Signs of Trouble For The Museum Industry (DATA) | Know Your Own Bone

Signs of Trouble For The Museum Industry (DATA) | Know Your Own Bone: "As the US population grows, the number of people attending visitor-serving organizations is (still) in general decline. And this is a very big problem for sustainability without a digital-age shift in our business model.  It’s not just museums. Many visitor-serving organizations – science centers, historical sites, aquariums, zoos, symphonies, etc. – are failing to keep pace with population growth."



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#GivingTuesday Moves from Campaign to Tradition | Case Foundation

#GivingTuesday Moves from Campaign to Tradition | Case Foundation: "We look forward to a more detailed look at the impact of #GivingTuesday from Indiana University Lilly Family School of Philanthropy on December 17 when they release their #GivingTuesday Spotlight Report with an initial analysis of how the day has affected overall giving trends. As a teaser, we invite you to check out our infographic below! We hope you will share the results of the day in celebration of the global movement that has united more individuals, businesses, communities and nonprofits in a day of giving back across the globe.

What a wonderful way to kick off the holiday season!"



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Analysts: 'Giving Tuesday' Raised $46M for Charity - ABC News

Nonprofit experts say the national drive known as "Giving Tuesday" is
having a growing impact, with nearly $46 million raised for charitable
groups this week.

Research from Indiana University's Lilly Family School of Philanthropy
and the Case Foundation provided to The Associated Press shows the
amount donated increased by 63 percent over 2013

Analysts: 'Giving Tuesday' Raised $46M for Charity - ABC News

Prospective donor’s ‘no’ is an opportunity to engage « Philanthropy North Carolina

Prospective donor’s ‘no’ is an opportunity to engage « Philanthropy North Carolina: "Communication starts with listening. And for people who work with donors to raise money for charities, listening carefully is critical.

Gordon Soenksen, chief development officer at the Community Foundation of Greater Greensboro in Greensboro, N.C., has a positive take on what many fundraising professionals might take to be a donor’s negativity."



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$6.5-Million Gift at Risk if U. of Ill. Keeps Professor With Criminal Past – Philanthropy Today - Blogs - The Chronicle of Philanthropy

$6.5-Million Gift at Risk if U. of Ill. Keeps Professor With Criminal Past – Philanthropy Today - Blogs - The Chronicle of Philanthropy: "A donor to the University of Illinois at Chicago has threatened to withhold most of a $6.5-million contribution if academic units at the university’s Urbana-Champaign branch follow through on plans to rehire a professor who lost his job after a criminal conviction came to light, according to the Chicago Tribune. Retired tech executive Richard Hill made the pledge to the bioengineering department of the Chicago campus last year and has given about $2-million so far but said he would pay no more if James Kilgore returns to the system’s faculty."



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With Naming Gifts, ‘Perpetuity’ Is a Matter of Negotiation – Philanthropy Today - Blogs - The Chronicle of Philanthropy

With Naming Gifts, ‘Perpetuity’ Is a Matter of Negotiation – Philanthropy Today - Blogs - The Chronicle of Philanthropy: "The New York Times writes about the shifting meaning of “perpetuity” when the word is applied to putting multimillion-dollar donors’ names on cultural institutions. The article was prompted by Lincoln Center’s recent deal with the heirs of 1970s patron Avery Fisher to allow the venue to change the name of its concert hall in hopes of attracting a lucrative new gift, and it cites other donor pacts in which perpetuity carried a time limit."



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The Blackbaud Index: Overall Charitable Giving to Nonprofits Increase 0.2% | Blackbaud News

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The Blackbaud Index: Overall Charitable Giving to Nonprofits Increase 0.2% | Blackbaud News: "The Blackbaud Index: Overall Charitable Giving to Nonprofits Increase 0.2%

Posted on December 1, 2014 by Nicole McGougan
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The Blackbaud Index today reported that overall charitable giving to nonprofits increased 0.2% and online giving increased 10.6% for the three months ending October 2014 as compared to the same period in 2013.
As reported in the Charitable Giving Report, overall charitable giving grew 4.9% and online giving grew 13.5% for the full year 2013 compared to the full year 2012. Visit the interactive infographic to view highlights from the report."



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Measuring Fundraising Performance vs. Fundraiser Performance—Part One - NPQ - Nonprofit Quarterly

Measuring Fundraising Performance vs. Fundraiser Performance—Part One - NPQ - Nonprofit Quarterly:



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Forbes: 2014 Special Philanthropy Issue

Forbes: 2014 Special Philanthropy Issue: "Forbes: 2014 Special Philanthropy Issue"



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Big N.Y. Arts Groups Cultivate Globetrotting Foreign Donors – Philanthropy Today - Blogs - The Chronicle of Philanthropy

Big N.Y. Arts Groups Cultivate Globetrotting Foreign Donors – Philanthropy Today - Blogs - The Chronicle of Philanthropy: "Major New York City arts institutions are increasingly cultivating wealthy potential patrons abroad, writes The Wall Street Journal. The New York Philharmonic’s recent launch of a 12-member international advisory board, which includes members from Brazil, China, Germany, and the Philippines, follows similar moves by the Metropolitan Opera, American Ballet Theatre, and the Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum."



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Rape Claims Cast Shadow Over Cosby’s Philanthropic Legacy – Philanthropy Today - Blogs - The Chronicle of Philanthropy

Rape Claims Cast Shadow Over Cosby’s Philanthropic Legacy – Philanthropy Today - Blogs - The Chronicle of Philanthropy: "The growing wave of sexual-assault allegations against Bill Cosby is creating difficult decisions for institutions that have benefited from his charitable largesse, the Associated Press and USA Today write.

No beneficiary is known to have returned gifts from Mr. Cosby and his wife, Camille, who have donated tens of millions of dollars over the years, most notably to colleges and universities. But several have moved to distance themselves from the 77-year-old entertainer, who has denied the accusations.

High Point University in North Carolina removed Mr. "



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Early Signs Point to Another Big Growth Year for Giving Tuesday - News - The Chronicle of Philanthropy- Connecting the nonprofit world with news, jobs, and ideas

Early Signs Point to Another Big Growth Year for Giving Tuesday - News - The Chronicle of Philanthropy- Connecting the nonprofit world with news, jobs, and ideas: "Giving Tuesday 2014 appears poised to repeat its sophomore year growth, when the day of philanthropy nearly doubled donations around the world.

Based on the goals of participants and promises of matching gifts, and a sample of this year’s campaigns, Giving Tuesday could raise $40-million or more. Estimates of online donations tied to Giving Tuesday in 2013 range from $21-million to $32-million."



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Cosby philanthropy shadowed by sexual allegations - seattlepi.com

Cosby philanthropy shadowed by sexual allegations - seattlepi.com: "Bill Cosby's record of big donations to colleges and other institutions has been a key part of his rosy public image. But even his generosity can't stand apart from the rising tide of allegations made by women accusing him of sexual assault.

A North Carolina school, High Point University, removed the 77-year-old entertainer from its National Board of Advisors, a panel that includes retired Gen. Colin Powell. The university referred to Cosby as "one of the most influential performers of our time" when it announced his appointment last July."



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St. Joseph’s Halts Fundraising Scheme but Admits No Wrongdoing - NPQ - Nonprofit Quarterly

St. Joseph’s Halts Fundraising Scheme but Admits No Wrongdoing - NPQ - Nonprofit Quarterly

Shrinking Revenue and Shrinking Orchestras Meet Big Art - NPQ - Nonprofit Quarterly

Shrinking Revenue and Shrinking Orchestras Meet Big Art - NPQ - Nonprofit Quarterly

Program Evaluation for Foundations

Program Evaluation for Foundations: "In our increasingly data-driven world, organizations — both nonprofits and foundations — need more than ever to be able to measure and monitor the effectiveness of their programs. It's difficult to improve program services or reach without first measuring current effectiveness. Although program evaluation really is a strategy, not a software program, there are tools that can help organizations accurately and confidently collect, measure, and monitor the outcomes and effectiveness of their programs.
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6 Potential Pitfalls to Avoid with Your Company Employee Giving Model | America's Charities

6 Potential Pitfalls to Avoid with Your Company Employee Giving Model | America's Charities: "Workplace giving campaigns are making way for a new engagement model and the latest research indicates that if your company is making any of the following mistakes, you’re likely missing out on some key corporate branding and employee engagement opportunities."



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Opinion: Let’s Mend Vermont’s Social Safety Net | Common Good Vermont Blog

Opinion: Let’s Mend Vermont’s Social Safety Net | Common Good Vermont Blog: "Vermonters have long committed to helping our vulnerable neighbors through support of our “social safety net”– a value we have held dear for generations. To this end, State government has partnered with community based nonprofit agencies  for decades to keep people safe, warm, and fed. But the safety net is fraying dangerously, through years of State neglect."



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BandAid 30: five things charity fundraisers can teach Bob Geldof | Voluntary Sector Network | The Guardian

BandAid 30: five things charity fundraisers can teach Bob Geldof | Voluntary Sector Network | The Guardian: "BandAid 30: five things charity fundraisers can teach Bob Geldof
There are many ways to keep donations rolling in other than encouraging the public to delete the single and download it again"



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Conference Recap: 501(c)(4)s and Public Policy: What You Need to Know »Blog

Conference Recap: 501(c)(4)s and Public Policy: What You Need to Know »Blog: "In purpose, 501(c)(4)s with social welfare purposes may resemble 501(c)(3)s with charitable purposes, but they differ in a few important ways:
501(c)(4)s are not eligible to receive deductible charitable contributions;
they can engage in lobbying without the restrictions applicable to 501(c)(3)s; and
they can engage in political campaign intervention activities, including endorsing candidates, so long as such activities do not constitute their primary activity.
Examples of 501(c)(4)s cited by the panel included the Sierra Club, Planned Parenthood, ACLU, AARP, NRA, and Disabled Veterans of America, organizations many mistakenly believe are charities."



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Giving Blueday to encourage student donors - The Michigan Daily

Giving Blueday to encourage student donors - The Michigan Daily: "Tom Szczepanski, assistant vice president for development, connected Giving Blueday to Giving Tuesday, a national movement to promote charitable action after mass consumption on Thanksgiving, Black Friday and Cyber Monday."



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‘Bunny’ Mellon Estate Sale Brings $218-Million for Charity – Philanthropy Today - Blogs - The Chronicle of Philanthropy

‘Bunny’ Mellon Estate Sale Brings $218-Million for Charity – Philanthropy Today - Blogs - The Chronicle of Philanthropy: "Bunny’ Mellon Estate Sale Brings $218-Million for Charity
An auction of Rachel Lambert Mellon’s vast collection of art, jewelry, furniture, and decorative objects fetched $218-million for a foundation that supports a library at the late Listerine heiress’s Virginia home, writes The New York Times. The Sotheby’s sale was conducted over five days this month, concluding Sunday night, and raised money than double its $100-million estimate."



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Search Engine : Page 1 of 2 : FundRaising Success

Search Engine : Page 1 of 2 : FundRaising Success: "Does your organization receive government funding? Or are you at least considering it? The federal government is increasingly stepping away from providing human services like elder care, and instead it is calling for nonprofits to take up the services slack. Some nonprofits see government contracting as the holy grail of funding: "Real money for our programs, and it comes every year!"
But what's the downside of government contracting?"



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Marie Curie drops the words 'Cancer Care' from name

Marie Curie drops the words 'Cancer Care' from name: "Marie Curie has dropped the words ‘Cancer Care’ from its name in the lead-up to a rebrand at the care charity.
Documents filed with Companies House earlier this month say the charity agreed the special resolution to change its name to Marie Curie at its annual general meeting on 2 October. "



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Let's Put An End To Restricted Giving - Forbes

Let's Put An End To Restricted Giving - Forbes: "We like to think that private charitable giving is inherently different to, say, buying a service. This is why governments subsidize the one but not the other (tax exemptions amount to $55 billion per year in the US alone). In practice, however, donations are much more transactional than most donors admit. Through restrictions, donors can tell grantees how to spend their money. A typical case would be a donor giving to a relief organization in response to a specific disaster, or a foundation giving to a university for a specific line of research."



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Chris Evert tennis tournament raises money for drug prevention - Sun Sentinel

Chris Evert tennis tournament raises money for drug prevention - Sun Sentinel: "Chris Evert and Martina Navratilova bounced once-liners off each other Sunday afternoon at Evert's annual charity tournament to raise money for drug prevention in Florida."



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Texas Stampede charity rodeo’s shutdown leaves questions about money woes | Dallas Morning News

Texas Stampede charity rodeo’s shutdown leaves questions about money woes | Dallas Morning News: "The Texas Stampede began with a noble purpose — to raise money for children’s charities, and to put on a national-caliber rodeo honoring the Western heritage of North Texas.

For 13 years, the nonprofit seemed to live up to its promise. Large crowds cheered television-circuit cowboys, all sinew and weathered leather, first at American Airlines Center in downtown Dallas, and in later years, about 25 miles north in Allen.

It was a classic feel-good event — until the charity went belly-up this spring, "



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Nonprofit center works to support LGBT community « Philanthropy North Carolina

Nonprofit center works to support LGBT community « Philanthropy North Carolina: "RALEIGH, N.C. — Last spring, when high schools typically hold their proms, 125 teens from throughout the Triangle with a sexual orientation outside the mainstream, as well as their allies, gathered at the Community United Church of Christ o"



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How Donor-Advised Funds Can Help with Year-end Planning

How Donor-Advised Funds Can Help with Year-end Planning: "They can be established very quickly, are easy to explain to clients and simple for them to use, have many tax benefits, appeal to a wide variety of donors, and there is no charge to create them. DAFs now outnumber private foundations by nearly three to one.

The end of the year is when many DAF accounts are established and when many clients contribute to their already-established DAFs. This is largely because clients: 1. Meet with their CPAs and other advisors to do year-end tax planning and discuss any recent or anticipated liquidity events;"



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Is Grantmaking Getting Smarter?: An Update - PhilanTopic | PND | Foundation Center

Is Grantmaking Getting Smarter?: An Update - PhilanTopic | PND | Foundation Center: "Over the past fifteen years, research by Grantmakers for Effective Organizations has demonstrated that certain grantmaking practices support nonprofits' capacity to achieve results. To track how these practices are changing, GEO conducts a national survey of staffed grantmaking organizations every three years. As we prepared to release the results of our most recent survey, I wondered: How would experts in nonprofit management interpret the results? To find out, I asked CompassPoint CEO Jeanne Bell, co-author of the reports Daring to Lead and Underdeveloped: A National Study of Challenges Facing Nonprofit Fundraising, and Don Crocker, executive director and CEO of the Support Center, which advises nonprofits and foundations in the areas of leadership and executive transitions, board performance, and nonprofit/foundation effectiveness, to share their thoughts on our key findings as well as how funders can best support nonprofits to achieve more impact."



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