Wednesday, April 02, 2008
An Unlikely Obsession: School Auctions - New York Times
An Unlikely Obsession: School Auctions - New York Times: "Ms. Furner and her younger sister, Robin Kirchner, have crisscrossed northern New Jersey patronizing auctions for schools, churches, animal shelters and civic clubs with the single-mindedness others have for golfing, bowling or shopping. They hit three to four a month"
eGov monitor - A Policy Dialogue Platform |
eGov monitor - A Policy Dialogue Platform |: "But in fact surveys suggest 27 million Americans claim Scottish ancestry, although census date indicates that around ten million have a Scottish line of descent.
It is a wonderful compliment to Scotland that millions of Americans who are not of direct Scottish descent nonetheless claim an affinity with our nation. They are very welcome.
And I believe that it is the enduring and positive relationship between our countries - and the nature of the Scottish contribution to America, in business, in government, in philanthropy, in culture - that explains this Scottish resonance."
It is a wonderful compliment to Scotland that millions of Americans who are not of direct Scottish descent nonetheless claim an affinity with our nation. They are very welcome.
And I believe that it is the enduring and positive relationship between our countries - and the nature of the Scottish contribution to America, in business, in government, in philanthropy, in culture - that explains this Scottish resonance."
A haven in a high-rent world - The Boston Globe
A haven in a high-rent world - The Boston Globe: "The recently renovated space on South Street is part of a building called the Nonprofit Center, which exclusively houses 'progressive social change' organizations that work to correct societal problems.
It is one of about 150 such centers nationwide: multitenant, incubator-like spaces operated primarily for nonprofits, which benefit from affordable rents, secure leases, a collaborative environment, and increased visibility. Many of the centers are in modern buildings in prime downtown areas, and some offer shared equipment, such as photocopiers and printers, as well as programs like yoga and lunchtime seminars."
It is one of about 150 such centers nationwide: multitenant, incubator-like spaces operated primarily for nonprofits, which benefit from affordable rents, secure leases, a collaborative environment, and increased visibility. Many of the centers are in modern buildings in prime downtown areas, and some offer shared equipment, such as photocopiers and printers, as well as programs like yoga and lunchtime seminars."
Money roll - News
Money roll - News: "Zeta Beta Tau fraternity and Phi Mu sorority are raising money simply by rolling a ball around. The huge multi-colored ball grabs the attention of those around it, and it's hard to imagine anyone being unable to help the cause once the dirty, orb-shaped rainbow rolls their way.
On Monday, the fraternity and sorority held the kickoff for Get on the Ball, a project in which the two groups will roll a ball six feet in diameter across campus asking everyone they meet to place their signature on it."
On Monday, the fraternity and sorority held the kickoff for Get on the Ball, a project in which the two groups will roll a ball six feet in diameter across campus asking everyone they meet to place their signature on it."
Tuesday, April 01, 2008
Fund Raisers Should Study Negotiation Strategies - Philanthropy.com
Fund Raisers Should Study Negotiation Strategies - Philanthropy.com: "Fund Raisers Should Study Negotiation Strategies
Keys to successfully negotiating with donors to win large gifts can be found in research from other fields, according to Shaun G. Lynch, a fund-raising consultant from St. Lazare, Canada, who spoke Tuesday at the Association of Fundraising Professionals’ annual conference in San Diego."
Keys to successfully negotiating with donors to win large gifts can be found in research from other fields, according to Shaun G. Lynch, a fund-raising consultant from St. Lazare, Canada, who spoke Tuesday at the Association of Fundraising Professionals’ annual conference in San Diego."
Foundations revise grant application for Colorado nonprofits - Denver Business Journal:
Foundations revise grant application for Colorado nonprofits - Denver Business Journal:: "A group of Colorado foundations and other donors has revised the 15-year-old Common Grant Application, the form used by Colorado nonprofits to apply for grants, and has scheduled meetings throughout the state starting April 7 to brief applicants.
A large volunteer group representing grantmakers and nonprofits did much of the work in revising the application form, said Rebecca Arno, vice president of communications for The Denver Foundation."
A large volunteer group representing grantmakers and nonprofits did much of the work in revising the application form, said Rebecca Arno, vice president of communications for The Denver Foundation."
Grocers pull silly socks up for charity - icWales
Grocers pull silly socks up for charity - icWales: "ROCERS raised more than £2,000 for a cancer charity by donning “silly” socks.
Shoppers and suppliers sponsored nine workers at Glendales fruit shop in Wilson Road, Ely, Cardiff, to wear the fancy footwear and support Cancer Research UK."
Shoppers and suppliers sponsored nine workers at Glendales fruit shop in Wilson Road, Ely, Cardiff, to wear the fancy footwear and support Cancer Research UK."
British cop's 54,000km charity push | PerthNow
British cop's 54,000km charity push | PerthNow: "A FORMER British policeman is wheeling across the South West of WA to raise money for the Canteen charity for young people living with cancer.
Swasie Turner's 27-year police career was cut short when he lost his right leg after being deliberately run down by a motorcycle rider."
Swasie Turner's 27-year police career was cut short when he lost his right leg after being deliberately run down by a motorcycle rider."
Relay for Life plans another successful walk
Relay for Life plans another successful walk: "Work began for the 2008 Pendleton Relay for Life almost as soon as the 2007 event ended. Cancer survivors Joshua Johnston, retired Umatilla County Commissioner Emile Holeman and others will lead the June 13-14 walk"
Anonymous Giving Is on the Rise - Philanthropy.com
From the Chronicle
Anonymous Giving Is on the Rise - Philanthropy.com: "Anonymous Giving Is on the Rise
Wealthy philanthropists are increasingly choosing to give their charitable donations anonymously, in part to protect their privacy but also to avoid rifts among family members expecting an inheritance, reports the Los Angeles Times."
Anonymous Giving Is on the Rise - Philanthropy.com: "Anonymous Giving Is on the Rise
Wealthy philanthropists are increasingly choosing to give their charitable donations anonymously, in part to protect their privacy but also to avoid rifts among family members expecting an inheritance, reports the Los Angeles Times."
Yale Daily News - Decision to bar donors’ names from colleges sets Yale apart
Yale Daily News - Decision to bar donors’ names from colleges sets Yale apart: "he Corporation was in favor of expansion, Betts quickly offered, which raised the question: What would they be named?
Or, at least, would the University allow the lead donors for the colleges the chance to attach their names to them?
“We’re not going to,” he said.
The reporter pressed.
“What if someone approaches Yale with a $1 billion gift? What do you say: ‘No’?”
The assembled administrators laughed, but Betts got serious.
“The answer is no,” he declared. “We’re not going to do it.”"
Or, at least, would the University allow the lead donors for the colleges the chance to attach their names to them?
“We’re not going to,” he said.
The reporter pressed.
“What if someone approaches Yale with a $1 billion gift? What do you say: ‘No’?”
The assembled administrators laughed, but Betts got serious.
“The answer is no,” he declared. “We’re not going to do it.”"
Monday, March 31, 2008
Charity Village®NewsWeek: Cover Story
Charity Village®NewsWeek: Cover Story: "Listen and learn: Marketing your planned giving program
Louise Chatterton LuchukBy Louise Chatterton Luchuk
March 31, 2008
They say that two things in life are certain - death and taxes - and planned giving deals with both. At first glance, the idea of marketing planned giving programs might appear to require a certain degree of delicacy. After all, isn’t it about asking people to think about their own death? While it may appear that way at first, planned giving professionals explain it differently."
Louise Chatterton LuchukBy Louise Chatterton Luchuk
March 31, 2008
They say that two things in life are certain - death and taxes - and planned giving deals with both. At first glance, the idea of marketing planned giving programs might appear to require a certain degree of delicacy. After all, isn’t it about asking people to think about their own death? While it may appear that way at first, planned giving professionals explain it differently."
What Makes an Annual Fund Succeed - Philanthropy.com
What Makes an Annual Fund Succeed - Philanthropy.com: "What Makes an Annual Fund Succeed
Just because it is called an annual fund, that does not mean donors should be asked to give only once a year.
That is the lesson of a newly released survey of annual funds run by colleges."
Just because it is called an annual fund, that does not mean donors should be asked to give only once a year.
That is the lesson of a newly released survey of annual funds run by colleges."
SAN FRANCISCO / Climbing the tortuous stairway to charity leaves a virtuous pride
SAN FRANCISCO / Climbing the tortuous stairway to charity leaves a virtuous pride: "Just when it looked like there was no new way to raise money for charity, somebody came up with the idea of climbing the stairs in a skyscraper.
And that's what a lot of very slinky and sweaty people did on Saturday in San Francisco.
More than 1,000 do-gooders showed up at the ground floor of the old Bank of America building in their thinnest jogging shorts to tackle the 1,197 stairs between California Street and the top floor."
And that's what a lot of very slinky and sweaty people did on Saturday in San Francisco.
More than 1,000 do-gooders showed up at the ground floor of the old Bank of America building in their thinnest jogging shorts to tackle the 1,197 stairs between California Street and the top floor."
Private donors boost the arts - News - inRich.com
Private donors boost the arts - News - inRich.com: "The economy is slowing, gas and food prices are rising and the subprime-mortgage mess has yet to sort itself out.
Meanwhile, government support of the arts is diminishing at state and national levels. But locally, giving by individuals and corporations is holding steady or has even increased as some donors and supporters say giving to the arts helps ensure a high quality of life in central Virginia."
Meanwhile, government support of the arts is diminishing at state and national levels. But locally, giving by individuals and corporations is holding steady or has even increased as some donors and supporters say giving to the arts helps ensure a high quality of life in central Virginia."
The Spectrum - www.thespectrum.com -
The Spectrum - www.thespectrum.com -: "Historically, gifts from individual alumni provide the bulk of charitable support.
In 2006, charitable contributions to colleges in the U.S. reached $28 billion, more than half of which came directly from alumni and other individuals, according to a recent Council for Aid to Education report.
Although major gifts, like Nike founder Philip Knight's $105 million pledge in 2006 to Stanford's business school, receive a lot of exposure and press coverage, the combined value of smaller gifts from an army of contributors funds a far greater portion of higher education."
In 2006, charitable contributions to colleges in the U.S. reached $28 billion, more than half of which came directly from alumni and other individuals, according to a recent Council for Aid to Education report.
Although major gifts, like Nike founder Philip Knight's $105 million pledge in 2006 to Stanford's business school, receive a lot of exposure and press coverage, the combined value of smaller gifts from an army of contributors funds a far greater portion of higher education."
Many transitions at the tops of arts groups | Philadelphia Inquirer | 03/30/2008
Many transitions at the tops of arts groups | Philadelphia Inquirer | 03/30/2008: "The passing of the baton at the Curtis is part of an unprecedented shift in the Philadelphia region, where the leadership of many of the largest arts and culture groups has changed hands in the last several years.
The departures include Peter B. Lane, who spearheaded the Mann Center's expansion (and left for the Bethel Woods arts center in New York), and Janice C. Price, the Kimmel Center's first professional arts-management leader (for an arts festival in Canada)."
The departures include Peter B. Lane, who spearheaded the Mann Center's expansion (and left for the Bethel Woods arts center in New York), and Janice C. Price, the Kimmel Center's first professional arts-management leader (for an arts festival in Canada)."
New Rules of Attraction - Philanthropy.com
From the Chronicle
New Rules of Attraction - Philanthropy.com: "New Rules of Attraction
As traditional fund-raising methods falter, charities look for new ways to appeal to online donors
By Holly Hall
This week the Nature Conservancy will kick off a campaign to ask online donors to give $1 apiece to help the charity plant a billion trees in Brazil's rain forest. But conservancy officials have no idea if the electronic drive will meet its goal of raising $1-million."
New Rules of Attraction - Philanthropy.com: "New Rules of Attraction
As traditional fund-raising methods falter, charities look for new ways to appeal to online donors
By Holly Hall
This week the Nature Conservancy will kick off a campaign to ask online donors to give $1 apiece to help the charity plant a billion trees in Brazil's rain forest. But conservancy officials have no idea if the electronic drive will meet its goal of raising $1-million."
Editorial: Nonprofits will have to get more competitive in search for Indian River County subsidies : Editorials : TCPalm
Editorial: Nonprofits will have to get more competitive in search for Indian River County subsidies : Editorials : TCPalm: "Times have changed, and the county's free cash flow is tapped out. That doesn't mean, however, that nonprofits are being thrown to the wolves. If the commission sticks by its 25 percent reduction, agencies are still eligible to receive $2 million in taxpayer subsidies. That's $2 million more than similar organizations get in other counties, such as St. Lucie, which provide no such public funding. Such awards should be based on county priorities and programs' track records.
By announcing its cuts early, the county has sent nonprofits a clear signal that they need to pursue new avenues of support — private foundations, state and national grants, etc. It won't be easy, but this is a community-wide challenge, and everyone is going to sacrifice in one way or anothe"
By announcing its cuts early, the county has sent nonprofits a clear signal that they need to pursue new avenues of support — private foundations, state and national grants, etc. It won't be easy, but this is a community-wide challenge, and everyone is going to sacrifice in one way or anothe"
U.S. Jewish donors conference to address Israeli philanthropy - Haaretz - Israel News
U.S. Jewish donors conference to address Israeli philanthropy - Haaretz - Israel News: "Hundreds of Jewish American donors who fund charitable causes will attend a conference opening in Jerusalem Monday, aimed at convincing wealthy Israelis to get more involved in philanthropy as well.
This year's Jewish Funders Network conference, which will be closed to the media at the request of the local participants, is the first to be held in Israel. The event will take place at the David Citadel Hotel and last until Thursday."
This year's Jewish Funders Network conference, which will be closed to the media at the request of the local participants, is the first to be held in Israel. The event will take place at the David Citadel Hotel and last until Thursday."
10 under 20: New Paltz student gets business to donate to schools - RecordOnline.com - The Times Herald Record
10 under 20: New Paltz student gets business to donate to schools - RecordOnline.com - The Times Herald Record: "The executive promised a change was going to come last fall. The company would make a donation on every sale of every item sold that bore the school's logo. It took several months and what seemed like some foot-dragging on the chain's part, but Torres' doggedness has paid off for his school and every other high school within sale range of Olympia's 167 shops.
'I know this won't make or break the athletic department, but I felt it was important that a local store should be willing to give,' he said.
The school recently received a check for $147 from Olympia. Peanuts, you may say. But, as Torres pointed out recently, another 200 schools also received donations.
'We're a very small school of only 700,' he said. 'So a rough guess would be maybe an average of $200 per school.'"
'I know this won't make or break the athletic department, but I felt it was important that a local store should be willing to give,' he said.
The school recently received a check for $147 from Olympia. Peanuts, you may say. But, as Torres pointed out recently, another 200 schools also received donations.
'We're a very small school of only 700,' he said. 'So a rough guess would be maybe an average of $200 per school.'"
New Orleans CityBusiness -- The Business Newspaper of Metropolitan New Orleans
New Orleans CityBusiness -- The Business Newspaper of Metropolitan New Orleans: "Despite a substantial drop in the number of donors since Hurricane Katrina, this year’s United Way of Greater New Orleans fundraising drive netted more than $20 million to help fund the organization’s 64 agencies.
The 2007-08 drive, which ends today, has relied on 15,500 individual donors and 1,300 organizations to raise $20.4 million since the drive began in November, United Way Chief Operating Officer Al Sassone said."
The 2007-08 drive, which ends today, has relied on 15,500 individual donors and 1,300 organizations to raise $20.4 million since the drive began in November, United Way Chief Operating Officer Al Sassone said."
Imperial Valley News - Arizona State University Building Next Generation of Nonprofit Leaders
Imperial Valley News - Arizona State University Building Next Generation of Nonprofit Leaders: "Tempe, Arizona - ASU’s fall commencement ceremony marked a milestone for the School of Community Resources and Development and the Center for Nonprofit Leadership and Management (CNLM), as the first graduates of the new Masters of Nonprofit Studies (MNpS) program received their degrees."
Friday, March 28, 2008
Crosscut Seattle - In Seattle, umbrella funds are adapting to the new philanthropy
Crosscut Seattle - In Seattle, umbrella funds are adapting to the new philanthropy: "In Seattle, umbrella funds are adapting to the new philanthropy
By David Brewster
An important organization in Seattle, the Alliance for Education, has announced changes in the way it will be distributing money. There will now be more targeting and accountability, and more meshing with the district's emerging strategic focus. Similar changes are going on with other umbrella agencies, including in the arts and social services."
By David Brewster
An important organization in Seattle, the Alliance for Education, has announced changes in the way it will be distributing money. There will now be more targeting and accountability, and more meshing with the district's emerging strategic focus. Similar changes are going on with other umbrella agencies, including in the arts and social services."
Maryland Daily Record
Maryland Daily Record: "Charitable Giving
New study gives valuable guidelines for developing new nonprofit leaders
BETSY NELSON
Special to The Daily Record
March 28, 2008
A recent study entitled “Ready to Lead? Next Generation Leaders Speak Out” challenges us to acknowledge the barriers the next generation of potential leaders perceives as they think about whether to pursue positions as executive directors at nonprofit organizations."
New study gives valuable guidelines for developing new nonprofit leaders
BETSY NELSON
Special to The Daily Record
March 28, 2008
A recent study entitled “Ready to Lead? Next Generation Leaders Speak Out” challenges us to acknowledge the barriers the next generation of potential leaders perceives as they think about whether to pursue positions as executive directors at nonprofit organizations."
The New Rich: Vinit Kumar - WSJ.com
The New Rich: Vinit Kumar - WSJ.com: "However, Mr. Kumar says he spends more of his money on philanthropy than on toys. He supports charities for terminal HIV patients and for rural education. He also plans to start his own microlending organization that will help make entrepreneurs of the farmers that supply his factories."
Boosters turning to online auctions - The Boston Globe
Boosters turning to online auctions - The Boston Globe: "Facing budget shortfalls that are squeezing education basics, more Massachusetts public schools are turning to online auctions this spring to raise money for supplies, field trips, library books, playground equipment, and computers. And they're raking in from $6,000 to $20,000 in the process - more money than live or silent auctions generate at traditional fund-raisers."
The Coloradoan - www.coloradoan.com - Ft. Collins, CO.
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The Coloradoan - www.coloradoan.com - Ft. Collins, CO.: "According to Opportunity Knocks' Nonprofit Retention and Vacancy Report 2008, nonprofit organizations surveyed across the nation saw a 21 percent average turnover rate, which translates into money lost on time, training and rehiring new employees and eventually cutting into an organization’s bottom line."
The Coloradoan - www.coloradoan.com - Ft. Collins, CO.: "According to Opportunity Knocks' Nonprofit Retention and Vacancy Report 2008, nonprofit organizations surveyed across the nation saw a 21 percent average turnover rate, which translates into money lost on time, training and rehiring new employees and eventually cutting into an organization’s bottom line."
Thursday, March 27, 2008
American art museum takes shape in Arkansas as heiress roils art world | Published March 26th, 2008
American art museum takes shape in Arkansas as heiress roils art world | Published March 26th, 2008: "It aims to be 'a premier national art institution' dedicated to American art and artists from the Colonial period through the modern era, according to the museum website www.crystalbridges.com.
Bringing masterpieces to a folksy corner of the Ozarks better known for Wal-Mart Stores, Inc., has spurred some art world reactions 'ranging from fascination to skepticism to fear,' the journal ARTnews wrote. There is also excitement among art professionals over what some describe as a major new museum, one of only a handful nationally focused on American art history."
Bringing masterpieces to a folksy corner of the Ozarks better known for Wal-Mart Stores, Inc., has spurred some art world reactions 'ranging from fascination to skepticism to fear,' the journal ARTnews wrote. There is also excitement among art professionals over what some describe as a major new museum, one of only a handful nationally focused on American art history."
The Winchester Star
The Winchester Star: "Fitzsimmons promised to schedule the tea each year so that Wiggins may attend if she wants.
To Fitzsimmons, the scholarships will help educate generations of students, adding the quality of life for all.
'The student scholarships will live in perpetuity,' she said. 'The scholarship will still help in years to come as someone gets an education.'
Fitzsimmons said the students and the donors also can help SU’s future needs.
'What we do here is teach,' she said. 'You can teach philanthropy."
To Fitzsimmons, the scholarships will help educate generations of students, adding the quality of life for all.
'The student scholarships will live in perpetuity,' she said. 'The scholarship will still help in years to come as someone gets an education.'
Fitzsimmons said the students and the donors also can help SU’s future needs.
'What we do here is teach,' she said. 'You can teach philanthropy."
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