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Bob Dylan led the bootcamp! Actually, it was Alice Sachs Zimet. But go with me here. Imagine a female version of Bob Dylan: thick, curly hair and thin wise-looking face. Those among you who’ve seen Dylan perform, as I have a gazillion times, will even recognize her self-confident, loosey-goosey movements as those of Dylan on stage. I mean the comparison as a compliment. A big one. Sachs Zimet has a great resume for arts marketing—having worked in the field for many years—but her presentation, her “performance,” was impressive."

Volunteering levels almost unchanged in England - Third Sector

Volunteering levels almost unchanged in England - Third Sector: "Volunteering levels almost unchanged in England

By Paul Jump, Third Sector Online, 29 October 2009

Government's citizenship survey finds percentages of adults participating are similar to last year

Volunteering levels have remained almost static over the past year in England, according to the Communities and Local Government department's latest citizenship survey, which was published yesterday.
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Forty-three per cent of adults questioned between April and June - the first quarter of the 2009/10 survey - said they had volunteered formally at least once in the previous 12 months, compared with 41 per cent in 2008/09."

The NonProfit Times - The Leading Business Publication For Nonprofit Management

The NonProfit Times - The Leading Business Publication For Nonprofit Management: "When the Children's Aid Society in New York City went looking for a new CEO, they were looking for someone with an entrepreneurial spirit. They found Richard Buery, Jr."

Frontlines: Pushing the envelope | Front Lines - the week that was | Jerusalem Post

Frontlines: Pushing the envelope | Front Lines - the week that was | Jerusalem Post: "Ahead of the gathering, The Jerusalem Post spoke to the new leaders of the federation network, chief executive Jerry Silverman and incoming top lay leader Kathy Manning, who insist that the federations will continue helping Israel's poor even as Israel comes through the financial crisis in better shape than the federations, that contrary to the popular imagination, the federations are at the center of Jewish innovation in America, that the 'iPod generation' can be folded into Jewish life and that the future of American Jewry, despite the constant wrist-wringing of Jews through the ages, is bright.

AMONG THE first acts Silverman wants to lead in the federation system is a rethinking of the federations' priorities outside the US."

National Philanthropy Day

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National Philanthropy Day: "National Philanthropy Day (NPD) events across the country are produced each year by local chapters of AFP, which honors individuals and organizations active in philanthropy and fundraising. The following individuals are the recipients of San Diego’s Association of Fundraising Professionals’ National Philanthropy Day awards and will be honored in an event on Nov. 3, 2009."

Nueces County Record Star > Editorial > For holidays, try to think outside the box

Nueces County Record Star > Editorial > For holidays, try to think outside the box: "But this year, with everyone hurting in his or her wallets and purses, let us try to take a different tactic with one another. How about instead of those four or five gifts, we give one nice gift that will serve a purpose beyond entertainment?

If you insist on buying more than one gift, then think about donating those extra gifts to the Toys-for-Tots campaign or the Salvation Army. Non-profit organizations across the country are seeing a dramatic drop-off in donations, so why not use this holiday season to help them get back on track?"

United Way error leaves 3 nonprofits off CFC list - washingtonpost.com

United Way error leaves 3 nonprofits off CFC list - washingtonpost.com: "'We take full responsibility,' said Bill Hanbury, president and chief executive of the United Way of the National Capital Area. 'It should not have happened. And we're going to make sure they're not damaged by our oversight.'

He said United Way would make up the expected loss in donations by paying the nonprofits out of his office's budget."

Birdies for Charity sinks a putt for the Quad Cities - WQAD

Birdies for Charity sinks a putt for the Quad Cities - WQAD: "Despite the hard times, Quad City area residents are still very generous with their money

Birdies for Charity say the program raised almost as much money as last year at this year's John Deere Classic golf tournament.

Just over $4.6 million was raised by people pledging money for every birdie the pros sank. That total breaks down to about $12 from every single resident in the Quad Cities."

Wyoming Tribune Eagle Online : Local charities hope for extra strong spirit of giving this year

Wyoming Tribune Eagle Online : Local charities hope for extra strong spirit of giving this year: "According to what the Association of Fundraising Professionals calls an 'informal poll,' more than half of charities in the U.S. have received fewer contributions this year compared to the same time period last year. The poll results came from 665 responses to a question on the organization's Web site."

County & State :: Lake Stevens Journal-New Grants Will Support Washingtonians Hit Hardest By the Recession

County & State :: Lake Stevens Journal: "Today, the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation announced more than $4 million in new funding that will help 10 community foundations, the Washington State Library, and the Legal Aid for Washington Fund (LAW Fund) increase assistance for Washingtonians facing economic hardship. The grants will provide greater resources for residents as they look for work or seek support for basic needs, including food and family programs. Funds will also help to provide legal services for low-income families who face increasing economic hardship or unsafe living conditions."

The Harvard Crimson :: News :: Harvard To Seek Flexible Funding

The Harvard Crimson :: News :: Harvard To Seek Flexible Funding: "Harvard may reorient its long-term fundraising strategy to focus more attention on unrestricted funds rather than earmarked gifts, University President Drew G. Faust said in an interview last week, giving voice to a policy that has become increasingly important in the midst of the recent economic downturn."

Here's to the Ladies who Lunch | hattiesburgamerican.com | Hattiesburg American

Here's to the Ladies who Lunch | hattiesburgamerican.com | Hattiesburg American: "n the nation's capital, the well-established Washington Area Women's Foundation gathered close to 1,200 boisterous women of every race and ethnicity in a downtown hotel ballroom where they were greeted by a local TV anchor, saluted by someone from the White House, entertained by a professionally produced video and inspired by women helped by their largesse. In North Carolina, the fledgling Women's Network assembled a couple of hundred women in a suburban hotel ballroom for a somewhat more subdued, but even more inspiring affair."

GiftWorks: Nonprofit Fundraising Software-"A New Twist on the Traditional Auction

GiftWorks: Nonprofit Fundraising Software: "A New Twist on the Traditional Auction

On Friday night I attended an auction for the benefit of the Milagro House, an amazing organization that offers a 'long-term, education-based program committed to restoring the lives of homeless women and children.' I, probably like you, have attended many, many auction events over the years, and I expected this one to be the same. I intended buy some items just to support the worthwhile mission of Milagro House, but honestly, I just didn't need any more stuff."

Record Donations From Travelers Championship -- Courant.com

Record Donations From Travelers Championship -- Courant.com: "HARTFORD — - There's no recession in the charitable donations from the Travelers Championship this year.

Wednesday at The Hartford Club, it was announced that a tournament-record $1.08 million will benefit more than 130 charities in Connecticut, primarily The Hole in the Wall Gang Camp and the Greater Hartford Jaycees."

ThanksforGiving |

ThanksforGiving |: "It’s that time to be Thankful to Your Donors. It is also the time of year when most nonprofit organizations rush to get those LYBUNTS …donors who gave…Last Year But Unfortunately Not This Year to renew their gifts. In this Blog we offer some suggestions for doing just that."

The Bay Area Reporter Online | LGBT senior housing pioneer receives Purpose Prize

The Bay Area Reporter Online | LGBT senior housing pioneer receives Purpose Prize: "The founder of San Francisco's LGBT housing and services agency Openhouse will be honored by Civic Ventures with the Purpose Prize for her entrepreneurial spirit and work improving housing and social services for LGBT seniors."

Marin Voice: Nonprofits and a healthy Marin - Marin Independent Journal

Marin Voice: Nonprofits and a healthy Marin - Marin Independent Journal: "At the heart of that change is Marin's nonprofit sector. Working in partnership with businesses, government and religious communities, our nonprofits provide a vital safety net for our citizens, organize efforts to protect our natural and cultural resources, and advocate for a healthy environment, quality education and accessible health care.

In their most compelling role, nonprofits not only serve the public but provide a portal for the public to serve each othe"

Nonprofits Pump $1.9 Billion Into Berkshire Economy - / iBerkshires.com - The Berkshires online guide to events, news and Berkshire County community information.

Nonprofits Pump $1.9 Billion Into Berkshire Economy - / iBerkshires.com - The Berkshires online guide to events, news and Berkshire County community information.: "PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The nonprofit sector has become a major part of the region's economic health, generating $1.9 billion in the Berkshire County economy every year and employing more than a third of its work force, according to a study released this week."

Washington Informer - Rapper Ludacris Encourages People to Give Back

Washington Informer - Rapper Ludacris Encourages People to Give Back: "Rapper and actor Chris “Ludacris” Bridges encouraged philanthropy among National Press Club members and D.C. residents at a luncheon on Fri., Oct. 23.

The luncheon kicked-off a weekend of fundraising efforts for Bridges’ Atlanta-based Ludacris Foundation, a non-profit organization dedicated to serving the youth of Atlanta and the community at large, focusing on three main tenets—leadership and education, community outreach through the LudaCares program, and promoting healthy living."

Peterson Says $1 Billion Goldman Gift Is Minimum to Calm Anger - Bloomberg.com

Peterson Says $1 Billion Goldman Gift Is Minimum to Calm Anger - Bloomberg.com: "Oct. 29 (Bloomberg) -- If Goldman Sachs Group Inc., the most profitable securities firm, decides to make a major charitable donation, it would take “at least $1 billion” to mollify anger over bonuses paid to its employees, billionaire philanthropist Peter G. Peterson said."

$300,000 In Matching Funds For Charity Gone In 23 Minutes - News Story - WPXI Pittsburgh

$300,000 In Matching Funds For Charity Gone In 23 Minutes - News Story - WPXI Pittsburgh: "Supporters could go online and donate to their favorite organization. The foundation would match donations until $300,000 in matching funds were gone.

That happened in 22 minutes and 11 seconds.

Online credit card donations of $50 to $2,500 were matched 50 cents to the dollar. Over $1 million was raised in that time span."

Offshoots of Nonprofit Groups at Work in the Green Economy - NYTimes.com

Offshoots of Nonprofit Groups at Work in the Green Economy - NYTimes.com: "Mr. Casasnovas, an employee of SmartRoofs L.L.C., was doing routine maintenance on the vegetative roof, which his company installed in June 2003. The company, based in the Bronx, is one of the few green roofers in the New York metropolitan area. But what makes SmartRoofs even more unusual is that it is part of a tiny but growing trend among small businesses: for-profit ventures spun off by nonprofit groups that teach the job skills necessary to join the nascent green economy."

Column: Strategy for charitable giving | Small Business | Reuters

Column: Strategy for charitable giving | Small Business | Reuters: "WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Charitable giving tends to peak in the last two months of the year as donors are doubly inspired by the holiday spirit and the prospects of boosting their year-end tax-deductible spending. But they often diminish the power of those donations by not carefully targeting their gifts or by making them in a less tax-advantaged way.

That's not good, especially this year when charities really need the help."

Mark Sanchez donates hot dogs to soup kitchen - NFL - SI.com

Mark Sanchez donates hot dogs to soup kitchen - NFL - SI.com: "Sanchez bought 500 hot dogs and 500 hamburgers, along with buns and rolls, through A&P supermarket, and donated them to the Community Soup Kitchen of Morristown, N.J."

EDITORIAL: Charitable giving more important now than ever | SCNow

EDITORIAL: Charitable giving more important now than ever | SCNow: "nowBuzz up!

With the holiday season fast approaching, one can expect to hear the usual calls from charities and non-profit organization commonly associated with this time of the year. These calls for giving might be seasonal, but the work done is often a year round affair. During this past year, organizations of giving have been hit extraordinarily hard by the sagging economic. Groups that survive off donations are finding it more and more difficult to attract donors of all kinds to benefit those in need."

eBay founder Pierre Omidyar and wife donate $50 million to Hawaii projects, foundation

eBay founder Pierre Omidyar and wife donate $50 million to Hawaii projects, foundation: "eBay founder and wife donate $50 million

HONOLULU — Pierre Omidyar (oh-MEED’-yar), eBay’s founder and chairman, and his wife, Pam, have donated $50 million to the Hawaii Community Foundation."

United Way business model changes with times | courierpostonline.com | Courier-Post

United Way business model changes with times | courierpostonline.com | Courier-Post: "But changing economics are dictating the way the tri-county operations of the United Way are doing both fundraising and charity."

Donor Motivations for Giving Vary with Income and Education - Resource Center - AFP

Donor Motivations for Giving Vary with Income and Education - Resource Center - AFP
Oct. 27, 2009) A new analysis by the Center on Philanthropy at Indiana University has revealed that income and education have more of an impact on donor motivation than regional trends and values.

Despite some longstanding perceptions that people in different regions of the United States are more or less motivated to give to charity based on differing underlying values that might be specific to a region, research seems to prove otherwise. While there are differences in the percentage of people who select different motivations within each region of the country, those variations can be explained by regional differences in income and education, not underlying values specific to the region.

MinnPost - Local foundations push online giving to save nonprofits' fundraising costs

MinnPost - Local foundations push online giving to save nonprofits' fundraising costs: "Local foundations push online giving to save nonprofits' fundraising costs

More than a dozen Minnesota foundations are pooling resources to bring philanthropy into the 21st century here. They are launching the new website GiveMN Nov. 2 to encourage individual donors to support their favorite Minnesota nonprofits by giving online. Even if the site doesn't increase overall donations, the switch to online giving will put more money to charitable use by reducing overhead."

Games finances on the rebound - The Globe and Mail

Games finances on the rebound - The Globe and Mail: "The recent, mild rebound in the economy has Vancouver Olympic organizers breathing a huge sigh of relief, their year-long struggle to keep the 2010 Winter Games out of the red now at an apparent end."

iPhone Altruism for Potential Organ Donors - Freakonomics Blog - NYTimes.com

iPhone Altruism for Potential Organ Donors - Freakonomics Blog - NYTimes.com: "Organ donation is one of the most altruistic things a person can do. And yet, as Chapter 3 of SuperFreakonomics spells out, relying on altruism for organ donations has proved to be largely unsuccessful. T"

Members of Congress Urge House to Include Nonprofit Aid in Health Bill - Philanthropy.com

Members of Congress Urge House to Include Nonprofit Aid in Health Bill - Philanthropy.com: "Members of Congress Urge House to Include Nonprofit Aid in Health Bill

More than 40 members of Congress have signed a letter asking House leaders to ensure that the final health-care-overhaul bill offers relief to small charities that provide health insurance to their employees."

Ludacris honors leaders in service - News

Ludacris honors leaders in service - News: "Rapper and actor Chris 'Ludacris' Bridges held his sixth annual benefit dinner for his charity, The Ludacris Foundation, in the District Saturday night to honor five individuals for bettering their communities."

Indian country philanthropy yields $284,000 plus for elders, embassy | Indian Country Today | National & World News

Indian country philanthropy yields $284,000 plus for elders, embassy | Indian Country Today | National & World News: "PALM SPRINGS, Calif. – The generosity of Indian country was in full display at the National Congress of American Indians’ annual conference where tribal leaders and delegates pulled out their checkbooks and donated more than $284,000 for the Embassy of Tribal Nations and the National Indian Council on Aging."

A charity event that always hits its stride -- latimes.com

A charity event that always hits its stride -- latimes.com: "A charity event that always hits its stride
The Crop Hunger Walk, a national interfaith program whose feet-on-the-ground method has been emulated for many other causes, celebrates its 40th anniversary this year."

CBC News - British Columbia - 20,000 try for Thriller dance record

CBC News - British Columbia - 20,000 try for Thriller dance record: "Dance co-ordinator Graeme Lea led the crowd — all of whom had brought food and money donations for the city's food bank in order to participate in the event.

'When we take our first step, people in China will take their first step,' said Lea. The dance around the world was co-ordinated by cellphone so all the dancers could begin at the same time."

Charitable Giving for U.S. Health Care Rises a Tepid $241 Million in 2008, While Canadian Charitable Giving Plunges 13 Percent, Association for Healthcare Philanthropy Reports | SYS-CON AUSTRALIA

Charitable Giving for U.S. Health Care Rises a Tepid $241 Million in 2008, While Canadian Charitable Giving Plunges 13 Percent, Association for Healthcare Philanthropy Reports | SYS-CON AUSTRALIA: "WASHINGTON, Oct. 26 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Confirming the full impact of the global recession, philanthropic giving for health care in the United States grew a tepid 2.9 percent -- or about $241 million -- to $8.6 billion in 2008, while similar donations in Canada fell by a dramatic 12.9 percent, to total $1.07 billion, according to a new Report on Giving issued today by the Association for Healthcare Philanthropy (AHP)."

Initiative seeks to reinvent charities - CharlotteObserver.com

Initiative seeks to reinvent charities - CharlotteObserver.com: "The new effort, which is expected to reach $5 million in coming months, won't pay for food, utilities or rent. Instead, it will be seed money to come up with strategies that rethink the way nonprofits do business, including innovative ways to raise revenue, create partnerships or implement mergers."

The NonProfit Times - "A Personal Inventory Will Help Find That Next Job

The NonProfit Times - The Leading Business Publication For Nonprofit Management: "A Personal Inventory Will Help Find That Next Job

By Tom Pope

One job seeker volunteered at Beth Israel Hospital. Having a sales background with Neiman Marcus in the for-profit world, that skill helped the woman land a job in development.

That story, told by Lois L. Lindauer, principal of Lois L. Lindauer Searches LLC in Boston, shows the value of knowing a personal inventory of skills."

Billionaire Aids Charity That Aided Him - NYTimes.com

Billionaire Aids Charity That Aided Him - NYTimes.com: "Now Mr. Brin, the billionaire co-founder of Google, is giving $1 million to the society, widely known as HIAS, which helped his family escape anti-Semitism in the Soviet Union and establish itself here."

Starting a non-profit requires more than good intentions | starting, good, won - Life - Colorado Springs Gazette, CO

Starting a non-profit requires more than good intentions | starting, good, won - Life - Colorado Springs Gazette, CO: "Starting a nonprofit is both similar and unlike starting a business, said Amy Rodda, reference librarian for the El Pomar Nonprofit Resource Center at the downtown branch of Penrose Public Library. Rodda gives free tours of the center, which has a wealth of online and print information for anyone wanting to form a nonprofit, search for grant opportunities and read up on how to best operate one."

Nonprofits rethink how they use volunteers after economy causes 40% surge in volume - Dallas Business Journal:

Nonprofits rethink how they use volunteers after economy causes 40% surge in volume - Dallas Business Journal:

The Signal - Santa Clarita Valley News - Cancer nonprofits adjust strategy

The Signal - Santa Clarita Valley News - Cancer nonprofits adjust strategy: "Groups raising funds for National Breast Cancer Awareness Month are using new tactics to cut their costs and get cash-strapped residents to open their wallets."

Making the leap to a nonprofit job - Small Business - Executive Inbox | Crain’s New York Business

Making the leap to a nonprofit job - Small Business - Executive Inbox | Crain’s New York Business: "Even so, after more than 25 years at big corporations, adjusting to the nonprofit world is challenging. 'I was asked to start a marketing department almost from scratch, so it's been fast-paced,' he says. 'At nonprofits, also, you tend to have fewer resources, so you have to roll up your sleeves and do things that aren't in your job description. Some people may not be comfortable with that.'

More executives are giving it a whirl, thanks to a growing demand for talent. A new survey by Bridgestar (www.bridgestar.org), a job board and social network for nonprofit executives, found 24,000 management job openings, mostly because the current leadership is retiring."

The Nonprofit Quarterly | Unraveling Development: What to Read and Who to Listen to

The Nonprofit Quarterly | Unraveling Development: What to Read and Who to Listen to: "Unraveling Development: What to Read and Who to Listen to PDF
Simone P. Joyaux, ACFRE, Joyaux Associates

Attend activities hosted by AFP, Association of Fundraising Professionals. Most chapters run monthly programs and annual conferences.

Check out training offered by Third Sector New England, TDC, and Women in Development. Does the community foundation nearest you offer workshops or comprehensive training programs?"

Local Jewish nonprofit recognized nationally | clarionledger.com | The Clarion-Ledger

Local Jewish nonprofit recognized nationally | clarionledger.com | The Clarion-Ledger: "The Goldring/Woldenberg Institute of Southern Jewish Life in Jackson has been named one of the nation's 50 most innovative Jewish nonprofits by Slingshot '09-'10."

The Saturday Profile - From U.S. to Africa, With a Fortune and a Tractor - Biography - NYTimes.com

The Saturday Profile - From U.S. to Africa, With a Fortune and a Tractor - Biography - NYTimes.com: "The reserve was his original philanthropic stake in Africa and his most sizable commitment to animal conservation. Once it is gone, he will complete his evolution from a man galvanized by an enthusiasm for cheetahs, polar bears and mountain gorillas to one consumed by helping the poorest people: African farm families, starving children and victims of conflict."

Philanthropy Friday - Pass It Forward and "Be That Woman"

Philanthropy Friday - Pass It Forward and "Be That Woman": "In tough economic times, how do you inspire people to give? Especially when you're an organization that supports the nebulous concept of 'economic empowerment of girls and women'?"

Case Western Reserve University gets final $20.5 million gift from long-time benefactors | The Daily Tell

Case Western Reserve University gets final $20.5 million gift from long-time benefactors | The Daily Tell: "The estate of Donald and Ruth Goodman was put into a philanthropic trust after their deaths in 2007 and 2008. The trustees have now donated $20.5 million to Case Western Reserve’s medical and dental schools."

Tithing in tight times - CharlotteObserver.com

Tithing in tight times - CharlotteObserver.com: "WASHINGTON If every churchgoer in America tithed 10 percent of their income annually, concerns about funding missions and programs would disappear for churches and their affiliated charities."

How to find a career in fundraising

How to find a career in fundraising: "Actively pursuing a career in fundraising and development may seem a bit uncertain during this economic climate. It’s common knowledge that nonprofits are typically hit hardest in economic downturns as many consider donating a luxury, not an obligation.

However, according to an August 23, 2009 article in Parade Magazine titled, “American Generosity Survives Recession,” a recent study from the Rand Corporation shows that more people provided financial assistance than received it. According to the article, the Rand study further revealed that, “Even among those who were struggling themselves, 29 percent came to the aid of others.” The article goes on to quote a second study by the Corporation for National and Community Services (CNCS) showing that more people volunteered in 2008 than in 2007. With these reassuring studies in mind, now might be the perfect time to consider a certificate in fundraising and development."