In September 1990, the Rev. John Walmsley set out with a small band of his parishioners from St. Laurence’s Church in London to deliver four truckloads of food, clothing, medical supplies, and other aid to Romania, which was just emerging from decades of Communist rule. What they found appalled…
Big Business Means Big Philanthropy
Large companies forecast 11% rise in gifts, but mergers worry charities Many of America’s largest companies expect to give significantly more to charity this year than in 1997, a Chronicle survey has found. Among 66 big companies that reported their giving plans for 1998, cash donations are…
By Debra E. Blum and Susan Gray
AIDS Foundation of Chicago: Appointed Mark Ishaug, associate director for policy and programs, to be executive director. He will succeed Karen Fishman, who is stepping down at the end of August. Allegheny College (Meadville, Pa.): Appointed John McCandless, vice-president for college advancement at…
The Complete Guide to Careers in Fund Raising By Margaret M. Holman and Jeanne Sigler This book was written for the person who either wants to pursue fund raising or whose boss has just made it part of his or her job description. Ms. Holman and Ms. Sigler, presidents of their respective New…
By C. Quinn Hanchette
Contributor
Alliances with trade groups yield new money for many charities Rawhide Boys Ranch, a New London, Wis., charity that helps youngsters who have been in trouble with the law, is thriving today thanks to an unusual alliance that saved the charity when it was on the brink of shutting down. Rawhide was…
By Marilyn Dickey
Senior Editor, Copy
Companies Make a Big Push to Get Employees to Donate and Volunteer
The nation’s top companies are making a concerted effort to encourage workers to give time and money to charity, according to a survey conducted by the Consulting Network, a management-consulting company in Vienna, Va. The survey, which was commissioned by Charities@Work, a coalition of federations…
By Marilyn Dickey
Senior Editor, Copy
AmeriCorps Program to Aid Youth Groups
President Clinton has announced a new $5-million effort to recruit up to 1,000 new AmeriCorps members over the next six months to serve non-profit organizations that help needy youngsters. The new recruits, who will be called the AmeriCorps Promise Fellows, will work on projects to carry out the…
Second Harvest Chief to Depart in July
Christine Vladimiroff, president of the national food-bank network Second Harvest, has announced that she will leave her post in July. The charity described the departure as “unexpected,” and members of the group’s board said they would miss her leadership. Ms. Vladimiroff, 58, a Benedictine nun,…
Congress Passes Legislation on Bankrupt Donors
Congress has approved legislation to protect churches and other charities from having to give up contributions they receive from donors who declare bankruptcy. The bill last month passed the Senate, 99 to 1, and this month went on to win the unanimous approval of the House. President Clinton was…
By Thomas J. Billitteri
Contributor