The NonProfit Times - The Leading Business Publication For Nonprofit Management: "IRS Warns Of Scam Targeting Charities
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has warned nonprofitsd to beware of an email scam that uses the IRS name as a lure. The IRS expects such scams to continue through the end of tax return filing season and beyond."
Tuesday, February 05, 2008
Monday, February 04, 2008
Booker T. Washington HS fundraising goal exceeded by $1.3 million | Dallas Morning News | News for Dallas, Texas | Robert Miller | Business Columnist
Booker T. Washington HS fundraising goal exceeded by $1.3 million | Dallas Morning News | News for Dallas, Texas | Robert Miller | Business Columnist | Dallas Morning News: "The capital campaign for Booker T. Washington High School for the Performing and Visual Arts exceeded its goal by $1.3 million."
San Francisco Sentinel » Blog Archives » GOOGLE PHILANTHROPY UP HUNDREDS OF MILLIONS - Donations slated to produce affordable renewable energy, fight
San Francisco Sentinel » Blog Archives » GOOGLE PHILANTHROPY UP HUNDREDS OF MILLIONS - Donations slated to produce affordable renewable energy, fight poverty and alleviate risk of pandemics: "The philanthropic arm of the search engine Google plans to boost spending to “hundreds of millions of dollars” in the next few years.
Larry Brilliant, who is running the operation, said expenditure would rise significantly on efforts to produce affordable renewable energy, fight poverty and alleviate the risk of pandemics.
Mr Brilliant said that he had been “living under a microscope” since his appointment in April 2006, but had now concluded extensive internal and external consultations and drawn up his priorities."
Larry Brilliant, who is running the operation, said expenditure would rise significantly on efforts to produce affordable renewable energy, fight poverty and alleviate the risk of pandemics.
Mr Brilliant said that he had been “living under a microscope” since his appointment in April 2006, but had now concluded extensive internal and external consultations and drawn up his priorities."
delawareonline ¦ The News Journal, Wilmington, Del. ¦ Polar Plunge breaks all records for frigid event
delawareonline ¦ The News Journal, Wilmington, Del. ¦ Polar Plunge breaks all records for frigid event: "A record 2,767 people made the dash, topping last year’s high of 2,692, and with donations expected to continue coming in over the next two weeks, they also may hit a record $522,000, said Jon Buzby, director of media relations."
Friday, February 01, 2008
Charity staff prepare to ring changes - icWales
Charity staff prepare to ring changes - icWales: "TWO volunteers who found love at the PDSA charity shop in Neath are getting engaged a year after they met – with a ring donated to the shop.
Steven Lloyd, aged 23, and Carmen Freemen, aged 26, started dating on February 12, 2006 after another volunteer decided to play matchmaker."
Steven Lloyd, aged 23, and Carmen Freemen, aged 26, started dating on February 12, 2006 after another volunteer decided to play matchmaker."
The Denver Post - Nonprofits route $2 billion to state
The Denver Post - Nonprofits route $2 billion to state: "Colorado's nonprofit sector added $2.1 billion to the state's economy in 2006, according to a report released Thursday.
The study, issued by the Colorado Nonprofit Association, found that the state's nonprofit employment grew by 39 percent, adding more than 34,600 jobs, between 1995 and 2005. The 123,000 full-time employees represent 5.6 percent of the state's workforce."
The study, issued by the Colorado Nonprofit Association, found that the state's nonprofit employment grew by 39 percent, adding more than 34,600 jobs, between 1995 and 2005. The 123,000 full-time employees represent 5.6 percent of the state's workforce."
Thursday, January 31, 2008
onPhilanthropy: Articles: Protecting Your Organization's Good Name
onPhilanthropy: Articles: Protecting Your Organization's Good Name: "Most board members and executives would agree that a non-profit's most important asset is its good name. Without that, an organization can lose its funding, donors, clients, employees, and board members. In fact, loss of reputation may result in the very destruction of the not-for-profit organization itself."
onPhilanthropy: Articles: Protecting Your Organization's Good Name
onPhilanthropy: Articles: Protecting Your Organization's Good Name: "Most board members and executives would agree that a non-profit's most important asset is its good name. Without that, an organization can lose its funding, donors, clients, employees, and board members. In fact, loss of reputation may result in the very destruction of the not-for-profit organization itself."
Wednesday, January 30, 2008
Acronym: Have a Heart: Wear Red This Friday!
Acronym: Have a Heart: Wear Red This Friday!: "s if Fridays aren’t great enough, this Friday has the extra good element of being the American Heart Association’s popular National Wear Red Day. We’re talking red dresses, blouses, pins, lipstick, handbags, ties, socks, whatever. Thousands of organizations, cities and individuals nationwide are signing up to wear red and/or give $5 (with organizations often matching employee donations) to help raise awareness and boost prevention of the number-one killer of women: heart disease."
Rob Walker - Consumed - Marketing and Advertising - New York Times
Rob Walker - Consumed - Marketing and Advertising - New York Times: "Has a charity ever announced that it had enough money? Would-be lenders were dumbstruck, says Kiva’s public-relations director, Fiona Ramsey: “They’re stunned for a second — ‘Here I am, I have money, I want to help someone, and you’re telling me that I can’t?’ ” The note encouraged the visitor to check back soon, as a new batch of loan-seeking entrepreneurs will often appear mere minutes later. But still, Kiva is a philanthropic organization facing an extremely unusual challenge: maintaining adequate supply (people who need help) to meet demand (people who want to give it). “We don’t want people coming to the Web site who want to make a loan and there’s no one to loan to,” Ramsey says."
Tuesday, January 29, 2008
The Nature Conservancy in Iowa - The Nature Conservancy Announces $18 Million Raised For Conservation
The Nature Conservancy in Iowa - The Nature Conservancy Announces $18 Million Raised For Conservation: "The Nature Conservancy Announces $18 Million Raised For Conservation
DES MOINES, Iowa—January 25, 2008—The Nature Conservancy announced that they have raised more than $18.1 million dollars for conservation in the Saving the Last Great Places in Iowa-The Campaign for Conservation publically launched in June 2006. This exceeded the original goal of $9.5 million."
DES MOINES, Iowa—January 25, 2008—The Nature Conservancy announced that they have raised more than $18.1 million dollars for conservation in the Saving the Last Great Places in Iowa-The Campaign for Conservation publically launched in June 2006. This exceeded the original goal of $9.5 million."
Take a Bow | Dallas Morning News | News for Dallas, Texas | Opinion: Editorials
Take a Bow | Dallas Morning News | News for Dallas, Texas | Opinion: Editorials: "he spirit of philanthropy is alive and well in North Texas, as underscored last week by civic leader Nancy Hamon's $10 million gift enabling the new Center for the Performing Arts to surpass its fundraising goal of $275 million.
A funding effort of such magnitude, bolstered by enormous gifts of $42 million by Margo and Bill Winspear and $20 million from four members of the Wyly family, is helping raise Dallas' stature as one of the country's premier performing arts venues."
A funding effort of such magnitude, bolstered by enormous gifts of $42 million by Margo and Bill Winspear and $20 million from four members of the Wyly family, is helping raise Dallas' stature as one of the country's premier performing arts venues."
Palo Alto Daily News
Palo Alto Daily News: "A survey of 100 Silicon Valley firms finds that nearly two-thirds of companies encourage employees to volunteer, 72 percent give locally and that health and human services and education are the most popular areas for gifts.
Corporate Philanthropy in Silicon Valley, a study released by the Silicon Valley Community Foundation, a Mountain-View based philanthropic institution, shows that while some companies give upwards of $200 million, others donate very small amounts or nothing, makng the median t$80,000. The study includes private, public and family-owned firms - with public companies giving the most."
Corporate Philanthropy in Silicon Valley, a study released by the Silicon Valley Community Foundation, a Mountain-View based philanthropic institution, shows that while some companies give upwards of $200 million, others donate very small amounts or nothing, makng the median t$80,000. The study includes private, public and family-owned firms - with public companies giving the most."
Law school donations soar as Harvard lands $48m haul - Legal Week, legal news, comment, events and legal jobs
Law school donations soar as Harvard lands $48m haul - Legal Week, legal news, comment, events and legal jobs: "Top US law schools are reporting record-breaking donations that are helping to cover tuition costs, hire faculty and promote public interest programs, writes the National Law Journal, but may not be spending the cash efficiently.
Last year Harvard Law School brought in $48m (£24.6m), while New York University School of Law raised about $42m (£21.5m) and Columbia Law School raked in almost $24m (£12.3m) – excluding further cash promised by alums and businesses amounting to millions more."
Last year Harvard Law School brought in $48m (£24.6m), while New York University School of Law raised about $42m (£21.5m) and Columbia Law School raked in almost $24m (£12.3m) – excluding further cash promised by alums and businesses amounting to millions more."
Monday, January 28, 2008
AFP > Research & Statistics | AFP research > New AFP-Funded Research Compares U.S., Japanese Fundraising
AFP > Research & Statistics | AFP research > New AFP-Funded Research Compares U.S., Japanese Fundraising: "New AFP-Funded Research Compares U.S., Japanese Fundraising
(Jan. 28, 2008) A new study examines the extraordinary growth in the Japanese charitable sector, what fundraising methods are most popular in Japan, differing views on giving and how North American fundraisers can approach Japanese donors."
(Jan. 28, 2008) A new study examines the extraordinary growth in the Japanese charitable sector, what fundraising methods are most popular in Japan, differing views on giving and how North American fundraisers can approach Japanese donors."
Friday, January 25, 2008
Wealthy College Endowments Beat the Stock Market - US News and World Report
Wealthy College Endowments Beat the Stock Market - US News and World Report: "The nation's 76 richest colleges earned a market-beating 21.3 percent on their billions of dollars in tax-free endowment funds in the fiscal year ending last June 30, according to a report issued today by the National Association of College and University Business Officers."
Democrat & Chronicle: Local News
Democrat & Chronicle: Local News: "The prospects for achieving such fundraising goals are reasonable, one expert said.
'There has never been a recession in philanthropy in this country. Despite a number of recessions, economic crises, energy crises, sudden changes in administrations, conflicts or wars, giving in the United States has increased, or at least stayed the same every year. It's an encouraging thing for nonprofit institutions,' said Thomas Kissane, senior vice president at Community Counselling Service in New York City, a fundraising consulting firm that works with colleges, universities and all types of nonprofits.
Between 2000 and 2007, UR's endowment grew by about $500 million to $1.7 billion, making it 39th among schools in the annual ranking of endowments by the National Association of College and University Business Officers, released Thursday."
'There has never been a recession in philanthropy in this country. Despite a number of recessions, economic crises, energy crises, sudden changes in administrations, conflicts or wars, giving in the United States has increased, or at least stayed the same every year. It's an encouraging thing for nonprofit institutions,' said Thomas Kissane, senior vice president at Community Counselling Service in New York City, a fundraising consulting firm that works with colleges, universities and all types of nonprofits.
Between 2000 and 2007, UR's endowment grew by about $500 million to $1.7 billion, making it 39th among schools in the annual ranking of endowments by the National Association of College and University Business Officers, released Thursday."
United Way likely to miss $3M. fundraising target
United Way likely to miss $3M. fundraising target: "The United Way of Atlantic County may come up short of meeting its annual fundraising goal for the fourth consecutive year.
While the final figures will not be known until April, the agency has pulled in $2.5 million of the $3 million it hoped to raise last year."
While the final figures will not be known until April, the agency has pulled in $2.5 million of the $3 million it hoped to raise last year."
CU fundraising set for record year : CU News : Boulder Daily Camera
CU fundraising set for record year : CU News : Boulder Daily Camera: "Donors gave $84.3 million in six months
By Brittany Anas (Contact)
Friday, January 25, 2008
Donors gave $84.3 million to the University of Colorado in the six-month period that ended Dec. 31, surpassing the $59.2 million raised over the same period the year before, officials announced Thursday
The university raised $133.5 million in donations last fiscal year, which ended June 30, making 2007 the best fundraising year in the school's 131-year history. School officials say they could be on pace to set a new record."
By Brittany Anas (Contact)
Friday, January 25, 2008
Donors gave $84.3 million to the University of Colorado in the six-month period that ended Dec. 31, surpassing the $59.2 million raised over the same period the year before, officials announced Thursday
The university raised $133.5 million in donations last fiscal year, which ended June 30, making 2007 the best fundraising year in the school's 131-year history. School officials say they could be on pace to set a new record."
Thursday, January 24, 2008
Entrepreneurs Foundation of North Texas helps firms do good works | Dallas Morning News | News for Dallas, Texas | Dallas Business News
Entrepreneurs Foundation of North Texas helps firms do good works | Dallas Morning News | News for Dallas, Texas | Dallas Business News: "But like its larger counterparts, it wants to give back to the community. That's why it joined the Entrepreneurs Foundation of North Texas shortly after opening its doors in 2000.
'We can leverage their staff ... to get help with setting up community service projects,' said Wes Blair, the company's chief operating officer. 'We can focus on providing the service.'
The Entrepreneurs Foundation's mission is to help smaller companies organize volunteer activities.
Essentially, it's 'an outsourced community development department,' said executive director Pam Gerber."
'We can leverage their staff ... to get help with setting up community service projects,' said Wes Blair, the company's chief operating officer. 'We can focus on providing the service.'
The Entrepreneurs Foundation's mission is to help smaller companies organize volunteer activities.
Essentially, it's 'an outsourced community development department,' said executive director Pam Gerber."
As donations double, Boston Foundation awards $92m - The Boston Globe
As donations double, Boston Foundation awards $92m - The Boston Globe: "It was another banner year for the Boston Foundation.
The foundation, which is a major grant-making organization that distributes tens of millions of dollars to thousands of nonprofit groups annually, more than doubled the amount of donations it received last year, to about $155 million - up from a near-record $72 million the year before.
The windfall brings its total assets to nearly $1 billion, and the foundation increased its grant-making accordingly. It gave away $92 million in 2007, centering its philanthropy on Boston-area organizations that focus on education, workforce development, and housing.
That payout was the largest in the foundation's history."
The foundation, which is a major grant-making organization that distributes tens of millions of dollars to thousands of nonprofit groups annually, more than doubled the amount of donations it received last year, to about $155 million - up from a near-record $72 million the year before.
The windfall brings its total assets to nearly $1 billion, and the foundation increased its grant-making accordingly. It gave away $92 million in 2007, centering its philanthropy on Boston-area organizations that focus on education, workforce development, and housing.
That payout was the largest in the foundation's history."
Tide turns against tiny community's really big event
Tide turns against tiny community's really big event: "The annual sandcastle competition at Harrison Hot Springs is all washed up.
A high tide of financial losses and rainy weather has brought the famous sand-sculpture event crumbling down.
Organizer Bob Bell said he needs $80,000 to fund this year's event, but the money's just not there."
A high tide of financial losses and rainy weather has brought the famous sand-sculpture event crumbling down.
Organizer Bob Bell said he needs $80,000 to fund this year's event, but the money's just not there."
Wednesday, January 23, 2008
O'Keefe's resignation affects donations - News
O'Keefe's resignation affects donations - News: "One week after Chancellor Sean O'Keefe announced his resignation, several University donors said they plan to withhold scheduled donations to the University until they understand how the position will be filled.
'It's not meant as a threat,' said Charlotte Bollinger, Bollinger Shipyards Inc. executive vice president and University donor. 'It's meant as the reality that those pledges came about because of Chancellor O'Keefe. People give to organizations where they understand who is running the organization and what the plan for the money is.'"
'It's not meant as a threat,' said Charlotte Bollinger, Bollinger Shipyards Inc. executive vice president and University donor. 'It's meant as the reality that those pledges came about because of Chancellor O'Keefe. People give to organizations where they understand who is running the organization and what the plan for the money is.'"
Put some charity zip into the new year - icWales
Put some charity zip into the new year - icWales: "Put some charity zip into the new year
Jan 24 2008 by Gary Marsh, Cynon Valley Leader
ARE you looking for an exciting challenge in 2008?
Television presenter Amanda Protheroe Thomas is calling for Cynon Valley people to take part in Prince’s Trust Cymru’s fundraising Zip Line.
The event takes place in Cardiff this weekend (January 26-27).
Amanda will be one of the many thrill-seekers to take up the challenge of zip-sliding from the roof of the Holiday Inn, Cardiff."
Jan 24 2008 by Gary Marsh, Cynon Valley Leader
ARE you looking for an exciting challenge in 2008?
Television presenter Amanda Protheroe Thomas is calling for Cynon Valley people to take part in Prince’s Trust Cymru’s fundraising Zip Line.
The event takes place in Cardiff this weekend (January 26-27).
Amanda will be one of the many thrill-seekers to take up the challenge of zip-sliding from the roof of the Holiday Inn, Cardiff."
Impact of Nonprofits - News - Reston Connection - Connection Newspapers
Impact of Nonprofits - News - Reston Connection - Connection Newspapers: "Calculating how much good numerous nonprofit organizations in the region do is complicated, since it is difficult to put a value behind some services those organizations provide. However, an alliance of 200 nonprofit organizations in the Washington area attempted to do exactly that.
The Nonprofit Roundtable of Greater Washington published its findings in late November, 2007, in a report titled 'Beyond Charity: Recognizing Return on Investment."
The Nonprofit Roundtable of Greater Washington published its findings in late November, 2007, in a report titled 'Beyond Charity: Recognizing Return on Investment."
Philanthropy website will ask donors for feedback - Third Sector
Philanthropy website will ask donors for feedback - Third Sector: "TheBigGive, the website that enables wealthy philanthropists to browse for charitable projects, is planning to introduce a user-review system.
The system is likely to be similar to the points rating used by online retailer Amazon. Site users would give marks out of five for projects they have read about. 'We will ask visitors to give feedback on projects as they go through the system,' said Jon Brooks, managing director of theBigGive.
'This kind of thing is an important development in the web at the moment,' he added. 'The founder of Wikipedia is trying to challenge Google with a search engine that uses the idea of user-generated content.'"
The system is likely to be similar to the points rating used by online retailer Amazon. Site users would give marks out of five for projects they have read about. 'We will ask visitors to give feedback on projects as they go through the system,' said Jon Brooks, managing director of theBigGive.
'This kind of thing is an important development in the web at the moment,' he added. 'The founder of Wikipedia is trying to challenge Google with a search engine that uses the idea of user-generated content.'"
Tuesday, January 22, 2008
The NonProfit Times - The Leading Business Publication For Nonprofit Management
The NonProfit Times - The Leading Business Publication For Nonprofit Management: "Board's Give Or Get More Expensive Now
More than half of nonprofits now require board members to make an annual contribution, with a major share of large ones setting a minimum of $5,000.
That finding, in the new edition of National Board Governance Survey for Not-for-Profit Organizations conducted by the accounting firm Grant Thornton LLP, comes against a backdrop of more and more nonprofits reshaping board of directors practices and policies to fit the Sarbanes-Oxley Act. Just as more public companies expect their directors own stock, nonprofits expect an investment as well."
More than half of nonprofits now require board members to make an annual contribution, with a major share of large ones setting a minimum of $5,000.
That finding, in the new edition of National Board Governance Survey for Not-for-Profit Organizations conducted by the accounting firm Grant Thornton LLP, comes against a backdrop of more and more nonprofits reshaping board of directors practices and policies to fit the Sarbanes-Oxley Act. Just as more public companies expect their directors own stock, nonprofits expect an investment as well."
Sunday, January 20, 2008
Charity draws fire for paying generals - Navy News, opinions, editorials, news from Iraq, photos, reports - Navy Times
Charity draws fire for paying generals - Navy News, opinions, editorials, news from Iraq, photos, reports - Navy Times: "Retired Army Gen. Tommy Franks was paid $100,000 — out of donations made to wounded veterans — for allowing his name to be used on fundraising appeals by a charity that has come under increasing scrutiny for the way it handles its money.
Lawmakers questioned the ethics of the Coalition to Salute America’s Heroes Foundation not only for using donors’ money to pay Franks, but for failing to disclose to potential donors who received the mail solicitations that Franks was paid for his endorsement."
Lawmakers questioned the ethics of the Coalition to Salute America’s Heroes Foundation not only for using donors’ money to pay Franks, but for failing to disclose to potential donors who received the mail solicitations that Franks was paid for his endorsement."
Vindy.com News – Youngstown, Warren, Columbiana Ohio - Training promotes diversity on boards
Vindy.com News – Youngstown, Warren, Columbiana Ohio - Training promotes diversity on boards: "Volunteer Services Agency, in partnership with leaders from the business and nonprofit community, is offering Project Blueprint, a training program designed to promote diversity on nonprofit boards and committees in the Mahoning Valley."
Should a charity’s fundraiser get commission on donations? - Today's Paper > Local News | Bakersfield.com - Kern County news, events, shopping & searc
Should a charity’s fundraiser get commission on donations? - events, shopping & search: "Clark also gets a hefty cut — 10 or 20 percent of the donation, depending on whether he did all or just most of the work. He made $408,767 over the last two years. In 2005-06, his income was 6 percent of the money the mission pulled in from the public.
That commission structure is unusual in fundraising. In fact, the Association of Fundraising Professionals calls it unethical."
That commission structure is unusual in fundraising. In fact, the Association of Fundraising Professionals calls it unethical."
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