British philanthropist shows Israel how to boost its culture of giving - Haaretz Daily Newspaper | Israel News: British philanthropist shows Israel how to boost its culture of giving
Dame Stephanie 'Steve' Shirley was a Kindertransport refugee who became one of Britain's best-known philanthropists. Now she's coming to show Israelis that charity begins at home.
Monday, March 19, 2012
UVa leaders, all relatively new, face great challenges, change | Daily Progress
UVa leaders, all relatively new, face great challenges, change | Daily Progress: The new leadership
Helping Sullivan are her two top lieutenants, Simon and Strine, both new hires.
Helping Sullivan are her two top lieutenants, Simon and Strine, both new hires.
Friday, March 16, 2012
Some of My Favorite Measures - NPQ – Nonprofit Quarterly - Promoting an active an engaged democracy.
Some of My Favorite Measures - NPQ – Nonprofit Quarterly - Promoting an active an engaged democracy.: Which measures do you use right now? Which would you like to add? Which measures are you afraid of adding? And why are you afraid? Below are several lists of measures—curious measures and important measures. Measures and more measures.
Thursday, March 15, 2012
Austin nonprofit wins Pitch Some Good - Austin Business Journal
Austin nonprofit wins Pitch Some Good - Austin Business Journal: Chosen from a pool 25 applications, eight social entrepreneurs, some traveling from as far away as Chicago and Pittsburgh, were chosen to give a five-minute pitch. San Antonio-based Rackspace Hosting Inc . (NYSE: RAX) provided a $1,000 grand prize for the event’s crowd-sourced winner. The honor was given to Austin-based HourSchool, a socially-driven school that gives people the opportunity to teach classes, such as sewing or motorcycle maintenance, for a fee.
Trade-Offs in Museum Naming Rights - NYTimes.com
Trade-Offs in Museum Naming Rights - NYTimes.com: Luckily, Mr. Rush said, the university’s hundreds of thousands of alumni are known for their school spirit. It also helps that the museum is offering naming opportunities; one gallery will bear the name of Edward Minskoff, the New York real estate developer and a Michigan State graduate. Mr. Minskoff wrote in an e-mail that the Broad name, if anything, encouraged him to give. “Eli is one of the most important collectors in the world, and it will only serve to attract other prominent contributors,” he wrote.
Often, though, putting a wealthy donor’s name on the door discourages giving, according to Mr. Munitz and other experts. (He named the Menil Collection in Houston, the Nasher Sculpture Center in Dallas and the Pulitzer Foundation for the Arts in St. Louis as three museums facing that challenge.)
Often, though, putting a wealthy donor’s name on the door discourages giving, according to Mr. Munitz and other experts. (He named the Menil Collection in Houston, the Nasher Sculpture Center in Dallas and the Pulitzer Foundation for the Arts in St. Louis as three museums facing that challenge.)
The AFP Blog
The AFP Blog: I was at the Fundraising Institute of Australia Conference in Queensland recently, listening to Kay Sprinkel Grace talk about dreams. Kay spoke very eloquently about the need we all have to realize our dreams (although, if you’re like me, you struggle to remember them). As she spoke I realized that, to continue the analogy, AFP is a dreamcatcher.
What Attaches People to Their Communities? | Knight Soul of the Community
What Attaches People to Their Communities? | Knight Soul of the Community: What makes a community a desirable place to live? What draws people to stake their future in it? Are communities with more attached residents better off?
Five Qualities That Make You a Good Expert Source
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Five Qualities That Make You a Good Expert Source: Five Qualities That Make You a Good Expert Source
March 2012
Reprinted from NonprofitMarketingGuide.com
Would you like your nonprofit to get the call when a reporter, producer, lawmaker, or other VIP needs an expert source on the issues you work on? Make sure your nonprofit proves it has these five qualities of a good expert source.
Five Qualities That Make You a Good Expert Source: Five Qualities That Make You a Good Expert Source
March 2012
Reprinted from NonprofitMarketingGuide.com
Would you like your nonprofit to get the call when a reporter, producer, lawmaker, or other VIP needs an expert source on the issues you work on? Make sure your nonprofit proves it has these five qualities of a good expert source.
Minnesota Starts Museums Month in May - NYTimes.com
Minnesota Starts Museums Month in May - NYTimes.com: MAY is typically the month for honoring mothers, the armed forces and the flowering of spring. In Minnesota, May is now Minnesota Museums Month, the country’s first monthlong, statewide celebration of museums. It is the creation of several Twin Cities museum administrators, who expect it to become an annual event.
The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly of 360� Evaluations - NPQ – Nonprofit Quarterly - Promoting an active an engaged democracy.
The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly of 360 Evaluations - NPQ – Nonprofit Quarterly - Promoting an active an engaged democracy.: Before we introduce the reader to the wonders and significant benefits of the 360� evaluation, we would like to place a warning label on the whole process—something like, “Don’t try this at home.” There are many ways in which a 360� process can go wrong, and it is generally the result of carelessness on the part of people who may be well-intentioned but underinformed about the prerequisites for a strong 360� process.
Here are a couple of stories that demonstrate how it can go awry....
Here are a couple of stories that demonstrate how it can go awry....
Ham And Bacon Sale Sets Sales Record - WetzelChronicle.com | News, information, New Martinsville and Wetzel County WV - Wetzel Chronicle
Ham And Bacon Sale Sets Sales Record - WetzelChronicle.com | News, information, New Martinsville and Wetzel County WV - Wetzel Chronicle: Over $60,000 was raised at the 44th annual Wetzel County 4-H FFA Ham and Bacon Sale held Friday evening.
The student's hams, bacons, and eggs were auctioned for $58,971.88, setting a new sale record. The sale included the scholarship ham and bacon, FFA Carhartt jackets, and many products donated back for resale to the Paul Henderson Memorial Scholarship Fund, totaling $8,137. The final total for all goods sold was $61,108.88.
The student's hams, bacons, and eggs were auctioned for $58,971.88, setting a new sale record. The sale included the scholarship ham and bacon, FFA Carhartt jackets, and many products donated back for resale to the Paul Henderson Memorial Scholarship Fund, totaling $8,137. The final total for all goods sold was $61,108.88.
Three Shifts Seen as Shaping Nonprofit Sector’s Future - NPQ – Nonprofit Quarterly - Promoting an active an engaged democracy.
Three Shifts Seen as Shaping Nonprofit Sector’s Future - NPQ – Nonprofit Quarterly - Promoting an active an engaged democracy.: At the recent annual meeting of Northern California Grantmakers, keynoters Lucy Bernholz of Philanthropy 2173 and Stanford University’s Rob Reich discussed three forces of change—what they call (and what Nonprofit Quarterly has previously referred to as) “tectonic shifts”—affecting the U.S. nonprofit sector. What’s particularly interesting is that two of the most dominant trends of the past decade, technological change and social networking, are apparently so embedded in our culture that they don’t bear special mention anymore. The three featured shifts all center on the redefinition of the fundamental role of nonprofits and philanthropy in our society.
Wednesday, March 14, 2012
Dining out for charity never tasted so good | TheDigitel Charleston
Dining out for charity never tasted so good | TheDigitel Charleston: Dining Out for Life is an annual fundraising event involving the generous participation of restaurants, volunteers and corporate sponsors. With the participation of more than 20 local restaurants last year, Dining Out For Life in Charleston raised nearly $45,000. This year, the RSF Ryan White Program goal is to recruit even more restaurants in Berkeley, Charleston and Dorchester counties. Participating restaurants have the option of donating 10, 25 or 50 percent of their sales.
Duke Nonprofit Program Graduates Intensive Track Class | Duke Today
Duke Nonprofit Program Graduates Intensive Track Class | Duke Today: Kuniholm and 31 other students from around the country spent an intensive week of studying nonprofit organizations.
During the 8-day Nonprofit Management Intensive Track class, students explored the following key nonprofit areas: Sustainable Strategic Planning, Grant Writing, Board Development/Governance, Integrating Social Enterprise into Your Nonprofit Strategy, Human Resource Development, Basic Employment Law, Planning & Evaluation, Fundraising, and Financial Management.
During the 8-day Nonprofit Management Intensive Track class, students explored the following key nonprofit areas: Sustainable Strategic Planning, Grant Writing, Board Development/Governance, Integrating Social Enterprise into Your Nonprofit Strategy, Human Resource Development, Basic Employment Law, Planning & Evaluation, Fundraising, and Financial Management.
The Corruption of Engagement
From a new Blog at Social Fish
The Corruption of Engagement: Musings on social media hiring practices and social snake-oil salesmen.
A word to the wise business owners, social media enthusiasts, social media professionals, recruiters et al: when someone in front of you talks about social media “engagement” and then fails to expound on their use of that word – be wary.
The Corruption of Engagement: Musings on social media hiring practices and social snake-oil salesmen.
A word to the wise business owners, social media enthusiasts, social media professionals, recruiters et al: when someone in front of you talks about social media “engagement” and then fails to expound on their use of that word – be wary.
Don’t Bring Your Phone in the Shower | Beth’s Blog
Don’t Bring Your Phone in the Shower | Beth’s Blog: How does this apply to funders? At the Durfee Foundation, we bring together nonprofit leaders from different fields to work on intractable problems in the Los Angeles region. They each have discrete projects in the own fields, but they work within a cohort of fellows from a variety of fields. So the CEO of a medical clinic trades ideas about technology with the head of a children’s advocacy organization, and the environmental leader gets to know the inner-city organizer. Through the fellowship cohort, unlikely alliances develop and ideas are strengthened.
Tuesday, March 13, 2012
Palm Beach Opera plans short, less-expensive season
Palm Beach Opera plans short, less-expensive season: If all goes according to plan, Palm Beach Opera will mount a shorter, more varied and considerably less-expensive season next year.
Programming proposals include three fully staged operas at the Kravis Center (La Traviata, La Cenerentola and Salome); one fully staged production of The Turn of the Screw featuring the company’s young artists and Lynn University musicians at the college in Boca Raton; a free performance of Carmen on the West Palm Beach waterfront; a gala recital in Palm Beach for high-level donors; and two One Opera in One Hour productions, one at The Harriet in West Palm Beach and the other in north county.
Programming proposals include three fully staged operas at the Kravis Center (La Traviata, La Cenerentola and Salome); one fully staged production of The Turn of the Screw featuring the company’s young artists and Lynn University musicians at the college in Boca Raton; a free performance of Carmen on the West Palm Beach waterfront; a gala recital in Palm Beach for high-level donors; and two One Opera in One Hour productions, one at The Harriet in West Palm Beach and the other in north county.
‘Speed date’ event to match Westminster students, Utah nonprofits | The Salt Lake Tribune
‘Speed date’ event to match Westminster students, Utah nonprofits | The Salt Lake Tribune: ‘Speed date’ event to match Westminster students, Utah nonprofits
the salt lake tribune
First Published Mar 12 2012 09:48 am • Last Updated Mar 12 2012 08:33 pm
Business students from Westminster College in Salt Lake City will have an opportunity to "speed date" for possible seats on the board of directors of 15 Utah nonprofits.
the salt lake tribune
First Published Mar 12 2012 09:48 am • Last Updated Mar 12 2012 08:33 pm
Business students from Westminster College in Salt Lake City will have an opportunity to "speed date" for possible seats on the board of directors of 15 Utah nonprofits.
Philanthropy beat: Cargill Philanthropies' new CIO takes helm | StarTribune.com
Philanthropy beat: Cargill Philanthropies' new CIO takes helm | StarTribune.com: Shawn Wischmeier isn't much for superstition. But his last name can be roughly translated into "grain merchandiser'' in German. And last week, he became the new chief investment officer of a foundation built on grain industry wealth -- the Margaret A. Cargill Philanthropies.
"Small world,'' he quipped.
"Small world,'' he quipped.
Invisible Children Answers Critics With New Internet Video | Fox News
Invisible Children Answers Critics With New Internet Video | Fox News: The nonprofit activists behind the largest viral video campaign ever to hit the Internet answered their critics the best way they know how. They made another film.
San Diego-based Invisible Children released on Monday an eight-and-a-half-minute video entitled, “Thank you, KONY 2012 Supporters” in which charity officials attempted to answer questions regarding the group's development model, spending and the intent behind Invisible Children's campaign to bring reputed Ugandan warlord Joseph Kony to justice.
San Diego-based Invisible Children released on Monday an eight-and-a-half-minute video entitled, “Thank you, KONY 2012 Supporters” in which charity officials attempted to answer questions regarding the group's development model, spending and the intent behind Invisible Children's campaign to bring reputed Ugandan warlord Joseph Kony to justice.
RIF launches ‘Best Practice Awards’ - PBN.com - Providence Business News
RIF launches ‘Best Practice Awards’ - PBN.com - Providence Business News: PROVIDENCE – The Rhode Island Foundation announced the launch of a new program from its Initiative for Nonprofit Excellence – the Best Practice Awards.
The Best Practice Awards, which are sponsored by Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Rhode Island, aim to recognize Rhode Island nonprofit organizations with “outstanding practices” in board governance, leadership development and creative collaboration.
The Best Practice Awards, which are sponsored by Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Rhode Island, aim to recognize Rhode Island nonprofit organizations with “outstanding practices” in board governance, leadership development and creative collaboration.
Communities on the Move Video Challenge
Communities on the Move Video Challenge: Let’s Move! invites faith-based, community, and other organizations to create inspiring videos about their efforts to reverse the trend of childhood obesity.
Max L. Hart Recipient Exemplifies Importance of Donor Data : FundRaising Success
Max L. Hart Recipient Exemplifies Importance of Donor Data : FundRaising Success: One of the key themes at both Nonprofit Mobile DayOpens in a new window and the Washington Nonprofit ConferenceOpens in a new window last week was the importance of data and database management in fundraising. It's easy to see why.
New York Times: Restore Philanthropy - Tony Martignetti
New York Times: Restore Philanthropy - Tony Martignetti: I am appalled that The New York Times dropped philanthropy and nonprofits as a full time beat, saying it will be handled “across news desks.”
There is so much that’s interesting in the charity community as
There is so much that’s interesting in the charity community as
Monday, March 12, 2012
ASAE Releases 'Associations Matter' Report in Support of Power of A Week, Annual... -- WASHINGTON, March 12, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ --
ASAE Releases 'Associations Matter' Report in Support of Power of A Week, Annual... -- WASHINGTON, March 12, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ --: WASHINGTON, March 12, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Associations have a profound, measurable economic and social impact on the nation, according to ASAE's updated Associations Matter study, released today in support of The Power of A Week and American Associations Day, ASAE's annual legislative fly-in.
Associations Matter relies primarily on U.S. government statistics and tax-exempt returns (Form 990s) to measure the economic and social benefits derived from association activities. These statistics focus primarily on employment, wages, revenues, and assets. The report also documents the many contributions associations make to improve social conditions and Americans' collective quality of life.
Associations Matter relies primarily on U.S. government statistics and tax-exempt returns (Form 990s) to measure the economic and social benefits derived from association activities. These statistics focus primarily on employment, wages, revenues, and assets. The report also documents the many contributions associations make to improve social conditions and Americans' collective quality of life.
Company Helps Nonprofits Find Furniture - Rockville, MD Patch
Company Helps Nonprofits Find Furniture - Rockville, MD Patch: Tucked away in an unincorporated area of Rockville, a modest warehouse holds a treasure trove of desks, chairs and tables waiting to be scooped up by local nonprofits to furnish their offices.
The best part? It's all free.
The second Saturday of every month, D.C.-area nonprofit organizations are invited to visit the Kane Furniture Bank, a 10,000-square-foot showroom on Westmore Avenue, and peruse an inventory of free furniture donated by clients of Office Movers Inc., a local commercial moving company.
The best part? It's all free.
The second Saturday of every month, D.C.-area nonprofit organizations are invited to visit the Kane Furniture Bank, a 10,000-square-foot showroom on Westmore Avenue, and peruse an inventory of free furniture donated by clients of Office Movers Inc., a local commercial moving company.
Spending Down vs. Existing in Perpetuity: The Historic Foundation Debate Continues - NPQ – Nonprofit Quarterly - Promoting an active an engaged democracy.
Spending Down vs. Existing in Perpetuity: The Historic Foundation Debate Continues - NPQ – Nonprofit Quarterly - Promoting an active an engaged democracy.: n this WSJ op-ed, Meyerson raises a common concern of conservative philanthropists: the issue of “donor intent.” Many conservatives have argued that modern foundations such as Ford, MacArthur, and Pew have strayed far from the intentions of their founders. For example, J. Howard Pew’s stated intention was that the Pew Charitable Trusts “acquaint the American people” with “the evils of bureaucracy,” “the values of a free market,” and “the paralyzing effects of government controls on the lives and activities of people.”
Hopes for public schools get LIFTed | CharlotteObserver.com & The Charlotte Observer Newspaper
Hopes for public schools get LIFTed | CharlotteObserver.com & The Charlotte Observer Newspaper: As philanthropy takes a growing role in public education, Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools' partnership with Project LIFT promises to break new ground.
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