Nonprofit Sector Reacts to ‘Worst Charities’ Exposé: "The nonprofit sector has responded with a mixture of both alarm and calls for action to the investigation that uncovered unsavory practices by the “50 worst” charities in America.
In the meantime, Oregon has become the first state to crack down on charities that fail to spend enough of their donors’ contributions on mission."
Wednesday, July 03, 2013
The Specter Of Death Makes People Less Charitable - Real Time Economics - WSJ
The Specter Of Death Makes People Less Charitable - Real Time Economics - WSJ: mpending death usually raises the issue of having to give away one’s possessions. But according to a new study, the prospect of passing away may make individuals less charitable.
In a new working paper published by the National Bureau of Economic Research, economists Jonathan Meer of Texas A&M University and Harvey Rosen of Princeton University used charitable-giving data from an anonymous university to examine end-of-life giving patterns
In a new working paper published by the National Bureau of Economic Research, economists Jonathan Meer of Texas A&M University and Harvey Rosen of Princeton University used charitable-giving data from an anonymous university to examine end-of-life giving patterns
Tuesday, July 02, 2013
Positive Trends in Arts and Culture Funding—At Least on the Surface - NPQ - Nonprofit Quarterly
Positive Trends in Arts and Culture Funding—At Least on the Surface - NPQ - Nonprofit Quarterly: On the heels of the Giving USA finding that arts and culture was America’s fastest-growing philanthropic cause in 2012, Americans for the Arts (AFTA) has reported an uptick in business support for the sector. The latest edition of Giving USA cites an estimated 7.8 percent increase in arts and culture funding to $14.44 billion in 2012, compared with 2011. This exceeds the pre-recession peak of $13.7 billion in 2007 (not adjusting for inflation). AFTA’s BCA National Survey of Business Support for the Arts reports an increase of 18 percent in business giving to the cultural sector from 2009 to 2012, after downward trends in 2006 and 2009.
The BCA Report 2013 is based on a survey of 600 businesses, ranging in size from less than $1 million to more than $50 million. While the recent resurgence in arts funding by businesses was led by the largest companies, more than 80 percent of contributions reported came from small and mid-sized businesses.
The BCA Report 2013 is based on a survey of 600 businesses, ranging in size from less than $1 million to more than $50 million. While the recent resurgence in arts funding by businesses was led by the largest companies, more than 80 percent of contributions reported came from small and mid-sized businesses.
Workload forces sector managers to skip holidays
Workload forces sector managers to skip holidays: Managers in the charity sector are forgoing their annual leave because they are afraid they will fall behind with work, according to a survey of 106 sector managers.
The Chartered Management Institute (CMI) carried out an online survey of 838 senior staff among its members, including 106 from the voluntary sector, in May this year.
The Chartered Management Institute (CMI) carried out an online survey of 838 senior staff among its members, including 106 from the voluntary sector, in May this year.
Half of people give up when trying to donate by mobile
Half of people give up when trying to donate by mobile: It takes givers too long to navigate the donation process, delegates heard
More than half of people who try to donate to charity online by using a mobile device never get as far as making the donation, delegates at the convention heard yesterday.
More than half of people who try to donate to charity online by using a mobile device never get as far as making the donation, delegates at the convention heard yesterday.
Monday, July 01, 2013
The Blackbaud Index: Overall Charitable Giving Grew 1.1% in May, Online Giving Was Up 15.2% | Blackbaud News
The Blackbaud Index: Overall Charitable Giving Grew 1.1% in May, Online Giving Was Up 15.2% | Blackbaud News: The Blackbaud Index today reported that overall charitable giving increased 1.1% and online giving increased 15.2% for the three months ending May 2013 as compared to the same period in 2012. As reported in the recently released Charitable Giving Report, overall giving grew approximately 2% for the full year 2012 and online giving grew by about 11% in 2012 compared to 2011.
Fundraisers optimistic about major gift income over next two years | UK Fundraising
Fundraisers optimistic about major gift income over next two years | UK Fundraising: Research by Good Values and the Institute of Fundraising suggests that fundraisers are optimistic about the state of major gift income. Indeed 95% of the 88 fundraisers surveyed expected to see an increase in income from this source over the next two years.
The survey covered charities with a major gifts programme and those that we just starting out. Of those actively seeking major gifts, almost one third said that they had raised over �1 million from this source in the last financial year. Their average return on investment was 1:9.
The survey covered charities with a major gifts programme and those that we just starting out. Of those actively seeking major gifts, almost one third said that they had raised over �1 million from this source in the last financial year. Their average return on investment was 1:9.
Thursday, June 27, 2013
Employees Aren’t Grabbing Access To Retirement Plans | The NonProfit Times
Employees Aren’t Grabbing Access To Retirement Plans | The NonProfit Times: ven as more nonprofits are offering retirement plans to their employees, participation rates remain relatively low. But at the same time, studies show nonprofit employees are worried about their retirement nest egg.
According to three-year trending data from The NonProfit Times and Bluewater Nonprofit Solution’s annual Nonprofit Organizations Salary and Benefits Reports,
According to three-year trending data from The NonProfit Times and Bluewater Nonprofit Solution’s annual Nonprofit Organizations Salary and Benefits Reports,
Wednesday, June 26, 2013
Workplace Giving ‘Engagement’ Report | Pro Bono Australia
Workplace Giving ‘Engagement’ Report | Pro Bono Australia: New research suggests a positive correlation between employees’ participation in workplace giving and their attitude towards their employer.
The report ‘Engagement-Recognising the Value of Workplace Giving’ by the Australian Charities Fund (ACF) and the Centre for Social Impact, uses data from 4100 survey respondents from over 30 companies.
The report ‘Engagement-Recognising the Value of Workplace Giving’ by the Australian Charities Fund (ACF) and the Centre for Social Impact, uses data from 4100 survey respondents from over 30 companies.
Study: Less time in meetings makes for more committed leaders: IU News Room: Indiana University
Study: Less time in meetings makes for more committed leaders: IU News Room: Indiana University: BLOOMINGTON, Ind. -- An article that offers new insight into the leadership of volunteer-driven associations and organizations has earned Indiana University faculty member Matthew Baggetta a prestigious honor
Online Giving Grows as Charities Polish Their Methods
Online Giving Grows as Charities Polish Their Methods: According to the Chronicle of Philanthropy, online giving is growing at a blistering pace. Two studies cited by the Chronicle indicate that online donations to 115,000 nonprofits rose by 14 percent to $2.1-billion, just between 2011 and 2012; and that online contributions to the largest 149 charities in the US also grew 14 percent, to $785-million.
Thursday, June 20, 2013
Foundation Center - Press Release - Pioneering Research Illuminates Global Human Rights Philanthropy
Foundation Center - Press Release - Pioneering Research Illuminates Global Human Rights Philanthropy: Pioneering Research Illuminates Global Human Rights Philanthropy
New Report Uncovers Grants Totaling More Than $1.2 Billion
New York, NY — June 20, 2013. A partnership between the Foundation Center and the International Human Rights Funders Group (IHRFG) has produced the first data-driven portrait of how foundations are advancing human rights around the world. According to new research released today by the two organizations, over 12,000 human rights grants supported more than 6,800 organizations worldwide, amounting to $1.2 billion in 2010. Advancing Human Rights: The State of Global Foundation Grantmaking confirms that human rights philanthropy is a global phenomenon: the 703 funders included in the analysis represent 29 countries across seven major world regions.
New Report Uncovers Grants Totaling More Than $1.2 Billion
New York, NY — June 20, 2013. A partnership between the Foundation Center and the International Human Rights Funders Group (IHRFG) has produced the first data-driven portrait of how foundations are advancing human rights around the world. According to new research released today by the two organizations, over 12,000 human rights grants supported more than 6,800 organizations worldwide, amounting to $1.2 billion in 2010. Advancing Human Rights: The State of Global Foundation Grantmaking confirms that human rights philanthropy is a global phenomenon: the 703 funders included in the analysis represent 29 countries across seven major world regions.
Tuesday, June 18, 2013
Study Looks at What Drives Volunteer Leaders’ Commitment: Associations Now
Study Looks at What Drives Volunteer Leaders’ Commitment: Associations Now: "What organizational factors make for the most committed leaders? New research suggests that more interdependent teams and less time in meetings make a big difference."
Thursday, June 13, 2013
Nonprofits encouraged to take part in impact study | Nonprofit Strategies | SanLuisObispo.com
Nonprofits encouraged to take part in impact study | Nonprofit Strategies | SanLuisObispo.com: An economic impact study of nonprofits in San Luis Obispo County will get underway later this month to better understand their diverse and sustainable effects locally.
Beacon Economics, a research and consulting firm, has been retained to conduct the study by the Central Coast Economic Forecast.
Conducting such a study is challenging because there is no central data bank of information on nonprofits.
Beacon Economics, a research and consulting firm, has been retained to conduct the study by the Central Coast Economic Forecast.
Conducting such a study is challenging because there is no central data bank of information on nonprofits.
Thursday, June 06, 2013
Feedback Matters – Part 2 | Project Streamline Blog
Feedback Matters – Part 2 | Project Streamline Blog: In the first installment of this blog series on feedback, Dr. Streamline looked at Project Streamline’s most recent data, showing that funders rarely seek feedback on their application and reporting practices — especially not in an anonymous candor-promoting way. Now we take up the question of why. Why don’t funders, who care about their grantees’ success and well-being, get data that could improve grantees’ experiences in applying for and reporting on funding, save time and money, and further strengthen trust and openness?
Wednesday, June 05, 2013
Leading Study In Corporate Societal Engagement Shows Considerable Growth Since 2007 - WSJ.com
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Leading Study In Corporate Societal Engagement Shows Considerable Growth Since 2007 - WSJ.com: While economic recovery is taking its time, companies have not waited to rebound with their giving programs; the majority of companies increased giving since 2007 after adjusting for inflation, despite a slow recovery of corporate profits since the economic downturn. Both cash and non-cash giving increased during this timeframe, with a higher percentage of non-cash contributions in 2012 defining the post-recession giving era. In addition, companies offered more paid-release time and outside-company time volunteer programs to engage employees in their giving programs, and the largest percentage of a typical company's giving budget went to support K-12 and higher education programs. CECP, where Fortune 500 CEOs turn to achieve societal progress and sustainable business performance, released at the CECP Summit the first analysis of 2012 corporate giving data drawn from its Corporate Giving Standard (CGS) survey, conducted in association with The Conference Board.
Leading Study In Corporate Societal Engagement Shows Considerable Growth Since 2007 - WSJ.com: While economic recovery is taking its time, companies have not waited to rebound with their giving programs; the majority of companies increased giving since 2007 after adjusting for inflation, despite a slow recovery of corporate profits since the economic downturn. Both cash and non-cash giving increased during this timeframe, with a higher percentage of non-cash contributions in 2012 defining the post-recession giving era. In addition, companies offered more paid-release time and outside-company time volunteer programs to engage employees in their giving programs, and the largest percentage of a typical company's giving budget went to support K-12 and higher education programs. CECP, where Fortune 500 CEOs turn to achieve societal progress and sustainable business performance, released at the CECP Summit the first analysis of 2012 corporate giving data drawn from its Corporate Giving Standard (CGS) survey, conducted in association with The Conference Board.
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massnonprofit.org ::: Program-related investments (PRIs) are tools such as low-interest loans or equity investments that provide opportunities for foundations to go beyond grant making to allocate a greater share of their resources to support and assist nonprofits and achieve the foundation’s philanthropic goals while maintaining or growing its assets. In turn, this allows foundations to recycle their funds and leverage them for greater impact. Private foundations can count PRIs as part of their annual minimum payout.
The report from the Indiana University Lilly Family School of Philanthropy finds, sponsored by Mission Throttle, analyzes key trends in foundations’ use of program-related investing between 2000 and 2010, the latest year for which data are available.
The report from the Indiana University Lilly Family School of Philanthropy finds, sponsored by Mission Throttle, analyzes key trends in foundations’ use of program-related investing between 2000 and 2010, the latest year for which data are available.
Tuesday, June 04, 2013
22 major donors share their giving motives and values | UK Fundraising
22 major donors share their giving motives and values | UK Fundraising: 22 major donors share their giving motives and values
Published on 4 June 2013, by howardlake
The Institute for Philanthropy has published details of the values and beliefs which motivate 22 major donors to give to charity.
The paper, "After The Giving Pledge: Giving Behaviour of 22 Wealthy Donors", was written in the year that the Giving Pledge, founded by Warren Buffett and Bill and Melinda Gates in 2010, was extended to wealthy donors outside the US. Eight signatories from non-US countries have brought the total number of those who have taken the Pledge to 105.
The donors interviewed by the Institute for Philanthropy come from the UK, the US, Brazil, Canada, Lebanon and Mexico. Their foundations have an average endowment of $79 million and they give away each year an average of $2.1m.
Published on 4 June 2013, by howardlake
The Institute for Philanthropy has published details of the values and beliefs which motivate 22 major donors to give to charity.
The paper, "After The Giving Pledge: Giving Behaviour of 22 Wealthy Donors", was written in the year that the Giving Pledge, founded by Warren Buffett and Bill and Melinda Gates in 2010, was extended to wealthy donors outside the US. Eight signatories from non-US countries have brought the total number of those who have taken the Pledge to 105.
The donors interviewed by the Institute for Philanthropy come from the UK, the US, Brazil, Canada, Lebanon and Mexico. Their foundations have an average endowment of $79 million and they give away each year an average of $2.1m.
Monday, June 03, 2013
The Blackbaud Index Debuts Fundraising Benchmark Calculator | Blackbaud News
The Blackbaud Index Debuts Fundraising Benchmark Calculator | Blackbaud News: Charleston, S.C. (June 3, 2013) – Blackbaud, Inc. (NASDAQ: BLKB) today announced the launch of new features and specialty indices in The Blackbaud Index, a free charitable giving index, to make it easier for nonprofits to benchmark their fundraising results.
The Index now features a fundraising benchmark calculator that will allow users to easily chart their own results against the Index, historical data to provide a fuller view of charitable giving, and new specialty indices focused on healthcare and medical research organizations.
The Index now features a fundraising benchmark calculator that will allow users to easily chart their own results against the Index, historical data to provide a fuller view of charitable giving, and new specialty indices focused on healthcare and medical research organizations.
Promotion as important as donation for philanthropy, research finds | Campden FB
Promotion as important as donation for philanthropy, research finds | Campden FB: Wealthy philanthropists who are discreet about their giving could be undermining their charitable efforts, a new study examining cultural trends in philanthropy reveals.
The first Individual Philanthropy Index, conducted by Forbes Insights and French bank BNP Paribas and examining philanthropic giving in Asia, Europe and the Middle East, also found that motivating factors for giving varied across the regions studied.
The first Individual Philanthropy Index, conducted by Forbes Insights and French bank BNP Paribas and examining philanthropic giving in Asia, Europe and the Middle East, also found that motivating factors for giving varied across the regions studied.
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