Mentor, donor save each other's lives - Latest from the Ann Arbor News - MLive.com: "Mentor, donor save each other's lives
Posted by Jo Mathis | The Ann Arbor News September 05, 2008 13:43PM
Categories: Breaking News
Dale Ensor was desperate when he walked into a 12-step addiction recovery program five years ago. That's when he met a man named Dexter McElrath, who offered to help Ensor along the path to sobriety."
Saturday, September 06, 2008
Friday, September 05, 2008
United Way kickoff downplays money target
United Way kickoff downplays money target: "According to the U.S.-based Association of Fundraising Professionals, there was a drop in charitable giving in 2007 in the U.S. attributed mostly to the subprime mortgage crisis. Although two-thirds of charities raised more money in 2007 than they did in 2006, the size of those gains dropped dramatically, according to AFP figures released in April at its 45th International Conference on Fundraising in San Diego."
Hurricane Relief Efforts Create Red Cross Debt, Nonprofit Says - washingtonpost.com
Hurricane Relief Efforts Create Red Cross Debt, Nonprofit Says - washingtonpost.com: "The American Red Cross said this morning it is going deep into debt to fund a $70 million Hurricane Gustav relief effort, an unusual occurrence even as the nation's biggest disaster-aid charity braces for a trio of powerful storms lurking in the Atlantic.
The Red Cross has raised less than $5 million toward its Gustav expenses, officials said. To recoup its Gustav cost -- most of it borrowed money -- the nonprofit organization plans to roll out an aggressive national campaign Monday."
The Red Cross has raised less than $5 million toward its Gustav expenses, officials said. To recoup its Gustav cost -- most of it borrowed money -- the nonprofit organization plans to roll out an aggressive national campaign Monday."
Wednesday, September 03, 2008
Best Intentions - CFO Magazine - September 2008 Issue - CFO.com
Best Intentions - CFO Magazine - September 2008 Issue - CFO.com: "We must become a good company,' the chief executive declares, having just returned from a conference featuring the philanthropic Google Guys, co-founders Sergey Brin and Larry Page. 'And I don't just mean good in the business sense; I mean good in the 'Don't be evil' sense. You know about the One Percent Rule? One percent of profits, 1 percent of equity, and 1 percent of employees' time allocated to doing good. That's what they do at Google — so we are going to do 2 percent!'"
Tuesday, September 02, 2008
Linux News: Virtual Worlds: Charity Fundraising: Going Virtual
Linux News: Virtual Worlds: Charity Fundraising: Going Virtual: "ayandria Foley helped reel in big bucks in July with one of the year's most curious fundraisers.
She helped pull together an American Cancer Society Relay for Life, which is typically a walkathon locally.
More than 2,000 showed up -- or didn't, actually. Everyone at Foley's relay stayed home to participate."
She helped pull together an American Cancer Society Relay for Life, which is typically a walkathon locally.
More than 2,000 showed up -- or didn't, actually. Everyone at Foley's relay stayed home to participate."
Lewis telethon raises record $65 million for MDA - AOL Money & Finance
Lewis telethon raises record $65 million for MDA - AOL Money & Finance: "Lewis telethon raises record $65 million for MDA
AP
Posted: 2008-09-02 08:34:22
LAS VEGAS (AP) - Jerry Lewis raised a record $65 million for the Muscular Dystrophy Association in his annual Labor Day telethon, a benefit that also made a pitch for those inconvenienced by Hurricane Gustav.
This year's 22-hour telethon added a special plea for MDA-registered families forced to leave their homes because of the hurricane, which made landfall Monday in Louisiana. The storm affected nearly 5,000 MDA families needing services in their new location, the organization said."
AP
Posted: 2008-09-02 08:34:22
LAS VEGAS (AP) - Jerry Lewis raised a record $65 million for the Muscular Dystrophy Association in his annual Labor Day telethon, a benefit that also made a pitch for those inconvenienced by Hurricane Gustav.
This year's 22-hour telethon added a special plea for MDA-registered families forced to leave their homes because of the hurricane, which made landfall Monday in Louisiana. The storm affected nearly 5,000 MDA families needing services in their new location, the organization said."
Tulsa World: Charitable losses replaced
Tulsa World: Charitable losses replaced: "Charitable programs promised money from SemGroup are receiving those amounts through donations raised at the Tulsa Community Foundation and from a significant Williams gift.
SemGroup had pledged about $800,000 to various organizations before it filed for bankruptcy July 22. Agencies expecting donations have been scrambling to make up the loss.
The Tulsa Community Foundation coordinated an effort that raised the full amount for 33 organizations."
SemGroup had pledged about $800,000 to various organizations before it filed for bankruptcy July 22. Agencies expecting donations have been scrambling to make up the loss.
The Tulsa Community Foundation coordinated an effort that raised the full amount for 33 organizations."
Sarasota Magazine | Giving Matters
Sarasota Magazine | Giving Matters: "Betty Schoenbaum certainly lives that joy every day. When the Association of Fundraising Professionals convened a ballroom-full of high-profile women last spring to launch its “Giving Matters: Empowering Women through Philanthropy” initiative, the remarkably fit and energetic 90-something-year-old exhorted them, “No matter what race or creed, we are all family. And where your family is in need, it’s your duty to help them.”"
Monday, September 01, 2008
The Wealth Report - WSJ.com : Giving by the Rich to Remain Strong in 2008
The Wealth Report - WSJ.com : Giving by the Rich to Remain Strong in 2008: "Giving by the Rich to Remain Strong in 2008
Despite the weak economy, charitable giving by the rich could increase this year compared to 2007.
That is the rather optimistic prediction of Crown Philanthropic Advisors, a New York firm that sells technology platforms for donor-advised funds. The firm’s survey of donors and advisers showed that the wealthy–those with $2 million or more in investable assets–are unlikely to cut back on charitable giving this year."
Despite the weak economy, charitable giving by the rich could increase this year compared to 2007.
That is the rather optimistic prediction of Crown Philanthropic Advisors, a New York firm that sells technology platforms for donor-advised funds. The firm’s survey of donors and advisers showed that the wealthy–those with $2 million or more in investable assets–are unlikely to cut back on charitable giving this year."
Charitable giving's new quid pro quo
Charitable giving's new quid pro quo: "Good luck. According to many press releases that cross our screen, charity and compassion are no longer together. They are estranged. Charity has a new best friend: self-satisfaction. Consumers today like giving to others when giving makes them feel good about getting for themselves."
Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media: Get Involved in Gustav Online Volunteer Efforts
Beth Kanter posts on Online Volunteer Efforts for Gustav. Thanks to Tom Watson for the heads up.
Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media: Get Involved in Gustav Online Volunteer Efforts: "As you know by now, Hurricane Gustav looks even more destructive than Katrina (see this round up from Lisa Stone, BlogHer, of the news reports and links). Three years ago, in the wake of the devastating storm, social media and others started organizing online. This time, online organizing efforts using social media are happening before the storm hits."
Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media: Get Involved in Gustav Online Volunteer Efforts: "As you know by now, Hurricane Gustav looks even more destructive than Katrina (see this round up from Lisa Stone, BlogHer, of the news reports and links). Three years ago, in the wake of the devastating storm, social media and others started organizing online. This time, online organizing efforts using social media are happening before the storm hits."
Sunday, August 31, 2008
Acronym: Strategic planning: Are you for or against?
Acronym: Strategic planning: Are you for or against?: "The editors of Associations Now want to get our readers thinking--but every now and then an article gets an even stronger reaction than we had expected. In August, that article was 'The Perils of Strategic Planning' by James Hollan. Here's how the story begins:"
Acronym: Associations Responding to Hurricane Gustav Threat
You can see additional headlines re Disaster Relief in the right sidebar of this page.
The material is posted on our AFP:Blog Disaster Relief
Acronym: Associations Responding to Hurricane Gustav Threat: "As always, I am proud to report that many associations have already sprung into action in response to the serious threat of Hurricane Gustav, now a Category 4 hurricane heading toward New Orleans, and the potential threat of Tropical Storm Hannah coming toward the Florida coast. Here are some of the actions associations are already taking:"
The material is posted on our AFP:Blog Disaster Relief
Acronym: Associations Responding to Hurricane Gustav Threat: "As always, I am proud to report that many associations have already sprung into action in response to the serious threat of Hurricane Gustav, now a Category 4 hurricane heading toward New Orleans, and the potential threat of Tropical Storm Hannah coming toward the Florida coast. Here are some of the actions associations are already taking:"
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