Friday, March 15, 2013

Two-Thirds of Nonprofits Are Not Hiring or Giving Raises in 2013 - News - The Chronicle of Philanthropy- Connecting the nonprofit world with news, jobs, and ideas

Two-Thirds of Nonprofits Are Not Hiring or Giving Raises in 2013 - News - The Chronicle of Philanthropy- Connecting the nonprofit world with news, jobs, and ideas: Hiring and Pay Are Expected to Remain Flat in East Coast Cities Through 2013

By Maria Di Mento

The sluggish economic recovery continues to keep most nonprofits from giving employees raises or hiring new staff members, according to a study of 6,500 nonprofits in five East Coast metropolitan areas.

Two-thirds of the groups said they planned to maintain current programs without adding staff members or providing pay increases, while one-third said they were conducting restructuring and strategic planning with hopes that they could add programs and jobs in the year ahead.

Charities 'less pessimistic' about the future despite the tough climate, report finds | Third Sector

Charities 'less pessimistic' about the future despite the tough climate, report finds | Third Sector: an Oakley-Smith, a director at PwC, says the latest Managing in a Downturn study shows signs that morale in the sector is improving

Charities are growing less pessimistic about the future despite the tough fundraising environment and a rising demand for services, according to a report published today.

Managing in the 'New Normal' – Adapting to Uncertainty is the sixth in the Managing in a Downturn series produced annually by the Charity Finance Group, the Institute of Fundraising and PwC.

Just Announced at Run Walk Ride: 2012 Top Fundraising Events

Just Announced at Run Walk Ride: 2012 Top Fundraising Events: ive from the Run Walk Ride Fundraising Conference, we present to you the results of the Run Walk Ride Thirty. We’re proud to be the research sponsor for this 2012 report — the only report of its kind in the industry — that ranks the nation’s top fundraising events by revenue.

Thursday, March 14, 2013

60 per cent of the UK give less than �50 a year to charity

60 per cent of the UK give less than �50 a year to charity: A survey of more than 28,500 people in the UK, conducted for New Philanthropy Capital (NPC), has revealed that over 60 per cent give less than �50 a year to charity, but charities could unlock �665m more by communicating better.

A scoping survey was undertaken to identify 3,000 donors to inform NPC’s Money for Good report, published today. It simultaneously found that only 39 per cent of the 28,500 surveyed give �50 or more to charity annually.

Wednesday, March 13, 2013

Missouri House renews charitable tax credits | ksdk.com

Missouri House renews charitable tax credits | ksdk.com: JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) - The Missouri House has passed legislation that would renew tax credits for charitable causes such as food pantries and centers for pregnant woman.

The vote Wednesday by the House puts the legislation just one final step from the governor's desk. The Senate previously passed the bill and must give it another vote.

NEW REPORT: The State of Global Civil Society & Volunteering – Latest findings from the implementation of the UN Nonprofit Handbook � Center for Civil Society Studies

NEW REPORT: The State of Global Civil Society & Volunteering – Latest findings from the implementation of the UN Nonprofit Handbook � Center for Civil Society Studies: Today, we are happy to announce the release of our new report, “The State of Global Civil Society and Volunteering – Latest findings from the implementation of the UN Nonprofit Handbook,” which compares data from the 16 countries that have produced nonprofit satellite accounts. Please see the news release below. You can also see an infographic here, and you can download the full, 16-page report here.

Tuesday, March 12, 2013

Donors still lack confidence in digital giving, survey finds

Donors still lack confidence in digital giving, survey finds: Polly Gowers of Give as you Live, which polled 8,000 people, says the research will help charities to focus their resources in the right places

Digital giving channels are playing an increasingly important role in inspiring donations, but donors do not feel confident enough to give significant amounts of money through them, according to a survey of online charity supporters.

New Philanthropy Capital report urges charities to share approaches to impact measurement

New Philanthropy Capital report urges charities to share approaches to impact measurement: Blueprint for Shared Measurement, written by Eibhlin Ni Ogain, calls on charities and social enterprises to collaborate more

Charities should adopt shared methods of measuring impact and thus develop a common understanding of how to address social problems, according to a report by New Philanthropy Capital.

The report, Blueprint for Shared Measurement, published today, encourages charities and social enterprises that are working towards similar goals to collaborate and avoid duplication in the way they measure the outcomes of their interventions.

Despite Recession, Philanthropy Strong in Boston Area, Report Finds | PND | Foundation Center

Despite Recession, Philanthropy Strong in Boston Area, Report Finds | PND | Foundation Center: Despite Recession, Philanthropy Strong in Boston Area, Report Finds

While effects of the Great Recession are likely to linger for years, if not decades, households and estates in the Boston area are on track to give anywhere between $600 billion and $1 trillion to charity by 2061, a report funded by the Boston Foundation finds.