Nonprofits need to get creative in quest for funds - Rockford, IL - Rockford Register Star

Nonprofits need to get creative in quest for funds - Rockford, IL - Rockford Register Star: "Every time you open your mail, turn on your TV or listen to radio, some worthy cause is seeking some of your hard-earned money. They need some for a conservatory in Sinnissippi Park to replace the old greenhouses. They’re raising some more for the Burpee Museum. Every outfit that has “nonprofit” attached to its name seeks to extract cash from our pocketbooks with a pink, green or blue ball, chocolate extravaganza or an amazing variety of “-athons.”"

State lauded for faith-based help | IndyStar.com

State lauded for faith-based help | IndyStar.com: "ndiana has become one of the national leaders in bringing faith-based groups and nonprofits into the equation for solving problems that government cannot fix alone, a White House official said Monday."

Philanthropy Day event slated for LI Marriott -- Newsday.com

Philanthropy Day event slated for LI Marriott -- Newsday.com: "You and I may not spend much time wondering about just how and why wealthy people make charitable donations. But that's a subject of considerable interest to those who would like to be on the receiving end of those gifts.
That's why the Long Island chapter of the Association of Fundraising Professionals is planning a session for Philanthropy Day, Nov. 16, to hear the results of the Bank of America High Net-Worth Philanthropy Study."

Judge grants temporary injuction against sale of college's art -- dailypress.com

Judge grants temporary injuction against sale of college's art -- dailypress.com: "LYNCHBURG, Va. - A Lynchburg Circuit Court judge on Thursday granted a temporary injunction that prevents the sale of four paintings owned by Randolph College's Maier Museum of Art until litigation against the school is settled. The ruling was in response to motions filed by a group of students, alumnae, art donors and former employees seeking to stop the financially ailing and formerly all-female school from selling the paintings to beef up the school's endowment."

SMU to receive $20M from Dallas philanthropists | Dallas Morning News | News for Dallas, Texas | News: Education

SMU to receive $20M from Dallas philanthropists | Dallas Morning News | News for Dallas, Texas | News: Education: "SMU to receive $20M from Dallas philanthropists Gift will go toward education school, fellowships, recruitment 07:48 PM CST on Thursday, November 8, 2007 By KAREN AYRES SMITH / The Dallas Morning News kayres@dallasnews.com Harold and Annette Simmons, well-known Dallas philanthropists, will announce a $20 million gift to Southern Methodist University today to support the growing education and human development school. It is one of the largest gifts in the university's history."

The Tech - Senior Gift Aims for 55 Percent Donation Level

The Tech - Senior Gift Aims for 55 Percent Donation Level: "The Senior Gift campaign kicked off last night, challenging seniors to donate to MIT and reach 55 percent participation rate. This year’s senior project, a fund for students taking unpaid externships over the Independent Activities Period, was also unveiled."

The Daily Princetonian - New campaign is first ever with a goal over $1 billion

The Daily Princetonian - New campaign is first ever with a goal over $1 billion: "New campaign is first ever with a goal over $1 billion By Matt Westmoreland Princetonian Staff Writer Tonight's launch of 'Aspire: A Plan for Princeton' will mark the public start of the University's fourth and largest formal capital campaign in its 261-year history. Each of the last three University presidents — Harold Shapiro GS '64, William Bowen GS '58 and Robert Goheen '40 — have conducted major fundraising campaigns during their tenures, urging alumni and others to give to the University."

Inside Bay Area - Nonprofits organize holiday fundraisers Local nonprofit groups plan holiday fundraisers

Inside Bay Area - Nonprofits organize holiday fundraisers Local nonprofit groups plan holiday fundraisers: "Nonprofits organize holiday fundraisers Local nonprofit groups plan holiday fundraisers By Cheryl Winkelman, STAFF WRITER
Article Last Updated: 11/09/2007 02:34:09 AM PST
Tis the season to give, and there are plenty of opportunities to spread ones generous holiday cheer."

New life seen for Yuletide charity - The Boston Globe

New life seen for Yuletide charity - The Boston Globe: "New life seen for Yuletide charity Nonantum party slated, despite feud Email|Print| Text size – + By Erica Noonan Globe Staff / November 8, 2007 For more than three decades, Christmas in Nonantum meant strings of lights and a giant plastic Santa in Magni Park on Watertown Street. more stories like this The neighborhood's patron of the holiday, Anthony 'Fat' Pellegrini, died in 2004. But his son, Anthony Jr., said this week that despite a family fight over his late father's charity, the tradition will go on as planned this year."

Charity group studies Grizzlies' giving : Business News : Commercial Appeal

Charity group studies Grizzlies' giving : Business News : Commercial Appeal: "Some admirers of the Grizzlies came to town this weekend from across the country to witness first-hand the team's flair for that most giving of basketball acts -- the assist. Oh, and they planned to take in a game, too. Committee members of the Steve Patterson Award for Excellence in Sports Philanthropy -- of which the Grizzlies were named a 2007 winner this summer -- arrived in Memphis on Friday to visit partner organizations of the Memphis Grizzlies Charitable Foundation. The foundation has given more than $19 million to charitable causes since the franchise relocated here in 2001, but ..."

Reopening night - Crain's Detroit Business

Reopening night - Crain's Detroit Business: "Despite its magnitude, the DIA’s 2007 black-tie gala isn’t likely to detract from other local fundraisers, said Richard Martin, director of development at the Southgate-based Guidance Center and president of the Association of Fundraising Professionals, Greater Detroit Chapter. “One thing about philanthropists is they are very sophisticated in how they give,” he said."

Charity effort is vintage | IndyStar.com

Charity effort is vintage | IndyStar.com: "NEW ORLEANS -- Add wine to the growing list of goodwill projects on the table for New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees. Brees' wine, called 'Vintage Brees Chardonnay,' is described as a complex and rich wine with a touch of melon and lemon zest. It goes on the market next week, and proceeds from each bottle will go to a charity he has established."

Terre Haute News, Terre Haute, Indiana- TribStar.com - Help ISU fill a bus with food donations

Terre Haute News, Terre Haute, Indiana- TribStar.com - Help ISU fill a bus with food donations: "Help ISU fill a bus with food donations TERRE HAUTE — The Terre Haute community is invited to join with Indiana State University alumni, students, staff and faculty in an effort to fill an entire Sycamore Bus with non-perishable food items to help those in need this holiday season."

DesMoinesRegister.com-Executives benefit nonprofits, employers

DesMoinesRegister.com: "Rod Patterson, a 10-year employee of MidAmerican Energy, knew about United Way's Loaned Executive Program through the company's past participation. He knew the program benefited the United Way of Central Iowa by lending executive-level talent to its annual campaign."