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Philanthropy by the Numbers by Guy Sorman, City Journal Summer 2013
Philanthropy by the Numbers by Guy Sorman, City Journal Summer 2013
Can charities accurately measure their effect on society?
Can charities accurately measure their effect on society?
Friday, September 20, 2013
Adweek's Top 10 Commercials of the Week: Sept. 13-20 | Adweek
St. John's Ambulance "Save the Boy" Volunteer Spot
Adweek's Top 10 Commercials of the Week: Sept. 13-20 | Adweek
Adweek's Top 10 Commercials of the Week: Sept. 13-20 | Adweek
Sunday, September 15, 2013
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Wednesday, February 27, 2013
Pa. Fire Dept. Sues Social Club Over Money Dispute
Pa. Fire Dept. Sues Social Club Over Money Dispute: Court papers say the Macungie Volunteer Fire Dept. has tried for months to collect money from the Macungie Fire Co. 1 for repairs made at the fire hall.
Monday, February 25, 2013
DA: West Penn Allegheny health exec stole $713K for gambling
DA: West Penn Allegheny health exec stole $713K for gambling: A fired executive of western Pennsylvania's second-largest hospital network has been arrested on charges he stole $713,000 to feed his gambling habit.
Pittsburgh nonprofits begin to focus on green
Pittsburgh nonprofits begin to focus on green: The Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank and Global Links are by mission already in the green movement.
Saturday, February 23, 2013
PA Insurance Dept. 'concerned' with recent Highmark filings on WPAHS deal
PA Insurance Dept. 'concerned' with recent Highmark filings on WPAHS deal: An insurance department filing notes that Highmark financial projections assume no extension of a UPMC contract beyond Dec. 31, 2014.
Thursday, February 21, 2013
NCAA sues to block state's Penn State fine law
NCAA sues to block state's Penn State fine law: Lawmakers objected to the National Collegiate Athletic Association's plan to distribute proceeds of the Sandusky fine nationwide.
Monday, February 18, 2013
Thursday, February 7, 2013
Allegheny County reaches $500 million deal for airport drilling
Allegheny County reaches $500 million deal for airport drilling: Consol Energy Inc. and Allegheny County's deal for gas drilling at Pittsburgh International Airport that could be be worth $500 million.
Steelers QB Gives K-9 Grants To Pittsburgh-Area Agencies
Steelers QB Gives K-9 Grants To Pittsburgh-Area Agencies: Pittsburgh Steelers' quarterback Ben Roethlisberger has provided eight K-9 training grants totaling more than $66,000 to law enforcement agencies in the Pittsburgh area on behalf of the Ben Roethlisberger Foundation at the Giving Back Fund.
Costs crush UPMC health system’s quarterly profit
Costs crush UPMC health system’s quarterly profit: By Alex Nixon, Pittsburgh Tribune-Review
UPMC’s profit fell in its most recent quarter as the largest hospital operator in Western Pennsylvania grappled with lower payments from the government and insurers
UPMC’s profit fell in its most recent quarter as the largest hospital operator in Western Pennsylvania grappled with lower payments from the government and insurers
Wednesday, February 6, 2013
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Libraries to collect more in taxes after county revaluations
Libraries to collect more in taxes after county revaluations: By Pennsylvania law, local governments had to cut tax rates to avoid a windfall, but not libraries.
Friday, February 1, 2013
NLRB postpones UPMC hearing
NLRB postpones UPMC hearing: An unfair labor practice hearing for the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center has been postponed, possibly to allow settlement talks.
Charleroi lunch ladies accused of taking $94,000 gamble
Charleroi lunch ladies accused of taking $94,000 gamble: Authorities in Washington County say two cafteria workers stole about $94,000 in cafeteria money to use at The Meadows Racetrack and Casino.
Thursday, January 31, 2013
Monday, January 28, 2013
Standard & Poor's gives Highmark 'negative' outlook
Standard & Poor's gives Highmark 'negative' outlook: The finnacial ratings agency does expect Highmark's operating earnings to improve in 2014.
Saint Vincent College remembers 'fire and ice' day when campus burned
Saint Vincent College remembers 'fire and ice' day when campus burned: Jan. 28 marks 50 years since 400 firefighters in below-zero temperatures battled flames that destroyed part of Saint Vincent College in Westmoreland County.
Boy Scouts Considering Changing No-Gays Policy
Boy Scouts Considering Changing No-Gays Policy:
NEW YORK (AP) – The Boys Scouts of America is considering a dramatic change in its controversial policy of excluding gays as leaders and youth members.
NEW YORK (AP) – The Boys Scouts of America is considering a dramatic change in its controversial policy of excluding gays as leaders and youth members.
Sunday, January 27, 2013
Pittsburgh creates state-ordered task force to study nonprofit gifts to government
Pittsburgh creates state-ordered task force to study nonprofit gifts to government: The task force is to examine how other cities handle nonprofit contributions and make recommendations. A report is due in June.
City panel explores nonprofit contributions
City panel explores nonprofit contributions: The city of Pittsburgh has convened a task force to examine how tax-exempt nonprofits should contribute to the city's coffers.
Friday, January 25, 2013
Tuesday, January 22, 2013
O’Brien makes big impact as United Way leader
O’Brien makes big impact as United Way leader: By Bill Zlatos, Pittsburgh Tribune-Review
As president and CEO of Peoples Natural Gas Co., Morgan O’Brien mined utility companies for money to support United Way of Allegheny County’s
As president and CEO of Peoples Natural Gas Co., Morgan O’Brien mined utility companies for money to support United Way of Allegheny County’s
Monday, January 21, 2013
Volunteers honor King's legacy by helping others
Volunteers honor King's legacy by helping others: Hundreds of volunteers use their day off from school and work to celebrate Martin Luther King’s legacy by helping others.
Kars 4 Kids, American Cancer Society: Who is Most Generous To Various Charities?
Kars 4 Kids, American Cancer Society: Who is Most Generous To Various Charities?: Tzedekah is a very important pillar of Judaism — people are encouraged and required under the tenets of Judaism to give charity. So whether its donating a car to Kars 4 Kids or the American Red Cross who gives the most donations:
Generally, Republicans give more than twice what Democrats give in charitable contributions of all sorts. In 2008 a book was written which showed that while Democrats have higher household incomes, Republicans tend to donate more monies.
The Chronicle of Philanthropy had a survey which shows that religious people of all sorts tithe due to their ...
Generally, Republicans give more than twice what Democrats give in charitable contributions of all sorts. In 2008 a book was written which showed that while Democrats have higher household incomes, Republicans tend to donate more monies.
The Chronicle of Philanthropy had a survey which shows that religious people of all sorts tithe due to their ...
Sunday, January 20, 2013
Saturday, January 19, 2013
Friday, January 18, 2013
EXCLUSIVE: O'Brien tapped as chair of United Way board
EXCLUSIVE: O'Brien tapped as chair of United Way board: Morgan O’Brien, CEO of Pittsburgh-based Peoples Natural Gas, will replace Art Rooney II as chairman of the board of the United Way of Allegheny County.
'Make It Our UPMC' protest calls on city officials to enforce charitable mission
'Make It Our UPMC' protest calls on city officials to enforce charitable mission: Nearly 100 protestors rallied in downtown Pittsburgh on Thursday afternoon to call on public officials to make UPMC live up to its charitable mission.
Wednesday, January 16, 2013
xing Non-Profits
Taxing Non-Profits:
A state Senator has proposed levying Pittsburgh's Payroll Preparation Tax (PPT) on non-profits with 250 or more employees.
A state Senator has proposed levying Pittsburgh's Payroll Preparation Tax (PPT) on non-profits with 250 or more employees.
United Way offers scholarships
United Way offers scholarships: By Brigid Beatty, Leader Times
Area high school students who have a track record of community volunteerism or who plan to work in the field of education now have a ...
Area high school students who have a track record of community volunteerism or who plan to work in the field of education now have a ...
Attendance down in wake of zoo death
Attendance down in wake of zoo death: Attendance is down at the Pittsburgh Zoo & PPG Aquarium since a 2-year-old boy fell into an African wild dogs exhibit and was fatally mauled.
Penn State asks judge to deny McQueary suit
Penn State asks judge to deny McQueary suit: Penn State asked a judge Tuesday to throw out a whistle-blower lawsuit brought by the key witness against Jerry Sandusky.
Tuesday, January 15, 2013
Blending of Salvation Army units termeda success
Blending of
Salvation Army units termed
a success: By Rachel Basinger
Despite opening a new office right before the Christmas season, the Salvation Army director for the Scottdale / Connellsville areas said she feels good about ...
Salvation Army units termed
a success: By Rachel Basinger
Despite opening a new office right before the Christmas season, the Salvation Army director for the Scottdale / Connellsville areas said she feels good about ...
Friday, January 11, 2013
Monday, January 7, 2013
Colcom ups facade grant funding
Colcom ups facade grant funding: The Colcom Foundation has granted more funding to build on the established Paris-to-Pittsburgh program of the Pittsburgh Downtown Partnership.
Friday, January 4, 2013
WPAHS warned: Default at hand
WPAHS warned: Default at hand: By Alex Nixon, Pittsburgh Tribune-Review
West Penn Allegheny Health System on Thursday received an official warning from its bondholders, letting the system know it could be in bankruptcy court
West Penn Allegheny Health System on Thursday received an official warning from its bondholders, letting the system know it could be in bankruptcy court
Thursday, January 3, 2013
Pennsylvania delays for one year new reporting for small games of chance
Pennsylvania delays for one year new reporting for small games of chance: Pennsylvania delays new reporting requirements for small games of chance for one year but allows increased prizes now.
Tuesday, January 1, 2013
Toys for Tots helps more than 1,300 children
Toys for Tots helps more than 1,300 children: By Nancy Henry, Daily Courier
More than 1,300 children in Fayette County benefitted from this year’s U.S. Marine Corps Toys for Tots Campaign.
More than 1,300 children in Fayette County benefitted from this year’s U.S. Marine Corps Toys for Tots Campaign.
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