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."

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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."