Hawaii charitable giving not as good as believed - Hawaii News Now - KGMB and KHNL Home

Hawaii charitable giving not as good as believed - Hawaii News Now - KGMB and KHNL Home: "HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - According to IRS tax deduction data, Hawaii residents give less than most Americans to charity.

The finding, contained within a 162-page report by Mark Wong and Commercial Data Systems for the Honolulu Symphony, contradicts the widespread belief in Hawaii that local residents are especially generous in giving back to the community."

ASAE Announces New Name, Drops 'The Center'

ASAE Announces New Name, Drops 'The Center': "ASAE Announces New Name, Drops 'The Center'

March 29, 2010

ASAE & The Center for Association Leadership has a new name, it announced last week. Based on a recommendation from its two boards, the organization will now be known only as ASAE, while its foundation, formerly The Center, will be known as the ASAE Foundation."

NEA's Rocco Landesman tours country to underscore link between arts and jobs - washingtonpost.com

NEA's Rocco Landesman tours country to underscore link between arts and jobs - washingtonpost.com: "'Last week, I was in California, and I learned that nonprofit arts organizations there have annual revenues of $2.4 billion, which is roughly equivalent to the revenues of California's convenience stores. That is significant,' said a smiling Landesman. 'But arts workers make more than Slurpees, they make places.' The arts, Landesman said, help 'change the ethos of a town or community. They enliven it, they activate the public life.'"

How to position yourself for a career in nonprofit | democratandchronicle.com | Democrat and Chronicle

How to position yourself for a career in nonprofit | democratandchronicle.com | Democrat and Chronicle: "Whether you are considering a career in nonprofits or have years of related work experience under your belt, getting more education can be the key to landing the nonprofit job of your dreams. To that end, there a few paths you could follow."

PFD charitable giving program sees big jump in donors: Alaska News | adn.com

PFD charitable giving program sees big jump in donors: Alaska News | adn.com: "More than 7,800 Alaskans so far have pledged to give away at least part of their Permanent Fund dividend this year to a charity, far more than did in the program's first year in 2009, say officials with the Rasmuson Foundation."

Kate Moss Puckers Up For Charity Kiss - Tonic

Kate Moss Puckers Up For Charity Kiss - Tonic: "t certainly took some patience but after a year of waiting, charity auction bidder businessman Hosh Ibrahim finally got his $7500 kiss from Kate Moss."

Seth's Blog: Fear of philanthropy (avert your eyes)

Seth's Blog: Fear of philanthropy (avert your eyes): "Fear of philanthropy (avert your eyes)

Peter Singer is famous for posing a stunningly difficult question, paraphrased as, 'If you are walking by a pond and you see a child drowning, do you save her? What if it means ruining a very fancy pair of Italian shoes?' Okay, if we assume the answer is yes, then why not spend the cost of those shoes to save 20 kids who are starving to death across town or the world? There's really no difference. Or by, extension, invest in research or development that solves a problem forever... The issues are proximity and attention."

Oakland marathon builds steam with charity donations - Inside Bay Area

Oakland marathon builds steam with charity donations - Inside Bay Area: "OAKLAND — With the city's first major running event in 25 years just days away, Oakland Running Festival organizers gave praise and $10,000 in oversized checks to local charities and officials Thursday."

6 Reasons NOT to Start a New Nonprofit Organization

http://stepbystepfundraising.com/reasons-not-to-start-a-new-nonprofit-organization/: "Here are 6 reasons not to start a nonprofit

1. There is already an organization filling that need.

If you are seeking to fill a specific need in your community, first contact other organizations with a similar mission. For example, say you find out that the grocery store throws away all its bakery goods at the end of the day."

The Nonprofit Quarterly | Nonprofit Newswire | SF Bay Area Arts Groups Winning Audiences, But Not Donations

The Nonprofit Quarterly | Nonprofit Newswire | SF Bay Area Arts Groups Winning Audiences, But Not Donations: "Performing arts groups in the San Francisco Bay area are discovering one of the new realities of today's economic environment. While they might enjoy strong box office receipts, drops in donations are making this a very tough year, forcing some to cancel performances and layoff actors and dancers. Even groups based in or near tech-laden Silicon Valley—home to Apple, Google, Yahoo and other leading firms—find that their proximity to these powerhouses don't help."

$22,000 Grant from Will Support Research on Religiously Affiliated Mutual Funds : Newscenter : IUPUI

$22,000 Grant from Will Support Research on Religiously Affiliated Mutual Funds : Newscenter : IUPUI: "Peifer’s research explores the intersection of religion and the economy, with an emphasis on religious giving and religious investing. His dissertation, 'Religion in the Financial Market: A Look at Religiously Affiliated Mutual Funds,' examines how religious values impact behavior in the financial market, including how these funds screen or try to change the behavior of corporations they deem to be unethical. The research also looks at how religious fund employees and donors manage the tension between religion and finance."

Tiger Woods Foundation carries on its mission despite the distractions and upheaval in Woods' personal life - ESPN

Tiger Woods Foundation carries on its mission despite the distractions and upheaval in Woods' personal life - ESPN: "I think at least relative to our staff and our board and our sponsors, which are three vital components, as well as our constituents -- our kids -- everyone has been very supportive,' McLaughlin says. 'And everyone believes in the work that we are doing. They're very focused on that. And they have been supportive of our mission. So for us, nothing has really changed.'"

Survey: ‘A time of retrenchment’ for N.J. nonprofits

Survey: ‘A time of retrenchment’ for N.J. nonprofits: "Nearly half of New Jersey’s nonprofits are partnering with one another, or with government or business, to cope with a decline in donations and higher demand for their services, according to a new survey of its members by the statewide Center for Nonprofits."

The Nonprofit Quarterly | The Nonprofit Quarterly | Nonprofit Newswire | More People Eyeing Philanthropy Prizes

The Nonprofit Quarterly | The Nonprofit Quarterly | Nonprofit Newswire | More People Eyeing Philanthropy Prizes: "March 19, 2010; New York Times | Instead of grants, a growing number of public-spirited wealthy people are offering philanthropic support for notable causes and ideas in the form of prizes. The New York Times reports that some $375 million in prize money is available each year. Along with the growth in numbers and sizes of awards, these prizes are shifting from recognizing 'past accomplishments'' to providing cash to be applied to support future accomplishments."

The Daily Tell » Blog Archive » Pepsi philanthropy gives $1.3 million in grants to nonprofits

The Daily Tell » Blog Archive » Pepsi philanthropy gives $1.3 million in grants to nonprofits: "Soft beverage giant Pepsi is awarding $1.3 million grants to 32 nonprofits and individuals that submitted ideas for projects aimed to bring benefit to society, the company announced recently."

How do you shut down a nonprofit? - Closing a Nonprofit

How do you shut down a nonprofit? - Closing a Nonprofit: "Question: How do you shut down a nonprofit?

It's the last thing you want to do, but sometimes it's better to close your nonprofit. Here are the steps you should take:"

CBS 7 - Your Eye on West Texas

CBS 7 - Your Eye on West Texas: "Midland College Receives a Grand Donation 3/22/10

MC News Release
March 22, 2010

Midland, Texas - To support and encourage the musical arts at Midland College, philanthropist F. Marie Hall has donated a Steinway Concert Grand Piano to MC’s Music Program. 'I am giving the gift to encourage Dr. Elderkin's enthusiasm and innovativeness, and, consequently, to benefit his students,' said Miss Hall."

A Program Helps Baby Boomers Transition to New Careers - NYTimes.com

A Program Helps Baby Boomers Transition to New Careers - NYTimes.com: "he idea that many workers reaching their mid and late 60s think they are too young to retire and, particularly in the wake of the recession, may have no choice but to keep working, is not particularly new. And as Mr. Freedman writes in his book “Encore: Finding Work That Matters in the Second Half of Life,” there are plenty of retired Americans who have gone back to full- or part-time work after retiring, perhaps turning their “golden years” into their “Wal-Mart years.”"

Museums Special Section - To Attract a Crowd, Scour Your Demographics - NYTimes.com

Museums Special Section - To Attract a Crowd, Scour Your Demographics - NYTimes.com: "Museums around the country are tapping into new demographic groups in hopes of building support and cultivating donors. Their efforts are paying off with new and growing collections of art from around the world, as well as new sources of income."

Nonprofits seen under siege from states | Philanthropy Journal

Nonprofits seen under siege from states | Philanthropy Journal: "Moves states are making in the face of their budget deficits could shred the social safety net nonprofits provide, and nonprofits should speak up about damage state actions could have on the critical services they provide, a new report says."

Uncertain times calls for certain measures: Charity fundraising in difficult times

Uncertain times calls for certain measures: Charity fundraising in difficult times: "The word 'charity' may be synonymous with 'doing good' but how effective are organizations in achieving that goal? The question was at the heart of a recent conference organized by the Charity Law Information Program (CLIP), a project of Capacity Builders (a division of OCSA) and supported by the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA). Titled Being Good at Doing Good: Safeguarding Yourself and Your Charity in a Complex World, the two-day event boasted an array of educational topics, animated speakers, and inspired conversation.

The morning session on the first day was presented by nonprofit financial management consultant, William Harper. Using his extensive nonprofit knowledge and experience, he provided an especially timely lecture: Dealing with the Challenges of Uncertain Funding. The first thing all charities must understand, he began, is that funding by its very nature is uncertain, and that reality is not about to change anytime soon. Charities can rise above, however, by implementing a number of practical strategies, tactics and tools."

N.Va. Community Foundation links donors to groups in need - washingtonpost.com

N.Va. Community Foundation links donors to groups in need - washingtonpost.com: "As an advocate, gatekeeper and a giver, the Community Foundation for Northern Virginia is celebrating its 31st year helping to connect donors and charities.

The McLean-based foundation started as a way to build philanthropy efforts in Northern Virginia, President Eileen M. Ellsworth said. Since then, it has donated millions to area charities and nonprofit groups. Grants from the foundation are awarded to the best, most effective organizations meeting critical community needs, she said."

Ventura County Reporter - Nonprofit with local roots has global reach

Ventura County Reporter - Nonprofit with local roots has global reach: "funds and did outreach for Third World and developing countries, drought-stricken, in urgent need of safe drinking water supplies. When Kuepper entered the picture, he had started writing for the group, quickly becoming director of its West Coast branch. Its offices in Oxnard are now its national headquarters, and Kuepper leads the all-volunteer nonprofit.

Because Global Water has its origins with the United Nations, it’s only fitting that Kuepper’s group is working to raise awareness of World Water Day on Monday, March 22."

Idealist.org: Don't search for jobs, search for people!

Idealist.org: Don't search for jobs, search for people!: "All right, all right – the title is a tad misleading. You’ll still have to search for jobs a little bit. But what if you changed your focus?

So that you weren’t doing the constant Idealist/Craigslist/local job board shuffle and instead spent more of your time searching for—and talking with—people who are doing interesting things and who may be able to hook you up with a job much more easily than you can on your own?"

Nonprofit Jobs: Interview with Idealist.org's Ami Dar and Meg Busse

Nonprofit Jobs: Interview with Idealist.org's Ami Dar and Meg Busse: "Ami Dar is founder and executive director of Idealist.org and Meg Busse directs their Career Transitions Programs. Look for additional posts from Idealist.org over the next month, as they will be contributing their own mini-series as part of this Nonprofit Job series with advice on working in the nonprofit sector.

Sokunthea: It’s March 2010 and as I've mentioned before, it seems like the overall job market still looks bleak. What have you witnessed in terms of the nonprofit job market?"

Boomers Seeking Personalized Volunteering - The Best Life (usnews.com)

Boomers Seeking Personalized Volunteering - The Best Life (usnews.com): "Surge in self-directed volunteering reflects desire to use specific skills and meet personal needs.

If you have time and an interest in volunteering, you literally can create your own program. Aided by Internet sites that match needs and volunteers, along with other 'do it yourself' online tools, boomers are rewriting the book on how volunteering works."

Do the Wealthy Really Need a Generosity Coach? - The Wealth Report - WSJ

Do the Wealthy Really Need a Generosity Coach? - The Wealth Report - WSJ: "Now some philanthropy advisers are rebranding themselves as “generosity coaches,” making the whole business seem more a matter of good morals than big money."

Human Resource Executive Online - Story

Human Resource Executive Online - Story: "That's why executives from a couple of the nation's more established, traditional nonprofits -- Girl Scouts of America and Mental Health America -- joined experts from Wharton and the University of Pennsylvania at the University's Fels Institute of Government to discuss innovative new approaches that might re-create some of TFA's recruiting magic for their own organizations.

'If you have ever been to a Teach for America event, it's amazing -- they have the schtick down,' says Doug Lynch, vice dean at the University of Pennsylvania's Graduate School of Education."

Lloyd Webber to Sell $60.9 Million Picasso Portrait for Charity - Bloomberg.com

Lloyd Webber to Sell $60.9 Million Picasso Portrait for Charity - Bloomberg.com: "March 17 (Bloomberg) -- A Pablo Picasso painting of an absinthe drinker owned by composer Andrew Lloyd Webber’s charity foundation may fetch as much as 40 million pounds ($60.9 million) at a London auction in June."

Online Storytelling Marketing: The New (Old) Way of Delivering Your Brand Message : eMarketing & Commerce (eM+C)

Online Storytelling Marketing: The New (Old) Way of Delivering Your Brand Message : eMarketing & Commerce (eM+C): "Storytelling marketing is a critical part of online marketing. Telling a story is the one communication method that beats all others when it comes to delivering a memorable, motivating and meaningful message. And when combined with online marketing, it creates a very powerful way to deliver a brand message."