U.S. charities respond to demand to assist children overseasThe Half the Sky Foundation reaches thousands of miles around the world from its headquarters in Berkeley, Calif., to ALSO SEE:Global Politics Put Nonprofit Efforts in Constant Flux run programs at 18 government-managed orphanages…
By Alison Stein Wellner
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Answers to Readers’ Questions about Misused Grants, Leaving Academe for Charity Work, and More
HOTLINE By Alison Stein Wellner The Chronicle‘s Philanthropy Careers asks its readers to submit questions about job hunting, recruiting, and management challenges in the nonprofit world. In our monthly advice column, we respond to some of those inquiries with tips about resources and wisdom from…
By Alison Stein Wellner
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A Reader Rebuts the Value of Professional Résumé Critiques
INBOX To the Editor: I read with interest letters from professional résumé writers about a recent column that they disagreed with. My own experience with “résumé writers” tells me that professionals will say anything to solicit business. I spent $600 on one résumé by a professional that resulted in…
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. May 2005 5.2% April 5.0% March 4.6% February 4.6% January 4.6% December 2004 4.2%…
Alverno College (Milwaukee): Appointed Julie Landes, provincial assistant for communications at the Wisconsin Province of the Society of Jesus (Milwaukee), to be vice president for advancement. Amanecer Community Counseling Services (Los Angeles): Appointed Timothy J. Ryder, executive vice…
TAX WATCH By Elizabeth Schwinn A national animal-rights charity says the Internal Revenue Service has completed its audit of the organization and found no signs of problems. Jeffrey S. Kerr, PETA’s general counsel, said the IRS “looked at all aspects of our operations, and we’re fine.” The group…
By Elizabeth Schwinn
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Nonprofit Internet Strategies: Best Practices for Marketing, Communications, and Fundraising
By Caroline Preston
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Status and recent results of drives for endowments, capital improvements, and other needs Started or announced Closing date Goal Amount raised Purpose Bowling Green State U. (Ohio) May 2005 Dec. 2008 $120,000,000 $74,223,759 For academic programs, endowed chairs, facilities, and scholarships…
Photograph by Patricia Buss Florence’s Renaissance art and cultural vitality have long made the city a top destination for American college students in search of an overseas experience. But between visits to the David or the Duomo, few of those students have an opportunity to volunteer to help…
By Caroline Preston
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Raising Questions About Charities
To the Editor: I find the juxtaposition of “What Is a Charity?” and “Blending Business With Charity Can Be ‘Head-Busting’ Work” (April 28) very interesting. Although I believe in diversifying the revenue streams for nonprofits, I also believe that straying too far from historic types of revenue is…