James' bikeathon charity event expected to attract 3,500 participants Cleveland Cavaliers Basketball NBA News - cleveland.com

James' bikeathon charity event expected to attract 3,500 participants Cleveland Cavaliers Basketball NBA News - cleveland.com: "CLEVELAND, Ohio -- More than 3,500 riders are expected to take part in the LeBron James State Farm King for Kids Bikeathon in Akron on Aug. 22, the LeBron James Family Foundation announced Monday."

Elmer Smith: A Unique story about caring that's all Greek to us | Philadelphia Daily News | 06/16/2009

Elmer Smith: A Unique story about caring that's all Greek to us | Philadelphia Daily News | 06/16/2009: "Today, some of the most important service organizations in the black community are Greek-lettered fraternities and sororities, especially graduate chapters organized specifically for community service.

Big Brothers Big Sisters has been tapping that resource. They have had a productive partnership with Alpha Phi Alpha for years."

Standard Journal Online - Teton Dam Marathon, bigger, more generous

Standard Journal Online - Sports: "REXBURG -- The Teton Dam Marathon has gotten bigger with every edition, and this year is no exception."

The NonProfit Times - Raising Money Outside The U.S.

The NonProfit Times - The Leading Business Publication For Nonprofit Management: "Raising Money Outside The U.S.
Some countries are fertile ground that's never been plowed

By Michele Donohue

St. Joseph's Indian School provides education and residential care to approximately 200 Lakota Native American children in Chamberlain, S.D., America's heartland. When the organization completed a long-term planning session to brainstorm new fundraising strategies, the decision was made to expand St. Joseph's direct mail program - into Germany."

Nonprofit welfare - EDITORIAL - The News Herald

Nonprofit welfare - EDITORIAL - The News Herald: "Call it Battle of the Nonprofits. It might not be as explosive summer fare as the latest 'Transformers' movie - it's hard to tell who is Megatron and who is Optimus Prime in this showdown - but it does illustrate what happens when government starts sprinkling the public's money on non-essential services. Pretty soon a long line of outstretched hands forms - especially in tough economic times, when private donations and gate receipts decline.
Indeed, Panama City is seeing its property and commercial tax bases decline sharply during this recession. It had better pinch every penny it has."

Nonprofit diversity survey results - Canton, OH - CantonRep.com

Nonprofit diversity survey results - Canton, OH - CantonRep.com: "The leaders of 100 Stark County nonprofit organizations recently answered a 20-question online poll about the diversity of their governing boards, their thoughts on diversity’s role in the nonprofit sector and about recruiting minority candidates.

Here are the survey results:"

One Grant Maker's View on Succession Planning - Philanthropy.com

One Grant Maker's View on Succession Planning - Philanthropy.com: "All organizations should have in place an emergency plan to cover “what happens if someone flies to Tahiti or gets put in the hospital for three months” Ms. Houston told attendees at a session of the 30th annual Fundraising Day in New York, a conference sponsored by the Greater New York Chapter of the Association of Fundraising Professionals."

United Way implementing 'community impact' model | coloradoan.com | The Coloradoan,

United Way implementing 'community impact' model | coloradoan.com | The Coloradoan,: "About six years ago, United Way of Larimer County adopted what we call the 'community impact' model. Starting July 1, this model will be implemented.

So what exactly does community impact mean? Community impact is about taking a comprehensive approach to specifically identified problems in our community. Instead of putting Band-Aids on the problems, we want to achieve long-term solutions that address root causes of these specific issues affecting our community."

McDonald’s Heir’s Plan for Dozens of Salvation Army Centers Falters - NYTimes.com

McDonald’s Heir’s Plan for Dozens of Salvation Army Centers Falters - NYTimes.com: "At her death in 2003, Joan B. Kroc, the widow of the founder of the McDonald’s Corporation, left a grand idea and $1.8 billion to make it happen. She wanted the Salvation Army to build some 30 lavish community centers around the nation, like the $87 million complex she paid for in San Diego, with three swimming pools, an indoor ice skating arena and a 600-seat theater."

Lessons for nonprofits in hard times | HeraldTribune.com | Sarasota Florida | Southwest Florida's Information Leader

Lessons for nonprofits in hard times | HeraldTribune.com | Sarasota Florida | Southwest Florida's Information Leader: "Though small, the Resurrection House could serve as a model for other nonprofit organizations struggling in the tough economy. It and others have proven resilient by building a strong volunteer base and finding diverse funding sources.

Resurrection House has not sought government funding since opening 20 years ago, and lately, that has been a blessing. Unlike many nonprofit groups, the homeless center does not face big budget cuts as governments reduce grants for social service groups."

Economy Squeezes Southern Maryland Charities, Arts Groups - washingtonpost.com

Economy Squeezes Southern Maryland Charities, Arts Groups - washingtonpost.com: "Arts and humanitarian organizations in Calvert County are feeling the trickle-down effect of the tough economy."

Putt-athon swings for record, charity - The Denver Post

Putt-athon swings for record, charity - The Denver Post: "Luciano and his teammates have been kicking around the idea of breaking a Guinness World Record for some time.

'We had to find something that seemed doable,' he says, 'and we're all avid regular golfers.'

The team is inviting the public to sponsor each round they complete with donations to the Children's Hospital Handicapped Sports Program. Each of the team members also has pledged $1 per round for the event."

Penn raises $30,000 for charity in furniture sale | Philadelphia Inquirer | 06/13/2009

Penn raises $30,000 for charity in furniture sale | Philadelphia Inquirer | 06/13/2009: "The University of Pennsylvania raised $30,000 for local charities by selling off furniture, appliances, and other items left behind by students who moved out this spring, officials said Thursday."

Paulette's Point of View

Paulette's Point of View: "Friday, June 12, 2009
Must-Reads!
I found what I think are a couple of must-reads given the current giving environment."

Wired Campus: New Blackboard Executive Starts Blog, Promising New Culture of Openness - Chronicle.com

Wired Campus: New Blackboard Executive Starts Blog, Promising New Culture of Openness - Chronicle.com: "New Blackboard Executive Starts Blog, Promising New Culture of Openness

The new head of Blackboard Inc.‘s course-management-software division, Ray Henderson, started a blog this week, and he’s already facing tough questions fro"

Transforming the Louvre in Uncertain Times - NYTimes.com

Transforming the Louvre in Uncertain Times - NYTimes.com: "PARIS — Over the past six years, the Louvre museum has undergone a transformation that has fundamentally changed the way it operates. This allowed it to score successes ranging from important acquisitions to the most spectacular rise in attendance anywhere in the world, to major archaeological discoveries."

Northern California donors still dig deep for charity - Sacramento Living - Sacramento Food and Wine, Home, Health | Sacramento Bee

Northern California donors still dig deep for charity - Sacramento Living - Sacramento Food and Wine, Home, Health | Sacramento Bee: "Northern California nonprofit groups also are feeling the effects of the economic downturn, but perhaps less severely than elsewhere in the country, said the chief of the region's United Way chapter."

Cassidy: Microlending taking off in U.S., too - San Jose Mercury News

Cassidy: Microlending taking off in U.S., too - San Jose Mercury News: "urns out microfinance is big in the United States, though not as big as Weaver and many others would like it to be. Opportunity Fund says there are at least 20 million U.S. microbusinesses, which generally means businesses employing fewer than five that borrowed less than $35,000 — often much less — to start up."

Tagline Repository: Stamats Higher Education Marketing

Tagline Repository: Stamats Higher Education Marketing: "TAGLINE REPOSITORY

Welcome to the Stamats Tagline Repository. We created this repository as a service to our clients and friends who have tags and want to lay claim to them, are looking for tags and want to see if one they are interested in is already chosen, or are simply fascinated by our fascination with taglines"

Charities’ A-list events still a draw - The Business Journal of Milwaukee:

Charities’ A-list events still a draw - The Business Journal of Milwaukee:: "Whether it’s a gala to support the Milwaukee Ballet or the Milwaukee County Zoo, Milwaukee’s nonprofit community is still drawing crowds to A-list charity events."

Former Texas Gov. Bill Clements giving $100 million to UT Southwestern Medical Center | News for Dallas, Texas | Dallas Morning News | Dallas Business News

Former Texas Gov. Bill Clements giving $100 million to UT Southwestern Medical Center | News for Dallas, Texas | Dallas Morning News | Dallas Business News: "Former Texas Gov. Bill Clements is giving $100 million to UT Southwestern Medical Center, the largest single gift in the institution's history and perhaps the biggest one-time financial pledge to any civic body in Dallas history, UT Southwestern officials will announce Friday.

The donation comes with no restrictions on its use, a rarity for a gift of such size, medical center officials say."

Muslim charities, mosques get lessons on fundraising -- chicagotribune.com

Muslim charities, mosques get lessons on fundraising -- chicagotribune.com: "The Internal Revenue Service, the MacArthur Foundation and a group of lawyers called Muslim Advocates were on hand late last month to instruct the Chicago-area leaders in proper ways to report the collection of foreign funds, keep bookkeeping transparent and otherwise reassure U.S. officials that the money they raise never will end up in the hands of terrorists."

How nonprofits are faring in the Bay Area's race for stimulus funds

How nonprofits are faring in the Bay Area's race for stimulus funds: "When the Bay Area Council Economic Institute (BACEI) put out their call for stimulus project proposals, there was no promise of funds, only the possibility of a stamp of approval from the well-respected public policy think tank. The BACEI's 'Economic Recovery Workplan' was merely 'designed to advise and assist the allocation of federal stimulus fund"

The Jewish Standard-Major changes ahead at major Jewish charity

The Jewish Standard: "“We want to be an organization that is nimble, responsive, fast, not what people perceive as a federation,” said Alan Scharfstein, president of UJA Federation of Northern New Jersey. His words conjured up contrasting images: a sleek racehorse versus an unwieldy, slow-moving mammoth.

And we all know what happened to the mammoths."

Philanthropist Promises to Give Unlimited Amount in Fund-Raising Challenge - Philanthropy.com

Philanthropist Promises to Give Unlimited Amount in Fund-Raising Challenge - Philanthropy.com: "June 10, 2009
Philanthropist Promises to Give Unlimited Amount in Fund-Raising Challenge

Robert W. Wilson, a retired investor and philanthropist who has donated hundreds of millions of dollars to environmental charities, has created what appears to be an unprecedented fund-raising challenge."

A Bull Market in Social Entrepreneurs - BusinessWeek

A Bull Market in Social Entrepreneurs - BusinessWeek: "Of course, philanthropic startups are hardly new to Stanford. Four years ago, Stanford students created Kiva.org, which links lenders in the rich world with microbusinesses in Latin America, Africa, and Asia. Yet Kiva's co-founder, Matt Flannery, who was a judge in this spring's Social E-Challenge, says that something new is afoot. 'People want to find something that feeds their soul,' he says. 'That trend has hit a fever pitch.'"

Ford Foundation Offers Buyouts to One-Third of Employees - Philanthropy.com

Ford Foundation Offers Buyouts to One-Third of Employees - Philanthropy.com: "Ford Foundation Offers Buyouts to One-Third of Employees

By Ian Wilhelm

The Ford Foundation is offering buyouts to one-third of its 550 employees to reduce expenses and avoid cutting its grant making."

Guidance on Fundraising by Registered Charities

Guidance on Fundraising by Registered Charities: "Guidance
Fundraising by Registered Charities

Reference number
CPS – 028

Effective date
June 11, 2009"

McDonald's charity: Salvation Army's Kroc Center needs to raise more money -- chicagotribune.com

You can see a history of stories on the topic of Kroc's donations by using this category label NPKroc ( Just a reminder that some of the historical links may no longer be live)


McDonald's charity: Salvation Army's Kroc Center needs to raise more money -- chicagotribune.com: "Due to fundraising troubles hampering non-profits across the country, the Salvation Army has revamped plans to break ground on a Far South Side community center named after the family who founded McDonald's Corp.

The initial site preparation for the Ray and Joan Kroc Corps Community Center in West Pullman is scheduled to begin this fall, a year after its proposed date."

Economy could test Abilene's giving nature : Local News : Abilene Reporter-News

Economy could test Abilene's giving nature : Local News : Abilene Reporter-News: "Abilene nonprofits and others concerned with charitable giving in the community said donations were largely on pace in 2008.

But some said 2009 might prove to be the true test economically."