Google’s One Today App Aims To Make Charitable Donations A More Social, And Frequent, Experience | TechCrunch

Google’s One Today App Aims To Make Charitable Donations A More Social, And Frequent, Experience | TechCrunch: Today, Google quietly ushered in a new application built on top of its nonprofit arm, Google.org. The app is called One Today, and it’s currently invite only for Android users at this time. The aim is to get people to donate $1 to different organizations, while getting the complete information about how your donation will be used up front. This is a huge stumbling block for nonprofits usually, as people are afraid that their money won’t actually get spent on making a real difference. One Today aims to change that.

Young donors outpace older givers with their charity

Young donors outpace older givers with their charity: A just-released report of public nonprofits by the Community Foundation and the Orlando-based accounting firm Cross, Fernandez & Riley shows charitable giving rebounded to pre-recession levels last year.

"We're definitely seeing more optimism," said Melanie Fernandez, a founding partner of the accounting firm. "And optimism tends to make people more inclined to give."

Younger donors now account for 50 to 60 percent of individual giving, according to the report.

Pope Francis redirects employee bonuses to charity - The Washington Post

Pope Francis redirects employee bonuses to charity - The Washington Post: VATICAN CITY — Vatican employees won’t receive the special bonus they are traditionally awarded when a new pope is elected, the Vatican confirmed on Thursday (April 18), under orders from Pope Francis to give extra money to charity instead.

Elizabeth Marquardt: Why Teach Philanthropy -- and How?

Elizabeth Marquardt: Why Teach Philanthropy -- and How?: If giving is teachable, then the college years represent a tremendous opportunity to instill such behaviors in the next generation -- and the need is arguably greater than ever. In the future, all of us are going to have to be more savvy about philanthropy. As taxpayers are increasingly less willing to fund public giving, everyone in the non-profit world has to get out, beat the bushes, and make the case for why we are deserving of funds. As globalization ramps up competition, many of us are now competing with the best from around the world. Finally, the rise in social media fuels a need for us to be vivid, authentic tellers of our own story. The key to successful philanthropy is story, that is, understanding and telling the story of what the problem is, why the giver is the best leader to respond to the problem, and why the recipient is the best candidate for solving the problem on the ground.

College Students Organize Fundraisers, Runs To Help After Boston Marathon Explosions

College Students Organize Fundraisers, Runs To Help After Boston Marathon Explosions: One example of local college support was Lambda Chi Alpha at Boston University. The fraternity changed the focus of a fundraising laser tag tournament scheduled this weekend, designating that money raised would now go to benefit the Mayor's Fund, which will help those affected by the bombings.

Meanwhile, far away from Boston, students at the University of Kansas started an online fundraising campaign to benefit Boston Marathon bombing victims.

Many college students are also arranging their own runs to help raise money for families in Boston who need help after the explosions.

Red Cross Response Efforts Continue in Texas and Boston - WSJ.com

Red Cross Response Efforts Continue in Texas and Boston - WSJ.com: WASHINGTON, April 18, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The American Red Cross is supporting people in West, Texas after the plant explosion there while continuing to help first responders and those affected by the marathon bombings which occurred earlier this week in Boston. In addition, local chapters in the Midwest are responding to the severe weather threat there.

Brooklyn Museum: Community: bloggers@brooklynmuseum � Join us at #table17

Brooklyn Museum: Community: bloggers@brooklynmuseum � Join us at #table17: Starting Friday, Brooklyn-based artist Man Bartlett will take over these two feeds and create a project that speaks to how everyone can bring something to the table. In his own words:

The People’s Table is a virtual collection of images submitted by people around the world in response to the question, “What do you bring to the table?” It is meant to act as a reminder of the multitude of ways that people attribute value to objects and ideas in culture, while simultaneously offering access without regard to significant financial or societal limitations. Anyone with access to an Internet connection can bring themselves, and their vision to the table. Additionally, this collection will be projected for the guests of the 2013 BK Ball, where they will be invited to participate as well.

Fund for Boston Bombing Victims to Be Run by Former Head of 9/11 Fund - Philanthropy Today - The Chronicle of Philanthropy- Connecting the nonprofit world with news, jobs, and ideas

Fund for Boston Bombing Victims to Be Run by Former Head of 9/11 Fund - Philanthropy Today - The Chronicle of Philanthropy- Connecting the nonprofit world with news, jobs, and ideas: Fund for Boston Bombing Victims to Be Run by Former Head of 9/11 Fund

April 18, 2013, 11:57 am

The lawyer who managed the fund to collect and distribute donations for victims of the 9/11 terrorist attacks, will run a similar effort aimed at helping those affected by Monday’s Boston Marathon bombings, reports the Associated Press.

Financially Frozen Nonprofit Ice Sculptures | The NonProfit Times

Financially Frozen Nonprofit Ice Sculptures | The NonProfit Times: Financially Frozen Nonprofit Ice Sculptures
By Thomas McLaughlin - April 15, 2013

Are you frozen, financially, that is? Does it feel as if your organization’s financial portrait is covered in ice? Does every building-related expense seem to go out in agonizingly slow motion? Does the message from your financial statements seem inevitably chilling?

If the answer to any of these questions is yes, your organization is probably suffering from one or more of a handful of conditions that really can make it feel like you’re frozen in time. Some of these situations are easy to spot, while others could take a little sleuthing in your financial records to confirm

Georgetown U. now wants $9 million from the Dallas entrepreneur who’s suing over his $7.5 million donation | The Scoop Blog

Georgetown U. now wants $9 million from the Dallas entrepreneur who’s suing over his $7.5 million donation | The Scoop Blog: Scott Ginsburg, the radio exec turned exotic car salesman, sued his alma mater last month over millions in donations he wants returned. Alleged the lawsuit filed in Dallas federal court, the Georgetown University Law Center never made good on its decade-old promise to call its workout facility the Scott K. Ginsburg Health and Fitness Center, and he demands a refund — $5 million for the fitness center, and another $2.5 million donated after that.

Philanthropists Should ‘Talk’ Giving | Pro Bono Australia

Philanthropists Should ‘Talk’ Giving | Pro Bono Australia: Australian philanthropists should talk about their giving to prompt others to follow their lead, according to international philanthropy expert, Roberta d’Eustachio.

Touring Australia as a guest of the Australian Communities Foundation, d’Eustachio told Pro Bono Australia that role models in philanthropy are needed to give others the confidence to share aspects of their giving.

GPS for the Sole: Shoes, Stress, and a Child's Future | LinkedIn

GPS for the Sole: Shoes, Stress, and a Child's Future | LinkedIn: Participants of the One Day Without Shoes event walk barefoot through the centre of Amsterdam to raise awareness for children without shoes, on April 10, 2012

As our minds are still grappling with the horror of the Boston bombings, and our hearts are still hurting for the victims and their loved ones, there is something we can do today to help the lives of children around the world. Today is the day that, since 2007, has been designated by the shoe company TOMS as "One Day Without Shoes."

Susan Danish: What Do Nonprofits Need More Than Funding?

Susan Danish: What Do Nonprofits Need More Than Funding?: It's no secret that nonprofits, particularly those that are primarily funded by state and local government, are increasingly starved for cash needed to carry out their missions. But another deficit is less apparent -- finding new and effective leaders for thousands of nonprofits at all levels: national, regional and local.

Granting students room to grow | WBNG-TV: News, Sports and Weather Binghamton, New York | Local

Granting students room to grow | WBNG-TV: News, Sports and Weather Binghamton, New York | Local: The money comes after Binghamton University college students entered a national contest on behalf of the non-profit program.

The students chose to make a video for the UHS Foundation after becoming familiar with the organization and its work in a philanthropy in civil society course, offered by Binghamton University.

Philanthropy Study: Major Gifts Mostly Local - Newsroom - Inside INdiana Business with Gerry Dick

Philanthropy Study: Major Gifts Mostly Local - Newsroom - Inside INdiana Business with Gerry Dick: NDIANAPOLIS, Ind. - For donors and charities, there's no place like home when it comes to very large gifts, according to a new study of publicly announced gifts of $1 million or more released today by the Indiana University Lilly Family School of Philanthropy.

Nonprofits Want Youngins - Association Bisnow (DC)

Nonprofits Want Youngins - Association Bisnow (DC): Nonprofits Want Youngins

Nonprofits are wooing 20- and 30-somethings for their energy and eventual power as they move up in their careers. (If that's the target demographic, they should consider replacing their old CEO with Jimmy Fallon.)

5 Nonprofit Trends to Watch in 2013 | Social Velocity

5 Nonprofit Trends to Watch in 2013 | Social Velocity: I started a tradition in December of 2010 with a blog post on the nonprofit trends to watch in the coming year. Keeping with that tradition, here is my take on the nonprofit trends for 2013 (you can read my nonprofit trends posts for 2011 and 2012 as well).

Return on (fundraising) Talent | Vera Peerdeman |

Return on (fundraising) Talent | Vera Peerdeman |: Nevertheless, the driving force behind a successful fundraising programme is not so much the technique applied, but the fundraiser who puts this into practice. The talent of this fundraiser is thus of immeasurable value for the return of your programme. The question is therefore: to what extent do you make the development of this talent the main focus within your organization?

Nonprofits Raise Funds via Marathon, Despite Explosions

massnonprofit.org ::: April 16, 2013 — Dozens of Massachusetts nonprofits fielded runners in the117th Boston Marathon yesterday—some for the first time, others building on previous efforts—to raise funds for ongoing programs, with many athletes prevented from completing the 26.2 mile-course due to dual explosions near the finish line shortly before 3 p.m.

Boston tech raising funds to support marathon blast victims - Boston Business Journal

Boston tech raising funds to support marathon blast victims - Boston Business Journal: The nonprofit Technology Underwriting Greater Good (TUGG) and Boston-based Fundraise.com are raising donations to support the victims of the Boston Marathon bombing.

Madonna, Africa and the 'celebrity saviors' - CNN.com

Madonna, Africa and the 'celebrity saviors' - CNN.com: CNN) -- So finally, Madonna's honeymoon with Malawi has ended with a spat. Malawi's minister of education accused Madonna of "bullying officials" and exaggerating the extent of her charity in the country.

6 Inexpensive Employee Benefits | The NonProfit Times

6 Inexpensive Employee Benefits | The NonProfit Times: 6 Inexpensive Employee Benefits
April 16, 2013

Employee benefits are a necessary but expensive part of any nonprofit. Depending on what you offer your workers, these benefits can add a hefty amount to base salary you pay them.

Philanthropy beat: Funding of Indian causes is lagging | StarTribune.com

Philanthropy beat: Funding of Indian causes is lagging | StarTribune.com: Spending on Indian causes by U.S. foundations points to an unfortunate claim to fame: It dropped from 0.05 percent to 0.03 percent over the past decade.

The numbers, crunched by the Foundation Center of New York and Native Americans in Philanthropy of St. Paul, are a driving force behind a new study in Minnesota designed to help turn the tide.

London Marathon security heightened after Boston blasts

London Marathon security heightened after Boston blasts: The London Marathon will proceed with heightened security on Sunday following two explosions at the Boston Marathon yesterday which saw over 130 injured and three confirmed deaths.

Security at the world’s largest fundraising event is currently under review, said the Metropolitan Police who will work with event organisers to ensure the safety of participants.

Register as Safe & Well | Safe & Well | Safe & Well Website

Register as Safe & Well | Safe & Well | Safe & Well Website: he Safe and Well website is easy to use:

If you are currently being affected by a disaster somewhere in the U.S., click List Myself as Safe and Well, enter your pre-disaster address and phone number, and select any of the standard message options.
If you are concerned about a loved one in the U.S., click Search Registrants and enter the person’s name and pre-disaster phone number OR address. If they have registered, you will be able to view the messages they have posted.

Ret Boney to head statewide philanthropy group � Philanthropy North Carolina

Ret Boney to head statewide philanthropy group � Philanthropy North Carolina: CHAPEL HILL, N.C. — Ret Boney, senior vice president at Clarity Group, a Chapel Hill-based nonprofit consulting firm, and former deputy editor of the Philanthropy Journal, has been named executive director of the North Carolina Network of Grantmakers.

IRS Rule Change Shields Charities' Overseas Gift Recipients - Philanthropy Today - The Chronicle of Philanthropy- Connecting the nonprofit world with news, jobs, and ideas

IRS Rule Change Shields Charities' Overseas Gift Recipients - Philanthropy Today - The Chronicle of Philanthropy- Connecting the nonprofit world with news, jobs, and ideas: IRS Rule Change Shields Charities’ Overseas Gift Recipients

April 15, 2013, 10:53 am

A little-noticed amendment to Internal Revenue Service reporting rules made in 2008 allows U.S. nonprofit organizations to fund overseas charities without identifying them, according to The Jewish Daily Forward.

The change was implemented as part of a broader overhaul of the Form 990 most nonprofit groups file with the federal tax agency. While organizations previously had to specify gift recipients abroad, now they are required only to state the world region to which their funding went.

Obamas Donated Nearly a Quarter of Income to Charity - Donors - The Chronicle of Philanthropy- Connecting the nonprofit world with news, jobs, and ideas

Obamas Donated Nearly a Quarter of Income to Charity - Donors - The Chronicle of Philanthropy- Connecting the nonprofit world with news, jobs, and ideas: Obamas Donated Nearly a Quarter of Income to Charity

By Suzanne Perry

President Obama and his wife, Michelle, donated $150,034 to 33 charities last year, or 24.6 percent of their adjusted gross income, according to tax forms released today.

Roanoke College Children's Choir Planning to be Non-Profit - wdbj7.com

Roanoke College Children's Choir Planning to be Non-Profit - wdbj7.com: Davidson says the choir has out grown its space at Roanoke College. The group will start rehearsing on the campus of Hollins University. The University is also where choir will take on their new name, Roanoke Valley Children's Choir, becoming a non-profit organization.

Nonprofit Finance Fund | Where Money Meets Mission

Nonprofit Finance Fund | Where Money Meets Mission: In this year’s survey, nearly 6000 respondents from nonprofits across the country shared the details of how they are adapting their organizations and finances to economic conditions. The survey, which was supported for the third year in a row by the Bank of America Charitable Foundation, reveals that 2012 was a year in which organizations either made or planned to make significant changes in order to cope with mounting economic stress. As NFF CEO Antony Bugg-Levine put it, “Nonprofits are changing the way they do business because they have to: government funding is not returning to pre-recession levels, philanthropic dollars are limited, and demand for critical services has climbed dramatically. At the same time, 56 percent of nonprofits plan to increase the number of people served. That goal requires systemic change and innovation– both within the sector, and more broadly as a society that values justice, progress and economic opportunity.”

Charity Athletics: ROI Should be Measured Long Term - NPQ - Nonprofit Quarterly

Charity Athletics: ROI Should be Measured Long Term - NPQ - Nonprofit Quarterly: According to a study from the Indiana University School of Philanthropy, however, charity races bring in only $3.20 for every dollar spent. Compare that to telephone solicitations: $12 raised per dollar spent. How about capital campaigns? Each dollar spent in one of those garners $20 in return.

KnightNews.com � Knight-Thon Philanthropy Raises Over $258,000 for Children’s Miracle Network

KnightNews.com � Knight-Thon Philanthropy Raises Over $258,000 for Children’s Miracle Network: UCF’s largest student run philanthropy raised over $258,000 for Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals — an increase of $140,000 from last year’s total.

Declining prayer houses seek partnerships with nonprofits | SouthCoastToday.com

Declining prayer houses seek partnerships with nonprofits | SouthCoastToday.com: NEW BEDFORD — As many of the city's prayer houses grapple with dwindling congregations and strapped checkbooks, officials are hoping to inventory their unused floor space in an effort to pair up ailing churches with nonprofits searching for a home.

Joy Boruff: Pioneer : Business

Joy Boruff: Pioneer : Business: oruff co-founded the Women's Encouragement Board, a group of women who met for annual one-day workshops throughout the 1990s, and the regional chapter of the Association of Fundraising Professionals. She recently created the River Vision 2020 project, which aims to further improve Moline's riverfront.

YouTube Celebrates Benevolent Videos With DoGooder Awards

YouTube Celebrates Benevolent Videos With DoGooder Awards: YouTube has announced the winners of the fourth annual DoGooder Awards, which strive to find the best videos on the site related to social action, not-for-profit organizations, and general goodness.