Postal Service Proposes Change to Nonprofit Mail
Washington The U.S. Postal Service has proposed that charities and professional fund raisers be allowed to share the financial risk of sending direct-mail solicitations at nonprofit rates, causing consternation among some direct-mail experts and charity officials. Currently, to be eligible to send…
By nicole lewis
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A fund raiser in West Texas finds that popping in on prospective donors leads to planned gifts aplentySan Angelo, Tex. Roger Ellison calls on 500 prospective donors every year, showing up unannounced on people’s front porches in a cowboy hat and ostrich-skin boots. In pursuit of donations, Mr.…
By Brad Wolverton
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Bank Manager Among Recent ‘Points of Light’
Following are the people and organizations that have most recently been named to receive President Bush’s Daily Points of Light Award. The Points of Light Foundation, a Washington charity, assists the president in making the choices and carrying out the award program. More information about the…
$20-Million Given to Hospitality School at University of Central Florida; Other Gifts
Five organizations have received large gifts: The University of Central Florida’s School of Hospitality Management, in Orlando, has received $20-million from Harris Rosen, a university trustee and founder of Rosen Hotels & Resorts, in Orlando. Mr. Rosen provided $18-million to construct a new…
Congress Considers Easing Rules on Foundation Stock Holdings
Washington In a move that has received little attention, Congress is considering whether to require some foundations to distribute as much as 12 percent of their assets annually. In exchange for giving considerably more than the 5 percent that foundations are now required to award, the foundations…
By GRANT WILLIAMS
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Nonprofit groups fear consultants’ article will cause problems with lawmakers and donorsAn article in this month’s Harvard Business Review asserting that charities nationwide could reap more than $100-billion a year by eliminating inefficiencies and making other changes has prompted concerns about…
By Michael Anft
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Pressing Foundations to Give More
Controversial proposal could produce millions for charityA controversial legislative proposal to increase charitable contributions from foundations could have ALSO SEE: Congress Considers Easing Rules on Foundation Stock Holdings What the 25 Wealthiest Private Foundations Spent in 2001 generated…
By Ian Wilhelm
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Photograph by Diana WalkerHomeless families face myriad challenges that can reach far beyond the need to secure permanent housing. In Northern Virginia, the Adopt-A-Family program helps families find jobs, child care, and other kinds of support needed for long-term stability and success. Part of…
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…
Archdiocese for the Military Services, USA (Washington): Appointed David M. Levite, campaign director at Development Resources (Arlington, Va.), to be vice chancellor and chief development officer. Association of Black Foundation Executives (New York): Appointed Kenneth W. Austin, interim executive…