How Companies Can Move Beyond Philanthropy in Developing Countries?

How Companies Can Move Beyond Philanthropy in Developing Countries?: For years the developed world’s standard M.O. has been to fund philanthropic projects in poorer countries across the globe. The results overall are mixed and have certainly been controversial. But despite one’s views of the “donor community” and whether one believes that charity and aid are effective, the stubborn fact is that needs have become greater, costs more expensive and for philanthropies and foundations, the funds must be stretched even further.

Nonprofit Startup Enlists Dalai Lama, Celebs for Kick-Off - NPQ – Nonprofit Quarterly - Promoting an active and engaged democracy.

Nonprofit Startup Enlists Dalai Lama, Celebs for Kick-Off - NPQ – Nonprofit Quarterly - Promoting an active and engaged democracy.: The One World Community Foundation will be putting on its very first “public endeavor,” an event titled Common Ground for Peace. Tibetan leader the Dalai Lama will attend the two-day forum at Syracuse University, and comedian Whoopi Goldberg will emcee the event, which will feature performances by Dave Matthews, Counting Crows, Nas, and more. The forum will also involve panel discussions, moderated by NBC News correspondent Ann Curry, with distinguished speakers such as Global Partnerships Forum founder Amir Dossal, Nobel Peace Laureate Mohamed ElBaradei, former U.N. ambassador Andrew Young, former director of the C.I.A. R. James Woolsey, and Martin Luther King III.

Six Tips for Charitable Taxpayers | Planned Giving Design Center

Six Tips for Charitable Taxpayers | Planned Giving Design Center: Contributing money and property are ways that you can support a charitable cause, but in order for your donation to be tax-deductible, certain conditions must be met. Read on for six things the IRS wants taxpayers to know about deductibility of donations.

Giving by the Rich Dropped $30-Billion During Recession - Prospecting - The Chronicle of Philanthropy- Connecting the nonprofit world with news, jobs, and ideas

Giving by the Rich Dropped $30-Billion During Recession - Prospecting - The Chronicle of Philanthropy- Connecting the nonprofit world with news, jobs, and ideas: Many fundraisers say they still can’t raise as much as they did before the economy soured in 2008. Particularly difficult to come by, they say, are gifts from affluent donors.

Now newly released IRS data support that assertion. Giving by people with incomes of $200,000 or more fell by $31-billion from 2007 to 2009. People who earned much less than that, under $100,000, dropped their giving by a total of $4-billion. Altogether, the IRS reported that people of every income level wrote off $158-billion in charitable donations in 2008 and 2009 combined.

Donors standing by Armstrong’s charity in days following cycling ban, stripping of titles - The Washington Post

Donors standing by Armstrong’s charity in days following cycling ban, stripping of titles - The Washington Post: But in the days following the announcement, the Lance Armstrong Foundation was showered with donations and pledges of continued support for its mission of promoting cancer awareness and research.

Public relations professionals say that while the famous cyclist and cancer survivor remains a polarizing figure, even his naysayers will have a hard time turning their back on the foundation and its trademark Livestrong yellow bracelets.

Carleton University rewrites controversial $15-million donor deal - The Globe and Mail

Carleton University rewrites controversial $15-million donor deal - The Globe and Mail: Carleton University has rewritten a controversial donor agreement for its school of political management to make clear that a wealthy patron does not have the final say on faculty hiring and curriculum.

Upcoming Workshops for Small and Medium-Sized 501(c)(3) Organizations

Upcoming Workshops for Small and Medium-Sized 501(c)(3) Organizations: Upcoming Workshops for Small and Medium-Sized 501(c)(3) Organizations


These one-day workshops for small and medium-sized 501(c)(3) organizations are presented by experienced IRS Exempt Organizations’ specialists and explain what 501(c)(3) entities must do to keep their tax-exempt status and comply with tax obligations.

This introductory workshop is designed for administrators or volunteers who are responsible for tax compliance, and for organization representatives.

Isaac: A Chance for Government to Rebuild Public Trust? - NPQ – Nonprofit Quarterly - Promoting an active and engaged democracy.

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Isaac: A Chance for Government to Rebuild Public Trust? - NPQ – Nonprofit Quarterly - Promoting an active and engaged democracy.: Tropical Storm Isaac only lightly brushed by Florida, though the Republican National Convention convened and then recessed due to the completely understandable caution that Tampa could have been hit. The path of the storm (which may become a hurricane) is heading along the path that looks just like the Hurricane Katrina vector, straight for Louisiana and the Mississippi gulf coast. Isaac isn’t expected to be as strong as Katrina (much less Katrina combined with Wilma, which also took a huge toll, particularly in Louisiana’s rural areas), but it is slow moving and loaded with tons of rain. Flooding in the low-lying areas of the coast is a distinct possibility if the storm’s impact on Haiti over the weekend is any guide. Nonprofits World Vision and Doctors without borders are reporting on the impact of the storm on Haiti. World Vision has noted the number of homes in Cite Soleil that lost their roofs or were flooded, and Doctors Without Borders is predicting an increase in cholera cases.

Your Money: Lower your tax bill with illiquid gifts

Your Money: Lower your tax bill with illiquid gifts: One of the lesser-known strategies they use is to donate illiquid assets - defined as valuable things not easily converted into cash, according to Eileen Heisman, the author of the annual Donor Advised Fund Report as well as chief executive of the National Philanthropic Trust.

The Republic - Common bond: 3 nonprofit agencies will share manager - Columbus, Indiana

The Republic - Common bond: 3 nonprofit agencies will share manager - Columbus, Indiana: Three local nonprofits have come together to help further their goals of creating a more welcoming community.

Most Powerful Women Philanthropists - Forbes

Most Powerful Women Philanthropists - Forbes: Power corrupts? Maybe not this year. Many of the most powerful women in the world in 2012 are focused on giving back, not on selfishness. Surveying the philanthropic work of 2012′s most powerful women is astounding.

Record Student Giving at UC San Diego - BroadcastNewsroom

Record Student Giving at UC San Diego - BroadcastNewsroom: The UC San Diego Student Foundation inspires philanthropy through ?students helping students? campaigns like the Give. Invest. Gain. initiative during Welcome Week?the week leading up to the start of classes?and the annual Senior Class Gift campaign at the close of the academic year. Hundreds of new UC San Diego student donors are also brought in through social media platforms such as YouTube, Facebook and Twitter, as well as other forms of digital marketing.

The UC San Diego Student Foundation was the first organization of its kind in the University of California system and currently one of only a few in the nation. The student-run organization, under the guidance of UCSD Alumni, has awarded over $80,000 in scholarships to more than 60 UC San Diego students.

Sandusky charity seeks to delay transition plan | Fox News

Sandusky charity seeks to delay transition plan | Fox News: The charity for troubled youths started by convicted pedophile Jerry Sandusky said Monday that it will postpone a plan to shut down and transfer programs and assets to a Texas ministry until lawsuits against the charity are resolved.

Storm Knocks Out Nonprofit Conference - TheNonProfitTimes

Storm Knocks Out Nonprofit Conference - TheNonProfitTimes: As Tropical Storm Isaac makes its way across Florida toward the Gulf Coast, it’s prompting cancelations and postponements, including the 21st annual Florida Nonprofit Conference.

Sponsored by the Florida Association of Nonprofit Organizations (FANO), the conference had been planned this week at the Deauville Beach Resort in Miami Beach,

Universities Move to Endowments to Pay Football Coaches - Philanthropy Today - The Chronicle of Philanthropy- Connecting the nonprofit world with news, jobs, and ideas

Universities Move to Endowments to Pay Football Coaches - Philanthropy Today - The Chronicle of Philanthropy- Connecting the nonprofit world with news, jobs, and ideas: Universities Move to Endowments to Pay Football Coaches

August 27, 2012, 9:31 am

Nearly all of the Ivy League universities pay their head football coaches through philanthropic endowments, and other major football programs are increasingly emulating the practice, writes The New York Times.

Boston’s Philanthropic Youth: How Tech Leaders Give Back Early | BostInno

Boston’s Philanthropic Youth: How Tech Leaders Give Back Early | BostInno: Three months ago, the Wall Street Journal ran a poignant article called Young, Rich, and Charitable, focusing on the recent giving habits of Silicon Valley’s young tech elites. Mark Zuckerberg of Facebook and Mark Benioff of Salesforce both have written $100M checks to charity this year. VC firm Andreesen Horowitz announced that all six of it’s partners will give away half of their wealth. A handful of young tech entrepreneurs, such as Elon Musk (PayPal), signed the Giving Pledge offering up their entire wealth across their life time. Add to that Sergey Brin of Google offering a $1M matching donation and Jack Dorsey of LinkedIn fronting a huge event for BUILD, and it’s clear to see that the tech community is looking to not only change the face of

Trustee of ShelterBox resigns in protest at the sacking of its chief executive

Trustee of ShelterBox resigns in protest at the sacking of its chief executive: Sir John Banham claims the charity's board never discussed Tom Henderson's dismissal

Sir John Banham, a trustee of the charity ShelterBox, has resigned after the sacking of Tom Henderson, its founder and chief executive.

The charity, which provides survival equipment to people affected by disasters, earlier this week said it had removed Henderson as chief executive following a unanimous decision by trustees.

But Banham, a former director general of the Confederation of British Industry and the first controller of the Audit Commission, said he had not agreed to Henderson’s sacking and has stood down from the board.

Livestrong Reaps Windfall After Armstrong Drops Doping Fight - Philanthropy Today - The Chronicle of Philanthropy- Connecting the nonprofit world with news, jobs, and ideas

Livestrong Reaps Windfall After Armstrong Drops Doping Fight - Philanthropy Today - The Chronicle of Philanthropy- Connecting the nonprofit world with news, jobs, and ideas: Livestrong Reaps Windfall After Armstrong Drops Doping Fight

August 27, 2012, 9:33 am

Donations to Lance Armstrong’s cancer charity skyrocketed on the day after the cycling legend abandoned his challenge to charges that he used performance-enhancing drugs, Reuters reports.

Lance Armstrong Charity’s Supporters Remain Upbeat After Doping Fight Ends - Home - The Chronicle of Philanthropy- Connecting the nonprofit world with news, jobs, and ideas

Lance Armstrong Charity’s Supporters Remain Upbeat After Doping Fight Ends - Home - The Chronicle of Philanthropy- Connecting the nonprofit world with news, jobs, and ideas: Cyclist Lance Armstrong’s decision Thursday to drop his fight against doping charges, which have dogged the seven-time Tour de France winner for years, is both a relief and a new beginning for Livestrong, the cancer charity he founded after his bout with the disease, say the group’s officials.

Edyth Bush Foundation hits $100M mark in grants awarded - Orlando Business Journal

Edyth Bush Foundation hits $100M mark in grants awarded - Orlando Business Journal: As its 40th anniversary fast approaches, the Edyth Bush Charitable Foundation hit another important milestone this month: The foundation has awarded $100 million in grant money.

Being a Great Place to Work is About Being Responsible | BlackbaudCurrent.com

Being a Great Place to Work is About Being Responsible | BlackbaudCurrent.com: To be honest, I think I learned as much as the students did. Seriously. Every time I go out and talk about corporate responsibility, CSR, doing good as part of good business, I learn something from the people engaged in the conversation. This time, I got to listen to the very wise guidance of George, Jim and Beezer – and the really smart, on-point questions from this new crop of future leaders.

Should Komen Let Nancy Brinker Serve as a Lifetime Trustee? - Prospecting - The Chronicle of Philanthropy- Connecting the nonprofit world with news, jobs, and ideas

Should Komen Let Nancy Brinker Serve as a Lifetime Trustee? - Prospecting - The Chronicle of Philanthropy- Connecting the nonprofit world with news, jobs, and ideas: Should Komen Let Nancy Brinker Serve as a Lifetime Trustee?

August 21, 2012, 10:27 am

By Holly Hall

Now that Nancy Brinker is stepping down as chief executive of the charity she founded, Susan G. Komen for the Cure, her critics are agitating for her to quit the charity’s board.

She doesn’t want to go, and the charity’s policy of letting some people serve as lifetime board members means she is not required to. That could pose a big challenge in the next few months as Komen conducts its highest-profile fundraising races.

Boy Scout Annual Fundraiser Dinner Hits Record $230,000 - News, Sports, Jobs - The Intelligencer / Wheeling News-Register

Boy Scout Annual Fundraiser Dinner Hits Record $230,000 - News, Sports, Jobs - The Intelligencer / Wheeling News-Register: WHEELING - The local Ohio River Valley Council of Boy Scouts announced a record $230,000 in donations during its annual Partnership Dinner at Oglebay Park's Wilson Lodge on Monday night.

Asian-Americans and Philanthropic Giving: Implications for Higher Education

Asian-Americans and Philanthropic Giving: Implications for Higher Education: Asian-Americans are the second fastest growing minority population in the United States after Latinos. Between 2000 and 2012, they grew at a rate of 49 percent. Although there is much diversity among Asian-Americans, there are some commonalities that cut across many of the sub-groups as well. First, among Asian-Americans, philanthropic giving is based on the value of compassion that is inherent in most Asian cultures. In addition, giving to family and the idea of reciprocity in gift giving is essential to understanding Asian philanthropy. Like many other cultures in the United States, religion plays a significant role in providing a foundation for philanthropic giving among Asian-Americans.

Philanthropy beat: Foundation job seekers face stingy prospects | StarTribune.com

Philanthropy beat: Foundation job seekers face stingy prospects | StarTribune.com: If you're dreaming of a career working at a foundation, make sure you have a Plan B. That, at least, was the advice from a panel of grantmakers at the Minnesota Council on Foundations this month.

The jobs are few, they said, and competition is fierce. But if that doesn't faze you, start getting some experience now, they said.

Charity begins where? - CSMonitor.com

Charity begins where? - CSMonitor.com: Does their difference in the type of giving reflect any pattern of charity in America? Only in this regard, as reflected in a new study by The Chronicle of Philanthropy: Americans differ widely in their giving, in both motives and goals.

No Time to Research Nonprofits? The Giving Library Has Done It for You

No Time to Research Nonprofits? The Giving Library Has Done It for You: The Laura and John Arnold Foundation last week released an online library with information about hundreds of American nonprofit organizations to help donors explore giving opportunities in one place and make informed decisions.

The new Giving Library also allows philanthropists to communicate directly with participating nonprofits through the library’s Connection Center.

How to Share Bad News with Your Supporters and Keep Your Choir�Engaged - Online Fundraising, Advocacy, and Social Media -

How to Share Bad News with Your Supporters and Keep Your Choir�Engaged - Online Fundraising, Advocacy, and Social Media -: You look forward to sharing victories with your community. Who wouldn’t? A big win offers a jolt of enthusiasm and shows that your hard work is paying off.

As any seasoned campaigners know though, advocacy work isn’t always smooth sailing. You are bound to hit patches of rough water. The way you address these challenges and how you share bad news with your community are critical to the long-term health and strength of your movement.

Charity Works: A match made in a recession - The Washington Post

Charity Works: A match made in a recession - The Washington Post: It was a marriage born during the Great Recession. Until then, both nonprofits were too engulfed in their own passions to entertain thoughts of companionship. Then the markets dropped and the plausibility of a union rose. Timing was everything.

Nearly one year since the vows, two nonprofit darlings of the District — N Street Village and Miriam’s House —are calling their merger a success.

Jay Leno sells Fiat 500 for charity; raises $350,000 for wounded soldiers - National Celebrity Headlines | Examiner.com

Jay Leno sells Fiat 500 for charity; raises $350,000 for wounded soldiers - National Celebrity Headlines | Examiner.com: Jay Leno definitely brought much needed funding to the men and women of the armed forces who are looking to get treatment for their wounds. The entertainer sold his special 2012 Prima Edizione Fiat 500, the second one imported to the U.S. by Chrysler, for ten times the asking price at a charity auction on Saturday night. The auction house listed the car at $35,000 but since it was for charity the final offer was ten times the asking price.