Indian Philanthropy Flourishes in Boston - Philanthropy.com

Indian Philanthropy Flourishes in Boston - Philanthropy.com: "Indian Philanthropy Flourishes in Boston

A large number of nonprofit groups with connections to India or Indian-related causes have sprung up in the Boston metropolitan area, as Indian professionals seek a way to do good with wealth they have earned, reports The Boston Globe."

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WTTE FOX 28 - National News: "SEATTLE (AP) -- Food banks and charities are confident that donations will stay up despite the gloomy economy.

In fact, a national survey released by World Vision indicates that this Christmas could be better than usual for charitable organizations."

Putting Board Members Under a Fund-Raising Contract - Philanthropy.com

Putting Board Members Under a Fund-Raising Contract - Philanthropy.com: "Many, if not most, charities want their boards to be more engaged in fund raising.

To persuade her trustees to take the idea seriously, Alexi Miller, development director of Acterra, an environmental group in Palo Alto, Calif., asked them to sign a contract stating that they agreed to be active fund raisers. Ms. Miller recently discussed her charity’s contract for trustees on a listserv maintained by the Association of Fundraising Professionals."

Each generation gives differently | floridatoday.com | FLORIDA TODAY

Each generation gives differently | floridatoday.com | FLORIDA TODAY: "Mark Brewer, president and chief executive officer of the Orlando-based foundation, which holds almost 400 named charitable funds with assets of more than $50 million, spoke before the Space Coast Chapter of the Association of Fundraising Professionals."

Charity leaders offer tips for tough economy, holiday season - CNN.com

Charity leaders offer tips for tough economy, holiday season - CNN.com: "(CNN) -- Recession questions, housing bailouts, stock market tumbles, growing job losses -- faced with troubling economic news at seemingly every turn, many Americans' first thoughts may be of their own finances before charitable giving."

U of L receives largest donation in its history | courier-journal | The Courier-Journal

U of L receives largest donation in its history | courier-journal | The Courier-Journal: "The University of Louisville has received the largest gift in its history -- a $20 million donation that will be used to further the school's cancer research in a state with the nation's highest cancer death rate."

WBNS 10TV : Gee Takes Off Bow Tie To Help Charity - WBNS-10TV, Central Ohio's News Leader

WBNS 10TV : Gee Takes Off Bow Tie To Help Charity - WBNS-10TV, Central Ohio's News Leader: "President Gordon Gee kicked off the 'Lose the Blue' campaign by taking off a maize-and-blue bow tie and tossing it into a donation box during a press conference on Monday, 10TV News reported.

'I hate to give away a bow tie, but consider yourself lucky that my trademark is a bow tie and not knickers,' Gee said."

Publicity Examiner: Corporate social responsibility: Tips for professional fundraisers

Publicity Examiner: Corporate social responsibility: Tips for professional fundraisers: "In the previous Publicity Examiner post, we learned about the who, what and the why on corporate giving and the reasons corporate social responsibility has become critical for strengthening the corporate image. Generosity by corporations through community relations, foundation support, and non-profit sponsorships will establish and build brand equity through goodwill efforts with meaning."

The Columbus Dispatch : Retire Smart: Need a job? Try a nonprofit

The Columbus Dispatch : Retire Smart: Need a job? Try a nonprofit: "Hey, all you laid-off, middle-aged bankers, accountants, programmers, marketers and other well-trained corporate types out there: Ever thought about working at a nonprofit organization?"

Charities hit hard by economic downturn as demand rises, donations fall | Riverside County | PE.com | Southern California News | News for Inland Southern California

Charities hit hard by economic downturn as demand rises, donations fall | Riverside County | PE.com | Southern California News | News for Inland Southern California: "Larger and more established charities generally will be more successful in raising money during the economic downturn, because they are more likely to have the reputation, fundraising expertise and long donor list to weather the crisis, said Michael Nilsen, spokesman for the Virginia-based Association of Fundraising Professionals."

Q-C fundraisers cautiously optimistic - Quad Cities Online

Q-C fundraisers cautiously optimistic - Quad Cities Online: "Though the current economy poses a challenge to fundraising professionals, the Quad-Cities often steps up in tough times, a local leader says.

“Right now, we don't have a level of concern,” said Margaret Lewis, president of the Association of Fundraising Professionals, Quad-Cities chapter (AFP-QC)."

IU Dance Marathon beats record, raising $1.3 million for Riley: IU News Room: Indiana University

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IU Dance Marathon beats record, raising $1.3 million for Riley: IU News Room: Indiana University: "BLOOMINGTON, Ind. -- Despite a struggling economy, Indiana University students showed their generous spirit at IU's 18th annual dance marathon over the weekend.

The 36-hour event, which began Nov. 14 and ended at 8 a.m. Nov. 15, raised a record $1.37 million for the Ryan White Infectious Disease Center at Riley Hospital for Children, beating last-year's record of just over $1 million."

Nonprofit Groups Press Congress for Continued Giving by Mortgage Giants - Philanthropy.com

Nonprofit Groups Press Congress for Continued Giving by Mortgage Giants - Philanthropy.com: "Nonprofit Groups Press Congress for Continued Giving by Mortgage Giants

Nonprofit organizations in Washington are continuing their efforts to make sure that lending giants Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac can sustain their levels of charitable giving."