$1-Billion Conversion Plan Draws Criticism in N.Y.
A consumers’ group is considering legal action to contest New York State’s plan to take most of the approximately $1-billion that will become available through the conversion of nonprofit health insurer Empire Blue Cross and Blue Shield into a for-profit corporation. Under the plan, approved by the…
By Elizabeth Greene
Contributor
Bits: EBay Raises Money for Victims of Terrorist Attacks; Technology Conference Announced
EBay has announced that its Auction for America raised $10-million for charities helping victims of the September 11 terrorist attacks. The total fell far short of the company’s goal of raising $100-million. The Nonprofit Technology Enterprise Network will be holding Roundup 2002 April 11-14 in…
By NICOLE WALLACE
Features Editor
What Failed Dot-Coms Can Show Charities
A new report argues that charities can learn from the mistakes of failed dot-coms and build Internet ventures that serve a social purpose and earn revenue for their organizations. “After the Bubble: Investing in Internet-Based Social Enterprise in Challenging Times” identifies seven Internet…
By NICOLE WALLACE
Features Editor
Reports Made Available on Charities’ Finances
Detailed reports on individual charities’ financial data are now available through Philanthropic Research, the Williamsburg, Va., nonprofit group that runs the GuideStar Web site. GuideStar Analyst Reports are currently available on approximately 160,000 charities, and are based on data from Forms…
By NICOLE WALLACE
Features Editor
Study Tracks Recipients of Technology Grants
Human-service organizations don’t fare as well as other types of nonprofit groups when it comes to securing information-technology grants, according to a new report. “Beyond Access: A Foundation Guide to Ending the Organizational Divide” also found that grant makers were much more likely to make…
By NICOLE WALLACE
Features Editor
Court Rules Against State in Wisconsin Faith Case
A federal district court has ruled that the state of Wisconsin’s grants to an organization in Milwaukee that provides a faith-based alcohol- and drug-treatment program are unconstitutional. Judge Barbara B. Crabb of the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Wisconsin said that money…
By GRANT WILLIAMS
Contributor
Watchdog Group Proposes Changes in Evaluating Charity Operations
The nation’s major charity watchdog group, the BBB Wise Giving Alliance, this week is ALSO SEE:Charity Watchdog’s Proposed Standards: How Key Elements Compare With Previous Guidelines releasing proposed guidelines that call on nonprofit groups to devote at least 65 percent of their total…
By GRANT WILLIAMS
Contributor
Bipartisan Report Recommends Ways to Expand Role of Faith-Based Groups
A bipartisan committee -- which included leaders of civil liberties and religious organizations that have frequently fought with each other over church-state matters -- has released a report that lists 29 steps the government and other institutions should take to help “faith-based” and community…
By GRANT WILLIAMS
Contributor
Uphill Battle for Charity Tax Breaks
Recession and terrorism force nonprofit groups to pare expectations for incentives to encourage givingAs the second session of the 107th Congress begins in earnest this week, nonprofit ALSO SEE:Outlook for Philanthropy: Key Issues Pending in Congress officials are weighing how hard to push for new…
By Elizabeth Schwinn
Contributor
Advertising Council (New York): Appointed Kelly Apostolidis, manager ALSO SEE:Former Wall Street Executive Brings Finance Skills to Rockefeller for national media outreach, to be director of national media outreach, and Debra D’Angelo, director of print production, to be senior director of print…
Linking a Network to Connect and Nurture Young Charity Workers
BRAINSTORMS By Sandy Asirvatham In 1997, at the height of the dot-com economy in the San Francisco area, young Bay Area nonprofit workers felt culturally and professionally isolated. Even for those people stalwart enough to stay committed to nonprofit work in the face of tempting tech-industry…
By Sandy Asirvatham
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Tips on Starting a Nonprofit Organization
Q.I am interested in starting a nonprofit organization. It is a Christian camp designed for high school students. I would like some information on how I would get started. A. Your first stop should be the Foundation Center’s Web site, which includes a host of books and Internet resources to guide…
By HEATHER JOSLYN
Contributor
By volunteering, you can almost pick your position with an organization, within reason.
By HEATHER JOSLYN
Contributor
Resources for Career Changes in the Nonprofit World
Q. Can you suggest any resources for nonprofit professionals who would like to transition out of fund raising and into another career or field? A. We haven’t been able to dig up any books or other resources specifically aimed at fund raisers who hope to leave the field. However, we can tell you…
By HEATHER JOSLYN
Contributor
The best proposals are written by staff members who have been involved in planning the program that seeks funds.
By Heather Joslyn
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