Tough TimesLife Not Wonderful for Jimmy Stewart Museum- The NonProfit Times March 15, 2011: "Tough Times
Life Not Wonderful for Jimmy Stewart Museum
A run on the Bailey Bros. Building & Loan nearly put the fictional financial institution out of business in 'It';s a Wonderful Life.' Today, sagging attendance is putting The Jimmy Stewart Museum in a spot where it could use a guardian angel like Clarence, who comes to the rescue of Jimmy Stewart';s character.
The museum celebrating the life of Jimmy Stewart, who made his name in classic films like It';s A Wonderful Life and Mr. Smith Goes to Washington, has seen a significant drop-off in visitors. Timothy Harley, executive director of the museum, estimates that there will be fewer than 5,000 visits in 2010, half the number of visits during his first year at the museum in 2000. There were about 6,500 visits to the museum during 2009, located in Stewart';s hometown of Indiana, Pa., about 60 miles east of Pittsburgh."
Wednesday, March 16, 2011
William and Kate ask for charity donations in lieu of wedding gifts - Telegraph
William and Kate ask for charity donations in lieu of wedding gifts - Telegraph: "Prince William and Kate Middleton have asked wedding guests and well wishers to donate to their own special charitable fund rather than give them presents, St James’s Palace has announced."
Stories And Premiums Ruled During The Holidays- The NonProfit Times march 15, 2011
From the Nonprofit Times
Stories And Premiums Ruled During The Holidays- The NonProfit Times march 15, 2011: "The holiday season provides ample opportunity to proposition potential donors and renew supporters' contributions. According to Michael Nilsen, senior director of public affairs for the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP), approximately half of all charities get between 30 percent and 60 percent of their contributions during the last quarter of the year. Roughly 20 percent of AFP member organizations noted that in December alone, they received 50 percent of their annual contributions noted Nilsen."
Stories And Premiums Ruled During The Holidays- The NonProfit Times march 15, 2011: "The holiday season provides ample opportunity to proposition potential donors and renew supporters' contributions. According to Michael Nilsen, senior director of public affairs for the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP), approximately half of all charities get between 30 percent and 60 percent of their contributions during the last quarter of the year. Roughly 20 percent of AFP member organizations noted that in December alone, they received 50 percent of their annual contributions noted Nilsen."
Tuesday, March 15, 2011
Growing Younger: Youth Recruitment in an Aging Nonprofit Sector
Growing Younger: Youth Recruitment in an Aging Nonprofit Sector: "A rapidly aging Canadian workforce, coupled with a decline in birth rates, creates a looming challenge for employers across job sectors — that of replacing retirees.
In the nonprofit world, where limited funds and job insecurity are inevitable, the mean age of employees has reached an unparalleled 43.3. Despite increased competition among young graduates in the workforce, recruiting young staff for nonprofits has become particularly difficult — and exceedingly pressing.
Last summer the HR Council for the Nonprofit Sector released a report entitled Growing Younger: Tapping into the Talents of Early Career Employees, which examined the dearth of young people applying to nonprofits. It cited a 2009 Ipsos Reid study that found only 2% of the 16 to 27-year-old Canadians surveyed viewed the nonprofit sector as a desirable field."
In the nonprofit world, where limited funds and job insecurity are inevitable, the mean age of employees has reached an unparalleled 43.3. Despite increased competition among young graduates in the workforce, recruiting young staff for nonprofits has become particularly difficult — and exceedingly pressing.
Last summer the HR Council for the Nonprofit Sector released a report entitled Growing Younger: Tapping into the Talents of Early Career Employees, which examined the dearth of young people applying to nonprofits. It cited a 2009 Ipsos Reid study that found only 2% of the 16 to 27-year-old Canadians surveyed viewed the nonprofit sector as a desirable field."
Tradition of Shaving Heads Raises $100-Million for St. Baldrick's - Prospecting - The Chronicle of Philanthropy- Connecting the nonprofit world with news, jobs, and ideas
Tradition of Shaving Heads Raises $100-Million for St. Baldrick's - Prospecting - The Chronicle of Philanthropy- Connecting the nonprofit world with news, jobs, and ideas: "It’s March, and for tens of thousands of people, that means it’s time to go bald for St. Baldrick’s Foundation."
State Bankruptcies Would Put Many Charities Out Of Business- The NonProfit Times MAR 14, 2011
State Bankruptcies Would Put Many Charities Out Of Business- The NonProfit Times MAR 14, 2011: "State Bankruptcies Would Put Many Charities Out Of Business
For states like California, which is $42 billion in debt, and Illinois, with a $15 billion deficit that includes $8 billion owed to vendors and nonprofits, the idea of declaring bankruptcy might seem like their only option.
But, for nonprofits, “it would be completely disastrous and ill conceived,” said Laurel O’Sullivan, vice president of public policy at Donors Forum in Chicago, and a member of the National Council of Nonprofits. Many nonprofits wouldn’t be able to survive on philanthropy alone and would shut down, resulting in the municipalities and states having to pick up the pieces."
For states like California, which is $42 billion in debt, and Illinois, with a $15 billion deficit that includes $8 billion owed to vendors and nonprofits, the idea of declaring bankruptcy might seem like their only option.
But, for nonprofits, “it would be completely disastrous and ill conceived,” said Laurel O’Sullivan, vice president of public policy at Donors Forum in Chicago, and a member of the National Council of Nonprofits. Many nonprofits wouldn’t be able to survive on philanthropy alone and would shut down, resulting in the municipalities and states having to pick up the pieces."
Amanda McLean quits Institute of Fundraising after four months - Third Sector
Amanda McLean quits Institute of Fundraising after four months - Third Sector: "Chief executive says the job was 'amazing but overwhelming'
Amanda McLean, chief executive of the Institute of Fundraising, has resigned with immediate effect after only four months in the job.
McLean, who took up the post in November last year, said she decided to leave so that she could spend more time with her family.
'I have done full-time jobs before and I knew this would be hard work, but some jobs have greater flexibility than others,' she told Third Sector. 'The job was too overwhelming. There is so much happening in the sector."
Amanda McLean, chief executive of the Institute of Fundraising, has resigned with immediate effect after only four months in the job.
McLean, who took up the post in November last year, said she decided to leave so that she could spend more time with her family.
'I have done full-time jobs before and I knew this would be hard work, but some jobs have greater flexibility than others,' she told Third Sector. 'The job was too overwhelming. There is so much happening in the sector."
Demystifying the 2010 Tax Act: What You Need To Know - Lewis Saret - The Wealth Strategies Report - Forbes
Demystifying the 2010 Tax Act: What You Need To Know - Lewis Saret - The Wealth Strategies Report - Forbes: "In December 2010, President Obama significantly changed the federal estate tax by signing the Tax Relief, Unemployment Insurance Reauthorization and Job Creation Act of 2010 (the “Act”). The Act impacts the estate plans of many individuals while presenting noteworthy estate planning opportunities. This post summarizes the key changes and provisions of the Act, detailing what you most need to know in order to stay on top of you and your clients’ estate plans in the coming years."
Monday, March 14, 2011
Inside Philanthropy: Nonprofits should trust themselves
Inside Philanthropy: Nonprofits should trust themselves: "Despite the best intentions, many nonprofits risk losing sight of their mission, losing touch with their customers and donors, and losing confidence in their own ability to develop and run sustainable organizations.
The culprits are foundations, trade groups and consultants that are fixated on metrics and short-term results, and peddle that mindset to nonprofits that are only too willing to check their judgment at the door in exchange for those groups’ philanthropic dollars and self-promoted expertise."
The culprits are foundations, trade groups and consultants that are fixated on metrics and short-term results, and peddle that mindset to nonprofits that are only too willing to check their judgment at the door in exchange for those groups’ philanthropic dollars and self-promoted expertise."
Convio’s Annual Benchmark Study Showcases Online as Fastest Growing Fundraising and Engagement Channel | Business Wire
Convio’s Annual Benchmark Study Showcases Online as Fastest Growing Fundraising and Engagement Channel | Business Wire: "AUSTIN, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Convio, Inc. (NASDAQ: CNVO) today released the results of its annual Convio Online Marketing Nonprofit Benchmark Index™ Study. The results of the study indicate that online is the fastest growing fundraising channel for nonprofits. In 2010, Convio’s clients raised more than $1.3 billion online, up 40 percent from 2009. The study shows that online engagement continues to play a crucial role for nonprofits: online legislative advocates grew 20 percent, email files continued to grow at a median 22 percent across all sectors and gift sizes increased in 2010. The full study is available at www.convio.com/2011benchmark."
Charity Aid Group in Japan to Help Relief Efforts - World - CBN News - Christian News 24-7 - CBN.com
Charity Aid Group in Japan to Help Relief Efforts - World - CBN News - Christian News 24-7 - CBN.com: "The Christian Broadcasting Network's Operation Blessing International has joined relief agencies from the U.S. and around the world for a massive humanitarian relief effort in Japan in the wake of Friday's devastating earthquake and tsunami."
Norwich, nonprofits must build creative partnerships - Norwich, CT - Norwich Bulletin
Norwich, nonprofits must build creative partnerships - Norwich, CT - Norwich Bulletin: "Norwich’s cultural and historical nonprofits need to think creatively about partnerships that will leverage their expertise and generate the income they need to thrive.
Last month, we learned that the 24-year-old Norwich Arts Center (formerly the Norwich Arts Council) may have to close its doors by May if it can’t raise the money it needs to stay afloat."
Last month, we learned that the 24-year-old Norwich Arts Center (formerly the Norwich Arts Council) may have to close its doors by May if it can’t raise the money it needs to stay afloat."
Philanthropy’s Dilemma - Editor's Blog - Alumni Bulletin - Harvard Business School
Philanthropy’s Dilemma - Editor's Blog - Alumni Bulletin - Harvard Business School: "An estimated ten times more money will pour into philanthropy during the first half of this century than during the entire century before. A high-profile case in point is the Giving Pledge, a campaign headed by Bill Gates and Warren Buffett to encourage the nation’s wealthiest people to give most of their money to philanthropic causes. To date, 57 billionaires, including several HBS grads, have joined the campaign, committing upwards of $125 billion to charitable causes."
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