The tropics are home to more than two-thirds of the world’s known plant species, many of which are fast disappearing. The National Tropical Botanical Garden, established in 1964 with a charter from Congress, is dedicated to trying to collect, conserve, propagate, and study a wide variety of plants…
Academy of Hope (Washington): Appointed Susan Ely, director of development and public relations at the Domestic Violence Crisis Center (Norwalk, Conn.), to be executive director. American Associates of Ben-Gurion U. of the Negev (New York): Appointed Seth Moskowitz, chief development officer at the…
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…
Donations held up in 2002, but charities worry about this yearSusan M. Tellem, executive director of American Tortoise Rescue, in Malibu, Calif., plans to send 10 fund-raising ALSO SEE:Sierra Club Hopes New Fund-Raising Steps Counter Economy’s SlumpRelief Groups Prepare to Provide, and Seek, Aid as…
By Nicole Lewis
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Interest Rates for Planned Gifts
From the issue dated February 6, 2003 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 2003 4.0% January 4.2% December 2002…
Status and recent results of drives for endowments, capital improvements, and other needs Started or announced To conclude Goal Amount raised Purpose Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian (Calif.) Nov. 1999 Nov. 2002 $50,000,000 $50,861,763 For capital improvements Hockaday School (Tex.) July 1998…
Tips for Giving Smoother, More Successful Speeches
IN THE TRENCHES By Alison Stein Wellner When Mimi Bliss took the podium two years ago at the annual volunteer-appreciation luncheon for the Monroe Harding Children’s Home, in Nashville, she faced a formidable scene: an audience of 150 volunteers and supporters, gathered at an event for an…
By Alison Stein Wellner
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The important thing is not to hide your employment history.
By Sandy Asirvatham
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