Terre Haute News, Terre Haute, Indiana- TribStar.com - ISU receives ‘one of the largest philanthropic gifts from a private individual in school history’

Terre Haute News, Terre Haute, Indiana- TribStar.com - ISU receives ‘one of the largest philanthropic gifts from a private individual in school history’: "The ISU Foundation is making the recommendation. The gift “is one of the largest philanthropic gifts from a private individual in school history,” said Gene Crume, foundation president. The announcement comes as the university prepares to launch the public phase of its comprehensive March On! fundraising campaign."

Chen spreads a Buffett

Chen spreads a Buffett: "Chen Fashu, regarded by many as China's Warren Buffett, yesterday announced that he would donate 45 percent of his personal assets, worth 8.3 billion yuan ($1.17 billion), to set up a charity modeled on the lines of the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation."

Dallas Enters New Era With Arts Center - Eye and Fashion Lifestyle News - WWD.com

Dallas Enters New Era With Arts Center - Eye and Fashion Lifestyle News - WWD.com: "DALLAS — Nine years in the making, the $354 million AT&T Performing Arts Center here is a bold, Texas-sized symbol that this city has come of age as a cultural hub."

Online cancer-fighting inititive sets Guinness record | Webware - CNET

Online cancer-fighting inititive sets Guinness record | Webware - CNET: "BeatCancer, a charitable campaign that launched at the BlogWorld & New Media Expo, started making its way around the social Web last week. The goal was to set a new Guinness World Record for the most social mentions in a 24-hour period while raising cash for cancer organizations. Users were asked to include the #BeatCancer hash tag in tweets, Facebook status updates, and blog posts."

Tufts Daily - Students help nonprofits navigate rough waters

Tufts Daily - Students help nonprofits navigate rough waters: "Today’s rough economic times have hit nonprofits hard, and contributions from Tufts student volunteers have recently proven particularly helpful to a variety of organizations in the university’s neighboring communities."

Tips for End-of-Year Campaign Success : By Abny Santicola : FundRaising Success

Tips for End-of-Year Campaign Success : By Abny Santicola : FundRaising Success: "End-of-year campaigns are so important for nonprofit organizations because they allow them to capitalize on the uptick in giving that occurs in November and December. Between 35 percent to 42 percent of online giving happens in November and December each year, and the average gift during the final quarter of the year is significantly higher — $84.51, compared to the average of $67.47 for the other three quarters."

GTR Newspapers | Find Local Tulsa, Bixby, Broken Arrow, Jenks, Union, and Owasso News, Sports, and Entertainment:Tommy Thompson Gives All to Tulsa Sports Charities

GTR Newspapers | Find Local Tulsa, Bixby, Broken Arrow, Jenks, Union, and Owasso News, Sports, and Entertainment:Tommy Thompson Gives All to Tulsa Sports Charities: "Thompson is director of Tulsa Sports Charities, a non-profit charitable organization with a track record for hosting blue-ribbon events and gold-medal athletes.

He created Tulsa Sports Charities five years ago with a single-minded mission: Make money, have fun doing it, and give it all away."

Don't Waste Volunteers' Time | Stanford Knowledgebase

Don't Waste Volunteers' Time | Stanford Knowledgebase: "STANFORD GRADUATE SCHOOL OF BUSINESS —Volunteering remains a bright spot at a time when philanthropic giving is down and nonprofit groups are stressed by the economic slump. Yet, many nonprofit organizations fail to use their volunteers effectively and need to become more proactive in managing their volunteer talent, speakers told the audience at the annual Nonprofit Management Institute at Stanford."

Postbulletin.com: Rochester, MNp-Groups raise money with non-events

Postbulletin.com: Rochester, MN: "Getting an invitation to an event that will never take place causes a variety of reactions. Some people laugh, others might be confused, but Patrick Gannon, executive director of Child Care Resource and Referral in Rochester, who recently received a non-invitation was slightly miffed."

Philanthropy This Week: State Regulators Crack Down on Unregistered Groups - Philanthropy.com

Philanthropy This Week: State Regulators Crack Down on Unregistered Groups - Philanthropy.com: "Philanthropy This Week: State Regulators Crack Down on Unregistered Groups

In the latest Philanthropy This Week, a Chronicle podcast, you can hear from Tony Martignetti, a planned-giving adviser and author who explains why you should be asking whether your charity is properly registered in all states where it raises money."

All Together Now: Giving Circles Increase Impact | eJewish Philanthropy: The Jewish Philanthropy Blog

All Together Now: Giving Circles Increase Impact | eJewish Philanthropy: The Jewish Philanthropy Blog: "The past year’s financial crisis calls for a reevaluation of how we fund our organizations. In the face of a reality where reputable Jewish foundations and endowments have lost hundreds of millions of dollars, we have been reintroduced to the notion that the collective power of individuals has the potential to sustain our community’s needs."

Morgan Stanley, Goldman in charity bragging battle | Markets | Markets News | Reuters

Morgan Stanley, Goldman in charity bragging battle | Markets | Markets News | Reuters: "NEW YORK, Oct 19 (Reuters) - Morgan Stanley (MS.N) and Goldman Sachs Group Inc (GS.N), used to duking it out in the financial markets, are now vying in the area of charity."

Does activism make you happy? « Social Capital Blog

Does activism make you happy? « Social Capital Blog: "The article reports on a forthcoming study “Some Benefits of Being an Activist” by Tim Kasser and Malte Klar that activism is associated with happiness (2009, Political Psychology 30(5) ).

The Globe article neglected to quote me that there are lots of reason to support activism — it may increase people’s confidence in making a difference, it may improve governmental quality and leaders’ accountability, it may spark extra-governmental change or reveal the immorality of laws (as seen in the Civil Rights Era)."

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Five individuals and a local health care organization will be recognized Nov. 13 when the Upper Mississippi Valley Chapter of the Association of Fundraising Professionals celebrates National Philanthropy Day at the La Crosse Center."

TH - Business Article

TH - Business Article: "Janelle Koepke serves as chapter president for the Greater Tri-State Chapter of the Association of Fundraising Professionals, of which 55 fundraisers are members.

'I think a lot of people are intimidated of choosing fundraising as a career,' Koepke said. 'They think asking for money is hard, and it can be. But when you get down to working with people one on one, you discover that it is a rewarding profession.'"

United Way Looking To Youth To Bring About Change In Community Through New Program

United Way Looking To Youth To Bring About Change In Community Through New Program: "he Marathon County Chapter says their new 'Emerging Leaders Program' is bringing together younger people in our community who are looking to help shape the area they live in.

'It's really to promote philanthropy and to develop a sense of belonging, and know they can make a differences in the community. It encourages them to create their family here, and stay in the community and grow and develop,' says Tony Dunwoody the Resource and Development Director."

United Way donations steady in St. Louis despite national downturn - STLtoday.com

United Way donations steady in St. Louis despite national downturn - STLtoday.com: "Nationally, charitable private giving has decreased since 2007. The Association of Fundraising Professionals reported on Oct. 15 that over half of charities polled informally reported a decrease in donations"

BBC World Service - Business - Why it's good to give your money away

BBC World Service - Business - Why it's good to give your money away: "Are there really cultural differences in how different countries view charitable giving. For instance, are Indians different from Europeans and Americans in how they give?"

The NonProfit Times - Telefundraising

The NonProfit Times - The Leading Business Publication For Nonprofit Management: "Telefundraising

Some links to sample lapsed donor letters from our FAQ Blog


Make The Call
Lapsed donors responding to personal touch

Meet the new donor, same as the old donor. Nonprofits are leaking donors these days. Finding new folks with willing checkbooks is expensive. Re-engaging donors who have lapsed is getting very fashionable, especially by using the telephone.

Nonprofits have an opening to re-engage donors by telephone because they are exempted from the national Do Not Call registry that prohibits calls to homes by for-profit companies that do not have an existing relationship with the person being called."

Perspectives: Philanthropy in the New Economy - Resource Center - AFP

Perspectives: Philanthropy in the New Economy - Resource Center - AFP: "Perspectives: Philanthropy in the New Economy

(Oct. 13, 2009) In the new fundraising landscape resulting from economic recession, one thing is clear: everyone in the organization has a role in philanthropy. Staying flat-footed is simply not an option.

Last month, nonprofit consulting firm CCS brought together 24 CEOs and nonprofit fundraising professionals from 17 institutions in a forum called Philanthropy in the New Economy. The discussion focused on how organizations' views and practices in regards to philanthropy have changed over the past 12-18 months. Participants discussed their biggest challenges in the current environment and shared their strategies for success."

Philanthropic foundation's small start now $56M strong | argusleader.com | Argus Leader

Philanthropic foundation's small start now $56M strong | argusleader.com | Argus Leader: "Twenty-five years ago, the Sioux Falls Area Community Foundation got off the ground when six civic leaders agreed to pitch in $2,000 each to get funding started.

Today, that funding has grown into $56 million in managed assets.

Through the years, the foundation has returned more than $60 million to various projects and organizations in the area."

Aging: United Way a worthy recipient no matter reason for generosity | news-press.com | The News-Press

Aging: United Way a worthy recipient no matter reason for generosity | news-press.com | The News-Press: "The 2008 Generational Differences in Charitable Giving and in Motivations for Giving report, which was prepared by The Center for Philanthropy at Indiana University, summarizes trends in charitable giving across generations of donors.

In the survey, donors representing the Great, Silent, Boomer, X and Millennial generations were asked about their motivation for giving to charitable organizations."

Naropa University fundraising bring record $1.35M - Boulder Daily Camera

Naropa University fundraising bring record $1.35M - Boulder Daily Camera: "Naropa University fundraising bring record $1.35M
Boulder school's president says raising money to remain a priority
By Camera Staff
Posted: 10/12/2009 06:25:09 PM MDT

Naropa University raised $1.35 million in donations this past year, an all-time fundraising high for the Budhist-inspired school."

Barbra Streisand auctions off objects for charity - washingtonpost.com

Barbra Streisand auctions off objects for charity - washingtonpost.com: "Together, the items are worth up to $600,000 but they are expected to sell for more because they belonged to Streisand.

All proceeds from the sale will go to The Streisand Foundation, which distributes funds to several causes, from the Natural Resources Defense Council to Human Rights Watch."

Institute for Philanthropy urges funding for core charity functions - Fundraising - Third Sector

Institute for Philanthropy urges funding for core charity functions - Fundraising - Third Sector: "nstitute for Philanthropy urges funding for core charity functions

By Kaye Wiggins, Third Sector, 13 October 2009

Donors 'underestimate administration costs'

The effectiveness of charities is being hindered by the reluctance of foundations and major donors to make grants to support their core functions, according to a new report from the Institute for Philanthropy."

IRS Should Improve Oversight of Motor Vehicle Donations, Report Says - Philanthropy.com

IRS Should Improve Oversight of Motor Vehicle Donations, Report Says - Philanthropy.com: "RS Should Improve Oversight of Motor Vehicle Donations, Report Says

By Grant Williams

Washington

The Internal Revenue Service is not doing enough to make sure that donors of motor vehicles — and the charities that receive the gifts — are following the law so that donors do not take unsubstantiated tax deductions, according to a report from the Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration."

New Video Series Helps Exempt Organizations Understand Redesigned Form 990 Requirements | Planned Giving Design Center

New Video Series Helps Exempt Organizations Understand Redesigned Form 990 Requirements | Planned Giving Design Center: "To help illustrate key points and answer important questions about the new Form 990, the IRS’ Exempt Organizations Division developed “The New Form 990: Getting Started,” a case study about a hypothetical organization – Exempt Organization for Disaster Relief (EODR)."

Glee, Volunteering, and You | NTEN: The Nonprofit Technology Network

Glee, Volunteering, and You | NTEN: The Nonprofit Technology Network: "oming soon to a TV network near you: 'iParticipate Week!'

Over 60 network television shows will incorporate service into their plots, which is a great thing for our sector. But it gets even better. The Chronicle of Philanthropy has partnered with the Entertainment Industry Foundation to create the VolunTV Challenge. Your plot ideas could be used in your favorite show!"

NCRP Report Confirms Return on Investment in Advocacy | OMB Watch

NCRP Report Confirms Return on Investment in Advocacy | OMB Watch: "New research from the National Committee for Responsive Philanthropy (NCRP), a national foundation watchdog organization, concludes that public policy work is an effective strategy to address societal issue"

October 2009 « Mal Warwick's Newsletter

October 2009 « Mal Warwick's Newsletter: "You call that a crisis? THIS is a crisis!

by Sean Triner

For 21 years, the event and corporate fundraising staff had played key roles in helping grow the charity. It was a great brand for corporate sponsors to associate themselves with. But then the Australian economy began to wobble, and—no surprise—corporate support then began to falter. Comfortable with years of generous corporate support, the organization had stretched itself to the limit to reach more kids. Now something had to"