Some Olympic torchbearers are selling their torches for charity - The Denver Post: The London Organizing Committee of the Olympic Games and Paralympic Games has fueled the fire, with about 50 used torches up for auction on its official website.
The gold-colored torches are 31.5 inches long and weigh about 2 pounds. The Olympic flame will ultimately be carried by 8,000 torchbearers over an 8,000-mile relay.
Monday, July 16, 2012
What are UVa's next steps? | Daily Progress
What are UVa's next steps? | Daily Progress: But calls are now resuming “to get down to hard work.” The community has taken its breather, and people are beginning again to ask questions and seek answers (as illustrated by several recent and upcoming letters to the editor).
What is the hard work that the board, and the university community, must tackle?
It boils down to two words: Money. Power.
How will the university retain, much less burnish, its stellar reputation if the state keeps cutting public funding to Virginia’s “public” universities? State support of UVa is now around 10 percent.
What is the hard work that the board, and the university community, must tackle?
It boils down to two words: Money. Power.
How will the university retain, much less burnish, its stellar reputation if the state keeps cutting public funding to Virginia’s “public” universities? State support of UVa is now around 10 percent.
223 alums reunion = $30 million for Carleton College | StarTribune.com
223 alums reunion = $30 million for Carleton College | StarTribune.com: The alumni who celebrated their 50th class reunion at Carleton College in Northfield last month danced to Elvis hits, ate seared salmon and bison ribs, and announced a jaw-dropping donation to their alma mater.
It was spelled out in placards in front of the dining room one morning: $ 30 MILLION !
It was spelled out in placards in front of the dining room one morning: $ 30 MILLION !
Shifting ground: Nonprofits struggle to navigate changing terrain, forge corporate partnerships | The Post and Courier | Charleston SC, News, Sports, Entertainment
Shifting ground: Nonprofits struggle to navigate changing terrain, forge corporate partnerships | The Post and Courier | Charleston SC, News, Sports, Entertainment: Nonprofits alone can never solve all our social problems, declared fundraising guru Jon Duschinsky at the Association of Fundraising Professional’s local Summer Institute summit last month. And it’s foolish to think that the relatively slim expenditure on “social good” could ever be enough to make more than a dent.
Thursday, July 12, 2012
JTNews | The Voice of Jewish Washington
JTNews | The Voice of Jewish Washington: The staff of the Jewish Federation of Greater Seattle received a shock when they assembled for a staff meeting first thing Monday morning: Their president and CEO, Richard Fruchter, announced his resignation, effective immediately.
Donations from personal gardens help Valparaiso food pantry meet needs of clients
Donations from personal gardens help Valparaiso food pantry meet needs of clients: hook describes personal garden donations as one of the great misconceptions about which food items patrons in need prefer.
"I've been here since 2000, and it's not just shelf staples like canned goods and boxed goods that people want and need," Shook said.
"Now, more than ever, people are realizing the value of fresh fruits and vegetables and produce of all kinds and we're happy to accept any donations from anyone with gardens who have extra to share."
Shook said the food pantry in Valparaiso provides for more than 1,600 client visits a month, so any donations are happily accepted
"I've been here since 2000, and it's not just shelf staples like canned goods and boxed goods that people want and need," Shook said.
"Now, more than ever, people are realizing the value of fresh fruits and vegetables and produce of all kinds and we're happy to accept any donations from anyone with gardens who have extra to share."
Shook said the food pantry in Valparaiso provides for more than 1,600 client visits a month, so any donations are happily accepted
More Nonprofits Should Consider Mergers - San Jose Inside
More Nonprofits Should Consider Mergers - San Jose Inside: It is great to see nonprofits with similar missions merging to form stronger entities. Both had executives who were willing to look at the big picture, ensuring their respective nonprofits were able to continue serving the community. It makes sense for more nonprofits to seek opportunities to combine forces, especially when the CEO is leaving the organization.
The upsides and downsides of freemium-based fundraising - Future Fundraising Now
The upsides and downsides of freemium-based fundraising - Future Fundraising Now: The upsides and downsides of freemium-based fundraising
A lot of direct mail fundraising is driven by "freemiums," the most common of which is the good old sheet of personalized address labels. Other inexpensive personalized items, like notepads, bookplates, pens, coins, and greeting cards are also popular.
A lot of direct mail fundraising is driven by "freemiums," the most common of which is the good old sheet of personalized address labels. Other inexpensive personalized items, like notepads, bookplates, pens, coins, and greeting cards are also popular.
Amy Neumann: Social Good Stars -- Charity:Water's Scott Harrison
Amy Neumann: Social Good Stars -- Charity:Water's Scott Harrison: Scott Harrison is well-known worldwide as the charismatic founder and CEO of uber-impactful clean water charity, charity: water. But the story of how charity: water came to be is quite unique. It's not often that such a colorful, inspiring, paradigm-shifting story happens. Scott's is just that, and the global impact charity: water has had in the six years it has been around is staggeringly beautiful. I had the honor of learning more about the history and progress of one of the most productive water organizations out there through Scott.
All-nighter benefits local nonprofit organizations | The Miami Hurricane
All-nighter benefits local nonprofit organizations | The Miami Hurricane: Twenty-five hours to create an advertising campaign for a local nonprofit organization? Challenge accepted.
On Feb. 17, 100 student volunteers pulled all-nighters during the School of Communication’s PhilADthropy. At the event, participants developed brand identities, promotional materials, and multimedia presentations for 16 South Florida nonprofit organizations.
On Feb. 17, 100 student volunteers pulled all-nighters during the School of Communication’s PhilADthropy. At the event, participants developed brand identities, promotional materials, and multimedia presentations for 16 South Florida nonprofit organizations.
Houston enjoys its biggest charity season ever: The year of the $1 million gala makes a big difference - 2012-Jul-11 - CultureMap Houston
Houston enjoys its biggest charity season ever: The year of the $1 million gala makes a big difference - 2012-Jul-11 - CultureMap Houston: The Aubergine-themed Ballet Ball was just one in a long line of charity fundraisers that crossed the $1 million mark this past season. Never before has Houston seen such an outpouring of charitable dollars associated with society-driven fundraisers. In the wake of a struggling national economy, the city's philanthropic spirit, rather than shrinking, seems to be growing.
CultureMap counted 21 charitable fundraisers from January through May that raised $1 million or more.
CultureMap counted 21 charitable fundraisers from January through May that raised $1 million or more.
Wednesday, July 11, 2012
The Billionaire Who Stopped Giving - U.S. Business News - CNBC
The Billionaire Who Stopped Giving - U.S. Business News - CNBC: ut the chief reason to admire Chuck Feeney is his announcement yesterday: that he is ending his charitable giving.
It’s not that Feeney has become stingy or uncaring.
The 81-year-old philanthropist is winding down his charitable foundation, The Atlantic Philanthropies, because he has largely fulfilled his promise to give away the bulk of his fortune during his lifetime. He called it “giving while living.”
It’s not that Feeney has become stingy or uncaring.
The 81-year-old philanthropist is winding down his charitable foundation, The Atlantic Philanthropies, because he has largely fulfilled his promise to give away the bulk of his fortune during his lifetime. He called it “giving while living.”
Take Chances and Accept Failure: Advice From a Veteran Fundraiser - Prospecting - The Chronicle of Philanthropy- Connecting the nonprofit world with news, jobs, and ideas
Take Chances and Accept Failure: Advice From a Veteran Fundraiser - Prospecting - The Chronicle of Philanthropy- Connecting the nonprofit world with news, jobs, and ideas: ake Chances and Accept Failure: Advice From a Veteran Fundraiser
July 11, 2012, 9:52 am
By Cody Switzer
Claudia Looney, senior vice president for development at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles, has managed a successful $1-billion capital campaign and was named the Association of Fundraising Professionals’ 2012 Outstanding Fundraising Professional.
July 11, 2012, 9:52 am
By Cody Switzer
Claudia Looney, senior vice president for development at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles, has managed a successful $1-billion capital campaign and was named the Association of Fundraising Professionals’ 2012 Outstanding Fundraising Professional.
The AFP Blog: Talking About a Revolution…in Fundraising
From the AFP BLOG
The AFP Blog: Talking About a Revolution…in Fundraising: Talking About a Revolution…in Fundraising
In my last blog post, I talked about charities needing to adjust to our new fundraising environment—it’s not the time to retrench, but rather be creative and try big ideas that can revitalize your organization.
The AFP Blog: Talking About a Revolution…in Fundraising: Talking About a Revolution…in Fundraising
In my last blog post, I talked about charities needing to adjust to our new fundraising environment—it’s not the time to retrench, but rather be creative and try big ideas that can revitalize your organization.
Agnes Gund, Philanthropist, Says Arts Leaders and Fundraisers Need to Change - NPQ – Nonprofit Quarterly - Promoting an active and engaged democracy.
Agnes Gund, Philanthropist, Says Arts Leaders and Fundraisers Need to Change - NPQ – Nonprofit Quarterly - Promoting an active and engaged democracy.: Agnes Gund is the President Emeritus of the Museum of Modern Art in Manhattan which should give you some sense of how central her seat is in the world of the arts. Last month she addressed the Crain’s Arts and Culture Breakfast where she issued some challenges to leaders and fundraisers in arts organizations, many of whom—in her opinion—are not keeping up with changes in the larger society. Disruption, she asserts, should be sought by arts organizations far more than it is.
But, instead of paraphrasing Gund’s concise but powerful comments, here is an excerpt to which every one of us should pay careful attention.
But, instead of paraphrasing Gund’s concise but powerful comments, here is an excerpt to which every one of us should pay careful attention.
How Philanthropists Can Promote Democracy: Buy a Daily Newspaper - Pablo Eisenberg - The Chronicle of Philanthropy- Connecting the nonprofit world with news, jobs, and ideas
How Philanthropists Can Promote Democracy: Buy a Daily Newspaper - Pablo Eisenberg - The Chronicle of Philanthropy- Connecting the nonprofit world with news, jobs, and ideas: As many other newspaper owners follow the lead of the Times-Picayune, it’s time for the nation’s major philanthropists to step in and recognize that they must rescue a critical engine of democracy.
The Ford Foundation showed signs that it understands the urgency a few weeks ago by announcing a $1-million grant to the Los Angeles Times. The newspaper plans to use the money to expand coverage of vital issues like the prison system and devote more attention to reporting on the city’s immigrants.
The Ford Foundation showed signs that it understands the urgency a few weeks ago by announcing a $1-million grant to the Los Angeles Times. The newspaper plans to use the money to expand coverage of vital issues like the prison system and devote more attention to reporting on the city’s immigrants.
How Philanthropists Can Promote Democracy: Buy a Daily Newspaper - Pablo Eisenberg - The Chronicle of Philanthropy- Connecting the nonprofit world with news, jobs, and ideas
How Philanthropists Can Promote Democracy: Buy a Daily Newspaper - Pablo Eisenberg - The Chronicle of Philanthropy- Connecting the nonprofit world with news, jobs, and ideas: As many other newspaper owners follow the lead of the Times-Picayune, it’s time for the nation’s major philanthropists to step in and recognize that they must rescue a critical engine of democracy.
The Ford Foundation showed signs that it understands the urgency a few weeks ago by announcing a $1-million grant to the Los Angeles Times. The newspaper plans to use the money to expand coverage of vital issues like the prison system and devote more attention to reporting on the city’s immigrants.
The Ford Foundation showed signs that it understands the urgency a few weeks ago by announcing a $1-million grant to the Los Angeles Times. The newspaper plans to use the money to expand coverage of vital issues like the prison system and devote more attention to reporting on the city’s immigrants.
How Philanthropists Can Promote Democracy: Buy a Daily Newspaper - Pablo Eisenberg - The Chronicle of Philanthropy- Connecting the nonprofit world with news, jobs, and ideas
How Philanthropists Can Promote Democracy: Buy a Daily Newspaper - Pablo Eisenberg - The Chronicle of Philanthropy- Connecting the nonprofit world with news, jobs, and ideas: As many other newspaper owners follow the lead of the Times-Picayune, it’s time for the nation’s major philanthropists to step in and recognize that they must rescue a critical engine of democracy.
The Ford Foundation showed signs that it understands the urgency a few weeks ago by announcing a $1-million grant to the Los Angeles Times. The newspaper plans to use the money to expand coverage of vital issues like the prison system and devote more attention to reporting on the city’s immigrants.
The Ford Foundation showed signs that it understands the urgency a few weeks ago by announcing a $1-million grant to the Los Angeles Times. The newspaper plans to use the money to expand coverage of vital issues like the prison system and devote more attention to reporting on the city’s immigrants.
5 steps to a board member’s ask - TheNonProfitTimes
5 steps to a board member’s ask - TheNonProfitTimes: Speaking during the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) 49th International Conference on Fundraising, Laura Fredricks said the number one reason board members do not get involved in asking for money is that they fear they will not be as successful at it as they are in their business
Tuesday, July 10, 2012
Cancer Campaign Tries Using Shock to Change Attitudes - Campaign Spotlight - NYTimes.com
Cancer Campaign Tries Using Shock to Change Attitudes - Campaign Spotlight - NYTimes.com: A campaign to change attitudes about people with a familiar form of cancer is proving to be provocative enough that some posters are being torn down — and those behind the campaign could not be more pleased.
In U.S. First, Dayton's Symphony, Opera, and Ballet Unite - Philanthropy Today - The Chronicle of Philanthropy- Connecting the nonprofit world with news, jobs, and ideas
In U.S. First, Dayton's Symphony, Opera, and Ballet Unite - Philanthropy Today - The Chronicle of Philanthropy- Connecting the nonprofit world with news, jobs, and ideas: In U.S. First, Dayton’s Symphony, Opera, and Ballet Unite
July 10, 2012, 10:26 am
Dayton, Ohio’s philharmonic orchestra, opera, and ballet have merged into a single arts organization, the country’s first three-way union among major classical music and dance outfits, writes the Dayton Daily News.
July 10, 2012, 10:26 am
Dayton, Ohio’s philharmonic orchestra, opera, and ballet have merged into a single arts organization, the country’s first three-way union among major classical music and dance outfits, writes the Dayton Daily News.
Despite Sandusky Scandal, Penn State Fundraising Is Strong - Philanthropy Today - The Chronicle of Philanthropy- Connecting the nonprofit world with news, jobs, and ideas
Despite Sandusky Scandal, Penn State Fundraising Is Strong - Philanthropy Today - The Chronicle of Philanthropy- Connecting the nonprofit world with news, jobs, and ideas: Despite Sandusky Scandal, Penn State Fundraising Is Strong
July 10, 2012, 10:27 am
Penn State University collected more than $208-million in donations over the past 12 months, the second-highest total in the university’s history, says the Associated Press.
The total number of contributors for the fiscal year ending June 30 rose to more than 191,000 after two years of slight declines. That’s despite months of turmoil over the arrest and trial of former Penn State assistant football coach Jerry Sandusky and controversy over the university’s handling of the matter. Mr. Sandusky is awaiting sentencing after his conviction last month on 45 counts of child sex abuse.
July 10, 2012, 10:27 am
Penn State University collected more than $208-million in donations over the past 12 months, the second-highest total in the university’s history, says the Associated Press.
The total number of contributors for the fiscal year ending June 30 rose to more than 191,000 after two years of slight declines. That’s despite months of turmoil over the arrest and trial of former Penn State assistant football coach Jerry Sandusky and controversy over the university’s handling of the matter. Mr. Sandusky is awaiting sentencing after his conviction last month on 45 counts of child sex abuse.
Shaping Programs to Fit Community Needs - Ideas & Advice - The Chronicle of Philanthropy- Connecting the nonprofit world with news, jobs, and ideas
Shaping Programs to Fit Community Needs - Ideas & Advice - The Chronicle of Philanthropy- Connecting the nonprofit world with news, jobs, and ideas: Shaping Programs to Fit Community Needs
By Holly Hall
When Rich Homberg took over as president of Detroit Public Television in 2008, after working many years for CBS, he knew that the souring economy and profound changes in the media industry would force him to change how the station raised money.
By Holly Hall
When Rich Homberg took over as president of Detroit Public Television in 2008, after working many years for CBS, he knew that the souring economy and profound changes in the media industry would force him to change how the station raised money.
AFP Poll Finds Staffing, Board Support of Top Concern to Fundraisers - Press - AFP
AFP Poll Finds Staffing, Board Support of Top Concern to Fundraisers - Press - AFP: AFP Poll Finds Staffing, Board Support of Top Concern to Fundraisers
July 3, 2012
Many fundraisers feel that having an inadequate level of development staff is a key internal challenge holding their organization back from making more impact, an informal AFP website poll suggests.
July 3, 2012
Many fundraisers feel that having an inadequate level of development staff is a key internal challenge holding their organization back from making more impact, an informal AFP website poll suggests.
Monday, July 09, 2012
Boulder nonprofits look to social enterprises to raise money - Boulder Daily Camera
Boulder nonprofits look to social enterprises to raise money - Boulder Daily Camera: An increasing number of nonprofit agencies and so-called "venture philanthropists" in Boulder are trying to bridge the social service and business worlds with enterprises that raise money and support social change.
Driven by decreases in giving and government grants during the recession and changing philosophy of nonprofit executives and donors, many nonprofits are launching social enterprises or looking for ways to expand their existing revenue-generating activities.
Driven by decreases in giving and government grants during the recession and changing philosophy of nonprofit executives and donors, many nonprofits are launching social enterprises or looking for ways to expand their existing revenue-generating activities.
Evaluating Programs? Ask Clients What They Think - Mission: Innovation - The Chronicle of Philanthropy- Connecting the nonprofit world with news, jobs, and ideas
Evaluating Programs? Ask Clients What They Think - Mission: Innovation - The Chronicle of Philanthropy- Connecting the nonprofit world with news, jobs, and ideas: Nonprofits need to get a lot better at asking clients what they think — and acting on the information they receive, says Peter York, director of research for TCC Group, a management-consulting company that advises charities.
T. Boone Pickens's $165-Million Gift Gives Alma Mater Headaches - Philanthropy Today - The Chronicle of Philanthropy- Connecting the nonprofit world with news, jobs, and ideas
T. Boone Pickens's $165-Million Gift Gives Alma Mater Headaches - Philanthropy Today - The Chronicle of Philanthropy- Connecting the nonprofit world with news, jobs, and ideas: T. Boone Pickens’s $165-Million Gift Gives Alma Mater Headaches
July 9, 2012, 10:35 am
Oil billionaire T. Boone Pickens’s $165-million gift to Oklahoma State University sports seven years ago, and his subsequent involvement in the athletic department’s financial moves, have created significant problems for his alma mater, according to The Wall Street Journal.
July 9, 2012, 10:35 am
Oil billionaire T. Boone Pickens’s $165-million gift to Oklahoma State University sports seven years ago, and his subsequent involvement in the athletic department’s financial moves, have created significant problems for his alma mater, according to The Wall Street Journal.
University of Virginia Firing Offers an Important Lesson for Boards - Against the Grain - The Chronicle of Philanthropy- Connecting the nonprofit world with news, jobs, and ideas
University of Virginia Firing Offers an Important Lesson for Boards - Against the Grain - The Chronicle of Philanthropy- Connecting the nonprofit world with news, jobs, and ideas: Last month, after a dramatic and unusually public example of board governance gone awry, the University of Virginia’s board reversed itself and reinstated the institution’s president less than two weeks after accepting her forced resignation.
For board members of all types of nonprofits, this episode should serve as a cautionary tale about what can go wrong when a board and its leaders are not clear about their roles. Trouble often erupts when people forget that boards govern, board members do not.
For board members of all types of nonprofits, this episode should serve as a cautionary tale about what can go wrong when a board and its leaders are not clear about their roles. Trouble often erupts when people forget that boards govern, board members do not.
Indiana School of Philanthropy would be a first for U.S. – USATODAY.com
Indiana School of Philanthropy would be a first for U.S. – USATODAY.com: And now, with a growing market for non-profit workers, university officials say the time has come for a formal school at IUPUI. If the university receives state approval this year, as is expected, classes could begin in the 2013-14 academic year.
Fred Leeb: Nonprofits Are Now Too Critical to Fail
Fred Leeb: Nonprofits Are Now Too Critical to Fail: According to Scott Allard of the School of Social Service Administration, University of Chicago, assistance from nonprofits is even more critical in today's down economy because the needs are greater but,
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