The NonProfit Times - The Leading Business Publication For Nonprofit Management: "States Push To Encrypt Donor/Client Info
By Michele Donohue
Fred Schultz, CEO and founder of the Foundation for Positively Kids (FPK) in Las Vegas, deals with a lot of confidential information in his program for medically-dependent children. The organization stores names, addresses, medication, family information and donor credit card information.
A good portion of that information arrived via email. That system now must be overhauled to accommodate a new Nevada law that requires personal information transmissions to be encrypted."
Wednesday, January 07, 2009
Tuesday, January 06, 2009
Top 10 charitable gifts of 2008 - Giving- msnbc.com
Top 10 charitable gifts of 2008 - Giving- msnbc.com: "Despite an economic recession, America's wealthiest individuals gave record amounts to charity last year.
At least 16 individuals made gifts of $100 million or more in 2008, The Chronicle of Philanthropy reports. That's more people than ever have done so in the 12 years that The Chronicle has been keeping such a tally."
At least 16 individuals made gifts of $100 million or more in 2008, The Chronicle of Philanthropy reports. That's more people than ever have done so in the 12 years that The Chronicle has been keeping such a tally."
Nonprofits upset with school flyer policy : The Issaquah Press - News, Sports, Classifieds in Issaquah, WA
Nonprofits upset with school flyer policy : The Issaquah Press - News, Sports, Classifieds in Issaquah, WA: "Nonprofits upset with school flyer policy
January 5, 2009
By Jim Feehan
The Issaquah School District’s decision to end the practice of allowing businesses to distribute flyers to children at school has drawn the ire of nonprofits that counted on them for recruitment and fundraising. But the school district says by eliminating so called “kid mail,” school officials have more control over inappropriate content from some businesses."
January 5, 2009
By Jim Feehan
The Issaquah School District’s decision to end the practice of allowing businesses to distribute flyers to children at school has drawn the ire of nonprofits that counted on them for recruitment and fundraising. But the school district says by eliminating so called “kid mail,” school officials have more control over inappropriate content from some businesses."
Philanthropy | A giving recession? | The Economist
Philanthropy | A giving recession? | The Economist: "A giving recession?
Jan 6th 2009
From Economist.com
The downturn poses new challenges for philanthropy
AMONG the more difficult things to forecast for 2009 is what will happen to giving. On the one hand, the turmoil in financial markets has reduced the assets of many prominent givers, both foundations and individuals. Warren Buffett’s company, Berkshire Hathaway, has lost around one-third of its value in the past year. Sir Tom Hunter, a Scottish entrepreneur who had become one of the leaders in a resurgence of British philanthropy by pledging to give away a billion pounds over his lifetime, has lost a lot of money, and says his foundation will be “scaling back what we are doing this year”. The collapse of Bernie Madoff’s Ponzi scheme has dealt a devastating blow to Jewish philanthropy in particular, as so many wealthy Jews invested their money with him, hitting several charities very hard, including prominent non-profits such as Human Rights Watch."
Jan 6th 2009
From Economist.com
The downturn poses new challenges for philanthropy
AMONG the more difficult things to forecast for 2009 is what will happen to giving. On the one hand, the turmoil in financial markets has reduced the assets of many prominent givers, both foundations and individuals. Warren Buffett’s company, Berkshire Hathaway, has lost around one-third of its value in the past year. Sir Tom Hunter, a Scottish entrepreneur who had become one of the leaders in a resurgence of British philanthropy by pledging to give away a billion pounds over his lifetime, has lost a lot of money, and says his foundation will be “scaling back what we are doing this year”. The collapse of Bernie Madoff’s Ponzi scheme has dealt a devastating blow to Jewish philanthropy in particular, as so many wealthy Jews invested their money with him, hitting several charities very hard, including prominent non-profits such as Human Rights Watch."
Indianapolis Nonprofit Examiner: Why aren't more Indy non-profits going green?
Indianapolis Nonprofit Examiner: Why aren't more Indy non-profits going green?: "The company is among at least 36 Greater Indianapolis Chamber of Commerce members that have met enough environmental standards to make the list at IndyGreenBusiness.com.
Surprisingly, at least to me, only two or three of those companies are non-profits."
Surprisingly, at least to me, only two or three of those companies are non-profits."
Monday, January 05, 2009
Charity Rings in New Year By Celebrating Last-Minute Donations - Philanthropy.com
Charity Rings in New Year By Celebrating Last-Minute Donations - Philanthropy.com: "January 01, 2009
Charity Rings in New Year By Celebrating Last-Minute Donations
Things have been looking up lately for Kenny Emson, senior vice president of development at the Community Foundation of the National Capital Region, in Washington—just in the last three weeks."
Charity Rings in New Year By Celebrating Last-Minute Donations
Things have been looking up lately for Kenny Emson, senior vice president of development at the Community Foundation of the National Capital Region, in Washington—just in the last three weeks."
Strapped nonprofits turn to each other | Inland News | PE.com | Southern California News | News for Inland Southern California
Strapped nonprofits turn to each other | Inland News | PE.com | Southern California News | News for Inland Southern California: "In a year when the economy has stifled charitable giving, some nonprofit groups and charities are turning to an unlikely source to stay afloat -- other charities."
American Chronicle | Communities Gearing Up for Massive Day of Service on King Holiday
American Chronicle | Communities Gearing Up for Massive Day of Service on King Holiday: "record number of volunteers on the Martin Luther King Jr. Federal holiday, fueled by President-elect Obama's call for Americans to serve on King Day and throughout the year.
Organizers of the annual service day say momentum is building in the wake of the President-elect's call and the timing of the holiday coming one day before the Inauguration. In addition to asking Americans to serve, President-elect Obama, Vice President-elect Biden, and their families will participate in service on the January 19 holiday in the Washington D.C. area."
Organizers of the annual service day say momentum is building in the wake of the President-elect's call and the timing of the holiday coming one day before the Inauguration. In addition to asking Americans to serve, President-elect Obama, Vice President-elect Biden, and their families will participate in service on the January 19 holiday in the Washington D.C. area."
Madoff financial scandal impacts local nonprofits | Aspen Daily News Online
Madoff financial scandal impacts local nonprofits | Aspen Daily News Online: "A handful of nonprofit organizations in Aspen, Vail and Denver were the recipients of donations from U.S. foundations that invested with accused Ponzi scam artist Bernard Madoff, records show."
Saturday, January 03, 2009
Healers, and leaders
Healers, and leaders: "For many of the brightest lights in Ottawa's medical community, fundraising is profoundly personal. Susan Doyle's relationship with The Ottawa Hospital began when she gave a kidney to her son there in 1997. She's now president and CEO of the Ottawa Hospital Foundation, and was named fundraiser of the year in 2003 by the Association of Fundraising Professionals."
Preferred way to handle fund-raising - The Boston Globe
Preferred way to handle fund-raising - The Boston Globe: "AS PRESIDENT of the Massachusetts chapter of the Association of Fundraising Professionals, I'd like to make three points about the article 'Solicitors kept bulk of donations' (Metro, Dec. 29)."
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