Nonprofit Promoting Obama Agenda Decides Not to Take Corporate Money - Philanthropy Today - The Chronicle of Philanthropy- Connecting the nonprofit world with news, jobs, and ideas: Nonprofit Promoting Obama Agenda Decides Not to Take Corporate Money
March 7, 2013, 11:03 am
The social-welfare organization formed from President Obama’s 2012 campaign has reversed course and decided not to take donations from corporations, says the Associated Press.
Friday, March 08, 2013
Community philanthropy - giving back in hard times : East Chicago Community News
Community philanthropy - giving back in hard times : East Chicago Community News: The severe recession of 2007-08 did not bring charitable giving to a screeching halt, but it did play havoc with the endowments of community foundations everywhere.
The stock market took a serious nose-dive in the past five years and these charitable endowments, the life-blood of community foundations, lost money that normally would be distributed to local nonprofit organizations.
The stock market took a serious nose-dive in the past five years and these charitable endowments, the life-blood of community foundations, lost money that normally would be distributed to local nonprofit organizations.
Health coalition’s CEO to lead national nonprofit — Health — Bangor Daily News — BDN Maine
Health coalition’s CEO to lead national nonprofit — Health — Bangor Daily News — BDN Maine: PORTLAND, Maine — Elizabeth Mitchell, CEO of the Maine Health Management Coalition, has been hired to lead a national nonprofit that helps communities improve the quality and reduce the cost of health care.
Grantmaking gone lean - meet 8 new Knight-funded prototypes - Knight Foundation
Grantmaking gone lean - meet 8 new Knight-funded prototypes - Knight Foundation: As part of the initiative, we encourage teams to embrace human-centered design, rapid & lo-fi prototyping and iterative development models to quickly pivot and connect solutions to uncovered needs. We want to learn and improve - before moving to the bigger, more expensive steps of building out a full project. And as we learn, we want to share with others working on similar problems.
Thursday, March 07, 2013
Hoodwinked? As Nonprofits Focus on Charitable Deduction, Sequestration Cuts Inflict Pain - NPQ - Nonprofit Quarterly
Hoodwinked? As Nonprofits Focus on Charitable Deduction, Sequestration Cuts Inflict Pain - NPQ - Nonprofit Quarterly: if government extends the continuing resolution, as we expect it will, what effect might that have on the negotiations between the White House and Congress in relation to sequestration? President Barack Obama has indicated that he will still push for new revenues. Does that mean President Obama will revive his proposal to cap the deductibility of charitable donations (and other itemized deductions) at 28 percent even though the top tax rate is now 39.6 percent? If that proposal were to resurface, would it have a prayer of passage, having gone nowhere in Congress four times running?
And where will the charitable deduction fit into the larger issue of maintaining federal government funding for charities that address the basic needs of lower income Americans? Here is our analysis of the short-term future of the charitable deduction, pro and con, based on the surprising and perplexing House Ways and Means Committee hearings that were convened to get charities to speak out on their incentive in the federal tax code.
And where will the charitable deduction fit into the larger issue of maintaining federal government funding for charities that address the basic needs of lower income Americans? Here is our analysis of the short-term future of the charitable deduction, pro and con, based on the surprising and perplexing House Ways and Means Committee hearings that were convened to get charities to speak out on their incentive in the federal tax code.
Nonprofits vital to Whidbey Island life - South Whidbey Record
Nonprofits vital to Whidbey Island life - South Whidbey Record: When it comes to circulating a buck in the local economy, nonprofits are not only on the receiving end.
With a whopping 473 registered nonprofit organizations — roughly five per 1,000 people in Island County — one may think that’s a lot to support by a county with a relatively low population, a fact particularly true on South Whidbey.
With a whopping 473 registered nonprofit organizations — roughly five per 1,000 people in Island County — one may think that’s a lot to support by a county with a relatively low population, a fact particularly true on South Whidbey.
India Philanthropy Report 2013 - Bain Report - Bain & Company - Publications
India Philanthropy Report 2013 - Bain Report - Bain & Company - Publications: A major focus of the India Philanthropy Report 2013 is to delve deeper into how charitable organisations assess the impact of their work, and how they can better communicate that impact to donors. We believe that this theme is relevant to all stakeholders within the philanthropic ecosystem and is critical to both optimising the outcomes of philanthropy and boosting confidence among donors. For giving to grow to its full potential in India, it will be of paramount importance to ensure that donors and recipients have a common language and common goals around results.
Building a better philanthropist | Opinion | Jewish Journal
Building a better philanthropist | Opinion | Jewish Journal: In the last couple of decades, a tectonic shift has altered the landscape of Jewish philanthropy. The phenomenon is not only Jewish — the number of foundations in the United States has grown fivefold in the last 20 years; the same growth in donor-advised funds has taken just a decade.
The relative weight of independent philanthropy — as opposed to communal giving — has gone off the charts. The Jewish Federation system in North America holds an impressive $15 billion of philanthropic assets, but based on conservative estimates, the overall “pie” of Jewish philanthropic assets is more than $75 billion.
The relative weight of independent philanthropy — as opposed to communal giving — has gone off the charts. The Jewish Federation system in North America holds an impressive $15 billion of philanthropic assets, but based on conservative estimates, the overall “pie” of Jewish philanthropic assets is more than $75 billion.
Palm Beach Opera streamlines, reinvents itself to stay viable - South Florida Sun-Sentinel.com
Palm Beach Opera streamlines, reinvents itself to stay viable - South Florida Sun-Sentinel.com: The nonprofit took out a long-term lease on 6,000-square-feet to save money on renting out rehearsal spaces daily around town. Instead of buying, it invested $75,000 to upgrade the leased space — aiming to save about that much yearly on rentals. It may save even more, by renting its own space to others.
The investment is part of a larger restructuring by the group that has also meant trimming the number of full-scale operas yearly and attracting younger audiences and multi-year donors to improve finances.
The investment is part of a larger restructuring by the group that has also meant trimming the number of full-scale operas yearly and attracting younger audiences and multi-year donors to improve finances.
SOI Tax Stats - SOI Bulletin: Winter 2013
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Statistics of Income (SOI) Bulletin - Winter 2013 (entire publication in PDF)
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Younger Donors Propel Church Fundraising Increases - News - The Chronicle of Philanthropy- Connecting the nonprofit world with news, jobs, and ideas
Younger Donors Propel Church Fundraising Increases - News - The Chronicle of Philanthropy- Connecting the nonprofit world with news, jobs, and ideas: Younger Donors Propel Church Fundraising Increases
By Raymund Flandez
Nearly two-thirds of churches increased donations from 2010 to 2011, a sign that they are beginning to emerge from the financial downturn, according to a new study.
Churches that chalked up the biggest increases were those that relied primarily on donors under age 55, the study found.
By Raymund Flandez
Nearly two-thirds of churches increased donations from 2010 to 2011, a sign that they are beginning to emerge from the financial downturn, according to a new study.
Churches that chalked up the biggest increases were those that relied primarily on donors under age 55, the study found.
Tuesday, March 05, 2013
UWyo Nonprofit Management Resource: Accountability: Does one size fit all? Should it?
UWyo Nonprofit Management Resource: Accountability: Does one size fit all? Should it?: Accountability: Does one size fit all? Should it?
By Cynthia MacDuff
Accountability seems to bring about collective groans amongst nonprofit employees and board members, invoking long lists of requirements that simply do not work for all agencies. But accountability does not have to be terrible if we take different pieces of accountability and customize them to fit the needs of our own agency.
By Cynthia MacDuff
Accountability seems to bring about collective groans amongst nonprofit employees and board members, invoking long lists of requirements that simply do not work for all agencies. But accountability does not have to be terrible if we take different pieces of accountability and customize them to fit the needs of our own agency.
Atlanta nonprofit’s CEO walking to Guatemala | www.ajc.com
Atlanta nonprofit’s CEO walking to Guatemala | www.ajc.com: John Hull has been to Guatemala several times, always traveling by air.
This time Hull, 54, is hitting the pavement, converting a several-hour flight into a four-month walk.
This time Hull, 54, is hitting the pavement, converting a several-hour flight into a four-month walk.
Statewide day of charitable giving to benefit hundreds of Idaho nonprofit groups - www.kivitv.com
Statewide day of charitable giving to benefit hundreds of Idaho nonprofit groups - www.kivitv.com: The Idaho Nonprofit Center will shine the spotlight on Idaho’s nonprofit agencies and help raise much-needed funds by hosting the inaugural “Idaho Gives,” a day of statewide charitable giving, on May 2.
Blackbaud Publishes npEXPERTS, New eBook Featuring Online Marketing Insights for Nonprofits | Blackbaud News
Blackbaud Publishes npEXPERTS, New eBook Featuring Online Marketing Insights for Nonprofits | Blackbaud News: Blackbaud, Inc. (Nasdaq: BLKB) today released npEXPERTS: Online Marketing Insights for Nonprofits, a free eBook featuring ways nonprofits can connect with supporters, activate their donor bases and raise more money online. The eBook features contributions from 20 of the foremost online marketing experts from around the sector.
USC forum sets strategies to increase philanthropy’s impact | USC News
USC forum sets strategies to increase philanthropy’s impact | USC News: ore than 220 philanthropic leaders from across the nation came together in Los Angeles to consider how philanthropy can have the greatest impact in addressing enduring public problems.
Hosted by The Center on Philanthropy & Public Policy at the USC Price School of Public Policy, the fifth Philanthropic Leadership Forum engaged donors and foundation executives, philanthropic thought leaders, academic researchers and others in a series of sess
Hosted by The Center on Philanthropy & Public Policy at the USC Price School of Public Policy, the fifth Philanthropic Leadership Forum engaged donors and foundation executives, philanthropic thought leaders, academic researchers and others in a series of sess
Green Shoots of Philanthropy in Asia | Forbes India Blog
Green Shoots of Philanthropy in Asia | Forbes India Blog: In 2012, The Global Philanthropy Forum partnered with the National Volunteer & Philanthropy Centre (NVPC) of Singapore, Resource Alliance and the Community Foundation Singapore to launch the first Philanthropy in Asia Summit, a gathering of Asian philanthropists and those they support throughout the region. Asian philanthropists gathered there to teach, to learn, to reinforce one another so that philanthropy in the region, like bamboo, can grow and flourish.
Amplify Austin: One-day effort to raise $1 million for charity... | www.statesman.com
Amplify Austin: One-day effort to raise $1 million for charity... | www.statesman.com: More than 300 local charities have a plea to the community: give, give, give. And do it now.
Today, Amplify Austin continues its 24-hour quest to raise $1 million online for area nonprofits. The effort — spearheaded by I Live Here, I Give Here — is the first of its kind locally and was inspired by successful efforts in other cities. Fundraising began Monday night and donations can be made until 7 p.m. Tuesday.
Today, Amplify Austin continues its 24-hour quest to raise $1 million online for area nonprofits. The effort — spearheaded by I Live Here, I Give Here — is the first of its kind locally and was inspired by successful efforts in other cities. Fundraising began Monday night and donations can be made until 7 p.m. Tuesday.
Nonprofit Industry News Article Detail | Sage Nonprofit Solutions
Nonprofit Industry News Article Detail | Sage Nonprofit Solutions: Not having cash on hand may no longer be an excuse to turn down Girl Scout cookie sellers, as many troops are now using nonprofit technology that enables participants to accept debit and credit cards. In Eastern Missouri alone, local troops were offering credit card processing at 27 locations during the first few days of March. This adds to a growing number of troops across the United States who have decided to move into the 21st century and accommodate donors' payment preferences.
Charity skydive in Homestead leaves Yankees GM with broken ankle - Homestead / South Dade - MiamiHerald.com
Charity skydive in Homestead leaves Yankees GM with broken ankle - Homestead / South Dade - MiamiHerald.com: New York Yankees General Manager Brian Cashman went skydiving for charity at the Homestead Air Reserve Base on Monday and ended up with a broken ankle.
The GM jumped out of a plane with members of the Army’s Golden Knights skydiving team. He took the plunge to raise awareness for the Wounded Warriors Project.
The GM jumped out of a plane with members of the Army’s Golden Knights skydiving team. He took the plunge to raise awareness for the Wounded Warriors Project.
Clergy role tied to faith giving | Philanthropy North Carolina
Clergy role tied to faith giving | Philanthropy North Carolina: Congregations with clergy aware of their giving trends and with younger people attending were more likely to see positive fundraising results in the first half of 2011 and first half of 2012, a new study says.
Non-Profit Humour: Darth Vader named head of this year’s Imperial United Way Campaign
Non-Profit Humour: Darth Vader named head of this year’s Imperial United Way Campaign: Lord Darth Vader will be the next chair of the universe-wide Imperial United Way campaign. Officials made the announcement at their annual Kick-off breakfast on the unfinished Death Star orbiting the forest moon of Endor.
Monday, March 04, 2013
Fla. University Stands By Prison Firm's Naming-Rights Gift - Philanthropy Today - The Chronicle of Philanthropy- Connecting the nonprofit world with news, jobs, and ideas
Fla. University Stands By Prison Firm's Naming-Rights Gift - Philanthropy Today - The Chronicle of Philanthropy- Connecting the nonprofit world with news, jobs, and ideas: Fla. University Stands By Prison Firm’s Naming-Rights Gift
March 4, 2013, 10:34 am
Florida Atlantic University officials say they will follow through with plans to rename the campus football field GEO Stadium after a $6-million donation by a controversial operator of for-profit prisons, NPR reports.
March 4, 2013, 10:34 am
Florida Atlantic University officials say they will follow through with plans to rename the campus football field GEO Stadium after a $6-million donation by a controversial operator of for-profit prisons, NPR reports.
182 nonprofits participate in first annual area give-a-thon - Buffalo Rising
182 nonprofits participate in first annual area give-a-thon - Buffalo Rising: For its inaugural year, the Spring It On event appears to have been a big success. The first year for these types of fundraising initiatives can be more of a learning curve, in order to introduce the program to those who are, for the most part, unfamiliar with the widespread give-a-thon. As it turns out, 1,307 donors contributed $72,500 to the 24-hour campaign, which was held on March 1, 2013. "Spring It On provided a focal point for our community to be part of something that can have a tremendous impact on a variety of organizations and the citizens they serve within a very short timeframe," said Michael Weiner, United Way president and CEO. "In addition to financial support, we believe Spring It On helped to educate local citizens about the tremendous contributions made by the nonprofit community every day. Ultimately it worked - the Buffalo Niagara region truly demonstrated its generous spirit."
IRS to Speed Its Alerts on Groups That Lose Tax-Exempt Status
IRS to Speed Its Alerts on Groups That Lose Tax-Exempt Status: The IRS this month will start to give the public an earlier heads-up on organizations whose tax-exempt status has been automatically revoked for failure to file an annual information return or notice for three consecutive years.
Two Flagler students chosen to attend AFP International Conference
Two Flagler students chosen to attend AFP International Conference: Both Jurlando and Schulz applied for the chance to attend the conference where spots were limited. After a two-month wait, both women were notified of their acceptance.
Jurlando, president of the collegiate chapter of AFP at Flagler, was awarded an $800 scholarship for travel expenses provided by the AFP Foundation and philanthropists Stephen M. and Marjorie K. Levy.
Jurlando, president of the collegiate chapter of AFP at Flagler, was awarded an $800 scholarship for travel expenses provided by the AFP Foundation and philanthropists Stephen M. and Marjorie K. Levy.
Metropolitan Opera to Reduce Ticket Prices Next Season - NYTimes.com
Metropolitan Opera to Reduce Ticket Prices Next Season - NYTimes.com: So in a rarity in the rarefied world of the performing arts, the Met said it would reduce ticket prices next season. The average cost of admission will drop by 10 percent, or to $156 from $174, Peter Gelb, the general manager, said in a recent interview.
Nonprofit Jobs Offer Benefits Not Found In For-Profit World � CBS Sacramento
Nonprofit Jobs Offer Benefits Not Found In For-Profit World � CBS Sacramento: nprofit organizations are on a different track. The IRS recognizes 26 types of nonprofit organizations. Briefly, nonprofits exist to serve the public interest. In theory, a nonprofit doesn’t declare a profit, having spent all its post-operating expenses in service to the public. How this is done varies widely from one nonprofit to the next.
Has Venture Philanthropy Passed Its Peak? | Stanford Social Innovation Review
Has Venture Philanthropy Passed Its Peak? | Stanford Social Innovation Review: In philanthropy, we are seeing a lot of early-stage nonprofits with ideas and leadership that aren’t ready for prime time. Unfortunately, many are getting funded. Some talented and not-so-talented social entrepreneurs are getting hold of sizeable amounts of money to give their idea a go. This trend is reminiscent of the 1999-2000 Internet funding bubble.
Another indication that the end is near is when there are multiple variations of the same idea, or when the ideas themselves are on the periphery or so amorphous that it’s hard to know what the idea is, exactly. The number of tangential education-related nonprofits that claim that they will substantively change educational outcomes for kids is staggering. Many are doing good things for kids, but they don’t have meaningful, measurable impact and are diverting philanthropic dollars from organizations and interventions that have true impact.
Another indication that the end is near is when there are multiple variations of the same idea, or when the ideas themselves are on the periphery or so amorphous that it’s hard to know what the idea is, exactly. The number of tangential education-related nonprofits that claim that they will substantively change educational outcomes for kids is staggering. Many are doing good things for kids, but they don’t have meaningful, measurable impact and are diverting philanthropic dollars from organizations and interventions that have true impact.
Hundreds Make Icy Splash For Charity - Great Neck, NY Patch
Hundreds Make Icy Splash For Charity - Great Neck, NY Patch: With temperatures hovering near freezing by the start of the event Saturday, participants were divided among four seperate groups, each taking turns sprinting into the frigid North Shore water at North Hempstead Beach Park.
Nearly $100,00 was raised from the event, according to event organizers. In raising $125, team members were eligible to receive official Polar Plunge sweatshirts, but many teams went farther.
Nearly $100,00 was raised from the event, according to event organizers. In raising $125, team members were eligible to receive official Polar Plunge sweatshirts, but many teams went farther.
Colleges On Long Island Pull In Record Donations � CBS New York
Colleges On Long Island Pull In Record Donations � CBS New York: Five schools on Long Island received donations that either matched or exceeded their largest gifts ever, according to Newsday.
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