Two eastern CT nonprofits latest to merge | Hartford Business

Two eastern CT nonprofits latest to merge | Hartford Business: "Two of eastern Connecticut's biggest community chests have merged into a single organization covering a quarter of the state, a further sign of the consolidation pressure gripping the nonprofit sector."

Yale Daily News - The face behind Yale’s fundraising

Yale Daily News - The face behind Yale’s fundraising: "With this trademark honesty and charm, Reichenbach has raised $2.9 billion dollars since arriving at Yale in 2005, despite the recession that has lately tempered the generosity of many alumni and other donors. Though her primary duty as vice president of development is to oversee a staff of more than 200 development officers who identify prospective donors, reach out to them and coordinate donations, Reichenbach has worked, above all, to make relationships the foundation of fundraising."

Hopkins University workers encouraged to volunteer in city schools - baltimoresun.com

Hopkins University workers encouraged to volunteer in city schools - baltimoresun.com: "Hopkins is one of the few universities in the country to make such a pledge. Colorado State University has a similar program that encourages both students and staff to volunteer, but Hopkins' program is unique in that it solely targets employees."

Nonprofits Bring Tremendous Benefits to Communities Through Citizen Involvement in Politics - FOXBusiness.com

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Nonprofits Bring Tremendous Benefits to Communities Through Citizen Involvement in Politics - FOXBusiness.com

Civil Society - IT - News | GuideStar lands at Directory of Social Change

Civil Society - IT - News | GuideStar lands at Directory of Social Change: "GuideStar UK and its subsidiary trading company GuideStar Data Services have become part of the Directory of Social Change.

Ownership of the free public GuideStar website, which contains information about all UK charities, and the GuideStar Data Services (GDS) community interest company that leverages that information for use by third parties, passed from UK-registered charity GuideStar International to the DSC this week."

For nonprofits, raises are not out of the question | - NJ.com

For nonprofits, raises are not out of the question | - NJ.com: "Despite dwindling donations, three out of four nonprofits offered small pay increases 'where appropriate,' according to a salary study conducted by Professionals for NonProfits, a Manhattan-based staffing agency.

Organizations also paid more for new hires in two key areas. Salaries rose on average by 10 percent for fundraising positions, and by 7 percent for high-level finance jobs, the study found."

Getting more back from giving - latimes.com

Getting more back from giving - latimes.com: "Most charitable giving goes to programs that provide a service rather than try to fix the system. But a study of Los Angeles County nonprofits found that spending on advocacy and organizing can yield major benefits for the communities that donors want to help."

BusinessDay - Europe, US, China pledge aid to Chile

BusinessDay - Europe, US, China pledge aid to Chile: "THE US, Europe and China yesterday vowed to come to Chile’s aid as relief workers rushed to the western hemisphere’s second enormous earthquake in seven weeks."

Hedge-Fund Manager Michael Hintze Discusses His Charitable Work - WSJ.com

Hedge-Fund Manager Michael Hintze Discusses His Charitable Work - WSJ.com: "Mr. Hintze belongs to a group of hedge-fund managers, which includes the likes of Chris Hohn of TCI and Ian Wace of Marshall Wace, who are as well known—perhaps, even better known—for their charity work as for their day jobs."

Daily Commercial-Bras for the Cause

Daily Commercial: "Bras for the Cause is a fashion show and live auction featuring themed and decorated bras and boxers designed and donated by local residents."

Polar Plunge event 'the biggest one yet' | InsideNova.com

Polar Plunge event 'the biggest one yet' | InsideNova.com: "The eighth annual Polar Plunge at Tim's Rivershore restaurant Saturday afternoon drew record crowds and raised a record amount of money for the Special Olympics of Virginia.

'This is by far our biggest one yet,' said Tim Bauckman, owner of the rivershore along the banks of the Potomac River."

Student thinks up plan to turn lunchroom leftovers into meals for homeless | meals, throw, plan - Top Story - Gaston Gazette

Student thinks up plan to turn lunchroom leftovers into meals for homeless | meals, throw, plan - Top Story - Gaston Gazette: "Two weeks ago, cafeteria workers started putting leftovers that would have gone in trash cans into plastic storage containers. As One Ministries, a Gastonia nonprofit that provides services for the homeless, supplies the containers and picks up the food three times a week."

Nonprofits sought for paddlers challenge | Local | NewsChief.com

Nonprofits sought for paddlers challenge | Local | NewsChief.com: "LAKE WALES - Nonprofit organizations are being sought to participate in the upcoming 'Paddlers Care Paddle', to be held April 10 on the historic Kissimmee waterway.

Nonprofits that can field at least 10 paddlers are eligible to participate. The event aims to have more than 200 paddlers, paddling to raise money for various charities."

Bad economy fails to affect alumni donations - News

Bad economy fails to affect alumni donations - News: "As alumni donations decline nationally due to the economy, Tech is on track to meet the contributions made last year by alumni.

For the fiscal year ending June 30, 2009, almost 11 percent of Tech alumni contributed to the university. So far this fiscal year, five percent have made a donation that began July 1, 2009 to present."

Mobile Fundraising Campaigns Begin For Chile

Mobile Fundraising Campaigns Begin For Chile: "Following the earthquake in Haiti, mobile fundraising via texting exploded; with over $40 million raised via text messaging alone. With the massive success of the Haiti campaign, mobile donations are now being used to raise funds for the victims of the 8.8 magnitude earthquake that shook Chile over the past weekend."