Jazz great Marsalis views his hurricane-relief efforts and other charity work as ‘just part of being alive’ Despite helping to award more than $3-million to victims of Hurricane Katrina, Wynton Marsalis, the New Orleans native ALSO SEE:ARTICLE: Voicing Support for CharityARTICLE: From Raising Cain…
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Abilene Christian U. (Tex.): Appointed Kevin Christian, former executive director of the West Texas Office of Economic Development and Tourism (El Paso), to be associate general counsel. After-School All-Stars (Los Angeles): Appointed Ben Paul, chief operating officer, to be president and chief…
Following are summaries of recent reports by the BBB Wise Giving Alliance. This private group reports on whether charities meet standards for fund raising, governance, financial management, and public information. The alliance does not approve or disapprove of charities, and urges potential donors…
Interest Rates for Planned Gifts
Following are the interest rates, provided by the Internal Revenue Service, for computing charitable deductions for charitable remainder trusts, gift annuities, charitable lead trusts, and some other deferred gifts. August 2006 6.2% July 2006 6.0% June 2006 6.0% May 2006 5.8% April 2006 5.6% March…
Charities Sue for Right to Join Federal Fund Drive
Charities sue after being denied spots in federal fund-raising campaign
NY Nonprofit Groups Help Needy Artists
Creative Capital and Fractured Atlas, two nonprofit groups in New York, are working with artists to help them achieve financial stability, reports the Associated Press. Creative Capital, founded in 1999, gives artists seed money for their projects in exchange for a percentage of any profit. The…
Donor-Advised Funds Gain in Popularity
Community foundations and investment firms are competing for donors by lowering their fees for managing donor-advised funds, improving online services, and making it easier to put money into such accounts, reports The Wall Street Journal. According to a survey by The Chronicle of Philanthropy,…
Tips for Persuading Bands to Share the Spotlight With a Charity
IN THE TRENCHES Charity managers suggest the following tips for nonprofit organizations seeking a partnership with a ALSO SEE:Article: Charities Find That Joining Forces With Touring Musical Acts Can Help Spread Their Messages to New Audiences touring musical artist: Look for performers who already…