Spring gala scene sets records for fundraising - In Other News - Crain's Chicago Business

Spring gala scene sets records for fundraising - In Other News - Crain's Chicago Business: "What's happening in Chicago is happening across the country, said Michael Nilsen, vice president of public affairs at the Arlington, Va.-based Association of Fundraising Professionals, which keeps track of such information.

“The economy is doing better and we're definitely seeing growth in giving. You're seeing more giving from wealthier and middle-class donors, and I think that speaks to the success of some of these high-scale black-tie fundraisers,” he said, pointing to the New York-based Robinhood Foundation, which raised a record-breaking $101 million."



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Ace your next fundraising job interview with these easy tips

Ace your next fundraising job interview with these easy tips

The AFP Blog: New Controversies, Same Issues

The AFP Blog: New Controversies, Same Issues: Every time there is a significant charitable controversy or issue, like clockwork, along come the columns and thought pieces on what the cha...

New Carnival cruise brand devotes ship to volunteer trips - US News

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New Carnival cruise brand devotes ship to volunteer trips - US News: "Carnival Corp. announced a new concept in cruising Thursday: service trips where passengers sail to a destination in order to volunteer there."



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The Celebrity Factor in Fundraising - Non-Profit PRO

The Celebrity Factor in Fundraising - Non-Profit PRO: "Based on my experience, I have three key takeaways that are important to focus on when choosing celebrities to help raise awareness for a cause:"



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Harvard Draws Megagifts With Move Into Naming Rights - The Chronicle of Philanthropy

Harvard Draws Megagifts With Move Into Naming Rights - The Chronicle of Philanthropy: "Harvard University, long an exception to the higher-education trend of big donors' names adorning academic departments, is attracting unprecedented donations after reversing course, writes Boston.com."



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High Net-Worth Donors Want To ‘Giving Back’ - The NonProfit TimesThe NonProfit Times

High Net-Worth Donors Want To ‘Giving Back’ - The NonProfit TimesThe NonProfit Times: "More than half of high net-worth (HNW) individuals consider “giving back to society” essential to a life well lived, and another one-third describe it as “important,” for a combined 86 percent.

The 2015 U.S. Trust Insights on Wealth and Worth Survey is the fifth annual study focused on high net-worth and ultra high net-worth adults. It surveyed 640 adults with investable assets of at least $3 million, not including the value of their primary residence."



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Former Trader Joe’s Exec Opens Super Cheap Nonprofit Supermarket | Money.com

Former Trader Joe’s Exec Opens Super Cheap Nonprofit Supermarket | Money.com: "On Thursday, June 4, a new not-for-profit grocery store called the Daily Table opened in Dorchester, Mass. The new store is notable for two main reasons: 1) It’s the baby of Doug Rauch, the former president of Trader Joe’s, which was recently named among America’s favorite supermarkets; and 2) The prices of many items are incredibly affordable."



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Essay urges people to applaud Harvard's fund-raising success | InsideHigherEd

Essay urges people to applaud Harvard's fund-raising success | InsideHigherEd: "That success should be celebrated alongside the fund-raising successes of many institutions across the country. But I’ve read critiques that state Paulson should have given his gift elsewhere -- somewhere more “worthy” or more “needy.” But the reality is that donors support the causes for which they are passionate. And in that way, all gifts are worthy."



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12 pieces of advice for folks graduating and entering the nonprofit sector / Nonprofit With Balls

12 pieces of advice for folks graduating and entering the nonprofit sector / Nonprofit With Balls: "12+ Pieces of Advice for Professionals Entering the Nonprofit Sector

Get several mentors. Mentors are totally awesome. But some people freak out under the pressure of being called a mentor. So what you do is find someone you admire, take them out for coffee, ask for their advice, then say, “I really appreciate your advice. Would you mind if we meet up once a while so I could pick your brain from time to time?” Bam! They’re a mentor, and they might not even know it. Suckas.(Note: Do not call your mentors suckas.)"



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