America’s Promise Posts Summit Updates On Line
America’s promise has revamped its World-Wide Web site in conjunction with the one-year anniversary of the Presidents’ Summit for America’s Future. The Alexandria, Va., charity was formed to monitor progress made by last year’s summit, which promised to help two million children by the year 2000.…
By Paul Demko
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Bits: Wildlife Alerts and Books for the Poor
* The World Wildlife Fund in Washington has started a “conservation action network” (http://takeaction.worldwildlife.org). Visitors can view “action alerts” on issues such as the protection of tigers and then send a fax directly to their Congressional representatives to voice their opinions. By the…
By Paul Demko
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‘Governing’: Philanthropy Comes Under Attack
Foundations are increasingly coming under attack for promoting government policies at the state and local levels that are “more liberal than either the legislature or majority opinion in the state would feel comfortable with,” according to a cover story in Governing magazine (April). The article…
The interplay between soul and money is explored in the Spring issue of Whole Earth. In articles, brief book reviews and excerpts, and lists of resources, the magazine examines the history of money and the myriad ways in which it is used, invested, and given away. “Education on giving is rare,”…
Overseas Development News Available on Internet Site
The International Development Network is hoping to become a one-stop on-line resource center for charities that work on economic development across the globe. The Athens, Ga., non-profit group’s Web site is updated daily with news of concern to charities -- as well as government agencies and…
By Paul Demko
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AIDS Watchdog Group Posts Financial Data On Line
Financial data about AIDS charities -- including salaries paid to top officials -- are now available on the Internet. The AIDS Service Provider Accountability Project, a group in San Francisco started by several AIDS activists, has posted financial data for at least 29 AIDS organizations on its Web…
By Paul Demko
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Debate on Campaign-Finance Bill Stirs Fears That Lawmakers Will Limit Charities’ Lobbying
Last week’s debate in the House of Representatives over campaign-finance legislation has rekindled fears among charity officials that Congress wants to curtail lobbying by non-profit organizations. And some experts worry that states, too, are trying to put a lid on charity lobbying. Until a few…
By Paul Demko
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The Internet lets activists reach around the world at little cost The Southern Utah Wilderness Alliance faced its toughest battle ever when Congress was considering a bill to open up much of the state to road construction, mining, and other types of economic development that threatened to damage…
By Paul Demko
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Food Banks Can’t Keep Up With Huge Demand, Study Finds
Second Harvest, the country’s largest chain of food banks, fed almost 26 million people last year -- nearly 10 per cent of America’s population. Even so, it had to turn away an estimated 2.3 million hungry people because of a lack of food. Those figures were contained in “Hunger 1997: The Faces &…
By Paul Demko
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‘Forbes’: A Crusader Seeks to End Alcohol Abuse
When John Hanley retired at age 61 as chief executive of Monsanto in 1983, he faced a question, says Forbes magazine (March 23): “What should he do with his still-abundant energy?” Drawing on the experiences of his wife’s personal battle with alcoholism, Mr. Hanley answered the question by…