Charity leader hired by National University, retiring SD Foundation boss Bob Kelly takes on new role | UTSanDiego.com
The outgoing president of the San Diego Foundation has been hired by
National University as its executive-in-residence for the Sanford
Institute of Philanthropy, part of the private, nonprofit university’s
new Sanford Education Center.The outgoing president of the San Diego Foundation has been hired by
National University as its executive-in-residence for the Sanford
Institute of Philanthropy, part of the private, nonprofit university’s
new Sanford Education Center.
Tuesday, September 16, 2014
United Way Becomes Largest Nonprofit to Accept Bitcoin
United Way Becomes Largest Nonprofit to Accept Bitcoin
Nonprofit United Way Worldwide announced today that it now accepts
donations in bitcoin, becoming the latest charitable institution to
adopt the digital currency into its operations.
Nonprofit United Way Worldwide announced today that it now accepts
donations in bitcoin, becoming the latest charitable institution to
adopt the digital currency into its operations.
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Monday, September 15, 2014
Ignite Community Innovation Challenge
Ignite Community Innovation Challenge
The Challenge
- Submitters are asked to provide a two paragraph summary of their innovative idea and how it will create impact.
- Two finalist organizations will make a 15 minute pitch to a community panel to sell their innovative idea.
- Based on the pitches presented, the community panel will name a
winner and runner-up of the Ignite Community Innovation Challenge. - Submissions should be clear and innovative, create a current
disruption in practices, create a stronger focus on mission for the
organization, have a viable chance of success and provide approaches
that could be applicable to other organizations resulting in industry
best practices
Co-Creation, Tension, and the Horizon: An Interview with Darren Walker of the Ford Foundation - NPQ - Nonprofit Quarterly
Co-Creation, Tension, and the Horizon: An Interview with Darren Walker of the Ford Foundation - NPQ - Nonprofit Quarterly
Ruth McCambridge (RM): Darren, you issued a letter to grantees
on the one-year anniversary of your appointment as Ford Foundation
president. In it, you talked about holding the tension of contradiction
in your job at Ford, which is an interesting framework for managing an
institution like the Ford Foundation. Do you consciously think about the
contradictions in your work day to day?
Ruth McCambridge (RM): Darren, you issued a letter to grantees
on the one-year anniversary of your appointment as Ford Foundation
president. In it, you talked about holding the tension of contradiction
in your job at Ford, which is an interesting framework for managing an
institution like the Ford Foundation. Do you consciously think about the
contradictions in your work day to day?
A Board Member's Guide to Nonprofit Overhead | Blue Avocado
A Board Member's Guide to Nonprofit Overhead | Blue Avocado
Calculating overhead rates and managing overhead expense are important staff roles. Board members are not required to know how do staff accounting work, but we do need to bring an informed perspective to our oversight:
Calculating overhead rates and managing overhead expense are important staff roles. Board members are not required to know how do staff accounting work, but we do need to bring an informed perspective to our oversight:
Board Building for a Challenging World | Exceptional Boards
Board Building for a Challenging World | Exceptional Boards
The Center Against Domestic Violence
has experienced some governance challenges, which its board chair, John L. Miscione, and its chief executive officer, Judith Kahan, recentlydiscussed with Amish Mehta. He shares some of the highlights here.
Amish: Let’s step back in terms of where you’ve been, from a board perspective. What have been the challenges, and what have been your needs to enhance the board?
The Center Against Domestic Violence
has experienced some governance challenges, which its board chair, John L. Miscione, and its chief executive officer, Judith Kahan, recentlydiscussed with Amish Mehta. He shares some of the highlights here.
Amish: Let’s step back in terms of where you’ve been, from a board perspective. What have been the challenges, and what have been your needs to enhance the board?
Museum of Art concludes $50 million campaign « Philanthropy North Carolina
Museum of Art concludes $50 million campaign « Philanthropy North Carolina
Based on a pilot program in a handful of counties, nearly 300seventh-graders at 46 middle schools in 24 counties throughout the state now are learning about history, English language arts, science and math by studying digitized versions of art from the North Carolina Museum of Art, with the help of a curriculum and training the Museum developed with and for teachers.
Based on a pilot program in a handful of counties, nearly 300seventh-graders at 46 middle schools in 24 counties throughout the state now are learning about history, English language arts, science and math by studying digitized versions of art from the North Carolina Museum of Art, with the help of a curriculum and training the Museum developed with and for teachers.
Lack of Aid Coordination Hurts Ebola Fight as Virus Spreads – Philanthropy Today - Blogs - The Chronicle of Philanthropy
Lack of Aid Coordination Hurts Ebola Fight as Virus Spreads – Philanthropy Today - Blogs - The Chronicle of Philanthropy
Aid charities, governments in the region, and global health officialswere largely caught off guard in the early months of the outbreak, whichhas claimed more than 2,300 lives, and are now playing catch-up as a
rapidly rising caseload outstrips available resources, the Postwrites. “Where we are today is probably where we should have been inMay,” said Ken Isaacs, a former U.S. Agency for International Development official now with Christian relief group Samaritan’s Purse.
Aid charities, governments in the region, and global health officialswere largely caught off guard in the early months of the outbreak, whichhas claimed more than 2,300 lives, and are now playing catch-up as a
rapidly rising caseload outstrips available resources, the Postwrites. “Where we are today is probably where we should have been inMay,” said Ken Isaacs, a former U.S. Agency for International Development official now with Christian relief group Samaritan’s Purse.
Livestrong Gifts Fell by a Third After Armstrong Admission – Philanthropy Today - Blogs - The Chronicle of Philanthropy
Livestrong Gifts Fell by a Third After Armstrong Admission – Philanthropy Today - Blogs - The Chronicle of Philanthropy
Donations to the Livestrong Foundation dropped by 34 percent in 2013, a year that started with charity founder Lance Armstrongconfessing that he used performance-enhancing drugs throughout hisstoried cycling career, Bloomberg reports. The cancer organization took in $15-million last year, down from $22.7-million in 2012, according to tax filings.
Donations to the Livestrong Foundation dropped by 34 percent in 2013, a year that started with charity founder Lance Armstrongconfessing that he used performance-enhancing drugs throughout hisstoried cycling career, Bloomberg reports. The cancer organization took in $15-million last year, down from $22.7-million in 2012, according to tax filings.
Friday, September 12, 2014
BBC News - Ice bucket challenge: 'One in six Britons took part'
BBC News - Ice bucket challenge: 'One in six Britons took part'
One in six Britons have
taken part in the ice bucket challenge to raise money for charity,
research commissioned by the Charities Aid Foundation suggests. The charity told BBC Breakfast that one in 10 people donated as a result of the campaign - each giving an average of almost £5. ComRes polled 2,058 British adults online from 5 to 7 September.
One in six Britons have
taken part in the ice bucket challenge to raise money for charity,
research commissioned by the Charities Aid Foundation suggests. The charity told BBC Breakfast that one in 10 people donated as a result of the campaign - each giving an average of almost £5. ComRes polled 2,058 British adults online from 5 to 7 September.
Cantor Fitzgerald Holds 10th Annual Charity Day - NY1
Cantor Fitzgerald Holds 10th Annual Charity Day - NY1
Cantor Fitzgerald held its 10th annual Charity Day Thursday. Mayor Bill de Blasio was one of several big names to attend the event, whichcommemorates the company's 658 employees and 64 Euro Brokers employees
who were killed on September 11, 2001.
Cantor Fitzgerald held its 10th annual Charity Day Thursday. Mayor Bill de Blasio was one of several big names to attend the event, whichcommemorates the company's 658 employees and 64 Euro Brokers employees
who were killed on September 11, 2001.
Thursday, September 11, 2014
Thieves Steal 100 Onions That 5th Graders Grew For Charity
Thieves Steal 100 Onions That 5th Graders Grew For Charity
It was supposed to be a lesson in growing your own food, healthyeating and helping the less fortunate. Instead, a group of Mainefifth-graders got a lesson in the harsh realities of life.Whenstudents at the Albert S. Hall School in Waterville went out last week to harvest the yellow onions planted last spring, they found that all
100 had been stolen.
It was supposed to be a lesson in growing your own food, healthyeating and helping the less fortunate. Instead, a group of Mainefifth-graders got a lesson in the harsh realities of life.Whenstudents at the Albert S. Hall School in Waterville went out last week to harvest the yellow onions planted last spring, they found that all
100 had been stolen.
Ginnie Graham: Remember, the NFL is a tax-exempt nonprofit - Tulsa World: Blogs
Ginnie Graham: Remember, the NFL is a tax-exempt nonprofit - Tulsa World: Blogs
The NFL has done quite a bit lately to warrant shock and outrage.A fact getting scant attention is that this entity, which brings in about $9.5 billion annually, does not pay federal taxes.
The NFL has done quite a bit lately to warrant shock and outrage.A fact getting scant attention is that this entity, which brings in about $9.5 billion annually, does not pay federal taxes.
We Remember: Organizers Expect 40 Million to Join 9/11 Day of Service: Associations Now
We Remember: Organizers Expect 40 Million to Join 9/11 Day of Service: Associations Now
In the five years since it became a federally recognized National Day of Service and Remembrance, 9/11 Day has experienced tremendous growth. MyGoodDeed, the nonprofit group behind the event, is out to set a record this year with a new social media campaign.
In the five years since it became a federally recognized National Day of Service and Remembrance, 9/11 Day has experienced tremendous growth. MyGoodDeed, the nonprofit group behind the event, is out to set a record this year with a new social media campaign.
The Eastern Echo :: Nonprofits make strong business partners
The Eastern Echo :: Nonprofits make strong business partners
There is a better partner for government agencies, however. This is found in what we call the “nonprofit sector:” voluntary organizations focused on specific tasks that help individuals, communities and the society at large. Nonprofits have much more in common with governmentthan one might suppose. There are at least ten reasons why nonprofits make better partners for government service delivery than business corporations.
There is a better partner for government agencies, however. This is found in what we call the “nonprofit sector:” voluntary organizations focused on specific tasks that help individuals, communities and the society at large. Nonprofits have much more in common with governmentthan one might suppose. There are at least ten reasons why nonprofits make better partners for government service delivery than business corporations.
9/11 family members honor loved ones in song and in charity | New York Post
9/11 family members honor loved ones in song and in charity | New York Post
Hundreds of thousands of family members of 9/11 victims will trickle onto the memorial’s plaza Thursday for the 13th anniversary ceremony ofthe devastating terrorist attacks.
Hundreds of thousands of family members of 9/11 victims will trickle onto the memorial’s plaza Thursday for the 13th anniversary ceremony ofthe devastating terrorist attacks.
Utilizing farmland to create a legacy of giving : Mitchell County Press
Utilizing farmland to create a legacy of giving : Mitchell County Press
Iowa’s farmland holds both our state’s heritage and our history. As you think about the future of your land, what if you could ensure it is kept in production while directing the revenue to the causes and community you care so much about?
Keep Iowa Growing allows you to do just that.
Iowa’s farmland holds both our state’s heritage and our history. As you think about the future of your land, what if you could ensure it is kept in production while directing the revenue to the causes and community you care so much about?
Keep Iowa Growing allows you to do just that.
Beyond the bucket challenge: 6 tips to vet a charity - MarketWatch
Beyond the bucket challenge: 6 tips to vet a charity - MarketWatch
As the ALS bucket challenge winds down, we can now return to our regular programming of cat videos and political rants in our Facebook feeds.But let’s take a minute to think about how this viral phenomenon introduced legions of new donors to charitable giving.
As the ALS bucket challenge winds down, we can now return to our regular programming of cat videos and political rants in our Facebook feeds.But let’s take a minute to think about how this viral phenomenon introduced legions of new donors to charitable giving.
Wednesday, September 10, 2014
Giving options expanding in federal charity drive - The Washington Post
Giving options expanding in federal charity drive - The Washington Post
Federal civilian and military personnel will be able to direct donations to a wider range of charities through the Combined Federal Campaign now underway.
Federal civilian and military personnel will be able to direct donations to a wider range of charities through the Combined Federal Campaign now underway.
The AFP Blog: Why
The AFP Blog: Why
The “why” of philanthropy is why AFP put together its National Philanthropy Day® contest this year: Who is Your Philanthropic Idol? We wanted to know who—or what—inspires you to be a volunteer, donor, advocate or helper.
The “why” of philanthropy is why AFP put together its National Philanthropy Day® contest this year: Who is Your Philanthropic Idol? We wanted to know who—or what—inspires you to be a volunteer, donor, advocate or helper.
Tuesday, September 09, 2014
Charity Navigator Goes To 100-Point Ratings System | The NonProfit TimesThe NonProfit Times
Charity Navigator Goes To 100-Point Ratings System | The NonProfit Times
It might be time to dig out that retainer and tuba from your high school yearbook picture. Charity watchdog Charity Navigator changed in Augustthe way it issues its ratings. While the organization has no plans to
move to a letter grade system, the new system is based on 100 points, similar to the school system and is more recognizable to users.
It might be time to dig out that retainer and tuba from your high school yearbook picture. Charity watchdog Charity Navigator changed in Augustthe way it issues its ratings. While the organization has no plans to
move to a letter grade system, the new system is based on 100 points, similar to the school system and is more recognizable to users.
More Wealthy Investors Weigh Social Aims in Money Decisions – Philanthropy Today - Blogs - The Chronicle of Philanthropy
More Wealthy Investors Weigh Social Aims in Money Decisions – Philanthropy Today - Blogs - The Chronicle of Philanthropy
It would never cross my mind to give to my school," Ms. Randall says.
"If I can only give $100, you get to see that go so much farther with a
smaller, more localized cause. If you give $100 to a school you might
get a thank-you note. It almost feels like giving your money to the
mall."
New research commissioned by the Chronicle of Philanthropy shows that the giving patterns of young donors like Ms. Randall may signal a looming financial threat to universities—a
It would never cross my mind to give to my school," Ms. Randall says.
"If I can only give $100, you get to see that go so much farther with a
smaller, more localized cause. If you give $100 to a school you might
get a thank-you note. It almost feels like giving your money to the
mall."
New research commissioned by the Chronicle of Philanthropy shows that the giving patterns of young donors like Ms. Randall may signal a looming financial threat to universities—a
Colleges Are Inventing New Ways to Attract Recent Graduates to Donate - Donor and Prospect Research - The Chronicle of Philanthropy- Connecting the nonprofit world with news, jobs, and ideas
Colleges Are Inventing New Ways to Attract Recent Graduates to Donate - Donor and Prospect Research - The Chronicle of Philanthropy- Connecting the nonprofit world with news, jobs, and ideas
It would never cross my mind to give to my school," Ms. Randall says. "If I can only give $100, you get to see that go so much farther with a smaller, more localized cause. If you give $100 to a school you might
get a thank-you note. It almost feels like giving your money to the mall."
New research commissioned by the Chronicle of Philanthropy shows that the giving patterns of young donors like Ms. Randall may signal a looming financial threat to universities—a
It would never cross my mind to give to my school," Ms. Randall says. "If I can only give $100, you get to see that go so much farther with a smaller, more localized cause. If you give $100 to a school you might
get a thank-you note. It almost feels like giving your money to the mall."
New research commissioned by the Chronicle of Philanthropy shows that the giving patterns of young donors like Ms. Randall may signal a looming financial threat to universities—a
How To Attract Talented Millennials To Your Nonprofit
How To Attract Talented Millennials To Your Nonprofit
Recently, nonprofits and social enterprises have really been stepping up their branding game to attract younger demographics. It’s beenworking – according to a 2014 study by Deloitte, 63% of Millennials donate to charities and 43% actively volunteer or are a member of a community organization.
The charitable organizations that are most successful in involving younger generations have a few things in common that others can learn from, namely:
Recently, nonprofits and social enterprises have really been stepping up their branding game to attract younger demographics. It’s beenworking – according to a 2014 study by Deloitte, 63% of Millennials donate to charities and 43% actively volunteer or are a member of a community organization.
The charitable organizations that are most successful in involving younger generations have a few things in common that others can learn from, namely:
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