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Founding Boards & Conflict of Interest at Creating the Future!: "Conflict of interest is a critical matter for any board, but it is particularly an issue among founding boards. After all, those boards are usually filled with people who are close to the founder – and when that happens, all sorts of potential for conflict arises."

Making The Development Office a Fund-Raising “Clearinghouse” | Fundraising Non-Profit Fund-raising Resource – Tony Poderis

Making The Development Office a Fund-Raising “Clearinghouse” | Fundraising Non-Profit Fund-raising Resource – Tony Poderis: "As I began my twenty-year engagement as Director of Development of The Cleveland Orchestra, it became readily apparent to me that numerous solicitations of individuals, corporations and foundations were being made without anyone’s coordination by scores of volunteers acting independently on behalf of our Orchestra in general, but specifically to meet needs as determined by the Orchestra’s three women’s committees, the Chorus, and by staff from the artistic, marketing, education, and finance departments."

Columbus Local News: Region > Business > And they're off: Crabs race for charity at Powell eatery

Columbus Local News: Region > Business > And they're off: Crabs race for charity at Powell eatery: "After finding Murnane, the couple decided to use the monthly festivities to raise money for charity by donating half of the proceeds from the betting; the other half stays with the temporary owner of the winning crab. Last summer's races yielded a $5,000 donation to Flying Horse Farms.

'It's been a good way to attract people to Lazy Chameleon and it's a for a good cause,' Mrs. Chrisman said of the decision to bring the crabs back for another summer."

Study: Online-Acquired Donors Switch To Mail, Not Vice-Versa

Study: Online-Acquired Donors Switch To Mail, Not Vice-Versa: "Study: Online-Acquired Donors Switch To Mail, Not Vice-Versa

Multichannel giving has become popular for fundraisers as a way to build constituent support. But, the large majority of donors on file give through only one channel and use only direct mail as their vehicle for donations. The only donors who do significant multichannel giving are new donors acquired online, who switch in large numbers to direct mail giving in subsequent years.

That's among the findings of the 2011 donorCentrics Internet and Multichannel Giving Benchmarking Report for Target Analytics, a Blackbaud company based in Cambridge. Mass. Authored by Helen Flannery and Rob Harris, the report shows “ It is the ability of online-acquired donors to become multichannel donors -- that is, to start giving through direct mail -- that significantly boosts the retention and long-term value of this group of donors far beyond what they would be if online giving were the only channel available.”"

Interview: Neelam Makhijani - Third Sector

Interview: Neelam Makhijani - Third Sector: "Delegates to the International Fundraising Congress in the Netherlands, one of the sector's most important annual events, are likely to notice plenty of changes to its structure and content in October this year.

The changes have been brought in by Neelam Makhijani, who has for the past year been chief executive of the Resource Alliance, which runs the IFC. Since she took over the job, Makhijani has embarked on a programme of reform and has not been afraid of controversy."

Alliance Initiative to Elevate Role of Strategy in Nonprofits | Alliance1

Alliance Initiative to Elevate Role of Strategy in Nonprofits | Alliance1

Oak Park-River Forest Community Foundation Hosts ‘Putt for Philanthropy’ at Day in Our Village — Oak Park & River Forest news, photos and events — TribLocal.com

Oak Park-River Forest Community Foundation Hosts ‘Putt for Philanthropy’ at Day in Our Village — Oak Park & River Forest news, photos and events — TribLocal.com: "You might not be the next Tiger Woods—or even know which end of a putter is up.

No matter what your talent level, on Sunday, June 5, at the annual Day in Our Village at Oak Park’s Scoville Park, you’ll still be able to help the community cash in with your golfing skills.

There, the Oak Park-River Forest Community Foundation will have a “Putt for Philanthropy” booth that supports Communityworks with a putting green, minus the laughing clown and notoriously challenging mini-windmill."

Denver Post Season to Share campaign sets record of $2.7 million - The Denver Post

Denver Post Season to Share campaign sets record of $2.7 million - The Denver Post: "The Denver Post's annual Season to Share charity campaign set a new high mark this past holiday season, raising nearly $2.7 million for 73 local nonprofit agencies.

Season to Share, a McCormick Foundation Fund, raised about $1.8 million from 6,600 donors, and the McCormick Foundation matched an extra 50 cents for each dollar."

Changing of the guard

Changing of the guard: "What sets these young people apart from their peers is their sudden emergence in the limelight because of the public roles they are now playing.

There's Julie Fells, 24, who has just been appointed as executive director of United Way of Highlands County, which gives out some $500,000 every year to 17 nonprofit groups and 23 programs."

Businesses' best practices channeled to Maine nonprofits | The Portland Press Herald / Maine Sunday Telegram

Businesses' best practices channeled to Maine nonprofits | The Portland Press Herald / Maine Sunday Telegram: "The Portland-based group works behind the scenes, coaching and advising other, more visible nonprofits. Its work has supported everything from youth programs to homeless shelters to wildlife protection."

Inspiring Philanthropy: An Evening with Tom and Kate Chappell

Inspiring Philanthropy: An Evening with Tom and Kate Chappell: "More than 100 friends of the Maine Community Foundation gathered at the Lucerne Inn to hear Tom and Kate Chappell share their thoughts on business, art, the environment, and philanthropy. The couple highlighted how their giving grows out of a sense of responsibility to the planet -- and to Maine, which has been the foundation of their success."

Endowment Returns in 2010 Less Than in 2009, Say Two New Surveys - News - The Chronicle of Philanthropy- Connecting the nonprofit world with news, jobs, and ideas

Endowment Returns in 2010 Less Than in 2009, Say Two New Surveys - News - The Chronicle of Philanthropy- Connecting the nonprofit world with news, jobs, and ideas: "Endowments fared well last year, achieving investment returns of about 12 percent, but that is far less than what they achieved in 2009, when returns topped 20 percent, according to two studies—one of foundations and the other of charities—released today by the Commonfund Institute."

7 Ways to Repurpose Old Content into New

7 Ways to Repurpose Old Content into New: "I suggest you start with a 50-50 balance and adjust from there. Half of what you give to your supporters through various communications channels (or put in those buckets) will be brand-spanking-new content. The other half will be remixed in some way.

Here are seven of the best ways to repurpose content."

New Balance giving UMaine $5M gift for naming rights to field house, fitness center — Maine Sports — Bangor Daily News

New Balance giving UMaine $5M gift for naming rights to field house, fitness center — Maine Sports — Bangor Daily News: "ORONO, Maine — The University of Maine’s field house and Memorial Gym project has received a huge boost as the result of a $5 million gift to the institution from Boston-based athletic products company New Balance."

Outrageous royal wedding hat topped out at $131,000 for charity - CSMonitor.com

Outrageous royal wedding hat topped out at $131,000 for charity - CSMonitor.com: "he creation Britain's Princess Beatrice wore to the royal wedding last month sold for 81,000 pounds – more than $130,000 – yesterday on eBay.

The proceeds will benefit UNICEF UK, which works in 190 countries to protect children's rights to education and health care, and Children in Crisis, which advocates that 'education is the best possible route out of poverty, bringing hope for a better future for families, communities and over time, whole societies.'"

Why run when you can walk? The evolution of the walkathon

Why run when you can walk? The evolution of the walkathon: "Since then, using a walk for the dual goals of generating awareness and raising money has become a strategic choice for many charitable organizations. With today’s emphasis on all-around 'engagement', walkathons remain a worthy event for many charities, providing an opportunity to get people moving and motivated to help, donate and give of themselves to a cause close to their hearts."

Robert Egger On Why Nonprofits Need To Re-Think Marketing — It's All About Revenue

Robert Egger On Why Nonprofits Need To Re-Think Marketing — It's All About Revenue: "This article is the final installment in our Knowledge For Nonprofits series, which is made up of articles, interviews and tips for the nonprofit sector. The previous articles can be found here, here and here.

Robert Egger is an iconoclast in the nonprofit sector. He once ran nightclubs, but in 1989 turned philanthropic. That was the year he opened DC Central Kitchen, a community kitchen that uses locally sourced food to make meals for the hungry and provide on-the-job training for the unemployed. Since then DC Central Kitchen has made more than 23 million meals and 800 people get jobs."

Editorial: Volunteers can assist parks, but only to a point - Sacramento Opinion - Sacramento Editorial | Sacramento Bee

Editorial: Volunteers can assist parks, but only to a point - Sacramento Opinion - Sacramento Editorial | Sacramento Bee: "For these parks, relying on largely volunteer-based groups should not be oversold. Stewards of the Coast and Redwoods, established in 1986, believes it can ramp up to keep the 5,700-acre Austin Creek State Recreation Area near Guerneville open, but only as an 'interim thing to get through this rough time,' said executive director Michele Luna.

Public-private partnerships would fill a void while the state seeks a long-term funding solution to keep California's most glorious park heritage accessible to the people for another century."

Delaware charity: Fixtures from never-opened hotel go to Habitat for Humanity | The News Journal | delawareonline.com

Delaware charity: Fixtures from never-opened hotel go to Habitat for Humanity | The News Journal | delawareonline.com: "The long-embroiled, twice-sold but never-opened Radisson hotel near New Castle this week took a new role -- salvage site.

Habitat for Humanity is salvaging never-used material in the longtime white elephant from sinks to lights in its 193 rooms and halls."

The World’s Biggest Givers - Luisa Kroll - Bounty Hunter - Forbes

The World’s Biggest Givers - Luisa Kroll - Bounty Hunter - Forbes: "At Forbes we spend a lot of time calculating the billions that people have amassed. We also track what they give away. Based on our recent analysis, we have identified what looks like a pretty elite club: 19 people who have already donated at least $1 billion each to charities or foundations. That is five more than we found two years ago. More than two-thirds of these philanthropists (13 to be exact) are from the U.S. and all but one is a self-made entrepreneur."

PRC Approves Mobile Barcode Promo | Going Postal

PRC Approves Mobile Barcode Promo | Going Postal: "The Postal Regulatory Commission has officially approved the USPS Mobile Barcode Promotion and they have determined that Nonprofits can play too! All of the other regulations have remained the same. If you have already planned on some great campaigns this summer that incorporate QR Codes then you’ll be all set to save 3% on postage. If you have not planned on using this 2D barcode technology into your next campaign, then get started, the promotion starts July1st!"

Supporters of Charting Impact

Supporters of Charting Impact


Nearly 200 nonprofit and philanthropic leaders have participated in the development of Charting Impact. Their support in this process to create a common framework for the nonprofit and philanthropic community has been essential to the success of Charting Impact so far. This effort has also been generously supported by the William and Flora Hewlett Foundation.

Here are examples of what these leaders are saying about Charting Impact:

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"Donors don’t support a cause because of its efficiency; they support a cause for the impact that it secures for society – for all of us. Charting Impact will help to focus nonprofits – and their boards – on how to communicate who they are, what they achieve and how they achieve it, skills that all of us need to develop.

-- Andrew Watt, President and CEO, Association of Fundraising Professionals"

Pittsburghers step up, exceeding national trends in charitable giving

Pittsburghers step up, exceeding national trends in charitable giving: "This year, 725 Pittsburgh companies ran fund-raising campaigns, with 27 companies running campaigns for the first time. Funds raised through these campaigns are used to address 'critical human needs in the community by helping children and youth succeed; strengthening and supporting families; providing access to information and referral sources; and helping seniors stay healthy and safe in their homes' the United Way said in announcing the totals."

Opportunities for Better Philanthropy - National Committee For Responsive Philanthropy

Opportunities for Better Philanthropy - National Committee For Responsive Philanthropy: "Washington, D.C. (5/19/11) – The National Committee for Responsive Philanthropy released today the spring issue of 'Responsive Philanthropy'. This issue of the quarterly journal looks at four concrete ways that philanthropy can improve: effectively supporting the disability rights movement, working with unions, increasing transparency and providing multi-year and general operating support grants."

Shrinking budgets forcing teams to be creative with postseason trips | Varsity Extra: High School Sports | Idaho Statesman

Shrinking budgets forcing teams to be creative with postseason trips | Varsity Extra: High School Sports | Idaho Statesman: "But as Idaho’s school districts deal with budget cuts from the state legislature and mixed results in local levy elections, it’s possible for some officials to see a time when a qualifying team wouldn’t participate at state championship events.

“I could foresee a team at some point saying we’re not going to state because we can’t afford it,” Capital athletic director Steve Sosnowski said."

Tacoma Art Museum wears its 75 years well | Editorials - The News Tribune

Tacoma Art Museum wears its 75 years well | Editorials - The News Tribune: "But TAM is about more than exhibits. It has an important education component, drawing students and teachers from all over the Puget Sound region. Its Art Resource Center offers valuable research opportunities, and visitors can even try their hand at making art in the Open Art Studio.

It’s an active community player, too. It puts on six free community festivals each year that bring in visitors who might otherwise not come to an art museum. And it offers free admission every Third Thursday."

Elevator Speeches

Elevator Speeches: "I overheard someone talking about looking for a job and preparing their 'elevator speech' (yes, I was in an elevator). What exactly is an elevator speech, and do I need one?
Going up?

It is quite an irony that you heard about elevator speeches in an elevator. Just think about the time you spent in that elevator: probably less than two minutes until the doors to your floor opened and you left. Now think about trying to pitch your employment skills and abilities to a prospective employer if that was all the time you had in which to do it. Often when job searching, you can be put on the spot and need to present yourself to people who can help you — all in a similarly short period of time. So the term 'elevator speech' itself actually refers to a very important job search tool that all job seekers need in order to be most successful."

HIV-AIDS groups merging services | The Columbus Dispatch

HIV-AIDS groups merging services | The Columbus Dispatch: "Leaders of the agencies say they hope that a united front also will bring in more money as they apply for grants, including those offered by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Many AIDS organizations have been struggling financially. Last year was the first in seven that the Columbus AIDS Task Force ended the year in the black, said CEO Peggy Anderson, who will oversee programming after the merger."

Area teacher is big fan of online charity - Sacramento News - Local and Breaking Sacramento News | Sacramento Bee

Area teacher is big fan of online charity - Sacramento News - Local and Breaking Sacramento News | Sacramento Bee: "With school budgets tight, Rancho Cordova kindergarten teacher Yoly Stroeve is a big DonorsChoose fan.

The Cordova Gardens Elementary School teacher has used the online charity to fund two teaching needs for her classroom, one of them a $179 listening center. The listening center allows a small group of earphone-wearing children to hear a recorded story while Stroeve teaches other students."

Rollin’ for a cause: an alum’s fight for charities started with a fundraiser on the U

Rollin’ for a cause: an alum’s fight for charities started with a fundraiser on the U: "Inspired by his older brother Ben’s autism, Dan Tartar ‘05 decided that he wanted to make a difference his senior year. With the idea for an autism fundraiser where the participants rollerblade to raise awareness as a driving force, Rolling for Autism was created. Rolling for Autism was rooted at Union, but its message went viral well beyond Schenectady."