$22,000 Grant from Will Support Research on Religiously Affiliated Mutual Funds : Newscenter : IUPUI

$22,000 Grant from Will Support Research on Religiously Affiliated Mutual Funds : Newscenter : IUPUI: "Peifer’s research explores the intersection of religion and the economy, with an emphasis on religious giving and religious investing. His dissertation, 'Religion in the Financial Market: A Look at Religiously Affiliated Mutual Funds,' examines how religious values impact behavior in the financial market, including how these funds screen or try to change the behavior of corporations they deem to be unethical. The research also looks at how religious fund employees and donors manage the tension between religion and finance."

Tiger Woods Foundation carries on its mission despite the distractions and upheaval in Woods' personal life - ESPN

Tiger Woods Foundation carries on its mission despite the distractions and upheaval in Woods' personal life - ESPN: "I think at least relative to our staff and our board and our sponsors, which are three vital components, as well as our constituents -- our kids -- everyone has been very supportive,' McLaughlin says. 'And everyone believes in the work that we are doing. They're very focused on that. And they have been supportive of our mission. So for us, nothing has really changed.'"

Survey: ‘A time of retrenchment’ for N.J. nonprofits

Survey: ‘A time of retrenchment’ for N.J. nonprofits: "Nearly half of New Jersey’s nonprofits are partnering with one another, or with government or business, to cope with a decline in donations and higher demand for their services, according to a new survey of its members by the statewide Center for Nonprofits."

The Nonprofit Quarterly | The Nonprofit Quarterly | Nonprofit Newswire | More People Eyeing Philanthropy Prizes

The Nonprofit Quarterly | The Nonprofit Quarterly | Nonprofit Newswire | More People Eyeing Philanthropy Prizes: "March 19, 2010; New York Times | Instead of grants, a growing number of public-spirited wealthy people are offering philanthropic support for notable causes and ideas in the form of prizes. The New York Times reports that some $375 million in prize money is available each year. Along with the growth in numbers and sizes of awards, these prizes are shifting from recognizing 'past accomplishments'' to providing cash to be applied to support future accomplishments."

The Daily Tell » Blog Archive » Pepsi philanthropy gives $1.3 million in grants to nonprofits

The Daily Tell » Blog Archive » Pepsi philanthropy gives $1.3 million in grants to nonprofits: "Soft beverage giant Pepsi is awarding $1.3 million grants to 32 nonprofits and individuals that submitted ideas for projects aimed to bring benefit to society, the company announced recently."

How do you shut down a nonprofit? - Closing a Nonprofit

How do you shut down a nonprofit? - Closing a Nonprofit: "Question: How do you shut down a nonprofit?

It's the last thing you want to do, but sometimes it's better to close your nonprofit. Here are the steps you should take:"

CBS 7 - Your Eye on West Texas

CBS 7 - Your Eye on West Texas: "Midland College Receives a Grand Donation 3/22/10

MC News Release
March 22, 2010

Midland, Texas - To support and encourage the musical arts at Midland College, philanthropist F. Marie Hall has donated a Steinway Concert Grand Piano to MC’s Music Program. 'I am giving the gift to encourage Dr. Elderkin's enthusiasm and innovativeness, and, consequently, to benefit his students,' said Miss Hall."

A Program Helps Baby Boomers Transition to New Careers - NYTimes.com

A Program Helps Baby Boomers Transition to New Careers - NYTimes.com: "he idea that many workers reaching their mid and late 60s think they are too young to retire and, particularly in the wake of the recession, may have no choice but to keep working, is not particularly new. And as Mr. Freedman writes in his book “Encore: Finding Work That Matters in the Second Half of Life,” there are plenty of retired Americans who have gone back to full- or part-time work after retiring, perhaps turning their “golden years” into their “Wal-Mart years.”"

Museums Special Section - To Attract a Crowd, Scour Your Demographics - NYTimes.com

Museums Special Section - To Attract a Crowd, Scour Your Demographics - NYTimes.com: "Museums around the country are tapping into new demographic groups in hopes of building support and cultivating donors. Their efforts are paying off with new and growing collections of art from around the world, as well as new sources of income."

Nonprofits seen under siege from states | Philanthropy Journal

Nonprofits seen under siege from states | Philanthropy Journal: "Moves states are making in the face of their budget deficits could shred the social safety net nonprofits provide, and nonprofits should speak up about damage state actions could have on the critical services they provide, a new report says."

Uncertain times calls for certain measures: Charity fundraising in difficult times

Uncertain times calls for certain measures: Charity fundraising in difficult times: "The word 'charity' may be synonymous with 'doing good' but how effective are organizations in achieving that goal? The question was at the heart of a recent conference organized by the Charity Law Information Program (CLIP), a project of Capacity Builders (a division of OCSA) and supported by the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA). Titled Being Good at Doing Good: Safeguarding Yourself and Your Charity in a Complex World, the two-day event boasted an array of educational topics, animated speakers, and inspired conversation.

The morning session on the first day was presented by nonprofit financial management consultant, William Harper. Using his extensive nonprofit knowledge and experience, he provided an especially timely lecture: Dealing with the Challenges of Uncertain Funding. The first thing all charities must understand, he began, is that funding by its very nature is uncertain, and that reality is not about to change anytime soon. Charities can rise above, however, by implementing a number of practical strategies, tactics and tools."

N.Va. Community Foundation links donors to groups in need - washingtonpost.com

N.Va. Community Foundation links donors to groups in need - washingtonpost.com: "As an advocate, gatekeeper and a giver, the Community Foundation for Northern Virginia is celebrating its 31st year helping to connect donors and charities.

The McLean-based foundation started as a way to build philanthropy efforts in Northern Virginia, President Eileen M. Ellsworth said. Since then, it has donated millions to area charities and nonprofit groups. Grants from the foundation are awarded to the best, most effective organizations meeting critical community needs, she said."