Saratoga 6-year-old raises $1,500 for charity - San Jose Mercury News

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Saratoga 6-year-old raises $1,500 for charity - San Jose Mercury News: "Being awarded $1,000 for your favorite charity is pretty heady stuff, especially when you're only 6 years old.

For Kami Richardson of Saratoga, the award — which came courtesy of the Disney Company — capped two full years of dedicated volunteerism. At an age when few of her peers are thinking beyond the next recess bell, Kami finds satisfaction in helping others."

Jewish charities fear Wall Street chaos | Jewish News | Jerusalem Post

Jewish charities fear Wall Street chaos | Jewish News | Jerusalem Post: "US Jewish social service agencies and nonprofits say they expect this week's string of bankruptcies, buyouts and takeovers on Wall Street to severely cramp their end-of-year fund-raising as individuals curtail their donations and whole companies suspend their philanthropic programs."

IU receives record $408.6 million in private donations

IU receives record $408.6 million in private donations: "IU officials announced Wednesday that the University received a record number of donations from private sectors this past year, nearly quadrupling the previous record, set in 2005.

IU received $408.6 million in private donations this year, a bulk of which came from organizations such as the Lilly Endowment and was an estate gift from the Jesse H. and Beulah C. Cox scholarship."

IU - Indiana University OTR: IU Swimming in an Ocean of Donations in 2008

IU - Indiana University OTR: IU Swimming in an Ocean of Donations in 2008: "Indiana is celebrating a record year of donations in which they raked in over $400M in donations, surpassing the previous record by more than $100M. University officials are ecstatic, understandably."

Rutgers receives record $13M donation - Breaking News From New Jersey - NJ.com

Rutgers receives record $13M donation - Breaking News From New Jersey - NJ.com: "An anonymous Rutgers University graduate has donated $13 million to help the university transform one of its campuses into a hub for business and professional studies.

The donation, which will be announced Friday by Rutgers President Richard McCormick during his sixth annual address to the school community, is the largest private gift in Rutgers' history."

Helping your neighbors : Local : Times Record News

Helping your neighbors : Local : Times Record News: "“I opened the box and read the letter and just about cried,” said WFAFB Executive Director Mary Stengal. “To think that this soldier sent a box of food all the way from Afghanistan, that he responded to the needs of people here, is heartwarming.”

Included in the box, addressed from Sharana, Afghanistan, and filled with canned soup, fruit cups, peanuts and Ramen noodles was a note."

Summit gets charities, donors together | CourierPostOnline.com | Courier-Post

Summit gets charities, donors together | CourierPostOnline.com | Courier-Post: "Now a New Yorker, he was the keynote speaker Thursday at South Jersey's first philanthropy summit, sponsored by the Philadelphia Business Journal. More than 300 people representing companies that want to help the needy, and nonprofit organizations that need their money, in-kind services and volunteer labor attended the breakfast at The Merion on Route 130.

Hoping to foster those relationships and to pool small individual charitable gifts is the newly formed Community Foundation of South Jersey. Chaired by Jack Tarditi of Connor Strong and Mindy Holman, CEO and president of Holman Enterprises, the foundation hopes to raise $5 million within the next three to five years."

Management by association::

Management by association::: "According to the American Society of Association Executives (ASAE), association management companies provide management and administrative services to over 25,000 national organizations and over 65,000 local, state and regional ones. Over 500,000 professionals are involved in association management."

N.D. Red Cross asks for donations | The Jamestown Sun | Jamestown, North Dakota

N.D. Red Cross asks for donations |  The Jamestown Sun  | Jamestown, North Dakota: "American Red Cross Chapters across North Dakota are asking North Dakotans to help the 2008 hurricane victims by donating to the National Disaster Relief Fund in order to “Help us, Help them.”"

Arts Groups Fret the Woes Of Big Donors - washingtonpost.com

Arts Groups Fret the Woes Of Big Donors - washingtonpost.com: "Katy Clark knows that this is a deeply awkward moment to ask Lehman Brothers for $50,000 -- a bit like showing up in the smoldering aftermath of a Road Runner explosion and asking for a match.

But two years ago, the then-flush investment bank gave Manhattan's Orchestra of St. Luke's 50 grand for a music education program, and as the organization's vice president of operations, Clark is hoping that in its death throes, the company just might cut one last check. She has traded a few e-mails with her Lehman contacts in recent days, but she hasn't raised the subject."

News | Africa - Reuters.com

News | Africa - Reuters.com: "LONDON (Reuters) - The number of people living 'on the edge of emergency' in Africa has nearly doubled to 220 million in just two years, a leading charity said on Thursday.

CARE International said emergency aid to the impoverished and strife-ridden continent continued to arrive too late, was short-term and policies were targeted too heavily on saving lives rather than building resilience in the population."

BBC NEWS | UK | Scotland | North East/N Isles | Homeless charity's print venture

BBC NEWS | UK | Scotland | North East/N Isles | Homeless charity's print venture: "The Cyrenians, one of the organisations hit hardest by Aberdeen City Council's funding cuts, has set up the Iceberg Arts Design and Print studio.

The new scheme is operated on a voluntary basis by homeless people who have needed the charity's help."

Recession-proof Fundraising | The Extreme Fundraising Blog

Marc Pittman's blog comments on Recession Proof Fundraising.

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Recession-proof Fundraising | The Extreme Fundraising Blog: "Recession-proof Fundraising

Recession-proof Fundraising

Turn on any news show and you’ll hear analysts and pundits forecasting economic doom and gloom. Their reports are filled with words and phrases like “economic downturn,” “soft economy,” and the dreaded “recession.” While the jury is still out about whether or not we’re really in a recession, now is a great time to recession-proof your fundraising effort."

kare11.com | Twin Cities, MN | Young professionals taking the 'LEAD' in giving back

kare11.com | Twin Cities, MN | Young professionals taking the 'LEAD' in giving back: "t was at a charity event, just like this, that a group of longtime friends realized they were the only ones there under the age of 40. And, they realized that when it came to youth, local philanthrophy was itself in need.

'There weren't a lot of young people there,' said Dan Miller. 'So that obviously hits you with, 'That's strange. What's going on? I know a lot of young talented people. I know they want to get involved. Why aren't they here?''

'There just seemed to be an unmet need,' said Matt Hemsley."

As money fears rise, charitable donations fall -- OrlandoSentinel.com

As money fears rise, charitable donations fall -- OrlandoSentinel.com: "If you want to draw a crowd for a Central Florida fundraiser, you'd think Danny Wuerffel would be your man. After all, the former University of Florida quarterback and 1996 Heisman Trophy winner is practically a deity here.

The Coalition for the Homeless of Central Florida figured he would be a sure bet for its annual luncheon today."

Groups are full of beans for charity fundraiser - WalesOnline

Groups are full of beans for charity fundraiser - WalesOnline: "Groups are full of beans for charity fundraiser

Sep 18 2008 by Catherine Evans, Merthyr Express

IT’S almost time to put the kettle on and help raise money for a good cause.

Macmillan Cancer Support’s annual World’s Biggest Coffee Morning takes place next Friday, September 26.

Organisations from all over Merthyr Tydfil will be doing their bit by getting out the biscuit tin and plenty of mugs to help out the cancer charity."

The NonProfit Times - The Leading Business Publication For Nonprofit Management

The NonProfit Times - The Leading Business Publication For Nonprofit Management: "The Valencia, Calif.-based marketing research firm for nonprofits compiled “The Great American Donor Survey” using both the telephone and Internet. It includes responses from 3,400 donors who were screened for giving activity during the previous 12 months. Results were released at the recent Bridge Conference in Washington, D.C., sponsored by the Direct Marketing Association of Washington and the Association of Fundraising Professionals Washington, D.C. Metro Area Chapter."

Greenwood Today

Greenwood Today: "The Greenwood Chamber of Commerce will be holding an organizational meeting at Wesley Commons for its new Non-profit Council on Thursday, September 18. The purpose of this new council will be to address the needs and promote the development of non-profit organizations in Greenwood and the surrounding area. The breakfast meeting will begin at 8:15 a.m. with registration and networking followed by the program at 8:30 a.m. Guest speaker will be Jamie Inman, Development Director of the YMCA of Greenville and Upstate Chapter President of the Association of Fundraising Professionals. All area representatives of non-profit groups are invited to attend this informative meeting that will lay the groundwork for future endeavors."

Fundraising dilemmas make for hard decisions | tallahassee.com | Tallahassee Democrat

Fundraising dilemmas make for hard decisions | tallahassee.com | Tallahassee Democrat: "received an e-mail asking, 'If you have a major donor who has pledged more than a quarter of a million dollars to your organization, but disagrees with the management of the organization and has threatened not to pay the donation if certain conditions aren't met, what would you do?'

This is clearly a tough situation. The core issue is really about how much a nonprofit is willing to do for the money it needs. It's an ethical dilemma — and not nearly as uncommon as some of you may think."

Professional Fundraising | Training fund enables fundraisers to help global peers

Professional Fundraising | Training fund enables fundraisers to help global peers: "A new fundraising initiative designed to support fundraisers in the developing world has been announced today by the Resource Alliance."

Nonprofits will miss Lehman Brothers’ donations - Crain's New York Business

Nonprofits will miss Lehman Brothers’ donations - Crain's New York Business: "When Pamela Maraldo heard that Lehman Brothers Holdings Inc. had filed for bankruptcy on Monday, she immediately thought about the $10,000 grant she had been counting on receiving from the investment bank."

USA: Women Moving Millions

USA: Women Moving Millions: "The great 19th century novelist Harriet Beecher Stowe once claimed, 'women are the real architects of society.' A century later, noted anthropologist Margaret Mead said, 'Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world. Indeed, it's the only thing that ever has.' Their words resonate for multitudes of women who have given generously of their time, talent and money to support others in need and to foster social change that benefits entire communities and nations."

Event Creative Produces Charity Event on O'Hare Runway - MarketWatch

Event Creative Produces Charity Event on O'Hare Runway - MarketWatch: "he gala, hosted by Mayor and Mrs. Richard M. Daley, is to be held on Sept. 19 at O'Hare International Airport. It will also serve as the inaugural event to commemorate the O'Hare Modernization Project and the November 2008 opening of the airport's newest runway, Runway 9 Left/27 Right.
'We are honored to be leading the production of this distinguished Chicago event,' said Sean Cannon, a director at Event Creative. 'To my knowledge, an event like this has never before been held on a runway. We're proud that our experienced staff has the unique abilities to bring this gala together in six days; an event of this magnitude would typically take two weeks to organize.'"

Be generous but careful when you choose to give | SCNow

Be generous but careful when you choose to give | SCNow: "In Florence on Friday hundreds will participate in the Florence County United Way’s Day of Caring as that group launches its annual fundraising drive.

Reasons Americans donate so much money to charity range from religious beliefs to the feeling of helping our fellow man to tax advantages to elevating status in society.

But when this much money is involved, there are times when people take advantage of others."

The Record - Editorial: Approving the GIVE Act only eases part of problem

The Record - Editorial: Approving the GIVE Act only eases part of problem: "Editorial: Approving the GIVE Act only eases part of problem
The Record
09/17/2008

High energy costs have affected pretty much every sector of the population, but some of the poorest New Yorkers will likely see the worst of the fiscal crunch as the price of gas makes volunteering financially prohibitive for a lot of the folks who roll up their sleeves to help their neighbors."

Kroc Center now on track - Press-Telegram

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Kroc Center now on track - Press-Telegram: "When the Salvation Army announced in May 2006 that it had won a coveted grant of between $70 million and $80 million from the estate of the late Joan Kroc to build the center, officials predicted the facility could open as soon as September 2009.

Instead, the organization was hamstrung by slowed negotiations, which in turn prevented the Salvation Army from beginning a capital campaign."

Charity appeal to help make fun run a success - WalesOnline

Charity appeal to help make fun run a success - WalesOnline: "A CANCER charity is struggling to find competitors for its annual fundraising run, despite pleas for support.

Neath Port Talbot Cancer Charity appealed in the Guardian in June for fundraisers to take part in the sixth annual John Richards 5k fun run"

Area groups create comprehensive resource for charitable opportunities | baxterbulletin.com | The Baxter Bulletin

Area groups create comprehensive resource for charitable opportunities | baxterbulletin.com | The Baxter Bulletin: "Bank With Arvest

The binder 'A Community of Giving' was given Tuesday to community leaders from various professional backgrounds — including banking, law and estate planning — which can be shared with their clients."

Red Cross calls for emergency donations to help hurricane victims | WSLS 10

Red Cross calls for emergency donations to help hurricane victims | WSLS 10: "American Red Cross News Release
Published: September 16, 2008

Read the news release below

Last night (Monday, September 15th), nearly 28,000 displaced hurricane victims spent the night in Red Cross shelters scattered across the Gulf Coast and Texas. They slept on cots and ate warm meals made possible by Red Cross donors. The organization’s leaders are asking that the donor support continue, only more of it."

Bloomberg.com: Muse Arts

Bloomberg.com: Muse Arts: "Life After Lehman: Nonprofits Brace as Donor Files Bankruptcy

By Philip Boroff

Sept. 16 (Bloomberg) -- Charles Best, founder of the New York-based nonprofit DonorsChoose, sat in his garment district office yesterday and contemplated the loss of his biggest corporate benefactor after the bankruptcy of Lehman Brothers Holdings Inc.

``Lehman's support has been a pillar of our growth,'' Best said, adding: ``It certainly doesn't mean the end of our organization.''"

Wall Street Woes Endanger Funding for the Arts - September 16, 2008 - The New York Sun

Wall Street Woes Endanger Funding for the Arts - September 16, 2008 - The New York Sun: "The turmoil on Wall Street will affect a wide swath of New York City's cultural institutions, hurting corporate and individual donations at a time when these organizations are facing what one philanthropist called a 'perfect storm' of economic pressures.

'It's a very challenging time for not-for-profits,' the chief executive officer of CIT and a trustee of the Metropolitan Museum of Art and New York City Ballet, Jeffrey Peek, said. 'It's a little bit of a perfect storm.'"

Ability to give reflects the commitment of a community | pnj.com | Pensacola News Journal

Ability to give reflects the commitment of a community | pnj.com | Pensacola News Journal: "With grim news growing grimmer from an economic downturn, a dismal stock market and rising unemployment, it's easy to see why charitable organizations are facing hard times.

It stands to reason that people struggling to find jobs, to fill their gas tanks or to put food on their tables have less money to share with the less fortunate."

Grants keep nonprofits afloat | Postcrescent.com | Appleton Post-Crescent

Grants keep nonprofits afloat | Postcrescent.com | Appleton Post-Crescent: "Grants awarded to area nonprofit agencies Monday aren't huge in terms of dollars, but they are important in helping organizations operating on shoestring budgets continue helping crime victims, officials say."

SignOnSanDiego.com > News > Metro -- Area foundations hold $2.3 billion in assets

SignOnSanDiego.com > News > Metro -- Area foundations hold $2.3 billion in assets: "San Diego County foundations hold assets totaling $2.3 billion, far less than counterparts in Los Angeles and San Francisco, according to a University of San Diego study to be released today."

SignOnSanDiego.com > News > Business > Biotechnology -- Local stem cell consortium gets $30 million gift

SignOnSanDiego.com > News > Business > Biotechnology -- Local stem cell consortium gets $30 million gift: "T. Denny Sanford, a South Dakota businessman who is one of the nation's most generous philanthropists, is putting his money behind something that is illegal in his home state: embryonic stem cell research."

Area non-profits anxiously await continued support | GazetteOnline.com - Cedar Rapids, Iowa City

Area non-profits anxiously await continued support | GazetteOnline.com - Cedar Rapids, Iowa City: "'At this point, we're terrified,' said Grunewaldt, 29, director of family and social services for the Salvation Army, 1000 C Ave. NW, Cedar Rapids. 'The flood hit and we were asking for donations for flood victims but we knew the other programs must continue.'"

The Island-Business

The Island-Business: "Charity tea auctions are not something new to the tea trade. However 10th September was quite extraordinary in that the American Ambassador Robert O Blake was present to witness what usually goes on at the weekly tea auctions, and hopefully he would spread the word that the tea trade and its auction is something phenomenal and that US buyers should visit, and perhaps glean some pointers how things work. Also it was hoped that many doors would open to the not so bad tea trade.

As already said the charity auction raised approximately in excess 6 million SLR. All proceeds would go for tsunami aid monitored by the Colombo Tea Traders Association. (CTTA)."

BBC NEWS | Entertainment | Winfrey is 'most generous star'

BBC NEWS | Entertainment | Winfrey is 'most generous star': "US talk show host Oprah Winfrey has been named the most generous celebrity for the second year running, according to a charity's annual list.

The Giving Back Fund, a group that encourages philanthropy, said the star's charities spent $50.2m (£28m) in 2007 on h"

Our View: Nonprofits offer better value for cost - Norwich, CT - Norwich Bulletin

Our View: Nonprofits offer better value for cost - Norwich, CT - Norwich Bulletin: "It’s a tribute to the staff of highly professional and dedicated workers. And it underscores a point we have made several times this year — the critical role of nonprofits to the state.


United Services is one of 28 nonprofits providing child guidance clinic services, routinely handling more than 8.5 percent of the state’s caseload of children needing psychiatric outpatient services. Yet, United Services receives only 7.7 percent of the state funding earmarked for those services — effectively doing more with less."

Simmonses donate $1 million to charity ball | News for Dallas, Texas | Dallas Morning News | Robert Miller | Business Columnist | Dallas Morning News

Simmonses donate $1 million to charity ball | News for Dallas, Texas | Dallas Morning News | Robert Miller | Business Columnist | Dallas Morning News: "Gloria Eulich Martindale, chairwoman of the 2008 Crystal Charity Ball, reports that philanthropists Annette and Harold Simmons, for the third consecutive year, have donated $1 million to this annual ball, which will be held on Dec. 6."

9/11 forces Muslims to refocus giving | www.tennessean.com | The Tennessean

9/11 forces Muslims to refocus giving | www.tennessean.com | The Tennessean: "But since Sept. 11, 2001, Wahid, like many Nashville Muslims, has become very selective in where he donates money. And unless he has a personal connection, he rarely sends money overseas."

Fund nonprofits and study results | theadvertiser.com | The Advertiser

Fund nonprofits and study results | theadvertiser.com | The Advertiser: "nvesting in the non-profit groups is good business. In the aggregate, the organizations represent shelter, food and hope for the needy, refuge for the abused, and - in those that serve the arts - enhancement of the quality of life for everyone. It is money well spent and much needed. We all will reap benefits from its us"