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Philanthropists join to focus on best way to help schools - CharlotteObserver.com
Philanthropists join to focus on best way to help schools - CharlotteObserver.com: "Foundation for the Carolinas announced today the formation of a committee to explore the most effective and appropriate role for the philanthropic giving to play in the community’s quest to achieve key school system goals.“This effort is an extraordinary opportunity for the private sector to deepen its support for
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Undergrad philanthropy program gets director | Philanthropy Journal
Undergrad philanthropy program gets director | Philanthropy Journal: "Julie Hatcher, a scholar in the field of service learning and service engagement in higher education, has been named to direct the first undergraduate program in the U.S. in philanthropic studies."
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Kensington church celebrates four decades of pancakes for charity
Kensington church celebrates four decades of pancakes for charity: "It started with a simple need and an interesting proclamation more than 40 years ago.The Rev. Charles Kirkley of St. Paul's United Methodist Church asked for a bus, and Jim Hobbs, president of United Methodist Men — a volunteer group at the Kensington church — decided it should be financed entirely out of pancakes and sausage."
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Mass. Salvation Army Severs Ties With Local United Way - Philanthropy Today - The Chronicle of Philanthropy- Connecting the nonprofit world with news, jobs, and ideas
Mass. Salvation Army Severs Ties With Local United Way - Philanthropy Today - The Chronicle of Philanthropy- Connecting the nonprofit world with news, jobs, and ideas: "Mass. Salvation Army Severs Ties With Local United WayCiting deep cuts in United Way funds, the Salvation Army of Massachusetts has ended its 70-year relationship with the grant-making giant’s regional chapter, according to The
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Has your non-profit filed for its tax-exemption? | KIDK CBS 3 - News, Weather and Sports - Idaho Falls - Pocatello - Blackfoot, ID - Idaho Falls, Pocatello, Blackfoot - Idaho | Local & Regional
Just one example of coverage of the upcoming deadline for small nonprofits to file.Has your non-profit filed for its tax-exemption? | KIDK CBS 3 - News, Weather and Sports - Idaho Falls - Pocatello - Blackfoot, ID - Idaho Falls, Pocatello, Blackfoot - Idaho | Local & Regional: "EASTERN IDAHO - The laws have changed for small non-profit organizations, and their tax-exemption deadline is getting
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On sharing among Jewish nonprofits | The Fundermentalist | JTA - Jewish & Israel News
On sharing among Jewish nonprofits | The Fundermentalist | JTA - Jewish & Israel News: "In an opinion piece for JTA, marketing guru Gary Wexler uses recent research on the benefits of information sharing in the fight against Alzheimer’s as a jumping-off point to talk about sharing information within the Jewish nonprofit world.You can check out the full piece on JTA, but here is an excerpt:"
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How to Get Your Donors More Engaged | News for Social Entrepreneurs
How to Get Your Donors More Engaged | News for Social Entrepreneurs: "Generally, the answer on how to get a particular donor, or group of donors, more engaged isn’t a one shot ask, meeting, or phone call. Instead, the best way to get your donors more engaged is to develop a strong, organization-wide donor cultivation program that keeps your supporters informed and energized about your mission and
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CT charitable grants climbed from 2006 to 2008 | Hartford Business
CT charitable grants climbed from 2006 to 2008 | Hartford Business: "Connecticut grantmakers distributed more than $902.7 million in 2008, a 22 percent increase from 2006, according to 2010 Connecticut Grantmaking Highlights published by the Connecticut Council for Philanthropy."
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SOI Tax Stats - SOI Bulletin: Summer 2010
SOI Tax Stats - SOI Bulletin: Summer 2010: "SOI Tax Stats - SOI Bulletin: Summer 2010"
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Campaign Spotlight - Foundation and MTV Hope Campaign Is ‘Dead On’ With Youths - NYTimes.com
Campaign Spotlight - Foundation and MTV Hope Campaign Is ‘Dead On’ With Youths - NYTimes.com: "The American Legacy Foundation in Washington, which sponsors the anti-smoking “Truth” campaign, is joining forces with the MTV cable channel for an initiative called “The Real World: Zombieville.” The project is based on “The Real World,” the long-running reality series on MTV that brings together a
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Survey shows how, why we give | StarTribune.com
Survey shows how, why we give | StarTribune.com: "Meanwhile, 61 percent of donors dropped checks in the mailbox -- including four of 10 donors under the age of 40.Another 34 percent donated online, the survey said. And most people contributed to charities in several ways, said Lisa McIntrye, a Russ Reid senior vice president.The 'Heart of the Donor'' report was based on interviews with more than
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U.S. Open Tennis 2010: Andrea Jaeger's 20 Years of Good Deeds - The Daily Fix - WSJ
U.S. Open Tennis 2010: Andrea Jaeger's 20 Years of Good Deeds - The Daily Fix - WSJ: "Leaving tennis allowed Ms. Jaeger, now 45, to dedicate herself full-time to philanthropy and her Little Star Foundation, which helps children in need and is best known for its work improving the quality of life for children with cancer. The Wall Street Journal caught up with Ms. Jaeger at the U.S. Open, where
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A Helping Hand From Uncle Sam
A Helping Hand From Uncle Sam: "Is your nonprofit on this IRS list of organizations that have not yet filed their Form 990-N (e-Postcard)? If so, Uncle Sam is offering a helping hand."
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The Nonprofit Quarterly | @npquarterly | Nonprofit Newswire | Why Are Hispanics Underrepresented on Boards?
The Nonprofit Quarterly | @npquarterly | Nonprofit Newswire | Why Are Hispanics Underrepresented on Boards?: "August 28, 2010; Source: Dallas Morning News | Racial and ethnic minorities are underrepresented on nonprofit (and foundation!) governing boards, but Latinos are frequently more underrepresented than others. In Dallas, where there is a significant Hispanic population, nonprofits appear to
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Mother Teresa's work spurred growth of 'voluntourism' - Arts / Life - The Telegram
Mother Teresa's work spurred growth of 'voluntourism' - Arts / Life - The Telegram: "Mother Teresa may be remembered most today — her 100th birthday anniversary was Aug. 26 — for her lifelong work with the poor. But she also helped expand the modern notion of going on an overseas mission, encouraging ordinary people to take short breaks and volunteer on vacations."
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Druckenmiller Sends Millions to Children, Robin Hood, New York University - Bloomberg
Druckenmiller Sends Millions to Children, Robin Hood, New York University - Bloomberg: "Transferring a quarter of his reported net worth to the nonprofit earned Druckenmiller the Chronicle of Philanthropy’s No. 1 ranking of largest individual charitable contributions in 2009. That year, he and his wife, Fiona, gave $100 million to New York University’s Langone Medical Center to create a
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Adorable Puppies and Children - Philanthropy Front and Center - New York
Adorable Puppies and Children - Philanthropy Front and Center - New York: "Allan Pressel, of CharityFinders, shared this and many other tips on Friday August 20, 2010, at the Foundation Center’s New York library in a presentation entitled Effective Online Storytelling.�Telling a good story about your nonprofit is a way to pique the attention of past and potential donors, get publicity for your
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How Jargon Can Damage Nonprofit Work - Money and Mission - The Chronicle of Philanthropy- Connecting the nonprofit world with news, jobs, and ideas
How Jargon Can Damage Nonprofit Work - Money and Mission - The Chronicle of Philanthropy- Connecting the nonprofit world with news, jobs, and ideas: "n a way, it's about good intentions gone horribly awry. Think about it—our addiction to high ideals and even loftier aspirations results in grant proposals and mission statements and bold promises that burden even our most creative and charismatic
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BYU's Grantwell program makes an impact | Mormon Times
BYU's Grantwell program makes an impact | Mormon Times: "rantwell works for foundations and other large donors, offering grantmaking recommendations and assisting in strategic planning. Grantwell also provides opportunities to network with philanthropists, community leaders and other professional contacts. Ultimately, it prepares students for future work and service in the nonprofit sector.Case
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How I wrote it... The Make A Wish Foundation prospect letter. | SOFII
How I wrote it... The Make A Wish Foundation prospect letter. | SOFII: "In the second of a series of interviews with leading fundraising writers, Harvey McKinnon talks with Fergal Byrne about a fundraising letter he wrote for the Make A Wish Foundation, Canada, in 2002. In this conversation Harvey tells how he wrote this letter and expands on his approach, paying special attention to the art and
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