Apple CEO Tim Cook talks charity, coming out as gay on 'Late Show' - Sep. 15, 2015

Apple CEO Tim Cook talks charity, coming out as gay on 'Late Show' - Sep. 15, 2015: "Cook said he's focused on charity for the same reason he came out as gay last year. People are suffering, and because of his position at Apple (AAPL, Tech30), he's able to do something about it.
"It became so clear to me kids were being bullied in school, kids were getting discriminated against, kids were even being disowned by their own parents," he said. "I needed to do something.""



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To Tackle America’s Greatest Challenges, Follow Detroit’s Lead | Jamie Dimon | LinkedIn

To Tackle America’s Greatest Challenges, Follow Detroit’s Lead | Jamie Dimon | LinkedIn: "I’ve traveled to Detroit on business for more than 25 years, and the signs of the city’s recovery are becoming apparent. Although the city has a long way to go, you can feel the increasing energy and spirit of cooperation that businesses, government and nonprofits have to increase economic growth and create greater opportunity for all."



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Salesmanship in proposal writing - The NonProfit TimesThe NonProfit Times

Salesmanship in proposal writing - The NonProfit TimesThe NonProfit Times: "Most nonprofit professionals believe passionately in their organization’s mission, and new grant seekers often believe that articulating their organization’s good work is all that’s needed to win funding. “Their commitment to the issue is so strong that they can’t imagine the funder won’t feel the same way and jump on board,” said Holly Thompson, contributing editor for The Grantsmanship Center, in Los Angeles, Calif."



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Charities need to stop abusing language « Philanthropy North Carolina

Charities need to stop abusing language « Philanthropy North Carolina: "They need to be able to tell their story so it is easy to understand the need they address, the people they serve, the way they work, their impact, and why people should care, get involved and support them.

Charities should speak plainly and make their words matter. They should embrace the fact that they are businesses with both social and financial bottom lines, and must survive in a fiercely competitive charitable marketplace."



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Nominations Now Open for the AFP/Skystone Partners Research Prize - Press - AFP

Nominations Now Open for the AFP/Skystone Partners Research Prize - Press - AFP: "Authors of published research works on fundraising and philanthropy are invited to submit a book or monograph of 50 or more pages OR a peer-reviewed article for the 2016 Skystone Partners Prize for Research on Fundraising and Philanthropy, presented by the Association of Fundraising Professionals.  Other individuals or organizations may submit nominations of appropriate publications."



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Insights from the Blackbaud #GivingTuesday Trends Report

Insights from the Blackbaud #GivingTuesday Trends Report: "By most accounts, the annual late November #GivingTuesday online giving tradition has been gaining traction since 2012. TechSoup donor partner Blackbaud recently released a report that digs deep into the #GivingTuesday results over three years to reveal the patterns that are emerging from this increasingly important national day of charitable giving.

Here's what jumped out at us."



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The Logic of Effective Altruism | Boston Review

The Logic of Effective Altruism | Boston Review

Bush Tax Plan Preserves Charitable Deduction - Press - AFP

Bush Tax Plan Preserves Charitable Deduction - Press - AFP

'Sham' cancer charities raised $187 million, used almost none on patients, suit says - LA Times

'Sham' cancer charities raised $187 million, used almost none on patients, suit says - LA Times:



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Are Children Welcome at Your Conferences?: Associations Now

Are Children Welcome at Your Conferences?: Associations Now: "very association is sure to roll out the welcome mat for its meeting attendees. But does the welcome mat get rolled up when attendees bring their babies and other children to the conference?"



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Five ways charity leaders can encourage innovation | Voluntary Sector Network | The Guardian

Five ways charity leaders can encourage innovation | Voluntary Sector Network | The Guardian: "Five ways charity leaders can encourage innovation
From Google’s innovation time to assessing a senior team’s capability, organisations can do a lot more to embed a digital culture"



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Job Satisfaction Up, Majority Still Not Thrilled - The NonProfit TimesThe NonProfit Times

Job Satisfaction Up, Majority Still Not Thrilled - The NonProfit TimesThe NonProfit Times: "Based on a Fall 2014 survey of 5,000 U.S. households conducted for The Conference Board by The Nielsen Company, “Job Satisfaction: 2015 Edition” shows 48.3 percent of Americans satisfied with their jobs, up from 47.7 percent in 2013 and 42.6 percent in 2010 (an all-time low). As unemployment plummeted over recent years — from 9.1 percent in April 2011 to 5.1 percent in August 2015 — job satisfaction has risen in kind, reflecting heightened competition for talent and the perception of expanded opportunities for turnover and advancement."



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Sen. Grassley Worries Payout Rule for Donor-Advised Funds Would Backfire - The Chronicle of Philanthropy

Sen. Grassley Worries Payout Rule for Donor-Advised Funds Would Backfire - The Chronicle of Philanthropy: "Mandatory payouts or deadlines for donor-advised funds and endowments could limit, rather than encourage, giving, Sen. Charles Grassley said. The longtime charity hound has no plans to push for such regulation."



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Foundations pave the way for more racially diverse young leaders - StarTribune.com

Foundations pave the way for more racially diverse young leaders - StarTribune.com: "There was a dearth of color in the larger field of philanthropy,” said Roper-Batker. “Our intent was to build a pipeline into key leadership positions in philanthropy, the nonprofit sector, fundraising.”

That pipeline is being built through some rugged terrain. According to the Annie E. Casey Foundation, at least 60 percent of nonprofits serve people of color, who comprise more than a third of U.S. population."



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Facilitating Mergers and Acquisitions for Nonprofits | John E. Kobara

Facilitating Mergers and Acquisitions for Nonprofits | John E. Kobara: ". Today in Los Angeles County alone, there are more than 31,000 nonprofits.

Everybody agrees there are too many nonprofits. I have heard many funders complain about the duplication and inefficiencies in the nonprofit marketplace, as redundancy can diminishes the prospect of ending homelessness, boosting high school graduation rates or reducing obesity, etc."



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[Infographic] Your 'Ice Bucket' Dollars at Work - PhilanTopic | PND | Foundation Center

[Infographic] Your 'Ice Bucket' Dollars at Work - PhilanTopic | PND | Foundation Center: "[Infographic] Your 'Ice Bucket' Dollars at Work
SEPTEMBER 05, 2015
Although it couldn't have predicted it, the ALS Association struck gold when it introduced the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge last summer. And, as we reported a week or so ago, scientists are crediting the funds raised through the campaign — more than $115 million in the U.S. and an estimated $220 million globally — with supporting a major breakthrough in the search for a treatment for the always-fatal disease. The infographic below breaks down how the dollars raised through last year's the challenge have been used."



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Alumni support of gift to UW boosts value to $250 million

Alumni support of gift to UW boosts value to $250 million: "A record-shattering gift to help recruit and retain world-class faculty has grown to be worth a quarter-billion dollars thanks to urgent and strong support from alumni, the University of Wisconsin-Madison is poised to announce Tuesday.

The news comes after months of negative publicity about the impact of state budget cuts and threats to faculty tenure protections. During that stretch, the university's image — particularly in national education circles — has taken a significant hit."



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Agents raid Goodwill in investigation into AbilityOne - CNN.com

Agents raid Goodwill in investigation into AbilityOne - CNN.com: "he fraud investigation into the government program was first detailed in an exclusive CNN story several weeks ago. AbilityOne and its management operation, SourceAmerica, are now under investigation by at least four separate Offices of Inspectors General, and also by the U.S. Department of Justice, according to inside sources."



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Nonprofit leaders: Compensation isn’t just pay

Nonprofit leaders: Compensation isn’t just pay: "The study

The 2014 CEO Compensation Study examined the compensation practices at 3,946 mid to large-sized U.S.-based charities that depend on support from the public. The analysis revealed that the top leaders of these charities earned a median salary in the low to mid six figures in 2012, an increase of 2.6 percent from the previous year, according to Charity Navigator.

Salaries differ based on the part of the country in which the entity is located."



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The fundraising leadership crisis – is it real? - Information, research and resources for fundraisers and their leaders

The fundraising leadership crisis – is it real? - Information, research and resources for fundraisers and their leaders: "Think about your fundraising career.

Have you ever had a bad boss? Unrealistic goals? 

A board that doesn’t understand or appreciate fundraising?

Have you ever stayed at a job for less than two years?

Have you ever really hated a fundraising job?"



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CFC leaders confident in employees' charitable donations

CFC leaders confident in employees' charitable donations: "Employees have donated less money over the past few years, with sequestration and the 2013 government shutdown taking a big toll. Between 2009 and 2012, Washington-area employees contributed about $60 million a year to the CFC.  But in 2013, donations dropped to  $51.2 million.

CFC National Capital Chairman Vince Micone said the National Capital Region donated about $49.5 million in 2014, another slight drop. This year, he said, the goal is to raise about $50 million."



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Ford to launch program to engage young employees with local nonprofits - Crain's Detroit Business

Ford to launch program to engage young employees with local nonprofits - Crain's Detroit Business: "Ford Motor Co. plans next year to launch a pilot leadership training program for 30 young Ford employees to learn civic engagement skills while sharing their own insights with nonprofits.

The new “Thirty Under 30” program will tap into a growing interest among younger employees to become involved in their communities beyond sending money to charitable organizations, Ford said."



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The Five Countries With The Largest Expected Wealth Transfers In The Next 30 Years | Wealth-X

The Five Countries With The Largest Expected Wealth Transfers In The Next 30 Years | Wealth-X: "The Five Countries With The Largest Expected Wealth Transfers In The Next 30 Years
Half of the world’s UHNW individuals with assets of at least US$30 million are expected to pass on their wealth in the coming three decades."



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Three Cornellians honored for their philanthropic work | Cornell Chronicle

Three Cornellians honored for their philanthropic work | Cornell Chronicle: "Three Cornellians are among eight recipients of the 2015 Andrew Carnegie Medal of Philanthropy, awarded to families and individuals worldwide who have dedicated their private wealth to the public good."



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Power Volunteering on the Plaza benefits four nonprofits | KBJR 6 & Range 11 | KDLH 3: News, Weather, Sports for Duluth MN / Superior WI / Northland | Local News

Power Volunteering on the Plaza benefits four nonprofits | KBJR 6 & Range 11 | KDLH 3: News, Weather, Sports for Duluth MN / Superior WI / Northland | Local News: "Duluth, MN (NNCNOW.com) -- Volunteers from across the Northland are teamed up in Duluth Thursday outside the Minnesota Power office building to help out families in need.
This is the second year for this effort."



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Alzheimer’s Association Reorganizing National Operation - The NonProfit TimesThe NonProfit Times

Alzheimer’s Association Reorganizing National Operation - The NonProfit TimesThe NonProfit Times: "So the Chicago, Ill.-based national organization is racing to ramp up operations, including a goal of doubling revenue to $450 million by 2019. As part of its effort to meet ambitious goals of its 10-year strategic plan, the association has embarked upon a strategy to combine all of its affiliates nationwide into a single, unified 501(c)(3) organization."



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3-peat: University breaks donations record yet again | The Chronicle

3-peat: University breaks donations record yet again | The Chronicle: "Duke received $478.3 million in private donations during the 2014-15 fiscal year—setting a new record for highest total contributions for the third year in a row.

Some of the largest philanthropic gifts included a $20 million grant given to the Duke Global Health Institute from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation to address diseases like HIV/AIDS and cancer, along with a $13 million contribution to the athletics department from Steve Brooks, Trinity '70 and president and CEO of the Phoenix American Insurance Group. As a result of Brooks' donation, the football field at Wallace Wade Stadium was renamed Brooks Field."



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Carnegie Mellon gets $35M donation | Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Carnegie Mellon gets $35M donation | Pittsburgh Post-Gazette: "For generations, Carnegie Mellon University and its peer U.S. campuses have benefited from an American corporate tradition of directing large philanthropy to the programs and the people in this country able to spark innovation.

But a $35 million gift to CMU announced Tuesday — the biggest corporate donation in the school’s history — was made not by a domestic company but by Tata Consultancy Services, a global enterprise based halfway around the world in India."



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Burger King Rises Above McWhopper Rejection With A Bigger Peace Day Burger Team | Co.Create | creativity + culture + commerce

Burger King Rises Above McWhopper Rejection With A Bigger Peace Day Burger Team | Co.Create | creativity + culture + commerce:



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Stakeholder Group Delivers Cash to Sweet Briar—And More Than Was Pledged! | Nonprofit Quarterly

Stakeholder Group Delivers Cash to Sweet Briar—And More Than Was Pledged! | Nonprofit Quarterly: "As part of that agreement, Saving Sweet Briar, which had been fundraising for just such an occasion, was to put $12 million toward this year’s operation, with another $16 million to be taken from the endowment. The payments were to be made in three installments, with the last of $3.5 million scheduled for today—and yesterday, SSB announced that not only would the money be wired to the college’s account at noon, but Mary Pope Hutson, chair of the Major Donor Task Force, says that the payment will be more than what was agreed upon."



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