You too can leave part of your estate to charity - Community Voices - Modbee.com

You too can leave part of your estate to charity - Community Voices - Modbee.com: "One hundred and twenty-nine Californians have pledged to leave at least 10 percent of their estate to the charities of their choice and are leading the way to the goal of 1,000 pledges by Oct. 1. This date is the second annual California Legislature declared 'Plan Your Giving Day.'"

IBM v Carnegie Corporation: The centenarians square up | The Economist

IBM v Carnegie Corporation: The centenarians square up | The Economist: "The centenarians square up
Both IBM and the Carnegie Corporation will turn 100 this month. Has the multinational business or universal philanthropy done more for society?"

IBM v Carnegie Corporation: The centenarians square up | The Economist

IBM v Carnegie Corporation: The centenarians square up | The Economist: "The centenarians square up
Both IBM and the Carnegie Corporation will turn 100 this month. Has the multinational business or universal philanthropy done more for society?"

IRS Considers Changes in Disclosure Rules - Tax Watch - The Chronicle of Philanthropy- Connecting the nonprofit world with news, jobs, and ideas

IRS Considers Changes in Disclosure Rules - Tax Watch - The Chronicle of Philanthropy- Connecting the nonprofit world with news, jobs, and ideas: "Many nonprofits and their affiliates could face expanded requirements to disclose information to the Internal Revenue Service if some tax-agency officials and advisers get their way. What’s more, the IRS might require each affiliate to prove it deserves tax exemption, rather than granting one exemption to cover every affiliate."

North West Evening Mail | News | Mountain trek beckons for charity champ

North West Evening Mail | News | Mountain trek beckons for charity champ: "A STUDENT is hoping to be at the peak of her fitness as she takes on Africa’s highest mountain.

Rebecca Robinson, 20, flew to Kenya yesterday to embark on a nine-day trek up Mount Kilimanjaro, before taking part in charity work with Childreach International."

Advice for Young Executive Directors - Career Ideas & Advice - The Chronicle of Philanthropy- Connecting the nonprofit world with news, jobs, and ideas

Advice for Young Executive Directors - Career Ideas & Advice - The Chronicle of Philanthropy- Connecting the nonprofit world with news, jobs, and ideas

The AFP Blog: The Power of Community

The AFP Blog: The Power of Community: "The Power of Community
One thing really struck me as I returned to DC from New York Fundraising Day and Planet Philanthropy in Jacksonville, Fla.—the power of AFP as a convener.

Both events represented what’s best in AFP – volunteers, giving their time, dedication and passion to their peers. Drawing together everyone in their communities for the benefit of all.
It’s always a privilege to join in these events. I don’t think we say often enough how much we enjoy it. You can’t beat fundraisers for working hard and having a good time while they’re at it."

Philanthropy isn’t for profit | Felix Salmon

Philanthropy isn’t for profit | Felix Salmon: "Felix Salmon


Dalberg is an international consultancy which explains, on its About page, that “we value social impact above profit but recognize that a sustainable business model is essential to our success”. Makes a certain amount of sense: if you want to do a lot of good in the world, it’s helpful not to be having to beg for money all the time. And of course that mission makes it much easier for Dalberg to charge huge sums of m

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Stanley S. Litow: Community Service in the Age of the Modern Corporation

Stanley S. Litow: Community Service in the Age of the Modern Corporation: "Since January, more than two million hours of service have been donated to communities worldwide as part of this centennial celebration. If those hours were only worth $25 per hour, that would be a half a billion dollars worth of skilled community service. And IBM has designated today, June 15th, the last day of our first 100 years, as a Centennial Day of Service when we'll get out en masse. Over 300,000 of us will participate in some 3,800 community service activities across 120 countries to address pressing societal challenges.

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Stanford University gets major art donation - San Francisco Museum | Examiner.com

Stanford University gets major art donation - San Francisco Museum | Examiner.com: "Stanford University announced today that it is the recipient of a donation of major art works from the private collection of Harry W. and Mary Margaret Anderson.

The group of 121 paintings and sculptures had long been expected to make its way to the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art, which has been the beneficiary of the Andersons for many years.

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In the Arts: Across U.S., State Arts Agencies Face Budget Peril - Philanthropy Today - The Chronicle of Philanthropy- Connecting the nonprofit world with news, jobs, and ideas

In the Arts: Across U.S., State Arts Agencies Face Budget Peril - Philanthropy Today - The Chronicle of Philanthropy- Connecting the nonprofit world with news, jobs, and ideas: "With states looking to slash soaring deficits, arts councils are increasingly at risk of losing much or all of their government aid, says NPR.

Last month Kansas Gov. Sam Brownback closed the state’s Arts Commission and established a nonprofit group to raise private money for cultural groups.

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Giving grows but expected to slow | Philanthropy Journal

Giving grows but expected to slow | Philanthropy Journal: "Charitable giving in the U.S. totaled $29.56 billion in April, up 2.4 percent from March and 9.2 percent from April 2010, but is expected to begin slowing in June and continue fall through the end of the year, a new report says.

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The AFP Blog: Travels

The AFP Blog: Travels: "I’m in the middle of chapter visits. Last week I was in the Big Apple for the AFP New York Fundraising Day. I’m now in Jacksonville Monday a..."

Charity trekkers pick up steam | The Columbia Daily Tribune - Columbia, Missouri

Charity trekkers pick up steam | The Columbia Daily Tribune - Columbia, Missouri: "In recent years, these kinds of cross-country fundraising treks have become more popular, but they are still relatively rare, said Michael Nilsen, vice president of the Association of Fundraising Professionals.

Nilsen said smaller mass events such as marathons and three-day walks, runs or cycle races have increased significantly in popularity, though."

Silicon Valley Duck Race a Success for Nonprofits - Los Gatos, CA Patch

Silicon Valley Duck Race a Success for Nonprofits - Los Gatos, CA Patch: "Last-minute promotion of the fourth annual Silicon Valley Duck Race at Vasona Lake County Park Sunday paid off with organizers selling enough ducks to raise money for their 17 charities."

Fundraising bucks national trends - News

Fundraising bucks national trends - News: "Annual giving increased 9 percent in 2011, with annual donations to the University topping $5.3 million as of June 6.

Annual giving - all directly-solicited gifts of up to $25,000 - represents 5.7 percent of the $92 million raised by GW so far this year. Complete fundraising totals will not be calculated until after the end of the fiscal year, June 30."

SU Pays: $2.5 million deal with city sets precedent for other nonprofits | syracuse.com

SU Pays: $2.5 million deal with city sets precedent for other nonprofits | syracuse.com: "Miner said she began thinking about asking the city’s nonprofit institutions to pitch in almost from the day she took office. There is plenty of precedent: More than 100 municipalities across 18 states collect payments from nonprofits, according to the Lincoln Institute of Land Policy, a Boston think tank.

The approach matters. “Because this is voluntary, you have to wait for the opportunity,” the mayor said. “Sometimes it presents itself. Sometimes you can make one.”"

Gifford Foundation Awards $900,000 for Capacity-Building Initiative | PND | Foundation Center

Gifford Foundation Awards $900,000 for Capacity-Building Initiative | PND | Foundation Center: "Gifford Foundation Awards $900,000 for Capacity-Building Initiative

The Syracuse-based Gifford Foundation has announced capacity-building grants totaling more than $900,000 to six area community development and human service organizations that are part of the Advancing and Developing the Assets and Value of Nonprofits in Syracuse (ADVANS) initiative."

Nonprofit Hospitals Raise $8.26 Billion in Donations in FY2010, With Individual Donors the Majority of Pledges, AHP Reports. But Fundraising Costs More in Recession

Nonprofit Hospitals Raise $8.26 Billion in Donations in FY2010, With Individual Donors the Majority of Pledges, AHP Reports. But Fundraising Costs More in Recession: "The AHP’s annual survey showed that donations and grants to health care institutions in the not-for-profit sector totaled $8.264 billion in fiscal year 2010, up $620 million over the $7.644 billion raised in fiscal year 2009. While last year’s total was still short of the $8.588 billion raised in
FY 2008 and the FY 2007 level of $8.347 billion, the eight percent"

Honor the Stanford mission, be of value to society, urges Reich

Honor the Stanford mission, be of value to society, urges Reich: "Blurring the lines

But innovations of the past 20 years have broadened the social economy far beyond the world of nonprofit organizations and foundations, and the new social economy is full of hybrid organizations and philosophies.

In the for-profit sector there have been innovations such as 'corporate social responsibility,' in which corporations assume responsibility for the social impact of their actions.

And there is socially responsible investing, in which investment funds avoid industries embroiled in moral controversy, such as tobacco companies, or purposely invest in companies that produce social returns. Such funds barely existed 15 years ago, but now constitute more than 10 percent of professionally managed investment funds.

There are nonprofit organizations that seek to create operations that earn revenue in addition to accepting donations, and 'philanthrocapitalism,' as The Economist dubbed it, in which philanthropists purposely employ business strategies in their grant-making efforts."

Ohio nonprofits fear casinos will hurt fundraising - StamfordAdvocate

Ohio nonprofits fear casinos will hurt fundraising - StamfordAdvocate: "CLEVELAND (AP) — Hundreds of nonprofit groups in Ohio that depend on money collected through bingo and charity poker fear the opening of four new casinos will further diminish their primary fundraising source.

Millions of dollars are at stake, The Plain Dealer in Cleveland reported Sunday. The most recent available data shows nonprofit groups got $850 million through bingo from 2005 to 2009, and charity poker raised several million dollars."

Fundraising conference names speakers | Philanthropy Journal

Fundraising conference names speakers | Philanthropy Journal: "RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, N.C. - The head of the Association of Fundraising Professionals International and an executive from an organization that works to spur social action will be the featured speakers at the 2011 North Carolina Philanthropy Conference."

Philanthropy-minded group 100 Good Women grows beyond its name / LJWorld.com

Philanthropy-minded group 100 Good Women grows beyond its name / LJWorld.com: "ennie Washburn, board member for the local charitable group 100 Good Women, admits that the organization’s name is a little deceiving.

In fact, membership is nearing 500 women.

“And a few men,” Washburn adds."

Buffett Auction Raises $2.35 Million for San Francisco Charity

Buffett Auction Raises $2.35 Million for San Francisco Charity: "June 10 (Bloomberg) -- Warren Buffett's annual charity lunch auction raised $2.35 million on the final day of the weeklong contest as two anonymous bidders squared off."

Buffett Auction Raises $2.35 Million for San Francisco Charity

Buffett Auction Raises $2.35 Million for San Francisco Charity: "June 10 (Bloomberg) -- Warren Buffett's annual charity lunch auction raised $2.35 million on the final day of the weeklong contest as two anonymous bidders squared off."