Back to front: a new twist on the sponsored run | UK Fundraising

Back to front: a new twist on the sponsored run | UK Fundraising: "So I was pleased to see the different approach to fundraising taken by Irish athlete Sonia O’Sullivan’s at at this Sunday’s Bupa Great North Run.

She chose to be the very last competitor to start the half-marathon, and asked people to donate money to her chosen charities for every runner she overtook during the 13.1-mile race. By the time she had finished, she had overtaken 25,313 runners!"

Editorial: United Way shifts with the times : News-Record.com : Greensboro & the Triad's most trusted source for local news and analysis

Editorial: United Way shifts with the times : News-Record.com : Greensboro & the Triad's most trusted source for local news and analysis: "As the world changed around it, so did United Way of Greater Greensboro.

Good thing, too. The economy remains uncertain. Corporate giving isn’t what it used to be. So United Way is expanding appeals to small businesses and largely untapped young donors. The idea: If more people give even a little, the campaign can close the gap that a few corporate captains once filled with well-placed checks."

Terry Fox Run draws record crowd | Local News | Squamish Chief, Squamish, BC

Terry Fox Run draws record crowd | Local News | Squamish Chief, Squamish, BC: "Grey skies and rain didn’t deter the people of Squamish from coming out to take part in the 30th annual Terry Fox Run on Sunday (Sept. 19).

The run attracted 110 participants, which Terry Fox run co-ordinator and Squamish firefighter Jordan Lawrence said was the highest total he can remember."

Margot Pritzker: "Y" Volunteer? The Benefits of Volunteering for Young Professionals

Margot Pritzker: "Y" Volunteer? The Benefits of Volunteering for Young Professionals: "consider myself a life-long volunteer. I've always been committed to giving of myself where and how I can. Through my own experiences with volunteering I've noticed that now, more than ever, there is a growing number of young professionals -- Generation Y and beyond -- taking time to volunteer as well.

The benefits of volunteering obviously are not age-discriminative. However, speaking from experience, there are a number of reasons that it's important to make commitments to nonprofits and volunteer as a young professional."

Cause Marketing Speaks Loudest to Moms and Millennials

Cause Marketing Speaks Loudest to Moms and Millennials: "The latest Cone Cause Evolution Study reveals that moms are the demographic most open to cause marketing...they practically demand the opportunity to shop with a cause in mind."

Why Development Projects Fail: One Size Does Not Fit All | Special English | Learning English

Why Development Projects Fail: One Size Does Not Fit All | Special English | Learning English: "Last week we told you about FAILFaire, an event where people talk about international development projects that failed.

Many of these projects started as good ideas. Others had some level of success, but not enough to have a measurable effect on the lives of people in developing countries.

A nonprofit group in New York called MobileActive held the first FAILFaire earlier this year. MobileActive is made up of people and organizations that use technology to try to improve the lives of the poor."

Jonathan Lewis: Five Rules for Personal Philanthropy

Jonathan Lewis: Five Rules for Personal Philanthropy: "Among a torrent of tragedies on the African continent, none is more heartbreaking than children born with AIDs. Can you imagine a more undeserved punishment for the misdeed of being birthed in the wrong womb?

What can you do? What is worth doing? What works?

With grateful thanks to Kerry Olson, Founder/President of the Firelight Foundation (I am its treasurer), here are five giving rules worth knowing:"

The Nonprofit Quarterly | @npquarterly | Nonprofit Newswire | Hey Buddy, Can You Spare A Million?

The Nonprofit Quarterly | @npquarterly | Nonprofit Newswire | Hey Buddy, Can You Spare A Million?: "September 17, 2010; Source: Daily Tell | These days when the very wealthy are being asked to sign pledges to give at least half what they own to charity, who could fault a Colorado-based community foundation for hoping to raise $1 million in 24 hours from philanthropists statewide? Community First Foundation's Colorado Gives Day aims to raise that impressive sum on December 8 to benefit some 350 nonprofits that are profiled on the organization's givingfirst.org website."

From Clinton Global Initiative to the U.N. Summit, philanthropy goes into overdrive this week -

From Clinton Global Initiative to the U.N. Summit, philanthropy goes into overdrive this week -: "Looking ahead at this week's events focused on philanthropy and social innovation along with the political heavyweights that are set to gather, I can only think of one way to describe it -- philanthropy in overdrive."

Do you know where most of your donation goes?

Do you know where most of your donation goes?: "The Association of Fundraising Professionals in Arlington, Va., isn't convinced that percentage-based fundraising is ethical.

'The firm sort of has the charity at its mercy,' said Michael Nilsen, a spokesman for the association.

The call lists used to solicit donations often stay with the fundraising firm, and that keeps charities from developing relationships with donors, Nilsen said.

'It's the exact same type of charities that this seems to happen to a lot,' he said. 'The names kind of pull at your heart strings, in terms of badges or veterans. The people don't stop to question how the money is being used.'"

Florida Couple Giving $30M To University Of SC - cbs4.com

Florida Couple Giving $30M To University Of SC - cbs4.com: "COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) ― A Florida couple is giving $30 million to the University of South Carolina's pharmacy program, money the school hopes will provide pharmacy students with business skills."

Ohio State looks to polish its national image | The Columbus Dispatch

Ohio State looks to polish its national image | The Columbus Dispatch: "'As we get more people engaged with the university, we know philanthropy will follow,' said G. Gilbert Cloyd, a former chairman of the board and current charter trustee member.

As a research university, Ohio State is uniquely poised to help solve major global challenges in such areas as energy, environment, health, food, poverty, security and water. But many people don't know about OSU's role in these areas, said Peter Weiler, OSU's outgoing senior vice president of development and president of the OSU Foundation."

Kiva Lets You Fund a Student's Education, $25 at a Time | Fast Company

Kiva Lets You Fund a Student's Education, $25 at a Time | Fast Company: "Global micro-lending site, Kiva.org just got smarter.

It already allows people from all over the world to donate small micro-loans to entrepreneurs in developing countries. Today the forward-thinking non-profit has announced it's making available higher education loans for individuals in Lebanon, Paraguay, and Bolivia. The move opens up the micro-lending process from a focus on small enterprises to empowering individuals in developing countries to attend college. The basic Kiva model will continue, allowing people all over the world to make loans as small as $25. After a yearlong pilot program in the three countries, Kiva plans to expand to at least 15 countries."

Lauragene Swenson: Local girls speak for AAUW - Pasadena Star-News

Lauragene Swenson: Local girls speak for AAUW - Pasadena Star-News: "The opening meeting of the Arcadia Branch of the American Association of University Women (AAUW) presented 10 local middle-school girls who spoke of their experiences at Tech Trek Science/Math Camp on the Whittier College campus.

The Arcadia AAUW has sponsored middle-school girls at the Camp since the state AAUW began this special project in 1998 on college campuses throughout California to encourage girls to go into careers in science, math, technology and engineering."

Saint Louis Art Museum Receives Major Gift from Danforth Family

Saint Louis Art Museum Receives Major Gift from Danforth Family: "ST. LOUIS, MO.- The Saint Louis Art Museum announced that Carolyn Danforth has initiated a series of donations that will bring the extraordinary collection of American Indian artworks assembled by her late husband, Donald Danforth Jr., to the Museum. In addition to Mrs. Danforth’s gift, the Danforth Foundation has pledged $2 million to name the Donald Danforth Jr. Gallery of Native American Art to house the collection. In the Saint Louis Art Museum’s 131-year history, a handful of generous patrons stand out for their transformational gifts of significant collections."

Unrelated Business Income - StayExempt.org

Unrelated Business Income - StayExempt.org: "Take this course and you will learn how to:

* Determine which of your income-producing activities generate UBI using the UBI test;
* Apply applicable exceptions, exclusions, and deductions when calculating your UBI tax;
* Report your organization's UBI appropriately; and
* Conduct charitable gaming lawfully, and withhold and report gaming taxes appropriately."

Home - StayExempt.org

Home - StayExempt.org: "Welcome to Stay Exempt,
an IRS 'micro' site...

…created especially for 501(c)(3) organizations! Whether you are new to the world of tax exempt organizations, an old hand at managing them, or a tax professional who works with them, you will find something of interest here.

Feel free to explore the site – the educational resources here are many and varied:"

University’s endowment hits approximately $6.5 billion

University’s endowment hits approximately $6.5 billion: "It looks like the Columbia Blue finally knocked out the Harvard Crimson—albeit off the football field.

Columbia surpassed Harvard, the world’s wealthiest school, in gains this year, with an estimated endowment of approximately $6.5 billion as of June 30.

The University’s investment portfolio had an annualized return of 17.3 percent, according to a Columbia press release."

Women's Leadership Council paved new path for charity

Women's Leadership Council paved new path for charity: "How have women changed the face of charity in San Antonio?

It's not an idle question. The United Way of San Antonio and Bexar County today is recognizing longtime civic leader Joci Straus for the spark she lit more than 10 years ago that led to the formation of the Women's Leadership Council.

It's an exclusive group, not only for how much money they give but also for the shoe-leather work many put into the charity as volunteers. Incredibly, until Straus marshaled local forces, this resource largely had gone untapped."

The Fundraising Effectiveness Project�(FEP) � Talisman Thinking Out Loud

The Fundraising Effectiveness Project�(FEP) � Talisman Thinking Out Loud: "Thanks to the Association of Fundraising Professionals and The Urban Institute for their work on this important project. If this report doesn’t make the case for a STRONG donor cultivation and major gift program, I don’t know what does!

“For every $4.5 the nonprofit organizations gained in upgraded, new, and recovered gifts, a little more than $6 was lost in downgraded and lapsed gifts. For every 5.4 new donors recruited, slightly more than 6 donors were lost through attrition.”"

Economy is tight for Atlanta Opera fundraisers and for its "La Boh�me" �| accessAtlanta

Economy is tight for Atlanta Opera fundraisers and for its "La Boh�me" �| accessAtlanta: "In normal times, you could do ‘best practices’ and you’d be fine,” says Atlanta Opera general director Dennis Hanthorn, speaking of the dismal economy and his company’s ability to generate cash. “But those times are gone. This might be the new normal."

Philanthropy Is the Gateway to Power | Fast Company

Philanthropy Is the Gateway to Power | Fast Company: "While catching up with old episodes of 'Mad Men,' I was brought up short by a show-stopping quote from Roger Sterling. Sterling, the senior partner at the Sterling Cooper Agency, tells Creative Director Don Draper that he's been invited to join an arts foundation board. Looking puzzled, Don asks 'What does that mean?'

Without skipping a beat, Roger says 'Philanthropy is the gateway to power.'

Then he elaborated: 'There are few people who decide what will happen in our world. You have been invited to join them--pull back the curtain and take your seat.'"

Small-Business Guide - Giving Back Even When Your Company Is Struggling - NYTimes.com

Small-Business Guide - Giving Back Even When Your Company Is Struggling - NYTimes.com: "By the end of 2008, some 60 percent of small-business owners like Mr. Gumas reported that the economic downturn had affected their charitable giving, according to a study whose sponsors included The Chronicle of Philanthropy, a newspaper that covers nonprofit organizations. Tough times have compelled small-business owners like Mr. Gumas to rethink long-held business practices. But many are finding creative ways to continue their support for good causes — a practice that can have positive side effects. Here are some suggestions based on the experiences of small-business owners."

New report shows Memphis-area nonprofit groups feel stress of difficult economy � The Commercial Appeal

New report shows Memphis-area nonprofit groups feel stress of difficult economy � The Commercial Appeal: "Revenues are down. Funding is diminishing. Demand is up, but there are fewer resources and employees, so stress levels are high.

This is the state of the Memphis-area nonprofit community. What's worse is that Nancy McGee, CEO of the Memphis-based Alliance for Nonprofit Excellence, can't yet tell if this is the 'new normal.'"

massnonprofit.org ::Jacob's Pillow Festival Fundraiser Beats Goal by More than 50%

massnonprofit.org ::: "September 16, 2010 — Jacob's Pillow Dance Festival in Becket, home to America's longest running international dance festival, announced that it recently raised more than $150,000 during its recent performance season, exceeding its goal of $100,000."

Donor Dialogues - The Art of the Ask (1/5)

One example from the American College Wealth Channel on the Art of the Ask

RESTRUCTURING YOUR MEMBERSHIP MODEL - Association Bisnow - Washington

RESTRUCTURING YOUR MEMBERSHIP MODEL - Association Bisnow - Washington: "f your membership model feels as antiquated as Mad Men, it may be time to restructure. But before you pull out your calculators (and your hair), Avenue M Group prez Sheri Jacobs in Chicago has a few tips"

Value of Volunteer Time | Independent Sector

Value of Volunteer Time | Independent Sector: "The estimated dollar value of volunteer time for 2009 is $20.85 per hour.

The estimate helps acknowledge the millions of individuals who dedicate their time, talents, and energy to making a difference. Charitable organizations can use this estimate to quantify the enormous value volunteers provide."

The case against Corporate Social Responsibility — Social Edge

The case against Corporate Social Responsibility — Social Edge: "On August 23 of this year, The Wall Street Journal published a piece titled 'The Case Against Corporate Social Responsibility' by Dr. Aneel Karnani, an associate professor of strategy at the University of Michigan's Stephen M. Ross School of Business."

Guest Post: Keeping Diversity as a Priority - Conference Notebook - The Chronicle of Philanthropy- Connecting the nonprofit world with news, jobs, and ideas

Guest Post: Keeping Diversity as a Priority - Conference Notebook - The Chronicle of Philanthropy- Connecting the nonprofit world with news, jobs, and ideas: "Guest Post: Keeping Diversity as a Priority

The Council on Foundations Fall Conference for Community Foundations is under way in Charlotte, and several community-foundation leaders are offering reports from the event on Kris Putnam-Walkerly's blog, Philanthropy411.

Ms. Putnam-Walkerly, a consultant to foundations, has agreed to allow The Chronicle to post selected items from the event."