Saturday, December 06, 2008
Charity - Islip and Brookhaven Laws Seek to Counter Clothing-Bin Fraud - NYTimes.com
Charity - Islip and Brookhaven Laws Seek to Counter Clothing-Bin Fraud - NYTimes.com: "DONORS may think that all of those unwanted garments they drop off in roadside collection bins are going to charities. But local and county officials say an increasing number of for-profit companies, some claiming to be charities, are collecting donated clothes to sell. That has prompted new laws in the Towns of Islip and Brookhaven and proposed legislation in Suffolk County to ensure that donated clothing goes to legitimate charities or that donors know where it is going."
Smaller events could replace Hawaii fundraising galas - Pacific Business News (Honolulu):
Smaller events could replace Hawaii fundraising galas - Pacific Business News (Honolulu):: "“This is a time when nonprofits are looking to individuals, people who have been loyal donors over the years,” said Travis Gray, incoming president for the Aloha chapter of the Association of Fundraising Professionals and director of central operations and services for the University of Hawaii Foundation."
Friday, December 05, 2008
Penn State Live - Students team up with Athletics for Philanthropy Phriday
Penn State Live - Students team up with Athletics for Philanthropy Phriday: "Students team up with Athletics for Philanthropy Phriday
Tuesday, December 2, 2008
University Park, Pa. — Penn State’s Student Philanthropy Council (SPC) will provide an informative and interactive opportunity for students to learn about philanthropy and Penn State athletics from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. this Friday (Dec. 5) on the first floor of the HUB-Robeson Center."
Tuesday, December 2, 2008
University Park, Pa. — Penn State’s Student Philanthropy Council (SPC) will provide an informative and interactive opportunity for students to learn about philanthropy and Penn State athletics from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. this Friday (Dec. 5) on the first floor of the HUB-Robeson Center."
New philanthropists more global | ajc.com
New philanthropists more global | ajc.com: "New philanthropists more global
Children more involved than parents were
By Christopher Quinn
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Wednesday, December 03, 2008
The wealthiest generation ever is moving toward retirement and turning to its children to keep its money working.
The combination of parental money and youthful idealism is creating a new group of philanthropists who are more hands-on and globally aware than their parents."
Children more involved than parents were
By Christopher Quinn
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Wednesday, December 03, 2008
The wealthiest generation ever is moving toward retirement and turning to its children to keep its money working.
The combination of parental money and youthful idealism is creating a new group of philanthropists who are more hands-on and globally aware than their parents."
Thursday, December 04, 2008
Tell us something we don't know 120408 - The McDuffie Mirror
Tell us something we don't know 120408 - The McDuffie Mirror: "A formal study released this week told us something we already knew: Georgians are some of the most generous folks in America.
How generous?
Georgia's total charitable giving by individuals, foundations and corporations in 2007 is estimated to be nearly $6.7 billion, according to the joint study by Georgia State University and the Center on Philanthropy at Indiana University."
How generous?
Georgia's total charitable giving by individuals, foundations and corporations in 2007 is estimated to be nearly $6.7 billion, according to the joint study by Georgia State University and the Center on Philanthropy at Indiana University."
State sees 'dramatic decreases' in charitable giving - The Denver Post
State sees 'dramatic decreases' in charitable giving - The Denver Post: "Colorado saw 'dramatic decreases' in charitable giving by individuals between 2005 and 2006, according to a report released today by the Colorado Nonprofit Association.
'The news that giving is decreasing creates a 'perfect storm' for charities struggling to meet rising demands for services with limited resources,' according to a statement released by Sharon Knight, chief executive officer of the association and Tom Downey, board chair."
'The news that giving is decreasing creates a 'perfect storm' for charities struggling to meet rising demands for services with limited resources,' according to a statement released by Sharon Knight, chief executive officer of the association and Tom Downey, board chair."
Holiday train crucial to food shelf budget | South Washington County Bulletin | Cottage Grove, Minnesota
Holiday train crucial to food shelf budget | South Washington County Bulletin | Cottage Grove, Minnesota: "And a big part — the biggest, in fact — is the Canadian Pacific Holiday Train, making its annual stop in Cottage Grove for the sixth time next week. Last year the event raised roughly $38,000 for Friends in Need. That’s around one-sixth of the food shelf’s annual budget and its largest single fundraising event held each year."
GCIP in New Mexico
GCIP in New Mexico: "Grantmaking for Community Impact Project (GCIP)
Increasing philanthropic resources for advocacy, organizing and civic engagement
In New Mexico
NCRP selected New Mexico as the first site for our Grantmaking for Community Impact Project (GCIP). In the newly-released report Strengthening Democracy, Increasing Opportunities: Impacts of Advocacy, Organizing and Civic Engagement in New Mexico, NCRP documented how local and state organizations leveraged foundation resources to secure billions of dollars in benefits for New Mexicans."
Increasing philanthropic resources for advocacy, organizing and civic engagement
In New Mexico
NCRP selected New Mexico as the first site for our Grantmaking for Community Impact Project (GCIP). In the newly-released report Strengthening Democracy, Increasing Opportunities: Impacts of Advocacy, Organizing and Civic Engagement in New Mexico, NCRP documented how local and state organizations leveraged foundation resources to secure billions of dollars in benefits for New Mexicans."
Wednesday, December 03, 2008
Foundations Create Community Stability Through Shared Nonprofit Workspaces | News Room | Tides Shared Spaces
From Tides Shared Spaces
Foundations Create Community Stability Through Shared Nonprofit Workspaces | News Room | Tides Shared Spaces: "SAN FRANCISCO, CA; DECEMBER 3, 2008; The NonprofitCenters Network and Tides Shared Spaces released the first in a series of guidebooks today on the economic, environmental and community benefits of shared workspace and services. Planting a Seed: Foundations Build Communities with Shared Nonprofit Workspace illuminates the benefits and challenges foundations experience in creating mission-focused office facilities for themselves and other nonprofit organizations. The free guidebook showcases foundations that have succeeded and provides concrete examples of the resulting benefits to the nonprofits, communities, and the foundations themselves."
Foundations Create Community Stability Through Shared Nonprofit Workspaces | News Room | Tides Shared Spaces: "SAN FRANCISCO, CA; DECEMBER 3, 2008; The NonprofitCenters Network and Tides Shared Spaces released the first in a series of guidebooks today on the economic, environmental and community benefits of shared workspace and services. Planting a Seed: Foundations Build Communities with Shared Nonprofit Workspace illuminates the benefits and challenges foundations experience in creating mission-focused office facilities for themselves and other nonprofit organizations. The free guidebook showcases foundations that have succeeded and provides concrete examples of the resulting benefits to the nonprofits, communities, and the foundations themselves."
'Tis the season ... for giving | csmonitor.com
'Tis the season ... for giving | csmonitor.com: "Americans are cheerful givers. They donate more money per person than anywhere else in the world. Most households keep on giving even during rough stretches – though some give less and some stop altogether. In these tough times, charities are counting on that giving spirit.
Many of them won't know exactly how they fared in this recession year until they tally up receipts in January, including the generosity inspired by the holidays. Typically, total charitable giving – from foundations, corporations, and households – declines by an annual average of only 1 percent in recession years, according to the Giving USA Foundation."
Many of them won't know exactly how they fared in this recession year until they tally up receipts in January, including the generosity inspired by the holidays. Typically, total charitable giving – from foundations, corporations, and households – declines by an annual average of only 1 percent in recession years, according to the Giving USA Foundation."
NWAnews.com :: An unusual donation : Urn was left at Helping Hands
NWAnews.com :: Northwest Arkansas' News Source: "We are just hoping someone would come in and say, ' Hey, we have made a mistake, ''Crawford said. 'This is somebody's loved one, and we just hope that this was done unintentionally.'
The urn is adorned with an oriental theme - hand-painted cherry blossoms, vases, mockingbirds and cherry trees.
If no one claims the urn, Crawford will have to secure a court order to bury the ashes and find a cemetery willing to donate a plot for the ashes."
The urn is adorned with an oriental theme - hand-painted cherry blossoms, vases, mockingbirds and cherry trees.
If no one claims the urn, Crawford will have to secure a court order to bury the ashes and find a cemetery willing to donate a plot for the ashes."
Charitable Giving: Generous Gen-Xers at SmartMoney.com
Charitable Giving: Generous Gen-Xers at SmartMoney.com: "Charitable Giving: Generous Gen-Xers
Barrons
THE STORY IN PHILANTHROPY THIS HOLIDAY SEASON is becoming all too familiar. Individuals, foundations and corporations are all scaling back their giving, often leaving nonprofit beneficiaries in the lurch. Just last week, the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, the world's largest philanthropic concern, said it would slow its donations next year because of the hobbled economy and turbulent financial markets.
Behind the headlines, however, a surprisingly encouraging trend is taking hold: A new generation of donors is moving into place -- an energetic and highly creative crowd that eventually could reshape philanthropy."
Barrons
THE STORY IN PHILANTHROPY THIS HOLIDAY SEASON is becoming all too familiar. Individuals, foundations and corporations are all scaling back their giving, often leaving nonprofit beneficiaries in the lurch. Just last week, the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, the world's largest philanthropic concern, said it would slow its donations next year because of the hobbled economy and turbulent financial markets.
Behind the headlines, however, a surprisingly encouraging trend is taking hold: A new generation of donors is moving into place -- an energetic and highly creative crowd that eventually could reshape philanthropy."
The Associated Press: Clinton urges Asians to give more
The Associated Press: Clinton urges Asians to give more: "Clinton urges Asians to give more
By MIN LEE – 1 hour ago
HONG KONG (AP) — Asia is less likely to be hit hard by the global economic downturn because governments in the region took action to correct their financial systems in response to the crippling 1997-98 crisis, former President Bill Clinton said Wednesday at a meeting to promote his charitable foundation."
By MIN LEE – 1 hour ago
HONG KONG (AP) — Asia is less likely to be hit hard by the global economic downturn because governments in the region took action to correct their financial systems in response to the crippling 1997-98 crisis, former President Bill Clinton said Wednesday at a meeting to promote his charitable foundation."
Tuesday, December 02, 2008
Girl turns $20 into $500 for flood recovery | GazetteOnline.com - Cedar Rapids, Iowa City
We also have a Blog on Youth in Philanthropy
Girl turns $20 into $500 for flood recovery | GazetteOnline.com - Cedar Rapids, Iowa City: "CEDAR RAPIDS - Six-year-old Jacqueline Juett used a rather direct approach as she turned $20 into a donation of more than $500 for flood recovery.
'Gimme 20 bucks,' the blonde-haired girl from Mount Vernon would say.
Her tactic worked, and on Monday she gave a check for $516.46 to the Greater Cedar Rapids Community Foundation."
Girl turns $20 into $500 for flood recovery | GazetteOnline.com - Cedar Rapids, Iowa City: "CEDAR RAPIDS - Six-year-old Jacqueline Juett used a rather direct approach as she turned $20 into a donation of more than $500 for flood recovery.
'Gimme 20 bucks,' the blonde-haired girl from Mount Vernon would say.
Her tactic worked, and on Monday she gave a check for $516.46 to the Greater Cedar Rapids Community Foundation."
Private Philanthropy in the Public Sphere | eJewish Philanthropy: The Jewish Philanthropy Blog
From ejP blog
Private Philanthropy in the Public Sphere | eJewish Philanthropy: The Jewish Philanthropy Blog: "Some interesting facts and figures…
Donor advised funds at Federation community foundations (the level of formal affiliation varies):
assets: $3.4b.
annual growth: 12.8%
Supporting organizations at Federation community foundations:
assets: $4.2b
annual growth 13.8%"
Private Philanthropy in the Public Sphere | eJewish Philanthropy: The Jewish Philanthropy Blog: "Some interesting facts and figures…
Donor advised funds at Federation community foundations (the level of formal affiliation varies):
assets: $3.4b.
annual growth: 12.8%
Supporting organizations at Federation community foundations:
assets: $4.2b
annual growth 13.8%"
Two Charity Heads Among Leaders Advising Obama on Innovation - Philanthropy.com
Two Charity Heads Among Leaders Advising Obama on Innovation - Philanthropy.com: "Two Charity Heads Among Leaders Advising Obama on Innovation
Two charity leaders have been appointed to a group of more than 30 people that has been asked to help the incoming Obama administration devise an “innovation agenda.”
They are: Cheryl Dorsey, president of Echoing Green, in New York, which provides fellowships to entrepreneurial nonprofit leaders; and Paul Schmitz, president of Public Allies, in Milwaukee, which trains young people for nonprofit and public-service careers."
Two charity leaders have been appointed to a group of more than 30 people that has been asked to help the incoming Obama administration devise an “innovation agenda.”
They are: Cheryl Dorsey, president of Echoing Green, in New York, which provides fellowships to entrepreneurial nonprofit leaders; and Paul Schmitz, president of Public Allies, in Milwaukee, which trains young people for nonprofit and public-service careers."
Monday, December 01, 2008
AFP > Resource Center | Fundraising news > Preparing for a Fundraising Job Interivew
AFP > Resource Center | Fundraising news > Preparing for a Fundraising Job Interivew: "Preparing for a Fundraising Job Interivew
(Nov. 24, 2008) In her book, Careers in Development, Lilya Wagner, Ed.D., CFRE, recommends that fundraisers learn as much as they can about the organization’s interests and needs prior to the interview. She lists the following questions that can be asked or researched beforehand to paint a more vivid picture of how the organization operates."
(Nov. 24, 2008) In her book, Careers in Development, Lilya Wagner, Ed.D., CFRE, recommends that fundraisers learn as much as they can about the organization’s interests and needs prior to the interview. She lists the following questions that can be asked or researched beforehand to paint a more vivid picture of how the organization operates."
Hard times reduce giving : DeSoto : Memphis Commercial Appeal
Hard times reduce giving : DeSoto : Memphis Commercial Appeal: "Hard times reduce giving
Donations dip as pleas for assistance increase
By Emily Wagster Pettus
Associated Press
Saturday, November 29, 2008
JACKSON -- The tight national economy is squeezing some charities in Mississippi, a state that has long struggled with low-wage jobs and generations of families living in poverty.
From the northeastern hill country to the Gulf Coast, leaders of several religious and community-service groups say donations are down even as requests for help are up."
Donations dip as pleas for assistance increase
By Emily Wagster Pettus
Associated Press
Saturday, November 29, 2008
JACKSON -- The tight national economy is squeezing some charities in Mississippi, a state that has long struggled with low-wage jobs and generations of families living in poverty.
From the northeastern hill country to the Gulf Coast, leaders of several religious and community-service groups say donations are down even as requests for help are up."
Davis County Clipper -Nonprofits: more needed, losing staff
Davis County Clipper - News, Classifieds, Events and Businesses in Davis County, Utah: "KAYSVILLE — Even as the need for nonprofit organizations continues to grow, the number of experienced leaders is dropping.
That’s because directors and CEOs often come from the baby boomer generation. And, like the rest of society, those people are starting to retire.
“”There are 77 million baby boomers who make up half of the workforce,” said Ann O’Brien, director of professional education for the University of Utah. “There are only 38 million Generation Xers.”"
That’s because directors and CEOs often come from the baby boomer generation. And, like the rest of society, those people are starting to retire.
“”There are 77 million baby boomers who make up half of the workforce,” said Ann O’Brien, director of professional education for the University of Utah. “There are only 38 million Generation Xers.”"
New Hampshire Magazine >Wrap Up the Year With Gifts From the Heart
New Hampshire Magazine > The essential guide to living in the Granite State: "he Granite State is famously (even proudly) parsimonious. Granted, frugality can be a virtue, but when it comes to charitable giving, New Hampshire’s annual donations rank at the bottom of the national charts. With hard economic times in the news, retailers are braced for a lackluster sales year, but couldn’t those same hard times be the impetus we need to get Granite Staters to open their hearts and their wallets to some very good causes?"
Evening News 24 - Go Elephants! Cheque handed over
Evening News 24 - Go Elephants! Cheque handed over: "The 53 life-sized baby elephant models, which added a splash of colour to the city's streets over the summer, as part of the popular public art project were sold at auction at The Forum in September, raising £203,000."
Next-gen philanthropy emerges, even in Tampa
Next-gen philanthropy emerges, even in Tampa: "December 01, 2008
Next-gen philanthropy emerges, even in Tampa
Wake up and good morning. Despite the shock delivered to fortunes by the declining stock market and economy, philanthropy is showing signs of resilience.... in the next generation. So suggests today's cover story in Barron's magazine. As the story begins:"
Next-gen philanthropy emerges, even in Tampa
Wake up and good morning. Despite the shock delivered to fortunes by the declining stock market and economy, philanthropy is showing signs of resilience.... in the next generation. So suggests today's cover story in Barron's magazine. As the story begins:"
Sunday, November 30, 2008
Filling the need :: PostStar.com
Filling the need :: PostStar.com: "National projections point to a minimal increase in fundraising this year because of worsened economic conditions, said Michael Nilsen, spokesman for the Association of Fundraising Professionals.
During uncertain economic times, there's a fairly dramatic change in need, with many more people looking for help, Nilsen said.
'Unfortunately, what also happens, this economic decline and recession, people are hesitant to give,' Nilsen said.
It's a 'one-two whammy,' he said."
During uncertain economic times, there's a fairly dramatic change in need, with many more people looking for help, Nilsen said.
'Unfortunately, what also happens, this economic decline and recession, people are hesitant to give,' Nilsen said.
It's a 'one-two whammy,' he said."
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