Gates Grant Pushes Bremerton Nonprofit Center Forward : Bremerton : Kitsap Sun

Gates Grant Pushes Bremerton Nonprofit Center Forward : Bremerton : Kitsap Sun: "Boosted by a recent $120,000 grant from the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, United Way of Kitsap County is well on its way to forming a center for nonprofit agencies in downtown Bremerton."

Arts Groups Lose Out in Fight for Funds - WSJ.com

Arts Groups Lose Out in Fight for Funds - WSJ.com: "Museums, theaters and operas, already reeling from the recession, are having a tough time attracting support amid perceptions that vital services like soup kitchens and homeless shelters should receive funds first."

Animal nonprofits press on in uncertain times - OregonLive.com

Animal nonprofits press on in uncertain times - OregonLive.com: "The good showing Friday night is part of an encouraging trend for Oregon nonprofits, especially animal nonprofits. Although signs of financial trouble abound, donations haven't dried up and volunteers are plentiful."

House Readies Passage of Volunteerism Bill Critics Call Pricey, Forced Service - Presidential Politics | Political News - FOXNews.com

House Readies Passage of Volunteerism Bill Critics Call Pricey, Forced Service - Presidential Politics | Political News - FOXNews.com: "WASHINGTON -- The House of Representatives is expected to pass a measure Wednesday that supporters are calling the most sweeping reform of nationally-backed volunteer programs since AmeriCorps. But some opponents are strongly criticizing the legislation, calling it expensive indoctrination and forced advocacy."

NYT: Study Shows First-Time Online

NYT: Study Shows First-Time Online: "Study Shows First-Time Online Donors Often Do Not Return
By STEPHANIE STROM

Published: March 18, 2009

People who go online to donate to charity for the first time often do not return to the Internet to make later gifts, according to a new study examining the experience of 24 nonprofit groups.

The findings suggest that while the Internet can be a valuable fund-raising tool for charities, particularly in soliciting gifts after disasters like Hurricane Katrina, it is not a replacement for direct mail or other forms of fund-raising."

Stimulus Applications Could Overwhelm Grants.gov | 44 | washingtonpost.com

Stimulus Applications Could Overwhelm Grants.gov | 44 | washingtonpost.com: "Stimulus Applications Could Overwhelm Grants.gov

By Sarah Cohen
The first federal casualty of the stimulus bill was identified by the Office of Management and Budget this week when OMB director Peter Orszag told agency heads to plan for a possible meltdown of the government's main grantmaking portal."

The NonProfit Times - "Unhappy Galas Cutting back on everything, including the event

The NonProfit Times - The Leading Business Publication For Nonprofit Management: "Unhappy Galas
Cutting back on everything, including the event

By Mark Hrywna

The historic economic downturn of the past several months has altered the business decisions of individuals, corporations, and yes, nonprofits. One question that some organizations might be asking is whether it's worth it to put together a gala when corporate support is expected to dwindle and there's plenty of anxiety about individual giving."

LA dance company gets massive $20 million donation - San Jose Mercury News

LA dance company gets massive $20 million donation - San Jose Mercury News: "LOS ANGELES—Philanthropist Gloria Kaufman was set Tuesday to announce a $20 million donation to the Dance at the Music Center program in Los Angeles—one of the largest gifts ever to the city's performing arts center and one of the biggest to a dance organization anywhere.

'It's a record—and, as far as we know, the largest gift to support dance ever in America,' Music Center president Stephen D. Rountree told the Los Angeles Times."

Questions About 'Prize Philanthropy' - Philanthropy.com

Questions About 'Prize Philanthropy' - Philanthropy.com: "Questions About 'Prize Philanthropy'

A recent report by McKinsey & Company’s Social Sector Office on the proliferation of prizes in philanthropy, business, and government raises some questions for foundations, writes Robert Hughes, chief learning officer at the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation."

Disney aims to maintain its level of giving -- OrlandoSentinel.com

Disney aims to maintain its level of giving -- OrlandoSentinel.com: "Text size: increase text sizedecrease text size
Disney aims to maintain its level of giving

Jason Garcia And Sara K. Clarke | Sentinel Staff Writers
March 16, 2009


Walt Disney World, which announced last week that it made more than $32.5 million worth of charitable contributions last year, says it is aiming to give at the same pace this year, even amid the worst economy in a generation."

Recession saps budget critics' lobbying power

Recession saps budget critics' lobbying power: "• Charities that could suffer if Obama reduces the tax break on itemized deductions enjoyed by families with incomes above $250,000 are joining forces, but they don't plan an ad campaign. Says Paulette Maehara, president of the Association of Fundraising Professionals: 'We don't have resources to do that.'"

Despite crisis, affluent still plan charitable gifts - InvestmentNews

Despite crisis, affluent still plan charitable gifts - InvestmentNews: "Two-thirds of respondents said that they will give the same amount in charitable contributions this year as in 2008, according to a survey conducted by Unity Marketing of Stevens, Pa."

Q&A: Nonprofits not exempt from downturn | greenbaypressgazette.com | Green Bay Press-Gazette

Q&A: Nonprofits not exempt from downturn | greenbaypressgazette.com | Green Bay Press-Gazette: "A business leader's words of caution about the economy a month ago were still ringing in David Pamperin's ears Wednesday when he met with the Green Bay Press-Gazette editorial board."

New Grads Increasingly Turning to Jobs in Service, Volunteer Sectors | Online NewsHour | March 16, 2009 | PBS

New Grads Increasingly Turning to Jobs in Service, Volunteer Sectors | Online NewsHour | March 16, 2009 | PBS: "According to a recent study by the National Association of Colleges and Employers, companies intend to hire 22 percent fewer college graduates this year compared to last year's class. In early reports from the NACE's study of 2009 graduating seniors due out in April, as many as 63 percent of students surveyed are concerned that the economy will negatively affect their job prospects."

The McKinsey Quarterly: The Online Journal of McKinsey & Co.

The McKinsey Quarterly: The Online Journal of McKinsey & Co.: "As global philanthropy reshapes itself to accommodate a widening array of private-sector involvement and a blend of private and public investment, discussion of both the ethics and effectiveness of these diverse methods has moved front and center. In this video interview, Jacqueline Novogratz, CEO of venture-philanthropy firm Acumen Fund, shares her perspective on the current challenges facing the philanthropic community and the opportunity she sees to move past a traditional public-sector approach to charitable givin"

Gifts To Local Colleges Trend Higher In ‘08 | Worcester Business Journal

Gifts To Local Colleges Trend Higher In ‘08 | Worcester Business Journal: "According to a new report by the Council for Aid to Education, giving to the top 20 institutions rose 11.5 percent in fiscal 2008, while gifts to others declined 4.2 percent. Since the big guys account for a disproportionate amount of cash, that still played out to a 6.2 percent increase in total contributions for the year."

Comic Relief telethon raises massive £57m for charities - The Sunday Mail

Comic Relief telethon raises massive £57m for charities - The Sunday Mail: "Comic Relief telethon raises massive £57m for charities

Mar 15 2009 By Fiona Young

VIEWERS defied the credit crunch to donate a record-smashing £57million to Comic Relief.

Donations stood at £57,809,938 at the end of the BBC telethon easily beating the previous record of £40.5million in 2007.

The Red Nose Day charity, which has been running for 21 years, expects more to flood in."

Drop in donations impacting symphony - Auburn Journal

Drop in donations impacting symphony - Auburn Journal: "Offstage budget challenges are sounding a sour note for the Auburn Symphony.

While ticket sales remain buoyant during its 21st season, the symphony’s bottom line is being undermined by a drop in donations."

A helping hand for nonprofits -- Page 1 -- Times Union - Albany NY

A helping hand for nonprofits -- Page 1 -- Times Union - Albany NY: "LBANY — The prominent businesspeople who gathered at the Fort Orange Club for a couple of lunch meetings had one thing on their collective mind: How can they help the Capital Region's nonprofit organizations survive the recession?"

Spring break a reminder that volunteers still streaming to New Orleans to help rebuild - Breaking News from New Orleans - Times-Picayune - NOLA.com

Spring break a reminder that volunteers still streaming to New Orleans to help rebuild - Breaking News from New Orleans - Times-Picayune - NOLA.com: "The staccato banging of dozens of hammers dispelled the morning quiet on a block in Hollygrove recently week as college students, lawyers and nurses from Massachusetts clambered about four new houses rapidly taking shape at the hands of Habitat for Humanity and St. Charles Avenue Presbyterian Church."

newsminer.com • Interior Alaska nonprofits convert convention center into bingo hall

newsminer.com • Interior Alaska nonprofits convert convention center into bingo hall: "FAIRBANKS — The Chena River Convention Center in downtown Fairbanks has been converted to a bingo hall to help support services for the Alaska Native community."

Net worth of Madoffs listed at $823 million - Los Angeles Times

Net worth of Madoffs listed at $823 million - Los Angeles Times: "Newly filed court documents show Bernard L. Madoff and his wife had a net worth of more than $823 million at the end of last year."

BBC NEWS | Entertainment | Comic Relief reaches record £57m

BBC NEWS | Entertainment | Comic Relief reaches record £57m: "Comic Relief's TV extravaganza raised a record £57m overnight, smashing the previous record of £40.5m from 2007, when the charity event was last held.

Stars including footballer David Beckham and pop star Robbie Williams, appeared on the show, and people have been fund-raising across the UK."

Financial Fitness: Charitable giving: where head and heart meet

Financial Fitness: Charitable giving: where head and heart meet: "home : active lives : ACTIVE LIVES Saturday, March 14, 2009

Financial Fitness: Charitable giving: where head and heart meet

By JANET NIEMI For Active Lives

How can a person support organizations that help people in need? Some may choose to give their time and abilities through volunteer service, while still others provide financial support. Charitable giving provides an opportunity to engage both head and heart in making a difference. The following tips can help donors make the most of their charitable gifts."

Teen philanthropy on the rise | torres, recent, hours - Local News - Victorville Daily Press

Teen philanthropy on the rise | torres, recent, hours - Local News - Victorville Daily Press: "Megan Torres spent a recent weekend fasting for 30 hours and scavenging a Hesperia neighborhood for food donations with more than a dozen peers. Torres, 14, said she’s recently noticed a jump in teens her age signing up to volunteer."

The Daily Citizen, Dalton, GA - Charity games build lasting legacy

The Daily Citizen, Dalton, GA - Charity games build lasting legacy: "The contests raise money to support the national-based Make-A-Wish charity, which helps make the wishes of children with life-threatening medical conditions a reality. And the games have done far more than founder Heidi McKinney-Ingle would have ever imagined."

Volunteers swarm to help Seattle-area nonprofits - Puget Sound Business Journal (Seattle):

Volunteers swarm to help Seattle-area nonprofits - Puget Sound Business Journal (Seattle):: "Volunteers are streaming into Seattle-area nonprofit groups, filling a variety of tasks from basic labor to pro bono professional work."

Philanthropy not just for the rich - Opinion

Philanthropy not just for the rich - Opinion: "One of the newest (and hippest) ways to become a philanthropist is through microfinance organizations like Kiva (kiva.org). This program lets viewers browse through projects set up by entrepreneurs in developing countries, which require small loans to get off the ground. Once users find a venture they like, they can lend a sum of money (large or small) to the entrepreneur until their desired loan amount is achieved. Eventually, the loan is paid back and the money is returned via PayPal. It can then be taken back or sent out to a new project."

$125 Million Is Pledged to Big Medical Center - NYTimes.com

$125 Million Is Pledged to Big Medical Center - NYTimes.com: "The gift is the first of $100 million or more since last fall, according to the Center on Philanthropy at Indiana University. Gifts of $1 million or more fell by 33 percent in the last half of 2008, a notable exception being the $300 million donation that David G. Booth, founder and chief executive of Dimensional Fund Advisors, gave to the University of Chicago business school in November."

Bill Clinton auctions off iPod for charity, complete with Elton John and Van Morrison

Bill Clinton auctions off iPod for charity, complete with Elton John and Van Morrison: "While the iPod autographed by the 42nd President pulled in more than $2,200, a player signed by talk show maven Ellen DeGeneres netted more than double that - $5,101 - in the auction run by the Web site Tonic."