ADVISORY/Experts Available to Discuss Sept. 11 Charitable Funds.Business Editors ADVISORY... --(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug. 20, 2002 TOPIC: An analysis by USA TODAY found that families of New York City emergency workers killed at the World Trade Center received seven times more in charitable funds than others. Families of New York firefighters and ambulance personnel received approximately $1,037,000 in tax-free cash, while families of New York police officers are receiving $929,000. For families whose relatives died during the Sept. 11 attacks in New York, Arlington, Va., and Shanksville, Pa., an average amount of $146,000 will be given, the article says. Experts say the reason is because many donors gave to charities that were set up specifically for New York City emergency workers. EXPERTS: ExpertSource can offer several highly qualified experts to comment on this story: Mr. Harry Gruber, M.D., CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. and founder of Kintera Inc., a provider of Internet marketing See Internet advertising. services (Web sites, email programs See e-mail program. ) to nonprofit organizations Nonprofit Organization An association that is given tax-free status. Donations to a non-profit organization are often tax deductible as well. Notes: Examples of non-profit organizations are charities, hospitals and schools. , can discuss: how much was raised for 9/11 relief, and how it was raised, what challenges nonprofits have faced in the last year, how 9/11 inalterably changed the nonprofit landscape and why the Internet played such an important role in relief efforts. Beginning the afternoon of Sept. 11, 2001, Dr. Gruber donated Kintera's services at cost to any nonprofit that wished to establish a Web site to respond quickly to the events, including communication with volunteers and donors and assistance with fundraising efforts. PR: Judy Piercey, 858-795-3056, jpiercey@kintera.com Ms. Catherine D'Amato, president and CEO of the Greater Boston Greater Boston is the area of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts surrounding the city of Boston, Massachusetts. While Metro Boston tends to be the "Inner Core" surrounding the City of Boston, Greater Boston overlaps the North and South Shores, as well as the MetroWest region. Food Bank, can comment on the effects of September 11 on local charities, as well as the increase in need. PR: Amy Riemer (ariemer@mediaone.net, 978-475-4441). Dr. Santo D. Marabella, of Moravian College Moravian College & Theological Seminary History The College traces its roots to the Bethlehem Female Seminary, which was founded in Germantown, Pennsylvania by Benigna, Countess von Zinzendorf in 1742 and is the oldest institution of higher education for women in the United , is an expert on topics such as not-for-profit management, strategy and scenario planning Scenario planning or Scenario thinking is a strategic planning method that some organizations use to make flexible long-term plans. It is in large part an adaptation and generalization of classic methods used by military intelligence. . 610-861-3937 ExpertSource cannot guarantee the immediate availability of these experts or their familiarity with this specific issue. ExpertSource provides academic and industry experts to the media at no charge. Journalists are encouraged to submit queries to ExpertSource when seeking experts on specific subjects. An online registration form is available at http://www.businesswire.com/ifmd/index.html. |
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