Joanne's Nonprofit Charitable Orgs Blog

Lebanon is the hot spot right now, but there are more than enough emergencies around the world today. We all want to help but are sometimes confused about how to ... Read More

The nonprofit world is almost as prone to acronyms as the government. Now there is help for the "acronym overwhelmed." AcronymFinder.com is adding some 250 terms a day to its ... Read More

In a news story (subscription required) about the recent American Marketing Association conference on nonprofit marketing, we learned that there is now an association for word-of-mouth marketing. The Word of Mouth ... Read More

Summer is a great time to get your fundraising house in order for the coming fundraising season. Blow the dust off your fundraising plan and see if you have ... Read More

We loved this story in the Chronicle of Philanthropy (subscription required) about how Housing Works, a nonprofit that serves people with HIV or AIDS, transformed its thrift stores into "Luxury ... Read More

While there has been much hoopla over the Gates/Buffett collaboration and the billions involved, giving by corporate foundations has quietly chugged away. The Foundation Center reports that the country's nearly 2600 ... Read More

It is true that your nonprofit is not legally required to publish an annual report. But, why wouldn't you? It is one of the best investments of time ... Read More

According to Bankrate.com, nearly 90 percent of American households contribute to at least one charitable organization each year. The average annual household contribution totals $1610. But, those gifts are sometimes ... Read More

Are you being told that you must have a planned giving program? If so, take a deep breath and slow down. Planned giving is a valuable tool in many organizations' ... Read More

Civic Ventures, a nonprofit that encourages civic engagement, has announced the finalists for its "Purpose Prize." The award is for people over the age of 60 who have found ... Read More

If you have made it through setting up your nonprofit and achieved tax-exempt status, and you are still on your feet, we have a book for you! Effective Fundraising for Nonprofits: ... Read More

Families are busier than ever. Many look for ways to work together as a group. Family volunteering is one way to do that and your organization can both ... Read More

The commentary spurred by the partnership between Warren Buffett and Bill Gates continues. And, no wonder. The U.S. has not seen philanthropy on this scale since the days ... Read More