Thursday, July 12, 2007
The Chronicle: Daily News Blog: The Impact of a Campaign's Biggest Gifts
The Chronicle: Daily News Blog: The Impact of a Campaign's Biggest Gifts: "Colleges planning fund-raising campaigns may need to throw the old 80/20 rule out the window in favor of a new 50/10 rule, meaning that 50 percent of the money they seek to raise will probably come from their 10 biggest donations."
Wednesday, July 11, 2007
Resisting Charity-Chic -- Courant.com
Resisting Charity-Chic -- Courant.com: "Resisting Charity-Chic
By JOANN KLIMKIEWICZ | Courant Staff Writer
July 11, 2007
Something about the celebrity-driven ad campaign didn't sit well with Ben Davis.
There they were, images of the famous and lovely wearing the trendy GAP T-shirts and palming the iPods among the line of (RED)-branded products launched last year to raise awareness and funds in the fight against Africa's AIDS pandemic.
'It just seemed an odd mix, linking consumerism to human suffering,' Davis says."
By JOANN KLIMKIEWICZ | Courant Staff Writer
July 11, 2007
Something about the celebrity-driven ad campaign didn't sit well with Ben Davis.
There they were, images of the famous and lovely wearing the trendy GAP T-shirts and palming the iPods among the line of (RED)-branded products launched last year to raise awareness and funds in the fight against Africa's AIDS pandemic.
'It just seemed an odd mix, linking consumerism to human suffering,' Davis says."
The Wealth Report - WSJ.com : More Giving, Fewer Plaques Please
The Wealth Report - WSJ.com : More Giving, Fewer Plaques Please: "More Giving, Fewer Plaques Please
Last week, I was walking down 65th Street in Manhattan and noticed an unusual building next to the Julliard School of Music. It wasn’t the architecture I noticed. It was all the plaques and honorary names stenciled on the side of the building.
The tower itself was called the Meredith Willson Residence Hall, since it was funded in part with a gift from Rosemary Willson, the widow of the composer and Julliard alum. And the name was spelled out in giant letters on the side of the building."
Last week, I was walking down 65th Street in Manhattan and noticed an unusual building next to the Julliard School of Music. It wasn’t the architecture I noticed. It was all the plaques and honorary names stenciled on the side of the building.
The tower itself was called the Meredith Willson Residence Hall, since it was funded in part with a gift from Rosemary Willson, the widow of the composer and Julliard alum. And the name was spelled out in giant letters on the side of the building."
The Frederick News-Post Online - Frederick County Maryland Daily Newspaper
The Frederick News-Post Online - Frederick County Maryland Daily Newspaper: "Katherine Heerbrandt
Nobody does it better
Originally published July 04, 2007
We don't have to travel outside our borders to hear how self-absorbed, materialistic, and morally bankrupt we are. Americans can beat themselves up better than anyone.
Every day we read reports of how we smoke, drink, eat and gamble too much. We gobble resources, don't recycle, and divorce and shoot each other at alarmingly high rates. We don't know current events, don't show up at the polls often enough, and give each other the finger on the highways.
It's enough to give us a national insecurity complex.
But when it comes to generosity, we are winners hands down."
Nobody does it better
Originally published July 04, 2007
We don't have to travel outside our borders to hear how self-absorbed, materialistic, and morally bankrupt we are. Americans can beat themselves up better than anyone.
Every day we read reports of how we smoke, drink, eat and gamble too much. We gobble resources, don't recycle, and divorce and shoot each other at alarmingly high rates. We don't know current events, don't show up at the polls often enough, and give each other the finger on the highways.
It's enough to give us a national insecurity complex.
But when it comes to generosity, we are winners hands down."
Beth's Blog: Bridge Conference Presentation: Mixing In Social Media
Beth is one of several who is blogging/posting presentations from the Bridge Conference. Thanks Beth.
Beth's Blog: Bridge Conference Presentation: Mixing In Social Media: "Bridge Conference Presentation: Mixing In Social Media"
Beth's Blog: Bridge Conference Presentation: Mixing In Social Media: "Bridge Conference Presentation: Mixing In Social Media"
Tuesday, July 10, 2007
Jobs, News and Views for All of Higher Education - Inside Higher Ed :: Second Thoughts on Fund Raising Targets
Jobs, News and Views for All of Higher Education - Inside Higher Ed :: Second Thoughts on Fund Raising Targets: "Second Thoughts on Fund Raising Targets
In an era when it’s just not big news when a major university lands a $50 million gift or announces a billion-dollar campaign, you might expect fund raisers to be feeling pretty good about their ability to bring in the big gifts."
In an era when it’s just not big news when a major university lands a $50 million gift or announces a billion-dollar campaign, you might expect fund raisers to be feeling pretty good about their ability to bring in the big gifts."
Monday, July 09, 2007
www.kansascity.com | 07/09/2007 | BEN WENER: Will Live Earth have a lasting effect?
www.kansascity.com | 07/09/2007 | BEN WENER: Will Live Earth have a lasting effect?: "BEN WENER: Will Live Earth have a lasting effect?
Orange County Register
Tim Larsen
Maybe Bob Geldof was right after all about Live Earth.
Perhaps you read comments the rocker-turned-humanitarian made two months ago, when Al Gore and Geldof's Live Aid and Live 8 co-organizer Kevin Wall were still hammering out details for their worldwide series of 'concerts for a climate in crisis,' held from Rio de Janeiro to Shanghai this past weekend."
Orange County Register
Tim Larsen
Maybe Bob Geldof was right after all about Live Earth.
Perhaps you read comments the rocker-turned-humanitarian made two months ago, when Al Gore and Geldof's Live Aid and Live 8 co-organizer Kevin Wall were still hammering out details for their worldwide series of 'concerts for a climate in crisis,' held from Rio de Janeiro to Shanghai this past weekend."
Live Earth concert sets new record for internet views - BloggingStocks
Live Earth concert sets new record for internet views - BloggingStocks: "Live Earth concert sets new record for internet views
Posted Jul 9th 2007 2:07PM by Beth Gaston Moon
Filed under: Consumer experience, Internet, Microsoft (MSFT)
As comedians, personalities, and musicians worldwide joined together to promote the cause of environmental awareness, interested viewers took to their computers, collectively generating more than 9 million internet streams, according to Microsoft Corp. (NASDAQ: MSFT)'s MSN service."
Posted Jul 9th 2007 2:07PM by Beth Gaston Moon
Filed under: Consumer experience, Internet, Microsoft (MSFT)
As comedians, personalities, and musicians worldwide joined together to promote the cause of environmental awareness, interested viewers took to their computers, collectively generating more than 9 million internet streams, according to Microsoft Corp. (NASDAQ: MSFT)'s MSN service."
Tempel Receives National Honor - Newsroom - Inside INdiana Business with Gerry Dick
Tempel Receives National Honor - Newsroom - Inside INdiana Business with Gerry Dick: "The executive director of the Center on Philanthropy at Indiana University has been awarded the 2007 James L. Fisher Award for Distinguished Service to Education. Dr. Eugene Tempel was cited for promoting professionalism in the field of development and developing the study of philanthropy as an academic discipline. The Fisher Award recognizes extraordinary service to education of national and/or international significance, beyond service to a single institution or state. Tempel has led the Center on Philanthropy since 1997."
A view from Vacation in Maine
Thought some folks might like to see where I'm posting from for these two weeks.Thanks for your continued support of these AFP Blogs
Ex-school building's future use is debated
Ex-school building's future use is debated: "Perched on 1.5 acres in the heart of Munjoy Hill, the former
Adams School is prime real estate with plenty of potential.
Now if people only could agree on what to do with it.
A group of about 20 nonprofits known as the Community
Building Collaborative is advocating that the city convert the
school at 44 Moody St. into a community center where different
organizations could share overhead costs. The group proposes
educational programs, performance space, a cafe and
cooperative housing."
Adams School is prime real estate with plenty of potential.
Now if people only could agree on what to do with it.
A group of about 20 nonprofits known as the Community
Building Collaborative is advocating that the city convert the
school at 44 Moody St. into a community center where different
organizations could share overhead costs. The group proposes
educational programs, performance space, a cafe and
cooperative housing."
UMF rankings boycott sets no trend in Maine
UMF rankings boycott sets no trend in Maine: "UMF rankings boycott sets no trend in Maine
The 'Best Colleges' list is too subjective and turns admissions into a status contest, UMF says.
The University of Maine at Farmington has decided to boycott
the U.S. News & World Report rankings of higher-education
institutions, but officials at other Maine colleges that usually
make the popular list say they're not ready to bail out of it.
UMF President Theodora Kalikow announced last week her
university no longer will fill out the U.S. News survey, which asks
college presidents to rank their peers."
The 'Best Colleges' list is too subjective and turns admissions into a status contest, UMF says.
The University of Maine at Farmington has decided to boycott
the U.S. News & World Report rankings of higher-education
institutions, but officials at other Maine colleges that usually
make the popular list say they're not ready to bail out of it.
UMF President Theodora Kalikow announced last week her
university no longer will fill out the U.S. News survey, which asks
college presidents to rank their peers."
Don't Tell the Donor
Don't Tell the Donor will be covering the Bridge conference
Don't Tell the Donor: "Sunday, July 8
Bridge conference opens in Washington
The 2007 Bridge to Integrated Marketing and Fundraising conference starts today in Washington, DC and runs through Tuesday."
Don't Tell the Donor: "Sunday, July 8
Bridge conference opens in Washington
The 2007 Bridge to Integrated Marketing and Fundraising conference starts today in Washington, DC and runs through Tuesday."
AFP > Ethics | Emerging issues > Behavior of Management, Supervisors Critical in Reinforcing Ethics
AFP > Ethics | Emerging issues > Behavior of Management, Supervisors Critical in Reinforcing Ethics: "Behavior of Management, Supervisors Critical in Reinforcing Ethics
(July 9, 2007) Employed adults ranked the behavior of management and direct supervisors as the top two factors contributing to the promotion of an ethical workplace, according to a new survey by audit, tax, consulting and financial advisory firm Deloitte & Touche USA.
Behavior of top management was cited by 42 percent of respondents to the 2007 Deloitte & Touche USA Ethics & Workplace Survey, while actions of direct supervisors were chosen by 36 percent. Ranked below those two were positive enforcement of ethical behavior, compensation, behavior of peers, ethics training and criminal penalties for violations."
(July 9, 2007) Employed adults ranked the behavior of management and direct supervisors as the top two factors contributing to the promotion of an ethical workplace, according to a new survey by audit, tax, consulting and financial advisory firm Deloitte & Touche USA.
Behavior of top management was cited by 42 percent of respondents to the 2007 Deloitte & Touche USA Ethics & Workplace Survey, while actions of direct supervisors were chosen by 36 percent. Ranked below those two were positive enforcement of ethical behavior, compensation, behavior of peers, ethics training and criminal penalties for violations."
Main Page - Form 990 Wiki
NCCS wiki on 990
Main Page - Form 990 Wiki: "Form 990 Review: Let's Reason Together to Create the Best Possible Form
The revisions to the Form 990 this year represent a 'once in lifetime' opportunity help shape the development of the nonprofit sector. Here are a few of the ways that it could help the nonprofit sector:
* The 990 (or electronic reports derived from it) becomes a truly 'public-friendly' document, widely used by donors large and small.
* The governance questions spurs significant improvements in how nonprofits are managed and in the relationships between executives and boards.
* The document becomes the foundation for standardized reporting of program outcomes."
Main Page - Form 990 Wiki: "Form 990 Review: Let's Reason Together to Create the Best Possible Form
The revisions to the Form 990 this year represent a 'once in lifetime' opportunity help shape the development of the nonprofit sector. Here are a few of the ways that it could help the nonprofit sector:
* The 990 (or electronic reports derived from it) becomes a truly 'public-friendly' document, widely used by donors large and small.
* The governance questions spurs significant improvements in how nonprofits are managed and in the relationships between executives and boards.
* The document becomes the foundation for standardized reporting of program outcomes."
Alumni give to universities to get their kids admitted. - By Joel Waldfogel - Slate Magazine
Alumni give to universities to get their kids admitted. - By Joel Waldfogel - Slate Magazine: "Charitable giving is a puzzle to cynics and economists who believe only in selfish motivations. Why would people give money to strangers while expecting nothing in return? While some giving is clearly altruistic—witness the outpourings of generosity after 9/11, Katrina, and the Asian tsunami—other charitable giving seems less so. If you are giving out of a concern for others, it's clear why you might want to give alms for the poor: The dollar can buy him a lot more happiness than it will buy you. But what's altruistic about giving more money to a wealthy institution of higher education? Harvard's endowment is nearly $30 billion. Yet alumni and others gave the institution $595 million in 2006, which amounts to a fifth of its annual budget. Why do alumni give?"
Live Earth Lights Up Seven Continents
Live Earth Lights Up Seven Continents: "Live Earth Lights Up Seven Continents
NEW YORK, New York, July 9, 2007 (ENS) - Millions of viewers from around the world logged onto www.LiveEarth.MSN.com to experience Saturday’s Live Earth concerts happening on all seven continents and to confront the threat of global warming, while millions more watched the shows on television, and still more millions saw hundreds of entertainers live in eight concert venues.
As of 3:00 pm EDT on Saturday, MSN had a total of more than 10 million video streams and had the most simultaneous viewers of any online concert ever, the company said.
Former U.S. Vice President Al Gore and actor Leonardo DiCaprio on stage at Giants Stadium for the final Live Earth show. (Photo by JeffPulver)
'History is being made today,' said Joanne Bradford, corporate vice president and chief media officer of MSN. 'Millions of people around the world have joined together to fight the climate crisis.'"
NEW YORK, New York, July 9, 2007 (ENS) - Millions of viewers from around the world logged onto www.LiveEarth.MSN.com to experience Saturday’s Live Earth concerts happening on all seven continents and to confront the threat of global warming, while millions more watched the shows on television, and still more millions saw hundreds of entertainers live in eight concert venues.
As of 3:00 pm EDT on Saturday, MSN had a total of more than 10 million video streams and had the most simultaneous viewers of any online concert ever, the company said.
Former U.S. Vice President Al Gore and actor Leonardo DiCaprio on stage at Giants Stadium for the final Live Earth show. (Photo by JeffPulver)
'History is being made today,' said Joanne Bradford, corporate vice president and chief media officer of MSN. 'Millions of people around the world have joined together to fight the climate crisis.'"
Inside Philanthropy: Foundations need to reach out
From Todd Cohen
Inside Philanthropy: Foundations need to reach out: "Foundations need to reach out
A handful of U.S. foundations are turning to the public to help make some of their grants.
As The New York Times reports, the Case Foundation, Rockefeller Foundation and Robert Wood Johnson Foundation all are asking the public for ideas they might invest in, and the Case Foundation even is inviting the public to vote on the best ideas."
Inside Philanthropy: Foundations need to reach out: "Foundations need to reach out
A handful of U.S. foundations are turning to the public to help make some of their grants.
As The New York Times reports, the Case Foundation, Rockefeller Foundation and Robert Wood Johnson Foundation all are asking the public for ideas they might invest in, and the Case Foundation even is inviting the public to vote on the best ideas."
Thursday, July 05, 2007
Raising Millions for Charity, And Even More for Golfers - washingtonpost.com
Raising Millions for Charity, And Even More for Golfers - washingtonpost.com: "Raising Millions for Charity, And Even More for Golfers
By Joe Stephens
Washington Post Staff Writer
Thursday, July 5, 2007; Page A01
The AT&T National golf tournament beginning today at Congressional Country Club is the latest creation of a philanthropic conglomerate that Tiger Woods has built into one of the largest athlete's charities in the nation.
Like most PGA Tour events -- but unlike most other professional sports -- the Bethesda tournament is structured as a fundraiser hosted by an independent charity, in this case the Tiger Woods Charity Event Corp."
By Joe Stephens
Washington Post Staff Writer
Thursday, July 5, 2007; Page A01
The AT&T National golf tournament beginning today at Congressional Country Club is the latest creation of a philanthropic conglomerate that Tiger Woods has built into one of the largest athlete's charities in the nation.
Like most PGA Tour events -- but unlike most other professional sports -- the Bethesda tournament is structured as a fundraiser hosted by an independent charity, in this case the Tiger Woods Charity Event Corp."
media onPhilanthropy: Podcast: Social Networks and Philanthropy
From Tom Watson
media onPhilanthropy: Podcast: Social Networks and Philanthropy: "July 05, 2007
Podcast: Social Networks and Philanthropy
Last week, I had the distinct pleasure of visiting National Public Radio headquarters in Washington and sitting in with Neal Conan on Talk of the Nation"
media onPhilanthropy: Podcast: Social Networks and Philanthropy: "July 05, 2007
Podcast: Social Networks and Philanthropy
Last week, I had the distinct pleasure of visiting National Public Radio headquarters in Washington and sitting in with Neal Conan on Talk of the Nation"
LA Biz Observed: Hilton and philanthropy
LA Biz Observed: Hilton and philanthropy: "f Paris Hilton still remembers the stuff she said about giving something back to society (c'mon now, stop laughing), a good place to start might be her family's own foundation. Steven M. Hilton, president and CEO of the Conrad N. Hilton Foundation (he's third generation), sounds like an earnest guy wanting to build up the family's philanthropic side."
Following others' example, backers turn to nonprofits to make up the difference - The Boston Globe
Following others' example, backers turn to nonprofits to make up the difference - The Boston Globe: "Following others' example, backers turn to nonprofits to make up the difference
By Eric Moskowitz, Globe Staff | July 5, 2007
After a huge outcry from parents, students, and educators, Stoneham is taking steps to protect high school sports and other popular school programs from devastating budget cuts this fall."
By Eric Moskowitz, Globe Staff | July 5, 2007
After a huge outcry from parents, students, and educators, Stoneham is taking steps to protect high school sports and other popular school programs from devastating budget cuts this fall."
Charity Begins at Home
Charity Begins at Home: "A new initiative to develop the charity sector in Kyrgyzstan will need government backing and laws that make it easier for people to donate money.
On July 2, an initiative group announced a new project to encourage people in Kyrgyzstan to make charitable donations or volunteer their services.
One of the plan’s originators and backers is Askar Salymbekov, a member of parliament and a well-know philanthropist. He says the idea is to make charity and philanthropy part of the mainstream and encourage businessmen to get involved.
“This is being done to attract more businessmen and entrepreneurs to the movement and to ensure that people who give to charity enjoy respect,” said Salymbekov.
Philanthropy is not a new concept for Kyrgyzstan, but benefactors prefer to help people individually, and most private donations are given informally, avoiding charitable organisations."
On July 2, an initiative group announced a new project to encourage people in Kyrgyzstan to make charitable donations or volunteer their services.
One of the plan’s originators and backers is Askar Salymbekov, a member of parliament and a well-know philanthropist. He says the idea is to make charity and philanthropy part of the mainstream and encourage businessmen to get involved.
“This is being done to attract more businessmen and entrepreneurs to the movement and to ensure that people who give to charity enjoy respect,” said Salymbekov.
Philanthropy is not a new concept for Kyrgyzstan, but benefactors prefer to help people individually, and most private donations are given informally, avoiding charitable organisations."
Monday, July 02, 2007
reportonbusiness.com: Giving back
reportonbusiness.com: Giving back: "Giving back
PAUL WALDIE
From Saturday's Globe and Mail
June 30, 2007 at 10:37 AM EDT
The Donor: Yosef Wosk
The Donation: $2-million in recent years
The Cause: Libraries, languages and art
The Reason: To promote education."
PAUL WALDIE
From Saturday's Globe and Mail
June 30, 2007 at 10:37 AM EDT
The Donor: Yosef Wosk
The Donation: $2-million in recent years
The Cause: Libraries, languages and art
The Reason: To promote education."
Just a Reminder re Post weekend posting
Due to the volume of material we read on Monday's the material we post may or may not be in the usual chronological order by date of publication. Thanks for your continued support and we welcome your comments.
For your information posting to our blogs may be reduced for the next two weeks due to staff vacations.
Reed
For your information posting to our blogs may be reduced for the next two weeks due to staff vacations.
Reed
the Observer & Eccentric Newspapers, Mirror Newspapers and Hometown Weeklies - www.hometownlife.com - Michigan
the Observer & Eccentric Newspapers, Mirror Newspapers and Hometown Weeklies - www.hometownlife.com - Michigan: "The program is part of CFSEM's Increasing Regional Philanthropy: Everyone can be a Philanthropist, a program that was launched in 2005. The goal of Increasing Regional Philanthropy is to significantly increase the financial and other resources available to support southeast Michigan's charitable sector."
TCI chief donates £230m to his charity - Yahoo! News
TCI chief donates £230m to his charity - Yahoo! News: "Chris Hohn gave £230m ($460m) to his charitable foundation last year, making the activist hedge fund manager one of Britain's most generous philanthropists, with even more expected to be given this year."
AskMen.com - Find a cause
AskMen.com - Find a cause: "Are we on the cusp of the golden age of philanthropy? If the scores of philanthropic organizations and foundations thriving today thanks to multibillion dollar endowments are any measure, the answer is maybe. Factor in the massive donations made by business leaders like Warren Buffett ($40 billion or more to the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation) and Richard Branson ($3.8 billion toward renewable energy projects), and the answer is yes."
Bloomberg.com: Worldwide-"Buffett Charity Lunch Auction Fetches Record $650,100 on EBay
Update on Buffet Lunch Auction -It did set record..
Bloomberg.com: Worldwide: "Buffett Charity Lunch Auction Fetches Record $650,100 on EBay
By James Temple
June 30 (Bloomberg) -- A lunch with billionaire investor Warren Buffett sold for $650,100 in an annual charity auction on EBay Inc., surpassing last year's record of $620,100.
Monish Pabrai, 43, managing partner of Pabrai Investment Fund in Irvine, California, and Guy Spier, who runs the Aquamarine LLC hedge fund, were the winners yesterday. Pabrai put up about two-thirds of the bid and Spier the rest."
Bloomberg.com: Worldwide: "Buffett Charity Lunch Auction Fetches Record $650,100 on EBay
By James Temple
June 30 (Bloomberg) -- A lunch with billionaire investor Warren Buffett sold for $650,100 in an annual charity auction on EBay Inc., surpassing last year's record of $620,100.
Monish Pabrai, 43, managing partner of Pabrai Investment Fund in Irvine, California, and Guy Spier, who runs the Aquamarine LLC hedge fund, were the winners yesterday. Pabrai put up about two-thirds of the bid and Spier the rest."
Inside Art - Jacques Goudstikker - Center for Curatorial Leadership - New York Times
Inside Art - Frick Fragonards - Bruce Museum - Jacques Goudstikker - Center for Curatorial Leadership - New York Times: "TRAINING CURATORS TO LEAD
More than 20 American museums are searching for directors, including the Kimbell Art Museum in Fort Worth, the Minneapolis Institute of Arts, the Walker Art Center in Minneapolis and the Phillips Collection in Washington."
More than 20 American museums are searching for directors, including the Kimbell Art Museum in Fort Worth, the Minneapolis Institute of Arts, the Walker Art Center in Minneapolis and the Phillips Collection in Washington."
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