Friday, April 12, 2013

The Nonprofits of 2025 | Stanford Social Innovation Review

The Nonprofits of 2025 | Stanford Social Innovation Review: The Nonprofits of 2025

One of 16 special essays on how the field of social innovation has evolved and what challenges remain ahead.

Thursday, April 11, 2013

Philanthropy Committee aims to keep students connected - News - The Setonian - Seton Hall University

Philanthropy Committee aims to keep students connected - News - The Setonian - Seton Hall University: The Class of 2013 has recently created the Philanthropy Committee in hopes of keeping students connected after leaving Seton Hall University.

The committee was created to help students stay engaged and involved after graduation, mainly by encouraging dona�tions that help the continued improvement of Seton Hall.

Modern-Art Museum to Raze Building Acquired From Folk Art Museum - Philanthropy Today - The Chronicle of Philanthropy- Connecting the nonprofit world with news, jobs, and ideas

Modern-Art Museum to Raze Building Acquired From Folk Art Museum - Philanthropy Today - The Chronicle of Philanthropy- Connecting the nonprofit world with news, jobs, and ideas: Modern-Art Museum to Raze Building Acquired From Folk Art Museum

April 11, 2013, 11:24 am

Two years after acquiring the building that formerly housed—and nearly sank—New York’s American Folk Art Museum, the Museum of Modern Art says it plans to demolish the structure, reports The New York Times.

Courtney Spence: Creativity Is the Currency, Nay, Philanthropy of Our Generation

Courtney Spence: Creativity Is the Currency, Nay, Philanthropy of Our Generation: Millennials are not just spending their time and money on charitable causes. Millennials are "spending" their skills, and that is what makes them unique. Millennials understand the value of creativity and innovation because these values are what so many of us bring to the table, and we are starting to inject this creative currency into what some people are calling the Cause Economy.

What is creative currency, you ask? Creative currency ranges from cooking and coding to design, filmmaking, photography, or social media skills. The creative currency list is long. And it's only going to get longer with the evolution of technology and media.

Who Will Win the War for Resume 2.0? Ten Visual Resume Tools Reviewed

Who Will Win the War for Resume 2.0? Ten Visual Resume Tools Reviewed: At present, that is the reality. A more evocative resume doesn’t play well with Applicant Tracking Systems (ATSs), and 93% of hiring managers are still going to ask for the traditional resume at some point during the hiring process. But, recruiters and HR folks are already stepping outside of their systems to get a fuller picture by searching Google and looking people up on social media to find out who they really are. A growing number of companies are developing alternatives to the traditional resume. Over the next few years, these formats will continue to gain traction, become better integrated with ATS systems and other technology, and grow more widely used and accepted by job seekers and recruiters.

Nonprofit Job Seeker No-No’s | The NonProfit Times

Nonprofit Job Seeker No-No’s | The NonProfit Times: Nonprofit Job Seeker No-No's
April 8, 2013

You’ve applied to countless nonprofit job postings, had multiple interviews yet here you are, still among the unemployed. You have put in all the necessary work so what gives? While you can partially blame the slow job market you should also consider that the biggest problem could be you.

Wednesday, April 10, 2013

Scott Paterno says Paternos intend to lend name, time and philanthropy to cause of child abuse prevention | PennLive.com

Scott Paterno says Paternos intend to lend name, time and philanthropy to cause of child abuse prevention | PennLive.com: Scott Paterno says today's headliner appearances by his mother Sue and brother Jay at a child abuse prevention breakfast in Harrisburg today is just the first step of what he predicts will be many by his family in an issue area that has become so complex for them.

"This is a lifetime commitment of our family to be involved in this issue, because we're in a unique position to have an impact on it,"

Robert J. Rosenthal: Recapping SXSWi: Do Nonprofits Need a Place at the Web's Biggest Event?

Robert J. Rosenthal: Recapping SXSWi: Do Nonprofits Need a Place at the Web's Biggest Event?: For social good fans, the problem was exacerbated this year as SxSW organizers did away with "Greater Good," the track which cobbled together sessions on topics related to tech in civic participation, community engagement, online social actions, tracking and measurement of public improvement, and interactive storytelling to inspire audience to make a difference.

Instead of Greater Good, SXSW participants had to wade through hundreds of session descriptions in theme area like Community and Activism, Social and Relationships, Design and Development, Health and Medicine, and Government and Civic Engagement in order to find talks that may specifically apply to nonprofit management or executing on a complex mission.

How One Nonprofit is Raising Money from Company Volunteers | Selfish Giving

How One Nonprofit is Raising Money from Company Volunteers | Selfish Giving: o learn more about Dollars for Doers - company grants that reward employee volunteering with cash for nonprofits – I knew I had to speak to a nonprofit that worked with a lot of volunteers. If it’s really true that only 7 out of 100 employees apply for this money, I needed an organization that had so many volunteers that they’d be sure to have experience with this program.

America's Most Effective Grantmakers Honored by Philanthropy Watchdog Group in Inaugural Awards - PR Newswire - The Sacramento Bee

America's Most Effective Grantmakers Honored by Philanthropy Watchdog Group in Inaugural Awards - PR Newswire - The Sacramento Bee: CHICAGO, April 9, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- On April 8, 2013, the National Committee for Responsive Philanthropy (NCRP; www.ncrp.org) held the inaugural NCRP Impact Awards (www.ncrp.org/impact-awards) in Chicago to celebrate and honor foundations of all sizes showing effectiveness, leadership and innovation in solving some of society's most difficult challenges.

Tuesday, April 09, 2013

Nonprofit Collaborations: Why Teaming Up Can Make Sense - Forbes

Nonprofit Collaborations: Why Teaming Up Can Make Sense - Forbes: Even if your nonprofit isn’t in financial trouble, your board and management should be alert to opportunities that will improve efficiency and sustainability. It’s best to do this before your nonprofit reaches crisis mode.

Your Volunteer Program Won't Survive on Twigs and Berries - Forbes

Your Volunteer Program Won't Survive on Twigs and Berries - Forbes: Most companies recognize that investing in employee engagement and development are vital to remaining competitive in a constantly evolving business world. When companies spend time and money improving the skills of their employees, they send a message to workers that they want to invest in their future. And in return, companies expect to see increases in job performance,

Companies with a mission mix profits, charity - KansasCity.com

Companies with a mission mix profits, charity - KansasCity.com: We know there’s a market (for business-linked philanthropy) out there, but we don’t really know how big it might be,” said Michael Nilsen, public affairs vice president at the Association of Fundraising Professionals, a 30,000 member professional association based in Arlington, Va. “People sort of want to have a philanthropic life.”

Mortenson Critic Levels New Charges at Central Asia Institute - Philanthropy Today - The Chronicle of Philanthropy- Connecting the nonprofit world with news, jobs, and ideas

Mortenson Critic Levels New Charges at Central Asia Institute - Philanthropy Today - The Chronicle of Philanthropy- Connecting the nonprofit world with news, jobs, and ideas: Mortenson Critic Levels New Charges at Central Asia Institute

April 9, 2013, 9:23 am

Journalist and author Jon Krakauer, who fueled the Three Cups of Tea scandal with his accusations about memoirist Greg Mortenson’s veracity and his Central Asia Institute’s finances, alleges in The Daily Beast that Mr. Mortenson remains substantially in charge at the charity and that its operations are beset by corruption.

Indiana University naming nation’s first school of philanthropy in honor of Lilly family: IU News Room: Indiana University


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Indiana University naming nation’s first school of philanthropy in honor of Lilly family: IU News Room: Indiana University: INDIANAPOLIS -- The nation's first school of philanthropy will now carry a name long associated with extraordinary generosity in America: Lilly. It will be named the Indiana University Lilly Family School of Philanthropy at an inauguration ceremony this afternoon on the Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis campus.

The Daily Pennsylvanian :: Nonprofit leaders talk shop with students at community dinner

The Daily Pennsylvanian :: Nonprofit leaders talk shop with students at community dinner: nstead of sitting down at 1920 Commons to discuss Spring Fling plans, some students caught a glimpse of what a life in service looks like.

Last night in Houston Hall, the Civic House Associates Coalition hosted the CHAC Community Dinner to facilitate discussion between local nonprofit organization leaders and Penn students.

Monday, April 08, 2013

Live From AFP: Fundraisers Report Improved Results, Hitting Goals | The NonProfit Times

Live From AFP: Fundraisers Report Improved Results, Hitting Goals | The NonProfit Times: he percentage seeing an increase in funds raised was nearly identical in the U.S. and Canada, across all four regions of the United States, and in most subsectors, according to the report, which was released today in San Diego, Calif., at the Association of Fundraising Professionals’ annual international conference. According to the researchers, two subsectors with a lower share of respondents seeing increases

Most Charities Forecast Rise in Donations in 2013 - News - The Chronicle of Philanthropy- Connecting the nonprofit world with news, jobs, and ideas

Most Charities Forecast Rise in Donations in 2013 - News - The Chronicle of Philanthropy- Connecting the nonprofit world with news, jobs, and ideas: 70% of Charities Forecast Rise in Donations in 2013
Optimistic outlook comes after charities saw improving results in 2012, with 58 percent reporting increases

By Raymund Flandez

More than seven in 10 nonprofits expect their donations to increase this year, even amid a challenging economic and political climate, according to a survey to be released this week.