In slow economy, churches budget carefully : Spirituality : Abilene Reporter-News: "NEW ORLEANS -- Bishop J. Douglas Wiley has just a tent for a church and a fraction of his congregants, more than two years after Hurricane Katrina.
But, he says, God's been good, and his parishioners, faithful."
Friday, May 23, 2008
Not sure what to do with your rebate? Consider donating to a local charity - New Mexico Business Weekly:
Not sure what to do with your rebate? Consider donating to a local charity - New Mexico Business Weekly:: "Now, with the economic stimulus rebates, nonprofits are once again hoping to capitalize on the rebates that started to arrive this month.
While some taxpayers have been phased out of the tax rebate due to high income levels, the core donors of most organizations will receive tax rebate checks. For some of these recipients, the rebate funds will amount to unexpected discretionary income and could be an excellent source of additional charitable gift dollars. Now, with the economic stimulus rebates, nonprofits are once again hoping to capitalize on the rebates that started to arrive this month.
While some taxpayers have been phased out of the tax rebate due to high income levels, the core donors of most organizations will receive tax rebate checks. For some of these recipients, the rebate funds will amount to unexpected discretionary income and could be an excellent source of additional charitable gift dollars."
While some taxpayers have been phased out of the tax rebate due to high income levels, the core donors of most organizations will receive tax rebate checks. For some of these recipients, the rebate funds will amount to unexpected discretionary income and could be an excellent source of additional charitable gift dollars. Now, with the economic stimulus rebates, nonprofits are once again hoping to capitalize on the rebates that started to arrive this month.
While some taxpayers have been phased out of the tax rebate due to high income levels, the core donors of most organizations will receive tax rebate checks. For some of these recipients, the rebate funds will amount to unexpected discretionary income and could be an excellent source of additional charitable gift dollars."
Thursday, May 22, 2008
Business news blog - Times Union Albany NY - The Buzz: Business news » Report: Baby boomer money could benefit nonprofits - timesunion.com - Albany NY
Business news blog - Times Union Albany NY - The Buzz: Business news » Report: Baby boomer money could benefit nonprofits - timesunion.com - Albany NY: "The Community Foundation for the Capital Region today released a study estimating that, during the next 50 years, nearly $100 billion of baby boomer money will be inherited by subsequent generations in the 10-county Capital Region.
The study, “Wealth Transfer in Northeastern New York: The Future of Giving in the Greater Capital Region,” describes the baby boomer inheritance pool as a opportunity for the region’s nonprofits."
The study, “Wealth Transfer in Northeastern New York: The Future of Giving in the Greater Capital Region,” describes the baby boomer inheritance pool as a opportunity for the region’s nonprofits."
Bottle drive raises more than $1,000 for outdoor rink
Community Press - Ontario, CA: "A stack of bottles and cans more than six feet high rose from the porch of Sam’s Place General Store in Cordova Mines May 19 following a weekend bottle drive by local young people to raise money for the construction of an outdoor community skating and hockey rink.
Overall, the drive raised $1,025.50, including donations made before the weekend, said Bill Harris"
Overall, the drive raised $1,025.50, including donations made before the weekend, said Bill Harris"
Food prices haven't dented pantry donations - Maynard, MA - The Beacon-Villager
Food prices haven't dented pantry donations - Maynard, MA - The Beacon-Villager: "In spite of all that, the local food pantries are finding that, even in expensive times, people want to be charitable. Over the weekend of May 10, postal workers were busy hauling close to 10,000 pounds of donated food to the Maynard Pantry.
“When times get difficult, the people that can continue to give but they chose to give more locally,” said food pantry volunteer Mary Brannelly.
During a pledge drive in March and April, where all donations would be match in kind by a philanthropist from Rhode Island, the pantry received double the donations it did last year, said Brannelly."
“When times get difficult, the people that can continue to give but they chose to give more locally,” said food pantry volunteer Mary Brannelly.
During a pledge drive in March and April, where all donations would be match in kind by a philanthropist from Rhode Island, the pantry received double the donations it did last year, said Brannelly."
If you want to give, make sure it countsippi
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rankinledger.com: Serving Rankin County, Mississippi: "We know a little something about dealing with disaster here in Mississippi. In 2005, we were hit by Hurricane Katrina.
We also know a little something about giving. Mississippi consistently ranks highest in charitable giving in the nation.
But make sure your donation counts. Unfortunately in these types of situations, countless groups pop up collecting money, sometimes fraudulently. We saw dozens of fake charities emerge in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina."
rankinledger.com: Serving Rankin County, Mississippi: "We know a little something about dealing with disaster here in Mississippi. In 2005, we were hit by Hurricane Katrina.
We also know a little something about giving. Mississippi consistently ranks highest in charitable giving in the nation.
But make sure your donation counts. Unfortunately in these types of situations, countless groups pop up collecting money, sometimes fraudulently. We saw dozens of fake charities emerge in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina."
allAfrica.com: Senegal: Entrepreneurs Chosen For Unique Award (Page 1 of 1)
allAfrica.com: Senegal: Entrepreneurs Chosen For Unique Award (Page 1 of 1): "Thirty African social entrepreneurs have been selected by a U.S.-based organization for an ambitious program designed to help them achieve their desired social yields.
At a recent ceremony in Dakar, the entrepreneurs were officially inducted as “Ashoka Fellows” who will receive a full living stipend and logistical support for three years, enabling them to focus on their individual projects"
At a recent ceremony in Dakar, the entrepreneurs were officially inducted as “Ashoka Fellows” who will receive a full living stipend and logistical support for three years, enabling them to focus on their individual projects"
Wednesday, May 21, 2008
Charity tees should take walk on wild side - BostonHerald.com
Charity tees should take walk on wild side - BostonHerald.com: "I know it’s for a good cause, but why must charity walk T-shirts be so ill-fitting and ugly?
Perhaps the shirts have had their day in the sun, and organizers of the Walk for Hunger, the AIDS Walk, the Jimmy Fund Walk and others should find a more innovative way to inspire their communities."
Perhaps the shirts have had their day in the sun, and organizers of the Walk for Hunger, the AIDS Walk, the Jimmy Fund Walk and others should find a more innovative way to inspire their communities."
Record donation for National Gallery of Victoria - ABC News (Australian Broadcasting Corporation)
Record donation for National Gallery of Victoria - ABC News (Australian Broadcasting Corporation): "A Victorian family has broken the record for the largest private cash donation to an Australian art museum.
Philanthropist, Loti Smorgon and her husband, industrialist, Victor Smorgon have given more than $15-million to the National Gallery of Victoria."
Philanthropist, Loti Smorgon and her husband, industrialist, Victor Smorgon have given more than $15-million to the National Gallery of Victoria."
Tuesday, May 20, 2008
New Feature
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Nonprofits collaborate on pet memorial program - June 1, 2008
Nonprofits collaborate on pet memorial program - June 1, 2008: "Nonprofits collaborate on pet memorial program
Building on the success of its current Pet Memorial Pledge Program, the American Veterinary Medical Foundation has partnered with Clearbrook, a nonprofit human service agency, to assemble and mail keepsake kits.
The Pet Memorial Pledge Program allows veterinarians to send donations to the AVMF in honor of patients that have died. A keepsake kit, which includes a card personalized with the pet's name, is then mailed to the client within a few days."
Building on the success of its current Pet Memorial Pledge Program, the American Veterinary Medical Foundation has partnered with Clearbrook, a nonprofit human service agency, to assemble and mail keepsake kits.
The Pet Memorial Pledge Program allows veterinarians to send donations to the AVMF in honor of patients that have died. A keepsake kit, which includes a card personalized with the pet's name, is then mailed to the client within a few days."
Charity Village®NewsWeek: Cover Story
From Charity Village on Valuing Vendors
Charity Village®NewsWeek: Cover Story: "Not unlike many other nonprofits, Plan Canada recognized the importance that vendors play in an organization’s ability to move forward with confidence and success. Whether coordinating an event, directing a campaign, producing a print ad or designing a website, vendors can have immense and far-reaching impact. Taking a good, hard look at the individuals or companies with whom one contracts is, therefore, probably a good plan, keeping in mind such varied criteria as costs, values, quality, timeliness, long-term prospects, and other added benefits."
Charity Village®NewsWeek: Cover Story: "Not unlike many other nonprofits, Plan Canada recognized the importance that vendors play in an organization’s ability to move forward with confidence and success. Whether coordinating an event, directing a campaign, producing a print ad or designing a website, vendors can have immense and far-reaching impact. Taking a good, hard look at the individuals or companies with whom one contracts is, therefore, probably a good plan, keeping in mind such varied criteria as costs, values, quality, timeliness, long-term prospects, and other added benefits."
Cost of free food gets ever higher for pantries -- -- chicagotribune.com
Cost of free food gets ever higher for pantries -- -- chicagotribune.com: "The work has become more costly as the price of diesel fuel for the trucks has surged to nearly $4.60 a gallon in Illinois—even higher than the $4.07 a gallon average for regular in the Chicago area, the highest price of any metro area in the nation, according to a survey released Monday."
toledoblade.com -- Pakistanis among the most philanthropic people in the U.S.
toledoblade.com -- Pakistanis among the most philanthropic people in the U.S.: "Not true, says professor Adil Najam, director of the Pardee Center for the Study of Long Range Future at Boston University. Mr. Najam shared the 2007 Nobel Peace Prize with former Vice President Al Gore and the scientists who served on Mr. Gore's International Climate Council.
Recently Mr. Najam discussed the findings of an extensive survey of Pakistani expatriates in the United States that was published in his 2006 book, Portrait of a Giving Community: Philanthropy by the Pakistani-American Diaspora (Published by Global Equity Institute of the Asia Center at Harvard University)."
Recently Mr. Najam discussed the findings of an extensive survey of Pakistani expatriates in the United States that was published in his 2006 book, Portrait of a Giving Community: Philanthropy by the Pakistani-American Diaspora (Published by Global Equity Institute of the Asia Center at Harvard University)."
Monday, May 19, 2008
Smithsonian Strategies Suggested - washingtonpost.com
Smithsonian Strategies Suggested - washingtonpost.com: "The Government Accountability Office recommended yesterday that the Smithsonian Board of Regents develop ways to critique its own policies and institute a plan to discipline its members if they neglect their duties."
Island nonprofits must be ready for tough times - The Honolulu Advertiser - Hawaii's Newspaper
Island nonprofits must be ready for tough times - The Honolulu Advertiser - Hawaii's Newspaper: "First, contributions decline in a recession. Indiana University's Center on Philanthropy studied the last five national recessions since 1973 and found that giving dropped an average of 1.3 percent compared to a rise of 4.3 percent during non-recession years. When asked how their organizations will fare in 2008, nonprofit respondents to a survey conducted by the Association of Fundraising Professionals found that only 58 percent of fund raisers said they expected their organizations to raise more money in 2008 than in 2007 — the lowest level of optimism since 2002, when gifts to charities fell when the stock market declined after the dotcom bubble burst and the Sept. 11 attacks."
MinnPost - When gifts to nonprofits come with strings attached
MinnPost - When gifts to nonprofits come with strings attached: "Last year, a donor offered Simpson Housing Services a $10,000 gift to create an endowment to help recently homeless families get beds, bedding and other basics for their apartments.
It seems like a no-brainer: Take the money and start helping people who desperately need help.
Turns out, it’s not that simple."
It seems like a no-brainer: Take the money and start helping people who desperately need help.
Turns out, it’s not that simple."
Execs find fulfillment in nonprofit leadership - Pasadena Star-News
Execs find fulfillment in nonprofit leadership - Pasadena Star-News: "After working for over 25 years in the entertainment industry, Lisa Turchan decided to take the leap. She went from being a senior vice president of finance at Twentieth Century Fox to being the senior finance and administration person at a not-for-profit K-12th grade school.
'The nonprofit world allows me the opportunity to have a greater work-life balance without sacrificing the challenges,' Turchan said. 'I saw an opportunity to be able to make a contribution with my background to enable the school to meet its new challenges ahead.'"
'The nonprofit world allows me the opportunity to have a greater work-life balance without sacrificing the challenges,' Turchan said. 'I saw an opportunity to be able to make a contribution with my background to enable the school to meet its new challenges ahead.'"
Star-Telegram.com: | 05/17/2008 | Overcome with generosity
Star-Telegram.com: | 05/17/2008 | Overcome with generosity: "Overcome with generosity
U.S. Newswire
Congregations are giving record amounts in relief and development assistance to poor countries, according to the first national random sample survey of U.S. religious giving from all denominations."
U.S. Newswire
Congregations are giving record amounts in relief and development assistance to poor countries, according to the first national random sample survey of U.S. religious giving from all denominations."
1010 WINS - On-Air, Online, On Demand - AIDS Walk New York Raises Record Donations
1010 WINS - On-Air, Online, On Demand - AIDS Walk New York Raises Record Donations: "45,000 people participated in the AIDS Walk New York, which began around 10:00 a.m.
An AIDS Walk record was set as participants raised $7.05 Million to help fight the disease."
An AIDS Walk record was set as participants raised $7.05 Million to help fight the disease."
www.kansascity.com | 05/18/2008 | Younger workers showing interest in nonprofit jobs
www.kansascity.com | 05/18/2008 | Younger workers showing interest in nonprofit jobs: "That’s heartening news as nonprofits are hit with higher-than-ever turnover rates as older managers and leaders retire, creating a high demand for the next generation — Roach’s generation — to step in, and up.
“I am trying to educate and inspire new, young professionals who are interested in public service to choose nonprofit sector careers,” Cryer says."
“I am trying to educate and inspire new, young professionals who are interested in public service to choose nonprofit sector careers,” Cryer says."
Should huge college endowments pay tax? | csmonitor.com
Should huge college endowments pay tax? | csmonitor.com: "With nine of its colleges and universities boasting endowments above $1 billion, Massachusetts is now center stage in the emerging national debate over whether wealthy schools are doing enough to justify their tax-exempt status.
The reason for the spotlight: a first-of-its-kind proposal to tax those large endowments in the Bay State"
The reason for the spotlight: a first-of-its-kind proposal to tax those large endowments in the Bay State"
Interns find they can make a difference in nonprofit CDCs
Interns find they can make a difference in nonprofit CDCs: "Emily Nordquist describes her work as 'a found interest.' She didn't start her internship at East Liberty Development Inc. burning to be a neighborhood organizer."
‘Invest In Others’: MC graduates urged to participate in nonprofits
‘Invest In Others’: MC graduates urged to participate in nonprofits: "It is time to invest in others.
That was the message to members of Maryville College’s Class of 2008 from American Humanics President Dr. Kala Stroup, who gave the commencement address Sunday and was awarded an honorary degree from the college.
In her address, entitled “Ethical Leadership: Grounded in Philanthropy,” Stroup told graduates that along with their academic degrees and leadership experience came “an obligation — a duty — to be philanthropic and to encourage others to do so."
That was the message to members of Maryville College’s Class of 2008 from American Humanics President Dr. Kala Stroup, who gave the commencement address Sunday and was awarded an honorary degree from the college.
In her address, entitled “Ethical Leadership: Grounded in Philanthropy,” Stroup told graduates that along with their academic degrees and leadership experience came “an obligation — a duty — to be philanthropic and to encourage others to do so."
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