Changes To Combined Federal Campaign Pushed Off A YearThe NonProfit Times

Changes To Combined Federal Campaign Pushed Off A YearThe NonProfit Times: "New regulations for the Combined Federal Campaign (CFC) originally scheduled to take effect in January will be pushed back a year.

“The modernization of the CFC is reliant on an aggressive timeline for development of the tools needed to implement reform, including streamlined campaign administration and oversight as well as the development of new online applications and systems,”"



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CEO to CEO: Tips for New Leaders: Associations Now

CEO to CEO: Tips for New Leaders: Associations Now: "The most important activity for day one is to set the tone, which, for me, means listening to the expertise of the existing team and sharing optimism and big dreams for the future. I’d do this by (1) setting up individual appointments with each staff member, board member, and key volunteers to hear their thoughts on what is going well and what needs to change; and (2) gathering all staff together to present myself, including my leadership philosophy, background, and hopes and expectations."



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How a collaborative approach is helping NPR and local stations raise more money » Nieman Journalism Lab

How a collaborative approach is helping NPR and local stations raise more money » Nieman Journalism Lab: " little teamwork between NPR and some member stations is helping raise money for future public media projects. According to Current, more than $4 million has been raised in the last year by NPR working with over 40 stations in cities like San Francisco, Cleveland, Indianapolis, Boston, and New York."



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8 Things You Need to Understand About the New Philanthropic Mindset of the Millennial Generation

8 Things You Need to Understand About the New Philanthropic Mindset of the Millennial Generation: "Obviously, social media has disrupted the world of fundraising, just as it continues to completely reconfigure the way we communicate with each other. But what has really upset the charitable giving status quo is the millennial generation. These 80 million people between the ages of 18 and 34 who are on the cusp of taking over the world simply think differently about charitable giving.

Here are eight things you need to understand about the new philanthropic mindset of the millennial generation."



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Searching for the Next Big Idea

Searching for the Next Big Idea: "But we know this is truly the tip of the iceberg. We know there are countless other inspired next gen social entrepreneurs with big ideas who are ready to scale their own businesses and change the world. So today, as part of the Case Foundation’s mission to invest in people and ideas that can change the world, we are proud to announce our sponsorship of the Forbes Under 30 $1 Million Change the World Competition—the largest-ever competition for young social entrepreneurs running for-profit and nonprofit enterprises that address global challenges. Through our participation we aim to lift up the most promising of the for-profit entrants with disruptive and scalable ideas who can best demonstrate how the power of business can change the world sustainably."



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Clemson raises nearly $1 B in capital campaign | The State

Clemson raises nearly $1 B in capital campaign | The State: "After a record year of private gifts, Clemson University is closing in on its $1 billion fundraising goal for its “The Will to Lead” capital campaign.

Private gifts to the university totaled $136.6 million for the 2014-15 fiscal year, bringing the multi-year campaign’s total to $934 million.

Clemson is entering the “home stretch” of its campaign, said Brian O’Rourke, associate vice president for Institutional Advancement."



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7 issues for receiving non-cash gifts - The NonProfit TimesThe NonProfit Times

7 issues for receiving non-cash gifts - The NonProfit TimesThe NonProfit Times: "s more nonprofit supporters become savvy investors, there is a new attraction in donating stocks, mutual funds or other non-cash gifts to organizations or causes.

These forms of support can be extremely helpful, but they can carry complications regarding taxation, including regulations imposed by the Internal Revenue Service.

Chris Johnson, director of marketing for StratusLIVE, advises that any nonprofit considering accepting stocks from donors adopt a strategic plan for solicitation. Here are a few points to cover:"



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Investing in the Awesome, No Strings Attached - The New York Times

Investing in the Awesome, No Strings Attached - The New York Times: "Jesse Chan-Norris, 37, a technology consultant who has lived in the city since 1999. In 2010, Mr. Chan-Norris was a founder of the New York chapter of an organization called the Awesome Foundation, and he is the chapter’s current dean. The foundation’s 10 New York trustees pool $100 each month and give the $1,000 pot — no strings attached — to the New Yorker who best answers their three questions: Who are you? What’s your awesome idea? How will you use this money?"



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Smithsonian launches Kickstarter to 'reboot' Neil Armstrong spacesuit display | collectSPACE

Smithsonian launches Kickstarter to 'reboot' Neil Armstrong spacesuit display | collectSPACE: "July 20, 2015 — The Smithsonian launched its first-ever crowdfunding campaign on Monday (July 20) in an effort to preserve, conserve and display the spacesuit that Apollo 11 astronaut Neil Armstrong wore while becoming the first man to walk on the moon.
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Nonprofit Merger Motivations—and What About the Brand? | Nonprofit Quarterly

Nonprofit Merger Motivations—and What About the Brand? | Nonprofit Quarterly: "Although nonprofit mergers are often “sold” on the basis of efficiency, these objectives can be long in coming and hard to achieve. More often, as is chronicled in Judith Alnes’ “Creating Fertile Soil for the Merger Option,” mergers are motivated by an intention to expand or improve services rather than for financial goals. In many mergers, organizations are able to broaden their range of services as well as their support base."



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Royal Berkshire hospital charity strikes gold with silver 2p coin | Money | The Guardian

Royal Berkshire hospital charity strikes gold with silver 2p coin | Money | The Guardian: "A 2p coin left in a hospital donation box has raised more than £800 on eBay after an eagle-eyed hospital volunteer spotted its rarity value.

The coin was found in the Royal Berkshire hospital’s “cash for coins” box, in which visitors usually leave unwanted foreign coins."



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