Ultra-Wealthy Investment Club Tiger21 Talks Social Enterprise and Philanthropy - Tanya Benedicto - High Net Worth - Forbes

Ultra-Wealthy Investment Club Tiger21 Talks Social Enterprise and Philanthropy - Tanya Benedicto - High Net Worth - Forbes: "Instead, it focused on paying it forward.
The closing event, titled The Art of Giving made me recall a Bloomberg Markets column by Matthew Lynn that warned of the ultra-rich as meaner than the rest of us. He adds, “Even worse, the richest of the rich turn out to be pretty stingy as well.”"

Asheville-area nonprofits get quirky in quest for donors | citizen-times.com | Asheville Citizen-Times

Asheville-area nonprofits get quirky in quest for donors | citizen-times.com | Asheville Citizen-Times: "From puppy-grams to the ultimate cupcake baking contest, area fundraisers have increasingly turned to quirky, offbeat events to draw in much-needed donors and their dollars.

The events don't just need to raise money to benefit the staff and volunteers — they also stir up interest in the community and can bring in new volunteers."

The Nonprofit Quarterly | @npquarterly | Great Philanthropy: Baseball Card Windfall for Nuns

The Nonprofit Quarterly | @npquarterly | Great Philanthropy: Baseball Card Windfall for Nuns: "The School Sisters of Notre Dame in Baltimore, average age 76, are apparently big sports fans, gathering around the big screen TV in the common room for all major football and baseball games and sometimes even wearing local colors. And so it is fitting that they just sold a 100-year-old Honus Wagner baseball card for $220,000, making the Roman Catholic order’s international teaching and ministry and its work with the poor a bit easier."

Building charity makes huge demands on personal life - KansasCity.com

Building charity makes huge demands on personal life - KansasCity.com: "Is it possible to champion a cause, to give your time and expertise without it taking over your life? Can you grow a charity, earn an income, and maintain balance?

Today, the interest in launching charitable foundations and growing them is huge. There are more than 1.5 million nonprofit organizations in the United States, a jump of 31.5 percent in the last decade. Most are public charities. They are founded and nurtured by women and men of all ages who want to find a cure for a disease, improve the environment or educate the public."

Course Syllabus Database | Philanthropy Central

Course Syllabus Database | Philanthropy Central: "Course Syllabus Database

The Course Syllabus Database is a collection of syllabuses* for courses on philanthropy, contributed by scholars from institutions nationwide.

Titles and course descriptions are fully searchable. Users can also browse by focus, keyword, institution, instructor, and year offered."

Pennsylvania Organizations Secured More Than $3.1 Billion In Benefits For Underserved Communities - National Committee For Responsive Philanthropy

Pennsylvania Organizations Secured More Than $3.1 Billion In Benefits For Underserved Communities - National Committee For Responsive Philanthropy: "Philadelphia, PA (2/2/2011) – Advocacy by nonprofit organizations over the last five years has brought more than $3 billion in benefits to poor people, public school students, people with disabilities and other underserved populations, according to a new study on philanthropy."

IRS Releases Revised Pub. 526 - Charitable Contributions | Planned Giving Design Center

IRS Releases Revised Pub. 526 - Charitable Contributions | Planned Giving Design Center: "The IRS has released a revised version of Publication 526 - Charitable Contributions for use in helping taxpayers prepare 2010 tax returns."

Foundation vs. Donor-Advised Fund for Philanthropy - NYTimes.com

Foundation vs. Donor-Advised Fund for Philanthropy - NYTimes.com: "KEN NOPAR, who advises others about philanthropy, will face his own decision on charitable giving when his parents die. Should he and his brother keep their parents’ private foundation going or transfer the assets into a donor-advised fund, where they have less control over how the money is invested and given away?"

Israeli Philanthropy in 2011: Which Way Does the Wind Blow? | eJewish Philanthropy: Your Jewish Philanthropy Resource

Israeli Philanthropy in 2011: Which Way Does the Wind Blow? | eJewish Philanthropy: Your Jewish Philanthropy Resource: "The changing winds of Israeli philanthropy

Ahuva Yanai is not optimistic. The darkhaired woman who directs perhaps the most powerful entity in the country’s nonprofit sector shakes her head emphatically when asked whether this year will see some revitalization for the thousands of organizations dedicated to improving civil society.

“We are seeing a growth in Israel’s economy,” acknowledges Yanai, who has headed Matan – itself a nonprofit that advises corporations, individual donors and foundations where to invest their money in the third sector – since its inception 10 years ago. “However, at another glance we see that this progress is very"

Capturing The Crowd The NonProfit Times February1, 2011

Deferred Compensation Why is it taxable now? - The NonProfit Times February1, 2011: "Planning fundraising events can take months of preparation, and once the big day comes together it's only natural for everyone to breathe a collective sigh of relief. However, kicking back and enjoying the party instead of engaging attendees during and after the event can cost your organization time and money.

A panel of nonprofit executives shared their successful tips for 'Capturing the Crowd' at events and capitalizing on attendees, even if they are unfamiliar with your charity, during Fundraising Day in New York, sponsored by the Greater New York chapter of the Association of Fundraising Professionals."

Super Bowl Week: Charities Ride the Hype - Dallas Restaurants and Dining - City of Ate

Super Bowl Week: Charities Ride the Hype - Dallas Restaurants and Dining - City of Ate: "Dallas is going to see more than an infestation of football fans this week. In honor of the big game, groups are putting their best philanthropy out there."

Spike Seen in Parent Giving - The Heights - News

Spike Seen in Parent Giving - The Heights - News: "For the academic year 2009-2010, parent gifts to Boston College totaled $34.8 million of the more than $125 million received by the University, according to the BC fact book. This represents a 346 percent increase over the $7.8 million received in parent gifts the previous year."

Google Finds It Hard to Reinvent Philanthropy - NYTimes.com

Google Finds It Hard to Reinvent Philanthropy - NYTimes.com: "Nearly five years later, however, the hyperbole looks more like hubris. DotOrg has narrowed to just one octave on the piano: engineering-related projects that often are the outgrowth of existing Google products. Dr. Brilliant was sidelined in early 2009 after his loose management style created much disenchantment in DotOrg’s ranks.

The company’s top executives rarely mention DotOrg, which is now run by Megan Smith, a business development executive who devotes only part of her time to the organizatio"

Warren Buffett and Bill Gates on Philanthropy visit to India | TopNews New Zealand

Warren Buffett and Bill Gates on Philanthropy visit to India | TopNews New Zealand: "The world’s richest people , Warren Buffet and software giant Bill Gates are all set to make a mark on their imminent philanthropy visit to India. In the wake of pulling more and more people to lend their helping hand to the needy community, the two renowned personalities are reportedly making their presence felt by joining 'Giving Pledge' campaign."

Convio Acquires Analytics and Data Firm StrategicOne- The NonProfit Times Jan 31, 2011

Convio Acquires Analytics and Data Firm StrategicOne- The NonProfit Times Jan 31, 2011: "Convio Acquires Analytics and Data Firm StrategicOne

Online fundraising firm Convio will spend at least $5 million to acquire StrategicOne, an analytics, predictive modeling and database marketing services company. StrategicOne touted itself in the new phrasing of business intelligence, which is basically the gathering, modeling and integration of fundraising and donor information."

The Nonprofit Quarterly | @npquarterly | Senator Grassley and the Televangelists

The Nonprofit Quarterly | @npquarterly | Senator Grassley and the Televangelists: "When Senator Charles Grassley, then chair of the Senate Finance Committee, decided to examine issues in charitable accountability back in 2004, the entire nonprofit sector sat up and took notice. National nonprofit trade associations made strenuous efforts to make nice and cooperate, while behind the scenes they grumbled at the prospect that Grassley and his staff might look at scandals at the United Way, the Nature Conservancy, and elsewhere and generate corrective laws and regulations."

Sargent Shriver’s Legacy to the Nonprofit World - Pablo Eisenberg - The Chronicle of Philanthropy- Connecting the nonprofit world with news, jobs, and ideas

From the Chronicle of Philanthropy
Sargent Shriver’s Legacy to the Nonprofit World - Pablo Eisenberg - The Chronicle of Philanthropy- Connecting the nonprofit world with news, jobs, and ideas: "For many of us who worked for him in the Peace Corps or the Office of Economic Opportunity during the 1960s, R. Sargent Shriver was an inspirational leader, a passionate promoter of social and economic justice, an ebullient enthusiast of public service, and a warm, compassionate human being."

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massnonprofit.org ::: "With grant dollars more difficult to secure, a compelling grant proposal alone is no longer enough. You need to know in advance how attractive your proposal will be to a prospective funder.

The following checklist will help you think through 20 key facets of your organization’s programs, personnel, board of directors, finances, and other key factors."

Chinese donation gets mixed reception - The China Post

Chinese donation gets mixed reception - The China Post: "A Chinese billionaire has made a public pledge to donate NT$500 million to Taiwan's disadvantaged minority and low-income families in an act of philanthropy to the island, although it has been met with cautious and mixed reactions by local governments."

Signs of a Fund-Raising Rebound - Annual Giving - The Chronicle of Philanthropy- Connecting the nonprofit world with news, jobs, and ideas

Signs of a Fund-Raising Rebound - Annual Giving - The Chronicle of Philanthropy- Connecting the nonprofit world with news, jobs, and ideas: "Sixty-two percent of 245 nonprofit organizations surveyed by The Chronicle reported that they raised more in November and December 2010 than at the same time in 2009. But even as some groups are rebounding quickly from the recession, others continue to struggle. Twenty-four percent of organizations reported year-end gains of more than 20 percent, while 28 percent reported drops in giving. One in 10 said giving was flat during the holidays."

Bill Gates sees philanthropy bug spreading - The Globe and Mail

Bill Gates sees philanthropy bug spreading - The Globe and Mail: "Bill Gates, one of the world’s richest men and one of its best known philanthropists, said on Monday he hopes his passion for giving will soon start to take hold among the super-rich of China and India."

Nonprofit merger a fix for tight times | StarTribune.com

Nonprofit merger a fix for tight times | StarTribune.com: "One nonprofit is a 130-year-old institution in Minnesota, serving school-aged children and families. The other is a mere 40 years old, and widely known for helping some of the most at-risk preschoolers."

Creek Bridge coach goes barefoot for charity | SCNOW

Creek Bridge coach goes barefoot for charity | SCNOW: "Hudacko, along with several other coaches around the Palmetto State, coached the game barefoot to raise money and awareness for the charity Samaritan’s Feet, which provides shoes to needy children in more than 50 nations."

National Arts Index: New index measures arts, entertainment - latimes.com

National Arts Index: New index measures arts, entertainment - latimes.com: "Billed as 'the largest data set ever assembled describing arts and culture in America,' the National Arts Index released Monday by the advocacy group Americans for the Arts aims to capture in a single number how the arts and entertainment sector has been doing -- much as the Dow Jones and S&P indices do for stocks. The news is not good."

Wall Street philanthropy picks up, but not for all | Reuters

Wall Street philanthropy picks up, but not for all | Reuters: "At a charity live auction in December for babies born into poverty, Stephanie Astic noted a heavy Wall Street presence in the room -- the extent of which she had not seen since 2007.

'They were bidding things up,' said Astic, who produces fundraising events for 'Room To Grow' and other non-profits at posh Manhattan venues such as Christie's and Gotham Hall.

'I thought, they're finally feeling more confident, bonus time is coming,' she said."

Arts Post - Arts Groups Lost Considerable Ground in the Recession

Arts Post - Arts Groups Lost Considerable Ground in the Recession: "A review of the country's arts industry shows the recession took away many of the financial gains the organizations enjoyed in the last decade.

In 2009, according to data released Monday by the Americans for the Arts, 41 percent of nonprofit arts groups failed to reach a balanced buget. That percentage, based on reporting to the IRS, rose from 36 percent in 2008, the year when the financial downturn began to take its toll on all businesses.

The findings indicate the health of the arts sector is at a 12-year low, said Americans for the Arts."

Nonprofit groups unite to fight hunger in Maine | The Morning Sentinel, Waterville, ME

Nonprofit groups unite to fight hunger in Maine | The Morning Sentinel, Waterville, ME: "Six nonprofits are teaming up to expand food supplies to hungry Mainers and reverse the rise in the rate of people struggling to feed their families.

Leaders of the coalition, called the Maine Hunger Initiative, hope to generate more funding and food donations for pantries, which facing increasing demand. They also plan to push for statewide policies and legislation to reduce hunger and the poverty that causes it."

Kids in need: Bruce and Cynthia Sherman chair 2011 Naples charity wine festival � Naples Daily News

Kids in need: Bruce and Cynthia Sherman chair 2011 Naples charity wine festival � Naples Daily News: "The festival, held annually, gets under way this week to raise money for children’s charities in Collier County. In its 11th year, the festival has raised $82.5 million for charity so far through its glitzy vintner dinners and auction.

In organizing this year’s festival, the Shermans split the duties. She focused on the event itself, choosing the theme, designing the invitations, creating the auction catalog and planning the overall feel of the festival. He took on the auction lots, which she insists was the hardest job of all."

Are You Ready for a Nonprofit Board: Ten Questions to Consider | Fast Company

Are You Ready for a Nonprofit Board: Ten Questions to Consider | Fast Company: "Are You Ready for a Nonprofit Board: Ten Questions to Consider
BY FC Expert Blogger Alice KorngoldSun Jan 23, 2011
This blog is written by a member of our expert blogging community and expresses that expert's views alone.

I’m an activist when it comes to recruiting talented people to serve on nonprofit boards. My friends know that when I leave a party, a few people might be on a new path that will lead to their joining nonprofit boards. Only because I so often meet amazing people who are interested in boards but don’t quite know what a board does, what will be expected of them, or how to find the right board that fits their interests and where they can add value."

Big names help put nonprofits on map - Pittsburgh Tribune-Review

Big names help put nonprofits on map - Pittsburgh Tribune-Review: "roy Polamalu, a game changer on the football field, could transform a nonprofit group that helps veterans, military members and their families.

The Pittsburgh Steelers safety is the headlining celebrity for an auction Jan. 29-Feb. 5 on Twitter that will benefit Operation Once in a Lifetime in Dallas. Among the 300 celebrities participating are fellow Steelers Ike Taylor, William Gay, James Farrior, Lawrence Timmons and LaMarr Woodley."