'Donor fatigue' hits overseas challenge events - Third Sector

'Donor fatigue' hits overseas challenge events - Third Sector: "People resent 'paying for someone's holiday', senior fundraisers from Scope and the British Heart Foundation tell the Institute of Fundraising National Convention

Overseas charity challenge events have fallen victim to ‘donor fatigue’ in recent years, two senior fundraisers told delegates at the Institute of Fundraising National Convention yesterday."

Philanthropy provides sweet charity for the arts

Philanthropy provides sweet charity for the arts: "PRIVATE giving, rather than corporate sponsorship or government funding, is providing an increasing share of arts companies' financial base.

The changing sources of arts funding are contained in a report released last week by the Australia Business Arts Foundation. It revealed that over the past decade, income from sponsorships had increased 52 per cent (up $33.5 million) and income from donations 161 per cent (up $76 million)."

Donor thank-you letters 'over-done' says philanthropist - Civil Society - Fundraising - News - providing news and in-depth coverage of charities, voluntary organisations and not-for-profits

Donor thank-you letters 'over-done' says philanthropist - Civil Society - Fundraising - News - providing news and in-depth coverage of charities, voluntary organisations and not-for-profits: "Philanthropist Melanie Edge said that charity feedback to major donors should be “targeted and well-judged” rather than formulaic expressions of gratitude. “I think thank-you letters are getting a bit over-done,” she said.

Edge, sitting on a panel of major donors at the Institute of Fundraising's National Convention on Monday afternoon, also said that the potential giving power of high-income earners who have made their own wealth is often ignored by both charities and those potential donors themselves."

Museums, other nonprofits join forces to survive economy - Pittsburgh Tribune-Review

Museums, other nonprofits join forces to survive economy - Pittsburgh Tribune-Review: "Masich, president and CEO of the Heinz History Center, has been involved with mergers with the Meadowcroft Museum in Avella, the George Westinghouse Museum in Wilmerding and the Fort Pitt Museum, Downtown. Now the center is 'dating' the Pittsburgh Police Historical Association."

The Nonprofit QuarterlyTax-Exempt For-Profits Avoid Paying their Share

The Nonprofit Quarterly | @npquarterly | Tax-Exempt For-Profits Avoid Paying their Share: "Let’s see if we get this right. Nonprofits are leeches on society, they don’t pay taxes, they take our money (your money) and fail to pay their own way, they pay their executives exorbitantly, they spend too much on administrative costs, and, oh yes . . . they don’t pay taxes. This is worth saying twice, since taxes have become the prime mover of politics in recent years."

UBS Hires Chimp Expert Goodall to Teach Wealthy Children to Give

UBS Hires Chimp Expert Goodall to Teach Wealthy Children to Give: "July 4 (Bloomberg) -- UBS AG, Switzerland's largest bank, hired primatologist Jane Goodall's services last week to give lessons in conservation and philanthropy to children of its private banking clients in Singapore."

Leader of Grant-Making Association to Resign - Foundations - The Chronicle of Philanthropy- Connecting the nonprofit world with news, jobs, and ideas

Leader of Grant-Making Association to Resign - Foundations - The Chronicle of Philanthropy- Connecting the nonprofit world with news, jobs, and ideas: "Steve Gunderson, president and chief executive of the Council on Foundations since 2005, said today that he is resigning his position, effective September 1.

Mr. Gunderson said in a letter on the Council’s website that he is giving two months’ notice to give the association of grant making foundations and corporations time to find an interim leader."

Donors Settle Lawsuit Over Brandeis Art Sales - Philanthropy Today - The Chronicle of Philanthropy- Connecting the nonprofit world with news, jobs, and ideas

Donors Settle Lawsuit Over Brandeis Art Sales - Philanthropy Today - The Chronicle of Philanthropy- Connecting the nonprofit world with news, jobs, and ideas: "Donors Settle Lawsuit Over Brandeis Art Sales

July 1, 2011, 10:25 am

Brandeis University officials have agreed to pledge in writing that its Rose Art Museum will not sell any of its prized modern-art collection, The Boston Globe reports."

Men v. Women: Who are the Best Planned Giving Prospects? | Michael Rosen Says…

Men v. Women: Who are the Best Planned Giving Prospects? | Michael Rosen Says…: "Generally speaking, men and women are just as likely to make a bequest commitment, according to Russell N. James, III, PhD of Texas Tech. However, women are more likely to make a bequest commitment to environmental, health, human service, and religious organizations, according to Giving USA. Men are more likely to leave a bequest to education or public/society benefit organizations. Both women and men are equally likely to leave a bequest to arts and international affairs groups."

Naming rights, raising funds for Allegheny County parks may be at odds

Naming rights, raising funds for Allegheny County parks may be at odds: "Efforts to sell naming rights and sponsorship notices in Allegheny County parks could hamper fundraising efforts by the county's newly created parks foundation, council members were advised.

County manager Jim Flynn told members of council's parks committee last week that the nonprofit parks foundation could find itself competing for same dollars with the proposed sponsorship program."

It’s a Hell of a Lot of Money: Bob’s view of the Giving USA 2011 Report :Bob Hartsook

It’s a Hell of a Lot of Money: Bob’s view of the Giving USA 2011 Report :Bob Hartsook: "How do I offer a fresh perspective on this historic view of giving last year, beginning now almost 18 months ago?

From this report, we learn that Giving by Individuals is still the most promising source of philanthropy. Hmmm. That’s been true since the report was initially published in 1954.

Corporate Giving is still 5% of the total. Yeah. That’s been true for a long time (as long as I have been studying this report)."

Carlo Lorenzo Garcia: Tips for the Everyday Micro-Philanthropist

Carlo Lorenzo Garcia: Tips for the Everyday Micro-Philanthropist: "I have a compiled a list of tips and tools to make the experience more rewarding and educational."

Co-Location, Combination and Inconjunction With: The Future of Events?

Co-Location, Combination and Inconjunction With: The Future of Events?: "This week the #Eventprofs twitter chat discussed the good, bad and ugly of co-location of events. There were mixed feelings on the topic, and a number of definitions shared. In the last six months I have attended three separate events which were co-located. Here are some thoughts and some things to consider."

Donor Giving Trends for Today and Tomorrow, Part 1 : Page 1 of 2 : FundRaising Success

Fundraising Success covers New York Chapters Fundraising Day

Donor Giving Trends for Today and Tomorrow, Part 1 : Page 1 of 2 : FundRaising Success: "A key facet to successful fundraising is studying donor trends and understanding how best to act on them — in the short and long term. At the Association of Fundraising Professionals Greater New York Chapter'sFund Raising Day in New York, four fundraising experts discussed donor giving trends and what they mean for fundraisers." #FRDNY

The Nonprofit Quarterly | @npquarterly | What the Government Shutdown in Minnesota Means for Nonprofits and Communities

The Nonprofit Quarterly | @npquarterly | What the Government Shutdown in Minnesota Means for Nonprofits and Communities: "On Wednesday afternoon, NPQ’s Ruth McCambridge talked with Jon Pratt of the Minnesota Council of Nonprofits and Kate Barr of the Minnesota-based Nonprofit Assistance Fund to get a sense of what a Minnesota state government shutdown would mean for nonprofits and what the two organizations are doing to prepare groups for what is expected to be weeks of life in limbo. As we spoke there was an emergency briefing occurring in Duluth, one of a statewide series of seven. The briefings covered not only contingency planning but advocacy."

Ebay’s Billionaire Founder Knocks Part-Timing Philanthropy - Victoria Barret - Upside Potential - Forbes

Ebay’s Billionaire Founder Knocks Part-Timing Philanthropy - Victoria Barret - Upside Potential - Forbes: "That’s according to Ebay founder Pierre Omidyar, who recently detailed his macro-thoughts on philanthropy with Stu Woo of the Wall Street Journal. Omidyar has had over a decade, since leaving day-to-day duties at Ebay, to ponder the complexities of generosity."

Charity work at the heart of William and Kate's trip to U.S. - USATODAY.com

Charity work at the heart of William and Kate's trip to U.S. - USATODAY.com: "And they're off! The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge have left the U.K. en route to Ottawa, Canada, where they'll begin their 10-day tour in Canada in the U.S.

High on their list of priorities during the trip? Charity work, which the couple says will be an important part of their lifetime's work together."

SMSC honored in Jefferson Awards ceremony

SMSC honored in Jefferson Awards ceremony: "Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community is recognized among
 103 recipients from around the country with the 
“Nobel Prize for Public Service”



Prior Lake, MN – In celebration of its extraordinary contributions to philanthropy and selfless work within the community, the Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community was honored at a Washington, D.C. awards gala on June 21, 2011. The event recognized 103 Americans and organizations with the 39th annual Jefferson Awards, regarded as one of the nation’s highest honors for community service and volunteerism."

40% of Northern Calif. Nonprofits Won’t Offer Raises This Year - News - The Chronicle of Philanthropy- Connecting the nonprofit world with news, jobs, and ideas

40% of Northern Calif. Nonprofits Won’t Offer Raises This Year - News - The Chronicle of Philanthropy- Connecting the nonprofit world with news, jobs, and ideas: "Nonprofit organizations in Northern California are still struggling to increase their workers’ pay, according to a new report. About 41 percent of the 341 organizations that provided data said they had not increased their salary budgets at all this year.

Among groups that had increased their salary budgets, the median increase was 2 percent, meaning that half rose by more than that and half grew by less."

Philanthropy Is Difficult but 'Fun,' eBay Founder Says - Philanthropy Today - The Chronicle of Philanthropy- Connecting the nonprofit world with news, jobs, and ideas

Philanthropy Is Difficult but 'Fun,' eBay Founder Says - Philanthropy Today - The Chronicle of Philanthropy- Connecting the nonprofit world with news, jobs, and ideas: "Philanthropy Is Difficult but ‘Fun,’ eBay Founder Says

June 30, 2011, 9:45 am

Large-scale giving is “much more difficult than it sounds,” the eBay founder Pierre Omidyar tells The Wall Street Journal."

How to woo the best: stress your good deeds - The Globe and Mail

How to woo the best: stress your good deeds - The Globe and Mail: "Soon after Ramon Gutierrez and his wife emigrated from Mexico in 2001, he began noticing Vancity Credit Union’s logo at community events in Vancouver. Then his wife took part in financial literacy seminars that Vancity held for newcomers to Canada. “Ever since that moment,” he says, “I had a connection with the organization.”"

NS Raghavan on way to change Indian philanthropy - The Economic Times

NS Raghavan on way to change Indian philanthropy - The Economic Times: "Now, another of their ilk, Nadathur S Raghavan, or NSR, as he is popularly known, cofounder of Infosys, wants to deploy his millions, expertise and network to change the dynamics of philanthropy itself: how it is set, organised , governed and practised. Samhita Social Ventures , the newlyminted arm of the Nadathur Trust, hopes to alter the Indian philanthropic landscape through a series of initiatives. The first of these is Samhita.org, a philanthropy exchange or aggregator, like Give India or GuideStar India, that connects givers with causes and NGOs."

Results key for charity

Results key for charity: "Hong Kong is a city of loving residents where charity and benevolence are core values. Many business people and wealthy individuals not only donate to charitable causes in their own names but also have set up charity funds. Through these they are able to benefit education, health, culture and welfare/social services regularly, providing assistance to those in need."

The Nonprofit Quarterly | @npquarterly | Fundraising Success Paints Brighter Picture for Barnes Foundation

The Nonprofit Quarterly | @npquarterly | Fundraising Success Paints Brighter Picture for Barnes Foundation: "une 28, 2011; Source: Philadelphia Inquirer | What a difference $200 million makes. That's the amount the Barnes Foundation said it has raised for its capital campaign, and more than enough to pay for a new facility going up in downtown Philadelphia to house its multibillion-dollar art collection."

The Nonprofit Quarterly | @npquarterly | Seattle Foundation Sponsors Day of Giving - Matching Donations to Nonprofits

The Nonprofit Quarterly | @npquarterly | Seattle Foundation Sponsors Day of Giving - Matching Donations to Nonprofits: "On Thursday, June 23rd from 7 a.m. to 11:59 p.m. the Seattle Foundation sponsored “Give Big”, a day of giving to promote community contributions to 1,000 local nonprofits. To sweeten the pot the foundation and some key donors committed $500,000 to match whatever was donated by the public, which appears to have been somewhere in the neighborhood of $3.5 million. Here are two of the many postings on the Foundation’s Facebook page:"

Study: Nonprofit Managers Eyeing The Door - TheNonProfitTimes

Study: Nonprofit Managers Eyeing The Door - TheNonProfitTimes: "More than two-third of nonprofit executives say they will leave their jobs within the next five years and only one-fifth think their boards are doing a good job.

Some 7 percent of nonprofit executives said at some point already this year they have given notice of their intention to leave. The survey shows 26 percent of organizations downsized during the previous year, with 45 percent of nonprofit executives expressing happiness in their current position."

How To Train Your Celebrity: Five Hollywood Charity Myths | Fast Company

How To Train Your Celebrity: Five Hollywood Charity Myths | Fast Company: "Yes, Hollywood Stars can live up (or down) to their stereotypes. But they can also be invaluable in promoting a good cause. Here's how the best partnerships work."

THURSDAY’S CUP: Gulf Coast nonprofits forced to merge || Gulf Coast Business Review | Tampa Bay, Bradenton, Sarasota, Fort Myers, Naples

THURSDAY’S CUP: Gulf Coast nonprofits forced to merge || Gulf Coast Business Review | Tampa Bay, Bradenton, Sarasota, Fort Myers, Naples: "In May, it was the South Sarasota County YMCA that absorbed the Fort Myers YMCA, which had struggled financially since 2007. The Fort Myers Y still maintains its own board, but the merger allowed it to survive and potentially expand under the bigger South Sarasota County Y in Venice.

Now, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Southwest Florida, with 500 children-clients in Charlotte, Collier, Lee, Hendry and Glades counties, seeks a lifeline. The national organization that oversees more than 350 Big Brothers Big Sisters shuttered the Southwest Florida chapter earlier this month. Big Brothers Big Sisters of Southwest Florida officials couldn’t be reached for comment."

The Art of the Naming |

The Art of the Naming |: "For donors and organizations alike, the negotiations of naming rights for a building or program can be a tricky process. Donors are protective of their investment while the organization must think through the long-term impact a naming may have. The following are a few tips to consider before sitting down in the conference room to negotiate:"

Averages are Deceiving � Bob Ottenhoff Blog

Averages are Deceiving � Bob Ottenhoff Blog: "Averages are Deceiving
Posted By Bob Ottenhoff on June 29th, 2011, in these categories: Fundraising | Nonprofit Practice

Are the newly released Giving USA numbers good news or bad news?"