How Do You Manage?: Team-building as an act of charity - International Herald Tribune

How Do You Manage?: Team-building as an act of charity - International Herald Tribune: "Bob Kapelski, corporate schools manager for United Parcel Service, orchestrates volunteer projects for new managers as part of the company's introductory two-week training. Kapelski spoke of organizing a trip to a charity near Portsmouth, New Hampshire, called IMEC, a cooperative that collects secondhand medical equipment and distributes it to hospitals in developing countries. New managers were put to work sanitizing equipment like operating tables and wheelchairs, loading them onto pallets and wrapping them for shipping. The purpose of the exercise was to let new managers apply the skills they had just learned in the classroom."

Community foundation asks for one hour of pay in May

Community foundation asks for one hour of pay in May: "The Fairfield Community Foundation is asking city and township residents for an hour of their time.

The foundation's annual Hour of Pay in May campaign is under way. About 22,000 households in Fairfield and Fairfield Twp. will receive envelops requesting recipients donate what they make in an hour at work."

Acronym: Episode 2: CEO Agreements: 5 Things to Get In Writing!

From the ASAE Blog

Acronym: Episode 2: CEO Agreements: 5 Things to Get In Writing!: "Episode 2: CEO Agreements: 5 Things to Get In Writing!

Episode 2: CEO Agreements: 5 Things to Get In Writing!

Want to be a CEO? Already a CEO and switching jobs? There are five components of your employment agreement that may be the most important to consider."

Charitable group adding 2 branches- NOLA.com

Charitable group adding 2 branches- NOLA.com: "Charitable group adding 2 branches
Aid for St. Bernard, Plaquemines planned
Friday, May 18, 2007
St. Bernard bureau

The Greater New Orleans Foundation will donate $500,000 each to St. Bernard and Plaquemines parishes to create affiliate foundations in those parishes.

The GNOF, a nonprofit public charity serving donors in a 13-parish region of southeast Louisiana, announced the donation Thursday morning. The affiliate foundations created in St. Bernard and Plaquemines parishes will help serve those respective parishes, the GNOF said in a news release."

Give and Take: Council on Foundations 'Very Pleased' With Bloggers' Coverage

Give and Take: Council on Foundations 'Very Pleased' With Bloggers' Coverage: "Council on Foundations 'Very Pleased' With Bloggers' Coverage

Council on Foundation members were “very pleased” with the coverage by bloggers at the organization’s annual conference in Seattle."

News-Sentinel | 05/17/2007 | Unprecedented request: Zoo asks for public money

News-Sentinel | 05/17/2007 | Unprecedented request: Zoo asks for public money: "Unprecedented request: Zoo asks for public money
By Kathleen Quilligan
kquilligan@news-sentinel.com

The Fort Wayne Children’s Zoo has never relied on public money to operate, instead relying on a steady stream of sponsorships and private money.

That could soon be changing.

At the invitation of Allen County Council President Paul Moss, zoo Director Jim Anderson gave a presentation to council Thursday morning on the zoo’s African Journey exhibit with the hope council might financially support the project."

Philanthropy - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

From Wikipedia. Definition of Philanthropy

Philanthropy - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia: "Philanthropy
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Philanthropy is the act of donating money, goods, time, or effort to support a charitable cause, usually over an extended period of time and in regard to a defined objective. In a more fundamental sense, philanthropy may encompass any altruistic activity which is intended to promote good or improve human quality of life. Someone who is well known for practicing philanthropy may sometimes be called a philanthropist. Although such individuals are often very wealthy, people may nevertheless perform philanthropic acts without possessing great wealth. Some notable philanthropists are Rockefeller, Carnegie, and Gates."

Controversial CEO to Leave Smithsonian Business Ventures - washingtonpost.com

Controversial CEO to Leave Smithsonian Business Ventures - washingtonpost.com: "Controversial CEO to Leave Smithsonian Business Ventures

By James V. Grimaldi and Jacqueline Trescott
Washington Post Staff Writers
Thursday, May 17, 2007; Page A01

Gary M. Beer, the founding chief executive of the Smithsonian's business unit and architect of a controversial deal with Showtime Networks Inc., has announced plans to leave amid internal and congressional inquiries into his management, expense account and promotions of a female subordinate."

Everyday Giving Blog: Are Charity Special Events A Waste Of Money?

Everyday Giving Blog: Are Charity Special Events A Waste Of Money?: "The report did not sit well with others who questioned the message of the study. I was happy to discover Peter Panepento from The Chronicle of Philanthropy researched the claims and found a different story. The article, Critics Dispute Claim That Charities Lose Money on Special Events at http://www.philanthropy.com/free/update/2007/05/2007051002.htm documents his findings. The Association of Fundraising Professionals also commented on the issue at http://www.afpnet.org/ka/ka-3.cfm?content_item_id=24074&folder_id=2345."

Buzz! News onPhilanthropy: You Know Microfinance Has Arrived...

Buzz! News onPhilanthropy: You Know Microfinance Has Arrived...: "You Know Microfinance Has Arrived...

...When it hits Doonesbury"

NewsOK: Pickens' donation contains a catchRecipients must grow $100 million in gifts

NewsOK: Pickens' donation contains a catch
Recipients must grow $100 million in gifts: "Through his T. Boone Pickens Foundation established last year, Pickens donated $50 million each to the M.D. Anderson Cancer Center in Houston and the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas with an unusual condition.

The philanthropist and Holdenville native stipulated that each institution grow the donation into $500 million within 25 years or give all the money, less the original $50 million, to Oklahoma State University. The money would be designated for student scholarships at OSU."

Our say: Even in tight times, grants to nonprofits aren't expendable | Maryland Gazette (HometownGlenBurnie.com)

Our say: Even in tight times, grants to nonprofits aren't expendable | Maryland Gazette (HometownGlenBurnie.com): "Return to Gazette Index
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Nonprofit organizations don't sound like essentials of community life. Wouldn't life go on without an opera company, a booster club or a children's theater? Would your life change if the homeless, the addicted and the poor had to fend for themselves?
Too many who choose not to become involved in their communities dismiss the importance of organizations whose missions range from cultivating the arts to helping the sick and the poor."

The Oakland Press: Business-Nonprofits hopeful that Chrysler will maintain charitable efforts

The Oakland Press: Business: "Area nonprofit leaders sound hopeful about how the sale of the Chrysler Group may affect them. On Monday, DaimlerChrysler AG announced plans to sell a majority stake in its North American unit to New York private equity firm Cerberus Capital Management. The move ends a nine-year merger that had created the German-American automaker.

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'We don't foresee change,' said Rick Loewenstein, chief advancement officer at the Bloomfield Hills-based Cranbrook Educational Communit"

Charities Settle Dispute on Split of Surprise Gift - New York Times

Charities Settle Dispute on Split of Surprise Gift - New York Times: "Charities Settle Dispute on Split of Surprise Gift

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By STEPHANIE STROM
Published: May 15, 2007

A dispute over a $264 million trust that pitted the Salvation Army against Greenpeace was settled last week.

Under the agreement, Greenpeace will receive $27 million from a trust created by H. Guy Di Stefano, a businessman who died in July and left his fortune to eight charities."

Making the Most of Special Events - Successful Special Events - How to Do Special Events

Some additional comments re Special Events From Joanne Fritz at About.com

Making the Most of Special Events - Successful Special Events - How to Do Special Events: "How to Make the Most of Your Special Events
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It's Not Always About the Money

A recent study by Charity Navigator suggested that special events are not good sources of funds. In fact, according to the study, the average charity spends $1.33 to raise $1 in special events contributions"

WebCPA | IRS Urges Tax-Exempt Groups to File Phone Refunds

WebCPA | IRS Urges Tax-Exempt Groups to File Phone Refunds: "IRS Urges Tax-Exempt Groups to File Phone Refunds

Washington (May 15, 2007) - Churches, charities and other tax-exempt organizations that paid the federal excise tax on long-distance or bundled telephone service qualify for this year’s one-time telephone excise tax refund, according to the Internal Revenue Service."

Environmental Groups Join Forces - washingtonpost.com

Environmental Groups Join Forces - washingtonpost.com: "GREEN POWER
Environmental Groups Join Forces
Time Is Short, Challenges Are Enormous, Leaders Say

By Juliet Eilperin
Washington Post Staff Writer
Tuesday, May 15, 2007; Page A13

Some Americans think of the environmental community as a fractious bunch of free thinkers, that if you put two of them together they would generate at least three different opinions. But now two groups -- the Pew Charitable Trusts environmental program and the National Environmental Trust -- are trying to buck that reputation by combining to form the Pew Environment Group.

The merger, to be announced today"

AFP > Research & Statistics | Fundraising research > Are Special Events Inefficient?

AFP > Research & Statistics | Fundraising research > Are Special Events Inefficient?: "Are Special Events Inefficient?

(May 14, 2007) Recent research about special events and their apparent ineffectiveness has already been criticized for both its methodology and its conclusions.

The research, 2007 Special Events Study conducted by Charity Navigator, examined data about special events taken from more than 5,000 charities’ Form 990. Among its chief findings, the study found that:"

Why We Should Share the Wealth | TIME

Why We Should Share the Wealth | TIME: "What is the power of one when that one happens to be a John D. Rockefeller or a Bill Gates? If history is a guide, the answer is, quite a lot. I'm speaking not only about the power to reshape an industry like oil or personal computers but also about the ability to improve the world through philanthropy. Rockefeller proved that giving away money is much more than charity. It can be transformative. And if today's billionaires were to pool their resources, they could outflank the world's governments in ending poverty and pandemic disease."

Gas guzzling nonprofits' money

Gas guzzling nonprofits' money: "Gas guzzling nonprofits' money
Rising fuel costs chip away at charities' budgets.
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Sunday, May 13, 2007

When gas prices go up, nonprofits get nervous. Charities that rely heavily on transportation — such as Meals on Wheels and More and the Capital Area Food Bank — always set aside money for gas. But the more they pay for fuel, the less they have to help needy people.

'That's money we can't spend on meals,' said Dan Pruett, president of Meals on Wheel and More."

FT.com / World - Arts bodies look to US in search of funding

FT.com / World - Arts bodies look to US in search of funding: "Arts bodies look to US in search of funding

By Andrew Clark,Chief Music Critic

Published: May 14 2007 03:00 | Last updated: May 14 2007 03:00

It looked so easy. Tate Modern waltzed into New York, hosted a dinner attended by some of the most iconic figures in North American art and came away with $1.5m (£750,000). The rest of the British arts world looked on with envy.

Last week's dinner was without doubt the biggest and most high-profile fundraising event ever held outside the UK on behalf of a British arts organisation. It brought together not just leading American artists such as Jeff Koons and Ellsworth Kelly, but the Mexican businessman Carlos Slim Helu, reputedly the world's second richest man, as well as Calvin Klein from the world of fashion and Lady Lynn Forester of the Rothschild dynasty."

Foundations More Likely to Fund Overhead Costs, Study Finds :: PNNOnline ::

Foundations More Likely to Fund Overhead Costs, Study Finds :: PNNOnline ::: "Foundations More Likely to Fund Overhead Costs, Study Finds
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Foundations are more likely to support nonprofits' overhead costs than is commonly believed, according to a new study released today by the Center on Philanthropy at Indiana University and the Aspen Institute's Nonprofit Sector and Philanthropy Program, which funded the study.


The study, Paying for Overhead, found that a surprisingly large majority of foundations (69 percent) support nonprofits' overhead expenses, such as rent, administrative staff, accounting systems, or strategic planning. Nearly half make grants for general operating support and almost one-third award unrestricted grants."

Daily Herald - To some, raising guide dogs is a 'priceless' philanthropy

Daily Herald - To some, raising guide dogs is a 'priceless' philanthropy: "To some, raising guide dogs is a 'priceless' philanthropy PDF | Print | E-mail
AARON FALK - The Herald JOURNAL

LOGAN -- She hears the whispers when she walks into a store with Conrad, dressed in a green jacket, at her side.

'They'll say, She's blind,' Sally Fleming-McCullagh says and smiles. 'I usually like to make eye contact with them.'

A member of Paws With a Purpose, Fleming-McCullagh is raising one of six Labrador retrievers the valley group hopes will graduate into guide work for the blind.

The short-term, intensive program is sponsored by a national group"

NPT TechnoBuzz-Building Meaningful Relationships Online By Being Quiet

NPT TechnoBuzz: "Building Meaningful Relationships Online By Being Quiet

By David Lawson
Too many nonprofits make the mistake of one-way communication in their online relationships with constituents. An email blast here, an e-newsletter there and constituents will become more engaged, right?

The answer is: yes and no. Supporters will certainly become more familiar and aware of your organization's mission and successes. But, what are you learning about them? The key to developing truly meaningful relationships online is to 'listen' carefully to what constituents are -- or aren't -- telling you."

BBJ Philanthropy Summit: It's the business of giving - Boston Business Journal:

BBJ Philanthropy Summit: It's the business of giving - Boston Business Journal:: "Keep the dialogue going, follow the money, put business-minded people on your board and research a company's philanthropic mission before pitching it for money. That was the advice business leaders gave nonprofits Wednesday during the first-annual Corporate Philanthropy Summit, hosted by the Boston Business Journal.

The event, held at the Fairmont Copley Plaza in Boston, was sold out to more than 600 business and nonprofit people who were hungry to discuss the state of corporate philanthropy in Greater Boston. They were there to network, exchange ideas and, in the case of some nonprofits, to win over volunteers."

Charity begins at home and this is our home - Maine Coast NOW - A Courier Publications Information Source

Charity begins at home and this is our home - Maine Coast NOW - A Courier Publications Information Source: "nited Mid-Coast Charities, based here in Camden but with a reach that extends across Knox County and into neighboring Waldo County. We have no United Way here, and so five dozen local non-profit organizations have come to rely instead on UMCC as part of their annual financial plan.

For 10 years the MBNA credit-lender was a strong supporter of UMCC, and through its employee payroll check-off program and in other ways that company channeled an estimated $2 million in charitable giving to local organizations. As we report on Page 1 this week, that channel is now almost dry, because MBNA no longer exists as a corporate entity."

R.I. nonprofit adopts novel idea to prevent brain drain | Articles | India New England

R.I. nonprofit adopts novel idea to prevent brain drain | Articles | India New England: "Funding comes from individual donors and community organizations. Adopt a Doctor solicits commitments from donors to sponsor, or adopt, a doctor by contributing $100 annually for a period of seven years; the goal is to line up 12 donors per doctor. The organization also accepts single-payment donations.

“It’s such a simple concept — we pay them $100 a month — yet it works so well,” Kumar said. “That’s not a lot of money to people living in the United States, but to the doctors that we’re sponsoring, it’s double or even triple their monthly incomes.”

Adopt a Doctor redistributes 100 percent of the donations it receives to the doctors it sponsors; it solicits separate contributions to cover its administrative expenses from large corporations."

Smithsonian Exec. Search to Begin Amid Questions

Smithsonian Exec. Search to Begin Amid Questions: "Members of the Smithsonian Institution board of regents formed a search committee Monday to help find the 12th secretary to lead the museum complex, even as they continue to examine the board's oversight after a spending scandal forced the last secretary out.

The board's discussions about possible changes in its structure and governance after the resignation of Lawrence Small in March were not expected to stifle the search for a new secretary, said search committee chairman Alan Spoon, a Washington businessman and former president of The Washington Post Co."

VirtueOnline - News - Exclusives - Liberal Episcopal Dioceses Face Serious Decline in Giving and Growth

VirtueOnline - News - Exclusives - Liberal Episcopal Dioceses Face Serious Decline in Giving and Growth: "Liberal Episcopal dioceses across the country are facing serious decline in both parochial giving and congregational growth with little hope of reversal.

One diocese - Central Gulf Coast - is a barometer of the overall decline within The Episcopal Church."

The Journal-Charity giving to be posted on state Web site

The Journal: "MARTINSBURG — Secretary of State Betty Ireland is enabling West Virginians to research the charitable organizations they wish to donate to by listing how those charities allocate their money.

Ireland announced Tuesday that she will list on the secretary of state’s Web site how much of the money an organization receives goes toward the charity’s programs versus to management and funding costs."