Wednesday, June 17, 2015

Celebrated Joffrey Ballet Gets its First Endowment | Nonprofit Quarterly

Celebrated Joffrey Ballet Gets its First Endowment | Nonprofit Quarterly:



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TSNE Releases Leadership New England Report | Third Sector New England

TSNE Releases Leadership New England Report | Third Sector New England: "TSNE Releases Leadership New England Report
New report profiles nonprofit leaders in New England, points to challenges with many seasoned leaders planning to leave in the next five years."



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Michael Bloomberg has donated $100 million to turn New York City into a tech hub | Business Insider India

Michael Bloomberg has donated $100 million to turn New York City into a tech hub | Business Insider India: "Former New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg is donating a whopping $100 million to Cornell Tech, he announced during a groundbreaking ceremony Tuesday morning. 
When the campus opens on Roosevelt Island in 2017, it will provide a permanent home for an entirely new graduate school that city officials hope will position New York City as a major tech center. "



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Ruffalo Noel Levitz Raises One Millionth Dollar for AFP Foundation for Philanthropy - AFP Foundations for Philanthropy - AFP

Ruffalo Noel Levitz Raises One Millionth Dollar for AFP Foundation for Philanthropy - AFP Foundations for Philanthropy - AFP: "The Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) Foundation for Philanthropy congratulates and thanks Ruffalo Noel Levitz for reaching one million dollars in raised revenue on behalf of the foundation and AFP’s U.S. chapters through its cooperative Annual Fund calling program.

AFP Video: Thank You, Ruffalo Noel Levitz!

The AFP Foundation for Philanthropy and Ruffalo Noel Levitz began their partnership seven years ago, with the firm taking primary responsibility for managing the foundation’s calling program. The Annual Fund supports key initiatives in the areas of diversity and inclusion, professional education and leadership development and research."



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Fundraising Day Recap | Nonprofit Bridge

Coverage of NY Fundraising Day.



Fundraising Day Recap | Nonprofit Bridge: "Yesterday I had the pleasure of attending Fundraising Day.  I spent part of the day volunteering to help attendees, but was able to attend several sessions of the Web, Tech and Social Media track. Below are a few highlights:"



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Tuesday, June 16, 2015

Real-life Forrest Gump runs 1,050 miles for charity - Movies - Boston.com

Real-life Forrest Gump runs 1,050 miles for charity - Movies - Boston.com:



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8 new beneficiaries of philanthropy - The NonProfit TimesThe NonProfit Times

8 new beneficiaries of philanthropy - The NonProfit TimesThe NonProfit Times: "8 new beneficiaries of philanthropy
by The NonProfit Times - June 16, 2015
Nonprofit initiatives that either benefit or involve people can find themselves having to adapt as the needs or numbers of participants change over time."



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Employment Agreements: Five Things Every Nonprofit Board Should Know | Exceptional Boards

Employment Agreements: Five Things Every Nonprofit Board Should Know | Exceptional Boards: "EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENTS: FIVE THINGS EVERY NONPROFIT BOARD SHOULD KNOW"



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Giving hits record-high $358 billion « Philanthropy North Carolina

Giving hits record-high $358 billion « Philanthropy North Carolina: "Charitable giving in the U.S. grew to $358.38 billion in 2014, marking the fifth straight year of growth and exceeding its peak in 2007 before the economy collapsed, a new report says.

Individuals, corporations, foundations and bequests all gave more, says Giving USA 2015, a report from the Giving USA Foundation and researched and written by the Lilly Family School of Philanthropy at Indiana University."



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Monday, June 15, 2015

GRATs Could Lose Allure if Interest Rates Move Higher - WSJ

GRATs Could Lose Allure if Interest Rates Move Higher - WSJ: "If the Federal Reserve boosts interest rates this year, as is widely expected, at least one popular estate-planning tool may lose a bit of luster: grantor retained annuity trusts.

In recent years, these vehicles, known as GRATs, have been used commonly by wealthy individuals and families seeking to pass down appreciating assets to heirs without taking a big gift-tax hit and to lower their overall estate-tax burden."



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