Tuesday, July 28, 2009
Case Western Reserve University, Kent State University see strong fund-raising year - Cleveland.com
Case Western Reserve University, Kent State University see strong fund-raising year - Cleveland.com: "Case Western Reserve University and Kent State University are reporting highly successful fund-raising efforts this year in spite of the national economic downturn."
Shakopee tribe dealt $40 million to groups
Shakopee tribe dealt $40 million to groups: "The tribe handed out $40 million last year, almost twice as much as it gave two years ago, according to a newly issued accounting of its charitable largesse."
The Enid News and Eagle, Enid, OK - Donations will help get kite event onto record books
The Enid News and Eagle, Enid, OK - Donations will help get kite event onto record books: "A local effort to set the Guinness world record for number of kites in the sky at one time seems to be taking off.
The event, which is slated for Sept. 10 behind Autry Technology Center, has brought in its first donation of $5,000, said Stan Hicks, Enid Habitat for Humanity board member. The event is a fundraiser for the local Habitat for Humanity chapter."
The event, which is slated for Sept. 10 behind Autry Technology Center, has brought in its first donation of $5,000, said Stan Hicks, Enid Habitat for Humanity board member. The event is a fundraiser for the local Habitat for Humanity chapter."
BBC NEWS | Business | Hit or miss for charities in recession?
BBC NEWS | Business | Hit or miss for charities in recession?: "The latest figures from the UK Cards Association suggests the public's appetite for giving to charities has not diminished during the downturn."
Book Review: ‘Billions of Drops in Millions of Buckets’ - WSJ.com
Book Review: ‘Billions of Drops in Millions of Buckets’ - WSJ.com: "It is often noted that, after billions of dollars in government spending over the past several decades, we have seen precious little progress in solving American’s major social problems, from family breakdown to dysfunctional schools. But what about America’s nonprofit sector—organizations that concentrate their efforts on exactly such problems, with money from charities, trusts and personal philanthropies? They too spend enormous sums. Is their record any better?"
School of Mines raises a record $30.7M in donations - Denver Business Journal:
School of Mines raises a record $30.7M in donations - Denver Business Journal:: "Colorado School of Mines said Monday it raised an estimated $30.7 million in donations and commitments in the just-concluded fiscal year, a new record for the Golden college."
Monday, July 27, 2009
And the biggest corporate donors in the Bay Area are
And the biggest corporate donors in the Bay Area are: "This past Thursday, July 23, the San Francisco Business Times held their annual Bay Area Corporate Philanthropy Summit and Awards. Spoiler alert - we're going to get the top three out of the way right off the bat. Each company is followed by its total cash contributions to Bay Area charities in 2008 and its total cash giving as a percentage of profit."
Where are all the female leaders?
Where are all the female leaders?: "One place where women leaders are definitely represented is in the nonprofit world. According to Board Source (a nonprofit organization founded in 1988 that is dedicated to helping nonprofit leaders), women made up 43% of nonprofit Boards in 2007 (the last year of available statistics). In nonprofits of less than $500,000, the figure was even higher – 51%."
The New Generation of Philanthropists - Alpha Consumer (usnews.com)
The New Generation of Philanthropists - Alpha Consumer (usnews.com): "The New Generation of Philanthropists
July 27, 2009 11:31 AM ET | Kimberly Palmer | Permanent Link | Print
For a new generation of philanthropists, giving to charity isn't just about writing checks. Instead, the focus is on volunteering, socializing, and networking -- while also contributing to good causes. 'Many Generation X-ers are more interested in social advocacy and engagement philanthropy,' says Dwight Burlingame, associate executive director at the Center on Philanthropy at Indiana University. That means they are more likely to want to work directly with organizations instead of just donating money, he explains."
July 27, 2009 11:31 AM ET | Kimberly Palmer | Permanent Link | Print
For a new generation of philanthropists, giving to charity isn't just about writing checks. Instead, the focus is on volunteering, socializing, and networking -- while also contributing to good causes. 'Many Generation X-ers are more interested in social advocacy and engagement philanthropy,' says Dwight Burlingame, associate executive director at the Center on Philanthropy at Indiana University. That means they are more likely to want to work directly with organizations instead of just donating money, he explains."
Business & Technology | Mobile giving is catching on | Seattle Times Newspaper
Business & Technology | Mobile giving is catching on | Seattle Times Newspaper: "Giving should be easy, it should be fun and it should be rewarding,' said Jim Manis, chief executive of the Mobile Giving Foundation, a Bellevue-based nonprofit that provides technology for charitable organizations to run mobile campaigns."
Nonprofits warned not to depend on grants | HeraldTribune.com | Sarasota Florida | Southwest Florida's Information Leader
Nonprofits warned not to depend on grants | HeraldTribune.com | Sarasota Florida | Southwest Florida's Information Leader: "She and others caution that grants are growing scarce as foundations and governments struggle with budget problems, and that such funding is not reliable long-term.
Grants can supplement funding, Hopkins said, but anyone who thinks they can sustain an organization long-term needs to think again."
Grants can supplement funding, Hopkins said, but anyone who thinks they can sustain an organization long-term needs to think again."
Record crowd at Corn Boil :: Beacon News :: Local News
Record crowd at Corn Boil :: Beacon News :: Local News: "Thousands of area residents found that combination worth celebrating, as volunteers agreed that the 42nd annual festival drew record numbers of visitors."
Charitable giving goes layaway route | ajc.com
Charitable giving goes layaway route | ajc.com: "But in these financially unfabulous times, organizers are bending a bit. For the first time, fashionistas can buy tickets — $500 for general admission or up to $10,000 for 10 VIP patron billets — on an installment plan.
That’s right. Atlanta society has embraced layaway."
That’s right. Atlanta society has embraced layaway."
Nonprofits continue boom in face of new pressures - STLtoday.com
Nonprofits continue boom in face of new pressures - STLtoday.com: "In Missouri, the number of new nonprofit corporations founded annually has risen steadily this decade, from 1,233 in 2000 to 2,257 in 2007. In 2008, the number exploded to 3,082, almost a 37 percent increase in a single year. In all, the state has more than 52,400 registered nonprofits.
In Illinois, nonprofit incorporations have increased almost every year since at least 1970, though they fell this year. There are almost 85,400 nonprofits in the state."
In Illinois, nonprofit incorporations have increased almost every year since at least 1970, though they fell this year. There are almost 85,400 nonprofits in the state."
Meet the Future Today: The Level8 Network | eJewish Philanthropy: The Jewish Philanthropy Blog
Meet the Future Today: The Level8 Network | eJewish Philanthropy: The Jewish Philanthropy Blog: "Young Jewish American adults represent 36% of all Jewish American adults; yet only 13% donate to Jewish causes. Only 2% donate to their various federations. You might ask, why is this?"
Anyone can be a philanthropist | courier-journal.com | The Courier-Journal
Anyone can be a philanthropist | courier-journal.com | The Courier-Journal: "The impact of real philanthropy
While the life stories of Kentuckians who give through the Community Foundation of Louisville may not be quite as exhilarating as the philanthropist in the TV show, their thoughtful philanthropy is critical, poignant, effective and life-changing. In 2008, the donors of the 1,100 philanthropic funds in the Community Foundation recommended more than 7,300 grants totaling $28 million to help support needs in our city, commonwealth and nation."
While the life stories of Kentuckians who give through the Community Foundation of Louisville may not be quite as exhilarating as the philanthropist in the TV show, their thoughtful philanthropy is critical, poignant, effective and life-changing. In 2008, the donors of the 1,100 philanthropic funds in the Community Foundation recommended more than 7,300 grants totaling $28 million to help support needs in our city, commonwealth and nation."
Accountability measures in the nonprofit sector | theadvertiser.com | The Advertiser
Accountability measures in the nonprofit sector | theadvertiser.com | The Advertiser: "The Association of Fundraising Professionals (in collaboration with several other organizations) developed these principles as a way to empower donors to be informed.
Some of your rights as a donor are that you can expect that your gifts will be used for the purposes for which they were given, you can request copies of an organization's financial statements, and you have a right to know who serves on the organization's board."
Some of your rights as a donor are that you can expect that your gifts will be used for the purposes for which they were given, you can request copies of an organization's financial statements, and you have a right to know who serves on the organization's board."
Why the arts matter and deserve support -- especially in bleak times - Issues & Ideas - MiamiHerald.com
Why the arts matter and deserve support -- especially in bleak times - Issues & Ideas - MiamiHerald.com: "Those attitudes increasingly left the non-pop performing, visual and literary arts scrabbling on the margins of our society and our esteem, except for the tiny percentage that can claim some mass appeal and/or money-making clout. The downgraded position of the arts has been exacerbated by our desperate times, as everyone from the state of California on down tries to spend the minimum (or less) to get by, so that the arts suffer from the double whammy of being considered neither profitable nor necessary."
Controversy precedes Latino conference -- chicagotribune.com
Controversy precedes Latino conference -- chicagotribune.com: "In these turbulent times, the conference will enlist everyone from Cabinet secretaries to Obama advisers to neighborhood leaders to offer a comprehensive prescription for the Latino community, with topics from diabetes to philanthropy."
Mennonite Relief Sale assists in festival atmosphere - Bay City, Michigan Entertainment News – MLive.com
Mennonite Relief Sale assists in festival atmosphere - Bay City, Michigan Entertainment News – MLive.com: "MIO -- It may be one of northern Michigan's larger charitable fundraising events aimed at helping people worldwide, wrapped in a weekend of fun, food and festivities."
Grand Haven philanthropists give quietly, earn recognition - Muskegon News - The Latest News, Blogs, Photos & Videos – MLive.com
Grand Haven philanthropists give quietly, earn recognition - Muskegon News - The Latest News, Blogs, Photos & Videos – MLive.com: "GRAND HAVEN -- Although Grand Haven philanthropists Ed and Nancy Hanenburg like to support the community, they like to do it in a quiet way. Their charity, however, has recently earned them public recognition.
On July 14, the Ottawa County Board Commissioners awarded the Hanenburgs an official expression of gratitude for their good deeds."
On July 14, the Ottawa County Board Commissioners awarded the Hanenburgs an official expression of gratitude for their good deeds."
Nonprofit groups on the hunt for blood | Recordnet.com
Nonprofit groups on the hunt for blood | Recordnet.com: "To alleviate the shortfall, Pickford hit on the idea of asking nonprofits to solicit donors in exchange for cash prizes.
'It benefits the blood supply and the nonprofits,' said Pickford, who noted philanthropic groups are struggling in the current economy."
'It benefits the blood supply and the nonprofits,' said Pickford, who noted philanthropic groups are struggling in the current economy."
'Journey of Hope' plans Monroe stop | thenewsstar.com | The News Star
'Journey of Hope' plans Monroe stop | thenewsstar.com | The News Star: "Terracina and 25 other cyclists will stop in Monroe on Saturday on their 'Journey of Hope,' a 4,000-mile bike ride from San Francisco to Washington in an effort to raise money and awareness for people with disabilities."
Some Puget Sound nonprofits' projects press forward - Puget Sound Business Journal (Seattle):
Some Puget Sound nonprofits' projects press forward - Puget Sound Business Journal (Seattle):: "Some local nonprofit groups are pressing ahead with expansion plans despite the recession, insisting they can’t delay their projects or, in some cases, pass up a chance to trim project costs."
Room to read and change the world - July 25, 2009
Room to read and change the world - July 25, 2009: "JUST hours after flying in from San Francisco, John Wood is fielding media queries at a corner in the Swissotel in Singapore, armed with a list of the big corporate names in town that also happen to be among the biggest supporters of his Room to Read."
Friday, July 24, 2009
Ducky derby in Meath raises €2,000 for charity - National News, Frontpage - Herald.ie
Ducky derby in Meath raises €2,000 for charity - National News, Frontpage - Herald.ie: "The sight of 200 yellow rubber ducks racing along the Sykne is one Meath locals may have to get used to, after a charity derby which raised €2,000 looks set to become an annual event."
Virginia Military Institute
Virginia Military Institute: "LEXINGTON, Va., July 23, 2009 – In late June, the VMI Foundation learned that a bequest made to it by the late Robert B. Rust Jr. ’34 will result in a gift of more than $14 million for VMI.
“This magnificent gift is the largest bequest realized by the VMI Foundation,” said Brian S. Crockett, chief executive officer of the VMI Foundation. “Moreover, it places Mr. Rust in the company of some of the Institute’s most generous donors.”"
“This magnificent gift is the largest bequest realized by the VMI Foundation,” said Brian S. Crockett, chief executive officer of the VMI Foundation. “Moreover, it places Mr. Rust in the company of some of the Institute’s most generous donors.”"
IRS Training Materials - Governance
IRS Training Materials - Governance: "IRS Training Materials - Governance
As part of a continuing professional education program for Exempt Organizations examination agents, determinations specialists, tax law specialists, and managers, the IRS recently conducted a series of two-hour training sessions on governance and tax-exempt organizations. The following materials were used in those programs:"
As part of a continuing professional education program for Exempt Organizations examination agents, determinations specialists, tax law specialists, and managers, the IRS recently conducted a series of two-hour training sessions on governance and tax-exempt organizations. The following materials were used in those programs:"
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