Videos have become key weapon for groups to illuminate causes | ScrippsNews: "he visceral reaction that moving images can provoke is a reason why videos have become a key weapon of nonprofit and activist groups to illuminate causes.
And those videos can reach a much wider audience now because of the Internet."
Friday, March 07, 2008
abc7chicago.com: Throw a potting party 3/06/08
abc7chicago.com: Throw a potting party 3/06/08: "Try your hand at carry-out gardening. It's term that's been coined to describe the hands-on Potting Parties and Flower Power Parties at the Chicagoland Flower & Garden Show, which starts tomorrow in Rosemont."
Can a Film Change The World? - TIME
Can a Film Change The World? - TIME: ". In a TIME poll of 1,002 registered voters, about 30% of respondents said a movie had changed their mind about an issue. Fewer than 20% said a movie had persuaded them to donate money to a charity or inspired them to volunteer for a cause. And only 10% said a movie had caused them to vote differently."
Huntington animal shelter competes for $1M -- Newsday.com
Huntington animal shelter competes for $1M -- Newsday.com: "A Web site for animal lovers feels the same way and is conducting an online voting competition to help one lucky animal shelter win a $1 million dollar 'extreme' makeover. And a shelter from Huntington is near the top of the pack right now.
Beyond the money given to the grand prize winner, www.zootoo.com, will provide funding for 19 other animal shelter across the country to make architectural improvements to their properties. The facilities that get the most votes will be judged on their physical needs, and also on their programs that benefit the community, to determine the million-dollar winner."
Beyond the money given to the grand prize winner, www.zootoo.com, will provide funding for 19 other animal shelter across the country to make architectural improvements to their properties. The facilities that get the most votes will be judged on their physical needs, and also on their programs that benefit the community, to determine the million-dollar winner."
£5m puts Tolkien manuscripts on display - Crawley Observer
£5m puts Tolkien manuscripts on display - Crawley Observer: "£5m puts Tolkien manuscripts on display
A rare collection of books and artefacts is to go on public display for the first time after a £5m donation to the famous Bodleian Library at Oxford University.
Original manuscripts from Tolkien's Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit as well as Mary Shelley's Frankenstein will be among a number of national treasures put on display in a new exhibition hall."
A rare collection of books and artefacts is to go on public display for the first time after a £5m donation to the famous Bodleian Library at Oxford University.
Original manuscripts from Tolkien's Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit as well as Mary Shelley's Frankenstein will be among a number of national treasures put on display in a new exhibition hall."
Nonprofits face looming leadership role troubles - Inside Bay Area
Nonprofits face looming leadership role troubles - Inside Bay Area: "Nonprofit organizations face an unprecedented challenge in recruiting and retaining the next generation of leaders, according to a sobering report released this week by CompassPoint Nonprofit Services in San Francisco."
GuideStar - News - Articles - Five Fundraising Mistakes We Make with Our Boards
Material on Board Fundraising From Guidestar's Newsletter.
GuideStar - News - Articles - Five Fundraising Mistakes We Make with Our Boards: "Five Fundraising Mistakes We Make with Our Boards
Too often nonprofit board members shy away from fundraising. When the subject comes up, many trustees suddenly become invisible or silent. Yet it is our responsibility to set up board members in active, satisfying roles that can support the fundraising process. But we frequently make mistakes that hurt, rather than help, our cause.
Why are trustees so nervous about fundraising? And how do we go wrong when we approach them about helping in fundraising? Here are five common mistakes that cause board members to back off when they should be pitching in."
GuideStar - News - Articles - Five Fundraising Mistakes We Make with Our Boards: "Five Fundraising Mistakes We Make with Our Boards
Too often nonprofit board members shy away from fundraising. When the subject comes up, many trustees suddenly become invisible or silent. Yet it is our responsibility to set up board members in active, satisfying roles that can support the fundraising process. But we frequently make mistakes that hurt, rather than help, our cause.
Why are trustees so nervous about fundraising? And how do we go wrong when we approach them about helping in fundraising? Here are five common mistakes that cause board members to back off when they should be pitching in."
Donovan's Donor Diary
Donovan's Donor Diary: "Raising Money in Tough Times
The three toughest periods for fund raising in the last century and in the first part of the new century were the great depression, the 70’s oil embargo and September 11, 2001. I wasn’t around for the depression, but I do remember the last two. Is it time to panic? I think not. Here are 5 Tips on how to ride this slump out."
The three toughest periods for fund raising in the last century and in the first part of the new century were the great depression, the 70’s oil embargo and September 11, 2001. I wasn’t around for the depression, but I do remember the last two. Is it time to panic? I think not. Here are 5 Tips on how to ride this slump out."
Thursday, March 06, 2008
Not all viewers are charitable about Oprah's philanthropy show -- chicagotribune.com
Not all viewers are charitable about Oprah's philanthropy show -- chicagotribune.com: "Now comes 'Oprah's Big Give,' a reality TV show that debuted last Sunday on ABC. Think of 'The Apprentice' with better hair and less avarice. Even within Oprahdom, there are misgivings about this giving show, if posts on the show's message board can be believed.
The great majority of comments were congratulatory or pleas for help. But some questioned making a contest of helping others and the sincerity of corporate or other donors anticipating an on-air plug."
The great majority of comments were congratulatory or pleas for help. But some questioned making a contest of helping others and the sincerity of corporate or other donors anticipating an on-air plug."
Business
Business: "Nonprofits attract more than $900 million worth of state funds, which in turn reclaims federal taxes and private investments.
“The nonprofit sector in Colorado is larger than banking, transportation, agriculture and utilities,” said Anschutz Family Foundation executive director Jeff Pryor Tuesday in the “Building Bridges for Fremont County” Nonprofit Workshop.
“Nonprofits represent 1 out of every 18 jobs or 5.6 percent of the workforce, which totals $13.1 billion in revenues,” he said"
“The nonprofit sector in Colorado is larger than banking, transportation, agriculture and utilities,” said Anschutz Family Foundation executive director Jeff Pryor Tuesday in the “Building Bridges for Fremont County” Nonprofit Workshop.
“Nonprofits represent 1 out of every 18 jobs or 5.6 percent of the workforce, which totals $13.1 billion in revenues,” he said"
The Journal Record - Article
The Journal Record - Article: "The charitable giving in Oklahoma by the world’s largest retailer included both cash and in-kind donations to local causes and organizations, according to an annual report released by the company based in Bentonville, Ark."
True graces behind Greek philanthropy - The Daily of the University of Washington
True graces behind Greek philanthropy - The Daily of the University of Washington: "Outside the Greek community, philanthropy has a pretty clear meaning. But once you step inside a fraternity or sorority, that meaning changes and grows intensely in importance.
Non-Greeks often question the actual amount of community service fraternities and sororities do, claiming they’re all talk and no action.
However, follow-through is impressive, and the statistics back them up. Every year, the fraternities and sororities at the UW donate more than 70,000 hours and $300,000 to local and national charities and service organizations."
Non-Greeks often question the actual amount of community service fraternities and sororities do, claiming they’re all talk and no action.
However, follow-through is impressive, and the statistics back them up. Every year, the fraternities and sororities at the UW donate more than 70,000 hours and $300,000 to local and national charities and service organizations."
Wednesday, March 05, 2008
Charitable giving necessary -- South Florida Sun-Sentinel.com
Charitable giving necessary -- South Florida Sun-Sentinel.com: "Experts indicate that America has entered or is about to enter an economic recession. It is predicted that Florida will feel the brunt of this recession to a greater extent than other states. For us, that means we will soon be inundated with families and individuals seeking our assistance. How can we help them all tomorrow, when we already have significant waiting lists for care today? At the same time, we find ourselves in a tax revolt which threatens to reduce the very government funds that we rely upon to serve those who have no recourse but to turn to us in their time of greatest need."
Tuesday, March 04, 2008
They pledged millions to charity
They pledged millions to charity: "Great fortunes are being made in Asia, and those fortunes are increasingly earmarked for philanthropy. Hong Kong's Li Ka-shing has pledged to leave one-third of his $32 billion fortune to charity.
Anil Agarwal has committed $1 billion toward creating a new university in India. Yang Huiyan, China's richest person, and her father, Yeung Kwok Keung, donated $32 million to charities last year, making them the country's biggest givers.
Anil Agarwal has committed $1 billion toward creating a new university in India. Yang Huiyan, China's richest person, and her father, Yeung Kwok Keung, donated $32 million to charities last year, making them the country's biggest givers.
Chicago Maroon | Fundraising hits new high mark
Chicago Maroon | Fundraising hits new high mark: "The University of Chicago ranked 12th in fundraising through charitable contributions last year, according to a recent report by the Council for Aid to Education (CAE)."
Monday, March 03, 2008
The NonProfit Times - The Leading Business Publication For Nonprofit Management
The NonProfit Times - The Leading Business Publication For Nonprofit Management: "White House Report Maps Faith-Based Programs
By Mark Hrywna
In its final year in power, the Bush administration has begun the process of writing its version of history, outlining the efforts of its often controversial Faith-Based and Community Initiative (FBCI) in a newly-released report.
“The Quiet Revolution -- The President’s Faith-Based and Community Initiative: A Seven-Year Progress Report,” is the first comprehensive self-analysis of the faith-based initiative, previously told in “a culmination of individual stories and compartmentalized reports.”"
By Mark Hrywna
In its final year in power, the Bush administration has begun the process of writing its version of history, outlining the efforts of its often controversial Faith-Based and Community Initiative (FBCI) in a newly-released report.
“The Quiet Revolution -- The President’s Faith-Based and Community Initiative: A Seven-Year Progress Report,” is the first comprehensive self-analysis of the faith-based initiative, previously told in “a culmination of individual stories and compartmentalized reports.”"
Donations to U. up, but not alum participation - News
Donations to U. up, but not alum participation - News: "Universities around the country are richer than ever, but the money is not necessarily coming out of alumni's pockets.
Contributions to colleges have reached $29.75 billion in 2007 - the highest ever - but the amount of that contribution that comes from alumni has decreased by 1.5 percent, according to the Voluntary Support of Education survey conducted by the Council for Aid to Education, a non-profit organization that researches policy in higher education."
Contributions to colleges have reached $29.75 billion in 2007 - the highest ever - but the amount of that contribution that comes from alumni has decreased by 1.5 percent, according to the Voluntary Support of Education survey conducted by the Council for Aid to Education, a non-profit organization that researches policy in higher education."
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