The Top Six Reasons Board Candidates Choose One Nonprofit Over Others | Fast Company

The Top Six Reasons Board Candidates Choose One Nonprofit Over Others | Fast Company: "The Top Six Reasons Board Candidates Choose One Nonprofit Over Others
BY FC Expert Blogger Alice KorngoldMon May 24, 2010
This blog is written by a member of our expert blogging community and expresses that expert's views alone.

I have the joy of ushering business executives and professionals in exploring a variety of nonprofit boards. Each candidate goes through a thoughtful process of sorting through the plethora of causes that interest them, including organizations that are at different stages--from start-up enterprises to century-old nonprofits.

When making their final choice, here are the six considerations that board candidates take most seriously:"

WealthBriefing - Private Banking News and Wealth Management News and Features

WealthBriefing - Private Banking News and Wealth Management News and Features: "Although it is also found in the USA and in Europe, the family business model is particularly prevalent in Latin America, and other parts of the world where the family foundation model is still emerging. The USA is home to the largest number of family foundations in the world, and more than half of the independent foundations in this country are family run. The UK has the second largest number of family foundations, and British family foundations make a significant contribution to the funding of this country’s nonprofit sector."

YOUNG AND RESTLESS - Association Bisnow - Washington

YOUNG AND RESTLESS - Association Bisnow - Washington
A new generation is taking over the non-profit sector, and they're set on making their mark. To hear about the issues they face, we joined the Young Nonprofit Professionals Network DC for its second annual conference.

The guilt-free way to make a charity donation - CSMonitor.com

The guilt-free way to make a charity donation - CSMonitor.com: "My biggest “financial leak” is charities. I constantly see people in need and I feel deeply guilty if I don’t help them, especially since I know I have plenty of financial resources with which to help them. The result is that I end up with less money than I expected and it’s hard to make ends meet. I still feel guilty, though. What do you suggest?"

Everyone Else Outsources, So Why Can't The Arts? : NPR

Everyone Else Outsources, So Why Can't The Arts? : NPR: "n Columbus, Ohio, a number of arts groups are doing what American businesses started doing a long time ago: outsourcing. The recession hit nonprofits hard, and now these organizations have no choice but to become more efficient. So they're handing over the 'back office' to the Columbus Association for the Performing Arts, or CAPA. CAPA handles their finances, marketing, ticketing and fundraising — basically all the stuff that artists don't really like to do anyway."

Hewlett Foundation announces spring grants over $84 million - San Francisco Business Times

Hewlett Foundation announces spring grants over $84 million - San Francisco Business Times: "The William and Flora Hewlett Foundation has awarded over $84 million to 199 organizations in its spring grantmaking round.

Most gifts are within Hewlett's six grantmaking areas: global development, education, performing arts, philanthropy, the environment and population."

More Austinites giving time and money - News 8 Austin

More Austinites giving time and money - News 8 Austin: "ohn and Samia Joseph represent that vital transition of volunteer-turned-donor. This transition needs to happen to secure Austin’s philanthropic future.

Austin is an active city. While we've highlighted a few philanthropic pioneers, like the Josephs, you don't have to start your own charity to address a cause. In fact, it's not often encouraged.

If you're new to town, do your research on what programs and groups are out there. Get talking and seek out the needs. It's not often easy for the missions to find you. Investing in your community creates new wealth, enriching 'Austin's 2 cents on giving.'"