Tuesday, November 10, 2009

Center for Nonprofit Strategy and Management - School of Public Affairs - Baruch College

Center for Nonprofit Strategy and Management - School of Public Affairs - Baruch College: "Working Papers
Usable Knowledge for Nonprofit Professionals and Scholars

The Center’s Working Papers Series includes work in progress on significant and emerging policy and management issues. Contributors include Baruch and CUNY faculty as well as major and emerging scholars from other institutions."

Research on tax aims to encourage greater giving | UK Fundraising

Research on tax aims to encourage greater giving | UK Fundraising: "Research on tax aims to encourage greater giving

Submitted by paulartherton on 10 November, 2009 - 11:50.

Philanthropy Ireland and the Irish Charities Tax Reform Group have published research on tax and regulatory policy with the aim of encouraging greater charitable and philanthropic giving in Ireland.

The research was carried out by Farrell Grant Sparks Consulting (FGS) and the key recommendations include:

-- Reducing the current threshold above which tax relief may be applied from €250 to a new rate of €175"

Monday, November 09, 2009

Oregon non-profits adjust to recession challenges - Oregon Business News: "Challenged by the recession, survey results show that nonprofits must take steps to contain costs and continue to serve their communities. In 2009, private donations have decreased by 50% while the demand for services has increased 12%.

The Oregon Community Foundation (OCF) surveyed 208 Oregon nonprofit organizations about the impact of the economic recession on donations, demand for services, and cost-saving measures. 134 nonprofits completed the survey. The survey results showed:"