Low morale of federal employees is putting a crimp in charitable giving - The Washington Post: When federal employees are mired in the muck of low morale, the effect can be found in more places than office cubicles.
The impact of that and their thinner wallets hurts their charitable giving.
Friday, January 10, 2014
Fairfield County GIVING Day Aids Local Nonprofits
Fairfield County GIVING Day Aids Local Nonprofits: "Our local nonprofits provide critical services in our community, and Fairfield County Giving Day is a great way to showcase their important work and help them raise funds that will allow them to do more," said Juanita T. James, president & CEO, Fairfield County Community Foundation. "Whether you support a food bank in Fairfield, a land trust in Redding or an after school program in Greenwich, you'll know that your gift is helping a local nonprofit. Your $10 gift could help that organization secure a much larger grant."
Friday Is the New Tuesday, and Other Observations on the “New Normal” in the Nonprofit Arts Sector - NPQ - Nonprofit Quarterly
Friday Is the New Tuesday, and Other Observations on the “New Normal” in the Nonprofit Arts Sector - NPQ - Nonprofit Quarterly: Friday Is the New Tuesday, and Other Observations on the “New Normal” in the Nonprofit Arts Sector
Thursday, January 09, 2014
McCormick Museum Does Nice Thing for Charities So They Can Do Nice Things for All - Giving - Elmhurst, IL Patch
McCormick Museum Does Nice Thing for Charities So They Can Do Nice Things for All - Giving - Elmhurst, IL Patch: Of the seven Christmas trees displayed at Wheaton's Robert R. McCormick Museum, the one decorated by SaveAVet.org received the most votes from the public. All the charitable organizations entered in the contest will get a $2,500 grant, and Save-A-Vet will get an additional $2,500 from the McCormick Foundation for winning the popular vote.
Nonprofits brace for financial squeeze from municipalities
Nonprofits brace for financial squeeze from municipalities: he financial squeeze being felt by nonprofits on the eastern seaboard is being closely monitored by nonprofit executives in Michigan.
That’s because if a tax reform movement taking hold on the East Coast eventually moves to Michigan, it could put the state’s nonprofits in a precarious position, said Donna Murray-Brown, president and CEO of the Michigan Nonprofit Association.
That’s because if a tax reform movement taking hold on the East Coast eventually moves to Michigan, it could put the state’s nonprofits in a precarious position, said Donna Murray-Brown, president and CEO of the Michigan Nonprofit Association.
Bradenton Kiwanis surpass $6M in giving with latest bequests | Local News | Bradenton Herald
Bradenton Kiwanis surpass $6M in giving with latest bequests | Local News | Bradenton Herald: The Bradenton Kiwanis expanded upon their 92-year history of charitable contributions Tuesday.
The Bradenton Kiwanis Club has invested more than $6 million in charitable giving in just the past 17 years.
The Bradenton Kiwanis Club has invested more than $6 million in charitable giving in just the past 17 years.
Entrepreneurial venture helps nonprofit thrive | Business | NewsObserver.com
Entrepreneurial venture helps nonprofit thrive | Business | NewsObserver.com: She called the nonprofit the Above and Beyond Learning Center and operated out of an empty building behind a Charlotte church.
Fourteen years later, Blackmon, 52, oversees a program that has grown exponentially. Above and Beyond now has four sites, 54 employees and hundreds of children who spend their after-school time in a nurturing environment where school work is made fun, attendance is rewarded with field trips, and activities such as cooking, chess and choir are championed.
But what's earning her program state-level attention and praise is the organization's latest development: a for-profit arm.
Fourteen years later, Blackmon, 52, oversees a program that has grown exponentially. Above and Beyond now has four sites, 54 employees and hundreds of children who spend their after-school time in a nurturing environment where school work is made fun, attendance is rewarded with field trips, and activities such as cooking, chess and choir are championed.
But what's earning her program state-level attention and praise is the organization's latest development: a for-profit arm.
Stop Trying To Offer Conference Content To Everyone
Stop Trying To Offer Conference Content To Everyone: As a conference organizer, you want everyone to become a registrant, right?
Male, female, young, old and everyone in between.
So you try to attract as many people as possible with your programming. And you try to reach as many people as possible with your marketing. You are willing to take money from anyone willing to give it to you.
Male, female, young, old and everyone in between.
So you try to attract as many people as possible with your programming. And you try to reach as many people as possible with your marketing. You are willing to take money from anyone willing to give it to you.
What the Super-Rich Are Spending Their Fortunes On Now | TIME.com
What the Super-Rich Are Spending Their Fortunes On Now | TIME.com: The super rich are feeling more generous, according to new research on charitable giving. That’s good news for nonprofits. But it’s yet another sign that the divide between the wealthy and everyone else grows larger by the day.
Wednesday, January 08, 2014
Key Issue for One Fund Boston: How to Distribute New Funds
massnonprofit.org ::: One Fund Boston, a nonprofit fundraising entity created the day after last April’s Boston Marathon bombing, has collected $12 million since initially distributing $61 million to victims last June, prompting the organization to figure out how to parcel out the additional funds most equitably.
One Fund Boston aims to disperse the new funds to “those most affected,” Mike Sheehan, the fund’s treasurer was quoted in a story in The Boston Globe. “But the definition of that, with more education, might change a bit.”
He said a new process will be developed to determine how to distribute the new funds, with some funds potentially being held in reserve to help victims with future costs they incur relating to their injuries, the paper reported.
One Fund Boston aims to disperse the new funds to “those most affected,” Mike Sheehan, the fund’s treasurer was quoted in a story in The Boston Globe. “But the definition of that, with more education, might change a bit.”
He said a new process will be developed to determine how to distribute the new funds, with some funds potentially being held in reserve to help victims with future costs they incur relating to their injuries, the paper reported.
Mass. Nonprofits Are Getting Better at Measuring Outcomes
massnonprofit.org ::: January 7, 2014 — Massachusetts nonprofits of all sizes recognize the importance of measuring outcomes in attracting and retaining financial support and are getting better at what can be a complex task, but many, especially smaller organizations, are grappling with how to do it, according to a number of community-based funders.
Tuesday, January 07, 2014
Collaborating and Connecting at the People of Color Network Gathering
Collaborating and Connecting at the People of Color Network Gathering: The People of Color Network (PCN) came together for a gathering in Cambridge Massachusetts and, as a member of EPIP Philadelphia, I saw this as an opportunity to connect with more of my peers working in the foundation community. It was an uplifting and inspiring couple of days, and I walked away from the event with one thing on my mind: the science of connection.
L.A. Contemporary-Art Museum Hits $100-Million Endowment Goal – Philanthropy Today - Blogs - The Chronicle of Philanthropy
L.A. Contemporary-Art Museum Hits $100-Million Endowment Goal – Philanthropy Today - Blogs - The Chronicle of Philanthropy: L.A. Contemporary-Art Museum Hits $100-Million Endowment Goal
The Museum of Contemporary Art in Los Angeles said it has reached a $100-million fundraising target to quadruple its endowment and secure its long-term survival as an independent institution, the Associated Press and The New York Times report.
The Museum of Contemporary Art in Los Angeles said it has reached a $100-million fundraising target to quadruple its endowment and secure its long-term survival as an independent institution, the Associated Press and The New York Times report.
GoLocalProv | News | The Most Charitable Communities in Rhode Island
GoLocalProv | News | The Most Charitable Communities in Rhode Island: Most generous community is one of poorest
The most generous community in the state also is among one of its poorest: it is comprised of portions of the West End, Elmwood, the Reservoir Avenue area, and even a slice of Upper South Providence—all of which belong to the 02907 ZIP Code. Median discretionary income in this area is just $36,029, but the typical resident donates $1,270 of this—nearly 5 percent—to charity.
The most generous community in the state also is among one of its poorest: it is comprised of portions of the West End, Elmwood, the Reservoir Avenue area, and even a slice of Upper South Providence—all of which belong to the 02907 ZIP Code. Median discretionary income in this area is just $36,029, but the typical resident donates $1,270 of this—nearly 5 percent—to charity.
Charitable giving should be higher -- Paul Stauffacher : Wsj
Charitable giving should be higher -- Paul Stauffacher : Wsj: The Econ Quiz in Friday's Business section indicated that Wisconsin ranks 44th among the states in charitable giving.
What does that say about the philanthropic soul of it's citizens? We're cheap and non-caring. There's no other way to say it.
Ranking 44 out of 50 in charitable giving at 3.7 percent per household says we have a low tolerance for the needs of our fellow man. And this in a state that touts itself as caring for the downtrodden.
What does that say about the philanthropic soul of it's citizens? We're cheap and non-caring. There's no other way to say it.
Ranking 44 out of 50 in charitable giving at 3.7 percent per household says we have a low tolerance for the needs of our fellow man. And this in a state that touts itself as caring for the downtrodden.
Annual fruitcake toss in A.C. raises money for charity - Philly.com
Annual fruitcake toss in A.C. raises money for charity - Philly.com: Apparently, there were few rules. OK, no rules. People could stand where they wanted and just let fly at the bull's-eye. Hit or miss, it didn't matter.
What mattered was that the proceeds - people paid $1 per fruitcake, $3 for five - went to Gilda's Club South Jersey, a nonprofit in Linwood that gives social and psychological support to cancer patients and their families.
What mattered was that the proceeds - people paid $1 per fruitcake, $3 for five - went to Gilda's Club South Jersey, a nonprofit in Linwood that gives social and psychological support to cancer patients and their families.
4 Traits Of Highly-Successful Orgs | The NonProfit Times
4 Traits Of Highly-Successful Orgs | The NonProfit Times: An emphasis on major gifts activity, staff compensation, staff size and total fundraising expenses are four success factors of the highest performing nonprofit healthcare organizations.
William C. McGinly presented a session titled “Principles & Priorities of Highly Effective Nonprofits” during the 26th annual symposium at Indiana University’s Lilly Family School of Philanthropy, “Taking Fundraising Seriously Timeless Values in a World of Change.”
William C. McGinly presented a session titled “Principles & Priorities of Highly Effective Nonprofits” during the 26th annual symposium at Indiana University’s Lilly Family School of Philanthropy, “Taking Fundraising Seriously Timeless Values in a World of Change.”
Crowdfunding Entrepreneurs Predict More Good In The World In 2014 - Forbes
Crowdfunding Entrepreneurs Predict More Good In The World In 2014 - Forbes: 5. More people will make meaningful philanthropy part of their lives. Robert Wolfe, CEO of CrowdRise, predicts, “More and more people will make meaningful philanthropy a part of their personal narratives on Facebook, in school, on CrowdRise and really in everything they do — not solely because the world is an increasingly selfless place, but because people recognize that giving back is cool and thirst for the experience of participating in something that’s fun and feels good.” He explains the driver, “Giving back isn’t just transactional anymore and it’s not just about making a donation. It’s about engaging, participating and being part of a movement.”
Triangle Community Foundation invests in capacity-building � Philanthropy North Carolina
Triangle Community Foundation invests in capacity-building � Philanthropy North Carolina: Triangle Community Foundation is investing $53,400 to strengthen the operations and effectiveness of 22 local nonprofits that have shown success in youth literacy and community development.
No Evidence of #GivingTuesday Success | Michael Rosen Says...
No Evidence of #GivingTuesday Success | Michael Rosen Says...: I share Watson’s healthy skepticism. Like him, I am not yet convinced that #GivingTuesday is a positive force for philanthropy although I certainly hope it is. While #GivingTuesday might have been effective for some individual charities, I wonder if it has been good for the entire nonprofit sector.
GivingTuesday Israel online social campaign raises record NIS 1,050,582 in charitable donations | JPost | Israel News
GivingTuesday Israel online social campaign raises record NIS 1,050,582 in charitable donations | JPost | Israel News: On the last day of 2013, a record NIS 1,050,582 was donated online to charity organizations as part of the GivingTuesday social campaign, online donation website IsraelGives announced on Monday.
Monday, January 06, 2014
The Blackbaud Index: Overall Charitable Giving to Nonprofits Grew in November | Blackbaud News
The Blackbaud Index: Overall Charitable Giving to Nonprofits Grew in November | Blackbaud News: The Blackbaud Index: Overall Charitable Giving to Nonprofits Grew in November
Posted on January 6, 2014 by Melanie Mathos
The Blackbaud Index today reported that overall charitable giving to nonprofits increased 4.6% and online giving increased 9.4% for the three months ending November 2013 as compared to the same period in 2012. The full-year results for 2013 will be reported in February.
Posted on January 6, 2014 by Melanie Mathos
The Blackbaud Index today reported that overall charitable giving to nonprofits increased 4.6% and online giving increased 9.4% for the three months ending November 2013 as compared to the same period in 2012. The full-year results for 2013 will be reported in February.
Supporting charities made Brits feel good in 2013 | Christian News on Christian Today
Supporting charities made Brits feel good in 2013 | Christian News on Christian Today: Supporting a charity beat the birth of Prince George and sporting victories to be the most uplifting moment of 2013 for the nation, according to a new report from Oxfam.
Overseas volunteers risk health - Yahoo!7
Overseas volunteers risk health - Yahoo!7: A surge in "voluntourism" is putting more West Australians at risk of diseases and infections from doing volunteer work overseas.
Philanthropists turning Dallas' Masonic Temple into site for solving urban problems | Dallas Morning News
Philanthropists turning Dallas' Masonic Temple into site for solving urban problems | Dallas Morning News: The Masonic Temple in downtown Dallas has been bought by Hunter and Stephanie Hunt, who plan to turn the 73-year-old, 43,000-square-foot building into “a hub of creativity and collaboration.”
That’s the phrase used by one of their collaborators, Brent Brown. He’s the founding director of the Dallas City Hall-based CityDesign Studio and bcWORKSHOP, which aims to rebuild and reconnect neighborhoods.
That’s the phrase used by one of their collaborators, Brent Brown. He’s the founding director of the Dallas City Hall-based CityDesign Studio and bcWORKSHOP, which aims to rebuild and reconnect neighborhoods.
AG report urges reassessment of ‘reasonable’ nonprofit CEO pay - Fall River, MA - The Herald News
AG report urges reassessment of ‘reasonable’ nonprofit CEO pay - Fall River, MA - The Herald News: A new report on the compensation of chief executives at large public charities in Massachusetts describes payment arrangements as “complex,” with compensation of CEOs at 25 of the state’s biggest nonprofits ranging from $487,000 to $8.8 million over a three-year period.
Tap, tap, tap… | Agents of Good
Tap, tap, tap… | Agents of Good: Why can’t charities catch my imagination and ignite my interest. Why can’t they tell stories?
And then I get a six page (6 PAGE!) letter that begins:
“Sharon’s heart sank when she heard, “… times up – let’s move on.”
Who’s Sharon? Why did her heart sink? Where was she and where was she goping?
Finally, a story
And then I get a six page (6 PAGE!) letter that begins:
“Sharon’s heart sank when she heard, “… times up – let’s move on.”
Who’s Sharon? Why did her heart sink? Where was she and where was she goping?
Finally, a story
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