Charitable Giving Reaches a New High.
According to Giving USA, total giving topped $295 billion in 2006. The Annual Report on Philanthropy for the Year 2006, which provides details on the nature and breakdown of contributions, is now available from Giving USA.

New Program for ED' Following a Founder
The New School (New York City) is now accepting applications for a unique program for Executive Directors who have recently replaced the organization's founder. Through this program, ED's will received executive coaching and group support. More information and an application are available at the The New School for Management and Urban Policy website.

Alliance for Nonprofit Management announces date, location and theme for next year's annual conference
The Alliance 2008 conference will be held in Dearborn (Detroit) Michigan, July 9-11. The focus of the conference will be Keys for Nonprofit Excellence: Accountability, Sustainability, Impact. The Alliance is now accepting proposals from those who wish to deliver a training session or host a round table. Visit the Alliance's website for more information.

New Accounting Standard to Go Into Effect for the 07 Accounting Year:
Statement of Auditing Standards (SAS) No. 112, Communicating Internal Control Related Matters Identified in an Audit,
was recently issued. In part, this new Standard directs auditor to “evaluate identified control deficiencies and determine
whether these deficiencies, individually or in combination, are significant
deficiencies or material weaknesses.”
To learn more, visit the AICPA’s website or contact The Philanthropy Hub.