15 tips to increase charitable giving in higher education | Higher Education Network | Guardian Professional: 15 tips to increase charitable giving in higher education
Our live chat on 'the future of philanthropy in higher education' covered the ways fundraising can contribute to university funding. Here, we sum up the advice from our panel
Friday, April 27, 2012
Paul Clolery: The Preparedness and Resilience Foundation Act: Should Government Compete with Aid Organizations?
Paul Clolery: The Preparedness and Resilience Foundation Act: Should Government Compete with Aid Organizations?: It took the charitable sector and the generosity of American citizens to bail people out of the immediate need. It was the American Red Cross, the Salvation Army and dozens of national, regional and local disaster response organizations that mobilized the basics of food and water and maybe a clean pair of underwear.
Department of Justice OKs Blackbaud-Convio deal | The Post and Courier | Charleston SC, News, Sports, Entertainment
Department of Justice OKs Blackbaud-Convio deal | The Post and Courier | Charleston SC, News, Sports, Entertainment: After months of regulatory uncertainty, Blackbaud announced Thursday morning that the U.S. Department of Justice has finished reviewing the Daniel Island software company’s plan to acquire Texas competitor Convio.
TVTechnology: FCC Proposed New Fundraising Rules for Public Broadcaster Charities
TVTechnology: FCC Proposed New Fundraising Rules for Public Broadcaster Charities: WASHINGTON: The Federal Communications Commission today invited comment on whether to allow public broadcasters to spend up to one percent of their airtime—about 88 hours per year—to conduct on-air fundraising activities for charities and other nonprofits. This proposal is a recommendation of The Information Needs of Communities report, released in June 2011.
Pratham Gala Raises $1.2 Million for Literacy in India | Indo American News
Pratham Gala Raises $1.2 Million for Literacy in India | Indo American News: Elegance and philanthropy were the hallmarks of the Pratham-Houston Gala 2012 when over 800 from this city’s diverse communities gathered at the Hilton Americas Hotel on April 21, to support the non-profit grass-roots organization’s literacy programs in India. The event themed We Are One World, chaired by Dr. Marie Goradia and Medha Karve, raised an unprecedented $1.2 million that will help educate over 60,000 underprivileged children and further Pratham’s vision of Every Child in School and Learning Well.
How do you keep good people at a nonprofit organization? | Mike Johnston | 101fundraising
How do you keep good people at a nonprofit organization? | Mike Johnston | 101fundraising: How do you keep good people at a nonprofit organization? With limited budgets and the reality of high turnover in our sector, what can you do to help keep great staff.
Thursday, April 26, 2012
Why Did “Kony 2012” Fizzle Out? - NPQ – Nonprofit Quarterly - Promoting an active an engaged democracy.
Why Did “Kony 2012” Fizzle Out? - NPQ – Nonprofit Quarterly - Promoting an active an engaged democracy.: Kony
The “Kony 2012” video became YouTube’s most-watched video ever. Upon its release, it drew rapid promises of activism, reportedly from millions of people who pledged to get involved in local activities for Invisible Children’s “make Kony famous” campaign, which was set for April 20, 2012. That date has now come and gone, and the actual turnout—almost everywhere—was lackluster and desultory. Some 3.5 million people had pledged or signed up with Invisible Children to participate in “cover the night” activities, but the planned blanketing of communities with Kony posters, murals, and stickers doesn’t seem to have happened on the massive scale first expected, as the enthusiasm waned after the release of the video on March 8, 2012.
The “Kony 2012” video became YouTube’s most-watched video ever. Upon its release, it drew rapid promises of activism, reportedly from millions of people who pledged to get involved in local activities for Invisible Children’s “make Kony famous” campaign, which was set for April 20, 2012. That date has now come and gone, and the actual turnout—almost everywhere—was lackluster and desultory. Some 3.5 million people had pledged or signed up with Invisible Children to participate in “cover the night” activities, but the planned blanketing of communities with Kony posters, murals, and stickers doesn’t seem to have happened on the massive scale first expected, as the enthusiasm waned after the release of the video on March 8, 2012.
In the Arts: $18-Million Gift to Support Drama at Yale - Philanthropy Today - The Chronicle of Philanthropy- Connecting the nonprofit world with news, jobs, and ideas
In the Arts: $18-Million Gift to Support Drama at Yale - Philanthropy Today - The Chronicle of Philanthropy- Connecting the nonprofit world with news, jobs, and ideas: In the Arts: $18-Million Gift to Support Drama at Yale
April 26, 2012, 10:33 am
Yale University’s theater school has received an $18-million donation to support the development and production of new stage works, writes The Hartford Courant.
April 26, 2012, 10:33 am
Yale University’s theater school has received an $18-million donation to support the development and production of new stage works, writes The Hartford Courant.
Charities, nonprofits look to lure baby boomers to serve in local communities - The Washington Post
Charities, nonprofits look to lure baby boomers to serve in local communities - The Washington Post: Tan says nonprofits are retooling to attract more boomers by offering a variety of skills-based opportunities as well as more flexibility, such as nontraditional hours or projects that don’t require a trip to the office and can be completed at home.
Maine Voices: Human-services nonprofits must take lead on knitting new safety net | The Portland Press Herald / Maine Sunday Telegram
Maine Voices: Human-services nonprofits must take lead on knitting new safety net | The Portland Press Herald / Maine Sunday Telegram: With only 64 percent indicating they are able to meet this increased demand, reduced funding will further threaten the health and well-being of Maine residents falling through the widening cracks.
Preble Street, for instance, provides a range of services to prevent and end homelessness in Greater Portland, and need has risen 31 percent at our soup kitchens as more people become homeless.
Preble Street, for instance, provides a range of services to prevent and end homelessness in Greater Portland, and need has risen 31 percent at our soup kitchens as more people become homeless.
Iowa Governor Distances Himself from Struggling Boy Scouts Group - NPQ – Nonprofit Quarterly - Promoting an active an engaged democracy.
Iowa Governor Distances Himself from Struggling Boy Scouts Group - NPQ – Nonprofit Quarterly - Promoting an active an engaged democracy.: The Des Moines-based Mid-Iowa Council of Boy Scouts is facing a $356,000 budget deficit that the nonprofit’s CEO/Scout Executive Robert Hopper acknowledges is “not good.” Hopper says that he expects the Council will rise from the red ink at the end of the year, but notes, “I won’t kid you, it’s going to be tough.” Interestingly, this branch of the Boy Scouts of America, plagued by “debt after years of borrowing,” counted Iowa’s current leader, Gov. Terry Branstad, among its board members from about 2005 until the time of his most recent election in 2010.
Wednesday, April 25, 2012
Tuesday, April 24, 2012
Oxfam launches Humankind Index to measure wellbeing | UK news | guardian.co.uk
Oxfam launches Humankind Index to measure wellbeing | UK news | guardian.co.uk: Oxfam launches Humankind Index to measure wellbeing
The charity's Scottish arm has used measures including health,
The charity's Scottish arm has used measures including health,
Donations top �560k for charity of runner Claire Squires who collapsed and died close to London Marathon finish | The Sun |News
Donations top �560k for charity of runner Claire Squires who collapsed and died close to London Marathon finish | The Sun |News: Caring Claire, 30, had expected to collect about �500 for the Samaritans — but an avalanche of funds after she died in Sunday’s London Marathon sent the total rocketing past an astonishing �560,000 by 6pm today.
Food Charity Packs a New Funding Drive - WSJ.com
Food Charity Packs a New Funding Drive - WSJ.com: The new fundraising effort, however, plans to target the organization's existing 70,000 donors by asking them to increase their average contribution.
Only 2% of the group's funding comes from government sources. It has an annual budget of $19 million.
Only 2% of the group's funding comes from government sources. It has an annual budget of $19 million.
Why Fundraisers Shouldn't Necessarily Leap at the Next Job Offer - Prospecting - The Chronicle of Philanthropy- Connecting the nonprofit world with news, jobs, and ideas
Why Fundraisers Shouldn't Necessarily Leap at the Next Job Offer - Prospecting - The Chronicle of Philanthropy- Connecting the nonprofit world with news, jobs, and ideas: Andrew Watt, president of the Association of Fundraising Professionals, says the high turnover rate among people who solicit money at charities is the result of short-term thinking.
National Council of Nonprofits Merges with Center for Lobbying in the Public Interest - NPQ – Nonprofit Quarterly - Promoting an active an engaged democracy.
National Council of Nonprofits Merges with Center for Lobbying in the Public Interest - NPQ – Nonprofit Quarterly - Promoting an active an engaged democracy.: This morning, a significant realignment of the national nonprofit infrastructure occurred. The National Council of Nonprofits (NCN) has just announced a merger with the Center for Lobbying in the Public Interest (CLPI). NCN is the nation’s largest network of nonprofit organizations, including 37 state nonprofit associations with some 25,000 members. Its unique voice reflects the input of a broad array of community-based nonprofits of all sizes, not just the big, well-heeled nonprofits and foundations. Integrating CLPI into its operations will be significant for the National Council.
Publication 598 (03/2012), Tax on Unrelated Business Income of Exempt Organizations
Publication 598 (03/2012), Tax on Unrelated Business Income of Exempt Organizations: Table of Contents
Publication 598 - Introductory Material
What's New
Publication 598 - Introductory Material
What's New
Why Every Nonprofit Has a New Job Title: Publisher - NPQ – Nonprofit Quarterly - Promoting an active an engaged democracy.
Why Every Nonprofit Has a New Job Title: Publisher - NPQ – Nonprofit Quarterly - Promoting an active an engaged democracy.: Don’t confuse publishing with advertising. I’m not talking about one-way communication that people view as a “salesy.” Publishing is about producing blog posts, video, e-mail newsletters, e-books, white papers, free reports and other types of content. For example, the American Cancer Society (ACS) created a blog site called MoreBirthdays.com meant to educate and inspire cancer patients, survivors and caretakers—a resource that connects the cancer community with the cause and ultimately strengthens giving.
Monday, April 23, 2012
Everyone Agrees: The Other Guy Should Give More - TheNonProfitTimes
Everyone Agrees: The Other Guy Should Give More - TheNonProfitTimes: Just how much money does someone need to earn each year to be considered one of “those people who have a lot money” to support nonprofits? It doesn’t really matter, apparently, as non-donors of any income level consider other people the ones with enough income to give to charity, at least according to a recent survey.
Nonprofit fundraising changes with economic times - PBN.com - Providence Business News
Nonprofit fundraising changes with economic times - PBN.com - Providence Business News: The first five or six years, according to Nina Padne, the group’s executive director, were a total success. The last half dozen?
“We have seen significant changes in how much money we’re able to raise,” said Padne, pointing out that the event used to raise close to $50,000 and last year netted Federal Hill House just $12,000.
“We have seen significant changes in how much money we’re able to raise,” said Padne, pointing out that the event used to raise close to $50,000 and last year netted Federal Hill House just $12,000.
WWU sorority seesaws for charity | Fulton Sun
WWU sorority seesaws for charity | Fulton Sun: People in downtown Fulton Friday and Saturday morning were treated to a strange, yet incredibly familiar, sight. The women of William Woods University’s chapter of Delta Gamma tottered back to the courthouse lawn for their annual 24-hour “See-Saw For Sight” event.
The sorority took to the front of the courthouse at 8 a.m. Friday, where the women took two-and-a-half hour shifts switching between gathering donations from the street and teetering and tottering until 8 the next morning.
The sorority took to the front of the courthouse at 8 a.m. Friday, where the women took two-and-a-half hour shifts switching between gathering donations from the street and teetering and tottering until 8 the next morning.
Grants to Charities along U.S./Mexico Border Drop Sharply - NPQ – Nonprofit Quarterly - Promoting an active an engaged democracy.
Grants to Charities along U.S./Mexico Border Drop Sharply - NPQ – Nonprofit Quarterly - Promoting an active an engaged democracy.: The San Diego Union-Tribune’s Sandra Dibble reports that cross-border giving, the philanthropic grantmaking of U.S. philanthropies to charities operating along the Mexican side of the U.S./Mexico border, has dropped—sharply. One reason is the continuing economic difficulties in the U.S. that have affected church groups and service organizations that would normally be more active in helping charities in Mexico.
Naomi Mandelstein: Continuous Learning in Philanthropy
Naomi Mandelstein: Continuous Learning in Philanthropy: The legacies of Rockefeller and Carnegie-and particularly their ethos of questioning and continual learning-were alive on the final day of the Global Philanthropy Forum's annual conference. Attendees reflected the fruits of this legacy, with sessions that conveyed lessons learned on the importance of transparency in philanthropy -- in our strategy, in our budgets, in our successes, and most importantly, in our failures.
DFID - International Citizen Service: Young people fight poverty
DFID - International Citizen Service: Young people fight poverty: Thousands of British young people will help to fight poverty around the world, thanks to the UK's innovative International Citizen Service, the Prime Minister David Cameron said today.
The scheme – designed to put youngsters at the forefront of the UK's efforts to tackle global poverty – is being expanded after a successful pilot.
The initiative takes 18 to 25 year-olds to work directly alongside local volunteers for 10 to 12 weeks in a developing country on projects to improve the lives of the world’s poorest people. It will help reduce poverty overseas as well as broaden the horizons of young adults and develop key skills such as team working.
The scheme – designed to put youngsters at the forefront of the UK's efforts to tackle global poverty – is being expanded after a successful pilot.
The initiative takes 18 to 25 year-olds to work directly alongside local volunteers for 10 to 12 weeks in a developing country on projects to improve the lives of the world’s poorest people. It will help reduce poverty overseas as well as broaden the horizons of young adults and develop key skills such as team working.
Kony 2012 charity's Cover the Night protest draws less visible support | World news | guardian.co.uk
Kony 2012 charity's Cover the Night protest draws less visible support | World news | guardian.co.uk: n the UK at least it remains to be seen how much support will materialise for Invisible Children's Cover the Night campaign, in which people are encouraged to plaster their neighbourhood after dark on Friday with posters demanding military intervention to tackle Kony and his Lord's Resistance Army (LRA).
While almost 10,000 people have used a UK Kony 2012 Facebook event page to say they will take part, the site, along with many other social media pages devoted to the protest, is also filled with debate about the efficacy of Invisible Children's campaign.
While almost 10,000 people have used a UK Kony 2012 Facebook event page to say they will take part, the site, along with many other social media pages devoted to the protest, is also filled with debate about the efficacy of Invisible Children's campaign.
Students explore business aspect of nonprofits - News - Notre Dame - The Observer - University of Notre Dame and Saint Mary's College
Students explore business aspect of nonprofits - News - Notre Dame - The Observer - University of Notre Dame and Saint Mary's College: Non-profit business leaders spoke to Notre Dame students last night on how to combine commitment to a cause with a career during “Inspire Purpose: the Business Side of Non-Profits.” The event was sponsored by ND8, Inspire and the Career Center.
Sophomore Olevia Boykin, president of Inspire, said the club works to increase the number of student connections with non-profits.
Sophomore Olevia Boykin, president of Inspire, said the club works to increase the number of student connections with non-profits.
The Seattle Foundation helps King Co. residents "GiveBIG" to nonprofits on May 2nd - PR Newswire - The Sacramento Bee
The Seattle Foundation helps King Co. residents "GiveBIG" to nonprofits on May 2nd - PR Newswire - The Sacramento Bee: During this one-day, online event, residents of King County make donations to local nonprofits through www.seattlefoundation.org -- and a share of every contribution is matched with a "stretch pool" of funds provided by The Seattle Foundation and local companies and individuals.
New to GiveBIG 2012 is the opportunity to make donations via smart phone on The Seattle Foundation's mobile web site.
New to GiveBIG 2012 is the opportunity to make donations via smart phone on The Seattle Foundation's mobile web site.
Report: 12.7 Percent Increase in Environmental Giving for 2012 : Page 1 of 2 : FundRaising Success
Report: 12.7 Percent Increase in Environmental Giving for 2012 : Page 1 of 2 : FundRaising Success: DALLAS, Texas (April 19, 2012) – Atlas of GivingOpens in a new window today announced a 12.7 percent increase in charitable giving for the environmental sector as Earth DayOpens in a new window preparations are being made around the world. The Atlas of Giving provides a monthly report on charitable giving in eight sectors, including religion, education, disaster services, health, arts, international, environment and society benefit. Currently, the environmental sector is leading the charitable giving economy in 2012.
Nonprofit Conference on Fundraising Development
Nonprofit Conference on Fundraising Development: Registration is now open for the upcoming:
Nonprofit Conference on Fundraising Development Speaker Series Session
Date: May 7, 2012
Time: 8:00a.m. - 12:30p.m. ET
Location: Booz Allen Hamilton Newman Auditorium, McLean, VA, or via the web
Cost: $25.00 (a $100.00 value)
Session Title: Your Comprehensive Development Plan: New Trends, New Methods, New Vision
Nonprofit Conference on Fundraising Development Speaker Series Session
Date: May 7, 2012
Time: 8:00a.m. - 12:30p.m. ET
Location: Booz Allen Hamilton Newman Auditorium, McLean, VA, or via the web
Cost: $25.00 (a $100.00 value)
Session Title: Your Comprehensive Development Plan: New Trends, New Methods, New Vision
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