Nonprofits find ways to survive recession - BizTimes: "espite the setbacks nonprofits have faced during the recession, most organizations have managed to stay true to their mission, Clausen said.
“They understand the importance of fulfilling the organizations’ mission, and so in order to do that most organizations are forced to do more with less, which has forced people in the organization to step up and accept new responsibilities,” he"
Friday, September 04, 2009
AFP > Resource Center | Fundraising news > Study Shows Americans Pulling Back From Volunteering
AFP > Resource Center | Fundraising news > Study Shows Americans Pulling Back From Volunteering: "Plugged-In Youth Lead in Volunteering
Young people (currently members of the Millennial Generation and Generation X) had the highest rate of formal volunteering (43 percent), inching ahead of people aged 65 and over (42 percent) who had traditionally led in this area. Thirty-five percent of those in the Baby Boomer generation volunteered in their communities in the past year."
Young people (currently members of the Millennial Generation and Generation X) had the highest rate of formal volunteering (43 percent), inching ahead of people aged 65 and over (42 percent) who had traditionally led in this area. Thirty-five percent of those in the Baby Boomer generation volunteered in their communities in the past year."
Young Turks On Board
Young Turks On Board: "Most non-profits are now hungry to bring age diversity to their boards, understanding that their evolution, if not their survival, requires a new generation of support.
'We need young people not only for audience development but also because their brains are wired differently. They're operating in a different cultural world view,' says Donald Harrison, executive director, Ann Arbor Film Festival."
'We need young people not only for audience development but also because their brains are wired differently. They're operating in a different cultural world view,' says Donald Harrison, executive director, Ann Arbor Film Festival."
Recruiters partner with nonprofit to find young leaders | ASU News
Recruiters partner with nonprofit to find young leaders | ASU News: "They were drawn to her passion and talents in nonprofit work with New Global Citizens, a Phoenix-based group that supports young leaders as they help solve challenges faced by communities around the world."
Thursday, September 03, 2009
A New Report on Partnerships Between Donors and Foundations, and Much More: Thursday's Roundup - Philanthropy.com
A New Report on Partnerships Between Donors and Foundations, and Much More: Thursday's Roundup - Philanthropy.com: "A New Report on Partnerships Between Donors and Foundations, and Much More: Thursday's Roundup
* Partnerships between individual donors and foundations — financier Warren Buffett’s gift to the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation being the most obvious example — can present opportunities for both parties, writes Padriac Brick on the New Philanthropy Capital blog. New Philanthropy Capital, a London charity that advises donors on their giving, recently produced a report on the subject."
* Partnerships between individual donors and foundations — financier Warren Buffett’s gift to the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation being the most obvious example — can present opportunities for both parties, writes Padriac Brick on the New Philanthropy Capital blog. New Philanthropy Capital, a London charity that advises donors on their giving, recently produced a report on the subject."
The NonProfit Times - Judge Rejects Donor's Intent, Rules For Tulane
The NonProfit Times - The Leading Business Publication For Nonprofit Management: "Judge Rejects Donor's Intent, Rules For Tulane
By Mark Hrywna
A New Orleans judge has ruled in favor of Tulane University in a donor intent dispute over a century-old bequest.
Civil District Court Judge Rosemary Ledet on Monday granted the university’s motion for summary judgment while denying the plaintiffs’ motion. She ruled that language in the will of Josephine Newcomb contained “no enforceable conditional obligation to support” claims by plaintiffs, The Future of Newcomb College (TFNC). Language in the will “clearly gives the university full and complete control over how her donation will be used,” according to a statement from Tulane University."
By Mark Hrywna
A New Orleans judge has ruled in favor of Tulane University in a donor intent dispute over a century-old bequest.
Civil District Court Judge Rosemary Ledet on Monday granted the university’s motion for summary judgment while denying the plaintiffs’ motion. She ruled that language in the will of Josephine Newcomb contained “no enforceable conditional obligation to support” claims by plaintiffs, The Future of Newcomb College (TFNC). Language in the will “clearly gives the university full and complete control over how her donation will be used,” according to a statement from Tulane University."
EO Exemption Application User Fees to Increase in 2010
EO Exemption Application User Fees to Increase in 2010: "EO Exemption Application User Fees to Increase in 2010
User fees will increase for all applications for exemption (Forms 1023, 1024, and 1028) postmarked after January 3, 2010:"
User fees will increase for all applications for exemption (Forms 1023, 1024, and 1028) postmarked after January 3, 2010:"
Donations roll in big - News
Donations roll in big - News: "The new fiscal year, however, looked to be less promising than previous years. With the lingering recession and growing numbers of unemployed workers, it seemed that the university might not be able to receive the same level of contributions compared to past years.
Fortunately for the university, this was not the case. Even with a struggling national economy, UND was benefitted from 13,491 donors this past year and raised $47 million-up from $36 million last year."
Fortunately for the university, this was not the case. Even with a struggling national economy, UND was benefitted from 13,491 donors this past year and raised $47 million-up from $36 million last year."
Despite economy, Habitat for Humanity of Martin County has record-building year : Martin County : TCPalm
Despite economy, Habitat for Humanity of Martin County has record-building year : Martin County : TCPalm: "MARTIN COUNTY — While the economic slump has been devastating for many nonprofit organizations, Habitat for Humanity of Martin County is flourishing."
Edwards’ car symbolizes teen’s battle with cancer - Reid Spencer - NASCAR - Sporting News
Edwards’ car symbolizes teen’s battle with cancer - Reid Spencer - NASCAR - Sporting News: "The colors Edwards will carry have special significance beyond just being different from the norm. They are the product of the imagination of a 13-year-old girl who is fighting for her life.
Aflac, the supplemental insurance giant that sponsors Edwards' Roush Fenway Racing entry, offered children at Aflac Cancer Center, which operates out of multiple locations in greater Atlanta, the opportunity to participate in a contest called 'Color Carl's Car.'"
Aflac, the supplemental insurance giant that sponsors Edwards' Roush Fenway Racing entry, offered children at Aflac Cancer Center, which operates out of multiple locations in greater Atlanta, the opportunity to participate in a contest called 'Color Carl's Car.'"
Wednesday, September 02, 2009
Columbus Foundation hits $1B grant-making mark - Business First of Columbus:
Columbus Foundation hits $1B grant-making mark - Business First of Columbus:: "The foundation said a recent $9,000 grant pushed the nonprofit’s tally of awards past the $1 billion mark since its inception in 1943.. The specific grant is headed to Transit Arts, part of Columbus-based Central Community House community center, for the creation of a young artists’ gathering called Paradise Café."
Detroit Festival of the Arts gets scrapped permanently | detnews.com | The Detroit News
Detroit Festival of the Arts gets scrapped permanently | detnews.com | The Detroit News: "Hard times have killed the Detroit Festival of the Arts, Midtown's great June festival.
The future of its slimmed-down successor launched just this year, Midsummer Nights in Midtown, also hangs in the balance.
The University Cultural Center Association, which sponsored the Festival of the Arts with Wayne State University since 1987, put the festival on hold this year. In its place, it mounted Midsummer Nights every weekend in June with performances at small venues throughout Midtown."
The future of its slimmed-down successor launched just this year, Midsummer Nights in Midtown, also hangs in the balance.
The University Cultural Center Association, which sponsored the Festival of the Arts with Wayne State University since 1987, put the festival on hold this year. In its place, it mounted Midsummer Nights every weekend in June with performances at small venues throughout Midtown."
Marin 'Dream House' to be raffled for charity - San Jose Mercury News
Marin 'Dream House' to be raffled for charity - San Jose Mercury News: "How much would you pay for a 3,200-square foot home in Marin County with killer views of the San Francisco and Mount Tam? How about $150?
The home, valued at $2 million, is the prize offered in the Marin Dream House Raffle. The lucky ticket holder will win the brand new Bay-front home, and all proceeds raised in the giveaway will benefit Community Action Marine, one of the area's oldest and largest private social service providers."
The home, valued at $2 million, is the prize offered in the Marin Dream House Raffle. The lucky ticket holder will win the brand new Bay-front home, and all proceeds raised in the giveaway will benefit Community Action Marine, one of the area's oldest and largest private social service providers."
Eli Broad Wants “Democratic” Art Philanthropy - ARTINFO.com
Eli Broad Wants “Democratic” Art Philanthropy - ARTINFO.com: "LOS ANGELES— Philanthropist Eli Broad sparked controversy in January 2008 when he announced that he would be donating most of his 1,900 piece art collection not to the Los Angeles County Art Museum (LACMA), where he is a trustee, but to his Broad Art Foundation, which loans contemporary art to museums around the world. In a recent interview with the Wall Street Journal, he describes that decision as part of an effort to help smaller museums and maximize the educational reach of his collection."
Bloomberg Pays Costly Tribute to an Aide, Patricia Harris - NYTimes.com
Bloomberg Pays Costly Tribute to an Aide, Patricia Harris - NYTimes.com: "Mr. Bloomberg’s philanthropy has often had a personal dimension. He had an emergency medical center in Jerusalem dedicated to his father, William, and a health center there to his mother, Charlotte. He had a residence hall at Princeton University named for his daughter Emma, and had the Arms and Armor Court at the Metropolitan Museum of Art named for Emma and his younger daughter, Georgina."
Tuesday, September 01, 2009
Surviving the Downturn : Environmental Nonprofits Face a New Economic Reality (By Kristin Bender)
Surviving the Downturn : Environmental Nonprofits Face a New Economic Reality (By Kristin Bender): "The groups that act as stewards for the earth’s oceans, land, water and wildlife are facing a new battle: the poor economy. With the national unemployment rate hovering around 9.5%—the highest it’s been in 25 years—and more than 14.5 million Americans out of work, funding for the nation’s large and small environmental nonprofits has stalled, forcing them to reexamine their core priorities.
Leaders of these nonprofits say they have cut jobs, eliminated annual events, reduced the number of issues they can tackle and have watched annual donations dip due to the economy."
Leaders of these nonprofits say they have cut jobs, eliminated annual events, reduced the number of issues they can tackle and have watched annual donations dip due to the economy."
Corporate Giving Moving Into a New Age :: PNNOnline ::
Corporate Giving Moving Into a New Age :: PNNOnline ::: "With giving budgets down for many corporations and fewer community involvement staff on the payroll, corporate charitable giving departments are busier than ever. The good news for many charities is that the corporations surveyed by LBG Research Institute show no decrease in their commitment to supporting their communities.
According to the report, 'Making the Most of What We Have: Corporate Giving in the New Economy,' corporations and their foundations are showing their support for their communities by marshalling other, non-cash resources. More than 84% of corporations surveyed say they are encouraging more employee volunteerism to offset a decline in cash giving. More than 48% have increased the number of volunteer events this year. And almost 45% report increased participation rates in their employee volunteer programs."
According to the report, 'Making the Most of What We Have: Corporate Giving in the New Economy,' corporations and their foundations are showing their support for their communities by marshalling other, non-cash resources. More than 84% of corporations surveyed say they are encouraging more employee volunteerism to offset a decline in cash giving. More than 48% have increased the number of volunteer events this year. And almost 45% report increased participation rates in their employee volunteer programs."
Fewer festival-goers, but more generous - Bangor Daily News
Fewer festival-goers, but more generous - Bangor Daily News: "Despite the drop in attendance, McCarthy reported a total of about $105,000 donated to the Bucket Brigade. The total broke the record of $98,400 set last year.
McCarthy said she heard from some festival-goers that they had given an extra donation because they assumed the take from Saturday would be low."
McCarthy said she heard from some festival-goers that they had given an extra donation because they assumed the take from Saturday would be low."
The Act of Giving -- Who Does It Best? Men or Women? - Everyday Ethics
The Act of Giving -- Who Does It Best? Men or Women? - Everyday Ethics: "Three studies recently released brought a new twist to that age-old competition, man vs. woman--the question of generosity and charitable giving.
The series of studies, published in the August 2009 Journal of Consumer Research, examined how men and women gave to victims of Katrina and the South Asian tsunami, as well as how they gave to victims of terrorism in London and Iraq. The result was a significant difference in the male and female approach to charitable giving."
The series of studies, published in the August 2009 Journal of Consumer Research, examined how men and women gave to victims of Katrina and the South Asian tsunami, as well as how they gave to victims of terrorism in London and Iraq. The result was a significant difference in the male and female approach to charitable giving."
University's trash becomes treasure for nonprofits :: WRAL.com
University's trash becomes treasure for nonprofits :: WRAL.com: "Raleigh, N.C. — North Carolina State University is celebrating a massive project that kept over a half-million pounds of furniture out of the landfill – and in use by people in need.
'We set a new standard,” said Jim Hansen, who handles surplus property for N.C. State."
'We set a new standard,” said Jim Hansen, who handles surplus property for N.C. State."
Native American Times - Tiger Woods joins Navajo golfer in Native youth benefit tourney
Native American Times - Tiger Woods joins Navajo golfer in Native youth benefit tourney: "VERNON, N.Y. – Native children will benefit from funds raised during the 2nd Annual Notah Begay III Foundation Challenge, a skins golf game played last week by four professional golfers including 14-time championship winner Tiger Woods."
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