Philanthropy Watchdog Examines The California Endowment and Daniels Fund on New Crowdsourcing Website -- WASHINGTON, June 25, 2014 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ --

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Philanthropy Watchdog Examines The California Endowment and Daniels Fund on New Crowdsourcing Website -- WASHINGTON, June 25, 2014 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ --: Today, the National Committee for Responsive Philanthropy (NCRP) unveiled the latest pair of foundation assessments for Philamplify, a new project aimed at bursting the isolation bubble in philanthropy by delivering honest feedback to grantmakers. The new reports, assessing Los Angeles' The California Endowment and Denver's Daniels Fund, are the second set of Philamplify assessments since the project launched in May.

DeBoskey: Reap benefits of donor-advised funds while giving to causes you care about - The Denver Post

DeBoskey: Reap benefits of donor-advised funds while giving to causes you care about - The Denver Post: In the philanthropic universe, there are many ways to give. The challenge becomes selecting the tool that best helps donors meet their unique philanthropic goals.

The fastest-growing tool in this arena is the widely acclaimed donor-advised fund. More than 200,000 DAFs have been created, with an estimated $50 billion now under management.

Offbeat Productions Bring New Patrons to Denver Theater - Face of Philanthropy - The Chronicle of Philanthropy- Connecting the nonprofit world with news, jobs, and ideas

Offbeat Productions Bring New Patrons to Denver Theater - Face of Philanthropy - The Chronicle of Philanthropy- Connecting the nonprofit world with news, jobs, and ideas: When hundreds of Denver residents went to see “Wheel of Misfortune” at a local nonprofit theater, they were ready to play, not just sit in the audience.

Volunteers from the crowd competed in the event, which was a cross between a “Saturday Night Live” game-show sketch and a reality show.

Omaha firms give $42,500 more to Manning's charity - San Antonio Express-News

Omaha firms give $42,500 more to Manning's charity - San Antonio Express-News: Omaha's love affair with Manning and his Denver Broncos got started after he yelled the city's name 44 times during a playoff win over San Diego. Manning's "Omaha! Omaha!" calls received widespread attention in social media and news stories.

Colorado nonprofits dance to, and benefit from, the music - The Denver Post

Colorado nonprofits dance to, and benefit from, the music - The Denver Post: And the intimacy of a fundraiser — the opportunity to watch a favorite musician or band from feet away rather than across a packed arena — is a big draw.

"I've been the chairman for a number of black-tie events, very traditional events, and the fact is more people show up to the musical ones because they get a kick out of it," said Steve Bangert, chairman and CEO of CoBiz Financial, a business bank that each year hosts the BizBash.

Corporate citizenship efforts pay off for U.S. businesses - The Denver Post

Corporate citizenship efforts pay off for U.S. businesses - The Denver Post: In light of this disturbing trend, companies must pay close attention to their investments in corporate-citizenship initiatives, not only to help their reputation for acting responsibly among consumers but also to help the bottom line.

A new report called "The State of Corporate Citizenship 2012" published by the Boston College Center for Corporate Citizenship reveals that four of every five executives from all business types and industries believe that environmental, social (including philanthropy) and governance investments create financial value for their companies. The study, conducted by surveying 749 executives from mostly medium and large domestic and global companies, reports that firms that strategically align and "integrate corporate citizenship with business goals" and make a longer-term commitment and investment in those strategies "have at their disposal a more robust set of tools for serving employees, shareholders and communities."

Mediator sets rules for Colorado shooting funds - WREX.com – Rockford’s News Leader

Mediator sets rules for Colorado shooting funds - WREX.com – Rockford’s News Leader: DENVER (AP) - A mediator overseeing a dispute over donations to the 12 people killed and 58 injured in the Colorado theater shootings said Monday the majority of the $5 million in contributions will go to families of people who died and those who suffered permanent injuries.

Mediator Kenneth Feinberg said those victims will get 70 percent of the money, or about $200,000 each, based on current donations.

Families of theater shooting victims want charity probe

Families of theater shooting victims want charity probe: 6:25PM EST October 9. 2012 - Several families of the victims of a mass shooting at a movie theater in Aurora, Colo., call for an investigation into two charities that collected money for victims, 9News in Denver reports.

Colo. Names Kenneth Feinberg to Oversee Aurora Funds - Philanthropy Today - The Chronicle of Philanthropy- Connecting the nonprofit world with news, jobs, and ideas

Colo. Names Kenneth Feinberg to Oversee Aurora Funds - Philanthropy Today - The Chronicle of Philanthropy- Connecting the nonprofit world with news, jobs, and ideas: Colo. Names Kenneth Feinberg to Oversee Aurora Funds

September 24, 2012, 10:37 am

The Washington, D.C., attorney who managed the Sept. 11 victims’ fund and other compensation cases arising from crises and tragedies will oversee distribution of donations to aid victims of the Aurora, Colo., movie theater shooting, says the Denver Post.

Gessler drops nonprofits' filing fee to $1 - Denver Business Journal

Gessler drops nonprofits' filing fee to $1 - Denver Business Journal: Colorado Secretary of State Scott Gessler will drop most filing fees for nonprofit organizations to $1 as of Oct. 1, he announced Tuesday — which is expected to cost his office $1.1 million in annual revenue but that he hopes will help nonprofits.

Charities Learn to Turn Away Support Offered by Donors Who Are Overcome with Sympathy

Charities Learn to Turn Away Support Offered by Donors Who Are Overcome with Sympathy: Christine Benero, head of Denver's United Way, has spent a lot of time in recent months turning away some donors who want to support her charity.

Ms. Benero has been at ground zero of high-profile tragedies that have prompted emotional and generous philanthropic responses, first after the wildfires that destroyed more than 350 homes this spring and then after July's mass shooting on the opening night of a new Batman movie.

Judge: Felon financier Alberto Vilar must remain behind bars - The Denver Post

Judge: Felon financier Alberto Vilar must remain behind bars - The Denver Post: Alberto Vilar was denied bail by the same New York judge who sent him to prison for fraud. Manhattan Federal Judge Richard Sullivan said Vilar might be a flight risk and ordered that Vilar remain behind bars.

Some Olympic torchbearers are selling their torches for charity - The Denver Post

Some Olympic torchbearers are selling their torches for charity - The Denver Post: The London Organizing Committee of the Olympic Games and Paralympic Games has fueled the fire, with about 50 used torches up for auction on its official website.

The gold-colored torches are 31.5 inches long and weigh about 2 pounds. The Olympic flame will ultimately be carried by 8,000 torchbearers over an 8,000-mile relay.

No Clowning: Brewery to Donate Money From Bryce Harper-Inspired Beer: DCist

No Clowning: Brewery to Donate Money From Bryce Harper-Inspired Beer: DCist: The Sports Bog reports that Harper, upon hearing about Denver Beer Co.'s tribute to his response to a question if the 19-year-old phenom would like to take advantage of Canada's more permissive alcohol regulations by downing a Canadian beer, asked the brewery to give any profits off its "Clown Question Bro" lager to the family of Celena Hollis, a Denver police officer who was killed in the line of duty.

Griego: Black men join force for good: giving circle - The Denver Post

Griego: Black men join force for good: giving circle - The Denver Post: I met Gater and White on Tuesday night at the Denver Foundation's annual celebration. They were talking with Tony Pigford, executive director of Engage 8, a nonprofit in City Council District 8, and Anthony Hicks, a consulting resource analyst for Oracle. The four are among 23 men who make up the new Denver African American Philanthropists giving circle.

"It's a group of men who very strategically want to give back to the community via time, talent and treasure — because it's not all about money," Hicks said.

Venture philanthropy risky but rewarding - The Denver Post

Venture philanthropy risky but rewarding - The Denver Post: Venture philanthropy, on the other hand, is more like investing in hedge funds: The risks are greater and the potential for outsized social returns and impact from the donation is enormous. As a philanthropist, you can evaluate your risk tolerance and determine which types of philanthropy work best for you.

Restroom sponsor, Boulder venture capitalist Brad Feld a real go-getter - The Denver Post

Restroom sponsor, Boulder venture capitalist Brad Feld a real go-getter - The Denver Post: Businessman and philanthropist Brad Feld is a prolific marathon runner, yet he does some of his best thinking sitting down.

Nearly everyone sits down on a daily basis to conduct business of a certain type. That got Feld to thinking how he could honor worthy causes in a visible, everyday way.

The answer, naturally, is to purchase naming rights for restrooms.

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

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 auction, seated dinner, speaker, live auction and dancing — haven't vanished and certainly still have their place. But just as the new group of planners calls event settings "venues" rather than "locales" and refers to caterers, florists and musicians as "vendors," they're rethinking the approach to raising money.

How to be a strategic philanthropist - The Denver Post

How to be a strategic philanthropist - The Denver Post: This is the season when many people make charitable donations. This generosity is acutely needed and greatly appreciated. Next year, however, consider approaching your charitable giving as a strategic philanthropist, rather than as a donor.

The difference between a donor and a philanthropist does not depend on how much time or money one gives to charity, but, rather, on one's approach to giving.

Colorado Gives Day an intersection of charity, competition - The Denver Post

Colorado Gives Day an intersection of charity, competition - The Denver Post: Tuesday's Colorado Gives Day might be considered the blitzkrieg of do-good, online giving.

Designed to make philanthropy competitive and to make charitable donations skyrocket, the event harnesses grassroots efforts, a sense of urgency and social-media marketing.

Beginning at midnight tonight, people are encouraged visit GivingFirst .org and donate money to Colorado nonprofits before the clock strikes midnight Tuesday.