Alex von Furstenberg philanthropy group donates $50,000 to youth orchestra | The Daily Tell

Alex von Furstenberg philanthropy group donates $50,000 to youth orchestra | The Daily Tell: "Capital manager Alex von Furstenburg and the nonprofit Diller – von Furstenburg philanthropy group recently announced a donation of $50,000 to the Watts/Willowbrook Boys and Girls Club to sponsor a youth symphony orchestra program for underserved children in Los Angeles."

BCLocalNews.com - Pennies support overwhelms NLP

BCLocalNews.com - Pennies support overwhelms NLP: "Overwhelmed.

That’s how organizers of the News Leader Pictorial’s Pennies for Presents campaign are feeling after Cowichanians helped set a new fundraising record in 2009."

JG-TC.com > News > With city backing, nonprofit purchases Rosebud Theater

JG-TC.com > News > With city backing, nonprofit purchases Rosebud Theater: "With city backing, nonprofit purchases Rosebud Theater

By ASHLEY RUEFF, Staff Writer

EFFINGHAM — The Rosebud Theatre was given one more shot at survival Tuesday when the city of Effingham agreed to buy the theater.

The purchase is a first step in a plan that will give the nonprofit group, Arts Connection of Central Illinois, two years to make the theater viable. The theater closed in December after just two years of operations."

Give and Take - Philanthropy.com-ecretary Clinton Pledges to Work With Nonprofit World

Give and Take - Philanthropy.com: "Secretary Clinton Pledges to Work With Nonprofit World

Secretary of State Hillary Clinton received mixed reviews for a speech she gave yesterday on how to revamp the U.S. Agency for International Development, which many say is long overdue for an overhaul.

During the speech, Ms. Clinton said the aid agency would work more closely with corporations and nonprofit groups."

Schools look for ways to cover costs - baltimoresun.com

Schools look for ways to cover costs - baltimoresun.com: "A nonprofit program that teaches character-building and environment appreciation to thousands of Maryland sixth-graders each year has been forced to start charging students for their week on the Chesapeake Bay as a result of the state's budget cuts."

Small Business Group Vows Major Campaign to End Estate Tax - Washington Wire - WSJ

Small Business Group Vows Major Campaign to End Estate Tax - Washington Wire - WSJ

OakvilleBeaver.com: News: Story: Polar Bear Dip raises $230,000

OakvilleBeaver.com: News: Story: Polar Bear Dip raises $230,000: "As of press deadlines, this year’s edition of the Jan. 1 plunge into the icy waters of Lake Ontario off Coronation Park had brought in more than $230,000."

As total giving drops, donors looking for charitable dollars to yield more

As total giving drops, donors looking for charitable dollars to yield more: "Preliminary results of a survey of about 55 members of the Donors Forum, which includes about 115 institutional funders that annually disburse about $725 million in Palm Beach, Broward and Miami-Dade counties, found that more than half have decreased their funding."

Grameen Seeks U.S. Foothold for Microfinance - Philanthropy.com

Grameen Seeks U.S. Foothold for Microfinance - Philanthropy.com: "Grameen Seeks U.S. Foothold for Microfinance

The microfinance pioneer Muhammad Yunus expects Grameen America, the U.S. arm of his lending foundation, to turn a profit within a few years, Time magazine reports in an article assessing the prospects for microlending in the United States."

St. Louis comes up big for 100 Neediest Cases - STLtoday.com

St. Louis comes up big for 100 Neediest Cases - STLtoday.com: "St. Louis comes up big for 100 Neediest Cases
By Jane Coaston
ST. LOUIS POST-DISPATCH
01/06/2010

Despite a depressed economy, giving to the United Way's 100 Neediest Cases campaign has remained steady as donation efforts begin to wind down for the season.

The campaign thus far has raised approximately $1.25 million in cash contributions. Vanessa Wayne, director of the campaign for the United Way of Greater St. Louis, said she expects the campaign to hit its $1.3 million goal."

A surprise rise in holiday donations | TheUnion.com

A surprise rise in holiday donations | TheUnion.com: "Nevada County residents kept giving in spite of a sour economy: The Salvation Army reported the biggest offering so far for its holiday kettle drive, and food banks are seeing increased donations.

The Grass Valley Corps brought in $78,000 this season, exceeding their 2009 goal of $75,000 and toppling the previous record of $56,000 in a season."

Best Links: Transformational Giving and Nonprofit Strategies for 2010

From Joanne Fritz at About.com

Best Links: Transformational Giving and Nonprofit Strategies for 2010: "Best Links: Transformational Giving and Nonprofit Strategies for 2010"

Best Nonprofit Strategies to Utilize in 2010 - Online Fundraising, Advocacy, and Social Media - frogloop

From Frogloop

Best Nonprofit Strategies to Utilize in 2010 - Online Fundraising, Advocacy, and Social Media - frogloop: "As nonprofits scramble to meet their year-end fundraising goals, this is also a great time of year to reflect on what online fundraising and advocacy strategies worked well in 2009. But what's coming up in 2010?

Frogloop asked some of the best nonprofit experts what should organizations focus on in 2010 to be successful in fundraising, online advocacy, online marketing, and social media? Here's their advice."

massnonprofit.org ::Discipline Will Shape Nonprofits’ Success in 2010, Leaders Say

massnonprofit.org ::: "Discipline Will Shape Nonprofits’ Success in 2010, Leaders Say

January 1, 2010 — Persistence, patience, due diligence, and balance are some watchwords that Massachusetts nonprofit leaders say organizations will do well to heed in 2010 while contending with increased demand for services in a volatile funding environment."

Fairbanks Daily News-Miner - Alaska Permanent Fund fixes computer glitch on charity donations

Fairbanks Daily News-Miner - The voice of Interior Alaska since 1903: "ANCHORAGE, Alaska - A computer problem that prevented some people from donating a portion of their Permanent Fund Dividend to charity has been fixed, state officials said.

The system apparently was unable to deal with the high level of traffic at the beginning of the year, when people can file for the money, the Anchorage Daily News reported Tuesday.

Last year, about 1 percent of filers contributed a total of $545,000 through the Pick-Click-Give program to more than 100 nonprofits. One-fourth the number of filers have contributed so far this year."

Estate Tax: What You Need to Know for 2010 - CBS MoneyWatch.com

Estate Tax: What You Need to Know for 2010 - CBS MoneyWatch.com: "At first glance, the failure of Congress to plug the 2010 estate tax loophole appears to be good news for children of ailing rich parents — and of little consequence to everyone else. But in fact, by letting the tax lapse, Congress has created a bunch of unintended consequences and increased the chances that you will owe taxes on an inheritance. Yes, the perverse result of the disappearing estate tax is that some people of lesser means may owe capital gains taxes on inherited assets. What’s more, since many wills and trusts are written on the assumption that the estate tax exists, a will that made sense last year (or any other year, for that matter) could result in your surviving spouse getting shut of your estate."

Namibian women bare all for animal welfare calendar - Yahoo! News

Namibian women bare all for animal welfare calendar - Yahoo! News: "WINDHOEK (AFP) – Monty, a white mongrel with black ears and a thoughtful expression, sat next to her owner at a Windhoek shopping centre and enjoyed pats from small children, as their mothers shrieked in surprise.

The mums were paging through a calendar showing Monty posing with women, well, showing the full monty themselves, in the nude, discretely covered at strategic areas by dogs, cats and even a rabbit"

Stars can still be positive role models with philanthropy - The York Daily Record

Stars can still be positive role models with philanthropy - The York Daily Record: "Stars can still be positive role models with philanthropy
Updated: 01/04/2010 03:57:15 PM EST

It's sometimes hard to remember that celebrities are capable of thinking about other people.

Thanks to reality TV wannabes and shady sports figures, stars often get a bum rap."

Florida Charity Says They'll Gladly Accept Blago Money | NBC New York

Florida Charity Says They'll Gladly Accept Blago Money | NBC New York: "A Florida children's charity says it is 'honored' to be selected as the recipient of donations from the upcoming appearance of former Illinois governor Rod Blagojevich on the NBC reality series 'Celebrity Apprentice'."

Student Volunteering Can Be Blessing and Curse for Nonprofit Groups - Philanthropy.com

Student Volunteering Can Be Blessing and Curse for Nonprofit Groups - Philanthropy.com: "Student Volunteering Can Be Blessing and Curse for Nonprofit Groups

College courses that incorporate volunteerism are now part of the curriculum at most colleges and universities, writes The New York Times"

Giving Circle opens the potential pool of philanthropy | The Daily Tell

Giving Circle opens the potential pool of philanthropy | The Daily Tell: "The start of the new decade offers hope for economic recovery for countless Americans, still many might not be able to make sizeable donations to national nonprofits that will be working hard to serve those in need. One way concerned community members can make a difference is through participating in giving circles – groups that combine their efforts to make a united contribution."

Trends: In 2010, Expect Charitable Donors to Keep Giving Through Long-Term Pledges - Press - AFP

Trends: In 2010, Expect Charitable Donors to Keep Giving Through Long-Term Pledges - Press - AFP: "Trends: In 2010, Expect Charitable Donors to Keep Giving Through Long-Term Pledges

(Dec. 22, 2009) Businesses and individuals hit hardest by the economy's slide have shifted charitable giving patterns to longer-term pledges and gift commitments rather than ceasing to give altogether, according to a study released yesterday by the Association for Healthcare Philanthropy (AHP)."

High Culture, Meet Low Revenue - Bond Buyer Article

High Culture, Meet Low Revenue - Bond Buyer Article: "Across the country and in New York City, museums and other cultural institutions are trying to cope with lower revenue brought on by big declines in donations and losses on investments even as admissions hold steady."

Rules govern dissolution of nonprofits | lansingstatejournal.com | Lansing State Journal

Rules govern dissolution of nonprofits | lansingstatejournal.com | Lansing State Journal: "A nonprofit charitable purpose corporation is required to have a dissolution clause in its articles of incorporation that details how assets are to be distributed."

Setback becomes springboard to nonprofit career - PennLive.com

Setback becomes springboard to nonprofit career - PennLive.com: "Now, he's putting his business savvy to a new use, trying to breathe fresh life into the local nonprofit during uncertain economic times.

What has the transition from corporate to nonprofit life been like?

I call it a shift from success to significance. You review your life, to really look through and discover what are your skill sets. After you understand and get a glimpse, you decide how you translate that into something with more significance."

Charitable Donations Remain Steady In Cheshire | The Cheshire Herald

Charitable Donations Remain Steady In Cheshire | The Cheshire Herald: "Charitable Donations Remain Steady In Cheshire
January 5, 2010 by Josh Morgan

Nonprofits in Cheshire did surprisingly well with fundraising efforts, as donations from residents and local businesses proved beneficial in an otherwise difficult economic year."

Teach for America Study Finds No Link to Greater Lifetime Activism - Philanthropy.com

Teach for America Study Finds No Link to Greater Lifetime Activism - Philanthropy.com: "Teach for America Study Finds No Link to Greater Lifetime Activism

People who participate in Teach for America, the fast-growing program that sends new college graduates into schools with large numbers of needy students, do not necessarily get involved in other areas of civic life, such as voting and charitable giving, as they grow older, The New York Times reports."

MyWestTexas.com > Archives > News > Top Stories: Chief fundraiser never had a doubt about hospital bond passage

MyWestTexas.com > Archives > News > Top Stories: Chief fundraiser never had a doubt about hospital bond passage: "A lot of publicity surrounded the 60-year-old hospital’s needs and the challenges facing it such as changing technology, aging infrastructure and population growth. “When they see all of that and we explain all that, people respond to the problem and wanted something different. They want quality health care,” said Grover, who received the Association of Fundraising Professionals with a Lifetime Achievement in Philanthropy award in November."