To Give Anonymously (Or Not)
by Diana Conway
It’s tax time again, and I’m reviewing my recent charitable donations. So many worthy organizations asked for help in 2009—friends of the poor, defenders of the oppressed, and lovers of the arts. Along with the decision where to place my money came the question Should I give anonymously or allow my name to be used publicly?
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Jane Addams’s philanthropic ideas, actions still strike chord
By Sharon Bushell
I thought it prudent to Google “philanthropy” before writing this essay, as I could think of nothing to add to the topic that is not obvious. I found almost three million sites for that one word, and more than three million more when I input “philanthropy ideas.” If you are searching for an essay on the topic, another 2,400,000 are available.
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It’s worth time, effort to teach children spirit of philanthropy
By Carey James
As adults, most of us have been in a position to give back to our community or to a friend in need at one point, and know how enriching it feels to contribute to the greater good. But how many of our children have had that opportunity?
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Celebration of Community Philanthropy
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YAC recognized: Group wins statewide award
Five years of philanthropy and grant-giving aimed at Homer’s youth was rewarded earlier this winter when the Homer Foundation’s Youth Advisory Committee garnered statewide recognition for its efforts.
The committee received the Outstanding Youth in Philanthropy Award from the Alaska Chapter of the Association of Fundraising Professionals in November.
Homer High Senior and longtime YAC member Patrick Schneider accepts the Outstanding Youth in Philanthropy Award at the Alaska Chapter of the Association of Fundraising Professionals on Nov. 14 in Anchorage.
Pick. Click. Give. Option adds up to more money to help good causes
By Joy Steward
Most Alaskans will receive their permanent fund dividends this month. For the more than 5,100 Alaskans that opted to use the new PFD Charitable Contributions Program Pick. Click. Give. their checks will be a little less. This difference in the amount of their checks translates to more, approximately $545,000 more, in support of nonprofit organizations in Alaska.
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Big bank account not necessary to make difference in community
I am reminded of the parable, variously said to be of Japanese, Hasidic or Christian origin, of the long spoons. In it, a young person who is curious about heaven and hell is taken to a chamber in which a multitude of people are seated around an enormous round table in the center of which sits a huge pot of delicious-smelling stew. The people are emaciated and moaning in agony. Strapped to the arm of each one is a spoon whose handle is long enough to reach the stew, but so much longer than the holder’s arm that it is impossible for him to transport the food to his mouth.
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First Pick. Click. Give. Campaign Called a Success
More than 5,100 Alaskans give $545,000 through their Permanent Fund Dividend
The Alaska Giving Coalition has announced preliminary results from the first Pick. Click. Give. campaign. The new program allowed Alaskans filing on-line for their 2009 Permanent Fund Dividend to give all or part of it to qualifying nonprofit organizations, community foundations or campuses of the University of Alaska.
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The Homer Foundation Benefits from Weekly Online Auction
What happens when Lands End Resort owner Jon Faulkner and Sally Oberstein of the Homer based Generous Adventures Travel Auctions combine forces for good? Answer, they create an online live auction where the profits are directed to the Homer Foundation to meet changing community needs.
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