Cleaveland: ALS needs more than ice buckets | Times Free Press

Cleaveland: ALS needs more than ice buckets | Times Free Press: "The Ice Bucket Challenge which has swept the nation has raised more than $100 million for ALSA since the campaign was launched. This compares with $2.8 million raised in the same interval last year. In addition to the financial windfall, the challenge has raised awareness of ALS.

How will ALSA utilize a burst of support that is unlikely to be repeated? Hopefully, the organization will publicize how the new money will be used."



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Booz Allen Stirs Spirit of Service through Leadership Development | U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation

Booz Allen Stirs Spirit of Service through Leadership Development | U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation: "What happens when a company selects 60 of its best performing employees to apply their technical, creative, analytic and other skills to solve some of the biggest challenges of the community’s nonprofits?   Families with seriously ill children can be served by improved programs; a provider of mental health services to veterans can better demonstrate its effectiveness; a charitable board can enhance its fundraising to help children.

For the third year, Booz Allen Hamilton’s Leadership Excellence for Senior Associates program combined leadership development with community support to demonstrate our employees’ Spirit of Service to communities in which they live and work"



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Fire players and coaches walking the runway in the name of charity - Chicago Tribune

Fire players and coaches walking the runway in the name of charity - Chicago Tribune: "The Fire defender was uncomfortable wearing a leather jacket and black boots that he described as “the Harley Davidson look” during last year’s Soccer & Style fashion show. And yet, Segares couldn’t say no when asked to participate in the Chicago Fire Foundation benefit again this year."



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"Mass. Museums Get $2.6M to Enhance Exhibits, Public Access

massnonprofit news ::: "Mass. Museums Get $2.6M to Enhance Exhibits, Public Access

September 23, 2014 — Sixteen Massachusetts museums, including the Discovery Museums in Acton, the Museum of African American History in Boston, and the Norman Rockwell Museum in Stockbridge, have received a total of $2,623,038 from the Institute of Museum and Library Services to fund a broad range of enhancements to their operations.
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Falmouth Road Race Nets $2.9M for 86 Massachusetts Nonprofits

massnonprofit news ::: "September 23, 2014 — More than 1,600 runners raised a record setting $2,977,779 for 86 Massachusetts nonprofits during the 43rd annual running of the Falmouth Road Race last month, surpassing last year’s total by more than $300,000, race officials announced today."



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What Larry Ellison Teaches About the Nature of Philanthropy: Associations Now

What Larry Ellison Teaches About the Nature of Philanthropy: Associations Now: "The longtime Oracle CEO, who stepped down from the leadership role this week, has often been quiet about his giving. But there are lessons to be learned from the multibillionaire about the inconsistent, sometimes eccentric nature of big-name donors."



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A Nonprofit Call to Action: On the Occasion of GuideStar’s 2014 Compensation Study - NPQ - Nonprofit Quarterly

A Nonprofit Call to Action: On the Occasion of GuideStar’s 2014 Compensation Study - NPQ - Nonprofit Quarterly: "Another year, another compensation report on the top salaries of people working in nonprofits. GuideStar does an enormous service, of course, in compiling all the statistics for this every year. The data will show where your salaries stand relative to similar organizations of similar size in similar geographies, and such data should definitely be available to nonprofits. It is a starting point. But something is missing—no fault of the report’s authors, but reflective of nonprofits as a sector and the issues we choose to address. 

As in compensation studies of years past, the authors have in their executive summary documented t"



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Crowdfunding for Nonprofits | Stanford Social Innovation Review

Crowdfunding for Nonprofits | Stanford Social Innovation Review: "Used strategically, crowdfunding helps nonprofits build meaningful engagement, inform their work, spread their messages, and expand their donor base to increase their overall funding and impact.
Crowdfunding is still a relatively new concept, and many nonprofits face the same questions when considering it for the first time. Here’s a look at some of the most common questions:"



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Behind the scenes at the UK’s philanthropy clubs | Voluntary Sector Network | Guardian Professional

Behind the scenes at the UK’s philanthropy clubs | Voluntary Sector Network | Guardian Professional: "’Im here to learn more about “giving clubs”, a US phenomenon which is growing in popularity in the UK. Broadly speaking, people get together to socialise, learn about different charities and donate some money.

The format at The Funding Network events is like Dragon’s Den: four charities have six minutes each to present their pitch. They say how much money they would like and what for. Each pitch is followed by six minutes of questions. At the end of the pitches the charities leave the room and the pledging session begins."



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A Gender Lens For Giving: Women In Philanthropy Urged To Invest More In Women And Girls - Forbes

A Gender Lens For Giving: Women In Philanthropy Urged To Invest More In Women And Girls - Forbes: "A Gender Lens For Giving: Women In Philanthropy Urged To Invest More In Women And Girls"



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7520 Rate for October Stable at 2.2% | Planned Giving Design Center

7520 Rate for October Stable at 2.2% | Planned Giving Design Center: "For purposes of determining the present value of an annuity, an interest for life or a term of years, or a remainder or a reversionary interest, the applicable federal rate under section 7520 for October 2014 is 2.2%; Stable with the last four month's rates."



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Charity ride Couple to auction off Aardman figures on trip to Africa | Bristol Post

Charity ride Couple to auction off Aardman figures on trip to Africa | Bristol Post: "The pair, who say they are not experienced cyclists, are raising money for Bristol-based charity the Kenyan Orphan Project – and Jake has managed to pull in some very special favours to help their fundraising mission.

Jake is digital creative director for Aardman and his colleagues have decided to get behind his fundraising initiative in a bid to help him and Marti reach their target of £2,400.

The creators of Wallace & Gromit and Shaun the Sheep have supplied the couple with some one-off figures and memorabilia, which they are hoping to auction off to collectors around the world."



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What Goes Into a Successful Mentor Relationship?: Associations Now

What Goes Into a Successful Mentor Relationship?: Associations Now: "One mentor/mentee pair share their perspective about the tactics to forge a rewarding mentor relationship.

The mentoring relationship can be somewhat of a mixed bag—sometimes it works, and sometimes it doesn’t."



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Second Mile Seeks Court Permission to Sell Pa. Property – Philanthropy Today - Blogs - The Chronicle of Philanthropy

Second Mile Seeks Court Permission to Sell Pa. Property – Philanthropy Today - Blogs - The Chronicle of Philanthropy: "The Pennsylvania nonprofit founded by the convicted child molester Jerry Sandusky is seeking a court’s OK to sell land once designated for the youth charity’s headquarters, writes the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review. The Second Mile filed a petition Tuesday to sell the 60.7-acre parcel in Centre County, Pa., to a private developer for $1.05-million."



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Nonprofits replace humdrum charity 5Ks with rappelling | TribLIVE

Nonprofits replace humdrum charity 5Ks with rappelling | TribLIVE: "Forget the humdrum 5K race for charity. Nonprofits increasingly are capitalizing on thrills, publicity and donations generated by getting several dozen volunteers to rappel down high-rise buildings across North America."



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#GivingTuesday Resources | Salsa

#GivingTuesday Resources | Salsa

Everything You Need To Know About #GivingTuesday

#GivingTuesday is the official start to the holiday giving season. Hot on the heels of Black Friday and Cyber Monday (on December 2, this year), #GivingTuesday is a chance for people to give back, by making a donation to their favorite nonprofit organization and then spreading the word of their gift to family and friends.

News Features: Nonprofits Use Technology to Bring Services to People | Flagpole Magazine | Athens, GA News, Music, Arts, Restaurants

News Features: Nonprofits Use Technology to Bring Services to People | Flagpole Magazine | Athens, GA News, Music, Arts, Restaurants

But that’s changing this fall. Community Connection of Northeast Georgia is launching a new database and website that will give callers, donorsand volunteers a place to find the latest information about Athensservices. As callers continue to use the 211 information hotline, Community Connection will record demographics, pinpoint major
intersections and identify hotspots.

The best fundraising campaigns, as chosen by the top fundraisers

The best fundraising campaigns, as chosen by the top fundraisers

Earlier this week, at an event organised by the Showcase of Fundraising Innovation and Inspiration, some of the sector's leading  fundraisers highlighted the campaigns they most admired. Emily Corfe rounds up the best.

5 Nonprofit Officials Win MacArthur ‘Genius’ Grants - News - The Chronicle of Philanthropy-

5 Nonprofit Officials Win MacArthur ‘Genius’ Grants - News - The Chronicle of Philanthropy- Connecting the nonprofit world with news, jobs, and ideas



Five nonprofit officials were named today among the 21 winners of the much-coveted fellowships awarded by the John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation, commonly referred to as the "genius" grants.

Cancer Group Aims to Give Patients Say on Research Agenda – Philanthropy Today - Blogs - The Chronicle of Philanthropy

Cancer Group Aims to Give Patients Say on Research Agenda – Philanthropy Today - Blogs - The Chronicle of Philanthropy

Crowdfunding: Essential advice for charities | Voluntary Sector Network | Guardian Professional

Crowdfunding: Essential advice for charities | Voluntary Sector Network | Guardian Professional

Crowdfund campaigns can give charities the opportunity to raise money online. By campaign, we mean a project on a crowdfunding website thattells everyone what that charity is fundraising for and why. The charitythen shares it as widely as possible – using online and offline marketing techniques to encourage supporters to make financial pledges
to the cause.

50 Years of the AFP Code of Ethics - Ethics - AFP

50 Years of the AFP Code of Ethics - Ethics - AFP

50 Years of the AFP Code of Ethics



For 50 years, the AFP Code of Ethical Principles and Standards has served as the cornerstone of fundraising, identifying and promulgating the high standards that make ethical fundraising possible And as the giving season gets into full swing, AFP will be celebrating the 50^th anniversary throughout the rest of the year, reminding members—as well as donors and others—why the code is so important.

The AFP Blog: What Does the Code Mean to You?

The AFP Blog: What Does the Code Mean to You?

What Does the Code Mean to You?

50 years ago, AFP created its first code of ethics.



It had four provisions related to: conducting yourself by generallyaccepted standards of truth, accuracy, fair dealing and good taste;”protecting privacy of anonymous donors; prohibiting commissions andpercentage-based compensation; and abiding by all appropriate laws and regulations.

Mass. Nonprofits Rank Among Top Donors to Mass. Nonprofits

Mass. Nonprofits Rank Among Top Donors to Mass. Nonprofits





September 12, 2014 — While nonprofit organizations typically are
recipients of charitable giving, six of them—all health providers or
insurance companies—are among the 25 largest charitable contributors in
Massachusetts, with three of them ranking in the top 10, according to a
new ranking published by the Boston Business Journal.

Transparency can help build trust « Philanthropy North Carolina

Transparency can help build trust « Philanthropy North Carolina

Nonprofits and foundations often talk about the need fortransparency in the charitable world but can fall far short of itthemselves.Whether or not your charity claims to be transparent, youshould make it easy for anyone — individual donors, institutionalfunders, other nonprofits, news reporters, the general public — to findbasic information about your organization.

Harvard on Track to Raise $2-Billion in 12 Months – Philanthropy Today - Blogs - The Chronicle of Philanthropy

Harvard on Track to Raise $2-Billion in 12 Months – Philanthropy Today - Blogs - The Chronicle of Philanthropy

Harvard on Track to Raise $2-Billion in 12 Months

Philanthropy Front and Center-Atlanta: The Hottest Season Yet—For Fundraising

Philanthropy Front and Center-Atlanta: The Hottest Season Yet—For Fundraising

In an era of ice-bucket challenges, crowdfunding, and nonstop digital solicitation, is a bulk-rate mailing to your list really enough? Of course not. You need to stand out on multiple platforms and meet aheightened set of donor needs and expectations.


Fortunately, many donor engagement techniques that have traditionallybeen successful can set you apart in a crowded and increasingly complicated fundraising environment.

Charity leader hired by National University, retiring SD Foundation boss Bob Kelly takes on new role | UTSanDiego.com

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.

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.

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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
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