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/ --

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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."