Monday, April 09, 2012
Mormons and Civic Life - Pew Forum on Religion & Public Life
Mormons and Civic Life - Pew Forum on Religion & Public Life: Ram Cnaan, a renowned researcher on faith-based social services, presented the findings of a new survey he and his colleagues conducted on Mormons’ church-based volunteering and charitable giving. Greg Smith, lead researcher on a recently released Pew Forum study on Mormons in America, discussed the Penn survey findings in the context of Mormons’ religious beliefs and social attitudes. The University of Notre Dame’s David Campbell, an expert on religion and civic engagement and co-author of “American Grace: How Religion Divides and Unites Us,” compared Mormons’ attitudes on volunteering and tithing to those of other religious groups.
All-star cry is ‘three for three’ - The Jewish Standard
All-star cry is ‘three for three’ - The Jewish Standard: Three months. Three million dollars.
That is the time frame and the monetary target as the Jewish Federation of Northern New Jersey (JFNNJ) seeks to wrap up its annual fund drive with an “all star community challenge.”
“We’re trying to create a sense of desire and urgency to contribute to the annual campaign over the next three months,
That is the time frame and the monetary target as the Jewish Federation of Northern New Jersey (JFNNJ) seeks to wrap up its annual fund drive with an “all star community challenge.”
“We’re trying to create a sense of desire and urgency to contribute to the annual campaign over the next three months,
In Las Vegas, Jewish federations take a gamble on engaging young Jews | TJP
In Las Vegas, Jewish federations take a gamble on engaging young Jews | TJP: Marty Paz, the incoming campaign chairman of the Jewish Federation of Las Vegas, believes it will.
“I think everyone in this room can give $18 a year,” Paz said, describing how TribeFest could be a vehicle to cultivate a “habit of giving” among participants. A small request now for a cause that people care for, he said, “could later on, as they reach professional success, turn into hundreds of thousands of dollars.”
“I think everyone in this room can give $18 a year,” Paz said, describing how TribeFest could be a vehicle to cultivate a “habit of giving” among participants. A small request now for a cause that people care for, he said, “could later on, as they reach professional success, turn into hundreds of thousands of dollars.”
One Teddy Bear Leads to a Million-Dollar Gift - Prospecting - The Chronicle of Philanthropy- Connecting the nonprofit world with news, jobs, and ideas
One Teddy Bear Leads to a Million-Dollar Gift - Prospecting - The Chronicle of Philanthropy- Connecting the nonprofit world with news, jobs, and ideas: Fundraisers were treated to a little Tina Turner at the beginning of “The Power of Love in Major Gifts Development,” a session at the Association of Fundraising Professionals conference, in Vancouver, that focused on the emotional issues in giving.
It turns out a little bit of love does make a difference—and can even land a $1-million gift.
It turns out a little bit of love does make a difference—and can even land a $1-million gift.
Why Fundraisers Need to Understand Tax Forms - Prospecting - The Chronicle of Philanthropy- Connecting the nonprofit world with news, jobs, and ideas
Why Fundraisers Need to Understand Tax Forms - Prospecting - The Chronicle of Philanthropy- Connecting the nonprofit world with news, jobs, and ideas: Fundraisers may not have to fill out their charity’s informational tax return for the Internal Revenue Service, but they need to know what’s in it, said a speaker at the Association of Fundraising Professionals meeting in Vancouver this week.
Audrey Kintzi, senior development director at St. Mary’s University of Minnesota, told fundraisers it’s no long acceptable to say they don’t have anything to do with the informational returns, known as Form 990s.
Audrey Kintzi, senior development director at St. Mary’s University of Minnesota, told fundraisers it’s no long acceptable to say they don’t have anything to do with the informational returns, known as Form 990s.
Unconventional Charity: Water aims to raise $2 billion for clean water - CSMonitor.com
Unconventional Charity: Water aims to raise $2 billion for clean water - CSMonitor.com: Scott Harrison, who founded Charity: Water, has been seeking a director of development for two years. But every applicant fails to meet his ambitious plans, he told the Association of Fundraising Professionals annual meeting on Sunday [April 1].
Why Every Monday Matters | Fast Company
Why Every Monday Matters | Fast Company: She then prescribed a heavy dose of volunteering. Every Saturday morning at 9 a.m., Matt would go out and pick up litter, paint over graffiti, feed the homeless, etc. At first, he didn’t understand it, but one day it clicked. Saturday mornings were his favorite time of the week. They provided an opportunity to go out and serve others and it was “not about him.” It was the best he felt every week.
Prospecting - The Chronicle of Philanthropy- Connecting the nonprofit world with news, jobs, and ideas
Prospecting - The Chronicle of Philanthropy- Connecting the nonprofit world with news, jobs, and ideas: The Chronicle’s Reports From Fundraising Meeting
By Raymund Flandez
See all the the articles Chronicle reporters wrote while the covered the annual meeting of the Association of Fundraising Professionals, held in Vancouver.
By Raymund Flandez
See all the the articles Chronicle reporters wrote while the covered the annual meeting of the Association of Fundraising Professionals, held in Vancouver.
Friday, March 30, 2012
Madonna Is "Like a Virgin" in Philanthropy with Malawi Education Project - NPQ – Nonprofit Quarterly - Promoting an active an engaged democracy.
Madonna Is "Like a Virgin" in Philanthropy with Malawi Education Project - NPQ – Nonprofit Quarterly - Promoting an active an engaged democracy.: The NPQ Newswire has previously written about Madonna’s on-again, off-again commitment to build a school for girls in Malawi, which was followed by an IRS investigation of the Kabbalah Centre in Los Angeles that was the singer’s partner in the event.
BikePortland.org � Blog Archive � The next frontier for cargo bikes: Disaster response
BikePortland.org � Blog Archive � The next frontier for cargo bikes: Disaster response: From the citizen-led Neighborhood Emergency Teams (NET), to an embrace of bikes as disaster response vehicles by City of Portland officials, there's a growing effort in Portland to ensure that bikes play a key role in the response effort when a major earthquake or other disaster strikes. There's even a cargo bike/disaster-themed Pedalpalooza ride in the works
When the donor becomes the decider | The Daily Texan
When the donor becomes the decider | The Daily Texan: The past two decades have seen this attitude morph into something different. Foundations have become increasingly like venture capitalists. They have turned to a strategic decision making process — with respect to grants — with an emphasis on the effectiveness of the end results. Recipients of grant money must deliver tangible results in the short term rather than field-changing breakthroughs over the long term.
Big Fish, Little Fish: In the Foundation-Nonprofit Relationship, Does Size Matter? - NPQ – Nonprofit Quarterly - Promoting an active an engaged democracy.
Big Fish, Little Fish: In the Foundation-Nonprofit Relationship, Does Size Matter? - NPQ – Nonprofit Quarterly - Promoting an active an engaged democracy.: n the nonprofit ocean, there are big fish and little fish. The biggest fish are typically well-capitalized foundations. The little fish are small-budget nonprofits. There is a vast social asymmetry between most private foundations and public charities. According to information drawn from the IRS Exempt Organizations Business Master File (available through the “NCCS All Registered Nonprofits Table Wizard” of the Urban Institute), public charities are predominantly very small. Two-thirds of public charities that filed 990s have assets of less than $100,000; three-fourths have assets below $250,000. Similar proportions of public charities have total revenues below $100,000 and below $250,000.
Silverberg: The benefits of 'time philanthropy' | HeraldTribune.com
Silverberg: The benefits of 'time philanthropy' | HeraldTribune.com: uckily, there are efforts afoot in this area to achieve those goals and many others. The Patterson Foundation, in cooperation with the community engagement organization SCOPE (which I serve as a board member) and the University of South Florida, conducted the Aging with Dignity and Independence study. SCOPE has also been instrumental in establishing the Institute for the Ages, planned as a comprehensive approach to retooling society in keeping with the changing demographics.
Tax relief cap could cost the sector hundreds of millions, says Charities Aid Foundation
Tax relief cap could cost the sector hundreds of millions, says Charities Aid Foundation: Its survey suggests that a large number of major donors will give less in the wake of the government's Budget announcement
Nearly 40 per cent of major philanthropists will give less in the wake of the government’s decision to cap tax reliefs for charitable donations, according to research by the Charities Aid Foundation.
A CAF a survey of 183 people who had given more than �50,000 a year to charity over the past three years asked: "Which of the following best describes the impact that you think the changes will have on the amount that you donate?"
Nearly 40 per cent of major philanthropists will give less in the wake of the government’s decision to cap tax reliefs for charitable donations, according to research by the Charities Aid Foundation.
A CAF a survey of 183 people who had given more than �50,000 a year to charity over the past three years asked: "Which of the following best describes the impact that you think the changes will have on the amount that you donate?"
Thursday, March 29, 2012
Number of Charities Dropped Sharply Last Year - News - The Chronicle of Philanthropy- Connecting the nonprofit world with news, jobs, and ideas
Number of Charities Dropped Sharply Last Year - News - The Chronicle of Philanthropy- Connecting the nonprofit world with news, jobs, and ideas: The number of charities and foundations registered with the Internal Revenue Service fell by 16 percent in 2011, mostly because more than 272,000 organizations lost their tax-exempt status after failing to follow the law by filing informational tax forms.
Friction-free foundations - The Observer Group
Friction-free foundations - The Observer Group: Among Sarasota’s embarrassment of blessings are the two largest community foundations in the state.
The Gulf Coast Community Foundation, based in Venice, and the Sarasota-based Community Foundation of Sarasota County total almost $400 million in combined assets, roughly split evenly.
The Gulf Coast Community Foundation, based in Venice, and the Sarasota-based Community Foundation of Sarasota County total almost $400 million in combined assets, roughly split evenly.
Brooke Astor Estate Case Finally Settled: AG | New York Daily News
Brooke Astor Estate Case Finally Settled: AG | New York Daily News: “Brooke Astor was at the center of New York philanthropy for nearly half a century,” Schneiderman said. “Her legendary generosity and charisma touched New Yorkers of all backgrounds. I am pleased that my office led the way to an agreement that honors Mrs. Astor’s final wishes and benefits New York's landmark educational and cultural institutions.”
Wednesday, March 28, 2012
Trevor Neilson: Aspirational Altruism
Trevor Neilson: Aspirational Altruism: On the New York social scene, philanthropy is the primary organizing force. As any New Yorker can attest, it is very often causes that are the reason people gather in ballrooms and concert halls, and if managed correctly, these events can raise enormous amounts of money for important efforts, both in New York and around the world.
Stan Katz Discusses Outsourcing Education Policy to Philanthropy - NPQ – Nonprofit Quarterly - Promoting an active an engaged democracy.
Stan Katz Discusses Outsourcing Education Policy to Philanthropy - NPQ – Nonprofit Quarterly - Promoting an active an engaged democracy.: March 25, 2012; Source: Chronicle of Higher Education
One of the pleasures for all of us associated with the NPQ Newswire is our role in helping readers connect with the best thinking—and best thinkers—in the nonprofit sector. Princeton’s Stan Katz has long been an observer of philanthropy who is worth listening to for his balanced, nuanced analysis and critique. In this article, Katz questions the influence and impact of the “megafoundation” in education policy and more broadly.
One of the pleasures for all of us associated with the NPQ Newswire is our role in helping readers connect with the best thinking—and best thinkers—in the nonprofit sector. Princeton’s Stan Katz has long been an observer of philanthropy who is worth listening to for his balanced, nuanced analysis and critique. In this article, Katz questions the influence and impact of the “megafoundation” in education policy and more broadly.
Street food philanthropy | Life and style | guardian.co.uk
Street food philanthropy | Life and style | guardian.co.uk: When Paul Newman set up his Newman's Own brand to generate millions of dollars for charity each year, he was called a "food philanthropist". Farmers in Africa started planting chilli peppers around fields to deter elephants from trampling the crops, and then got the idea of selling "Elephant Pepper" hot sauces to fund elephant conservation. Gordon Ramsay did his Seriously Good sauces for Comic Relief but, in Britain, we've been slow to catch on to food philanthropy. Now, that's all starting to change, and street food is leading the way.
Josh Bowman: 10 Things Every Charity Should Know
Josh Bowman: 10 Things Every Charity Should Know: People like giving, and often feel awkward about being thanked for it. But secretly, they appreciate it.
How a donor responds to direct mail is often different from what they say they want. Why do you think so many charities use frills (like mailing labels)? They make a lot more money than they cost. I don't love frills personally, but there is a lot of hard data to suggest that they work. And that's just one example.
How a donor responds to direct mail is often different from what they say they want. Why do you think so many charities use frills (like mailing labels)? They make a lot more money than they cost. I don't love frills personally, but there is a lot of hard data to suggest that they work. And that's just one example.
Giving Rose to Majority of Churches Last Year - Prospecting - The Chronicle of Philanthropy- Connecting the nonprofit world with news, jobs, and ideas
Giving Rose to Majority of Churches Last Year - Prospecting - The Chronicle of Philanthropy- Connecting the nonprofit world with news, jobs, and ideas: More than half of churches say donations increased last year, the first year a majority of congregations achieved gains since 2009.
This year’s “State of the Plate” annual survey, which assessed giving to 1,360 churches nationwide, found that 51 percent reported increased donations in 2011, 14 percent said contributions were flat, and 32 percent suffered declines.
This year’s “State of the Plate” annual survey, which assessed giving to 1,360 churches nationwide, found that 51 percent reported increased donations in 2011, 14 percent said contributions were flat, and 32 percent suffered declines.
April 7520 Rate Unchanged at 1.4% | Planned Giving Design Center
April 7520 Rate Unchanged at 1.4% | Planned Giving Design Center: For purposes of determining the present value of an annuity, an interest for life or a term of years, or a remainder or a reversionary interest, Revenue Ruling 2012-11 indicates the applicable federal rate under section 7520 for April 2012 is 1.4%; unchanged from the March and February rates of 1.4%.
New Publication on Tax on Unrelated Business Income of Exempt Organizations | Planned Giving Design Center
New Publication on Tax on Unrelated Business Income of Exempt Organizations | Planned Giving Design Center: The IRS has released Publication 598, Tax on Unrelated Business Income of Exempt Organizations, in which it describes which organizations are subject to the tax, return filing requirements, what an unrelated trade or business is, and how to calculate unrelated business taxable income.
Microvolunteering and Crowd-Sourcing | Community Techknowledge
Microvolunteering and Crowd-Sourcing | Community Techknowledge: Microvolunteering and Crowd-Sourcing: Not-So-New Trends in Virtual Volunteering / Online Volunteering
by Jayne Cravens
by Jayne Cravens
Managing Young Fundraisers - Resource Center - AFP
Managing Young Fundraisers - Resource Center - AFP: Sigh...another critical expose of Generation Y in the workplace.
In a recent radio interview, an HR consultant was speaking dismissively about young workers’ supposed sense of entitlement, their reluctance to work overtime, and their need for constant praise. My frustration mounted as I listened to him pile on one criticism after another, but this complaint was particularly irritating: “In job interviews, Gen Ys seem to be more interested in asking about the position they will be promoted into rather than the one they are actually applying for.”
In a recent radio interview, an HR consultant was speaking dismissively about young workers’ supposed sense of entitlement, their reluctance to work overtime, and their need for constant praise. My frustration mounted as I listened to him pile on one criticism after another, but this complaint was particularly irritating: “In job interviews, Gen Ys seem to be more interested in asking about the position they will be promoted into rather than the one they are actually applying for.”
Tuesday, March 27, 2012
Red Cross weighs decision to build hotel in Haiti
Red Cross weighs decision to build hotel in Haiti: PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti — The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies is considering building a hotel and conference center in Haiti on part of a $10.5 million property that it bought after the 2010 earthquake.
The hope is that profits could sustain the work of Haiti's local Red Cross in the coming years, the head of the international group's Haitian delegation said Monday.
The hope is that profits could sustain the work of Haiti's local Red Cross in the coming years, the head of the international group's Haitian delegation said Monday.
100 years of Girl Scouts: No camps likely to happen, but Girl Scouts thrives even after flood - MinotDailyNews.com | News, sports, business, jobs - Minot Daily News
100 years of Girl Scouts: No camps likely to happen, but Girl Scouts thrives even after flood - MinotDailyNews.com | News, sports, business, jobs - Minot Daily News: he girls in Girls Scouts aren't just learning life skills and being developed as leaders, they are also changing the world and have been for 100 years. This year marks the 100th year of the Girl Scout organization in the United States.
Fundraising Push by Private Schools Adds Mining of Donors' Personal Data - Philanthropy Today - The Chronicle of Philanthropy- Connecting the nonprofit world with news, jobs, and ideas
Fundraising Push by Private Schools Adds Mining of Donors' Personal Data - Philanthropy Today - The Chronicle of Philanthropy- Connecting the nonprofit world with news, jobs, and ideas: Fundraising Push by Private Schools Adds Mining of Donors’ Personal Data
March 27, 2012, 9:12 am
Private secondary schools are using increasingly sophisticated tools to identify and woo potential donors as the scramble for financial support becomes more intense, writes The New York Times.
March 27, 2012, 9:12 am
Private secondary schools are using increasingly sophisticated tools to identify and woo potential donors as the scramble for financial support becomes more intense, writes The New York Times.
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