GCCF awarding remainder of Katrina funds to nonprofits - Local - SunHerald.com

GCCF awarding remainder of Katrina funds to nonprofits - Local - SunHerald.com: "GULFPORT — Nonprofit groups are being asked to submit proposals for Katrina-recovery projects that would be funded with about $1.25 million remaining in the Mississippi Hurricane Recovery Fund.

The fund contained $32 million in Katrina-relief donations raised through the televised “Mississippi Rising” concert, from the Bush-Clinton Katrina Fund and from private donations worldwide."

Salvation Army seeking all-volunteer ringers | recordonline.com

Salvation Army seeking all-volunteer ringers | recordonline.com: "So instead of paying $8 an hour to the ever-present bell ringers who ask folks to drop money in kettles, the region's largest Salvation Army is looking for volunteers."

islandpacket.com | Heritage's trouble just a sign of the times

islandpacket.com | Heritage's trouble just a sign of the times: "Now, to be fair, Finchem also went on to state that he was confident that sponsors for tournaments such as the Heritage would be found. He didn't say easily found, just found. I agree with Finchem and am well on record that corporate sponsorship of a PGA Tour event is a responsible and beneficial investment for corporate America.

Look no further than the brand awareness it creates and the charitable giving it promotes. Even in a tough financial year, the PGA Tour will give more than $100 million to charity this year through its tournaments, including the Heritage, whose giving this year exceeded $1 million despite lower sponsorship revenues."

Five Endangered Cultural Monuments That Need Your Help | Designerati | Fast Company

Five Endangered Cultural Monuments That Need Your Help | Designerati | Fast Company: "Since 1966 the World Monuments Fund has published a Watch List that includes cultural sites in danger of being demolished or permanently damaged due to encroaching development or environmental disasters. A total of 93 sites have now been denoted 'at risk,' but here's the good news: The attention brought to them through these efforts often helps to rally preservation and stewardship groups around the monuments. From the 2010 list, here are five that we think need the most help due to recent events."

The United -- and American -- Way | HeraldTribune.com | Sarasota Florida | Southwest Florida's Information Leader

The United -- and American -- Way | HeraldTribune.com | Sarasota Florida | Southwest Florida's Information Leader: "The idea of helping those in need is not an exclusively American phenomenon and it would be extremely myopic to make such a claim. Yet it is true that this nation, to a larger degree than others, has a tradition of making charitable donations, of coming to the aid of neighbors in difficult circumstances, of participating in community service especially when the need is clear."

World Bank chief expresses sympathy for countries hit by natural disasters, pledges assistance | Washington Examiner

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World Bank chief expresses sympathy for countries hit by natural disasters, pledges assistance | Washington Examiner: "ISTANBUL — World Bank President Robert Zoellick has pledged financial assistance following the 'huge human tragedy' suffered by the people of earthquake- and tsunami-hit countries in the Asia-Pacific region."

Art Van caps off 50th year at charity event | Detroit Free Press | Freep.com

Art Van caps off 50th year at charity event | Detroit Free Press | Freep.com: "Art Van Furniture capped a year of giving for its 50th anniversary with a gala celebration featuring a cirque performance group, live music and gourmet food and cocktails. The $1 million raised from the ticket sales is to go to charity."

The New Media Relations for Nonprofits - How Nonprofits Can Get Their Stories Out Through Bloggers and Twitter

From Joanne at About.com
The New Media Relations for Nonprofits - How Nonprofits Can Get Their Stories Out Through Bloggers and Twitter: "While it is still important to keep in touch with the so-called 'main stream media,' especially your local reporters, that is no longer sufficient.

With the reduced number of people in newsrooms across the media landscape, even reporters are looking for better ways to keep up, and nonprofits must now spread word of their good deeds through the new social media tools."

Paulette's Point of View

Paulette's Point of View: "There’s no bigger issue right now than healthcare, and charities have been right in the middle of it. In particular, AFP has been following a proposal to reduce the value of the charitable deduction (basically, delinking it from the tax rate) to raise additional revenue."

Miami Dolphins, NFL go pink for breast cancer awareness - Sports - MiamiHerald.com

Miami Dolphins, NFL go pink for breast cancer awareness - Sports - MiamiHerald.com: "Pink doesn't usually fit in the testosterone-drenched world of football. But it will be all over Land Shark Stadium on Sunday, like it will be all over the NFL as the Dolphins and the league support Breast Cancer Awareness Month."

Nonprofits in Stark start a revolution - Canton, OH - CantonRep.com

Nonprofits in Stark start a revolution - Canton, OH - CantonRep.com: "But more and more nonprofit organizations in Stark County are doing business differently these days. It’s different from their old way of doing things and from the way most of their peers outside Stark County still operate. Different and better."

onPhilanthropy: Articles: Charitable Gift Annuities - A Cautionary Tale

From onPhilanthropy

onPhilanthropy: Articles: Charitable Gift Annuities - A Cautionary Tale: "Charitable Gift Annuities - A Cautionary Tale
Friday, October 2, 2009
By: James S. Hohn

A few months ago I met with the Director of Development of a large nonprofit organization headquartered in New York State (NYS) to discuss their mature Charitable Gift Annuity (CGA) program established more than ten years ago."

Is Today's Philanthropy Different Than Yesterday's, and More: Thursday's Roundup - Philanthropy.com

Via the Chronicle's Give and Take Blog
Is Today's Philanthropy Different Than Yesterday's, and More: Thursday's Roundup - Philanthropy.com: "Is Today's Philanthropy Different Than Yesterday's, and More: Thursday's Roundup"

Poynter Online - Romenesko-Texas Tribune receives $750,000 in foundation grants

Press Release

Poynter Online - Romenesko: "Austin, TX - October 1, 2009 -- The Texas Tribune, a new non-profit public media organization, has received a total of $750,000 in grants from Houston Endowment and the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation, CEO Evan Smith and Chairman John Thornton announced today."

Financial innovation and philanthropy: The latest cocktail to build assets | New America Blogs

Financial innovation and philanthropy: The latest cocktail to build assets | New America Blogs: "This week's Economist has an interesting article on the recent trend of mixing philanthropy with innovative 'impact investing'."

The NonProfit Times - Nonprofits Get A ‘Kick’ For Collaboration

The NonProfit Times - The Leading Business Publication For Nonprofit Management: "Employees from a handful of local nonprofits gather at a park in the Columbia Heights neighborhood of Washington, D.C., every Tuesday night for a game that they probably haven't played since their elementary school gym class: kickball."

The NonProfit Times - Nonprofits rally against reduced charitable deduction rate

The NonProfit Times - The Leading Business Publication For Nonprofit Management: "For many nonprofits, the term 'reduced charitable deduction rate' is at the top of the list of the ire-breeding aspects of current proposals as the president attempts to find a way to finance healthcare reform. In what might be considered unusual, not all nonprofit executives believe that the tax on people making more than $250,000, the president's proposal, and the deduction reduction, is a bad thing."

Strategic philanthropy plays big role in Minnesota - Finance and Commerce

Strategic philanthropy plays big role in Minnesota - Finance and Commerce: "Strategic philanthropy plays big role in Minnesota
by Betsy Sundquist Staff Writer

Minnesota foundations that make grants to nonprofit organizations in the state had a $2.28 billion impact from 2004 to 2008, according to a new report from the National Committee for Responsive Philanthropy (NCRP)."

Public News Service-Report: MN Non-profits a Good Investment

Public News Service: "At the same time, a new study has been released that gives nonprofit organizations a pat on the back. It documents $138 of impact for every dollar invested by nonprofit foundations. Jon Pratt, executive director of the Minnesota Council of Nonprofits, says it's important that groups and their donors know their money is being spent wisely and purposefully."

Daily Herald | Salvation Army offering kettle sponsorships

Daily Herald | Salvation Army offering kettle sponsorships: "In anticipation of another tough year - with more people needing help and fewer able to contribute - Jay Davis at the Christian charity's Des Plaines office is making an early request for more volunteers to man the red kettles where passers-by drop coins and other donations.

Other area Salvation Army offices are also looking early for volunteers and even companies to sponsor kettles."

Olympics feel the squeeze from recession

Olympics feel the squeeze from recession: "CHICAGO/NEW YORK - The Olympics are proving a tough sell to a business world which seems willing to miss an advertising bonanza that promises to deliver billions of television viewers worldwide and an avalanche of goodwill."

Middle-Class Clients Pose Challenge for Washington-Area Food Banks - Philanthropy.com

Middle-Class Clients Pose Challenge for Washington-Area Food Banks - Philanthropy.com: "Middle-Class Clients Pose Challenge for Washington-Area Food Banks

The swelling ranks of middle-class clients who are stretching resources and changing tactics at Washington-area food banks are the subject of a report in The Washington Post."

Center comes to aid of nonprofits | The News-Sentinel - Fort Wayne IN

Center comes to aid of nonprofits | The News-Sentinel - Fort Wayne IN: "Formerly a clinic serving the medical needs of the underprivileged, now it is a resource for nonprofit organizations that would be unable to afford office space if it weren't for the Calhoun Center: A Cooperative for Nonprofits.

Officials at the center are still working out details and have only a partial new mission statement: “...fostering mission-driven service with integrity, diversity and focus.”"

Climbing stairs for charity to replace 'rubber chicken' dinners? | Brand X | Los Angeles Times

Climbing stairs for charity to replace 'rubber chicken' dinners? | Brand X | Los Angeles Times: "The better alternative, Ring said, is the YMCA's annual Stair Climb to the Top fundraiser, which took place Friday afternoon.

This year's event attracted about 2,000 fitness-conscious folks from Los Angeles and others flying in specifically for the fundraiser."

onPhilanthropy: Articles: On-the Scene Coverage of the Clinton Global Initiative

onPhilanthropy: Articles: On-the Scene Coverage of the Clinton Global Initiative: "CGI Returns to a Place Called Hope

Each year, layer upon layer is added to the Clinton Global Initiative. Government leaders, philanthropists, corporate titans are all intricately choreographed into panel discussions, awards ceremonies, plenary presentations and commitment announcements."

Website upgrade makes it easier to monitor federal stimulus -- latimes.com

Website upgrade makes it easier to monitor federal stimulus -- latimes.com: "The revamped website, unveiled today by the Recovery Accountability and Transparency Board at a cost of $9.5 million in stimulus funds, provides easier-to-use tools, such as a ZIP Code search that shows stimulus projects in local communities. The government has also opened a toll-free hot line (1-877-FWA-DESK) for reporting fraud, waste and abuse."

Gordon Campbell: The Road Ahead for New York City Nonprofits

Gordon Campbell: The Road Ahead for New York City Nonprofits: "In my columns here, I hope to highlight the issues facing our most vulnerable communities and the nonprofit sector and discuss smart and sustainable initiatives that are making the most important and lasting contributions to our communities. Initiatives like NYC Service, which is driving volunteer activity to the city's most pressing needs, and Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) outreach efforts nationally that bring low-income families up to $6,000 at tax time."

Use it Today - Roles and Responsibilities of Advisory Boards

Use it Today - Roles and Responsibilities of Advisory Boards: "Roles and Responsibilities of Advisory Boards
By Hildy Gottlieb
© ReSolve, Inc. 2009
RETURN TO ARCHIVE

One of the grey areas in running a Community Benefit Organization is the appropriate role for advisory boards. In addition to the question, “What should our advisory board do?” we often hear at least some (if not all) of the following laments:"

The NonProfit Times - United Way Revenue Dips 11.3%

The NonProfit Times - The Leading Business Publication For Nonprofit Management: "United Way Revenue Dips 11.3%

There were big fundraising winners and big fundraising losers in the United Way system between 2007 and 2008. According to the latest figures released by United Way today (Sept. 25), Erie, Pa., posted the largest percentage decrease of -67.5 percent and Newark, N.J., posting the largest increase at 50.8 percent."

Alexandria is tops in charitable giving - wtop.com

Alexandria is tops in charitable giving - wtop.com: "Here are the most generous large cities (total populations of more than 100,000) through August 2009 based on per capita giving:

1. Alexandria, Va.
2. Cambridge, Mass.
3. Minneapolis, Minn.
4. Arlington, Va.
5. Seattle
6. St. Louis
7. Austin, Texas
8. Bellevue, Wash.
9. Washington
10. Pittsburgh"