Sargent Shriver’s Legacy to the Nonprofit World - Pablo Eisenberg - The Chronicle of Philanthropy- Connecting the nonprofit world with news, jobs, and ideas

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Sargent Shriver’s Legacy to the Nonprofit World - Pablo Eisenberg - The Chronicle of Philanthropy- Connecting the nonprofit world with news, jobs, and ideas: "For many of us who worked for him in the Peace Corps or the Office of Economic Opportunity during the 1960s, R. Sargent Shriver was an inspirational leader, a passionate promoter of social and economic justice, an ebullient enthusiast of public service, and a warm, compassionate human being."

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massnonprofit.org ::: "With grant dollars more difficult to secure, a compelling grant proposal alone is no longer enough. You need to know in advance how attractive your proposal will be to a prospective funder.

The following checklist will help you think through 20 key facets of your organization’s programs, personnel, board of directors, finances, and other key factors."

Chinese donation gets mixed reception - The China Post

Chinese donation gets mixed reception - The China Post: "A Chinese billionaire has made a public pledge to donate NT$500 million to Taiwan's disadvantaged minority and low-income families in an act of philanthropy to the island, although it has been met with cautious and mixed reactions by local governments."

Signs of a Fund-Raising Rebound - Annual Giving - The Chronicle of Philanthropy- Connecting the nonprofit world with news, jobs, and ideas

Signs of a Fund-Raising Rebound - Annual Giving - The Chronicle of Philanthropy- Connecting the nonprofit world with news, jobs, and ideas: "Sixty-two percent of 245 nonprofit organizations surveyed by The Chronicle reported that they raised more in November and December 2010 than at the same time in 2009. But even as some groups are rebounding quickly from the recession, others continue to struggle. Twenty-four percent of organizations reported year-end gains of more than 20 percent, while 28 percent reported drops in giving. One in 10 said giving was flat during the holidays."

Bill Gates sees philanthropy bug spreading - The Globe and Mail

Bill Gates sees philanthropy bug spreading - The Globe and Mail: "Bill Gates, one of the world’s richest men and one of its best known philanthropists, said on Monday he hopes his passion for giving will soon start to take hold among the super-rich of China and India."

Nonprofit merger a fix for tight times | StarTribune.com

Nonprofit merger a fix for tight times | StarTribune.com: "One nonprofit is a 130-year-old institution in Minnesota, serving school-aged children and families. The other is a mere 40 years old, and widely known for helping some of the most at-risk preschoolers."

Creek Bridge coach goes barefoot for charity | SCNOW

Creek Bridge coach goes barefoot for charity | SCNOW: "Hudacko, along with several other coaches around the Palmetto State, coached the game barefoot to raise money and awareness for the charity Samaritan’s Feet, which provides shoes to needy children in more than 50 nations."

National Arts Index: New index measures arts, entertainment - latimes.com

National Arts Index: New index measures arts, entertainment - latimes.com: "Billed as 'the largest data set ever assembled describing arts and culture in America,' the National Arts Index released Monday by the advocacy group Americans for the Arts aims to capture in a single number how the arts and entertainment sector has been doing -- much as the Dow Jones and S&P indices do for stocks. The news is not good."

Wall Street philanthropy picks up, but not for all | Reuters

Wall Street philanthropy picks up, but not for all | Reuters: "At a charity live auction in December for babies born into poverty, Stephanie Astic noted a heavy Wall Street presence in the room -- the extent of which she had not seen since 2007.

'They were bidding things up,' said Astic, who produces fundraising events for 'Room To Grow' and other non-profits at posh Manhattan venues such as Christie's and Gotham Hall.

'I thought, they're finally feeling more confident, bonus time is coming,' she said."

Arts Post - Arts Groups Lost Considerable Ground in the Recession

Arts Post - Arts Groups Lost Considerable Ground in the Recession: "A review of the country's arts industry shows the recession took away many of the financial gains the organizations enjoyed in the last decade.

In 2009, according to data released Monday by the Americans for the Arts, 41 percent of nonprofit arts groups failed to reach a balanced buget. That percentage, based on reporting to the IRS, rose from 36 percent in 2008, the year when the financial downturn began to take its toll on all businesses.

The findings indicate the health of the arts sector is at a 12-year low, said Americans for the Arts."

Nonprofit groups unite to fight hunger in Maine | The Morning Sentinel, Waterville, ME

Nonprofit groups unite to fight hunger in Maine | The Morning Sentinel, Waterville, ME: "Six nonprofits are teaming up to expand food supplies to hungry Mainers and reverse the rise in the rate of people struggling to feed their families.

Leaders of the coalition, called the Maine Hunger Initiative, hope to generate more funding and food donations for pantries, which facing increasing demand. They also plan to push for statewide policies and legislation to reduce hunger and the poverty that causes it."

Kids in need: Bruce and Cynthia Sherman chair 2011 Naples charity wine festival � Naples Daily News

Kids in need: Bruce and Cynthia Sherman chair 2011 Naples charity wine festival � Naples Daily News: "The festival, held annually, gets under way this week to raise money for children’s charities in Collier County. In its 11th year, the festival has raised $82.5 million for charity so far through its glitzy vintner dinners and auction.

In organizing this year’s festival, the Shermans split the duties. She focused on the event itself, choosing the theme, designing the invitations, creating the auction catalog and planning the overall feel of the festival. He took on the auction lots, which she insists was the hardest job of all."

Are You Ready for a Nonprofit Board: Ten Questions to Consider | Fast Company

Are You Ready for a Nonprofit Board: Ten Questions to Consider | Fast Company: "Are You Ready for a Nonprofit Board: Ten Questions to Consider
BY FC Expert Blogger Alice KorngoldSun Jan 23, 2011
This blog is written by a member of our expert blogging community and expresses that expert's views alone.

I’m an activist when it comes to recruiting talented people to serve on nonprofit boards. My friends know that when I leave a party, a few people might be on a new path that will lead to their joining nonprofit boards. Only because I so often meet amazing people who are interested in boards but don’t quite know what a board does, what will be expected of them, or how to find the right board that fits their interests and where they can add value."

Big names help put nonprofits on map - Pittsburgh Tribune-Review

Big names help put nonprofits on map - Pittsburgh Tribune-Review: "roy Polamalu, a game changer on the football field, could transform a nonprofit group that helps veterans, military members and their families.

The Pittsburgh Steelers safety is the headlining celebrity for an auction Jan. 29-Feb. 5 on Twitter that will benefit Operation Once in a Lifetime in Dallas. Among the 300 celebrities participating are fellow Steelers Ike Taylor, William Gay, James Farrior, Lawrence Timmons and LaMarr Woodley."

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IRS Exempt Organizations is offering a one-day workshop for small and mid-size section 501(c)(3) exempt organizations. Each workshop, presented by experienced Exempt Organizations specialists, will explain what 501(c)(3) organizations must do to keep their tax-exempt status and comply with tax obligations. This introductory workshop is designed for administrators or volunteers who are responsible for an organization's tax compliance. Pre-registration is required."

A Good Omen for 2011 Fund Raising - Prospecting - The Chronicle of Philanthropy- Connecting the nonprofit world with news, jobs, and ideas

A Good Omen for 2011 Fund Raising - Prospecting - The Chronicle of Philanthropy- Connecting the nonprofit world with news, jobs, and ideas: "In a sign that donors are feeling better about the economy, the number of American adults who said they plan to increase their contributions to charity this year increased to 18 percent, according to an annual survey.

In the past, the share of people who expected to increase donations was smaller. In 2009 and 2010, 14 percent planned to step up giving, and in 2008 just 8 percent forecast an increase."

Convio Ranks Most Generous Online Cities for Charitable Giving in�2010 | Business Wire

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Convio Ranks Most Generous Online Cities for Charitable Giving in�2010 | Business Wire: "Convio, Inc. (NASDAQ: CNVO) announced today the release of its third annual ranking of Most Generous Online Cities. Alexandria, VA, Cambridge, MA and Arlington, VA, topped the list for the second year in a row as the nation’s most generous large cities based on online giving in 2010. The biggest movers in the top ten are San Francisco, moving up 5 places to number seven; Minneapolis, falling five places to number ten; and Seattle, moving up two places to number four."

How to Develop a Brand for Your Nonprofit

How to Develop a Brand for Your Nonprofit

January 2011

So you're starting a nonprofit organization or have one and want to know how to build or strengthen your brand. Well, what is a brand? Is it advertising, your spokesperson, a logo? We have heard of the Red Cross, Oprah, McDonald's. These are all brands. And while there may be positive or negative perceptions about each of these, you'll notice their missions are easy to define—providing disaster relief when needed, inspiring people to live better lives, and providing a cheap, convenient meal. They are all based on making a clear promise to their audience. Essentially, your brand is the reputation you have for delivering on your promise.

What does this mean for a nonprofit? A strong brand will help the organization stand out from the masses of solicitations, distinguish its cause from other organizations doing similar work, and inspire others to support them. The best brands elicit positive emotional responses because people understand and identify with each one's mission and know that the organization is consistently true to it. When carefully developed and nurtured, the brand becomes the fabric of an organization's culture.

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Five ways you can still help in Haiti - CNN.com

Five ways you can still help in Haiti - CNN.com: "But the devastation didn't end with the natural disaster. Now, Haitians are dealing with a cholera epidemic that has killed more than 2,000 people and political unrest over a disputed presidential election, all while displaced survivors are living in tents and under tarpaulins.

Here are five ways you can still help alleviate some of the Haitian people's suffering:"

Two Bills Introduced In 112th Congress Would Repeal Federal Estate Tax: H.R. 86 & H.R. 99 - Hani Sarji - Estate of Confusion - Forbes

Two Bills Introduced In 112th Congress Would Repeal Federal Estate Tax: H.R. 86 & H.R. 99 - Hani Sarji - Estate of Confusion - Forbes: "Two Bills Introduced In 112th Congress Would Repeal Federal Estate Tax: H.R. 86 & H.R. 99"

Prince Harry hopes to join North Pole trek

Prince Harry hopes to join North Pole trek: "The team is due to begin a four-week, 200 mile (320 kilometer) trek from Siberia across the polar ice cap in March in aid of the charity Walking with the Wounded.

Harry is patron of the charity, which helps servicemen and women who have been seriously hurt or lost limbs."

Pablo Eisenberg: Unintended Consequences of Giving Pledge’s Good Intentions | onPhilanthropy

Pablo Eisenberg: Unintended Consequences of Giving Pledge’s Good Intentions | onPhilanthropy: "Surveys and research have indicated that very wealthy donors, those giving over $1 million a year, donate almost all their money to universities and colleges, hospitals and medical schools, and museums and art institutions. Only a tiny fraction of their money is channeled to low-income oriented nonprofits, grassroots organizations, local social service groups or advocacy and activist organizations."

Panera to Open Third Charity Cafe; Says Most Patrons Paying in Full - Philanthropy Today - The Chronicle of Philanthropy- Connecting the nonprofit world with news, jobs, and ideas

Panera to Open Third Charity Cafe; Says Most Patrons Paying in Full - Philanthropy Today - The Chronicle of Philanthropy- Connecting the nonprofit world with news, jobs, and ideas: "Panera to Open Third Charity Cafe; Says Most Patrons Paying in Full

January 13, 2011, 9:37 am

A Portland, Ore., Panera Bread outlet is set to become the restaurant chain’s third nonprofit “pay-as-you-can” cafe featuring charity donation bins rather than cash registers, The Oregonian writes."

Penobscot East Resource Center Gets a New Year’s Gift

Penobscot East Resource Center Gets a New Year’s Gift: "Penobscot East’s announcement of the gift came just days after it reported that it was transferring financial management of its endowment funds to the Maine Community Foundation (MCF). Penobscot East was successful in meeting the foundation’s 25/25 Endowment Challenge, which began in 2008.

“The Maine Community Foundation has an excellent track record of managing nonprofit endowments,” Walter Reed, chairman of Penobscot East’s board, said in a statement. “This service allows us to focus on our mission and strengths, working with eastern Maine fishing communities.”"

Managing a nonprofit boom | Philadelphia Inquirer | 01/11/2011

Managing a nonprofit boom | Philadelphia Inquirer | 01/11/2011: "As the Nonprofit Center at La Salle University enters its 30th year of service to the Delaware Valley, the linchpin of the nonprofit sector remains what it was three decades ago: passion. The millions of Americans who serve nonprofits do so out of fervent belief in a mission.

Beyond that constant, however, we are struck by the magnitude of change over the past 30 years. The number of human services, arts and culture, community, health, philanthropic, and civic nonprofits has nearly doubled to close to two million, with much of that growth happening in the last 15 years. This has fostered a richer nonprofit sector serving a much more diverse range of populations and missions. For example, instead of a mere handful of local arts and culture opportunities, Philadelphians can choose from a tapestry of hundreds today."

Charity Reinvented: Disruptive approach to philanthropy - The Economic Times

Charity Reinvented: Disruptive approach to philanthropy - The Economic Times: "Thiel, in December 2010, invited some of the wealthiest in the US and presented to them some of the world’s brightest minds and innovative nonprofit initiatives. The meet was titled: ‘Breakthrough Philanthropy: Giant leaps for Humankind.’

Issues from artificial intelligence, biotech, medicine, and new markets were debated. Patri, on the occasion, pitched his ‘country’ as perhaps the world’s first trillion dollar business. “Traditional philanthropy tends to deliver well-established solutions to more people, but the world also needs philanthropy that looks to the future, creating radical innovations,” says Thiel."

Philly.com : Managing a nonprofit boom

Philly.com : Managing a nonprofit boom: "he American nonprofit sector's growth has made it equivalent to the fifth-largest economy in the world, employing almost 10 percent of the nation's workforce and 25 percent of the region's. These jobs increasingly come with livable wages and medical benefits, partly because of a growing understanding that passion does not pay the rent, put children through college, and buy health care. As the sector has expanded and become an economic engine, there has been a welcome recognition that although nonprofits are often started by people fired up by a cause, they must run like businesses if they are to be sustainable over the long haul."

Lodestar Center releases Nonprofit Compensation, Benefits Report | ASU News

Lodestar Center releases Nonprofit Compensation, Benefits Report | ASU News: "The ASU Lodestar Center for Philanthropy and Nonprofit Innovation released its 2010 Nonprofit Compensation and Benefits Report for Maricopa County and Pima County nonprofit organizations today. The 73-page report contains compensation data across 58 different nonprofit job categories, as well as findings on employee retirement, insurance, and paid days off. It also details salary and demographic information on nonprofit executive directors."

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MINNEAPOLIS (January 11, 2011) – The Minnesota Council on Foundations (MCF), a regional
association of grantmakers, today reported that foundation giving is expected to stabilize in 2011
following two years in which grantmakers anticipated declines. According to MCF’s 2011 Outlook Report
survey, indicators also signal that Minnesota grantmakers are more optimistic about their giving in 2011
than they were at this time last year.
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