Keep your news releases clear « Philanthropy North Carolina

Keep your news releases clear « Philanthropy North Carolina: "Your news releases should be easy to understand, short and to the point, focusing on the actual news your nonprofit is announcing.

Instead, news releases from many nonprofits are confusing, vague, long-winded and roundabout, focusing on the nonprofit and its leaders, not the news."



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Answer The Question, Win Valuable Grants - The NonProfit TimesThe NonProfit Times

Answer The Question, Win Valuable Grants - The NonProfit TimesThe NonProfit Times: "Winning a grant is a lot like the SATs, you get points for simply getting your name correct. About 60 percent of winning a grant is answering the questions on the application and telling the grantmakers what they want to know.

The other 40 percent is how you answer those questions, said John W. Hicks, president and CEO of consulting firm j.c. geever in New York City. Hicks presented “The 40 Percent Solution” to attendees of Fundraising Day in New York 2015, organized by the New York City chapter of the Association of Fundraising Professionals."



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Q&A with Historian Olivier Zunz | HistPhil

Q&A with Historian Olivier Zunz | HistPhil: "ditors’ Note: In our introduction to the blog, we said that the site will be structured around certain themes and that we would start off with a discussion on the state of the field. "



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In quest to raise $6 billion, USC runs a massive fundraising machine - LA Times

In quest to raise $6 billion, USC runs a massive fundraising machine - LA Times: "The three-day, three-city Trojan sprint through Texas was underway, one that could help USC raise the $1.8 billion it needs to reach its ambitious $6-billion campaign goal for scholarships, faculty hiring and building by the end of 2018."



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Backers and Critics of Donor-Advised Funds Debate Their Merits - The Chronicle of Philanthropy

Backers and Critics of Donor-Advised Funds Debate Their Merits - The Chronicle of Philanthropy: "The growing scrutiny of donor-advised funds is baseless, said leaders of community foundations and representatives from national investment firms during an Urban Institute conference this week.

"It’s a disservice to the field to assume there’s a problem," Emmett Carson said, president of the Silicon Valley Community Foundation, in an interview. "I th"



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Celebrated Joffrey Ballet Gets its First Endowment | Nonprofit Quarterly

Celebrated Joffrey Ballet Gets its First Endowment | Nonprofit Quarterly:



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TSNE Releases Leadership New England Report | Third Sector New England

TSNE Releases Leadership New England Report | Third Sector New England: "TSNE Releases Leadership New England Report
New report profiles nonprofit leaders in New England, points to challenges with many seasoned leaders planning to leave in the next five years."



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Michael Bloomberg has donated $100 million to turn New York City into a tech hub | Business Insider India

Michael Bloomberg has donated $100 million to turn New York City into a tech hub | Business Insider India: "Former New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg is donating a whopping $100 million to Cornell Tech, he announced during a groundbreaking ceremony Tuesday morning. 
When the campus opens on Roosevelt Island in 2017, it will provide a permanent home for an entirely new graduate school that city officials hope will position New York City as a major tech center. "



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Ruffalo Noel Levitz Raises One Millionth Dollar for AFP Foundation for Philanthropy - AFP Foundations for Philanthropy - AFP

Ruffalo Noel Levitz Raises One Millionth Dollar for AFP Foundation for Philanthropy - AFP Foundations for Philanthropy - AFP: "The Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) Foundation for Philanthropy congratulates and thanks Ruffalo Noel Levitz for reaching one million dollars in raised revenue on behalf of the foundation and AFP’s U.S. chapters through its cooperative Annual Fund calling program.

AFP Video: Thank You, Ruffalo Noel Levitz!

The AFP Foundation for Philanthropy and Ruffalo Noel Levitz began their partnership seven years ago, with the firm taking primary responsibility for managing the foundation’s calling program. The Annual Fund supports key initiatives in the areas of diversity and inclusion, professional education and leadership development and research."



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Fundraising Day Recap | Nonprofit Bridge

Coverage of NY Fundraising Day.



Fundraising Day Recap | Nonprofit Bridge: "Yesterday I had the pleasure of attending Fundraising Day.  I spent part of the day volunteering to help attendees, but was able to attend several sessions of the Web, Tech and Social Media track. Below are a few highlights:"



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Real-life Forrest Gump runs 1,050 miles for charity - Movies - Boston.com

Real-life Forrest Gump runs 1,050 miles for charity - Movies - Boston.com:



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8 new beneficiaries of philanthropy - The NonProfit TimesThe NonProfit Times

8 new beneficiaries of philanthropy - The NonProfit TimesThe NonProfit Times: "8 new beneficiaries of philanthropy
by The NonProfit Times - June 16, 2015
Nonprofit initiatives that either benefit or involve people can find themselves having to adapt as the needs or numbers of participants change over time."



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Employment Agreements: Five Things Every Nonprofit Board Should Know | Exceptional Boards

Employment Agreements: Five Things Every Nonprofit Board Should Know | Exceptional Boards: "EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENTS: FIVE THINGS EVERY NONPROFIT BOARD SHOULD KNOW"



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Giving hits record-high $358 billion « Philanthropy North Carolina

Giving hits record-high $358 billion « Philanthropy North Carolina: "Charitable giving in the U.S. grew to $358.38 billion in 2014, marking the fifth straight year of growth and exceeding its peak in 2007 before the economy collapsed, a new report says.

Individuals, corporations, foundations and bequests all gave more, says Giving USA 2015, a report from the Giving USA Foundation and researched and written by the Lilly Family School of Philanthropy at Indiana University."



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GRATs Could Lose Allure if Interest Rates Move Higher - WSJ

GRATs Could Lose Allure if Interest Rates Move Higher - WSJ: "If the Federal Reserve boosts interest rates this year, as is widely expected, at least one popular estate-planning tool may lose a bit of luster: grantor retained annuity trusts.

In recent years, these vehicles, known as GRATs, have been used commonly by wealthy individuals and families seeking to pass down appreciating assets to heirs without taking a big gift-tax hit and to lower their overall estate-tax burden."



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Spring gala scene sets records for fundraising - In Other News - Crain's Chicago Business

Spring gala scene sets records for fundraising - In Other News - Crain's Chicago Business: "What's happening in Chicago is happening across the country, said Michael Nilsen, vice president of public affairs at the Arlington, Va.-based Association of Fundraising Professionals, which keeps track of such information.

“The economy is doing better and we're definitely seeing growth in giving. You're seeing more giving from wealthier and middle-class donors, and I think that speaks to the success of some of these high-scale black-tie fundraisers,” he said, pointing to the New York-based Robinhood Foundation, which raised a record-breaking $101 million."



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Ace your next fundraising job interview with these easy tips

Ace your next fundraising job interview with these easy tips

The AFP Blog: New Controversies, Same Issues

The AFP Blog: New Controversies, Same Issues: Every time there is a significant charitable controversy or issue, like clockwork, along come the columns and thought pieces on what the cha...

New Carnival cruise brand devotes ship to volunteer trips - US News

Another approach to  Voluntourism



New Carnival cruise brand devotes ship to volunteer trips - US News: "Carnival Corp. announced a new concept in cruising Thursday: service trips where passengers sail to a destination in order to volunteer there."



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The Celebrity Factor in Fundraising - Non-Profit PRO

The Celebrity Factor in Fundraising - Non-Profit PRO: "Based on my experience, I have three key takeaways that are important to focus on when choosing celebrities to help raise awareness for a cause:"



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Harvard Draws Megagifts With Move Into Naming Rights - The Chronicle of Philanthropy

Harvard Draws Megagifts With Move Into Naming Rights - The Chronicle of Philanthropy: "Harvard University, long an exception to the higher-education trend of big donors' names adorning academic departments, is attracting unprecedented donations after reversing course, writes Boston.com."



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High Net-Worth Donors Want To ‘Giving Back’ - The NonProfit TimesThe NonProfit Times

High Net-Worth Donors Want To ‘Giving Back’ - The NonProfit TimesThe NonProfit Times: "More than half of high net-worth (HNW) individuals consider “giving back to society” essential to a life well lived, and another one-third describe it as “important,” for a combined 86 percent.

The 2015 U.S. Trust Insights on Wealth and Worth Survey is the fifth annual study focused on high net-worth and ultra high net-worth adults. It surveyed 640 adults with investable assets of at least $3 million, not including the value of their primary residence."



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Former Trader Joe’s Exec Opens Super Cheap Nonprofit Supermarket | Money.com

Former Trader Joe’s Exec Opens Super Cheap Nonprofit Supermarket | Money.com: "On Thursday, June 4, a new not-for-profit grocery store called the Daily Table opened in Dorchester, Mass. The new store is notable for two main reasons: 1) It’s the baby of Doug Rauch, the former president of Trader Joe’s, which was recently named among America’s favorite supermarkets; and 2) The prices of many items are incredibly affordable."



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Essay urges people to applaud Harvard's fund-raising success | InsideHigherEd

Essay urges people to applaud Harvard's fund-raising success | InsideHigherEd: "That success should be celebrated alongside the fund-raising successes of many institutions across the country. But I’ve read critiques that state Paulson should have given his gift elsewhere -- somewhere more “worthy” or more “needy.” But the reality is that donors support the causes for which they are passionate. And in that way, all gifts are worthy."



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12 pieces of advice for folks graduating and entering the nonprofit sector / Nonprofit With Balls

12 pieces of advice for folks graduating and entering the nonprofit sector / Nonprofit With Balls: "12+ Pieces of Advice for Professionals Entering the Nonprofit Sector

Get several mentors. Mentors are totally awesome. But some people freak out under the pressure of being called a mentor. So what you do is find someone you admire, take them out for coffee, ask for their advice, then say, “I really appreciate your advice. Would you mind if we meet up once a while so I could pick your brain from time to time?” Bam! They’re a mentor, and they might not even know it. Suckas.(Note: Do not call your mentors suckas.)"



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Crowdfunding Website Charidy Has Unique Formula for Giving-Day Success - The Chronicle of Philanthropy

Crowdfunding Website Charidy Has Unique Formula for Giving-Day Success - The Chronicle of Philanthropy: "A new model of crowdfunding and giving days is gaining traction among Orthodox Jewish nonprofits in the U.S. and abroad. Charidy, an online platform created in 2013, combines the heft of major donors, the pressures of time, and an all-or-nothing funding contingency."



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The Wall Street Takeover of Nonprofit Boards | Stanford Social Innovation Review

The Wall Street Takeover of Nonprofit Boards | Stanford Social Innovation Review: "Over the past twenty-five years the composition of the boards at some of America’s most important nonprofit organizations has dramatically changed. Without much notice, a legion of Wall Street executives (investment bankers, hedge fund managers, and others) has taken a growing number of seats in nonprofit boardrooms. Not o"



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Will major donors pay overhead to leverage engagement and giving from new donors? - CFRE International

Will major donors pay overhead to leverage engagement and giving from new donors? - CFRE International: "A study published last fall in Science (view abstract) reports that more first-time donors gave and gave higher amounts when an appeal stated that overhead costs had been met by a prior donor. The total project costs were $20,000, and all comparison groups in the study had $10,000 commitments in hand. The letters that stated the $10,000 commitment was for overhead raised the most. The research is part of the Science of Philanthropy Initiative, based at the University of Chicago."



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Malcolm Gladwell goes nuts on John Paulson's Harvard donation - Business Insider

Malcolm Gladwell goes nuts on John Paulson's Harvard donation - Business Insider: "In case you missed it, a Wall Street billionaire donated $400 million to Harvard on Wednesday. That donation, by hedge fund manager John Paulson, was Harvard's largest gift of all time and added to Harvard's already mammoth $36.4 billion endowment. "



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Who Will Watch the Charities? - NYTimes.com

Who Will Watch the Charities? - NYTimes.com: "LAST week federal authorities disclosed that four cancer charities had bilked tens of millions of dollars from donors. Questions continue to surface about the lack of transparency at the Clinton Foundation. Philanthropy, we’re learning, is a world with too much secrecy and too little oversight. Despite its increasing role in American society, from education to the arts to the media, perhaps no sector is less accountable to outsiders."



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