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AFP eWire
July 14, 2008 |
Alaskans Given Option to Increase Giving A new law will allow Alaska residents the opportunity to donate to charity some or all of the money they receive annually from the state's Permanent Fund that was created from Alaska's oil revenues.   |
AFP eWire
July 14, 2008 |
In Weak Economy Loyalty is Stable Currency Fundraising revenues and donor counts are both down for the first quarter of 2008 compared to the same time last year, according to a new report. |
AFP eWire
July 14, 2008 |
AFP Responds to L.A. Times Report on Fundraising Inefficiencies A response to a recent article stating that only a small percentage of money reaches California nonprofits when they use a for-profit fundraising company to raise funds. |
AFP eWire
July 9, 2008 |
Gifts of Securities Have Significant Effect on Canadian Charities The number and total value of donations of securities increased significantly from 2005 to 2006 after the Canadian government removed the capital gains tax on such contributions, according to new research. |
Humanities
Jul/Aug 2008
Sam Howe Verhovek |
In Focus Ted Lord sponsors migrant-literacy programs, family reading programs, and other community service events through his organization Humanities Washington. |
AFP eWire
July 7, 2008 |
Charity Auction Managers Bracing For Tougher Fundraising Environment Most charity auction managers are expecting a difficult fundraising climate over the next several months, and more than 20 percent have already seen a decline in funds raised so far in 2008 compared to last year, according to a recent survey. |
AFP eWire
July 7, 2008 |
California Foundations Reach Agreement to Avoid Disclosure Legislation In response to legislation that would have required disclosure about their organizational diversity and their grants to minority organizations, a group of 10 large California foundations have agreed to allocate millions of dollars to charities that serve diverse and minority communities. |
Energize
July 2008
Susan J. Ellis |
Volunteers Should Not Be Second-Class Taxpayers The tax deduction for driving as part of volunteer service has been 14 cents for the last 10 years. |
Nonprofit Quarterly
Rick Cohen |
"Greenlining" Foundation Grantmaking: Racial Equality Reporting in California Just as the Home Mortgage Disclosure Act requires banks to report on their mortgages and loans, should philanthropic redlining in U.S. philanthropy be remedied by a mandatory reporting regime? |
| Nonprofit Quarterly |
The Shifting Tides of Nonprofit Governance: An Interview with Paul Light An interview with Paul Light, expert on nonprofits, regarding reform of board governance. |
Registered Rep.
June 11, 2008
Nancy N. DiCostanzo |
All You Need Is Cash Gold Diggers and Sugar Daddys joined forces at New York City's Taj nightclub to raise money for charity -- and make-out! |
This Old House
Deborah Snoonian |
Home Repair Volunteer Programs Hundreds of organizations perform minor home repairs and landscape work for the elderly and disabled. Learn more about starting or joining a volunteer program where you can put your home improvement skills to work, too. |
MyBusiness
Jun/Jul 2008
Emily McMackin |
Mission Possible Shortly after launching the GiveCard -- a prepaid Visa or MasterCard that allows recipients to donate 10 percent of their gift to the charity of their choice -- the co-founders discovered that consumers were eager to give back. |
Philanthropy
May 5, 2008
Adam Meyerson |
Expanding Our Commitment to Philanthropic Freedom The public policy division of The Philanthropy Roundtable represents the cause of philanthropic freedom in media, nonprofit, and academic debates -- to anticipate and respond to emerging issues before they reach the level of legislation. |
Philanthropy
May 5, 2008 |
Board Compensation Readers react to William Schambra's article "Board Compensation: To Pay or Not to Pay?" |
Philanthropy
May 5, 2008 |
Joseph E. Robert Jr. Interview with a philanthropic heavyweight with major charitable commitments to K-12 education, children's health, and national security. |
Philanthropy
May 5, 2008 |
Staffing Up John B. Krieger is the new executive director of the Achelis Foundation and the Bodman Foundation... The Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation recently named Steven J. McCormick as its new president... etc. |
Philanthropy
May 5, 2008
Justin Torres |
Charles G. Koch Charitable Foundation Teaching the principles of free enterprise to the nonprofit leaders of tomorrow. |
Philanthropy
May 5, 2008
Raina Sacks Blankenhorn |
Elizabeth Brady Lurie, RIP Remembering a philanthropist whose boundless curiosity helped fund artists and thinkers. |
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