunteerism and philanthropy."
Sox fan 'puts it on the board' for charity -- chicagotribune.com
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By Kayce T. Ataiyero | Chicago Tribune reporter
September 30, 2008
After Alexander H. Snelius and his wife, Ursula, won $64 million in the Mega Millions lottery in 2000, they wanted to do something good with some of that windfall.
Ursula, a nearly lifelong White Sox fan, got the idea to donate $100 for every home run to the team's charity. It would give her a little something extra to cheer about during the game—not that she really needed a reason to be gung-ho over the Sox."
Sox fan 'puts it on the board' for charity
By Kayce T. Ataiyero | Chicago Tribune reporter
September 30, 2008
After Alexander H. Snelius and his wife, Ursula, won $64 million in the Mega Millions lottery in 2000, they wanted to do something good with some of that windfall.
Ursula, a nearly lifelong White Sox fan, got the idea to donate $100 for every home run to the team's charity. It would give her a little something extra to cheer about during the game—not that she really needed a reason to be gung-ho over the Sox."
Nashville pastors shun national pulpit protest - USATODAY.com
Nashville pastors shun national pulpit protest - USATODAY.com: "Some 74% strongly disagreed with the idea that pastors should be able to endorse candidates during a church service and another 13% disagreed somewhat. Only 5% strongly approved of pulpit endorsements.
'There is a longstanding and publicly affirmed view that the pulpit is not the place for politics, particularly endorsements,' said Ed Stetzer, director of Southern Baptist affiliated LifeWay Research. 'It would appear this view is still widely held in most sectors of society.'
So far, Nashville-area pastors seem to agree. None have joined the pulpit protests."
'There is a longstanding and publicly affirmed view that the pulpit is not the place for politics, particularly endorsements,' said Ed Stetzer, director of Southern Baptist affiliated LifeWay Research. 'It would appear this view is still widely held in most sectors of society.'
So far, Nashville-area pastors seem to agree. None have joined the pulpit protests."
Pastors should pay the price to politicize
Editorial
Pastors should pay the price to politicize: "As the election heats up, a group of ministers across the country might run into trouble for endorsing their choices for president.
Dubbed Pulpit Freedom Sunday, 33 church leaders will speak to their congregations about how they should vote. Copies of their sermons will be sent directly to the Internal Revenue Service in attempt to challenge the law that prevents nonprofit organizations from dealing with partisan issues."
Pastors should pay the price to politicize: "As the election heats up, a group of ministers across the country might run into trouble for endorsing their choices for president.
Dubbed Pulpit Freedom Sunday, 33 church leaders will speak to their congregations about how they should vote. Copies of their sermons will be sent directly to the Internal Revenue Service in attempt to challenge the law that prevents nonprofit organizations from dealing with partisan issues."
Good reason for wall between pulpit, politics | TheNewsTribune.com | Tacoma, WA
Editorial
Good reason for wall between pulpit, politics | TheNewsTribune.com | Tacoma, WA: "Good reason for wall between pulpit, politics
THE NEWS TRIBUNE
Published: September 30th, 2008 12:30 AM
This past weekend, 33 evangelical Protestant pastors in 22 states deliberately put their churches’ tax-exempt status at risk by preaching politics from their pulpits."
Good reason for wall between pulpit, politics | TheNewsTribune.com | Tacoma, WA: "Good reason for wall between pulpit, politics
THE NEWS TRIBUNE
Published: September 30th, 2008 12:30 AM
This past weekend, 33 evangelical Protestant pastors in 22 states deliberately put their churches’ tax-exempt status at risk by preaching politics from their pulpits."
Chicago Philanthropy Examiner: Chicago Bears' Tillman to host silent auction for charity
Chicago Philanthropy Examiner: Chicago Bears' Tillman to host silent auction for charity: "Tonight, the Chicago Bears' Charles Tillman will host a silent auction at Texas de Brazil (51 East Ohio) to benefit his charitable foundation. The Charles Tillman Cornerstone Foundation was founded in 2005 with the original mission of providing Chicago children with educational opportunities to increase their success in the classroom."
Monday, September 29, 2008
Nonprofits keep wary eye on stocks - Midstate PA Local News, Weather, Sports & Entertainment - PennLive.com
Nonprofits keep wary eye on stocks - Midstate PA Local News, Weather, Sports & Entertainment - PennLive.com: "Kirt Barden keeps a watchful eye, if not a worried eye, on the stock market.
But he isn't concerned about his own pocketbook. As the director of philanthropy for the Salvation Army of the Capital Region, he guides donations to the community centers on Green Street in Harrisburg and in Edgemont."
But he isn't concerned about his own pocketbook. As the director of philanthropy for the Salvation Army of the Capital Region, he guides donations to the community centers on Green Street in Harrisburg and in Edgemont."
Corporate Giving: Theme parks come to the rescue -- OrlandoSentinel.com
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Corporate Giving: Theme parks come to the rescue
Linda Florea | Sentinel Staff Writer
September 29, 2008
A rescue center for orphaned gorillas in the Congo and efforts to rescue Magellanic penguins in Brazil and injured brown pelicans in California are getting backing from visitors to Walt Disney World and SeaWorld Orlando, through separate programs run by the Disney Worldwide Conservation Fund and the SeaWorld & Busch Gardens Conservation Fund."
Corporate giving
Corporate Giving: Theme parks come to the rescue
Linda Florea | Sentinel Staff Writer
September 29, 2008
A rescue center for orphaned gorillas in the Congo and efforts to rescue Magellanic penguins in Brazil and injured brown pelicans in California are getting backing from visitors to Walt Disney World and SeaWorld Orlando, through separate programs run by the Disney Worldwide Conservation Fund and the SeaWorld & Busch Gardens Conservation Fund."
Paul Newman: Actor, racing driver, activist and philanthropist - News, Film & TV - Belfasttelegraph.co.uk
Paul Newman: Actor, racing driver, activist and philanthropist - News, Film & TV - Belfasttelegraph.co.uk: "Besides acting, he directed films occasionally, and he was also a successful entrepreneur who raised millions for charity through his salad dressings, a philanthropist who established a foundation for children, a racing driver and a political activist who was proud of the fact that he was placed 19th ('only 19th?' he quipped) on an official list of President Nixon's 'enemies'."
Runners go ape for charity - UPI.com
Runners go ape for charity - UPI.com: "LONDON, Sept. 28 (UPI) -- A charity that protects endangered apes says runners in London set a world record for the largest gathering of people dressed as gorillas."
Friday, September 26, 2008
Charities brace for drop in donations as need rises - St. Louis Business Journal:
Charities brace for drop in donations as need rises - St. Louis Business Journal:: "Many organizations are anticipating a downturn in annual giving, but it’s too soon to predict what the full impact will be, according to Brett Schott, vice president for advancement at the St. Louis College of Pharmacy and president of the St. Louis Regional Chapter of the Association of Fundraising Professionals."
Philanthropist shares his passion for open space - Environment - (HometownAnnapolis.com)
Philanthropist shares his passion for open space - Environment - (HometownAnnapolis.com): "Mr. Stoner owned American Radio Systems, which had stations across the country, before selling the company in the 1990s and starting the foundation. The Stoners were honored for their work last year as 'outstanding philanthropists of the year' for the Association of Fundraising Professionals Maryland Chapter."
9NEWS.com | Colorado's Online News Leader | Record breaking year for Cattle Baron's Ball
9NEWS.com | Colorado's Online News Leader | Record breaking year for Cattle Baron's Ball: "Gregg Moss and Becky Ditchfield emceed the event, helping to raise $230,000 for the society’s nationwide efforts in research and awareness.
About 650 guests attended a fun and adventure filled evening September 13th."
About 650 guests attended a fun and adventure filled evening September 13th."
Thursday, September 25, 2008
Iowa's public universities set fund-raising records - Metro
Iowa's public universities set fund-raising records - Metro: "All three of Iowa's major public universities set record highs in fundraising in fiscal 2008.
The UI, Iowa State University, and the University of Northern Iowa each had increases in the amount of outright and deferred gifts donated to each university's foundation."
The UI, Iowa State University, and the University of Northern Iowa each had increases in the amount of outright and deferred gifts donated to each university's foundation."
Pulpit politics: Pastors to defy IRS | csmonitor.com
Pulpit politics: Pastors to defy IRS | csmonitor.com: "During sermons this Sunday, some 35 pastors across the country will tell their congregations which presidential candidate they should vote for, 'according to the Scriptures.'
Their endorsements represent a direct challenge to federal tax law, which prohibits tax-exempt organizations from engaging in partisan political activity."
Their endorsements represent a direct challenge to federal tax law, which prohibits tax-exempt organizations from engaging in partisan political activity."
Wednesday, September 24, 2008
Association Meetings: 10 Things to Consider when Selecting an Association Meeting Site: Money .. Money .. Money
Association Meetings: 10 Things to Consider when Selecting an Association Meeting Site: Money .. Money .. Money: "10 Things to Consider when Selecting an Association Meeting Site: Money .. Money .. Money
Ten factors to take into consideration when selecting an association meeting location:
1) Your Program
2) Your Attendees
3) Look into your Past
4) Timing is Everything
5) Money .. Money .. Money"
Ten factors to take into consideration when selecting an association meeting location:
1) Your Program
2) Your Attendees
3) Look into your Past
4) Timing is Everything
5) Money .. Money .. Money"
Modern Healthcare Online
Modern Healthcare Online: "Economy expected to curb healthcare philanthropy
Story posted: September 23, 2008 - 6:00 pm EDT
The nation’s worsening economy, already a stress on state budgets and investment portfolios, will likely undermine another source of healthcare revenue: philanthropy.
Giving across all sectors fell during all but two of six recessions since 1967, according to a survey of economic cycles and donations released by the Association for Healthcare Philanthropy."
Story posted: September 23, 2008 - 6:00 pm EDT
The nation’s worsening economy, already a stress on state budgets and investment portfolios, will likely undermine another source of healthcare revenue: philanthropy.
Giving across all sectors fell during all but two of six recessions since 1967, according to a survey of economic cycles and donations released by the Association for Healthcare Philanthropy."
The Press Association: Charles to be Jewish charity patron
The Press Association: Charles to be Jewish charity patron: "Charles to be Jewish charity patron
2 hours ago
The Prince of Wales has taken on the patronage of a leading Jewish organisation, it was announced.
Charles will become an official supporter of London's Jewish Museum, home to some of the world's finest collections of Judaica. The role is the first time the heir to the throne has become patron of a Jewish charity that operates in the UK."
2 hours ago
The Prince of Wales has taken on the patronage of a leading Jewish organisation, it was announced.
Charles will become an official supporter of London's Jewish Museum, home to some of the world's finest collections of Judaica. The role is the first time the heir to the throne has become patron of a Jewish charity that operates in the UK."
Community Foundations and Philanthropy
Community Foundations and Philanthropy: "Community Foundations and Philanthropy
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September 24, 2008
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When most people think of charities, they envision a group of people interested in making a difference in a particular aspect of people's lives. One charity may dedicate itself to curing disease or helping the sick, while another might focus on protecting the environment. One group might work with children to help them improve their education, and still another could try to solve the problems that the elderly face. It's easy to categorize different charitable organizations by the mission that they seek to accomplish."
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When most people think of charities, they envision a group of people interested in making a difference in a particular aspect of people's lives. One charity may dedicate itself to curing disease or helping the sick, while another might focus on protecting the environment. One group might work with children to help them improve their education, and still another could try to solve the problems that the elderly face. It's easy to categorize different charitable organizations by the mission that they seek to accomplish."
Tuesday, September 23, 2008
Bill Clinton and the Economic Crisis: A Blogger’s Chat « CauseWired
Bill Clinton and the Economic Crisis: A Blogger’s Chat « CauseWired: "The question for philanthropy says former President Bill Clinton, is whether “people give more or less” during the unfolding American financial crisis.
“I think there’s at least a 50-percent chance they’ll give more,” he told a small group of bloggers Monday night during a meeting in his suite at the Sheraton New York, site this week of the fourth annual Clinton Global Initiative conference."
“I think there’s at least a 50-percent chance they’ll give more,” he told a small group of bloggers Monday night during a meeting in his suite at the Sheraton New York, site this week of the fourth annual Clinton Global Initiative conference."
Famed arts philanthropist goes on trial in NYC -- Newsday.com
Famed arts philanthropist goes on trial in NYC -- Newsday.com: "The 67-year-old Vilar was best known for giving away millions of dollars to cultural institutions and opera houses before he was arrested in May 2005 on charges including conspiracy to commit securities, mail, wire and investment adviser fraud."
Women and Philanthropy: 4 Ways to Get Started - US News and World Report
Women and Philanthropy: 4 Ways to Get Started - US News and World Report: "Angelina Jolie isn't the only woman wielding her philanthropic power. As a result of their growing earning power, wealth, and financial control, women have surpassed men as the biggest givers, leading to shifts in how the philanthropic world operates."
On Eve of Philanthropy Forum, Clinton Worries About Economy - washingtonpost.com
On Eve of Philanthropy Forum, Clinton Worries About Economy - washingtonpost.com: "NEW YORK, Sept. 22 -- Preparing to open his annual philanthropy gathering here against the backdrop of historic upheaval on Wall Street, former president Bill Clinton expressed concern Monday that the economic downturn could undermine major charitable investments around the world just when help is particularly needed."
Texas: Second Trial for Charity Begins
Texas 2nd Trial for Charity Begins
Federal prosecutors started a second attempt to convict leaders of a Muslim charity on charges of financing terrorism after the first trial last year ended with a mistrial on most of the accusations.
Federal prosecutors started a second attempt to convict leaders of a Muslim charity on charges of financing terrorism after the first trial last year ended with a mistrial on most of the accusations.
Donations boost Shareheat program: Rutland Herald Online
Donations boost Shareheat program: Rutland Herald Online: "Donations boost Shareheat program
September 23, 2008
By Bruce Edwards Herald Staff
A number of companies have pledged matching funds to help needy Vermonters meet their heating bills this winter when families might have to choose between food and heat.
So far, the companies have donated or pledged a total of $87,000 toward Shareheat — the 21-year-old fuel assistance program started by Central Vermont Public Service Corp."
September 23, 2008
By Bruce Edwards Herald Staff
A number of companies have pledged matching funds to help needy Vermonters meet their heating bills this winter when families might have to choose between food and heat.
So far, the companies have donated or pledged a total of $87,000 toward Shareheat — the 21-year-old fuel assistance program started by Central Vermont Public Service Corp."
Philanthrophy at the Clinton Global Initiative | Virtuous in New York | The Economist
Philanthrophy at the Clinton Global Initiative | Virtuous in New York | The Economist: "On Monday morning, the bell of the Nasdaq stock exchange was rung by Bob Harrison, chief executive of the Clinton Global Initiative (CGI), which holds its annual meeting this week—an event The Economist has dubbed the Philanthropy Oscars. At the same time, the United Nations is holding its annual General Assembly, including a special session on progress towards the Millennium Development Goals for reducing poverty, at which one of the world’s pre-eminent philanthropists, Bill Gates, is expected to make a big announcement about his mission to eradicate malaria."
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