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Friday, January 18, 2013
PROVIDENCE, R.I.: Club fire charity to Great White singer: No thanks - People Wires - MiamiHerald.com
PROVIDENCE, R.I.: Club fire charity to Great White singer: No thanks - People Wires - MiamiHerald.com: PROVIDENCE, R.I. -- A foundation working to build a permanent memorial at the site of a deadly 2003 nightclub fire caused by a band's pyrotechnics has asked the lead singer to take the foundation's name off a benefit concert.
Livestrong 'Disappointed' After Armstrong Doping Confession - Philanthropy Today - The Chronicle of Philanthropy- Connecting the nonprofit world with news, jobs, and ideas
Livestrong 'Disappointed' After Armstrong Doping Confession - Philanthropy Today - The Chronicle of Philanthropy- Connecting the nonprofit world with news, jobs, and ideas: Livestrong ‘Disappointed’ After Armstrong Doping Confession
January 18, 2013, 11:00 am
The cancer foundation established by disgraced cyclist Lance Armstrong said it was “disappointed” with its longtime leader’s admission that he used performance-enhancing drugs but remained grateful for his work on behalf of fellow cancer survivors, according to Reuters and The Hollywood Reporter.
January 18, 2013, 11:00 am
The cancer foundation established by disgraced cyclist Lance Armstrong said it was “disappointed” with its longtime leader’s admission that he used performance-enhancing drugs but remained grateful for his work on behalf of fellow cancer survivors, according to Reuters and The Hollywood Reporter.
Dallas Museum of Art gears up for new policy of free general admission and free memberships, which starts Monday | Center Stage
Dallas Museum of Art gears up for new policy of free general admission and free memberships, which starts Monday | Center Stage: It all starts on Monday at the Dallas Museum of Art, when it rolls out its new Friends Partners program. The most enticing component is the DMA’s new policy of free general admission and free memberships, which it defined on Thursday as “a program of engagement that is intended to build long-term relationships with visitors and to emphasize participation over the transaction-based membership model that has become common practice among museums.”
Livestrong and the Perils of Corporate Sponsorships - NYTimes.com
Livestrong and the Perils of Corporate Sponsorships - NYTimes.com: On Tuesday, Sporting Kansas City announced it had severed its sponsorship agreement with Livestrong, the cancer charity founded by the disgraced cyclist Lance Armstrong. The announcement came two days before Armstrong was to confess on television to doping during his career, which included seven Tour de France titles.
A Team Approach to Fundraising � Exceptional Boards
A Team Approach to Fundraising � Exceptional Boards: Last week, CompassPoint and the Haas, Jr. Fund released “UnderDeveloped,” a new report focused on the state of nonprofit fundraising and – more specifically – the challenges that organizations face in recruiting and retaining strong development professionals and the underlying issues that often create those challenges.
Seth's Blog: When a conference works (and doesn't)
Seth's Blog: When a conference works (and doesn't): When a conference works (and doesn't)
When we get together with others, even at a weekly meeting, it either works, or it doesn't. For me, it works:
...If everything is on the line, if in any given moment, someone is going to say or do something that might just change everything. Something that happens in the moment and can't possibly be the same if you hear about it later. It might even be you who speaks up, stands up and makes a difference. (At most events, you can predict precisely what's going to be said, and by whom). In the digital age, if I can get the notes or the video later, I will.
When we get together with others, even at a weekly meeting, it either works, or it doesn't. For me, it works:
...If everything is on the line, if in any given moment, someone is going to say or do something that might just change everything. Something that happens in the moment and can't possibly be the same if you hear about it later. It might even be you who speaks up, stands up and makes a difference. (At most events, you can predict precisely what's going to be said, and by whom). In the digital age, if I can get the notes or the video later, I will.
Thursday, January 17, 2013
Study: Nonprofit Employees Still Vexed by Compensation Issues
massnonprofit.org ::: Study: Nonprofit Employees Still Vexed by Compensation Issues
January 15, 2013 — Even though nonprofit careers are shaped more by employees’ commitment to mission and less by financial considerations, compensation remains a nagging issue for many sector employees, with nearly one-half having considered leaving their organization for better compensation elsewhere, a new study has found.
January 15, 2013 — Even though nonprofit careers are shaped more by employees’ commitment to mission and less by financial considerations, compensation remains a nagging issue for many sector employees, with nearly one-half having considered leaving their organization for better compensation elsewhere, a new study has found.
Two Sides of the Charitable Deductions Debate
Two Sides of the Charitable Deductions Debate: Two Sides of the Charitable Deductions Debate
January 2013
Although this month's "Fiscal Cliff" legislation retained the charitable deduction, the question of eliminating or restricting it has by no means been decided. Nor are opinions in the sector about this issue unanimous. Here are two different perspectives. Where do you stand in this debate? Tell us in the GuideStar Blog.
January 2013
Although this month's "Fiscal Cliff" legislation retained the charitable deduction, the question of eliminating or restricting it has by no means been decided. Nor are opinions in the sector about this issue unanimous. Here are two different perspectives. Where do you stand in this debate? Tell us in the GuideStar Blog.
The Basics to Understanding Analytics Jargon | npENGAGE
The Basics to Understanding Analytics Jargon | npENGAGE: Analytics can be overwhelming or confusing without the proper context. So, this month, I’m going to focus on some of the statistist…uh, math…jargon to help with understanding various types of analytics you might use in your fundraising.
Wednesday, January 16, 2013
What We Lose When We Lose Workplace Giving - NPQ - Nonprofit Quarterly
What We Lose When We Lose Workplace Giving - NPQ - Nonprofit Quarterly: But workplace giving wasn’t just designed to funnel money to charities, as crucial as that might be. Frequently, workplace giving has been the venue for ordinary Americans to connect to charity in a tactile way. It was how many Americans actually learned about and connected to the charitable sector. It was how many people actually got involved with charities beyond making contributions. Those of us who have been responsible for organizing United Way drives (this author chaired a city government’s United Way drive in a Northeastern city one year) know that these campaigns are built on connecting charities to givers, creating volunteer opportunities, and educating workers about the shape and structure of the nonprofit sector in their communities.
IRS Lax Action on Noncash Gifts Costs U.S. $1-Billion, Audit Says - Tax Watch - The Chronicle of Philanthropy- Connecting the nonprofit world with news, jobs, and ideas
IRS Lax Action on Noncash Gifts Costs U.S. $1-Billion, Audit Says - Tax Watch - The Chronicle of Philanthropy- Connecting the nonprofit world with news, jobs, and ideas: The Internal Revenue Service is so lax in asking taxpayers to prove the value of gifts of art, real estate, cars, and other noncash contributions to charities that the federal government may be losing $1-billion a year, according to a new audit by a federal watchdog agency.
Goar: New twist on credit-seeking philanthropy: Goar - thestar.com
Goar: New twist on credit-seeking philanthropy: Goar - thestar.com: Nothing quite like this has happened in Toronto.
The city is filled with hospitals, parks, academic facilities and galleries named after wealthy magnates and well-known public figures. Now three donors are turning the established rules of philanthropy on their head. They are using their naming rights to honour a migrant caregiver.
Late last year, the trio, whose members have requested anonymity, offered a generous gift to George Brown College on condition that a room in its new waterfront campus be named after Lalaine de Vera, a Philippine nanny and elder care worker.
The city is filled with hospitals, parks, academic facilities and galleries named after wealthy magnates and well-known public figures. Now three donors are turning the established rules of philanthropy on their head. They are using their naming rights to honour a migrant caregiver.
Late last year, the trio, whose members have requested anonymity, offered a generous gift to George Brown College on condition that a room in its new waterfront campus be named after Lalaine de Vera, a Philippine nanny and elder care worker.
Blackbaud Pink Slips 150 Workers - TheNonProfitTimes
Blackbaud Pink Slips 150 Workers - TheNonProfitTimes: Nonprofit software behemoth Blackbaud will cut 150 jobs from across the company, which will bring to 200 the number of jobs eliminated since this past summer. The layoffs come almost one year to the day that it announced the acquisition of Convio, its largest rival in the online fundraising business.
Two weeks remain for 2012 charitable giving from IRA assets | al.com
Two weeks remain for 2012 charitable giving from IRA assets | al.com: Taxpayers who plan on donating from their IRA have two more weeks to give a tax-free gift for 2012, under an extension by the American Taxpayer Relief Act of 2012.
Tuesday, January 15, 2013
POS Standard Proposed for Charitable Giving | Technology content from Supermarket News
POS Standard Proposed for Charitable Giving | Technology content from Supermarket News: NEW YORK – An effort to develop a retail industry standard aimed at facilitating charitable giving at the point-of-sale was launched Jan. 12 at the RetailROI (the Retail Orphan Initiative) Super Saturday event here.
Zuckerberg, Zuckerman Nine-Figure Gifts Boost Charity - Bloomberg
Zuckerberg, Zuckerman Nine-Figure Gifts Boost Charity - Bloomberg: “What we’re seeing is a J-curve recovery,” said Patrick Rooney, associate dean for academic affairs and research at the Indiana University School of Philanthropy. “It’s nice that we’re having a recovery, but we’re not getting the kind of robust recovery that we would prefer.”
Rob Mitchell, co-founder and chief executive officer of the Dallas-based Atlas of Giving, sees total charitable giving rising to about $375.1 billion in 2013 up from $369.2 billion last year. Donations this past December rose to $31.4 billion from $29.5 billion the same month a year ago. The Atlas projects another giving increase this month to $31.4 billion from $29.9 billion in January 2012.
Rob Mitchell, co-founder and chief executive officer of the Dallas-based Atlas of Giving, sees total charitable giving rising to about $375.1 billion in 2013 up from $369.2 billion last year. Donations this past December rose to $31.4 billion from $29.5 billion the same month a year ago. The Atlas projects another giving increase this month to $31.4 billion from $29.9 billion in January 2012.
Philanthropy beat: Report says we love to volunteer | StarTribune.com
Philanthropy beat: Report says we love to volunteer | StarTribune.com: Nearly 1.6 million Minnesotans volunteered in their schools, churches and communities in 2011, or about 38 percent of all residents.
It was the fourth highest level of volunteerism in the nation, according to the annual "Volunteering and Civic Life in America" report released last month. The report builds on Minnesota's status as a national leader in giving back to communities.
The top five states for volunteering are Utah (41 percent), Idaho (39), Iowa (38.4), Minnesota (38) and South Dakota (37).
It was the fourth highest level of volunteerism in the nation, according to the annual "Volunteering and Civic Life in America" report released last month. The report builds on Minnesota's status as a national leader in giving back to communities.
The top five states for volunteering are Utah (41 percent), Idaho (39), Iowa (38.4), Minnesota (38) and South Dakota (37).
United Way of the National Capital Area gambles on new giving models - The Washington Post
United Way of the National Capital Area gambles on new giving models - The Washington Post: In an effort to energize what he believed was a moribund organization, Hanbury started some bold initiatives. He rebuilt the staff with fresh talent, retooled its strategy and tightened rules for charity groups looking to qualify for membership.
But most critically, he also set in motion a shift away from the workplace-oriented giving campaigns that have long been the lifeblood of the organization.
But most critically, he also set in motion a shift away from the workplace-oriented giving campaigns that have long been the lifeblood of the organization.
Reports: Armstrong admits to Oprah he cheated during cycling career - CNN.com
Reports: Armstrong admits to Oprah he cheated during cycling career - CNN.com: (CNN) -- Lance Armstrong, who for years vehemently denied cheating while winning a record seven Tours de France, told Oprah Winfrey that he used performance-enhancing drugs to advance his cycling career, according to media reports.
How to Sidestep Donors' Misguided Ideas - Opinion - The Chronicle of Philanthropy- Connecting the nonprofit world with news, jobs, and ideas
How to Sidestep Donors' Misguided Ideas - Opinion - The Chronicle of Philanthropy- Connecting the nonprofit world with news, jobs, and ideas: Without donors, your entire organization would grind to a halt—and therefore it’s easy to behave as though a donors is always right.
But the donor is not always right. In fact, most of the time, donors are wrong. Let us count the ways and give those donors a bit of the unsolicited advice they’re so happy handing out to nonprofits.
But the donor is not always right. In fact, most of the time, donors are wrong. Let us count the ways and give those donors a bit of the unsolicited advice they’re so happy handing out to nonprofits.
Half of Fundraisers in the Top Job Would Like to Quit - News - The Chronicle of Philanthropy- Connecting the nonprofit world with news, jobs, and ideas
Half of Fundraisers in the Top Job Would Like to Quit - News - The Chronicle of Philanthropy- Connecting the nonprofit world with news, jobs, and ideas: One in four nonprofit leaders is so disappointed in fundraising at his or her organization that the last person in the job was fired, according to a new national study to be released this week. And milder frustration is rampant: One in three executives is at best lukewarm about the person now holding the top development job.
Monday, January 14, 2013
Tight Ties Linked Lance Armstrong's Business and Charity - Philanthropy Today - The Chronicle of Philanthropy- Connecting the nonprofit world with news, jobs, and ideas
Tight Ties Linked Lance Armstrong's Business and Charity - Philanthropy Today - The Chronicle of Philanthropy- Connecting the nonprofit world with news, jobs, and ideas: Tight Ties Linked Lance Armstrong’s Business and Charity
January 14, 2013, 10:41 am
As Lance Armstrong prepares for what is widely expected to be a confessional interview with Oprah Winfrey, The New York Times examines the close bonds among the former cycling champion, his business empire, and Livestrong, the cancer charity he founded in 1997.
January 14, 2013, 10:41 am
As Lance Armstrong prepares for what is widely expected to be a confessional interview with Oprah Winfrey, The New York Times examines the close bonds among the former cycling champion, his business empire, and Livestrong, the cancer charity he founded in 1997.
3 Key Elements of Capitalist Philanthropy - Forbes
3 Key Elements of Capitalist Philanthropy - Forbes: Capitalist philanthropy begins with a profitable organization and then moves quickly to incorporate social impact. It is quite similar to social entrepreneurship, although that term tends to involve a non-profit structure with a direct focus on a cause or the environment. Capitalist philanthropy falls into the ‘Triple-Win’ model of being valuable to clients, profitable for the organization, and positively affecting the world. The term is not brand new, but is being discussed more often as the millennial generation has developed a strong desire for meaningful work. Perhaps this is as a result of the ‘profit at all cost’ mantra that led our nation to the brink of financial collapse recently. As one savvy Los Angeles entrepreneur, Brent Bushnell, told me recently, “Companies without social impact culture will soon be obsolete.” Here are 3 key elements to move your organization into capitalist philanthropy:
Positively Philadelphia: Mingling Fun with Philanthropy � CBS Philly
Positively Philadelphia: Mingling Fun with Philanthropy � CBS Philly: “When I was eleven, I lost my dad to leukemia,” he tells KYW Newsradio. “Later, when I had graduated college, I wanted to turn that loss into something positive, something positive not just for me but for society as well.”
Fuel the Cure is a Philadelphia-based, volunteer-run, nonprofit organization that connects young professionals while at the same time raising money for charitable organizations.
Fuel the Cure is a Philadelphia-based, volunteer-run, nonprofit organization that connects young professionals while at the same time raising money for charitable organizations.
Enid Ablowitz: Tax-wise giving - Boulder Daily Camera
Enid Ablowitz: Tax-wise giving - Boulder Daily Camera: Happy New Year! As part of the "fiscal cliff" compromise legislation, Congress did three things that impact donors:
They approved the IRA Charitable Rollover.
They imposed limits on itemized deductions for higher-income taxpayers.
They "permanently" modified the estate tax calculation.
With thanks to the University of Colorado Foundation and especially Vice President Kristen Dugdale, here's a summary of the changes:
They approved the IRA Charitable Rollover.
They imposed limits on itemized deductions for higher-income taxpayers.
They "permanently" modified the estate tax calculation.
With thanks to the University of Colorado Foundation and especially Vice President Kristen Dugdale, here's a summary of the changes:
Corporate citizenship efforts pay off for U.S. businesses - The Denver Post
Corporate citizenship efforts pay off for U.S. businesses - The Denver Post: In light of this disturbing trend, companies must pay close attention to their investments in corporate-citizenship initiatives, not only to help their reputation for acting responsibly among consumers but also to help the bottom line.
A new report called "The State of Corporate Citizenship 2012" published by the Boston College Center for Corporate Citizenship reveals that four of every five executives from all business types and industries believe that environmental, social (including philanthropy) and governance investments create financial value for their companies. The study, conducted by surveying 749 executives from mostly medium and large domestic and global companies, reports that firms that strategically align and "integrate corporate citizenship with business goals" and make a longer-term commitment and investment in those strategies "have at their disposal a more robust set of tools for serving employees, shareholders and communities."
A new report called "The State of Corporate Citizenship 2012" published by the Boston College Center for Corporate Citizenship reveals that four of every five executives from all business types and industries believe that environmental, social (including philanthropy) and governance investments create financial value for their companies. The study, conducted by surveying 749 executives from mostly medium and large domestic and global companies, reports that firms that strategically align and "integrate corporate citizenship with business goals" and make a longer-term commitment and investment in those strategies "have at their disposal a more robust set of tools for serving employees, shareholders and communities."
Exciting Time To Be A Fundraiser | The Agitator - Fundraising, Direct Marketing and Advocacy Strategies for Nonprofits
Exciting Time To Be A Fundraiser | The Agitator - Fundraising, Direct Marketing and Advocacy Strategies for Nonprofits: I had already posted yesterday’s piece on the importance of thinking bigger and better when I received Marc Chardon’s view of the “Key Non Profit Sector Trends in 2013.”
Marc is the CEO of Blackbaud. His views are important. Partly because he sets the future strategy for a company that provides fundraising tools and data for nearly 30,000 nonprofits, but also because he’s a calm, thoughtful guy who participates in and supports some important thought leadership in our sector. (See especially the summary of Growing Philanthropy – an incisive view to the future that you can download here.
Marc is the CEO of Blackbaud. His views are important. Partly because he sets the future strategy for a company that provides fundraising tools and data for nearly 30,000 nonprofits, but also because he’s a calm, thoughtful guy who participates in and supports some important thought leadership in our sector. (See especially the summary of Growing Philanthropy – an incisive view to the future that you can download here.
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