9/11 family members honor loved ones in song and in charity | New York Post
Hundreds of thousands of family members of 9/11 victims will trickle onto the memorial’s plaza Thursday for the 13th anniversary ceremony ofthe devastating terrorist attacks.
Thursday, September 11, 2014
Utilizing farmland to create a legacy of giving : Mitchell County Press
Utilizing farmland to create a legacy of giving : Mitchell County Press
Iowa’s farmland holds both our state’s heritage and our history. As you think about the future of your land, what if you could ensure it is kept in production while directing the revenue to the causes and community you care so much about?
Keep Iowa Growing allows you to do just that.
Iowa’s farmland holds both our state’s heritage and our history. As you think about the future of your land, what if you could ensure it is kept in production while directing the revenue to the causes and community you care so much about?
Keep Iowa Growing allows you to do just that.
Beyond the bucket challenge: 6 tips to vet a charity - MarketWatch
Beyond the bucket challenge: 6 tips to vet a charity - MarketWatch
As the ALS bucket challenge winds down, we can now return to our regular programming of cat videos and political rants in our Facebook feeds.But let’s take a minute to think about how this viral phenomenon introduced legions of new donors to charitable giving.
As the ALS bucket challenge winds down, we can now return to our regular programming of cat videos and political rants in our Facebook feeds.But let’s take a minute to think about how this viral phenomenon introduced legions of new donors to charitable giving.
Wednesday, September 10, 2014
Giving options expanding in federal charity drive - The Washington Post
Giving options expanding in federal charity drive - The Washington Post
Federal civilian and military personnel will be able to direct donations to a wider range of charities through the Combined Federal Campaign now underway.
Federal civilian and military personnel will be able to direct donations to a wider range of charities through the Combined Federal Campaign now underway.
The AFP Blog: Why
The AFP Blog: Why
The “why” of philanthropy is why AFP put together its National Philanthropy Day® contest this year: Who is Your Philanthropic Idol? We wanted to know who—or what—inspires you to be a volunteer, donor, advocate or helper.
The “why” of philanthropy is why AFP put together its National Philanthropy Day® contest this year: Who is Your Philanthropic Idol? We wanted to know who—or what—inspires you to be a volunteer, donor, advocate or helper.
Tuesday, September 09, 2014
Charity Navigator Goes To 100-Point Ratings System | The NonProfit TimesThe NonProfit Times
Charity Navigator Goes To 100-Point Ratings System | The NonProfit Times
It might be time to dig out that retainer and tuba from your high school yearbook picture. Charity watchdog Charity Navigator changed in Augustthe way it issues its ratings. While the organization has no plans to
move to a letter grade system, the new system is based on 100 points, similar to the school system and is more recognizable to users.
It might be time to dig out that retainer and tuba from your high school yearbook picture. Charity watchdog Charity Navigator changed in Augustthe way it issues its ratings. While the organization has no plans to
move to a letter grade system, the new system is based on 100 points, similar to the school system and is more recognizable to users.
More Wealthy Investors Weigh Social Aims in Money Decisions – Philanthropy Today - Blogs - The Chronicle of Philanthropy
More Wealthy Investors Weigh Social Aims in Money Decisions – Philanthropy Today - Blogs - The Chronicle of Philanthropy
It would never cross my mind to give to my school," Ms. Randall says.
"If I can only give $100, you get to see that go so much farther with a
smaller, more localized cause. If you give $100 to a school you might
get a thank-you note. It almost feels like giving your money to the
mall."
New research commissioned by the Chronicle of Philanthropy shows that the giving patterns of young donors like Ms. Randall may signal a looming financial threat to universities—a
It would never cross my mind to give to my school," Ms. Randall says.
"If I can only give $100, you get to see that go so much farther with a
smaller, more localized cause. If you give $100 to a school you might
get a thank-you note. It almost feels like giving your money to the
mall."
New research commissioned by the Chronicle of Philanthropy shows that the giving patterns of young donors like Ms. Randall may signal a looming financial threat to universities—a
Colleges Are Inventing New Ways to Attract Recent Graduates to Donate - Donor and Prospect Research - The Chronicle of Philanthropy- Connecting the nonprofit world with news, jobs, and ideas
Colleges Are Inventing New Ways to Attract Recent Graduates to Donate - Donor and Prospect Research - The Chronicle of Philanthropy- Connecting the nonprofit world with news, jobs, and ideas
It would never cross my mind to give to my school," Ms. Randall says. "If I can only give $100, you get to see that go so much farther with a smaller, more localized cause. If you give $100 to a school you might
get a thank-you note. It almost feels like giving your money to the mall."
New research commissioned by the Chronicle of Philanthropy shows that the giving patterns of young donors like Ms. Randall may signal a looming financial threat to universities—a
It would never cross my mind to give to my school," Ms. Randall says. "If I can only give $100, you get to see that go so much farther with a smaller, more localized cause. If you give $100 to a school you might
get a thank-you note. It almost feels like giving your money to the mall."
New research commissioned by the Chronicle of Philanthropy shows that the giving patterns of young donors like Ms. Randall may signal a looming financial threat to universities—a
How To Attract Talented Millennials To Your Nonprofit
How To Attract Talented Millennials To Your Nonprofit
Recently, nonprofits and social enterprises have really been stepping up their branding game to attract younger demographics. It’s beenworking – according to a 2014 study by Deloitte, 63% of Millennials donate to charities and 43% actively volunteer or are a member of a community organization.
The charitable organizations that are most successful in involving younger generations have a few things in common that others can learn from, namely:
Recently, nonprofits and social enterprises have really been stepping up their branding game to attract younger demographics. It’s beenworking – according to a 2014 study by Deloitte, 63% of Millennials donate to charities and 43% actively volunteer or are a member of a community organization.
The charitable organizations that are most successful in involving younger generations have a few things in common that others can learn from, namely:
Monday, September 08, 2014
Could The IRS Disallow Ice Bucket Challenge Charitable Contributions?
Could The IRS Disallow Ice Bucket Challenge Charitable Contributions?
OK, rest easy; the IRS isn’t coming after your ALS donation. While theprinciple of donative intent is very real, in recent years, the courtshave tied this principle to a “quid pro quo test,” which states that inorder for a donation to lack donative intent, the donor must anticipatereceiving a financial benefit from the contribution commensurate
with the value the donor transferred to the charity. Because an icebucket dodger has received no financial benefit, but rather merely aphysical one, the contribution is (should be) immune to attack. Plus, Ithink I’ve read somewhere that the IRS is dealing with a bit of a public perception problem these days, so attacking contributions to a horribledisease is probably not in its best interest.
OK, rest easy; the IRS isn’t coming after your ALS donation. While theprinciple of donative intent is very real, in recent years, the courtshave tied this principle to a “quid pro quo test,” which states that inorder for a donation to lack donative intent, the donor must anticipatereceiving a financial benefit from the contribution commensurate
with the value the donor transferred to the charity. Because an icebucket dodger has received no financial benefit, but rather merely aphysical one, the contribution is (should be) immune to attack. Plus, Ithink I’ve read somewhere that the IRS is dealing with a bit of a public perception problem these days, so attacking contributions to a horribledisease is probably not in its best interest.
$108 million Ice Bucket Challenge windfall could threaten ALS Association's charity ratings - Washington Business Journal
$108 million Ice Bucket Challenge windfall could threaten ALS Association's charity ratings - Washington Business Journal
ALS Association CEO Barbara Newhouse
has sent letters to three major charity ratings organizations asking
them not to penalize the Washington nonprofit for what is a $108
million-and-counting windfall from the viral Ice Bucket Challenge.
ALS Association CEO Barbara Newhouse
has sent letters to three major charity ratings organizations asking
them not to penalize the Washington nonprofit for what is a $108
million-and-counting windfall from the viral Ice Bucket Challenge.
Premiums suck | Agents of Good
Premiums suck | Agents of Good
People assume that the AOG natural position is this: Premiums suck.
People assume that the AOG natural position is this: Premiums suck.
Notepads, pens, shirts, bags, labels,
stickers, cards… yah. I would agree. More often than not, those premiums
suck. They are often used in acquisition and to me are the equivalent of spotting a friendly looking person across a room and shoving flowers and chocolates in their face and demanding they go out with you.And that approach might just work, in fact,it works a lot because humans are generally nice and when someone gives
stickers, cards… yah. I would agree. More often than not, those premiums
suck. They are often used in acquisition and to me are the equivalent of spotting a friendly looking person across a room and shoving flowers and chocolates in their face and demanding they go out with you.And that approach might just work, in fact,it works a lot because humans are generally nice and when someone gives
us something (even if we don’t want it) we feel a natural desire toreciprocate. But those aren’t the donors I want.
However!
Some premiums don’t suck.
Friday, September 05, 2014
Philanthropic “Fad Diets” are Ultimately Bad for the Sector - NPQ - Nonprofit Quarterly
Philanthropic “Fad Diets” are Ultimately Bad for the Sector - NPQ - Nonprofit Quarterly
There is nothing like an all-consuming philanthropic fad to whileaway the time, attention, energy, and treasure of struggling nonprofits.At NPQ, we really try to avoid inviting you into these vacuums of
spirit, but when an elite grouping of philanthropoids gets ahold of anew focus of obsession, look out, because too often they do not like toenjoy it quietly at home.
Here is the rant of Vu Le, a nonprofit-management startup director with a blog called Nonprofit with Balls. He assures us that he has nothing at all against innovation, but…
There is nothing like an all-consuming philanthropic fad to whileaway the time, attention, energy, and treasure of struggling nonprofits.At NPQ, we really try to avoid inviting you into these vacuums of
spirit, but when an elite grouping of philanthropoids gets ahold of anew focus of obsession, look out, because too often they do not like toenjoy it quietly at home.
Here is the rant of Vu Le, a nonprofit-management startup director with a blog called Nonprofit with Balls. He assures us that he has nothing at all against innovation, but…
Cancer Charity Rejects Donations Tied to Celebrity Photo Leak – Philanthropy Today - Blogs - The Chronicle of Philanthropy
Cancer Charity Rejects Donations Tied to Celebrity Photo Leak – Philanthropy Today - Blogs - The Chronicle of Philanthropy
The Prostate Cancer Foundation has returned donations raised in
connection to the leak of nude celebrity photographs on the social
network Reddit, writes The Washington Post.
The Prostate Cancer Foundation has returned donations raised in
connection to the leak of nude celebrity photographs on the social
network Reddit, writes The Washington Post.
After Windfall, ALS Group Grapples With 2.4-Million Donor Dilemma - Donors - The Chronicle of Philanthropy- Connecting the nonprofit world with news, jobs, and ideas
After Windfall, ALS Group Grapples With 2.4-Million Donor Dilemma - Donors - The Chronicle of Philanthropy- Connecting the nonprofit world with news, jobs, and ideas
The ALS Association’s chief chapter-relations and development officer
is confident that the $107-million reaped so far from the ice-bucket
challenge will go to good use fighting amyotrophic lateral sclerosis.
"This isn’t a spending problem," he says.
What concerns him most are the 2.4-million new donors the challenge has attracted to the organization
The ALS Association’s chief chapter-relations and development officer
is confident that the $107-million reaped so far from the ice-bucket
challenge will go to good use fighting amyotrophic lateral sclerosis.
"This isn’t a spending problem," he says.
What concerns him most are the 2.4-million new donors the challenge has attracted to the organization
The Case For Letting Employees Choose Their Own Job Titles | Co.Design | business + design
The Case For Letting Employees Choose Their Own Job Titles | Co.Design | business + designT
The research, led by management scholar Adam Grant of Wharton, focused on the Midwest chapter of the Make-A-Wish Foundation.
The people working there have a grueling, heart-wrenching job to say the least: many of the families place unrealistic expectations on thefoundation; many of the kids don't live to see their wish fulfilled. As
one employee told Grant and collaborators, "It can take a tollemotionally to see this daily."
The research, led by management scholar Adam Grant of Wharton, focused on the Midwest chapter of the Make-A-Wish Foundation.
The people working there have a grueling, heart-wrenching job to say the least: many of the families place unrealistic expectations on thefoundation; many of the kids don't live to see their wish fulfilled. As
one employee told Grant and collaborators, "It can take a tollemotionally to see this daily."
Next Generation Philanthropy: A Conversation With Laura Arrillaga-Andreessen | Bobbi Silten
Next Generation Philanthropy: A Conversation With Laura Arrillaga-Andreessen | Bobbi Silten
Q: For the past 14 years, you have taught a strategic
philanthropy class at Stanford Graduate School of Business. Why did you
start this course?
A: The reason I initially embarked on a
teaching career and still continue to teach today is to provide the
resources, networks and materials to prepare students for careers as
philanthropists, change makers and social entrepreneurs. Through a lens
of consumer empathy, I have created and am constantly refining and
evolving the courses for Stanford undergraduate and graduate students
that I wish I could have taken to prepare me for my career.
Q: For the past 14 years, you have taught a strategic
philanthropy class at Stanford Graduate School of Business. Why did you
start this course?
A: The reason I initially embarked on a
teaching career and still continue to teach today is to provide the
resources, networks and materials to prepare students for careers as
philanthropists, change makers and social entrepreneurs. Through a lens
of consumer empathy, I have created and am constantly refining and
evolving the courses for Stanford undergraduate and graduate students
that I wish I could have taken to prepare me for my career.
Using Super-Short Videos to Reach New Audiences - The TechSoup Blog - Community - TechSoup
Material on Storytelling and a contest from Tech Soup.
Using Super-Short Videos to Reach New Audiences - The TechSoup Blog - Community - TechSoup
This webinar is part of a series of events supporting our Storymakers 2014 Contest, which is happening now through September 26, 2014.
We encourage you to submit your video or a series of five photos here and follow #Storymakers2014 on Twitter. We’re giving away $13,000 in cash prizes this year.
Using Super-Short Videos to Reach New Audiences - The TechSoup Blog - Community - TechSoup
Storymakers 2014
This webinar is part of a series of events supporting our Storymakers 2014 Contest, which is happening now through September 26, 2014.
We encourage you to submit your video or a series of five photos here and follow #Storymakers2014 on Twitter. We’re giving away $13,000 in cash prizes this year.
Fundraising and the Value of Vocation | one alpha avenue
Fundraising and the Value of Vocation | one alpha avenue
“Any job can become a vocation, and any vocation can become a job” writes Martin Seligman, a professor of psychology at the University of Pennsylvania. About a year ago, serendipity introduced me to Pat Thompson who was completing a research fellowship sponsored by the Metcalf Foundation on vocational renewal among nonprofit leaders. I had found a kindred spirit, as in 2004 I had completed my graduate thesis
in philanthropy on vocation among fundraisers. We have since enjoyed
wonderful conversations on vocational themes. Energized by the
experience, we want to engage others – professional fundraisers in
particular – in conversation.
“Any job can become a vocation, and any vocation can become a job” writes Martin Seligman, a professor of psychology at the University of Pennsylvania. About a year ago, serendipity introduced me to Pat Thompson who was completing a research fellowship sponsored by the Metcalf Foundation on vocational renewal among nonprofit leaders. I had found a kindred spirit, as in 2004 I had completed my graduate thesis
in philanthropy on vocation among fundraisers. We have since enjoyed
wonderful conversations on vocational themes. Energized by the
experience, we want to engage others – professional fundraisers in
particular – in conversation.
Thursday, September 04, 2014
Editorial: Merger of local nonprofits a model to consider - Bozeman Daily Chronicle: Editorials
Editorial: Merger of local nonprofits a model to consider - Bozeman Daily Chronicle: Editorials
A couple of Bozeman nonprofits have forged a
union that could serve as a template for other nonprofits with common
goals. The Gallatin Art Crossing and the Bozeman Sculpture Park recently
combined to form one organization that will espouse the missions of
both of the original groups.
A couple of Bozeman nonprofits have forged a
union that could serve as a template for other nonprofits with common
goals. The Gallatin Art Crossing and the Bozeman Sculpture Park recently
combined to form one organization that will espouse the missions of
both of the original groups.
International Day of Charity - 5 September
International Day of Charity - 5 September
In recognition of the role of charity in alleviating humanitarian crises and human suffering within and among nations,
as well as of the efforts of charitable organizations and individuals,
including the work of Mother Teresa, the General Assembly of the United Nations in its resolution A/RES/67/105
designated the 5th of September, the anniversary of the death of Mother Teresa, as the International Day of Charity.
In recognition of the role of charity in alleviating humanitarian crises and human suffering within and among nations,
as well as of the efforts of charitable organizations and individuals,
including the work of Mother Teresa, the General Assembly of the United Nations in its resolution A/RES/67/105
designated the 5th of September, the anniversary of the death of Mother Teresa, as the International Day of Charity.
New Tool Puts Dollar Value on Social Projects - News - The Chronicle of Philanthropy- Connecting the nonprofit world with news, jobs, and ideas
New Tool Puts Dollar Value on Social Projects - News - The Chronicle of Philanthropy- Connecting the nonprofit world with news, jobs, and ideas
Measuring the social impact of building low-cost housing, child-care
centers, and health clinics in poor neighborhoods isn’t easy. But a new
online tool takes a stab at putting a dollar value on such building
projects, based on the best available social-science research.
The Social Impact Calculator i
Measuring the social impact of building low-cost housing, child-care
centers, and health clinics in poor neighborhoods isn’t easy. But a new
online tool takes a stab at putting a dollar value on such building
projects, based on the best available social-science research.
The Social Impact Calculator i
New Partnership to Increase Student Philanthropy, Community Involvement
New Partnership to Increase Student Philanthropy, Community Involvement
This partnership has the potential to be so influential because we
know that the earlier youth get involved in philanthropy, the more
likely they are stay involved throughout their lifetimes," said Andrew Watt, FInstF, President and CEO of AFP.
"We are excited to be working with the Jefferson Awards Foundation,
which has such an illustrious program, and reaching so many young people
interested in making a difference." Beginning with the
2014-2015 school year, volunteers from AFP chapters in the 12 SIA
regions will present a beginning philanthropy and fundraising module, as
well as a more advanced module at the mid-winter SIA Leadership
Conference
This partnership has the potential to be so influential because we
know that the earlier youth get involved in philanthropy, the more
likely they are stay involved throughout their lifetimes," said Andrew Watt, FInstF, President and CEO of AFP.
"We are excited to be working with the Jefferson Awards Foundation,
which has such an illustrious program, and reaching so many young people
interested in making a difference." Beginning with the
2014-2015 school year, volunteers from AFP chapters in the 12 SIA
regions will present a beginning philanthropy and fundraising module, as
well as a more advanced module at the mid-winter SIA Leadership
Conference
Top Five Damned Fool Questions about Charity Golf
Top Five Damned Fool Questions about Charity Golf
I
get asked all kinds of questions about charity golf tournaments by
people who have never done one. I've answered them all in my book, Going for the Green. But here are five that are continually teed up.
Via Guidestar
August 2014I
get asked all kinds of questions about charity golf tournaments by
people who have never done one. I've answered them all in my book, Going for the Green. But here are five that are continually teed up.
Our
budget has been cut this year and we need money right away. What do you
think about our hosting a nice charity golf tournament? I've heard
these can make a lot of money.
budget has been cut this year and we need money right away. What do you
think about our hosting a nice charity golf tournament? I've heard
these can make a lot of money.
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