Philanthropy

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The Motley Fool August 29, 2006 Carrie Crockett	Live, From New Orleans As with our investments, we watch the progress of our charitable donations closely. To that end, 2005 Foolanthropy co-chair reports on how far the Humane Society of Louisiana has come in the past year -- and how much work still needs to be done.
AFP eWire August 28, 2006 Tony Poderis	Help Wanted: Director of Development When should a nonprofit organization hire its first development director? The short answer is sooner rather than later!
AFP eWire August 28, 2006	New Study Examines How Donors Give Online During Disasters A new study examines how donors give online to help support disaster relief efforts and provides guidance for charities seeking to raise funds online.
AFP eWire August 28, 2006	New Form 990 Might Include Fundraising Cost Reporting An IRS advisory committee has recommended seven guidelines for restructuring and revising the Form 990, including potential changes to fundraising cost reporting.
Entrepreneur September 2006 Chris Penttila	Got Skills? Corporate volunteering is becoming less about envelope stuffing and more about letting employees apply their specific skills.
AFP eWire August 21, 2006	Fundraising Climate Improved Over Last Year Charitable fundraisers are more optimistic about the prospect of raising funds now than they have been in the past year, according to the latest reading of the Philanthropic Giving Index.
AFP eWire August 21, 2006	New Survey Profiles Canadian Fundraisers A new survey of Canadian fundraisers shows that a large majority abides by a code of ethics, but only half have a Donor Bill of Rights in place as a formal measure in their organization.
Fast Company September 2006 Anya Kamenetz	Moving Pictures With 11 Oscar nominations for cause-driven work such as Syriana -- and a growing roster of A-list talent at his side -- entrepreneur and philanthropist Jeff Skoll is proving that it pays to be pointed.
AFP eWire August 18, 2006	IRA Rollover Signed Into Law President Bush signed into law a pension reform bill that includes several giving incentives, including the IRA rollover provision. Fundraising strategies and plans will need to be immediately adjusted.
The Motley Fool August 17, 2006 Carrie Crockett	Where Are They Now? Keeping tabs on our philanthropic portfolio. Heifer International ($107,279)... Humane Society of Louisiana ($81,174)... Mercy Corps ($49,922)... Doctors Without Borders ($31,140)...
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