Giving by private, corporate, and community foundations tops $150-million in cash and suppliesThe nation’s foundations and corporations have been scrambling to figure out how best to help the victims of last month’s ALSO SEE:SPECIAL REPORT: Rebuilding Nature’s Ruin tsunamis in South Asia. Many…
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TV Footage of Disaster ‘as It Happened’ Fueled Donations, Relief Experts Say
As Americans and other donors around the world raced to give unprecedented sums to international relief groups, many ALSO SEE: SPECIAL REPORT: Rebuilding Nature’s Ruin SPECIAL REPORT: Helping South Asia Recover: A Sampling of Donations to U.S. Charities charity officials have been debating what…
By NICOLE WALLACE
Features Editor
Fishing communities in Sri Lanka seek new sources of income as charities help them rebuildGalle, Sri Lanka
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Logistical challenges loom as relief groups seek to aid disaster victims in remote Indonesian regionBanda Aceh, Indonesia
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Charities Not Involved in Relief Efforts Hope Donors Will Stick With Them
President Bush has been urging Americans to donate generously to tsunami relief groups, but last week he ALSO SEE:SPECIAL REPORT: Rebuilding Nature’s Ruin told donors to be careful not to “shortchange” other nonprofit organizations. Gifts to the recovery effort, President Bush said, should be…
By Holly Hall
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Organizations With Ties to South Asia Pitch In With Fund-Raising Drives
Schools, religious congregations, community groups, and many other organizations across the United States are ALSO SEE:SPECIAL REPORT: Rebuilding Nature’s Ruin raising money and collecting supplies to help the victims of the South Asia tsunamis. Last week Leo Michael and two members of his church…
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An Unprecedented Show of Support
Driven by Internet donations, charities large and small raise record amounts for tsunami victimsThe $406-million that has been donated to charities helping the tsunami victims has shattered fund-raising records for ALSO SEE:SPECIAL REPORT: Rebuilding Nature’s Ruin international disasters. While the…
By NICOLE WALLACE
Features Editor
Learning the Lessons of a Disaster
After the emergency phase, charities focus on rebuildingRelief charities from around the world have undertaken an enormous task in South Asia: helping millions of people who ALSO SEE:SPECIAL REPORT: Rebuilding Nature’s Ruin have survived the deadly earthquake and tsunamis rebuild their lives and…
By NICOLE WALLACE
Features Editor
Philanthropy Races to Heal the Victims of the Tsunamis
More than $400-million has been contributed to U.S. relief groups, but charities face daunting challenges as they help South Asia recoverAs people around the world mourned the loss of tens of thousands of lives in the Asian tsunamis, they have been ALSO SEE:SPECIAL REPORT: Rebuilding Nature’s Ruin…
Amputee Coalition of America (Knoxville, Tenn.): Announced the death of Nancy Carroll, editor and publications manager, on December 16. Arizona State U. Foundation (Tempe): Appointed Ira A. Jackson, a senior fellow in the Center for Public Leadership at Harvard U.'s John F. Kennedy School of…
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…
Q. I’d like to start a charity that would help young children and teens diagnosed with certain mental disorders that affect their decision-making abilities, such as oppositional defiant disorder, attention-deficit hyperactivity, and so on. Where should I start? A. Start by making sure that there…
By Alison Stein Wellner
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When you’re trying to raise money, and your membership is cash-strapped, it’s time to get creative.
By Alison Stein Wellner
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Listing of Registered Charities
Q. Where can I get a free list of all 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations with their Employer Identification Number numbers and their current status? Is there a directory available online? A. The Internal Revenue Service has a list of registered charities available for a free download on its Web…
By Alison Stein Wellner
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Q. I’m currently a college student who volunteers with several different charities. The last couple of years, I have helped out with a local Relay for Life. I’ve gradually taken on more responsibility with this event, and I like helping with the planning, dealing with details, and spreading the…
By Alison Stein Wellner
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