Fall Service Day draws more than 400: bizjournals.com Business News - MSN Money

Fall Service Day draws more than 400: bizjournals.com Business News - MSN Money: "More than 400 volunteers from two dozen high-tech employers in the Austin area gathered at Zilker Park Friday for the Entrepreneurs Foundation of Central Texas' Fall Service Day"

State Fair food collection sets record :: WRAL.com

State Fair food collection sets record :: WRAL.com: "Raleigh, N.C. — Visitors to the North Carolina State Fair donated a record amount of food Thursday, officials said."

Is the charitable giving cup half empty or half full? | Columnists | Jerusalem Post

Is the charitable giving cup half empty or half full? | Columnists | Jerusalem Post: "or those of us working with Jewish and Israel-based nonprofits these days, we sometimes lose perspective. We are often tempted to convey provocative or inadvertently misleading approaches, prompted lately because of the shifts we are confronting as a result of the global economy; this impacts charitable giving and organizations dependent on philanthropic support."

Toy story: Motorcyclists to hit the streets for Salvation Army charity -- Port Angeles Port Townsend Sequim Forks Jefferson County Clallam County Olympic Peninsula Daily news

Toy story: Motorcyclists to hit the streets for Salvation Army charity -- Port Angeles Port Townsend Sequim Forks Jefferson County Clallam County Olympic Peninsula Daily news: "PORT ANGELES -- For 18 years Robert Welker has taken a toy for a ride on his motorcycle on the annual Biker Toy Run.

Even 12 years ago when he was injured in a collision, he did the entire run in a wheelchair."

WFAE 90.7 FM

WFAE 90.7 FM: "n good times or bad, non-profits are challenged just to keep services going, let alone tell the public about their good works. Recently, Charlotte PR firm Luquire George Andrews came up with a respose to this dilemma: 25 hours of straight-up, non-stop work to get several non-profits a marketing plan. WFAE's Simone Orendain attended the marathon and followed one non-profit as it went through the process."

University fundraisers press ahead in weak economy - News

University fundraisers press ahead in weak economy - News: "GW's Office of Development may be without a permanent director during a slumping economic climate, but it is plowing full steam ahead in a fundraising push for three major projects, University President Steven Knapp said this week.

The University has set goals to increase donations for financial aid by $30 million, continue toward a goal of $15 million for Smith Center renovations, and garner funds for the estimated $300 million cost of the Science and Engineering Complex."

Judith Rodin: Rockefeller Foundation Head Changes the Charity and the World - US News and World Report

Judith Rodin: Rockefeller Foundation Head Changes the Charity and the World - US News and World Report: "Feeding Africa. Bracing the world for climate change. Rebuilding New Orleans. The Rockefeller Foundation's goals were lofty enough before the stock market collapse wiped out a quarter of its roughly $4 billion endowment. But Judith Rodin, the foundation's president, is unbowed. 'We have a 100-year history, and we've seen the Great Depression and x number of recessions,' she says matter-of-factly. 'And our emphasis has always been on tackling the big problems, which have only gotten bigger.'"

Austin News: Hard Times in the Land of Plenty: Service nonprofits and their funders face the economic gale - AustinChronicle.com

Austin News: Hard Times in the Land of Plenty: Service nonprofits and their funders face the economic gale - AustinChronicle.com: "When it comes to fundraising, Davenport told his board at a recent presentation, 'Flat is the new up.' About 80 percent of the bank's revenue comes from private contributions, and while the number of small donors is up, the average donation size is down or has changed from cash to food. While food drives are a major part of the supply equation, most of what goes through the warehouse is either bought from or donated by wholesalers and the U.S. Depart­ment of Agriculture. Almost half is fresh food from the Central Texas Food Rescue program, through which firms such as H-E-B, Whole Foods, Central Market, and Wal-Mart donate short-dated perishables like vegetables and dairy, so the most needy get the nutrition they really need. Qunell said, 'When you think about it, the people who are in line at the food pantry are already buying the cheap food, so we have to get them something that's nutritious and healthy.' The rescue program alone has increased 600 percent over the last year, but Qunell fears for its sustainability, especially if donors have to improve their stock management during the recession. She said, 'For now, we're very fortunate for what we get, but we can't expect to rely on thi"

Nonprofits help the economy | CapeCodOnline.com

Nonprofits help the economy | CapeCodOnline.com: "Nonprofits not only provide countless direct services, but also serve as economic drivers in our communities.

Statewide, the impact of nonprofits on our economy is staggering. Nonprofits employ nearly 14 percent of the state's work force, or 450,000 jobs, which is more than any other single sector and more than local, state and federal government combined."

The NonProfit Times - The Leading Business Publication For Nonprofit Management

The NonProfit Times - The Leading Business Publication For Nonprofit Management: "Nonprofit Email Open Rates Trail Most For-Profits

By Mark Hrywna

Nonprofits lagged behind almost every other industry in open rates earlier this year, according to a study released by direct marketing and database agency Epsilon.

The Epsilon Q2 2009 Email Trends and Benchmarks study indicates open rates increased year over year for 14 of the 16 industries examined and 18.2 percent overall. Only “Nonprofit/Education General” and “Consumer Publishing/Media General” saw declines in the second quarter of 2009 compared to the second quarter of 2008."

Southern or Midwestern, Geography Does Little to Influence Giving - Philanthropy.com

Southern or Midwestern, Geography Does Little to Influence Giving - Philanthropy.com: "Southern or Midwestern, Geography Does Little to Influence Giving

Money and education, not geography, influence why people give to charity, says a new study by the Center on Philanthropy at Indiana University.

The study, based on data from 10,000 households, found that people who make at least $100,000 a year are more likely to give because of an obligation to help others less fortunate, or a desire to improve the towns and cities in which they live."

Terre Haute News, Terre Haute, Indiana- TribStar.com - ISU receives ‘one of the largest philanthropic gifts from a private individual in school history’

Terre Haute News, Terre Haute, Indiana- TribStar.com - ISU receives ‘one of the largest philanthropic gifts from a private individual in school history’: "The ISU Foundation is making the recommendation. The gift “is one of the largest philanthropic gifts from a private individual in school history,” said Gene Crume, foundation president. The announcement comes as the university prepares to launch the public phase of its comprehensive March On! fundraising campaign."

Chen spreads a Buffett

Chen spreads a Buffett: "Chen Fashu, regarded by many as China's Warren Buffett, yesterday announced that he would donate 45 percent of his personal assets, worth 8.3 billion yuan ($1.17 billion), to set up a charity modeled on the lines of the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation."

Dallas Enters New Era With Arts Center - Eye and Fashion Lifestyle News - WWD.com

Dallas Enters New Era With Arts Center - Eye and Fashion Lifestyle News - WWD.com: "DALLAS — Nine years in the making, the $354 million AT&T Performing Arts Center here is a bold, Texas-sized symbol that this city has come of age as a cultural hub."

Online cancer-fighting inititive sets Guinness record | Webware - CNET

Online cancer-fighting inititive sets Guinness record | Webware - CNET: "BeatCancer, a charitable campaign that launched at the BlogWorld & New Media Expo, started making its way around the social Web last week. The goal was to set a new Guinness World Record for the most social mentions in a 24-hour period while raising cash for cancer organizations. Users were asked to include the #BeatCancer hash tag in tweets, Facebook status updates, and blog posts."

Tufts Daily - Students help nonprofits navigate rough waters

Tufts Daily - Students help nonprofits navigate rough waters: "Today’s rough economic times have hit nonprofits hard, and contributions from Tufts student volunteers have recently proven particularly helpful to a variety of organizations in the university’s neighboring communities."

Tips for End-of-Year Campaign Success : By Abny Santicola : FundRaising Success

Tips for End-of-Year Campaign Success : By Abny Santicola : FundRaising Success: "End-of-year campaigns are so important for nonprofit organizations because they allow them to capitalize on the uptick in giving that occurs in November and December. Between 35 percent to 42 percent of online giving happens in November and December each year, and the average gift during the final quarter of the year is significantly higher — $84.51, compared to the average of $67.47 for the other three quarters."

GTR Newspapers | Find Local Tulsa, Bixby, Broken Arrow, Jenks, Union, and Owasso News, Sports, and Entertainment:Tommy Thompson Gives All to Tulsa Sports Charities

GTR Newspapers | Find Local Tulsa, Bixby, Broken Arrow, Jenks, Union, and Owasso News, Sports, and Entertainment:Tommy Thompson Gives All to Tulsa Sports Charities: "Thompson is director of Tulsa Sports Charities, a non-profit charitable organization with a track record for hosting blue-ribbon events and gold-medal athletes.

He created Tulsa Sports Charities five years ago with a single-minded mission: Make money, have fun doing it, and give it all away."

Don't Waste Volunteers' Time | Stanford Knowledgebase

Don't Waste Volunteers' Time | Stanford Knowledgebase: "STANFORD GRADUATE SCHOOL OF BUSINESS —Volunteering remains a bright spot at a time when philanthropic giving is down and nonprofit groups are stressed by the economic slump. Yet, many nonprofit organizations fail to use their volunteers effectively and need to become more proactive in managing their volunteer talent, speakers told the audience at the annual Nonprofit Management Institute at Stanford."

Postbulletin.com: Rochester, MNp-Groups raise money with non-events

Postbulletin.com: Rochester, MN: "Getting an invitation to an event that will never take place causes a variety of reactions. Some people laugh, others might be confused, but Patrick Gannon, executive director of Child Care Resource and Referral in Rochester, who recently received a non-invitation was slightly miffed."

Philanthropy This Week: State Regulators Crack Down on Unregistered Groups - Philanthropy.com

Philanthropy This Week: State Regulators Crack Down on Unregistered Groups - Philanthropy.com: "Philanthropy This Week: State Regulators Crack Down on Unregistered Groups

In the latest Philanthropy This Week, a Chronicle podcast, you can hear from Tony Martignetti, a planned-giving adviser and author who explains why you should be asking whether your charity is properly registered in all states where it raises money."

All Together Now: Giving Circles Increase Impact | eJewish Philanthropy: The Jewish Philanthropy Blog

All Together Now: Giving Circles Increase Impact | eJewish Philanthropy: The Jewish Philanthropy Blog: "The past year’s financial crisis calls for a reevaluation of how we fund our organizations. In the face of a reality where reputable Jewish foundations and endowments have lost hundreds of millions of dollars, we have been reintroduced to the notion that the collective power of individuals has the potential to sustain our community’s needs."

Morgan Stanley, Goldman in charity bragging battle | Markets | Markets News | Reuters

Morgan Stanley, Goldman in charity bragging battle | Markets | Markets News | Reuters: "NEW YORK, Oct 19 (Reuters) - Morgan Stanley (MS.N) and Goldman Sachs Group Inc (GS.N), used to duking it out in the financial markets, are now vying in the area of charity."

Does activism make you happy? « Social Capital Blog

Does activism make you happy? « Social Capital Blog: "The article reports on a forthcoming study “Some Benefits of Being an Activist” by Tim Kasser and Malte Klar that activism is associated with happiness (2009, Political Psychology 30(5) ).

The Globe article neglected to quote me that there are lots of reason to support activism — it may increase people’s confidence in making a difference, it may improve governmental quality and leaders’ accountability, it may spark extra-governmental change or reveal the immorality of laws (as seen in the Civil Rights Era)."

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Five individuals and a local health care organization will be recognized Nov. 13 when the Upper Mississippi Valley Chapter of the Association of Fundraising Professionals celebrates National Philanthropy Day at the La Crosse Center."

TH - Business Article

TH - Business Article: "Janelle Koepke serves as chapter president for the Greater Tri-State Chapter of the Association of Fundraising Professionals, of which 55 fundraisers are members.

'I think a lot of people are intimidated of choosing fundraising as a career,' Koepke said. 'They think asking for money is hard, and it can be. But when you get down to working with people one on one, you discover that it is a rewarding profession.'"