Thursday, June 23, 2011
William & Kate's Wedding Fund Raises $1.7 Million for Charity - Royal Wedding, Good Deeds, The Royals, Kate Middleton, Prince William, Cover Galleries : People.com
William & Kate's Wedding Fund Raises $1.7 Million for Charity - Royal Wedding, Good Deeds, The Royals, Kate Middleton, Prince William, Cover Galleries : People.com: "The public didn't just open their hearts to Prince William and Kate Middleton this spring. They opened their wallets – to the tune of $1.7 million raised for charity by the Royal Wedding Charitable Gift Fund."
Jefferson Prizes For Public Service Awarded To 18 : NPR
Jefferson Prizes For Public Service Awarded To 18 : NPR: "ecipients of the 2011 Jefferson Awards accepted their honors Tuesday evening at the National Building Museum in Washington. Others honorees will accept theirs Wednesday in New York City. The recipients of most of the 18 awards, dubbed a 'Nobel Prize' for public service, are not celebrities. They include the founder of a nonprofit that works to end childhood hunger and a brother and sister who have distributed phone cards to U.S. troops overseas."
Wednesday, June 22, 2011
Charity Founded by 'Three Cups of Tea’ Author No Longer Faces Donor Lawsuit - News - The Chronicle of Philanthropy- Connecting the nonprofit world with news, jobs, and ideas
Charity Founded by 'Three Cups of Tea’ Author No Longer Faces Donor Lawsuit - News - The Chronicle of Philanthropy- Connecting the nonprofit world with news, jobs, and ideas: "Charity Founded by 'Three Cups of Tea’ Author No Longer Faces Donor Lawsuit
By Debra E. Blum
The Central Asia Institute, the Montana charity run by the embattled author Greg Mortenson has been dropped from a class-action lawsuit demanding the return of millions of dollars of donations and book proceeds. But the charity’s headaches over donations may not be over, says a lawyer pursuing the class-action case."
By Debra E. Blum
The Central Asia Institute, the Montana charity run by the embattled author Greg Mortenson has been dropped from a class-action lawsuit demanding the return of millions of dollars of donations and book proceeds. But the charity’s headaches over donations may not be over, says a lawyer pursuing the class-action case."
Nonprofits fret over shutdown � Local News � The Free Press, Mankato, MN
Nonprofits fret over shutdown � Local News � The Free Press, Mankato, MN: "MANKATO — Leaders of area nonprofits are holding their breath these days and hoping the government doesn’t shut down and throw their lives, and budgets, into chaos.
Many nonprofits, such as the Harry Meyering Center, SMILES, and Life-Work Planning Center, receive state funding to provide services to some of the most vulnerable people in Minnesota communities."
Many nonprofits, such as the Harry Meyering Center, SMILES, and Life-Work Planning Center, receive state funding to provide services to some of the most vulnerable people in Minnesota communities."
The Nonprofit Quarterly | @npquarterly | The Other America’s Philanthropy: What Giving USA Numbers Reveal in 2011
The Nonprofit Quarterly | @npquarterly | The Other America’s Philanthropy: What Giving USA Numbers Reveal in 2011: "Last week the United Way of the Central Carolinas announced that it had withdrawn $2.5 million out of its $10 million in reserves to try to level fund community agencies struggling with increased need and reduced government contracts. Its fundraising had fallen $5 million short from the previous year.
Yet here comes the headline from this year’s Giving USA report on charitable giving: giving was up by 2.1 percent in 2010 over the previous year, indicating a rebound of charitable giving. We can either think of that United Way as a low performing anomaly or look deeper to understand why so many community organizations are still struggling"
Yet here comes the headline from this year’s Giving USA report on charitable giving: giving was up by 2.1 percent in 2010 over the previous year, indicating a rebound of charitable giving. We can either think of that United Way as a low performing anomaly or look deeper to understand why so many community organizations are still struggling"
Donors keep Houston's pools, community centers open | Houston & Texas News | Chron.com - Houston Chronicle
Donors keep Houston's pools, community centers open | Houston & Texas News | Chron.com - Houston Chronicle: "A $350,000 donation from energy companies has saved eight city pools and seven community centers from closing this summer.
U.S. Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee, D-Houston, announced the philanthropy by Marathon Oil and ConocoPhillips on Monday at an event she organized at Independence Heights Park. It included balloon-toting children and neighborhood activists shuttled in to surround her as she praised the energy industry and the generosity of Houstonians."
U.S. Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee, D-Houston, announced the philanthropy by Marathon Oil and ConocoPhillips on Monday at an event she organized at Independence Heights Park. It included balloon-toting children and neighborhood activists shuttled in to surround her as she praised the energy industry and the generosity of Houstonians."
Tuesday, June 21, 2011
The future of Jewish philanthropy - JPost - Opinion - Op-Eds
The future of Jewish philanthropy - JPost - Opinion - Op-Eds: "Jews are still among the world’s most generous givers. But they are not giving to Israel or Jewish causes.
When we inquire about the future of Jewish philanthropy, we’re really asking about the future of the Jewish people. This is due to the fact that since biblical times, the two have been immutably interrelated. Then as now, philanthropy played an integral part in shaping Jewish life, values and society; it was never merely a question of helping the poor."
When we inquire about the future of Jewish philanthropy, we’re really asking about the future of the Jewish people. This is due to the fact that since biblical times, the two have been immutably interrelated. Then as now, philanthropy played an integral part in shaping Jewish life, values and society; it was never merely a question of helping the poor."
Donor sign-ups from face-to-face 'rise by 100,000' - Third Sector
Donor sign-ups from face-to-face 'rise by 100,000' - Third Sector: "Figures from the Public Fundraising Regulatory Association show 730,269 people signed up as donors to member organisations in 2010/11
The number of donors recruited by members of the Public Fundraising Regulatory Association through face-to-face fundraising rose by more than 100,000 in 2010/11, according to figu"
The number of donors recruited by members of the Public Fundraising Regulatory Association through face-to-face fundraising rose by more than 100,000 in 2010/11, according to figu"
The AFP Blog: A Long Road Ahead
Our President and CEO comments on Giving USA
The AFP Blog: A Long Road Ahead: "A Long Road Ahead
The Giving USA Foundation has released its 2010 giving figures, and there’s not a lot of good news."
The AFP Blog: A Long Road Ahead: "A Long Road Ahead
The Giving USA Foundation has released its 2010 giving figures, and there’s not a lot of good news."
Who is a nonprofit major donor?
Who is a nonprofit major donor?: "Who Is A Major Gift Prospect ??
By Hank Lewis, MA CFRM
When the question of major gift fundraising first arises, many unsophisticated board members, volunteers and staff immediately begin talking about the “rich and famous” — with Bill Gates being the name at the top of almost everyone’s list."
By Hank Lewis, MA CFRM
When the question of major gift fundraising first arises, many unsophisticated board members, volunteers and staff immediately begin talking about the “rich and famous” — with Bill Gates being the name at the top of almost everyone’s list."
Who is a nonprofit major donor?
Who is a nonprofit major donor?: "Who Is A Major Gift Prospect ??
By Hank Lewis, MA CFRM
When the question of major gift fundraising first arises, many unsophisticated board members, volunteers and staff immediately begin talking about the “rich and famous” — with Bill Gates being the name at the top of almost everyone’s list."
By Hank Lewis, MA CFRM
When the question of major gift fundraising first arises, many unsophisticated board members, volunteers and staff immediately begin talking about the “rich and famous” — with Bill Gates being the name at the top of almost everyone’s list."
Strip performers to unite to help those living with HIV/AIDS - View - ReviewJournal.com
Strip performers to unite to help those living with HIV/AIDS - View - ReviewJournal.com: "Golden Rainbow will mark 25 years helping Southern Nevadans living with HIV and AIDS the same way it started in 1987.
'Golden Rainbow' was the name of the first show of Strip performers coming together for a cause. Now it's known as 'Ribbon of Life,' and the charge is as mighty as ever."
'Golden Rainbow' was the name of the first show of Strip performers coming together for a cause. Now it's known as 'Ribbon of Life,' and the charge is as mighty as ever."
Monday, June 20, 2011
IRS purges nearly a quarter of Florida's nonprofits | TBO.com
IRS purges nearly a quarter of Florida's nonprofits | TBO.com: "AMPA --
Nearly a quarter of Florida's nonprofit groups lost their tax-exempt status this month after a housecleaning move by the Internal Revenue Service.
The purge eliminated nearly 14,000 groups across the state from IRS tax-exempt rolls. More than 3,000 of those groups were in the greater Tampa Bay area."
Nearly a quarter of Florida's nonprofit groups lost their tax-exempt status this month after a housecleaning move by the Internal Revenue Service.
The purge eliminated nearly 14,000 groups across the state from IRS tax-exempt rolls. More than 3,000 of those groups were in the greater Tampa Bay area."
Thousands walk barefoot for charity
Thousands walk barefoot for charity: "MORE than 4,000 people walked barefoot for the Bare Your Sole 2011 charity walk at Gardens by the Bay East in Tanjong Rhu on Saturday morning."
The Weirdness of Walking to Raise Money - NYTimes.com
The Weirdness of Walking to Raise Money - NYTimes.com: "Why are benefactors moved by the sight of urban hordes headed for the suburbs and back? Why do such exertions trigger the charitable impulse?
What I saw that morning in Boston was a resource diverted from its true purpose. Imagine those 210,000 man-hours (42,000 times a five-hour walk) put into direct service to benefit the poor. Think of the houses that might be built, roofs repaired, gardens planted and harvested, public spaces improved, and meals delivered to shut-ins. (And add in the efforts of the 2,000 volunteers that day and the contributions of 50,000 donors.) Now multiply that by the millions of man-hours that are represented by such events in cities across the nation, from Los Angeles to"
What I saw that morning in Boston was a resource diverted from its true purpose. Imagine those 210,000 man-hours (42,000 times a five-hour walk) put into direct service to benefit the poor. Think of the houses that might be built, roofs repaired, gardens planted and harvested, public spaces improved, and meals delivered to shut-ins. (And add in the efforts of the 2,000 volunteers that day and the contributions of 50,000 donors.) Now multiply that by the millions of man-hours that are represented by such events in cities across the nation, from Los Angeles to"
Times-Georgian - Law changes impact some local groups as tax exempt status stripped
Times-Georgian - Law changes impact some local groups as tax exempt status stripped: "Law changes impact some local groups as tax-exempt status stripped
by Rachel Lane/Times-Georgian
3 days ago | 1145 views | 2 2 comments | 1 1 recommendations | email to a friend | print
As if juggling a budget wasn’t difficult enough, some local non-profit organizations have had to worry about their tax exempt status after the IRS released a list of no-longer tax exempt organizations last week."
by Rachel Lane/Times-Georgian
3 days ago | 1145 views | 2 2 comments | 1 1 recommendations | email to a friend | print
As if juggling a budget wasn’t difficult enough, some local non-profit organizations have had to worry about their tax exempt status after the IRS released a list of no-longer tax exempt organizations last week."
Patt Diroll: Honoring the ladies who have helped Pasadena - Pasadena Star-News
Patt Diroll: Honoring the ladies who have helped Pasadena - Pasadena Star-News: "Forget about that proverbial 'Little Old Lady from Pasadena.' She's an urban myth. Perhaps I've been pounding the wrong beat all these years, but most of the Pasadena women I have encountered prefer designer sneakers and have never driven a Super Stock Dodge. As a matter of fact, several of them are honest-to-God power chicks who have made a significant impact on their professions and their community.
Two of these remarkable Pasadena ladies, Carol Numrich and Mireya Asturias Jones, were in the spotlight on the same day recently, when they were honored for their achievements.
On June 9, Numrich received the Barbara Marion Award for Outstanding Leadership at the 2011 Regional Conference Luncheon,"
Two of these remarkable Pasadena ladies, Carol Numrich and Mireya Asturias Jones, were in the spotlight on the same day recently, when they were honored for their achievements.
On June 9, Numrich received the Barbara Marion Award for Outstanding Leadership at the 2011 Regional Conference Luncheon,"
The Nonprofit Quarterly | @npquarterly | The Other America’s Philanthropy: What Giving USA Numbers Reveal in 2011
The Nonprofit Quarterly | @npquarterly | The Other America’s Philanthropy: What Giving USA Numbers Reveal in 2011: " here comes the headline from this year’s Giving USA report on charitable giving: giving was up by 2.1 percent in 2010 over the previous year, indicating a rebound of charitable giving. We can either think of that United Way as a low performing anomaly or look deeper to understand why so many community organizations are still struggling.
Among fundraisers, there’s an ethic of not crying wolf, of seeing the positive even in the negatives, and assuming that the unending generosity of the American charitable donor will win out. But below the headline, the Giving USA numbers this year present an alarming picture for communities across the United States on any number of counts."
Among fundraisers, there’s an ethic of not crying wolf, of seeing the positive even in the negatives, and assuming that the unending generosity of the American charitable donor will win out. But below the headline, the Giving USA numbers this year present an alarming picture for communities across the United States on any number of counts."
The Nonprofit Quarterly | @npquarterly | Nonprofits a Lynchpin of the Long Island Economy
The Nonprofit Quarterly | @npquarterly | Nonprofits a Lynchpin of the Long Island Economy: "June 15, 2011; Source: Long Island Business News | The Long Island Association has issued a report declaring that the island’s nonprofit sector is growing faster than the private sector despite a tough economy, inter-nonprofit and intersectoral competition, and reduced government support."
Friday, June 17, 2011
You too can leave part of your estate to charity - Community Voices - Modbee.com
You too can leave part of your estate to charity - Community Voices - Modbee.com: "One hundred and twenty-nine Californians have pledged to leave at least 10 percent of their estate to the charities of their choice and are leading the way to the goal of 1,000 pledges by Oct. 1. This date is the second annual California Legislature declared 'Plan Your Giving Day.'"
IBM v Carnegie Corporation: The centenarians square up | The Economist
IBM v Carnegie Corporation: The centenarians square up | The Economist: "The centenarians square up
Both IBM and the Carnegie Corporation will turn 100 this month. Has the multinational business or universal philanthropy done more for society?"
Both IBM and the Carnegie Corporation will turn 100 this month. Has the multinational business or universal philanthropy done more for society?"
IBM v Carnegie Corporation: The centenarians square up | The Economist
IBM v Carnegie Corporation: The centenarians square up | The Economist: "The centenarians square up
Both IBM and the Carnegie Corporation will turn 100 this month. Has the multinational business or universal philanthropy done more for society?"
Both IBM and the Carnegie Corporation will turn 100 this month. Has the multinational business or universal philanthropy done more for society?"
Thursday, June 16, 2011
IRS Considers Changes in Disclosure Rules - Tax Watch - The Chronicle of Philanthropy- Connecting the nonprofit world with news, jobs, and ideas
IRS Considers Changes in Disclosure Rules - Tax Watch - The Chronicle of Philanthropy- Connecting the nonprofit world with news, jobs, and ideas: "Many nonprofits and their affiliates could face expanded requirements to disclose information to the Internal Revenue Service if some tax-agency officials and advisers get their way. What’s more, the IRS might require each affiliate to prove it deserves tax exemption, rather than granting one exemption to cover every affiliate."
North West Evening Mail | News | Mountain trek beckons for charity champ
North West Evening Mail | News | Mountain trek beckons for charity champ: "A STUDENT is hoping to be at the peak of her fitness as she takes on Africa’s highest mountain.
Rebecca Robinson, 20, flew to Kenya yesterday to embark on a nine-day trek up Mount Kilimanjaro, before taking part in charity work with Childreach International."
Rebecca Robinson, 20, flew to Kenya yesterday to embark on a nine-day trek up Mount Kilimanjaro, before taking part in charity work with Childreach International."
The AFP Blog: The Power of Community
The AFP Blog: The Power of Community: "The Power of Community
One thing really struck me as I returned to DC from New York Fundraising Day and Planet Philanthropy in Jacksonville, Fla.—the power of AFP as a convener.
Both events represented what’s best in AFP – volunteers, giving their time, dedication and passion to their peers. Drawing together everyone in their communities for the benefit of all.
It’s always a privilege to join in these events. I don’t think we say often enough how much we enjoy it. You can’t beat fundraisers for working hard and having a good time while they’re at it."
One thing really struck me as I returned to DC from New York Fundraising Day and Planet Philanthropy in Jacksonville, Fla.—the power of AFP as a convener.
Both events represented what’s best in AFP – volunteers, giving their time, dedication and passion to their peers. Drawing together everyone in their communities for the benefit of all.
It’s always a privilege to join in these events. I don’t think we say often enough how much we enjoy it. You can’t beat fundraisers for working hard and having a good time while they’re at it."
Wednesday, June 15, 2011
Philanthropy isn’t for profit | Felix Salmon
Philanthropy isn’t for profit | Felix Salmon: "Felix Salmon
Dalberg is an international consultancy which explains, on its About page, that “we value social impact above profit but recognize that a sustainable business model is essential to our success”. Makes a certain amount of sense: if you want to do a lot of good in the world, it’s helpful not to be having to beg for money all the time. And of course that mission makes it much easier for Dalberg to charge huge sums of m
- Sent using Google Toolbar"
Dalberg is an international consultancy which explains, on its About page, that “we value social impact above profit but recognize that a sustainable business model is essential to our success”. Makes a certain amount of sense: if you want to do a lot of good in the world, it’s helpful not to be having to beg for money all the time. And of course that mission makes it much easier for Dalberg to charge huge sums of m
- Sent using Google Toolbar"
Stanley S. Litow: Community Service in the Age of the Modern Corporation
Stanley S. Litow: Community Service in the Age of the Modern Corporation: "Since January, more than two million hours of service have been donated to communities worldwide as part of this centennial celebration. If those hours were only worth $25 per hour, that would be a half a billion dollars worth of skilled community service. And IBM has designated today, June 15th, the last day of our first 100 years, as a Centennial Day of Service when we'll get out en masse. Over 300,000 of us will participate in some 3,800 community service activities across 120 countries to address pressing societal challenges.
- Sent using Google Toolbar"
- Sent using Google Toolbar"
Stanford University gets major art donation - San Francisco Museum | Examiner.com
Stanford University gets major art donation - San Francisco Museum | Examiner.com: "Stanford University announced today that it is the recipient of a donation of major art works from the private collection of Harry W. and Mary Margaret Anderson.
The group of 121 paintings and sculptures had long been expected to make its way to the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art, which has been the beneficiary of the Andersons for many years.
- Sent using Google Toolbar"
The group of 121 paintings and sculptures had long been expected to make its way to the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art, which has been the beneficiary of the Andersons for many years.
- Sent using Google Toolbar"
Tuesday, June 14, 2011
In the Arts: Across U.S., State Arts Agencies Face Budget Peril - Philanthropy Today - The Chronicle of Philanthropy- Connecting the nonprofit world with news, jobs, and ideas
In the Arts: Across U.S., State Arts Agencies Face Budget Peril - Philanthropy Today - The Chronicle of Philanthropy- Connecting the nonprofit world with news, jobs, and ideas: "With states looking to slash soaring deficits, arts councils are increasingly at risk of losing much or all of their government aid, says NPR.
Last month Kansas Gov. Sam Brownback closed the state’s Arts Commission and established a nonprofit group to raise private money for cultural groups.
- Sent using Google Toolbar"
Last month Kansas Gov. Sam Brownback closed the state’s Arts Commission and established a nonprofit group to raise private money for cultural groups.
- Sent using Google Toolbar"
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)