Friday, August 20, 2010
Stillwater Gazette > Community > St. Croix Valley Foundation launches new fund for nonprofits
Stillwater Gazette > Community > St. Croix Valley Foundation launches new fund for nonprofits: "HUDSON, Wis. - St. Croix Valley Foundation Board Chair Dr. David Wettergren recently announced that the organization has recently established a new category of funds, called 'Institutional Funds,' for large nonprofit organizations that have endowment or endowment-like assets that are used as long-term savings rather than as operating funds."
The Daily Gamecock - Private donations rise despite poor economy
The Daily Gamecock - Private donations rise despite poor economy: "The University of South Carolina raised $117.6 million during the past year from more than 47,000 donors, breaking a record in both money raised and donors who supported the University.
It’s the third year in a row the University has raised more than $100 million and a 9.4 percent increase from 2009 when the University raised $107.5 million. �"
It’s the third year in a row the University has raised more than $100 million and a 9.4 percent increase from 2009 when the University raised $107.5 million. �"
Paid by Big Firms, Young Lawyers Turn to Public Service - NYTimes.com
Paid by Big Firms, Young Lawyers Turn to Public Service - NYTimes.com: "With the deferral year ending, some of these newly minted lawyers are surprised to find themselves reconsidering their career goals and thinking about staying with public interest law. When Latham & Watkins asked Mr. Richardson to defer his start date until at least October 2010, he took his interest in environmental issues to Resources for the Future, a nonprofit policy group based in Washington, where he did legal research on the Deepwater Horizon oil spill and climate change."
"The Transnational NGO Initiative is proud to announce the public release of its core dataset based on extensive interviews with top leaders from a diverse sample of 152 transnational NGOs. The dataset is derived from over 200 hours of digitally recorded interviews with top leaders, whose responses generated over 19,000 qualitative quotations captured with more than 400 qualitative codes. With additional secondary data from Charity Navigator, organizations’ Forms 990, websites and annual reports, the core dataset contains over 300 variables describing how TNGO leaders understand issues related to governance, goals and strategies, transnationalism, effectiveness, accountability, leadership and more.� The TNGO core dataset offers an unprecedented glimpse into the perceptions and perspectives of TNGO leaders."
TODAYonline | Singapore | Getting a first-hand feel of conservation work
TODAYonline | Singapore | Getting a first-hand feel of conservation work: "SINGAPORE - They paid for their airfare and accommodation to spend four weeks in Indonesia and the Philippines, getting their hands and feet dirty planting trees and mangroves - a first-hand feel of conservation work.
Undergraduates Connie Chua, Eugene Lim, Kevin See and Ong Zi Xiang from the Singapore Management University were Conservation International's (CI) first batch of field interns.
Headquartered in the United States, the non-government organisation (NGO) opened an office in Singapore last October."
Undergraduates Connie Chua, Eugene Lim, Kevin See and Ong Zi Xiang from the Singapore Management University were Conservation International's (CI) first batch of field interns.
Headquartered in the United States, the non-government organisation (NGO) opened an office in Singapore last October."
Japanese Students Learn About American Culture, Language at IUPUI Program : Newscenter : IUPUI
Japanese Students Learn About American Culture, Language at IUPUI Program : Newscenter : IUPUI: "Prominent female leaders from Indianapolis speak to the students about their journey into leadership roles in the corporate and not-for-profit community.
Among them are Jane Schlegel, Indianapolis civic leader and ICIC board member and Pat Wachtel, President and Chief Executive Officer of Girls Incorporated of Indianapolis. They teamed up to discuss the role of not-for-profit organizations in American culture, which can be very different from Japan."
Among them are Jane Schlegel, Indianapolis civic leader and ICIC board member and Pat Wachtel, President and Chief Executive Officer of Girls Incorporated of Indianapolis. They teamed up to discuss the role of not-for-profit organizations in American culture, which can be very different from Japan."
Warren Buffett's Billionaires Show Why Charity Trumps Government - US News and World Report
Warren Buffett's Billionaires Show Why Charity Trumps Government - US News and World Report: "Big news recently in the charity world: At last count, 38 billionaires signed the 'Giving Pledge,' in which they promised to donate at least half of their fortune to charity either during their lifetime or upon their death. The list includes such business leaders as David Rockefeller, Barron Hilton, Michael Bloomberg, Diane Von Furstenberg, and Barry Diller. All stepped up after being personally asked by fellow billionaires Bill and Melinda Gates and Warren Buffett, who themselves already give away about $3 billion a year. (Buffett has pledged to give away 99 percent of his money. His 2010 net worth is $47 billion.)"
ROSS PEROT COMMITS $20 MILLION TO UT MD ANDERSON CANCER CENTER - TheCypressTimes
ROSS PEROT COMMITS $20 MILLION TO UT MD ANDERSON CANCER CENTER - TheCypressTimes: "Gift to Advance Personalized Cancer Therapy as the 'Gold Standard' in Oncology Care
HOUSTON — Dallas businessman and philanthropist H. Ross Perot has donated $20 million to The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center for research to advance and design novel targeted therapies."
HOUSTON — Dallas businessman and philanthropist H. Ross Perot has donated $20 million to The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center for research to advance and design novel targeted therapies."
Wednesday, August 18, 2010
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massnonprofit.org ::: "Hope Summit Brings Nonprofits Together; Continuity Takes Effort
By Jay W. Vogt
August 13, 2010 — The first step toward collaboration among nonprofits can be as easy as inviting someone to coffee. A group of 10 organizations in Arlington gathered together for two hours over coffee one morning to discuss their needs and resources. They called their gathering—a simple act in opposition to their own isolation—“The Hope Summit.”"
By Jay W. Vogt
August 13, 2010 — The first step toward collaboration among nonprofits can be as easy as inviting someone to coffee. A group of 10 organizations in Arlington gathered together for two hours over coffee one morning to discuss their needs and resources. They called their gathering—a simple act in opposition to their own isolation—“The Hope Summit.”"
Tuesday, August 17, 2010
PhilanTopic: 15 Ways to Improve Grantee Communication at Your Foundation
PhilanTopic: 15 Ways to Improve Grantee Communication at Your Foundation: "The California HealthCare Foundation (CHCF) commissioned a Grantee Perception Report from the Center for Effective Philanthropy in 2009. Though its ratings with respect to both consistency and clarity of communication were statistically similar to or higher than those of other foundations, comments and suggestions from grantees indicated room for improvement in communication between staff and grantees. CHCF decided to retain Putnam Community Investment Consulting to identify ways to improve its communications with grantees. Our focus, in turn, was to analyze the results of CHCF's Grantee Perception Report and to conduct further research that included assessing the grantee communications practices of CHCF program staff and other foundations, as well as examining the presentation of grantee resources on its Web site."
'Dragon Girl' Rooney Mara: your queries answered - Emirates24|7
'Dragon Girl' Rooney Mara: your queries answered - Emirates24|7: "OK. Any other random information I need to know to appear clued in?
Mara oversees the charity Faces of Kibera, which benefits orphans from the Kibera slum in Nairobi, Kenya, one of the largest slums in Africa. The charity's goal is to build an orphanage in the region, for which six acres of land have been purchased. The charity auctions memorabilia from the Steelers and Giants. Rooney visited the area as a volunteer, at age 21, and was moved to help the orphans, many whose parents have died from AIDS and HIV-related illnesses."
Mara oversees the charity Faces of Kibera, which benefits orphans from the Kibera slum in Nairobi, Kenya, one of the largest slums in Africa. The charity's goal is to build an orphanage in the region, for which six acres of land have been purchased. The charity auctions memorabilia from the Steelers and Giants. Rooney visited the area as a volunteer, at age 21, and was moved to help the orphans, many whose parents have died from AIDS and HIV-related illnesses."
Hanson fans enjoy charity walk, nearly two-hour Intersection show (video, photos) | MLive.com
Hanson fans enjoy charity walk, nearly two-hour Intersection show (video, photos) | MLive.com: "Sutton and Andrews were two of about 150 early arrivers to the concert to participate in Hanson's barefoot charity walk titled 'Take the Walk.'
The pop/rock/soul trio of brothers conduct the walks before most of their shows. For every person who registers and selects a specific need of choice -- education, access to clean water, shoes, AIDS treatment and research, or healthcare -- the band donates a $1 per person and sends it to a charity that specializes in whatever each person selects."
The pop/rock/soul trio of brothers conduct the walks before most of their shows. For every person who registers and selects a specific need of choice -- education, access to clean water, shoes, AIDS treatment and research, or healthcare -- the band donates a $1 per person and sends it to a charity that specializes in whatever each person selects."
Getting what you want: How to ask without fear
Getting what you want: How to ask without fear: "FOX 25 / MyFoxBoston.com) - At some point, all of us have been involved in fund-raising efforts. From selling candy bars for little league, cookies for the Girls Scouts or even raising bigger money for a community project, it’s part of being involved in a community."
Monday, August 16, 2010
Federal aid gives ‘incredible boost’ to Taunton nonprofits - Taunton, MA - The Taunton Gazette
Federal aid gives ‘incredible boost’ to Taunton nonprofits - Taunton, MA - The Taunton Gazette: "Taunton —
While some taxpayers have questioned the value of the Recovery and Reinvestment Act, two organizations in Taunton believe they are putting the money to good use, creating jobs and helping families.
The Taunton-based Associates of Human Services (AHS) has received $328,765 so far in stimulus funds from the Administration for Children and Families to expand its Early Head Start program to Norton, Attleboro and Middleboro, said the executive director of the nonprofit. The funds created four new positions for individuals hired for home visiting and management."
While some taxpayers have questioned the value of the Recovery and Reinvestment Act, two organizations in Taunton believe they are putting the money to good use, creating jobs and helping families.
The Taunton-based Associates of Human Services (AHS) has received $328,765 so far in stimulus funds from the Administration for Children and Families to expand its Early Head Start program to Norton, Attleboro and Middleboro, said the executive director of the nonprofit. The funds created four new positions for individuals hired for home visiting and management."
Regional charitable foundations have banner year | HeraldTribune.com
Regional charitable foundations have banner year | HeraldTribune.com: "SARASOTA COUNTY - Donors who planned their estates and penned their wills with charity in mind helped produce a record year of giving at a time when needs are the greatest in the region."
The New Proactive Donor - Resource Center - AFP
The New Proactive Donor - Resource Center - AFP: "Aug. 10, 2010) The days when donors would give unconditionally to every charity that knocked on their door are gone for good, says fundraising veteran Penelope Burk. Her firm's recent research offers some clues into the mind of the modern donor.
The latest donor survey by Cygnus Research finds that in the age of information overload, there has been a marked shift in giving, paving the way for a new, independent donor. 'They do their research online and make confident choices,' Burk says. 'Fundraising needs to adapt to this proactive donor who won't be told when and how to give.'"
The latest donor survey by Cygnus Research finds that in the age of information overload, there has been a marked shift in giving, paving the way for a new, independent donor. 'They do their research online and make confident choices,' Burk says. 'Fundraising needs to adapt to this proactive donor who won't be told when and how to give.'"
The NonProfit Times - The Leading Business Publication For Nonprofit Management
The NonProfit Times - The Leading Business Publication For Nonprofit Management: "The 2010 NPT Power & Influence Top 50
INFLUENCE COMES WITH A KEYBOARD
Leveraging technology pushes agendas, inclusion and action
By Paul Clolery
There is little doubt that technology, particularly Web and mobile, are pushing the message of the nonprofit sector to all corners of the globe. (Can a globe really have corners?) But incredibly,"
INFLUENCE COMES WITH A KEYBOARD
Leveraging technology pushes agendas, inclusion and action
By Paul Clolery
There is little doubt that technology, particularly Web and mobile, are pushing the message of the nonprofit sector to all corners of the globe. (Can a globe really have corners?) But incredibly,"
Why Nonprofit Groups Should Talk More About Money - Money and Mission - The Chronicle of Philanthropy- Connecting the nonprofit world with news, jobs, and ideas
Why Nonprofit Groups Should Talk More About Money - Money and Mission - The Chronicle of Philanthropy- Connecting the nonprofit world with news, jobs, and ideas: "A few years ago, at a Council on Foundations conference, I was reviewing the program with Lew Feldstein, the longtime New Hampshire Charitable Foundation leader, and I said, 'Do you realize that the word ‘money’ is completely absent from the program?'"
UC Davis News & Information :: Philanthropic support tops $100M for fourth consecutive year
UC Davis News & Information :: Philanthropic support tops $100M for fourth consecutive year: "Philanthropic support tops $100M for fourth consecutive year
August 13, 2010
For the fourth year in a row, philanthropic support to the University of California, Davis, has surpassed $100 million.
Private support to UC Davis totaled $112.3 million during the 2009-10 fiscal year that ended June 30, topping last year’s $108.1 million total."
August 13, 2010
For the fourth year in a row, philanthropic support to the University of California, Davis, has surpassed $100 million.
Private support to UC Davis totaled $112.3 million during the 2009-10 fiscal year that ended June 30, topping last year’s $108.1 million total."
A Rare Interview With Dr. Mani! | NAMS4Kids Partner Blog
A Rare Interview With Dr. Mani! | NAMS4Kids Partner Blog: "A Rare Interview With Dr. Mani!
Posted on August 14, 2010 by admin
Roger Carr -a good friend and partner in the NAMS4Kids Giveway project – badgered Dr. Mani to make a little room on his schedule for a rare interview."
Posted on August 14, 2010 by admin
Roger Carr -a good friend and partner in the NAMS4Kids Giveway project – badgered Dr. Mani to make a little room on his schedule for a rare interview."
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