Twitter quakes as San Francisco shakes » VentureBeat

Twitter quakes as San Francisco shakes » VentureBeat: "Earthquake news and Twitter have long gone hand in hand. Because it’s an instant mass communication medium, it is simply one of the best way to find about breaking information quickly. Today, an earthquake shook the San Francisco Bay area (where Twitter’s headquarters is located, along with many of its original users) and Twitter shook with excitement."

Can Monthly Giving Programs Work for Small Nonprofit Groups? - Philanthropy.com

Can Monthly Giving Programs Work for Small Nonprofit Groups? - Philanthropy.com: "Association of Fundraising Professionals
Can Monthly Giving Programs Work for Small Nonprofit Groups?

Large national and international charities such as Greenpeace and Save the Children are often held up as examples of how to set up monthly credit- or debit-card giving programs."

Conference Notebook - Philanthropy.com

Conference Notebook - Philanthropy.com: "March 30, 2009
Association of Fundraising Professionals
How to Create a Successful Gift Catalog

A successful fund-raising catalog combines a wide range of specific products with higher-priced appeals for money that can be used for a broad range of needs, said Robbin Gehrke, senior vice president and executive creative director at Russ Reid, a fund-raising consulting firm, at a session of the Association of Fundraising Professionals conference, in New Orleans."

AFP > About AFP | AFP news & press releases > Photo Gallery ~ AFP 46th International Conference on Fundraising

AFP > About AFP | AFP news & press releases > Photo Gallery ~ AFP 46th International Conference on Fundraising: "Photo Gallery ~ March 28, 2009
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On Saturday, March 28, several AFP members worked with the Preservation Resource Center in New Orleans, which has a revitalization program modeled after the national Christmas In April USA program (now Rebuilding Together)."

The NonProfit Times - The Leading Business Publication For Nonprofit Management

The NonProfit Times - The Leading Business Publication For Nonprofit Management: "Gardner Spells ‘Happyness’ His Own Way

By Michele Donohue
“I did everything legal I could and still pursue this dream to be on Wall Street,” said Christopher Gardner last night during the opening plenary session of the Association of Fundraising Professionals international fundraising conference."

Give and Take: Should Gifts to Overseas Charities Be Deductible? - Philanthropy.com

Give and Take: Should Gifts to Overseas Charities Be Deductible? - Philanthropy.com: "March 26, 2009
Give and Take: Should Gifts to Overseas Charities Be Deductible?

Two prominent University of Chicago professors are debating whether donors should be able to claim deductions for contributions they make to charities located outside the United States, notes Give and Take, The Chronicle’s roundup of the best blog posts about the nonprofit world."

CUNY Meets Fund-Raising Goal of $1.2 Billion 3 Years Early - NYTimes.com

CUNY Meets Fund-Raising Goal of $1.2 Billion 3 Years Early - NYTimes.com: "But on Wednesday Dr. Goldstein is to announce that CUNY reached its $1.2 billion goal three years ahead of schedule, and has expanded the campaign to seek $3 billion by 2015.

Roger Benjamin, president of the Council for Aid to Education, a nonprofit group that tracks fund-raising by colleges and universities, said CUNY’s campaign was unusual for a public system that historically attracted immigrant and working-class students."

US recession cuts charitable donations | ABS-CBN News Online Beta

US recession cuts charitable donations | ABS-CBN News Online Beta: "Donations decline

The Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) reported a 10 to 20 percent drop in charitable donations. Some studies put the figure higher at 30 percent since the start of the economic recession last year.

But this same condition is exacerbating the effects of poverty and economic dislocation, raising the pressure for even greater gift-giving."

The NonProfit Times - Cutting Back On Everything, Including The Event

The NonProfit Times - The Leading Business Publication For Nonprofit Management: "March 26, 2009

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 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."

Foreign Orchestras Cancel Korean Tours

Foreign Orchestras Cancel Korean Tours: "Amid the financial downturn, several big overseas orchestras scheduled to perform in South Korea this year have cancelled.

The Radio France Philharmonic Orchestra, which was to feature twice in April under the baton of maestro Chung Myung-whun, and the Dmitiri Kitajenko-led Vienna Symphony's two December concerts were called off. Both orchestras withdrew plans to tour other Asian countries such as China and Japan."

Downturn slows elite charity fund-raisers - The Boston Globe

Downturn slows elite charity fund-raisers - The Boston Globe: "Elite fund-raising events like the Pan-Mass Challenge inspire thousands of athletes and weekend warriors to enlist in a training regime and a fund-raising plan for a good cause. But with the squeezed economy pinching so many pockets, some participants are being scared off by the steep fund-raising requirements and recoiling from warnings that their credit cards will be charged if they cannot meet their pledge commitments."

Richmond panel supports temporary exemption on charging nonprofits for city services | Richmond Times-Dispatch

Richmond panel supports temporary exemption on charging nonprofits for city services | Richmond Times-Dispatch: "A proposal to at least temporarily exempt most nonprofit groups from a long-overlooked fee for city services is headed to the Richmond City Council for approval.

The council's finance committee voted 3-0 today to support an ordinance that would significantly scale back the groups that would be charged a fee based on the value of their real estate holdings."

Student Life cuts campuswide philanthropy group - DN|Update

Student Life cuts campuswide philanthropy group - DN|Update: "The student philanthropy 'Up 'til Dawn' was put to sleep Wednesday by the Ball State University Office of Student Life, according to a letter sent from the office."

Food banks see increase in demand

Food banks see increase in demand: "Although Foothills Food Bank has had enormous success so far this year, other food banks around the Valley are finding it increasingly more difficult to keep up with the demand for help.

It's a story that has been repeated at two food banks in Phoenix as well."

Houston couple gives $6 million to engineering, football

Houston couple gives $6 million to engineering, football: "His support for the college took on extra meaning Thursday, (March 19, 2009) when he and his wife, Sandra, announced a $6 million gift to the university. The gift, which comes during the university’s Investing in the Future comprehensive campaign and raises giving totals to more than $54 million, will support both the college and the university’s efforts to reestablish its football program, officials said."

Volunteers Come Forward - TIME

Volunteers Come Forward - TIME: "For the past few years, Carl Anglesea gave about $400 each year to charity. But he lost his job as a software developer in August, and since then Anglesea, 54, of Chuluota, Fla., hasn't given a dime. What he has done, though, is triple his hours as a volunteer AARP tax counselor helping people fill out tax forms. 'I'd like to give cash, but I can't,' he says. 'So I'm committing to more hours as a substitute.'"

Carroll County Times: Why do we give during the holidays?

Carroll County Times: Westminster, Maryland: "According to Michael Nilsen, spokesman for the Association of Fundraising Professionals, most charities receive between one-third to half of all annual giving during the last three months of the year.

But why is the holiday season considered the season for charitable giving?"

Study: Small nonprofits lag in benefits - Boston Business Journal:

Study: Small nonprofits lag in benefits - Boston Business Journal:: "While Massachusetts nonprofits generally are on par with other states in terms of providing benefits to employees, the state’s small organizations are lagging behind their larger counterparts statewide, according to a study sponsored by the Boston Foundation, Braver PC and the Massachusetts Nonprofit Network."

Hometown Weekly NEEDHAM: A birthday that keeps on giving

Hometown Weekly Medfield Dover Sherborn Walpole Needham Westwood Newspapers: "When it came time to celebrate his birthday earlier this winter, Zachary Richmond, a fourth grader at the Broadmeadow Elementary School, displayed maturity far beyond his 10 years. Inspired by the trying economic climate, Richmond decided to dedicate his birthday to a greater cause- giving back to those in need.

Richmond and his family contacted the Needham Community Council Food Pantry and were informed that they were in need of birthday party supplies, such as candles and cake mix. When he sent out birthday party invitations, Richmond asked friends to bring Food Pantry donations for the in lieu of presents."

Charity, FedEx ask teams to try pulling Boeing 727 031909 - The Augusta Chronicle

Charity, FedEx ask teams to try pulling Boeing 727 031909 - The Augusta Chronicle: "The Ronald McDonald House Charities of Augusta, in partnership with FedEx, is sponsoring a plane pull fundraiser May 30 at Augusta Regional Airport."

Opinion: How to forestall the next Madoff - The Wisconsin Jewish Chronicle

Opinion: How to forestall the next Madoff - The Wisconsin Jewish Chronicle: "Chicago (JTA) — “Trust, but verify,” one of President Ronald Reagan’s favorite maxims, has new meaning for America’s not-for-profit community, which manages billions of dollars of contributions, endowments and grants.

In this era of global financial crisis, philanthropic investors are suffering the same fallout from mismanagement, lax oversight and outright thievery that has affected the private sector."

Since 1942, Bruce Dayton Has Served a Minneapolis Museum - Biography - NYTimes.com

Since 1942, Bruce Dayton Has Served a Minneapolis Museum - Biography - NYTimes.com: "ASK a group of museum directors to describe the ideal board member, and someone is bound to mention Bruce B. Dayton. Now 90, Mr. Dayton has served on the board of the Minneapolis Institute of Arts since 1942, and he has long been renowned as a trustee’s trustee."

kare11.com | Twin Cities, MN | Make sure you are giving smartly in 2009.

kare11.com | Twin Cities, MN | Make sure you are giving smartly in 2009.: "The beginning of a new year is usually a time for setting personal goals for the year such as developing a personal budget. As you plan your budget for 2009, don't forget to include your charitable donations. Learn how to develop a giving budget, so that you'll be much more effective in both helping charities advance their important work of serving the community."

Pleasanton Weekly : Pleasanton Weekly Holiday Fund checks totaling $138,715 given to 7 nonprofits

Pleasanton Weekly : Pleasanton Weekly Holiday Fund checks totaling $138,715 given to 7 nonprofits: "Checks totaling $138,715 were distributed this week to seven local nonprofits that were beneficiaries of the 2008-09 Pleasanton Weekly Holiday Fund, an annual community fundraiser that also included $50,000 in matching funds by the Tri-Valley Community Foundation."

With cash incentives, they save for college - The Boston Globe

With cash incentives, they save for college - The Boston Globe: "He is offering to put aside $50 a month for each student enrolled in his La Vida Scholars program, if they or their parents do the same. It's a strategy designed to encourage a greater appreciation for higher educa tion and an increased focus on saving money for college."

52% of Donors Plan No Decrease in Giving in 2009 - Philanthropy.com

52% of Donors Plan No Decrease in Giving in 2009 - Philanthropy.com: "52% of Donors Plan No Decrease in Giving in 2009

By Caroline Preston

Their investment portfolios may be slumping and their jobs less secure, but a majority of Americans who give to charity still plan to donate as much this year as they have in the past, according to a new survey."

Pin Oak Charity Horse Show Celebrates 64th Season - HorseChannel.com

Pin Oak Charity Horse Show Celebrates 64th Season - HorseChannel.com: "Founded in 1945 by Houston philanthropist James S. Abercrombie and his wife Lillie, The Pin Oak Charity Horse Show got its start as a fundraiser for the first hospital in Houston dedicated to children, and the proceeds of the 1947 show provided a considerable portion of the initial backing that established Texas Children’s Hospital in the Texas Medical Center. To date, the show has raised close to $4 million for Texas Children’s Hospital and Ronald McDonald House of Houston."

The-Daily-Record.com - United Way celebrates successes amid hardships

The-Daily-Record.com - United Way celebrates successes amid hardships: "WOOSTER -- The 2009 Stanleys' Cup award went to a company whose name has become synonymous with community service: Critchfield, Critchfield & Johnston, Ltd.

A reading of the community involvements of company employees lasted for several minutes and still only touched on the highlights, said Brenda Linnick, executive director of United Way of Wayne & Holmes Counties. The award was given as part of United Way's annual meeting Tuesday."

Springfield Habitat sets building record in 2008

Springfield Habitat sets building record in 2008: "Despite a slumping economy and a struggling real estate market, Springfield's affiliate of Habitat for Humanity International provided a record number of homes in 2008 for eligible families in Greene County."

TH - Top News Article

TH - Top News Article: "Officials have completed the 'rough draft' and several revisions of the expansion plans for The National Mississippi River Museum & Aquarium."