Shrinking budgets forcing teams to be creative with postseason trips | Varsity Extra: High School Sports | Idaho Statesman

Shrinking budgets forcing teams to be creative with postseason trips | Varsity Extra: High School Sports | Idaho Statesman: "But as Idaho’s school districts deal with budget cuts from the state legislature and mixed results in local levy elections, it’s possible for some officials to see a time when a qualifying team wouldn’t participate at state championship events.

“I could foresee a team at some point saying we’re not going to state because we can’t afford it,” Capital athletic director Steve Sosnowski said."

Fundraising in the Downturn: Library Budgets 2010 - 1/15/2010 - Library Journal

Fundraising in the Downturn: Library Budgets 2010 - 1/15/2010 - Library Journal: "Where fundraising fits in

In the face of such an assault, some donors can be called upon to step up. According to Donna Bero, executive director of the Friends of the San Francisco Public Library, donors “don't want to see what they've already given get squandered.” However, by and large, the experts agreed that asking for money to fill a gap in public funding generally isn't the right approach. “People don't want to give to turn on the lights,” said Cooper. “They want to give to make a good library a great library.”"

Star Herald - Economic downturn puts demand on Catholic Charities, charitable giving

Star Herald - Economic downturn puts demand on Catholic Charities, charitable giving: "With the economic downturn, families are feeling the pain of loss of retirement income, job loss, and even home foreclosure. State budgets have been hit hard and shortfalls have worsened, jeopardizing programs relied on by children, the elderly and disabled.

A fall 2008 Associated Press survey of all 50 states, for example, found that significant numbers of poor children, the disabled and the elderly would lose health coverage, dental care, and name-brand prescription drugs through state budget cuts.

These reductions, along with increased need, have resulted in a growing demand for services provided by private, religious and charitable organizations, including Catholic Charities."

In tough times, 'U' pushes forward with fundraising efforts | The Michigan Daily

In tough times, 'U' pushes forward with fundraising efforts | The Michigan Daily: "Facing an economy filled with tight wallets and the word recession in the air, many colleges across the country are cutting back on their fundraising and development staffs. But in an interview yesterday, Vice President for Development Jerry May said the University isn’t following the trend.

May said although the current economic picture has made it more difficult for fundraisers, the University continues to make fund development, which raises money for the University’s endowment and special projects."

Pohlad Foundation to give $20M to those hit by recession - Minneapolis / St. Paul Business Journal:

Pohlad Foundation to give $20M to those hit by recession - Minneapolis / St. Paul Business Journal:: "The Pohlad Family Foundation has pledged $20 million for services helping small businesses, neighborhoods and nonprofits hit hard by the economic downturn, the foundation announced Wednesday."