United Way likely to miss $3M. fundraising target: "The United Way of Atlantic County may come up short of meeting its annual fundraising goal for the fourth consecutive year.
While the final figures will not be known until April, the agency has pulled in $2.5 million of the $3 million it hoped to raise last year."
Friday, January 25, 2008
CU fundraising set for record year : CU News : Boulder Daily Camera
CU fundraising set for record year : CU News : Boulder Daily Camera: "Donors gave $84.3 million in six months
By Brittany Anas (Contact)
Friday, January 25, 2008
Donors gave $84.3 million to the University of Colorado in the six-month period that ended Dec. 31, surpassing the $59.2 million raised over the same period the year before, officials announced Thursday
The university raised $133.5 million in donations last fiscal year, which ended June 30, making 2007 the best fundraising year in the school's 131-year history. School officials say they could be on pace to set a new record."
By Brittany Anas (Contact)
Friday, January 25, 2008
Donors gave $84.3 million to the University of Colorado in the six-month period that ended Dec. 31, surpassing the $59.2 million raised over the same period the year before, officials announced Thursday
The university raised $133.5 million in donations last fiscal year, which ended June 30, making 2007 the best fundraising year in the school's 131-year history. School officials say they could be on pace to set a new record."
Thursday, January 24, 2008
Entrepreneurs Foundation of North Texas helps firms do good works | Dallas Morning News | News for Dallas, Texas | Dallas Business News
Entrepreneurs Foundation of North Texas helps firms do good works | Dallas Morning News | News for Dallas, Texas | Dallas Business News: "But like its larger counterparts, it wants to give back to the community. That's why it joined the Entrepreneurs Foundation of North Texas shortly after opening its doors in 2000.
'We can leverage their staff ... to get help with setting up community service projects,' said Wes Blair, the company's chief operating officer. 'We can focus on providing the service.'
The Entrepreneurs Foundation's mission is to help smaller companies organize volunteer activities.
Essentially, it's 'an outsourced community development department,' said executive director Pam Gerber."
'We can leverage their staff ... to get help with setting up community service projects,' said Wes Blair, the company's chief operating officer. 'We can focus on providing the service.'
The Entrepreneurs Foundation's mission is to help smaller companies organize volunteer activities.
Essentially, it's 'an outsourced community development department,' said executive director Pam Gerber."
As donations double, Boston Foundation awards $92m - The Boston Globe
As donations double, Boston Foundation awards $92m - The Boston Globe: "It was another banner year for the Boston Foundation.
The foundation, which is a major grant-making organization that distributes tens of millions of dollars to thousands of nonprofit groups annually, more than doubled the amount of donations it received last year, to about $155 million - up from a near-record $72 million the year before.
The windfall brings its total assets to nearly $1 billion, and the foundation increased its grant-making accordingly. It gave away $92 million in 2007, centering its philanthropy on Boston-area organizations that focus on education, workforce development, and housing.
That payout was the largest in the foundation's history."
The foundation, which is a major grant-making organization that distributes tens of millions of dollars to thousands of nonprofit groups annually, more than doubled the amount of donations it received last year, to about $155 million - up from a near-record $72 million the year before.
The windfall brings its total assets to nearly $1 billion, and the foundation increased its grant-making accordingly. It gave away $92 million in 2007, centering its philanthropy on Boston-area organizations that focus on education, workforce development, and housing.
That payout was the largest in the foundation's history."
Tide turns against tiny community's really big event
Tide turns against tiny community's really big event: "The annual sandcastle competition at Harrison Hot Springs is all washed up.
A high tide of financial losses and rainy weather has brought the famous sand-sculpture event crumbling down.
Organizer Bob Bell said he needs $80,000 to fund this year's event, but the money's just not there."
A high tide of financial losses and rainy weather has brought the famous sand-sculpture event crumbling down.
Organizer Bob Bell said he needs $80,000 to fund this year's event, but the money's just not there."
Wednesday, January 23, 2008
O'Keefe's resignation affects donations - News
O'Keefe's resignation affects donations - News: "One week after Chancellor Sean O'Keefe announced his resignation, several University donors said they plan to withhold scheduled donations to the University until they understand how the position will be filled.
'It's not meant as a threat,' said Charlotte Bollinger, Bollinger Shipyards Inc. executive vice president and University donor. 'It's meant as the reality that those pledges came about because of Chancellor O'Keefe. People give to organizations where they understand who is running the organization and what the plan for the money is.'"
'It's not meant as a threat,' said Charlotte Bollinger, Bollinger Shipyards Inc. executive vice president and University donor. 'It's meant as the reality that those pledges came about because of Chancellor O'Keefe. People give to organizations where they understand who is running the organization and what the plan for the money is.'"
Put some charity zip into the new year - icWales
Put some charity zip into the new year - icWales: "Put some charity zip into the new year
Jan 24 2008 by Gary Marsh, Cynon Valley Leader
ARE you looking for an exciting challenge in 2008?
Television presenter Amanda Protheroe Thomas is calling for Cynon Valley people to take part in Prince’s Trust Cymru’s fundraising Zip Line.
The event takes place in Cardiff this weekend (January 26-27).
Amanda will be one of the many thrill-seekers to take up the challenge of zip-sliding from the roof of the Holiday Inn, Cardiff."
Jan 24 2008 by Gary Marsh, Cynon Valley Leader
ARE you looking for an exciting challenge in 2008?
Television presenter Amanda Protheroe Thomas is calling for Cynon Valley people to take part in Prince’s Trust Cymru’s fundraising Zip Line.
The event takes place in Cardiff this weekend (January 26-27).
Amanda will be one of the many thrill-seekers to take up the challenge of zip-sliding from the roof of the Holiday Inn, Cardiff."
Impact of Nonprofits - News - Reston Connection - Connection Newspapers
Impact of Nonprofits - News - Reston Connection - Connection Newspapers: "Calculating how much good numerous nonprofit organizations in the region do is complicated, since it is difficult to put a value behind some services those organizations provide. However, an alliance of 200 nonprofit organizations in the Washington area attempted to do exactly that.
The Nonprofit Roundtable of Greater Washington published its findings in late November, 2007, in a report titled 'Beyond Charity: Recognizing Return on Investment."
The Nonprofit Roundtable of Greater Washington published its findings in late November, 2007, in a report titled 'Beyond Charity: Recognizing Return on Investment."
Philanthropy website will ask donors for feedback - Third Sector
Philanthropy website will ask donors for feedback - Third Sector: "TheBigGive, the website that enables wealthy philanthropists to browse for charitable projects, is planning to introduce a user-review system.
The system is likely to be similar to the points rating used by online retailer Amazon. Site users would give marks out of five for projects they have read about. 'We will ask visitors to give feedback on projects as they go through the system,' said Jon Brooks, managing director of theBigGive.
'This kind of thing is an important development in the web at the moment,' he added. 'The founder of Wikipedia is trying to challenge Google with a search engine that uses the idea of user-generated content.'"
The system is likely to be similar to the points rating used by online retailer Amazon. Site users would give marks out of five for projects they have read about. 'We will ask visitors to give feedback on projects as they go through the system,' said Jon Brooks, managing director of theBigGive.
'This kind of thing is an important development in the web at the moment,' he added. 'The founder of Wikipedia is trying to challenge Google with a search engine that uses the idea of user-generated content.'"
Tuesday, January 22, 2008
The NonProfit Times - The Leading Business Publication For Nonprofit Management
The NonProfit Times - The Leading Business Publication For Nonprofit Management: "Board's Give Or Get More Expensive Now
More than half of nonprofits now require board members to make an annual contribution, with a major share of large ones setting a minimum of $5,000.
That finding, in the new edition of National Board Governance Survey for Not-for-Profit Organizations conducted by the accounting firm Grant Thornton LLP, comes against a backdrop of more and more nonprofits reshaping board of directors practices and policies to fit the Sarbanes-Oxley Act. Just as more public companies expect their directors own stock, nonprofits expect an investment as well."
More than half of nonprofits now require board members to make an annual contribution, with a major share of large ones setting a minimum of $5,000.
That finding, in the new edition of National Board Governance Survey for Not-for-Profit Organizations conducted by the accounting firm Grant Thornton LLP, comes against a backdrop of more and more nonprofits reshaping board of directors practices and policies to fit the Sarbanes-Oxley Act. Just as more public companies expect their directors own stock, nonprofits expect an investment as well."
Sunday, January 20, 2008
Charity draws fire for paying generals - Navy News, opinions, editorials, news from Iraq, photos, reports - Navy Times
Charity draws fire for paying generals - Navy News, opinions, editorials, news from Iraq, photos, reports - Navy Times: "Retired Army Gen. Tommy Franks was paid $100,000 — out of donations made to wounded veterans — for allowing his name to be used on fundraising appeals by a charity that has come under increasing scrutiny for the way it handles its money.
Lawmakers questioned the ethics of the Coalition to Salute America’s Heroes Foundation not only for using donors’ money to pay Franks, but for failing to disclose to potential donors who received the mail solicitations that Franks was paid for his endorsement."
Lawmakers questioned the ethics of the Coalition to Salute America’s Heroes Foundation not only for using donors’ money to pay Franks, but for failing to disclose to potential donors who received the mail solicitations that Franks was paid for his endorsement."
Vindy.com News – Youngstown, Warren, Columbiana Ohio - Training promotes diversity on boards
Vindy.com News – Youngstown, Warren, Columbiana Ohio - Training promotes diversity on boards: "Volunteer Services Agency, in partnership with leaders from the business and nonprofit community, is offering Project Blueprint, a training program designed to promote diversity on nonprofit boards and committees in the Mahoning Valley."
Should a charity’s fundraiser get commission on donations? - Today's Paper > Local News | Bakersfield.com - Kern County news, events, shopping & searc
Should a charity’s fundraiser get commission on donations? - events, shopping & search: "Clark also gets a hefty cut — 10 or 20 percent of the donation, depending on whether he did all or just most of the work. He made $408,767 over the last two years. In 2005-06, his income was 6 percent of the money the mission pulled in from the public.
That commission structure is unusual in fundraising. In fact, the Association of Fundraising Professionals calls it unethical."
That commission structure is unusual in fundraising. In fact, the Association of Fundraising Professionals calls it unethical."
Friday, January 18, 2008
$25 Million Begins Google's Charity - washingtonpost.com
More Coverage of Google's Charity. This time from Washington Post.
$25 Million Begins Google's Charity - washingtonpost.com: "riday, January 18, 2008; Page D02
Google yesterday laid out its plan for philanthropy and announced $25 million in grants aimed at addressing climate change as well as poverty and health issues in developing countries.
The initial grants begin to fulfill a pledge made four years ago by Google's founders to devote about 1 percent of the company's equity and annual profit to humanitarian causes. Google.org, the philanthropic arm formed in 2006, expects to give away as much as $175 million over the next few years."
$25 Million Begins Google's Charity - washingtonpost.com: "riday, January 18, 2008; Page D02
Google yesterday laid out its plan for philanthropy and announced $25 million in grants aimed at addressing climate change as well as poverty and health issues in developing countries.
The initial grants begin to fulfill a pledge made four years ago by Google's founders to devote about 1 percent of the company's equity and annual profit to humanitarian causes. Google.org, the philanthropic arm formed in 2006, expects to give away as much as $175 million over the next few years."
Thursday, January 17, 2008
Leesburg Today - The Journal of Loudoun County - Loudoun Red Cross Executive Ready To Turn Local Chapter Around
Leesburg Today - The Journal of Loudoun County - Loudoun Red Cross Executive Ready To Turn Local Chapter Around: "'I received a knock on my door,' she said. 'It was the Red Cross. They said they were just checking on everybody. It was such a comforting feeling. Whenever I think of the Red Cross I think of the symbol I saw that morning. I thought, 'wow-this is the kind of thing I want to do next.' Being the one to make sure that happens in our community is important to me.'
To Birkenstock, 32, it became the next step in her career. Birkenstock accepted a position with Loudoun County's Red Cross in November.
Prior to her position with the New York City Fire Department, Birkenstock led development efforts at the International Association of Fire Chiefs in Fairfax for three years. She also worked as an executive with the Boy Scouts of American in Washington, DC and Indianapolis, IN, her hometown.
Though she has English and Russian double major bachelors degrees from DePauw University, she believes her experience studying at Georgetown University's Nonprofit Management Executive Certificate Program will assist her most in her newest endeavors-to get the Loudoun Red Cross chapter's expenses and revenues in line and set some realistic goals for the new year."
To Birkenstock, 32, it became the next step in her career. Birkenstock accepted a position with Loudoun County's Red Cross in November.
Prior to her position with the New York City Fire Department, Birkenstock led development efforts at the International Association of Fire Chiefs in Fairfax for three years. She also worked as an executive with the Boy Scouts of American in Washington, DC and Indianapolis, IN, her hometown.
Though she has English and Russian double major bachelors degrees from DePauw University, she believes her experience studying at Georgetown University's Nonprofit Management Executive Certificate Program will assist her most in her newest endeavors-to get the Loudoun Red Cross chapter's expenses and revenues in line and set some realistic goals for the new year."
Google starts living up to a pledge - International Herald Tribune
Google starts living up to a pledge - International Herald Tribune: "Google said Thursday that it had come up with a plan that began to fulfill the pledge it made to investors when it went public nearly four years ago to reserve 1 percent of its profit and equity to 'make the world a better place.'
The philanthropy the company has set up - Google.org, or DotOrg as Googlers call it - will spend as much as $175 million"
The philanthropy the company has set up - Google.org, or DotOrg as Googlers call it - will spend as much as $175 million"
Doctor's $1 million gift gets name on Scripps site
Doctor's $1 million gift gets name on Scripps site: "The Scripps Research Institute will name the foyer of one of its three taxpayer-financed lab buildings for Ivax founder Dr. Phil Frost, after the Miami physician-entrepreneur and his wife pledged $1 million to support research.
The Frost name will appear in the entry of Scripps' drug discovery building, one of three structures now rising quickly in Jupiter's Abacoa development."
The Frost name will appear in the entry of Scripps' drug discovery building, one of three structures now rising quickly in Jupiter's Abacoa development."
Monday, January 14, 2008
Nonprofit Employees Boost Their Retirement Savings - Alpha Consumer (usnews.com)
Nonprofit Employees Boost Their Retirement Savings - Alpha Consumer (usnews.com): "t's a question that often comes up when I get together with friends who work for nonprofits: Do they sacrifice money for their idealism? Most nonprofits are dedicated to improving the world in some way, but many people who work for them say they could earn more if they defected to the for-profit world. So how much, if anything, are they sacrificing for their career choice?
A new study from Fidelity Investments answers part of that question: At least in the ways they save for retirement, nonprofit workers seem a bit more conservative than their for-profit counterparts—but may have less money to work with. 'They tend to put away, in terms of deferral rates, a little bit more than corporate employees. However, their average balance is less than on the corporate side,' says John Begley, executive vice president of Fidelity Investments."
A new study from Fidelity Investments answers part of that question: At least in the ways they save for retirement, nonprofit workers seem a bit more conservative than their for-profit counterparts—but may have less money to work with. 'They tend to put away, in terms of deferral rates, a little bit more than corporate employees. However, their average balance is less than on the corporate side,' says John Begley, executive vice president of Fidelity Investments."
Traverse City Record-Eagle - Giving where it counts: Survey studies women philanthropists
Traverse City Record-Eagle - Giving where it counts: Survey studies women philanthropists: "Giving where it counts: Survey studies women philanthropists
BY CYMBRE FOSTER
Special to the Record-Eagle
Philanthropists are often thought of as wealthy men who donate large sums of money.
But philanthropy can mean much more, especially to the ever-increasing number of women who are donating their time and money to charitable causes.
The Falconer Group, a family wealth advisory firm in Traverse City, recently released the results of a national survey focusing on the philanthropy of Baby Boomer women born between 1945 and 1960 and Gen X women born between 1961 and 1980."
BY CYMBRE FOSTER
Special to the Record-Eagle
Philanthropists are often thought of as wealthy men who donate large sums of money.
But philanthropy can mean much more, especially to the ever-increasing number of women who are donating their time and money to charitable causes.
The Falconer Group, a family wealth advisory firm in Traverse City, recently released the results of a national survey focusing on the philanthropy of Baby Boomer women born between 1945 and 1960 and Gen X women born between 1961 and 1980."
William Barron Hilton Tops The Chronicle's Philanthropy 50 List of the Most-Generous Donors of 2007 - Philanthropy.com
From the Chronicle-Top 50 Donors
William Barron Hilton Tops The Chronicle's Philanthropy 50 List of the Most-Generous Donors of 2007 - Philanthropy.com: "William Barron Hilton Tops The Chronicle's Philanthropy 50 List of the Most-Generous Donors of 2007
By Maria Di Mento and Nicole Lewis
Twenty donors made gifts of $100-million or more last year, just shy of a record of 21 such gifts in 2006, according to The Chronicle’s annual ranking of the 50 most-generous Americans."
William Barron Hilton Tops The Chronicle's Philanthropy 50 List of the Most-Generous Donors of 2007 - Philanthropy.com: "William Barron Hilton Tops The Chronicle's Philanthropy 50 List of the Most-Generous Donors of 2007
By Maria Di Mento and Nicole Lewis
Twenty donors made gifts of $100-million or more last year, just shy of a record of 21 such gifts in 2006, according to The Chronicle’s annual ranking of the 50 most-generous Americans."
Friday, January 11, 2008
www.kansascity.com | 01/10/2008 | AS I SEE IT: Increase homegrown leadership for nonprofits
www.kansascity.com | 01/10/2008 | AS I SEE IT: Increase homegrown leadership for nonprofits: "Bartle’s solution? A rigorous, college-based program to train and certify future nonprofit sector leaders, connect them to jobs at organizations in need of talent, and help launch meaningful careers of public service."
Editorial: Defining roles, responsibilities | Hutchinson Leader
Editorial: Defining roles, responsibilities | Hutchinson Leader: "The focus will be Policy Governance, a registered and trademarked term that defines a set of concepts and principles by which a governing board carries out its activities. The person credited with creating it is John Carver, who has written more than 200 articles and six books on the subject, including “Boards that Make a Difference” and “Reinventing Your Board.”"
SunHerald.com : Bayer Corporation Renames Its U.S. Foundation, Refocuses Charitable Giving Areas
SunHerald.com : Bayer Corporation Renames Its U.S. Foundation, Refocuses Charitable Giving Areas: "PITTSBURGH, Jan. 10 --
Bayer Corporation announced today it has changed the name of its corporate philanthropic arm to Bayer USA Foundation (from Bayer Foundation) and, under the new name, refocused one of the Foundation's four strategic giving areas, while maintaining the other three."
Bayer Corporation announced today it has changed the name of its corporate philanthropic arm to Bayer USA Foundation (from Bayer Foundation) and, under the new name, refocused one of the Foundation's four strategic giving areas, while maintaining the other three."
The NonProfit Times - One Third Of Donors Skip Giving In Some Years
The NonProfit Times - The Leading Business Publication For Nonprofit Management: "One Third Of Donors Skip Giving In Some Years
Roughly six in 10 U.S. households contribute to charity routinely, according new findings from the Center on Philanthropy Panel Study (COPPS) at Indiana University.
The ongoing survey asked the same 8,000 families about their charitable gifts made in 2000, 2002 and 2004. While the total percentage of households that gave was similar in all three years (67 to 69 percent), it was not always the same households. The study found that a fairly large proportion of all U.S. households -- nearly one third -- shift between donating and not donating."
Roughly six in 10 U.S. households contribute to charity routinely, according new findings from the Center on Philanthropy Panel Study (COPPS) at Indiana University.
The ongoing survey asked the same 8,000 families about their charitable gifts made in 2000, 2002 and 2004. While the total percentage of households that gave was similar in all three years (67 to 69 percent), it was not always the same households. The study found that a fairly large proportion of all U.S. households -- nearly one third -- shift between donating and not donating."
'06 charitable grants exceed $400 million in Colorado : Updates : The Rocky Mountain News
'06 charitable grants exceed $400 million in Colorado : Updates : The Rocky Mountain News: "Charitable grants from Colorado-based groups topped $400 million in 2006, a gain of more than 50 percent from a giving study conducted two years earlier.
Foundations and organizations such as United Way donated more than $412 million to nonprofits throughout the state, up from $272 million the last time grants were measured in 2004, according to the Colorado Association of Funders."
Foundations and organizations such as United Way donated more than $412 million to nonprofits throughout the state, up from $272 million the last time grants were measured in 2004, according to the Colorado Association of Funders."
DailyProgress.com | Santa Fund collects record $129,090.71
DailyProgress.com | Santa Fund collects record $129,090.71: "Charlottesville-area residents and businesses were more generous than ever during the holiday season.
Donors contributed a record-breaking amount to the Santa Fund,"
Donors contributed a record-breaking amount to the Santa Fund,"
Is Direct Mail Dead? - Philanthropy.com
Via The Chronicle
Is Direct Mail Dead? - Philanthropy.com: "January 11, 2008
Is Direct Mail Dead?
A new report on the fund-raising performance of nonprofit groups shows that charities are not earning as much money through direct-mail appeals as they have in years past.
And news of that report — by the Boston consulting company Target Analysis Group — has prompted many writers to urge nonprofit groups to take steps to adapt to changing trends."
Is Direct Mail Dead? - Philanthropy.com: "January 11, 2008
Is Direct Mail Dead?
A new report on the fund-raising performance of nonprofit groups shows that charities are not earning as much money through direct-mail appeals as they have in years past.
And news of that report — by the Boston consulting company Target Analysis Group — has prompted many writers to urge nonprofit groups to take steps to adapt to changing trends."
Hampden couple's $1.5M to bolster innovators at UM
Hampden couple's $1.5M to bolster innovators at UM: "ORONO, Maine - The University of Maine marked a significant milestone in its capital campaign Thursday with a $1.5 million gift from a well-known Hampden couple."
Thursday, January 10, 2008
newsobserver.com | Universities consider naming rights
newsobserver.com | Universities consider naming rights: "But for the right amount of money, they might bend the rules from here on out.
So in addition to old-school philanthropy, many are taking a close look at the kind of deals that have made corporate naming rights a staple of professional sports.
No one is about to slap the name of a bottled water company across the Old Well at UNC-Chapel Hill. But local universities are seeing the kind of money typically offered for 'termed contracts' at arenas and stadiums. Many would like a piece of that pie."
So in addition to old-school philanthropy, many are taking a close look at the kind of deals that have made corporate naming rights a staple of professional sports.
No one is about to slap the name of a bottled water company across the Old Well at UNC-Chapel Hill. But local universities are seeing the kind of money typically offered for 'termed contracts' at arenas and stadiums. Many would like a piece of that pie."
Quad-Cities Online
Quad-Cities Online: "Students at Augustana College in Rock Island are eagerly anticipating this coming Saturday, Jan. 12, and their fifth annual Augustana College Dance Marathon.
Dance Marathon is the largest philanthropic event on the Augustana College campus. Students have raised over $43,000 in the past four years to benefit University of Iowa Children's Hospital through Children's Miracle Network. This year, students involved with Dance Marathon are hoping to raise more than $20,000 for this pediatric center of excellence."
Dance Marathon is the largest philanthropic event on the Augustana College campus. Students have raised over $43,000 in the past four years to benefit University of Iowa Children's Hospital through Children's Miracle Network. This year, students involved with Dance Marathon are hoping to raise more than $20,000 for this pediatric center of excellence."
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