Politicking Charges Threaten Church’s Tax Status
TAX WATCH By Elizabeth Schwinn A Baptist preacher who was accused of expelling some members of his congregation after they refused to support President Bush has resigned. The move follows a complaint by Americans United for Separation of Church and State, a watchdog group that asked the Internal…
By Elizabeth Schwinn
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$1.7-Billion Worth of Exposure Donated for Public-Service Ads
More than $1.7-billion worth of advertising exposure was donated last year by broadcasters, publishers, Internet sites, and others for public-service announcements, a 33-percent increase over 2003, said the Ad Council, which produces about 50 public-service campaigns on behalf of charities and…
By nicole lewis
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Business Group Seeks to Better Aid Relief Charities
An association that represents the leaders of some of the nation’s largest companies announced this month an effort to better coordinate corporate philanthropy during natural disasters, following an outpouring of gifts in response to last December’s tsunamis in South Asia. The Business Roundtable,…
By Ian Wilhelm
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‘Business Week’: Reshaping a Food Bank
Brigadier General Michael P. Mulqueen wasn’t everyone’s first choice for the top job at the Greater Chicago Food Depository when he was hired 14 years ago, reports Business Week (May 16). Some board members worried that the former Marine wouldn’t fit in with the nonprofit world’s culture of…
By Caroline Preston
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‘Town & Country’: State of Philanthropy
No longer content to give money and walk away, today’s donors and activists are rolling up their sleeves and experimenting with new ways for their dollars to make a difference, writes Town & Country (June). In a special report on the state of philanthropy, the magazine profiles eight people who are…
By Caroline Preston
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Habitat for Humanity Sues Its Former Chief Executive
Habitat for Humanity International is suing to prevent Millard Fuller, the group’s founder and former president, from establishing a rival housing charity with a similar-sounding name. Habitat for Humanity, in Americus, Ga., sued Mr. Fuller in federal court in Albany, Ga., and urged the court to…
By Ian Wilhelm
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Alliances Between Charities and Corporations Are Popular With Americans
Seventy percent of Americans are more likely to give money to a charity after hearing that it is working with a company to raise money and awareness, according to a new survey. Released by Cone, a Boston firm that helps companies and nonprofit groups form marketing deals, the survey also found…
By Holly Hall
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Bits: ‘Nonprofit Internet Strategies’ Offers Advice on Using E-mail and the Internet to Raise Money
A new book, Nonprofit Internet Strategies, discusses how nonprofit organizations can use e-mail and the Internet to raise money, conduct advocacy campaigns, and build better relationships with their supporters. For more information: Go to http://www.wiley.com. The Community Technology Centers’…
By NICOLE WALLACE
Features Editor
New Project Studies Nanotechnology and Policy
Technological advances are making it increasingly possible for scientists and engineers to work with precision at a scale of one-billionth of a meter. But nanotechnology, as such advances are known, carries potential risks as well as benefits, and has public-policy implications. Such issues have…
By NICOLE WALLACE
Features Editor
Technology Updates Town-Hall Debates
A Washington organization that uses technology to bring the traditional town-hall meeting into the 21st century is about to tackle its biggest project yet. AmericaSpeaks is organizing two meetings of 1,000 people each -- one in November and the other next year -- as part of a broad philanthropic…
By NICOLE WALLACE
Features Editor