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How to Pitch IRA Gifts to Older Donors - Fundraising Fundamentals - The Chronicle of Philanthropy- Connecting the nonprofit world with news, jobs, and ideas
Friday, February 08, 2013
MoCo Leaders To Celebrate Strong Nonprofit Sector | BethesdaNow.com
MoCo Leaders To Celebrate Strong Nonprofit Sector | BethesdaNow.com: A new report shows that 10 percent of all workers in Montgomery County are employed by nonprofits, a mark leaders plan to celebrate on Monday.
There are more than 750 registered nonprofits in Bethesda alone, according to market research website Manta. They help create $2.2 billion in wages countywide, according to the report titled “Beyond Charity: Nonprofit Business in Montgomery County.”
There are more than 750 registered nonprofits in Bethesda alone, according to market research website Manta. They help create $2.2 billion in wages countywide, according to the report titled “Beyond Charity: Nonprofit Business in Montgomery County.”
MoCo Leaders To Celebrate Strong Nonprofit Sector | BethesdaNow.com
MoCo Leaders To Celebrate Strong Nonprofit Sector | BethesdaNow.com: A new report shows that 10 percent of all workers in Montgomery County are employed by nonprofits, a mark leaders plan to celebrate on Monday.
There are more than 750 registered nonprofits in Bethesda alone, according to market research website Manta. They help create $2.2 billion in wages countywide, according to the report titled “Beyond Charity: Nonprofit Business in Montgomery County.”
There are more than 750 registered nonprofits in Bethesda alone, according to market research website Manta. They help create $2.2 billion in wages countywide, according to the report titled “Beyond Charity: Nonprofit Business in Montgomery County.”
Record 415 plunged for charity in Salem, Beverly � Local News � SalemNews.com, Salem, MA
Record 415 plunged for charity in Salem, Beverly � Local News � SalemNews.com, Salem, MA: A record number of participants — 415 — jumped into the Atlantic Ocean Sunday for a polar plunge raising money for the North Shore Community Development Coalition.
The annual event, held at Lynch
The annual event, held at Lynch
Thursday, February 07, 2013
Students to bring ‘Dance Marathon’ philanthropy project to K-State | The Collegian
Students to bring ‘Dance Marathon’ philanthropy project to K-State | The Collegian: 0 Comments and 0 Reactions
A yearlong dance marathon may, at first, sound like a daunting and perhaps sweaty challenge. Two students on campus see it instead as a commitment to help children in need. Jared Wylan, senior in communication studies, and Tom Fredrickson, senior in journalism and mass communications, are now urging students to become a part of the nationwide ‘Dance Marathon’ philanthropy community.
A yearlong dance marathon may, at first, sound like a daunting and perhaps sweaty challenge. Two students on campus see it instead as a commitment to help children in need. Jared Wylan, senior in communication studies, and Tom Fredrickson, senior in journalism and mass communications, are now urging students to become a part of the nationwide ‘Dance Marathon’ philanthropy community.
'Three Cups' author's charity hires new director
Some additional articles on Three Cups
'Three Cups' author's charity hires new director: ELENA — The charity founded by "Three Cups of Tea" co-author Greg Mortenson has hired a new executive director.
Central Asia Institute officials said in a statement Wednesday that David Starnes will lead the Bozeman-based charity starting later this month.
'Three Cups' author's charity hires new director: ELENA — The charity founded by "Three Cups of Tea" co-author Greg Mortenson has hired a new executive director.
Central Asia Institute officials said in a statement Wednesday that David Starnes will lead the Bozeman-based charity starting later this month.
Arts goers more likely to volunteer, have better overall health
Arts goers more likely to volunteer, have better overall health: Art gallery visits, theatre, classical music, pop music and cultural festival attendance, and reading books were especially linked with higher volunteerism.
How to Engage Your Board Members - and Keep Them That Way
How to Engage Your Board Members - and Keep Them That Way: How to Engage Your Board Members—and Keep Them That Way
February 2013
Are your board members truly engaged in the work of your organization? If your organization is like most, the answer is "yes" and "no." You're doing well if engaged describes half of your board members. But what about the other half?
Perhaps the biggest key to a nonprofit's success is the strength of its volunteer board of directors. Everyone wants to have the high-profile community leaders who can open doors and get things done on their board. Of course, every other nonprofit in the community is lusting after those same strong volunteers to help their efforts. These folks will often sit on multiple boards serving a variety of community needs. If you want to be the go-to nonprofit in your sector, then you need to be strategic in how you engage and use your high-profile board members.
February 2013
Are your board members truly engaged in the work of your organization? If your organization is like most, the answer is "yes" and "no." You're doing well if engaged describes half of your board members. But what about the other half?
Perhaps the biggest key to a nonprofit's success is the strength of its volunteer board of directors. Everyone wants to have the high-profile community leaders who can open doors and get things done on their board. Of course, every other nonprofit in the community is lusting after those same strong volunteers to help their efforts. These folks will often sit on multiple boards serving a variety of community needs. If you want to be the go-to nonprofit in your sector, then you need to be strategic in how you engage and use your high-profile board members.
Wednesday, February 06, 2013
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Congressman Calls For Hearing On Charitable Deduction - TheNonProfitTimes
Congressman Calls For Hearing On Charitable Deduction - TheNonProfitTimes: he charitable deduction is in congressional crosshairs again as Rep. Dave Camp (R-MI) called for a hearing on the topic on Feb. 14.
Camp, the chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee, announced Tuesday that he wants representatives from the charitable sector to testify to the Committee about how limits to the charitable deduction would impact nonprofits.
Camp, the chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee, announced Tuesday that he wants representatives from the charitable sector to testify to the Committee about how limits to the charitable deduction would impact nonprofits.
Maine high court upholds Hebron Academy tax exemption | The Portland Press Herald / Maine Sunday Telegram
Maine high court upholds Hebron Academy tax exemption | The Portland Press Herald / Maine Sunday Telegram: PORTLAND — Maine's highest court has upheld a lower-court ruling that exempts certain properties at Hebron Academy from property taxes even though they're rented for outside use.
Philanthropist Richard A. Herman leaves fortune to local charity, symphony, opera - The Washington Post
Philanthropist Richard A. Herman leaves fortune to local charity, symphony, opera - The Washington Post: Family Matters of Greater Washington is set to hold a splashy news conference Wednesday at the National Press Club to announce that Herman, who died in November at 100, left the organization 60 percent of his vast estate — $28 million, which the group says is one of the largest gifts ever to a local social service organization.
Nine insights on taking community information projects from idea to impact - Knight Foundation
Nine insights on taking community information projects from idea to impact - Knight Foundation: It’s almost time for our sixth annual Media Learning Seminar, where community and place-based foundations will gather to discuss how to create informed, engaged communities. This year, we’ll give them something new to consider – a case study of how foundations have been able to put together their community information projects.
The AFP Blog: Embrace Fundraising...or Don't!
The AFP Blog: Embrace Fundraising...or Don't!: There's a new study out which I'm sure will create a lot of conversation within the sector. It shows that charities are having a hard time finding qualified development directors and that vacancies for fundraising positions are averaging six months and often longer. Smaller organizations are having an especially difficult time, which is further compounded by many development directors indicating they are planning to leave their current jobs within two years.
Tuesday, February 05, 2013
New CGAs Target A Different Level Of Donors - TheNonProfitTimes
New CGAs Target A Different Level Of Donors - TheNonProfitTimes: Some of the nation’s largest nonprofits are reporting fewer charitable gift annuities (CGA) in recent years amid historically low interest rates, but the CGAs they do receive are larger than in the past.
Stormy Weather Pushed Giving Higher for 2012 - TheNonProfitTimes
Stormy Weather Pushed Giving Higher for 2012 - TheNonProfitTimes: Charitable giving in the United States is estimated to have grown 1.7 percent on a year-over-year basis during 2012, with small organizations doing the best and large organizations losing ground. Had it not been for Super Storm Sandy last October, fundraising might have posted an overall loss.
Online giving is estimated to have made a rebound of 10.7 percent, with medium-sized organizations leading the way but all sizes showing gains.
Online giving is estimated to have made a rebound of 10.7 percent, with medium-sized organizations leading the way but all sizes showing gains.
Liberating 990 Data | Stanford Social Innovation Review
Liberating 990 Data | Stanford Social Innovation Review: The IRS does make nonprofits’ Form 990 returns available, but only on DVDs for a high fee. A single year’s worth of 990s costs over $2,500, arguably to recoup the costs of pressing and mailing all these dics. But there is no reason to charge for the Form 990 data at all. Just as most people have gotten accustomed to sharing large files via a service like Drop Box, it would be simple for the IRS to publish the returns online for anyone to download in bulk for free. This week two groups committed to government transparency, Public Resource and the Internet Archive, used their own resources to post 12 years of returns online, demonstrating that it can be done.
7 heavenly virtues of fundraising - Future Fundraising Now
7 heavenly virtues of fundraising - Future Fundraising Now: 7 heavenly virtues of fundraising
Yesterday, we looked at the 7 Deadly Sins of Fundraising. Today we'll look at their antidotes, the 7 Heavenly Virtues of Fundraising.
Yesterday, we looked at the 7 Deadly Sins of Fundraising. Today we'll look at their antidotes, the 7 Heavenly Virtues of Fundraising.
Big news but no surprise...vicious cycle, Part 3 - Joyaux Associates
Big news but no surprise...vicious cycle, Part 3 - Joyaux Associates: I hope you’ve now read Underdeveloped: A National Study of Challenges Facing Nonprofit Fundraising. This study, released in January 2013 by CompassPoint and the Evelyn and Walter Haas Jr. Fund, provides useful information to fundraisers, bosses, and boards.
Lots of people are talking, writing, and blogging about this report. For example, check out the articles in The Chronicle of Philanthropy, January 13, 2013, and in the Nonprofit Quarterly, January 19. Another example: Pam Grow’s well-titled blog, “If you’re not committed to funding your mission, you’re not committed to your mission.”
Lots of people are talking, writing, and blogging about this report. For example, check out the articles in The Chronicle of Philanthropy, January 13, 2013, and in the Nonprofit Quarterly, January 19. Another example: Pam Grow’s well-titled blog, “If you’re not committed to funding your mission, you’re not committed to your mission.”
Campaign Just Wants to Say ‘Know’ to Kidney Disease - NYTimes.com
Campaign Just Wants to Say ‘Know’ to Kidney Disease - NYTimes.com: A public service advertising campaign that seeks to help in the fight against kidney disease is using new technologies not only to lower production costs but also to gain attention.
Museums Grapple With Onerous Restrictions on Donations - NYTimes.com
Museums Grapple With Onerous Restrictions on Donations - NYTimes.com: For museums and other institutions confronted with the sometimes onerous restrictions that donors place on major gifts, forever can be a very long time.
New National Center on Service Draws Leader From Academe - People - The Chronicle of Philanthropy- Connecting the nonprofit world with news, jobs, and ideas
New National Center on Service Draws Leader From Academe - People - The Chronicle of Philanthropy- Connecting the nonprofit world with news, jobs, and ideas: Mr. Werkheiser, 39, says the National Center for Service and Innovative Leadership—located in the Presidio, a former military post in San Francisco that is now a national park—will offer a “shared home” to leaders in a wide variety of public-service roles.
“For the first time we’ll have a collaborative space where leaders can come together,” he says. “I’m fascinated to see what folks in social enterprise can learn from leaders of military service, and vice versa.”
“For the first time we’ll have a collaborative space where leaders can come together,” he says. “I’m fascinated to see what folks in social enterprise can learn from leaders of military service, and vice versa.”
Rising hay prices putting pinch on Boulder County ranchers, nonprofits - Boulder Daily Camera
Rising hay prices putting pinch on Boulder County ranchers, nonprofits - Boulder Daily Camera: Inquiries to the organization from people seeking to surrender their horses have "for sure, doubled and almost tripled," she said. Colorado Horse Rescue also has 55 horses on site, leaving only five spaces open.
In addition to the continued rising cost of feed -- which can put further crimps in an already tight operating budget -- Smetana said her biggest concern is that horses will face neglect or be sold to slaughterhouses.
In addition to the continued rising cost of feed -- which can put further crimps in an already tight operating budget -- Smetana said her biggest concern is that horses will face neglect or be sold to slaughterhouses.
No chill, but Freeze Your Fanny charity race still draws 400 participants - Longview News-Journal: Local News
No chill, but Freeze Your Fanny charity race still draws 400 participants - Longview News-Journal: Local News: A warmer-than-usual morning greeted bikers and runners in Saturday’s 25th annual Freeze Your Fanny fundraiser.
More than 400 participants ran and rode to raise money for East Texas Lightning, an organization that provides recreational and athletic events for residents with mental disabilities.
More than 400 participants ran and rode to raise money for East Texas Lightning, an organization that provides recreational and athletic events for residents with mental disabilities.
Polar Plunge sets record donations for Special Olympics Virginia | WAVY.com | Virginia Beach
Polar Plunge sets record donations for Special Olympics Virginia | WAVY.com | Virginia Beach: VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (WAVY) - About 3,310 people braved the icy waters of the Atlantic Ocean Saturday and helped raise more than $1.25 million at the annual Polar Plunge Winter Festival for Special Olympics Virginia.
This year's Plunge set an all-time record for most money raised and marked the third year in a row Plungers raised more than $1 million.
This year's Plunge set an all-time record for most money raised and marked the third year in a row Plungers raised more than $1 million.
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