AT&T move to Dallas bodes well for area arts and education | Dallas Morning News | News for Dallas, Texas | Dallas Business News

AT&T move to Dallas bodes well for area arts and education | Dallas Morning News | News for Dallas, Texas | Dallas Business News: "Indeed, AT&T's track record in its old hometown bodes well for Dallas, experts from both cities say.

Working through its nonprofit foundation, AT&T will probably give millions of dollars and countless man-hours to educational, cultural and medical projects across the region.

Its move should also attract many jobs beyond the 700 AT&T employees who come here."

Relay for Life event raises $42K; low turnout hinders fundraising

Relay for Life event raises $42K; low turnout hinders fundraising: "Saturday's Relay for Life event, held at the Benesse Oncology Center, drew nine teams, 200 participants and raised $42,000 after expenses.

The turnout was much lower than expected because of the June 7 flash flood that canceled the original event date, but event chairperson Kim Sanders was positive about the outcome."

Tips for Raising Money in a Recession - Philanthropy.com

From Chronicle Prospecting Blog re a session at Bridge Conference 2008.

Tips for Raising Money in a Recession - Philanthropy.com: "Tips for Raising Money in a Recession

As fund raisers think about how to handle tough economic times, they should ask themselves how their plans would change “if you knew for a fact that there’d be no recovery until 2010?” says Steve Meyerson, a Washington fund-raising consultant."

EDP24 - Seafront airshow raises record cash sum

EDP24 - Seafront airshow raises record cash sum: "NEWS
Seafront airshow raises record cash sum

ALASDAIR MCGREGOR

29 July 2008 20:09


A record amount of cash was donated by visitors to this year's Lowestoft Seafront Air Festival - even though the ratio of people paying up was lower than in 2007.

Delighted show organisers yesterday revealed that at least £80,245 was thrown into donation buckets along the seafront during last week's highly successful two-day event.

The figure eclipses the £59,206 made last year, but only 260,000 people attended that event compared with 445,000 during last week's glorious summer weather."

Editorial - Big Tobacco, Meet Big Philanthropy - Editorial - NYTimes.com

Editorial - Big Tobacco, Meet Big Philanthropy - Editorial - NYTimes.com: "Mr. Bloomberg and Mr. Gates jointly announced commitments from their charitable foundations last week that will raise the money available to roughly $500 million over the next several years. Mr. Bloomberg plans to invest another $250 million over the next four years on top of $125 million that already had been committed. Mr. Gates, who was happy to join the crusade, is to allocate $125 million over five years."

Nonprofits want share of workers' donations : News-Record.com : Greensboro, North Carolina

Nonprofits want share of workers' donations : News-Record.com : Greensboro, North Carolina: "The United Way, which long has relied on employee payroll deduction for much of its revenue, could soon be facing competition from other nonprofits.

The American Cancer Society wants employers to give it and other nonprofits access to the same stream of benefactors who have historically set aside a bit of their paychecks to charity."

Columbus Symphony baroque? | coshoctontribune.com | Coshocton Tribune

Columbus Symphony baroque? | coshoctontribune.com | Coshocton Tribune: "The orchestra's board of trustees suspended operations on June 1 and canceled the popular summer pops series and at least 10 fall classical concert performances, citing a projected $3 million budget shortfall. Managers and musicians have clashed over the next union contract and what direction to take the organization in the future."

NJPAC is $200,000 richer after board member climbs Kilimanjaro - Newark Live - NJ.com

NJPAC is $200,000 richer after board member climbs Kilimanjaro - Newark Live - NJ.com: "People run, walk and bike in both organized events and solo efforts to raise money, but individual feats like this are rare, fund-raising experts say.

'People have run marathons and done a number of events involving bike-riding,' said Robert Wahlers, president of the New Jersey Chapter of the Association of Fund-raising Professionals. 'When you can mix passion for a cause with an achievement like walking or climbing a mountain, it makes it that much more special.'"

Daredevils sought for skyscraper charity event -- chicagotribune.com

Daredevils sought for skyscraper charity event -- chicagotribune.com: "GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. - For $1,000, anyone who dares can rappel 400 feet down Grand Rapids' newest and tallest skyscraper."

The Frederick News-Post Online - Frederick County Maryland Daily Newspaper

The Frederick News-Post Online - Frederick County Maryland Daily Newspaper: "Maryland's nonprofit sector is increasing its workforce nearly three times faster than for-profit business, according to a Johns Hopkins University report released in June."

Charlotte Observer | 07/27/2008 | United Way losing ground since '90s

Charlotte Observer | 07/27/2008 | United Way losing ground since '90s: "United Way losing ground since '90s
Expert says 80 percent of workers participated in drives then, compared to 40 percent today.
By Kerry Hall
khall@charlotteobserver.com

Choice campaigns, popular in cities such as San Francisco and Philadelphia, are slowly taking hold in the South.

Employees began shunning United Way-led campaigns in the early 1990s, said Mark Shamley of The Association of Corporate Contributions Professionals.

One nonprofit expert said it was routine for 80 percent of workers to participate in a drive in the early 1990s. Today, about 40 percent participate, according to the United Way of America."

Feeling the philanthropic pinch, Island nonprofits and cultural groups get creative - Staten Island Real-Time News - SILive.com

Feeling the philanthropic pinch, Island nonprofits and cultural groups get creative - Staten Island Real-Time News - SILive.com: "In a tough economic climate, two causes may be better than one at attracting supporters.

That's what Meg Ventrudo, executive director of the Jacques Marchais Museum of Tibetan Art, is hoping. She noticed a drop in attendance at museum fundraising events before deciding to team with nearby Eger Health Care and Rehabilitation Center for a combined $100-a-plate gala this September."

SouthCoastToday.com: Increased demand strains supplies at local food pantries

SouthCoastToday.com: Increased demand strains supplies at local food pantries: "Hunger relief agencies across Massachusetts say the demand for food is climbing at an alarming rate, but dwindling financial resources and fewer donations have made it almost impo"

Woman's nonprofit brings power, hope to Africans -- dailypress.com

Woman's nonprofit brings power, hope to Africans -- dailypress.com: "AMES CITY - When someone switches on a light in Banco, Mali, it's most likely connected to a photovoltaic solar power system in the village. But its original source can be traced to an unassuming house in James City County.

That's where Mary Graham, who grew up in Northern Virginia, lives with her parents in Kingsmill when she's not in Mali overseeing Practical Small Projects. That's the nonprofit she founded three years ago to foster sustainable enterprise in the impoverished West African country."

OnMilwaukee.com Milwaukee Buzz: Non-profit Spotlight: Wisconsins Ride for Kids

OnMilwaukee.com Milwaukee Buzz: Non-profit Spotlight: Wisconsins Ride for Kids: "Bentz said that the Wisconsin ride, one of 37 across the country, raised $82,000 last year and could be close to $100,000 this year. 'We get riders from all over the state and all over the Midwest,' Bentz said. 'We contact just about every motorcycle group we can. There will be people from all over.'"

Nonprofits seek passionate leaders to shape future | coloradoan.com | The Coloradoan,

Nonprofits seek passionate leaders to shape future | coloradoan.com | The Coloradoan,: "Currently, more than 40 nonprofits in Fort Collins, Loveland and Berthoud are seeking skilled and passionate community professionals to serve on their boards of directors, according to United Way of Larimer County.

'Serving on a board provides a tremendous opportunity to understand the business of the organization, to work with outstanding and committed staff, to developing lasting friendships with other board members and to provide input and in some cases direction to the work of the organization,' explained Suzanne Jarboe-Simpson, chair of the Untied Way of Larimer County board of directors."

Saving Lives, One Rent Check at a Time - Forbes.com

Saving Lives, One Rent Check at a Time - Forbes.com: "Keith Taylor turned his check-writing hobby into an online charity targeting the working poor and watched his donor rolls snowball

Keith Taylor used to be a $350-a-month philanthropist. As an English teacher at Middle Tennessee State University, Taylor put up a little Web site offering to help people out with small portions of his $33,000 salary. He'd wade through his e-mail inbox and send small checks to people with one-time needs. There was the woman who asked him to help pay for her son's glasses and the man who needed $65 to cover his monthly auto insurance. It was direct and personal, charity scaled down to the basics."

Nonprofits walk fine line on political activity - Giving- msnbc.com

From MSNBC -Contribute
Nonprofits walk fine line on political activity - Giving- msnbc.com: "Nonprofits could be one of the 'sleeping giants' of this fall’s presidential election, having as much to do with turning red states blue — or vice versa — as will Iraq, Barack or soaring gas prices.

No way, you say? Nonprofits can’t get involved in politics, right?

Truth is, there’s a fine line between what they can and cannot do legally when it comes to politics."

Columbus Local News: > Archives > Region > News > Volleyball players get messy in the name of charity

Columbus Local News: > Archives > Region > News > Volleyball players get messy in the name of charity: "More than 2,000 players will take the field this weekend during the 23rd annual mud volleyball tournament benefiting the Epilepsy Foundation of Central Ohio.

Workers excavated mountains of dirt over four days and will use a total of 750,000 gallons of water over the five days prior to the event Saturday, July 26, organizers said."

Casper Star-Tribune Online - Editorial

Casper Star-Tribune Online - Editorial: "The University of Wyoming raised $146 million in private donations during its 'Campaign for Distinction' in 2001-05. The major fundraising effort was hailed as a tremendous success, generating between $20 million and $30 million in private dollars each of the five years for UW facilities and programs.

The ante has now been raised."

PM - Bra charity giving Fiji women a lift

PM - Bra charity giving Fiji women a lift: "MARK COLVIN: A bright idea for a charity project has become bigger than anyone imagined, by putting old bras to good use.

Rotary International's Uplift Fiji program has collected more than 12,000 second-hand bras in the last three months from South Australia.

They're all going to women in Fiji.

Low paid Indigenous women there couldn't afford bras and that was causing some of them causing health problems as well."

Community Times

Community Times: "Gigi Wirtz, foundation spokeswoman, said the organization distributed more than $30 million through 500 charitable funds last year.

The Fresh Air Society is funded through an endowment and is less influenced by economic downturns.

“Our distribution stays more even because we’re not subject to immediate ups and downs in the market,” she said. “This is the beauty and the power of endowment – that it can grow over time and provide consistent support.”"

Advertising - Direct Mail Tries to Go Green. No, Really. - NYTimes.com

Advertising - Direct Mail Tries to Go Green. No, Really. - NYTimes.com: "So a group of direct-marketing companies, along with a handful of their corporate clients, are banding together to make an inherently unsustainable practice at least a little bit greener.

The group calls itself the Green Marketing Coalition,"

Online Auctions Raise Big Bucks for Charity

Online Auctions Raise Big Bucks for Charity: "The Web has wrought a sea change in the way nonprofits raise funds through auctions. Charities have long hawked donated items through live auctions, where bidders try to outbid each other publicly, often with the help of a fast-talking auctioneer, or through so-called silent auctions that let potential donors browse through items, then submit bids in writing."

Tulsa World: St. John gala sees record crowd

Tulsa World: St. John gala sees record crowd: "'A record attendance of St. John friends, as well as many of Tulsa's finest restaurants and caters, helped to make the 2008 Street Party the biggest and best in our 18-year event history,' said Richard Boone, St. John Foundation president. 'As we celebrate the 125th birthday of our founders, the Sisters of the Sorrowful Mother, we are grateful to our many patrons who helped us raise more than $300,000 for the new St. John Neuroscience Institute. We are truly fortunate to enjoy the generosity of our many supporters in the Tulsa community.'"

Professional Fundraising | Online rising, but direct mail still reigns

Professional Fundraising | Online rising, but direct mail still reigns: "A study conducted by the AB Data Group and Mellman Group for the Association of Fundraising Professionals discovered that there has been little change in the rate of response to direct mail campaigns between 1995 and 2008, despite concerns over the rising importance of the internet and the saturation of the direct mail market."

"Award-Winning Conference Targets Booming Fundraising and Direct Marketing Professions" - MarketWatch

"Award-Winning Conference Targets Booming Fundraising and Direct Marketing Professions" - MarketWatch: "More than 1,600 direct marketing professionals and nonprofit fund raisers will explore the latest tools, trends and great ideas at the 2008 Bridge to Integrated Marketing & Fundraising Conference, July 23-25, 2008, at the Hilton Washington in Washington, D.C.
-- The Bridge Conference is a collaboration of the Association of Fundraising Professionals Washington DC-Metro Area Chapter and the Direct Marketing Association of Washington."

Local News | Gates Foundation breaks ground on new headquarters | Seattle Times Newspaper

Local News | Gates Foundation breaks ground on new headquarters | Seattle Times Newspaper: "The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation broke ground Tuesday on its new $500 million headquarters, which the world's largest charitable foundation hopes to occupy in late 2010.

The foundation's campus is a crosswalk away from the Seattle Center, and the Experience Music Project and Science Fiction Museum and Hall of Fame, Allen's collection of rock memorabilia and space-age literature and artifacts. Both are monuments to the astonishing wealth garnered by Gates and Allen, the co-founders of Microsoft Corp."

Some coverage from the Wash Post

Fredericksburg.com - A time to give

Fredericksburg.com - A time to give: "Nonprofit and charitable organizations know that when the economy slows, need increases and donations dwindle. But there are ways to continue helping the less fortunate when times are tough, and here are some of them:

Focus your giving on necessities like food, shelter, and clothing."

Missoulian: Group: Montana near bottom of widening philanthropic gap

Missoulian: Group: Montana near bottom of widening philanthropic gap: "HELENA - The philanthropic gap has widened even further between the 10 states with the most private foundation assets and the 10 states with the least, including Montana, a Helena group said Monday.

In 1988, the average total foundation assets in each of the top 10 states was $9.26 billion, compared with an average of $63 million in Montana and the nine other states with the least foundation assets, according to the Big Sky Institute for the Advancement of Nonprofits of Helena.

That amounts to a gap of $9.2 billion."