Friday, February 10, 2012
Payroll Giving In New Zealand - Charity Matters
Payroll Giving In New Zealand - Charity Matters: ince 7 Jan 2010 when Payroll Giving became an option, around $2 million has been given this way, is this a lower level of take up than was to be expected; from feedback received it would appear it is, at least from charity point if view.
The Nonprofit Quarterly | @npquarterly | A Global Nonprofit Ponzi Scheme? Lessons Learned from a Fiscal Sponsor’s Collapse
The Nonprofit Quarterly | @npquarterly | A Global Nonprofit Ponzi Scheme? Lessons Learned from a Fiscal Sponsor’s Collapse: When a nonprofit implodes, the tendency is to avert one’s gaze and hope that it was simply that one nonprofit or its specific cast of characters that made it a “one-off.” When the nonprofit International Humanities Center (IHC), a fiscal sponsor for over 200 projects around the world, imploded, it’s estimated that it took with it more than $1 million in donations that never made it to the intended recipients in what begins to look like a nonprofit version of a Ponzi scheme.
In Education: Multimillion-Dollar Gifts to Pittsburgh and Ontario Schools - Philanthropy Today - The Chronicle of Philanthropy- Connecting the nonprofit world with news, jobs, and ideas
In Education: Multimillion-Dollar Gifts to Pittsburgh and Ontario Schools - Philanthropy Today - The Chronicle of Philanthropy- Connecting the nonprofit world with news, jobs, and ideas: he University of Pittsburgh has received $22-million from the Richard King Mellon Foundation to further studies in energy technology and sustainability, the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette writes.
The three-year gift will pay for faculty and graduate fellowships, equipment, and operational costs at Pitt’s Center for Energy and will supply a fund to encourage innovative research, the university said in announcing the pledge Thursday.
The three-year gift will pay for faculty and graduate fellowships, equipment, and operational costs at Pitt’s Center for Energy and will supply a fund to encourage innovative research, the university said in announcing the pledge Thursday.
Some Corporate Donors Continue Support for Komen - Philanthropy Today - The Chronicle of Philanthropy- Connecting the nonprofit world with news, jobs, and ideas
Some Corporate Donors Continue Support for Komen - Philanthropy Today - The Chronicle of Philanthropy- Connecting the nonprofit world with news, jobs, and ideas: Some Corporate Donors Continue Support for Komen
February 9, 2012, 11:07 am
The Huffington Post has surveyed corporate donors on whether they plan to keep supporting Susan G. Komen for the Cure despite the controversy over its relationship with Planned Parenthood. Of the 35 companies that responded to the survey, nearly all said they would continue the relationship, though some expressed concern that the charity had taken a political stand.
February 9, 2012, 11:07 am
The Huffington Post has surveyed corporate donors on whether they plan to keep supporting Susan G. Komen for the Cure despite the controversy over its relationship with Planned Parenthood. Of the 35 companies that responded to the survey, nearly all said they would continue the relationship, though some expressed concern that the charity had taken a political stand.
Association takes over reins at annual meeting - Jewish News of Greater Phoenix
Association takes over reins at annual meeting - Jewish News of Greater Phoenix: Now it was time to convene the first meeting of the Jewish Community Association of Greater Phoenix as the successor to the federation, with the Valley of the Sun Jewish Community Center consolidated into it as a "support agency."
The new entity is the outcome of a financial crisis that engulfed the federation, so that it sought operating efficiencies by consolidating office functions and other operations with the VOSJCC. However, changes to how the federation would operate - determining communal needs and funding them via councils operating under a Community Planning Board - were in the works before the financial issues came to light.
The new entity is the outcome of a financial crisis that engulfed the federation, so that it sought operating efficiencies by consolidating office functions and other operations with the VOSJCC. However, changes to how the federation would operate - determining communal needs and funding them via councils operating under a Community Planning Board - were in the works before the financial issues came to light.
In Biggest Campaign Yet, Cornell Raises $3.8 Billion | The Cornell Daily Sun
In Biggest Campaign Yet, Cornell Raises $3.8 Billion | The Cornell Daily Sun: Despite a financial crisis that caused philanthropy to plummet nationwide, the University raised 80 percent, or $3.83 billion, of its “Cornell Now” fundraising campaign goal as of Feb. 3, putting it ahead of track to reach its target of $4.75 billion by 2015.
The Uncataloged Museum: Mission Accomplished?
The Uncataloged Museum: Mission Accomplished?: How often does your museum staff think about your mission? You know, that thing that says, "the mission of x is to do y?" In the past month, I've visited one museum that totally missed the opportunity to clearly share its mission, talked about mission with a group of small history museum staff and volunteers, and co-written a new mission statement for the Pickle Project. Each of those situations made me really think about why missions matter--and how we can delve deeper into them.
UVa ups state charity donations | Daily Progress
UVa ups state charity donations | Daily Progress: More than 3,900 University of Virginia employees donated a record $982,000 during the state’s 2011 charitable campaign, university officials say.
Getting Downton with Nonprofit Communications | Big Duck
Getting Downton with Nonprofit Communications | Big Duck: No, I mean it’s educational in terms of nonprofit communications (yes, I’m really going there). Here’s how:
Upstairs at Downton, everything appears to run smoothly. The footmen are impeccably silent, tea is ready whenever people need it (which is all the time, apparently), and there’s always someone on hand to get you dressed for dinner. Below the stairs, on the other hand, an awful lot of hard work and shouting goes into creating that external appearance of calm and control.
Good nonprofit communications are a lot like the house in Downton Abbey: smooth and consistent on the outside, with a huge amount of work going on behind the scenes.
Upstairs at Downton, everything appears to run smoothly. The footmen are impeccably silent, tea is ready whenever people need it (which is all the time, apparently), and there’s always someone on hand to get you dressed for dinner. Below the stairs, on the other hand, an awful lot of hard work and shouting goes into creating that external appearance of calm and control.
Good nonprofit communications are a lot like the house in Downton Abbey: smooth and consistent on the outside, with a huge amount of work going on behind the scenes.
Why Colleges Can't Use Endowments to Lower Student Tuition | TIME Ideas | TIME.com
Why Colleges Can't Use Endowments to Lower Student Tuition | TIME Ideas | TIME.com: When the National Association of College and University Business Officers (NACUBO) released its annual report on endowments last week, the big numbers grabbed headlines — Harvard’s endowment, the nation’s largest, grew 15%, to $31.7 billion. Less attention was directed to Southern Virginia University’s endowment of $574,000, which won’t provide too many scholarships at a place that costs more than $18,000 a year.
Can Your Retention Rate Be Too High?
Can Your Retention Rate Be Too High?: he thing about retention rates is that there is a sweet spot. If an organization’s retention rate is low, it has a problem. We all know about that one. Something in the cycle of stewardship and cultivation has broken down. It could be a cruddy acknowledgement system, an anemic donor stewardship effort, flawed messaging, or any number of administrative malfunctions.
Thursday, February 09, 2012
Gives Day raises nearly $743,000 | The Greenville Advocate
Gives Day raises nearly $743,000 | The Greenville Advocate: Alabama Gives Day, which ended at midnight on Feb. 2, raised nearly $743,000 for nonprofit agencies around the state.
A portion of those dollars, given by more than 8,000 donors, found their way to Butler County.
The Butler County Children’s Advocacy Center (Safe Harbor) received four donations totaling $200.
A portion of those dollars, given by more than 8,000 donors, found their way to Butler County.
The Butler County Children’s Advocacy Center (Safe Harbor) received four donations totaling $200.
Experts Say Komen’s Financial Data Raise Few Questions - News - The Chronicle of Philanthropy- Connecting the nonprofit world with news, jobs, and ideas
Experts Say Komen’s Financial Data Raise Few Questions - News - The Chronicle of Philanthropy- Connecting the nonprofit world with news, jobs, and ideas: Financial Details
Opinions on charity financial matters inevitably vary, but a good starting point in the discussion is the examination of Komen’s own documents—the audits, federal tax returns, and annual reports that are available going back nearly 10 years on the group’s Web site.
Here, in black and white-and sometimes pink-the organization presents its vast expenditures in detail.
Opinions on charity financial matters inevitably vary, but a good starting point in the discussion is the examination of Komen’s own documents—the audits, federal tax returns, and annual reports that are available going back nearly 10 years on the group’s Web site.
Here, in black and white-and sometimes pink-the organization presents its vast expenditures in detail.
Wednesday, February 08, 2012
How Stanford Raised $6-Billion in Hard Times - Prospecting - The Chronicle of Philanthropy- Connecting the nonprofit world with news, jobs, and ideas
How Stanford Raised $6-Billion in Hard Times - Prospecting - The Chronicle of Philanthropy- Connecting the nonprofit world with news, jobs, and ideas: Stanford’s announcement today that it has raised $6.2-billion in a campaign with a goal of $4.3-billion seems all the more remarkable given that the drive took place amid a severe recession.
Martin Shell, Stanford’s vice president of development, says that the university has received more than 80 percent, or about $5-billion, of the money pledged by donors.
Martin Shell, Stanford’s vice president of development, says that the university has received more than 80 percent, or about $5-billion, of the money pledged by donors.
How Stanford Raised $6-Billion in Hard Times - Prospecting - The Chronicle of Philanthropy- Connecting the nonprofit world with news, jobs, and ideas
How Stanford Raised $6-Billion in Hard Times - Prospecting - The Chronicle of Philanthropy- Connecting the nonprofit world with news, jobs, and ideas: Stanford’s announcement today that it has raised $6.2-billion in a campaign with a goal of $4.3-billion seems all the more remarkable given that the drive took place amid a severe recession.
Martin Shell, Stanford’s vice president of development, says that the university has received more than 80 percent, or about $5-billion, of the money pledged by donors.
Martin Shell, Stanford’s vice president of development, says that the university has received more than 80 percent, or about $5-billion, of the money pledged by donors.
Jewish Federations Support Protection of Charitable Giving Incentives
Jewish Federations Support Protection of Charitable Giving Incentives: February 6, 2012 -- The Jewish Federations of North America appreciates the Obama Administration’s acknowledgement of the importance of retaining charitable giving incentives. As one of the most vocal leaders in the effort to oppose White House attempts to reduce the tax deductibility of charitable contributions, JFNA is gratified that the Administration has changed its position on the issue. JFNA recently sent a letter to White House Chief of Staff Jack Lew commending President Obama for recognizing the importance of tax incentives for charitable giving.
Maxim Thorne: The Komen-Planned Parenthood Case -- A Philanthropic and Political Victory for Us All
Maxim Thorne: The Komen-Planned Parenthood Case -- A Philanthropic and Political Victory for Us All: I like the fact that Komen's strategies have been entrepreneurial and they pay to get the best talent, and thus get people to give more time, and more treasure. And I like the brand they created.
Why then the outrage that hit the Komen Foundation because of its decision to defund Planned Parenthood?
Well the Komen Foundation forgot what donors believed about the Komen brand and that's surprising. My own impression of the Komen brand was that it was a non-partisan tough organization that focused on its mission and got most of the world to believe that women's health -- and breast cancer in particular -- was not a political issue. We could all support it and believe it was the big pink umbrella -- the pink ribbon for us all.
Why then the outrage that hit the Komen Foundation because of its decision to defund Planned Parenthood?
Well the Komen Foundation forgot what donors believed about the Komen brand and that's surprising. My own impression of the Komen brand was that it was a non-partisan tough organization that focused on its mission and got most of the world to believe that women's health -- and breast cancer in particular -- was not a political issue. We could all support it and believe it was the big pink umbrella -- the pink ribbon for us all.
Man, 100, claims to be oldest marathon runner; �‘Turbaned Torpedo’ runs 10K in Hong Kong� - NY Daily News
Man, 100, claims to be oldest marathon runner; �‘Turbaned Torpedo’ runs 10K in Hong Kong� - NY Daily News: A 100-year-old British Indian man who claims to be the world's oldest marathoner was all smiles after completing a 10K run at the Hong Kong marathon on Sunday.
Born in 1911 and affectionately nicknamed the "Turbaned Torpedo", Fauja Singh finished the race in just over one hour and 34 minutes, organisers told AFP, raising $25,800 for the charity Seeing Is Believing.
Born in 1911 and affectionately nicknamed the "Turbaned Torpedo", Fauja Singh finished the race in just over one hour and 34 minutes, organisers told AFP, raising $25,800 for the charity Seeing Is Believing.
Procrastination pays off in the form of food donations | Springfield News-Leader | News-Leader.com
Procrastination pays off in the form of food donations | Springfield News-Leader | News-Leader.com: Tis a privilege to thank the Springfield-Greene County Library District – and many of its procrastinating patrons – for the record-breaking donations in the annual Food for Fines campaign.
In lieu of charging for late items, the library waived 50 cents of the fine for each item of non-perishable food donated during the drive.
In lieu of charging for late items, the library waived 50 cents of the fine for each item of non-perishable food donated during the drive.
Charity on the campaign trail - Feb. 7, 2012: NEW YORK (CNNMoney) -- President Barack Obama and Oval Office hopefuls Newt Gingrich and Mitt Romney have all released at least one year of tax returns. And they all gave big money to charity.
But their donation patterns differ substantially, and in some cases provide a window into the candidate's political priorities.
But their donation patterns differ substantially, and in some cases provide a window into the candidate's political priorities.
Instead Of Corporate Philanthropy, How About Corporate Volunteering? | Co.Exist: World changing ideas and innovation
Instead Of Corporate Philanthropy, How About Corporate Volunteering? | Co.Exist: World changing ideas and innovation: It’s easy for large corporations to throw money at the issues they care about. But it’s more meaningful--for the company and the organizations they support--if they can lend manpower and expertise.
Philanthropy 50: America's 10 most generous benefactors | Society | guardian.co.uk
Philanthropy 50: America's 10 most generous benefactors | Society | guardian.co.uk: Philanthropy 50: America's 10 most generous benefactors
Wealthy Americans are giving more to charity as the economy improves, research shows. Here's a list of the top 10 donors
Wealthy Americans are giving more to charity as the economy improves, research shows. Here's a list of the top 10 donors
massnonprofit.org ::: February 3, 2012 — The building boom among Boston area museums continues with the announcement today by the New England Aquarium that it will launch a 10-month, $15 million revitalization program in September.
6 New Ideas for Your Next Annual Report | Achieve Guidance Blog
6 New Ideas for Your Next Annual Report | Achieve Guidance Blog: It’s that time of year for organizations to develop annual reports. Annual reports can be a valuable tool for overviewing your organizations impact the past year to potential donors and funders. However for some, the annual report has become bland and boring. Your donors may even be able to predict what you will send out – same design, typography, and images you have been using for five years.
Tuesday, February 07, 2012
Northeast Florida nonprofits out "to find a way" after years in crisis mode | jacksonville.com
Northeast Florida nonprofits out "to find a way" after years in crisis mode | jacksonville.com: After listening to Northeast Florida nonprofits reporting on their fundraising in 2011 and outlook for 2012, Jacksonville think tank chief Ben Warner coined a phrase to describe their collective mood.
“Strained optimism.”
“Strained optimism.”
EBay's Omidyar works for philanthropy – USATODAY.com
EBay's Omidyar works for philanthropy – USATODAY.com: Omidyar, 44, looked down, contemplatively, then fixed his eyes on the questioner. "We live a comfortable life, but relationships are what make a life rich," he said. Omidyar, a member of the president's Commission on White House Fellowships, touched on a mix of causes that include media democracy, education and the difference between charity ("a quick solution") and philanthropy ("systemic changes to long-term problems").
D.C. Site Aims for Year-Round Workplace Giving - Philanthropy Today - The Chronicle of Philanthropy- Connecting the nonprofit world with news, jobs, and ideas
D.C. Site Aims for Year-Round Workplace Giving - Philanthropy Today - The Chronicle of Philanthropy- Connecting the nonprofit world with news, jobs, and ideas: D.C. Site Aims for Year-Round Workplace Giving
February 7, 2012, 10:33 am
A Washington organization that links local businesses and charities has launched a giving Web site designed to extend the traditional workplace giving period and give employees more control over their donations, The Washington Post writes.
February 7, 2012, 10:33 am
A Washington organization that links local businesses and charities has launched a giving Web site designed to extend the traditional workplace giving period and give employees more control over their donations, The Washington Post writes.
‘DOONESBURY’ PULLED BECAUSE OF CHARITY: Trudeau responds to Chicago Tribune’s decision not to run DonorsChoose cartoon - Comic Riffs - The Washington Post
‘DOONESBURY’ PULLED BECAUSE OF CHARITY: Trudeau responds to Chicago Tribune’s decision not to run DonorsChoose cartoon - Comic Riffs - The Washington Post: Last Friday, the Chicago Tribune chose — for the second time since last September — not to run a “Doonesbury” strip. The reason this time, according to the Tribune: The comic “broke from its satirical mission” so it could ”deliver a direct fundraising appeal for a specific charity” — DonorsChoose.org. A note that ran in the paper explains: “The Tribune’s editorial practices do not allow individuals to promote their self-interests.”
Komen Official Resigns Over Planned Parenthood Controversy - Philanthropy Today - The Chronicle of Philanthropy- Connecting the nonprofit world with news, jobs, and ideas
Komen Official Resigns Over Planned Parenthood Controversy - Philanthropy Today - The Chronicle of Philanthropy- Connecting the nonprofit world with news, jobs, and ideas: Komen Official Resigns Over Planned Parenthood Controversy
February 7, 2012, 11:14 am
Karen Handel, vice president for public policy at Susan G. Komen for the Cure, resigned today, saying she had supported the charity’s decision to cut off support from Planned Parenthood but that the organization had been considering the move before she was hired and that it was approved by top officials there, according to the Associated Press.
February 7, 2012, 11:14 am
Karen Handel, vice president for public policy at Susan G. Komen for the Cure, resigned today, saying she had supported the charity’s decision to cut off support from Planned Parenthood but that the organization had been considering the move before she was hired and that it was approved by top officials there, according to the Associated Press.
Local student participates in Southeast's largest student-run philanthropy � TCPalm.com (User story from nlkflint#235673)
Local student participates in Southeast's largest student-run philanthropy � TCPalm.com (User story from nlkflint#235673): PALM CITY — Dance Marathon at Florida State University has been named the largest student-run organization and philanthropy in student participation in the Southeast.
Open up New Hampshire - Entertainment and travel in the Granite State
Open up New Hampshire - Entertainment and travel in the Granite State: February 6, 2012 - EASTPORT, ME - The Boat School is on schedule to complete its separation from Husson College in May 2012. The Boat School's facility, Maine's Marine Technology Center, is now wholly owned and operated by the independent nonprofit corporation Friends of the Boat School. Classes are remaining uninterrupted during the transition, and students are now being accepted for The Boat School's 2012-2013 academic-year programs. Moving forward, The Boat School will continue to offer its Wooden Boat Building and Composites Boat Building vocational courses, and will add a much-anticipated Marine Mechanics program beginning in fall of 2013.
Philanthropy and the Super Bowl! - RE:Philanthropy
Philanthropy and the Super Bowl! - RE:Philanthropy: One more sign that philanthropy is entering the mainstream of American popular culture is its intense involvement with this year’s Super Bowl.
Komen Stumbles, Recovers…Can the Damage be Undone? | onPhilanthropy
Komen Stumbles, Recovers…Can the Damage be Undone? | onPhilanthropy: Among members of the philanthropic, political and healthcare sectors, a loud snap was distinctly heard today, as the Susan G. Komen for the Cure Foundation suffered a sharp case of whiplash. In a statement this morning, Komen rescinded its decision to cut off funding to Planned Parenthood for breast health programs – a decision whose announcement 48 hours earlier had unleashed a clamor of protest, rapid reaction and retaliation. Possibly the most prominent critic, who spoke with his fortune as well as his words, was NYC Mayor Michael Bloomberg, who promptly pledged $250,000 in matching funds for donors to support Planned Parenthood and help replace the slashed funds, approximately $700,000. Another $100,000 challenge grant was announced this morning by Livestrong, the cancer-fighting organization founded by survivor Lance Armstrong.
Monday, February 06, 2012
Susan G. Komen foundation takes steps to rebuild trust after PR fiasco - The Washington Post
Susan G. Komen foundation takes steps to rebuild trust after PR fiasco - The Washington Post: Executives of the embattled Susan G. Komen for the Cure foundation held conference calls with affiliates Saturday to discuss a new strategy for working with supporters, a first step in rebuilding trust after last week’s public relations fiasco surrounding Komen’s off-then-on-again decision to fund Planned Parenthood.
Egypt Will Try 19 Americans on Criminal Charges - NYTimes.com
Egypt Will Try 19 Americans on Criminal Charges - NYTimes.com: CAIRO — Egypt’s military-led government said Sunday that it would put 19 Americans and two dozen others on trial in a politically charged criminal investigation into the foreign financing of nonprofit groups that has shaken the 30-year alliance between the United States and Egypt.
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