Crosscut Seattle - In Seattle, umbrella funds are adapting to the new philanthropy

Crosscut Seattle - In Seattle, umbrella funds are adapting to the new philanthropy: "In Seattle, umbrella funds are adapting to the new philanthropy

By David Brewster
An important organization in Seattle, the Alliance for Education, has announced changes in the way it will be distributing money. There will now be more targeting and accountability, and more meshing with the district's emerging strategic focus. Similar changes are going on with other umbrella agencies, including in the arts and social services."

Maryland Daily Record

Maryland Daily Record: "Charitable Giving
New study gives valuable guidelines for developing new nonprofit leaders
BETSY NELSON
Special to The Daily Record
March 28, 2008

A recent study entitled “Ready to Lead? Next Generation Leaders Speak Out” challenges us to acknowledge the barriers the next generation of potential leaders perceives as they think about whether to pursue positions as executive directors at nonprofit organizations."

The New Rich: Vinit Kumar - WSJ.com

The New Rich: Vinit Kumar - WSJ.com: "However, Mr. Kumar says he spends more of his money on philanthropy than on toys. He supports charities for terminal HIV patients and for rural education. He also plans to start his own microlending organization that will help make entrepreneurs of the farmers that supply his factories."

Boosters turning to online auctions - The Boston Globe

Boosters turning to online auctions - The Boston Globe: "Facing budget shortfalls that are squeezing education basics, more Massachusetts public schools are turning to online auctions this spring to raise money for supplies, field trips, library books, playground equipment, and computers. And they're raking in from $6,000 to $20,000 in the process - more money than live or silent auctions generate at traditional fund-raisers."

The Coloradoan - www.coloradoan.com - Ft. Collins, CO.

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The Coloradoan - www.coloradoan.com - Ft. Collins, CO.: "According to Opportunity Knocks' Nonprofit Retention and Vacancy Report 2008, nonprofit organizations surveyed across the nation saw a 21 percent average turnover rate, which translates into money lost on time, training and rehiring new employees and eventually cutting into an organization’s bottom line."

American art museum takes shape in Arkansas as heiress roils art world | Published March 26th, 2008

American art museum takes shape in Arkansas as heiress roils art world | Published March 26th, 2008: "It aims to be 'a premier national art institution' dedicated to American art and artists from the Colonial period through the modern era, according to the museum website www.crystalbridges.com.

Bringing masterpieces to a folksy corner of the Ozarks better known for Wal-Mart Stores, Inc., has spurred some art world reactions 'ranging from fascination to skepticism to fear,' the journal ARTnews wrote. There is also excitement among art professionals over what some describe as a major new museum, one of only a handful nationally focused on American art history."

The Winchester Star

The Winchester Star: "Fitzsimmons promised to schedule the tea each year so that Wiggins may attend if she wants.

To Fitzsimmons, the scholarships will help educate generations of students, adding the quality of life for all.

'The student scholarships will live in perpetuity,' she said. 'The scholarship will still help in years to come as someone gets an education.'

Fitzsimmons said the students and the donors also can help SU’s future needs.

'What we do here is teach,' she said. 'You can teach philanthropy."

MaineToday.com | News Update: Philanthropic giving rises in Maine

MaineToday.com | News Update: Philanthropic giving rises in Maine: "Philanthropic giving by Maine people and charitable foundations has increased rapidly in recent years, according to a new report published by the Maine Community Foundation and the Maine Philanthropy Center.

Among the findings in Giving in Maine: A Report on Philanthropy 2008:"

A legion of student volunteers - The Boston Globe

A legion of student volunteers - The Boston Globe: "Now presidential candidate Barack Obama has proposed to ease the strain with a $4,000 tax credit for students willing to volunteer 100 hours a year. He would buttress the familiar presidential call to action with two key catalysts of service other initiatives have lacked: a financial incentive and an infrastructure to support volunteerism."

The Chronicle of Philanthropy: Live Discussions: The State of Fund Raising

The Chronicle of Philanthropy: Live Discussions: The State of Fund Raising: "You can learn what fund raisers from around the country are saying -- and what fund-raising trends are hot -- in an online question-and-answer session with Paulette V. Maehara, president of the 28,000-member association, live from the floor of the conference."

Kennebec Land Trust celebrates 20 years of protecting Maine

Kennebec Land Trust celebrates 20 years of protecting Maine: "As the Kennebec Land Trust celebrates its 20th anniversary, we reflect on our mission 'to work cooperatively with land-owners and communities to protect our natural features, working landscapes and fragile ecosystems.'"

MIT Spectrum » Spring 2008 » Giving Back

MIT Spectrum » Spring 2008 » Giving Back: "The gift will establish the Irwin Mark Jacobs and Joan Klein Jacobs Presidential Fellowships, which will support at least 15 Jacobs Presidential Fellows each year. The first Fellows will be named in the fall of 2008.

“We’re very pleased that we are able to make this gift,” Joan Jacobs says, adding that the couple is pleased to have the opportunity for philanthropy. “Giving has been part of our lives even as young people. We have always wanted to participate in giving back on whatever level we were able.”"

ISN Security Watch - Philanthrocapitalism: After the gold rush

ISN Security Watch - Philanthrocapitalism: After the gold rush: "Philanthrocapitalism: After the gold rush

The application of business principles to the world of civil society and social change has fashion, wealth, power and celebrity behind it. But where is the evidence that 'philanthrocapitalism' works, and are there better ways to achieve urgently needed global social progress? It's time to end the hype and start the debate, says Michael Edwards for openDemocracy."

Training meets philanthropy at IBM - International Herald Tribune

Training meets philanthropy at IBM - International Herald Tribune: "he projects, which were hatched by IBM's corporate citizenship group and being coordinated through nonprofit organizations, have all the trappings of corporate philanthropy. But that is not why they were created, or how they are being used.

'This is a management development exercise for high-potential people at IBM,' said Randy MacDonald, senior vice president of human resources."

Jacksonville.com: Opinion: Story: Nonprofits: Quiet behemoth

Jacksonville.com: Opinion: Story: Nonprofits: Quiet behemoth: "t's the fourth-largest industry in the state, if the nonprofit hospital sector is included.

It provides 21 times more workers than the state's utilities industry, six times more workers than agriculture and more workers than the entire state construction industry.

It's the nonprofit sector, a combination of many agencies all around us, many of them hiding in plain sight. Tax law provides almost 30 different sections for claiming nonprofit status.

But in Jacksonville, even more than the state as a whole, the nonprofit sector receives less support than it deserves."

Steeling for possible dry spell - The Boston Globe

Steeling for possible dry spell - The Boston Globe: "Will nonprofits be the next casualty in the shaky US economy?
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So far, nonprofit organizations have been largely insulated from the economic turmoil afflicting the nation's housing market and credit industry, but many nonprofits say they are bracing themselves in case their fortunes take a turn for the worse."

The Beaumont Enterprise - Sip a glass of wine endorsed by an athlete for a good cause

The Beaumont Enterprise - Sip a glass of wine endorsed by an athlete for a good cause: "In an unusual and surprisingly successful blend of sports and retail philanthropy, a wine company is launching its second vintage of athlete-endorsed wines that raise money for charity."

Meet the ambassador-in-chief -- Health, Maryland -- baltimoresun.com

Meet the ambassador-in-chief -- Health, Maryland -- baltimoresun.com: "Broccolino said he saw in Baltimore that the hospital was the cornerstone of stability for its community. Since arriving in Howard County, connecting the hospital to the community has remained one of the CEO's hallmarks.

He requires that administrators in the hospital get involved with at least one community nonprofit organization and includes that role as part of their evaluation. T"

Everyday Giving Blog: Tips For Successful Fundraising Events: The Giving Carnival for March 2008

Roger Carr hosts the March Giving Carnival 2008 on his Blog and the topic is Succesful Fundraising Events.



Everyday Giving Blog: Tips For Successful Fundraising Events: The Giving Carnival for March 2008: "Cateringfundraisingevent Welcome to the March 2008 issue of the Giving Carnival. The Giving Carnival provides you with the best blog posts on the topic of Giving.

The theme for March 2008 is: Tips For Successful Fundraising Events.

Check out each of the blog posts listed below. Apply one or more of the tips to make your next fundraising event more successful."

Philanthropy UK : SPECIAL REPORT - Women & Philanthropy: Inspiring women, inspired giving

Philanthropy UK : SPECIAL REPORT - Women & Philanthropy: Inspiring women, inspired giving: "Women & Philanthropy: inspiring women, inspired giving is the first contemporary report into women and philanthropy in the UK. It highlights, for the first time, the growing involvement and influence of women in major philanthropy today. This trend is significant for everyone with an interest in promoting a culture of giving in the UK, and we hope that this report spurs further research into this important area."

www.kansascity.com | 03/24/2008 | Donors step up in tough times

www.kansascity.com | 03/24/2008 | Donors step up in tough times: "A strong track record of charitable giving isn’t likely to change here, regardless of the gloomy economic news in recent weeks, according to local philanthropic executives.

Kansas City has a history of generosity that bodes well for the future, said Laura McKnight, president and CEO of the Greater Kansas City Community Foundation"

As the options expand, NY making fewer charitable tax donations -- Social Services, California, Nancy Calhoun -- Newsday.com

As the options expand, NY making fewer charitable tax donations -- Social Services, California, Nancy Calhoun -- Newsday.com: "ALBANY, N.Y. - With a mix of good intentions and political opportunity, lawmakers nationwide started adding tiny boxes to state income tax forms two decades ago so taxpayers could donate to charities.

And, while the number of charities listed on the forms has ballooned in many states, donations haven't."

Britney Auctions Wears For Charity - Forbes.com

Britney Auctions Wears For Charity - Forbes.com: "mmediately following the broadcast, Britney Jean Spears, 26, will auction off six items of her clothing worn on the set, including a navy print Juicy Couture dress, as well as a yellow dress and a blue floral cardigan by boutique designer Nanette Lepore."

Nonprofits turn to social enterprise to fund their cause - Examiner.com

Nonprofits turn to social enterprise to fund their cause - Examiner.com: "The University of Baltimore has become a leader in the social enterprise movement, training about 40 nonprofits in the region in the last four years on how to support their causes with commercial ventures.

“Nonprofits are becoming more and more commercialized,” Kucher said. “I know it’s cliche to say this is a win-win, but it truly is the best of both worlds for businesses.”"

Niedrich: First impressions last forever - Opinion

Niedrich: First impressions last forever - Opinion: "A new trend in business is the lunch interview. The lunch interview can take one of two forms: a job interview over lunch or a lunch that takes place after a job interview in the office. Both types of interviews serve the same purpose: they allow your interviewer to get to know you better by how you act, eat and treat service personnel during lunch.

Collette Murray, chairwoman of the Association of Fundraising Professionals, is one such business professional who conducts lunch interviews with these aims. Collette asserts that 'Frankly, there are some people out there who would not get high marks on their social graces. It's important to find that out. People can be rude to a server, and it shows how they treat people.'"

Star-Telegram.com: | 03/25/2008 | Make all-corporate benefit parties an exception, not rule

Star-Telegram.com: | 03/25/2008 | Make all-corporate benefit parties an exception, not rule: "Now I worry that my friend and others will be forced to miss the events they'd like to attend, and I wonder if it will mean that their enthusiasm for a cause will wane as well.

It's not the price of the ticket that will keep them away; it's the availability of that ticket.

Benefit parties must have underwriting to succeed. But in Fort Worth, corporate sponsors have never shut out individual donors whose grassroots support is essential for a nonprofit's survival."

South Bend Tribune: Volunteer coordinator watches others flourish

South Bend Tribune: Volunteer coordinator watches others flourish: "Jennifer Tindell has spent much of her working career with nonprofit organizations in various capacities. But she derives satisfaction from her current job coordinating senior citizen volunteers in St. Joseph County for Catholic Charities and watching people with stores of wisdom and knowledge love and care for others. Tindell recently talked with Tribune correspondent Jennifer Ochstein about her job as Retired Senior Volunteer Program, or RSVP, project coordinator of St. Joseph County."

AsianWeek » The Asian Women Giving Circle

AsianWeek » The Asian Women Giving Circle: "New York City women ‘geh-t’ together to give big

The smallest piece of the pie, the least amount of visibility and little financial support are all terms that describe the Asian Pacific Islander nonprofit sector Nonprofit-Banker — but Hali Lee and her organization, the Asian Women Giving Circle, are working to change that."

AsianWeek » Giving, the Asian Way

AsianWeek » Giving, the Asian Way: "In Asian cultures, money is not something spoken about or dealt with in the open. It’s discussed at the family dinner table or whispered about over drinks.

Perhaps, then, it’s no surprise that Asian American philanthropy Los-Angeles-Business-Elite Sep-07 is somewhat hidden in the community. Unlike the Andrew Carnegies, Warren Buffetts, and the Bill and Melinda Gates — deep-pocketed moguls who are figureheads for philanthropy — Asian American philanthropists Rites-of-Spring are virtually invisible."