‘Inc.’: A Chief Executive Inspires Generosity
Many entrepreneurs make a point of doing good works, notes Inc. magazine (February), but few “come close to John Wheeler’s outsized predilection for charitable causes, most of which combine fun with community service.” Mr. Wheeler, founder of Rockford Construction, in Belmont, Mich., estimates that…
President Creates Council to Promote Volunteerism
President Bush has created a new President’s Council on Service and Civic Participation to encourage Americans to ALSO SEE:President Bush’s BudgetWhat Bush Administration’s 2004 Budget Means for Nonprofit GroupsPhilanthropy and President Bush’s Budget: the Key ProposalsBush and Senate Draw Up…
By GRANT WILLIAMS
Contributor
What Bush Administration’s 2004 Budget Means for Nonprofit Groups
Following are some of the proposals in the president’s fiscal 2004 budget of interest to charities and foundations. ALSO SEE:President Bush’s BudgetPhilanthropy and President Bush’s Budget: the Key ProposalsBush and Senate Draw Up Charity Tax ProposalsPresident Creates Council to Promote…
By Michael Anft, GRANT WILLIAMS and Harvy Lipman
White House plan to transfer federal assistance programs to states’ control worries some charitiesWashington The fiscal 2004 budget President Bush submitted to Congress this month proposes hundreds of ALSO SEE:What Bush Administration’s 2004 Budget Means for Nonprofit GroupsPhilanthropy and…
By Harvy Lipman
Contributor
Charity Fund Raisers Rate Software in Online Survey
A new report attempts to answer one of the questions posed most frequently by fund raisers -- what software to use -- by rating more than 100 programs and database services.
By NICOLE WALLACE
Features Editor
Charities debate best ways to handle fund-raising appeals as Iraq conflict intensifiesWashington Nonprofit organizations face a big question as they plan their fund raising for the next few months: Will the United States go to war with Iraq -- and if so, when? Charity fund raisers and consultants…
By NICOLE WALLACE
Features Editor
Volunteer Food-Collection Program Among ‘Points of Light’ Recipients
Following are the people and organizations that have most recently been named to receive President Bush’s Daily Points of Light Award. The Points of Light Foundation, a Washington charity, assists the president in making the choices and carrying out the award program. More information about the…
$29-Million Bequeathed to Oregon Fund
Two organizations have recently received large gifts: The Oregon Community Foundation, in Portland, has received a $29-million bequest from Reed and Carolee Walker, of Ashland, Ore. Mr. Walker, who died last year, acquired much of his wealth through Anheuser-Busch stock, which he received when his…
Donors Honor Memory of Astronauts Lost in Crash of Space Shuttle
The loss this month of the space shuttle Columbia and its seven astronauts has prompted people across America and around the world to give money in hopes of commemorating the shuttle crew and helping to ease the financial burden on their families. The Space Shuttle Children’s Trust Fund, in…
By Stephen G. Greene
Contributor
Shaped by the ‘60s, Widow Takes Free-Spirited Approach to Giving
When Ann Lurie’s husband, Robert, died in 1990, she was left with a fortune worth hundreds of millions and six kids -- ages 5 to 15. ALSO SEE:America’s Most-Generous Donors: A searchable databaseThe Megagift PlungeHow The Chronicle’s Donor List Was CompiledWireless Entrepreneur Reaches Out to…
By Ben Gose
Senior Editor