Wednesday, June 30, 2010
Online help sessions for local nonprofits set for July 27, Oct. 7, Nov. 16 | NorthCountryNow
Online help sessions for local nonprofits set for July 27, Oct. 7, Nov. 16 | NorthCountryNow: "The Northern New York Community Foundation, in partnership with the Association of Fundraising Professionals of Central New York, is sponsoring the three upcoming webinars. The sessions are open to all non-profit organizations and presented free of charge."
Young Leaders Pushing For Seat At Table | The Jewish Week
Young Leaders Pushing For Seat At Table | The Jewish Week: "t a time when studies have suggested that one of the Jewish community’s most pressing problems is a lack of young leaders, Jews in their 20s and 30s are woefully under-represented on nonprofit boards. Now, though, however late in the game, a movement to increase their presence on boards of directors is taking shape."
In New York, Arts Trump Social Causes for Philanthropic Recognition - Philanthropy Today - The Chronicle of Philanthropy- Connecting the nonprofit world with news, jobs, and ideas
In New York, Arts Trump Social Causes for Philanthropic Recognition - Philanthropy Today - The Chronicle of Philanthropy- Connecting the nonprofit world with news, jobs, and ideas: "In New York, Arts Trump Social Causes for Philanthropic Recognition
Arts-related giving and activity by New York’s wealthy generate more media attention and carry more social cache than philanthropic efforts to fight poverty and disease, according to Crain’s New York Business."
Arts-related giving and activity by New York’s wealthy generate more media attention and carry more social cache than philanthropic efforts to fight poverty and disease, according to Crain’s New York Business."
Hoffman: Local eaters down a few hot dogs for charity | Life | Chron.com - Houston Chronicle
Hoffman: Local eaters down a few hot dogs for charity | Life | Chron.com - Houston Chronicle: "The Houston contest has a charity angle. Contestants pay $25 to enter, and the money goes to the Lions Club. First prize is $250, second place gets $50. The Hot Dog Shop uses Vienna Beef franks. That's good eatin', so even if you lose, you win. The action starts at 1 p.m., followed by a hula-hoop contest at 2. For kids younger than 12, there will be a watermelon speed-eating contest. When did I become the cultural events editor?"
Indiana's first arts and cultural organization assessment report unveiled: IU News Room: Indiana University
Indiana's first arts and cultural organization assessment report unveiled: IU News Room: Indiana University: "BLOOMINGTON, Ind. -- The Indiana Arts Commission (IAC) and the Indiana University School of Public and Environmental Affairs (SPEA) announced today that the Nonprofit Capacity Assessment for Indiana's Arts and Culture Organizations report, a first of its kind, has been completed and is now available for review."
Nonprofit takes over an iconic nature preserve from a cash-poor county - Sacramento News - Local and Breaking Sacramento News | Sacramento Bee
Nonprofit takes over an iconic nature preserve from a cash-poor county - Sacramento News - Local and Breaking Sacramento News | Sacramento Bee: "Invisible, however, will be the shift in control of the center and the 77-acre nature preserve from Sacramento County to the American River Natural History Association."
massnonprofit.org ::Common Impact Says Lack of Infrastructure Hampers Nonprofits
massnonprofit.org ::: "June 29, 2010 — Nearly 40% of nonprofit organizations cite an underinvestment in operational infrastructure as the top barrier they face in delivering effective community programs and services, according to a recent study conducted by Common Impact, a Cambridge nonprofit that connects professionals from global companies to high-potential local nonprofits."
What’s Next? Charting the Course for Philanthropy’s Success - RE:Philanthropy
What’s Next? Charting the Course for Philanthropy’s Success - RE:Philanthropy: "To that end, 16 leaders from organizations across the nation gathered earlier this month in Los Angeles for the Council on Foundations’ first-ever Summer Retreat for Foundation CEOs. The gathering was an opportunity for leaders to explore how their organizations can respond to and weather economic difficulties, reconnect with the ideals that drive philanthropic success, and share best practices with peers."
Tuesday, June 29, 2010
Corporate Rework Needed for Business & Philanthropy | Pro Bono Australia
Corporate Rework Needed for Business & Philanthropy | Pro Bono Australia: "Corporate leaders will need to rework their business, philanthropy and community strategies according to a report that proposes a new approach for businesses to solve societal challenges in the coming decade.
The US Committee Encouraging Corporate Philanthropy (CECP) and McKinsey & Company have released a new report, “Shaping the Future: Solving Social Problems through Business Strategy,” which explores the evolving relationship between business and society."
The US Committee Encouraging Corporate Philanthropy (CECP) and McKinsey & Company have released a new report, “Shaping the Future: Solving Social Problems through Business Strategy,” which explores the evolving relationship between business and society."
Why are donations sparse for the Gulf? | StarTribune.com
Why are donations sparse for the Gulf? | StarTribune.com: "Jean Gorrell, president of the Minnesota chapter of the Association of Fundraising Professionals, said donors may be reluctant to support 'a corporate disaster.''
'We've read about the negligence that took place before the [oil] well erupted,'' she said. 'Clearly, it wasn't Mother Nature. What role does philanthropy play in a corporate disaster? That's unclear.''"
'We've read about the negligence that took place before the [oil] well erupted,'' she said. 'Clearly, it wasn't Mother Nature. What role does philanthropy play in a corporate disaster? That's unclear.''"
GVSU's philanthropy center wins $2.1 million grant from Kellogg Foundation | MLive.com
GVSU's philanthropy center wins $2.1 million grant from Kellogg Foundation | MLive.com: "GRAND RAPIDS -- Grand Valley State University's Dorothy A. Johnson Center for Philanthropy has received a $2.1 million grant from the W.K. Kellogg Foundation. The money will be used to help the Johnson Center's long-term sustainability.
Established in 1992 with support from the Kellogg Foundation, the center promotes philanthropy, community improvement and excellence in nonprofit leadership through teaching, research and service."
Established in 1992 with support from the Kellogg Foundation, the center promotes philanthropy, community improvement and excellence in nonprofit leadership through teaching, research and service."
Monday, June 28, 2010
The Baptist Standard :: The Newsmagazine of Texas Baptists - Nonprofit administration a new niche for Baylor School of Social Work
The Baptist Standard :: The Newsmagazine of Texas Baptists - Nonprofit administration a new niche for Baylor School of Social Work: "WACO—Early summer marked a quiet transition in the offices of the Waco Foundation as one social worker left and another one was hired. But they were administrative workers, not clinical social workers, and they signal the emergence of a niche specialty for the Baylor School of Social Work."
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)