Analysis of Federal Budget Paints Grim Picture for Nonprofit Groups
By Elizabeth SchwinnFederal grants to charities could decline by more than 11 percent over the next five years, and many other government-spending reductions are likely to harm nonprofit groups at the same time, says a new report. The report by the Nonprofit Sector Research Fund of the Aspen…
By Elizabeth Schwinn
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Charity Leaders Urge Federal Government to Change Trustee-Pay Rules
By Ian WilhelmA group of key nonprofit leaders has released recommendations on how to curb excessive trustee compensation, stop fraudulent charitable solicitations, and prevent other abuses in the nonprofit world. The report was put together by the Panel on the Nonprofit Sector, which was organized…
By Ian Wilhelm
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CEO’s tough business tactics save a failing health-care charityImagine a health-care system without the elementary technology of voice mail, with only one working computer for every 100 employees, a chaotic billing and collection system, and buildings with graffiti-covered walls and carpet held…
By Mary E. Medland
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America’s Most Skeptical Donors Are Also the Most Generous to Charities
By Candie JonesOnly one in 10 Americans believe that charities use donations honestly and ethically, according to the latest ALSO SEE:Database: Donor-Advised Funds: Assets, Awards, and Accounts at a Sampling of Big ProvidersStatistics: Percentage of Assets Donor-Advised Funds DistributedArticle: A…
By CANDIE JONES
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Donor-Advised Funds Could Face Tough New Federal Regulations
By Leah KerkmanIn November, the Senate passed a bill that would place new restrictions on donor-advised funds. But because the measure has not been passed by the House, donors and charities face uncertainty about when the new rules might take effect, or whether they will be enacted into law.…
By Leah Kerkman
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How The Chronicle Compiled Its Donor-Advised Funds Survey
The Chronicle’s seventh annual survey of donor-advised funds is based on information provided by 88 of ALSO SEE:Database: Donor-Advised Funds: Assets, Awards, and Accounts at a Sampling of Big ProvidersStatistics: Percentage of Assets Donor-Advised Funds DistributedArticle: A Soaring YearArticle:…
Assets at donor-advised funds rose by more than 20%The buoyant stock market caused assets of the nation’s largest donor-advised funds to grow by a median of more ALSO SEE:Database: Donor-Advised Funds: Assets, Awards, and Accounts at a Sampling of Big ProvidersStatistics: Percentage of Assets…
By Leah Kerkman
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Hurricane Donations Did Not Hurt Other Gifts, Study Finds
By Caroline PrestonThe donations that Americans channeled to hurricane relief have not reduced charitable giving to other causes, according to a new survey by the Conference Board, in New York. Nine out of ten Americans who donated to help people affected by Hurricanes Katrina and Rita said they…
By Caroline Preston
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Volunteerism Among Americans Increased by Nearly 12%, According to a New Report
By Caroline PrestonCommitment to volunteering increased among Americans by nearly 12 percent from 2002 to 2005, according to a new measurement approach released by the Points of Light Foundation, in Washington. The foundation and the Volunteer Center National Network — in collaboration with Indiana…
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Bush, Cheney Release Information About Charitable Donations
By Grant WilliamsPresident Bush and Vice President Cheney and their wives have released information about their contributions to charities last year. President Bush and the first lady, Laura Bush, gave a total of $75,560 to churches and charitable organizations, some of which were involved in…
By GRANT WILLIAMS
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