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Tuesday, February 24, 2009
Google Chief for Charity Steps Down on Revamp - NYTimes.com
Google Chief for Charity Steps Down on Revamp - NYTimes.com: "AN FRANCISCO — Larry Brilliant, the executive director of Google.org, said late Monday that he would step down from managing Google’s philanthropic unit and signaled that Google.org might curtail its financing of nonprofit groups unless they are closely aligned with Google projects."
Microsoft Pri0 | Microsoft employees gave $87.7 million to charity last year | Seattle Times Newspaper Blog
Microsoft Pri0 | Microsoft employees gave $87.7 million to charity last year | Seattle Times Newspaper Blog: "Nearly 60 percent of Microsoft's U.S. employees gave to charity through part of the company's corporate philanthropy program in 2008, it announced today. Counting matching donations from Microsoft, the company's employees gave a record $87.7 million to the cause of their choice last year. The company matches employee giving dollar-for-dollar up to $12,000 a year.
On average, U.S. Microsoft employees contributed on average about $1,523 each -- counting the company match. That's based on a U.S. work force of 57,588 as of Dec. 31."
On average, U.S. Microsoft employees contributed on average about $1,523 each -- counting the company match. That's based on a U.S. work force of 57,588 as of Dec. 31."
Official Google Blog: The next chapter for Google.org
Official Google Blog: The next chapter for Google.org: "Now, three years after Google.org was founded, we've been reviewing our progress, and how best to take things forward. It's clear that I am most effective in helping to identify 'big ideas' and potential partners, as well as raising awareness about society's biggest challenges. I am therefore very excited to become Google's Chief Philanthropy Evangelist. I think this is the highest contribution that I can make both to Google.org and to fighting the urgent threats of our day: from climate change to emerging infectious diseases, to issues of poverty and health care. By focusing my energy outwards I hope to be able to spend more time motivating policy makers, encouraging public and private partnerships, and generally advocating for the changes that we must make as a global society to solve these problems. Long-time Googler Megan Smith will take over day-to-day management of Google.org, joining as General Manager to lead us through this transition, in addition to her existing role as Vice President of New Business Development."
Dancing the night (and day) away for a good cause - Los Angeles Times
Dancing the night (and day) away for a good cause - Los Angeles Times: "Students participating in dance marathons at UCLA and USC wore themselves out for charity.
By Ramie Becker, Los Angeles Times Staff Writer
February 23, 2009
They came, they perspired, they conquered.
This weekend, well over 2,000 students at UCLA and USC pulled all-nighters -- not studying, but dancing in two dance marathons that raised hundreds of thousands of dollars for the Elizabeth Glaser Foundation/Project Kindle/One Heartland (UCLA) and the Children's Miracle Network (USC)."
By Ramie Becker, Los Angeles Times Staff Writer
February 23, 2009
They came, they perspired, they conquered.
This weekend, well over 2,000 students at UCLA and USC pulled all-nighters -- not studying, but dancing in two dance marathons that raised hundreds of thousands of dollars for the Elizabeth Glaser Foundation/Project Kindle/One Heartland (UCLA) and the Children's Miracle Network (USC)."
Ban stresses role of philanthropy in preventing deaths from child birth, tropical diseases
Ban stresses role of philanthropy in preventing deaths from child birth, tropical diseases: "23 February 2009 – The role of philanthropists and philanthropic organizations is crucial in tackling some avoidable health threats which kill millions of vulnerable people every year, Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon said today."
Monday, February 23, 2009
What nonprofits need in these challenging times - The Denver Post
What nonprofits need in these challenging times - The Denver Post: "n my four decades of working with charitable organizations, this is the toughest time I've ever seen for the nonprofit sector as a whole.
Hardest hit in terms of demand are the human welfare organizations that provide food, housing, clothing and other basic services to individuals and families in crisis. Nonprofits that provide job counseling have lines around the block, and agencies that help victims of domestic violence and child abuse are bracing for the rise in distress that always accompanies an economic recession."
Hardest hit in terms of demand are the human welfare organizations that provide food, housing, clothing and other basic services to individuals and families in crisis. Nonprofits that provide job counseling have lines around the block, and agencies that help victims of domestic violence and child abuse are bracing for the rise in distress that always accompanies an economic recession."
Celebrating corporate philanthropy - The Denver Post
Celebrating corporate philanthropy - The Denver Post: "Today I will join together with other business leaders to celebrate International Corporate Philanthropy Day, building awareness of corporate-community partnerships and encouraging businesses around the world to engage further in philanthropy. At Western Union, we know the importance of this mission, particularly during these difficult times."
Hundreds Take On 45-Floor 'Climb The Carew' For Charity - WLWT-TV- msnbc.com
Hundreds Take On 45-Floor 'Climb The Carew' For Charity - WLWT-TV- msnbc.com: "CINCINNATI - People rallied their strength downtown to climb 45 floors and more than 1,000 steps to the top of Carew Tower"
Nonprofits ask for less this year | blake.aued@onlineathens.com
Nonprofits ask for less this year | blake.aued@onlineathens.com: "Requests for money from so-called independent agencies - nonprofits and quasi-government groups that are not part of the county government but perform tasks deemed vital to the community - are down about $200,000 this year."
Charity to auction Obama signatures - Peoria, IL - pjstar.com
Charity to auction Obama signatures - Peoria, IL - pjstar.com: "PEORIA —
President Barack Obama's recent trip to the Peoria area may end up raising thousands of dollars for Easter Seals."
President Barack Obama's recent trip to the Peoria area may end up raising thousands of dollars for Easter Seals."
Opinion | Seattle must remain a safe harbor for nonprofits | Seattle Times Newspaper
Opinion | Seattle must remain a safe harbor for nonprofits | Seattle Times Newspaper: "Seattle must remain a safe harbor for nonprofits
During this economic downturn, nonprofit organizations are likely to struggle with fewer resources. Guest columnist Kathy Porterfield suggests that business people can engage more with nonprofit agencies to help them weather the challenges.
By Kathy Porterfield
Special to the Times
THE financial storm that has battered the business sector now threatens the nonprofit community as well. But if early signs are any indication, Seattle is answering the challenge.
The Seattle Times notes that donations reached $668,208 for its Fund for The Needy campaign, surpassing the goal of $525,000. This speaks to Seattle's heart, showing that even in the depths of an economic crisis, we remain committed to helping those in need."
During this economic downturn, nonprofit organizations are likely to struggle with fewer resources. Guest columnist Kathy Porterfield suggests that business people can engage more with nonprofit agencies to help them weather the challenges.
By Kathy Porterfield
Special to the Times
THE financial storm that has battered the business sector now threatens the nonprofit community as well. But if early signs are any indication, Seattle is answering the challenge.
The Seattle Times notes that donations reached $668,208 for its Fund for The Needy campaign, surpassing the goal of $525,000. This speaks to Seattle's heart, showing that even in the depths of an economic crisis, we remain committed to helping those in need."
Friday, February 20, 2009
NYT: Soup-Kitchen Accounting
NYT: Soup-Kitchen Accounting: "Nonprofit accounting is designed to ensure that the recipients of grants from the federal government and other benefactors are held accountable for the funds they receive. Regrettably, the big banks that have been granted billions from the Troubled Asset Relief Program are less transparent in their financial reporting than the local soup kitchen that gets federal support.
Nonprofits use what is known as 'fund accounting.' Fund accounting requires that a separate set of books be maintained for all grants that are designated for a specific activity. The aim is to ensure that the resources are spent for their intended purpose."
Nonprofits use what is known as 'fund accounting.' Fund accounting requires that a separate set of books be maintained for all grants that are designated for a specific activity. The aim is to ensure that the resources are spent for their intended purpose."
Charities Now Seek Bankruptcy Protection - NYTimes.com
Charities Now Seek Bankruptcy Protection - NYTimes.com: "Charities Now Seek Bankruptcy Protection
By STEPHANIE STROM
Published: February 19, 2009
On Tuesday, the board of Glass Youth and Family Services in Los Angeles voted to file for bankruptcy protection, unable to overcome falling state reimbursements, rising costs and dwindling donations."
By STEPHANIE STROM
Published: February 19, 2009
On Tuesday, the board of Glass Youth and Family Services in Los Angeles voted to file for bankruptcy protection, unable to overcome falling state reimbursements, rising costs and dwindling donations."
Thursday, February 19, 2009
Fort Wayne's Homegrown Casino | Indiana's NewsCenter: Fort Wayne WPTA-TV, WISE-TV, CW, and My Network | Local & Regional
Fort Wayne's Homegrown Casino | Indiana's NewsCenter: Fort Wayne WPTA-TV, WISE-TV, CW, and My Network | Local & Regional: "The Parnell Poker Palace has been open since December 2008. The casino offers Poker, Blackjack, Roulette and Craps, while an outside vendor sells food and drinks.
The card parlour is operated by White's School of the Arts, a community center that offers programs to children. School officials say traditional revenue streams were running dry, which forced them to 'get creative.'"
The card parlour is operated by White's School of the Arts, a community center that offers programs to children. School officials say traditional revenue streams were running dry, which forced them to 'get creative.'"
Reimagining CSR
A new Blog we've seen.Thanks to FLIP for the heads up
Reimagining CSR: "Yesterday, I asked for examples of companies that are making changes to their CSR programs in light of the recession. Today, the San Francisco Chronicle's SFGate.com website posted this article about the changes Macy's is making to its community involvement activities in that city. These changes come in the wake of news that it will close its Macy's West division this spring, shrinking from 1,400 to 125 headquarters employees in San Francisco. (Here's an article from SFGate that gives some background on the cuts Macy's is making.)"
Reimagining CSR: "Yesterday, I asked for examples of companies that are making changes to their CSR programs in light of the recession. Today, the San Francisco Chronicle's SFGate.com website posted this article about the changes Macy's is making to its community involvement activities in that city. These changes come in the wake of news that it will close its Macy's West division this spring, shrinking from 1,400 to 125 headquarters employees in San Francisco. (Here's an article from SFGate that gives some background on the cuts Macy's is making.)"
Texas Tough charity race becomes company project | Debbie Fetterman Columns | Sports News | News for Dallas, Texas | Dallas Morning News
Texas Tough charity race becomes company project | Debbie Fetterman Columns | Sports News | News for Dallas, Texas | Dallas Morning News: "Team captain Kirk Woltman's passion to run for a cause helped him triple his company's participation in Texas Tough.
Woltman, of Royse City, has enlisted three seven-person teams from Plano-based Hill & Wilkinson General Contractors to compete in the Texas Tough Ultra Relay on March 29 at the Cotton Bowl in Fair Park."
Woltman, of Royse City, has enlisted three seven-person teams from Plano-based Hill & Wilkinson General Contractors to compete in the Texas Tough Ultra Relay on March 29 at the Cotton Bowl in Fair Park."
Calling Madoff Creditors: Trustee Wants to Talk to You - DealBook Blog - NYTimes.com
Calling Madoff Creditors: Trustee Wants to Talk to You - DealBook Blog - NYTimes.com: "Owed money by the disgraced financier Bernard L. Madoff? Irving H. Picard, the trustee overseeing the liquidation of Mr. Madoff’s investment firm, is ready to give you a status report."
FEMA Uses YouTube For Disaster Outreach - KYPost.com
FEMA Uses YouTube For Disaster Outreach - KYPost.com: "FRANKFORT, Ky. – State and federal officials are using new technology to get out important recovery information for the Kentucky disaster.
A message by Brigadier General John W. Heltzel, Director of Kentucky Emergency Management Division (KYEM), was posted Wednesday on YouTube."
A message by Brigadier General John W. Heltzel, Director of Kentucky Emergency Management Division (KYEM), was posted Wednesday on YouTube."
Wednesday, February 18, 2009
The NonProfit Times - Health Fundraisers Get Big Stimulus Win
The NonProfit Times - The Leading Business Publication For Nonprofit Management: "February 18, 2009
Health Fundraisers Get Big Stimulus Win
By Mark Hrywna
Healthcare fundraisers will be grateful for changes in the federal government’s stimulus package. The House version of the bill initially threatened grateful patient programs by denying access to names and addresses but was eliminated from the final version approved by Congress."
Health Fundraisers Get Big Stimulus Win
By Mark Hrywna
Healthcare fundraisers will be grateful for changes in the federal government’s stimulus package. The House version of the bill initially threatened grateful patient programs by denying access to names and addresses but was eliminated from the final version approved by Congress."
AFP > Education & Career Development > Help Rebuild in New Orleans at This Year's Conference
AFP > Education & Career Development > Help Rebuild in New Orleans at This Year's Conference: "Help Rebuild in New Orleans at This Year's Conference
(Jan. 12, 2009) As part of AFP’s International Conference on Fundraising you can spend time volunteering to aid restoration efforts of communities devastated in the 2005 Gulf Coast hurricanes.
There are several opportunities for conference participants to donate time, energy and support to help people rebuild their communities. There is also a tour available for you to visit areas of the city that have been restored thanks to volunteer efforts.
The AFP Day of Service, as well as a workshop event by The Center for Black Philanthropy, will take place Saturday, March 28. The New Orleans Philanthropy Tour happens that day as well. There is also a special fund that has been set up by the AFP Foundation for Philanthropy that will give AFP membership to deserving New Orleans fundraisers."
(Jan. 12, 2009) As part of AFP’s International Conference on Fundraising you can spend time volunteering to aid restoration efforts of communities devastated in the 2005 Gulf Coast hurricanes.
There are several opportunities for conference participants to donate time, energy and support to help people rebuild their communities. There is also a tour available for you to visit areas of the city that have been restored thanks to volunteer efforts.
The AFP Day of Service, as well as a workshop event by The Center for Black Philanthropy, will take place Saturday, March 28. The New Orleans Philanthropy Tour happens that day as well. There is also a special fund that has been set up by the AFP Foundation for Philanthropy that will give AFP membership to deserving New Orleans fundraisers."
Tuesday, February 17, 2009
AFP > Resource Center | Fundraising news > U.S. Postage Increasing for First-Class Letters, Nonprofit Mail
AFP > Resource Center | Fundraising news > U.S. Postage Increasing for First-Class Letters, Nonprofit Mail: "U.S. Postage Increasing for First-Class Letters, Nonprofit Mail
(Feb. 17, 2009) The cost of mailing a letter in the U.S. is going up May 11. Postal rates for some nonprofit mail types will also increase, especially nonprofit parcels and nonflat machinables."
(Feb. 17, 2009) The cost of mailing a letter in the U.S. is going up May 11. Postal rates for some nonprofit mail types will also increase, especially nonprofit parcels and nonflat machinables."
The NonProfit Times - TUSPS Smacks Nonprofit Mailers Again
From the Nonprofit Times
The NonProfit Times - The Leading Business Publication For Nonprofit Management: "USPS Smacks Nonprofit Mailers Again
By Mark Hrywna
Charities that use premiums to fundraise have again taken it on the chin from the United States Postal Service. Nonprofit parcels and Nonflat Machinables (NFM) will again bear the brunt of postal rate increases, with percentage increases ranging from almost 10 percent to 50 percent, according to analysis from the Direct Marketing Association (DMA)."
The NonProfit Times - The Leading Business Publication For Nonprofit Management: "USPS Smacks Nonprofit Mailers Again
By Mark Hrywna
Charities that use premiums to fundraise have again taken it on the chin from the United States Postal Service. Nonprofit parcels and Nonflat Machinables (NFM) will again bear the brunt of postal rate increases, with percentage increases ranging from almost 10 percent to 50 percent, according to analysis from the Direct Marketing Association (DMA)."
Charity Village®NewsWeek: Cover Story
Charity Village®NewsWeek: Cover Story: "Venture Philanthropy: Boldly going forward
Andy Levy-Ajzenkopf By Andy Levy-Ajzenkopf
February 16, 2009
Once the new kid on the block, venture philanthropy has grown into its own in the past decade. The urge by young and emerging entrepreneurs to spur social change and increase capacity in the charitable sector while still making a profit may have started off small, but it's gaining a lot of credence. And Canadian organizations are helping the tide along."
Andy Levy-Ajzenkopf By Andy Levy-Ajzenkopf
February 16, 2009
Once the new kid on the block, venture philanthropy has grown into its own in the past decade. The urge by young and emerging entrepreneurs to spur social change and increase capacity in the charitable sector while still making a profit may have started off small, but it's gaining a lot of credence. And Canadian organizations are helping the tide along."
Nonprofits can apply for charity campaign - Juneau Empire
Nonprofits can apply for charity campaign - Juneau Empire: "ANCHORAGE - The application period for nonprofit groups to be included in the 2010 Permanent Fund Dividend Charitable Contributions Program began Feb. 13.
The program gives Alaskans the opportunity to use their PFD in a charitable way."
The program gives Alaskans the opportunity to use their PFD in a charitable way."
Lake Tahoe nonprofits weathering the storm | TahoeBonanza.com
Lake Tahoe nonprofits weathering the storm | TahoeBonanza.com: "TRUCKEE-TAHOE — Like everyone else, Truckee-Tahoe area nonprofits are feeling the squeeze of the economic recession.
Donations are shrinking, state grants are being frozen and the demand for many services provided by nonprofits are only increasing."
Donations are shrinking, state grants are being frozen and the demand for many services provided by nonprofits are only increasing."
Hard times for the arts | Daily Record | Daily Record
Hard times for the arts | Daily Record | Daily Record: "Across the country, the news for arts organizations has been worse. In the operatic world there have been almost as many casualties as a performance of 'Tosca.' On Thursday, the Connecticut Opera announced it was going out of business after 67 seasons. Opera Pacific -- gone after four decades.
The Metropolitan has slashed four productions from the 2009-10 season. The Baltimore Opera has declared bankruptcy. Others are undergoing layoffs."
The Metropolitan has slashed four productions from the 2009-10 season. The Baltimore Opera has declared bankruptcy. Others are undergoing layoffs."
Third of donors 'will give less in next six months' - Third Sector
Third of donors 'will give less in next six months' - Third Sector: "A third of donors in the UK intend to give less to charity over the next six months, according to new research.
The figures from the Charitable Giving Report, by marketing firm Tangible Response, also show that almost half do not plan to change their level of giving."
The figures from the Charitable Giving Report, by marketing firm Tangible Response, also show that almost half do not plan to change their level of giving."
United Way of Coweta & Fayette kicks off Shoebox Project on Valentine's Day - The Times-Herald
United Way of Coweta & Fayette kicks off Shoebox Project on Valentine's Day - The Times-Herald: "Each year, individuals and companies donate shoeboxes filled with toiletries to be given to homeless women and children in our community.
The drive officially kicks off today."
The drive officially kicks off today."
While some companies are trimming corporate travel, most trips to New Orleans are still on - New Orleans Local & Small Business News - NOLA.com
While some companies are trimming corporate travel, most trips to New Orleans are still on - New Orleans Local & Small Business News - NOLA.com: "Michael Nilsen, a spokesman for the Association of Fundraising Professionals, which also meets here in March, said the group expects about 3,500 attendees -- about average for the event.
'As we've been watching our numbers, they have been pretty positive,' Nilsen said. 'We've heard other associations talk about some serious drops and heard of some cancellations regionally but we haven't experienced that.'"
'As we've been watching our numbers, they have been pretty positive,' Nilsen said. 'We've heard other associations talk about some serious drops and heard of some cancellations regionally but we haven't experienced that.'"
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