Friday, June 22, 2007
Portland Schools News » Blog Archive » YOUTHINK Takes on Portrayal of Youth in the Media
Portland Schools News » Blog Archive » YOUTHINK Takes on Portrayal of Youth in the Media: "YOUTHINK, a youth-led advocacy and philanthropy board, will unveil its research findings entitled “Media Watchdog Project: an Analysis of Youth Coverage in the Portland Press Herald,” to local officials on Monday, June 25 from 12:00-1:00 pm in the State of Maine Room at City Hall. This report represents the first youth-led media study of its kind in New England - and one of only a handful in the United States."
Foundation With Real Money Ventures Into Virtual World - New York Times
Foundation With Real Money Ventures Into Virtual World - New York Times: "Foundation With Real Money Ventures Into Virtual World
By STEPHANIE STROM
Published: June 22, 2007
For the first time, one of the nation’s largest foundations is venturing into virtual worlds to play host to activities and discussions and explore the role that philanthropy might play there.
The foundation, the John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation, is sponsoring events in Second Life, the online world."
By STEPHANIE STROM
Published: June 22, 2007
For the first time, one of the nation’s largest foundations is venturing into virtual worlds to play host to activities and discussions and explore the role that philanthropy might play there.
The foundation, the John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation, is sponsoring events in Second Life, the online world."
Thursday, June 21, 2007
STLtoday - Entertainment - Music-No takers in charity auction for piano signed by Fats Domino
STLtoday - Entertainment - Music: "No takers in charity auction for piano signed by Fats Domino
By Stacey Plaisance
ASSOCIATED PRESS
06/20/2007
NEW ORLEANS (AP) -- Ain't that a shame -- an online charity auction for a piano played and signed by 79-year-old Rock and Roll Hall-of-Famer Fats Domino closed Wednesday with no takers.
The piano had been up for an opening bid of $100,000 since June 1."
By Stacey Plaisance
ASSOCIATED PRESS
06/20/2007
NEW ORLEANS (AP) -- Ain't that a shame -- an online charity auction for a piano played and signed by 79-year-old Rock and Roll Hall-of-Famer Fats Domino closed Wednesday with no takers.
The piano had been up for an opening bid of $100,000 since June 1."
Wednesday, June 20, 2007
Show Me the Numbers: Can Group Fundraising Help You?
From Tech Soup
show Me the Numbers: Can Group Fundraising Help You?: "Show Me the Numbers: Can Group Fundraising Help You?
Learn how much money you can expect to earn from group fundraising campaigns
By: Peter Deitz
June 18, 2007
In April 2007, a National Public Radio listener named Norman Bier learned that a women’s shelter on South Dakota's Standing Rock Indian Reservation — one of the poorest Native American communities in the United States — had exhausted its funding and was facing an imminent suspension of services until new funds could be secured. To help the shelter stay afloat, Bier outlined a fundraising plan on political activism Web site DailyKos.com. Part of Bier's plan called for the creation of a group fundraising campaign at ChipIn, an online service that helps networks of people collaborate to raise money."
show Me the Numbers: Can Group Fundraising Help You?: "Show Me the Numbers: Can Group Fundraising Help You?
Learn how much money you can expect to earn from group fundraising campaigns
By: Peter Deitz
June 18, 2007
In April 2007, a National Public Radio listener named Norman Bier learned that a women’s shelter on South Dakota's Standing Rock Indian Reservation — one of the poorest Native American communities in the United States — had exhausted its funding and was facing an imminent suspension of services until new funds could be secured. To help the shelter stay afloat, Bier outlined a fundraising plan on political activism Web site DailyKos.com. Part of Bier's plan called for the creation of a group fundraising campaign at ChipIn, an online service that helps networks of people collaborate to raise money."
Private Foundations Should Consider PR
Private Foundations Should Consider PR: "Private Foundations Should Consider PR
Philanthropic outfits increasingly are adopting PR programs to achieve their goals. Here's why some old PR objections are no longer valid
by Rich Polt
In the veiled world of private philanthropy, the practice of public relations is eschewed by many foundation leaders. Some believe that proactive media outreach is tantamount to inviting the Internal Revenue Service in for an audit, while others feel that publicity in some way diminishes the altruistic nature of giving. Yet over the last few years, a shift has begun to take place and foundations are seeing how external communications can complement and even strengthen their giving."
Philanthropic outfits increasingly are adopting PR programs to achieve their goals. Here's why some old PR objections are no longer valid
by Rich Polt
In the veiled world of private philanthropy, the practice of public relations is eschewed by many foundation leaders. Some believe that proactive media outreach is tantamount to inviting the Internal Revenue Service in for an audit, while others feel that publicity in some way diminishes the altruistic nature of giving. Yet over the last few years, a shift has begun to take place and foundations are seeing how external communications can complement and even strengthen their giving."
The Economics of Giving - Success Magazine
The Economics of Giving - Success Magazine: "Companies that contribute are finding that giving pays off.
Adam Stone
Jerome Dodson isn’t a Catholic. But the president, chief investment officer, and founder of San Francisco’s Parnassus Investments, a socially conscious mutual fund, has contributed his fair share to Catholic charities. In fact, giving to charities defi nes Dodson’s company and the people who work there. And for every dollar Parnassus employees give to charity, Dodson gives two."
Adam Stone
Jerome Dodson isn’t a Catholic. But the president, chief investment officer, and founder of San Francisco’s Parnassus Investments, a socially conscious mutual fund, has contributed his fair share to Catholic charities. In fact, giving to charities defi nes Dodson’s company and the people who work there. And for every dollar Parnassus employees give to charity, Dodson gives two."
MySA.com: Metro | State
MySA.com: Metro | State: "Edmund Tijerina: Here's some folks who'd rather you donate than buy them gifts
Web Posted: 06/18/2007 08:54 PM CDT
San Antonio Express-News
Sometimes a birthday can be a time to bring some attention — and some cash — to a favorite cause or organization.
After all, how many more gag gifts can somebody get? Or golf accessories?
In that spirit, a few people locally have asked for donations to organizations instead of birthday presents."
Web Posted: 06/18/2007 08:54 PM CDT
San Antonio Express-News
Sometimes a birthday can be a time to bring some attention — and some cash — to a favorite cause or organization.
After all, how many more gag gifts can somebody get? Or golf accessories?
In that spirit, a few people locally have asked for donations to organizations instead of birthday presents."
Bloomberg.com: U.S.
Bloomberg.com: U.S.: "Wall Street Rivals Run for Charity, Bragging Rights and Beer
By Elizabeth Hester
June 20 (Bloomberg) -- Credit Suisse Group's Michael Marriott and Andrew Kimura have $1,000 riding on the JPMorgan Chase Corporate Challenge, the charity race that will draw 30,000 runners to Central Park tonight and tomorrow night.
``In terms of bragging rights, this is for the full year,'' said Marriott, 44, who said he's been training for the event."
By Elizabeth Hester
June 20 (Bloomberg) -- Credit Suisse Group's Michael Marriott and Andrew Kimura have $1,000 riding on the JPMorgan Chase Corporate Challenge, the charity race that will draw 30,000 runners to Central Park tonight and tomorrow night.
``In terms of bragging rights, this is for the full year,'' said Marriott, 44, who said he's been training for the event."
Museum's Deputy Secretary Resigns - washingtonpost.com
Museum's Deputy Secretary Resigns - washingtonpost.com: "Museum's Deputy Secretary Resigns
Smithsonian Board Raps Own Knuckles
By Jacqueline Trescott and James V. Grimaldi
Washington Post Staff Writers
Tuesday, June 19, 2007; Page A01
The Smithsonian Board of Regents yesterday took steps to overhaul the way the museum system is managed and accepted the resignation of its second-ranking executive as it offered stern self-criticism of how the institution has been run in the past decade."
Smithsonian Board Raps Own Knuckles
By Jacqueline Trescott and James V. Grimaldi
Washington Post Staff Writers
Tuesday, June 19, 2007; Page A01
The Smithsonian Board of Regents yesterday took steps to overhaul the way the museum system is managed and accepted the resignation of its second-ranking executive as it offered stern self-criticism of how the institution has been run in the past decade."
Monday, June 18, 2007
AFP > Research & Statistics | AFP research > Fundraisers More Committed to Causes Than Organizations?
AFP > Research & Statistics | AFP research > Fundraisers More Committed to Causes Than Organizations?: "Fundraisers More Committed to Causes Than Organizations?
(June 18, 2007) Fundraisers might be more committed to the causes their organizations serve than the organizations themselves, according to new research sponsored by the AFP Foundation for Philanthropy.
The Revolving Door: A Study on the Voluntary Turnover (Intent to Stay) of Fundraisers in the Nonprofit Sector examined how long fundraisers are staying at their current position and their primary reasons for leaving. The research was conducted by Aleah Horstman, Ph.D., director of major and planned gifts for Planned Parenthood of the Rocky Mountains in Denver."
(June 18, 2007) Fundraisers might be more committed to the causes their organizations serve than the organizations themselves, according to new research sponsored by the AFP Foundation for Philanthropy.
The Revolving Door: A Study on the Voluntary Turnover (Intent to Stay) of Fundraisers in the Nonprofit Sector examined how long fundraisers are staying at their current position and their primary reasons for leaving. The research was conducted by Aleah Horstman, Ph.D., director of major and planned gifts for Planned Parenthood of the Rocky Mountains in Denver."
Mellon, Heinz families win philanthropy awards - Pittsburgh Tribune-Review
Mellon, Heinz families win philanthropy awards - Pittsburgh Tribune-Review: "The Mellon and Heinz families are among four winners of the 2007 Andrew Carnegie Medal of Philanthropy."
Sounding a new, clear note about the ka-ching of art | IndyStar.com
Sounding a new, clear note about the ka-ching of art | IndyStar.com: "Humankind does not live by bread alone, and that's where the arts (at least at the secular level) come in. For the community as for the individual, a life limited to material getting and spending can never be fully satisfying or truly rich. Without the sweetness and fiber of music, dance, painting, sculpture, literature and the lens, our most loaded civic banquet table is just so much . . . bread.
Yet, speaking of 'bread,' it seems the arts deliver there as well.
The latest confirmation of that hard fact came this week from the Arts Council of Indianapolis, which released findings from a national study estimating a $469 million annual impact from local nonprofit arts organizations. That's nearly a 60 percent increase from five years ago. And it's three times the impact a different study ascribed to the Colts, though there's no disputing the tangible and intangible worth of that organization either."
Yet, speaking of 'bread,' it seems the arts deliver there as well.
The latest confirmation of that hard fact came this week from the Arts Council of Indianapolis, which released findings from a national study estimating a $469 million annual impact from local nonprofit arts organizations. That's nearly a 60 percent increase from five years ago. And it's three times the impact a different study ascribed to the Colts, though there's no disputing the tangible and intangible worth of that organization either."
Inside Philanthropy: Tracking nonprofit impact critical
From Todd Cohen's Blog Inside Philanthropy
Inside Philanthropy: Tracking nonprofit impact critical: "Tracking nonprofit impact critical
Nonprofits must do a better job measuring their performance.
As Jason Saul of Mission Measurement said in presenting a recent Philanthropy Journal webinar, effective measurement can help nonprofits advance their mission, compete for funding in an increasingly competitive charitable marketplace, and improve the way they manage their organizations and serve people.
Inside Philanthropy: Tracking nonprofit impact critical: "Tracking nonprofit impact critical
Nonprofits must do a better job measuring their performance.
As Jason Saul of Mission Measurement said in presenting a recent Philanthropy Journal webinar, effective measurement can help nonprofits advance their mission, compete for funding in an increasingly competitive charitable marketplace, and improve the way they manage their organizations and serve people.
Seacoastonline.com: Bates College sale rakes in cash for nonprofits
Seacoastonline.com: Bates College sale rakes in cash for nonprofits: "Bates College sale rakes in cash for nonprofits
June 18, 2007 6:00 AM
LEWISTON, Maine (AP) — The Bates College annual Clean Sweep sale delighted bargain hunters over the weekend and raised money for grateful nonprofits.
'The line wrapped around to Campus Ave.,' said Bates environmental coordinator Julie Rosenbach, who oversaw the event.
'The money goes to nonprofits. They staff it, volunteer for it and all the money goes back to the organizations according to how much work they put in,' Rosenbach said."
June 18, 2007 6:00 AM
LEWISTON, Maine (AP) — The Bates College annual Clean Sweep sale delighted bargain hunters over the weekend and raised money for grateful nonprofits.
'The line wrapped around to Campus Ave.,' said Bates environmental coordinator Julie Rosenbach, who oversaw the event.
'The money goes to nonprofits. They staff it, volunteer for it and all the money goes back to the organizations according to how much work they put in,' Rosenbach said."
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