Niedrich: First impressions last forever - Opinion: "A new trend in business is the lunch interview. The lunch interview can take one of two forms: a job interview over lunch or a lunch that takes place after a job interview in the office. Both types of interviews serve the same purpose: they allow your interviewer to get to know you better by how you act, eat and treat service personnel during lunch.
Collette Murray, chairwoman of the Association of Fundraising Professionals, is one such business professional who conducts lunch interviews with these aims. Collette asserts that 'Frankly, there are some people out there who would not get high marks on their social graces. It's important to find that out. People can be rude to a server, and it shows how they treat people.'"
Tuesday, March 25, 2008
Star-Telegram.com: | 03/25/2008 | Make all-corporate benefit parties an exception, not rule
Star-Telegram.com: | 03/25/2008 | Make all-corporate benefit parties an exception, not rule: "Now I worry that my friend and others will be forced to miss the events they'd like to attend, and I wonder if it will mean that their enthusiasm for a cause will wane as well.
It's not the price of the ticket that will keep them away; it's the availability of that ticket.
Benefit parties must have underwriting to succeed. But in Fort Worth, corporate sponsors have never shut out individual donors whose grassroots support is essential for a nonprofit's survival."
It's not the price of the ticket that will keep them away; it's the availability of that ticket.
Benefit parties must have underwriting to succeed. But in Fort Worth, corporate sponsors have never shut out individual donors whose grassroots support is essential for a nonprofit's survival."
Monday, March 24, 2008
South Bend Tribune: Volunteer coordinator watches others flourish
South Bend Tribune: Volunteer coordinator watches others flourish: "Jennifer Tindell has spent much of her working career with nonprofit organizations in various capacities. But she derives satisfaction from her current job coordinating senior citizen volunteers in St. Joseph County for Catholic Charities and watching people with stores of wisdom and knowledge love and care for others. Tindell recently talked with Tribune correspondent Jennifer Ochstein about her job as Retired Senior Volunteer Program, or RSVP, project coordinator of St. Joseph County."
AsianWeek » The Asian Women Giving Circle
AsianWeek » The Asian Women Giving Circle: "New York City women ‘geh-t’ together to give big
The smallest piece of the pie, the least amount of visibility and little financial support are all terms that describe the Asian Pacific Islander nonprofit sector Nonprofit-Banker — but Hali Lee and her organization, the Asian Women Giving Circle, are working to change that."
The smallest piece of the pie, the least amount of visibility and little financial support are all terms that describe the Asian Pacific Islander nonprofit sector Nonprofit-Banker — but Hali Lee and her organization, the Asian Women Giving Circle, are working to change that."
AsianWeek » Giving, the Asian Way
AsianWeek » Giving, the Asian Way: "In Asian cultures, money is not something spoken about or dealt with in the open. It’s discussed at the family dinner table or whispered about over drinks.
Perhaps, then, it’s no surprise that Asian American philanthropy Los-Angeles-Business-Elite Sep-07 is somewhat hidden in the community. Unlike the Andrew Carnegies, Warren Buffetts, and the Bill and Melinda Gates — deep-pocketed moguls who are figureheads for philanthropy — Asian American philanthropists Rites-of-Spring are virtually invisible."
Perhaps, then, it’s no surprise that Asian American philanthropy Los-Angeles-Business-Elite Sep-07 is somewhat hidden in the community. Unlike the Andrew Carnegies, Warren Buffetts, and the Bill and Melinda Gates — deep-pocketed moguls who are figureheads for philanthropy — Asian American philanthropists Rites-of-Spring are virtually invisible."
Friday, March 21, 2008
Satire: Male Grant Makers Unıte! - Philanthropy.com
From the Chronicle of Philanthropy
Satire: Male Grant Makers Unıte! - Philanthropy.com: "The blog, Men in Philanthropy, promıses to be “an online community for men who have found no home among the 4,327 philanthropic affinity groups established over the years.”
But the anonymous author has hıs tongue firmly in cheek. He dedicates the sıte to “recognizing the vast, marginally relevant contributions men have made to the world of philanthropy” and plans to hold a conference soon for Y-chromosone grant makıng"
Satire: Male Grant Makers Unıte! - Philanthropy.com: "The blog, Men in Philanthropy, promıses to be “an online community for men who have found no home among the 4,327 philanthropic affinity groups established over the years.”
But the anonymous author has hıs tongue firmly in cheek. He dedicates the sıte to “recognizing the vast, marginally relevant contributions men have made to the world of philanthropy” and plans to hold a conference soon for Y-chromosone grant makıng"
Now: Economic fears have led to a drop in charitable donations | donations, food, cash - The Monitor
Now: Economic fears have led to a drop in charitable donations | donations, food, cash - The Monitor: "As thousands of local residents cope with the real possibility of an economic recession, many charities and social services agencies have reported a dip in donations in recent months.
And a number of groups that rely on charitable giving say the donations are drying up just when people are experiencing the most need."
And a number of groups that rely on charitable giving say the donations are drying up just when people are experiencing the most need."
Thursday, March 20, 2008
Money buys happiness if you spend it on someone else: study
Money buys happiness if you spend it on someone else: study: "Money buys happiness if you spend it on someone else: study
Tom Spears, The Ottawa Citizen
Published: Thursday, March 20, 2008
OTTAWA - Money can't buy happiness, say the experts. But a Canadian psychologist says spending it can make us happier - as long as we spend it on someone else, not on ourselves."
Tom Spears, The Ottawa Citizen
Published: Thursday, March 20, 2008
OTTAWA - Money can't buy happiness, say the experts. But a Canadian psychologist says spending it can make us happier - as long as we spend it on someone else, not on ourselves."
How to Help the World's Poor - Philanthropy.com
From the Chronicle
How to Help the World's Poor - Philanthropy.com: "How to Help the World's Poor
Mark Lange, a former speechwriter for President George H.W. Bush, writes that ending extreme global poverty is within reach, but that wealthy nations, government aid agencies, and charities need to change how they help the 1 billion people who live on less than $1 a day."
How to Help the World's Poor - Philanthropy.com: "How to Help the World's Poor
Mark Lange, a former speechwriter for President George H.W. Bush, writes that ending extreme global poverty is within reach, but that wealthy nations, government aid agencies, and charities need to change how they help the 1 billion people who live on less than $1 a day."
Press Gazette - Financial Times to relaunch FT Wealth
Press Gazette - Financial Times to relaunch FT Wealth: "The Financial Times is to give its FT Wealth supplement an upmarket relaunch to target the interests of the “very wealthy” global citizens.
Published quarterly, the tabloid will now appear as a magazine in a “unique” format."
Published quarterly, the tabloid will now appear as a magazine in a “unique” format."
Tuesday, March 18, 2008
Encore careers: The idealism of some baby boomers lures them to jobs in social services | Business | Rhode Island news | projo.com | The Providence Jo
Encore careers: The idealism of some baby boomers lures them to jobs in social services | Business | Rhode Island news | projo.com | The Providence Journal: "Harlam said he made a gradual transition from the business world into the nonprofit realm, and began working with Amos House in 2006. “It really is a place where miracles happen,” Harlam said. “It’s been an incredible honor to be involved with them.”
The three are examples of what some refer to as “encore careers” and others as “give-back careers” in which employees — often from the baby-boom generation — move from corporate jobs to positions in the nonprofit world."
The three are examples of what some refer to as “encore careers” and others as “give-back careers” in which employees — often from the baby-boom generation — move from corporate jobs to positions in the nonprofit world."
Nonprofits need care, time to draw celebrities | Chron.com - Houston Chronicle
Nonprofits need care, time to draw celebrities | Chron.com - Houston Chronicle: "Every organization has a go-to person and John was that go-to person at MLT,' Rice said at the Houston luncheon on March 7. 'He would update the quarterly numbers on a laptop computer while he was backstage at his performances.'
It's rare for a celebrity to have that kind of personal connection to a nonprofit.
Time-consuming
But Legend's association with MLT highlights what is common about celebrity philanthropy: It takes a lot of time and information to sign up a star spokesperson."
It's rare for a celebrity to have that kind of personal connection to a nonprofit.
Time-consuming
But Legend's association with MLT highlights what is common about celebrity philanthropy: It takes a lot of time and information to sign up a star spokesperson."
Some nonprofits struggle as recession pulls at people's wallets - Las Cruces Sun-News
Some nonprofits struggle as recession pulls at people's wallets - Las Cruces Sun-News: "del.icio.usdel.icio.usDiggDiggRedditRedditYahooMyWebYahooMyWebGoogleGoogleFacebookFacebookWhat's this?
Some nonprofits struggle as recession pulls at people's wallets
By Ashley Meeks Sun-News reporter
Article Launched: 03/15/2008 12:00:00 AM MDT
LAS CRUCES — Golden intentions don't always translate into financial solvency.
Doña Ana County's almost 800 nonprofit organizations bring in nearly $224 million yearly of the $6.7 billion generated by the almost 11,000 nonprofits statewide, according to TaxExemptWorld.com."
Some nonprofits struggle as recession pulls at people's wallets
By Ashley Meeks Sun-News reporter
Article Launched: 03/15/2008 12:00:00 AM MDT
LAS CRUCES — Golden intentions don't always translate into financial solvency.
Doña Ana County's almost 800 nonprofit organizations bring in nearly $224 million yearly of the $6.7 billion generated by the almost 11,000 nonprofits statewide, according to TaxExemptWorld.com."
Builder's mansion in Orlando area to go to winning $100 raffle ticketholder -- OrlandoSentinel.com
Builder's mansion in Orlando area to go to winning $100 raffle ticketholder -- OrlandoSentinel.com: "Artimovich and his son Michael filed papers to start a nonprofit charity, Sons of Toil. The goal is to raise enough money through $100 ticket contributions to pay for the house, and to fund, among other causes, an apprenticeship program for budding and out-of-work trade workers."
Giving Fore Charity | Cybergolf News
Giving Fore Charity | Cybergolf News: "It is estimated that the amount of charitable giving attributed to golf in the U.S. in 2005 was $3.5 billion. This is according to a study done by the National Golf Foundation. To understand this piece of the golf pie it is important to note that the U.S. golf economy accounted for $76 billion worth of goods and services that year. The same report estimated that golf generated a total economic impact of $195 billion in 2005 and created approximately 2 million jobs with a wage income of $61 billion."
Hair today, gone tomorrow as firefighters aid charity - Inside Bay Area
Hair today, gone tomorrow as firefighters aid charity - Inside Bay Area: "NEWARK — The city's firefighters regularly risk their lives, but a baker's dozen of Newark first-responders will make another sort of sacrifice for the greater good: They'll shave their heads for charity Monday.
On St. Patrick's Day, the volunteers will head to Children's Hospital Oakland, where they will lose their locks to raise money for cancer research and to show solidarity with young cancer patients whose chemotherapy leaves them bald."
On St. Patrick's Day, the volunteers will head to Children's Hospital Oakland, where they will lose their locks to raise money for cancer research and to show solidarity with young cancer patients whose chemotherapy leaves them bald."
Friday, March 14, 2008
onPhilanthropy: Articles: For What?
onPhilanthropy: Articles: For What?: "The question increasingly is the unspoken elephant in the room, an elephant that, for now, often stands silently among us, but, if recent media attention is any measure, will soon begin its trumpeting at decibel levels that will make it impossible to ignore."
Earn more, give more: the blunt message for Australia's wealthy tightwads
Earn more, give more: the blunt message for Australia's wealthy tightwads: "F SOMEONE needs to put the fire back into philanthropy, Daniel Petre provides the spark.
Mr Petre, a former Microsoft executive turned philanthropist, turned activist, is scathing about those who fail to share the love in the ongoing economic boom. At a time when Australia's rich have seen their wealth soar, donations to charity have barely budged, according to research funded by Mr Petre's philanthropic foundation."
Mr Petre, a former Microsoft executive turned philanthropist, turned activist, is scathing about those who fail to share the love in the ongoing economic boom. At a time when Australia's rich have seen their wealth soar, donations to charity have barely budged, according to research funded by Mr Petre's philanthropic foundation."
Suburban Journals | Top Story | Volunteers: Nonprofits, community groups depend on them
Suburban Journals | Top Story | Volunteers: Nonprofits, community groups depend on them: "Neither would hundreds of other nonprofit or community groups. Volunteering is vital for these organizations to operate, said Rick Skinner, vice president of the United Way of Greater St. Louis Volunteer Center. These groups always need people with some spare time to help with their programs.
'It's the core value of the United Way and integral to nonprofits,' Skinner said. 'Volunteers provide helping hands and help supplement these programs. It's vital, both for the short term and the long term.'"
'It's the core value of the United Way and integral to nonprofits,' Skinner said. 'Volunteers provide helping hands and help supplement these programs. It's vital, both for the short term and the long term.'"
Suburban Journals | Top Story | Volunteers: Nonprofits, community groups depend on them
Suburban Journals | Top Story | Volunteers: Nonprofits, community groups depend on them: "Neither would hundreds of other nonprofit or community groups. Volunteering is vital for these organizations to operate, said Rick Skinner, vice president of the United Way of Greater St. Louis Volunteer Center. These groups always need people with some spare time to help with their programs.
'It's the core value of the United Way and integral to nonprofits,' Skinner said. 'Volunteers provide helping hands and help supplement these programs. It's vital, both for the short term and the long term.'"
'It's the core value of the United Way and integral to nonprofits,' Skinner said. 'Volunteers provide helping hands and help supplement these programs. It's vital, both for the short term and the long term.'"
Consumers 'using credit cards to give to charity' : Credit Cards : MoneyHighStreet.com
Consumers 'using credit cards to give to charity' : Credit Cards : MoneyHighStreet.com: "Consumers are increasingly using their credit cards to make charitable donations, new research has suggested.
Apacs, the UK's payments association, revealed that donations to charities via credit cards and other forms of plastic payment rose to £1.013 billion in 2007, up from 842 million in 2006."
Apacs, the UK's payments association, revealed that donations to charities via credit cards and other forms of plastic payment rose to £1.013 billion in 2007, up from 842 million in 2006."
In New Orleans, volunteers change lives (including their own) - 03/10/2008 - MiamiHerald.com
In New Orleans, volunteers change lives (including their own) - 03/10/2008 - MiamiHerald.com: "Rahim estimates some 15,000 volunteers from more than 14 countries have pitched in on the relief effort of this organization, based right below a levee break in one of the city's hardest-hit neighborhoods."
Weakness in Economy Isn’t Hurting Charities - New York Times
Weakness in Economy Isn’t Hurting Charities - New York Times: "Our surveys tell us fund-raising has been holding steady,” said Paulette V. Maehara, the association’s president and chief executive, who emphasized that the findings for 2007 were preliminary and that in any case the environment could change over the course of 2008."
Thursday, March 13, 2008
Vitu: Tucson could be a great arts town - if leaders follow their plan | www.tucsoncitizen.com ®
Vitu: Tucson could be a great arts town - if leaders follow their plan | www.tucsoncitizen.com ®: "Nobody argues the bountiful cultural riches that fall between the Catalina, Rincon, Santa Rita and Tucson mountain ranges.
Equally, though, the last year has made abundantly clear that Tucson falls woefully short in nurturing the many arts and culture entities that call the region home.
That is, we give minor league regard, or less, to our major league assets.
The poster child for this are the abysmal major performance halls we have to rely on for big shows."
Equally, though, the last year has made abundantly clear that Tucson falls woefully short in nurturing the many arts and culture entities that call the region home.
That is, we give minor league regard, or less, to our major league assets.
The poster child for this are the abysmal major performance halls we have to rely on for big shows."
Monday, March 10, 2008
Couple donates record $25M to Princeton hospital - Breaking News From New Jersey - NJ.com
Couple donates record $25M to Princeton hospital - Breaking News From New Jersey - NJ.com: "Mr. and Mrs. Atkinson, former residents of West Windsor, plan to make their contribution as part of a matching gift program in order to encourage other donations to the new hospital. A portion of their gift will be set aside to match gifts from physicians and hospital staff. The remainder will be used to encourage others within the region to make gifts toward the construction."
Charity Village®NewsWeek: Cover Story
Charity Village®NewsWeek: Cover Story: "Career Burnout: Dodging the stress bullet
Andy Levy-AjzenkopfBy Andy Levy-Ajzenkopf
March 10, 2008
How many of you head into work each day feeling less-than-enthused, bone-tired before you even get to the office, and anxious about having to face both your boss and that endless pile of paperwork on your desk? If that sounds familiar, don’t fret; you’re not alone.
According to study after study, workplace stress has become something akin to an epidemic in our fast-paced society. And where there’s stress, there’s the chance you might be looking down the barrel of the burnout gun."
Andy Levy-AjzenkopfBy Andy Levy-Ajzenkopf
March 10, 2008
How many of you head into work each day feeling less-than-enthused, bone-tired before you even get to the office, and anxious about having to face both your boss and that endless pile of paperwork on your desk? If that sounds familiar, don’t fret; you’re not alone.
According to study after study, workplace stress has become something akin to an epidemic in our fast-paced society. And where there’s stress, there’s the chance you might be looking down the barrel of the burnout gun."
Charlotte Observer | 03/09/2008 | United Way rule pinches small nonprofits
Charlotte Observer | 03/09/2008 | United Way rule pinches small nonprofits: "So why, folks with these nonprofits are asking, does it look like the United Way of Gaston County is making their job even harder?
A new requirement for an annual independent audit -- something that could cost each agency more than $10,000 a year -- has caused nonprofits such as the CRO to leave the United Way fold. These organizations don't have huge budgets -- $100,000 or less. Until now, most provided the United Way with financial statements.
Leaders with CRO, the Belmont Community Organization (BCO) and S.O.C.K.S., which stands for Serving Our Community with Kindness in Springwood, said they won't apply for United Way funding in 2008-09.
To them, full audits are too costly, complicated and unnecessary."
A new requirement for an annual independent audit -- something that could cost each agency more than $10,000 a year -- has caused nonprofits such as the CRO to leave the United Way fold. These organizations don't have huge budgets -- $100,000 or less. Until now, most provided the United Way with financial statements.
Leaders with CRO, the Belmont Community Organization (BCO) and S.O.C.K.S., which stands for Serving Our Community with Kindness in Springwood, said they won't apply for United Way funding in 2008-09.
To them, full audits are too costly, complicated and unnecessary."
TheStar.com | Television | Making charity a competition not everyone's idea of good TV
TheStar.com | Television | Making charity a competition not everyone's idea of good TV: "Last week's series premiere certainly got a big audience, but not everyone found it easy to watch.
David Hinckley of the New York Daily News is among the bloggers and critics who've criticized Oprah's Big Give for making charity a competition."
David Hinckley of the New York Daily News is among the bloggers and critics who've criticized Oprah's Big Give for making charity a competition."
CEO carved path for tech philanthropy
CEO carved path for tech philanthropy: "With that in mind, Bock teamed with John Thornton, general partner at Austin Ventures, to launch the Entrepreneurs Foundation of Central Texas.
For the past nine years, startups have been donating stock options to the foundation. When the companies are acquired or go public, the foundation cashes in the options and distributes the money to charities chosen by the company."
For the past nine years, startups have been donating stock options to the foundation. When the companies are acquired or go public, the foundation cashes in the options and distributes the money to charities chosen by the company."
FT.com / Home UK / UK - Charity investing could become cutting edge
FT.com / Home UK / UK - Charity investing could become cutting edge: "Charity investing could become cutting edge
By Sophia Grene
Published: March 10 2008 02:00 | Last updated: March 10 2008 02:00
Charities have the freedom to be the most interesting investors around, but are hesitant to break the bounds of tradition, says a new report from Sarasin & Partners, which manages money for 175 of them. The report, Sarasin & Partners Compendium of Investment for Charities , looks at current trends in endowment investing - globalisation and alternative asset classes are key terms here - and describes the ideal process for setting investment policy."
By Sophia Grene
Published: March 10 2008 02:00 | Last updated: March 10 2008 02:00
Charities have the freedom to be the most interesting investors around, but are hesitant to break the bounds of tradition, says a new report from Sarasin & Partners, which manages money for 175 of them. The report, Sarasin & Partners Compendium of Investment for Charities , looks at current trends in endowment investing - globalisation and alternative asset classes are key terms here - and describes the ideal process for setting investment policy."
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