Tuesday, August 14, 2007
Leadership group to aid nonprofits - News - inRich.com
Leadership group to aid nonprofits - News - inRich.com: "Are you part of a nonprofit in Richmond? Care to have help from local leaders on your upcoming project? Leadership Metro Richmond, a 13-year-old community-service organization that pulls leaders from all over local industry and government, is accepting applications for its annual series of community-action projects. Leadership Metro Richmond sets out every year to train about 60 local professionals on the issues and problems that affect the Richmond area."
Remembering Brooke Astor - City Room - Metro - New York Times Blog
Remembering Brooke Astor - City Room - Metro - New York Times Blog: "For nearly four decades, Mrs. Astor dominated the city’s social scene through her charm and generosity. Her philanthropy began after the 1959 death of her third husband, Vincent Astor, the heir to the fur and real estate fortune of John Jacob Astor. Vincent Astor left about $60 million to his wife and an equal amount for a foundation “for the alleviation of human suffering.”"
Monday, August 13, 2007
Board Café-Organizing the Board to Support the Revenue Strategy
From Board Cafe
Board Café: "Organizing the Board to Support the Revenue Strategy Board members often have a general sense of what the organization does, and a general sense of where the money comes from, but may have a hard time understanding the combination as a 'business strategy.' Yet every organization needs a basic strategy for obtaining funds, staff and volunteers—its 'strategy for sustainability.' Once we understand how we're getting money now, we can later discuss how we might want to change it. This month in the Board Café we’ll look at organizing a board around its current revenue strategy."
Board Café: "Organizing the Board to Support the Revenue Strategy Board members often have a general sense of what the organization does, and a general sense of where the money comes from, but may have a hard time understanding the combination as a 'business strategy.' Yet every organization needs a basic strategy for obtaining funds, staff and volunteers—its 'strategy for sustainability.' Once we understand how we're getting money now, we can later discuss how we might want to change it. This month in the Board Café we’ll look at organizing a board around its current revenue strategy."
Dancing in the street, for charity
Dancing in the street, for charity: "More than 100 people paid $25 to tap dance in the Falmouth Shopping Center parking lot on Saturday. The Maine Tap Event, organized by the Maine State Ballet, raised about $3,000 to benefit the nonprofit Maine Foundation for Cardiac Surgery. Eliza Miller, a volunteer, said the funds will be used by the foundation to help pay to bring children from around the world to Maine for heart surgery that may be unavailable in their country."
Pulling their weight (and a plane) for charity | IndyStar.com
Pulling their weight (and a plane) for charity | IndyStar.com: "More than 700 people who participated on 40 teams in the 2007 FedEx Plane Pull Challenge raised at least $83,000 for Special Olympics Indiana, a record, organizers said."
Wanted: nonprofit leaders | csmonitor.com
Wanted: nonprofit leaders | csmonitor.com: "Wanted: nonprofit leaders Charities seek to deliver results – and fill top jobs. By Jane Lampman | Staff writer of The Christian Science Monitor from the August 13, 2007 edition
Beth Millas has a clear sense of direction, though she's been out of college only a year. 'I definitely aspire to be in senior leadership in a nonprofit organization,' says the young professional at Points of Light & Hands On Network in Washington. Her aim: to help build charities' capacity for 'effective societal change.' Ms. Millas is well on her way thanks to nonprofit management training during her college years in Missouri. After internships at United Way, Harvester (the biggest food bank in Kansas City), and as a fundraiser for the YMCA, she took her first job in Washington in June 2006. Recently, she was promoted to director of corporate relations for the country's largest volunteer network. Millas joins the nonprofit world at an exciting but particularly challenging time – and as the need for leaders is soaring."
Beth Millas has a clear sense of direction, though she's been out of college only a year. 'I definitely aspire to be in senior leadership in a nonprofit organization,' says the young professional at Points of Light & Hands On Network in Washington. Her aim: to help build charities' capacity for 'effective societal change.' Ms. Millas is well on her way thanks to nonprofit management training during her college years in Missouri. After internships at United Way, Harvester (the biggest food bank in Kansas City), and as a fundraiser for the YMCA, she took her first job in Washington in June 2006. Recently, she was promoted to director of corporate relations for the country's largest volunteer network. Millas joins the nonprofit world at an exciting but particularly challenging time – and as the need for leaders is soaring."
Artistic nonprofits strive for tempo as leaders exit stage
Artistic nonprofits strive for tempo as leaders exit stage: "But the Armory is hardly an isolated example when it comes to local cultural organizations and the revolving door. Take Ballet Florida: With the departure this summer of Executive Director David Scotch, who was hired in 2006, the West Palm Beach dance company is undergoing its ninth such administrative transition since 1992."
M.B.A.s have big roles to play in nonprofits | Inquirer | 08/13/2007
M.B.A.s have big roles to play in nonprofits | Inquirer | 08/13/2007: "The new era of philanthropy needs more M.B.A.s and other private-sector professionals to run effective and efficient nonprofit organizations. With business-savvy leaders come essential tools - marketing, finance, accounting, operations and organizational leadership - that maximize philanthropists' 'social return on investment.' For example, two-thirds of nonprofits fail to measure the results of their marketing programs, according to a survey conducted by Nancy Schwartz & Co. Such basic management techniques lie at the core of an M.B.A. curriculum."
TCW: Venture Philanthropy is on the Rise, Reaches $75M in 2007
TCW: Venture Philanthropy is on the Rise, Reaches $75M in 2007: "Venture Philanthropy is on the Rise, Reaches $75M in 2007 By Sara Gambrill Venture philanthropy is a term coined in the past few years to describe the funding that disease foundations provide to biopharmaceutical companies to research potential drugs and therapies in their respective diseases. Investment by U.S. disease foundations in the biopharmaceutical industry this year will be about $75 million—10 times as much as its investment in 2000, according to CenterWatch estimates."
The NonProfitTimes - eNewsletter-Consumers Want More Charity-Corporate Links
The NonProfitTimes - eNewsletter: "Consumers Want More Charity-Corporate Links By Marla E. Nobles It's no secret that consumers and employees expect corporations to support a social issue or cause and to stand for something. Americans are actually looking at what the company's doing from not just a business standpoint, but from a cause standpoint as well."
Friday, August 10, 2007
Red Cross Faces Criticism Over Aid Program for Hurricane Victims
A program intended to help Hurricane Katrina victims is too secretive and strict, say critics, and its money is too limited.
sonomanews.com-Volunteers build
sonomanews.com: "Last weekend about 100 volunteers participated in the installation of a state-of-the-art playground at the Sonoma Charter School"
CQ Homeland Security - Handling Post-Katrina Aid Often a Tricky Diplomatic Task
CQ Homeland Security - Handling Post-Katrina Aid Often a Tricky Diplomatic Task: "Handling Post-Katrina Aid Often a Tricky Diplomatic Task By Eileen Sullivan, CQ Staff Foreign countries and organizations came forward with more than 400 offers of assistance in the immediate aftermath of Hurricane Katrina, ranging from cash to forensic experts to 3.5 tons of sardines. The federal government was berated for lacking a system in 2005 to efficiently process such donations, and specifically for not acting on more than $800 million pledged by the international community."
Thursday, August 09, 2007
Copper thieves cause thousands in damage to Detroit charity - NewsFlash - mlive.com
Copper thieves cause thousands in damage to Detroit charity - NewsFlash - mlive.com: "A charity that feeds thousands of the city's poor each year temporarily is unable to accept fresh or frozen food after vandals destroyed cooling units while searching for copper.
Thieves broke into the Capuchin Soup Kitchen's Services Center on Detroit's east side between Saturday afternoon and Monday morning, destroying five heating and air conditioning units and two compressors, The Detroit News reported Wednesday."
Thieves broke into the Capuchin Soup Kitchen's Services Center on Detroit's east side between Saturday afternoon and Monday morning, destroying five heating and air conditioning units and two compressors, The Detroit News reported Wednesday."
Bloomberg.com: Muse-Arts Groups Await Funding Impact as `Earmarking' Is Scrutinized
Bloomberg.com: Muse: "Aug. 9 (Bloomberg) -- When the Museum of the Moving Image embarked on a $50 million fund-raising campaign to expand its Queens, New York, building last year, it turned to one prospective donor for the first time: the U.S. Congress.
Democratic Representative Carolyn Maloney, whose district includes the museum, responded by tucking a $150,000 grant into broader legislation -- the 2006 federal transportation spending bill. It's a time-honored practice known as ``earmarking.''"
Democratic Representative Carolyn Maloney, whose district includes the museum, responded by tucking a $150,000 grant into broader legislation -- the 2006 federal transportation spending bill. It's a time-honored practice known as ``earmarking.''"
Wednesday, August 08, 2007
The Most Charitable Companies - Forbes.com
Some additional stories on Corporate Giving
The Most Charitable Companies - Forbes.com: "New York -
Philanthropy was on the rise last year, thanks to increases in earnings in 2003. Since most companies budget their charitable donations on the basis of the previous year's profits, that would seem to bode well for giving this year, too."
The Most Charitable Companies - Forbes.com: "New York -
Philanthropy was on the rise last year, thanks to increases in earnings in 2003. Since most companies budget their charitable donations on the basis of the previous year's profits, that would seem to bode well for giving this year, too."
Danville Register Bee | Push America bikes through Danville
Danville Register Bee | Push America bikes through Danville: "DANVILLE - Push America riders made their annual trek through Danville on Tuesday, hoping to raise awareness and money for various disabilities."
Newton Daily News
Newton Daily News: "Simon Estes and a group of reserved ticket holders met for lunch and conversation Friday afternoon at DMACC/Sodexho in Newton.
Estes dined and discussed his singing talents, career and philanthropic work which has spanned the globe for more than four decades."
Estes dined and discussed his singing talents, career and philanthropic work which has spanned the globe for more than four decades."
Blackbaud, Inc. Announces Acquisition of eTapestry :: PNNOnline ::
AFP also has a blog which focuses on Nonprofit Technology stories we've seen.
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.
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.
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.
Posted under:
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."
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