Defense Department to Borrow Money From Nonprofit to Pay Benefits for Fallen Service Members During Shutdown | TheBlaze.com

Defense Department to Borrow Money From Nonprofit to Pay Benefits for Fallen Service Members During Shutdown | TheBlaze.com: The Defense Department has entered into an agreement with the Fisher House Foundation allowing the federal government to provide the family members of fallen service members with the full set of benefits they have been promised, including a $100,000 death gratuity payment, Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel announced Wednesday.

Nonprofit status still is unclear: Hospital ruling delayed by federal shutdown - journalpatriot: News

Nonprofit status still is unclear: Hospital ruling delayed by federal shutdown - journalpatriot: News: The status was revoked in late spring by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) when a form 990 requested by the IRS was not received before the deadline set by the IRS.

The 501(c)(3) status allows donors to make tax-deductible donations to the hospital to the extent allowed by law. Also, non-profits do not have to pay federal income tax.

The decision now is being delayed by the government shutdown as over 90 percent of the IRS workforce has been furloughed.

Some DC charities reduce services, furlough workers as funding runs out due to shutdown

Some DC charities reduce services, furlough workers as funding runs out due to shutdown: WASHINGTON — Some Washington nonprofits are scaling back services and furloughing workers due to contracts and Medicaid reimbursements that aren't being paid during the government shutdown.

Government Shutdown Hurting Nonprofits | GuideStar Blog

Government Shutdown Hurting Nonprofits | GuideStar Blog: The House of Representatives voted unanimously in favor of paying all furloughed government workers back pay when the shutdown ends. Congressman Michael Turner, R-Ohio, told the Christian Science Monitor that federal workers shouldn’t suffer consequences due to the government stalemate. While the weekend legislation was great news for 800,000 federal workers, it didn’t extend to the 1.4 million tax-exempt charities and nonprofits that also rely on government funding.

Impact of the federal shutdown on nonprofits | ACTion Alexandria

Impact of the federal shutdown on nonprofits | ACTion Alexandria: Thank you to Nonprofit Virginia for this informative article on how the federal shutdown will impact the nonprofit sector:

We’re now at day 4 of the Congressional shutdown – while the impasse may be resolved at any time, we’ve compiled a list to clarify the impacts as we know them on Virginia and some relevant federal programs. Thanks to our allies and partners (see links) for some data included below:

The AFP Blog: Help Us End the Shutdown

The AFP Blog: Help Us End the Shutdown: We in the charitable sector spend a lifetime in service to our causes, our donors and those who rely on our services. Congress is elected to serve the people it represents.

But only one of us is doing its job. Only one of us seems to understand the concept of service.
We need to let Congress know how their lack of dedication and service is hurting us and the people we serve. This isn’t about partisan politics—it’s about ensuring that we have the resources to do our jobs and continue our service to the people who depend on us.

Shutdown Watch: 'Dark Money' Nonprofits Take Sides in Budget Fight - Philanthropy Today - The Chronicle of Philanthropy- Connecting the nonprofit world with news, jobs, and ideas

Shutdown Watch: 'Dark Money' Nonprofits Take Sides in Budget Fight - Philanthropy Today - The Chronicle of Philanthropy- Connecting the nonprofit world with news, jobs, and ideas: The federal government shutdown has had a deep impact on nonprofits across the country. It was only a matter of time before nonprofits started trying to have an impact on the shutdown—specifically, the “dark money” groups that have become major vehicles for political advocacy.

Many, Many Post-mortems for the New York City Opera - NPQ - Nonprofit Quarterly

Many, Many Post-mortems for the New York City Opera - NPQ - Nonprofit Quarterly

Angie Moore-Why Do We Have to Keep Writing About Donor Retention? : FundRaising Success

Angie Moore-Why Do We Have to Keep Writing About Donor Retention? : FundRaising Success: It's almost like "retention" is in my inbox as much as "weight loss solutions" — and, similar to losing weight, I ask, why is this so hard? In my opinion, there are three reasons this seems to be such a problem for the nonprofit industry:

Focusing on growth as the priority vs. renewal
Not running the numbers
Inability to make changes in strategy

Is There Anything Jewish About Giving to Charity? – Forward.com

Is There Anything Jewish About Giving to Charity? – Forward.com: hese questions, which arise while reading “Charity: The Place of the Poor in the Biblical Tradition,” by Gary Anderson, a Catholic scholar who teaches at Notre Dame, may seem crude: Isn’t charity supposed to be its own reward? Not in Jewish tradition, which wrestles with the question of whether and how we will be compensated for sustaining the widow and the orphan and for being kind to the stranger.

Guest column: Corporate sponsorship changes philanthropy | The Asheville Citizen-Times | citizen-times.com

Guest column: Corporate sponsorship changes philanthropy | The Asheville Citizen-Times | citizen-times.com: This new and innovative approach to philanthropy — for-profit sponsors underwriting nonprofit outreach at entertainment events — could prove essential as traditional resources for those in need rapidly diminish.

Charity calendar celebrates the work of retired dogs - Lancashire Evening Post

Charity calendar celebrates the work of retired dogs - Lancashire Evening Post: The charity calendar, celebrating the work of retired Lancashire Police Dogs, is now on sale and will raise vital funds for the police charity.

New Jersey charities still can't sell raffle tickets online - pressofAtlanticCity.com: Breaking News

New Jersey charities still can't sell raffle tickets online - pressofAtlanticCity.com: Breaking News: New Jersey residents could begin gambling on the Internet this year. But they still won't be able to buy a raffle ticket online to support a local charity.

Nonprofit groups hoping to boost their fundraising dollars by adding an online component to annual raffles are being told by the state commission that regulates charity gambling that online ticket sales are illegal.

Class-action suit filed against charity ranked among nation’s worst | The Center for Investigative Reporting

Class-action suit filed against charity ranked among nation’s worst | The Center for Investigative Reporting: A donor has filed a federal class-action lawsuit alleging that he was duped into giving money to one of the worst charities in the country.

Children’s Wish Foundation International, based in Georgia, is No. 3 on a list of the nation’s 50 worst charities created by the Tampa Bay Times and The Center for Investigative Reporting. The rankings are based on the amount of money charities spend on outside fundraisers.

Philanthropists donate $10 million to keep Head Start Programs open | 11alive.com

Philanthropists donate $10 million to keep Head Start Programs open | 11alive.com: ATLANTA -- Philanthropists Laura and John Arnold have donated $10 million in emergency funding to the National Head Start Association.

This donation makes it possible for "more than 7,000 at-risk children" to return to their Head Start programs.

Another Casualty of Federal Shutdown: Yellowstone Association - Yellowstone Insider

Another Casualty of Federal Shutdown: Yellowstone Association - Yellowstone Insider: More sad news to pass along regarding the ripple effects of the federal government shutdown: the nonprofit Yellowstone Association is furloughing employees and scaling back on its planned contribution to Yellowstone operations.

Bill and Melinda Gates foster philanthropy down under | Campden FB

Bill and Melinda Gates foster philanthropy down under | Campden FB: Bill and Melinda Gates met with some of Australia's wealthiest next gens last week as part of a programme to promote philanthropy among the nation's younger high net worth individuals.

Entrepreneurship Run Amok: Seattle’s $2,000 Homelessness Tour - NPQ - Nonprofit Quarterly

Entrepreneurship Run Amok: Seattle’s $2,000 Homelessness Tour - NPQ - Nonprofit Quarterly: Entrepreneurship Run Amok: Seattle’s $2,000 Homelessness Tour

Shut Down, Not Shut Off: What Can Nonprofits Learn From the Government Impasse? | Adnan Mahmud

Shut Down, Not Shut Off: What Can Nonprofits Learn From the Government Impasse? | Adnan Mahmud: The silver lining is that this conflict provides an opportunity for us to take stock of our work and make sure we focus on what's important. Three things that nonprofit leaders should consider, at this time and for future reference:

The Daily Pennsylvanian :: Editorial | Dude, where's my philanthropy

The Daily Pennsylvanian :: Editorial | Dude, where's my philanthropy: ut it’s better to inspire us because of what you’re doing and why you’re doing it than because of who you are. It might not be easy for the average student to relate to big-shot careers or people who have millions to pump into new organizations, but it’s relatively easy to connect to why someone’s passionate about what they’re doing to give back.

In this sense, we’d like to see not only big names at these events, but people whose lives have been defined more by their work on the ground than by what they did before giving back.

STERN: Rethinking Johnson’s gift | Yale Daily News

STERN: Rethinking Johnson’s gift | Yale Daily News: Unqualified praise further obscures the fact that this donation was also part of a larger, and potentially disturbing, trend. In the last couple decades, the largest donators to education went from nonprofit institutions to privately funded foundations. Education, public and private, is increasingly funded by billionaire philanthropists such as the Gates and Walton families.

While few are denying the generosity of these individuals, their influence is extremely troubling. The rise of private philanthropy in education is the rise of very few people having an inordinately loud voice in setting policy. The Gates Foundation, for instance, has no public accountability at all and has a specific political agenda; the Foundation opposes teacher tenure and strongly supports charter schools. Because of the massive amounts of money given, these positions tend to become increasingly adopted by both the public and policymakers, including by the Obama administration. Thus, a very few well-heeled individuals steer national policy. And as the gap between the poor and the uber-wealthy gets larger and larger, fewer and fewer people will have a say.

Metrics That Matter: The Links Between Advisors, Donors and Nonprofits

The Stelter Company :: Research/White Papers: Metrics That Matter: The Links Between Advisors, Donors and Nonprofits
Stelter's 2013 Insight Report examines the behaviors, attitudes and characteristics of professional advisors who interact with individuals and nonprofits on the topics of estate planning and planned giving. Our goal was to uncover intelligence to help guide nonprofits in their interactions with advisors and to position their organizations for greater fundraising success. Key insights include:

Advisors' attitudes surrounding ethics in introducing planned giving;
Who advisors trust for technical information on planned gifts;
Characteristics of advisors deemed "high producers";
Opportunities for greater synergy between advisors and nonprofits.

Special Report: Doomsday? | Michael Rosen Says...

Special Report: Doomsday? | Michael Rosen Says...: Special Report: Doomsday?

On Oct. 1, 2013, the US federal government shutdown all non-essential operations. This is the first government shutdown in 17 years. It’s uncertain how long this shutdown will last. The failure by Democrats and Republicans in Washington to agree on a budget bill triggered the current shutdown.

Government Shutdown: What It Means for Meetings: Associations Now

Government Shutdown: What It Means for Meetings: Associations Now: With federal employees on furlough and unable to attend meetings, some associations are dealing with reduced attendance and speaker cancellations at their events. One association meeting planner gives advice

Government Shutdown Will Impact Millions of Service Volunteers - NPQ - Nonprofit Quarterly

Government Shutdown Will Impact Millions of Service Volunteers - NPQ - Nonprofit Quarterly: The Corporation for National and Community Service engages millions of Americans in service through national service initiatives, and the government shutdown is putting many of these programs and AmeriCorps members in limbo—leaving members unsure of when they will receive living stipends or when CNCS will be able to provide assistance to organization grantees.

CNN has published a thorough breakdown of the impact on all federal programs. The entry for the Corporation for National and Community Service, the article states:

Updated: Government Shutdown: What It Means for Nonprofits - Government - The Chronicle of Philanthropy- Connecting the nonprofit world with news, jobs, and ideas

Updated: Government Shutdown: What It Means for Nonprofits - Government - The Chronicle of Philanthropy- Connecting the nonprofit world with news, jobs, and ideas: FRIDAY, OCTOBER 4
Nonprofit's Housing Program Stalled Due to Government Shutdown

For many nonprofit organizations, the federal government isn’t just the provider of cash, it’s a source of expertise. As the government shutdown continues, some charities are missing a knowledgeable partner.

Oklahoma nonprofits brace for ripple effects of federal shutdown | News OK

Oklahoma nonprofits brace for ripple effects of federal shutdown | News OK: The Areawide Aging Agency is one of many nonprofits receiving federal funds that could be affected by the government shutdown, said Marnie Taylor, executive director of the Oklahoma Center for Nonprofits.

“While in Washington they're fighting to close doors, here we're fighting to keep them open,” Taylor said.

Pitting Data Against Donor Privacy | The NonProfit Times

Pitting Data Against Donor Privacy | The NonProfit Times: They might not be National Security Agency spies, but prospect researchers have more and easier access to data than ever. Researchers can find where you live, where you work, what you do, frequency and recency of donations, and your propensity to give, all without secret court orders or the complicity of data carriers.

“The events of (early June) make abundantly clear the need to have carefully crafted rules around the collection, use, security and disclosure of people’s personal information,” said Lisa Sotto, partner and head of the privacy and cybersecurity practice at New York City law firm Hunton & Williams. Sotto is also a board member of the International Association of Privacy Professionals (IAPP), based in Portsmouth, N.H.

Duke Haddad-Join the AFP — and Get Off the Bench! : FundRaising Success

Duke Haddad-Join the AFP — and Get Off the Bench! : FundRaising Success:If you desire a career in the fundraising profession and are not a member of AFP, I strongly encourage you to not only join your local AFP chapter but get off of the bench! Within each chapter, there are numerous opportunities to serve in a variety of areas. During my greatest chapter involvement, I was the keynote speaker at our first National Philanthropy DayOpens in a new window event, chair of the philanthropy awards dinner, marketing vice president in charge of weekly speakers, plus other educational functions. As chapter president, I decided to give out little Oscars at each weekly luncheon to members that supported the profession in extraordinary ways.

The Jewish Chronicle - Day of Giving in 2013 aims to top record contributions received last year

The Jewish Chronicle - Day of Giving in 2013 aims to top record
contributions received last year: More than 650 nonprofit organizations, including 19 Jewish entities, are participating in The Pittsburgh Foundation’s fifth annual Day of Giving, Thursday, Oct. 3.