Wednesday, October 24, 2007

Editorial: Don't hang up registry

Editorial: Don't hang up registry: "Editorial: Don't hang up registry By BDN Staff Wednesday, October 24, 2007 - Bangor Daily News When millions of Americans put their phone numbers on the national do-not-call list they likely assumed the dinnertime telephonic interruptions were a thing of the past. They aren’t, and the unwanted calls could start coming again this spring. They shouldn’t. Without congressional action, the list begins to expire on June 1. Fortunately, Maine’s congressional delegation, along with many others, supports making the registry permanent or at least extending its life. This would bring it into line with public expectation."

Thursday, October 18, 2007

Should nonprofits chip in? - The Boston Globe

Should nonprofits chip in? - The Boston Globe: "By Erica Noonan, Globe Staff | October 18, 2007 Call it municipal fantasy math. There's hardly an official of almost any suburb who has not cast a longing gaze at the campus of a tony private school or the expansive headquarters of a local social-service agency and wished that nonprofit organizations had to pay local taxes on the properties they own."

Monday, October 15, 2007

Legal moves may provide an amnesty for charities - Times Online

Legal moves may provide an amnesty for charities - Times Online: "t has long been a puzzle why organisations such as Amnesty International, Greenpeace and Friends of the Earth cannot become charities. Opinion polls show the public already think they are, but decades-old rules that limit the amount of campaigning charities can do, and place even greater restrictions on political activity, prevent it. However, that could be about to change, enabling dozens of campaigning organisations to win charitable status, along with the valuable tax breaks and fundraising opportunities that come with it"

N.H. poker generates millions - A Concord Monitor Article - Your News Source - Concord NH 03301

N.H. poker generates millions - A Concord Monitor Article - Your News Source - Concord NH 03301: "n a good night, players crowd the poker room at Salem's Rockingham Park, wagering thousands of dollars on Texas Hold 'Em, 7-card Stud and Omaha Hi-Lo. It costs at least $20 for a seat at a table; some games require $250 to buy in. Dozens of tables spread across the space that can hold up to 85.

This is the face of charitable gaming in New Hampshire.

While state lawmakers debate gambling - prompted by an effort to legalize slot machines - an evening at Rockingham Park shows that millions of gambling dollars are already changing hands in New Hampshire."

Friday, October 12, 2007

AG backs LIPA bonuses, but not donations -- Newsday.com

AG backs LIPA bonuses, but not donations -- Newsday.com: "AG backs LIPA bonuses, but not donations BY MARK HARRINGTON 6:25 PM EDT, October 11, 2007
Bonuses are in but charitable contributions unrelated to its energy mission are out at the Long Island Power Authority, following an opinion from state Attorney General Andrew Cuomo.
Newly named LIPA chief executive Kevin Law requested the legal review earlier this year following reports in Newsday last year about the authority's charitable giving and sponsorships in excess of $1 million, as well as bonuses that lifted total pay packages to more than $300,000 for several executives."

Tuesday, October 02, 2007

Congressman Proposes "Simple" Measure to Encourage IRA Gifts - Philanthropy.com

Congressman Proposes "Simple" Measure to Encourage IRA Gifts - Philanthropy.com: "Congressman Proposes 'Simple' Measure to Encourage IRA Gifts Rep. Nick Lampson, Democrat of Texas, has taken a new tack in the campaign to persuade Congress to allow people to continue donating money from their individual retirement accounts to charities tax-free. Mr. Lampson last month introduced the Charitable Tax Relief Act of 2007, H.R. 3596, which does just one thing: makes permanent the legislation that allows such donations when people are 70-1/2 or older, which is set to expire at the end of this year."

CITIZEN-TIMES.com: Registration on Do Not Call list should be permanent

CITIZEN-TIMES.com: Registration on Do Not Call list should be permanent: "Registration on Do Not Call list should be permanent published October 2, 2007 12:15 am Comment » e-mail this Print this Congress should pass legislation making registration on the National Do Not Call list permanent. Requiring people to place their number on the list every five years to avoid being bombarded with telemarketing calls causes unnecessary inconvenience for those who don’t want the annoyance and serves no valid purpose."

Monday, October 01, 2007

The NonProfit Times - Praise, Concerns For Draft Of New 990

The NonProfit Times - The Leading Business Publication For Nonprofit Management: "If everyone who has filed public comments on the revised draft federal Form 990 literally gave two cents to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), the tax agency might have a few extra dollars. The IRS in August released some 300 pages of public comments received about the draft version that was unveiled in June. The agency accepted public comments until September 14."