San Luis Obispo County’s website | 08/16/2007 | Nonprofit Strategies: Nonprofits build credibility on solid financial footing

San Luis Obispo County’s website | 08/16/2007 | Nonprofit Strategies: Nonprofits build credibility on solid financial footing: "Nonprofit Strategies: Nonprofits build credibility on solid financial footing By Barry VanderKelen The fifth anniversary of the signing of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act was observed July 30. The law was enacted to rebuild public trust in accounting and reporting practices of corporations after a series of high-profile scandals. California has become a leader in applying Sarbanes-Oxley to nonprofits. In 2004, California enacted the Nonprofit Integrity Act, or NIA, that is based on Sarbanes-Oxley. The aim is to strengthen accountability and oversight of charitable organizations as well as the solicitation campaigns that commercial fundraising firms are hired to do. Many of the provisions of this act apply only to nonprofits that have gross revenue of $2 million or more. Educational institutions, religious organizations, hospitals, licensed health care service plans and cemeteries are exempt. In San Luis Obispo County, approximately 1 percent of the nonprofits are affected by NIA."

The Herald Bulletin - NANCY VAUGHAN: Nonprofits seek to extend 'Public Good IRA Rollover Act'

The Herald Bulletin - NANCY VAUGHAN: Nonprofits seek to extend 'Public Good IRA Rollover Act': "NANCY VAUGHAN: Nonprofits seek to extend 'Public Good IRA Rollover Act' Nearly 900 nonprofits from every state in the country have endorsed legislation that is expected to add millions of additional charitable donations in support of programs and services that improve lives. Last August, a limited version of the IRA Charitable Rollover was enacted as part of the Pension Protection Act (P.L. 109-280), bringing in more than $75 million in contributions during its first four months. That bill is scheduled to expire at the end of 2007."

Ads in school? Some don't buy it - Framingham, MA - The MetroWest Daily News

Ads in school? Some don't buy it - Framingham, MA - The MetroWest Daily News: "To some advertisers, though, it might be a chance to market their products to a captive audience for as many as eight hours a day, and state Rep. Peter Koutoujian says it has to stop.

A bill filed by the Waltham Democrat, and approved last week by the Legislature's Public Health Committee, essentially would ban all advertising from public schools. However, not all school officials agree with the bill."

MailTribune.com: 'Fill the Boot' gets the boot

MailTribune.com: 'Fill the Boot' gets the boot: "When it comes to enforcing the law, Medford police Chief Randy Schoen doesn't play favorites.

A repeal of the Oregon state law that allowed firefighters to solicit spare change and dollar bills as part of their 'Fill the Boot' fundraising campaigns forces police officers to carry out enforcement of the law at the intersection of Highway 62 and Cardinal Avenue, a location that has been used by Medford firefighters during the fundraiser in past years.

Lance Gray, president of the local firefighters union board, spoke to Schoen and the Medford City Council on Thursday to discuss a possible exemption and other solutions that would allow firefighters to conduct their charity drive.

'They've asked for our input so they can have a safe and successful campaign,' Schoen said. 'It has to be legal and it has to be safe. We would be negligent if we'd told them anything else.'"

sonomanews.com

sonomanews.com: "A bill designed to encourage winetasting fundraisers was signed into law by Gov. Schwarzenegger on July 27."

Rocky Mountain News - Denver and Colorado's reliable source for breaking news, sports and entertainment: Other Business

Rocky Mountain News - Denver and Colorado's reliable source for breaking news, sports and entertainment: Other Business: "Colorado's nonprofit sector has proposed a set of self-regulatory guidelines in the wake of recent scrutiny at both the state and federal level.

The trade group representing Colorado nonprofits has circulated a draft seeking comment on topics ranging from discouraging pay for board members to encouraging agencies to conduct annual reviews of their CEOs."