Two-Thirds of Nonprofits Are Not Hiring or Giving Raises in 2013 - News - The Chronicle of Philanthropy- Connecting the nonprofit world with news, jobs, and ideas

Two-Thirds of Nonprofits Are Not Hiring or Giving Raises in 2013 - News - The Chronicle of Philanthropy- Connecting the nonprofit world with news, jobs, and ideas: Hiring and Pay Are Expected to Remain Flat in East Coast Cities Through 2013

By Maria Di Mento

The sluggish economic recovery continues to keep most nonprofits from giving employees raises or hiring new staff members, according to a study of 6,500 nonprofits in five East Coast metropolitan areas.

Two-thirds of the groups said they planned to maintain current programs without adding staff members or providing pay increases, while one-third said they were conducting restructuring and strategic planning with hopes that they could add programs and jobs in the year ahead.

Charities 'less pessimistic' about the future despite the tough climate, report finds | Third Sector

Charities 'less pessimistic' about the future despite the tough climate, report finds | Third Sector: Ian Oakley-Smith, a director at PwC, says the latest Managing in a Downturn study shows signs that morale in the sector is improving

Charities are growing less pessimistic about the future despite the tough fundraising environment and a rising demand for services, according to a report published today.

Managing in the 'New Normal' – Adapting to Uncertainty is the sixth in the Managing in a Downturn series produced annually by the Charity Finance Group, the Institute of Fundraising and PwC.

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

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 hold back.

All, however, will be challenged by a fund-raising environment that has grown steadily tougher and more competitive over the past few years

The Nonprofit Quarterly | @npquarterly | Four Ways Arts Nonprofits Weather Tough Times

The Nonprofit Quarterly | @npquarterly | Four Ways Arts Nonprofits Weather Tough Times: "With more than 70 other local professional theater companies in operation and competing for arts dollars, the article highlighted how these five organizations “defied the recession” by making it through their first year. Now, two years later and with 12 additional theater companies in the area, a recent follow-up story provides an update on these theaters, all still in operation, and offers a list of four tips for small arts organizations navigating similarly challenging courses:"

Nonprofits Watch Anxiously As Market Wobbles : NPR

Nonprofits Watch Anxiously As Market Wobbles : NPR: "The turmoil on Wall Street threatens to wreak financial havoc on a lot of people and institutions — including the country's 1.2 million nonprofits. Charities of all sizes are only beginning to recover from the recession. Now many are wondering how they'll survive another market plunge."

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."

Nonprofit Finance and Accounting 2011 | Philanthropy Journal

Nonprofit Finance and Accounting 2011 | Philanthropy Journal: "In this special report, PJ looks at ways nonprofits are handling their finances and accounting in the face of the troubled economy."

Increasing Philanthropic Giving |

Increasing Philanthropic Giving |: "Three Steps To Increasing Philanthropic Giving In Today’s Economy

* Step I Update your fund raising plan.
* Step II Follow the money.
* Step III Get face time with prospects."

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."

The Nonprofit Quarterly | @npquarterly | Nonprofit Newswire | Recession Worsening Decline in Religious Giving

The Nonprofit Quarterly | @npquarterly | Nonprofit Newswire | Recession Worsening Decline in Religious Giving: "As the New York Times reports, 'Well before the subprime mortgage crisis threw the economy into a tailspin, warning signs for religious giving were present. A 2007 study by three professors at Indiana University-Purdue University in Indianapolis found that baby boomers in 2000 were donating about 10 percent less to religious bodies than their parents’ generation did at a comparable age in 1973—and almost 25 percent less than those parents, by then ages 62 to 76, were donating in 2000.'"

Editorial: United Way shifts with the times : News-Record.com : Greensboro & the Triad's most trusted source for local news and analysis

Editorial: United Way shifts with the times : News-Record.com : Greensboro & the Triad's most trusted source for local news and analysis: "As the world changed around it, so did United Way of Greater Greensboro.

Good thing, too. The economy remains uncertain. Corporate giving isn’t what it used to be. So United Way is expanding appeals to small businesses and largely untapped young donors. The idea: If more people give even a little, the campaign can close the gap that a few corporate captains once filled with well-placed checks."

New report shows Memphis-area nonprofit groups feel stress of difficult economy � The Commercial Appeal

New report shows Memphis-area nonprofit groups feel stress of difficult economy � The Commercial Appeal: "Revenues are down. Funding is diminishing. Demand is up, but there are fewer resources and employees, so stress levels are high.

This is the state of the Memphis-area nonprofit community. What's worse is that Nancy McGee, CEO of the Memphis-based Alliance for Nonprofit Excellence, can't yet tell if this is the 'new normal.'"

Thrift stores fall on hard times | mydesert.com | The Desert Sun

Thrift stores fall on hard times | mydesert.com | The Desert Sun: "“There are definitely some organizations that rely on (thrift shops) quite a bit,” said Michael Nilsen, senior director of public affairs for the Association of Fundraising Professionals in Arlington, Va. “Having a thrift shop is part of your income, but it's not your typical fundraising.”"

Golf With Clinton, $100,000 Watches Show Galas Scene Brightens - BusinessWeek

Golf With Clinton, $100,000 Watches Show Galas Scene Brightens - BusinessWeek: "Parrish Museum Director Terrie Sultan noticed the improved fundraising climate at the nonprofit’s Spring Fling event in April, a cocktail party that also matched $84,000 raised last year instead of taking a hit.

“I started to feel that there was a lot more philanthropic energy around that event, and we met our goal,” Sultan said in a phone interview. “I saw a lot of enthusiasm I hadn’t seen in a while.”"

DON'T DROP THE BALL ON THE ANNUAL BALL - Association Bisnow - Washington

DON'T DROP THE BALL ON THE ANNUAL BALL - Association Bisnow - Washington: "Of course, there's an acronym for evaluating events: SMART. Gloria suggests first asking whether the event has a specific purpose, such as generating publicity, raising visibility, or bringing in new donors. Then, consider how you might define success and measure it. (Did media show up? Did donors increase their gifts?) Don't forget some sort of cost/benefit analysis to determine if those goals are achievable or realistic. 'You don't want to put yourself in hole,' Gloria says. Lastly, the timetable. Choosing the date is often one of the most difficult decisions,"

Survey: Some nonprofit organizations more able to deal with recession than others | greenbaypressgazette.com | Green Bay Press Gazette

Survey: Some nonprofit organizations more able to deal with recession than others | greenbaypressgazette.com | Green Bay Press Gazette: "A recent survey shows the recession affected many local nonprofits last year, though not necessarily in the same ways."

Why Nonprofit Groups Need Better Communication With Their Boards - Prospecting - The Chronicle of Philanthropy- Connecting the nonprofit world with news, jobs, and ideas

Why Nonprofit Groups Need Better Communication With Their Boards - Prospecting - The Chronicle of Philanthropy- Connecting the nonprofit world with news, jobs, and ideas: "In tough economic times, it is more important than ever for nonprofit leaders to be honest with their board members, said Henry Goldstein, president of the Oram Group.

Mr. Goldstein, speaking at a conference held by the Association of Fundraising Professionals in New York on Friday, said organizations need to let their board members know when they are not fulfilling their fund-raising goals."

Michigan's nonprofit sector added jobs during recession, association says | MLive.com

Michigan's nonprofit sector added jobs during recession, association says | MLive.com: "LANSING — Not every part of Michigan’s economy was hurt by the national recession of the past couple years, according to a new report.

While many private companies were forced to lay off workers, the non-profit sector increased its employment in the state, says the Michigan Nonprofit Association."

Fundraisers tweak their approach for tough times - USATODAY.com

Fundraisers tweak their approach for tough times - USATODAY.com: "cross the country, fundraisers are intensifying efforts to make solicitations more personal and fruitful.

Such a back-to-basics approach may help many charities navigate through uncertain economic times, says Michael Nilsen, a spokesman for the Association of Fundraising Professionals, which represents more than 30,000 fundraisers.

'That means ensuring that donors who are the most loyal continue to give, because this generates the most revenue with the least cost,' he says."

Tighter budgets: Nonprofits are scaling back their fundraising events | statesmanjournal.com | Statesman Journal

Tighter budgets: Nonprofits are scaling back their fundraising events | statesmanjournal.com | Statesman Journal: "In trim economic times, the United Way of the Mid-Willamette Valley is not the only Mid-Valley nonprofit organization scaling back or adjusting event-planning. The local Red Cross chapter stepped down its black-tie gala to a murder-mystery dinner. Instead of hiring for services, more nonprofit volunteers are adding 'sweat equity,' contributing anything from bartending credentials to photography skills."