Tips For Charitable Giving In Response To Earthquakes in Chile and Haiti
The impact of Chile’s 8.8 magnitude earthquake on Saturday and the ongoing devastation from Haiti’s earthquake continue to yield tragic loss of lives, thousands of missing people and widespread destruction in affected areas. At a time like this, we want to reach out to help - what are the best and safest ways to help make the greatest difference to those in need ... more
Annual Forum 2010: Accountability & Transparency - More Than Good Intentions Charitable organizations depend on the financial support of donors who are passionate about their missions. But passion and good intentions don't necessarily equal effective and meaningful results. Join us at this year's Annual Forum luncheon as nonprofit and community leaders come together to discuss "Accountability & Transparency: More Than Good Intentions." Register now.
Accountability Standards 2009: Changing with the times Changes in regulatory requirements, technologies, nonprofit economy, and
demographic shifts heighten the need for revised, expanded and
inclusive Accountability Standards to support the continued health of
nonprofits and to meet donor expectations. The new
Accountability Standards, approved on October 8, 2009, are the
heart of the Accountability Wizard, used to conduct charity reviews ...
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Editorial: Ways we can help Haiti 1/19/2010 6:00 AM
Hutchinson Leader
The images flashed on TV and published in the daily papers show a grim situation in Haiti. Yet without being there, few of us will ever know the pain and hardship that Haitians now face. Still, we can help ... more
Our view: Let MLK Day spark service, greatness 1/17/2010 12:00 AM
Duluth News Tribune
Among the many history-making nuggets of inspiration delivered by Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was this: “Everybody can be great because everybody can serve.” Serve their country, serve their neighbors and serve those in need — even if those in need are thousands of miles away ... more
Research Report: Minnesotans' Perceptions Of Charitable Organizations And Giving Habits While high-profile charity scandals in the past 10 years have threatened the public’s trust in charities, a statewide study by the Minnesota-based Charities Review Council reveals that seven out of 10 Minnesotans have a great deal or a fair amount of confidence in charitable organizations . . . more
Webinar: New Accountability Standards Learn more about the new Accountability Standards and how your nonprofit organization can prepare for its review using the new Standards... more
New IRS Form 990 Nonprofit Resources Don't be caught unprepared. Learn what has changed and the steps an organization must take this year in order to use the form next year ... more
Grantmaker Tools New Grantmaker Tools section offer resources for grantmakers ... more
The impact of Chile’s 8.8 magnitude earthquake on Saturday and the ongoing devastation from Haiti’s earthquake continue to yield tragic loss of lives, thousands of missing people and widespread destruction in affected areas. At a time like this, we want to reach out to help - what are the best and safest ways to help make the greatest difference to those in need ... 
Charitable organizations depend on the financial support of donors who are passionate about their missions. But passion and good intentions don't necessarily equal effective and meaningful results. Join us at this year's Annual Forum luncheon as nonprofit and community leaders come together to discuss "Accountability & Transparency: More Than Good Intentions." 
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