Federal, State Legislatures Push Nonprofit Regulation Reform: "Federal, State Legislatures Push Nonprofit Regulation Reform
12/3/2004
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and the Senate Finance Committee are seeking reforms of existing nonprofit regulations, pending the findings of an Independent Sector panel, the New York Times reported Nov. 15.
The Finance Committee is considering a number of possible reforms, including the revision of IRS Form 990, independent audits of financial statements for organizations with more than $250,000 in annual receipts, reviews of nonprofits' tax-exempt status, and the ability to 'impose specific fiduciary duties on board members and give the IRS authority to seek the removal of board members or officers who violate the rules.'"
Friday, December 03, 2004
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blackenterprise.com: "Faith and Federalism: Do Charitable Choice Provisions Preempt State Nondiscrimination Employment Laws?
Source: Washington and Lee Law Review
Publication date: 2004-07-01
Arrival time: 2004-12-03
Table of Contents
I. Introduction
'We don't hire people of your faith.'1 Alan Yorker, the top candidate for a psychologist position at the United Methodist Children's Home in Decatur, Georgia, was not only disappointed that his job interview ended with this abrupt pronouncement about his Jewish faith-he was angry enough to file a lawsuit.2 ''It's painful to have someone tell you they won't even interview you for a job because of your religion, ' ' Yorker explained, ' ' [b]ut the pain becomes greater when you realize your own taxes are supporting "
Source: Washington and Lee Law Review
Publication date: 2004-07-01
Arrival time: 2004-12-03
Table of Contents
I. Introduction
'We don't hire people of your faith.'1 Alan Yorker, the top candidate for a psychologist position at the United Methodist Children's Home in Decatur, Georgia, was not only disappointed that his job interview ended with this abrupt pronouncement about his Jewish faith-he was angry enough to file a lawsuit.2 ''It's painful to have someone tell you they won't even interview you for a job because of your religion, ' ' Yorker explained, ' ' [b]ut the pain becomes greater when you realize your own taxes are supporting "
Sports: The Cincinnati Post
Sports: The Cincinnati Post: "Ben Roethlisberger might be 9-0 as a starting quarterback for the Steelers, but he's 0-2 with the NFL's uniform police.
Roethlisberger was warned to stop or pay a $5,000 fine if he continues to write messages on his white Nike game shoes.
Roethlisberger has written the No. 40 on the sides of his shoes this season in honor of late Arizona Cardinals safety Pat Tillman, and written the initials 'PFJ' on the toes of each shoe. The initials stand for Play For Jesus, a message Roethlisberger has carried onto football fields since he was a high school sophomore in Findlay, Ohio.
Earlier, Roethlisberger removed a yellow LiveStrong Lance Armstrong band from his left wrist after the NFL warned him. He has not been fined for either violation because he stopped doing it after he was warned.
Merton Hanks, a former San Francisco 49ers cornerback who now works in player development for the league, apparently noticed an item in the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette this week about Roethlisberger's shoe ritual. Hanks called Steelers equipment manager Rodgers Freyvogel, who relayed the warning. "
Roethlisberger was warned to stop or pay a $5,000 fine if he continues to write messages on his white Nike game shoes.
Roethlisberger has written the No. 40 on the sides of his shoes this season in honor of late Arizona Cardinals safety Pat Tillman, and written the initials 'PFJ' on the toes of each shoe. The initials stand for Play For Jesus, a message Roethlisberger has carried onto football fields since he was a high school sophomore in Findlay, Ohio.
Earlier, Roethlisberger removed a yellow LiveStrong Lance Armstrong band from his left wrist after the NFL warned him. He has not been fined for either violation because he stopped doing it after he was warned.
Merton Hanks, a former San Francisco 49ers cornerback who now works in player development for the league, apparently noticed an item in the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette this week about Roethlisberger's shoe ritual. Hanks called Steelers equipment manager Rodgers Freyvogel, who relayed the warning. "
The Penn Online - Bracelets make social statement, money
The Penn Online - Bracelets make social statement, money: "Bracelets make social statement, money
BY HEATHER TASSMER
Penn Staff Writer
H.L.Tassmer@iup.edu
December 03, 2004
Lincoln Highway presentation takes audience on a 'long, winding road'
People wearing colored bracelets are making fashion and social statements.
Americans have latched onto the Lance Armstrong LIVESTRONG yellow bracelet trend, but these bracelets are not the only ones that make a statement. Pink bracelets have been sold to represent awareness for breast cancer, and blue ones benefit United Way."
BY HEATHER TASSMER
Penn Staff Writer
H.L.Tassmer@iup.edu
December 03, 2004
Lincoln Highway presentation takes audience on a 'long, winding road'
People wearing colored bracelets are making fashion and social statements.
Americans have latched onto the Lance Armstrong LIVESTRONG yellow bracelet trend, but these bracelets are not the only ones that make a statement. Pink bracelets have been sold to represent awareness for breast cancer, and blue ones benefit United Way."
Hillsborough: Councilman seeks nonprofits' audits
Hillsborough: Councilman seeks nonprofits' audits: "TAMPA - Each year, the city of Tampa budget includes millions of dollars for nonprofit and other organizations, including Lowry Park Zoo, the Florida Aquarium, Tampa Bay Performing Arts Center and Tampa Sports Authority.
Council member John Dingfelder is asking: Is that money being spent wisely?
Dingfelder said Thursday that the City Council should consider asking nonprofits and other agencies getting taxpayers' money to provide annual performance audits.
'I don't want to shove it down their throats,' he said. "
Council member John Dingfelder is asking: Is that money being spent wisely?
Dingfelder said Thursday that the City Council should consider asking nonprofits and other agencies getting taxpayers' money to provide annual performance audits.
'I don't want to shove it down their throats,' he said. "
BAW: Black charitable giving on the rise, according to study
BAW: Black charitable giving on the rise, according to study: "Black charitable giving on the rise, according to study
Date: Friday, December 03, 2004
By: LAKIESHA McGHEE, BlackAmericaWeb.com
When North Carolina Central University � a historically black school � received
$1 million in November from a former faculty member who died last year, it added further clout to a recent study that says charitable giving is on the rise among blacks and other people of color.
Blacks and other minorities are becoming a growing source of philanthropy in the United States because contributions from these groups continue to grow along with their wealth and education levels, Eugene Miller told BlackAmericaWeb.com. Miller is co-director of the study �Pathways for Change: Philanthropy among African-American, Latinos and Asian Americans in the New York Metropolitan Region.� "
Date: Friday, December 03, 2004
By: LAKIESHA McGHEE, BlackAmericaWeb.com
When North Carolina Central University � a historically black school � received
$1 million in November from a former faculty member who died last year, it added further clout to a recent study that says charitable giving is on the rise among blacks and other people of color.
Blacks and other minorities are becoming a growing source of philanthropy in the United States because contributions from these groups continue to grow along with their wealth and education levels, Eugene Miller told BlackAmericaWeb.com. Miller is co-director of the study �Pathways for Change: Philanthropy among African-American, Latinos and Asian Americans in the New York Metropolitan Region.� "
PRESS RELEASE Business Philanthropy Earns National Recognition
Business Philanthropy Earns National Recognition: "Business Philanthropy Earns National Recognition
Friday December 3, 11:04 am ET
ST. PAUL, Minn., Dec. 3 /PRNewswire/ -- A statewide program which promotes increased business giving and community involvement was recognized by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce at an awards ceremony Thursday in Washington, D.C.
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The program, Building Business Investment in Community, received the National Community Service Award. The Minnesota Chamber accepted the award on behalf of its 13 partners representing business and community organizations. The award is given to a state, regional or local chamber of commerce for exemplary corporate citizenship in promoting better corporate-community relations."
Friday December 3, 11:04 am ET
ST. PAUL, Minn., Dec. 3 /PRNewswire/ -- A statewide program which promotes increased business giving and community involvement was recognized by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce at an awards ceremony Thursday in Washington, D.C.
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The program, Building Business Investment in Community, received the National Community Service Award. The Minnesota Chamber accepted the award on behalf of its 13 partners representing business and community organizations. The award is given to a state, regional or local chamber of commerce for exemplary corporate citizenship in promoting better corporate-community relations."
GuideStar - News - Articles - Results of the 2004 GuideStar Nonprofit Economic Survey
GuideStar - News - Articles - Results of the 2004 GuideStar Nonprofit Economic Survey: " Light at the End of the Tunnel? Results of the 2004 GuideStar
Nonprofit Economic Survey
Will 2004 be remembered as the year when the economy turned the corner for charitable organizations? The results of GuideStar's third annual nonprofit economic survey indicate that it just might.
GuideStar asked individuals associated with charitable nonprofits how their organizations fared financially during the first nine months of 2004 compared to the first nine months of 2003. Half of the nonprofit participants reported that contributions to their organizations had increased. Another 24 percent stated contribution levels had stayed the same, 23 percent indicated a decrease, and 4 percent did not know. "
Nonprofit Economic Survey
Will 2004 be remembered as the year when the economy turned the corner for charitable organizations? The results of GuideStar's third annual nonprofit economic survey indicate that it just might.
GuideStar asked individuals associated with charitable nonprofits how their organizations fared financially during the first nine months of 2004 compared to the first nine months of 2003. Half of the nonprofit participants reported that contributions to their organizations had increased. Another 24 percent stated contribution levels had stayed the same, 23 percent indicated a decrease, and 4 percent did not know. "
'Operation Open Doors' (washingtonpost.com)
'Operation Open Doors' (washingtonpost.com): "'Operation Open Doors'
Friday, December 3, 2004; Page A26
WHEN HIS NAME surfaced in connection with the Senate Indian Affairs Committee investigation of lobbyists Jack Abramoff and Michael Scanlon, Rep. Robert W. Ney (R-Ohio) presented himself as another victim of the rapacious duo, who collected $66 million from casino-operating Indian tribes that sought their help to stay in business. Like the tribes, Mr. Ney said, he was duped by Mr. Abramoff when the lobbyist sought his help in getting a tribal casino reopened.
Maybe so. But Mr. Ney also pocketed large campaign contributions from the Tigua tribe of El Paso -- contributions steered his way by Mr. Abramoff -- and then pushed the tribe's cause in Congress. And he continued to embrace that cause well beyond the time he claims to have lost interest"
Friday, December 3, 2004; Page A26
WHEN HIS NAME surfaced in connection with the Senate Indian Affairs Committee investigation of lobbyists Jack Abramoff and Michael Scanlon, Rep. Robert W. Ney (R-Ohio) presented himself as another victim of the rapacious duo, who collected $66 million from casino-operating Indian tribes that sought their help to stay in business. Like the tribes, Mr. Ney said, he was duped by Mr. Abramoff when the lobbyist sought his help in getting a tribal casino reopened.
Maybe so. But Mr. Ney also pocketed large campaign contributions from the Tigua tribe of El Paso -- contributions steered his way by Mr. Abramoff -- and then pushed the tribe's cause in Congress. And he continued to embrace that cause well beyond the time he claims to have lost interest"
Corrupt? Absolutely. - Tom DeLay unites the critics of the Republican Congress. By Chris�Suellentrop
Corrupt? Absolutely. - Tom DeLay unites the critics of the Republican Congress. By Chris�Suellentrop: "Corrupt? Absolutely.
Tom DeLay unites the critics of the Republican Congress.
By Chris Suellentrop
Posted Thursday, Dec. 2, 2004, at 4:23 PM PT
Earlier this year, Tom DeLay correctly diagnosed the disease that infects his congressional majority. 'If 1994 was the year we stopped thinking like a permanent minority,' DeLay told Republicans gathered for a February party retreat in Philadelphia, '2004 is the year we start thinking like a permanent majority: unified, aggressive, rightfully confident of victory.' DeLay, of course, thought permanent-majority status would be a good thing for the GOP, but nine months later he's become the symbol of a party corrupted by its lock on power. When House Republicans voted last month to allow members who have been indicted to keep their leadership positions�a decision that ought to be remembered as the 'DeLay rule'�political writers from David Brooks to E.J. Dionne to John Podhoretz howled that Republicans had finally completed their slow transformation into the entrenched, arrogant, and sleazy Democratic majority they defeated in 1994"
Tom DeLay unites the critics of the Republican Congress.
By Chris Suellentrop
Posted Thursday, Dec. 2, 2004, at 4:23 PM PT
Earlier this year, Tom DeLay correctly diagnosed the disease that infects his congressional majority. 'If 1994 was the year we stopped thinking like a permanent minority,' DeLay told Republicans gathered for a February party retreat in Philadelphia, '2004 is the year we start thinking like a permanent majority: unified, aggressive, rightfully confident of victory.' DeLay, of course, thought permanent-majority status would be a good thing for the GOP, but nine months later he's become the symbol of a party corrupted by its lock on power. When House Republicans voted last month to allow members who have been indicted to keep their leadership positions�a decision that ought to be remembered as the 'DeLay rule'�political writers from David Brooks to E.J. Dionne to John Podhoretz howled that Republicans had finally completed their slow transformation into the entrenched, arrogant, and sleazy Democratic majority they defeated in 1994"
The Telegraph Online-Collate papers for charity
The Telegraph Online: "Collate papers for charity
A Paris Hilton autographed stapler? Yeah, they�ve got that.
Office retailer Staples is holding a �Staplers of the Stars� online charity auction of celebrity signed staplers. With more than 140 celebs in the mix, Hilton�s stapler is currently leading the pack at $1,005.
Hilton is followed by Donald Trump and Katie Couric, whose autographed staplers are each going for $800. Other staplers being bid on are signed by Ringo Starr, Kobe Bryant, Bill Gates, Rudy Guiliani and Cher.
All of the proceeds go to a charity of each star�s choosing. Since the auction opened on Nov. 16, more than 2,600 bids have been placed. The staplers are available to bid on until Dec. 6 at www.staples.com."
A Paris Hilton autographed stapler? Yeah, they�ve got that.
Office retailer Staples is holding a �Staplers of the Stars� online charity auction of celebrity signed staplers. With more than 140 celebs in the mix, Hilton�s stapler is currently leading the pack at $1,005.
Hilton is followed by Donald Trump and Katie Couric, whose autographed staplers are each going for $800. Other staplers being bid on are signed by Ringo Starr, Kobe Bryant, Bill Gates, Rudy Guiliani and Cher.
All of the proceeds go to a charity of each star�s choosing. Since the auction opened on Nov. 16, more than 2,600 bids have been placed. The staplers are available to bid on until Dec. 6 at www.staples.com."
GreenBiz | News Center | Columns
GreenBiz | News Center | Columns:
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"The role of business in addressing poverty is crucial, but until now, it has abdicated responsibility in a number of ways. It has argued that economic growth naturally leads to development, which the U.N. shows statistically is neither an obvious nor automatic link. Second, business has claimed that poverty alleviation is the responsibility of government, not the private sector. Third, companies have pointed to their charitable activities as their contribution to solving the problem. The fact of the matter is that business is going to have to get far more actively involved if any headway is to be made into poverty reduction, and it is in their best interests to do so. "
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"The role of business in addressing poverty is crucial, but until now, it has abdicated responsibility in a number of ways. It has argued that economic growth naturally leads to development, which the U.N. shows statistically is neither an obvious nor automatic link. Second, business has claimed that poverty alleviation is the responsibility of government, not the private sector. Third, companies have pointed to their charitable activities as their contribution to solving the problem. The fact of the matter is that business is going to have to get far more actively involved if any headway is to be made into poverty reduction, and it is in their best interests to do so. "
JOBS Act limits corporate deductions
JOBS Act limits corporate deductions: "JOBS Act limits corporate deductions
by Paul Lowe
While general aviation interests hailed the tax law that extended the deadline for the 50-percent accelerated bonus-depreciation allowance for business aircraft, the law also contains a provision that severely limits expenses that a company may deduct when employees use an employer-provided aircraft for personal travel.
In effect, the law reverses what has become known generically as the �Sutherland Lumber decision.� Sutherland Lumber-Southwest allowed several of its officers to use the corporate jet for nonbusiness purposes such as vacations and charitable activities"
by Paul Lowe
While general aviation interests hailed the tax law that extended the deadline for the 50-percent accelerated bonus-depreciation allowance for business aircraft, the law also contains a provision that severely limits expenses that a company may deduct when employees use an employer-provided aircraft for personal travel.
In effect, the law reverses what has become known generically as the �Sutherland Lumber decision.� Sutherland Lumber-Southwest allowed several of its officers to use the corporate jet for nonbusiness purposes such as vacations and charitable activities"
Internet connection eases contact with charity
Internet connection eases contact with charity: "Internet connection eases contact with charity
Thursday, December 02, 2004
By Keith Essenburg
The Grand Rapids Press
It was only a matter of time before Santa went high-tech.
With an increasing number of local children needing holiday gifts, the Santa Claus Girls have harnessed the convenience of the Internet, establishing a Web site to make it easier for people to donate money, Christmas presents and their time to the charity.
The site, www.santaclausgirls.org, provides a history of the organization and information about this year's campaign. But more importantly, it enables contributors and volunteer drivers to contact the Santa Claus Girls without encountering jammed telephone lines at the organization's headquarters, 2400 Turner Ave. NW in Walker. "
Thursday, December 02, 2004
By Keith Essenburg
The Grand Rapids Press
It was only a matter of time before Santa went high-tech.
With an increasing number of local children needing holiday gifts, the Santa Claus Girls have harnessed the convenience of the Internet, establishing a Web site to make it easier for people to donate money, Christmas presents and their time to the charity.
The site, www.santaclausgirls.org, provides a history of the organization and information about this year's campaign. But more importantly, it enables contributors and volunteer drivers to contact the Santa Claus Girls without encountering jammed telephone lines at the organization's headquarters, 2400 Turner Ave. NW in Walker. "
Harvard Gazette: $30 million endowment offers new approach
Harvard Gazette: $30 million endowment offers new approach: "When Albert J. Weatherhead III '50 and Celia Weatherhead decided to give $30 million to create The Weatherhead Endowment for Collaborative Science and Technology, the couple agreed that the choice offered a unique opportunity to influence the future.
That's because this endeavor is not quite like anything Harvard has done before. This Weatherhead endowment will function like a venture capital fund, enabling the University to seed promising interdisciplinary science and technology projects as they emerge. The Weatherheads and President Lawrence H. Summers view their partnership as key to realizing Summers' vision of science and technology as fostering bold new approaches to age-old questions. "
That's because this endeavor is not quite like anything Harvard has done before. This Weatherhead endowment will function like a venture capital fund, enabling the University to seed promising interdisciplinary science and technology projects as they emerge. The Weatherheads and President Lawrence H. Summers view their partnership as key to realizing Summers' vision of science and technology as fostering bold new approaches to age-old questions. "
Fund-raising time for theatre companies - December 3, 2004 SINGAPORE
Fund-raising time for theatre companies - December 3, 2004: "Fund-raising time for theatre companies
By SANGEETHA MADHAVAN
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IF taking stock and planning ahead can be a daunting task for commercial businesses, it can be a scary time of the year for non-profit arts organisation whose fortunes rise and ebb with each production. And when you're talking small to mid-sized theatre companies that do not receive annual grants from the National Arts Council, planning can be downright punishing. "
By SANGEETHA MADHAVAN
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IF taking stock and planning ahead can be a daunting task for commercial businesses, it can be a scary time of the year for non-profit arts organisation whose fortunes rise and ebb with each production. And when you're talking small to mid-sized theatre companies that do not receive annual grants from the National Arts Council, planning can be downright punishing. "
PRESS RELEASE: Charity Begins at Work: Startup Starts Up Unique Non-Profit
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PRESS RELEASE: Charity Begins at Work: Startup Starts Up Unique Non-Profit: "Charity Begins at Work: Startup Starts Up Unique Non-Profit
Like hundreds, and even thousands, of other websites that sell cause-related products such as the popular �LiveStrong� silicone wristbands from the Lance Armstrong Foundation, www.nationalsupport.org gives a percentage of the proceeds to charity. That they pledge a full 100% of the net proceeds is indeed praiseworthy. That they pay other sites to share their web traffic is, well, remarkable.
(PRWEB) December 4, 2004 -- Like hundreds, and even thousands, of other websites that sell cause-related products such as the popular �LiveStrong� silicone wristbands from the Lance Armstrong Foundation, www.nationalsupport.org gives a percentage of the proceeds to charity. That they pledge a full 100% of the net proceeds is indeed praiseworthy. That they pay other sites to share their web traffic is, well, remarkable.
National Support Services was recently established by NewStream Solutions of St. Louis, MO to generate financial resources in support of charitable causes. National Support has filed for 501 (c) 3 status as a non-profit organization. NewStream Solutions (www.newstreamsolutions.com) is a fulfillment, call center services and e-commerce solutions company. In the course of its business operations, NewStream is fortunate to also work as a service provider for charitable organizations around the country. "
PRESS RELEASE: Charity Begins at Work: Startup Starts Up Unique Non-Profit: "Charity Begins at Work: Startup Starts Up Unique Non-Profit
Like hundreds, and even thousands, of other websites that sell cause-related products such as the popular �LiveStrong� silicone wristbands from the Lance Armstrong Foundation, www.nationalsupport.org gives a percentage of the proceeds to charity. That they pledge a full 100% of the net proceeds is indeed praiseworthy. That they pay other sites to share their web traffic is, well, remarkable.
(PRWEB) December 4, 2004 -- Like hundreds, and even thousands, of other websites that sell cause-related products such as the popular �LiveStrong� silicone wristbands from the Lance Armstrong Foundation, www.nationalsupport.org gives a percentage of the proceeds to charity. That they pledge a full 100% of the net proceeds is indeed praiseworthy. That they pay other sites to share their web traffic is, well, remarkable.
National Support Services was recently established by NewStream Solutions of St. Louis, MO to generate financial resources in support of charitable causes. National Support has filed for 501 (c) 3 status as a non-profit organization. NewStream Solutions (www.newstreamsolutions.com) is a fulfillment, call center services and e-commerce solutions company. In the course of its business operations, NewStream is fortunate to also work as a service provider for charitable organizations around the country. "
The Eureka Reporter... Real News by Real People
The Eureka Reporter... Real News by Real People: "Vehicle donations to
benefit local nonprofits
Got a spare car that runs? Why not donate it to St. Vincent de Paul for a tax write-off?
The Volunteer Center of the Redwoods will soon receive a check for half the profit of a Dodge pickup recently donated for sale on its behalf.
�It�s a program that St. Vincent de Paul has had for a while,� said Tracy Jordan French, administrative assistant and a member of the fund-raising and marketing committee at the volunteer center. �(St. Vincent de Paul) offers it to local nonprofits.�
The volunteer center first got involved when former Volunteer Coordinator Leslie Lollich looked into it. Soon after, John and Hannah Bergen, who were moving out of the area, decided that it would be a good way to get rid of their vehicle."
benefit local nonprofits
Got a spare car that runs? Why not donate it to St. Vincent de Paul for a tax write-off?
The Volunteer Center of the Redwoods will soon receive a check for half the profit of a Dodge pickup recently donated for sale on its behalf.
�It�s a program that St. Vincent de Paul has had for a while,� said Tracy Jordan French, administrative assistant and a member of the fund-raising and marketing committee at the volunteer center. �(St. Vincent de Paul) offers it to local nonprofits.�
The volunteer center first got involved when former Volunteer Coordinator Leslie Lollich looked into it. Soon after, John and Hannah Bergen, who were moving out of the area, decided that it would be a good way to get rid of their vehicle."
US News Article | Reuters.com
US News Article | Reuters.com: "Armstrong Charity Sees Red Over Fake Yellow Bands
Thu Dec 2, 2004 06:20 PM ET
BOSTON (Reuters) - The Lance Armstrong Foundation said on Thursday it was working to halt sales of counterfeit versions of the 'live strong' yellow bracelets, which have raised millions of dollars for the Tour de France winner and cancer survivor's charity. "
Thu Dec 2, 2004 06:20 PM ET
BOSTON (Reuters) - The Lance Armstrong Foundation said on Thursday it was working to halt sales of counterfeit versions of the 'live strong' yellow bracelets, which have raised millions of dollars for the Tour de France winner and cancer survivor's charity. "
www.GovExec.com - Nonprofits continue move to overturn federal terrorist-screening rule (12/2/04)
www.GovExec.com - Nonprofits continue move to overturn federal terrorist-screening rule (12/2/04): "Nonprofits continue move to overturn federal terrorist-screening rule
By Chris Strohm
cstrohm@govexec.com
A coalition of charities vowed this week to continue its lawsuit against a federal rule requiring certification that they do not support or employ people listed on terrorist watch lists.
The charities say fundamental objections still remain to the rule, despite guidance issued on Monday by the government on how groups should comply. The nonprofits object to a new requirement in the Combined Federal Campaign program, which is administered by the Office of Personnel Management and allows federal employees to make direct donations through their paychecks to approved nonprofits. "
By Chris Strohm
cstrohm@govexec.com
A coalition of charities vowed this week to continue its lawsuit against a federal rule requiring certification that they do not support or employ people listed on terrorist watch lists.
The charities say fundamental objections still remain to the rule, despite guidance issued on Monday by the government on how groups should comply. The nonprofits object to a new requirement in the Combined Federal Campaign program, which is administered by the Office of Personnel Management and allows federal employees to make direct donations through their paychecks to approved nonprofits. "
dailypennsylvanian.com - University makes the wrong call on poker
dailypennsylvanian.com - University makes the wrong call on poker: "University makes the wrong call on poker
December 3, 2004
Ican't wait until I turn 21. It's not so I can legally buy a drink (although I suppose that's a nice benefit). I can't wait until my next birthday so I can gamble. I want to be able to hop on a bus and go to Atlantic City to play blackjack. It's one of my life goals to enter the World Series of Poker one day. I've driven nearly four hours in Los Angeles traffic to get to the only 18-and-over casino in the area. I've gone to Montreal in January (a place so cold your nose hairs actually freeze) to play craps."
December 3, 2004
Ican't wait until I turn 21. It's not so I can legally buy a drink (although I suppose that's a nice benefit). I can't wait until my next birthday so I can gamble. I want to be able to hop on a bus and go to Atlantic City to play blackjack. It's one of my life goals to enter the World Series of Poker one day. I've driven nearly four hours in Los Angeles traffic to get to the only 18-and-over casino in the area. I've gone to Montreal in January (a place so cold your nose hairs actually freeze) to play craps."
toledoblade.com
toledoblade.com: "Big bucks and caveats
CALL it philanthropy's version of the pre-nuptial agreement. Colleges and universities are into fund-raising like never before, and like some marriages that go bad, donor and recipient sometimes disagree on the original intent of the gift.
Now, increasingly savvy and insistent donors are getting their deals down in writing, insisting that the institutions they give to use the money as they intended.
This new attention to detail is due in part to legal entanglements like that of wealthy donor Paul Glenn, who said the University of Southern California had fraudulently used his $1.6 million gift for biological research on aging. Mr. Glenn, who sued USC four years ago, settled the case this year."
CALL it philanthropy's version of the pre-nuptial agreement. Colleges and universities are into fund-raising like never before, and like some marriages that go bad, donor and recipient sometimes disagree on the original intent of the gift.
Now, increasingly savvy and insistent donors are getting their deals down in writing, insisting that the institutions they give to use the money as they intended.
This new attention to detail is due in part to legal entanglements like that of wealthy donor Paul Glenn, who said the University of Southern California had fraudulently used his $1.6 million gift for biological research on aging. Mr. Glenn, who sued USC four years ago, settled the case this year."
PRESS RELEASE 2003 CHARITABLE GIVING OUTPACED HOLIDAY SPENDING - Hoover ink PR
PRESS RELEASE 2003 CHARITABLE GIVING OUTPACED HOLIDAY SPENDING - Hoover ink PR: "News Released: December 03, 2004
2003 CHARITABLE GIVING OUTPACED HOLIDAY SPENDING
(PRLEAP.COM) In a major change from 2002, Americans spent more last year on charity than they did on holiday gifts. Holiday retail sales for November and December 2003 in the general merchandise category totaled roughly $217 billion, according to the National Retail Federation. Charitable giving for 2003 topped $240 billion. "
2003 CHARITABLE GIVING OUTPACED HOLIDAY SPENDING
(PRLEAP.COM) In a major change from 2002, Americans spent more last year on charity than they did on holiday gifts. Holiday retail sales for November and December 2003 in the general merchandise category totaled roughly $217 billion, according to the National Retail Federation. Charitable giving for 2003 topped $240 billion. "
It is good to see an executive leave gracefully - Thursday, 12/02/04
It is good to see an executive leave gracefully - Thursday, 12/02/04: "It is good to see an executive leave gracefully
It is good to see an executive leave gracefully
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Notre Dame's head football coach Tyrone Willingham — fired after his team finished the past season with ''only'' six wins and five losses.
The same day — Tuesday — Cleveland Browns head football coach Butch Davis —forced to resign during a season in which his team has lost five straight games.
Isn't it great, though, when a person can leave a job on his or her own terms, whenever he or she wants to leave?
That's the way it was for Kweisi Mfume, who stepped down from his job as president and chief executive officer of the NAACP Tuesday after spending nine years heading the nation's oldest and largest civil rights organization
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Notre Dame's head football coach Tyrone Willingham � fired after his team finished the past season with ''only'' six wins and five losses.
The same day � Tuesday � Cleveland Browns head football coach Butch Davis �forced to resign during a season in which his team has lost five straight games.
Isn't it great, though, when a person can leave a job on his or her own terms, whenever he or she wants to leave?
That's the way it was for Kweisi Mfume, who stepped down from his job as president and chief executive officer of the NAACP Tuesday after spending nine years heading the nation's oldest and largest civil rights organization"
It is good to see an executive leave gracefully
• It is good to see an executive leave gracefully
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Notre Dame's head football coach Tyrone Willingham — fired after his team finished the past season with ''only'' six wins and five losses.
The same day — Tuesday — Cleveland Browns head football coach Butch Davis —forced to resign during a season in which his team has lost five straight games.
Isn't it great, though, when a person can leave a job on his or her own terms, whenever he or she wants to leave?
That's the way it was for Kweisi Mfume, who stepped down from his job as president and chief executive officer of the NAACP Tuesday after spending nine years heading the nation's oldest and largest civil rights organization
� It is good to see an executive leave gracefully
Dwight Lewis is a columnist, regional editor and member of the editorial board for The Tennessean. E-mail: dlewis@tennessean.com.
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Notre Dame's head football coach Tyrone Willingham � fired after his team finished the past season with ''only'' six wins and five losses.
The same day � Tuesday � Cleveland Browns head football coach Butch Davis �forced to resign during a season in which his team has lost five straight games.
Isn't it great, though, when a person can leave a job on his or her own terms, whenever he or she wants to leave?
That's the way it was for Kweisi Mfume, who stepped down from his job as president and chief executive officer of the NAACP Tuesday after spending nine years heading the nation's oldest and largest civil rights organization"
Hernando Today - Online Edition
Hernando Today - Online Edition: "Truth to tell, charity begins in the groan
JOE KLOCK SR.
Published: Dec 2, 2004
As 2004 rushes toward the history books, most solvent Americans are reminded of charity, whether by snail-mail appeals, tax advisors, street-corner Santas or re-runs of Christmas flicks.
As is true of most things in life, there are many facets and shades of the giving process, which is what this reflection is about.
Giving before it hurts is not "
JOE KLOCK SR.
Published: Dec 2, 2004
As 2004 rushes toward the history books, most solvent Americans are reminded of charity, whether by snail-mail appeals, tax advisors, street-corner Santas or re-runs of Christmas flicks.
As is true of most things in life, there are many facets and shades of the giving process, which is what this reflection is about.
Giving before it hurts is not "
DesMoinesRegister.com Oprahs Charity rivals Santa's
DesMoinesRegister.com: "Munson: O,O,O, Oprah's charity rivals Santa's
By KYLE MUNSON
REGISTER STAFF WRITER
December 3, 2004
Take stock of Oprah Winfrey's year of hyper-philanthropy, one that was high-profile even by her lofty standards, and one thing seems certain: The superstar talk-show host is on the fast track to sainthood. Her flock is vast and devout. There's a weekly TV audience of more than 30 million viewers in 110 countries. Her talk-show contract, renewed this year, lasts through 2011.
She has ruled Chicago for 20 years, been nationally syndicated since 1986 and is publisher of her own O magazine (with 2 million readers) since April 2000. She made reading cool again with her book club and turned some obscure authors into instant best sellers."
By KYLE MUNSON
REGISTER STAFF WRITER
December 3, 2004
Take stock of Oprah Winfrey's year of hyper-philanthropy, one that was high-profile even by her lofty standards, and one thing seems certain: The superstar talk-show host is on the fast track to sainthood. Her flock is vast and devout. There's a weekly TV audience of more than 30 million viewers in 110 countries. Her talk-show contract, renewed this year, lasts through 2011.
She has ruled Chicago for 20 years, been nationally syndicated since 1986 and is publisher of her own O magazine (with 2 million readers) since April 2000. She made reading cool again with her book club and turned some obscure authors into instant best sellers."
Welcome to the Association of Chief Executives of Voluntary Organisations
Welcome to the Association of Chief Executives of Voluntary Organisations: "30 Nov 2004 Alan Milburn calls for financial shake-up to help charities reform public services
Radical changes in funding will open the way for charities to improve services to the public over the next 5 years, Alan Milburn will claim today. His speech will be made at the launch of a Home Office funded report by the acevo Commission of Inquiry.
Alan Milburn will say: 'Acevo is leading the debate about how the voluntary sector can make a bigger contribution to the reforms and improvements that are needed both in public services and wider society. I want to set out how I believe the voluntary sector can become part of the mainstream of public service delivery. I believe the voluntary sector stands on the edge of a new future.�
David Blunkett welcomed the report. He said: 'Realising the potential of community and voluntary organisations to solve problems, build confidence and skills and strengthen communities is a crucial issue. All funders - including those in government departments - need to take a long term view to appreciate that building capacity ultimately brings benefits for us all.'"
Radical changes in funding will open the way for charities to improve services to the public over the next 5 years, Alan Milburn will claim today. His speech will be made at the launch of a Home Office funded report by the acevo Commission of Inquiry.
Alan Milburn will say: 'Acevo is leading the debate about how the voluntary sector can make a bigger contribution to the reforms and improvements that are needed both in public services and wider society. I want to set out how I believe the voluntary sector can become part of the mainstream of public service delivery. I believe the voluntary sector stands on the edge of a new future.�
David Blunkett welcomed the report. He said: 'Realising the potential of community and voluntary organisations to solve problems, build confidence and skills and strengthen communities is a crucial issue. All funders - including those in government departments - need to take a long term view to appreciate that building capacity ultimately brings benefits for us all.'"
acevo Events and Training
acevo Events and Training: "Date09 Dec 2004
Event TypeConferenceView Cart
Eventacevo annual conference - The Third Sector: society's watchdog or government's poodleBack to List
DescriptionThe biggest gathering of chief executives, chairs and
board members within the third sector.
Attend this conference to hear the latest thinking from
leading opinion formers and decision makers in the sector.
The day will be a combination of stimulating presentations,
practical workshops and lively debate "
Event TypeConferenceView Cart
Eventacevo annual conference - The Third Sector: society's watchdog or government's poodleBack to List
DescriptionThe biggest gathering of chief executives, chairs and
board members within the third sector.
Attend this conference to hear the latest thinking from
leading opinion formers and decision makers in the sector.
The day will be a combination of stimulating presentations,
practical workshops and lively debate "
SocietyGuardian.co.uk | Society | Sudan reprieves aid chiefs in expulsion row
SocietyGuardian.co.uk | Society | Sudan reprieves aid chiefs in expulsion row: "Sudan reprieves aid chiefs in expulsion row
Ewen MacAskill, diplomatic editor
Tuesday November 30, 2004
The Guardian
The Sudanese government appeared to bow to international pressure last night and postponed its planned expulsion of senior staff at two British aid agencies, Save the Children and Oxfam. "
Ewen MacAskill, diplomatic editor
Tuesday November 30, 2004
The Guardian
The Sudanese government appeared to bow to international pressure last night and postponed its planned expulsion of senior staff at two British aid agencies, Save the Children and Oxfam. "
SocietyGuardian.co.uk | Society | Off diary: The new lotteries bill
SocietyGuardian.co.uk | Society | Off diary: The new lotteries bill: "Taking liberties
Voluntary sector has 'grave concerns' over new lotteries bill
Mary O'Hara
Wednesday December 1, 2004
The Guardian
After months of assurances from the government that it would keep out of lottery fund allocation decisions, the voluntary sector says the lotteries bill, published last week, has confirmed its fears that the independence of the lottery to distribute cash to good causes could be eroded. "
Voluntary sector has 'grave concerns' over new lotteries bill
Mary O'Hara
Wednesday December 1, 2004
The Guardian
After months of assurances from the government that it would keep out of lottery fund allocation decisions, the voluntary sector says the lotteries bill, published last week, has confirmed its fears that the independence of the lottery to distribute cash to good causes could be eroded. "
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