Monday, September 22, 2008
Fall is busy season for nonprofits - Pittsburgh Tribune-Review
Fall is busy season for nonprofits - Pittsburgh Tribune-Review: "The number of nonprofits has tripled in the past 20 years, says Michael Nilsen, director of communications for the Association of Fundraising Professionals, from 375,000 in 1986 to 1.1 million nationwide."
McGraths run emotional race to boost Jane's charity | NEWS.com.au
McGraths run emotional race to boost Jane's charity | NEWS.com.au: "'This time last year, Jane did it with us, so it is an emotional time,' McGrath said. 'There are some great memories there.'
Jane lost her long battle with breast cancer in June, aged 42.
Her family took part in the fun run to raise funds for her breast cancer charity, The McGrath Foundation."
Jane lost her long battle with breast cancer in June, aged 42.
Her family took part in the fun run to raise funds for her breast cancer charity, The McGrath Foundation."
CauseWired: Unwinding the Financial Crisis « CauseWired
From Tom Watson's Blog
CauseWired: Unwinding the Financial Crisis « CauseWired: "Will it be tougher to raise money for crucial causes over the next couple of years, online and off? The jury’s out: for one thing, the services non-profits now provide will continue to be vital as government faces tighter budgets. For another, down economic cycles rarely smack philanthropy numbers down as a product of GDP; we’re almost always around 2%. (For some numbers, download this Changing Our World pdf authored by my brother Chris on historical philanthropy numbers - it may calm you down). Clearly, the most compelling causes will still move people to get involved."
CauseWired: Unwinding the Financial Crisis « CauseWired: "Will it be tougher to raise money for crucial causes over the next couple of years, online and off? The jury’s out: for one thing, the services non-profits now provide will continue to be vital as government faces tighter budgets. For another, down economic cycles rarely smack philanthropy numbers down as a product of GDP; we’re almost always around 2%. (For some numbers, download this Changing Our World pdf authored by my brother Chris on historical philanthropy numbers - it may calm you down). Clearly, the most compelling causes will still move people to get involved."
Autism Walk '08 nets $83,000 and counting - NJ.com
Autism Walk '08 nets $83,000 and counting - NJ.com: "On Saturday, approximately 1,200 people showed up to the RiverWinds Community Center for the Gloucester County Autism Walk of 2008.
The walk, which began at the RiverWinds Amphitheater and traveled down along the Delaware River for three miles, including turn-around points, brought in roughly $83,000, with more still coming in, to support programs for the families and children who have had their lives touched by autism."
The walk, which began at the RiverWinds Amphitheater and traveled down along the Delaware River for three miles, including turn-around points, brought in roughly $83,000, with more still coming in, to support programs for the families and children who have had their lives touched by autism."
Organizers: Wiggle Waggle breaks records - Utica, NY 13501 - The Observer-Dispatch
Organizers: Wiggle Waggle breaks records - Utica, NY 13501 - The Observer-Dispatch: "Grey skies didn’t stop the 16th annual Wiggle Waggle Walkathon from drawing a record crowd and far surpassing the organization’s $25,000 fundraising goal.
Participants raised money to donate to the shelter and joined other dog lovers and their leashed companions for a mile-long walk along the park’s trails."
Participants raised money to donate to the shelter and joined other dog lovers and their leashed companions for a mile-long walk along the park’s trails."
'Week of caring' boosts nonprofits - Marin Independent Journal
'Week of caring' boosts nonprofits - Marin Independent Journal: "More than 600 volunteers from Marin businesses helped a community nonprofits during the traditional 'week of caring', Sept. 8-13.
Volunteers gave 3,088 hours to projects from gardening to coastal cleanup, office organization to food preparation. Monetary value of their efforts was set at $60,000, officials said."
Volunteers gave 3,088 hours to projects from gardening to coastal cleanup, office organization to food preparation. Monetary value of their efforts was set at $60,000, officials said."
From the Ashes Rise Generosity, Charity | theledger.com | The Ledger | Lakeland, FL
From the Ashes Rise Generosity, Charity | theledger.com | The Ledger | Lakeland, FL: "A RUSH OF CHARITY
That afternoon, Bobby Williams got on the phone with his brother Steve.
The two had grown up on Orrin Avenue. Their mother was best friends with Brenda, and Myra was like an adopted grandmother.
Steve owns a construction company, Bobby does cabling. Together they decided to rebuild Myra's home from scratch. Doctors had given Brenda less than a year to live. That left little time to waste.
Twenty-five area companies donated free labor, services, building materials and blueprints for the $60,000 project. Hundreds of letters arrived at Myra Shelton's door. Her old high school sweetheart had heard about the fire and wanted to help. So did her best friend from childhood, who sent money in the mail."
That afternoon, Bobby Williams got on the phone with his brother Steve.
The two had grown up on Orrin Avenue. Their mother was best friends with Brenda, and Myra was like an adopted grandmother.
Steve owns a construction company, Bobby does cabling. Together they decided to rebuild Myra's home from scratch. Doctors had given Brenda less than a year to live. That left little time to waste.
Twenty-five area companies donated free labor, services, building materials and blueprints for the $60,000 project. Hundreds of letters arrived at Myra Shelton's door. Her old high school sweetheart had heard about the fire and wanted to help. So did her best friend from childhood, who sent money in the mail."
globeandmail.com: When Wall Street sneezes, culture gets a cold
globeandmail.com: When Wall Street sneezes, culture gets a cold: "If music can calm the savage breast, Emanuel Ax may have been just what the doctor ordered. Around noon last Wednesday, in a 10th floor aerie above West 65th Street overlooking the sprawling campus of Lincoln Center, about 100 guests nibbled on dainty sandwiches and sipped white wine while listening to Ax perform a Schubert Impromptu and Liszt's Petrarch Sonnet.
But it was hard to stay focused on the music with so many people nervously checking their BlackBerrys for updates on Wall Street's hellish week of manic-depression."
But it was hard to stay focused on the music with so many people nervously checking their BlackBerrys for updates on Wall Street's hellish week of manic-depression."
Nonprofits must get creative at fund raising amid poor economy - Cleveland.com
Nonprofits must get creative at fund raising amid poor economy - Cleveland.com: "As the economy worsens and corporate and individual donors tighten their belts, nonprofits in Greater Cleveland and across the country have been forced to come up with unique fund-raising events."
Canadian Fundraiser eNews - Article 4
Canadian Fundraiser eNews - Article 4: "Grief giving – unsolicited, uninformed, unproductive and growing
In a plenary address to delegates at the Northwest Conference of The Institute of Fundraising held last fall in Cumbria, Britain, consultant Bruce Tait named “grief giving” as one of ten future trends that will affect fundraising in the future by diverting millions of pounds from the giving pool.
Tait uses the phrase “grief giving” to describe spontaneous contributions in response to tragic events without a stated need for support or donations. The events themselves trigger gifts because people are shocked, sympathetic, and deeply sorrowful. However, their unsolicited support does not make the right kind of difference, he says, or it does not make the same impact as an informed response to a humanitarian disaster."
In a plenary address to delegates at the Northwest Conference of The Institute of Fundraising held last fall in Cumbria, Britain, consultant Bruce Tait named “grief giving” as one of ten future trends that will affect fundraising in the future by diverting millions of pounds from the giving pool.
Tait uses the phrase “grief giving” to describe spontaneous contributions in response to tragic events without a stated need for support or donations. The events themselves trigger gifts because people are shocked, sympathetic, and deeply sorrowful. However, their unsolicited support does not make the right kind of difference, he says, or it does not make the same impact as an informed response to a humanitarian disaster."
FT.com / Business education - Hunt for donors in hard times
FT.com / Business education - Hunt for donors in hard times: "Hunt for donors in hard times
By Rebecca Knight
Published: September 22 2008 10:12 | Last updated: September 22 2008 10:12
The downturn in the economy is making development officers at business schools increasingly nervous about the prospects of raising money from financially stretched donors.
While most business school fundraisers say that large capital gifts – those of more than $100,000 (£55,000, €70,000) – will probably be unaffected by the economic slump, they predict a softening in rates of alumni participation and a decline in giving from young alumni who make smaller gifts of about $1,000."
By Rebecca Knight
Published: September 22 2008 10:12 | Last updated: September 22 2008 10:12
The downturn in the economy is making development officers at business schools increasingly nervous about the prospects of raising money from financially stretched donors.
While most business school fundraisers say that large capital gifts – those of more than $100,000 (£55,000, €70,000) – will probably be unaffected by the economic slump, they predict a softening in rates of alumni participation and a decline in giving from young alumni who make smaller gifts of about $1,000."
SignOnSanDiego.com > News > Metro -- University fundraising brings in $70 million
SignOnSanDiego.com > News > Metro -- University fundraising brings in $70 million: "COLLEGE AREA – San Diego State had a record fundraising year that began with the launch of its inaugural universitywide fundraising campaign.
SDSU raised $70.6 million through donations and pledges during the fiscal year ending June 30. That's a 22 percent increase from the previous year"
SDSU raised $70.6 million through donations and pledges during the fiscal year ending June 30. That's a 22 percent increase from the previous year"
Sulabh to teach sanitation to Clinton Global Initiative | Sindh Today
Sulabh to teach sanitation to Clinton Global Initiative | Sindh Today: "ndian NGO Sulabh International will teach former US president Bill Clinton’s organisation how to carry out sanitation missions effectively in African and Asian countries."
Obstacles slow Miller Children's Hospital expansion - Press-Telegram
Obstacles slow Miller Children's Hospital expansion - Press-Telegram: "LONG BEACH - One day - with a target date of December 2009 instead of the initial target of December 2008 - the new-and-improved Miller Children's Hospital will open, but not until the hospital overcomes a bevy of obstacles.
The project was approved in 2005 for a cost of $135 million, a price tag that has swelled to $189.3 million, officials said.
'As you may recall, Hurricane Katrina hit in August (2005) and construction prices escalated based on raw material availability and labor resources,' said Richard DeCarlo, Miller's vice president of operations. 'We then re-bid the project in 2006 and the project cost total rose to $151.1million.'"
The project was approved in 2005 for a cost of $135 million, a price tag that has swelled to $189.3 million, officials said.
'As you may recall, Hurricane Katrina hit in August (2005) and construction prices escalated based on raw material availability and labor resources,' said Richard DeCarlo, Miller's vice president of operations. 'We then re-bid the project in 2006 and the project cost total rose to $151.1million.'"
Friday, September 19, 2008
Saratoga 6-year-old raises $1,500 for charity - San Jose Mercury News
We also have a blog on Youth in Philanthropy
Saratoga 6-year-old raises $1,500 for charity - San Jose Mercury News: "Being awarded $1,000 for your favorite charity is pretty heady stuff, especially when you're only 6 years old.
For Kami Richardson of Saratoga, the award — which came courtesy of the Disney Company — capped two full years of dedicated volunteerism. At an age when few of her peers are thinking beyond the next recess bell, Kami finds satisfaction in helping others."
Saratoga 6-year-old raises $1,500 for charity - San Jose Mercury News: "Being awarded $1,000 for your favorite charity is pretty heady stuff, especially when you're only 6 years old.
For Kami Richardson of Saratoga, the award — which came courtesy of the Disney Company — capped two full years of dedicated volunteerism. At an age when few of her peers are thinking beyond the next recess bell, Kami finds satisfaction in helping others."
Jewish charities fear Wall Street chaos | Jewish News | Jerusalem Post
Jewish charities fear Wall Street chaos | Jewish News | Jerusalem Post: "US Jewish social service agencies and nonprofits say they expect this week's string of bankruptcies, buyouts and takeovers on Wall Street to severely cramp their end-of-year fund-raising as individuals curtail their donations and whole companies suspend their philanthropic programs."
IU receives record $408.6 million in private donations
IU receives record $408.6 million in private donations: "IU officials announced Wednesday that the University received a record number of donations from private sectors this past year, nearly quadrupling the previous record, set in 2005.
IU received $408.6 million in private donations this year, a bulk of which came from organizations such as the Lilly Endowment and was an estate gift from the Jesse H. and Beulah C. Cox scholarship."
IU received $408.6 million in private donations this year, a bulk of which came from organizations such as the Lilly Endowment and was an estate gift from the Jesse H. and Beulah C. Cox scholarship."
IU - Indiana University OTR: IU Swimming in an Ocean of Donations in 2008
IU - Indiana University OTR: IU Swimming in an Ocean of Donations in 2008: "Indiana is celebrating a record year of donations in which they raked in over $400M in donations, surpassing the previous record by more than $100M. University officials are ecstatic, understandably."
Rutgers receives record $13M donation - Breaking News From New Jersey - NJ.com
Rutgers receives record $13M donation - Breaking News From New Jersey - NJ.com: "An anonymous Rutgers University graduate has donated $13 million to help the university transform one of its campuses into a hub for business and professional studies.
The donation, which will be announced Friday by Rutgers President Richard McCormick during his sixth annual address to the school community, is the largest private gift in Rutgers' history."
The donation, which will be announced Friday by Rutgers President Richard McCormick during his sixth annual address to the school community, is the largest private gift in Rutgers' history."
Helping your neighbors : Local : Times Record News
Helping your neighbors : Local : Times Record News: "“I opened the box and read the letter and just about cried,” said WFAFB Executive Director Mary Stengal. “To think that this soldier sent a box of food all the way from Afghanistan, that he responded to the needs of people here, is heartwarming.”
Included in the box, addressed from Sharana, Afghanistan, and filled with canned soup, fruit cups, peanuts and Ramen noodles was a note."
Included in the box, addressed from Sharana, Afghanistan, and filled with canned soup, fruit cups, peanuts and Ramen noodles was a note."
Summit gets charities, donors together | CourierPostOnline.com | Courier-Post
Summit gets charities, donors together | CourierPostOnline.com | Courier-Post: "Now a New Yorker, he was the keynote speaker Thursday at South Jersey's first philanthropy summit, sponsored by the Philadelphia Business Journal. More than 300 people representing companies that want to help the needy, and nonprofit organizations that need their money, in-kind services and volunteer labor attended the breakfast at The Merion on Route 130.
Hoping to foster those relationships and to pool small individual charitable gifts is the newly formed Community Foundation of South Jersey. Chaired by Jack Tarditi of Connor Strong and Mindy Holman, CEO and president of Holman Enterprises, the foundation hopes to raise $5 million within the next three to five years."
Hoping to foster those relationships and to pool small individual charitable gifts is the newly formed Community Foundation of South Jersey. Chaired by Jack Tarditi of Connor Strong and Mindy Holman, CEO and president of Holman Enterprises, the foundation hopes to raise $5 million within the next three to five years."
Management by association::
Management by association::: "According to the American Society of Association Executives (ASAE), association management companies provide management and administrative services to over 25,000 national organizations and over 65,000 local, state and regional ones. Over 500,000 professionals are involved in association management."
N.D. Red Cross asks for donations | The Jamestown Sun | Jamestown, North Dakota
N.D. Red Cross asks for donations | The Jamestown Sun | Jamestown, North Dakota: "American Red Cross Chapters across North Dakota are asking North Dakotans to help the 2008 hurricane victims by donating to the National Disaster Relief Fund in order to “Help us, Help them.”"
Thursday, September 18, 2008
Arts Groups Fret the Woes Of Big Donors - washingtonpost.com
Arts Groups Fret the Woes Of Big Donors - washingtonpost.com: "Katy Clark knows that this is a deeply awkward moment to ask Lehman Brothers for $50,000 -- a bit like showing up in the smoldering aftermath of a Road Runner explosion and asking for a match.
But two years ago, the then-flush investment bank gave Manhattan's Orchestra of St. Luke's 50 grand for a music education program, and as the organization's vice president of operations, Clark is hoping that in its death throes, the company just might cut one last check. She has traded a few e-mails with her Lehman contacts in recent days, but she hasn't raised the subject."
But two years ago, the then-flush investment bank gave Manhattan's Orchestra of St. Luke's 50 grand for a music education program, and as the organization's vice president of operations, Clark is hoping that in its death throes, the company just might cut one last check. She has traded a few e-mails with her Lehman contacts in recent days, but she hasn't raised the subject."
News | Africa - Reuters.com
News | Africa - Reuters.com: "LONDON (Reuters) - The number of people living 'on the edge of emergency' in Africa has nearly doubled to 220 million in just two years, a leading charity said on Thursday.
CARE International said emergency aid to the impoverished and strife-ridden continent continued to arrive too late, was short-term and policies were targeted too heavily on saving lives rather than building resilience in the population."
CARE International said emergency aid to the impoverished and strife-ridden continent continued to arrive too late, was short-term and policies were targeted too heavily on saving lives rather than building resilience in the population."
BBC NEWS | UK | Scotland | North East/N Isles | Homeless charity's print venture
BBC NEWS | UK | Scotland | North East/N Isles | Homeless charity's print venture: "The Cyrenians, one of the organisations hit hardest by Aberdeen City Council's funding cuts, has set up the Iceberg Arts Design and Print studio.
The new scheme is operated on a voluntary basis by homeless people who have needed the charity's help."
The new scheme is operated on a voluntary basis by homeless people who have needed the charity's help."
Recession-proof Fundraising | The Extreme Fundraising Blog
Marc Pittman's blog comments on Recession Proof Fundraising.
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http://afprc7.blogspot.com/search/label/NPRecessionaryFundraising
Recession-proof Fundraising | The Extreme Fundraising Blog: "Recession-proof Fundraising
Recession-proof Fundraising
Turn on any news show and you’ll hear analysts and pundits forecasting economic doom and gloom. Their reports are filled with words and phrases like “economic downturn,” “soft economy,” and the dreaded “recession.” While the jury is still out about whether or not we’re really in a recession, now is a great time to recession-proof your fundraising effort."
You can find additional stories we've seen on this topic
http://afprc7.blogspot.com/search/label/NPUncertainTimes
http://afprc7.blogspot.com/search/label/NPRecessionaryFundraising
Recession-proof Fundraising | The Extreme Fundraising Blog: "Recession-proof Fundraising
Recession-proof Fundraising
Turn on any news show and you’ll hear analysts and pundits forecasting economic doom and gloom. Their reports are filled with words and phrases like “economic downturn,” “soft economy,” and the dreaded “recession.” While the jury is still out about whether or not we’re really in a recession, now is a great time to recession-proof your fundraising effort."
kare11.com | Twin Cities, MN | Young professionals taking the 'LEAD' in giving back
kare11.com | Twin Cities, MN | Young professionals taking the 'LEAD' in giving back: "t was at a charity event, just like this, that a group of longtime friends realized they were the only ones there under the age of 40. And, they realized that when it came to youth, local philanthrophy was itself in need.
'There weren't a lot of young people there,' said Dan Miller. 'So that obviously hits you with, 'That's strange. What's going on? I know a lot of young talented people. I know they want to get involved. Why aren't they here?''
'There just seemed to be an unmet need,' said Matt Hemsley."
'There weren't a lot of young people there,' said Dan Miller. 'So that obviously hits you with, 'That's strange. What's going on? I know a lot of young talented people. I know they want to get involved. Why aren't they here?''
'There just seemed to be an unmet need,' said Matt Hemsley."
As money fears rise, charitable donations fall -- OrlandoSentinel.com
As money fears rise, charitable donations fall -- OrlandoSentinel.com: "If you want to draw a crowd for a Central Florida fundraiser, you'd think Danny Wuerffel would be your man. After all, the former University of Florida quarterback and 1996 Heisman Trophy winner is practically a deity here.
The Coalition for the Homeless of Central Florida figured he would be a sure bet for its annual luncheon today."
The Coalition for the Homeless of Central Florida figured he would be a sure bet for its annual luncheon today."
Groups are full of beans for charity fundraiser - WalesOnline
Groups are full of beans for charity fundraiser - WalesOnline: "Groups are full of beans for charity fundraiser
Sep 18 2008 by Catherine Evans, Merthyr Express
IT’S almost time to put the kettle on and help raise money for a good cause.
Macmillan Cancer Support’s annual World’s Biggest Coffee Morning takes place next Friday, September 26.
Organisations from all over Merthyr Tydfil will be doing their bit by getting out the biscuit tin and plenty of mugs to help out the cancer charity."
Sep 18 2008 by Catherine Evans, Merthyr Express
IT’S almost time to put the kettle on and help raise money for a good cause.
Macmillan Cancer Support’s annual World’s Biggest Coffee Morning takes place next Friday, September 26.
Organisations from all over Merthyr Tydfil will be doing their bit by getting out the biscuit tin and plenty of mugs to help out the cancer charity."
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