Professional Fundraising | Age no barrier to giving, finds research from Indiana University

Professional Fundraising | Age no barrier to giving, finds research from Indiana University: "While many fundraisers have been concentrating on how to capture the hearts and wallets of the baby boomer generation, a new US study suggests the not-for-profit sector may be missing out on other opportunities after finding little difference in propensity towards philanthropy between the generations.

Research conducted by Indiana University’s Centre for Philanthropy for the US consultancy, Campbell & Company, has discovered that the Millennials – those born since 1981 – and Generation X – those born between 1964 and 1980 – are an underestimated and untapped resource."

Nonprofits squeezed - Long Island Business News

Nonprofits squeezed - Long Island Business News: "When nonprofits suffer, those receiving services suffer, but also employees of the charities are hurt as well. The new study shows that in 2006 117,000 people were employed by about 3,000 agencies, generating almost $5 billion in payrolls. Between 2000 and 2006 nonprofit payrolls grew by 45 percent compared to 11.6 percent for total Long Island payrolls.

James Rennert, president of the Long Island chapter of the Association of Fundraising Professionals, said he has not seen layoffs at Long Island charities, but has noted people who leave agencies are not replaced and other employees have to double up to fill the breach."

Chirk fundraiser, 87, picks up MBE from the Queen - Wrexham Leader

Chirk fundraiser, 87, picks up MBE from the Queen - Wrexham Leader: "A CHARITY fundraiser from Chirk rubbed shoulders with chat show legend, Michael Parkinson, as she picked up her MBE from the Queen.
Mabel Paget, 87, travelled to Buckingham Palace to receive her award for her contribution to the Chirk fundraising committee of Cancer Research UK (Cymru)."

Archbishop of York completes leap of faith from 12,500ft -Times Online

Archbishop of York completes leap of faith from 12,500ft -Times Online: "The Archbishop of York leapt from 12,500ft amid billowing orange smoke today in a parachute jump for a military charity."

What is the difference between a nonprofit organization’s mission and vision? « Third Sector New England - Strategic Communications Blog

New Blog from Third Sector New England

What is the difference between a nonprofit organization’s mission and vision? « Third Sector New England - Strategic Communications Blog: "What is the difference between a nonprofit organization’s mission and vision?
May 30, 2008

Q: What is the difference between a nonprofit organization’s mission and vision?"

Dartmouth News - Dartmouth College seniors make record-breaking class gift - 06/05/08

Dartmouth News - Dartmouth College seniors make record-breaking class gift - 06/05/08: "Dartmouth seniors have a milestone to celebrate this week in addition to the end of exams and, with Commencement on Sunday, the culmination of their college careers. They attained the highest participation rate for class giving in recent memory, with 92.5 percent contributing to their Senior Class Gift. Fifteen coed, fraternity, and sorority organizations reached 100 percent participation."

Welland Tribune - Ontario, CAWITH 46 ENTRIES SO FAR, WELLAND DRAGON BOAT FEST WILL SET RECORD FOR TEAM PARTICIPATION

Welland Tribune - Ontario, CA: "That's hard to say because the people who love to sit in a boat and paddle aren't the same ones who love to sit in a boardroom and organize a club,' he said with a laugh.

Registration fee for the daylong Saturday event is $795 per team with participants receiving a $50 discount for multiple entries.

That guarantees each crew three races on the day of the festival and one practice session beginning after 4 p. m. on Friday.

As in past years, proceeds will be shared by the four organizing partners: the Rotary Club of Welland, the Welland Heritage Council, the Welland-Pelham Chamber of Commerce and the United Way of South Niagara.

Last year's dragon boat festival raised $14,000 from registration alone."

Bill Clinton's Charitable Mission - Forbes.com

Bill Clinton's Charitable Mission - Forbes.com: "The former president stuck to his message: the significant role corporations should play in helping to solve the world's biggest problems."

Market Spotlight: nonprofits suffer gas costs, too - Forbes.com

Market Spotlight: nonprofits suffer gas costs, too - Forbes.com: "NEW YORK -

Rising fuel costs aren't just affecting airlines and individual drivers, they are hampering the ability of nonprofits across the country to provide services to their local communities, and the world.

The cost for nonprofit AmeriCares, for example, to airlift medical supplies into West Darfur has increased 51 percent this year to $130,000."

Boone Pickens Named Recipient of Distinguished American Award - Official Website Of Oklahoma State Cowboy And Cowgirl Athletics

Boone Pickens Named Recipient of Distinguished American Award - Official Website Of Oklahoma State Cowboy And Cowgirl Athletics: "DALLAS -
Oklahoma State University alumnus T. Boone Pickens has been named a recipient of one of four major awards presented by the National Football Foundation and College Hall of Fame it was announced today by NFF chairman Archie Manning.

Pickens was recognized for his philanthropy work with this year’s Distinguished American Award. He is joined in this year’s class of honorees by John Glenn (Gold Medal), Bill Battle (Outstanding Contribution To Amateur Football Award) and Gene Smith (John L. Toner Award)."

Partnership raises record $1.2M for local schools - News

Partnership raises record $1.2M for local schools - News: "uke, Durham community leaders and local business executives collaborated to raise a record-breaking $1.2 million to benefit 12 neighborhoods near campus and the eight schools attended by children living in those neighborhoods, Duke-Durham Neighborhood Partnership officials announced Friday."

Economy hasn't slowed donations to Crusade | courier-journal | The Courier-Journal

Economy hasn't slowed donations to Crusade | courier-journal | The Courier-Journal: "But in the face of diesel and gas prices and an uncertain economy, some fire departments -- long the backbone of the annual community fund drive to help special needs children -- acknowledge they've had to change their ways.

For example, more departments are soliciting contributions by mail instead of driving fuel-guzzling firetrucks through neighborhoods, dropping off firefighters to knock on doors."

Running for charity

Running for charity: "'Tis the season of charitable running events, when people dust off their Nikes and jog a quick 10K for a good cause.

From running for cancer research to walking for amateur athletics and helping families in need, there's an event for young and old every weekend in June, raising money, awareness and the spirits of fellow participants."

Donor fatigue —giving until it hurts - The Daily of the University of Washington

Donor fatigue —giving until it hurts - The Daily of the University of Washington: "t’s been a rough month for the world.

On May 2, Cyclone Nargis killed more than 130,000 people in Burma, leaving 2.4 million more homeless, according to Radio Australia.

On May 12, nearly 70,000 people died in an earthquake in China, leaving 5 million homeless, reports the BBC.

There are ongoing and increasingly dire famines in Ethiopia and North Korea.

And donors are exhausted."

Association of Art Museum Directors Set New Guidelines for Acquiring Antiquities - NYTimes.com

Association of Art Museum Directors Set New Guidelines for Acquiring Antiquities - NYTimes.com: "After a year and half of deliberations, the directors of the country’s largest art museums will announce new guidelines on Wednesday for how their institutions should collect antiquities, a volatile issue that has led in recent years to international cultural skirmishes and several highly publicized art restitution cases."

NY1: Manhattan

NY1: Manhattan: "At a summit today at Columbus Circle, former President Bill Clinton and several top CEOs are expected to discuss the future of corporate philanthropy and the role of the private sector in addressing some of the major challenges of the 21st century."

Jacksonville.com: Metro: Story: Colleges seek ways to raise donations in tight economy

Jacksonville.com: Metro: Story: Colleges seek ways to raise donations in tight economy: "With many people tightening their budgets during tough economic times, colleges are bracing for the possibility of fewer donations."

Relationships - Life & Style Home - smh.com.au

Relationships - Life & Style Home - smh.com.au: "'Women moving millions' was the theme of the meeting, held in the bank's plush East Asia Room. Lemon was the keynote speaker because she had just completed a PhD on Australian women's philanthropy. For Eve Mahlab, from the 'ginger group' Australian Women Donors Network, Lemon was the ideal person to articulate the group's message to 'think women' and direct philanthropy at projects that benefit women and girls - and therefore benefit their families and communities."

Our Opinion: Mergers help save costs in crowded nonprofit field

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Our Opinion: Mergers help save costs in crowded nonprofit field: "ucson is an exceptionally caring and giving community when it comes to supporting nonprofits.
But the sheer number of nonprofits is staggering: 3,732 are registered in Pima County, according to 2008 statistics from the National Center for Charitable Statistics, a part of The Urban Institute.
That's why it is good to hear that even more are taking the step toward merger

The Arts | Mimi Gates stepping down as Seattle Art Museum director | Seattle Times Newspaper

The Arts | Mimi Gates stepping down as Seattle Art Museum director | Seattle Times Newspaper: "Mimi Gardner Neil took over as director of Seattle Art Museum in 1994, presiding over an ambitious downtown expansion, the creation of the Olympic Sculpture Park and the resolution of a landmark legal battle over a Nazi-pillaged painting — and along the way, changing her name to Mimi Gates, after marrying Bill Gates Sr., father of the Microsoft founder, in 1998."

The Royal Gazette

The Royal Gazette: "The Centre on Philanthropy is introducing a new idea called The Giving Game which aims to encourage people to carry out good deeds throughout the Island.

It is an initiative of Learning to Give, a US-based organisation that creates philanthropy-inspired worksheets, activities and classroom lessons. The Giving Game consists of playing cards, which people pass onto others by doing a good deed, such as paying for a stranger's coffee or helping a neighbour to carry out the trash."

UW Oshkosh Today | Following trip to Belize, student researchers embrace philanthropy

UW Oshkosh Today | Following trip to Belize, student researchers embrace philanthropy: "he UW Oshkosh convoy did not come empty handed: along with their chilly lesson plan, they brought what Sigl had drummed up at a school-supply drive at Ronald Regan Elementary.

The generosity did not end when the group boarded a plane and returned to the U.S.

“We talked to the students and teachers and discovered that they had only one computer for more than 100 students at the school,” said Kathleen Stetter, senior psychology lecturer emeritus, who has been leading the Belize excursions since 1998."

Mass. sees arts as vital to economy - The Boston Globe

Mass. sees arts as vital to economy - The Boston Globe: "he appointment of Jason S. Schupbach of Boston illustrates the growing role creative sectors play in economic policy as states compete for jobs, companies, and skilled workers. Beyond the direct employment provided by museums, art galleries, and design and other creative firms, the vitality of the local arts and cultural scene is increasingly viewed by development specialists as key to attracting knowledge workers expected to drive 21st century economies."

'Celebrating a Wonderful Life' event pays tribute to legendary benefactor

'Celebrating a Wonderful Life' event pays tribute to legendary benefactor: "WATERVILLE --The 1,500 family members, friends and others who benefited from Harold Alfond's far-reaching philanthropy gathered Sunday in one of the buildings that bears his name."

Nonprofits are priceless public assets | delawareonline | The News Journal

Nonprofits are priceless public assets | delawareonline | The News Journal: "In reply to the editorial 'Charities should actually give something away,' (May 28) charitable groups should be proud of the public services they provide, and the institutions and quality of life they support in our communities."

HeraldNet: Sound business strategies also work for nonprofits

HeraldNet: Sound business strategies also work for nonprofits: "Don't let the word nonprofit fool you.

Starting a nonprofit organization takes just as much -- or more -- entrepreneurial skill as starting a for-profit business."

Altria's final tap dance - Crain's New York Business

Altria's final tap dance - Crain's New York Business: "Linda Shelton has known for a while that the day would come.

But as the executive director of the Joyce Theater draws up next year's budget—the first one ever without a generous grant from the Altria Group—the reality of the loss of the dance organization's most important corporate sponsor is setting in."

The NonProfit Times - The Leading Business Publication For Nonprofit Management

From the NonProfitTimes

The NonProfit Times - The Leading Business Publication For Nonprofit Management: "June 2 , 2008

Red Cross Beats J&J In Federal Court

By Mark Hrywna
The American Red Cross (ARC) is free to use the red cross emblem on products it sells to further its mission under protections granted by Congress in its federal charter more than a century ago, a federal judge ruled."

A $10 Mosquito Net Is Making Charity Cool - NYTimes.com

A $10 Mosquito Net Is Making Charity Cool - NYTimes.com: "Donating $10 to buy a mosquito net to save an African child from malaria has become a hip way to show you care, especially for teenagers. The movement is like a modern version of the March of Dimes, created in 1938 to defeat polio, or like collecting pennies for Unicef on Halloween."