OMB Watch Unveils New Report on Nonprofits and Elections: "OMB Watch Unveils New Report on Nonprofits and Elections
Nonprofits are Key to Helping America Vote
By:
Published: Aug 3, 2007 at 09:03
OMB Watch today released a new report on the role of nonpartisan, nonprofit organizations in elections. How Nonprofits Helped America Vote: 2006 clearly illustrates that the work of nonprofits is critical in increasing civic participation throughout the country and fostering vibrant, engaged communities. The report focuses solely on so-called 501(c)(3) organizations and does not cover the activities of special interest associations or 527 political committees."
Friday, August 03, 2007
Public school fundraiser? Try alumni - The Honolulu Advertiser
Public school fundraiser? Try alumni - The Honolulu Advertiser: "Jane Heimerdinger, director of institutional advancement at 'Iolani School and president of the Association of Fundraising Professionals in Hawaii, said a disadvantage for public schools may be that they don't tend to track their students beyond graduation."
Fond du Lac Reporter - Fundraising Professionals selects Ripon juror to determine recipient of major award
Fond du Lac Reporter - Fundraising Professionals selects Ripon juror to determine recipient of major award: "Prue Precourt, PhD, CFRE, has been selected by the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) to serve as a juror for the Skystone Ryan Prize for research on fundraising and philanthropy."
JewishJournal.com-Teens and philanthropy are a MATCH
JewishJournal.com: "Amy and I had a lot in common, as we grew up in the same community. Her plight made me realize the importance of what the rabbis have been telling me about for years: tikkun olam, my responsibility to help repair the world, and that even as one person, I can make a difference.
I felt compelled to help this brilliant and vibrant Jewish woman in her quest to stay alive. I just could not ignore her desperate need. I figured my best opportunity to raise awareness to the public, as well as funds to support her cause, was through my synagogue's MATCH program.
I am a member of the board of directors of MATCH: Money and Teenagers Creating Hope, a teen philanthropy foundation of Temple Emanuel of Beverly Hills, made up of high school students. MATCH was started through an anonymous gift of $250,000, with slightly more than $10,000 of interest generated per year. By studying Jewish traditions surrounding tzedakah, meeting with philanthropists, learning how to research nonprofit organizations, making site visits, and meeting with representatives from organizations, our board chooses how that $10,000 should be donated. It is a hands-on experience of philanthropy that helps us prepare for a life-long commitment to tzedakah and tikkun olam."
I felt compelled to help this brilliant and vibrant Jewish woman in her quest to stay alive. I just could not ignore her desperate need. I figured my best opportunity to raise awareness to the public, as well as funds to support her cause, was through my synagogue's MATCH program.
I am a member of the board of directors of MATCH: Money and Teenagers Creating Hope, a teen philanthropy foundation of Temple Emanuel of Beverly Hills, made up of high school students. MATCH was started through an anonymous gift of $250,000, with slightly more than $10,000 of interest generated per year. By studying Jewish traditions surrounding tzedakah, meeting with philanthropists, learning how to research nonprofit organizations, making site visits, and meeting with representatives from organizations, our board chooses how that $10,000 should be donated. It is a hands-on experience of philanthropy that helps us prepare for a life-long commitment to tzedakah and tikkun olam."
Ex-Wall Street executives storm nonprofit world - International Herald Tribune
Ex-Wall Street executives storm nonprofit world - International Herald Tribune: "NEW YORK: An organization founded by two former Goldman Sachs partners is using Wall Street methods to help charities raise money to finance expansion.
'Our goal,' said Charles Harris 3rd, 'is to create a nationwide donor network of wealthy individuals and family foundations that we can mobilize with other existing sources of funds to provide growth capital for entrepreneurial organizations.'"
'Our goal,' said Charles Harris 3rd, 'is to create a nationwide donor network of wealthy individuals and family foundations that we can mobilize with other existing sources of funds to provide growth capital for entrepreneurial organizations.'"
Thursday, August 02, 2007
Arts are key to Gloucester's future - GloucesterTimes.com, Gloucester, MA
Arts are key to Gloucester's future - GloucesterTimes.com, Gloucester, MA: "It is no coincidence that Gloucester is home to both America's oldest seaport and its oldest working art colony. The ocean has been a catalyst for economic and creative activity. That continues today in the work of seARTs, a coalition of cultural organizations and artists, in cooperation with the city of Gloucester, that is leading efforts to rejuvenate Gloucester as a vibrant contemporary arts center and year-round tourist destination."
ABC 13
ABC 13: "Duke fundraising sets record with $380 million
August 02, 2007 11:54 EDT
DURHAM, N.C. (AP) -- Duke University set a fundraising record in the past year as gifts rose eleven percent to more than $380 million.
Duke says the donations were received between July First of last year and June 30th of this year. The school only counted money received and not pledges.
Duke had raised $342 million the previous year."
August 02, 2007 11:54 EDT
DURHAM, N.C. (AP) -- Duke University set a fundraising record in the past year as gifts rose eleven percent to more than $380 million.
Duke says the donations were received between July First of last year and June 30th of this year. The school only counted money received and not pledges.
Duke had raised $342 million the previous year."
The Art Newspaper: More US museums need directors than ever before
The Art Newspaper: More US museums need directors than ever before: "More US museums need directors than ever before
Fundraising skills essential
By Jason Edward Kaufman | Posted 02 August 2007
NEW YORK. There are currently over two dozen major US museums looking for new directors, more than at any time in the past 20 years. Museum professionals think that the number of posts may be difficult to fill especially as fundraising has become such an essential part of the job.
The majority of the vacancies are in the Midwest, including the Museum of Contemporary Art in Chicago, the Milwaukee Art Museum, the Minneapolis Institute of Arts and the Walker Art Center. The Kimbell Art Museum, the Contemporary Arts Museum Houston, the Blanton Museum of Art, and the Nasher Sculpture Center, all in Texas, are looking for directors."
Fundraising skills essential
By Jason Edward Kaufman | Posted 02 August 2007
NEW YORK. There are currently over two dozen major US museums looking for new directors, more than at any time in the past 20 years. Museum professionals think that the number of posts may be difficult to fill especially as fundraising has become such an essential part of the job.
The majority of the vacancies are in the Midwest, including the Museum of Contemporary Art in Chicago, the Milwaukee Art Museum, the Minneapolis Institute of Arts and the Walker Art Center. The Kimbell Art Museum, the Contemporary Arts Museum Houston, the Blanton Museum of Art, and the Nasher Sculpture Center, all in Texas, are looking for directors."
Future Leaders in Philanthropy: Meet-A-FLiP: Rosetta Thurman
Future Leaders in Philanthropy: Meet-A-FLiP: Rosetta Thurman: "osetta Thurman, Director of Development and Finance at the Nonprofit Roundtable, manages the fundraising and financial management aspects of the Roundtable. Previously, she served as Program Assistant for Fair Chance, where she developed hands-on nonprofit capacity building expertise through strengthening youth-focused organizations in Wards 5-8, Washington, DC’s most underserved communities.
Future Leaders in Philanthropy (FLiP): Tell us a little about yourself: where you went to school, what you majored in, and the interests that led you to a job in philanthropy."
Future Leaders in Philanthropy (FLiP): Tell us a little about yourself: where you went to school, what you majored in, and the interests that led you to a job in philanthropy."
Case study: Charity cyclists left stranded - Telegraph
Case study: Charity cyclists left stranded - Telegraph: "A couple's plans to cycle to Australia for charity hit trouble when British Airways lost their bikes.
Bridgette Watts, a GP, and Peter Booth, an architect, have now been waiting a month for their touring cycles and camping gear to turn up, without luck.
Instead, the pair have had to abandon their original idea."
Bridgette Watts, a GP, and Peter Booth, an architect, have now been waiting a month for their touring cycles and camping gear to turn up, without luck.
Instead, the pair have had to abandon their original idea."
Fundraising Effectiveness Survey Seeks to Help Raise More Funds :: PNNOnline ::
Fundraising Effectiveness Survey Seeks to Help Raise More Funds :: PNNOnline ::: "Fundraising Effectiveness Survey Seeks to Help Raise More Funds
Posted by: pcrosby on Thursday, August 2, 2007
Topic General Fundraising
U.S. nonprofit organizations are invited to participate in the next annual Fundraising Effectiveness Survey that will help charities measure their fundraising operations against other groups and identify areas for further improvement.
The second survey, which begins Aug. 1 and closes Sept. 30, asks charities to compare their 2005 and 2006 fundraising results. Participation is free and anonymous, and detailed results will be shared with all participating organizations. To participate in the survey, you can go to http://www.afpnet.org/fepsurvey.html.
Participants should also contact your donor software provider as many fundraising software firms again have offered their support to the survey, enabling nonprofits to use their software to complete the survey in less than five minutes."
Posted by: pcrosby on Thursday, August 2, 2007
Topic General Fundraising
U.S. nonprofit organizations are invited to participate in the next annual Fundraising Effectiveness Survey that will help charities measure their fundraising operations against other groups and identify areas for further improvement.
The second survey, which begins Aug. 1 and closes Sept. 30, asks charities to compare their 2005 and 2006 fundraising results. Participation is free and anonymous, and detailed results will be shared with all participating organizations. To participate in the survey, you can go to http://www.afpnet.org/fepsurvey.html.
Participants should also contact your donor software provider as many fundraising software firms again have offered their support to the survey, enabling nonprofits to use their software to complete the survey in less than five minutes."
The Bay Area Reporter Online | New wine law should help nonprofits
The Bay Area Reporter Online | New wine law should help nonprofits: "New wine law should help nonprofits
NEWS
Published 08/02/2007
by Seth Hemmelgarn
Like any party host, nonprofit agencies often like to treat their guests to a little wine. But state regulations many found confusing have made this process difficult. Many vintners could donate wine but weren't allowed to pour it."
NEWS
Published 08/02/2007
by Seth Hemmelgarn
Like any party host, nonprofit agencies often like to treat their guests to a little wine. But state regulations many found confusing have made this process difficult. Many vintners could donate wine but weren't allowed to pour it."
DailyProgress.com | Amherst gives building to UVA foundation
DailyProgress.com | Amherst gives building to UVA foundation: "An Albemarle County coal and natural gas corporation has donated its opulent 28,719-square-foot headquarters to the University of Virginia Foundation."
Daily Pilot-UCI breaks nonprofit record
Daily Pilot: "UCI breaks nonprofit record
Chancellor, foundation president say university raised more funds in last fiscal year than any other O.C. nonprofit in history.
By Michael Miller
UC Irvine raised more than $120 million in private donations and grants during the last fiscal year, in what campus officials said was a record-breaking performance for an Orange County institution."
Chancellor, foundation president say university raised more funds in last fiscal year than any other O.C. nonprofit in history.
By Michael Miller
UC Irvine raised more than $120 million in private donations and grants during the last fiscal year, in what campus officials said was a record-breaking performance for an Orange County institution."
onPhilanthropy: Articles: Clinton Foundation Millennium Network: The Next Generation for Global Change
onPhilanthropy: Articles: Clinton Foundation Millennium Network: The Next Generation for Global Change: "Clinton Foundation Millennium Network: The Next Generation for Global Change
By Maria Nardell and Josh Moore, 8/1/07
Blue lights burned through the haze of smoke machines, and the crowd of aspiring world-changers found themselves caught up in the music and the message. Above the strains of the band, Grammy Award winner John Legend sang a fittingly plaintive lyric: “I can’t stop questioning…why so much suffering?”
Held in New York City’s Roseland Ballroom, a music venue with capacity of 3,500, last night’s Clinton Foundation event was a reception, concert, and fundraiser for the recently launched Millennium Network, a project of the Clinton Foundation aimed at engaging the under-40 generation in philanthropy."
By Maria Nardell and Josh Moore, 8/1/07
Blue lights burned through the haze of smoke machines, and the crowd of aspiring world-changers found themselves caught up in the music and the message. Above the strains of the band, Grammy Award winner John Legend sang a fittingly plaintive lyric: “I can’t stop questioning…why so much suffering?”
Held in New York City’s Roseland Ballroom, a music venue with capacity of 3,500, last night’s Clinton Foundation event was a reception, concert, and fundraiser for the recently launched Millennium Network, a project of the Clinton Foundation aimed at engaging the under-40 generation in philanthropy."
Fredericksburg Arthritis Walk Blog: Dog and People Friendly Walk Planned for Fredericksburg Arthritis Walk
Fredericksburg Arthritis Walk Blog: Dog and People Friendly Walk Planned for Fredericksburg Arthritis Walk: "here are some new things planned for the 2008 Fredericksburg Arthritis Walk. One new addition is we are making it dog-friendly.
That's right, we took a poll and the dogs told us they felt left out In past years. They wanted us to know that dogs get arthritis too and they wanted to participate as well."
That's right, we took a poll and the dogs told us they felt left out In past years. They wanted us to know that dogs get arthritis too and they wanted to participate as well."
Wednesday, August 01, 2007
The NonProfit Times - The Leading Business Publication For Nonprofit Management
The NonProfit Times - The Leading Business Publication For Nonprofit Management: "Car Donations Sputtering
Tax code change, economy are wreckers
By Tom Pope and Mark Hrywna
The American auto industry is in a historic decline, with the Big Three losing market share regularly as Toyota passes them by like they were standing still. So much for Commander Cody's Hot Rod Lincoln.
Nonprofits have been at a loss, as well, when it comes to car donations, with some organizations attributing it to a regulation that took effect two years ago, but also citing sluggish sales in the auto industry and less attractive financing deals, among other reasons."
Tax code change, economy are wreckers
By Tom Pope and Mark Hrywna
The American auto industry is in a historic decline, with the Big Three losing market share regularly as Toyota passes them by like they were standing still. So much for Commander Cody's Hot Rod Lincoln.
Nonprofits have been at a loss, as well, when it comes to car donations, with some organizations attributing it to a regulation that took effect two years ago, but also citing sluggish sales in the auto industry and less attractive financing deals, among other reasons."
Church giving turns digital | csmonitor.com
Church giving turns digital | csmonitor.com: "Church giving turns digital
To keep up with the times, houses of worship offer electronic payment options.
By Jane Lampman | Staff writer of The Christian Science Monitor
from the August 1, 2007 edition
The earliest worshippers brought their gifts to the altar from the tangible fruits of their labor – be it crops, sheep, or cattle. Coins came later, then paper money, followed by checks. Now, as society moves toward an era of 'digital money,' houses of worship are scurrying to keep pace with the times."
To keep up with the times, houses of worship offer electronic payment options.
By Jane Lampman | Staff writer of The Christian Science Monitor
from the August 1, 2007 edition
The earliest worshippers brought their gifts to the altar from the tangible fruits of their labor – be it crops, sheep, or cattle. Coins came later, then paper money, followed by checks. Now, as society moves toward an era of 'digital money,' houses of worship are scurrying to keep pace with the times."
press-citizen.com | Food drive brings in record numbers
press-citizen.com | Local News: "Fifteen tons might seem like a lot of non-perishable food, but the Johnson County Crisis Center Food Bank is sure to use every pound.
This year's Thanksgiving in July, which raised more than 15 tons of food for the Crisis Center last week, exceeded last year's donations by more than three tons."
This year's Thanksgiving in July, which raised more than 15 tons of food for the Crisis Center last week, exceeded last year's donations by more than three tons."
Tuesday, July 31, 2007
COD welcomes nonprofit master's degree program :: Naperville Sun :: News
COD welcomes nonprofit master's degree program :: Naperville Sun :: News: "COD welcomes nonprofit master's degree program
July 31, 2007
Sun staff
The Spertus Center for Nonprofit Management, an arm of Chicago-based Spertus College at Spertus Institute of Jewish Studies, will launch a master of science in nonprofit management graduate degree program at the College of DuPage Academy for Nonprofit Excellence campus in the fall."
July 31, 2007
Sun staff
The Spertus Center for Nonprofit Management, an arm of Chicago-based Spertus College at Spertus Institute of Jewish Studies, will launch a master of science in nonprofit management graduate degree program at the College of DuPage Academy for Nonprofit Excellence campus in the fall."
TSNE -> Articles -> Electronic Advocacy Practices
Article by John McNutt on Electronic Advocacy on TSNE site
TSNE -> Articles -> Electronic Advocacy Practices: "Nonprofit advocacy is an important part of the sector’s contribution to society. Our mission to build a participatory civil society and insure social justice falls firmly to advocates who represent the causes that we hold dear. Practically, nonprofit advocates protect our programs, funding and integrity as a sector"
TSNE -> Articles -> Electronic Advocacy Practices: "Nonprofit advocacy is an important part of the sector’s contribution to society. Our mission to build a participatory civil society and insure social justice falls firmly to advocates who represent the causes that we hold dear. Practically, nonprofit advocates protect our programs, funding and integrity as a sector"
Monday, July 30, 2007
Tapping 'Grateful Patients' for Donations - Chronicle.com
Tapping 'Grateful Patients' for Donations - Chronicle.com: "Tapping 'Grateful Patients' for Donations
A survey by the Association for Healthcare Philanthropy and Grizzard, a nonprofit consulting firm, shows a lack of communication between hospitals and their former patients. About 40 percent of fund raisers at health-care institutions do not consider contacting “grateful patients” as an important part of their jobs."
A survey by the Association for Healthcare Philanthropy and Grizzard, a nonprofit consulting firm, shows a lack of communication between hospitals and their former patients. About 40 percent of fund raisers at health-care institutions do not consider contacting “grateful patients” as an important part of their jobs."
AFP > Ethics | Emerging issues > New Accounting Standards on Reporting Fundraising Expenses
From the AFP website
AFP > Ethics | Emerging issues > New Accounting Standards on Reporting Fundraising Expenses: "New Accounting Standards on Reporting Fundraising Expenses
(July 30, 2007) The American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) released new guidelines for the reporting of fundraising expenses by charitable organizations.
The AICPA has released three Technical Practice Aids (TPAs) that answer key questions about how fundraising expenses should be accounted for in the following situations. AFP’s Code of Ethical Principles and Standards of Professional Practice requires that members “use accurate and consistent accounting methods that conform to the appropriate guidelines adopted by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA)* for the type of organization involved. (* In countries outside of the United States, comparable authority should be utilized.)”"
AFP > Ethics | Emerging issues > New Accounting Standards on Reporting Fundraising Expenses: "New Accounting Standards on Reporting Fundraising Expenses
(July 30, 2007) The American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) released new guidelines for the reporting of fundraising expenses by charitable organizations.
The AICPA has released three Technical Practice Aids (TPAs) that answer key questions about how fundraising expenses should be accounted for in the following situations. AFP’s Code of Ethical Principles and Standards of Professional Practice requires that members “use accurate and consistent accounting methods that conform to the appropriate guidelines adopted by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA)* for the type of organization involved. (* In countries outside of the United States, comparable authority should be utilized.)”"
Jerry Garcia's Kitchen Sink for Sale - washingtonpost.com
Jerry Garcia's Kitchen Sink for Sale - washingtonpost.com: "Like that auction, this one will benefit the Sophia Foundation, a San Francisco Bay area nonprofit that aids children and families during marital separations and divorces, Koltys said.
'This charity auction allows me to combine my interest in protecting and helping these families and my love for Jerry Garcia's music,' said Koltys, who is the foundation's chairman and developer of KidsFirst! software"
'This charity auction allows me to combine my interest in protecting and helping these families and my love for Jerry Garcia's music,' said Koltys, who is the foundation's chairman and developer of KidsFirst! software"
Health Institutions Fail to Connect with ''Grateful Patients'' According to New Survey by AHP and Grizzard: Financial News - Yahoo! Finance
PRESS RELEASE
Health Institutions Fail to Connect with ''Grateful Patients'' According to New Survey by AHP and Grizzard: Financial News - Yahoo! Finance: "The Grateful Patient Survey, a 25-question online survey conducted in May of 2007, targeted health development professionals to learn how they viewed the Grateful Patient program within their facilities and also identify future areas for improvement. Specific to each health institution, the Grateful Patient program serves as an in-house fundraiser, collecting financial gifts from donors who express their gratitude for services rendered. Yet, as the survey indicates, these grateful patients represent a largely untapped, unidentified source of support within the health community."
Health Institutions Fail to Connect with ''Grateful Patients'' According to New Survey by AHP and Grizzard: Financial News - Yahoo! Finance: "The Grateful Patient Survey, a 25-question online survey conducted in May of 2007, targeted health development professionals to learn how they viewed the Grateful Patient program within their facilities and also identify future areas for improvement. Specific to each health institution, the Grateful Patient program serves as an in-house fundraiser, collecting financial gifts from donors who express their gratitude for services rendered. Yet, as the survey indicates, these grateful patients represent a largely untapped, unidentified source of support within the health community."
Miss Manners: kids shouldn't donate their birthday money to charity - ParentDish
Miss Manners: kids shouldn't donate their birthday money to charity - ParentDish: "The idea is to have parents take the money they would've spent on presents and instead donate to a charity of the child's choosing.
Seems like a cute idea, right? Kids don't even play with half the presents they get, and, more than likely, they had too much stuff to begin with.
Not so fast, says Judith Martin, the writer behind the Miss Manners column. In an interview with the New York Times she speculated: 'Do you really want the birthday child to grow up hating philanthropy because it' done him out of his birthday presents?'"
Seems like a cute idea, right? Kids don't even play with half the presents they get, and, more than likely, they had too much stuff to begin with.
Not so fast, says Judith Martin, the writer behind the Miss Manners column. In an interview with the New York Times she speculated: 'Do you really want the birthday child to grow up hating philanthropy because it' done him out of his birthday presents?'"
Napa Valley Register | State OKs wine pouring for charities
Napa Valley Register | State OKs wine pouring for charities: "State OKs wine pouring for charities
By JACK HEEGER
Register Staff Writer
Saturday, July 28, 2007
Gov. Schwarzenegger signed a bill Friday that will allow all vintners in California to pour their wine at events sponsored by charitable organizations.
Thus ended a year-long campaign to change the law that prevented wineries that had certain types of licenses from pouring at any events attended by consumers."
By JACK HEEGER
Register Staff Writer
Saturday, July 28, 2007
Gov. Schwarzenegger signed a bill Friday that will allow all vintners in California to pour their wine at events sponsored by charitable organizations.
Thus ended a year-long campaign to change the law that prevented wineries that had certain types of licenses from pouring at any events attended by consumers."
Impossible Job. Here’s What You Need for It - New York Times
Impossible Job. Here’s What You Need for It - New York Times: "SOME job openings are more eye-catching than others. Every month the Association of Art Museum Directors publishes a list of museums that are seeking new directors. This month 24 of the association’s 200 or so members are in search of leaders, including the Henry Art Gallery in Seattle, the Kimbell Art Museum in Fort Worth, the Museum of Contemporary Art in Chicago, the Minneapolis Institute of the Arts and the Walker Art Center in Minneapolis."
Flight 93 panel seeks input from a wide variety of people - Pittsburgh Tribune-Review
Flight 93 panel seeks input from a wide variety of people - Pittsburgh Tribune-Review: "The Flight 93 memorial will be center stage at a meeting slated to convene this fall in Austin, Texas, under the sponsorship of first lady Laura Bush, Larsen said.
The conference, called to 'look at the next 100 years of philanthropy for the National Park Service,' will hear from the keynote speaker, former Gen. Tommy Franks, honorary chairman of the Flight 93 fundraising campaign. Some of the nation's top CEOs and foundation heads are expected to attend"
The conference, called to 'look at the next 100 years of philanthropy for the National Park Service,' will hear from the keynote speaker, former Gen. Tommy Franks, honorary chairman of the Flight 93 fundraising campaign. Some of the nation's top CEOs and foundation heads are expected to attend"
Teacher's charity aims for $5M prize
Teacher's charity aims for $5M prize: "A charity dreamed up by a Bronx teacher in a public school cafeteria has vaulted onto the national stage - and stands a chance of winning up to $5 million from American Express.
Donors Choose - which answers teachers' pleas for much-needed school supplies - is a finalist in an AmEx contest that will reward a charity selected by cardholders."
Donors Choose - which answers teachers' pleas for much-needed school supplies - is a finalist in an AmEx contest that will reward a charity selected by cardholders."
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