USC forum sets strategies to increase philanthropy’s impact | USC News: ore than 220 philanthropic leaders from across the nation came together in Los Angeles to consider how philanthropy can have the greatest impact in addressing enduring public problems.
Hosted by The Center on Philanthropy & Public Policy at the USC Price School of Public Policy, the fifth Philanthropic Leadership Forum engaged donors and foundation executives, philanthropic thought leaders, academic researchers and others in a series of sess
Tuesday, March 05, 2013
Green Shoots of Philanthropy in Asia | Forbes India Blog
Green Shoots of Philanthropy in Asia | Forbes India Blog: In 2012, The Global Philanthropy Forum partnered with the National Volunteer & Philanthropy Centre (NVPC) of Singapore, Resource Alliance and the Community Foundation Singapore to launch the first Philanthropy in Asia Summit, a gathering of Asian philanthropists and those they support throughout the region. Asian philanthropists gathered there to teach, to learn, to reinforce one another so that philanthropy in the region, like bamboo, can grow and flourish.
Amplify Austin: One-day effort to raise $1 million for charity... | www.statesman.com
Amplify Austin: One-day effort to raise $1 million for charity... | www.statesman.com: More than 300 local charities have a plea to the community: give, give, give. And do it now.
Today, Amplify Austin continues its 24-hour quest to raise $1 million online for area nonprofits. The effort — spearheaded by I Live Here, I Give Here — is the first of its kind locally and was inspired by successful efforts in other cities. Fundraising began Monday night and donations can be made until 7 p.m. Tuesday.
Today, Amplify Austin continues its 24-hour quest to raise $1 million online for area nonprofits. The effort — spearheaded by I Live Here, I Give Here — is the first of its kind locally and was inspired by successful efforts in other cities. Fundraising began Monday night and donations can be made until 7 p.m. Tuesday.
Nonprofit Industry News Article Detail | Sage Nonprofit Solutions
Nonprofit Industry News Article Detail | Sage Nonprofit Solutions: Not having cash on hand may no longer be an excuse to turn down Girl Scout cookie sellers, as many troops are now using nonprofit technology that enables participants to accept debit and credit cards. In Eastern Missouri alone, local troops were offering credit card processing at 27 locations during the first few days of March. This adds to a growing number of troops across the United States who have decided to move into the 21st century and accommodate donors' payment preferences.
Charity skydive in Homestead leaves Yankees GM with broken ankle - Homestead / South Dade - MiamiHerald.com
Charity skydive in Homestead leaves Yankees GM with broken ankle - Homestead / South Dade - MiamiHerald.com: New York Yankees General Manager Brian Cashman went skydiving for charity at the Homestead Air Reserve Base on Monday and ended up with a broken ankle.
The GM jumped out of a plane with members of the Army’s Golden Knights skydiving team. He took the plunge to raise awareness for the Wounded Warriors Project.
The GM jumped out of a plane with members of the Army’s Golden Knights skydiving team. He took the plunge to raise awareness for the Wounded Warriors Project.
Clergy role tied to faith giving | Philanthropy North Carolina
Clergy role tied to faith giving | Philanthropy North Carolina: Congregations with clergy aware of their giving trends and with younger people attending were more likely to see positive fundraising results in the first half of 2011 and first half of 2012, a new study says.
Non-Profit Humour: Darth Vader named head of this year’s Imperial United Way Campaign
Non-Profit Humour: Darth Vader named head of this year’s Imperial United Way Campaign: Lord Darth Vader will be the next chair of the universe-wide Imperial United Way campaign. Officials made the announcement at their annual Kick-off breakfast on the unfinished Death Star orbiting the forest moon of Endor.
Monday, March 04, 2013
Fla. University Stands By Prison Firm's Naming-Rights Gift - Philanthropy Today - The Chronicle of Philanthropy- Connecting the nonprofit world with news, jobs, and ideas
Fla. University Stands By Prison Firm's Naming-Rights Gift - Philanthropy Today - The Chronicle of Philanthropy- Connecting the nonprofit world with news, jobs, and ideas: Fla. University Stands By Prison Firm’s Naming-Rights Gift
March 4, 2013, 10:34 am
Florida Atlantic University officials say they will follow through with plans to rename the campus football field GEO Stadium after a $6-million donation by a controversial operator of for-profit prisons, NPR reports.
March 4, 2013, 10:34 am
Florida Atlantic University officials say they will follow through with plans to rename the campus football field GEO Stadium after a $6-million donation by a controversial operator of for-profit prisons, NPR reports.
182 nonprofits participate in first annual area give-a-thon - Buffalo Rising
182 nonprofits participate in first annual area give-a-thon - Buffalo Rising: For its inaugural year, the Spring It On event appears to have been a big success. The first year for these types of fundraising initiatives can be more of a learning curve, in order to introduce the program to those who are, for the most part, unfamiliar with the widespread give-a-thon. As it turns out, 1,307 donors contributed $72,500 to the 24-hour campaign, which was held on March 1, 2013. "Spring It On provided a focal point for our community to be part of something that can have a tremendous impact on a variety of organizations and the citizens they serve within a very short timeframe," said Michael Weiner, United Way president and CEO. "In addition to financial support, we believe Spring It On helped to educate local citizens about the tremendous contributions made by the nonprofit community every day. Ultimately it worked - the Buffalo Niagara region truly demonstrated its generous spirit."
IRS to Speed Its Alerts on Groups That Lose Tax-Exempt Status
IRS to Speed Its Alerts on Groups That Lose Tax-Exempt Status: The IRS this month will start to give the public an earlier heads-up on organizations whose tax-exempt status has been automatically revoked for failure to file an annual information return or notice for three consecutive years.
Two Flagler students chosen to attend AFP International Conference
Two Flagler students chosen to attend AFP International Conference: Both Jurlando and Schulz applied for the chance to attend the conference where spots were limited. After a two-month wait, both women were notified of their acceptance.
Jurlando, president of the collegiate chapter of AFP at Flagler, was awarded an $800 scholarship for travel expenses provided by the AFP Foundation and philanthropists Stephen M. and Marjorie K. Levy.
Jurlando, president of the collegiate chapter of AFP at Flagler, was awarded an $800 scholarship for travel expenses provided by the AFP Foundation and philanthropists Stephen M. and Marjorie K. Levy.
Metropolitan Opera to Reduce Ticket Prices Next Season - NYTimes.com
Metropolitan Opera to Reduce Ticket Prices Next Season - NYTimes.com: So in a rarity in the rarefied world of the performing arts, the Met said it would reduce ticket prices next season. The average cost of admission will drop by 10 percent, or to $156 from $174, Peter Gelb, the general manager, said in a recent interview.
Nonprofit Jobs Offer Benefits Not Found In For-Profit World � CBS Sacramento
Nonprofit Jobs Offer Benefits Not Found In For-Profit World � CBS Sacramento: nprofit organizations are on a different track. The IRS recognizes 26 types of nonprofit organizations. Briefly, nonprofits exist to serve the public interest. In theory, a nonprofit doesn’t declare a profit, having spent all its post-operating expenses in service to the public. How this is done varies widely from one nonprofit to the next.
Has Venture Philanthropy Passed Its Peak? | Stanford Social Innovation Review
Has Venture Philanthropy Passed Its Peak? | Stanford Social Innovation Review: In philanthropy, we are seeing a lot of early-stage nonprofits with ideas and leadership that aren’t ready for prime time. Unfortunately, many are getting funded. Some talented and not-so-talented social entrepreneurs are getting hold of sizeable amounts of money to give their idea a go. This trend is reminiscent of the 1999-2000 Internet funding bubble.
Another indication that the end is near is when there are multiple variations of the same idea, or when the ideas themselves are on the periphery or so amorphous that it’s hard to know what the idea is, exactly. The number of tangential education-related nonprofits that claim that they will substantively change educational outcomes for kids is staggering. Many are doing good things for kids, but they don’t have meaningful, measurable impact and are diverting philanthropic dollars from organizations and interventions that have true impact.
Another indication that the end is near is when there are multiple variations of the same idea, or when the ideas themselves are on the periphery or so amorphous that it’s hard to know what the idea is, exactly. The number of tangential education-related nonprofits that claim that they will substantively change educational outcomes for kids is staggering. Many are doing good things for kids, but they don’t have meaningful, measurable impact and are diverting philanthropic dollars from organizations and interventions that have true impact.
Hundreds Make Icy Splash For Charity - Great Neck, NY Patch
Hundreds Make Icy Splash For Charity - Great Neck, NY Patch: With temperatures hovering near freezing by the start of the event Saturday, participants were divided among four seperate groups, each taking turns sprinting into the frigid North Shore water at North Hempstead Beach Park.
Nearly $100,00 was raised from the event, according to event organizers. In raising $125, team members were eligible to receive official Polar Plunge sweatshirts, but many teams went farther.
Nearly $100,00 was raised from the event, according to event organizers. In raising $125, team members were eligible to receive official Polar Plunge sweatshirts, but many teams went farther.
Colleges On Long Island Pull In Record Donations � CBS New York
Colleges On Long Island Pull In Record Donations � CBS New York: Five schools on Long Island received donations that either matched or exceeded their largest gifts ever, according to Newsday.
Friday, March 01, 2013
Challenge to benefit nonprofits | HeraldTribune.com
Challenge to benefit nonprofits | HeraldTribune.com: Area nonprofits will soon be seeking donations through computers and smartphones as part of the 36-hour Giving Challenge, which is in its second year.
Last year's event resulted in $2.4 million raised through 10,700 gifts to benefit the 109 participating nonprofits. The event includes 285 organizations this year.
Last year's event resulted in $2.4 million raised through 10,700 gifts to benefit the 109 participating nonprofits. The event includes 285 organizations this year.
Understanding the New 2013 HIPAA Healthcare Privacy Rules
Understanding the New 2013 HIPAA Healthcare Privacy Rules: On January 25, the Department of Health and Human Services published its modifications to the HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act) Privacy Rule. The new guidelines (called Final Rule) clarify some of the previous regulations that will allow development professionals working in healthcare-related philanthropy to better communicate and engage with potential donors.
DC Central Kitchen: Hey Nonprofits: Stop It
DC Central Kitchen: Hey Nonprofits: Stop It: In a time when things are so bad for so many, America's nonprofits are starting, finally, to enter the conversation about how to get this country working again. Groups like DC Central Kitchen are investing in local economies, creating employment opportunities, and training our jobless neighbors to reenter the labor market.
The Blackbaud Index: Overall Charitable Giving in January 2013 Was Up 3.6%, and Online Giving Grew 13.7% | Blackbaud News
The Blackbaud Index: Overall Charitable Giving in January 2013 Was Up 3.6%, and Online Giving Grew 13.7% | Blackbaud News: he Blackbaud Index today reported that overall giving increased 3.6% and online giving increased 13.7% for the three months ending January 2013 as compared to the same period in 2012, indicating a continued recovery of charitable giving.
As reported in last month’s release of the Charitable Giving Report, overall giving grew approximately 2% for full year 2012 and online giving grew by about 11% in 2012 compared to 2011.
As reported in last month’s release of the Charitable Giving Report, overall giving grew approximately 2% for full year 2012 and online giving grew by about 11% in 2012 compared to 2011.
MacArthur grants go to nonprofits in 5 countries - Times Union
MacArthur grants go to nonprofits in 5 countries - Times Union: A group that fights in India's courts for the rights of pregnant slum-dwelling women, an organization that helps struggling immigrants in Mexico and a project that prevents foreclosures in southwest Chicago are among 13 winners of the 2013 MacArthur Foundation grants for nonprofit organizations.
Investigation Eyes Some Outrageous Sports Star Charity Practices - NPQ - Nonprofit Quarterly
Investigation Eyes Some Outrageous Sports Star Charity Practices - NPQ - Nonprofit Quarterly: Many professional athletes are involved in charitable endeavors and quite a few have set up charities of their own, but a searing new investigation by the Boston Globe finds that many of these sports stars’ charitable foundations may be raising funds without actually doing much philanthropy. Among the Globe’s report were these findings:
Armstrong’s Former Charity Says It Will Survive Without Him - Bloomberg
Armstrong’s Former Charity Says It Will Survive Without Him - Bloomberg: Lance Armstrong’s acknowledgment that he cheated with drugs during his cycling career won’t stop the mission of the cancer charity he founded, Livestrong Foundation Executive Vice President Andy Miller said today.
xPotomac in Less Than 180 Seconds | ChatterBachs... Composing Social Media Strategies
xPotomac in Less Than 180 Seconds | ChatterBachs... Composing Social Media Strategies: xPotomac was billed as an event “where the digital media future meets businesses. This groundbreaking conference features seven media technologies most likely to impact businesses and marketers in the immediate future.” xPotomac was held at The Source Theatre in Washington, DC on February 25, 2013. This post is taken from my notes and tweets:
Just five MSPs use payroll giving
Just five MSPs use payroll giving: Only five of the 129 members of Scottish Parliament use payroll giving to donate to charity, well below the average uptake of give as you earn at other employers.
Thursday, February 28, 2013
Triangle Community Foundation targeting urgent needs | Philanthropy North Carolina
Triangle Community Foundation targeting urgent needs | Philanthropy North Carolina: DURHAM, N.C. — Triangle Community Foundation is working to sharpen the focus of its discretionary funding to help address some of the region’s most pressing needs.
A key goal of the effort is to use that funding to “create a ripple effect in our community,” says Easter Maynard, a member of the Foundation’s board of directors and chair of a task force that has been working to develop a blueprint for the Foundation’s grantmaking.
A key goal of the effort is to use that funding to “create a ripple effect in our community,” says Easter Maynard, a member of the Foundation’s board of directors and chair of a task force that has been working to develop a blueprint for the Foundation’s grantmaking.
Wednesday, February 27, 2013
People give to the charities that show donations make a difference | Voluntary Sector Network | Guardian Professional
People give to the charities that show donations make a difference | Voluntary Sector Network | Guardian Professional: VSN: Impact and effectiveness hub
People give to the charities that show donations make a difference
Evidence of the difference a charity makes is one of the main things supporters consider, a new survey shows
People give to the charities that show donations make a difference
Evidence of the difference a charity makes is one of the main things supporters consider, a new survey shows
Erwin de Leon: Sequestration's Damaging Effects on Nonprofits and Needy Families
Erwin de Leon: Sequestration's Damaging Effects on Nonprofits and Needy Families: An Urban Institute national survey of human service organizations determined that in 2009, over 30,000 nonprofits had about 200,000 contracts and grants from federal, state, and local governments amounting to $100 billion. Government funding accounted for over 65 percent of the total revenue of organizations surveyed. Sixty percent of nonprofits said government contracts and grants were their largest funding source.
NEW Presentation - Comparing a CRAT with a CRUT | Planned Giving Design Center
NEW Presentation - Comparing a CRAT with a CRUT | Planned Giving Design Center: There are many factors to be considered when choosing between a charitable remainder annuity trust or unitrust payout formats. Use our new interactive CRAT vs. CRUT presentation and enter your own variables to compare them side-by-side.
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