Afterschool Alliance (Washington): Appointed Jodi Grant, director of work and family programs at the National Partnership for Women & Families (Washington), to be executive director. American Rivers (Washington): Appointed Mark S. Epstein, a communications consultant in Washington, to be vice…
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…
State Registration Requirements for Charities and Fund Raisers
For charitable organizations For fund-raising counsel Has rules for paid solicitors Alabama* Annual registration. $25 fee. $100 registration fee and $10,000 bond. Yes. Alaska Annual registration. $40 fee. None. Yes. Arizona Annual registration. No fee. None. Yes. Arkansas* Annual registration. $100…
Internet Giving: How Much Charities Have Raised in the Past Five Years
2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 Percentage change from 2000-2004 Doctors Without Borders USA (Médecins Sans Frontières USA) (New York) 1 $467,297 $1,019,905 $1,348,935 $1,701,046 $16,908,935 +3,518.5% National Multiple Sclerosis Society (New York) 97,500 233,400 2,500,000 10,000,000 16,500,000 +16,823.1…
Status and recent results of drives for endowments, capital improvements, and other needs Started or announced Closing date Goal Amount raised Purpose California Lutheran U. March 2003 May 2005 $80,000,000 $93,000,000 For the annual fund, capital improvements, and endowment Philadelphia Museum of…
BRAINSTORMS By Sharnell Bryan The Door was creaky. Five years ago, the New York youth-services organization, was suffering from a budget deficit of more than $700,000 and was operating in neglected building marred by peeling paint and torn carpeting. The organization, which was created in 1972had…
By Sharnell Bryan
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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. June 2005 4.8% May 5.2% April 5.0% March 4.6% February 4.6% January 4.6% December…
Guide to Bridging the Corporate-Nonprofit Divide
Working With the Business Sector: Pursuing Public Good With Private Partners explores the potential for collaboration between the business and the philanthropic worlds. The guidebook gives advice on how private foundations can collaborate with corporations to finance projects of mutual interest,…
By Caroline Preston
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