Walkers Raise $56,974 For Thirteen Fort Bend Charities At Telfair Life Event | FortBendNow.com

Walkers Raise $56,974 For Thirteen Fort Bend Charities At Telfair Life Event | FortBendNow.com: "Thirteen Fort Bend nonprofit groups received donations of more than $50,000 from the second annual TelfairLife Charity of Your Choice Walk, held recently at the Telfair community in Sugar Land."

Solano nonprofits banding together - The Reporter

Solano nonprofits banding together - The Reporter: "Reaching out to nonprofit groups, Solano Community Foundation hopes a program it is launching will enhance the organizations' visibility and network them with each other.

Members of the newly developed Nonprofit Partnership Program on Wednesday will attend the first in a series of workshops geared toward promoting links among community leaders, decision makers, donors, the business sector and local nonprofits.

The program will work gradually on a city-by-city basis, starting in Vallejo."

The Daily Courier - Firefighters plan charity horseshoe event for the community

The Daily Courier - Firefighters plan charity horseshoe event for the community: "Prescott Firefighters Charities plans a daylong horseshoe tournament at Watson Lake Park, 3101 N. Highway 89, on Sunday, May 24 that it hopes will become an annual day of fun for the whole community."

Asia Sentinel - China's Philanthropist

Asia Sentinel - China's Philanthropist: "Yu, according to a publication called th Hurun Report, is the most generous philanthropist in China, with 2007 donations totaling US$420 million, more than double the US$158 million given by Zhu Mengyi, a real estate developer, in second place. Yu has given HK$20-30 billion to charity, including schools, universities, hospitals, disaster relief and a program that has provided free cataract operations to 138,000 poor people."

| city, dream, dreamcity2020 - Top Stories - Colorado Springs Gazette, CO

| city, dream, dreamcity2020 - Top Stories - Colorado Springs Gazette, CO: "In the late 1980s, the City Council, Chamber of Commerce and Economic Development Corp. were trying to turn around a city that had gained a reputation as the foreclosure capital of the country. With the threat of military base closures looming, city leaders set out to attract strong businesses, with emphasis on luring nonprofit headquarters."

A Time for Giving - WSJ.com

A Time for Giving - WSJ.com: "t may be tough expanding your wealth in an economy that is teetering, but giving it away to heirs is getting a whole lot easier, thanks to rock-bottom interest rates.

Some estate-planning professionals are urging clients to take advantage of the situation by setting up grantor-retained annuity trusts, vehicles designed to minimize or eliminate gift taxes on wealth transferred out of an investor's estate during his or her lifetime."

At UVU, Sen. Hatch pitches volunteer bill - Daily Herald / Utah Valley Local News

At UVU, Sen. Hatch pitches volunteer bill - Daily Herald / Utah Valley Local News: "Hatch pitches new volunteer bill at UVU

OREM -- U.S. Sen. Orrin Hatch visited Utah Valley University on Friday morning and encouraged students and the public to get involved and provide more service to their communities, churches, schools and charitable organizations."

IRS Watches for Potential Abuses as Charites Grapple With a Bad Economy, Agency Official Says - Philanthropy.com

IRS Watches for Potential Abuses as Charites Grapple With a Bad Economy, Agency Official Says - Philanthropy.com: "The Internal Revenue Service is working to help “protect the trust and confidence” in nonprofit organizations during the current economic crisis and will be watchful of possible abuse, says Lois G. Lerner, who oversees the IRS office that monitors charities and foundations"

AFP Conference Roundup: Six Best Practices for Balancing New and Traditional Media : By Abny Santicola : FundRaising Success

AFP Conference Roundup: Six Best Practices for Balancing New and Traditional Media : By Abny Santicola : FundRaising Success: "The first step to learning how to balance new and traditional media to better connect with donors is to accept that we're living in an interconnected age. So said Mitch Maxson, senior creative director, and Scott Henderson, vice president of marketing, for MediaSauce in their session the 46th AFP International Conference on Fundraising, which took place last week in New Orleans."

The NonProfit Times - The Leading Business Publication For Nonprofit Management

The NonProfit Times - The Leading Business Publication For Nonprofit Management: "April 7, 2009

Foundations Giving Up, But Probably Down

In the midst of a deepening economic crisis, the more than 75,000 U.S. grantmaking foundations nevertheless increased their giving 2.8 percent during 2008 to an estimated $45.6 billion, according to “Foundation Growth and Giving Estimates: Current Outlook” (2009 Edition), released by the Foundation Center."

Bill Clinton to attend AIDS charity gala in Cannes | Lifestyle | Reuters

Bill Clinton to attend AIDS charity gala in Cannes | Lifestyle | Reuters: "LONDON (Reuters Life!) - Former U.S. President Bill Clinton will address the annual amfAR charity gala that raises money for AIDS research during the Cannes film festival on France's southern coast."

Church Executive Magazine :: Brought to you by Power Trade Media

Church Executive Magazine :: Brought to you by Power Trade Media: "WASHINGTON – Public policy and philanthropy experts are still wrestling with the implications of President Obama’s proposal to reduce tax deduction on charitable donations – a move that has sparked uproar in the nonprofit sector."

GuideStar Newsletter article: Who Are These People, and What Are They Saying About Us

GuideStar Newsletter article: Who Are These People, and What Are They Saying About Us: "Who Are These People, and What Are They Saying About Us? Charity Reviews Debut on GuideStar

April 2009

If you've looked at our new report pages, you may have noticed the 'Click here to read reviews' and 'Click here to write reviews' links to the left of the page. Click on the former, and you'll find reviews written by people who have firsthand experience with an organization. Click on the latter, and you'll be invited to write a review of your own."

Couple Dedicated To Relief - News, Sports, Jobs - The Intelligencer / Wheeling News-Register

Couple Dedicated To Relief - News, Sports, Jobs - The Intelligencer / Wheeling News-Register: "For seven years, the Bellaire couple has run the Salvation Army's Belmont County canteen - a disaster relief service that provides aid to those responding to emergencies.

'I got two pagers on my side,' Nelson Coulter pointed out, noting he and his wife are always on call."

Dana Point Times - Local News You Can Use

Dana Point Times - Local News You Can Use: "The challenge of meeting fundraising goals in a down economy is one being faced by non-profits nationally, according to Association of Fundraising Professionals spokesperson Michael Nilsen. “It’s definitely been a struggle,” he said. “Anecdotally, we’re hearing from members that this is probably the most difficult fundraising time they’ve faced in their careers.”

The AFP is tabulating a 2008 survey of fundraising dollars raised by national charities, and while the study isn’t finished, Nilsen is far from optimistic. “It doesn’t look good.”"

New oregon winery will donate all profits to charity

New oregon winery will donate all profits to charity: "Bodhichitta Winery, the first Oregon winery with a mission of service and philanthropy, is thrilled to announce the launch of its wines. Bodhichitta (pronounced 'bodda-cheetah') is a Sanskrit word meaning 'to give of oneself'. The winery produces a range of quality, handcrafted wines such as Pinot Noir and Chardonnay from the Willamette Valley and Contemplative Cabernet Sauvignon and Giggling Pinot Gris from Southern Oregon, as well as lavender aromatherapy products. The wines are available for sale on the winery's website, www.bodhichittawinery.com. One hundred percent of the profits from Bodhichitta sales are donated to charity."

BERNAMA - Companies Need To Effectively Communicate CSR Programmes

BERNAMA - Companies Need To Effectively Communicate CSR Programmes: "Companies Need To Effectively Communicate CSR Programmes

By Mohd Iswandi Kasan Anuar

KUALA LUMPUR, April 2 (Bernama) -- There are companies in Malaysia who undertake a lot of good corporate social responsibility (CSR) programmes but do not communicate it effectively.

'Some businesses do great work but don't talk about it, so it is a missed opportunity and I think this is an issue,' CSR Asia chairman Richard Welford said here today."

Israeli Nonprofits, Shaken by Madoff Scandal, Regroup - NYTimes.com

Israeli Nonprofits, Shaken by Madoff Scandal, Regroup - NYTimes.com: "JERUSALEM — The collapse of Bernard L. Madoff’s $65 billion Ponzi scheme, whose victims included many American Jewish organizations and philanthropists, has also hammered a number of Israeli social service groups and wiped out at least three foundations that supported Israeli causes."

Charitable Fundraising Hit New Low in 2008 - FOXBusiness.com

Charitable Fundraising Hit New Low in 2008 - FOXBusiness.com: "AFP's eighth annual State of Fundraising Survey asked charities to compare their fundraising totals in 2008 to their figures in 2007. Overall, just 46 percent of organizations raised more funds in 2008, a new low in the eight-year history of the survey. In a typical year, about 60 percent of respondents raise more money than compared to the previous year. The previous low was reported in 2002 when just 49 percent of organizations raised more money that year than compared to 2001."

Philanthropist Bill Greehey honored internationally for fundraising efforts - San Antonio Business Journal:

Philanthropist Bill Greehey honored internationally for fundraising efforts - San Antonio Business Journal:: "Greehey is the recipient of the 2009 Ketchum Award for Outstanding Volunteer Fundraiser, which was presented by the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP)."

Hospital CEO pay: High but justified? - Fosters

Hospital CEO pay: High but justified? - Fosters: "Overall, her compensation package is less than the average total paid to the lead administrator of each of roughly 500 hospitals nationwide. The hospitals' compensation practices were examined in an IRS study that began in 2006.

The study found CEO compensation rose with hospital revenue and noted that while salaries 'may appear high to some, nearly all' of the 500 institutions reviewed adhered to IRS standards designed to ensure CEO pay is reasonable at nonprofit hospitals."

Yale gets $50M gift for global affairs center -- Newsday.com

Yale gets $50M gift for global affairs center -- Newsday.com: "HARTFORD, Conn. - Yale University will use a $50 million gift from a New Jersey couple to launch a new global affairs program designed to better prepare students for careers in diplomacy and other international jobs, school President Richard C. Levin said Friday.

The gift, among the largest given to the New Haven university, comes from 1967 Yale graduate John W. Jackson, his wife Susan and their charitable organization, the Liana Foundation."

Notre Dame sets charitable record - High River Times - Alberta, CA

Notre Dame sets charitable record - High River Times - Alberta, CA: "* Careerad.com

* Notre Dame sets charitable record

Notre Dame sets charitable record
‘Extraordinary’ effort yields $51,578.81
Posted By Alyssa Burnham TIMES REPORTER
Posted 29 mins ago


Notre Dame Collegiate students and staff have learned that individuals working

together can do great things.

The school raised a jaw-dropping $51,578.81 for a head-shaving fundraiser that took place on Wednesday.

In doing so, they smashed the previous Canadian record of $16,500 and became the highest leukemia fundraising school in all of North America."

Corporate Giving in a Recession

Corporate Giving in a Recession: "With a recession raging, nonprofit groups need money more than ever. But many individual donors are giving less, instead of more. Unfortunately, large corporations have begun to follow suit."

Paul Brest: Philanthropy by the Numbers

Paul Brest: Philanthropy by the Numbers: "In this final post on the National Committee on Responsive Philanthropy's Criteria for Philanthropy at its Best®, I will discuss its mandate that a foundation must provide 'at least 50 percent of its grant dollars to benefit lower-income communities, communities of color, and other marginalized groups, broadly defined.'"

Effort afoot to bring Easter baskets to flood-weary Red River Valley

Effort afoot to bring Easter baskets to flood-weary Red River Valley: "The Salvation Army in the Twin Cities is rallying to ensure that thousands of children in the flood-weary Red River Valley will have their sweet tooth satisfied this Easter season."

Several major nonprofits still without CEOs - Philadelphia Business Journal:

Several major nonprofits still without CEOs - Philadelphia Business Journal:: "The jobless rate may be rising, but a handful of arts-and-cultural organizations in Philadelphia are going through prolonged searches to fill their top positions."

Campus Times Online

Campus Times Online: "For the first time at the University of La Verne, Phi Delta Theta Fraternity teeter-tottered for 24 hours from March 26 through March 27 to raise money for their philanthropy."

Jazz festival scaled back due to budget cuts | Chandler Arizona News - Chandler News - Chandler, AZ news | eastvalleytribune.com

Jazz festival scaled back due to budget cuts | Chandler Arizona News - Chandler News - Chandler, AZ news | eastvalleytribune.com: "This weekend’s Chandler Jazz Festival is being scaled back because of city budget cuts, despite record attendance last year, and officials say without increased corporate sponsorship, next year’s event could be in jeopardy."

Pro-bono nonprofit work, $120 per hour - Pacific Business News (Honolulu):

Pro-bono nonprofit work, $120 per hour - Pacific Business News (Honolulu):: "The average value of pro-bono services provided by corporations to nonprofits is $120 an hour, according to a national study that analyzed billing rates in multiple professional service firms."