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Thornhill: Nonprofits can profit from boomers | Richmond Times-Dispatch

2012-01-31T10:57:00.001-05:00

Thornhill: Nonprofits can profit from boomers | Richmond Times-Dispatch: n our column to kick off the year we boldly predicted the boomer generation, those born between 1946 and 1964, would "volunteer even more" in 2012. Turns out that's only the half of it. Boomers apparently don't simply want to volunteer, they want to start and run their own nonprofits. In a recent study by Civic Ventures

Nonprofits urge SC tax return donations - Bertram Rantin - TheState.com

2012-01-31T10:54:00.001-05:00

Nonprofits urge SC tax return donations - Bertram Rantin - TheState.com: ast year nearly 30,000 volunteers with PalmettoPride picked up close to 5 million pounds of trash along the state’s roadsides, parks and shorelines. In the coming months, the agency will be asking state residents to take their own stand for beautification – on their income tax returns. The environmental nonprofit is one of

KAALtv.com - "Rugged Men" Calendar Raises Money for Disaster Relief

2012-01-31T08:15:00.001-05:00

KAALtv.com - "Rugged Men" Calendar Raises Money for Disaster Relief: Many families relied on the American Red Cross for help. After seeing their response, Hareid took an old idea and turned it into a reality. She created the "Rugged Men of Looks Unlimited 2012" calendar. From kids showing off their snowmobile, to Mr. February showing off his muscles. "A little bit of risque but very

Wolf Trap, Barns of Rose Hill settle suit - The State of NoVa - The Washington Post

2012-01-30T12:57:00.000-05:00

Wolf Trap, Barns of Rose Hill settle suit - The State of NoVa - The Washington Post: “The Battle of the Barns” is over. Wolf Trap, protecting its Barns of Wolf Trap trademark, has agreed to withdraw its federal lawsuit against The Barns of Rose Hill in Berryville in exchange for Rose Hill removing “the” from its name, Rose Hill announced Friday night.

Volunteers and Volunteer Board Members Are Superstars | KeysNews.com

2012-01-30T11:35:00.001-05:00

Volunteers and Volunteer Board Members Are Superstars | KeysNews.com: Last week more than 300 people came together to celebrate the act of volunteerism in our community. More than 81 volunteers were recognized at the annual Unsung Heroes luncheon for unselfishly giving of their time and talent.

Remembering the January birthday of a ‘Major’ friend

2012-01-30T10:33:00.000-05:00

Remembering the January birthday of a ‘Major’ friend

Mattioli left Poconos a remarkable legacy of philanthropy | PoconoRecord.com

2012-01-30T10:30:00.000-05:00

Mattioli left Poconos a remarkable legacy of philanthropy | PoconoRecord.com: Generous foundationMurray certainly has company. Financial records of the Mattioli Foundation from 2007 to 2010 show an ever-increasing, diverse list of donations that run the gamut from local, statewide and national organizations aimed at hel

Donations keep Bellingham nonprofit radio station on the air - for now | Bellingham Herald - The News Tribune

2012-01-26T10:04:00.000-05:00

Donations keep Bellingham nonprofit radio station on the air - for now | Bellingham Herald - The News Tribune: Donations large and small have kept the Spark Museum's radio station, KMRE, on the air for now after museum president John Jenkins gave word this past summer he would no longer support it himself.

Leveraging Limited Dollars: NCRP - National Committee For Responsive Philanthropy

2012-01-26T07:48:00.001-05:00

Leveraging Limited Dollars: NCRP - National Committee For Responsive Philanthropy: ull title: Leveraging Limited Dollars: How Grantmakers Achieve Tangible Results by Funding Policy and Community Engagement Published: January 2012 Download publication for free. This report distills findings from more than 400 pages of research amassed over three years as part of NCRP’s Grantmaking for Community

Looking to Sever Ties with a Funder: HUD and Housing Counseling

2012-01-25T12:41:00.000-05:00

Looking to Sever Ties with a Funder: HUD and Housing Counseling

Mass. Nonprofits Express Some Optimism about 2012 Prospects

2012-01-25T07:35:00.002-05:00

massnonprofit.org ::: anuary 24, 2012 — Nearly four out of 10 people affiliated with Massachusetts nonprofits believe their organization will be in stronger financial shape at the end of 2012, compared to the beginning of the year, according to a newly completed survey.

The AFP Blog

2012-01-24T09:20:00.000-05:00

The AFP Blog: But in terms of learning, sharing and creating a sense of community, nothing compares with a live gathering of fundraisers, which is why I’m so excited about AFP’s International Conference on Fundraising, April 1-3, 2012, in Vancouver, British Columbia.There will be some amazing speakers, including Scott Harrison, founder and president of charity: water, and hockey legend and

Impact group: charities could allocate percentage of funding for impact measurement - Civil Society - Finance - News - providing news and in-depth coverage of charities, voluntary organisations and not-for-profits

2012-01-24T08:01:00.000-05:00

Impact group: charities could allocate percentage of funding for impact measurement - Civil Society - Finance - News - providing news and in-depth coverage of charities, voluntary organisations and not-for-profits: The Inspiring Impact Group, a coalition of voluntary sector bodies seeking to provide collective leadership on measuring impact over the next 10 years, is considering encouraging

Area Votes: Gambling Approved for Nonprofits - Roxborough-Manayunk, PA Patch

2012-01-23T15:45:00.000-05:00

Area Votes: Gambling Approved for Nonprofits - Roxborough-Manayunk, PA Patch: State lawmakers ended their first week of 2012 by approving a bill that allows nonprofit organizations to use things like raffles and prize drawings, what the state calls “small games of chance,” as a means of fundraising. The bill, approved in the Senate on Thursday, is an amendment of a 1988 law. The Senate also

The Union Square Awards, a longtime financial angel to rising non-profit groups, are shutting down � - NY Daily News

2012-01-23T15:38:00.000-05:00

The Union Square Awards, a longtime financial angel to rising non-profit groups, are shutting down � - NY Daily News: The Union Square Awards are closing up shop.The Union Square Fund Board - administrators of the awards - announced earlier this month that it is no longer taking applications and will cease operations within three years.The announcement is bad news for the city’s non-profit

IRS will eventually catch most online UBI - TheNonProfitTimes

2012-01-23T12:37:00.000-05:00

IRS will eventually catch most online UBI - TheNonProfitTimes: The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has not caught up to many of the issues raised by Web advertising and merchandising. Yet.As Jeffrey S. Tenenbaum and Lisa M. Hix of Venable LLP point out, it is likely that the IRS will eventually catch up, and it has already said that its position will be consistent with its policies on off-line

Kennewick's Polar Plunge shatters records (w/ video, gallery) | Tri-City Herald - The News Tribune

2012-01-23T10:07:00.001-05:00

Kennewick's Polar Plunge shatters records (w/ video, gallery) | Tri-City Herald - The News Tribune: McKenna was one of more than two dozen members of Kennewick Police Chief Ken Hohenberg's team, which included most chiefs from law enforcement agencies across the Tri-Cities. The event, held at the east end of Columbia Park, raised about $125,000 in cash and in-kind donations for Special Olympics.

Rising Star: Darcey Palmer-Shultz | The Indianapolis Star | indystar.com

2012-01-23T09:59:00.001-05:00

Rising Star: Darcey Palmer-Shultz | The Indianapolis Star | indystar.com: "Professionally, I found that working for a nonprofit organization resulted in an opportunity to develop many skills quickly, try my hand at many different projects and work with many accomplished volunteers from whom I could learn," Palmer-Shultz said. "Personally, I found great joy in devoting my time, energy and skill to

Charity notebook: Foundation to let public vote on nonprofits competing for grant money | syracuse.com

2012-01-23T09:51:00.001-05:00

Charity notebook: Foundation to let public vote on nonprofits competing for grant money | syracuse.com: Syracuse, N.Y. -- The Central New York Community Foundation will celebrate its 85th anniversary this year by giving away money. The foundation is launching a grant competition, The CNY85 Giving Project, that will be based on a public vote. The project will award grants over the course of this

2012-01-23T09:50:00.000-05:00

Message at bone marrow registry event: You can do this - The York Daily Record: oday, 64-year-old Joe Schnetzka of Dover Township is alive thanks to the nameless 23-year-old man who donated his bone marrow to a stranger.

Exempt Organization Select Check

2012-01-23T09:24:00.001-05:00

Exempt Organization Select Check: Exempt Organization Select CheckExempt Organizations Select Check is an on-line search tool that allows users to select an exempt organization and check certain information about its federal tax status and filings. It consolidates three former search sites into one, providing expanded search capability and a more efficient way to search for organizations that:

Exempt Organization Select Check

2012-01-23T09:24:00.000-05:00

Library of Documents Relating to Foundation Spend-Down | Philanthropy Central

2012-01-23T07:29:00.000-05:00

Library of Documents Relating to Foundation Spend-Down | Philanthropy Central: Library of Documents Relating to Foundation Spend-DownAs part of the Center's ongoing project on spend-down, we are assembling a library of online reports and case studies. Included in the library are documents produced by the Center and by other institutions, including foundations. If you are aware of any documents

“How Much Should We Increase Our Fundraising Goal Over Last Year?” | Fundraising for Nonprofits

2012-01-20T14:04:00.001-05:00

“How Much Should We Increase Our Fundraising Goal Over Last Year?” | Fundraising for Nonprofits: Some time ago, an email raised the question: “When you are setting your fundraising goal for the coming year, is there a formula or commonly accepted “rule” on which to base an increase over the prior year’s goal?”

Nonprofits Added Jobs Faster Than Businesses Did in the Past Decade, Study Finds - Jobs - The Chronicle of Philanthropy- Connecting the nonprofit world with news, jobs, and ideas

2012-01-20T12:59:00.000-05:00

Nonprofits Added Jobs Faster Than Businesses Did in the Past Decade, Study Finds - Jobs - The Chronicle of Philanthropy- Connecting the nonprofit world with news, jobs, and ideas: The study, by the Center for Civil Society Studies at Johns Hopkins University, also found that nonprofits are the third largest type of private employer in the United States, behind only retail trade and manufacturing.

What do we do about giving levels? Should we add them? | Event Fundraising Tips with Amy Braiterman | a Blackbaud Blog

2012-01-20T12:57:00.001-05:00

What do we do about giving levels? Should we add them? | Event Fundraising Tips with Amy Braiterman | a Blackbaud Blog: We go through this debate every year, should we add giving levels to participant pages? Last year we decided to leave them off. I’m not sure if giving levels make a difference, we saw a nice increase in 2011 without using them. Needless to say we’re having the giving level

DVIDS - News - CFC-Overseas successful

2012-01-20T12:22:00.001-05:00

DVIDS - News - CFC-Overseas successful: CAMP FOSTER, Japan - The Combined Federal Campaign-Overseas wrapped up its 2011 campaign here Dec. 2, after two months of raising money for approved charitable organizations around the world. According to the CFC website, the CFC is the world’s most successful annual workplace charity campaign, with more than 200 campaigns worldwide, helping to raise

Earl Martin Phalen: Looking Ahead: How We Can Make 2012 the Year of the Nonprofit

2012-01-20T12:18:00.000-05:00

Earl Martin Phalen: Looking Ahead: How We Can Make 2012 the Year of the Nonprofit: And where there were increases, The Chronicle reminded us, they "don't come close to erasing an unprecedented 11-percent decline in the total raised by charities on the survey in 2009."We are now in 2012. It's a new year. It's time to move forward and rally around 2012 as the year that nonprofits -- and the

California Watch: Public schools increasingly rely on private donations | abc7news.com

2012-01-20T09:43:00.001-05:00

California Watch: Public schools increasingly rely on private donations | abc7news.com: School foundations and PTAs used to raise money for the extras high-tech projectors and special field trips. But these days, private donations to schools have grown dramatically and are being used to prevent teacher layoffs, keep libraries open, and save music and foreign-language classes. California K-12

The Nonprofit Quarterly | @npquarterly | Report from Growing Philanthropy Summit: Let’s Spread the Word

2012-01-20T09:23:00.000-05:00

The Nonprofit Quarterly | @npquarterly | Report from Growing Philanthropy Summit: Let’s Spread the Word: Surely we all want to grow philanthropy, and the total dollars do grow, except during a recession. So that's good. But, for 40 years, U.S. charitable giving has stayed fairly constant—at about two percent of average household income according to the Center on Philanthropy at Indiana University

Fundraising Returns to Pre-Recession Levels - MarketWatch

2012-01-20T08:27:00.000-05:00

Fundraising Returns to Pre-Recession Levels - MarketWatch: Views from the sector"Challenge the status quo." That's the advice that Andrew Watt, president and chief executive officer of the Association of Fundraising Professionals shares as fundraisers head into 2012, uncertain how to grow their fundraising beyond the minimal growth trajectory that is hovering on flat. "We've been getting quite

Charity events buck tradition to draw young crowds - The Denver Post

2012-01-20T08:17:00.001-05:00

Charity events buck tradition to draw young crowds - The Denver Post: Many of the benefits grabbing the buzz — and the bodies — these days are those planned by the young professionals who come to the table with fresh ideas and no fear of taking chances with themes and locations that never would have flown in their mothers' day. Formats that were popular a decade ago — cocktail hour/silent

Blackbaud Take Over of Convio - Little Impact on Australian NFPs | Pro Bono Australia

2012-01-20T07:58:00.000-05:00

Blackbaud Take Over of Convio - Little Impact on Australian NFPs | Pro Bono Australia: While the US and UK are abuzz with news that the international software provider to Not for Profits, Blackbaud, has announced a $275 million acquisition of rival company Convio, there’s likely to be little immediate impact in the Australian market.

Foundation rewards nonprofits | The Clarion-Ledger | clarionledger.com

2012-01-20T07:57:00.000-05:00

Foundation rewards nonprofits | The Clarion-Ledger | clarionledger.com: The grants presented Wednesday were part of the latest round of awards from the Gannett Foundation, which in 2011 presented more than 900 totaling $3.9 million.Locally, the largest grant - $10,000 - will help fund Imagination Library, a United Way of the Capital Area program that provides 60 free books to children in targeted

The Daily Home - Local nonprofits to benefit from Alabama Gives Day

2012-01-20T07:53:00.001-05:00

The Daily Home - Local nonprofits to benefit from Alabama Gives Day: At least two local nonprofits, the Palmer Place Talladega County Children’s Advocacy Center and Sylacauga Alliance for Family Enhancement Services Centers, will be among the hundreds of benefactors of the Alabama Gives Day.

Salary scale / LJWorld.com

2012-01-20T07:52:00.001-05:00

Salary scale / LJWorld.com: Salaries for Lawrence’s nonprofit leaders vary widely, according to a report in Sunday’s Journal-World. Each nonprofit examined performs what the Internal Revenue Service considers charitable, tax-exempt work. That’s everything from serving the poor to running the Kansas University Endowment Association to operating Lawrence

2012-01-19T11:28:00.001-05:00

Using Volunteers a “Courageous” or Bold Act? Oh Please!

Fundraising Returns to Pre-Recession Levels - Barrons.com

2012-01-19T11:22:00.000-05:00

Fundraising Returns to Pre-Recession Levels - Barrons.com: CHARLESTON, S.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--January 19, 2012-- Blackbaud, Inc. (Nasdaq: BLKB) today announced that fundraising has returned to pre-recession levels. Through the first 11 months of 2011, overall giving is up 3.4% over 2010, and is now officially above the level of giving last seen in 2007.

Typography 101 for Nonprofits | Achieve Guidance Blog

2012-01-19T11:21:00.000-05:00

Typography 101 for Nonprofits | Achieve Guidance Blog: Creating collateral that is clear and sends the right message is very important for a successful fundraising campaign. Unfortunately, nonprofits are often met with the challenge of limited resources in finding the time and money to hire a good designer. I know that I speak for the entire Achieve staff when I say that we believe nonprofits

Peer to Peer Fundraising: It's Not What You Think

2012-01-19T09:03:00.000-05:00

Peer to Peer Fundraising: It's Not What You Think: Excerpted from How to Raise $500 to $5,000 from Almost Anyone, revised and expanded editionMy friend Susan was the chief fundraiser for a nonprofit in a rural part of the country. In the course of her work, she interacted with a number of major donors.Before launching a recent fundraising campaign, she sat down with her spouse and said, "I'm

Austin Gives program encourages area businesses to share profits

2012-01-18T11:22:00.001-05:00

Austin Gives program encourages area businesses to share profits: The initiative — called Austin Gives: Business Giving Back — is to be unveiled this morning by 2011 chamber board Chairman Bobby Jenkins and Austin Mayor Lee Leffingwell. The measure aims to encourage area companies of all sizes to pledge — via an online form at austingives.net — to give a portion of their pre-tax earnings to

Any Color You Want … As Long As It’s Black | The Agitator - Fundraising, Direct Marketing and Advocacy Strategies for Nonprofits

2012-01-18T10:42:00.000-05:00

Any Color You Want … As Long As It’s Black | The Agitator - Fundraising, Direct Marketing and Advocacy Strategies for Nonprofits: witterland, the nonprofit newswires, and my email lit up early Tuesday morning with news that Blackbaud, the largest provider of fundraising software to nonprofit organizations, had announced its plans to acquire Convio, one of its largest competitors, for $275 million

PhilanTopic: Five Qs for...Mario Morino, Co-Founder/Chair, Venture Philanthropy Partners

2012-01-18T10:15:00.000-05:00

PhilanTopic: Five Qs for...Mario Morino, Co-Founder/Chair, Venture Philanthropy Partners: So convinced, in fact, that he wrote and (in 2011) published Leap of Reason: Managing to Outcomes In an Era of Scarcity, a monograph "intended for leaders...who know in their bones that they want and need better information in order to fulfill the mission that compelled them to dedicate their lives to

Giving grows among communities of color | Philanthropy Journal

2012-01-18T10:01:00.001-05:00

Giving grows among communities of color | Philanthropy Journal: Charitable giving in the U.S. quickly is becoming more ethnically, culturally and socioeconomically diverse, yet conventional philanthropy has not fully recognized, embraced and partnered with communities of color and needs to understand and support their philanthropy if it wants to drive social change, a new report says.

One in four Fla. millionaires giving less Read more here: http://www.miamiherald.com/2012/01/17/2594277/one-in-four-fla-millionaires-giving.less

2012-01-18T09:50:00.000-05:00

One in four Fla. millionaires giving less - Business - MiamiHerald.com: About 25 percent of Florida’s millionaires plan to cut back on charitable giving, according to a PNC survey of the nation’s financial elite.

PNC Wealth Management Study: 59% Of Millionaires Feel Obligation To Give Back

2012-01-18T08:14:00.000-05:00

PNC Wealth Management Study: 59% Of Millionaires Feel Obligation To Give Back: Fifty-nine percent of millionaires agree they feel they have an obligation to give back to their community, according to a survey released Jan. 17 by PNC Wealth Management . The percentage remains the same as it was in 2008.

Enid Ablowitz: Social investing by women - Boulder Daily Camera

2012-01-17T15:29:00.000-05:00

Enid Ablowitz: Social investing by women - Boulder Daily Camera

Bay Area Theater Companies Stage Productions in Unusual Places, Including a Mint - NYTimes.com

2012-01-17T12:04:00.000-05:00

Bay Area Theater Companies Stage Productions in Unusual Places, Including a Mint - NYTimes.com: Bay Area performers taking theater out of theaters is nothing new, of course — in the late ’60s and ’70s, thanks to influential countercultural groups like the Diggers and the S.F. Mime Troupe, there was an explosion of experimental work.But with a stagnant economy and a decline nationally in audiences

UM offers free help for S. Fla. nonprofit groups - Business Monday - MiamiHerald.com

2012-01-17T09:25:00.000-05:00

UM offers free help for S. Fla. nonprofit groups - Business Monday - MiamiHerald.com: The University of Miami is offering free advertising and creative services to South Florida nonprofits during the Third Annual PhilADthropy event Feb. 17 at the University of Miami School of Communication.

The 30 Most Generous Celebrities - Forbes

2012-01-17T08:44:00.001-05:00

The 30 Most Generous Celebrities - Forbes: Thanks to a record donation of $10,569,002 to the Ressler-Gertz Foundation, actress Jami Gertz and her husband, Anthony Ressler, top the list of the 30 Most Generous Celebrities compiled by The Giving Back Fund, a non-profit organization that tracks philanthropic giving worldwide.

This million-dollar gift 50 years in the making - Winnipeg Free Press

2012-01-12T10:12:00.000-05:00

This million-dollar gift 50 years in the making - Winnipeg Free Press: LAURIE Johnston took a gift of $200 more than a half-century ago and turned it into $1 million.The retired pharmacist donated $500,000 on Friday to both the Misericordia Health Centre Foundation and the Riverview Heath Centre Foundation.The impetus for his philanthropy dates back to 1949 when Johnston was a cash-strapped

3 R’s for Time-Strapped Fundraisers : Page 1 of 2 : FundRaising Success

2012-01-12T10:11:00.000-05:00

3 R’s for Time-Strapped Fundraisers : Page 1 of 2 : FundRaising Success: How we learn depends on who we are. Some of us prefer to hear, others to read and still others to experience.It’s really no different with our donors. Some of them enjoy our letters and newsletters, and are pleased to see them in their mailboxes. Others want everything to arrive via their inboxes. Some like photos and truly

Marlo Thomas: Danny Thomas at 100... and Today's Celebrity Dreamers

2012-01-11T09:43:00.000-05:00

Marlo Thomas: Danny Thomas at 100... and Today's Celebrity Dreamers: There came a moment in my father's career when he said to himself, "I've made it. I've got everything I need. Now it's time to give back." This would eventually come to mean years of tirelessly building his dream -- a research hospital dedicated to the study of cancer in children, where no child would ever be turned away for a

I want to donate directly to a grassroots group - The Globe and Mail

2012-01-11T08:58:00.000-05:00

I want to donate directly to a grassroots group - The Globe and Mail: It’s attractive to donate directly to truly grassroots projects, without the middleman of government or large international organizations. These local groups are more closely in touch with their community’s needs, and they don’t spend your money on advertisements or fundraising. However, besides not being able to grant

Know Your Arts Advocates: The League Of American Orchestras' Heather Noonan : The Record : NPR

2012-01-11T08:53:00.001-05:00

Know Your Arts Advocates: The League Of American Orchestras' Heather Noonan : The Record : NPR: This weekend, a handful of those arts advocates convened in New York City as part of the annual conference for Association of Performing Arts Presenters. We spoke with representatives from the Future of Music Coalition, Americans for the Arts and APAP itself. Here's what some of the tiny number of

The Nonprofit Quarterly | @npquarterly | Students Don’t Delay in Joining the Nonprofit Sector

2012-01-11T08:38:00.000-05:00

The Nonprofit Quarterly | @npquarterly | Students Don’t Delay in Joining the Nonprofit Sector: As examples of this new crop of nonprofit leaders, the story highlights Elie Lowenfeld, an NYU sophomore with Americorps experience, who started Jewish Disaster Response Corps, which organizes Jewish volunteers to provide support to disaster areas throughout the country. In just the past three years,

2012-01-11T07:59:00.000-05:00

One in four Brits reduced donations in 2011 - Civil Society - Fundraising - News - providing news and in-depth coverage of charities, voluntary organisations and not-for-profits: One in four Brits say they gave less to charity last year than the year before, according to a new study released today.Charities saw a 12 per cent drop in total donation values in 2011, with the average falling to �

Strategies for Finding and Keeping the Best Employees

2012-01-11T07:37:00.001-05:00

massnonprofit.org ::: During flush economic times, as well as those that challenge even the most resilient nonprofit organizations, a sound recruiting game plan is a priority for building a winning team. Hiring mistakes not only lead to frustration for everyone involved, but they can also prove to be a costly and wasteful expense for businesses. There are several steps nonprofits can take to

Make Your Annual Report Sing: 5 Ways to Choose and Use Stories | Nonprofit Marketing | Getting Attention

2012-01-10T09:39:00.001-05:00

Make Your Annual Report Sing: 5 Ways to Choose and Use Stories | Nonprofit Marketing | Getting Attention: Whether told through gestures, symbols or spoken words, carvings on a cave wall or YouTube videos, we humans have used stories as a communications strategy for thousands of years. It’s intuitive in many respects to tell a story. Yet stories aren’t necessarily the first thing nonprofits think

The Nonprofit Quarterly | @npquarterly | As the Year Turns: 10 Trends We Are Watching at NPQ

2012-01-10T08:28:00.000-05:00

The Nonprofit Quarterly | @npquarterly | As the Year Turns: 10 Trends We Are Watching at NPQ: As NPQ notes the passing of 2011 and the beginnings of 2012, we want to note some trends that we think will span the two years and have profound implications for civil society, at least in the near future. These trends are overarching, and not simply about nonprofits; they have to do with the

4 UBIT facts to understand - TheNonProfitTimes

2012-01-10T07:44:00.001-05:00

4 UBIT facts to understand - TheNonProfitTimes: So, you think you know UBIT? It is no secret that unrelated business income tax (UBIT) is a huge headache, as well as a catastrophe waiting for any nonprofit unaware of it. In his book “Finance Fundamentals for Nonprofits” Woods Bowman presents a few tidbits about UBIT, some of which are well-known and others that are more obscure. All of them

Kindness: Charity, Philanthropy, & Social Responsibility - USATODAY.com

2012-01-09T11:48:00.001-05:00

Kindness: Charity, Philanthropy, & Social Responsibility - USATODAY.com: From eating to shopping, Americans are going local. Now, our impulse to keep it in the community is striking the charity world, too. "Local giving is really important in that we can all personally experience giving in community and see the impact we're making," says Perla Ni, founder and CEO of GreatNonprofits.org. "While

Woodbridge company to donate $50K to charities | InsideNova

2012-01-09T10:59:00.000-05:00

Woodbridge company to donate $50K to charities | InsideNova: This year, through the com�pany’s 2012 Corporate Chari�table Gifting Program, FederalConference.com will donate $50,000 to more than 40 local and national charities, Trapp said.Each of the company’s 46 em�ployees was given $1,000 to give to the charity of their choice, Trapp said.“We really wanted to involve our employees in the process

MCF | Minnesota Grantmakers Anticipate Stable Giving in 2012

2012-01-09T10:40:00.001-05:00

MCF | Minnesota Grantmakers Anticipate Stable Giving in 2012: MINNEAPOLIS (Jan. 9, 2012) ― The Minnesota Council on Foundations (MCF) today reported that the state’s grantmakers expect relatively stable giving in 2012. According to MCF’s 2012 Outlook Report, foundations and corporations believe their grantmaking will remain flat or possibly increase about one percent from 2011.

Jewish Philanthropy: Us, Them, – or All of Us? | eJewish Philanthropy: Your Jewish Philanthropy Resource

2012-01-09T08:47:00.000-05:00

Jewish Philanthropy: Us, Them, – or All of Us? | eJewish Philanthropy: Your Jewish Philanthropy Resource: I recently had an extended “twitter” exchange on the topic of where Jews should give their charitable dollars. Of course, 140 characters, no matter how abbreviated the words or clever the post is no replacement for a real in-depth discussion, but it did uncover a disagreement about “first

The Durango Herald 01/05/2012 | Government can learn from local nonprofit groups

2012-01-09T08:24:00.001-05:00

The Durango Herald 01/05/2012 | Government can learn from local nonprofit groups: What is not limited, though, especially in Southwest Colorado, is the dedication and commitment of the people working in all of these areas who do incredible things that we in state government would do well to learn from. Before serving as a legislator, I served on a number of nonprofit boards, and it’s apparent

Guest commentary: Even as economy improves, nonprofits will feel the pinch | Detroit Free Press | freep.com

2012-01-09T07:50:00.001-05:00

Guest commentary: Even as economy improves, nonprofits will feel the pinch | Detroit Free Press | freep.com: Even as Michigan's economy picks up in 2012, nonprofits in metro Detroit shouldn't expect things to go back to normal. For some, the end of the state tax credit for certain charitable gifts is likely to be a hardship. For others, the problem will be that some corporate donors may still

returning to community-based philanthropy | Advice for Good blog

2012-01-06T11:50:00.001-05:00

If this story interests you here are some related stories on Community Engagement returning to community-based philanthropy | Advice for Good blog: Community giving – the future of philanthropy Whether it’s giving circles or online grassroots philanthropy, community-based giving is making a comeback in a big way. Social media and new technology are making it easier for like-minded people to

Making Volunteering More Popular By Making It More Relevant | Co.Exist: World changing ideas and innovation

2012-01-06T11:41:00.001-05:00

Making Volunteering More Popular By Making It More Relevant | Co.Exist: World changing ideas and innovation: Service is a fundamental pillar of American society, and its roots go back to the origins of the nation. In the mid-1800’s Alexis de Tocqueville observed that Americans help each other in times of need and wrote, "I must say that I have seen Americans make great and real sacrifices to the

The New Orleans Index at Six

2012-01-06T10:06:00.001-05:00

The New Orleans Index at Six: n the six years following Hurricane Katrina — a tragedy made more complex by the Great Recession and the Gulf oil spill — the New Orleans metro has continued on a trajectory of recovery that suggests both areas of positive change and remaining challenges. The New Orleans Index at Six provides the most up–to–date data on New Orleans’ transition from recovery

Pam Washek’s nonprofit Neighbor Brigade offers support for those in need - Boston.com

2012-01-06T10:03:00.002-05:00

Pam Washek’s nonprofit Neighbor Brigade offers support for those in need - Boston.com: Pam Washek’s nonprofit Neighbor Brigade offers support for those in need

San Francisco seeks Hellman’s philanthropic successors | Dan Schreiber | Local | San Francisco Examiner

2012-01-06T10:01:00.000-05:00

San Francisco seeks Hellman’s philanthropic successors | Dan Schreiber | Local | San Francisco Examiner: The death of San Francisco philanthropist Warren Hellman was felt across The City by the organizations he helped and the people who benefited from his generosity.

Master of Arts in Philanthropy & Development - Saint Mary's University of Minnesota

2012-01-06T09:56:00.001-05:00

NPMaster of Arts in Philanthropy & Development - Saint Mary's University of Minnesota: M.A. in Philanthropy & Development Introduction | Program Overview | Admission | Fees & Expenses | Scholarships | Faculty | Alumni Introduction The Master of Arts in Philanthropy & Development is designed to meet the needs of emerging and practicing development and grant-making professionals:

Elaine Chao: Americans Are More Generous Than We Think | TIME Ideas | TIME.com

2012-01-06T07:38:00.000-05:00

Elaine Chao: Americans Are More Generous Than We Think | TIME Ideas | TIME.com: ut in fact, people helping people is quite ordinary in this country. The layaway angels add to the long legacy of Americans’ generous nature. Last week, a worldwide study of charitable giving, by the U.K.-based Charities Aid Foundation, ranked Americans first in giving personal money, and time, to organizations and

Cape Cod Community College Receives $1.25M Gift - Barnstable-Hyannis, MA Patch

2012-01-05T17:09:00.000-05:00

Cape Cod Community College Receives $1.25M Gift - Barnstable-Hyannis, MA Patch: It is the largest single gift in Cape Cod Community College’s history.What's more it is immediately matched with $250,000 gift from Cape Cod Five Cents Savings Bank, moving fundraising campaign past the 50% mark in just one day.

GuideStar-KIMBIA 2011 Giving Season Giveaway Winner

2012-01-05T09:40:00.000-05:00

GuideStar-KIMBIA 2011 Giving Season Giveaway Winner: 2012 GuideStar-KIMBIA 2011 Giving Season Giveaway WinnerUnwrapped box with $100 bills in itGuideStar-KIMBIA 2011 Giving Season Giveaway WinnerJanuary 2012Thanks to everyone who competed and contributed during the GuideStar-KIMBIA 2011 Giving Season Giveaway. In the past two months, more than 1,690 donations were submitted through GuideStar,

Polar Bear Plunge Raises Money For Charities Nationwide (SLIDESHOW)

2012-01-04T10:41:00.000-05:00

Polar Bear Plunge Raises Money For Charities Nationwide (SLIDESHOW): Hundreds of brave swimmers across the country plunged into the new year with an icy dip for charity Sunday. From the Atlantic Ocean in Coney Island to Chicago's Lake Michigan, members of the Polar Bear Club stripped down to their bathing gear for a cool swim and some committed the event to raising money for a range of

Tax Deductions for Charitable Donations

2012-01-04T10:01:00.000-05:00

Tax Deductions for Charitable Donations: Tax Deductions for Charitable DonationsWhat You Need to Know About the Tax Benefits of Donating to Charitable Causes

Email Newsletter from Small Nonprofit Says 'Open Me'

2012-01-04T10:00:00.001-05:00

Email Newsletter from Small Nonprofit Says 'Open Me': I collect examples of what I think are good nonprofit newsletters. And this one from the Tucson Audubon Society kept me reading all the way through.

Philanthropy Buzzwords of 2011 - Opinion - The Chronicle of Philanthropy- Connecting the nonprofit world with news, jobs, and ideas

2012-01-04T09:59:00.000-05:00

Philanthropy Buzzwords of 2011 - Opinion - The Chronicle of Philanthropy- Connecting the nonprofit world with news, jobs, and ideas: Similarly, people in philanthropy have their own lingo to describe their preoccupations of the past year, particularly as the government’s financial challenges and growing competition for scarce donations put ever more attention on nonprofits that produce results

USC to Double Its Development Staff for a $6-Billion Campaign - Philanthropy Today - The Chronicle of Philanthropy- Connecting the nonprofit world with news, jobs, and ideas

2012-01-04T09:49:00.000-05:00

USC to Double Its Development Staff for a $6-Billion Campaign - Philanthropy Today - The Chronicle of Philanthropy- Connecting the nonprofit world with news, jobs, and ideas: USC to Double Its Development Staff for a $6-Billion CampaignDecember 29, 2011, 10:17 amThe University of Southern California plans to hire scores of fund raisers in several cities as it pursues the biggest capital campaign

The Nonprofit Quarterly | @npquarterly | Here We Go Again: The Cyclical Nature of Board Behavior

2012-01-04T07:44:00.002-05:00

The Nonprofit Quarterly | @npquarterly | Here We Go Again: The Cyclical Nature of Board Behavior: I was talking with an executive the other day about the problems she was having with her board, when she declared, “I’ve been here a long time and I’ve seen all this behavior before. I’m just so tired of it!” At that moment, I remembered an article by Miriam Wood, titled, “Is Governing Board Behavior

The Nonprofit Quarterly | @npquarterly | Here We Go Again: The Cyclical Nature of Board Behavior

2012-01-04T07:44:00.000-05:00

Christmas Seals and Mass Philanthropy - NYTimes.com

2011-12-24T10:00:00.000-05:00

Christmas Seals and Mass Philanthropy - NYTimes.com: Just as important, they produced a revolution in philanthropy. At that time, the 1 percent of the late Gilded Age, men with names like Carnegie and Rockefeller, were creating major new philanthropic institutions. Christmas Seals, in a way, was the response from the other 99 percent: by marketing something as inexpensive as a stamp and using the

Religion Gets Largest Share of Charity in US | Special English | Learning English

2011-12-23T11:27:00.000-05:00

Religion Gets Largest Share of Charity in US | Special English | Learning English: Americans gave about two hundred ninety billion dollars to charity last year. That was ten billion dollars more than the amount of charitable giving in two thousand nine. The estimates are from the Giving USA Foundation and its research partner, the Center on Philanthropy at Indiana University.

Lisa’s Direct Mail Watching Experiment, Part 3

2011-12-23T10:44:00.000-05:00

Lisa’s Direct Mail Watching Experiment, Part 3: We are coming to a close on this in this year-long experiment on the types of direct mail solicitations received and I’m back again to share even more of my findings with you. I hope all of you enjoyed my first post about the importance of a personal, visual, heartfelt message and my second post with updates on all of the exciting, or not so

Nonprofit Theater Companies Enjoying, Well, Profits - NYTimes.com

2011-12-23T10:36:00.001-05:00

Nonprofit Theater Companies Enjoying, Well, Profits - NYTimes.com: While money is tight these days for nonprofit theaters nationwide — with Intiman Theater in Seattle becoming the latest to face closing, amid heavy debts — New York’s major nonprofits are financially stable by comparison, their leaders say. But they are becoming more aggressive about producing work that can sell tickets, as a

Bells ringing on for charity

2011-12-23T09:40:00.000-05:00

http://www.koreaherald.com/national/Detail.jsp?newsMLId=20111223000806Early this month in Myeongdong, one of the most bustling spots in central Seoul, bell ringers found a 110 million won ($95,000) check, the largest amount put in a red kettle since the campaign started in 1928. The anonymous man believed to be in his 60s wrote a note along with the huge sum: “Meager as this amount may be, I hope

Colorado Trust Awards Health Grants to Rural Philanthropy Days Participants | PNNOnline.org

2011-12-23T09:39:00.000-05:00

Colorado Trust Awards Health Grants to Rural Philanthropy Days Participants | PNNOnline.org: The Colorado Trust today announced it has made $28,500 in grants to strengthen the work of five nonprofit organizations working to improve the health and well-being of rural Coloradans. The Colorado Trust, a grantmaking foundation dedicated to expanding health coverage and improving health care for all

- The Washington Post

2011-12-23T09:16:00.000-05:00

- The Washington Post: This season, Americans are spending $465 billion, according to the National Retail Federation, a staggering amount that is almost equivalent to the gross domestic product of Pakistan. A good portion of that is on gifts.Sunday, of course, is the climactic day of giving, as everything from slippers to flat-screened TVs are balanced in festive piles under Christmas trees, and

Anonymous giving in no short supply this holiday season - chicagotribune.com

2011-12-23T08:40:00.001-05:00

Anonymous giving in no short supply this holiday season - chicagotribune.com: What compels people to donate anonymously? Daniel Borochoff, president of CharityWatch — formerly the American Institute of Philanthropy — cited the Jewish scholar Maimonides, who said donating anonymously is a higher form of giving than doing so publicly.

Indiawest: Indian Americans Most Successful, Inspiring Diaspora: Blake

2011-12-23T08:34:00.000-05:00

Indiawest: Indian Americans Most Successful, Inspiring Diaspora: Blake: ndian Americans are not only the most inspiring diasporas in the United States but their unmatched activism has made sure their political influence has grown tremendously, a senior Obama administration has said.

How to Turn Every Corporate Member into a Philanthropist - Forbes

2011-12-23T08:31:00.000-05:00

How to Turn Every Corporate Member into a Philanthropist - Forbes: For years, corporate philanthropy, the commitment of corporations to the causes of humanity, was the province of corporate founders and business leaders. In recent years, some corporations have taken initiatives to get their employees involved in philanthropy. Under Corporate Philanthropy 1-1-1, Salesfoce.com (NYSE:CRM), for

Cause Marketing - Trends | 2011 & 2012 Trends, Summaries, Predictions

2011-12-22T14:53:00.001-05:00

Additional Cause Marketing stories Cause Marketing - Trends | 2011 & 2012 Trends, Summaries, Predictions: ear-end roundups galore! In the spirit of For Momentum’s twINFO feature – but far less witty, here’s a handy list/breakdown of cause marketing/social good summaries, trends and predictions (in no particular order)

Bras collected to help charity (From Swindon Advertiser)

2011-12-22T14:39:00.000-05:00

Bras collected to help charity (From Swindon Advertiser): Bras that are donated to the charity are also used to pad out the boxes of solar lights while in transit and are later donated to Gambian women.

Where Not To Die In 2012 - Forbes

2011-12-22T14:34:00.000-05:00

Where Not To Die In 2012 - Forbes: As of Jan. 1, 2012, the federal estate tax exemption will be indexed for the first time, so that for 2012, up to $5.12 million of an estate will be exempt from the current 35% federal estate tax. That’s up from $5 million in 2011, meaning an individual could leave $120,000 more federal-estate-tax-free if he dies on Jan. 1, 2012, not Dec. 31, 2011. Meanwhile,

Implementing Your Year-End Fundraising Campaign | Nonprofit Community

2011-12-22T12:09:00.001-05:00

Implementing Your Year-End Fundraising Campaign | Nonprofit Community: If you haven’t formulated your end-of-year campaign strategy already, you already know that you’re tardy to the party. But you can still pull something together in time for those last crucial fundraising days of the year and here’s an excellent post with 12 Ways You Can Make Your Campaign Stronger on the Brandraising author

Fundraising Success Depends on A, B, C: alignment, balance and clarity : Page 1 of 2 : FundRaising Success

2011-12-22T11:43:00.000-05:00

Fundraising Success Depends on A, B, C: alignment, balance and clarity : Page 1 of 2 : FundRaising Success: Whatever 2012 holds, we all need to prioritize our efforts. That’s always the challenge for nonprofit fundraising: Our budgets are limited, and our supporters expect us to invest the majority of their donated money in programs.Fundraisers that succeed in 2012 will remember A, B, C:

Oxfam America Spurs Holiday Gifts With 'Cheeky' Campaign - Prospecting - The Chronicle of Philanthropy- Connecting the nonprofit world with news, jobs, and ideas

2011-12-22T11:41:00.000-05:00

Oxfam America Spurs Holiday Gifts With 'Cheeky' Campaign - Prospecting - The Chronicle of Philanthropy- Connecting the nonprofit world with news, jobs, and ideas: In the video, Ms. Johansson is the voice of an animated female character who discourages viewers from giving lame holiday gifts—like a picture of a kitten or an ugly sweater. Instead, she suggests going to the group’s online portal,

Seasonal bombardment still paying off for charity groups | Minnesota Public Radio News

2011-12-22T10:10:00.000-05:00

Seasonal bombardment still paying off for charity groups | Minnesota Public Radio News: is the season for being bombarded by groups asking for money, and many of us aren't fond of the tradition. Indeed, well over half of the few dozen members of MPR's Public Insight Network who responded to an inquiry about holiday giving say the solicitations have gotten to be too much.But here's the truth: For