Linux News: Virtual Worlds: Charity Fundraising: Going Virtual: "ayandria Foley helped reel in big bucks in July with one of the year's most curious fundraisers.
She helped pull together an American Cancer Society Relay for Life, which is typically a walkathon locally.
More than 2,000 showed up -- or didn't, actually. Everyone at Foley's relay stayed home to participate."
Tuesday, September 02, 2008
Lewis telethon raises record $65 million for MDA - AOL Money & Finance
Lewis telethon raises record $65 million for MDA - AOL Money & Finance: "Lewis telethon raises record $65 million for MDA
AP
Posted: 2008-09-02 08:34:22
LAS VEGAS (AP) - Jerry Lewis raised a record $65 million for the Muscular Dystrophy Association in his annual Labor Day telethon, a benefit that also made a pitch for those inconvenienced by Hurricane Gustav.
This year's 22-hour telethon added a special plea for MDA-registered families forced to leave their homes because of the hurricane, which made landfall Monday in Louisiana. The storm affected nearly 5,000 MDA families needing services in their new location, the organization said."
AP
Posted: 2008-09-02 08:34:22
LAS VEGAS (AP) - Jerry Lewis raised a record $65 million for the Muscular Dystrophy Association in his annual Labor Day telethon, a benefit that also made a pitch for those inconvenienced by Hurricane Gustav.
This year's 22-hour telethon added a special plea for MDA-registered families forced to leave their homes because of the hurricane, which made landfall Monday in Louisiana. The storm affected nearly 5,000 MDA families needing services in their new location, the organization said."
Tulsa World: Charitable losses replaced
Tulsa World: Charitable losses replaced: "Charitable programs promised money from SemGroup are receiving those amounts through donations raised at the Tulsa Community Foundation and from a significant Williams gift.
SemGroup had pledged about $800,000 to various organizations before it filed for bankruptcy July 22. Agencies expecting donations have been scrambling to make up the loss.
The Tulsa Community Foundation coordinated an effort that raised the full amount for 33 organizations."
SemGroup had pledged about $800,000 to various organizations before it filed for bankruptcy July 22. Agencies expecting donations have been scrambling to make up the loss.
The Tulsa Community Foundation coordinated an effort that raised the full amount for 33 organizations."
Sarasota Magazine | Giving Matters
Sarasota Magazine | Giving Matters: "Betty Schoenbaum certainly lives that joy every day. When the Association of Fundraising Professionals convened a ballroom-full of high-profile women last spring to launch its “Giving Matters: Empowering Women through Philanthropy” initiative, the remarkably fit and energetic 90-something-year-old exhorted them, “No matter what race or creed, we are all family. And where your family is in need, it’s your duty to help them.”"
Monday, September 01, 2008
The Wealth Report - WSJ.com : Giving by the Rich to Remain Strong in 2008
The Wealth Report - WSJ.com : Giving by the Rich to Remain Strong in 2008: "Giving by the Rich to Remain Strong in 2008
Despite the weak economy, charitable giving by the rich could increase this year compared to 2007.
That is the rather optimistic prediction of Crown Philanthropic Advisors, a New York firm that sells technology platforms for donor-advised funds. The firm’s survey of donors and advisers showed that the wealthy–those with $2 million or more in investable assets–are unlikely to cut back on charitable giving this year."
Despite the weak economy, charitable giving by the rich could increase this year compared to 2007.
That is the rather optimistic prediction of Crown Philanthropic Advisors, a New York firm that sells technology platforms for donor-advised funds. The firm’s survey of donors and advisers showed that the wealthy–those with $2 million or more in investable assets–are unlikely to cut back on charitable giving this year."
Charitable giving's new quid pro quo
Charitable giving's new quid pro quo: "Good luck. According to many press releases that cross our screen, charity and compassion are no longer together. They are estranged. Charity has a new best friend: self-satisfaction. Consumers today like giving to others when giving makes them feel good about getting for themselves."
Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media: Get Involved in Gustav Online Volunteer Efforts
Beth Kanter posts on Online Volunteer Efforts for Gustav. Thanks to Tom Watson for the heads up.
Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media: Get Involved in Gustav Online Volunteer Efforts: "As you know by now, Hurricane Gustav looks even more destructive than Katrina (see this round up from Lisa Stone, BlogHer, of the news reports and links). Three years ago, in the wake of the devastating storm, social media and others started organizing online. This time, online organizing efforts using social media are happening before the storm hits."
Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media: Get Involved in Gustav Online Volunteer Efforts: "As you know by now, Hurricane Gustav looks even more destructive than Katrina (see this round up from Lisa Stone, BlogHer, of the news reports and links). Three years ago, in the wake of the devastating storm, social media and others started organizing online. This time, online organizing efforts using social media are happening before the storm hits."
Sunday, August 31, 2008
Acronym: Strategic planning: Are you for or against?
Acronym: Strategic planning: Are you for or against?: "The editors of Associations Now want to get our readers thinking--but every now and then an article gets an even stronger reaction than we had expected. In August, that article was 'The Perils of Strategic Planning' by James Hollan. Here's how the story begins:"
Acronym: Associations Responding to Hurricane Gustav Threat
You can see additional headlines re Disaster Relief in the right sidebar of this page.
The material is posted on our AFP:Blog Disaster Relief
Acronym: Associations Responding to Hurricane Gustav Threat: "As always, I am proud to report that many associations have already sprung into action in response to the serious threat of Hurricane Gustav, now a Category 4 hurricane heading toward New Orleans, and the potential threat of Tropical Storm Hannah coming toward the Florida coast. Here are some of the actions associations are already taking:"
The material is posted on our AFP:Blog Disaster Relief
Acronym: Associations Responding to Hurricane Gustav Threat: "As always, I am proud to report that many associations have already sprung into action in response to the serious threat of Hurricane Gustav, now a Category 4 hurricane heading toward New Orleans, and the potential threat of Tropical Storm Hannah coming toward the Florida coast. Here are some of the actions associations are already taking:"
Friday, August 29, 2008
New guidelines on volunteer management - Third Sector
New guidelines on volunteer management - Third Sector: "New guidelines on volunteer management
By Rosie Walker, Third Sector Online, 29 August 2008
The UK Workforce Hub has published a new set of standards for the management of volunteers.
The UK Workorce Hub – run by umbrella bodies the NCVO, Nicva, the SCVO and the WCVA – says the new National Occupational Standards will improve the quality of volunteer management."
By Rosie Walker, Third Sector Online, 29 August 2008
The UK Workforce Hub has published a new set of standards for the management of volunteers.
The UK Workorce Hub – run by umbrella bodies the NCVO, Nicva, the SCVO and the WCVA – says the new National Occupational Standards will improve the quality of volunteer management."
The Edmond Sun, Edmond, OK - Man honored for blood donations
The Edmond Sun, Edmond, OK - Man honored for blood donations: "Darwin Eaton began donating blood in Tulsa in 1949, and 59 years later he is still contributing.
Eaton, who turns 86 next month, has donated 40 gallons of blood over the years to the American Red Cross."
Eaton, who turns 86 next month, has donated 40 gallons of blood over the years to the American Red Cross."
Issaquah panhandling ban includes firefighters
Issaquah panhandling ban includes firefighters: "Issaquah panhandling ban includes firefighters
There are no exceptions, even for nonprofits
Thursday, August 28, 2008
By MOISES MENDOZA
P-I REPORTER
ISSAQUAH -- A new ordinance in this suburb meant to stop annoying panhandling is also making it hard for firefighters to raise money for a good cause.
The city's panhandling ordinance is at the center of a dispute that pits city officials against firefighters who say they've been prevented from raising money for the disabled at their favorite intersection because it's now considered 'solicitation.'"
There are no exceptions, even for nonprofits
Thursday, August 28, 2008
By MOISES MENDOZA
P-I REPORTER
ISSAQUAH -- A new ordinance in this suburb meant to stop annoying panhandling is also making it hard for firefighters to raise money for a good cause.
The city's panhandling ordinance is at the center of a dispute that pits city officials against firefighters who say they've been prevented from raising money for the disabled at their favorite intersection because it's now considered 'solicitation.'"
Thursday, August 28, 2008
Donors without borders: charity-affiliated trips - Active- msnbc.com
Donors without borders: charity-affiliated trips - Active- msnbc.com: "She isn't alone. Charity-affiliated donor trips are the latest trend in volunteer vacations. 'Many Americans made international contributions for the first time after the tsunami hit Asia in 2004,' says Stacy Palmer, editor of 'The Chronicle of Philanthropy'. 'To keep that interest alive, nonprofits made it much easier for people to go abroad and see their money being put to good use.' Here are 10 key questions to ask before you follow your own charitable contributions overseas."
Lotto winner gives ticket to parish
Lotto winner gives ticket to parish: "Maybe it was divine intervention.
A Long Island church is $3 million richer - thanks to a generous parishioner who hit the lottery and donated his winning ticket."
A Long Island church is $3 million richer - thanks to a generous parishioner who hit the lottery and donated his winning ticket."
Couple makes donation to charity on their wedding day
Couple makes donation to charity on their wedding day: "But that's exactly what Ted Wall and Lara Falquero achieved when they tied the knot in July, adding 'aid to Africa' to their wedding nuptials.
It all began when Audrey Wall, mother of the groom and one of the members of the Grannies Aid for Africa Hudson Branch, spoke to Georgia Jared, another of the Grannies, about catering the wedding feast."
It all began when Audrey Wall, mother of the groom and one of the members of the Grannies Aid for Africa Hudson Branch, spoke to Georgia Jared, another of the Grannies, about catering the wedding feast."
Shakopee tribe among giants in corporate gifts
Shakopee tribe among giants in corporate gifts: "The Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community's charitable giving has soared to nearly $60 million over the past two years, ranking it among the biggest sources of philanthropy in the state."
Nonprofits worry about United Way transition
Nonprofits worry about United Way transition: "Last week's announcement that the United Way of Frederick County plans to change how it disperses funds to nonprofit groups is drawing concern from some of its member agencies.
'The Red Cross is concerned,' said Judy Peterson, supervisor of the chapter's operations. 'They've been talking about this for some time and obviously we need to see how it is going to work.'"
'The Red Cross is concerned,' said Judy Peterson, supervisor of the chapter's operations. 'They've been talking about this for some time and obviously we need to see how it is going to work.'"
Donations to Rutgers rise again - NJ.com
Donations to Rutgers rise again - NJ.com: "Private donations to Rutgers University jumped to a record-breaking $121 million in the fiscal year that ended in June, an increase of 9 percent over last year, officials said."
Professional Fundraising | US education-targeted philanthropy due to fall, says new forecasting tool
Professional Fundraising | US education-targeted philanthropy due to fall, says new forecasting tool: "Growth in giving to education is set to slow in the US, according to the predictions of a new education philanthropy forecasting tool.
While for the past 20 years education fundraisers have enjoyed an average 7 per cent growth each year, this figure is expected to drop to 5.3 per cent for the year beginning 1 July 200"
While for the past 20 years education fundraisers have enjoyed an average 7 per cent growth each year, this figure is expected to drop to 5.3 per cent for the year beginning 1 July 200"
MercuryNews.com and SiliconValley.com Mobile Edition
MercuryNews.com and SiliconValley.com Mobile Edition: "Cupertino Rotary ushers in president with focus on philanthropy
By Crystal Lu
Cupertino Courier
Aug 06, 2008
The first foreign-born president of the Cupertino Rotary Club is determined to involve more first-generation immigrants in community service. 'There's a perception that first-generation immigrants are less outgoing, less active in the community,' says Steve Ting, president of the 162-member Rotary Club since July 1. 'I'd like to change that.'"
By Crystal Lu
Cupertino Courier
Aug 06, 2008
The first foreign-born president of the Cupertino Rotary Club is determined to involve more first-generation immigrants in community service. 'There's a perception that first-generation immigrants are less outgoing, less active in the community,' says Steve Ting, president of the 162-member Rotary Club since July 1. 'I'd like to change that.'"
The NonProfit Times - The Leading Business Publication For Nonprofit Management
The NonProfit Times - The Leading Business Publication For Nonprofit Management: "McCain, Obama To Make Joint Appearance
For Volunteerism
Presidential candidates John McCain and Barack Obama will discuss their views on national service and civic engagement in the post-9/11 world during a prime time forum on the evening of Sept. 11 in New York City."
For Volunteerism
Presidential candidates John McCain and Barack Obama will discuss their views on national service and civic engagement in the post-9/11 world during a prime time forum on the evening of Sept. 11 in New York City."
Tuesday, August 26, 2008
Long Islanders swim English Channel for charity -- Newsday.com
Long Islanders swim English Channel for charity -- Newsday.com: "The five business executives aged 47 to 63 who set out to swim the English Channel in a charity relay last weekend made it in 14 hours, 28 minutes."
Test of charity shows monkeys are capable of empathy | Science | The Guardian
Test of charity shows monkeys are capable of empathy | Science | The Guardian: "* News
* Science
* Animal behaviour
Test of charity shows monkeys are capable of empathy
* James Randerson, science correspondent
* The Guardian,
* Tuesday August 26 2008
Monkeys enjoy performing charitable acts and are capable of empathising with members of their own species, according to US researchers."
* Science
* Animal behaviour
Test of charity shows monkeys are capable of empathy
* James Randerson, science correspondent
* The Guardian,
* Tuesday August 26 2008
Monkeys enjoy performing charitable acts and are capable of empathising with members of their own species, according to US researchers."
Test of charity shows monkeys are capable of empathy | Science | The Guardian
Test of charity shows monkeys are capable of empathy | Science | The Guardian: "* News
* Science
* Animal behaviour
Test of charity shows monkeys are capable of empathy
* James Randerson, science correspondent
* The Guardian,
* Tuesday August 26 2008
Monkeys enjoy performing charitable acts and are capable of empathising with members of their own species, according to US researchers."
* Science
* Animal behaviour
Test of charity shows monkeys are capable of empathy
* James Randerson, science correspondent
* The Guardian,
* Tuesday August 26 2008
Monkeys enjoy performing charitable acts and are capable of empathising with members of their own species, according to US researchers."
TheCitizen Newspaper
TheCitizen Newspaper: "Five out of the seven winners of the Dar es Salaam Goat races held in Dar es Salaam on Saturday, donated their cash prizes to a charity fund pool."
Monday, August 25, 2008
Ivory tower showing some cracks - InvestmentNews
Ivory tower showing some cracks - InvestmentNews: "In spite of significant allocations to hedge funds and other high-octane alternative investments, many endowments and foundations are expected to see flat or negative returns this year, according to experts."
Olympic star Hamilton aids cancer center
Olympic star Hamilton aids cancer center: "UGUSTA -- The curtains fell on the Olympics in Beijing yesterday, but officials and employees of the Harold Alfond Center for Cancer Care are probably still in the Olympic spirit.
The cancer center is the beneficiary of $25,000 from Olympic gold medallist figure skater Scott Hamilton.
'We are very excited and elated here,' Dr. Andrew Hertler, an oncologist and medical director of the cancer center, said."
The cancer center is the beneficiary of $25,000 from Olympic gold medallist figure skater Scott Hamilton.
'We are very excited and elated here,' Dr. Andrew Hertler, an oncologist and medical director of the cancer center, said."
Thursday, August 21, 2008
Fairfield Minuteman - Pedal pushing philanthropy
Fairfield Minuteman - Pedal pushing philanthropy: "Whether it is their activism in this year's presidential election or local and international volunteerism, young adults have proven that they have an interest in the world around them.
This fact is also true of young adults who are natives of both Easton and Fairfield.
Sarah Steenbergun, 23, a University of Connecticut School of Medicine student, from Easton, and both Julie and Bradley Murray, a young couple from Fairfield, traveled across the country by bicycle to make a difference - two separate trips for very different causes."
This fact is also true of young adults who are natives of both Easton and Fairfield.
Sarah Steenbergun, 23, a University of Connecticut School of Medicine student, from Easton, and both Julie and Bradley Murray, a young couple from Fairfield, traveled across the country by bicycle to make a difference - two separate trips for very different causes."
Fairfield Minuteman - The good works issue
Fairfield Minuteman - The good works issue: "t seems like wherever you look, people are thinking of others. Philanthropy can take many forms and there are numerous causes to work and fight for. Many of our local residents have done just that - extended themselves and their resources to benefit others."
Kirkwood-Webster Journal | News | United Way agencies gear up for economic slide
Kirkwood-Webster Journal | News | United Way agencies gear up for economic slide: "Nonprofit agencies dealing with the effects of high oil prices and a tight economy are juggling budgets to see how to cover increasing demand and bigger bills. The 189 agencies served by the United Way of Greater St. Louis depend on its funding."
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