Your Career: The spirit of giving at work - Careers- msnbc.com: "As charities struggle to keep up with demand, there’s a growing desire among workers thankful to still have jobs to help those who may not be as fortunate. Many are turning to their colleagues for help with their charitable efforts.
While it’s a noble idea to bring the spirit of giving to your workplace, employees walk a fine line when initiating such volunteer and fundraising efforts, experts say."
Tuesday, November 25, 2008
Record Number Of People Seek Food Bank's Help - Cincinnati News Story - WLWT Cincinnati
Record Number Of People Seek Food Bank's Help - Cincinnati News Story - WLWT Cincinnati: "CINCINNATI -- Monday was a record-setting day at the Freestore Foodbank as 7,661 people stood in the rain and cold to receive emergency food boxes. That’s an increase of 19 percent over the first day of last year’s Thanksgiving food distribution.
This year, the Freestore Foodbank is seeing a lot of new faces, many people who’ve never needed assistance before."
This year, the Freestore Foodbank is seeing a lot of new faces, many people who’ve never needed assistance before."
Charity Village®NewsWeek: Cover Story
Charity Village®NewsWeek: Cover Story: "Hosting a ‘giving circle’: Finding new donors and new dollars
Louise Chatterton LuchukBy Louise Chatterton Luchuk
November 24, 2008
My $500 donation is important, but when it gets pooled with the $500 donations of several other people, the total impact of our giving grows. When we commit to making this level of donation over a few years, the impact is even greater. Now factor in that we want to know as much as we can about the project we’re investing in and track the difference our philanthropy makes to the cause. Well, the value of that $500 donation just grew exponentially."
Louise Chatterton LuchukBy Louise Chatterton Luchuk
November 24, 2008
My $500 donation is important, but when it gets pooled with the $500 donations of several other people, the total impact of our giving grows. When we commit to making this level of donation over a few years, the impact is even greater. Now factor in that we want to know as much as we can about the project we’re investing in and track the difference our philanthropy makes to the cause. Well, the value of that $500 donation just grew exponentially."
IRS Issues Fall 2008 Statistics Of Income Bulletin
IRS Issues Fall 2008 Statistics Of Income Bulletin: "#
Information returns filed by tax-exempt organizations: Nonprofit charitable organizations exempt from income tax filed more than 286,000 information returns for tax year 2005, an increase of 4 percent from tax year 2004. These organizations held more than $2.2 trillion in assets, an increase of 9 percent from the previous tax year. Information returns for tax year 2005 were filed with the IRS in calendar years 2006 and 2007.
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U.S. personal wealth in 2004: In 2004, an estimated 2.7 million adults with gross assets of $1.5 million or more owned nearly $11.1 trillion in assets. With a combined net worth of more than $10.2 trillion, where net worth is defined as gross asset value less debts and mortgages, these top wealth holders made up only about 1.2 percent of the total U.S. adult population, although they held 20.3 percent of the total U.S. net worth in 2004."
Information returns filed by tax-exempt organizations: Nonprofit charitable organizations exempt from income tax filed more than 286,000 information returns for tax year 2005, an increase of 4 percent from tax year 2004. These organizations held more than $2.2 trillion in assets, an increase of 9 percent from the previous tax year. Information returns for tax year 2005 were filed with the IRS in calendar years 2006 and 2007.
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U.S. personal wealth in 2004: In 2004, an estimated 2.7 million adults with gross assets of $1.5 million or more owned nearly $11.1 trillion in assets. With a combined net worth of more than $10.2 trillion, where net worth is defined as gross asset value less debts and mortgages, these top wealth holders made up only about 1.2 percent of the total U.S. adult population, although they held 20.3 percent of the total U.S. net worth in 2004."
IRS Announces 2009 Standard Mileage Rates
IRS Announces 2009 Standard Mileage Rates: "RS Announces 2009 Standard Mileage Rates
IR-2008-131, Nov. 24, 2008
WASHINGTON — The Internal Revenue Service today issued the 2009 optional standard mileage rates used to calculate the deductible costs of operating an automobile for business, charitable, medical or moving purposes.
Beginning on Jan. 1, 2009, the standard mileage rates for the use of a car (also vans, pickups, or panel trucks) will be:
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55 cents per mile for business miles driven
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24 cents per mile driven for medical or moving purposes
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14 cents per mile driven in service of charitable organizations"
IR-2008-131, Nov. 24, 2008
WASHINGTON — The Internal Revenue Service today issued the 2009 optional standard mileage rates used to calculate the deductible costs of operating an automobile for business, charitable, medical or moving purposes.
Beginning on Jan. 1, 2009, the standard mileage rates for the use of a car (also vans, pickups, or panel trucks) will be:
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55 cents per mile for business miles driven
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24 cents per mile driven for medical or moving purposes
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14 cents per mile driven in service of charitable organizations"
New Law Encourages Cash Donations for Midwest Disaster Relief
New Law Encourages Cash Donations for Midwest Disaster Relief: "New Law Encourages Cash Donations for Midwest Disaster Relief
IR-2008-133, Nov. 25, 2008
WASHINGTON –– Taxpayers who make qualifying cash contributions for disaster relief efforts in the Midwest could benefit from a recently passed law that suspends the percentage-of-income limits that would normally apply when taxpayers deduct the contributions on their 2008 federal tax returns."
IR-2008-133, Nov. 25, 2008
WASHINGTON –– Taxpayers who make qualifying cash contributions for disaster relief efforts in the Midwest could benefit from a recently passed law that suspends the percentage-of-income limits that would normally apply when taxpayers deduct the contributions on their 2008 federal tax returns."
Survey finds Rockland nonprofits have $1 billion economic impact | lohud.com | The Journal News
Survey finds Rockland nonprofits have $1 billion economic impact | lohud.com | The Journal News: "STONY POINT - The economic impact of Rockland not-for-profit agencies that deliver social services, enrich the local arts and cultural landscape, and protect the environment was more than $1 billion in 2006, a new survey finds.
The Rockland County Institute for Non-Profits, which advocates for the agencies, used 2006 data to determine the direct and indirect economic impact of local not-for-profit organizations in the county."
The Rockland County Institute for Non-Profits, which advocates for the agencies, used 2006 data to determine the direct and indirect economic impact of local not-for-profit organizations in the county."
Our view: Good news, America: We keep giving | thetowntalk.com | The Town Talk
Our view: Good news, America: We keep giving | thetowntalk.com | The Town Talk: "Take a moment to pat yourself on the back, for that is truly worth celebrating. It means that even when times get ugly -- and they're pretty ugly right now -- most Americans keep digging deep to help people who have less or perhaps nothing at all. This is uplifting, and fitting to note with the season of giving upon us.
Contributions to American charities have increased during 39 of the past 40 years in today's dollars, a researcher with the center told The Associated Press. The one off-year, back in 1987, was caused by a change in the tax laws, not an economic crisis."
Contributions to American charities have increased during 39 of the past 40 years in today's dollars, a researcher with the center told The Associated Press. The one off-year, back in 1987, was caused by a change in the tax laws, not an economic crisis."
Charity groups to increase aid - The Boston Globe
Charity groups to increase aid - The Boston Globe: "With a triple threat of increased fuel and food costs and the mortgage crisis in full play this winter, four philanthropic foundations are giving a combined $1.1 million to food banks, fuel assistance programs, and other nonprofit organizations, helping to bridge the gap in shrinking donations this holiday season."
Charities keep fingers crossed | press-citizen.com | Iowa City Press Citizen
Charities keep fingers crossed | press-citizen.com | Iowa City Press Citizen: "Tough economic times are causing families to tighten wallets and to think twice before handing out dollars to charities.
It's worrisome news for local nonprofits like the Salvation Army, which are seeing needs increase."
It's worrisome news for local nonprofits like the Salvation Army, which are seeing needs increase."
Monday, November 24, 2008
Fannie Mae Walks Its Talk - washingtonpost.com
Fannie Mae Walks Its Talk - washingtonpost.com: "the chill on Saturday. The chief executive of District-based Fannie Mae looked out at tens of thousands of people who had gathered on the National Mall and declared, 'This is a great day, great cause, great crowd.'
He was speaking at Fannie's 'Help the Homeless' walkathon."
He was speaking at Fannie's 'Help the Homeless' walkathon."
What Are Your Favorite Fund-Raising Blogs? - Philanthropy.com
Great to see this blog (AFP Blog: Recent News of Note) mentioned as one of the favorites in this top ten Fundraising Blog list. Thanks to Roger and to Peter.
What Are Your Favorite Fund-Raising Blogs? - Philanthropy.com: "What Are Your Favorite Fund-Raising Blogs?
Roger Carr, the founder of the Web site Everyday Giving, recently created his top 10 list of favorite fund-raising blogs for the site Blogs.com."
What Are Your Favorite Fund-Raising Blogs? - Philanthropy.com: "What Are Your Favorite Fund-Raising Blogs?
Roger Carr, the founder of the Web site Everyday Giving, recently created his top 10 list of favorite fund-raising blogs for the site Blogs.com."
Values under siege | Nashville City Paper
Values under siege | Nashville City Paper: "Expecting scarcity
Most of Nashville's foundations operate quietly, but their economic impact is immense. In 2006, the last year for which complete data is available, Middle Tennessee foundations had aggregate assets approaching $3 billion and made more than $200 million in grants, according to the publicly available annual reports they are required to file with the Internal Revenue Service."
Most of Nashville's foundations operate quietly, but their economic impact is immense. In 2006, the last year for which complete data is available, Middle Tennessee foundations had aggregate assets approaching $3 billion and made more than $200 million in grants, according to the publicly available annual reports they are required to file with the Internal Revenue Service."
Asian American Giving: Just released! Asian American giving circles survey
Asian American Giving: Just released! Asian American giving circles survey: "The paper, Asian American Giving Circles: Building Bridges Between Philanthropy and Our Communities was presented at the 37th Association for Research on Nonprofit Organizations and Voluntary Action (ARNOVA) Conference this November in Philadelphia by Andrew T. Ho, of Council on Foundations.
The research paper shows that these Asian American giving circles enjoyed enthusiastic responses from community organizations"
The research paper shows that these Asian American giving circles enjoyed enthusiastic responses from community organizations"
5 Tips for Raising Funds Through Social Mobilization : FundRaising Success
The AFP Resource Center also has a blog on Nonprofit Technology
5 Tips for Raising Funds Through Social Mobilization : FundRaising Success: "The troubled economic times that our nation now faces are forcing many to curb their level of charitable donations — donations that nonprofits and cause-driven organizations rely on to survive. Typically, nonprofits rely on more traditional methods of growing support — volunteer word-of-mouth, mass mailings or telephone outreach. While effective, these methods are time-consuming and cost-prohibitive."
5 Tips for Raising Funds Through Social Mobilization : FundRaising Success: "The troubled economic times that our nation now faces are forcing many to curb their level of charitable donations — donations that nonprofits and cause-driven organizations rely on to survive. Typically, nonprofits rely on more traditional methods of growing support — volunteer word-of-mouth, mass mailings or telephone outreach. While effective, these methods are time-consuming and cost-prohibitive."
Sunday, November 23, 2008
Daffodilians seek ideas to keep festival going | TheNewsTribune.com | Tacoma, WA
Daffodilians seek ideas to keep festival going | TheNewsTribune.com | Tacoma, WA: "Daffodilians seek ideas to keep festival going
MELISSA SANTOS; melissa.santos@thenewstribune.com
Published: November 23rd, 2008 12:05 AM
There will not be a 2010 Daffodil Festival without a huge influx of financial support, organizers of the 75-year-old event say. But they worry people aren’t getting that message.
About two dozen community members gathered Saturday at Puyallup City Hall to discuss how best to market the event and keep it relevant.
Should the festival have a MySpace page? A YouTube campaign?"
MELISSA SANTOS; melissa.santos@thenewstribune.com
Published: November 23rd, 2008 12:05 AM
There will not be a 2010 Daffodil Festival without a huge influx of financial support, organizers of the 75-year-old event say. But they worry people aren’t getting that message.
About two dozen community members gathered Saturday at Puyallup City Hall to discuss how best to market the event and keep it relevant.
Should the festival have a MySpace page? A YouTube campaign?"
Bequests, Celebrities, Foundations, and the Economy: a Conference Notebook From National Research Meeting - Philanthropy.com
Bequests, Celebrities, Foundations, and the Economy: a Conference Notebook From National Research Meeting - Philanthropy.com: "Bequests, Celebrities, Foundations, and the Economy: a Conference Notebook From National Research Meeting
By Debra E. Blum
Philadelphia
Too many nonprofit scholars are boosters — ignoring the serious problems that mar the nonprofit world, and the organizations that are involved in activities that harm society, says a prominent philanthropy researcher.
David Horton Smith, founder of the Association for Research on Nonprofit Organizations and Voluntary Action, took the opportunity of the group’s annual meeting here this week to chastise its members for ignoring what he called “the dark side of the nonprofit sector.”"
By Debra E. Blum
Philadelphia
Too many nonprofit scholars are boosters — ignoring the serious problems that mar the nonprofit world, and the organizations that are involved in activities that harm society, says a prominent philanthropy researcher.
David Horton Smith, founder of the Association for Research on Nonprofit Organizations and Voluntary Action, took the opportunity of the group’s annual meeting here this week to chastise its members for ignoring what he called “the dark side of the nonprofit sector.”"
Friday, November 21, 2008
Indian Philanthropy Flourishes in Boston - Philanthropy.com
Indian Philanthropy Flourishes in Boston - Philanthropy.com: "Indian Philanthropy Flourishes in Boston
A large number of nonprofit groups with connections to India or Indian-related causes have sprung up in the Boston metropolitan area, as Indian professionals seek a way to do good with wealth they have earned, reports The Boston Globe."
A large number of nonprofit groups with connections to India or Indian-related causes have sprung up in the Boston metropolitan area, as Indian professionals seek a way to do good with wealth they have earned, reports The Boston Globe."
WTTE FOX 28 - National News
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WTTE FOX 28 - National News: "SEATTLE (AP) -- Food banks and charities are confident that donations will stay up despite the gloomy economy.
In fact, a national survey released by World Vision indicates that this Christmas could be better than usual for charitable organizations."
WTTE FOX 28 - National News: "SEATTLE (AP) -- Food banks and charities are confident that donations will stay up despite the gloomy economy.
In fact, a national survey released by World Vision indicates that this Christmas could be better than usual for charitable organizations."
Putting Board Members Under a Fund-Raising Contract - Philanthropy.com
Putting Board Members Under a Fund-Raising Contract - Philanthropy.com: "Many, if not most, charities want their boards to be more engaged in fund raising.
To persuade her trustees to take the idea seriously, Alexi Miller, development director of Acterra, an environmental group in Palo Alto, Calif., asked them to sign a contract stating that they agreed to be active fund raisers. Ms. Miller recently discussed her charity’s contract for trustees on a listserv maintained by the Association of Fundraising Professionals."
To persuade her trustees to take the idea seriously, Alexi Miller, development director of Acterra, an environmental group in Palo Alto, Calif., asked them to sign a contract stating that they agreed to be active fund raisers. Ms. Miller recently discussed her charity’s contract for trustees on a listserv maintained by the Association of Fundraising Professionals."
Each generation gives differently | floridatoday.com | FLORIDA TODAY
Each generation gives differently | floridatoday.com | FLORIDA TODAY: "Mark Brewer, president and chief executive officer of the Orlando-based foundation, which holds almost 400 named charitable funds with assets of more than $50 million, spoke before the Space Coast Chapter of the Association of Fundraising Professionals."
Thursday, November 20, 2008
Charity leaders offer tips for tough economy, holiday season - CNN.com
Charity leaders offer tips for tough economy, holiday season - CNN.com: "(CNN) -- Recession questions, housing bailouts, stock market tumbles, growing job losses -- faced with troubling economic news at seemingly every turn, many Americans' first thoughts may be of their own finances before charitable giving."
Tuesday, November 18, 2008
U of L receives largest donation in its history | courier-journal | The Courier-Journal
U of L receives largest donation in its history | courier-journal | The Courier-Journal: "The University of Louisville has received the largest gift in its history -- a $20 million donation that will be used to further the school's cancer research in a state with the nation's highest cancer death rate."
WBNS 10TV : Gee Takes Off Bow Tie To Help Charity - WBNS-10TV, Central Ohio's News Leader
WBNS 10TV : Gee Takes Off Bow Tie To Help Charity - WBNS-10TV, Central Ohio's News Leader: "President Gordon Gee kicked off the 'Lose the Blue' campaign by taking off a maize-and-blue bow tie and tossing it into a donation box during a press conference on Monday, 10TV News reported.
'I hate to give away a bow tie, but consider yourself lucky that my trademark is a bow tie and not knickers,' Gee said."
'I hate to give away a bow tie, but consider yourself lucky that my trademark is a bow tie and not knickers,' Gee said."
Publicity Examiner: Corporate social responsibility: Tips for professional fundraisers
Publicity Examiner: Corporate social responsibility: Tips for professional fundraisers: "In the previous Publicity Examiner post, we learned about the who, what and the why on corporate giving and the reasons corporate social responsibility has become critical for strengthening the corporate image. Generosity by corporations through community relations, foundation support, and non-profit sponsorships will establish and build brand equity through goodwill efforts with meaning."
The Columbus Dispatch : Retire Smart: Need a job? Try a nonprofit
The Columbus Dispatch : Retire Smart: Need a job? Try a nonprofit: "Hey, all you laid-off, middle-aged bankers, accountants, programmers, marketers and other well-trained corporate types out there: Ever thought about working at a nonprofit organization?"
Charities hit hard by economic downturn as demand rises, donations fall | Riverside County | PE.com | Southern California News | News for Inland Southern California
Charities hit hard by economic downturn as demand rises, donations fall | Riverside County | PE.com | Southern California News | News for Inland Southern California: "Larger and more established charities generally will be more successful in raising money during the economic downturn, because they are more likely to have the reputation, fundraising expertise and long donor list to weather the crisis, said Michael Nilsen, spokesman for the Virginia-based Association of Fundraising Professionals."
Q-C fundraisers cautiously optimistic - Quad Cities Online
Q-C fundraisers cautiously optimistic - Quad Cities Online: "Though the current economy poses a challenge to fundraising professionals, the Quad-Cities often steps up in tough times, a local leader says.
“Right now, we don't have a level of concern,” said Margaret Lewis, president of the Association of Fundraising Professionals, Quad-Cities chapter (AFP-QC)."
“Right now, we don't have a level of concern,” said Margaret Lewis, president of the Association of Fundraising Professionals, Quad-Cities chapter (AFP-QC)."
Monday, November 17, 2008
IU Dance Marathon beats record, raising $1.3 million for Riley: IU News Room: Indiana University
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IU Dance Marathon beats record, raising $1.3 million for Riley: IU News Room: Indiana University: "BLOOMINGTON, Ind. -- Despite a struggling economy, Indiana University students showed their generous spirit at IU's 18th annual dance marathon over the weekend.
The 36-hour event, which began Nov. 14 and ended at 8 a.m. Nov. 15, raised a record $1.37 million for the Ryan White Infectious Disease Center at Riley Hospital for Children, beating last-year's record of just over $1 million."
IU Dance Marathon beats record, raising $1.3 million for Riley: IU News Room: Indiana University: "BLOOMINGTON, Ind. -- Despite a struggling economy, Indiana University students showed their generous spirit at IU's 18th annual dance marathon over the weekend.
The 36-hour event, which began Nov. 14 and ended at 8 a.m. Nov. 15, raised a record $1.37 million for the Ryan White Infectious Disease Center at Riley Hospital for Children, beating last-year's record of just over $1 million."
Nonprofit Groups Press Congress for Continued Giving by Mortgage Giants - Philanthropy.com
Nonprofit Groups Press Congress for Continued Giving by Mortgage Giants - Philanthropy.com: "Nonprofit Groups Press Congress for Continued Giving by Mortgage Giants
Nonprofit organizations in Washington are continuing their efforts to make sure that lending giants Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac can sustain their levels of charitable giving."
Nonprofit organizations in Washington are continuing their efforts to make sure that lending giants Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac can sustain their levels of charitable giving."
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