United Ways Are Spreading Quickly Around the Globe
United Way International has come a long way since the dark days of 1992. That year, it nearly succumbed after ALSO SEE:A New Era for Nation’s United WaysWhere United Way’s Leader Isn’t the BossGiving to United Ways Drops for a Second Consecutive Year losing much of its support in the scandal…
By Stephen G. Greene
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A New Era for Nation’s United Ways
CEO makes changes to keep organization relevantAlexandria, Va. When United Way of America offered Brian A. Gallagher its top job, he felt conflicted. In six years as head ALSO SEE:United Ways Are Spreading Quickly Around the GlobeWhere United Way’s Leader Isn’t the BossGiving to United Ways Drops…
By Brad Wolverton
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Photograph by Harvey FinkleImages of noisy drills, big needles, and scary-looking metal tools make many youngsters wary of visiting the dentist. An added impediment for some families is the cost. But at Kids Smiles, a Philadelphia charity that provides dental care for children from low-income…
Alliance to Save Energy (Washington): Appointed Leslie Black Cordes, director of corporate and program development, to be vice president for program development. Baptist Health Foundation (Miami): Appointed Stephen J. Parsons, chief development officer, also to be vice president. Centre for the…
Some charities with low fund-raising expenses have been confused by letters they’ve received recently from the IRS noting that fact, says Harvey J. Berger, an adviser to the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants. “Exempt organizations often receive and properly report contributions,…
By Elizabeth Schwinn
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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…
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 2004 3.8% April 3.8% March 4.0% February 4.2% January 4.2% December 2003 4.2%…
Status and recent results of drives for endowments, capital improvements, and other needs Started or announced Closing date Goal Amount raised Purpose Idaho State U. July 1998 March 2004 $102,000,000 $152,560,165 For academic programs, fellowships and scholarships, and a new performing-arts center…
Q. I recently joined the board of a new nonprofit group and we’re trying to get information on what employee benefits to offer our staff of three. Can you suggest any resources that might tell us what other charities offer their workers? Also, do any associations help charities pool their buying…
By Rebecca Gardyn
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