The Baker’s Dilemma and the inequity of restricted funding | Nonprofit With Balls

The Baker’s Dilemma and the inequity of restricted funding | Nonprofit With Balls: "Today, I want to talk about unrestricted funding. A couple of weeks ago, Paul Shoemaker published this piece speaking against what he calls “Quite Damaging Dollars” (QDD), funds that come with burdensome restrictions and are not just unhelpful, but actually detrimental to nonprofits’ work."



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What Should We Make of "Pay What You Want"?: Associations Now

What Should We Make of "Pay What You Want"?: Associations Now: "The no-price price tag blends a purchase with a donation, turning the conventional transaction on its head. Could “pay what you want” work for association membership dues?"



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Leveraging Legacy Organizations | Stanford Social Innovation Review

Leveraging Legacy Organizations | Stanford Social Innovation Review: "These realities have led us to conclude that the nonprofit sector needs new solutions, but we don’t always need them housed in new organizations. Rather than continuing to start thousands of new organizations each year and then trying to scale them up—which results in greater competition for already scarce resources—maybe we should broaden our set of approaches for scaling social impact."



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Academia must support the voluntary sector to embrace change | Voluntary Sector Network | The Guardian

Academia must support the voluntary sector to embrace change | Voluntary Sector Network | The Guardian: "The voluntary sector has traditionally been very poorly served by academia. While other industries are supported by an array of universities who produce graduates with robust knowledge and qualifications that aid their career progression, the voluntary sector has been overlooked."



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50-59 year olds are early tech adopters too? | RAZ Mobile

50-59 year olds are early tech adopters too? | RAZ Mobile: "It makes me want to ask “Well, if older folks don’t use the internet then where are all the typewriters?”

I observe older Americans (I guess the correct term would be “Boomers”) head down, finger extended, tapping and sliding around on their smartphones just as much as I see Gen X, Y or Z so the notion that Boomers somehow lag is a faulty notion to me.

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Top tips: how charities can attract graduates into the sector | Voluntary Sector Network | The Guardian

Top tips: how charities can attract graduates into the sector | Voluntary Sector Network | The Guardian: "The graduate market is at its strongest since the start of the recession and research has shown that millenials are less interested in financial security when it comes to their careers and more concerned with solving social ills.

While this all sounds great for the charity sector, how should charities demonstrate the value of a career in the sector and compete for the most talented graduates?"



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Key Findings - Leading With Intent

Key Findings - Leading With Intent: "Key Findings
While there is lots of good news to share, the bottom line is that nonprofit leaders give nonprofit boards a “B minus” grade in overall performance. Leading with Intent explores why that is, and — more importantly — what we can do to improve that grade."



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Week in Review: 3 Valuable Paradigm-Shifting Ideas for Nonprofits - The Digital Drip

Week in Review: 3 Valuable Paradigm-Shifting Ideas for Nonprofits - The Digital Drip: "Week in Review: 3 Valuable Paradigm-Shifting Ideas for Nonprofits"



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SXSW Interactive Preview: Crowdfunding—from Rights to Responsibilities - Kimbia

SXSW Interactive Preview: Crowdfunding—from Rights to Responsibilities - Kimbia: "his year, David and Miriam are turning the table and focusing on the provider-side. Using the same input-solicitation method, their SXSW core conversation will kick off the development of the crowdfunders’ (i.e. those who provide crowdfunding functionality—whether on the vendor or organization home-grown platform side) responsibilities and guidelines. As governments around the world, and the SEC here in the United States look into regulating crowdfunding platforms for commercial projects and personal endeavors, the din for regulation and some basic set of expectations and responsibilities for platform providers is growing louder."



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The Daily Pennsylvanian :: Penn's fundraising secrets revealed

The Daily Pennsylvanian :: Penn's fundraising secrets revealed: "Penn’s fundraising efforts are among the best of U.S. universities, according to the results of a Council for Aid to Education survey released this January. With a record $484 million raised in 2014, Penn ranked eighth nationally in fundraising, behind schools including Harvard University, University of Southern California and the University of Texas at Austin.

Annual contributions to the University have grown by 109 percent since fiscal year 2010 when the University raised $231.5 million. Penn is positioned to raise even more money this coming year, Vice President of Finance and Treasurer Stephen Golding said."



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Red Cross Demands Corrections to Our ‘Misleading’ Coverage. Here’s Our Response - ProPublica

Red Cross Demands Corrections to Our ‘Misleading’ Coverage. Here’s Our Response - ProPublica: "The American Red Cross recently sent ProPublica and NPR a request for corrections to our series of stories about the charity's failures in responding to Hurricane Isaac and Superstorm Sandy, misleading donors about how money is spent, and other issues. We stand by our reporting and have found no instances of errors. We have responded in detail below, noting where the Red Cross' assertions are misleading or incorrect."



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Quitting the Culture Club - Why blaming a lack of culture of philanthropy is just plain lazy

Quitting the Culture Club - Why blaming a lack of culture of philanthropy is just plain lazy: " have a problem with the term “Culture of Philanthropy.” It’s gotten to the point where I’ve actively discouraged the members of my team from using it.

If I had a dollar for every time I’ve heard or seen the statement, “We need to build a culture of philanthropy,” we wouldn’t need to build a culture of philanthropy...b"



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WATCH: It's Not the Ice Bucket Challenge, but This 'Nickelback' Charity Fundraiser Is Going Viral

WATCH: It's Not the Ice Bucket Challenge, but This 'Nickelback' Charity Fundraiser Is Going Viral: "When Relevant's Jesse Carey wants to give back, he doesn't do it halfway. 

His charity project—listening to Nickelback, for a week straight—is making international headlines.  

The project, "the ultimate test of human endurance," is two-fold, Carey says in the podcast. "



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SoCal arts groups courting a new donor source: Chinese Americans - LA Times

SoCal arts groups courting a new donor source: Chinese Americans - LA Times: "The events aren't exactly coincidental. The L.A. Phil and the Wallis, as with other arts organizations in Southern California, are actively courting the support and donations of Chinese Americans."



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Big Swiss Brokerage Offers to Match Clients' Giving - News - The Chronicle of Philanthropy- Connecting the nonprofit world with news, jobs, and ideas

Big Swiss Brokerage Offers to Match Clients' Giving - News - The Chronicle of Philanthropy- Connecting the nonprofit world with news, jobs, and ideas: "Big Swiss Brokerage Offers to Match Clients' Giving
Zurich-based financial-services firm UBS is expanding a philanthropic program to U.S. customers that matches a portion of clients' donations to a company-affiliated foundation, reports The Wall Street Journal. "



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One charity, one message: integrating your communications | Voluntary Sector Network | The Guardian

One charity, one message: integrating your communications | Voluntary Sector Network | The Guardian: "However a range of charities – RNIB, RSPB, Refugee Action and Warchild for example – are benefiting from integrated communications whereby all methods of marketing (advertising, public relations, direct marketing, digital engagement and so on) work in unison across all aspects of an organisation’s activities.

It’s about communications, fundraising, policy, campaigns, services, etc all working together to put the audience first and deliver consistent and coherent messages, which are driven by the charity’s objectives."



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"Can A Country's Policies Drive Philanthropy

Giving Magazine - Launch Edition: "Can A Country's Policies Drive Philanthropy? Yes, And They Should!
by Crystal Hayling
In what ways is public policy encouraging or discouraging the growth of strategic philanthropy?"



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Pruning Deadwood from Your Board

Pruning Deadwood from Your Board: "Have you looked at a board member's name and thought, "When did we see that person last?" Or do you have board members who show up physically at meetings but aren't working on any projects, don't participate in discussions, and haven't contributed in any way to the board's work?

Most nonprofit boards have deadwood at one time or another. And many nonprofit leaders suffer some degree of angst in deciding what to do about it. Can we get the person off the board voluntarily? If we force him or her off the board, will there be repercussions from other board members or stakeholders? The best test to get over any self-doubt about pruning deadwood from your board is to ask yourself, "What could we accomplish if we had an active, energetic, and engaged board member in that slot?"

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Pruning Deadwood from Your Board

Pruning Deadwood from Your Board: "Have you looked at a board member's name and thought, "When did we see that person last?" Or do you have board members who show up physically at meetings but aren't working on any projects, don't participate in discussions, and haven't contributed in any way to the board's work?

Most nonprofit boards have deadwood at one time or another. And many nonprofit leaders suffer some degree of angst in deciding what to do about it. Can we get the person off the board voluntarily? If we force him or her off the board, will there be repercussions from other board members or stakeholders? The best test to get over any self-doubt about pruning deadwood from your board is to ask yourself, "What could we accomplish if we had an active, energetic, and engaged board member in that slot?"

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Why is succession planning taboo? | National Council of Nonprofits

Why is succession planning taboo? | National Council of Nonprofits: "Did you ever wonder what two words would cause accomplished adults to behave like ostriches burying their heads in the sand?  The answer seems to be “succession planning.” Apparently nonprofit board members and executives will do everything possible to avoid hearing or speaking those words. Yet succession planning is essential, and should not be taboo."



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“Funny Thing Is…” Special Events antics, mishaps and stories | The Event Curriculum

“Funny Thing Is…” Special Events antics, mishaps and stories | The Event Curriculum: "Special Events is a funny industry.  No really, it’s funny.  My colleagues have contributed a wide array of funny special event moments.  Welcome to the weekly series, “Funny Thing Is …”"



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New Rules May Help Nonprofits Cover Their Overhead

New Rules May Help Nonprofits Cover Their Overhead: "NEW RULES MAY HELP NONPROFITS COVER THEIR OVERHEAD"



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Business Leaders Move Quickly to Send Thousands of Kids to See ‘Selma’ Free - News - The Chronicle of Philanthropy- Connecting the nonprofit world with news, jobs, and ideas

Business Leaders Move Quickly to Send Thousands of Kids to See ‘Selma’ Free - News - The Chronicle of Philanthropy- Connecting the nonprofit world with news, jobs, and ideas: "Business Leaders Move Quickly to Send Thousands of Kids to See ‘Selma’ Free
By Rebecca Koenig
An act of "pop-up philanthropy" in New York City raised thousands of dollars to help school kids see the movie "Selma" and sparked similar movements in more than 30 cities across the country."



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Study: Giving Is a Reputation Boon for Scandal-Plagued Firms - News - The Chronicle of Philanthropy- Connecting the nonprofit world with news, jobs, and ideas

Study: Giving Is a Reputation Boon for Scandal-Plagued Firms - News - The Chronicle of Philanthropy- Connecting the nonprofit world with news, jobs, and ideas: "Study: Giving Is a Reputation Boon for Scandal-Plagued Firms
Recent Stanford University research indicates that corporate philanthropy is more effective in building "reputation capital"—and boosting bottom lines—when undertaken by companies enmeshed in controversy, writes Pacific Standard, a bimonthly print magazine of social science."



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Inclusive Giving - Institute of Fundraising

Inclusive Giving - Institute of Fundraising: "At the end of last year I was lucky enough to be invited as a guest of the AFP to their conference in Toronto, as part of a reciprocal agreement we have with North American fundraisers to share learning and best practice. Unlike the weather, the welcome from AFT Toronto and the conference delegates was wonderfully warm and inclusive, which just happened to reflect the learning and key theme of their conference."



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Does New York Jewish Federation Bear Some Blame for String of Charity Scandals? – Forward.com

Does New York Jewish Federation Bear Some Blame for String of Charity Scandals? – Forward.com: "Does the New York Jewish federation’s network of charities have a corruption problem?

New York’s Jewish not-for-profits are falling like dominoes. Scandals have rocked some of the most prominent agencies in UJA-Federation of New York’s network in recent weeks, with one agency announcing in February that it would shut down, another losing its executive director amid reports of a federal probe and a third seeking mergers to preserve its services."



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4 Nonprofit Fundraising Giving Predictions for 2015 : FundRaising Success

4 Nonprofit Fundraising Giving Predictions for 2015 : FundRaising Success:



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Is #SmearForSmear the next Ice Bucket Challenge?

Is #SmearForSmear the next Ice Bucket Challenge?

The New Communications Imperative | Stanford Social Innovation Review

The New Communications Imperative | Stanford Social Innovation Review: "Today, communications is not just an opportunity for nonprofits; it’s a necessity. Whether we’re fundraising or trying to influence policy, how we reach the right person with the right message has changed profoundly. Now it can take far more to figure out who the right people are, what channels to reach or influence them through, and how to hear them. It’s one thing to land a grant to open a new art space; it’s another to convince city hall that the community wants it, and still another to build a community to support it."



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Is Business the New Charity? | Stanford Social Innovation Review

Is Business the New Charity? | Stanford Social Innovation Review: "s Business the New Charity?
Investing in small business and new ventures is a good thing and vital to our communities, but we must not confuse it with charity or strategic long-term social investment."



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