High Point University © 2010

High Point University © 2010: "HIGH POINT, N.C., April 2, 2010 - High Point University's chapter of Lambda Chi Alpha fraternity hosted their 13th annual Rock-A-Thon event March 19-21 on the HPU campus."

Bank of America employees aim to volunteer 1 million hours - CharlotteObserver.com

Bank of America employees aim to volunteer 1 million hours - CharlotteObserver.com: "Bank of America Corp. today said its nearly 300,000 employees were aiming to donate 1 million volunteer hours by the end of the year, as the company seeks to reinvigorate its service culture."

Fit Philanthropy: 22-Year-Old Rows Across Atlantic for Water - That's Fit

Fit Philanthropy: 22-Year-Old Rows Across Atlantic for Water - That's Fit: "With two oars and one strong sense of determination, 22-year-old Katie Spotz recently became the youngest person ever to complete a solo row across the Atlantic Ocean and the first American to row continent to continent.

But those accomplishments are only secondary to her bigger goal of raising money and awareness for the one billion people on this planet who don't have access to safe drinking water."

Young Philanthropists Turn Out For Spring Into Style - New York City, NY - Hamptons.com

Young Philanthropists Turn Out For Spring Into Style - New York City, NY - Hamptons.com: "New York City - The young professional set turned out in full force to support the Cancer Research Institute's groundbreaking efforts to change the face of cancer at at the 'Spring into Style' party at Saks Fifth Avenue on Thursday, March 25 organized by The Institute's Young Philanthropists Council."

Salvation Army raises $139 million | Philanthropy Journal

Salvation Army raises $139 million | Philanthropy Journal: "March 31, 2010

U.S. donors made record-high donations million in 2009 to the annual Red Kettle Campaign of The Salvation Army, up 7 percent from 2008, the organization says."

In Their Own Words: The Value To Business People On Nonprofit Boards -- Part II | Leading Companies for Good | Fast Company

In Their Own Words: The Value To Business People On Nonprofit Boards -- Part II | Leading Companies for Good | Fast Company: "Earlier this month, I quoted business people regarding the value they derive from serving on nonprofit boards. While it is widely understood that nonprofits have much to gain from the expertise and resources that board members bring to bear, it is also useful to recognize that board members gain from the experience as well."

Valley nonprofits team to initiate Dolls on Parade event: Mat-Su | adn.com

Valley nonprofits team to initiate Dolls on Parade event: Mat-Su | adn.com: "Modeled after similar art exhibits around the world, including the Wild Salmon on Parade in Anchorage, artists are invited to submit proposals for decorating a doll that will be displayed in the Valley this summer."

Carla Bruni-Sarkozy On Art, Philanthropy « Forbes.com's Face to Face

Carla Bruni-Sarkozy On Art, Philanthropy « Forbes.com's Face to Face: "he former supermodel and singer/songwriter spent Monday in New York City launching a new program through her philanthropy, The Carla Bruni-Sarkozy Foundation. Funded by an American donor, the program is providing scholarships for college students studying the arts to do an exchange program between New York City and Paris."

Working Boards: Defining effective nonprofit governance

Working Boards: Defining effective nonprofit governance: "What would we do without our nonprofit boards? Board members are often considered indispensible assets to the organization they represent. They provide guidance and direction, they keep staff on target and on mission, they open doors to their networks and, some would argue, most importantly they help raise much-needed funds.

But how much do we really know about Canadian boards? What makes them tick? What factors promotes effective governance? Thanks to a survey commissioned by Canadian Fundraising & Philanthropy and Altruvest Charitable Services and conducted by Innovative Research Group, we have some answers. The recent report based on the survey findings, Assessing Not-for-profit Boards: Governance Structures and Practices, is enlightening and worth a read as it outlines important issues every ED and board member should be aware of before taking their seat at the boardroom table."

Hit by economy, Presbyterian council plans further cuts | courier-journal.com | The Courier-Journal

Hit by economy, Presbyterian council plans further cuts | courier-journal.com | The Courier-Journal: "Facing continued drops in membership and a shrinking budget, the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) is offering severance packages to about 30 employees at its Louisville headquarters — part of an effort to cut its budget by nearly one-fifth by 2012."

In the Arts: Charleston Symphony Cuts Season Short - Philanthropy Today - The Chronicle of Philanthropy- Connecting the nonprofit world with news, jobs, and ideas

In the Arts: Charleston Symphony Cuts Season Short - Philanthropy Today - The Chronicle of Philanthropy- Connecting the nonprofit world with news, jobs, and ideas: "In the Arts: Charleston Symphony Cuts Season Short

With donations down 60 percent from last year, the Charleston Symphony Orchestra has suspended operations and will focus on restructuring in hopes of saving next season, writes The Post and Courier."

The Nonprofit Quarterly | Nonprofit Newswire | Philanthropy’s Role in Religion: Outsized Influence?

The Nonprofit Quarterly | Nonprofit Newswire | Philanthropy’s Role in Religion: Outsized Influence?: "March 30, 2010; The Bulletin | It’s no revelation that the bulk of individual donations in this country go to churches and religious organizations. But this research, done by sociologists D. Michael Lindsay and Robert Wuthnow, and published in the Journal for the Scientific Study of Religion, suggests that charitable foundations may end up having a disproportionate influence on the future of religion despite the fact that they only contribute about 5% of what religious groups take in."

Fredericksburg.com - Nonprofits can earn cash for their trash

Fredericksburg.com - Nonprofits can earn cash for their trash: "With nonprofit groups possibly taking a big funding hit from cash-strapped local governments, Spotsylvania County's Litter-a-Thon program couldn't have come at a better time.

Clara Mills, an environmental coordinator for the county, said this is the 13th year she has helped organize the event.

Any nonprofit group in the county can participate. The event is not open to anyone not affiliated with a nonprofit.

Each bag packed with litter from the roadways and neighborhoods in Spotsylvania County is worth $4."

Teaching others how to give money / The Christian Science Monitor - CSMonitor.com

Teaching others how to give money / The Christian Science Monitor - CSMonitor.com: "ut it is the way the money moves that distinguishes Weber's idea. Flow Funders receive $20,000 per year, for three years. They receive no salary and cannot fund their own projects or those of family members. As Weber puts it: 'There would be no salary to do this. This was not a job, but rather an opportunity to practice generosity in the world.'"

Charity helps girls go to prom in style - SignOnSanDiego.com

Charity helps girls go to prom in style - SignOnSanDiego.com: "NORTH PARK — If it wasn’t for Cinderella’s Attic, a charity that donates formal dresses to local high school girls, there’s no way Mission Bay High School student Stephanie Gutierrez would be going to her senior prom."

Charity Village® Research: Fundraising Management: Short- and long-term approaches to finding new revenue sources

Charity Village® Research: Fundraising Management: Short- and long-term approaches to finding new revenue sources: "hort- and long-term approaches to finding new revenue sources

By Rebecca Post, Managing Editor, Fieldstone Alliance
March 22, 2010


Earning money is hardly a new concept for nonprofit organizations. In fact, the current economic environment may have you thinking about ways to turn your organization’s products or services into new sources of revenue.

Perhaps your organization prints a booklet on preventing substance abuse. Might people be willing to buy this? Perhaps your nature center has room in its lobby for a retail store. Would visitors like to buy gift items, books, and apparel from you?

Fieldstone Alliance encourages nonprofits to evaluate opportunities for earned income. If these activities are related to the nonprofit’s mission, the venture generally can be engaged in without limitations and without incurring tax liability. These types of mission-related earned income activities are often called 'social enterprise.'

If your activity is not mission-related you may have to pay unrelated business income tax. But in many cases, paying the tax is worth it if your net revenues are high enough. Be careful though to not have too much of your income from non-mission-related activities."

Hitting the high notes at the Houston Symphony's annual black-tie gala - 2010-Mar-29 - CultureMap Houston

Hitting the high notes at the Houston Symphony's annual black-tie gala - 2010-Mar-29 - CultureMap Houston: "Soon to be officially anointed as head of the Houston Symphony, the youthful Mark Hanson and his wife, Christina, took bows at the symphony ball at the Hilton Americas-Houston on Saturday night and gave the black-tie crowd a hint of the impressive personality that he brings to the orchestra beginning May 1."

New philanthropy group bucks downturn

New philanthropy group bucks downturn: "Impact Giving is the latest addition to the growing trend of collective giving groups. The Forum of Regional Associations of Grantmakers identified over 400 such groups but believes there may be as many as 2,000 organizations that pool their donations for the benefit of their chosen charities. While a typical giving group limits its sphere of support to local charities, Impact Giving has opened its doors to global as well as local causes."

Hawaii charitable giving not as good as believed - Hawaii News Now - KGMB and KHNL Home

Hawaii charitable giving not as good as believed - Hawaii News Now - KGMB and KHNL Home: "HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - According to IRS tax deduction data, Hawaii residents give less than most Americans to charity.

The finding, contained within a 162-page report by Mark Wong and Commercial Data Systems for the Honolulu Symphony, contradicts the widespread belief in Hawaii that local residents are especially generous in giving back to the community."

ASAE Announces New Name, Drops 'The Center'

ASAE Announces New Name, Drops 'The Center': "ASAE Announces New Name, Drops 'The Center'

March 29, 2010

ASAE & The Center for Association Leadership has a new name, it announced last week. Based on a recommendation from its two boards, the organization will now be known only as ASAE, while its foundation, formerly The Center, will be known as the ASAE Foundation."

NEA's Rocco Landesman tours country to underscore link between arts and jobs - washingtonpost.com

NEA's Rocco Landesman tours country to underscore link between arts and jobs - washingtonpost.com: "'Last week, I was in California, and I learned that nonprofit arts organizations there have annual revenues of $2.4 billion, which is roughly equivalent to the revenues of California's convenience stores. That is significant,' said a smiling Landesman. 'But arts workers make more than Slurpees, they make places.' The arts, Landesman said, help 'change the ethos of a town or community. They enliven it, they activate the public life.'"

How to position yourself for a career in nonprofit | democratandchronicle.com | Democrat and Chronicle

How to position yourself for a career in nonprofit | democratandchronicle.com | Democrat and Chronicle: "Whether you are considering a career in nonprofits or have years of related work experience under your belt, getting more education can be the key to landing the nonprofit job of your dreams. To that end, there a few paths you could follow."

PFD charitable giving program sees big jump in donors: Alaska News | adn.com

PFD charitable giving program sees big jump in donors: Alaska News | adn.com: "More than 7,800 Alaskans so far have pledged to give away at least part of their Permanent Fund dividend this year to a charity, far more than did in the program's first year in 2009, say officials with the Rasmuson Foundation."

Kate Moss Puckers Up For Charity Kiss - Tonic

Kate Moss Puckers Up For Charity Kiss - Tonic: "t certainly took some patience but after a year of waiting, charity auction bidder businessman Hosh Ibrahim finally got his $7500 kiss from Kate Moss."

Seth's Blog: Fear of philanthropy (avert your eyes)

Seth's Blog: Fear of philanthropy (avert your eyes): "Fear of philanthropy (avert your eyes)

Peter Singer is famous for posing a stunningly difficult question, paraphrased as, 'If you are walking by a pond and you see a child drowning, do you save her? What if it means ruining a very fancy pair of Italian shoes?' Okay, if we assume the answer is yes, then why not spend the cost of those shoes to save 20 kids who are starving to death across town or the world? There's really no difference. Or by, extension, invest in research or development that solves a problem forever... The issues are proximity and attention."

Oakland marathon builds steam with charity donations - Inside Bay Area

Oakland marathon builds steam with charity donations - Inside Bay Area: "OAKLAND — With the city's first major running event in 25 years just days away, Oakland Running Festival organizers gave praise and $10,000 in oversized checks to local charities and officials Thursday."

6 Reasons NOT to Start a New Nonprofit Organization

http://stepbystepfundraising.com/reasons-not-to-start-a-new-nonprofit-organization/: "Here are 6 reasons not to start a nonprofit

1. There is already an organization filling that need.

If you are seeking to fill a specific need in your community, first contact other organizations with a similar mission. For example, say you find out that the grocery store throws away all its bakery goods at the end of the day."

The Nonprofit Quarterly | Nonprofit Newswire | SF Bay Area Arts Groups Winning Audiences, But Not Donations

The Nonprofit Quarterly | Nonprofit Newswire | SF Bay Area Arts Groups Winning Audiences, But Not Donations: "Performing arts groups in the San Francisco Bay area are discovering one of the new realities of today's economic environment. While they might enjoy strong box office receipts, drops in donations are making this a very tough year, forcing some to cancel performances and layoff actors and dancers. Even groups based in or near tech-laden Silicon Valley—home to Apple, Google, Yahoo and other leading firms—find that their proximity to these powerhouses don't help."