When pocketbook is pinched, find other ways to help those in need | greatfallstribune.com | Great Falls Tribune

When pocketbook is pinched, find other ways to help those in need | greatfallstribune.com | Great Falls Tribune: "Philanthropy is a way of life for Sandy Mundahl. As a single mom who knows the challenges of making ends meet, Mundahl doesn't have the resources to write big checks. Yet that hasn't kept her from making a big difference in the lives of others in the Flathead Valley."

UAE Red Crescent launches annual Ramadan charity campaign - AL SHORFA

UAE Red Crescent launches annual Ramadan charity campaign - AL SHORFA: "A spokesman for the organisation, which serves as the operating arm of the Red Cross in the Islamic world, confirmed that most of the funds will go to Ramadan charity works in the UAE. The balance will be distributed via UAE embassies to recognised charities elsewhere in the Islamic world."

The Associated Press: Judge: US wrong to freeze Ohio charity's assets

The Associated Press: Judge: US wrong to freeze Ohio charity's assets: "Judge: US wrong to freeze Ohio charity's assets

By JOHN SEEWER (AP) – 1 day ago

TOLEDO, Ohio — The federal government wrongly froze the assets of an Ohio-based charity it suspected of having ties to the militant Islamic group Hamas because it acted without giving the organization any warning, a federal judge ruled.

U.S. District Judge James Carr said Tuesday the government has an obligation to tell an organization why it is freezing its assets and to give it a chance to respond."

Balancing act: Local arts groups struggle to survive on tight budgets | Philadelphia Daily News | 08/17/2009

Balancing act: Local arts groups struggle to survive on tight budgets | Philadelphia Daily News | 08/17/2009: "THE ECONOMIC downturn that thoroughly rocked the country's financial sector has hit Philly's nonprofit arts world too, and it's not just the largest institutions that are hurting. Smaller cultural organizations may be more able to adapt quickly to these leaner times, but many that were already operating on a shoestring are facing especially difficult choices in the coming year."

It pays to be smart about charitable giving | PressDemocrat.com | The Press Democrat | Santa Rosa, CA

It pays to be smart about charitable giving | PressDemocrat.com | The Press Democrat | Santa Rosa, CA: "Charitable giving didn't dry up with recession, but it did become more selective.

You aren't seeing donation pledges and checks tossed around casually in 2009. Instead, corporations and individuals alike are deciding what they care about most and directing their giving strategy accordingly."

BizBash Toronto | Super Bowl of Conventions Under Way in Toronto

BizBash Toronto | Super Bowl of Conventions Under Way in Toronto: "More than 4,300 association executives have converged on Toronto this week for the American Society of Association Executives and the Center for Association Leadership's annual meeting and exposition—which has been dubbed the Super Bowl of conventions. Although the convention is primarily about education and networking, A.S.A.E. president and C.E.O. John H. Graham said, 'Attendees are also scouting new meeting destinations for their organizations, and we estimate that about 20 per cent of our members will come back to Toronto for their own events.'"

Is it time for emergency fundraising?

Is it time for emergency fundraising?: "In a good or bad economy, these are warning signs of an emergency and an organization should take heed immediately. Of course, the great recession only exacerbates the crisis"

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The NonProfit Times - The Leading Business Publication For Nonprofit Management

The NonProfit Times - The Leading Business Publication For Nonprofit Management: "Yet in these difficult times, many nonprofit professionals are looking and working for the positive. They are seeking messages of hope and constructive steps they can take right now. Nonprofits, fundamentally, are about hope, fresh starts, new beginnings and finding new ways to meet the needs of society.

This is a time to be positive, pragmatic and proactive. And although it might feel like a luxury, it is a critical time for reflection. It’s a time for stepping back, rethinking what your organization is and what it wants to be going forward, and figuring out how to get there. Ingenuity and being open to taking risks that could result in big rewards down the road."

On the Line...with Jason Fisher: Five Questions Every Phonathon Manager Should Ask Themselves Before This Fall

On the Line...with Jason Fisher: Five Questions Every Phonathon Manager Should Ask Themselves Before This Fall: "Five Questions Every Phonathon Manager Should Ask Themselves Before This Fall

We’re gearing up for another exciting year of phonathon! With just weeks to go until the majority of programs kick off their campaigns, I thought I would share my thoughts on how managers should be using the remaining time before calling begins. While there are a multitude of things to focus on, here are five questions you absolutely need to ask yourself to ensure"