IRS Watches for Potential Abuses as Charites Grapple With a Bad Economy, Agency Official Says - Philanthropy.com

IRS Watches for Potential Abuses as Charites Grapple With a Bad Economy, Agency Official Says - Philanthropy.com: "The Internal Revenue Service is working to help “protect the trust and confidence” in nonprofit organizations during the current economic crisis and will be watchful of possible abuse, says Lois G. Lerner, who oversees the IRS office that monitors charities and foundations"

AFP Conference Roundup: Six Best Practices for Balancing New and Traditional Media : By Abny Santicola : FundRaising Success

AFP Conference Roundup: Six Best Practices for Balancing New and Traditional Media : By Abny Santicola : FundRaising Success: "The first step to learning how to balance new and traditional media to better connect with donors is to accept that we're living in an interconnected age. So said Mitch Maxson, senior creative director, and Scott Henderson, vice president of marketing, for MediaSauce in their session the 46th AFP International Conference on Fundraising, which took place last week in New Orleans."

The NonProfit Times - The Leading Business Publication For Nonprofit Management

The NonProfit Times - The Leading Business Publication For Nonprofit Management: "April 7, 2009

Foundations Giving Up, But Probably Down

In the midst of a deepening economic crisis, the more than 75,000 U.S. grantmaking foundations nevertheless increased their giving 2.8 percent during 2008 to an estimated $45.6 billion, according to “Foundation Growth and Giving Estimates: Current Outlook” (2009 Edition), released by the Foundation Center."

Bill Clinton to attend AIDS charity gala in Cannes | Lifestyle | Reuters

Bill Clinton to attend AIDS charity gala in Cannes | Lifestyle | Reuters: "LONDON (Reuters Life!) - Former U.S. President Bill Clinton will address the annual amfAR charity gala that raises money for AIDS research during the Cannes film festival on France's southern coast."

Church Executive Magazine :: Brought to you by Power Trade Media

Church Executive Magazine :: Brought to you by Power Trade Media: "WASHINGTON – Public policy and philanthropy experts are still wrestling with the implications of President Obama’s proposal to reduce tax deduction on charitable donations – a move that has sparked uproar in the nonprofit sector."

GuideStar Newsletter article: Who Are These People, and What Are They Saying About Us

GuideStar Newsletter article: Who Are These People, and What Are They Saying About Us: "Who Are These People, and What Are They Saying About Us? Charity Reviews Debut on GuideStar

April 2009

If you've looked at our new report pages, you may have noticed the 'Click here to read reviews' and 'Click here to write reviews' links to the left of the page. Click on the former, and you'll find reviews written by people who have firsthand experience with an organization. Click on the latter, and you'll be invited to write a review of your own."

Couple Dedicated To Relief - News, Sports, Jobs - The Intelligencer / Wheeling News-Register

Couple Dedicated To Relief - News, Sports, Jobs - The Intelligencer / Wheeling News-Register: "For seven years, the Bellaire couple has run the Salvation Army's Belmont County canteen - a disaster relief service that provides aid to those responding to emergencies.

'I got two pagers on my side,' Nelson Coulter pointed out, noting he and his wife are always on call."

Dana Point Times - Local News You Can Use

Dana Point Times - Local News You Can Use: "The challenge of meeting fundraising goals in a down economy is one being faced by non-profits nationally, according to Association of Fundraising Professionals spokesperson Michael Nilsen. “It’s definitely been a struggle,” he said. “Anecdotally, we’re hearing from members that this is probably the most difficult fundraising time they’ve faced in their careers.”

The AFP is tabulating a 2008 survey of fundraising dollars raised by national charities, and while the study isn’t finished, Nilsen is far from optimistic. “It doesn’t look good.”"

New oregon winery will donate all profits to charity

New oregon winery will donate all profits to charity: "Bodhichitta Winery, the first Oregon winery with a mission of service and philanthropy, is thrilled to announce the launch of its wines. Bodhichitta (pronounced 'bodda-cheetah') is a Sanskrit word meaning 'to give of oneself'. The winery produces a range of quality, handcrafted wines such as Pinot Noir and Chardonnay from the Willamette Valley and Contemplative Cabernet Sauvignon and Giggling Pinot Gris from Southern Oregon, as well as lavender aromatherapy products. The wines are available for sale on the winery's website, www.bodhichittawinery.com. One hundred percent of the profits from Bodhichitta sales are donated to charity."

BERNAMA - Companies Need To Effectively Communicate CSR Programmes

BERNAMA - Companies Need To Effectively Communicate CSR Programmes: "Companies Need To Effectively Communicate CSR Programmes

By Mohd Iswandi Kasan Anuar

KUALA LUMPUR, April 2 (Bernama) -- There are companies in Malaysia who undertake a lot of good corporate social responsibility (CSR) programmes but do not communicate it effectively.

'Some businesses do great work but don't talk about it, so it is a missed opportunity and I think this is an issue,' CSR Asia chairman Richard Welford said here today."

Israeli Nonprofits, Shaken by Madoff Scandal, Regroup - NYTimes.com

Israeli Nonprofits, Shaken by Madoff Scandal, Regroup - NYTimes.com: "JERUSALEM — The collapse of Bernard L. Madoff’s $65 billion Ponzi scheme, whose victims included many American Jewish organizations and philanthropists, has also hammered a number of Israeli social service groups and wiped out at least three foundations that supported Israeli causes."

Charitable Fundraising Hit New Low in 2008 - FOXBusiness.com

Charitable Fundraising Hit New Low in 2008 - FOXBusiness.com: "AFP's eighth annual State of Fundraising Survey asked charities to compare their fundraising totals in 2008 to their figures in 2007. Overall, just 46 percent of organizations raised more funds in 2008, a new low in the eight-year history of the survey. In a typical year, about 60 percent of respondents raise more money than compared to the previous year. The previous low was reported in 2002 when just 49 percent of organizations raised more money that year than compared to 2001."

Philanthropist Bill Greehey honored internationally for fundraising efforts - San Antonio Business Journal:

Philanthropist Bill Greehey honored internationally for fundraising efforts - San Antonio Business Journal:: "Greehey is the recipient of the 2009 Ketchum Award for Outstanding Volunteer Fundraiser, which was presented by the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP)."

Hospital CEO pay: High but justified? - Fosters

Hospital CEO pay: High but justified? - Fosters: "Overall, her compensation package is less than the average total paid to the lead administrator of each of roughly 500 hospitals nationwide. The hospitals' compensation practices were examined in an IRS study that began in 2006.

The study found CEO compensation rose with hospital revenue and noted that while salaries 'may appear high to some, nearly all' of the 500 institutions reviewed adhered to IRS standards designed to ensure CEO pay is reasonable at nonprofit hospitals."