United Way Looking To Youth To Bring About Change In Community Through New Program

United Way Looking To Youth To Bring About Change In Community Through New Program: "he Marathon County Chapter says their new 'Emerging Leaders Program' is bringing together younger people in our community who are looking to help shape the area they live in.

'It's really to promote philanthropy and to develop a sense of belonging, and know they can make a differences in the community. It encourages them to create their family here, and stay in the community and grow and develop,' says Tony Dunwoody the Resource and Development Director."

United Way donations steady in St. Louis despite national downturn - STLtoday.com

United Way donations steady in St. Louis despite national downturn - STLtoday.com: "Nationally, charitable private giving has decreased since 2007. The Association of Fundraising Professionals reported on Oct. 15 that over half of charities polled informally reported a decrease in donations"

BBC World Service - Business - Why it's good to give your money away

BBC World Service - Business - Why it's good to give your money away: "Are there really cultural differences in how different countries view charitable giving. For instance, are Indians different from Europeans and Americans in how they give?"

The NonProfit Times - Telefundraising

The NonProfit Times - The Leading Business Publication For Nonprofit Management: "Telefundraising

Some links to sample lapsed donor letters from our FAQ Blog


Make The Call
Lapsed donors responding to personal touch

Meet the new donor, same as the old donor. Nonprofits are leaking donors these days. Finding new folks with willing checkbooks is expensive. Re-engaging donors who have lapsed is getting very fashionable, especially by using the telephone.

Nonprofits have an opening to re-engage donors by telephone because they are exempted from the national Do Not Call registry that prohibits calls to homes by for-profit companies that do not have an existing relationship with the person being called."

Perspectives: Philanthropy in the New Economy - Resource Center - AFP

Perspectives: Philanthropy in the New Economy - Resource Center - AFP: "Perspectives: Philanthropy in the New Economy

(Oct. 13, 2009) In the new fundraising landscape resulting from economic recession, one thing is clear: everyone in the organization has a role in philanthropy. Staying flat-footed is simply not an option.

Last month, nonprofit consulting firm CCS brought together 24 CEOs and nonprofit fundraising professionals from 17 institutions in a forum called Philanthropy in the New Economy. The discussion focused on how organizations' views and practices in regards to philanthropy have changed over the past 12-18 months. Participants discussed their biggest challenges in the current environment and shared their strategies for success."

Philanthropic foundation's small start now $56M strong | argusleader.com | Argus Leader

Philanthropic foundation's small start now $56M strong | argusleader.com | Argus Leader: "Twenty-five years ago, the Sioux Falls Area Community Foundation got off the ground when six civic leaders agreed to pitch in $2,000 each to get funding started.

Today, that funding has grown into $56 million in managed assets.

Through the years, the foundation has returned more than $60 million to various projects and organizations in the area."

Aging: United Way a worthy recipient no matter reason for generosity | news-press.com | The News-Press

Aging: United Way a worthy recipient no matter reason for generosity | news-press.com | The News-Press: "The 2008 Generational Differences in Charitable Giving and in Motivations for Giving report, which was prepared by The Center for Philanthropy at Indiana University, summarizes trends in charitable giving across generations of donors.

In the survey, donors representing the Great, Silent, Boomer, X and Millennial generations were asked about their motivation for giving to charitable organizations."

Naropa University fundraising bring record $1.35M - Boulder Daily Camera

Naropa University fundraising bring record $1.35M - Boulder Daily Camera: "Naropa University fundraising bring record $1.35M
Boulder school's president says raising money to remain a priority
By Camera Staff
Posted: 10/12/2009 06:25:09 PM MDT

Naropa University raised $1.35 million in donations this past year, an all-time fundraising high for the Budhist-inspired school."

Barbra Streisand auctions off objects for charity - washingtonpost.com

Barbra Streisand auctions off objects for charity - washingtonpost.com: "Together, the items are worth up to $600,000 but they are expected to sell for more because they belonged to Streisand.

All proceeds from the sale will go to The Streisand Foundation, which distributes funds to several causes, from the Natural Resources Defense Council to Human Rights Watch."

Institute for Philanthropy urges funding for core charity functions - Fundraising - Third Sector

Institute for Philanthropy urges funding for core charity functions - Fundraising - Third Sector: "nstitute for Philanthropy urges funding for core charity functions

By Kaye Wiggins, Third Sector, 13 October 2009

Donors 'underestimate administration costs'

The effectiveness of charities is being hindered by the reluctance of foundations and major donors to make grants to support their core functions, according to a new report from the Institute for Philanthropy."

IRS Should Improve Oversight of Motor Vehicle Donations, Report Says - Philanthropy.com

IRS Should Improve Oversight of Motor Vehicle Donations, Report Says - Philanthropy.com: "RS Should Improve Oversight of Motor Vehicle Donations, Report Says

By Grant Williams

Washington

The Internal Revenue Service is not doing enough to make sure that donors of motor vehicles — and the charities that receive the gifts — are following the law so that donors do not take unsubstantiated tax deductions, according to a report from the Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration."

New Video Series Helps Exempt Organizations Understand Redesigned Form 990 Requirements | Planned Giving Design Center

New Video Series Helps Exempt Organizations Understand Redesigned Form 990 Requirements | Planned Giving Design Center: "To help illustrate key points and answer important questions about the new Form 990, the IRS’ Exempt Organizations Division developed “The New Form 990: Getting Started,” a case study about a hypothetical organization – Exempt Organization for Disaster Relief (EODR)."

Glee, Volunteering, and You | NTEN: The Nonprofit Technology Network

Glee, Volunteering, and You | NTEN: The Nonprofit Technology Network: "oming soon to a TV network near you: 'iParticipate Week!'

Over 60 network television shows will incorporate service into their plots, which is a great thing for our sector. But it gets even better. The Chronicle of Philanthropy has partnered with the Entertainment Industry Foundation to create the VolunTV Challenge. Your plot ideas could be used in your favorite show!"

NCRP Report Confirms Return on Investment in Advocacy | OMB Watch

NCRP Report Confirms Return on Investment in Advocacy | OMB Watch: "New research from the National Committee for Responsive Philanthropy (NCRP), a national foundation watchdog organization, concludes that public policy work is an effective strategy to address societal issue"

October 2009 « Mal Warwick's Newsletter

October 2009 « Mal Warwick's Newsletter: "You call that a crisis? THIS is a crisis!

by Sean Triner

For 21 years, the event and corporate fundraising staff had played key roles in helping grow the charity. It was a great brand for corporate sponsors to associate themselves with. But then the Australian economy began to wobble, and—no surprise—corporate support then began to falter. Comfortable with years of generous corporate support, the organization had stretched itself to the limit to reach more kids. Now something had to"

massnonprofit.org ::-Jumpstart Gets $20K Staples Grant for Read for the Record

massnonprofit.org ::: "October 9, 2009 — Jumpstart, a Boston-based national nonprofit dedicated to ensuring that every child in America enters school prepared to succeed, yesterday sought to set a world record for the largest shared reading experience, and received a $20,000 grant from Staples, Inc. to support its effort."

Goldman Sachs ponders $1bn charity donation - Telegraph

Goldman Sachs ponders $1bn charity donation - Telegraph: "Goldman Sachs is considering donating in excess of $1bn (£627m) to charity in an attempt to quell the growing furore over the likely size of its 2009 bonus pot."

Corzine, Booker run for breast cancer awareness charity in Newark | New Jersey Real-Time News - - NJ.com

Corzine, Booker run for breast cancer awareness charity in Newark | New Jersey Real-Time News - - NJ.com: "NEWARK -- Gov. Jon Corzine and Newark Mayor Cory Booker set off on a politically charged 5K run around Newark this morning to raise awareness for breast cancer."

Senate Committee Passes Health-Care Bill with Charity Provisions - Philanthropy.com

Senate Committee Passes Health-Care Bill with Charity Provisions - Philanthropy.com: "The legislation does not include two other measures affecting nonprofit work that had been proposed by committee members: a move to limit the tax break for charitable donations for some wealthier donors to pay for health-care changes, and a measure to alter how nonprofit groups justify their pay levels."

Senate Committee Passes Health-Care Bill with Charity Provisions - Philanthropy.com

Senate Committee Passes Health-Care Bill with Charity Provisions - Philanthropy.com: "The legislation does not include two other measures affecting nonprofit work that had been proposed by committee members: a move to limit the tax break for charitable donations for some wealthier donors to pay for health-care changes, and a measure to alter how nonprofit groups justify their pay levels."

Romanian Times – Home > Panorama > Madonna donates shoes for Hallowen Charity Ball in Bucharest

Romanian Times – Home > Panorama > Madonna donates shoes for Hallowen Charity Ball in Bucharest: "Madonna has donated one of her favourite pairs of Christian Dior shoes for the Halloween Charity Ball to be held at the end of this month at Parliament Palace in Bucharest."

Astor Verdict Leaves Fate of Charity Bequests Unresolved - Philanthropy.com

Astor Verdict Leaves Fate of Charity Bequests Unresolved - Philanthropy.com: "Astor Verdict Leaves Fate of Charity Bequests Unresolved

The fate of the late Brooke Astor’s $180-million estate, and of charitable bequests in the tens of millions of dollars, remains cloudy following Thursday’s conviction of her son on fraud charges, The New York Times reports."