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Prospecting: How to Reassure Wealthy Prospective Donors
Nov 30th
Robert F. Sharpe, a Memphis fund-raising consultant, offers his thoughts for how to get wealthy people to overcome their wariness of making big charitable commitments, The Chronicle’s Prospecting column notes.
Plus: Bank of America reduces its employee matching gifts.
From The Chronicle: White House Antihunger Campaign
Nov 24th
The Obama administration today called on Americans to help respond to the country’s mounting hunger crisis, announcing a new volunteer campaign called United We Serve: Feed a Neighbor, The Chronicle of Philanthropy reports.
Government and Politics Watch: House Bill Would Change Foundation Tax Structure
Nov 24th
Members of the U.S. House of Representatives have proposed a bill that would simplify the tax code for foundations, a move they say would encourage grant makers to give more during the economic downturn, notes Government and Politics Watch, The Chronicle’s online column.
Plus: Top international charities are supporting a Supreme Court challenge to the constitutionality of a controversial “material support” law designed to cut down on the flow of money and aid to terrorist groups.
Give and Take: Considering the Phrase ‘at Promise Youths’
Nov 24th
An education columnist for The Washington Post looks at the current debate over whether to call students facing economic or social problems “at promise” instead of “at risk,” notes Give and Take in its daily digest of the best blog posts about the nonprofit world.
- Should nonprofit registration follow the model being set by the U.S. Patent Office?
- The “darker’ side to climate-change marketing being tried by charities in Europe and elsewhere.
- Mixed results of computer-distribution efforts.
- What Robert K. Ross, president of the California Endowment, says he’s thankful for.
- And other nonprofit leaders give thanks, despite tough times.
Give and Take: Finding Fault With ‘Impatient Optimists’
Nov 23rd
Tim Ogden is challenging the thinking of two of the world’s most prominent donors — Bill and Melinda Gates — as self-described “impatient optimists,” notes Give and Take in its daily digest of the best blog posts about the nonprofit world.
- New books trigger a robust debate on how to solve global poverty.
- The meaning behind last week’s national hunger statistics.
- The power of a well-placed thank you.
- Analysis of the work of Philanthropedia, which connects people with giving experts.
- A satirical suggestion that a commission of African leaders overhaul the band U2.
- How to teach 5-year-olds about philanthropy.
Correction: Investment Advice From President of Tufts
Nov 20th
Thursday’s Philanthropy Today misstated the views of Lawrence Bacow, president of Tufts University. He said colleges should look to reduce the level of risk in their investments by putting less money into hedge funds and private equity. Also, the item included an incorrect figure for the decline in value for the Tufts endowment. The fund dropped by 25 percent for the year that ended June 30.
Give and Take: Oxfam Ad Takes Unusual Approach
Nov 19th
To promote giving during the holiday season, Oxfam America has produced a slightly bawdy, but funny, video, notes Give and Take. With a nod to the censored word, Oxfam suggests viewers donate $12, which will provide manure to impoverished farmers overseas.
- Why Goldman Sachs’s $500-million pledge won’t “quell public anger.”
- Luis Ubiñas, president of the Ford Foundation, responds to The Wall Street Journal.
- A call for fewer international aid groups
- The significance of a one-day, $14-million online campaign.
- An appeal for greater trust between donors and grantees.
Prospecting: Public Radio Station Raises Money — for Another Group
Nov 19th
Colorado Public Radio plans to hold a three-day fund-raising drive the week after Thanksgiving — but the beneficiary will be the Colorado Symphony Orchestra, The Chronicle’s Prospecting column notes.
Online Discussion: Getting Good News Coverage
Nov 19th
Join us Tuesday, December 1, at noon Eastern time for an online discussion to learn how your organization can help generate headlines that spread the message about its work and get the attention of prospective donors, volunteers, and clients.
The Chronicle’s online discussions are free and open to everyone. People who ask questions in advance have a better chance of getting answers.
From The Chronicle: $500-Million Goldman Sachs Effort
Nov 18th
The investment bank Goldman Sachs has pledged $500-million to help develop small businesses and train entrepreneurs across the country, a move that comes amid widespread criticism of bonuses for bank executives, The Chronicle of Philanthropy reports.
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