Grand Haven philanthropists give quietly, earn recognition - Muskegon News - The Latest News, Blogs, Photos & Videos – MLive.com: "GRAND HAVEN -- Although Grand Haven philanthropists Ed and Nancy Hanenburg like to support the community, they like to do it in a quiet way. Their charity, however, has recently earned them public recognition.
On July 14, the Ottawa County Board Commissioners awarded the Hanenburgs an official expression of gratitude for their good deeds."
Monday, July 27, 2009
Nonprofit groups on the hunt for blood | Recordnet.com
Nonprofit groups on the hunt for blood | Recordnet.com: "To alleviate the shortfall, Pickford hit on the idea of asking nonprofits to solicit donors in exchange for cash prizes.
'It benefits the blood supply and the nonprofits,' said Pickford, who noted philanthropic groups are struggling in the current economy."
'It benefits the blood supply and the nonprofits,' said Pickford, who noted philanthropic groups are struggling in the current economy."
'Journey of Hope' plans Monroe stop | thenewsstar.com | The News Star
'Journey of Hope' plans Monroe stop | thenewsstar.com | The News Star: "Terracina and 25 other cyclists will stop in Monroe on Saturday on their 'Journey of Hope,' a 4,000-mile bike ride from San Francisco to Washington in an effort to raise money and awareness for people with disabilities."
Some Puget Sound nonprofits' projects press forward - Puget Sound Business Journal (Seattle):
Some Puget Sound nonprofits' projects press forward - Puget Sound Business Journal (Seattle):: "Some local nonprofit groups are pressing ahead with expansion plans despite the recession, insisting they can’t delay their projects or, in some cases, pass up a chance to trim project costs."
Room to read and change the world - July 25, 2009
Room to read and change the world - July 25, 2009: "JUST hours after flying in from San Francisco, John Wood is fielding media queries at a corner in the Swissotel in Singapore, armed with a list of the big corporate names in town that also happen to be among the biggest supporters of his Room to Read."
Friday, July 24, 2009
Ducky derby in Meath raises €2,000 for charity - National News, Frontpage - Herald.ie
Ducky derby in Meath raises €2,000 for charity - National News, Frontpage - Herald.ie: "The sight of 200 yellow rubber ducks racing along the Sykne is one Meath locals may have to get used to, after a charity derby which raised €2,000 looks set to become an annual event."
Virginia Military Institute
Virginia Military Institute: "LEXINGTON, Va., July 23, 2009 – In late June, the VMI Foundation learned that a bequest made to it by the late Robert B. Rust Jr. ’34 will result in a gift of more than $14 million for VMI.
“This magnificent gift is the largest bequest realized by the VMI Foundation,” said Brian S. Crockett, chief executive officer of the VMI Foundation. “Moreover, it places Mr. Rust in the company of some of the Institute’s most generous donors.”"
“This magnificent gift is the largest bequest realized by the VMI Foundation,” said Brian S. Crockett, chief executive officer of the VMI Foundation. “Moreover, it places Mr. Rust in the company of some of the Institute’s most generous donors.”"
IRS Training Materials - Governance
IRS Training Materials - Governance: "IRS Training Materials - Governance
As part of a continuing professional education program for Exempt Organizations examination agents, determinations specialists, tax law specialists, and managers, the IRS recently conducted a series of two-hour training sessions on governance and tax-exempt organizations. The following materials were used in those programs:"
As part of a continuing professional education program for Exempt Organizations examination agents, determinations specialists, tax law specialists, and managers, the IRS recently conducted a series of two-hour training sessions on governance and tax-exempt organizations. The following materials were used in those programs:"
BofA's falloff hits Spanglers' charity - CharlotteObserver.com
BofA's falloff hits Spanglers' charity - CharlotteObserver.com: "The charitable foundation of one of Charlotte's wealthiest families took a major hit from the plunge in bank stocks last year, tax filings show."
Coast Guard museum postponed - Norwich, CT - Norwich Bulletin
Coast Guard museum postponed - Norwich, CT - Norwich Bulletin: "Stonington, Conn. —
The development of a National Coast Guard Museum has been postponed because of the economic downturn, The Coast Guard Foundation announced Thursday."
The development of a National Coast Guard Museum has been postponed because of the economic downturn, The Coast Guard Foundation announced Thursday."
IRS Publishes Final e-Postcard Regulations
IRS Publishes Final e-Postcard Regulations: "The IRS and the Treasury Department have issued final regulations clarifying how and when certain small tax-exempt organizations must file an annual electronic notice.
The final regulations finalize the temporary regulations without substantive change and affect small tax-exempt organizations whose annual gross receipts are not normally in excess of $25,000. They may be required to electronically submit Form 990-N, also known as the e-Postcard, unless they choose to file a complete Form 990 or Form 990-EZ."
The final regulations finalize the temporary regulations without substantive change and affect small tax-exempt organizations whose annual gross receipts are not normally in excess of $25,000. They may be required to electronically submit Form 990-N, also known as the e-Postcard, unless they choose to file a complete Form 990 or Form 990-EZ."
Leadership as Practical Ethics
Leadership as Practical Ethics: "To further illustrate this third dimension, it is useful to note the distinction that Andrew Carnegie drew between charity and philanthropy.4 Charity, according to Carnegie, is the duty to attend to immediate and acute human suffering. Charity translates to feeding the hungry, tending to the sick and destitute, providing relief to victims of natural and man made disasters, and giving shelter to the homeless. Philanthropy is something different—it is an endeavor that reaches above and beyond the imperatives of charity. Philanthropy explores new ways of living, new ideas and institutions to improve society."
Rare Foundation merges with Winning Futures nonprofit - Detroit News and Information - Crain's Detroit Business
Rare Foundation merges with Winning Futures nonprofit - Detroit News and Information - Crain's Detroit Business: "After ending last year at a deficit, the Troy-based Rare Foundation has merged into Warren-based Mentoring Solutions, which does business as Winning Futures.
Rare will continue to operate as a program of Winning Futures."
Rare will continue to operate as a program of Winning Futures."
Roller derby and philanthropy are inseparable in Madison - Isthmus | The Daily Page
Roller derby and philanthropy are inseparable in Madison - Isthmus | The Daily Page: "'We've been really lucky to have the support that we do,' says Karen Hinz, a.k.a. Toxic Spice, a member of both the Vaudeville Vixens and Team Unicorn. 'And because of that, we're always looking for different places to give back.'
The Dolls often donate a portion of ticket sales to charities. Many are local, including the Wisconsin Coalition Against Domestic Violence, Porchlight, Inc., the Make-a-Wish Foundation of Wisconsin and Project Home. The league also holds food, toy and clothing drives for the Second Harvest Foodbank of Southern Wisconsin and the Dane County Humane Society."
The Dolls often donate a portion of ticket sales to charities. Many are local, including the Wisconsin Coalition Against Domestic Violence, Porchlight, Inc., the Make-a-Wish Foundation of Wisconsin and Project Home. The league also holds food, toy and clothing drives for the Second Harvest Foodbank of Southern Wisconsin and the Dane County Humane Society."
Thursday, July 23, 2009
Reeve Rocks Aims at Young Philanthropy - PSFK
Reeve Rocks Aims at Young Philanthropy - PSFK: "The Christopher and Dana Reeve Foundation, at the forefront of philanthropy toward the benefit of spinal injury research, is facing an image problem, as their namesake founders no longer carry the same cultural currency with an increasingly younger crowd interested in good causes."
Charity kick-starts funding for Africa
Charity kick-starts funding for Africa: "Chandler, 46, founded Kick for Hope, a local nonprofit that organizes soccer tournaments to raise money for charities in Africa. The marketing-business owner didn't know what to expect, but told herself early “that I was not going to be afraid to ask for anything for these kids.”"
Congdon's holds charity barbecues in Wells | SeacoastOnline.com
Congdon's holds charity barbecues in Wells | SeacoastOnline.com: "WELLS — The scent of a classic barbecue isn't typically associated with donuts, but at one local restaurant this summer the connection will be clear.
Congdon's Doughnuts will host charity barbecue dinners on Wednesday nights to raise money for local nonprofits and community organizations."
Congdon's Doughnuts will host charity barbecue dinners on Wednesday nights to raise money for local nonprofits and community organizations."
Nashville arts groups open season on optimistic note | tennessean.com | The Tennessean
Nashville arts groups open season on optimistic note | tennessean.com | The Tennessean: "But Nashville's major arts institutions say strong season ticket sales will give them a boost going into a 2009-2010 season packed with major touring productions and milestones.
'The good news is that things for us look like they are turning around a little bit,' said Kathleen O'Brien, president and CEO of the Tennessee Performing Arts Center. 'Our sales are solid for the next year. Although things have been rough, we're off to a good start.'"
'The good news is that things for us look like they are turning around a little bit,' said Kathleen O'Brien, president and CEO of the Tennessee Performing Arts Center. 'Our sales are solid for the next year. Although things have been rough, we're off to a good start.'"
Leave A Legacy campaign looks to future 07/23/09
Leave A Legacy campaign looks to future 07/23/09: "Southeast Michigan residents are a generous lot in life, but somewhat stingy in death.
Although 81.5 percent of the U.S. population gives annually to nonprofits, only 2.8 percent leave a bequest at death, statistics that Leave A Legacy Southeast Michigan would like to change with a campaign encouraging people to name nonprofit organizations in their wills."
Although 81.5 percent of the U.S. population gives annually to nonprofits, only 2.8 percent leave a bequest at death, statistics that Leave A Legacy Southeast Michigan would like to change with a campaign encouraging people to name nonprofit organizations in their wills."
Wednesday, July 22, 2009
CNW Group | MINUTE MAID | Media Advisory - Amanda's Lemonade Stand Invites Torontonians to Raise a Glass for Heart
MEDIA ADVISORY
CNW Group | MINUTE MAID | Media Advisory - Amanda's Lemonade Stand Invites Torontonians to Raise a Glass for Heart: "For years, 'Amanda's Lemonade Stand' has been a successful annual community event, raising more than $125,000, and her efforts have been recognized by the likes of the Association of Fundraising Professionals, United Way and David and Anne Mirvish. On July 25th, Amanda will be hosting her lemonade stand at Metro grocery store located at 656 Eglinton Ave. East and sharing her secret to running a successful fundraiser."
CNW Group | MINUTE MAID | Media Advisory - Amanda's Lemonade Stand Invites Torontonians to Raise a Glass for Heart: "For years, 'Amanda's Lemonade Stand' has been a successful annual community event, raising more than $125,000, and her efforts have been recognized by the likes of the Association of Fundraising Professionals, United Way and David and Anne Mirvish. On July 25th, Amanda will be hosting her lemonade stand at Metro grocery store located at 656 Eglinton Ave. East and sharing her secret to running a successful fundraiser."
Donovan's Donor Diary
Donovan's Donor Diary: "In this Blog we explore, with the help of three special resources, how to create an ethical nonprofit organization so that current and future donors trust you. After all, those who give to your organization expect their gifts to be used in a prudent and cost effective manner."
Tisei: Closing zoos would be costly mistake - Malden - Your Town - Boston.com
Tisei: Closing zoos would be costly mistake - Malden - Your Town - Boston.com: "Unfortunately, these two popular family destinations may not have a chance to break any more attendance records in the future, thanks to a $4 million reduction in state funding assistance. Faced with a 60 percent drop in state support, at least one, and probably both, of these zoos will have to close. That is a scenario that Zoo New England (ZNE), the private entity that runs the two zoos, would like to avoid."
channelnewsasia.com - The Culture Crash
channelnewsasia.com - The Culture Crash: "The reductions in arts endowments reported over the past year have been significant, raising the question of how they have been managed. If the investment goal of arts endowments is the preservation of capital, how can they now face decreases of 35%, aside from the criminal actions of investors like Bernard Madoff?"
The Fundraising Event: Is Now The Time? | eJewish Philanthropy: The Jewish Philanthropy Blog
The Fundraising Event: Is Now The Time? | eJewish Philanthropy: The Jewish Philanthropy Blog: "Is now the time to plan for the major fundraising event?
Major organizations often plan for an annual or bi-annual dinner event. Others have an activity that brings people together and garners both financial support and identification with the organization. The question is whether these events are appropriate today, and if they will yield the desired results? If they are not, then what should be done to achieve the same results for the agency because the financial needs have not been reduced, and in all likelihood they have increased given the present recession?"
Major organizations often plan for an annual or bi-annual dinner event. Others have an activity that brings people together and garners both financial support and identification with the organization. The question is whether these events are appropriate today, and if they will yield the desired results? If they are not, then what should be done to achieve the same results for the agency because the financial needs have not been reduced, and in all likelihood they have increased given the present recession?"
Dollars down, donors up in CU fundraising : CU News : ColoradoDaily.com Boulder, CO
Dollars down, donors up in CU fundraising : CU News : ColoradoDaily.com Boulder, CO: "Dollars down, donors up in CU fundraising
Decrease of 18 percent still ranks '08-'09 fiscal year as second-best"
Decrease of 18 percent still ranks '08-'09 fiscal year as second-best"
Hirst to Help Lance Armstrong’s Health Charity Raise $4 Million - Bloomberg.com
Hirst to Help Lance Armstrong’s Health Charity Raise $4 Million - Bloomberg.com: "uly 22 (Bloomberg) -- Lance Armstrong may make at least $4 million for charity by selling the Damien Hirst-decorated bike he’ll use to complete the Tour de France at the weekend, as well as works given by Richard Prince, Ed Ruscha and other artists."
massnonprofit.org ::
massnonprofit.org ::: "Recession Creating 'New Normal' for Giving
July 16, 2009 — The economic crisis is spurring new thinking in the giving sector, with givers and giving organizations looking for innovative ways to increase the impact of their giving.
That is the view at The Philanthropic Initiative (TPI), a 20-year-old nonprofit consulting firm based in Boston that has provided strategic philanthropic advice to 200 to 300 individuals and organizations, and facilitated over $1 billion in giving."
July 16, 2009 — The economic crisis is spurring new thinking in the giving sector, with givers and giving organizations looking for innovative ways to increase the impact of their giving.
That is the view at The Philanthropic Initiative (TPI), a 20-year-old nonprofit consulting firm based in Boston that has provided strategic philanthropic advice to 200 to 300 individuals and organizations, and facilitated over $1 billion in giving."
Tuesday, July 21, 2009
On Leadership Panelists: Profitable banks should adopt nonprofits, sharing their strengths while building their value. - Robert Goodwin
On Leadership Panelists: Profitable banks should adopt nonprofits, sharing their strengths while building their value. - Robert Goodwin: "What if each major corporation 'adopted' a nonprofit, leveraging its IT, logistics and marketing talent to serve a worthy cause? Wouldn't those corporate employees benefit from the experience and wouldn't we see better nonprofit outcomes?"
Birmingham Post - Business - Business News - Financial - New generation of Cadburys is on the way, claims Barclays Wealth
Birmingham Post - Business - Business News - Financial - New generation of Cadburys is on the way, claims Barclays Wealth: "The recession is creating a new generation of philanthropists in Birmingham, a report published by Barclays Wealth has said.
Generous patrons like the Cadbury family played a huge part in the history of the city – and the new report claims the importance of civic-minded millionaires is on the rise again."
Generous patrons like the Cadbury family played a huge part in the history of the city – and the new report claims the importance of civic-minded millionaires is on the rise again."
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