Food pantries report emptying shelves, expanding needs - poconorecord.com - The Pocono Record: "Empty wallets, empty stomachs and now, empty shelves show the local impact of a slowing economy.
A regional food bank that serves the Poconos along with Northampton and Lehigh counties is struggling to meet the growing needs of families in financial distress as gas and grocery prices clim"
Thursday, April 24, 2008
Peterborough Examiner - Ontario, CA
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Peterborough Examiner - Ontario, CA: "Trent has received a national award for creating the Kenneth Mark Drain endowed chair in ethics from its largest donation.
The Canadian Council for the Advancement of Education (CCAE) awarded Trent the 2008 Prix D’Excellence Award, a gold award, for the best donor recognition program in the country."
Peterborough Examiner - Ontario, CA: "Trent has received a national award for creating the Kenneth Mark Drain endowed chair in ethics from its largest donation.
The Canadian Council for the Advancement of Education (CCAE) awarded Trent the 2008 Prix D’Excellence Award, a gold award, for the best donor recognition program in the country."
BillingsGazette.com :: Turner puts money where his heart is
BillingsGazette.com :: Turner puts money where his heart is: "Ted Turner says things are getting better in the world, but they aren't good enough yet. So he's aiming to fix a few.
Compared to a decade ago, fewer people are living in utter poverty."
Compared to a decade ago, fewer people are living in utter poverty."
Wednesday, April 23, 2008
A Small Change- Fundraising Blog » Blog Archive » Ingredients of a Successful Capital Campaign: Carnival of Nonprofit Consultants
Canrival of Nonprofit Consultutants topic is Capital Campaigns. Via A Small Change-Fundraising Blog.
A Small Change- Fundraising Blog » Blog Archive » Ingredients of a Successful Capital Campaign: Carnival of Nonprofit Consultants: "I am hosting the Carnival of Nonprofit Consultants and I thought this would be a great opportunity to get a bit of input on what makes a great capital campaign. I heard back from a couple people on this topic and have included their submissions below. But I’d love to hear more so I will keep the offer open. If anyone posts on the topic of capital campaigns and wants me to link to their post in the future send me an email and I with highlight it here."
A Small Change- Fundraising Blog » Blog Archive » Ingredients of a Successful Capital Campaign: Carnival of Nonprofit Consultants: "I am hosting the Carnival of Nonprofit Consultants and I thought this would be a great opportunity to get a bit of input on what makes a great capital campaign. I heard back from a couple people on this topic and have included their submissions below. But I’d love to hear more so I will keep the offer open. If anyone posts on the topic of capital campaigns and wants me to link to their post in the future send me an email and I with highlight it here."
Tuesday, April 22, 2008
Nonprofits are economic engines - Roanoke.com
Nonprofits are economic engines - Roanoke.com: "Editorial: Nonprofits are economic engines
These private agencies don't just provide services, they contribute to the local economy.
Carilion Clinic is a nonprofit and a big business. It's already the region's largest employer and is looking to rev up its economic engine by establishing a research institute in Roanoke in partnership with Virginia Tech.
The Roanoke Valley and surrounding localities have lots of nonprofits -- more than 650 of them, by one count, all much smaller than Carilion. Some dedicate themselves to helping people in need, some to enriching the life of the community through, for example, the arts. Most appeal regularly to the public for support, and get it. They provide services people like."
These private agencies don't just provide services, they contribute to the local economy.
Carilion Clinic is a nonprofit and a big business. It's already the region's largest employer and is looking to rev up its economic engine by establishing a research institute in Roanoke in partnership with Virginia Tech.
The Roanoke Valley and surrounding localities have lots of nonprofits -- more than 650 of them, by one count, all much smaller than Carilion. Some dedicate themselves to helping people in need, some to enriching the life of the community through, for example, the arts. Most appeal regularly to the public for support, and get it. They provide services people like."
Nonprofits must diversify - Crain's Detroit Business
Nonprofits must diversify - Crain's Detroit Business: "Southeast Michigan has hundreds, if not thousands, of nonprofit organizations that work tirelessly to make the region a better place to live.
But sometimes, volunteers who serve on nonprofit boards get so wrapped up in the “doing good work” of the mission that they forget solid management practices and even their legal obligations and governance duties."
But sometimes, volunteers who serve on nonprofit boards get so wrapped up in the “doing good work” of the mission that they forget solid management practices and even their legal obligations and governance duties."
Nonprofits making contributions to state
Nonprofits making contributions to state: "Economically, nonprofits contributed almost 8 percent to the gross domestic product, provided 7.2 percent of the jobs and numbered more than 1 million in 2001.
In Colorado, economic impact of nonprofits is larger than transportation, utilities and agricultural industries combined.
By the end of 2005, nonprofits were contributing 5.6 percent to the gross state product, while reporting incomes of $19.3 billion and assets of $39.4 billion."
In Colorado, economic impact of nonprofits is larger than transportation, utilities and agricultural industries combined.
By the end of 2005, nonprofits were contributing 5.6 percent to the gross state product, while reporting incomes of $19.3 billion and assets of $39.4 billion."
GU Breaks Relay for Life Fundraising Record | The Hoya
GU Breaks Relay for Life Fundraising Record | The Hoya: "But the event was more than just games: Georgetown finished first in fundraising this year among all Relay For Life events across the nation with a record-breaking $382,000, an amount that even surpassed its first-place finish of $277,000 last year. The funds that were raised go directly to the American Cancer Society.
According to Frank O’Driscoll (MSB ’08), Relay For Life co-chair, 188 teams worked to raise money before spending the night taking laps and camping out on the field during the relay"
According to Frank O’Driscoll (MSB ’08), Relay For Life co-chair, 188 teams worked to raise money before spending the night taking laps and camping out on the field during the relay"
ESCONDIDO: Walking to CROP out hunger : North County Times - Californian
ESCONDIDO: Walking to CROP out hunger : North County Times - Californian: "ESCONDIDO ---- Although many people celebrated Earth Day on Sunday, the hundreds walking through Escondido were marking another cause.
Communities Responding to Overcome Poverty held its annual fundraising 2-mile CROP Walk with 271 participants who walked for those in need.
“This is the third year at our First United Methodist Church, and each year it’s gotten a little bigger with more money and people,” said Mary Anne Dijak, who organized this year’s event."
Communities Responding to Overcome Poverty held its annual fundraising 2-mile CROP Walk with 271 participants who walked for those in need.
“This is the third year at our First United Methodist Church, and each year it’s gotten a little bigger with more money and people,” said Mary Anne Dijak, who organized this year’s event."
A yen for volunteering - Metro
A yen for volunteering - Metro: "Some people are content with simply volunteering 10 hours to get into the 10,000 Hours Show and calling it quits, but not Rachel Beach.
While the 2004 UI graduate and part-time student is planning to attend the 10,000 Hours Show tonight, Beach said volunteering is a 'top priority' in her life.
'Ten hours doesn't mean anything to her,' said Mark Anthony Dingbaum, the group's executive director of outreach. Beach, 25, first started volunteering when she was a Rockford, Ill., high-school sophomore. She painted murals for local elementary schools and coached soccer for first graders. But the bulk of her volunteering efforts didn't start until she came to the UI."
While the 2004 UI graduate and part-time student is planning to attend the 10,000 Hours Show tonight, Beach said volunteering is a 'top priority' in her life.
'Ten hours doesn't mean anything to her,' said Mark Anthony Dingbaum, the group's executive director of outreach. Beach, 25, first started volunteering when she was a Rockford, Ill., high-school sophomore. She painted murals for local elementary schools and coached soccer for first graders. But the bulk of her volunteering efforts didn't start until she came to the UI."
Monday, April 21, 2008
Pizarro: Bumpy merger for foundation, CEO admits - San Jose Mercury News
Pizarro: Bumpy merger for foundation, CEO admits - San Jose Mercury News: "It's been 15 months since the groundbreaking merger between Community Foundation Silicon Valley and the Peninsula Community Foundation.
And while nobody's calling a divorce lawyer yet, this marriage between philanthropic powerhouses - which united more than 1,500 donors with $1.9 billion in assets - got off to a rocky start."
And while nobody's calling a divorce lawyer yet, this marriage between philanthropic powerhouses - which united more than 1,500 donors with $1.9 billion in assets - got off to a rocky start."
AFP > Research & Statistics | Fundraising research > After Brief Increase, Confidence in Charities Drops
AFP > Research & Statistics | Fundraising research > After Brief Increase, Confidence in Charities Drops: "After Brief Increase, Confidence in Charities Drops
(April 21, 2008) The Chronicle of Philanthropy reports that public confidence in charitable organizations continues to remain low in the post-Sept. 11 era, despite a brief spike in trust in 2006.
According to a survey of Americans commissioned by New York University’s Organizational Performance Initiative, 64 percent of Americans have a “great deal” or “fair amount” of confidence in charities, down from 69 percent in 2006."
(April 21, 2008) The Chronicle of Philanthropy reports that public confidence in charitable organizations continues to remain low in the post-Sept. 11 era, despite a brief spike in trust in 2006.
According to a survey of Americans commissioned by New York University’s Organizational Performance Initiative, 64 percent of Americans have a “great deal” or “fair amount” of confidence in charities, down from 69 percent in 2006."
The Gift Is Huge. But How Many Thanks Are Enough? - New York Times
The Gift Is Huge. But How Many Thanks Are Enough? - New York Times: "“There are at least three families with six places of recognition within the building,” Mr. LeClerc said, adding that it was nearly impossible to enter a room of the sprawling building in Midtown without stepping over a dedication carved into the floor or beneath a benefactor’s name written above a doorway. Striding across the Rose Main Reading Room, Mr. LeClerc approvingly repeated a phrase he had heard recently to describe the library: “A billboard to philanthropy.”
But on April 10, Community Board 5 voted to recommend rejecting the library’s proposal to carve the name of a major new donor, for whom the building will be named, on pedestals flanking the Fifth Avenue entrance. The donor is Stephen A. Schwarzman, chief executive of the Blackstone Group, a Wall Street firm, who on March 11 announced his gift of $100 million. Mr. Schwarzman has been a library trustee since 2001."
But on April 10, Community Board 5 voted to recommend rejecting the library’s proposal to carve the name of a major new donor, for whom the building will be named, on pedestals flanking the Fifth Avenue entrance. The donor is Stephen A. Schwarzman, chief executive of the Blackstone Group, a Wall Street firm, who on March 11 announced his gift of $100 million. Mr. Schwarzman has been a library trustee since 2001."
Sunday, April 20, 2008
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keepMEcurrent.com - Community News - Current Publishing, LLC: "Community
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SOUTH PORTLAND (April 18, 2008): Boston boasts the Fleet Center. New Hampshire has the Verizon Wireless Arena. Even Cape Elizabeth High School tagged Hannaford Field after a corporate sponsor.
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Now, organizers of an unusual fundraiser to restore Spring Point Ledge Lighthouse hope businesses will pay top dollar to brand South Portland’s historic beacon with their company name."
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SOUTH PORTLAND (April 18, 2008): Boston boasts the Fleet Center. New Hampshire has the Verizon Wireless Arena. Even Cape Elizabeth High School tagged Hannaford Field after a corporate sponsor.
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Now, organizers of an unusual fundraiser to restore Spring Point Ledge Lighthouse hope businesses will pay top dollar to brand South Portland’s historic beacon with their company name."
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