Friday, May 14, 2010
SOI Tax Stats - SOI Bulletin: Spring 2010
SOI Tax Stats - SOI Bulletin: Spring 2010: "SOI Tax Stats - SOI Bulletin: Spring 2010"
Parents create Stockton Community Education Foundation | jacksonville.com
Parents create Stockton Community Education Foundation | jacksonville.com: "Stockton Elementary teachers, parents, alumni and business partners recently gathered for the Stockton Soiree, a street party to launch the Stockton Community Education Foundation, a nonprofit created by a group of Stockton parents."
Connection Caf�: Getting Creative with Online Fundraising: 10 Campaigns Using Mission Inspired Gifts aka Gift Catalogues
Connection Caf�: Getting Creative with Online Fundraising: 10 Campaigns Using Mission Inspired Gifts aka Gift Catalogues: "Numerous noteworthy campaigns have surfaced as of late, breaking through the clutter and compelling online users to not only donate but also attaching a tangible element to the somewhat general act of donating online. Mission inspired gifts specifically, or using ecommerce to allow supporters to “purchase” certain tangible objects that reflect what funds are used for in supporting an organization’s mission, have proven to be an effective way of harnessing these elements in raising funds online. (These are often referred to as gift catalogues, as well)"
Guide to charitable giving
Guide to charitable giving: "Americans are as charitable as ever, but they are changing the way they give money.
Think of the record-setting donations -- many of them texted by cellphone -- after the earthquake in Haiti at the beginning of this year. Or the number of spring races and athletic events held to benefit one (often"
Think of the record-setting donations -- many of them texted by cellphone -- after the earthquake in Haiti at the beginning of this year. Or the number of spring races and athletic events held to benefit one (often"
Haiti relief less than Katrina, 9/11 - USATODAY.com
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Haiti relief less than Katrina, 9/11 - USATODAY.com: "Four months after an earthquake devastated Haiti, Americans have donated $1.3 billion for disaster relief there, almost on a par with theirgiving after the Asian tsunami in 2004, according to a tally by the Center on Philanthropy at Indiana University."
Haiti relief less than Katrina, 9/11 - USATODAY.com: "Four months after an earthquake devastated Haiti, Americans have donated $1.3 billion for disaster relief there, almost on a par with theirgiving after the Asian tsunami in 2004, according to a tally by the Center on Philanthropy at Indiana University."
Can Small Loans Really Change Lives? - Live Discussions - The Chronicle of Philanthropy- Connecting the nonprofit world with news, jobs, and ideas
Can Small Loans Really Change Lives? - Live Discussions - The Chronicle of Philanthropy- Connecting the nonprofit world with news, jobs, and ideas: "Microfinance, pioneered in the early 1970s by nonprofit groups like Grameen Bank, in Bangladesh, and Acci�n International, in Latin America, is one of the hottest ideas in philanthropy.
Foundations, individuals, and even private investors are funneling millions of dollars into providing loans to the very poor so that they can start businesses. The believe the efforts can eventually alleviate poverty in a self-sustaining way, because more and more microfinance organizations are breaking even or earning a profit."
Foundations, individuals, and even private investors are funneling millions of dollars into providing loans to the very poor so that they can start businesses. The believe the efforts can eventually alleviate poverty in a self-sustaining way, because more and more microfinance organizations are breaking even or earning a profit."
CEP | Rules of Engagement | The Center for Effective Philanthropy
CEP | Rules of Engagement | The Center for Effective Philanthropy: "Some question whether the push for foundations to have well-developed theories of change, goals, and strategies may have the unintended consequence of distancing philanthropy even more from those on the front lines. But instead I would suggest that the way you engage with and relate to grantees and others must be thoughtfully constructed based on how you think about your role as a grantmaker."
Association of Fundraising Professionals establishes Charlotte Harbor Chapter | charlotte.floridaweekly.com | Punta Gorda and Port Charlotte Newspaper | News, Business, Real Estate and Arts in Charlotte County FL | Florida
Association of Fundraising Professionals establishes Charlotte Harbor Chapter | charlotte.floridaweekly.com | Punta Gorda and Port Charlotte Newspaper | News, Business, Real Estate and Arts in Charlotte County FL | Florida: "The formation of a Charlotte Harbor chapter of the Association of Fundraising Professionals was approved at the group’s international conference in Baltimore on April 11."
Thursday, May 13, 2010
The Nonprofit Quarterly | The Nonprofit Quarterly | Nonprofit Newswire | Fidelity Adding Donors and Dollars at Unprecedented Rate
The Nonprofit Quarterly | The Nonprofit Quarterly | Nonprofit Newswire | Fidelity Adding Donors and Dollars at Unprecedented Rate: "May 6, 2010; Source: The Chronicle of Philanthropy | Sometimes big news doesn’t get picked up as widely as it should. Last week, the Fidelity Charitable Gift Fund announced that contributions in the first quarter of 2010 to the Gift Fund (as you know, a 501(c)(3) entity) rose 109 percent compared to the same period last year (from $129m to $270m) and grants from the donor-advised funds at Fidelity to charities were up 35 percent (from $199m to $269m)."
IRS change is immediate threat to tax-exempt status of nonprofits | cleveland.com
IRS change is immediate threat to tax-exempt status of nonprofits | cleveland.com: "As the final hours tick away, experts fear that a 2006 change in the tax law will wipe out many local grass-roots charities.
Jacque Jovic, who founded the Women's Empowerment Board six years ago, considers herself lucky that her father recently told her about the change in IRS rules. She is hurrying to file her group's first tax return. 'When we started the organization, we never had to do that,' said the former WJW Channel 8 news anchor."
Jacque Jovic, who founded the Women's Empowerment Board six years ago, considers herself lucky that her father recently told her about the change in IRS rules. She is hurrying to file her group's first tax return. 'When we started the organization, we never had to do that,' said the former WJW Channel 8 news anchor."
PhilanTopic: Beyond Infrastructure
PhilanTopic: Beyond Infrastructure: "Entering a slow and uncertain recovery after a brutal recession, we find ourselves once again in a period where America's foundations are struggling with how to continue to pay for the
so-called 'philanthropic infrastructure.' I have no idea when the term 'infrastructure' began to be used to describe the myriad membership, data, research, training, and networking organizations that exist today. I always associated infrastructure with roads and bridges, but Wikipedia gives a broader definition: 'infrastructure provides organizing structure and support for the system or organization it serves, whether it is a city, a nation, a corporation, or a collection of people with common interests. Examples: IT infrastructure, research infrastructure, terrorist infrastructure, tourism infrastructure.'"
so-called 'philanthropic infrastructure.' I have no idea when the term 'infrastructure' began to be used to describe the myriad membership, data, research, training, and networking organizations that exist today. I always associated infrastructure with roads and bridges, but Wikipedia gives a broader definition: 'infrastructure provides organizing structure and support for the system or organization it serves, whether it is a city, a nation, a corporation, or a collection of people with common interests. Examples: IT infrastructure, research infrastructure, terrorist infrastructure, tourism infrastructure.'"
The Young and the Restless - Employers - The Chronicle of Philanthropy- Connecting the nonprofit world with news, jobs, and ideas
The Young and the Restless - Employers - The Chronicle of Philanthropy- Connecting the nonprofit world with news, jobs, and ideas: "new report released this week underscored just how challenging it will be to recruit people to run nonprofit groups in coming decades: One in three young nonprofit workers aspires to become an executive director and barely more than half definitely want to continue at a charity."
Wednesday, May 12, 2010
MOVING ON - Association Bisnow - Washington
Coverage of the AFP Salary Survey in Association Bisnow
MOVING ON - Association Bisnow - Washington: "Charitable fundraiser salaries are on the rise. The latest compensation and benefits survey from the Association of Fundraising Professionals found that the average salary of respondents increased from $71,199 in '08 to $76,482 last year—a 7.4% increase. There was a 2% drop in average salaries found in last year's survey."
MOVING ON - Association Bisnow - Washington: "Charitable fundraiser salaries are on the rise. The latest compensation and benefits survey from the Association of Fundraising Professionals found that the average salary of respondents increased from $71,199 in '08 to $76,482 last year—a 7.4% increase. There was a 2% drop in average salaries found in last year's survey."
Afghan Government Shuts Down 20 Aid Groups - Philanthropy Today - The Chronicle of Philanthropy- Connecting the nonprofit world with news, jobs, and ideas
Afghan Government Shuts Down 20 Aid Groups - Philanthropy Today - The Chronicle of Philanthropy- Connecting the nonprofit world with news, jobs, and ideas: "Afghan Government Shuts Down 20 Aid Groups
The Afghan government shut down 20 foreign aid charities working in that country this week, saying the groups did not provide regular reports on their work and finances to the government, says Reuters."
The Afghan government shut down 20 foreign aid charities working in that country this week, saying the groups did not provide regular reports on their work and finances to the government, says Reuters."
Africa T-Shirt Charity Plan Opens Up Aid Critics' Debate - TIME
Africa T-Shirt Charity Plan Opens Up Aid Critics' Debate - TIME: "*
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In the history of foreign aid, it looked pretty harmless: a young Florida businessman decided to collect a million shirts and send them to poor people in Africa. Jason Sadler just wanted to help. He thought he'd start with all the leftover T-shirts from his advertising company, I Wear Your Shirt. But judging from the response Sadler got from a group of foreign-aid bloggers, you'd think he wanted to toss squirrels into wood chippers or steal lunchboxes from fourth-graders."
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In the history of foreign aid, it looked pretty harmless: a young Florida businessman decided to collect a million shirts and send them to poor people in Africa. Jason Sadler just wanted to help. He thought he'd start with all the leftover T-shirts from his advertising company, I Wear Your Shirt. But judging from the response Sadler got from a group of foreign-aid bloggers, you'd think he wanted to toss squirrels into wood chippers or steal lunchboxes from fourth-graders."
Philanthropic endeavor by women raising $50,000 for women's health projects at Martin Memorial � TCPalm.com
Philanthropic endeavor by women raising $50,000 for women's health projects at Martin Memorial � TCPalm.com: "STUART — Women in Philanthropy began with 10 women talking over breakfast.
They had cash, but not a lot of time, and they wanted to make a difference in the lives of other women."
They had cash, but not a lot of time, and they wanted to make a difference in the lives of other women."
Matthew Bronfman: A New Generation Philanthropist | eJewish Philanthropy: The Jewish Philanthropy Blog
Matthew Bronfman: A New Generation Philanthropist | eJewish Philanthropy: The Jewish Philanthropy Blog: "Who is this next generation of philanthropic givers? Who will be the next group of philanthropic ground-breakers? I recently had the opportunity to sit with one, Matthew Bronfman – son of Edgar – and talk about his philanthropic foci and the convergence of business and philanthropy."
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massnonprofit.org ::: "Cara Davis, executive director of Construct, Inc. in Great Barrington, which provides services and shelter for homeless families and individuals, has largely taught herself how to run a nonprofit, learning from others she has met during her career."
Tuesday, May 11, 2010
Robin Hood Raises Record $88 Million to Help New York’s Poor - Bloomberg.com
Robin Hood Raises Record $88 Million to Help New York’s Poor - Bloomberg.com: "May 11 (Bloomberg) -- The Robin Hood Foundation gala, Wall Street’s largest single-evening fundraising event, raised a record of more than $88 million at its New York dinner last night to feed and clothe the city’s destitute."
Downsides of measuring not-for-profit outcomes | NewsTalk | Indianapolis Business Journal | IBJ.com
Downsides of measuring not-for-profit outcomes | NewsTalk | Indianapolis Business Journal | IBJ.com: "One mega trend of our age, accountability, is taking the not-for-profit world by storm as donors and volunteers demand documentation that their dollars and time accomplish good.
That’s fine, says Patrick Rooney, executive director at Indiana University’s Center on Philanthropy. Measurement brings improvement.
But Rooney cautions that donors and volunteers in some cases actually could see worse results."
That’s fine, says Patrick Rooney, executive director at Indiana University’s Center on Philanthropy. Measurement brings improvement.
But Rooney cautions that donors and volunteers in some cases actually could see worse results."
Midcourse Corrections � Blog Archive � 7 Annual Meeting Improvement Tactics During Tough Economies
Midcourse Corrections � Blog Archive � 7 Annual Meeting Improvement Tactics During Tough Economies: "In a down economy, an organization’s worst survival tactic is to make budget or staff cuts. A weak economy should provide the impetus for us to work smarter and pull the trigger on those initiatives that may not have gone over well even in better times."
The NonProfit Times - The Leading Business Publication For Nonprofit Management
The NonProfit Times - The Leading Business Publication For Nonprofit Management: "Almost a quarter of the nation’s 1.6 million nonprofits could lose their tax-exempt status if they don’t file the proper paperwork by May 17.
The Urban Institute’s National Center for Charitable Statistics (NCCS) estimates that of the 1,592,810 nonprofit organizations in the United States, about 24 percent – or 380,985 – have not yet filed the required tax returns. Data are based on the total number of organizations considered active and included on the IRS Business Master File as of April 1, 2010."
The Urban Institute’s National Center for Charitable Statistics (NCCS) estimates that of the 1,592,810 nonprofit organizations in the United States, about 24 percent – or 380,985 – have not yet filed the required tax returns. Data are based on the total number of organizations considered active and included on the IRS Business Master File as of April 1, 2010."
The NonProfit Times - The Leading Business Publication For Nonprofit Management
The NonProfit Times - The Leading Business Publication For Nonprofit Management: "Revocation Looms For 380,000 Nonprofits
By Mark Hrywna
Almost a quarter of the nation’s 1.6 million nonprofits could lose their tax-exempt status if they don’t file the proper paperwork by May 17.
The Urban Institute’s National Center for Charitable Statistics (NCCS) estimates that of the 1,592,810 nonprofit organizations in the United States, about 24 percent – or 380,985 – have not yet filed the required tax returns. Data are based on the total number of organizations considered active and included on the IRS Business Master File as of April 1, 2010."
By Mark Hrywna
Almost a quarter of the nation’s 1.6 million nonprofits could lose their tax-exempt status if they don’t file the proper paperwork by May 17.
The Urban Institute’s National Center for Charitable Statistics (NCCS) estimates that of the 1,592,810 nonprofit organizations in the United States, about 24 percent – or 380,985 – have not yet filed the required tax returns. Data are based on the total number of organizations considered active and included on the IRS Business Master File as of April 1, 2010."
Guest: Proposed panhandling ordinance could hurt Dance Marathon - The Daily Iowan
Guest: Proposed panhandling ordinance could hurt Dance Marathon - The Daily Iowan: "On a full night, we allow up to 15 teams of two participants each to raise funds. In years past the organization has raised upwards of $30,000 from donations downtown. This fundraising opportunity allows students of any socioeconomic status to raise funds for pediatric oncology and continue participation in an educationally beneficial activity during late-night weekend hours.
The new ordinance would greatly decrease the number of participants able to raise funds in this manner. This ordinance would restrict us from having 15 teams — 30 students — to approximately five teams — 10 students — per night. This has the potential to greatly reduce the individual fundraising amounts these participants are able to bring in on a given night, limiting their participation and potentially limiting their experience within the organization."
The new ordinance would greatly decrease the number of participants able to raise funds in this manner. This ordinance would restrict us from having 15 teams — 30 students — to approximately five teams — 10 students — per night. This has the potential to greatly reduce the individual fundraising amounts these participants are able to bring in on a given night, limiting their participation and potentially limiting their experience within the organization."
News: Linking Tax Credits to Service - Inside Higher Ed
News: Linking Tax Credits to Service - Inside Higher Ed: "Linking Tax Credits to Service
May 7, 2010
WASHINGTON -- College leaders just about uniformly endorse the idea of community service by students. And college leaders just about uniformly endorse the idea of tax breaks to help pay for college. But combine those two concepts? Higher education isn't excited about that idea.
During his campaign for president, Barack Obama did like it, and proposed that some service requirements accompany new tax breaks. But last year's stimulus legislation, which created some additional tax breaks, didn't require service. Instead it required the U.S. Departments of Education and Treasury to conduct a study of the idea. While there have not been signs that the Obama administration is actively pursuing legislation, the two Cabinet departments have formally requested that anyone concerned about the issue respond to a series of questions:"
May 7, 2010
WASHINGTON -- College leaders just about uniformly endorse the idea of community service by students. And college leaders just about uniformly endorse the idea of tax breaks to help pay for college. But combine those two concepts? Higher education isn't excited about that idea.
During his campaign for president, Barack Obama did like it, and proposed that some service requirements accompany new tax breaks. But last year's stimulus legislation, which created some additional tax breaks, didn't require service. Instead it required the U.S. Departments of Education and Treasury to conduct a study of the idea. While there have not been signs that the Obama administration is actively pursuing legislation, the two Cabinet departments have formally requested that anyone concerned about the issue respond to a series of questions:"
The NonProfit Times - The Leading Business Publication For Nonprofit Management
The NonProfit Times - The Leading Business Publication For Nonprofit Management: "AFP, Planned Giving Group Talking Affiliation
By Mark Hrywna
Two of the nation's largest fundraising organizations are in discussions about an affiliate agreement.
The Arlington, Va.-based Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) and Indianapolis, Ind.-based Partnership for Philanthropic Planning (PPP) are in discussions that neither side is calling a merger or acquisition. AFP has 212 chapters around the world representing 30,000 members while PPP has more than 8,000 individual and council members and 121 local councils."
By Mark Hrywna
Two of the nation's largest fundraising organizations are in discussions about an affiliate agreement.
The Arlington, Va.-based Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) and Indianapolis, Ind.-based Partnership for Philanthropic Planning (PPP) are in discussions that neither side is calling a merger or acquisition. AFP has 212 chapters around the world representing 30,000 members while PPP has more than 8,000 individual and council members and 121 local councils."
Local Charity Groups Will Team With Baltimore Orioles to Set World Jumping Jack Record - The Bradenton Times - Free News for Bradenton, FL and Manatee County
Local Charity Groups Will Team With Baltimore Orioles to Set World Jumping Jack Record - The Bradenton Times - Free News for Bradenton, FL and Manatee County: "SARASOTA -- On Saturday, May 29, from 9:30-11:30 a.m., Ed Smith Stadium, the Orioles’ spring training home in Sarasota, will play host to an attempt at a Guinness World Record and also help to raise funds in the fight against breast cancer."
NorthJersey.com: Who'll benefit? Put it to a vote
NorthJersey.com: Who'll benefit? Put it to a vote: "Businesses are always looking for ways to burnish their image with consumers.
Those two facts of life often converge into corporate charitable giving programs, with company executives picking out causes they want to support."
Those two facts of life often converge into corporate charitable giving programs, with company executives picking out causes they want to support."
Charitable contributions: When and how to give | shreveporttimes.com | Shreveport Times
Charitable contributions: When and how to give | shreveporttimes.com | Shreveport Times: "In the course of a year, most of us donate a certain percentage of our income to charitable organizations. The only real questions are when and how to give.
Like most things financial, you can increase the impact of your charitable donations if you have a plan in place."
Like most things financial, you can increase the impact of your charitable donations if you have a plan in place."
Campaign Spotlight - Campaign Offers Plenty of 'Nothing' - NYTimes.com
Campaign Spotlight - Campaign Offers Plenty of 'Nothing' - NYTimes.com: "The pro bono campaign, which began last Tuesday, is appearing on behalf of the Rhode Island Community Food Bank. It was created by a Providence, R.I., agency named Nail."
Cause-Related Marketing Rules to Live By
Via Joanne's Nonprofit Blog
Cause-Related Marketing Rules to Live By: "Joe Waters, of Selfish Giving, is my go-to person when it comes to cause marketing. He has had a ton of experience, and he can translate that experience into best practices that we can all follow."
Cause-Related Marketing Rules to Live By: "Joe Waters, of Selfish Giving, is my go-to person when it comes to cause marketing. He has had a ton of experience, and he can translate that experience into best practices that we can all follow."
Monday, May 10, 2010
Internet usage rising, 80% of Canadians online
Internet usage rising, 80% of Canadians online: "Not only are Canadians surfing the web in larger numbers, many are changing the way they use the Internet, according to data released Monday by Statistics Canada.
In 2009, 80% of Canadians 16 and older, about 21.7 million people, used the Internet, up from 73% in 2007, when the survey was last conducted."
In 2009, 80% of Canadians 16 and older, about 21.7 million people, used the Internet, up from 73% in 2007, when the survey was last conducted."
IRS Finds Possible Problems With How Colleges Set Salaries - Tax Watch - The Chronicle of Philanthropy- Connecting the nonprofit world with news, jobs, and ideas
IRS Finds Possible Problems With How Colleges Set Salaries - Tax Watch - The Chronicle of Philanthropy- Connecting the nonprofit world with news, jobs, and ideas: "The Internal Revenue Service has identified several potential problems with tax-code compliance in the first of two expected reports on how colleges conduct their business."
Austin Daily Herald | Some nonprofits could lose tax exempt status
Austin Daily Herald | Some nonprofits could lose tax exempt status: "More than 7,500 nonprofits in Minnesota, including at least 30 in Mower County, could lose their tax exempt status if they don't file a 990-N tax return with the IRS by May 17. Previously, nonprofit groups that raised less than $25,000 a year didn't have the file tax returns. However, a law passed in 2006 changed that, and many of the affected organizations are unaware of the change."
New York Women's Foundation Awards $1.48 Million for Women and Families - Women's Philanthropy--Women's Issues
New York Women's Foundation Awards $1.48 Million for Women and Families - Women's Philanthropy--Women's Issues: "The New York Women's Foundation has announced grants totaling $1.48 million to community-based organizations serving the needs of women and families in New York City."
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