Popular Coupon Site Pitches for Charities - Prospecting - The Chronicle of Philanthropy- Connecting the nonprofit world with news, jobs, and ideas

Popular Coupon Site Pitches for Charities - Prospecting - The Chronicle of Philanthropy- Connecting the nonprofit world with news, jobs, and ideas: "In Washington, subscribers to the online coupon site Groupon found a second offer next to Tuesday’s deal for a discounted health-club membership. They also had the opportunity to donate meals to families in need.

The promotion, which will run through Saturday, encourages Groupon’s customers in Washington to make a donation to the Community Foundation for the National Capital Region’s Neighbors in Need Fund, which helps local food banks."

Our view: Keep on giving, but be careful

Our view: Keep on giving, but be careful: "Generous giving is part of our region's culture as well. Whether it's agencies such as the Great Rivers United Way, The Salvation Army, La Crosse Community Foundation, La Crosse Area Boys & Girls Club or the dozens of other worthy charities, groups or foundations in the area, we dig deep when it comes to supporting worthy causes. It's that benevolent spirit that is a cornerstone to building our high quality of life."

United Way campaign tops $4.5M, sets record - Corning, NY - The Corning Leader

United Way campaign tops $4.5M, sets record - Corning, NY - The Corning Leader: "Elmira, N.Y. —

Despite a tough economy, the United Way of the Southern Tier’s 2010 fundraising campaign
set an all-time record, bringing in more than $4.5 million in community donations, officials announced Tuesday.

“Thank you to the community,” said Ron Hatch, United Way president. “It was a great campaign year.”"

60 Minutes Puts All Charities Under Magnifying Glass | eJewish Philanthropy: Your Jewish Philanthropy Resource

60 Minutes Puts All Charities Under Magnifying Glass | eJewish Philanthropy: Your Jewish Philanthropy Resource: "Charities are under a magnifying glass like never before. Advances in technology have created an era of transparency. No longer can charities rely on just the good will of their name and historical record. Now they must continually justify their relevance and nurture and protect their credibility. Public trust is of paramount importance, and to lose it may mean losing everything."

Looking for a Career in Development in 2011? Good Choice and Good Luck! : Page 1 of 2 : FundRaising Success

Looking for a Career in Development in 2011? Good Choice and Good Luck! : Page 1 of 2 : FundRaising Success: "you work in the nonprofit sector, it's no secret that entry-level jobs are disappearing, training funds for staff are drying up, salaries are static at best, benefits are status quo, and the profession is undergoing change and evaluation. Fundraising professionals are discovering they need to develop broader skill sets"

SOFII | The Showcase of Fundraising Innovation and Inspiration

SOFII | The Showcase of Fundraising Innovation and Inspiration

Tom Ahern’s nine-step communications self-audit | SOFII

Tom Ahern’s nine-step communications self-audit | SOFII: "Why pay thousands to have an expert tell you what you’re doing wrong? Audit your donor communications yourself, using these criteria.

I audit donor communications for part of my living: websites, newsletters, appeal letters and the like. Then I issue ‘report cards’ on their effectiveness, based on industry best practices."

New York Firefighters' Calendar Returns After Pause for Scandal - Philanthropy Today - The Chronicle of Philanthropy- Connecting the nonprofit world with news, jobs, and ideas

New York Firefighters' Calendar Returns After Pause for Scandal - Philanthropy Today - The Chronicle of Philanthropy- Connecting the nonprofit world with news, jobs, and ideas: "The New York Fire Department’s popular fund-raising item, a calendar featuring buff, bare-chested firefighters, is returning after three years’ hiatus following a scandal, says The New York Times."

Spending and Management of Endowments under UPMIFA | Association of Governing Boards

Spending and Management of Endowments under UPMIFA | Association of Governing Boards: "Over the past three years, adoption of the Uniform Prudent Management of Institutional Funds Act (UPMIFA) has fundamentally changed the regulatory context in which boards make decisions regarding spending from underwater endowments. In 2010, AGB surveyed 207 colleges, universities, and affiliated foundations, providing the only national data on the ways higher education boards are managing spending under the new law and providing college and university boards and executives with important insights into the ways spending and governance practices are evolving."

Myths Of Donor Acquisition Fundraising

Myths Of Donor Acquisition Fundraising: "Myths Of Donor Acquisition Fundraising

By Samuel J. Fanburg

There’s no end to the urban legends and myths when it comes to fundraising.
Here are truths associated with acquisition fundraising including the amount of testing an acquisition program goes through, list testing, telemarketing, donors acquired online and premiums increasing an organization’s file size."

Hough: Philanthropy is good business - St. Petersburg Times

Hough: Philanthropy is good business - St. Petersburg Times: "For longtime St. Petersburg business executive William R. Hough, charitable giving is good business. His municipal bond firm, William R. Hough & Co., which merged into RBC Wealth Management in 2004, supported many causes, and doing so meant positive exposure for the business."

Hough: Philanthropy is good business - St. Petersburg Times

Hough: Philanthropy is good business - St. Petersburg Times: "For longtime St. Petersburg business executive William R. Hough, charitable giving is good business. His municipal bond firm, William R. Hough & Co., which merged into RBC Wealth Management in 2004, supported many causes, and doing so meant positive exposure for the business."