Results for Fraternal Organizations

Your Legal Questions Answered Charity v. nonprofit, what is the difference? I received a charity request from the "Fraternal Order of Police" who claims to be a nonprofit organization. The form states "contributions...are not tax deductible." I thought any legitimate nonprofit charity organization was tax deductible. Please explain. Your question illustrates the confusion between nonprofit and charity. Virtually all charities are nonprofit, but not all nonprofits…

For decades, local social clubs, churches, and other groups have provided Valley residents with connections that enhance their lives. Sharing interests is a big reason why these organizations are so effective.

To all of you young and ambitious people who would like to do community service to help the people in their community, now is the time to step forward. For

The video below is a short 32 second clip promoting the value and benefits of sorority life. Consider asking every member to post this on their social media, post this on your website, share it with incoming students/parents, and send it via text message/DM to a non-affiliated student. Along with it, share your personal story. Here’s an example. My name is KC. I am proud to be a sorority woman. Before I joined, I wondered if my membership would be worth the dues…

Special to the Philanthropy Journal By Katie Todd When we feel outrage, inspiration, or loss, we may feel compelled to take action, to find a way to rectify a wrong, or to elevate an issue to a broader audience. In today’s world, this can often take the form of someone forming a new 501(c)(3) nonprofit – creating an organization that’s mission is a result of the leader’s personal experience. Starting a new nonprofit organization is not inherently a bad idea. At the same…

A few weeks ago, we spoke of the power of influence and that we become the average of the five people we spend the most time around. People often brush aside the idea that they are influenced by others. To do so is foolish. We all are influenced, and we all influence others. Today I want to speak with you about the power of influence we have over others. Let me first break down the difference between casual influence and purposeful influence. Casual…

We’re fine. You’re fine. Everything’s fine. Except that moment when reality hits and it’s actually not. Maybe you were planning the biggest program or event for your chapter this semester and now it’s cancelled. Maybe you were excited about this new line for Spring 2020 in your chapter yet now it’s come to a pause. Or maybe, just maybe you were looking forward to the step show, showcase, or award ceremony and now you’re in a slight panic because nothing makes sense. The…

If you live in Illinois, you've probably noticed: Video gambling machines are almost everywhere. From bars, restaurants, truck stops, pizza parlors, fraternal organizations and all sorts of storefronts, more than

A new study finds that of four online communication technologies, using video chat to connect with friends and family appeared to hold the most promise in staving off depression among seniors. Social isolation and depression have become commonplace in older adults, with estimates suggesting almost 5 percent of adults aged 50 and above lived with major depression in 2015. For example, family may have moved across…

Black fraternities face different challenges than white ones—but both groups can be corrupted by twisted power dynamics.