Friday, July 09, 2010
DON'T DROP THE BALL ON THE ANNUAL BALL - Association Bisnow - Washington
DON'T DROP THE BALL ON THE ANNUAL BALL - Association Bisnow - Washington: "Of course, there's an acronym for evaluating events: SMART. Gloria suggests first asking whether the event has a specific purpose, such as generating publicity, raising visibility, or bringing in new donors. Then, consider how you might define success and measure it. (Did media show up? Did donors increase their gifts?) Don't forget some sort of cost/benefit analysis to determine if those goals are achievable or realistic. 'You don't want to put yourself in hole,' Gloria says. Lastly, the timetable. Choosing the date is often one of the most difficult decisions,"
Holidays in July: Get a Jump on End-of-the-Year Fundraising | Network for Good Learning Center - Learn how to raise money online for your nonprofit
Holidays in July: Get a Jump on End-of-the-Year Fundraising | Network for Good Learning Center - Learn how to raise money online for your nonprofit: "The summer months are a great time to focus on building stronger relationships with supporters to lay the groundwork for a big year-end giving season. By checking these items off your list now, you can strengthen the vital relationships that will set your organization up for a strong holiday giving season.
Here are five tips to help you kick off your holiday fundraising in July:"
Here are five tips to help you kick off your holiday fundraising in July:"
Thursday, July 08, 2010
The Nonprofit Quarterly | The Nonprofit Quarterly | Unraveling Development: Nothing Can or Should Substitute for Philanthropy, Part 1
From Nonprofit Quarterly
The Nonprofit Quarterly | The Nonprofit Quarterly | Unraveling Development: Nothing Can or Should Substitute for Philanthropy, Part 1: "I'm worried by what I see as an excessive focus on generating revenue by nonprofits.
There's a new old chant in town: 'Let's start a business where customers buy stuff and then we won't have to rely so heavily on donations!' Articles proclaim that nonprofits are 'finally wising up.'"
The Nonprofit Quarterly | The Nonprofit Quarterly | Unraveling Development: Nothing Can or Should Substitute for Philanthropy, Part 1: "I'm worried by what I see as an excessive focus on generating revenue by nonprofits.
There's a new old chant in town: 'Let's start a business where customers buy stuff and then we won't have to rely so heavily on donations!' Articles proclaim that nonprofits are 'finally wising up.'"
Blue Star Museums Initiative
Blue Star Museums Initiative: "Welcome to Blue Star Museums!
Blue Star Museums is a partnership among Blue Star Families, the National Endowment for the Arts, and more than 850 museums in all 50 states to offer free admission to military personnel and their families from Memorial Day, May 31, 2010, through Labor Day, September 6, 2010."
Blue Star Museums is a partnership among Blue Star Families, the National Endowment for the Arts, and more than 850 museums in all 50 states to offer free admission to military personnel and their families from Memorial Day, May 31, 2010, through Labor Day, September 6, 2010."
CharityVillage� Research: Finding (and keeping) a good personal fit on a board
CharityVillage� Research: Finding (and keeping) a good personal fit on a board: "Finding (and keeping) a good personal fit on a board
By Doreen Pendgracs, author of Before You Say Yes...
July 5, 2010
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People who willingly take on significant board challenges inspire me. Tanya Gulliver is one of those people. After serving as president of the Professional Writers Association of Canada (PWAC) for one year, Gulliver volunteered to do it again and serve a second term. Not many people have that level of commitment, particularly after having already served a number of years on the board — she worked her way up to the position of president."
By Doreen Pendgracs, author of Before You Say Yes...
July 5, 2010
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People who willingly take on significant board challenges inspire me. Tanya Gulliver is one of those people. After serving as president of the Professional Writers Association of Canada (PWAC) for one year, Gulliver volunteered to do it again and serve a second term. Not many people have that level of commitment, particularly after having already served a number of years on the board — she worked her way up to the position of president."
A New Career Path for Fund Raisers? - Prospecting - The Chronicle of Philanthropy- Connecting the nonprofit world with news, jobs, and ideas
A New Career Path for Fund Raisers? - Prospecting - The Chronicle of Philanthropy- Connecting the nonprofit world with news, jobs, and ideas: "A New Career Path for Fund Raisers?
By Holly Hall
Fund raisers in higher education, especially those who work for institutions with large, well-established development departments, have some of the most desirable positions in fund raising.
One benefit is the steady stream of potential donors with each year's graduating class; fund raisers at many other types of charities usually don't have such a built-in source of donors."
By Holly Hall
Fund raisers in higher education, especially those who work for institutions with large, well-established development departments, have some of the most desirable positions in fund raising.
One benefit is the steady stream of potential donors with each year's graduating class; fund raisers at many other types of charities usually don't have such a built-in source of donors."
Wednesday, July 07, 2010
The NonProfit Times - Nonprofit Postal Rates Targeted For Hike
The NonProfit Times - The Leading Business Publication For Nonprofit Management: "Nonprofit Postal Rates Targeted For Hike
By Mark Hrywna
As the nonprofit community determines just how much they might see postal rates increase next year, it's clear that Standard Mail Parcels will get hit with the largest increases – 23 percent – under an exigent rate case filed by the United States Postal Service (USPS) today.
How much the nonprofit rate for Standard Parcel or other categories used by nonprofits will increase is unclear, but USPS appears to be moving toward having categories cover more of their costs to handle."
By Mark Hrywna
As the nonprofit community determines just how much they might see postal rates increase next year, it's clear that Standard Mail Parcels will get hit with the largest increases – 23 percent – under an exigent rate case filed by the United States Postal Service (USPS) today.
How much the nonprofit rate for Standard Parcel or other categories used by nonprofits will increase is unclear, but USPS appears to be moving toward having categories cover more of their costs to handle."
massnonprofit.org ::Wyona Lynch-McWhite Aims to Make Art Available to Everyone
massnonprofit.org ::: "McWhite developed a number of principles to guide her work, including “Art is for everyone.” In mid-2009, she became director of Fuller Craft in Brockton, the only contemporary craft museum in New England, and uses her personal motto to make the museum as inclusive as possible."
Survey: Some nonprofit organizations more able to deal with recession than others | greenbaypressgazette.com | Green Bay Press Gazette
Survey: Some nonprofit organizations more able to deal with recession than others | greenbaypressgazette.com | Green Bay Press Gazette: "A recent survey shows the recession affected many local nonprofits last year, though not necessarily in the same ways."
Tuesday, July 06, 2010
Microfinance Group Unitus Shuts Down, Eyes ‘Reinvention’ - Philanthropy Today - The Chronicle of Philanthropy- Connecting the nonprofit world with news, jobs, and ideas
From the Chronicle
Microfinance Group Unitus Shuts Down, Eyes ‘Reinvention’ - Philanthropy Today - The Chronicle of Philanthropy- Connecting the nonprofit world with news, jobs, and ideas: "Microfinance Group Unitus Shuts Down, Eyes ‘Reinvention’
Seattle-based microfinance provider Unitus will dissolve operations, lay off all 45 of its employees, and redirect its assets into a new antipoverty venture, according to the Puget Sound Business Journal.
In a press statement, Unitus said that after fulfilling existing commitments, it will form a “reinvented organization” to work on “poverty-focused philanthropic activities.”"
Microfinance Group Unitus Shuts Down, Eyes ‘Reinvention’ - Philanthropy Today - The Chronicle of Philanthropy- Connecting the nonprofit world with news, jobs, and ideas: "Microfinance Group Unitus Shuts Down, Eyes ‘Reinvention’
Seattle-based microfinance provider Unitus will dissolve operations, lay off all 45 of its employees, and redirect its assets into a new antipoverty venture, according to the Puget Sound Business Journal.
In a press statement, Unitus said that after fulfilling existing commitments, it will form a “reinvented organization” to work on “poverty-focused philanthropic activities.”"
Demand for Red Cross rises as donations fall | TuscaloosaNews.com
Demand for Red Cross rises as donations fall | TuscaloosaNews.com: "In the past year, the West Alabama chapter of the American Red Cross has responded to 181 local disasters, a record number in the organization’s 93-year history.
Unfortunately, the record comes in an economic climate in which residents across the region are doing the best they can to simply pay the bills, leaving little or nothing for charitable donations.
The local Red Cross chapter is funded entirely through donations and receives no funding from the government, said Oscar Barnes, the chapter’s executive director."
Unfortunately, the record comes in an economic climate in which residents across the region are doing the best they can to simply pay the bills, leaving little or nothing for charitable donations.
The local Red Cross chapter is funded entirely through donations and receives no funding from the government, said Oscar Barnes, the chapter’s executive director."
Over the Rockies, around the town, bicyclists prepare for Jake’s Ride | NJ.com
Over the Rockies, around the town, bicyclists prepare for Jake’s Ride | NJ.com: "MILLBURN — The Third Annual Jake’s Ride for Dystonia Research will be held on Sunday, Sept. 26, in Millburn-Short Hills."
Leadership in Focus: Janet Austin
Leadership in Focus: Janet Austin: "This month in our Leadership in Focus series we feature Janet Austin, CEO of YWCA Vancouver. Before joining the ranks of one of BC's largest, most diverse, and entrepreneurial nonprofit organizations, Janet served as executive director of Big Sisters of BC Lower Mainland and as the director of development services for BC Housing. Though she didn't start out in the nonprofit sector, Janet's unwavering passion for and commitment to volunteerism inspired a career shift. Thankfully, that passion is seemingly burning still."
Small and Midsize Foundations Exceed Payout Requirements in 2009, Study Finds - News - The Chronicle of Philanthropy- Connecting the nonprofit world with news, jobs, and ideas
Small and Midsize Foundations Exceed Payout Requirements in 2009, Study Finds - News - The Chronicle of Philanthropy- Connecting the nonprofit world with news, jobs, and ideas: "June 30, 2010
Small and Midsize Foundations Exceed Payout Requirements in 2009, Study Finds
By Debra E. Blum
Small and mid-sized foundations were more generous to charities than they had to be last year, according to a new study.
More than eight out of 10 small and midsize foundations spent more than the minimum distribution required by law—which is about 5 percent of investment assets each year—according to a study by Foundation Source, a company that provides services for family foundations and other philanthropies."
Small and Midsize Foundations Exceed Payout Requirements in 2009, Study Finds
By Debra E. Blum
Small and mid-sized foundations were more generous to charities than they had to be last year, according to a new study.
More than eight out of 10 small and midsize foundations spent more than the minimum distribution required by law—which is about 5 percent of investment assets each year—according to a study by Foundation Source, a company that provides services for family foundations and other philanthropies."
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