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. February 2005 4.6% January 4.6% December 2004 4.2% November 4.2% October 4.4%…
How to Steer Clear of Age Discrimination
Age-discrimination statutes are complex, but following these tips provided by two employment lawyers can help ALSO SEE:Facing an Age-Old Problem nonprofit employers stay on the right side of the law. Pay attention to words. Age should never be referred to -- even indirectly -- during the interview…
By Jennifer C. Berkshire
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Older nonprofit workers fear discrimination from employersWhen Mildred Farrell left her job as the director of a Boston arts group, it never occurred to her that she ALSO SEE:How to Steer Clear of Age Discrimination would have trouble finding another position. After decades of managing arts and…
By Jennifer C. Berkshire
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IRS Releases Data on Foundations, Charities
Charitable spending by foundations fell in 2001 for the first time in at least 16 years, according to a new report from the Internal Revenue Service. In 2001, 70,787 private foundations spent a total of $27.4-billion on grants and other charitable activities, a 0.7-percent decrease over the…
By Elizabeth Schwinn
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Salaries and Benefits at Foundations
Median Foundation Salaries, by Position Chief executive officer $110,000 Associate director/executive vice president $108,706 Vice president (administration) $109,000 Vice president (program) $108,150 Chief financial officer/treasurer $93,660 Controller $68,332 Chief investment officer $231,618…
How to Steer Clear of Age Discrimination
Paying attention to language when interviewing candidates can help keep hiring managers from making a costly mistake.
By Jennifer C. Berkshire
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Older nonprofit workers fear discrimination from employers looking to hire younger and cheaper help.
By Jennifer C. Berkshire
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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. February 2005 4.6% January 4.6% December 2004 4.2% November 4.2% October 4.4%…
Status and recent results of drives for endowments, capital improvements, and other needs Started or announced Closing date Goal Amount raised Purpose Chicago Botanic Garden June 2000 Dec. 2005 $100,000,000 $91,400,000 For a new laboratory center, education and research programs, and to revitalize…
How Nonprofit Executives Can Overcome Shyness and Inexperience to Woo Potential Supporters
IN THE TRENCHES By Rebecca Gardyn Mary Kate O’Leary has a master’s degree in counseling psychology, a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice, and extensive experience as a program director for nonprofit children’s-services organizations. But what she didn’t have four years ago, when she became the…
By Rebecca Gardyn
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