Partnerships for Better Programs
Charity spreads its innovative approach via mentor systemAs societal problems ravaged their city’s neighborhoods, pastors and members of the Greater Milwaukee Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America were frustrated. When the problems reached fever pitch four years ago, “the group felt…
By Darlene M. Siska
Contributor
Big Donors in 2004 Who Previously Made the List
Big Donors in 2004 Who Previously Made the List Made the list seven other times Robert Edward (Ted) Turner (1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003) Made the list six other times William H. (Bill) III and Melinda F. Gates (1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001) Peter B. Lewis (1996, 1998, 1999, 2000,…
America’s Promise-the Alliance for Youth (Alexandria, Va.): Appointed Christine Ferguson, public-health commissioner for the City of Boston, to be senior vice president for public policy. Arkansas Children’s Hospital Foundation (Little Rock): Appointed Fred Scarborough, director of development at…
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…
Tax Agency Adjusts Rules on Charitable Deductions
The Internal Revenue Service has announced several changes for the 2005 tax year that adjust tax laws to reflect inflation. One change affects the way donors calculate their charitable deductions. Federal law allows donors to take deductions only for the portions of their contributions that are…
By Elizabeth Schwinn
Contributor
Why –Â and How –Â Effective Nonprofit Managers Learn to Delegate
IN THE TRENCHES By Scott Westcott Peggy Morrison Outon faced a formidable challenge.when she was hired to lead an effort to raise more than $12-million to build a museum in New Orleans that would house 1,600 pieces of Southern art. In essence, she says, her task was “selling a dream.” She knew she…
By Scott Westcott
Contributor
Q. I’m a registered nurse who wants to start a home day-care service for mildly ill children. I believe there’s a need for this service, especially for low-income parents who often can’t afford to miss work when a child comes down with a minor illness. But I’m worried that the very people I want to…
By Rebecca Gardyn
Contributor
Answers to Readers’ Questions About Nonprofit Marketing Jobs, Volunteering While Retired, and More
HOTLINE By Rebecca Gardyn The Chronicle’s Philanthropy Careers asks its readers to submit questions about job hunting, recruiting, and management challenges in the nonprofit world. In our monthly advice column, we respond to some of those inquiries with tips about resources and wisdom from experts…
By Rebecca Gardyn
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Q. I am a woman over 40 who’s had a management career in the for-profit world. I’d like to move into nonprofit work, and I have a lot of experience in product management, business planning, and market analysis. Can I transfer these skills to charities, and how do I get started? A. You absolutely…
By Rebecca Gardyn
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Foundation Reports on How It Tackles Health Issues
To Improve Health and Health Care: Volume VIII, edited by Stephen L. Isaacs and James R. Knickman, analyzes the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation’s efforts to improve the nation’s well-being. Written by journalists, foundation officials, and historians, the volume examines some of the grant maker’s…
By Caroline Preston
Contributor
How Philanthropy Can Help Improve Public Education
Making School Reform Work: New Partnerships for Real Change, edited by Paul T. Hill and James Harvey, is a discussion of how foundations and community groups can help improve public schools. Written by six scholars who study public education, the book proposes the creation of new institutions to…
By Caroline Preston
Contributor
Book Seeks to Inspire Charity Among Youngsters
The Giving Book: Open the Door to a Lifetime of Giving, by Ellen Sabin, teaches children about charity and shows them how they can make a difference in the lives of others. Designed to appeal to readers ages 6 to 11, the book provides children with ways to help their families and the world around…
By Caroline Preston
Contributor
One-Time Gang Member Helps Vulnerable Girls Break Cycle of Violence
I was the middle of three sisters who were raised by a single mother in Brooklyn. My high school had a lot of violence, as did the neighborhood in which we lived. When I was 15, I was a member of the Deceptinettes, a gang of girls. At this time, I really was in need of help:
‘Outside’: Charity Efforts in the Sports World
From Outside magazine, which covers adventure sports and travel and chronicles the stunts of extreme athletes, comes this sentiment: “The ultimate thrill is giving back.” In a feature called “Giving Large” (February), the magazine says that “real adventure means making a difference.” It lists…
By Debra E. Blum
Contributor
‘Harvard Business Review’: Perils of Charity Ventures
Too many nonprofit groups make the mistake of trying to start profit-making businesses, according to an article in the Harvard Business Review. The article, in the February issue, was written by Jeffrey Bradach and William Foster, who are both top officials at the Bridgespan Group, an organization…
By Debra E. Blum
Contributor
Technology Leaders Meet in Chicago
The Nonprofit Technology Conference, which drew 650 charity technology officials, consultants, and companies last year, will take place March 23-25 in Chicago. The meeting grew out of the Nonprofit Technology Enterprise Network Roundup and the e-Philanthropy Conference, which were combined for the…
By NICOLE WALLACE
Features Editor