Nonprofits in Stark start a revolution - Canton, OH - CantonRep.com

Nonprofits in Stark start a revolution - Canton, OH - CantonRep.com: "But more and more nonprofit organizations in Stark County are doing business differently these days. It’s different from their old way of doing things and from the way most of their peers outside Stark County still operate. Different and better."

onPhilanthropy: Articles: Charitable Gift Annuities - A Cautionary Tale

From onPhilanthropy

onPhilanthropy: Articles: Charitable Gift Annuities - A Cautionary Tale: "Charitable Gift Annuities - A Cautionary Tale
Friday, October 2, 2009
By: James S. Hohn

A few months ago I met with the Director of Development of a large nonprofit organization headquartered in New York State (NYS) to discuss their mature Charitable Gift Annuity (CGA) program established more than ten years ago."

Is Today's Philanthropy Different Than Yesterday's, and More: Thursday's Roundup - Philanthropy.com

Via the Chronicle's Give and Take Blog
Is Today's Philanthropy Different Than Yesterday's, and More: Thursday's Roundup - Philanthropy.com: "Is Today's Philanthropy Different Than Yesterday's, and More: Thursday's Roundup"

Poynter Online - Romenesko-Texas Tribune receives $750,000 in foundation grants

Press Release

Poynter Online - Romenesko: "Austin, TX - October 1, 2009 -- The Texas Tribune, a new non-profit public media organization, has received a total of $750,000 in grants from Houston Endowment and the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation, CEO Evan Smith and Chairman John Thornton announced today."

Financial innovation and philanthropy: The latest cocktail to build assets | New America Blogs

Financial innovation and philanthropy: The latest cocktail to build assets | New America Blogs: "This week's Economist has an interesting article on the recent trend of mixing philanthropy with innovative 'impact investing'."

The NonProfit Times - Nonprofits Get A ‘Kick’ For Collaboration

The NonProfit Times - The Leading Business Publication For Nonprofit Management: "Employees from a handful of local nonprofits gather at a park in the Columbia Heights neighborhood of Washington, D.C., every Tuesday night for a game that they probably haven't played since their elementary school gym class: kickball."

The NonProfit Times - Nonprofits rally against reduced charitable deduction rate

The NonProfit Times - The Leading Business Publication For Nonprofit Management: "For many nonprofits, the term 'reduced charitable deduction rate' is at the top of the list of the ire-breeding aspects of current proposals as the president attempts to find a way to finance healthcare reform. In what might be considered unusual, not all nonprofit executives believe that the tax on people making more than $250,000, the president's proposal, and the deduction reduction, is a bad thing."

Strategic philanthropy plays big role in Minnesota - Finance and Commerce

Strategic philanthropy plays big role in Minnesota - Finance and Commerce: "Strategic philanthropy plays big role in Minnesota
by Betsy Sundquist Staff Writer

Minnesota foundations that make grants to nonprofit organizations in the state had a $2.28 billion impact from 2004 to 2008, according to a new report from the National Committee for Responsive Philanthropy (NCRP)."

Public News Service-Report: MN Non-profits a Good Investment

Public News Service: "At the same time, a new study has been released that gives nonprofit organizations a pat on the back. It documents $138 of impact for every dollar invested by nonprofit foundations. Jon Pratt, executive director of the Minnesota Council of Nonprofits, says it's important that groups and their donors know their money is being spent wisely and purposefully."

Daily Herald | Salvation Army offering kettle sponsorships

Daily Herald | Salvation Army offering kettle sponsorships: "In anticipation of another tough year - with more people needing help and fewer able to contribute - Jay Davis at the Christian charity's Des Plaines office is making an early request for more volunteers to man the red kettles where passers-by drop coins and other donations.

Other area Salvation Army offices are also looking early for volunteers and even companies to sponsor kettles."

Olympics feel the squeeze from recession

Olympics feel the squeeze from recession: "CHICAGO/NEW YORK - The Olympics are proving a tough sell to a business world which seems willing to miss an advertising bonanza that promises to deliver billions of television viewers worldwide and an avalanche of goodwill."

Middle-Class Clients Pose Challenge for Washington-Area Food Banks - Philanthropy.com

Middle-Class Clients Pose Challenge for Washington-Area Food Banks - Philanthropy.com: "Middle-Class Clients Pose Challenge for Washington-Area Food Banks

The swelling ranks of middle-class clients who are stretching resources and changing tactics at Washington-area food banks are the subject of a report in The Washington Post."

Center comes to aid of nonprofits | The News-Sentinel - Fort Wayne IN

Center comes to aid of nonprofits | The News-Sentinel - Fort Wayne IN: "Formerly a clinic serving the medical needs of the underprivileged, now it is a resource for nonprofit organizations that would be unable to afford office space if it weren't for the Calhoun Center: A Cooperative for Nonprofits.

Officials at the center are still working out details and have only a partial new mission statement: “...fostering mission-driven service with integrity, diversity and focus.”"

Climbing stairs for charity to replace 'rubber chicken' dinners? | Brand X | Los Angeles Times

Climbing stairs for charity to replace 'rubber chicken' dinners? | Brand X | Los Angeles Times: "The better alternative, Ring said, is the YMCA's annual Stair Climb to the Top fundraiser, which took place Friday afternoon.

This year's event attracted about 2,000 fitness-conscious folks from Los Angeles and others flying in specifically for the fundraiser."

onPhilanthropy: Articles: On-the Scene Coverage of the Clinton Global Initiative

onPhilanthropy: Articles: On-the Scene Coverage of the Clinton Global Initiative: "CGI Returns to a Place Called Hope

Each year, layer upon layer is added to the Clinton Global Initiative. Government leaders, philanthropists, corporate titans are all intricately choreographed into panel discussions, awards ceremonies, plenary presentations and commitment announcements."

Website upgrade makes it easier to monitor federal stimulus -- latimes.com

Website upgrade makes it easier to monitor federal stimulus -- latimes.com: "The revamped website, unveiled today by the Recovery Accountability and Transparency Board at a cost of $9.5 million in stimulus funds, provides easier-to-use tools, such as a ZIP Code search that shows stimulus projects in local communities. The government has also opened a toll-free hot line (1-877-FWA-DESK) for reporting fraud, waste and abuse."

Gordon Campbell: The Road Ahead for New York City Nonprofits

Gordon Campbell: The Road Ahead for New York City Nonprofits: "In my columns here, I hope to highlight the issues facing our most vulnerable communities and the nonprofit sector and discuss smart and sustainable initiatives that are making the most important and lasting contributions to our communities. Initiatives like NYC Service, which is driving volunteer activity to the city's most pressing needs, and Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) outreach efforts nationally that bring low-income families up to $6,000 at tax time."

Use it Today - Roles and Responsibilities of Advisory Boards

Use it Today - Roles and Responsibilities of Advisory Boards: "Roles and Responsibilities of Advisory Boards
By Hildy Gottlieb
© ReSolve, Inc. 2009
RETURN TO ARCHIVE

One of the grey areas in running a Community Benefit Organization is the appropriate role for advisory boards. In addition to the question, “What should our advisory board do?” we often hear at least some (if not all) of the following laments:"

The NonProfit Times - United Way Revenue Dips 11.3%

The NonProfit Times - The Leading Business Publication For Nonprofit Management: "United Way Revenue Dips 11.3%

There were big fundraising winners and big fundraising losers in the United Way system between 2007 and 2008. According to the latest figures released by United Way today (Sept. 25), Erie, Pa., posted the largest percentage decrease of -67.5 percent and Newark, N.J., posting the largest increase at 50.8 percent."

Alexandria is tops in charitable giving - wtop.com

Alexandria is tops in charitable giving - wtop.com: "Here are the most generous large cities (total populations of more than 100,000) through August 2009 based on per capita giving:

1. Alexandria, Va.
2. Cambridge, Mass.
3. Minneapolis, Minn.
4. Arlington, Va.
5. Seattle
6. St. Louis
7. Austin, Texas
8. Bellevue, Wash.
9. Washington
10. Pittsburgh"

Inside autos: Man takes long drive for charity | Detroit Free Press | Freep.com

Inside autos: Man takes long drive for charity | Detroit Free Press | Freep.com: "But that's what Dave Schaub did, taking off in his 1932 Ford Roadster from Needles, Calif., on Sept. 9, through all 48 contiguous states before ending his trip on Sept. 17 in Hyder, Alaska. He says it took him eight days, 16 hours, 48 minutes at an average speed of 66.7 m.p.h. to cover the 9,856 miles. The drive benefited the Ronald McDonald House at Stanford."

Lupe Fiasco To Climb Mount Kilimanjaro For Charity | HipHopWired.com

Lupe Fiasco To Climb Mount Kilimanjaro For Charity | HipHopWired.com: "upe Fiasco will be climbing Mount Kilimanjaro to raise awareness about the need for clean water worldwide. He won't be alone, he'll have Jessica Beil with him, Isabel Lucas and singer and producer Kenna. The organized expedition called Summit on the Summit is set for next January."

Nonprofits churn billions through southern New Jersey's economy - pressofAtlanticCity.com : Latest News

Nonprofits churn billions through southern New Jersey's economy - pressofAtlanticCity.com : Latest News: "Tax-exempt, not-for-profit organizations are a $69 billion industry in New Jersey, a Press of Atlantic City analysis of Internal Revenue Service data shows. Nonprofits in only 13 states earn more income than that. New Jersey's nonprofits hold $102 billion in assets."

Leadership leaving local nonprofits

Leadership leaving local nonprofits: "Though it's unusual to see so many executive directors leaving within such a short period, the growing number of departures also isn't unexpected. A 2007 report by Greenlights for Nonprofit Success showed that 67 percent of 223 local nonprofits surveyed thought their executive directors would leave by 2012.

Reasons for the expected departures included a desire to retire, take a different nonprofit job, become a consultant or take on government work."

From the Panel: Federally Funded Religious Charities Must Play by the Rules - washingtonpost.com

From the Panel: Federally Funded Religious Charities Must Play by the Rules - washingtonpost.com: "The right of religious charities to discriminate on the basis of faith in filling privately funded positions is guaranteed by Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. Title VII prohibits discrimination in employment on the basis of, among other things, religion; but it grants an exemption to religious organizations, allowing them to favor people who share their particular faith in hiring. This exemption protects the church's autonomy, and it is an appropriate accommodation of religion."

Altria employees give $2.4 million to local nonprofits | Richmond Times-Dispatch

Altria employees give $2.4 million to local nonprofits | Richmond Times-Dispatch: "OHN REID BLACKWELL TIMES-DISPATCH STAFF WRITER
Published: September 26, 2009

In a tough environment for nonprofit fundraising, 90 local organizations recently were awarded grants totaling $2.4 million, thanks to employees of Altria Group Inc.

Employees of Henrico County-based Altria, the nation's largest tobacco company, donated the money through the Altria Companies Employee Community Fund."