New Efforts Under Way to Attract Young Donors
Washington and Chicago recently hosted mock-Iditarod races for charity, using shopping carts in lieu of dogsleds, report The New York Times and the Chicago Tribune. The races reflect a growing trend as younger, often cash-strapped donors seek unconventional ways to have fun and raise money for good…
Former Enemies Walk for Middle East Peace
Breaking the Ice, a German nonprofit group, is sponsoring an unusual trek across the Sahara Desert to encourage dialogue and conflict resolution in the tumultuous Middle East region, reports the Associated Press. Ten people who have experienced violence, and in some cases caused it—including…
MTV Offers Alternative Spring Break
Programs for college students who want to volunteer on their spring breaks continue to rise in popularity this year, reports The Wall Street Journal. The latest on the bandwagon is a program jointly sponsored by MTV and United Way to send college-age people to help rebuild the Gulf Coast region…
How a Big Gift Is Transforming Public Radio
National Public Radio has undergone a complete overhaul of its image and identity following a landmark $230-million gift in 2003 that is helping to make the organization a heavyweight in mainstream journalism, reports The New York Times. With its endowment bolstered by the donation from Joan B.…
Charities Look Beyond Auto Makers for Support
With the U.S. automobile industry on shaky ground, nonprofit groups in the Detroit area are seeking ways to diversify their sources of donor support so they won’t have to rely on General Motors, Ford Motor, and DaimlerChrysler, reports The Ann Arbor News. Though the companies have no plans to…
Indonesia Threatens to Expel International Charities
Indonesia threatens to expel charities that have not met their promises to provide tsunami-recovery help
Public-Radio Stations Getting More and More Corporate Support
Public-radio stations are getting a growing share of their support from businesses
Mass. Governor Introduces Bill on Religious Charities
Gov. Mitt Romney, Republican of Massachusetts, has asked the legislature to pass the Protecting Religious Freedom bill, a measure that would allow religious groups to refuse to arrange adoptions for gay couples in the state, reports the Associated Press. Mr. Romney has sent lawmakers a draft…
Celebrity on a Charity Mission Refuses to Meet With President Bush
While visiting Washington to promote Operation Smile, the celebrity Jessica Simpson turned down an offer to meet with President George W. Bush on behalf of her favorite charity, reports the Associated Press. Publicists for Ms. Simpson say she declined the invitation because the group, which offers…