GCIP in New Mexico

GCIP in New Mexico: "Grantmaking for Community Impact Project (GCIP)
Increasing philanthropic resources for advocacy, organizing and civic engagement

In New Mexico

NCRP selected New Mexico as the first site for our Grantmaking for Community Impact Project (GCIP). In the newly-released report Strengthening Democracy, Increasing Opportunities: Impacts of Advocacy, Organizing and Civic Engagement in New Mexico, NCRP documented how local and state organizations leveraged foundation resources to secure billions of dollars in benefits for New Mexicans."

Asian American Giving: Just released! Asian American giving circles survey

Asian American Giving: Just released! Asian American giving circles survey: "The paper, Asian American Giving Circles: Building Bridges Between Philanthropy and Our Communities was presented at the 37th Association for Research on Nonprofit Organizations and Voluntary Action (ARNOVA) Conference this November in Philadelphia by Andrew T. Ho, of Council on Foundations.

The research paper shows that these Asian American giving circles enjoyed enthusiastic responses from community organizations"

Charitable giving has bleak outlook, survey shows | HamptonRoads.com | PilotOnline.com

Charitable giving has bleak outlook, survey shows | HamptonRoads.com | PilotOnline.com: "The results of the study, co-sponsored by the Association of Fundraising Professionals Hampton Roads and Bonney & Co., mirrored those of a new report by GuideStar, a national organization that collects philanthropic data. Thirty-five percent of 2,730 charitable groups that responded said contributions were down in the first nine months of the year – the highest percentage since 2003."

Survey: Conn. Community providers cutting back -- Newsday.com

Survey: Conn. Community providers cutting back -- Newsday.com: "HARTFORD, Conn. - A new survey of private, nonprofit social service agencies in Connecticut shows most are delaying repairs to buildings and not filling jobs.

Some are also closing programs for the elderly and mentally ill, according to the survey released Thursday."

Bangladesh study on diaspora philanthropy shows need for closer collaboration between governments and not-for-profits | Asia Pacific Philanthropy Consortium

Bangladesh study on diaspora philanthropy shows need for closer collaboration between governments and not-for-profits | Asia Pacific Philanthropy Consortium: "his paper for APPC’s Hanoi Conference, Safi Rahman Khan identified several factors that were crucial to the development of diaspora philanthropy in Bangladesh. One was the shifting profile of Bangladeshi migrants—who were once comprised of professionals and skilled workers but who are now largely made up of temporary migrant workers. Another was the very low involvement of diaspora communities in social development in Bangladesh. Khan also cites major hindrances related to the lack of an enabling environment for philanthropy and the country’s unstable political condition."

Study Examines American Philanthropic Support for Israel - MarketWatch

Study Examines American Philanthropic Support for Israel - MarketWatch: "PHILADELPHIA, Sept 17, 2008 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ -- A landmark report released today, 'Philanthropic Support for Israel's Nonprofit Organizations by U.S. Donors,' shows that American philanthropic support to nonprofits in Israel continues to rise and that more American philanthropic dollars directed to Israel are being targeted by donors to specific organizations."

SignOnSanDiego.com > News > Metro -- Area foundations hold $2.3 billion in assets

SignOnSanDiego.com > News > Metro -- Area foundations hold $2.3 billion in assets: "The findings are in “The Grantmaking Report: Foundation and Corporate Giving in the San Diego Region,” from USD's Caster Family Center for Nonprofit Research.

The analysis is the first in-depth study of grant-making in the county, which is home to hundreds of community, family and corporate foundations that give away more than $235 million a year to all kinds of causes."

New Study Sheds Light on What Wealthy Donors Care About; Many Say They Will Support Operating Costs - Philanthropy.com

New Study Sheds Light on What Wealthy Donors Care About; Many Say They Will Support Operating Costs - Philanthropy.com: "New Study Sheds Light on What Wealthy Donors Care About; Many Say They Will Support Operating Costs

By Holly Hall

In deciding which charities to support, many wealthy donors do not judge nonprofit organizations by how much they spend on overhead costs — despite the popularity of that measure among watchdog groups and others, a study released today has found."

“I’m Not Rockefeller”: 33 Philanthropists Share Charitable-Giving Approaches in Study by Penn Philanthropy Center: University of Pennsylvania

“I’m Not Rockefeller”: 33 Philanthropists Share Charitable-Giving Approaches in Study by Penn Philanthropy Center: University of Pennsylvania: "PHILADELPHIA — A sizable percentage of high-net-worth givers do not see themselves as philanthropists even though each gives away about a million dollars or more annually.

That is among the findings of a study by the University of Pennsylvania’s Center for High Impact Philanthropy."

When It Comes to Giving, Gen X Trumps Boomers - New Money (usnews.com): "When It Comes to Giving, Gen X Trumps Boomers
September 08, 2008 11:31 AM ET | Katy Marquardt | Permanent Link

Members of generation X may be in big trouble when it comes to savings and retirement, but it turns out that they're more philanthropic than older generations. A new survey from Northern Trust found that gen X millionaires give nearly twice as much, on average, to charitable causes as their elders."

Jax Nonprofits Expect $25 Million Drop In Funding - Jacksonville News Story - WJXT Jacksonville

Jax Nonprofits Expect $25 Million Drop In Funding - Jacksonville News Story - WJXT Jacksonville: "JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- Nonprofit organizations in the Jacksonville area anticipate a $25 million net drop in public funding during fiscal 2008, according to a study by the Jessie Ball duPont Fund, due to budget crises at multiple levels of government.

To make up for that shortfall, the study says, nonprofits would have to increase their revenues from gifts and contributions by almost 40 percent over the previous year."

From the Chronicle.


26% of Americans Volunteer, New Study Finds - Philanthropy.com: "Charities need to do a better job keeping their volunteers engaged and loyal, say the authors of a new report released today by the federal government. The report, from the Corporation for National and Community Service, says that more than one out of every three people who had volunteered in 2006 had not done so again in 2007."

Charities need a hand - Latest News, Health - Independent.ie

Charities need a hand - Latest News, Health - Independent.ie: "The first survey on pay and benefits in Ireland's community, voluntary and charitable organisations -- conducted before government cutbacks -- was carried out by The Wheel, a non-profit representative body for the sector."

The NonProfit Times - The Leading Business Publication For Nonprofit Management

The NonProfit Times - The Leading Business Publication For Nonprofit Management: "Study: Economy Depressing Fundraising Attitudes

Executives at nonprofits are somewhat less optimistic about present and future fundraising climates than they were six months and one year ago, according to the Philanthropic Giving Index (PGI) by the Center on Philanthropy at Indiana University in Indianapolis.

A large majority of fundraisers surveyed for the study also said that special events are effective fundraising tools for their organizations."

KTUU.com | Alaska's news and information source | New study traces PFD spending

KTUU.com | Alaska's news and information source | New study traces PFD spending: "A survey of about 1,000 households in 181 communities shows rural Alaskans are spending 80 percent of their PFD on household items like fuel, while only 60 percent of urban dwellers do so.

But the real focus of this survey is charitable giving and how the PFD can be better shared with those in need.

Donna Logan, a consultant with the McDowell Group, claims to be the first ever to research PFD spending."

Businesses find worker volunteerism helps 'third bottom line' - Crain's Detroit Business

Businesses find worker volunteerism helps 'third bottom line' - Crain's Detroit Business: "A new study by Deloitte L.L.P. suggests many companies may be missing the opportunity to leverage volunteerism to develop business and leadership skills. Deloitte surveyed 250 human resource managers from Fortune 500 companies across the U.S. in February as part of its 2008 Impact Survey."

Reports Detail

Reports Detail: "assion & Purpose Executive Summary

Passion & Purpose: Raising the Fiscal Fitness Bar for Massachusetts Nonprofits"

The NonProfit Times - The Leading Business Publication For Nonprofit Management

The NonProfit Times - The Leading Business Publication For Nonprofit Management: "New Study: Donors & Revenue Both Drop

The number of donors and the revenue of the 72 large organizations tracked in the Target Analytics Index of National Fundraising both declined when the first quarter of 2008 is compared to the first quarter of 2007. It is the first time that both donors and revenue declined across the entire index since it has been tabulated beginning in the fall of 2001."

Baby boomers pursue 'encore careers' that contribute to society | news-press.com | The News-Press

Baby boomers pursue 'encore careers' that contribute to society | news-press.com | The News-Press: "A new telephone and Internet survey, touted as the first of its kind, indicates millions of boomers are either quitting their old jobs or coming out of retirement to pursue new careers that not only give them personal meaning but also contribute to society.

The survey at civicventures.org (margin of error: plus or minus 3 percentage points) by the nonprofit MetLife Foundation and San Francisco Civic Ventures, a national think tank, shows 6 percent to 9.5 percent of adults age 44 to 70 are pursuing 'encore careers'"

Association Management Industry Reports Findings from Survey

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Association Management Industry Reports Findings from Survey: "According to a new survey among companies that manage associations and not-for-profit organizations, almost one of every four clients (24%) managed by an Association Management Company (AMC) has annual revenues surpassing $1 million. Nearly half (47%) of associations and not-for-profit organizations managed by AMCs have annual revenues more than $500,000. AMC Institute, the trade association that represents the Association Management Company industry, today released results from a new survey of its members."

Massachusetts Nonprofits "Underfunded, Overstretched, and Vulnerable" :: PNNOnline ::

Massachusetts Nonprofits "Underfunded, Overstretched, and Vulnerable" :: PNNOnline ::: "A report released today by the Boston Foundation provides the most comprehensive portrait to date of the nonprofit sector in the Commonwealth, identifying the wide range of organizations it includes and the myriad roles they play in the Commonwealth—as well as the significance the sector holds in aggregate for the regional economy.


Included in the report, titled 'Passion & Purpose: Raising the Fiscal Fitness Bar for Massachusetts Nonprofits,' is a “call to action” in the form of recommendations that address significant financial and organizational weaknesses in the sector that emerged from this unprecedented scrutiny."

The N.E.A. Offers a 21st-Century Profile - Ars Gratia Artis and for the U.S. Economy, Too - NYTimes.com

The N.E.A. Offers a 21st-Century Profile - Ars Gratia Artis and for the U.S. Economy, Too - NYTimes.com: "“It’s easy to talk about artists in lofty and spiritual terms,” said Dana Gioia, chairman of the National Endowment for the Arts. “Without denying the higher purposes of the artistic vocation, it’s also important to remember that artists play an important role in America’s cultural vitality and economic prosperity. Artists have immense financial and social impact as well as cultural impact.”

Drawing from the census, the endowment has compiled what it bills as the first nationwide profile of professional artists in the 21st century."

SignOnSanDiego.com > News > Metro -- Most approve of job charities doing

SignOnSanDiego.com > News > Metro -- Most approve of job charities doing: "An overwhelming majority of San Diego County residents thinks local charities deliver quality services, but nonprofits should do a better job explaining how they work, according to a new study to be released today."

Study: CEOs dissatisfied with board performance | tallahassee.com | Tallahassee Democrat: "The study was conducted by the Urban Institute and released in May.

The title of the announcing press release got my attention right from the beginning: 'Disturbing Levels of CEO Dissatisfaction with Board Performance at Midsize Nonprofits.'"

Philanthropy UK : Making mission-connected investment possible

Philanthropy UK : Making mission-connected investment possible: "A new report examining how charitable foundations and philanthropic organisations can use a proportion of their endowment in support of their goals via Mission Connected Investment (MCI) has been published by the new economics foundation (NEF)."

The Jakarta Post - Muslims 'dig deeper for charity'

The Jakarta Post - Muslims 'dig deeper for charity': "Muslims 'dig deeper for charity'

The Jakarta Post, Jakarta

Indonesian Muslims have become more aware of their obligation to give alms (zakat) and have been donating more, according to a survey released Wednesday.

The survey, conducted by the Public Interest Research and Advocacy Center (PIRAC), showed that Muslims' awareness of their obligation to give to the poor had risen by 5.2 percent, up to 55 percent in 2007 from 49.8 percent in 2004."

Nonprofits thrive in Marin, new study says - Marin Independent Journal

Nonprofits thrive in Marin, new study says - Marin Independent Journal: "A NEW STUDY of the county's 1,730 nonprofit organizations reveals that nonprofits are big business in Marin.

The study, commissioned by the Center for Volunteer and Nonprofit Leadership in San Rafael, found that for every 1,000 people, Marin has about seven nonprofit organizations. That is a higher ratio of people-to-nonprofits than exists in San Francisco, the Bay Area or the state of California."

Aspen Institute Releases Mobilizing Change: 10 Nonprofit Policy Proposals to Strengthen US Communities

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Aspen Institute Releases Mobilizing Change: 10 Nonprofit Policy Proposals to Strengthen US Communities: "Aspen Institute Releases Mobilizing Change: 10 Nonprofit Policy Proposals to Strengthen US Communities

(CSRwire) WASHINGTON, DC, - June 2, 2008 - A new report highlighting promising policy innovations for the nation’s social sector was released today by the Aspen Institute's
Nonprofit Sector and Philanthropy Program.

The report, Mobilizing Change: 10 Nonprofit Policy Proposals To Strengthen U.S. Communities, puts together in one place the proposals of leading thinkers in the field who are working to address social problems and improve the lives of those in need through improved nonprofit-government policies."

The Issue: A Driver Who Delivers Dictionaries: "Moore has just completed a study with McKinsey examining the role of CEOs in corporate social responsibility, assessing what needs aren't being met and how philanthropy is incorporated into corporate culture from the top down. As CEO of UPS, Scott Davis was responsible for establishing philanthropy as part of UPS's corporate culture. All UPS employees are required to serve a certain amount of hours of community service; the amount depends on where employees are stationed. Different regions have different resources, different needs, and different cultural attitudes toward philanthropy and corporate social responsibility."

Fort Scott Tribune: Story: Local group looks to secure Fort Scott's financial future: "Research results announced recently by the Kansas Association of Community Foundations, including the FSACF, projects that over the next 50 years, more than $1 billion will transfer from one generation to the next in Bourbon County. This transfer of wealth is estimated to be nearly $227 million over a 12-year time frame."

Economy pinching non-profits | The Journal Gazette: "Proof of how the economy has affected area non-profits may be reflected in a recent survey by the Community Foundation of Greater Fort Wayne. The survey showed local non-profits have received less money this year for capital campaigns – intense fundraisers held during a specified period of time – compared with last year."

AFP > Resource Center | Fundraising news > Seeing Eye-to-Eye with Your Donor's Financial Adviser: "Philanthropic adviser Phil Cubeta, ChFC, CAP, advises fundraisers to keep in mind the overall financial goals of a donor and the impact that a major gift will have on those plans in a new report entitled Financial Advisors as Guiding Stars to Philanthropic Giving? Approach the donor from the standpoint of the adviser, who looks at the big picture of what a donor wishes to do with his or her wealth, not just from the view that the donor can afford the gift."

Report opens debate on value of specific charity legacy appeals - Third Sector: "Charities should consider including legacy information in all their general communications instead of investing in specific legacy fundraising appeals, according to a new report.

Andrew Papworth, a marketing consultant and author, reached this conclusion after analysing 23 charity legacy appeals in magazines and newspapers in 2007.

But the conclusion, published in a report called Will It Work?, were challenged by two legacy experts, Richard Radcliffe and Paul Farthing, who argued that specific appeals do work."

GVNow - Grand Valley State University's Daily News: "New Grand Valley philanthropy report focuses on leadership deficit
May 02, 2008

Nonprofit leaders share their concerns and possible solutions for a perceived deficit in leadership for the nonprofit sector. In a new report issued by Grand Valley State University's Dorothy A. Johnson Center for Philanthropy and Nonprofit Leadership, more than 100 nonprofit leaders explore creative next steps to solve this complex issue and engage in the development of innovative solutions.

The report, NP2020: Issues and Answers from the Next Generation, is based on proceedings from the Nonprofit 2020 meeting held at Grand Valley in July 2007"