Stories And Premiums Ruled During The Holidays- The NonProfit Times march 15, 2011

Stories And Premiums Ruled During The Holidays- The NonProfit Times march 15, 2011: "The holiday season provides ample opportunity to proposition potential donors and renew supporters' contributions. According to Michael Nilsen, senior director of public affairs for the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP), approximately half of all charities get between 30 percent and 60 percent of their contributions during the last quarter of the year. Roughly 20 percent of AFP member organizations noted that in December alone, they received 50 percent of their annual contributions noted Nilsen."

Convio’s Annual Benchmark Study Showcases Online as Fastest Growing Fundraising and Engagement Channel | Business Wire

Convio’s Annual Benchmark Study Showcases Online as Fastest Growing Fundraising and Engagement Channel | Business Wire: "AUSTIN, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Convio, Inc. (NASDAQ: CNVO) today released the results of its annual Convio Online Marketing Nonprofit Benchmark Index™ Study. The results of the study indicate that online is the fastest growing fundraising channel for nonprofits. In 2010, Convio’s clients raised more than $1.3 billion online, up 40 percent from 2009. The study shows that online engagement continues to play a crucial role for nonprofits: online legislative advocates grew 20 percent, email files continued to grow at a median 22 percent across all sectors and gift sizes increased in 2010. The full study is available at www.convio.com/2011benchmark."

Nonprofit Sector Continues to Grow, Despite Recession -- BALTIMORE, March 8, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ --

Nonprofit Sector Continues to Grow, Despite Recession -- BALTIMORE, March 8, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ --: "BALTIMORE, March 8, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The 2010 Nonprofits by the Numbers report by Maryland Nonprofits shows that nonprofit organizations in Maryland continued to add jobs in 2009, despite the recession. Nonprofit employment grew 2% in 2009, compared to a statewide drop in total employment of 3.2%. Nonprofits sustained the growth trend throughout the last five years delivering a robust 9.5% nonprofit employment growth, or 22,205 new jobs in Maryland from 2004-2009, while total employment contracted from 2004-2009 by 2.1% in the same period. Nonprofits in Maryland employ 255,408 people or 10.6% of the state's workforce, and account for 10% of all wages paid statewide. This is up from 9.5% of the workforce and 8.6% of wages in 2004. An early look at the first six months of 2010 employment data indicates that the growth trend continued and accelerated last year, as well."

Charity Fraud Fears Deter Canadians From Giving | Canada | Epoch Times

Charity Fraud Fears Deter Canadians From Giving | Canada | Epoch Times: "It may come as no surprise then that a growing number of Canadians are worried about fraudulent charities that intend to pocket hard-earned donation dollars.

New survey findings show that 53 percent say they are less likely to give to charities because of concerns about charity fraud, while 65 percent report an increased concern over the possibility of fraud—particularly in the wake of a natural disaster."

SinhaGreenspanHandy_VolunteeringandCivicParticipationamongImmigrantMembersofEthnicCongregati.pdf (application/pdf Object)

Volunteering and Civic Participation Among Immigrant Members of Ethnic Congregations: Complementary NOT Competitive by Jill Witmer Sinha of Rutgers University, and Itay Greenspan and Femida Handy of the University of Pennsylvania utilizes survey data from 496 first generation immigrants who attended 23 ethnic congregations to assess the variables influencing levels of civic participation outside the congregation.

The study addresses a central question: whether participation in an ethnic congregation, which promotes bridging social capital, is also related to contributing to participation that contributes to bridging social capital in the wider community.

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Religious Attitudes and Charitable Donations by Robert J. Eger, III of Florida State University and Bruce D. McDonald, III of Indiana University - South Bend

utilizes data from Robert Wuthnow’s Arts and Religion Survey to explore the correlation between a person’s self defined religious orientation and religious charitable giving.

The data support the hypothesis that individuals who define themselves to be religiously conservative exhibit higher levels of generosity to religious charities than those who define themselves to be religious liberals. This occurs because self-identified conservatives are more involved in religious institutions, activities, and commitments, such as regular church participation and stable family structures, than religious liberals. Second, there are normative differences: religious liberals are expected to contribute less than religious moderates when other characteristics are held constant.

2010 Online Giving Trends | Nonprofit Trends with Steve MacLaughlin | a Blackbaud Blog

2010 Online Giving Trends | Nonprofit Trends with Steve MacLaughlin | a Blackbaud Blog: "Blackbaud released its 2010 Online Giving Report today. The 2010 Online Giving Report combines findings from The Blackbaud Index of Online Giving with additional multi-year giving data to provide the most comprehensive analysis of online giving trends in the nonprofit sector."

Press Release Detail - Sage Nonprofit Solutions

Press Release Detail - Sage Nonprofit Solutions: "Press Release Detail

U.S. Nonprofits More Optimistic About Meeting Fundraising Goals in 2011, According to Sage Nonprofit Insights Survey
Quarterly Survey Looked at U.S. Nonprofits’ Views and Outlook on Fundraising, Tax Exemptions, Government Funding, and Legislation
2/15/2011 8:00:00 AM

AUSTIN, TX (Feb. 15, 2011)—Sage North America today announced the results of its recently conducted Sage Nonprofit Insights, Q1 2011, survey of U.S. nonprofit organizations. In general, organizations that fundraise are optimistic that 2011 will be a better year than 2010, with 90 percent saying they expect the amount of funds raised in 2011 to be equal to or higher than the amount raised in 2010."

Higher Ed Endowments Starting To Rebound- The NonProfit Times Jan 27, 2011: "Higher Ed Endowments Starting To Rebound

By Mark Hrywna

Endowments at colleges and universities boasted improved rates of return last year but still need a few more years to get back to pre-recession levels.

The average rate of return was 11.9 percent (net for fees) last year, quite a turnaround from the negative19 percent average return in 2009, according to the second annual NACUBO-Commonfund Study of Endowments (NCSE) which gathered data from 850 U.S. colleges, universities and affiliated foundations for the fiscal year 2010 (Jan. 1-June 30).

The study is a joint effort between the Wilton, Conn.-based Commonfund Institute and the National College and University Business Officers in Washington, D.C."

This material is from August but is noteworthy

Parents Matter: New Study Shows Influence of Family on Giving Decisions - News - The Chronicle of Philanthropy- Connecting the nonprofit world with news, jobs, and ideas: "That is one of the findings of new study of donor attitudes and giving behavior released this week by Russ Reid, a Pasadena, Calif., company that provides direct-marketing services to nonprofits. The study was released here at the Direct Marketing Association New York Nonprofit Conference."

Charities Seeing Slight Recovery in Giving, But Not Enough to Keep Up With Demand or Budget Cuts - Press - AFP

Charities Seeing Slight Recovery in Giving, But Not Enough to Keep Up With Demand or Budget Cuts - Press - AFP: "Charities Seeing Slight Recovery in Giving, But Not Enough to Keep Up With Demand or Budget Cuts

(Nov. 29, 2010) Nonprofit organizations have seen a slight turnaround in giving so far this year that mirrors the slow economic recovery, a new survey from the Nonprofit Research Collaborative (NRC) finds. But the small rebound hasn’t been enough to help many nonprofits that are grappling with staff and service cuts even as demand for their services has increased."

$48 Billion In Giving Projected For The Holidays- The NonProfit Times Nov 30, 2010

$48 Billion In Giving Projected For The Holidays- The NonProfit Times Nov 30, 2010: "$48 Billion In Giving Projected For The Holidays

Americans will spread an average $281 across multiple charities via various solicitation channels this holiday season. Donors who have online relationships with a nonprofit report they will give almost $100 more than the average -- $378 vs. $281.

These are among the findings of a national survey by Edge Research for Austin, Texas-based online fundraising firm Convio. Based on the survey results, Americans could be giving as much as $48 billion during this holiday season. Many nonprofits generate as much as 30 to 40 percent of individual donations during the holidays."

Face-to-face fundraising divides the sector - Third Sector

Face-to-face fundraising divides the sector - Third Sector: "Face-to-face fundraising divides the sector

By Sophie Hudson, Third Sector, 21 September 2010
[Fundraising]

Fundraising

Despite a drop in sign-ups, face-to-face fundraising refuses to go away, reports Sophie Hudson

Face-to-face fundraising, particularly street fundraising or 'chugging', as it has become known, has never been the most popular of fundraising methods with the public. But how effective a method is it proving to be?

The most recent figures from the Public Fundraising Regulatory Association show a slight drop in both the number of sign-ups and the average gift per month for both street and door-to-door fundraising."

Giving by rich Americans fell during recession-study | Reuters

Giving by rich Americans fell during recession-study | Reuters: "Wealthy Americans donated average $54,016 in 2009

* Only 2.5 percent made donations of more than $500,000

By Michelle Nichols

NEW YORK, Nov 9 (Reuters) - Charitable giving by wealthy Americans dropped by more than a third between 2007 and 2009 as the worst U.S. recession in decades put pressure on the nonprofit sector, according to a study released on Tuesday.

While almost all rich Americans -- more than 98 percent -- donated to nonprofit groups last year, the average amount fell to $54,016 in 2009 from $83,034 in 2007 and $91,928 in 2005, the third biennial Bank of America Merrill Lynch study found."

Study Questions Efficiency of Charity Business Activities - Ideas & Advice - The Chronicle of Philanthropy- Connecting the nonprofit world with news, jobs, and ideas

Study Questions Efficiency of Charity Business Activities - Ideas & Advice - The Chronicle of Philanthropy- Connecting the nonprofit world with news, jobs, and ideas: "Study Questions Efficiency of Charity Business Activities

By Nicole Wallace

As nonprofit organizations earn more unrelated business income—through such activities as merchandise sales or renting their donor lists—the proportion of their budgets that they spend on programs goes down, according to a new report.

The study analyzed 700 informational tax returns filed by 150 social-service organizations in Manhattan for the years 2000 to 2005. It was conducted by Rebecca Tekula, executive director of the Helene and Grant Wilson Center for Social Entrepreneurship at Pace University, in New York."

PRESS RELEASE"WealthEngine Releases Best Practices in Arts & Culture Fundraising Report

Outlines Seven Best Practices and Features Museums, Theaters and Performing Arts Centers that are Leveraging Best Practices to Outperform

Bethesda, MD, October 26, 2010 – WealthEngine, the leading provider of sophisticated prospect research tools and analytics, announced today the release of a new research report, entitled Best Practices in Arts & Culture Fundraising. WealthEngine’s Best Practices report is intended to facilitate knowledge sharing, stimulate dialogue and help arts & cultural organizations achieve a higher level of fundraising effectiveness."

The Center on Philanthropy New Study: Women More Charitable Than Men -- SEATTLE, Oct. 21 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ --: "SEATTLE, Oct. 21 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- As Indiana University releases a new study today showing women are more charitable then men, Christian humanitarian group World Vision says these findings mirror what it is seeing among its supporters across the country. Among the nearly 885,000 Americans who sponsor a child through the organization, three out of four are female.

According to the study by The Center on Philanthropy at Indiana University, female-headed households—in nearly every income bracket—are more generous towards charities than male-headed households. The survey, titled 'Women Give 2010,' proves that women play a very powerful role in the world of philanthropy both in the likelihood of their giving, and in the amount that is given, the Center says.

World Vision says that while it actively engages both men and women, as well as youth and other groups, women do play a unique role in tackling critical issues in world poverty."

New Study Shows Fraternal Benefit Societies Deliver $3.4 Billion in Annual Value... -- OAK BROOK, Ill., Sept. 20 /PRNewswire/ --

PRESS RELEASE

New Study Shows Fraternal Benefit Societies Deliver $3.4 Billion in Annual Value... -- OAK BROOK, Ill., Sept. 20 /PRNewswire/ --: "New Study Shows Fraternal Benefit Societies Deliver $3.4 Billion in Annual Value to Communities and Individuals in Need


As Government Resources Dwindle, Societies Fill Growing Needs Gap

OAK BROOK, Ill., Sept. 20 /PRNewswire/ -- At a time when growing numbers of Americans are in acute need of economic help, a new Georgetown University study finds that fraternal benefit societies are providing billions of dollars in direct and indirect economic support to allay community needs and support social structures. Not-for-profit mutual aid organizations like Thrivent Financial for Lutherans, the Knights of Columbus and more than 70 others were created more than a century ago to serve the financial and social needs of U.S. communities. Today these fraternal benefit societies give back $68 to U.S. society for each dollar that the federal government invests to help support their operations, concludes the study's author, Phillip Swagel, a Georgetown professor and former Assistant Secretary of Economic Policy for the U.S. Treasury Department."

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massnonprofit.org ::: "Motivation Study Finds Internet Is Key for New Donors

September 6, 2010 — Prospective first-time donors to charitable organizations make extensive use of the Internet to learn about nonprofits—by visiting their websites and by searching for news about them—according to a recently released national study on donor motivation and behavior."

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."

Voluntary sector staff turnover slows but stays above UK average - Third Sector: "Voluntary sector staff turnover slows but stays above UK average
By Kate Youde, Third Sector, 31 August 2010
Economic conditions and job cuts stop charity staff from moving on
Staff turnover in the voluntary sector decreased significantly in the year to March 2010 but is still higher than the UK average, a new report indicates.
The study of 90 medium and large organisations by management and HR consultancy Agenda Consulting found there was 'quite a significant drop' in the proportion of people leaving their jobs compared with 2008/09."

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 2,000 adults online and by telephone in June."

Greater Green Bay Community Foundation survey: Northeastern Wisconsin nonprofits hit hard by recession, but hopeful | greenbaypressgazette.com | Green Bay Press-Gazette

Greater Green Bay Community Foundation survey: Northeastern Wisconsin nonprofits hit hard by recession, but hopeful | greenbaypressgazette.com | Green Bay Press-Gazette: "But many feel optimistic about the future, Pamperin said. Almost a third say they are financially healthy, and 60 percent expect to expand services in the next three years.

Pamperin said the tough economy forced many organizations to re-evaluate how they operate, and because they streamlined staffing or programming, or chose to focus on certain goals, they may feel more confident about future stability."

Survey shows pay for nonprofit executives not out of line | StarNewsOnline.com

Survey shows pay for nonprofit executives not out of line | StarNewsOnline.com: "The study “challenges the popular myths that nonprofit executives are overpaid,” said the Raleigh-based organization, which serves as a resource for nonprofit board members and staffers.

The study also found that turnover among nonprofit staffers is about half that of the average American industry, and that three-quarters of state nonprofits offer medical coverage and two-thirds of them a retirement plan."

Notre Dame Funding Generosity Studies - Newsroom - Inside INdiana Business with Gerry Dick

Notre Dame Funding Generosity Studies - Newsroom - Inside INdiana Business with Gerry Dick: "Press Release

The University of Notre Dame’s Science of Generosity Initiative has awarded $1.4 million to four research projects that will study the origins, manifestations and consequences of generosity. The winning projects were chosen from among 325 proposals by scholars in 32 countries and numerous disciplines."

Acronym: New study on exec attitudes about the economy: "ASAE & The Center just released its latest economic study, this one features results of a survey that generated 960 responses, each from a different association, conducted earlier this year. The survey form duplicated the questions asked in the Spring of 2009, providing a nice comparison and benchmarking tool. A few of the things that interested me:"

Studies and research regarding online volunteering / virtual volunteering: "Studies and Research Regarding
Online Volunteering / Virtual Volunteering


There are lots of studies regarding volunteerism, but rarely within these studies are any questions asked about the Internet, to determine how volunteers are using the Internet to provide some or all of their service, or how organizations are using the Internet to support and train volunteers. And while there is a plethora of general articles, commentaries and information about online volunteering, there has been relatively little research published regarding the subject, even though the practice of online volunteering has been around for more than 30 years, and even though online mentoring programs have been the 'buzz' for several years now by several high-profile corporations."

Colorado Nonprofit Association

Colorado Nonprofit Association: "Weathering the Storm: Challenges and Opportunities Facing Colorado Nonprofits During Recession, jointly published by the Colorado Nonprofit Association and the Community Resource Center, highlights the impact of Colorado's economy in early 2009 on the demand for programs and the fundraising to support those programs"

State's charities need experienced leadership | delawareonline.com | The News Journal

State's charities need experienced leadership | delawareonline.com | The News Journal: "While they may be well-capitalized, a culture of fiefdoms stagnates too many organizations. The internal inefficiency and disarray are obvious in the substandard level of service being provided.

As it should be, the recently released 'Philanthropy In The First State, Delaware's Nonprofits, Individual Donors and Grantmaking Organizations' report is the talk of the state's nonprofit community.

This first-ever analysis brims with demographic and philosophical validity for a sea change in individual and corporate giving ."

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"

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:"

Study: Nonprofits, arts, culture have major impact - The Daily Record - Jacksonville, Florida

Study: Nonprofits, arts, culture have major impact - The Daily Record - Jacksonville, Florida: "The Cultural Council of Greater Jacksonville announced last week the results of an economic impact study of the nonprofit arts industry in Duval County. These local results were compiled as part of a comprehensive national economic impact study of the nonprofit arts and culture industry. Entitled Arts & Economic Prosperity III, the study was conducted in 156 communities and regions (116 cities and counties, 35 multi-county regions, and 5 states) including Jacksonville. The Cultural Council helped to facilitate the gathering of the detailed economic data from 43 local arts organizations that were among 6,080 arts organizations surveyed nationwide. Americans for the Arts, which conducted the national study, is the leading nonprofit organization for advancing the arts in America."

Northern California Grantmakers : Beyond Five Percent: The New Foundation Payout Menu: "Beyond Five Percent: The New Foundation Payout Menu
Executive Summary

The majority of US foundations are set up to exist in perpetuity. Most pay out, in grants and administrative costs, around 5% of their assets each year, the minimum required by US law. However, some donors and foundations, driven by their missions, have moved beyond the 'default' positions of perpetuity and 5% payout."

United Way study indicates one-third of region's non-profits could close

United Way study indicates one-third of region's non-profits could close: "The 2009 Non-Profit Pulse Survey results were released this week and it was reported that one-third of the region's non-profits may close operations in the next year due to lack of funding and resources. The annual survey conducted by the United Way of Central and Northeastern Connecticut looks at the fiscal health of the 1,900 non-profits in a 40 town region."

Southern or Midwestern, Geography Does Little to Influence Giving - Philanthropy.com

Southern or Midwestern, Geography Does Little to Influence Giving - Philanthropy.com: "Southern or Midwestern, Geography Does Little to Influence Giving

Money and education, not geography, influence why people give to charity, says a new study by the Center on Philanthropy at Indiana University.

The study, based on data from 10,000 households, found that people who make at least $100,000 a year are more likely to give because of an obligation to help others less fortunate, or a desire to improve the towns and cities in which they live."

Aging: United Way a worthy recipient no matter reason for generosity | news-press.com | The News-Press

Aging: United Way a worthy recipient no matter reason for generosity | news-press.com | The News-Press: "The 2008 Generational Differences in Charitable Giving and in Motivations for Giving report, which was prepared by The Center for Philanthropy at Indiana University, summarizes trends in charitable giving across generations of donors.

In the survey, donors representing the Great, Silent, Boomer, X and Millennial generations were asked about their motivation for giving to charitable organizations."

Survey: Economy impacts charitable giving - South Florida Business Journal:

Survey: Economy impacts charitable giving - South Florida Business Journal:: "The economy is impacting American’s charitable mood.

A new survey by World Vision, an international Christian relief and development organization, found three out of four adults saying the current economic climate has impacted their giving, and one in three giving less."

38% of Companies Cut Cash Giving in 2009, Study Finds - Philanthropy.com

38% of Companies Cut Cash Giving in 2009, Study Finds - Philanthropy.com: "38% of Companies Cut Cash Giving in 2009, Study Finds

By Caroline Preston

Business leaders say they remain committed to being good corporate citizens even during the recession, but financial pressures have forced some to cut back on philanthropy and volunteerism, according to a new study by the Boston College Center for Corporate Citizenship and the Hitachi Foundation."

Article

Article: "Sixty-eight percent of the nonprofits surveyed for the 13th Annual Report Card on Charitable Giving say the economic downturn has caused a drop in giving. Sixty-three percent of the agencies feel the state of philanthropy is getting worse. Of the organizations providing direct services to clients, 62 percent say demand for assistance is increasing."

AFP > Resource Center | Fundraising news > Study Shows Americans Pulling Back From Volunteering

AFP > Resource Center | Fundraising news > Study Shows Americans Pulling Back From Volunteering: "Study Shows Americans Pulling Back From Volunteering

(Sept. 1, 2009) Americans say they have cut back on volunteer service to their communities and believe others have chosen to look out for themselves as a result of the recession."

Nonprofits' Outlook After A Year Of Living Dangerously- City Limits: News for NYC's Nonprofit, Policy and Activist World

Nonprofits' Outlook After A Year Of Living Dangerously- City Limits: News for NYC's Nonprofit, Policy and Activist World: "A survey of nearly 250 executive directors of New York City human services nonprofits, conducted in June by the Human Services Council of New York City and Baruch College’s Center for Nonprofit Strategy and Management, found that 80 percent of the organizations surveyed had lost at least some private funding in the last year. That survey, to be released in full on September 9, also found that two-thirds of respondents had seen decreases in their public funding."

Press Release: In Tough Times, Volunteering In America Remains Strong

Press Release: In Tough Times, Volunteering In America Remains Strong: "New Federal Report Ranks 50 States and 200 Cities, Shows Young Adults & “Do-It-Yourself” Volunteers Leading Compassion Boom

Washington, DC – A new report released today by the Corporation for National and Community Service finds that even during a time of prolonged economic recession, volunteering has remained steady, fueled by a compassion boom led by young adults and a wave of do-it-yourself volunteers working with their neighbors to fix problems."

Memphis Daily News - Study Shows Recession’s Impact On Nonprofit Orgs

Memphis Daily News - Study Shows Recession’s Impact On Nonprofit Orgs: "A prolonged recession that increases demands on Mid-South nonprofit organizations while their revenues falter is having a severe impact, according to a report by the Alliance for Nonprofit Excellence."

Charity Village®NewsWeek: Cover Story

Charity Village®NewsWeek: Cover Story: "Last month, the HR Council for the Voluntary & Non-Profit Sector (HR Council) released the third and final part of its ongoing study on labour force issues within the sector.

The first two reports - Report #1: A framework for understanding the sector's labour force and Report #2: Findings from Canada-wide surveys of employers and employees - were published last year and can be found on the HRVS website if one wants to start from the beginning. (Note: CharityVillage covered the second report last year.)"

Study Ties Charity’s Board Size to Losses in Madoff Scandal - NYTimes.com

Study Ties Charity’s Board Size to Losses in Madoff Scandal - NYTimes.com: "Study Ties Madoff Loss to Charity’s Board Size




By STEPHANIE STROM
Published: June 24, 2009

A majority of more than 100 foundations that lost 30 percent to all of their assets in the Madoff scandal had four or fewer board members, according an analysis by the National Committee for Responsive Philanthropy, a charity watchdog organization."

Learning from Madoff: NCRP

Learning from Madoff: NCRP: "Full title: Learning from Madoff: Lessons for Foundation Boards

Published: June 2009

More than 80 percent of foundations that lost between 30 to 100 percent of their assets to Bernard Madoff’s Ponzi scheme had fewer than five trustees serving on their boards."

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Welcome To The Bethel Citizen, Bethel, Maine

Welcome To The Bethel Citizen, Bethel, Maine: "New survey assesses potential for nonprofit collaboration here
Michael Daniels
Have nonprofit organizations in the greater Bethel area evolved to the point where a greater degree of mutual collaboration could be of benefit to many them — especially when it comes to raising money?"

Professional Fundraising | Personality-led philanthropy for family business

Professional Fundraising | Personality-led philanthropy for family business: "The personality of a charity’s leader is as critical to philanthropic decision-making by family businesses as the organisation’s charitable mission, according to new research."

Asian American Giving: New philanthropy resources (06/07/09)

Asian American Giving: New philanthropy resources (06/07/09): "The philanthropy field is now so popular that new studies are coming out almost every week. Three studies were released in the past several weeks that I think are worthwhile to take a look at. First, corporate foundation giving will decline in 2009 so nonprofits that are working on their 2009 budgets now should take this reduction of revenue stream into consideration. Second, a study of giving circles and how it impacts giving and civic engagement was released. Since giving circles are social vehicles, it was not suprising that those that participate in giving circles have a higher engagement with their communities. However, more research on giving circles and how they impact communities like the Asian American community is still needed. Third, women play a prominent role in philanthropic decisions and not surprisngly - are much more open to receiving advice on their giving. As I come across more philanthropic research that affects our community in the future, I will be sure to share it with you."

Professional Fundraising | Philanthropists not cutting back

Professional Fundraising | Philanthropists not cutting back: "Major donors show no signs of winding back their giving, according to a survey released today.

Nearly nine in ten philanthropists at a recent forum said that they planned to increase their giving (42 per cent) or maintain their current levels (45 per cent) over the next year, regardless of the economic downturn."

Hire More Fundraising Rain-Makers During Recession, New AHP Study Concludes - Examiner.com

Hire More Fundraising Rain-Makers During Recession, New AHP Study Concludes - Examiner.com: "These and other important findings come from the latest series of reports from the AHP Performance Benchmarking Service for fiscal year 2007, which takes in the early months of the current recession. The AHP's annual surveys examine the performance of organizations, such as hospital-affiliated foundations, that raise funds for nonprofit health care facilities."

San Francisco Sentinel » Blog Archives » SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA NONPROFITS STRUGGLING TO SURVIVE - SURVEY

San Francisco Sentinel » Blog Archives » SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA NONPROFITS STRUGGLING TO SURVIVE - SURVEY: "One third of Bay Area nonprofits are concerned they may cease operations within the next year, according to United Way of the Bay Area’s 2009 Nonprofit Pulse Survey. Correspondingly, 34% report they have two or fewer months of operating expenses in reserves."

Passion and Purpose Video Page 1 of 4

Passion and Purpose Video Page 1 of 4: "In June of 2008, when the Boston Foundation published its first major report on the state of the nonprofit sector in Massachusetts, called Passion & Purpose, one of the goals was to explore ways to enhance this powerful sector’s financial viability and maximize its impact. The data in the report uncovered the strength and the vulnerabilities of the sector. With $87 billion in revenues, $207 billion in assets, and close to 450,000 workers, the Massachusetts nonprofit sector emerged as a major economic force. But the impact of the sector’s growth—combined with a lack of growth in financial support and increasing community need—had taken its toll, resulting in a weakening economic condition. By 2007, the sector had just about recovered from the recession that started in 2001 and worsened after 9/11. We had no way of knowing, of course, that the next recession was just around the corner—and that it would be the most serious economic downturn since World War II."

Gifted at giving: An 11-year-old buoys Oregon coast food bank - OregonLive.com

Gifted at giving: An 11-year-old buoys Oregon coast food bank - OregonLive.com: "FLORENCE -- By the time Taylor Graham started school, he was already gifted at giving -- though it's doubtful anyone would have predicted by age 11, he would be the dynamo behind the biggest fundraiser the local food sharing agency has known."

Report: Foundation budgets decreasing - The Business Journal of Milwaukee:

Report: Foundation budgets decreasing - The Business Journal of Milwaukee:: "The economy has changed the state’s philanthropic landscape, a new State of Giving Report released Thursday by the Donors Forum of Wisconsin found."

Analysis of Gates Foundation grants shows reach of the world’s largest philanthropy fund

Analysis of Gates Foundation grants shows reach of the world’s largest philanthropy fund: "SEATTLE — A new study of the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation illustrates its global reach with spending on health issues, but notes a need for accountability on whether the money is being spent in the most effective way."

frogloop Home~Care2's blog for nonprofits - frogloop

frogloop Home~Care2's blog for nonprofits - frogloop: "Tis the season for benchmark studies. In that spirit, Convio released their comprehensive online marketing study today that looked at close to 600 nonprofit organizations’ online marketing results and compiled benchmarks for evaluating fundraising, email, advocacy, and marketing success online. Overall, the nonprofit online landscape looks good. Online fundraising, email list growth and website traffic continue to increase. However, in the fourth quarter nonprofits experienced a dip in average gift sizes. While donors continued to donate money, the average gift was smaller. Nonetheless, revenue still grew by 3% in the fourth quarter."

Community Newswire

Community Newswire: "When given a range of potential areas of household expenditures that they could cut, more than a third (34%) of the public said they expected to cut back on giving to charity in the next 12 months.

But almost half (46%) of non-donors who claimed to give less because of the credit crunch, don't give money to charity anyway, or they haven't in the past three months. The figure dips to just 31% among those who have given to charity recently.

The study was carried out by research consultancy nfpSynergy's Charity Awareness Monitor, which carries out an annual survey, with a representative sample of 1,000 people aged over 16 throughout mainland Britain, asking a range of charity-related questions."

Downturn is hurting non-profits | www.azstarnet.com ®

Downturn is hurting non-profits | www.azstarnet.com ®: "Arizona non-profits have been forced to do more with less in these trying economic times, a survey conducted in February confirms.
The Arizona Alliance of Nonprofits queried organizations throughout the state and got responses from 87. Non-profits from every county participated."

Survey: Recession stalls U.S. corporate giving - Business First of Columbus:

Survey: Recession stalls U.S. corporate giving - Business First of Columbus:: "Tough economic times for businesses are likely to make their mark on philanthropy efforts this year, according to a new survey by the Conference Board.

The survey, which polled 158 companies last month on planned changes in corporate giving programs, found that 45 percent of those surveyed already have cut 2009 giving budgets and another 16 percent are considering that move, according to the New York-based board."

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"

Many Charities Behind on Their Fundraising This Holiday Season, but Still Optimistic - Press Release: "AFP's 2007 Holiday Giving Survey found that just 48.3 percent of charities are raising more money during the last quarter of 2007 (as of Dec. 10) compared to the same period in 2006. Approximately a quarter (25.4 percent) have raised about the same amount, and 26.3 percent have raised less."

More people are visiting charity websites, according to research - Third Sector: "The proportion of people visiting charity websites has leapt by a third in the past nine months, according to research by think tank nfpSynergy. It found that the proportion of people who said they had visited a charity website in the past six months rose from 23 per cent in February to 30 per cent in October. The figure almost doubled in the past five years, from 16 per cent. The findings come from nfpSynergy's regular survey of 1,000 people over the age of 16."

The State Journal - News for West Virginia's Leaders: "A first-of-its-kind study is reinforcing some preconceived notions about philanthropy in West Virginia. A new study by the West Virginia Grantmakers Association shows the Mountain State ranks near the bottom when it comes to institutional giving. 'It validated what we had a gut feeling about and provided hard data to back up that gut feeling,' said Shannon Cunningham, president of the association."

Study Details How Much Households Donate to Charity - Newsroom - Inside INdiana Business with Gerry Dick: "The Center on Philanthropy at Indiana University is releasing survey results that show about six out of every 10 U.S. households routinely give to charities. The average total amount given by the households was just over $2,000 per year. The largest percentage of households gave to religion, donating an average of more than $1,800 to religious groups."