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Blackbaud, Inc. Announces Acquisition of eTapestry :: PNNOnline ::: "Blackbaud, Inc. Announces Acquisition of eTapestry
Posted by: Blackbaud, Inc. on Wednesday, August 8, 2007
Topic Special Features
Blackbaud, Inc. a leading provider of software and related services designed specifically for nonprofit organizations, has announced that it has acquired privately-owned eTapestry, based in Indianapolis, Indiana.
Under the terms of the agreement, Blackbaud paid an aggregate purchase price of approximately $24.8 million, plus an additional amount of up to $1.5 million under a two-year stock-based performance incentive arrangement. Blackbaud financed the deal through a combination of cash and borrowings from its credit facility.
Wednesday, August 08, 2007
New Museum To Host Ordway Prize | Huliq: Breaking News in Technology, Business, Health, Sports, Recreation, Science, World, Arts, Society
New Museum To Host Ordway Prize | Huliq: Breaking News in Technology, Business, Health, Sports, Recreation, Science, World, Arts, Society: "New Museum To Host Ordway Prize
Submitted by ruzik_tuzik on Wed, 2007-08-08 04:55.
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Creative Link for the Arts (formerly the Penny McCall Foundation) and the New Museum of Contemporary Art announced that Creative Link has chosen to partner with the New Museum of Contemporary Art to serve as the official host of The Ordway Prize.
It is one of the largest international biennial awards for a mid-career artist and a mid-career arts writer and/or curator who have made important contributions to the field of contemporary art. Beginning in December 2007, The Ordway Prize, produced by Creative Link for the Arts, will be hosted by the New Museum."
Submitted by ruzik_tuzik on Wed, 2007-08-08 04:55.
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Creative Link for the Arts (formerly the Penny McCall Foundation) and the New Museum of Contemporary Art announced that Creative Link has chosen to partner with the New Museum of Contemporary Art to serve as the official host of The Ordway Prize.
It is one of the largest international biennial awards for a mid-career artist and a mid-career arts writer and/or curator who have made important contributions to the field of contemporary art. Beginning in December 2007, The Ordway Prize, produced by Creative Link for the Arts, will be hosted by the New Museum."
Tuesday, August 07, 2007
LocalNews8.com Idaho Falls, Pocatello - Weather, News, Sports - Charitable giving in Idaho trends toward education needs
LocalNews8.com Idaho Falls, Pocatello - Weather, News, Sports - Charitable giving in Idaho trends toward education needs: "The majority of the charitable giving in Idaho is dedicated to education needs and programs.
That's according to a 2006 analysis by Philanthropy Northwest, Seattle-based group that tracked how and where Idaho donors and foundations directed their charitable dollars."
That's according to a 2006 analysis by Philanthropy Northwest, Seattle-based group that tracked how and where Idaho donors and foundations directed their charitable dollars."
Fund-Raising Frenzy - Philanthropy.com
Fund-Raising Frenzy - Philanthropy.com: "Fund-Raising Frenzy
The race is on to hire workers who can solicit big gifts
By Holly Hall
Kay Malone started her new job as director of major gifts at the American Farmland Trust, in Washington, just last month.
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But two executive recruiters have already been in touch with her to see if she would apply for a similar job at other charities."
The race is on to hire workers who can solicit big gifts
By Holly Hall
Kay Malone started her new job as director of major gifts at the American Farmland Trust, in Washington, just last month.
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But two executive recruiters have already been in touch with her to see if she would apply for a similar job at other charities."
2 events led Hubbard to focus on needs of others -- OrlandoSentinel.com
2 events led Hubbard to focus on needs of others -- OrlandoSentinel.com: "2 events led Hubbard to focus on needs of others
James A. Donovan | Special to the Sentinel
August 7, 2007
He was the epitome of a Southern gentleman, a giant in the world of Florida road building, community service and philanthropy. He was Orlando's own Frank M. Hubbard.
His path to philanthropy is an anomaly. He was 22 years old, married less than a year, when he was sent overseas with the U.S. Army's 342nd Engineering Regiment. Learning his father's construction business, as he was doing at the time, had to wait. Duty to his country called."
James A. Donovan | Special to the Sentinel
August 7, 2007
He was the epitome of a Southern gentleman, a giant in the world of Florida road building, community service and philanthropy. He was Orlando's own Frank M. Hubbard.
His path to philanthropy is an anomaly. He was 22 years old, married less than a year, when he was sent overseas with the U.S. Army's 342nd Engineering Regiment. Learning his father's construction business, as he was doing at the time, had to wait. Duty to his country called."
Katie's Day at O'Shea's tops $30,000
Katie's Day at O'Shea's tops $30,000: "Today was “Katie’s Day” at O’Shea’s, 956 Baxter Ave., as all of the day’s proceeds will be given to the family of Kaitlyn Lasitter, the 13-year-old whose feet were severed June 21 on the Superman Tower of Power ride at Six Flags Kentucky Kingdom.
“I hope it inspires her and the family, knowing that this community is behind them,” pub owner Tom O’Shea said in an interview inside the bustling kitchen during the dinner rush."
“I hope it inspires her and the family, knowing that this community is behind them,” pub owner Tom O’Shea said in an interview inside the bustling kitchen during the dinner rush."
newsjournalonline.com-Alumnus tells why he gave ERAU $2.5 million
Front page news - newsjournalonline.com: "Why did you choose to give the money to this project?
Because there's a certain technical element to the university, they have a unique alumni base that's less capable than schools like Harvard and other big-name schools . . . that are well-heeled, successful alumni. I knew that part of my gig was to give back to Embry-Riddle. It's a school that's important in my life."
Because there's a certain technical element to the university, they have a unique alumni base that's less capable than schools like Harvard and other big-name schools . . . that are well-heeled, successful alumni. I knew that part of my gig was to give back to Embry-Riddle. It's a school that's important in my life."
San Jose Mercury News - Editorial: United Way wise to change strategy for charity grants
San Jose Mercury News - Editorial: United Way wise to change strategy for charity grants: "Editorial: United Way wise to change strategy for charity grants
Mercury News Editorial
Article Launched: 08/07/2007 01:49:10 AM PDT
After much planning and discussion, United Way Silicon Valley has narrowed its focus and changed its strategy for awarding grants. No longer the automatic funder of 90 to 100 non-profits in the valley, it has decided that the biggest impact comes from going narrow and deep, not shallow and wide. That means giving fewer grants but more money per grant in targeted areas: human service needs, including emergency housing assistance and eviction prevention; services for children targeting early childhood education and increasing the high-school graduation rate; and adult self-sufficiency, including job training and learning English."
Mercury News Editorial
Article Launched: 08/07/2007 01:49:10 AM PDT
After much planning and discussion, United Way Silicon Valley has narrowed its focus and changed its strategy for awarding grants. No longer the automatic funder of 90 to 100 non-profits in the valley, it has decided that the biggest impact comes from going narrow and deep, not shallow and wide. That means giving fewer grants but more money per grant in targeted areas: human service needs, including emergency housing assistance and eviction prevention; services for children targeting early childhood education and increasing the high-school graduation rate; and adult self-sufficiency, including job training and learning English."
Monday, August 06, 2007
AFP > About AFP | AFP news & press releases > Maehara Named to The NonProfit Times’ Annual “Power and Influence Top 50”
AFP > About AFP | AFP news & press releases > Maehara Named to The NonProfit Times’ Annual “Power and Influence Top 50”: "Maehara Named to The NonProfit Times’ Annual “Power and Influence Top 50”
(Aug. 6, 2007) For the ninth consecutive year, Paulette Maehara, CFRE, CAE, president and CEO of AFP, was named to The Nonprofit Times’ annual “2007 Power and Influence Top 50.”"
(Aug. 6, 2007) For the ninth consecutive year, Paulette Maehara, CFRE, CAE, president and CEO of AFP, was named to The Nonprofit Times’ annual “2007 Power and Influence Top 50.”"
www.wbjournal.com - Small Biz Advice: JettRide pedals to favorable odds of success
www.wbjournal.com - Small Biz Advice: JettRide pedals to favorable odds of success: "Here are five basic elements that will set the groundwork for summer success to cash in on this new trend. To demonstrate these points we offer a real-life example, the 10th Gear JettRide.
1) Begin with a solid strategic partnership
10thGear JettRide is a transcontinental bicycle ride by about two dozen eager and determined 14-20-year-olds from Northbridge, Shrewsbury and other Central Massachusetts communities. Along with their leaders on their first Explore America Tour, who will also raise money for the Jett Foundation, is a local charity that supports research to combat Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy on their trip. This partnership was formed when leaders from both sides realized they had a common goal that complimented each other's purpose."
1) Begin with a solid strategic partnership
10thGear JettRide is a transcontinental bicycle ride by about two dozen eager and determined 14-20-year-olds from Northbridge, Shrewsbury and other Central Massachusetts communities. Along with their leaders on their first Explore America Tour, who will also raise money for the Jett Foundation, is a local charity that supports research to combat Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy on their trip. This partnership was formed when leaders from both sides realized they had a common goal that complimented each other's purpose."
Journey of Hope stops in Oxford
Journey of Hope stops in Oxford: "Push America, founded in 1977, is the only national philanthropy owned and operated by a fraternity and has raised more than $10 million for people with disabilities.
Arriving in Oxford four hours behind schedule, due to construction work on their route from Indianapolis into Oxford, 85 miles turned into 110 miles for the Transamerica team."
Arriving in Oxford four hours behind schedule, due to construction work on their route from Indianapolis into Oxford, 85 miles turned into 110 miles for the Transamerica team."
The Arts | Intiman gets $1 million, needs more | Seattle Times Newspaper
The Arts | Intiman gets $1 million, needs more | Seattle Times Newspaper: "Intiman gets $1 million, needs more
By Misha Berson
Seattle Times theater critic
Donors have pledged a pair of generous gifts to Intiman Theatre that will garner the 35-year-old Seattle drama company $1 million.
One grant, from Marcia and Klaus Zech, is for $500,000 over five years. The other, for the same amount over five years, is from a donor who wishes to be anonymous."
By Misha Berson
Seattle Times theater critic
Donors have pledged a pair of generous gifts to Intiman Theatre that will garner the 35-year-old Seattle drama company $1 million.
One grant, from Marcia and Klaus Zech, is for $500,000 over five years. The other, for the same amount over five years, is from a donor who wishes to be anonymous."
Funding problems cancel September's Jones Falls Expressway walk -- baltimoresun.com
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Funding problems cancel September's Jones Falls Expressway walk -- baltimoresun.com: "For the past eight years, the Jones Falls Watershed Association has shut down a six-mile section of the highway on a Sunday morning in September and held a festival on the usually traffic-filled thoroughfare - a celebration of the 58-square-mile watershed that runs alongside and under the highway.
But this year, because of the association's difficulties finding corporate sponsorships to offset the approximately $5,000 to $6,000 in permit fees to close the highway for nearly eight hours, the Jones Falls Valley Celebration has been canceled."
Funding problems cancel September's Jones Falls Expressway walk -- baltimoresun.com: "For the past eight years, the Jones Falls Watershed Association has shut down a six-mile section of the highway on a Sunday morning in September and held a festival on the usually traffic-filled thoroughfare - a celebration of the 58-square-mile watershed that runs alongside and under the highway.
But this year, because of the association's difficulties finding corporate sponsorships to offset the approximately $5,000 to $6,000 in permit fees to close the highway for nearly eight hours, the Jones Falls Valley Celebration has been canceled."
The Hospital Worked Wonders. Can You Return the Favor? - New York Times
The Hospital Worked Wonders. Can You Return the Favor? - New York Times: "Grateful patient syndrome is a nickname for what occurs when people are so appreciative of the medical care they or family members have received that they donate money to a hospital or to related research or organizations."
Ex-legislator to lead new network formed to represent nonprofits - The Boston Globe
Ex-legislator to lead new network formed to represent nonprofits - The Boston Globe: "Former state senator David P. Magnani will today be named the first executive director of the Massachusetts Nonprofit Network, a new association intended to give a unified voice to the state's roughly 25,000 not-for-profit organizations."
Bloomberg.com: Muse
Bloomberg.com: Muse: "So she and her husband, Henry, founder of investment management firm Henry Kaufman & Co., chipped in $8 million to help renovate the Kaufman Center by restoring its concrete and steel panel facade, sprucing up the lobby and adding space for events and rehearsals."
Friday, August 03, 2007
OMB Watch Unveils New Report on Nonprofits and Elections
OMB Watch Unveils New Report on Nonprofits and Elections: "OMB Watch Unveils New Report on Nonprofits and Elections
Nonprofits are Key to Helping America Vote
By:
Published: Aug 3, 2007 at 09:03
OMB Watch today released a new report on the role of nonpartisan, nonprofit organizations in elections. How Nonprofits Helped America Vote: 2006 clearly illustrates that the work of nonprofits is critical in increasing civic participation throughout the country and fostering vibrant, engaged communities. The report focuses solely on so-called 501(c)(3) organizations and does not cover the activities of special interest associations or 527 political committees."
Nonprofits are Key to Helping America Vote
By:
Published: Aug 3, 2007 at 09:03
OMB Watch today released a new report on the role of nonpartisan, nonprofit organizations in elections. How Nonprofits Helped America Vote: 2006 clearly illustrates that the work of nonprofits is critical in increasing civic participation throughout the country and fostering vibrant, engaged communities. The report focuses solely on so-called 501(c)(3) organizations and does not cover the activities of special interest associations or 527 political committees."
Public school fundraiser? Try alumni - The Honolulu Advertiser
Public school fundraiser? Try alumni - The Honolulu Advertiser: "Jane Heimerdinger, director of institutional advancement at 'Iolani School and president of the Association of Fundraising Professionals in Hawaii, said a disadvantage for public schools may be that they don't tend to track their students beyond graduation."
Fond du Lac Reporter - Fundraising Professionals selects Ripon juror to determine recipient of major award
Fond du Lac Reporter - Fundraising Professionals selects Ripon juror to determine recipient of major award: "Prue Precourt, PhD, CFRE, has been selected by the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) to serve as a juror for the Skystone Ryan Prize for research on fundraising and philanthropy."
JewishJournal.com-Teens and philanthropy are a MATCH
JewishJournal.com: "Amy and I had a lot in common, as we grew up in the same community. Her plight made me realize the importance of what the rabbis have been telling me about for years: tikkun olam, my responsibility to help repair the world, and that even as one person, I can make a difference.
I felt compelled to help this brilliant and vibrant Jewish woman in her quest to stay alive. I just could not ignore her desperate need. I figured my best opportunity to raise awareness to the public, as well as funds to support her cause, was through my synagogue's MATCH program.
I am a member of the board of directors of MATCH: Money and Teenagers Creating Hope, a teen philanthropy foundation of Temple Emanuel of Beverly Hills, made up of high school students. MATCH was started through an anonymous gift of $250,000, with slightly more than $10,000 of interest generated per year. By studying Jewish traditions surrounding tzedakah, meeting with philanthropists, learning how to research nonprofit organizations, making site visits, and meeting with representatives from organizations, our board chooses how that $10,000 should be donated. It is a hands-on experience of philanthropy that helps us prepare for a life-long commitment to tzedakah and tikkun olam."
I felt compelled to help this brilliant and vibrant Jewish woman in her quest to stay alive. I just could not ignore her desperate need. I figured my best opportunity to raise awareness to the public, as well as funds to support her cause, was through my synagogue's MATCH program.
I am a member of the board of directors of MATCH: Money and Teenagers Creating Hope, a teen philanthropy foundation of Temple Emanuel of Beverly Hills, made up of high school students. MATCH was started through an anonymous gift of $250,000, with slightly more than $10,000 of interest generated per year. By studying Jewish traditions surrounding tzedakah, meeting with philanthropists, learning how to research nonprofit organizations, making site visits, and meeting with representatives from organizations, our board chooses how that $10,000 should be donated. It is a hands-on experience of philanthropy that helps us prepare for a life-long commitment to tzedakah and tikkun olam."
Ex-Wall Street executives storm nonprofit world - International Herald Tribune
Ex-Wall Street executives storm nonprofit world - International Herald Tribune: "NEW YORK: An organization founded by two former Goldman Sachs partners is using Wall Street methods to help charities raise money to finance expansion.
'Our goal,' said Charles Harris 3rd, 'is to create a nationwide donor network of wealthy individuals and family foundations that we can mobilize with other existing sources of funds to provide growth capital for entrepreneurial organizations.'"
'Our goal,' said Charles Harris 3rd, 'is to create a nationwide donor network of wealthy individuals and family foundations that we can mobilize with other existing sources of funds to provide growth capital for entrepreneurial organizations.'"
Thursday, August 02, 2007
Arts are key to Gloucester's future - GloucesterTimes.com, Gloucester, MA
Arts are key to Gloucester's future - GloucesterTimes.com, Gloucester, MA: "It is no coincidence that Gloucester is home to both America's oldest seaport and its oldest working art colony. The ocean has been a catalyst for economic and creative activity. That continues today in the work of seARTs, a coalition of cultural organizations and artists, in cooperation with the city of Gloucester, that is leading efforts to rejuvenate Gloucester as a vibrant contemporary arts center and year-round tourist destination."
ABC 13
ABC 13: "Duke fundraising sets record with $380 million
August 02, 2007 11:54 EDT
DURHAM, N.C. (AP) -- Duke University set a fundraising record in the past year as gifts rose eleven percent to more than $380 million.
Duke says the donations were received between July First of last year and June 30th of this year. The school only counted money received and not pledges.
Duke had raised $342 million the previous year."
August 02, 2007 11:54 EDT
DURHAM, N.C. (AP) -- Duke University set a fundraising record in the past year as gifts rose eleven percent to more than $380 million.
Duke says the donations were received between July First of last year and June 30th of this year. The school only counted money received and not pledges.
Duke had raised $342 million the previous year."
The Art Newspaper: More US museums need directors than ever before
The Art Newspaper: More US museums need directors than ever before: "More US museums need directors than ever before
Fundraising skills essential
By Jason Edward Kaufman | Posted 02 August 2007
NEW YORK. There are currently over two dozen major US museums looking for new directors, more than at any time in the past 20 years. Museum professionals think that the number of posts may be difficult to fill especially as fundraising has become such an essential part of the job.
The majority of the vacancies are in the Midwest, including the Museum of Contemporary Art in Chicago, the Milwaukee Art Museum, the Minneapolis Institute of Arts and the Walker Art Center. The Kimbell Art Museum, the Contemporary Arts Museum Houston, the Blanton Museum of Art, and the Nasher Sculpture Center, all in Texas, are looking for directors."
Fundraising skills essential
By Jason Edward Kaufman | Posted 02 August 2007
NEW YORK. There are currently over two dozen major US museums looking for new directors, more than at any time in the past 20 years. Museum professionals think that the number of posts may be difficult to fill especially as fundraising has become such an essential part of the job.
The majority of the vacancies are in the Midwest, including the Museum of Contemporary Art in Chicago, the Milwaukee Art Museum, the Minneapolis Institute of Arts and the Walker Art Center. The Kimbell Art Museum, the Contemporary Arts Museum Houston, the Blanton Museum of Art, and the Nasher Sculpture Center, all in Texas, are looking for directors."
Future Leaders in Philanthropy: Meet-A-FLiP: Rosetta Thurman
Future Leaders in Philanthropy: Meet-A-FLiP: Rosetta Thurman: "osetta Thurman, Director of Development and Finance at the Nonprofit Roundtable, manages the fundraising and financial management aspects of the Roundtable. Previously, she served as Program Assistant for Fair Chance, where she developed hands-on nonprofit capacity building expertise through strengthening youth-focused organizations in Wards 5-8, Washington, DC’s most underserved communities.
Future Leaders in Philanthropy (FLiP): Tell us a little about yourself: where you went to school, what you majored in, and the interests that led you to a job in philanthropy."
Future Leaders in Philanthropy (FLiP): Tell us a little about yourself: where you went to school, what you majored in, and the interests that led you to a job in philanthropy."
Case study: Charity cyclists left stranded - Telegraph
Case study: Charity cyclists left stranded - Telegraph: "A couple's plans to cycle to Australia for charity hit trouble when British Airways lost their bikes.
Bridgette Watts, a GP, and Peter Booth, an architect, have now been waiting a month for their touring cycles and camping gear to turn up, without luck.
Instead, the pair have had to abandon their original idea."
Bridgette Watts, a GP, and Peter Booth, an architect, have now been waiting a month for their touring cycles and camping gear to turn up, without luck.
Instead, the pair have had to abandon their original idea."
Fundraising Effectiveness Survey Seeks to Help Raise More Funds :: PNNOnline ::
Fundraising Effectiveness Survey Seeks to Help Raise More Funds :: PNNOnline ::: "Fundraising Effectiveness Survey Seeks to Help Raise More Funds
Posted by: pcrosby on Thursday, August 2, 2007
Topic General Fundraising
U.S. nonprofit organizations are invited to participate in the next annual Fundraising Effectiveness Survey that will help charities measure their fundraising operations against other groups and identify areas for further improvement.
The second survey, which begins Aug. 1 and closes Sept. 30, asks charities to compare their 2005 and 2006 fundraising results. Participation is free and anonymous, and detailed results will be shared with all participating organizations. To participate in the survey, you can go to http://www.afpnet.org/fepsurvey.html.
Participants should also contact your donor software provider as many fundraising software firms again have offered their support to the survey, enabling nonprofits to use their software to complete the survey in less than five minutes."
Posted by: pcrosby on Thursday, August 2, 2007
Topic General Fundraising
U.S. nonprofit organizations are invited to participate in the next annual Fundraising Effectiveness Survey that will help charities measure their fundraising operations against other groups and identify areas for further improvement.
The second survey, which begins Aug. 1 and closes Sept. 30, asks charities to compare their 2005 and 2006 fundraising results. Participation is free and anonymous, and detailed results will be shared with all participating organizations. To participate in the survey, you can go to http://www.afpnet.org/fepsurvey.html.
Participants should also contact your donor software provider as many fundraising software firms again have offered their support to the survey, enabling nonprofits to use their software to complete the survey in less than five minutes."
The Bay Area Reporter Online | New wine law should help nonprofits
The Bay Area Reporter Online | New wine law should help nonprofits: "New wine law should help nonprofits
NEWS
Published 08/02/2007
by Seth Hemmelgarn
Like any party host, nonprofit agencies often like to treat their guests to a little wine. But state regulations many found confusing have made this process difficult. Many vintners could donate wine but weren't allowed to pour it."
NEWS
Published 08/02/2007
by Seth Hemmelgarn
Like any party host, nonprofit agencies often like to treat their guests to a little wine. But state regulations many found confusing have made this process difficult. Many vintners could donate wine but weren't allowed to pour it."
DailyProgress.com | Amherst gives building to UVA foundation
DailyProgress.com | Amherst gives building to UVA foundation: "An Albemarle County coal and natural gas corporation has donated its opulent 28,719-square-foot headquarters to the University of Virginia Foundation."
Daily Pilot-UCI breaks nonprofit record
Daily Pilot: "UCI breaks nonprofit record
Chancellor, foundation president say university raised more funds in last fiscal year than any other O.C. nonprofit in history.
By Michael Miller
UC Irvine raised more than $120 million in private donations and grants during the last fiscal year, in what campus officials said was a record-breaking performance for an Orange County institution."
Chancellor, foundation president say university raised more funds in last fiscal year than any other O.C. nonprofit in history.
By Michael Miller
UC Irvine raised more than $120 million in private donations and grants during the last fiscal year, in what campus officials said was a record-breaking performance for an Orange County institution."
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