Guidebook Promises Practical Advice For Raising Money
Effective Fundraising for Nonprofits: Real-World Strategies That Work
By Caroline Preston
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Guidance for Job-Seeking Environmentalists
The ECO Guide to Careers That Make a Difference
By Caroline Preston
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‘Congressional Quarterly’: Charity Lobbying
Charities and foundations are spending hundreds of thousands of dollars to lobby Congress as lawmakers step up their scrutiny of nonprofit groups, reports Congressional Quarterly (April 18). For instance, Independent Sector, which represents 500 charities and foundations, paid $200,000 last year to…
By Caroline Preston
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House Passes Repeal of Estate Tax
In a step opposed by many charities and private foundations, the House of Representatives has voted to permanently repeal the federal estate tax. The controversy over repeal of the tax will now be taken up by the Senate. Under current law, the estate tax will be phased out gradually in coming…
By GRANT WILLIAMS
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Bushes, Cheneys Provide Charitable-Giving Data
The White House said that the Bushes made their gifts last year to a variety of nonprofit organizations, including the American Red Cross and AmeriCares.
By GRANT WILLIAMS
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The following awards have been presented for work in advocacy, fund raising, nonprofit leadership, philanthropy, and other areas. Environment. The Goldman Environmental Foundation (San Francisco) has presented its 2005 Goldman Environmental Prize to grass-roots environmental activists from six…
Fired Habitat Founder Establishes Rival Charity
In a move that could prompt a legal battle, Millard Fuller, the founder and former president of Habitat for Humanity International, who was fired from his position three months ago, has established a new organization with a similar mission and name. Mr. Fuller has announced the creation of Building…
By Ian Wilhelm
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A Public-Radio Reporter Helps Build Alaskan Wilderness Trails
Everyone in Alaska has a story of how they ended up here. I grew up in Wilton, Conn., and when I was in fourth grade I had a camp counselor who later moved to Alaska. He kept in touch with me and sent me pictures. I put a map of Alaska on my wall, and I always wanted to come here. I’ve always loved…
Blending Business With Charity Can Be ‘Head-Busting’ Work
Milwaukee To solve the social problems facing the United States, nonprofit organizations need to forge new kinds of relationships with the corporate world, Jeffrey B. Swartz, chief executive officer of the Timberland shoe and apparel company told more than 550 nonprofit and business leaders…
By NICOLE WALLACE
Features Editor
Donations to Art Museums Rallied in 2004, Report Finds
The fund-raising fortunes of many art museums improved alongside the U.S. economy last year, a new report says. Nearly 50 percent of the 114 museums that provided data to the Association of Art Museum Directors brought in more money in 2004 than in 2003, and 30 percent reported no change in income.…
By nicole lewis
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