Monday, October 15, 2012
US Charities Still Losing More Donors Than Acquiring New
US Charities Still Losing More Donors Than Acquiring New: While fundraising levels are improving slightly, charities continue to lose more donors than they gain and have a long way to go to recover from the impact of the 2007-9 recession; this according to a new report from the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) and the Urban Institute indicates.
Asian Philanthropy Grows to Include Social Entrepreneurship, Corporate Giving
Asian Philanthropy Grows to Include Social Entrepreneurship, Corporate Giving: Last week, Give2Asia, a $25-million-a-year international charity, celebrated ten years of philanthropy at the Mark Hopkins Hotel in San Francisco. The grantees on hand (from eight countries) include a variety of organizations, including traditional charities and newer social-entrepreneurship organizations, and give some insight into social trends in the region.
Warning: Lost Donors Ahead! - Pamela Grow | Pamela Grow
Warning: Lost Donors Ahead! - Pamela Grow | Pamela Grow: Why, oh why are nonprofit organizations failing to retain their donors? The latest news, by way of the 2012 Fundraising Effectiveness Report from the Association of Fundraising Professionals shows that donor attrition rates are still in the toilet.
LEGOs, Tzedakah, and the New Boulder JCC
LEGOs, Tzedakah, and the New Boulder JCC: as families read stories about philanthropy and tzedakah (doing the right thing), participated in activities to learn more about giving, played with Legos, and ate ice cream. This day was one of the first of its kind in the Boulder Jewish community
Seth Rogen auctions bathroom visit for charity - Yahoo! Entertainment Singapore
Seth Rogen auctions bathroom visit for charity - Yahoo! Entertainment Singapore: Seth Rogen has auctioned off a bathroom visit for charity.
The 30-year-old Pineapple Express star donated the bizarre auction prize for the Night of Too Many Stars benefit in New York City.
The 30-year-old Pineapple Express star donated the bizarre auction prize for the Night of Too Many Stars benefit in New York City.
Nonprofits broaden reach to younger donors
Nonprofits broaden reach to younger donors: Organizations in West Michigan are reaching out to the next generation of donors by providing multiple and innovative ways for them to get involved. These organizations recognize that young adults are much more willing that the previous generation to roll up their sleeves and get to work rather than simply write a check, said Matthew Downey, nonprofit services program director for the Johnson Center for Philanthropy at Grand Valley State University.
Charity fashion show marks decade of giving back
Charity fashion show marks decade of giving back: A group of volunteers that plans the Cloud 9 Charities Fashion Show has grown from a core group of three to more than 20, and the money raised stays right here in southern Denton County.
Right now, these volunteers are working feverishly in preparation for the 10th Annual Style Show, which is set for November 10th at the Hilton Garden Inn in Lewisville.
Right now, these volunteers are working feverishly in preparation for the 10th Annual Style Show, which is set for November 10th at the Hilton Garden Inn in Lewisville.
BBC News - What motivates philanthropists?
BBC News - What motivates philanthropists?: Problem-solving skills
The desire by the super-rich to create some kind of social impact is not a new phenomenon, according to Jen Shang, philanthropic psychologist at Indiana University and the University of Bristol.
Prior's Court School The Shirley Foundation bought the Prior's Court estate in 1998; the school opened the following year
What is new, she says, is how they care about the creation of that social impact: "A lot of the people who accumulated their own wealth instead of inherited it have been quite successful in the first half of their life
The desire by the super-rich to create some kind of social impact is not a new phenomenon, according to Jen Shang, philanthropic psychologist at Indiana University and the University of Bristol.
Prior's Court School The Shirley Foundation bought the Prior's Court estate in 1998; the school opened the following year
What is new, she says, is how they care about the creation of that social impact: "A lot of the people who accumulated their own wealth instead of inherited it have been quite successful in the first half of their life
Combined Federal Campaign lowers sights for 2012 - Baltimore Sun
Combined Federal Campaign lowers sights for 2012 - Baltimore Sun: October 13, 2012|By Matthew Hay Brown, The Baltimore Sun
WASHINGTON — — With the economic recovery still sluggish, a donor pool laboring under a long-term pay freeze and uncertainty about looming budget cuts, organizers of the Combined Federal Campaign in the National Capital Area have reduced their fundraising goal for the 2012 giving season.
After falling short of their goal of $68 million from Washington and the surrounding area each of the last two years, organizers of the annual charity drive are aiming this year for $62.5 million. It's the first time since the financial crisis of 2008 at least — and, possibly, ever — that they have lowered their sights.
WASHINGTON — — With the economic recovery still sluggish, a donor pool laboring under a long-term pay freeze and uncertainty about looming budget cuts, organizers of the Combined Federal Campaign in the National Capital Area have reduced their fundraising goal for the 2012 giving season.
After falling short of their goal of $68 million from Washington and the surrounding area each of the last two years, organizers of the annual charity drive are aiming this year for $62.5 million. It's the first time since the financial crisis of 2008 at least — and, possibly, ever — that they have lowered their sights.
Penn State University Brandywine kicks off ‘THON’fundraiser - delcotimes.com
Penn State University Brandywine kicks off ‘THON’fundraiser - delcotimes.com: In 2012, THON raised a record-breaking $10.68 million and was able to donate 96 percent of the funds raised directly to benefit the Four Diamonds Fund, which picks up where insurance leaves off, relieving families of the financial burden at a time that should be spent focusing on the child’s health and treatment.
How the Top 100 Have Changed in 2 Decades - Philanthropy 400 - The Chronicle of Philanthropy- Connecting the nonprofit world with news, jobs, and ideas
How the Top 100 Have Changed in 2 Decades - Philanthropy 400 - The Chronicle of Philanthropy- Connecting the nonprofit world with news, jobs, and ideas: How the Top 100 Have Changed in 2 Decades
By Emily Gipple, Peter Panepento, and Cody Switzer
Over the past 20 years, charities have ridden the boom of the 1990s and fought through the tough economic times of the last five years.
When you click on a charity name in the chart below, you will see how it ranked in other years as well as how other charities in the same category have fared over the past two decades. You can also search for charities in the box below.
By Emily Gipple, Peter Panepento, and Cody Switzer
Over the past 20 years, charities have ridden the boom of the 1990s and fought through the tough economic times of the last five years.
When you click on a charity name in the chart below, you will see how it ranked in other years as well as how other charities in the same category have fared over the past two decades. You can also search for charities in the box below.
Friday, October 12, 2012
Young donors: donation deficit or an engagement deficit? - Institute of Fundraising
Young donors: donation deficit or an engagement deficit? - Institute of Fundraising: The recent University of Bristol/CAF report ‘Mind the Gap’ suggests 18-30 year olds are giving significantly less likely to give to charity than previous generations. But are we are actually facing a ‘donation deficit’? Catherine Miles is not convinced…
Chao family donates $40 million to Harvard Business School - Boston.com
Chao family donates $40 million to Harvard Business School - Boston.com: The Harvard Business School is significantly expanding its mission of training current business leaders with the addition of a second executive education center, funded by a $40 million gift from the family of former US Labor Secretary, Elaine L. Chao.
At a ceremony Friday the school announced the donation from Dr. James Si-Cheng Chao, a shipping magnate, and his family. Four of Chao’s daughters, including Elaine Chao, attended the Harvard Business School. The center will be named after his late wife, Ruth Mulan Chu Chao.
At a ceremony Friday the school announced the donation from Dr. James Si-Cheng Chao, a shipping magnate, and his family. Four of Chao’s daughters, including Elaine Chao, attended the Harvard Business School. The center will be named after his late wife, Ruth Mulan Chu Chao.
5 Ways to Lose Your Development Director in 2 Years or Less - Fundraising Wisdom - The Chronicle of Philanthropy- Connecting the nonprofit world with news, jobs, and ideas
Some additional articles on Turnover
5 Ways to Lose Your Development Director in 2 Years or Less - Fundraising Wisdom - The Chronicle of Philanthropy- Connecting the nonprofit world with news, jobs, and ideas: 5 Ways to Lose Your Development Director in 2 Years or Less
October 12, 2012, 11:18 am
By Carol Weisman
You hear it all the time: Experienced executives fretting, obsessing, and despairing about finding great development staff. Yet development directors have horror stories about employment situations that lead them to carbohydrates and medication and that eventually send them out the door.
Here are five mistakes I see boards and executives make that ensure their development director will leave.
5 Ways to Lose Your Development Director in 2 Years or Less - Fundraising Wisdom - The Chronicle of Philanthropy- Connecting the nonprofit world with news, jobs, and ideas: 5 Ways to Lose Your Development Director in 2 Years or Less
October 12, 2012, 11:18 am
By Carol Weisman
You hear it all the time: Experienced executives fretting, obsessing, and despairing about finding great development staff. Yet development directors have horror stories about employment situations that lead them to carbohydrates and medication and that eventually send them out the door.
Here are five mistakes I see boards and executives make that ensure their development director will leave.
Working for Social Justice with Social Change Philanthropy - NPQ – Nonprofit Quarterly - Promoting an active and engaged democracy.
Working for Social Justice with Social Change Philanthropy - NPQ – Nonprofit Quarterly - Promoting an active and engaged democracy.: While going through some old files, I encountered one of my original print "newsyletters" from July 2004, which was devoted to social justice. That was eight years ago. Things haven’t changed much and I think that’s sad. So here goes...July 2004 revisited...
I’m concerned about the growing disparity between the haves and the have-nots in America. And for me, that’s a social justice issue. I believe that progressive public policy is co-opted each day. And that, too, is a social justice issue. I see rampant social injustice—and that breeds a sense of hopelessness. But I know that you and I can make a difference through social change philanthropy.
I’m concerned about the growing disparity between the haves and the have-nots in America. And for me, that’s a social justice issue. I believe that progressive public policy is co-opted each day. And that, too, is a social justice issue. I see rampant social injustice—and that breeds a sense of hopelessness. But I know that you and I can make a difference through social change philanthropy.
Working for Social Justice with Social Change Philanthropy - NPQ – Nonprofit Quarterly - Promoting an active and engaged democracy.
Working for Social Justice with Social Change Philanthropy - NPQ – Nonprofit Quarterly - Promoting an active and engaged democracy.: While going through some old files, I encountered one of my original print "newsyletters" from July 2004, which was devoted to social justice. That was eight years ago. Things haven’t changed much and I think that’s sad. So here goes...July 2004 revisited...
I’m concerned about the growing disparity between the haves and the have-nots in America. And for me, that’s a social justice issue. I believe that progressive public policy is co-opted each day. And that, too, is a social justice issue. I see rampant social injustice—and that breeds a sense of hopelessness. But I know that you and I can make a difference through social change philanthropy.
I’m concerned about the growing disparity between the haves and the have-nots in America. And for me, that’s a social justice issue. I believe that progressive public policy is co-opted each day. And that, too, is a social justice issue. I see rampant social injustice—and that breeds a sense of hopelessness. But I know that you and I can make a difference through social change philanthropy.
Driving for new fundraising ideas | Central Penn Business Journal
Driving for new fundraising ideas | Central Penn Business Journal: wo local organizations are trying a different approach this year. They're planning events patterned on proven crowd-pleasers, and they're hoping to reach new people.
Senior Fundraisers and CEO's Don't See Eye to Eye - Prospecting - The Chronicle of Philanthropy- Connecting the nonprofit world with news, jobs, and ideas
Senior Fundraisers and CEO's Don't See Eye to Eye - Prospecting - The Chronicle of Philanthropy- Connecting the nonprofit world with news, jobs, and ideas: enior Fundraisers and CEO’s Don’t See Eye to Eye
October 11, 2012, 10:58 am
By Holly Hall
As turnover among fundraisers becomes a growing problem for nonprofits, a new study suggests that the revolving door in development offices may be due to a big gap in how chief executives and development officers see the process of attracting donations.
October 11, 2012, 10:58 am
By Holly Hall
As turnover among fundraisers becomes a growing problem for nonprofits, a new study suggests that the revolving door in development offices may be due to a big gap in how chief executives and development officers see the process of attracting donations.
Is Your Company Barking up the Right Fundraising Tree? - Forbes
Is Your Company Barking up the Right Fundraising Tree? - Forbes: Crowdfunding is a term generally reserved for raising money to support the next new startup, but it can also be used to define a new kind of workplace giving. This growing trend combines gamification and social media to boost employee engagement and increase community impact. Mix these elements together and you get corporate competitive crowdfunding.
Thursday, October 11, 2012
Majority of Companies Increased Giving; Adopted a More Targeted Engagement Approach - MarketWatch
Press Release
Majority of Companies Increased Giving; Adopted a More Targeted Engagement Approach - MarketWatch: The Committee Encouraging Corporate Philanthropy (CECP), in association with The Conference Board, today released its annual Giving in Numbers: 2012 Edition report, the field's leading analysis of corporate societal engagement. All industries increased total giving, with the Consumer Staples and Health Care sectors leading the charge in total giving growth. Median total giving of companies surveyed came in at $21.2 million.
Majority of Companies Increased Giving; Adopted a More Targeted Engagement Approach - MarketWatch: The Committee Encouraging Corporate Philanthropy (CECP), in association with The Conference Board, today released its annual Giving in Numbers: 2012 Edition report, the field's leading analysis of corporate societal engagement. All industries increased total giving, with the Consumer Staples and Health Care sectors leading the charge in total giving growth. Median total giving of companies surveyed came in at $21.2 million.
Nonprofit Sector “Short on Innovation?” Bull! - NPQ – Nonprofit Quarterly - Promoting an active and engaged democracy.
Nonprofit Sector “Short on Innovation?” Bull! - NPQ – Nonprofit Quarterly - Promoting an active and engaged democracy.: Writing for the Wall Street Journal, Ben Rooney begins a piece on nonprofits using relatively new digital and social media tools made possible by the Internet with this intro: “If big data and other technologies are transforming enterprise, then what effect will they have on the not-for-profit sector? It is an area that is typically strong on good will but short on innovation.” Wow! Mr. Rooney, may we introduce you to the nonprofit sector?
This opening body slam on the sector would be fine if Rooney offered any evidence to support such a generalization, but he doesn’t.
This opening body slam on the sector would be fine if Rooney offered any evidence to support such a generalization, but he doesn’t.
Microsoft gave $900 million to nonprofits last year | Microsoft Pri0 | The Seattle Times
Microsoft gave $900 million to nonprofits last year | Microsoft Pri0 | The Seattle Times: Microsoft's U.S. employees, with the help of the company match program, contributed $99.8 million in cash to nonprofits in the past fiscal year, while the company itself gave $900 million in cash and in-kind software donations to more than 62,200 nonprofits worldwide.
That's according to Microsoft's annual Citizenship Report, which details the company's community involvement efforts.
That's according to Microsoft's annual Citizenship Report, which details the company's community involvement efforts.
How to Build the Perfect Philanthropy | TIME Ideas | TIME.com
How to Build the Perfect Philanthropy | TIME Ideas | TIME.com: But how can donors and philanthropies ensure everyone is getting the most do-gooder bang for their buck? That’s the question some of the smartest minds in philanthropy—including CrowdRise‘s Edward Norton, United Airlines Foundation’s Sonya Jackson, and LIFT’s Kristen Lodal—tackled at Chicago Ideas Week on Tuesday afternoon, as part of the “Giving: One Matters” talk. Here’s some of the best of what they shared.
Habitat for Humanity executive to walk over 100 miles as fundraising effort | The Isanti County News
Habitat for Humanity executive to walk over 100 miles as fundraising effort | The Isanti County News: Eller, the executive director of East Central Minnesota Habitat for Humanity, which serves five counties including Chisago and Isanti, set out Monday from his office in Cambridge on a 100-plus mile walk to Duluth in order to raise money for Crystal Powell and her family.
Wednesday, October 10, 2012
Corporate aide on the rise in Toledo area - Toledo Blade
Corporate aide on the rise in Toledo area - Toledo Blade: We’re seeing corporate enthusiasm coming through in corporate projects. Volunteering has 100 percent increased with companies coming in to help,” said Deb Vas, director of the Toledo Seagate Foodbank of Northwest Ohio.
Ryan Scott: For Non-Profits Seeking Funding, Remember the Power of One
Ryan Scott: For Non-Profits Seeking Funding, Remember the Power of One: So how can nonprofits stand out among all the noise, especially if you're a small, grassroots organization championing an underserved and mainly unnoticed population like foster children?
"One person, one volunteer, one company at a time," says Zaid Gayle, Executive Director of Peace4Kids (P4K), a South Los Angeles non-profit that provides programs and services for foster and at-risk youth from ages 5-18, and after they transition to adulthood until age 24. Because foster kids rarely have a permanent home or family,
"One person, one volunteer, one company at a time," says Zaid Gayle, Executive Director of Peace4Kids (P4K), a South Los Angeles non-profit that provides programs and services for foster and at-risk youth from ages 5-18, and after they transition to adulthood until age 24. Because foster kids rarely have a permanent home or family,
Families of theater shooting victims want charity probe
Families of theater shooting victims want charity probe: 6:25PM EST October 9. 2012 - Several families of the victims of a mass shooting at a movie theater in Aurora, Colo., call for an investigation into two charities that collected money for victims, 9News in Denver reports.
Is Your Company Doubling Down on its Employee Volunteers? - Forbes
Is Your Company Doubling Down on its Employee Volunteers? - Forbes: Enter Dollars for Doers programs, which match employee volunteerism with corporate donations. Unlike a matching gifts program, which matches an employee’s donations with corporate dollars, these programs match employee volunteer efforts with company dollars. If you’re looking for ways to promote employee volunteer work, better integrate your company into the community, and help attract and retain socially-minded professionals, it might be time to create or expand such a program of your own.
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