Ad Campaign Aims to Reach People Who ‘Almost’ Gave
By Brennen JensenThe Ad Council, a New York charity that produces public-service advertisements, has started a campaign to encourage Americans to support good works. Instead of promoting a specific charity or cause, as is the norm with such efforts, the charity says its Generous Nation campaign is…
By BRENNEN JENSEN
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Sandy Weill’s Advice to Aspiring Philanthropists
“Picking one’s spots in the philanthropic world should be a personal matter; however, I’d recommend ALSO SEE:Article: Two of a KindArticle: Joan Weill’s Support of Dance Company Marked by a Personal Touch some principles for how business leaders might become engaged. “First, it’s important to make…
Joan Weill’s Support of Dance Company Marked by a Personal Touch
By Nicole LewisJoan H. Weill still remembers the first time she saw a performance of the acclaimed Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, even though it was more than 50 years ago. The evening featured one of ALSO SEE:Article: Two of a KindArticle: Sandy Weill’s Advice to Aspiring Philanthropists the…
By nicole lewis
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Key Gifts from Joan H. and Sanford I. Weill: a Sampling
Weill Medical College of Cornell University (New York)
The billionaire financier and his wife are planning a big deal — giving away most of their wealthWhile driving through Brooklyn one day in the late 1970s, Sanford I. (Sandy) Weill brooded about the trouble ALSO SEE: List: Key Gifts from Joan H. and Sanford I. Weill: a Sampling Chart: The Weills’…
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By Anne W. Howard
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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. October 2006 5.8% September 6.0% August 6.2% July 6.0% June 6.0% May 5.8% April…
Status and recent results of drives for endowments, capital improvements, and other needs Started or announced Closing date Goal Amount raised Purpose Columbia U. (N.Y.) Sept. 2006 Dec. 2011 $4,000,000,000 $1,621,000,000 For academic programs, endowment, facilities, and financial aid Miami U.…
Alliance to Save Energy (Washington): Appointed Jeffrey Harris, a staff scientist at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (Calif.), to be vice president for programs. America’s Second Harvest (Chicago): Appointed Wendy Falk MacGregor, senior vice president for strategic marketing at Starcom…
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…