Foundation Giving Anticipated to be Up
Friday July 27, 2007
According to an annual survey of foundations* by the Chronicle of Philanthropy, the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation is, by far, the most wealthy foundation with more than $33-billion in ... Read More
The Many Roads To Nonprofit Work
Wednesday July 25, 2007
Mary Ellen Slayter, a career columnist for the Washington Post, recently solicited personal stories from people working in the nonprofit sector about how they landed their jobs. The resulting column ... Read More
As the Nonprofit Sector Grows, Organizations Face Greater Scrutiny
Friday July 20, 2007
There has been a recent flurry of legislation and IRS rule changes that impact nonprofits. Just as the for-profit sector has come under the magnifying glass since a number of ... Read More
Pick Postage Carefully to Make a Good Impression
Tuesday July 17, 2007
Who knew that postage makes a statement about you and your organization? It does, so pay attention to the nuances of the stamp, indicia, and meter.
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Annual Giving Provides Clue for Planned Giving
Friday July 13, 2007
If you are prospecting for donors who might be willing to leave a bequest to your organization, look no further than your own list of annual givers.
A study conducted by ... Read More
Pitching Your Story So It Finds Its Mark
Tuesday July 10, 2007
Reporters face daunting challenges. They must become instant experts on an enormous range of subjects; they have to be fast and accurate; and they must tell an interesting story.
Help reporters ... Read More
Women's Philanthropy Comes of Age
Thursday July 5, 2007
Self-made women of means are starting to make an impact on philanthropy. It is most noticeable with high profile women such as Meg Whitman, CEO of eBay who donated multi-millions ... Read More
Add Some Good Deeds to Summer Fun
Monday July 2, 2007
SC Johnson Company has an active program to encourage employees to help their communities through volunteering. The company recently compiled a list of ways that any family can turn ... Read More