Opinion: Delaware Museum’s Art Sale Sets Dangerous Precedent – Philanthropy Today - Blogs - The Chronicle of Philanthropy

Opinion: Delaware Museum’s Art Sale Sets Dangerous Precedent – Philanthropy Today - Blogs - The Chronicle of Philanthropy: The Delaware Art Museum’s planned sale of works to pay down millions of dollars in debt and bolster its endowment will ultimately weaken rather than strengthen the institution, a leading museum executive writes in a Wall Street Journal opinion piece.

The Daily Pennsylvanian :: Editorial | Dude, where's my philanthropy

The Daily Pennsylvanian :: Editorial | Dude, where's my philanthropy: ut it’s better to inspire us because of what you’re doing and why you’re doing it than because of who you are. It might not be easy for the average student to relate to big-shot careers or people who have millions to pump into new organizations, but it’s relatively easy to connect to why someone’s passionate about what they’re doing to give back.

In this sense, we’d like to see not only big names at these events, but people whose lives have been defined more by their work on the ground than by what they did before giving back.

Opinion: Social-Enterprise Group Questions Toms Shoes Model - Philanthropy Today - The Chronicle of Philanthropy- Connecting the nonprofit world with news, jobs, and ideas

Opinion: Social-Enterprise Group Questions Toms Shoes Model - Philanthropy Today - The Chronicle of Philanthropy- Connecting the nonprofit world with news, jobs, and ideas: The head of an organization that works with for-profit social enterprises says in a New York Times blog post that the buy-one, give-one approach popularized by footwear firm Toms Shoes risks perpetuating rather than alleviating poverty.

Editorial: Protecting charitable giving | Deseret News

Editorial: Protecting charitable giving | Deseret News: "The associational freedom, volunteerism and charity that help to address social needs precede, both historically and conceptually, a tax-funded administrative state attempting to do similar things. While we generally support tax reforms that scrape away many of the encrusted exceptions that have attached themselves to our tax code over the years, the charitable tax deduction is not one of them. The exceptional habit of the American heart to voluntarily pool resources to solve problems deserves renewed attention and care, not an unprecedented tax."

Our view: Keep on giving, but be careful

Our view: Keep on giving, but be careful: "Generous giving is part of our region's culture as well. Whether it's agencies such as the Great Rivers United Way, The Salvation Army, La Crosse Community Foundation, La Crosse Area Boys & Girls Club or the dozens of other worthy charities, groups or foundations in the area, we dig deep when it comes to supporting worthy causes. It's that benevolent spirit that is a cornerstone to building our high quality of life."

Our View: Charities thrive on optimism, generosity � Editorials � The Free Press, Mankato, MN

Our View: Charities thrive on optimism, generosity � Editorials � The Free Press, Mankato, MN: "t should be no surprise that the recession has brought a drop in charitable giving.

The Chronicle of Philanthropy reported this week that charitable donations in the United States went down 11 percent in 2009, the biggest drop in 20 years.

Against that backdrop, it is heartwarming to see some local charities optimistically forging ahead with major fund drives to expand and enhance their services."

EDITORIAL: Charitable giving more important now than ever | SCNow

EDITORIAL: Charitable giving more important now than ever | SCNow: "nowBuzz up!

With the holiday season fast approaching, one can expect to hear the usual calls from charities and non-profit organization commonly associated with this time of the year. These calls for giving might be seasonal, but the work done is often a year round affair. During this past year, organizations of giving have been hit extraordinarily hard by the sagging economic. Groups that survive off donations are finding it more and more difficult to attract donors of all kinds to benefit those in need."

Editorials | Rice impressive pick for Seattle Foundation | Seattle Times Newspaper

Editorials | Rice impressive pick for Seattle Foundation | Seattle Times Newspaper: "TAPPING former Seattle Mayor Norm Rice to head the philanthropic Seattle Foundation ensures strong continuity for one of the largest community foundations in the nation."

Nonprofits working harder : editorials : Journal-Advocate Sterling, CO

Nonprofits working harder : editorials : Journal-Advocate Sterling, CO: "Those are the people who, due to extenuating circumstances, depend on the services provided by nonprofit organizations. And now, nonprofit organizations have had their funding affected by recent financial events in this country, causing even more concern by those committed to providing these services."

montgomeryadvertiser.com :: Despite economy, Relay For Life needs our help

montgomeryadvertiser.com :: Despite economy, Relay For Life needs our help: "Relay For Life, the annual fundraiser for cancer research, involves numerous commu­nity volunteers in all our local cities and towns and is a cause many people hold near to their hearts. The reason is clear: Cancer has touched most every American family at some point, sometimes multiple times and of­ten with disastrous results.

Therefore, if you have time to spare, con­sider volunteering for Relay For Life this year. If you have money still allocated to charitable giving, Relay is a good place for that money to go."

First, Get a Worthwhile Cause; Then Get Wired - Philanthropy.com

First, Get a Worthwhile Cause; Then Get Wired - Philanthropy.com: "First, Get a Worthwhile Cause; Then

By Tom Watson

The comedian Steve Martin used to do an amusing routine in the 1970s that ran something like this:

You can be a millionaire ... and never pay taxes! Yes, you can be a millionaire ... and never pay taxes! You say: 'Steve ... how can I be a millionaire ... and never pay taxes?'"

Opinion | Seattle must remain a safe harbor for nonprofits | Seattle Times Newspaper

Opinion | Seattle must remain a safe harbor for nonprofits | Seattle Times Newspaper: "Seattle must remain a safe harbor for nonprofits

During this economic downturn, nonprofit organizations are likely to struggle with fewer resources. Guest columnist Kathy Porterfield suggests that business people can engage more with nonprofit agencies to help them weather the challenges.

By Kathy Porterfield

Special to the Times

THE financial storm that has battered the business sector now threatens the nonprofit community as well. But if early signs are any indication, Seattle is answering the challenge.

The Seattle Times notes that donations reached $668,208 for its Fund for The Needy campaign, surpassing the goal of $525,000. This speaks to Seattle's heart, showing that even in the depths of an economic crisis, we remain committed to helping those in need."

Editorial: Every little bit helps nonprofits | ShreveportTimes | The Times

Editorial: Every little bit helps nonprofits | ShreveportTimes | The Times: "Red River Radio faced a tough sell in its recent fundraising campaign. In between National Public Radio's ominous economic reports, staff and volunteers from the local station worked in requests for donations.
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The campaigns happen twice a year, and this time it fell during a particularly tough two weeks. Still, the station met 75 percent of its goal and even attracted about 300 new members."

Our View: If nonprofits fail, many will suffer - Norwich, CT - Norwich Bulletin

Our View: If nonprofits fail, many will suffer - Norwich, CT - Norwich Bulletin: "survey released last week clearly shows nonprofit human service agencies are struggling because of the lack of support they receive from the state. One-third of those agencies are cutting staff. Others are reducing services and cutting programs. Without immediate attention, some could be forced to close their doors completely.


The result is many of the state’s needy may not receive the assistance they need.


It is an issue we have advocated for frequently in the past. The nonprofit agencies provide a valuable, cost-efficient and effective service. Without them, the burden to provide for those they serve will fall to the state — which is unable to match those services at the same cost or efficiency."

The Free Press, Mankato, MN - Our View: Pastors should tread lightly

The Free Press, Mankato, MN - Our View: Pastors should tread lightly: "Why should churches not endorse candidates from the pulpit?

Everyone is waxing political these days, and that includes everyone from David Letterman to Lindsay Lohan. So when pastors announce their intention to endorse, putting their churches’ tax-exempt status in jeopardy with the Internal Revenue Service, shouldn’t they have that right?"

Pastors should pay the price to politicize

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Pastors should pay the price to politicize: "As the election heats up, a group of ministers across the country might run into trouble for endorsing their choices for president.

Dubbed Pulpit Freedom Sunday, 33 church leaders will speak to their congregations about how they should vote. Copies of their sermons will be sent directly to the Internal Revenue Service in attempt to challenge the law that prevents nonprofit organizations from dealing with partisan issues."

Good reason for wall between pulpit, politics | TheNewsTribune.com | Tacoma, WA

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Good reason for wall between pulpit, politics | TheNewsTribune.com | Tacoma, WA: "Good reason for wall between pulpit, politics
THE NEWS TRIBUNE
Published: September 30th, 2008 12:30 AM
This past weekend, 33 evangelical Protestant pastors in 22 states deliberately put their churches’ tax-exempt status at risk by preaching politics from their pulpits."

The Record - Editorial: Approving the GIVE Act only eases part of problem

The Record - Editorial: Approving the GIVE Act only eases part of problem: "Editorial: Approving the GIVE Act only eases part of problem
The Record
09/17/2008

High energy costs have affected pretty much every sector of the population, but some of the poorest New Yorkers will likely see the worst of the fiscal crunch as the price of gas makes volunteering financially prohibitive for a lot of the folks who roll up their sleeves to help their neighbors."

GoErie.com: Nonprofits welcome 'good' stress

GoErie.com: Nonprofits welcome 'good' stress: "Those are the kinds of decisions that nonprofit boards in the Erie area have to face, as they make plans for the money they have received from the Erie Community Foundation, courtesy of the anonymous donor who gave the foundation $100 million to distribute.

We cannot presume to give advice to the 46 agencies, educational institutions, religious groups and other recipients about how to spend this new money. The donor expressed hope that the beneficiaries create endowments for their agencies through the Community Foundation. Endowments can help provide a sense of security that resources will be available as a safety net or to help an agency grow physically or expand its services"

Casper Star-Tribune Online - Editorial

Casper Star-Tribune Online - Editorial: "The University of Wyoming raised $146 million in private donations during its 'Campaign for Distinction' in 2001-05. The major fundraising effort was hailed as a tremendous success, generating between $20 million and $30 million in private dollars each of the five years for UW facilities and programs.

The ante has now been raised."