Rebuilding A Community: SOMA Disaster Relief Fund Update

Why TPF? We understand that local NGOs are the first on the scene when disasters occur and that they know best what assistance is needed and understand the complex political, social and cultural context of a disaster. TPF has been working with organizations on the ground in Turkey providing social services, helping communities cope with disasters and…

Web Intern Vacancy

WordPress/Front-End Web Design Internship New York City based non-profit is seeking a self-motivated front-end web intern with a keen eye for design and strong working knowledge of WordPress. Experience with any or all of the following would be a plus: Using WordPress as a Content Management System XHTML/CSS Photoshop Information architecture User experience design Illustrator InDesign PHP…

Turkish Businesswomen

Turkey’s top female executives are making strides for gender equality. Of Turkey’s largest companies, 26% of the top executives are women. This figure sounds meager, but it is, above the EU average. However, when we take a step back and compare this number with Turkey’s overall female workforce, our positive reaction disappears. “Turkey’s total female…

IRA Charitable Rollover Is Back

As part of the “fiscal cliff” deal, Congress has resurrected a popular tax-law provision, known as the “IRA charitable rollover,” that had expired at the end of 2011. This time-sensitive provision offers a special tax break to many investors. If you are 70½ or older you can transfer as much as $100,000 a year from…