Study: Donors Want Workplace Giving Accountability | The NonProfit Times

Study: Donors Want Workplace Giving Accountability | The NonProfit Times: As workplace giving campaigns in the United States continue to grow more sophisticated, a new study by America’s Charities showed that many nonprofits are feeling pressure from their corporate partners to show more accountability when it comes to results measurement.

“Snapshot 2014: A Rising Tide of Expectations” surveyed people at 240 organizations across the country and asked questions about their partnerships and employee giving campaigns at major corporations. While the study found many alignments betw

The State of the Combined Federal Campaign in 2014 - NPQ - Nonprofit Quarterly

The State of the Combined Federal Campaign in 2014 - NPQ - Nonprofit Quarterly: The CFC has experienced a significant decline in donations, moving from $283 million in 2009 to $258 million in 2012. The numbers for 2013 will be released in the spring, but there are fears that the decline will continue, delivering a number that’s potentially below $200 million. According to one article, the reasoning behind the drop in donations could be due to the sinking morale within the federal government.

The Better Incentive: A Bonus or Workplace Giving? | 3BL Media

The Better Incentive: A Bonus or Workplace Giving? | 3BL Media

Giving Back While at Work: 32 Percent of Workers Volunteer Through Company Programs | TheLedger.com

Giving Back While at Work: 32 Percent of Workers Volunteer Through Company Programs | TheLedger.com: Such corporate generosity — which can vary from financially supporting employees' own initiatives to get involved to coordinating a company-level volunteering day — is increasing, said Jessica Rodell, an assistant professor of management at the University of Georgia's Terry College of Business.

Steve Delfin, president and CEO of America's Charities, a nonprofit representing 115 national charities, agreed.

What We Lose When We Lose Workplace Giving - NPQ - Nonprofit Quarterly

What We Lose When We Lose Workplace Giving - NPQ - Nonprofit Quarterly: But workplace giving wasn’t just designed to funnel money to charities, as crucial as that might be. Frequently, workplace giving has been the venue for ordinary Americans to connect to charity in a tactile way. It was how many Americans actually learned about and connected to the charitable sector. It was how many people actually got involved with charities beyond making contributions. Those of us who have been responsible for organizing United Way drives (this author chaired a city government’s United Way drive in a Northeastern city one year) know that these campaigns are built on connecting charities to givers, creating volunteer opportunities, and educating workers about the shape and structure of the nonprofit sector in their communities.

Workplace Giving Had a Reboot in 2012 to Meet Changes, Challenges in the Economy - RE:Philanthropy

Workplace Giving Had a Reboot in 2012 to Meet Changes, Challenges in the Economy - RE:Philanthropy: In 2012 there were further signs that the once staid tradition of employees taking part in annual workplace giving campaigns has been upended by digital technology, younger workers with new ideas, and the need for more engagement between employers and employees. Those are the preliminary findings from America’s Charities 2012 Snapshot: Trends and St

The 3 Fs of Office Giving - Forbes

The 3 Fs of Office Giving - Forbes: One of the best ways for companies to increase employee engagement while improving their communities is through workplace giving programs. And the most effective workplace giving happens when companies lead their staff in campaigns that have a little pizazz.

Charities 'need to show businesses the benefits of payroll giving'

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Andrew Watt from the US Association of Fundraising Professionals says it's an important part of making philanthropy seem normal to people


Charities must make a "comprehensive effort to reach out to the business community" about the benefits of payroll giving, according to Andrew Watt, the chief executive of the US-based Association of Fundraising Professionals.

Employee Engagement and Workplace Giving: Trends and Opportunities | America's Charities

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Employee Engagement and Workplace Giving: Trends and Opportunities | America's Charities: Employee Engagement and Workplace Giving: Trends and Opportunities

Payroll Giving In New Zealand - Charity Matters

Payroll Giving In New Zealand - Charity Matters: ince 7 Jan 2010 when Payroll Giving became an option, around $2 million has been given this way, is this a lower level of take up than was to be expected; from feedback received it would appear it is, at least from charity point if view.

D.C. Site Aims for Year-Round Workplace Giving - Philanthropy Today - The Chronicle of Philanthropy- Connecting the nonprofit world with news, jobs, and ideas

D.C. Site Aims for Year-Round Workplace Giving - Philanthropy Today - The Chronicle of Philanthropy- Connecting the nonprofit world with news, jobs, and ideas: D.C. Site Aims for Year-Round Workplace Giving

February 7, 2012, 10:33 am

A Washington organization that links local businesses and charities has launched a giving Web site designed to extend the traditional workplace giving period and give employees more control over their donations, The Washington Post writes.

Workplace Giving Alliance

Workplace Giving Alliance: n the private sector, the United Way dominates as the primary campaign administrator, setting the rules for solicitation and distribution of donations. In the public sector, each government sets its own rules. Generally, states and municipalities follow the lead of the federal government.

Federations in the Workplace Giving Alliance work primarily in the public sector. While the campaigns are by no means identical, they typically incorporate the features listed below:

Workplace donations make a difference | Statesman Journal | statesmanjournal.com

Workplace donations make a difference | Statesman Journal | statesmanjournal.com: Nowhere is generosity more prevalent than among corporations and organizations in the tri-county region as they host workplace campaigns and provide an opportunity for their employees to engage with the community through giving, volunteering and advocacy. Workplace campaign contributions comprise nearly 75 percent of the total funds raised by the local United Way each year.

OtterBox a philanthropic honoree | The Coloradoan | coloradoan.com

OtterBox a philanthropic honoree | The Coloradoan | coloradoan.com: Within the past year, the company gave employees $200 grants to donate to charities of their choice and challenged them to raise additional funds.

Workplace Campaigns Go Hands-on | Philanthropy Matters | The Center on Philanthropy at Indiana University

From 2010 Philanthropy Matters Vol 18 Issue 2

Workplace Campaigns Go Hands-on | Philanthropy Matters | The Center on Philanthropy at Indiana University: "hen you think of workplace giving campaigns, a gift request form may be the first thing that comes to mind. But workplace campaigns are changing, employing innovative tools and strategies that are sparking engagement and redefining how companies and employees improve their communities."

Take Care When Asking Staff and Volunteers to Make a Donation

massnonprofit.org ::: "It’s tempting and convenient to solicit your organization’s staff and volunteers. However, these two critical groups are in very different positions, so they can’t be treated alike in terms of asking for money."

Penn Current: Latest News: Penn’s Way contributions exceed $1.3 million goal

Penn Current: Latest News: Penn’s Way contributions exceed $1.3 million goal: "Penn’s Way, the University’s annual combined workplace charitable giving campaign, has surpassed its $1.3 million goal for 2011, providing much-needed support to local charitable organizations"

Workplace giving campaign for the arts tally to date: $2.1 million | Dollars & Sense

Workplace giving campaign for the arts tally to date: $2.1 million | Dollars & Sense: "Workplace giving campaign for the arts tally to date: $2.1 million

By Diane Stafford

The fourth annual ArtsKC Fund Campaign missed hitting an ambitious goal but still received $422,845 in pledges from area workers and employers."

United Way's dropped nonprofits scramble to keep programs going - The Denver Post

United Way's dropped nonprofits scramble to keep programs going - The Denver Post: "Some of the 29 nonprofits that were dropped last week from Mile High United Way's direct investment program are struggling to find ways to backfill their budgets.

Some are going after individual donations, and others are signing up with other workplace-giving organizations.

Some programs may have to close down, while others say they expect to make administrative cutbacks.

They all face the big challenge of emergency fundraising in a tough economy."

Corporate giving campaigns adjust to economy, but show signs of recovery -- chicagotribune.com

Corporate giving campaigns adjust to economy, but show signs of recovery -- chicagotribune.com: "Now, as companies wrap up their annual workplace giving campaigns, organizations like Family Rescue are feeling a bit better. Family Rescue was able to rehire seven employees who were laid off this year and, because of an expected uptick in funding, is planning to add two positions.

'Right now things seem to be a little bit more on the upswing,' Scott said."