Business in MaineToday.com | TD Banknorth Donates $5,000 to Habitat for Humanity of Greater Portland to Help Staff New Reuse Program, Called ReStore: "TD Banknorth Donates $5,000 to Habitat for Humanity of Greater Portland to Help Staff New Reuse Program, Called ReStore
Contact: Julie McQuillan, TD Banknorth
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TD Banknorth, through the TD Banknorth Charitable Foundation, has donated $5,000 to Habitat for Humanity of Greater Portland, an affiliate of Habitat International dedicated to eliminating substandard housing by building safe, affordable housing for low and moderate income people.
The grant will help staff the organization’s new reuse program, called ReStore. The program accepts donations of overstocked, discontinued, new and used building materials and supplies from local contractors, stores, manufacturers and individuals. These materials are resold to the general public, keeping them out of landfills. The proceeds are used to enhance the organizations building capabilities."
Friday, April 13, 2007
Rutgers Team: We Accept Imus Apology
Rutgers Team: We Accept Imus Apology:
"The show's charity fundraiser had raised more than $1.3 million Thursday before Imus learned he had lost his job. The total had grown Friday to more than $2.3 million for Tomorrows Children's Fund, CJ Foundation for SIDS and the Imus Ranch, Deirdre Imus said. The annual event has raised more than $40 million since 1990."
"The show's charity fundraiser had raised more than $1.3 million Thursday before Imus learned he had lost his job. The total had grown Friday to more than $2.3 million for Tomorrows Children's Fund, CJ Foundation for SIDS and the Imus Ranch, Deirdre Imus said. The annual event has raised more than $40 million since 1990."
The Wealth Report - WSJ.com : Philanthrotainment
From the Wealth Report
The Wealth Report - WSJ.com : Philanthrotainment: "Philanthrotainment
It was only a matter of time.
With so many millionaires and billionaires giving away so much money, and philanthropy grabbing so many headlines these days, the ever-desperate creators of reality-TV shows were bound to take notice. And so it’s come to pass that two shows in Britain — the motherland of reality-TV — have captured millions of viewers by showing rich people giving money to the poor.
I call it philanthrotainment."
The Wealth Report - WSJ.com : Philanthrotainment: "Philanthrotainment
It was only a matter of time.
With so many millionaires and billionaires giving away so much money, and philanthropy grabbing so many headlines these days, the ever-desperate creators of reality-TV shows were bound to take notice. And so it’s come to pass that two shows in Britain — the motherland of reality-TV — have captured millions of viewers by showing rich people giving money to the poor.
I call it philanthrotainment."
The Blog | Jake Brewer: Doing Well by Doing Good: an Idea List for Idealists | The Huffington Post
The Blog | Jake Brewer: Doing Well by Doing Good: an Idea List for Idealists | The Huffington Post: "I can write this a bit arrogantly as I more or less know I'm right and Jude is wrong. I'm very lucky to see the potential of doing well by doing good translated into reality on a regular basis. Sitting in one of the desks owned by Idealist.org (when I'm home) gives me a privileged insight into what's going on in many nonprofit organizations - and in particular nonprofit HR. In being part of Idealist, one cannot help but be impacted by the passion with which Idealist.org users convey the experience of enacting their calls to meaningful work and how well they've done in the process. Whether via email, posted on our website, or relayed at the registration table of an Idealist Nonprofit Career Fair, each story is remarkable. What is perhaps even more striking than their fervor or success though, is the diversity of locations, interests, backgrounds, and life-situations represented by those who share these experiences."
Stanford Social Innovation Review : Opinion Blog : The Patina of Philanthropy (April 11, 2007)
Stanford Social Innovation Review : Opinion Blog : The Patina of Philanthropy (April 11, 2007): "MARK ROSENMAN on the costs of Product (RED).
The Product (RED) campaign tells us that by shopping, we can help Africa cope with HIV/AIDS. In reality, it’s just one more example of the corporate world aligning its operations with its central purpose of increasing shareholder profit, except this time it is being cloaked in the patina of philanthropy. Buy a (RED) product and a portion of the purchase price goes to charity. But there is a question about what charities will lose in the long term."
The Product (RED) campaign tells us that by shopping, we can help Africa cope with HIV/AIDS. In reality, it’s just one more example of the corporate world aligning its operations with its central purpose of increasing shareholder profit, except this time it is being cloaked in the patina of philanthropy. Buy a (RED) product and a portion of the purchase price goes to charity. But there is a question about what charities will lose in the long term."
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What's New at Peter White Public Library
What's New at Peter White Public Library: "Grant seeking can be a time consuming process, but the payoff can be well worth the effort. Peter White Public Library now houses a collection of materials from the Foundation Center in New York City that will be invaluable to local nonprofit agencies looking for new funding sources.
The library partnered with the Great Lakes Center for Youth Development and Superiorland Library Cooperative to establish the new funding resource collection. The collection is available during regular library hours, and features regularly updated print publications and databases from the Foundation Center, the nation’s leading authority on philanthropy."
The library partnered with the Great Lakes Center for Youth Development and Superiorland Library Cooperative to establish the new funding resource collection. The collection is available during regular library hours, and features regularly updated print publications and databases from the Foundation Center, the nation’s leading authority on philanthropy."
How do charities get their check-off boxes on your state income-tax form? - By Michelle Tsai - Slate Magazine
How do charities get their check-off boxes on your state income-tax form? - By Michelle Tsai - Slate Magazine: "Check-Offs for CharityHow does a special fund get its spot on your state income-tax form?
By Michelle Tsai
Posted Thursday, April 12, 2007, at 6:35 PM ET
On this year's California state tax form, individuals can for the first time choose to donate money to a 'sea otter fund.' Early filers have already donated $78,042 to the marine mammal. Similar check-off programs in South Carolina"
By Michelle Tsai
Posted Thursday, April 12, 2007, at 6:35 PM ET
On this year's California state tax form, individuals can for the first time choose to donate money to a 'sea otter fund.' Early filers have already donated $78,042 to the marine mammal. Similar check-off programs in South Carolina"
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The Crimson White Online - Class to focus on nonprofits
The Crimson White Online - Class to focus on nonprofits: "Purcell will teach NEW 490: Non-Profit Management and Community Service during the interim term this summer. The course has no prerequisite and will provide three hours of credit as well as 'formal structure to the volunteer experience,' she said. Students will spend one day a week in lecture and guided research and two days per week at a nonprofit organization doing volunteer work, Purcell said."
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Record Funds for Relay For Life | Planet Blacksburg
Record Funds for Relay For Life | Planet Blacksburg: "Record Funds for Relay For Life
by Ryan Kirwan
Contributing Writer
April 12, 2007
Virginia Tech’s Commonwealth Ballroom in Squires Student Center, was a buzz of excitement Monday night when the total for Relay for Life fundraising was announced.
Virginia Tech director of Relay for Life, Mary Vaughn Smith was proud to announce that Relay teams had already raised $154,187."
by Ryan Kirwan
Contributing Writer
April 12, 2007
Virginia Tech’s Commonwealth Ballroom in Squires Student Center, was a buzz of excitement Monday night when the total for Relay for Life fundraising was announced.
Virginia Tech director of Relay for Life, Mary Vaughn Smith was proud to announce that Relay teams had already raised $154,187."
Thursday, April 12, 2007
Columbia Flier-Alternatives to United Way sought
Columbia Flier: "Local nonprofit leaders urged a cautious approach to Howard County and potentially other business leaders about abandoning a partnership with the United Way, as proposed by County Executive Kenneth Ulman last week.
However, they praised his interest in the financial difficulties local social service groups face."
However, they praised his interest in the financial difficulties local social service groups face."
National Poker League Launches Charity Poker Tour | Poker News
National Poker League Launches Charity Poker Tour | Poker News: "National Poker League Launches Charity Poker Tour
April 12, 2007
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The newly formed National Poker League has joined forces with charity-marketing force FundRaisers.com to create the Charity Poker Tour, which will run hand-in-hand with the championships held at every NPL venue, including the upcoming May NPL kickoff at the Paris Open, held at Cercle Gaillon. According to the press release, the Paris Open is expected to generate a total prize pool of $3.5 million, including $125,000 in added money."
April 12, 2007
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The newly formed National Poker League has joined forces with charity-marketing force FundRaisers.com to create the Charity Poker Tour, which will run hand-in-hand with the championships held at every NPL venue, including the upcoming May NPL kickoff at the Paris Open, held at Cercle Gaillon. According to the press release, the Paris Open is expected to generate a total prize pool of $3.5 million, including $125,000 in added money."
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In Our View: Park 'Sponsors'- Columbian.com
In Our View: Park 'Sponsors'- Columbian.com: "In Our View: Park 'Sponsors'
Thursday, April 12, 2007
Columbian editorial staff
Corporate donors could help pay for parks,but that avenue requires caution
The Nike 'Swoosh' logo is coming to basketball courts on playgrounds all over Portland, thanks to a $2.2 million donation to that city's Parks Bureau by the famous athletic apparel company.
Is that a bit crass and commercial for public park s?"
Thursday, April 12, 2007
Columbian editorial staff
Corporate donors could help pay for parks,but that avenue requires caution
The Nike 'Swoosh' logo is coming to basketball courts on playgrounds all over Portland, thanks to a $2.2 million donation to that city's Parks Bureau by the famous athletic apparel company.
Is that a bit crass and commercial for public park s?"
NPT Instant Fundraising
Giving Trends via Nonprofit Times
NPT Instant Fundraising: "Positive revenue growth during the fourth quarter of 2006 might signal an end to the post-tsunami and post-hurricane declines that have dominated charitable revenue trends during the past year. But more money is being raised from fewer donors.
According to the Quarterly Index of National Fundraising Performance by Target Analysis Group in Cambridge, Mass., the increase in giving related to both disasters was large enough to create a noticeable lift in median revenue for the entire national index in 2005. Throughout much of 2006, after the immediate effects of the tsunami and hurricanes on giving subsided, index revenue and donor numbers declined."
NPT Instant Fundraising: "Positive revenue growth during the fourth quarter of 2006 might signal an end to the post-tsunami and post-hurricane declines that have dominated charitable revenue trends during the past year. But more money is being raised from fewer donors.
According to the Quarterly Index of National Fundraising Performance by Target Analysis Group in Cambridge, Mass., the increase in giving related to both disasters was large enough to create a noticeable lift in median revenue for the entire national index in 2005. Throughout much of 2006, after the immediate effects of the tsunami and hurricanes on giving subsided, index revenue and donor numbers declined."
News onPhilanthropy: Live from Google: Time for Philanthropy 3.0?
News onPhilanthropy: Live from Google: Time for Philanthropy 3.0?: "ive from Google: Time for Philanthropy 3.0?
Guest blogger Janice Schoos, senior managing director at our sister company Archimede Philanthropy Partners, is in Mountain View this week for the Global Philanthropy Forum at Google. She files this report:"
Guest blogger Janice Schoos, senior managing director at our sister company Archimede Philanthropy Partners, is in Mountain View this week for the Global Philanthropy Forum at Google. She files this report:"
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newsarticle - Philanthropy Journal-Your online source for news about nonprofits, social issues, and policy change
Online fundraising studies via PNN
newsarticle - Philanthropy Journal-Your online source for news about nonprofits, social issues, and policy change: "Online fundraising still growing
04.04.2007 -
Funds raised through the Internet are continuing to grow at a healthy pace, and response rates to online solicitations are holding steady, say studies conducted over the past few years.
Three separate reports published recently agree that the amount raised online is growing rapidly, but their estimates of how much vary."
newsarticle - Philanthropy Journal-Your online source for news about nonprofits, social issues, and policy change: "Online fundraising still growing
04.04.2007 -
Funds raised through the Internet are continuing to grow at a healthy pace, and response rates to online solicitations are holding steady, say studies conducted over the past few years.
Three separate reports published recently agree that the amount raised online is growing rapidly, but their estimates of how much vary."
Freddie Mac increases local giving to $26.2M - Examiner.com
Freddie Mac increases local giving to $26.2M - Examiner.com: "- Freddie Mac Foundation gave $26.2 million in grants in 2006, up from $25 million in 2005, concentrating their support in the D.C. metropolitan area. Most of the foundation’s grants went to programs that improve the lives of children and families, according to an April 10 press release from the McLean-based company, which outlined its giving efforts during the second half of last year."
ARTICLE: Police organization will fold poker game in Portsmouth (The Virginian-Pilot - HamptonRoads.com/PilotOnline.com)
ARTICLE: Police organization will fold poker game in Portsmouth (The Virginian-Pilot - HamptonRoads.com/PilotOnline.com): "ORTSMOUTH - City officials have forced organizers of a lucrative poker tournament to shut down the games.
Texas Hold 'em charitable tournaments will end June 10, Skip Blanchard, an event organizer and a second vice president for the Virginia Fraternal Order of Police, said Wednesday. The FOP's one-year contract with the bingo hall where the games are played ends in June.
'We're done,' Blanchard said.
The FOP's charitable foundation has been sponsoring the games, which are played at 2880 Airline Blvd., since last summer."
Texas Hold 'em charitable tournaments will end June 10, Skip Blanchard, an event organizer and a second vice president for the Virginia Fraternal Order of Police, said Wednesday. The FOP's one-year contract with the bingo hall where the games are played ends in June.
'We're done,' Blanchard said.
The FOP's charitable foundation has been sponsoring the games, which are played at 2880 Airline Blvd., since last summer."
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Smithsonian Termed 'Endangered'; Board's Structure Questioned - washingtonpost.com
Smithsonian Termed 'Endangered'; Board's Structure Questioned - washingtonpost.com: "Smithsonian Termed 'Endangered'; Board's Structure Questioned
By Jacqueline Trescott and James V. Grimaldi
Washington Post Staff Writers
Thursday, April 12, 2007; Page C01
Members of a Senate oversight committee yesterday recommended a shake-up of the Smithsonian Institution, starting with its governing board, whose members were depicted as out of touch with the management of the 160-year-old museum complex."
By Jacqueline Trescott and James V. Grimaldi
Washington Post Staff Writers
Thursday, April 12, 2007; Page C01
Members of a Senate oversight committee yesterday recommended a shake-up of the Smithsonian Institution, starting with its governing board, whose members were depicted as out of touch with the management of the 160-year-old museum complex."
San Jose Mercury News - Forum explores new way of giving
San Jose Mercury News - Forum explores new way of giving: "A day after announcing a way for users of Google Earth to more closely track the horrors of Darfur, Google played host Wednesday to the opening of an annual meeting of the international giving forum, which is drawing former President Bill Clinton, AOL co-founder Steve Case, and executives of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and William and Flora Hewlett Foundation, among others.
Just the fact that the gathering is at Google, the first time a corporation has hosted the forum's annual gathering since its 2002 creation, is an acknowledgment of the power of Silicon Valley corporate giving and its impact in the world of philanthropy.
'Philanthropy has always had innovation in its DNA. I see that is being ratcheted up,' said Jane Wales, founding president"
Just the fact that the gathering is at Google, the first time a corporation has hosted the forum's annual gathering since its 2002 creation, is an acknowledgment of the power of Silicon Valley corporate giving and its impact in the world of philanthropy.
'Philanthropy has always had innovation in its DNA. I see that is being ratcheted up,' said Jane Wales, founding president"
Smithsonian board acknowledges failed oversight of expenses - Examiner.com
Smithsonian board acknowledges failed oversight of expenses - Examiner.com: "Top Smithsonian Institution officials acknowledged Wednesday that they had failed to provide adequate oversight of some spending by executives at the museum complex and promised immediate changes after the resignation of its top official."
Practical philanthropy - Culture - The Washington Times, America's Newspaper
Practical philanthropy - Culture - The Washington Times, America's Newspaper: "Practical philanthropy
By Shelley Widhalm
THE WASHINGTON TIMES
April 12, 2007
Establishing standards and practices for charitable contributions could allay the underside of private philanthropy -- the unintentional harm it can do as it aims to do good -- William Damon said."
By Shelley Widhalm
THE WASHINGTON TIMES
April 12, 2007
Establishing standards and practices for charitable contributions could allay the underside of private philanthropy -- the unintentional harm it can do as it aims to do good -- William Damon said."
Some career choices more certain in ever-changing market - Features
Some career choices more certain in ever-changing market - Features: "The public relations field offers graduates various outlets to explore. Agency, nonprofit and corporate public relations industries require constant contact with the general public and these positions require skilled employees. Kent State's News Flash Magazine reports that the university's job placement rate among public relations undergraduates is 92.5 percent. Drake said that graduates from Kent State's public relations program graduate with both a degree and a strong reputation of having top-notch skills and practical knowledge."
Seacoastonline.com: Project planned to highlight nonprofits
Seacoastonline.com: Project planned to highlight nonprofits: "Our goal right now is to elevate the status and visibility of the (nonprofit) sector and get the ball rolling for a national dialogue on the significant role the nonprofit sector plays in every community across the nation, both economically and socially,' said Mary Ellen Jackson, executive director of the NHCN."
San Jose Mercury News - PHILANTHROPY FORUM
San Jose Mercury News - PHILANTHROPY FORUM: "del.icio.usdel.icio.usDiggDiggRedditRedditYahooMyWebYahooMyWebGoogleGoogleThese icons link to social bookmarking sites where readers can share and discover new web pages.What's this?
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Article Launched: 04/12/2007 01:42:57 AM PDT
Today's philanthropists are younger and want to see results while they are still alive. They are willing to tackle very large problems, ranging from global health to worldwide poverty to climate change. Non-profit traditions are thrown aside; solutions can be market-based, even profitable.
What the Global Philanthropy Forum is:"
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Article Launched: 04/12/2007 01:42:57 AM PDT
Today's philanthropists are younger and want to see results while they are still alive. They are willing to tackle very large problems, ranging from global health to worldwide poverty to climate change. Non-profit traditions are thrown aside; solutions can be market-based, even profitable.
What the Global Philanthropy Forum is:"
Cloaking charities' misconduct hurts others - baltimoresun.com
Cloaking charities' misconduct hurts others - baltimoresun.com: "Finally! The Internal Revenue Service seemingly is cracking down on nonprofit organizations that don't properly disclose executive pay or sweetheart deals with insiders."
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Wednesday, April 11, 2007
GuideStar - News - Articles - A Year in the Life of a Fundraiser: Year-round Fundraising for Everybody
From The Guidestar newsletter
GuideStar - News - Articles - A Year in the Life of a Fundraiser: Year-round Fundraising for Everybody: "A Year in the Life of a Fundraiser: Year-round Fundraising for Everybody
The big day is here ... the one you've been working and planning toward all year ... your annual fundraising event. It's a success! Fantastic! Well done! Take a breath. Congratulate your staff and yourself, thank your supporters, and let the celebration dust settle before you start planning for next year."
GuideStar - News - Articles - A Year in the Life of a Fundraiser: Year-round Fundraising for Everybody: "A Year in the Life of a Fundraiser: Year-round Fundraising for Everybody
The big day is here ... the one you've been working and planning toward all year ... your annual fundraising event. It's a success! Fantastic! Well done! Take a breath. Congratulate your staff and yourself, thank your supporters, and let the celebration dust settle before you start planning for next year."
Group Questions Cellphone Fund-Raising - New York Times
Group Questions Cellphone Fund-Raising - New York Times: "Group Questions Cellphone Fund-Raising
By STEPHANIE STROM
Published: April 11, 2007
A new program that lets cellphone users send text messages to donate to the American Red Cross in major natural disasters has come under fire by a consumer group that contends the program is a business development strategy masquerading as charity."
By STEPHANIE STROM
Published: April 11, 2007
A new program that lets cellphone users send text messages to donate to the American Red Cross in major natural disasters has come under fire by a consumer group that contends the program is a business development strategy masquerading as charity."
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Appleton Post-Crescent: Your Fox Cities News Source - 'Way of life' leads to millions raised
Appleton Post-Crescent: Your Fox Cities News Source - 'Way of life' leads to millions raised: "Way of life' leads to millions raised
Founder of U.S. Oil Open honored for philanthropy
By Kara Patterson
Post-Crescent staff writer
When Bill Schmidt of U.S. Oil Co. Inc. recruits sponsors for the company's signature golf outing and fundraiser, he isn't asking of them anything that he wouldn't take on himself.
Schmidt, the company's chairman emeritus, founded the U.S. Oil Open in 1986 as a member of the company's executive team with the expectation that U.S. Oil would cover all event-related and administrative costs."
Founder of U.S. Oil Open honored for philanthropy
By Kara Patterson
Post-Crescent staff writer
When Bill Schmidt of U.S. Oil Co. Inc. recruits sponsors for the company's signature golf outing and fundraiser, he isn't asking of them anything that he wouldn't take on himself.
Schmidt, the company's chairman emeritus, founded the U.S. Oil Open in 1986 as a member of the company's executive team with the expectation that U.S. Oil would cover all event-related and administrative costs."
People instead of profits: E-Mail marketing for nonprofits
People instead of profits: E-Mail marketing for nonprofits: "Nonprofit groups and associations face an uphill climb when launching an e-mail marketing campaign to their potential members: selling an idea rather than a product on a limited budget."
Tuesday, April 10, 2007
World Church: Adventist Donors Give Global Mission Record-breaking Year
World Church: Adventist Donors Give Global Mission Record-breaking Year: "World Church: Adventist Donors Give Global Mission Record-breaking Year
April 6, 2007 Silver Spring, Maryland, United States .... [Laurie Falvo/Office of Adventist Mission/ANN]
Many Global Mission projects involve sending pioneers to places where there are no church members. [Photo courtesy of Adventist Mission]
2006 was a record-breaking year for the world Seventh-day Adventist Church's office of Global Mission with some U.S.$5.3 million distributed to more than 1,800 projects around the world according to year-end totals presented to the Adventist Mission Committee, April 2, at the church's headquarters in Silver Spring, Maryland. Combined with funds from local church organizations, the projects totaled $13,994,745 worldwide."
April 6, 2007 Silver Spring, Maryland, United States .... [Laurie Falvo/Office of Adventist Mission/ANN]
Many Global Mission projects involve sending pioneers to places where there are no church members. [Photo courtesy of Adventist Mission]
2006 was a record-breaking year for the world Seventh-day Adventist Church's office of Global Mission with some U.S.$5.3 million distributed to more than 1,800 projects around the world according to year-end totals presented to the Adventist Mission Committee, April 2, at the church's headquarters in Silver Spring, Maryland. Combined with funds from local church organizations, the projects totaled $13,994,745 worldwide."
Kentucky.com | 04/06/2007 | Coach has history of philanthropy, but not community involvement
Kentucky.com | 04/06/2007 | Coach has history of philanthropy, but not community involvement: "Coach has history of philanthropy, but not community involvement
By Karla Ward
Don’t expect Billy’s Clubhouses to begin springing up around Lexington any time soon.
Billy Clyde Gillispie is a generous man, but basketball takes precedence over charitable work.
“He was pretty private about most of that stuff,” said Colin Killian, associate media relations director in the Athletics Department at Texas A&M. “He gave a lot of money to different things.”"
By Karla Ward
Don’t expect Billy’s Clubhouses to begin springing up around Lexington any time soon.
Billy Clyde Gillispie is a generous man, but basketball takes precedence over charitable work.
“He was pretty private about most of that stuff,” said Colin Killian, associate media relations director in the Athletics Department at Texas A&M. “He gave a lot of money to different things.”"
ASU News > Transcontinental boosts nonprofit education
ASU News > Transcontinental boosts nonprofit education: "Transcontinental boosts nonprofit education
Recognizing the growing need for global leaders to efficiently manage nonprofit organizations, the U.S. Department of Education's Fund for the Improvement of Postsecondary Education (FIPSE) announced that the ASU Center for Nonprofit Leadership and Management will be part of a consortium supported by a $65,000, two-year grant to address these issues here and abroad.
The grant, “Benchmarking Nonprofit Organizations and Philanthropy Educational Programs,” will assess existing degree and non-degree programs in nonprofit management, social entrepreneurship and philanthropic studies in the United States and Europe."
Recognizing the growing need for global leaders to efficiently manage nonprofit organizations, the U.S. Department of Education's Fund for the Improvement of Postsecondary Education (FIPSE) announced that the ASU Center for Nonprofit Leadership and Management will be part of a consortium supported by a $65,000, two-year grant to address these issues here and abroad.
The grant, “Benchmarking Nonprofit Organizations and Philanthropy Educational Programs,” will assess existing degree and non-degree programs in nonprofit management, social entrepreneurship and philanthropic studies in the United States and Europe."
Fairbanks Daily News-Miner » Archive » Nonprofit community serves the needs of many over interests of few
Fairbanks Daily News-Miner » Archive » Nonprofit community serves the needs of many over interests of few: "Nonprofit community serves the needs of many over interests of few
By Mary Rutherford
Published April 8, 2007
“Nonprofit leaders express dismay at lack of federal oversight” is what the headline with a March 25 Daily News-Miner article stated. As the professional staff person who is responsible for leading a nonprofit organization, I offer another perspective. There are nearly 6,000 charities operating in the state of Alaska, and there are an estimated 1.6 million charitable organizations in America."
By Mary Rutherford
Published April 8, 2007
“Nonprofit leaders express dismay at lack of federal oversight” is what the headline with a March 25 Daily News-Miner article stated. As the professional staff person who is responsible for leading a nonprofit organization, I offer another perspective. There are nearly 6,000 charities operating in the state of Alaska, and there are an estimated 1.6 million charitable organizations in America."
News onPhilanthropy: Healthcare Philanthropy Down to the Molecule
Tom Watson of Onphilanthropy talks about health care philanthropy
News onPhilanthropy: Healthcare Philanthropy Down to the Molecule: "Healthcare Philanthropy Down to the Molecule
One of the biggest trends on healthcare these days is personalized medicine - a discipline that brings treatment to an individual based on her genetic makeup. It eschews the one size fits all style of 'big medicine' and aims to bring research advances very quickly to the bedside.
Today's announcement that the Andrea and Charles Bronfman Philanthropies have given $12.5 million to establish the Charles Bronfman Institute for Personalized Medicine at the Mount Sinai Medical Center in New York fits this new trend."
News onPhilanthropy: Healthcare Philanthropy Down to the Molecule: "Healthcare Philanthropy Down to the Molecule
One of the biggest trends on healthcare these days is personalized medicine - a discipline that brings treatment to an individual based on her genetic makeup. It eschews the one size fits all style of 'big medicine' and aims to bring research advances very quickly to the bedside.
Today's announcement that the Andrea and Charles Bronfman Philanthropies have given $12.5 million to establish the Charles Bronfman Institute for Personalized Medicine at the Mount Sinai Medical Center in New York fits this new trend."
The Business Ledger -- Business Newspaper for Suburban Chicago
The Business Ledger -- Business Newspaper for Suburban Chicago: "Giving for Giving’s Sake Rather than Bottom Line
[Return]
Let’s rock the boat a little bit.
What I’m about to say I’m sure will elicit some severe eye-rolling and possibly some intense head scratching, followed by some muttering and eventually by some readers thinking that I’m an idiot. But I stand by what I’m about to say.
In many cases, corporate giving is very disingenuous.
There, I said it."
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Let’s rock the boat a little bit.
What I’m about to say I’m sure will elicit some severe eye-rolling and possibly some intense head scratching, followed by some muttering and eventually by some readers thinking that I’m an idiot. But I stand by what I’m about to say.
In many cases, corporate giving is very disingenuous.
There, I said it."
Rockbridge Weekly's Newsline
Rockbridge Weekly's Newsline: "Richmond, Virginia (April 10, 2007) - Dr. Glenn DuBois, chancellor of Virginia's Community Colleges (VCCS) today announced the 23 winners of the 2007 Chancellor's Awards for Leadership in Philanthropy. Each of the winners is recognized as being an outstanding benefactor of one of the system's 23 schools."
The Columbus Dispatch : Mergers offer nonprofits a boost
The Columbus Dispatch : Mergers offer nonprofits a boost: "It squeaks by on bingo money and love.
'Things are tight,' Executive Director Louise Alluis said.
Soon, however, On My Own expects to have room to breathe, wiggle and possibly grow.
The seven-employee operation sealed an agreement yesterday to merge with Goodwill Columbus, the area's sixth-largest social-service organization.
The move reflects a trend locally and nationally, as small nonprofit groups -- the local hardware stores of the charitable sector -- struggle in the competition for money."
'Things are tight,' Executive Director Louise Alluis said.
Soon, however, On My Own expects to have room to breathe, wiggle and possibly grow.
The seven-employee operation sealed an agreement yesterday to merge with Goodwill Columbus, the area's sixth-largest social-service organization.
The move reflects a trend locally and nationally, as small nonprofit groups -- the local hardware stores of the charitable sector -- struggle in the competition for money."
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Monday, April 09, 2007
press-citizen.com | Local News-Report: Nonprofits employ 9 percent of Iowa workers
press-citizen.com | Local News: "From the University of Iowa News Services Office
Charitable nonprofit organizations employed nearly 9 percent of Iowa's workers in 2005, and those workers earned nearly 8 percent of the state's wages, according to a new study co-authored by the University of Iowa College of Law's Larned A. Waterman Iowa Nonprofit Resource Center."
Charitable nonprofit organizations employed nearly 9 percent of Iowa's workers in 2005, and those workers earned nearly 8 percent of the state's wages, according to a new study co-authored by the University of Iowa College of Law's Larned A. Waterman Iowa Nonprofit Resource Center."
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Gulfnews: Rich Americans pay thousands for Blair dinner
Gulfnews: Rich Americans pay thousands for Blair dinner: "ondon: Wealthy Anglophile Americans are paying $50,000 (Dh183,552) to have drinks with Tony and Cherie Blair - and help the Tate galleries.
A fundraising dinner will be held in New York on May 8, with tables costing the equivalent of £25,312 (Dh182,500). The event has already raised almost £1 million (Dh7.2 million) for the Tate galleries, which will go towards new art purchases."
A fundraising dinner will be held in New York on May 8, with tables costing the equivalent of £25,312 (Dh182,500). The event has already raised almost £1 million (Dh7.2 million) for the Tate galleries, which will go towards new art purchases."
The NonProfitTimes - eNewsletter-Grants From Foundations HIt Record Level
Foundation Grant News from the Nonprofit Times eNewsletter.
The NonProfitTimes - eNewsletter: "Grants From Foundations
Hit Record Level
Giving by the nation's 71,000 grant-making foundations increased to a record estimated $40.7 billion during 2006, an 11.7 percent gain from 2005 which had a 14.3 percent increase compared to 2004.
According to data released in the Foundation Growth and Giving Estimates: Current Outlook from the Foundation Center in New York City, U.S. foundations last reported consecutive years of double-digit growth in giving during the period 1996 to 2001. Looking ahead, grant-makers appeared optimistic about continued funding increases in 2007."
The NonProfitTimes - eNewsletter: "Grants From Foundations
Hit Record Level
Giving by the nation's 71,000 grant-making foundations increased to a record estimated $40.7 billion during 2006, an 11.7 percent gain from 2005 which had a 14.3 percent increase compared to 2004.
According to data released in the Foundation Growth and Giving Estimates: Current Outlook from the Foundation Center in New York City, U.S. foundations last reported consecutive years of double-digit growth in giving during the period 1996 to 2001. Looking ahead, grant-makers appeared optimistic about continued funding increases in 2007."
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Women are changing philanthropy
Women are changing philanthropy: "Here's the second million-dollar question: Have you ever once regretted giving money to a charitable, educational or religious organization whose mission you believed in? I haven't. In fact, the memory of my past charitable giving makes me feel happy years later, even the small contributions, like the $50 to the Big Brothers Big Sisters bowl-athon, or the $10 I gave to public radio when I was in college and broke.
The power of women's philanthropy has been illuminated for me again in returning to Iowa after nearly 20 years away. Everywhere I look, women are deeply involved in giving, not just their time but their money as well."
The power of women's philanthropy has been illuminated for me again in returning to Iowa after nearly 20 years away. Everywhere I look, women are deeply involved in giving, not just their time but their money as well."
Pope Benedict's car goes on sale for charity - washingtonpost.com
Pope Benedict's car goes on sale for charity - washingtonpost.com: "Pope Benedict's car goes on sale for charity
Reuters
Tuesday, April 3, 2007; 9:56 AM
BERLIN (Reuters) - For the second time in two years, a car that once belonged to Pope Benedict is up for sale.
In May 2005, the Texas-based Golden Palace Casino paid almost $250,000 to a 21-year-old German for the gray 1999 Volkswagen Golf, and is now selling it for charity."
Reuters
Tuesday, April 3, 2007; 9:56 AM
BERLIN (Reuters) - For the second time in two years, a car that once belonged to Pope Benedict is up for sale.
In May 2005, the Texas-based Golden Palace Casino paid almost $250,000 to a 21-year-old German for the gray 1999 Volkswagen Golf, and is now selling it for charity."
Elon convocation focusing on giving, engaging : Article : Burlington Times-News
Elon convocation focusing on giving, engaging : Article : Burlington Times-News: "Elon University will celebrate academic achievement, philanthropy and the philosophy of engaged learning during Spring Convocation for Honors at 4 p.m. on Thursday, April 12, in the Alumni Gym/Koury Center on campus.
The theme of this year’s convocation is “A Celebration of the Engaged Life.” Ten Elon seniors will make presentations about the transformative power of the Elon Experiences, the university’s flagship programs in study abroad, undergraduate research, leadership, service and internships."
The theme of this year’s convocation is “A Celebration of the Engaged Life.” Ten Elon seniors will make presentations about the transformative power of the Elon Experiences, the university’s flagship programs in study abroad, undergraduate research, leadership, service and internships."
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