By Elizabeth Schwinn Evelyn Petschek, commissioner of the Tax-Exempt and Government Entities Division of the IRS, is changing jobs. She will become chief of staff to Mark Everson, the IRS commissioner. A replacement for Ms. Petschek has not yet been named. The IRS is seeking comment on its rule…
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…
By Cassie J. Moore
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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. April 2004 3.8% March 4.0% February 4.2% January 4.2% December 2003 4.2% November…
Status and recent results of drives for endowments, capital improvements, and other needs Started or announced Closing date Goal Amount raised Purpose Drew U. (N.J.) July 1999 Dec. 2003 $75,000,000* $86,079,711 For capital improvements, endowment, and operating support Gettysburg College (Pa.) May…
Nonprofit Pay: Salary Ranges at Organizations in New York City
ANNUAL BUDGETS OF ORGANIZATIONS $3-million or less $3.1-million to $10-million $10.1-million to $20-million $20.1-million to $50-million $50.1-million or more HEALTH-CARE, RELIGIOUS, AND SOCIAL-SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS Management and administration Chief executive officer/president n/a…
How to Find a Leadership Position at a Nonprofit Group
Search: Winning Strategies to Get Your Next Job in the Nonprofit World, by Larry Slesinger, is designed to help people find leadership positions at nonprofit organizations. Mr. Slesinger, founder of a consulting company in Bethesda, Md., that bears his name, offers advice for people who are…
By Jessica Kronstadt
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Research on Nonprofit Organizations Hiring Recent College Graduates
Recruiting and Retaining the Next Generation of Nonprofit Sector Leadership: a Study of the (Missed) Connections Among Nonprofit Organizations, College Seniors, and Offices of Career Services, by Shelly Cryer, discusses some of the challenges nonprofit organizations face when seeking to hire recent…
By Jessica Kronstadt
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Reflections on the Benefits of Volunteering
Get Up, Get Out, and Volunteer: a Simple Book That Will Change Your Life, by Dale Wallenius, identifies five primary motivations for volunteering. Mr. Wallenius, executive vice president for foundation and advancement at Palomar College, in San Marcos, Calif., offers statistics about the benefits…
By Jessica Kronstadt
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Listing of Grants for Research Programs
Directory of Research Grants, 2004lists more than 3,500 grant programs that support research in the arts and humanities, child and youth services, community and economic development, education, medicine, and physical and social sciences. Most descriptions include details on program requirements,…
By Jessica Kronstadt
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