Abbott Northwestern Hospital Foundation (Minneapolis): Appointed Sid Mallory, vice president for ALSO SEE:Amateur Writing Group’s New Director Pitches Its Story development at U. of Texas Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas, to be president. Albright College (Reading, Pa.): Appointed Patricia R.…
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 doors…
The IRS is seeking comments on its plan to substantially revise and streamline Form 1023 -- the document that organizations file with the IRS when they seek tax-exempt status as charities or foundations -- as well as the instructions for the form (Announcement 2002-92, Internal Revenue Bulletin…
By Grant Williams
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Donations to big charities lag in uncertain economic climateAfter four straight years of double-digit gains in donations, the nation’s largest charities turned ALSO SEE: DATABASE: Philanthropy 400 results from 1998-2002 Doing the Numbers: How The Chronicle’s Philanthropy 400 Was Compiled Lutheran…
ALSO SEE: ARTICLE: The Tide Turns: Donations to big charities lag in uncertain economic climate DATABASE: Philanthropy 400 results from 1998-2002, searchable by 400 rank, state, and type of organization WHAT THEY ARE 132 colleges and universities 38 international groups 28 United Ways 26 hospitals…
Interest Rates for Planned Gifts
From the issue dated October 31, 2002 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. November 2002 3.6% October 4.2% September…
Tips for Getting the Most From a Mentor
IN THE TRENCHES By Alison Stein Wellner If it’s Friday, and it is between 10 and 11 a.m, it’s easy to find Wanda Y. Jenkins, of the Chattahoochee Valley Community Foundation, in Columbus, Ga.: She’s on the phone with Ruben Orduña, of the Boston Foundation. What does Mr. Orduña, director of…
By Alison Stein Wellner
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Readers Respond to Articles About Leadership Development and the Coming Nonprofit Labor Crunch
INBOX Leadership Cultivation Should Begin in Communities To the Editor: The lead article in the August 22 edition, “A New Generation of Programs Seeks to Cultivate Nonprofit Leaders,” failed to identify one of the most effective leadership-development strategies being supported by a large number of…
Tips for Creating an Online Fund-Raising System
IN THE TRENCHES Even the smallest charities can give online fund raising a try, say those who have ALSO SEE:Small Charities Find Online Giving Full of Rewards and Challenges helped nonprofit organizations set up that option for donors. Nonprofit services such as Network for Good and CanadaHelps.org…