Infrastructure | Infrastructure | McKinsey & Company

Infrastructure | Infrastructure | McKinsey & Company: Judith Rodin, president of the Rockefeller Foundation, describes innovations to develop infrastructure projects holistically and explores the challenges posed by Asia’s urbanization boom.

Study: Young philanthropists crave involvement

Study: Young philanthropists crave involvement: GRAND RAPIDS — $40 trillion could do a lot of good for the world.

That is the collective amount of money that will be transferred from older to younger generations in the coming years, according to a new collaborative study released in late January by the Dorothy A. Johnson Center for Philanthropy and 21/64, a New York-based multi-generation consulting group.

Stephens Found His Calling in Fundraising - Higher Education

Stephens Found His Calling in Fundraising - Higher Education: As a student at Morehouse College in Atlanta in the early 1960s, Charles Richard Stephens learned he had a knack for fundraising.

When he was wasn’t participating in sit-ins or other community and campus protests, his family recalls, he was recruiting members for the Butler Street YMCA in Atlanta. By the time he left in 1970, he had boosted membership by nearly 10,000 to more than 30,000 members. In the process, Stephens found his place in life and blazed trails along the way.

Why Fast, Cheap, and Easy Design Is Killing Your Nonprofit’s Brand | Co.Exist: World changing ideas and innovation

Why Fast, Cheap, and Easy Design Is Killing Your Nonprofit’s Brand | Co.Exist: World changing ideas and innovation: A logo doesn’t equal a brand, and nonprofits would be much better served trying to formulate a real strategy than trying to use graphics to hide a lack of true mission.

Teach For America Experiences Founder Transition – Or Does It? - NPQ - Nonprofit Quarterly

Teach For America Experiences Founder Transition – Or Does It? - NPQ - Nonprofit Quarterly: Kopp the founder will continue her involvement with Teach For America, the organization she launched shortly after she graduated from college, as Kopp the board chair. In addition, she will continue as CEO of the related nonprofit Teach For All. According to the latest available Form 990, Kopp receives no salary as CEO of Teach For All, but she receives almost $400,000 annually as CEO of Teach For America. Teach For America’s Form 990 states that Kopp’s time devoted to Teach For All is valued by Teach For America at just over $100,000 a year, which is about 25 percent of her total compensation (the 990 indicates that Kopp devotes 25 hours a week to Teach For All).

Stanford breaks donations record with $1 billion in one year - San Jose Mercury News

Stanford breaks donations record with $1 billion in one year - San Jose Mercury News: Stanford University is the first university to raise more than $1 billion in a single year, with charitable contributions in 2012 that averaged $55,745 per student, according to a new national survey.

For eight years in a row, it has raised more than any other university, according to the Voluntary Support of Education survey, conducted by the Council for Aid to Education.

Marc Chardon: Nonprofit Trends: Charitable Giving in 2013

Marc Chardon: Nonprofit Trends: Charitable Giving in 2013: Earlier this month, the company I have the privilege of leading released its 2012 Charitable Giving Report. Although we look at giving all the time, releasing a charitable giving index every month (included above), this report was a time for us both to reflect on the year behind us and to hear from experts from a variety of nonprofit sub-sectors.

2 Groups Get $50,000 Each to Mobilize Volunteers - Innovation - The Chronicle of Philanthropy- Connecting the nonprofit world with news, jobs, and ideas

2 Groups Get $50,000 Each to Mobilize Volunteers - Innovation - The Chronicle of Philanthropy- Connecting the nonprofit world with news, jobs, and ideas: The groups—Generation Citizen, a nonprofit that works to promote youth activism through civics education, and Ubelong, a business that places volunteers in developing countries—were selected as most “investment-ready” by their peers after they all completed a 12-week boot camp, according to an announcement by Points of Light, a nonprofit that promotes volunteerism.

2 Groups Get $50,000 Each to Mobilize Volunteers - Innovation - The Chronicle of Philanthropy- Connecting the nonprofit world with news, jobs, and ideas

2 Groups Get $50,000 Each to Mobilize Volunteers - Innovation - The Chronicle of Philanthropy- Connecting the nonprofit world with news, jobs, and ideas: The groups—Generation Citizen, a nonprofit that works to promote youth activism through civics education, and Ubelong, a business that places volunteers in developing countries—were selected as most “investment-ready” by their peers after they all completed a 12-week boot camp, according to an announcement by Points of Light, a nonprofit that promotes volunteerism.

Fundraisers Rate Their CEOs | The Agitator - Fundraising, Direct Marketing and Advocacy Strategies for Nonprofits

Fundraisers Rate Their CEOs | The Agitator - Fundraising, Direct Marketing and Advocacy Strategies for Nonprofits: One aspect of the study that drew attention was the somewhat lukewarm assessment by nonprofit CEOs of their development directors — 33% were dissatisfied or lukewarm about the performance of their development directors … and 24% said their development directors have no experience or are novices at ”current and prospective donor research”.

Somewhat tongue in cheek, we offered our fundraiser readers a chance to bite back. And they did!

'Are We Mailing Too Much?' Is the Wrong Question : FundRaising Success

'Are We Mailing Too Much?' Is the Wrong Question : FundRaising Success: I'm not saying that your program of 38 touches is or is not a good thing. What I'm saying is the question about frequency is the least important question you should be asking right now. And if you saw the DMA Nonprofit FederationOpens in a new window presentation by Chuck LongfieldOpens in a new window, chief scientist at BlackbaudOpens in a new window, at the Washington Nonprofit ConferenceOpens in a new window two weeks ago, I would say everyone should be asking some very serious questions.

Employees Benefits: Parking And Flextime Top List After Health - TheNonProfitTimes

Employees Benefits: Parking And Flextime Top List After Health - TheNonProfitTimes: Salary is just one part of the deal when it comes to a job, whether at a charity or a for-profit. The types of benefits offered also can have an impact on attracting employees, and some of those benefits can vary widely depending on geography or size of the organization.

IRS Updates, February 2013: Type III Supporting Organizations, 990s for the 2012 Tax Year, and More

IRS Updates, February 2013: Type III Supporting Organizations, 990s for the 2012 Tax Year, and More: 2013


IRS Updates, February 2013: Type III Supporting Organizations, 990s for the 2012 Tax Year, and More

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Communicating with Donors: Interview with Fundraiser Harvey McKinnon

Communicating with Donors: Interview with Fundraiser Harvey McKinnon: Answers All Donors Crave, recently spoke with his publisher about donor relations. GuideStar has published an excerpt from the book, and we're pleased to share Mr. McKinnon's additional thoughts with you.

One of the questions you cite in your book is "How will I be treated?" In your experience, are donors treated well today?

I'll let you judge for yourself. In a recent "mystery shopper test" we sent gifts to 28 hospitals on the same day. One organization sent back a warm thank you immediately. But the average response for the others was four weeks. And one hospital didn't respond with a thank you and receipt for 90-something days.

Fundraising, Part 2: Healthcare groups invest in development capacity � Philanthropy North Carolina

Fundraising, Part 2: Healthcare groups invest in development capacity � Philanthropy North Carolina: While much of that growth has been tied to the economic recovery, it also reflects “more stimulation and activity in planned and major gifts, and the commitments people are making,” he says,

Fundraising performance is the direct result of investment in fundraising capacity, McGinly says, including the size of the fundraising staff.

There’s Something about Love - NPQ - Nonprofit Quarterly

There’s Something about Love - NPQ - Nonprofit Quarterly
In the fall of 2012, the Association of Fundraising Professionals Toronto Congress did an amazing “fundraising theatre production” on the closing day of the conference. It was produced by Tony Elischer and directed by Jon Duschinsky and it starred presenters from all over the world. The 2012 Fundraising Theatre production featured every letter of the alphabet with video, PowerPoint, and presenter commentary. For instance, the audience found that A = affinity, C = collaboration, D = digital and donations, E = emotions, I = innovation, J = joy, M = money, P = philanthropy and passion, R = relationship, T = thank you and V = vision.

The NBA's Adoption of Charity as a Central Business Model is Apparent During All-Star Week - Forbes

The NBA's Adoption of Charity as a Central Business Model is Apparent During All-Star Week - Forbes: The NBA’s presence in Houston was not over when the final buzzer sounded and the Western Conference beat the Eastern Conference in the 2013 NBA All-Star Game. Throughout the week leading up to the game, the NBA and its partners engaged in thousands of hours of community service projects in the greater Houston area. Additionally, numerous events held during All-Star week had a charitable component, leading to hundreds of thousands of dollars being donated to charity. These endeavors, which fell under the umbrella of the NBA’s “NBA Cares” program, ensured the sustained commitment of the NBA to the All-Star city of Houston after players and league officials left town following All-Star weekend.

Changing Our World, Inc.: A New Chessboard: The Changing Landscape of Business and Society

Changing Our World, Inc.: A New Chessboard: The Changing Landscape of Business and Society: While advances in corporate social engagement have been inspiring, the economic challenges of the last four years, as well as global industrial integration, also promise a corporate future that may be very different from the past. If community investment is to follow profits, where will profits be found? What industries will ascend? What are the characteristics of the next generation that will be leading these corporate institutions? How will the leaders of corporations in emerging economies define the problems and solutions using the lens of their own cultures and their own priorities?

This report steps outside the boundaries of what we know today and challenges readers to consider the larger forces at play, which will profoundly alter the landscape on which corporate social engagement currently exists.

First Jewish Oligarch Signs Gates Giving Pledge

First Jewish Oligarch Signs Gates Giving Pledge: The Ukraine’s Victor Pinchuk has become the first Jewish billionaire from the countries of the Former Soviet Union to sign The Giving Pledge, a formal commitment by the world’s wealthiest individuals and families to dedicate the majority of their wealth to philanthropy. Forbes’ Ukrainian edition places Pinchuk’s wealth at $3.7 billion, making him Ukraine’s second-richest man.

Gift Helps Create First Chair In Women’s Philanthropy - TheNonProfitTimes

Gift Helps Create First Chair In Women’s Philanthropy - TheNonProfitTimes: A $1.5 million gift to the Indiana University School of Philanthropy will finance the nation’s first endowed chair in women’s philanthropy

The Daily Tar Heel :: Participate in day of student philanthropy

The Daily Tar Heel :: Participate in day of student philanthropy: On Feb. 28, UNC will join nearly 70 educational institutions worldwide to participate in the first-ever Student Engagement and Philanthropy Day.

The initiative, organized by CASE Affiliated Student Advancement Programs (CASE ASAP), is designed to increase student understanding of philanthropy and grow engagement on campuses.

Glasspockets Find: The Giving Pledge Goes Global - Transparency Talk

Glasspockets Find: The Giving Pledge Goes Global - Transparency Talk: A press release, announced today, that 12 additional families have joined the Giving Pledge, the effort launched by Warren Buffett and Bill and Melinda Gates in 2010 to encourage the wealthiest Americans to commit the majority of their assets to philanthropic causes. The new pledgers are all from outside the United States, marking a global expansion of the Giving Pledge effort and bringing the total number of signatories to 105 individuals, spouses, and their families. The new pledgers include:

Holy Cross Gets $25M Gift, Its Largest Ever

massnonprofit.org ::: Holy Cross Gets $25M Gift, Its Largest Ever

February 19, 2013 — The College of the Holy Cross in Worcester announced that it received a $25 million gift, the largest single donation in its history, that will fund a new performance facility

Boston Museum Project Dies as Fundraising Proves too Onerous

massnonprofit.org ::: February 18, 2013 — The Boston History Center and Museum, a nonprofit that raised nearly $7 million to create the Boston Museum, has shut down after the board earlier this month decided it would not be able to raise the $120 million needed to build the structure on the Rose Fitzgerald Kennedy Greenway.

Donor Retention - 6 Ways to Get Dumped by Your Donors

Donor Retention - 6 Ways to Get Dumped by Your Donors: If you feel as if your fundraising is an uphill trudge, you're probably right. That's because you might be depending on acquiring a lot of new donors and neglecting those you already have.

Research has found that in recent years fundraising, for many nonprofits, has been a wash. For instance, in 2011, one study found that every $100 gained by charities was offset by losses of the same amount.

Conrad Teitell Testifies Before W&M Committee on Tax Reform and Charitable Contributions | Planned Giving Design Center

Conrad Teitell Testifies Before W&M Committee on Tax Reform and Charitable Contributions | Planned Giving Design Center: Testifying on behalf of the American Council on Gift Annuities, attorney Conrad Teitell offered a four-point plan of recommendations that include 1) making direct tax-free transfers to public charities from IRAs (IRA rollovers) permanent; 2) expanding IRA rollovers to include transfers to life-income charitable gifts; 3) eliminating current law that subjects the charitable deduction to the Pease limitation; and 4) preventing caps, floors and a lower tax rate at which charitable contributions may be deducted.

The Trouble with "Passion for the Mission" . . . editor notes issue #84 | Blue Avocado

The Trouble with "Passion for the Mission" . . . editor notes issue #84 | Blue Avocado

Big Central Park Gift Highlights N.Y. Donation Disparity - Philanthropy Today - The Chronicle of Philanthropy- Connecting the nonprofit world with news, jobs, and ideas

Big Central Park Gift Highlights N.Y. Donation Disparity - Philanthropy Today - The Chronicle of Philanthropy- Connecting the nonprofit world with news, jobs, and ideas: Financier John Paulson’s $100-million donation to Central Park last fall casts a light on the philanthropic gap between Manhattan’s iconic green spaces and those in less affluent parts of New York City, according to The New York Times.

Philanthropy: Globalising giving | The Economist

Philanthropy: Globalising giving | The Economist: The new signatories are an interesting mix of rich and emerging-economy money. The best known is Richard Branson, who used to be a notable sceptic about traditional personal philanthropy. British hedge fund boss Christopher Cooper-Hohn has also signed up, which will surprise no-one who has followed the activities of the Children's Investment Fund Foundation run by his wife, Jamie. Likewise, mobile phone entrepreneur, John Caudwell. As for David Sainsbury, a super market tycoon, he was starting to give away most of his pile long before Messrs Buffett and Gates even thought about it.

Nonprofits Line Up to Defend Charitable Deduction at House Hearing: Associations Now

Nonprofits Line Up to Defend Charitable Deduction at House Hearing: Associations Now: Added Andrew Watt, president and CEO of the Association of Fundraising Professionals: “Beyond the significant giving that it creates, the deduction is a symbol of the American tradition and system of philanthropy. It is a symbol of a continuing commitment to the impact and change that nonprofits create. … To change that symbol—to limit the deduction—is to alter that commitment. Especially when we know it works.

In Memory of Charles R. Stephens, CFRE, First African-American Chair of AFP - Press - AFP

In Memory of Charles R. Stephens, CFRE, First African-American Chair of AFP - Press - AFP: It is with great sadness that AFP announces that former AFP chair Charles R. Stephens, CFRE, has passed away. The first African-American volunteer leader of AFP, he was a pioneer in the fundraising profession.

UConn Empower: philanthropy through student-run initiatives - Focus - The Daily Campus - University of Connecticut

UConn Empower: philanthropy through student-run initiatives - Focus - The Daily Campus - University of Connecticut: The University of Connecticut offers students many exciting philanthropic opportunities, such as HuskyThon and Community Outreach, but how many of these philanthropic organizations are student run initiatives that aim to generate change and bring participating students right into the heart of that change? The answer is not many.

Zoo theft leads to record donations | WPRI.com

Zoo theft leads to record donations | WPRI.com: PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) -- Roger Williams Park Zoo has gotten a record number of contributions to buy toys and other stimulating items for its animals after a thief stole money from a donation box.

A New Year for Asian Philanthropy to Make an Impact

A New Year for Asian Philanthropy to Make an Impact: The Rise of Philanthropy in Asia. This blog series explores emerging developments in efforts to measure the impact of Asian philanthropy, especially in China. In 2007, The Chronicle of Philanthropy’s cover story was “Philanthropy’s New Frontier” and featured the ultra-wealthy Li Ka Shing from Hong Kong. The feature story’s backdrop was the economic rise of Asia and consequently the boom of wealthy individuals and their forays into philanthropy. Philanthropists in Asia, as well as those based in the West, are investing in social programs and organizations to tackle societal problems and create new systems for sustainability and resilience. But what have these efforts produced? And what are the legal, economic, and social trends motivating or hindering efforts to evaluate the impact of Asian philanthropy?

Purdue Announces Anonymous $65-Million Agriculture Pledge - Philanthropy Today - The Chronicle of Philanthropy- Connecting the nonprofit world with news, jobs, and ideas

Purdue Announces Anonymous $65-Million Agriculture Pledge - Philanthropy Today - The Chronicle of Philanthropy- Connecting the nonprofit world with news, jobs, and ideas: Purdue Announces Anonymous $65-Million Agriculture Pledge

February 19, 2013, 9:01 am

Purdue University confirmed Monday that it has received a $65-million pledge to support its College of Agriculture, The Journal and Courier of Lafayette, Ind., reports.

5 Steps for Transforming Student Passion into Social Action - Forbes

5 Steps for Transforming Student Passion into Social Action - Forbes: ASU opened Changemaker Central, collaborative spaces on each of our four campuses where students can meet with like-minded individuals who want to make a difference.

Best Resumes 2013

Best Resumes 2013: What do employers want to see when they review a resume? For 2013, including a resume profile, instead of an objective, is a good way to show the hiring manager why you are qualified for the job.

One Shoddy Nonprofit Must Be Viewed in Context of Sector at Large - NPQ - Nonprofit Quarterly

One Shoddy Nonprofit Must Be Viewed in Context of Sector at Large - NPQ - Nonprofit Quarterly: But do Allegheny County citizens look at Strength’s managerial disaster area and imagine that this organization is representative of the nonprofit sector in general? Hopefully, nonprofit leadership organizations are or will be explaining, both to county officials and the general public, exactly why the likes of Strength should not be confused with the broad mass of legitimate—and tax-exempt—nonprofits. —Rick Cohen

Charitable Tax Deductions Expected to be a Budget Casualty | Feb 15, 2013 - NBR | Nightly Business Report

Charitable Tax Deductions Expected to be a Budget Casualty | Feb 15, 2013 - NBR | Nightly Business Report: Video: Charitable Tax Deductions Expected to be a Budget Casualty | Feb 15, 2013

The AFP Blog

The AFP Blog: One of the true pioneers of fundraising and philanthropy, Charles Stephens, passed away last week.