Thursday, November 18, 2010
Americans plan to maintain their level of charitable giving - USATODAY.com
Americans plan to maintain their level of charitable giving - USATODAY.com: "Americans who donate to charity intend to keep their level of giving about the same this holiday season despite the lagging economy, a national survey released today shows.
The Best Holiday Fundraising Appeal You've Never Tried
The Best Holiday Fundraising Appeal You've Never Tried: "This past summer the Society of Singers, a nonprofit that provides financial support to professional singers dealing with career-threatening illnesses or other emergencies, found itself face to face with numerous challenges. In addition to having to adjust its budget and relocate to a staff member's home, its CEO/president retired, and the organization's new leadership was confronted with the challenge of raising $110,000 in a very short amount of time."
Hudson Institute Panel Debates Philanthropy as a Profession | Case Foundation
Hudson Institute Panel Debates Philanthropy as a Profession | Case Foundation: "Does a career in philanthropy constitute a profession? Does it need to? And if so, by what measurements and standards?
These questions were tackled by a panel at the Hudson Institute’s Bradley Center for Philanthropy and Civic Renewal last Thursday. Panelists Karl Stauber, Susan Ditkoff, Teri Behrens and Joseph Palus debated Stauber’s most recent essay, “Is Philanthropy a Profession? Should it Be?” which appeared in The Foundation Review. The panel focused on the role of philanthropy in the professional industry and how to best measure the field."
These questions were tackled by a panel at the Hudson Institute’s Bradley Center for Philanthropy and Civic Renewal last Thursday. Panelists Karl Stauber, Susan Ditkoff, Teri Behrens and Joseph Palus debated Stauber’s most recent essay, “Is Philanthropy a Profession? Should it Be?” which appeared in The Foundation Review. The panel focused on the role of philanthropy in the professional industry and how to best measure the field."
Wednesday, November 17, 2010
Stars turn to experts for philanthropy guidance - Wire - Lifestyle - bellinghamherald.com
Stars turn to experts for philanthropy guidance - Wire - Lifestyle - bellinghamherald.com: "egend is among an increasing number of celebrities, including Rachael Ray, Yao Ming, Ben Stiller, Demi Moore and Ashton Kutcher who have paid experts to strategize their goodwill. Such philanthropic advising has existed in Hollywood for decades - Barbra Streisand has had an adviser for 24 years - but the number of consultants working with celebrities is rising as younger and less established figures, such as television personality Nicole Richie and pop singer Avril Lavigne, call upon their services."
How the Omidyar Network Pumps Up Nonprofits | Fast Company
How the Omidyar Network Pumps Up Nonprofits | Fast Company: "Fast Company spoke to ON managing partner Matt Bannick, Omidyar's right hand man, about the link between technology and philanthropy, the classifieds market in rural India, and why some successes can't be measured with metrics.
How did you and Pierre's working relationship evolve from technology to philanthropy?
Pierre and I met in 1999, when I joined eBay. We developed a strong, trusting relationship while working together at the executive level. Even when I was running eBay International and was post-acquisition CEO at PayPal, we used to talk about ways in which we can bring some of the underlying promise of eBay—the creation of a platform that presents people with community and livelihood and creates opportunities for them to do fabulous things--to the developing world."
How did you and Pierre's working relationship evolve from technology to philanthropy?
Pierre and I met in 1999, when I joined eBay. We developed a strong, trusting relationship while working together at the executive level. Even when I was running eBay International and was post-acquisition CEO at PayPal, we used to talk about ways in which we can bring some of the underlying promise of eBay—the creation of a platform that presents people with community and livelihood and creates opportunities for them to do fabulous things--to the developing world."
Pat Faubion: United Way's new strategy to bolster donors | News for Dallas, Texas | Dallas Morning News | Opinion: Viewpoints
Pat Faubion: United Way's new strategy to bolster donors | News for Dallas, Texas | Dallas Morning News | Opinion: Viewpoints: "All too often, the scattershot approach to philanthropy overtakes the more strategic concept of 'catalytic philanthropy,' which is investing enough resources to impact problems that have become societal issues. Sustaining 15,000 local charities is watering down our ability to put enough resources into the fight against these key community-level problems. We have not only sustained organizations, but have grown more, even in tough economic times. We have small victories, but pulling all of those small victories into one major solution has been a challenge."
Honouring those who help others
Honouring those who help others: "Williams was one of six winners of the 16th Annual Ottawa Philanthropy Awards. He received the Outstanding Youth Award and was recognized with other recipients at a gala Monday evening.
'It's really about watching out and helping other people, connecting with those who could use a helping hand,' said Leah Eustace, president of the Ottawa chapter of the Association of Fundraising Professionals, the group giving out the awards."
'It's really about watching out and helping other people, connecting with those who could use a helping hand,' said Leah Eustace, president of the Ottawa chapter of the Association of Fundraising Professionals, the group giving out the awards."
Courting District for charity dollars
Courting District for charity dollars: "World TeamTennis Smash Hits, the annual charitable exhibition staged by longtime friends Billie Jean King and Elton John, was billed as 'tennis that serves a cause' - that cause being the fight against HIV/AIDS.
Its 18th edition (and first in Washington) delivered handsomely, with the roughly $500,000 that was raised tipping the total funneled to the Elton John AIDS Foundation and local charities since 1993 to more than $10 million."
Its 18th edition (and first in Washington) delivered handsomely, with the roughly $500,000 that was raised tipping the total funneled to the Elton John AIDS Foundation and local charities since 1993 to more than $10 million."
Brooklyn Eagle, Bay Ridge Eagle Brooklyn, NY :: daily paper in Brooklyn
Brooklyn Eagle, Bay Ridge Eagle Brooklyn, NY :: daily paper in Brooklyn: "A group of Brooklyn Law School students are growing mustaches this month, in the name of men’s health.
They are participating in “Movember” — when mustaches take over November to raise awareness and money for cancers that affect men."
They are participating in “Movember” — when mustaches take over November to raise awareness and money for cancers that affect men."
Volunteer ennui — SocialFish
Volunteer ennui — SocialFish: "Same goes with engaging volunteers and building a community around them. If the project gets stuck, it dies. If the group gets stuck, it dies. (Only, we don’t always let the project or the group die…which is a whole different problem!) I just LOVE the Truths about volunteering posts that Peggy Hoffman has been blogging for nearly two years. She’s up to 18 sage (and tweetable!) volunteer maxims. All seem so simple, but in action, they’re quite tricky."
Faith & Organizations Project :: Policy Statement
Faith & Organizations Project :: Policy Statement: "Thinking about Partnerships among Faith Communities, Faith-Based Organizations and Government in a New Way: Observations from the Faith and Organizations Project"
National Philanthropy Day� More Important Than Ever - Press - AFP
National Philanthropy Day� More Important Than Ever - Press - AFP: "National Philanthropy Day� More Important Than Ever
November 16, 2010
More than 50,000 people will celebrate National Philanthropy Day� (NPD) this year. Officially celebrated on Nov. 15, people around the globe are coming together to recognize the extraordinary accomplishments that philanthropy--and those involved in the philanthropic process--have made to the world."
November 16, 2010
More than 50,000 people will celebrate National Philanthropy Day� (NPD) this year. Officially celebrated on Nov. 15, people around the globe are coming together to recognize the extraordinary accomplishments that philanthropy--and those involved in the philanthropic process--have made to the world."
Tuesday, November 16, 2010
Membership Dues vs. Annual Fund at the Baseball Hall of Fame
Interesting article from Marc Pitman's blog
Membership Dues vs. Annual Fund at the Baseball Hall of Fame: "Membership Dues vs. Annual Fund
November 16th, 2010 · No Comments
This week I’m honored to introduce Ken Meifert. Ken is the Senior Director of Development at the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum in Cooperstown, NY. He’s overseen the growth of their membership program from 7,000 to more than 30,000 members. So I’ve asked him for his thoughts on raising annual support from dues paying members. You can learn more about the Hall of Fame at baseballhall.org.
Membership Dues vs. Annual Fund at the Baseball Hall of Fame: "Membership Dues vs. Annual Fund
November 16th, 2010 · No Comments
This week I’m honored to introduce Ken Meifert. Ken is the Senior Director of Development at the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum in Cooperstown, NY. He’s overseen the growth of their membership program from 7,000 to more than 30,000 members. So I’ve asked him for his thoughts on raising annual support from dues paying members. You can learn more about the Hall of Fame at baseballhall.org.
HK$1 million white truffle arrives in Hong Kong | CNNGo.com
HK$1 million white truffle arrives in Hong Kong | CNNGo.com: "The wine mistress and her friends were willing to pay higher than market prices as the auction was for a good cause -- proceeds from the auction, which brought in €307,000 (HK$3.3 million), will go to Italian scholarships and charities including Hong Kong's Mother's Choice.
But enough of all this talk. We want to get in on the action and eat truffles at these fine establishments."
But enough of all this talk. We want to get in on the action and eat truffles at these fine establishments."
Australian Man To Live With Deadly Spiders For Charity Stunt
Australian Man To Live With Deadly Spiders For Charity Stunt: "Sixty-seven-year-old Melbourne resident Nick Le Souef will spend the next three weeks living among hundreds of poisonous spider"
Minnesota nonprofits rev up for give-a-thon | StarTribune.com
Minnesota nonprofits rev up for give-a-thon | StarTribune.com: "More than 3,000 Minnesota charities, churches, schools and nonprofits are bracing for one of their biggest fundraising days of the year Tuesday -- 'Give to the Max Day.'
The 24-hour online giving blitz, which raked in an astounding $14 million last year, has generated a blizzard of creative ideas to call attention to the big day."
The 24-hour online giving blitz, which raked in an astounding $14 million last year, has generated a blizzard of creative ideas to call attention to the big day."
Book Authors To Give Away Advertising Worth $100K In Contest
Book Authors To Give Away Advertising Worth $100K In Contest: "I've heard of all sorts of ways to promote a book, but the authors of Breakthrough Nonprofit Branding have taken promotion to a whole new level."
Monday, November 15, 2010
Art fund-raising nonprofit's success leads to award for founder | Philadelphia Inquirer | 11/12/2010
Art fund-raising nonprofit's success leads to award for founder | Philadelphia Inquirer | 11/12/2010: "As founder of Fresh Artists, Allen, 62, of Lafayette Hill, in just two years has put more than 400 pieces of bold, lush, gorgeous 'refrigerator art' from Philadelphia schoolchildren into corporate boardrooms and surprising spaces around the region and nation.
She's used donations from those corporations to purchase $100,000 in art supplies for children in the city's neediest public schools."
She's used donations from those corporations to purchase $100,000 in art supplies for children in the city's neediest public schools."
Revolving loans to help nonprofits manage cash | News-Gazette.com – Your Source for News and Advertising in East Central Illinois
Revolving loans to help nonprofits manage cash | News-Gazette.com – Your Source for News and Advertising in East Central Illinois: "Revolving loans to help nonprofits manage cash
Mon, 11/15/2010 - 7:00am | Julie Wurth Contact Author
A new revolving-loan fund will soon be available to help nonprofit agencies withstand a one-two punch from the weak economy and delayed state payments.
The Community Foundation of East Central Illinois, using a $100,000 grant from the Marajen Stevick Foundation, will administer the 'Program-Related Investment Fund,' with loans of up to $15,000 for agencies facing a cash crunch."
Mon, 11/15/2010 - 7:00am | Julie Wurth Contact Author
A new revolving-loan fund will soon be available to help nonprofit agencies withstand a one-two punch from the weak economy and delayed state payments.
The Community Foundation of East Central Illinois, using a $100,000 grant from the Marajen Stevick Foundation, will administer the 'Program-Related Investment Fund,' with loans of up to $15,000 for agencies facing a cash crunch."
Thursday, November 11, 2010
Boston Museum Casts Wide Net for Growth - NYTimes.com
Boston Museum Casts Wide Net for Growth - NYTimes.com: "Mr. Rogers and the museum have charmed a lot of people like the Wornicks lately. In a seven-year campaign that ended in 2008 — for a new wing, the endowment and operating expenses — the museum pulled in $504 million plus $165 million worth of art. After one slow year, it followed that with donations of $57 million, including art, in the year to June 30, and another $40 million, all told, since July 1."
Trustees Fall Short in Fund Raising and Promoting Diversity - Boards - The Chronicle of Philanthropy- Connecting the nonprofit world with news, jobs, and ideas
Trustees Fall Short in Fund Raising and Promoting Diversity - Boards - The Chronicle of Philanthropy- Connecting the nonprofit world with news, jobs, and ideas: "Trustees Don’t Do Well in Fund Raising or Promoting Diversity, CEO’s Say
By Eric Frazier
Chief executives of nonprofit organizations gave their boards grades of D in fund raising and C in increasing board diversity, according to a national survey whose results were released on Wednesday.
The 2010 Nonprofit Governance Index, unveiled at the annual BoardSource Leadership Forum, in San Francisco, also shows many organizations are still struggling to recover from the recession: Forty-one percent cut or froze staff salaries, 29 percent laid off staff members, and 28 percent dipped into their reserves or endowments."
By Eric Frazier
Chief executives of nonprofit organizations gave their boards grades of D in fund raising and C in increasing board diversity, according to a national survey whose results were released on Wednesday.
The 2010 Nonprofit Governance Index, unveiled at the annual BoardSource Leadership Forum, in San Francisco, also shows many organizations are still struggling to recover from the recession: Forty-one percent cut or froze staff salaries, 29 percent laid off staff members, and 28 percent dipped into their reserves or endowments."
11 Holiday Gift Programs That Benefit Nonprofits and Make the World A Better Place :: 2010 Edition � Nonprofit Tech 2.0 :: A Social Media Guide for Nonprofits
11 Holiday Gift Programs That Benefit Nonprofits and Make the World A Better Place :: 2010 Edition � Nonprofit Tech 2.0 :: A Social Media Guide for Nonprofits: "Last year’s list of nonprofit holiday gift programs has been getting a lot traffic over the last two weeks thanks to Google searches. In addition to all those wonderful programs, I wrote up 11 more for 2010."
Wednesday, November 10, 2010
The Nonprofit Quarterly | @npquarterly | To Be or Not To Be an L3C
The Nonprofit Quarterly | @npquarterly | To Be or Not To Be an L3C: "A half dozen states have authorized the creation of L3Cs, the latest being North Carolina. As many have acknowledged, the aim of L3Cs is to get a sort of blanket approval of eligibility for Program Related Investments (PRIs), which are loans and loan guarantees that foundations can make and that count toward foundations' required qualified distributions or payout. (Note: Foundations can invest from their corpus in for-profit companies through Market Related Investments or MRIs, but they don't count toward payout)."L3c
Rich Americans' philanthropy dropped in 2009, but not for the arts, study finds | Culture Monster | Los Angeles Times
Rich Americans' philanthropy dropped in 2009, but not for the arts, study finds | Culture Monster | Los Angeles Times: "Looking at the four-year arc of the study, the arts feasted on their richest patrons’ donations in 2005, when the average wealthy household gave $17,498 inflation-adjusted dollars; arts groups had to get by on table scraps in 2007, when average giving fell to $4,958, but they enjoyed a more decent meal in 2009, thanks to an 11.6% increase, to $5,531."
Nonprofits Lend to Gulf Coast Businesses - BusinessWeek
Nonprofits Lend to Gulf Coast Businesses - BusinessWeek: "Mary's Floor World is one of the first Gulf Coast businesses to have obtained loan funding through Kiva.org, a microlender that pairs individuals who make interest-free loans with entrepreneurs across the globe. Founded in San Francisco in 2005, Kiva opened a pilot program in the U.S. a year ago. Since its domestic launch, the nonprofit says it has facilitated more than $1 million in loans to American small businesses. Globally, Kiva says, more than 487,000 individuals have gone through the site to extend credit to some 428,000 entrepreneurs in 54 countries."
Giving by the Rich: Altruism or Just a Tax Write-Off? - The Wealth Report - WSJ
Giving by the Rich: Altruism or Just a Tax Write-Off? - The Wealth Report - WSJ: "When asked why they give, a majority of high-net-worth respondents said their main motivations were the following:
• Being moved by how their gift can make a difference (72%).
• Feeling financially secure (71%).
• Giving to an organization that will use their donation efficiently (71%).
• Supporting the same causes or organizations annually (66%)."
• Being moved by how their gift can make a difference (72%).
• Feeling financially secure (71%).
• Giving to an organization that will use their donation efficiently (71%).
• Supporting the same causes or organizations annually (66%)."
Encore Careers | combine purpose, passion and a paycheck.
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Over the past five years, more than 300 adults over the age of 60 have been named Purpose Prize winners or fellows for their extraordinary contributions in an encore career. All of them are using their talents and experience to come up with new and creative ways to help solve pressing issues in education, the environment, health care, poverty and more.
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* Prize
Over the past five years, more than 300 adults over the age of 60 have been named Purpose Prize winners or fellows for their extraordinary contributions in an encore career. All of them are using their talents and experience to come up with new and creative ways to help solve pressing issues in education, the environment, health care, poverty and more.
* Meet the 2010 Prize winners >
* Meet the 2010 Prize fellows >
* See a list of all winners and fellows sortable by name, year, issue and location."
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