CharityVillage� Trend Watch for Nonprofits: Trends that are becoming mainstream, affecting most associations and charities, need to be high on the list of issues for strategic discussion and action by nonprofit leaders. These trends are pronounced and are becoming more significant. The question becomes how influential they will be in shaping organizational agendas through 2015.
I see five trends that are worthy of strategic focus by boards and staff leadership in 2012 and 2013. They are not in any particular order.
Monday, May 07, 2012
Realized Worth | Employee Volunteering & Workplace Giving: The Business Case for Employee Volunteering - Case #1
Realized Worth | Employee Volunteering & Workplace Giving: The Business Case for Employee Volunteering - Case #1: But what’s the connection between employee engagement and volunteering?
First, it’s important to establish that there is, in fact, a connection. In Ireland, a recent study found that 87% of employees who volunteered with their companies reported an improved perception of their employer. More importantly, a whopping 82% felt more committed to the organization they worked for.
In another study conducted by VolunteerMatch and UnitedHealthcare entitled “Do Good Live Well Study Reviewing the Benefits of Volunteering”, researchers fo
First, it’s important to establish that there is, in fact, a connection. In Ireland, a recent study found that 87% of employees who volunteered with their companies reported an improved perception of their employer. More importantly, a whopping 82% felt more committed to the organization they worked for.
In another study conducted by VolunteerMatch and UnitedHealthcare entitled “Do Good Live Well Study Reviewing the Benefits of Volunteering”, researchers fo
The ideology of impact | New Philanthropy Capital's Blog
The ideology of impact | New Philanthropy Capital's Blog: We often debate what impact means—a discussion that’s usually about definitions and technical distinctions. But recently as I was talking about impact with a group of trusts and foundations, the question of what impact means ideologically was raised.
Blackbaud Completes Acquisition of Convio : Page 1 of 2 : FundRaising Success
Blackbaud Completes Acquisition of Convio : Page 1 of 2 : FundRaising Success: harleston, S.C. (May 7, 2012) - BlackbaudOpens in a new window today announced that it has completed its acquisition of ConvioOpens in a new window, a leading provider of on-demand constituent engagement solutions. Under the terms of the merger agreement, Blackbaud paid an aggregate purchase price of approximately $325 million. Blackbaud financed the deal through a combination of cash and borrowings from its credit facility.
(via Atlanta Business Chronicle) Skill-based volunteerism | abillionpluschange.org
(via Atlanta Business Chronicle) Skill-based volunteerism | abillionpluschange.org: ATLANTA, April 20, 2012 – A new trend is under way in corporate philanthropy — skill-based volunteerism.
The Atlanta-based Points of Light now is leading a national campaign called “A Billion Change” to mobilize billions of dollars of pro bono and skills-based volunteer services by 2013.
The Atlanta-based Points of Light now is leading a national campaign called “A Billion Change” to mobilize billions of dollars of pro bono and skills-based volunteer services by 2013.
A Quirky Grass-Roots Effort Supports 'Awesome’ Projects - About Donors - The Chronicle of Philanthropy- Connecting the nonprofit world with news, jobs, and ideas
A Quirky Grass-Roots Effort Supports 'Awesome’ Projects - About Donors - The Chronicle of Philanthropy- Connecting the nonprofit world with news, jobs, and ideas: The three-year-old Awesome Foundation is neither an official foundation nor a registered charity. Rather, it is a loosely affiliated collection of some three-dozen autonomous groups in the United States, Canada, and abroad (including Australia, Great Britain, and Switzerland).
Seth's Blog
Seth's Blog: The flipping point
When people say, "The tipping point," they often misunderstand the concept in Malcolm's book. They're actually talking about the flipping point.
When people say, "The tipping point," they often misunderstand the concept in Malcolm's book. They're actually talking about the flipping point.
Volunteering Offers a Way to Explore Career Fields - NYTimes.com
Volunteering Offers a Way to Explore Career Fields - NYTimes.com: A Gateway to a Career Through Volunteering
By EILENE ZIMMERMAN
Published: May 5, 2012
Q. You are a new college graduate without a job or concrete career plans. You might be interested in doing public service work for a year or two. Could that help you find your way to a career?
By EILENE ZIMMERMAN
Published: May 5, 2012
Q. You are a new college graduate without a job or concrete career plans. You might be interested in doing public service work for a year or two. Could that help you find your way to a career?
Raising Organ Donation Awareness with a Public Display of Dialysis | Co.Create: Creativity \ Culture \ Commerce
Raising Organ Donation Awareness with a Public Display of Dialysis | Co.Create: Creativity \ Culture \ Commerce: At Frankfurt’s airport, Michael Stapf waits. Not for a flight or shuttle service, mind you, but for a kidney--and he’s been waiting for seven years. To raise awareness about the shocking disparity between those who need organs and how many are actually donated, agency Ogilvy & Mather Berlin created "The Waiting Time Experiment," an in-your-face stunt for foundation F�rs Leben that had Stapf receiving dialysis on a bustling platform at the airport.
Saturday, May 05, 2012
Nonprofit Curmudgeon: How to keep your job and your sanity in the nonprofit sector.
Nonprofit Curmudgeon: How to keep your job and your sanity in the nonprofit sector.: How to keep your job and your sanity in the nonprofit sector.
Why should I confine my advice to young people who come in search of it? Well, because the most appropriate recipient is someone who has asked for it.
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Why should I confine my advice to young people who come in search of it? Well, because the most appropriate recipient is someone who has asked for it.
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Friday, May 04, 2012
Nonprofit association getting its start - chicagotribune.com
Nonprofit association getting its start - chicagotribune.com: In West Virginia, nonprofit jobs outnumber coal jobs, according to one nonprofit official. The state has more than 8,000 nonprofit groups, 1,400 in the Charleston area alone.
And a newly organized association hopes to unify the voice from those organizations.
And a newly organized association hopes to unify the voice from those organizations.
Colleges hit up graduating seniors for donations - The Washington Post
Colleges hit up graduating seniors for donations - The Washington Post: As Shenandoah University’s chief fundraisers try to grow their donor pool this year, they are targeting a not-so-wealthy population for the first time: students who are about to graduate.
It’s not an easy pitch. The private university in Winchester, Va., charges more than $35,000 a year for tuition and other expenses, and more than 85 percent of a recent graduating class had student loan debt. But like most universities, Shenandoah relies on donations. It wants to train soon-to-be-alumni to give generously.
It’s not an easy pitch. The private university in Winchester, Va., charges more than $35,000 a year for tuition and other expenses, and more than 85 percent of a recent graduating class had student loan debt. But like most universities, Shenandoah relies on donations. It wants to train soon-to-be-alumni to give generously.
Philanthropy Students Give $100,000 to Seven Local Nonprofits
Philanthropy Students Give $100,000 to Seven Local Nonprofits: May 3, 2012 — Students in a new philanthropy course in the University of Virginia's Frank Batten School of Leadership and Public Policy awarded $100,000 in grants to seven Charlottesville-area nonprofits Tuesday at a luncheon in the Great Hall of Garrett Hall.
Aussies: generous in life, not so in death - ABC Adelaide - Australian Broadcasting Corporation
Aussies: generous in life, not so in death - ABC Adelaide - Australian Broadcasting Corporation: A recent study has revealed Australians match western counterparts when it comes to charitable giving in the course of life with 70 per cent giving regularly but lag behind dramatically when it comes to leaving bequests to charity.
Employee Engagement and Workplace Giving: Trends and Opportunities | America's Charities
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Jack Palance, a Beach Metaphor and the Secret of Nonprofit Success - NPQ – Nonprofit Quarterly - Promoting an active an engaged democracy.
Jack Palance, a Beach Metaphor and the Secret of Nonprofit Success - NPQ – Nonprofit Quarterly - Promoting an active an engaged democracy.: Curly: Do you know what the secret of life is?
[holds up one finger] This.
Mitch: Your finger?
Curly: One thing. Just one thing. You stick to that and the rest don’t mean s***.
Mitch: But, what is the “one thing?”
Curly: That’s what you have to find out.
More than ever, nonprofits need to do what Mitch did and take Curly’s advice.
Over the course of my career, I’ve worked at six nonprofits. None of them were clear on what their one thing was. They were tossed on the waves like beach balls. What we need in the nonprofit world are more lighthouses. Even if your nonprofit is far from the ocean, I bet you’ve seen one of these lighthouses. Pick one or two nonprofits you admire. They’re most likely straddling some dangerous strait and directing their light on saving and protecting lives, easing suffering or delivering people from ignorance. They’re focused on one thing and they do it well. Damn the rest.
Mitch: Your finger?
Curly: One thing. Just one thing. You stick to that and the rest don’t mean s***.
Mitch: But, what is the “one thing?”
Curly: That’s what you have to find out.
More than ever, nonprofits need to do what Mitch did and take Curly’s advice.
Over the course of my career, I’ve worked at six nonprofits. None of them were clear on what their one thing was. They were tossed on the waves like beach balls. What we need in the nonprofit world are more lighthouses. Even if your nonprofit is far from the ocean, I bet you’ve seen one of these lighthouses. Pick one or two nonprofits you admire. They’re most likely straddling some dangerous strait and directing their light on saving and protecting lives, easing suffering or delivering people from ignorance. They’re focused on one thing and they do it well. Damn the rest.
Seattle Foundation and Local Philanthropists Increase GiveBIG "Stretch Pool" by $300,000 - PR Newswire - The Sacramento Bee
Seattle Foundation and Local Philanthropists Increase GiveBIG "Stretch Pool" by $300,000 - PR Newswire - The Sacramento Bee: SEATTLE, May 3, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Following the stunning results of GiveBIG, The Seattle Foundation, local businesses and philanthropists have added $300,000 more to the "stretch pool" that will leverage the $7.4 million in gifts made yesterday through the online giving campaign.
During this 24-hour online event held on May 2, people made nearly 38,000 donations to more than 1,200 local nonprofits profiled on www.seattlefoundation.org. The Seattle Foundation promises to "stretch" these gifts further, making a prorated "stretch" or match of every contribution using a pool of $500,000 provided by corporate sponsors, individual contributors and the Foundation. Today's announcement brings the "stretch pool" to $800,000, allowing for a larger proportional match than would have otherwise been possible.
During this 24-hour online event held on May 2, people made nearly 38,000 donations to more than 1,200 local nonprofits profiled on www.seattlefoundation.org. The Seattle Foundation promises to "stretch" these gifts further, making a prorated "stretch" or match of every contribution using a pool of $500,000 provided by corporate sponsors, individual contributors and the Foundation. Today's announcement brings the "stretch pool" to $800,000, allowing for a larger proportional match than would have otherwise been possible.
Children's Hospital exec stays focused on kids, not money
Children's Hospital exec stays focused on kids, not money: To what extent does the hospital rely on philanthropic donations, and what’s that money used for?
Philanthropic donations are very, very important for the three big missions of Children’s Hospital: clinical care, education, and discovery or research. From a clinical care standpoint, philanthropy supports many in a suite of services that children need -- for example, palliative care … which is unreimbursed or very modestly reimbursed … In terms of education, philanthropy has had a major impact on the hospital’s ability to create and provide educational programs for many of the staff here and many staff people at hospitals in the region who don’t have pediatric expertise.
Philanthropic donations are very, very important for the three big missions of Children’s Hospital: clinical care, education, and discovery or research. From a clinical care standpoint, philanthropy supports many in a suite of services that children need -- for example, palliative care … which is unreimbursed or very modestly reimbursed … In terms of education, philanthropy has had a major impact on the hospital’s ability to create and provide educational programs for many of the staff here and many staff people at hospitals in the region who don’t have pediatric expertise.
Suiting up for a Dress for Success fundraiser
Suiting up for a Dress for Success fundraiser: Kimberly Allen, executive director of Dress for Success, said about 30 percent of the women who work with the group find jobs. Many live within 30 miles of the nonprofit's Congress Street shop, which the organization is opening a second shop in Bangor in July.
Fundraiser mugged on his way to World Office Chair Racing Championship | Third Sector
Fundraiser mugged on his way to World Office Chair Racing Championship | Third Sector: A man who was hitchhiking to Germany with an office chair to raise funds for Help for Heroes has been hospitalised after being mugged.
Rob Dawson-Goodey was taken to hospital last night after being attacked at a service station in Amiens, nothern France.
Rob Dawson-Goodey was taken to hospital last night after being attacked at a service station in Amiens, nothern France.
Thursday, May 03, 2012
Komen breast-cancer charity fights to keep support - NorthJersey.com
Komen breast-cancer charity fights to keep support - NorthJersey.com: But critics say the drop-off in donations shows how hard it’s going to be for the organization to redeem its image and win back the support of the thousands who abandoned it.
“Any non-profit has just one incredibly valuable asset: trust,” said Andrew Watt, chief executive of the Association of Fundraising Professionals in Arlington, Va. “Once you destroy that trust, it takes a lot longer to restore it.”
“Any non-profit has just one incredibly valuable asset: trust,” said Andrew Watt, chief executive of the Association of Fundraising Professionals in Arlington, Va. “Once you destroy that trust, it takes a lot longer to restore it.”
Is Overhead a Good Yardstick for Nonprofits? - NPQ – Nonprofit Quarterly - Promoting an active an engaged democracy.
Is Overhead a Good Yardstick for Nonprofits? - NPQ – Nonprofit Quarterly - Promoting an active an engaged democracy.: Outspoken and direct, Jack Shakely, the president emeritus of the California Community Foundation, says in no uncertain terms that administrative costs—the measurement people most often use to determine a nonprofit organization’s worth—is a poor means of evaluation. In this LA Times editorial, Shakely writes that it doesn’t help that charity raters with their “top 20 lists” propagate this notion, as do nonprofits that perpetuate it by brandishing their administrative overhead costs on their websites or promotional material. For nonprofits trying to create social change or to solve large problems in society, why would a simple number—the percentage of an organization’s budget dedicated to administrative costs—determine how effective it is?
Four Ways to Make Your Grant Appendix Shine
Four Ways to Make Your Grant Appendix Shine: Four Ways to Make Your Grant Appendix Shine
Document illuminated by overhead lightMay 2012
Whether you're an established organization familiar with the grant process or you are a new nonprofit venturing into the state or federal grant writing realm for the first time, chances are you're overwhelmed by the amount of information requested by the funder—and the herculean efforts it can take to gather everything by the deadline. Narratives and budgets are critical elements, but just as crucial in importance—and sometimes overlooked—is your proposal's appendix. "How in the world can I gather all of this information in such a short period of time?" you may ask. "What happens if I’m not able to obtain all the necessary components before the deadline?" There's one simple answer: your grant will not be selected for review, and all the sweat equity and sleepless nights you and your staff have invested in the project will be for naught. Following are four "Do's and Don'ts"—some basic, helpful tips to ensure your application is in A form—elements that will make or break your proposal.
Document illuminated by overhead lightMay 2012
Whether you're an established organization familiar with the grant process or you are a new nonprofit venturing into the state or federal grant writing realm for the first time, chances are you're overwhelmed by the amount of information requested by the funder—and the herculean efforts it can take to gather everything by the deadline. Narratives and budgets are critical elements, but just as crucial in importance—and sometimes overlooked—is your proposal's appendix. "How in the world can I gather all of this information in such a short period of time?" you may ask. "What happens if I’m not able to obtain all the necessary components before the deadline?" There's one simple answer: your grant will not be selected for review, and all the sweat equity and sleepless nights you and your staff have invested in the project will be for naught. Following are four "Do's and Don'ts"—some basic, helpful tips to ensure your application is in A form—elements that will make or break your proposal.
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- spring2action: Alexandria – you are a city full of ACTion Heroes! Your incredible generosity overwhelmed us. Thank you to everyone who gave on May 2 and supported the nonprofits that make Alexandria amazing. Want to be an ACTion Hero all year round? Join ACTion Alexandria, Alexandria’s online platform for community change.
Wednesday, May 02, 2012
Getty Trust to Cut Museum Jobs - Philanthropy Today - The Chronicle of Philanthropy- Connecting the nonprofit world with news, jobs, and ideas
Getty Trust to Cut Museum Jobs - Philanthropy Today - The Chronicle of Philanthropy- Connecting the nonprofit world with news, jobs, and ideas: Getty Trust to Cut Museum Jobs
May 2, 2012, 10:27 am
The J. Paul Getty Trust, the world’s wealthiest cultural organization, announced Monday that it is eliminating 34 of the 394 positions in its museum division to free up millions of dollars a year for art acquisitions, the Los Angeles Times writes.
May 2, 2012, 10:27 am
The J. Paul Getty Trust, the world’s wealthiest cultural organization, announced Monday that it is eliminating 34 of the 394 positions in its museum division to free up millions of dollars a year for art acquisitions, the Los Angeles Times writes.
- spring2action
- spring2action: What if we all gave on one day?
TODAY, our community is coming together for 24 hours of unprecedented giving. Spring2ACTion is one extraordinary day to support the nonprofit organizations that make Alexandria amazing. This is YOUR chance to make a real impact – every donation you make gives your favorite organization a chance to win matching grants and prizes.
TODAY, our community is coming together for 24 hours of unprecedented giving. Spring2ACTion is one extraordinary day to support the nonprofit organizations that make Alexandria amazing. This is YOUR chance to make a real impact – every donation you make gives your favorite organization a chance to win matching grants and prizes.
Park Foundation Takes Body Slam of an Op-ed over Opposition to Natural Gas Drilling - NPQ – Nonprofit Quarterly - Promoting an active an engaged democracy.
Park Foundation Takes Body Slam of an Op-ed over Opposition to Natural Gas Drilling - NPQ – Nonprofit Quarterly - Promoting an active an engaged democracy.: This op-ed from two members of the Joint Landowners Coalition of New York (JLCNY) rips the Ithaca-based Park Foundation for its activism against natural gas development in New York State. The authors had previously met with the Foundation, looking for support on what they refer to as the Coalition’s work on “best practices in natural gas development.”
AP Exclusive: ‘Three Cups’ author says lawsuit’s dismissal confirms faith in justice system - The Washington Post
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AP Exclusive: ‘Three Cups’ author says lawsuit’s dismissal confirms faith in justice system - The Washington Post: HELENA, Mont. — “Three Cups of Tea” author Greg Mortenson says the dismissal of a civil lawsuit that accused him of fabricating book passages to make money for himself and his charity confirms his faith in the U.S. justice system.
Mortenson told The Associated Press in an email Monday that he has been overwhelmed at times dealing with the lawsuit, a Montana investigation into the Central Asia Institute and surgery to repair a small hole in his heart.
AP Exclusive: ‘Three Cups’ author says lawsuit’s dismissal confirms faith in justice system - The Washington Post: HELENA, Mont. — “Three Cups of Tea” author Greg Mortenson says the dismissal of a civil lawsuit that accused him of fabricating book passages to make money for himself and his charity confirms his faith in the U.S. justice system.
Mortenson told The Associated Press in an email Monday that he has been overwhelmed at times dealing with the lawsuit, a Montana investigation into the Central Asia Institute and surgery to repair a small hole in his heart.
GiveBIG online push Wednesday to boost nonprofits | Local News | The Seattle Times
GiveBIG online push Wednesday to boost nonprofits | Local News | The Seattle Times: Seattle's success in technology and philanthropy will converge in 24 hours of giving back through The Seattle Foundation's second annual online GiveBIG event scheduled for Wednesday.
The event helps more than 1,400 local nonprofits raise money and awareness through online donations.
The event helps more than 1,400 local nonprofits raise money and awareness through online donations.
Creating a Culture of Data-Driven Philanthropy
Creating a Culture of Data-Driven Philanthropy: How do we as a nonprofit sector decide which nonprofits are doing a good job and which aren’t, and how do we communicate that to current and potential supporters? Watch dog groups often rely on spending and growth data for their analysis, but as Anjali Deshmukh asks, “If an organization could prove to you that they could eradicate homelessness, would you care as much about what they spent on salaries and staplers?” This guest post and Anjali’s organization, Nonprofit Finance Fund, may have you re-thinking what the term “bottom line” means for your nonprofit, and therefore how you communicate your effectiveness to your supporters. ~ Kivi
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