Nonprofit Groups Receive Mixed Results in Obama's Budget - Philanthropy.com

Nonprofit Groups Receive Mixed Results in Obama's Budget - Philanthropy.com: "Nonprofit Groups Receive Mixed Results in Obama's Budget

The $3.5-trillion federal budget that President Obama has proposed for 2010 would affect federal programs in a variety of ways that affect charities.

Among items in the president’s budget of particular interest to nonprofit organizations:"

TH - Top News Article

TH - Top News Article: "The announcement sent shock waves through the small university's campus.

To some extent, it even shocked the man who revealed Tuesday afternoon that the University of Dubuque would receive a $30 million gift."

Charity Board Members Inspect New Tax Forms - WSJ.com

Charity Board Members Inspect New Tax Forms - WSJ.com: "Charities' board members and staffs need to pay close attention to new, more detailed disclosure requirements in their annual filing with the Internal Revenue Service -- or risk hefty penalties.

The revised Form 990 underwent its first big overhaul in decades and has a greater emphasis on board governance, transparency and accountability. The forms are due four months and 15 days after the close of a charity's fiscal year, which comes on May 15 for many charities. Officers who sign these forms are liable for any false statements."

crestonnews.com | It's still tax season for nonprofits

crestonnews.com | It's still tax season for nonprofits: "(ARA) - Tax season may be over for most individuals and businesses, but the story is different for nonprofits. In particular, it's very important for small nonprofits to understand that while they may not have had to file anything with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) in the past, they now may have a new form to file, called the e-Postcard (or Form 990-N)."

Why Stewardship Is Critical Now, and Always - Chronicle.com

Why Stewardship Is Critical Now, and Always - Chronicle.com: "As we continue to be inundated by poor economic news, falling philanthropic numbers, and negative financial outlooks, it is vital to remember that we have an important group of people who have made key investments in our institutions: our donors. It's critical that we pay close attention to our stewardship of those donors and provide terrific customer service to every one of them."

Advertising - PBS to Let Marketers Commit to Shorter Sponsorships - NYTimes.com

Advertising - PBS to Let Marketers Commit to Shorter Sponsorships - NYTimes.com: "Feeling the pinch of marketing budgets, public television stations are being forced to be more creative when they approach corporate underwriters. This week the Sponsorship Group for Public Television, a sales organization for the Boston station WGBH and other producers, said it would encourage companies to underwrite children’s shows like “Arthur” and “Clifford” for as little as a single week or as many as 10 weeks this summer."

Mystery donor may have given millions to Temple first | Philadelphia Inquirer | 05/07/2009

Mystery donor may have given millions to Temple first | Philadelphia Inquirer | 05/07/2009: "mysterious philanthropist has fueled all sorts of media buzz - as well as boundless gratitude - by distributing more than $90 million to at least 18 state-related universities.

Literally and figuratively, the recipients cover the map. They're scattered from Alabama to Alaska, and include big schools with big names, such as Michigan State ($10 million), and smaller institutions, such as Penn State's Harrisburg campus ($3 million) and New Jersey's Montclair State ($5 million)."

Young Leaders Spark a 'Renaissance' in Giving | The Jewish Exponent

Young Leaders Spark a 'Renaissance' in Giving | The Jewish Exponent: "Seventy-one current and future leaders of the Greater Philadelphia Jewish community met recently at the home of Paul and Aviva Silberberg with one clear goal -- to boost philanthropy and acts of tikkun olam. These young men and women, members of Federation's Renaissance Group Major Gifts Circle, met with great success -- pledging $304,337 for the 2009 Jewish Federation annual campaign, $31,718 of that tally representing new gifts."

Marin Human Race to help nonprofits, would-be dancers - Marin Independent Journal

Marin Human Race to help nonprofits, would-be dancers - Marin Independent Journal: "If a 5-kilometer run for Marin nonprofits isn't enough, participants at this year's Marin Human Race can dance, too.

Some 4,000 runners expected in Saturday's fundraising run at the Civic Center Fairgrounds in San Rafael are being encouraged by a local nonprofit organization to join later that morning in a group dance to the music of 'Jai Ho' from the award-winning film, 'Slumdog Millionaire.'"

For Vineyard nonprofits to do their crucial part, you must do yours - and now is the time : The Martha's Vineyard Times

For Vineyard nonprofits to do their crucial part, you must do yours - and now is the time : The Martha's Vineyard Times: "It's only May, but the season has begun. We have in mind the season when the Vineyard organizations you depend on throughout the year depend on you. The needs of these nonprofit organizations are ongoing, the assistance and good works they offer the Vineyard community nurture year-round and summer resident alike, but the annual moment when you can make a big difference begins right now."

AFP > Resource Center | Fundraising news > Fundraising Named One of Top 30 Careers in 2009

AFP > Resource Center | Fundraising news > Fundraising Named One of Top 30 Careers in 2009: "Fundraising Named One of Top 30 Careers in 2009

(May 1, 2009) Fundraising is ranked among the best careers this year by U.S. News and World Report, receiving a grade of “A” in all categories including prestige and job market outlook."

$300K will help keep nonprofit arts jobs intact | clarionledger.com | The Clarion-Ledger

$300K will help keep nonprofit arts jobs intact | clarionledger.com | The Clarion-Ledger: "A new grant program of the Mississippi Arts Commission will distribute federal dollars to help save nonprofit arts jobs in the state."

Communities Foundation of Texas reaches $1 billion milestone in grants to charities | News for Dallas, Texas | Dallas Morning News | Latest News

Communities Foundation of Texas reaches $1 billion milestone in grants to charities | News for Dallas, Texas | Dallas Morning News | Latest News: "The Communities Foundation of Texas will reach a milestone today when it surpasses $1 billion in donations to charities over the past 56 years.

The agency, one of the largest community foundations in the nation, will celebrate with an event to distribute its most recent round of grants to local nonprofits."

Creativity and innovation are what help nonprofits thrive in tough times | fortmyers.floridaweekly.com | Fort Myers Florida Weekly

Creativity and innovation are what help nonprofits thrive in tough times | fortmyers.floridaweekly.com | Fort Myers Florida Weekly: "Although this pretty much sums up the way things are in the nonprofit world, it's not the whole story. In fact, it discounts the many creative and innovative solutions nonprofits are employing to sustain themselves and to meet the increased community needs in these tough times. Nonprofits all across the country, not just here in Southwest Florida, are determined to turn the negative into a positive by thinking outside of the box regarding raising money and providing services in the community. I'd like to highlight some local examples of such innovative thinking."

Michelle Obama Announces $50 Million Fund for Nonprofits | 44 | washingtonpost.com

Michelle Obama Announces $50 Million Fund for Nonprofits | 44 | washingtonpost.com: "President Obama's budget for next year will include $50 million to help expand nonprofit programs across the country to promote national service, first lady Michelle Obama announced tonight at an event in New York."

Tour to promote its players' charitable donations - USATODAY.com

Tour to promote its players' charitable donations - USATODAY.com: "PONTE VEDRA BEACH, Fla. — The PGA Tour and its tournaments have raised over $1.4 billion for charity over the last 70 years. David Toms wonders how high the figure would be if the tour counted what the players do by themselves."

Penn Gazette | Ultimate Fundraising Championship

Penn Gazette | Ultimate Fundraising Championship: "The gate take, plus a handful of corporate sponsorships, would amount to a $55,000 donation to the Boys & Girls Clubs of Philadelphia. At the moment, however, McElwee’s entourage seemed to be the subject on everyone’s lips."

MaineBusiness.com | Maine News Direct

MaineBusiness.com | Maine News Direct: "AT&T RECOGNIZED FOR COMMITMENT TO PHILANTHROPY IN MAINE AND BEYOND
Released 5/5/09

AT&T RECOGNIZED FOR COMMITMENT TO PHILANTHROPY IN MAINE AND BEYOND
(Augusta) AT&T Inc. has been honored with the 2009 Freeman Philanthropic Services Award for Outstanding Corporation, presented by the Association of Fundraising Professionals.
The award honors a corporation that demonstrates outstanding commitment through financial support and through encouragement of others to take leadership roles toward philanthropy and community involvement."

Obama wants seed money for nonprofits - 2008 Presidential Campaign Blog - Political Intelligence - Boston.com

Obama wants seed money for nonprofits - 2008 Presidential Campaign Blog - Political Intelligence - Boston.com: "Dribbling out more details of his full budget he is to submit on Thursday, President Obama announced this afternoon that he'll ask Congress for $50 million in start-up money for a 'social innovation fund' to identify the most promising nonprofit programs around the country and to expand their reach."

Nonprofits vs. For-Profits: Mission and Performance - BusinessWeek

Nonprofits vs. For-Profits: Mission and Performance - BusinessWeek: "After having the inevitable conversation about the differences between consulting to for-profits and not-for-profits (I'll call them FPs and NFPs), a question occurred to me: Why do we make such a distinction between the two? The only real distinction between them is a financial/legal one. Why is one of our primary delineations between organizations based on whether or not they pay taxes and are allowed to distribute excess capital to employees and shareholders?"

Professional Fundraising | IDE fundraiser lands ‘best job in the world’

Professional Fundraising | IDE fundraiser lands ‘best job in the world’: "A fundraiser for International Development Enterprises UK (IDE-UK) beat off competition from 34,000 other applicants to land what has been touted as the ‘world’s best job’ – to work as caretaker for a Great Barrier Reef tropical island in Australia."

How Much Should Charity Board Members Be Required to Give? - Philanthropy.com

From Chronicle Give and Take
How Much Should Charity Board Members Be Required to Give? - Philanthropy.com: "How Much Should Charity Board Members Be Required to Give?

Should nonprofit groups have formal contribution requirements for those who serve on their boards of directors? Or is the expectation of giving something that is simply understood?

Virginia Ikkanda-Suddith, a fund-raising consultant in Los Angeles, recently asked those questions, to members of the Chronicle‘s LinkedIn group."

IRS Issues Final and Temporary Regs Revising Actuarital Tables | Planned Giving Design Center

IRS Issues Final and Temporary Regs Revising Actuarital Tables | Planned Giving Design Center: "The IRS has issued final and temporary regulations relating to the use of actuarial tables in valuing annuities, interests for life or terms of years, and remainder or reversionary interests, and establishes transitional rules for their use. These regulations will affect the valuation of inter vivos and testamentary transfers of interests dependent on one or more measuring lives and are necessary because section 7520(c)(3) directs the Secretary to update the actuarial tables to reflect the most recent mortality experience available. The text of the temporary regulations also serves as the text of the proposed regulations set forth in T.D. 9"

Raffling million-dollar homes for charity a new trend - Home - Belleville News-Democrat

Raffling million-dollar homes for charity a new trend - Home - Belleville News-Democrat: "Somewhere in every human being resides the fantasy to own a huge, expensive showcase house — and big-time charities are pouncing all over it.

In California and across the United States it's become a trend to sell $150 tickets that can win a $2 million house — and ring up leftover money for a group doing good deeds"

Swanky soirees fall by the wayside in tough times - NJ.com

Swanky soirees fall by the wayside in tough times - NJ.com: "ndividuals are being more choosy when it comes to their discretionary dollars and corporations with shrinking budgets are worried about the perception they are living large while others are suffering. As a result, nonprofits are struggling to sell tables and fill out the guest lists."

The End Of Conspicuous Philanthropy? - Forbes.com

The End Of Conspicuous Philanthropy? - Forbes.com: "Anyone who scowled in 2008 when the New York Public Library announced that it would rename its historic Beaux Arts building on Fifth Avenue the Stephen A. Schwarzman building and chisel his name into it five times to mark his $100 million pledge, might have smiled at the news last week: The Chronicle of Philanthropy reported that anonymous giving is soaring. In this re-calibrated world, it seems, some big givers no longer w"

Philanthropists need to focus on reason for grants | ajc.com

Philanthropists need to focus on reason for grants | ajc.com: "Philanthropists need to focus on reason for grants

By Janine Lee

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Philanthropic leaders are in Atlanta this week at the Council on Foundations’ annual conference to map out how to marshal our resources for the common good. I am attending as the head of the Southern Partners Fund, an Atlanta-based foundation serving the rural South."

The Daily Star, Oneonta, NY - otsego county news, delaware county news, oneonta news, oneonta sports - On the Bright Side: Nonprofits aided by area students

The Daily Star, Oneonta, NY - otsego county news, delaware county news, oneonta news, oneonta sports - On the Bright Side: Nonprofits aided by area students: "ONEONTA _ Hundreds of students stepped off campus Saturday to volunteer at area nonprofit organizations in a community service project.

Through ``Into the Streets,'' some SUNY Oneonta and Oneonta Job Corps Academy students spent hours at assigned Oneonta sites, including Saturday's Bread, a soup kitchen; Family Service Association, an assistance program; the Elks Club on Chestnut Street; and Calvary Hill Retreat Center."

America’s Top Ten Youth Volunteers Named in 14th Annual Prudential Spirit of Community Awards

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America’s Top Ten Youth Volunteers Named in 14th Annual Prudential Spirit of Community Awards: "America’s Top Ten Youth Volunteers Named in 14th Annual Prudential Spirit of Community Awards

Former First Lady Laura Bush Pays Tribute to Young Heroes as Part of Four-Day Recognition Events

WASHINGTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--For their extraordinary efforts in serving others through volunteerism, ten middle and high school students from across the country were named America’s top ten youth volunteers for 2009 today in a ceremony at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce headquarters, capping the 14th year of The Prudential Spirit of Community Awards."

Nature Conservancy Receives Multimillion-Dollar Gift From Moviegoers - Philanthropy.com

Nature Conservancy Receives Multimillion-Dollar Gift From Moviegoers - Philanthropy.com: "The Nature Conservancy’s Plant a Billion campaign, to raise $1 donations—each dollar covering the cost of planting a tree in Brazil’s rainforest—has been among the most successful online fund-raising efforts to date, raising more than $830,000 in its first year."

FOXNews.com - Philanthropies Come to the Rescue When Government Comes Up Short - Local News | News Articles | National News | US News

FOXNews.com - Philanthropies Come to the Rescue When Government Comes Up Short - Local News | News Articles | National News | US News: "Traditionally, these philanthropies and corporations have invested private or corporate wealth in the stock market and used the interest to support causes in their community and around the world.

Now, despite enormous stock market losses, they are continuing to do so -- even dipping into their endowments to make it happen."

Oklahoma Charity Feed The Children remains in turmoil | NewsOK.com

Oklahoma Charity Feed The Children remains in turmoil | NewsOK.com: "Several employees at Feed The Children say tensions at the charity’s Oklahoma City headquarters make it traumatic to work there since a judge reinstated ousted directors and gave four fired top executives their jobs back."