Friday, May 20, 2011
Designing Campaigns for�Impact - Online Fundraising, Advocacy, and Social Media - frogloop
Designing Campaigns for�Impact - Online Fundraising, Advocacy, and Social Media - frogloop: "Whether it's political or personal, global or local, funded or a grassroots effort, organizations and communities are campaigning for change in many ways, all of the time. Unfortunately, there are times when we lose focus on our ultimate goals for change and instead fixate on the campaign itself or let a concept for engagement overshadow our real calls to action. When we do that, we can compromise the relationship we have with our supporters and donors, and limit our capacity for building momentum towards action and a movement for our cause. But, it doesn't"
Thursday, May 19, 2011
Stopwatch philanthropy: $1.3 million in 1 hour | CharlotteObserver.com & The Charlotte Observer Newspaper
Stopwatch philanthropy: $1.3 million in 1 hour | CharlotteObserver.com & The Charlotte Observer Newspaper: "Charlotte attorney John Fennebresque says he came up with the idea two minutes before blurting it out onstage Tuesday at the uptown Westin.
The goal for this year's annual Thompson Child & Family Focus fundraiser would be a record $1 million.
Raised in one hour."
The goal for this year's annual Thompson Child & Family Focus fundraiser would be a record $1 million.
Raised in one hour."
Israeli Philanthropists Launch Nation’s First American-Style Jewish Federation – Forward.com
Israeli Philanthropists Launch Nation’s First American-Style Jewish Federation – Forward.com: "Ramat HaSharon, Israel — A brand new American import has arrived in Israel, but it isn’t the usual fast-food chain or a television sitcom. Rather, it’s that staple of U.S. Jewish life, the community federation.
For the first time, a group of philanthropists in the leafy city of Ramat HaSharon near Tel Aviv have created an Israeli charity — Takdim-The Ramat HaSharon Community Foundation — based almost entirely on the federation model. They are in talks with several American federations that are considering mentoring the organization."
For the first time, a group of philanthropists in the leafy city of Ramat HaSharon near Tel Aviv have created an Israeli charity — Takdim-The Ramat HaSharon Community Foundation — based almost entirely on the federation model. They are in talks with several American federations that are considering mentoring the organization."
The AFP Blog: Congress and the Charitable Deduction
From the AFP Blog
The AFP Blog: Congress and the Charitable Deduction: "Monday, May 16, 2011
Congress and the Charitable Deduction
I received another call from a reporter yesterday about whether or not Congress is going to change the charitable deduction.
We’ve heard this before but this time the threat is very real. In previous go-rounds the proposal was attached to polarizing legislation that wasn’t likely to pass—first a healthcare reform package and then an ambiguous deficit reduction plan. This year, the cap has been applied to legislation regarding the Alternative Minimum Tax (AMT). Fixing the AMT is a very popular idea in Congress, so it’s a potential runner."
The AFP Blog: Congress and the Charitable Deduction: "Monday, May 16, 2011
Congress and the Charitable Deduction
I received another call from a reporter yesterday about whether or not Congress is going to change the charitable deduction.
We’ve heard this before but this time the threat is very real. In previous go-rounds the proposal was attached to polarizing legislation that wasn’t likely to pass—first a healthcare reform package and then an ambiguous deficit reduction plan. This year, the cap has been applied to legislation regarding the Alternative Minimum Tax (AMT). Fixing the AMT is a very popular idea in Congress, so it’s a potential runner."
Wednesday, May 18, 2011
The Nonprofit Quarterly | @npquarterly | Symphony Forced out of Civic Center by Rate Increase
The Nonprofit Quarterly | @npquarterly | Symphony Forced out of Civic Center by Rate Increase: "May 17, 2011; Source: Rapid City Journal | The simultaneous squeeze on municipal governments and nonprofits certainly is having its effects. In Rapid City, S.D., the Civic Center has increased the rates for its use by nonprofits by 60 percent this year, making it impossible for the Black Hills Symphony Orchestra to continue to use the space. This has forced the symphony into the local middle school."
Northwest Herald | Oliver: Nonprofits tap into professional services
Northwest Herald | Oliver: Nonprofits tap into professional services: "The foundation matches nonprofits with professionals who offer their expertise on a pro bono basis.
“It allows nonprofits to have access to some of the same resources that large corporations have access to,” said Suzanne Hoban, Family Health Partnership Clinic executive director.
Taproot, which operates in five metro areas including Chicago, focuses on design, consulting, management, marketing, human resources and IT."
“It allows nonprofits to have access to some of the same resources that large corporations have access to,” said Suzanne Hoban, Family Health Partnership Clinic executive director.
Taproot, which operates in five metro areas including Chicago, focuses on design, consulting, management, marketing, human resources and IT."
Education Reform Philanthropy Has Changed Radically Over the Past Decade - Dana Goldstein
Education Reform Philanthropy Has Changed Radically Over the Past Decade - Dana Goldstein: "Education Reform Philanthropy Has Changed Radically Over the Past Decade
With the NewSchools Venture Fund Summit kicking off this evening, I thought I'd do an overview of the state of K-12 education philanthropy. I'm warning you now, friends: This is gonna get wonky! But stick with me and I promise you'll learn at least three interesting facts that will make you sound smart when discusing education reform at parties. (Those are the kinds of parties you go to, right?)"
With the NewSchools Venture Fund Summit kicking off this evening, I thought I'd do an overview of the state of K-12 education philanthropy. I'm warning you now, friends: This is gonna get wonky! But stick with me and I promise you'll learn at least three interesting facts that will make you sound smart when discusing education reform at parties. (Those are the kinds of parties you go to, right?)"
UK charity giving on the rise | Voluntary Sector Network | Guardian Professional
UK charity giving on the rise | Voluntary Sector Network | Guardian Professional: "The charity sector's annual benchmarking report for charity direct debit donations, released this week by Rapidata, presents positive growth in charitable regular giving for the third consecutive year.
Although the UK has avoided 'double dip' recession the latest economic reports have shown smaller growth than hoped. Despite this, charitable giving is proving robust with growth that demonstrates the generosity of the British people and the resilience of the charity sector that can only encourage fundraising confidence."
Although the UK has avoided 'double dip' recession the latest economic reports have shown smaller growth than hoped. Despite this, charitable giving is proving robust with growth that demonstrates the generosity of the British people and the resilience of the charity sector that can only encourage fundraising confidence."
Our CI Report
Our CI Report: "Our CI Report
A Charting Impact Report is designed to be completed by a nonprofit or foundation at the overall organizational level. The following Charting Impact responses are for Charting Impact itself, a joint initiative of three organizations. They are shared for illustrative and transparency purposes.
1. What are we aiming to accomplish?
Charting Impact’s (CI) ultimate goal for impact is to change the dynamics of the nonprofit information and funding marketplace so resources—funding, volunteer time, and more—flow to effective organizations."
A Charting Impact Report is designed to be completed by a nonprofit or foundation at the overall organizational level. The following Charting Impact responses are for Charting Impact itself, a joint initiative of three organizations. They are shared for illustrative and transparency purposes.
1. What are we aiming to accomplish?
Charting Impact’s (CI) ultimate goal for impact is to change the dynamics of the nonprofit information and funding marketplace so resources—funding, volunteer time, and more—flow to effective organizations."
Charting Impact Launches May 17
Charting Impact Launches May 17: "BBB WISE GIVING ALLIANCE, GUIDESTAR USA AND INDEPENDENT SECTOR LAUNCH CHARTING IMPACT
Charting Impact Reports Enable Nonprofits and Foundations to Communicate Mission Objectives and Impact
Washington, DC—May 17, 2011—Today the strategic alliance of BBB Wise Giving Alliance, GuideStar USA and Independent Sector announce the launch of “Charting Impact,” a standard framework for creating reports that enable stakeholders to easily and clearly understand the objectives, benchmarks for progress, and impact of nonprofits and foundations. This sector-wide initiative was developed by nearly 200 leaders to help organizations of all types, sizes, and missions convey their efforts to advance the common good, establishing an industry standard for reporting in-depth mission objectives and results. Charting Impact Reports will be made available for public view through ChartingImpact.org"
Charting Impact Reports Enable Nonprofits and Foundations to Communicate Mission Objectives and Impact
Washington, DC—May 17, 2011—Today the strategic alliance of BBB Wise Giving Alliance, GuideStar USA and Independent Sector announce the launch of “Charting Impact,” a standard framework for creating reports that enable stakeholders to easily and clearly understand the objectives, benchmarks for progress, and impact of nonprofits and foundations. This sector-wide initiative was developed by nearly 200 leaders to help organizations of all types, sizes, and missions convey their efforts to advance the common good, establishing an industry standard for reporting in-depth mission objectives and results. Charting Impact Reports will be made available for public view through ChartingImpact.org"
Sector Vendors’ Stocks Beat Broader Market
Sector Vendors’ Stocks Beat Broader Market: "Sector Vendors’ Stocks Beat Broader Market
By Mark Hrywna
The stocks of public companies that serve nonprofits enjoyed a healthy year in 2010, gaining more than the broader markets, and some continued to climb into"
By Mark Hrywna
The stocks of public companies that serve nonprofits enjoyed a healthy year in 2010, gaining more than the broader markets, and some continued to climb into"
Penn medical school gets school record $225M gift � Ventura County Star
Penn medical school gets school record $225M gift � Ventura County Star: "Last year yielded the lowest total for charitable giving by the nation's biggest donors in at least a decade, according to the Chronicle of Philanthropy. The top 50 philanthropists collectively gave $3.3 billion in 2010, compared with $15.5 billion in 2008 before the economy went south.
It's too early to tell how 2011 might compare, said Maria Di Mento, an editor at the publication."
It's too early to tell how 2011 might compare, said Maria Di Mento, an editor at the publication."
Dating your donors, Part 1: The 1st Meeting � Nonprofit Nate
Dating your donors, Part 1: The 1st Meeting � Nonprofit Nate: "Dating your donors, Part 1: The 1st Meeting
Posted on May 6, 2011 by Nathan
Fundraising is based on relationships – those you have and those you create. Thus, we can learn a lot from the dating world. In the following series we’ll look at the initial meeting, making a match, courting, defining the relationship and keeping the love alive. First up – the 1st meeting. Comb your hair and grab the breath mints. Let’s go."
Posted on May 6, 2011 by Nathan
Fundraising is based on relationships – those you have and those you create. Thus, we can learn a lot from the dating world. In the following series we’ll look at the initial meeting, making a match, courting, defining the relationship and keeping the love alive. First up – the 1st meeting. Comb your hair and grab the breath mints. Let’s go."
Tuesday, May 17, 2011
HOUSTON FUNDRAISER ANGELA SEAWORTH EARNS HIGHEST PROFESSIONAL CREDENTIAL FROM AFP - TheCypressTimes
HOUSTON FUNDRAISER ANGELA SEAWORTH EARNS HIGHEST PROFESSIONAL CREDENTIAL FROM AFP - TheCypressTimes
HOUSTON FUNDRAISER ANGELA SEAWORTH EARNS HIGHEST PROFESSIONAL CREDENTIAL FROM AFP - TheCypressTimes: "ARLINGTON, VA – The Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP), the largest community of professional fundraisers in the world, has awarded its highest professional certification, the Advanced Certified Fundraising Executive (ACFRE), to Angela Seaworth of Houston, Texas.
Available only to senior-level fundraisers who have worked in the profession for 10 or more years, the ACFRE is a distinguished achievement earned by only 91 professionals since the inception of the program in 1992."
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On a related note you can read more about the ACFRE program on the AFP website http://www.afpnet.org/Professional/ProgramDetail.cfm?ItemNumber=4054
HOUSTON FUNDRAISER ANGELA SEAWORTH EARNS HIGHEST PROFESSIONAL CREDENTIAL FROM AFP - TheCypressTimes: "ARLINGTON, VA – The Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP), the largest community of professional fundraisers in the world, has awarded its highest professional certification, the Advanced Certified Fundraising Executive (ACFRE), to Angela Seaworth of Houston, Texas.
Available only to senior-level fundraisers who have worked in the profession for 10 or more years, the ACFRE is a distinguished achievement earned by only 91 professionals since the inception of the program in 1992."
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On a related note you can read more about the ACFRE program on the AFP website http://www.afpnet.org/Professional/ProgramDetail.cfm?ItemNumber=4054
CharityVillage� Research: Mergers: Not a Four-Letter Word
CharityVillage� Research: Mergers: Not a Four-Letter Word: "Mergers: Not a Four-Letter Word
By Viola Dessanti and Jenn Miller, Ontario Trillium Foundation
May 17, 2011
Mergers have long occupied a complicated place within the not-for-profit sector. On one hand, not-for-profit organizations may pursue them to increase impact and improve service while increasing efficiencies over the long term. On the other hand, mergers have often been perceived as funder driven and emblematic of a loss of identity and autonomy — even a sense of failure.
In the face of increased competition for resources, however, and particularly since the recession, more nonprofits are seeing mergers as necessary and even valuable.
Through the Ontario Trillium Foundation�s (OTF) Challenging Times research, community roundtables, collaboration symposium, and research project, we�ve engaged the sector in a dialogue around its response to the economic downturn and the future of the sector."
By Viola Dessanti and Jenn Miller, Ontario Trillium Foundation
May 17, 2011
Mergers have long occupied a complicated place within the not-for-profit sector. On one hand, not-for-profit organizations may pursue them to increase impact and improve service while increasing efficiencies over the long term. On the other hand, mergers have often been perceived as funder driven and emblematic of a loss of identity and autonomy — even a sense of failure.
In the face of increased competition for resources, however, and particularly since the recession, more nonprofits are seeing mergers as necessary and even valuable.
Through the Ontario Trillium Foundation�s (OTF) Challenging Times research, community roundtables, collaboration symposium, and research project, we�ve engaged the sector in a dialogue around its response to the economic downturn and the future of the sector."
Lending For The Greater Good - The CSR Blog - corporate social responsibility - Forbes
Lending For The Greater Good - The CSR Blog - corporate social responsibility - Forbes: "What began in part as a humble attempt to manage financial investments for nuns’ retirement funds , became the foundation for what is today the largest sector of the financial market aimed at providing credit access to those who have limited access to banks. CDFIs lend to micro enterprises, small businesses and affordable housing groups and invest in charter school, and community health care facilities."
Record-breaking strut � Blount Today
Record-breaking strut � Blount Today: "The Parent Teacher Organization at Sam Houston Elementary will be fulfilling a lot of teachers’ wishes after students raised a record amount of more than $30,000 at the annual Smokies Strut."
The Nonprofit Quarterly | @npquarterly | Voices from the Field: The Inescapable Importance of Culture, Part I
The Nonprofit Quarterly | @npquarterly | Voices from the Field: The Inescapable Importance of Culture, Part I: "Over the course of the past two years, I’ve used the Venture Philanthropy website to focus attention on organizational imperatives from mission effectiveness to managing to outcomes to values-based transparency. Recently, a good friend pushed me to go further. He said, “You need to tie all this together…Take it further to stress what folks can to do change their organizational culture.” His advice resonated strongly, because I believe an organization’s culture makes or breaks its ability to deliver on all of the organizational imperatives I’ve previously covered."
Competition Retools Professional Development
Competition Retools Professional Development: "At North Park University in Chicago, the program gets a complete evaluation every five years, said Wesley Lindahl, dean of the School of Business and Nonprofit Management. The primary class that was added the last time, about two years ago, focused on outcomes assessment. 'We realized that was a missing part of our nonprofit program, so all students have to take that class,' he said. 'Accountability is now a big buzz word in nonprofits, tracking success and outcomes, it's a whole class that keys on that.'"
Panera Founder Says Restaurant Chain's Charity Cafes a Success - Philanthropy Today - The Chronicle of Philanthropy- Connecting the nonprofit world with news, jobs, and ideas
Panera Founder Says Restaurant Chain's Charity Cafes a Success - Philanthropy Today - The Chronicle of Philanthropy- Connecting the nonprofit world with news, jobs, and ideas: "anera Founder Says Restaurant Chain’s Charity Cafes a Success
May 17, 2011, 10:19 am
A year into the cafe chain Panera’s experiment in establishing pay-as-you-go outlets whose proceeds benefit charity, the company’s founder is pronouncing the effort a success, with most patrons paying more than the retail value of their meals, writes the Associated Press."
May 17, 2011, 10:19 am
A year into the cafe chain Panera’s experiment in establishing pay-as-you-go outlets whose proceeds benefit charity, the company’s founder is pronouncing the effort a success, with most patrons paying more than the retail value of their meals, writes the Associated Press."
Panera Founder Says Restaurant Chain's Charity Cafes a Success - Philanthropy Today - The Chronicle of Philanthropy- Connecting the nonprofit world with news, jobs, and ideas
Panera Founder Says Restaurant Chain's Charity Cafes a Success - Philanthropy Today - The Chronicle of Philanthropy- Connecting the nonprofit world with news, jobs, and ideas: "anera Founder Says Restaurant Chain’s Charity Cafes a Success
May 17, 2011, 10:19 am
A year into the cafe chain Panera’s experiment in establishing pay-as-you-go outlets whose proceeds benefit charity, the company’s founder is pronouncing the effort a success, with most patrons paying more than the retail value of their meals, writes the Associated Press."
May 17, 2011, 10:19 am
A year into the cafe chain Panera’s experiment in establishing pay-as-you-go outlets whose proceeds benefit charity, the company’s founder is pronouncing the effort a success, with most patrons paying more than the retail value of their meals, writes the Associated Press."
Quad teeter-totter raises funds for Japan and Argentina - The State Hornet: News: teeter-totter-a-thon, japan, tsunami, argentine, rotary international
Quad teeter-totter raises funds for Japan and Argentina - The State Hornet: News: teeter-totter-a-thon, japan, tsunami, argentine, rotary international: "Rotaract at Sacramento State hosted its second annual 24-hour Teeter-Totter-A-Thon to raise funds for Japanese tsunami survivors and an Argentine high school.
Rotaract at Sac State is a student philanthropy organization sponsored by Rotary International that helps out both locally and globally, said sophomore public relations major Christie Pierce, president of Rotaract at Sac State."
Rotaract at Sac State is a student philanthropy organization sponsored by Rotary International that helps out both locally and globally, said sophomore public relations major Christie Pierce, president of Rotaract at Sac State."
Monday, May 16, 2011
A yearning to give back: More college grads turn to public-service jobs � Knoxville News Sentinel
A yearning to give back: More college grads turn to public-service jobs � Knoxville News Sentinel: "When 22-year-old Courtney Washburn graduated from Maryville College in 2010, she possessed something many of her classmates coveted: a job.
But it wasn't the poor economy or a lack of opportunity elsewhere that led Washburn to environmental nonprofit work with Keep Blount Beautiful."
But it wasn't the poor economy or a lack of opportunity elsewhere that led Washburn to environmental nonprofit work with Keep Blount Beautiful."
Donors Need a Better Way to Rate Charities - World View - The Chronicle of Philanthropy- Connecting the nonprofit world with news, jobs, and ideas
Donors Need a Better Way to Rate Charities - World View - The Chronicle of Philanthropy- Connecting the nonprofit world with news, jobs, and ideas: "The Three Cups of Tea scandal has highlighted many of the problems that face the nonprofit world. More than 160 posts and articles have been written about the scandal.
Even so, one topic has received far too little attention: the wildly different scores that the Central Asia Institute, the nonprofit founded by the book’s author, Greg Mortenson, received from charity rating sites. Those big swings suggest that the rating systems we have in place today are much too weak to protect donors"
Even so, one topic has received far too little attention: the wildly different scores that the Central Asia Institute, the nonprofit founded by the book’s author, Greg Mortenson, received from charity rating sites. Those big swings suggest that the rating systems we have in place today are much too weak to protect donors"
Friday, May 13, 2011
Most Fund Raisers Didn’t Receive Raises Last Year - News - The Chronicle of Philanthropy- Connecting the nonprofit world with news, jobs, and ideas
Most Fund Raisers Didn’t Receive Raises Last Year - News - The Chronicle of Philanthropy- Connecting the nonprofit world with news, jobs, and ideas: "May 13, 2011
Most Fund Raisers Didn’t Receive Raises Last Year
By Raymund Flandez
Most fund raisers didn’t get a raise last year, according to a report released today.
Fund raisers across the country earned a median of $65,000 in 2010, meaning that half earned more and half less. The survey was based on data from 2,400 fund raisers provided to the Association of Fundraising Professionals."
Most Fund Raisers Didn’t Receive Raises Last Year
By Raymund Flandez
Most fund raisers didn’t get a raise last year, according to a report released today.
Fund raisers across the country earned a median of $65,000 in 2010, meaning that half earned more and half less. The survey was based on data from 2,400 fund raisers provided to the Association of Fundraising Professionals."
Fun matters, Erie-area groups say, when it comes to fundraising - Local News - GoErie.com/Erie Times-News
Fun matters, Erie-area groups say, when it comes to fundraising - Local News - GoErie.com/Erie Times-News: "Grilling your own juicy steak at a neighborhood restaurant. Donating blood to win tickets to a Taylor Swift concert.
Golfing all day with your buddies -- while wearing a ballet tutu.
Charitable giving, and the uniquely creative ways local groups encourage community involvement, now comes in all shapes and sizes."
Golfing all day with your buddies -- while wearing a ballet tutu.
Charitable giving, and the uniquely creative ways local groups encourage community involvement, now comes in all shapes and sizes."
Car dealer up on the roof to help those down below - Peoriatimes.com: Feature Stories
Car dealer up on the roof to help those down below - Peoriatimes.com: Feature Stories: "While he may be up on the roof to motivate his staff and celebrate the Nissan National Tent Event, he's also 'down' for the cause of raising community awareness of local nonprofits experiencing an increasing need for volunteers. And the message is as timely as it is necessary."
Workplace Campaigns Go Hands-on | Philanthropy Matters | The Center on Philanthropy at Indiana University
From 2010 Philanthropy Matters Vol 18 Issue 2
Workplace Campaigns Go Hands-on | Philanthropy Matters | The Center on Philanthropy at Indiana University: "hen you think of workplace giving campaigns, a gift request form may be the first thing that comes to mind. But workplace campaigns are changing, employing innovative tools and strategies that are sparking engagement and redefining how companies and employees improve their communities."
Workplace Campaigns Go Hands-on | Philanthropy Matters | The Center on Philanthropy at Indiana University: "hen you think of workplace giving campaigns, a gift request form may be the first thing that comes to mind. But workplace campaigns are changing, employing innovative tools and strategies that are sparking engagement and redefining how companies and employees improve their communities."
Wednesday, May 11, 2011
TheDartmouth.com: Pelzel analyzes trends in non-profit donations
TheDartmouth.com: Pelzel analyzes trends in non-profit donations: "The highest motivation for giving to educational institutions is primarily a belief in the cause, Pelzel said. The second most influential factor is loyalty to the institution, but colleges and universities cannot solely rely on alumni donations motivated by nostalgia, she said.
“Educating leaders for the next generation prepares people to give back and gives people the capacity to think broadly about human issues,” she said.
Tax incentives are not the driving motivation for individuals to make donations, but they do determine the amount donors give, according to Pelzel."
“Educating leaders for the next generation prepares people to give back and gives people the capacity to think broadly about human issues,” she said.
Tax incentives are not the driving motivation for individuals to make donations, but they do determine the amount donors give, according to Pelzel."
Boosters to help with FSU budget | FLORIDA TODAY | floridatoday.com
Boosters to help with FSU budget | FLORIDA TODAY | floridatoday.com: "Seminole Boosters' pending gift showcases how important fundraising is to FSU's future, said Tom Jennings, vice president for university advancement.
'It underscores how important philanthropy is going to be over the next couple of years to pull us out of this budget situation,' Jennings said."
'It underscores how important philanthropy is going to be over the next couple of years to pull us out of this budget situation,' Jennings said."
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