philanthropyjournal — Wilmington, N.C.-based Indo Jax Surf Charities provides camp experiences to help at-risk youth around the world build self-esteem and overcome challenges. A series of programs for differently abled youth is being offered this summer in Wrightsville Beach.read more
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philanthropyjournal — NGOsource leverages technology to make cost-effective equivalency determinations more available to organizations that aim to improve the efficiency of international grantmaking and inspire a significant increase in cross-border philanthropy.read more
bethkanter — Sunrise on Sacred Maori Land outside of Auckland, NZ I’ve just returned from an amazing trip of facilitating workshops, discussions and master classes as well as a keynoting a conference on “Measuring the Networked Nonprofit” in Australia and New Zealand. It made me very happy to be teaching non-stop for...
nonprofitmarketingguide — If you are a complete nonprofit marketing geek, you may have heard that Katya Andresen is leaving the nonprofit world, moving on as the COO of Network for Good to become the CEO of ePals, a global community of K-12 classrooms. If not, I’m sorry to break the news to...
philanthropyjournal — The GSK IMPACT Awards honor innovative, collaborative, and evidence-based programs that are helping people – especially underserved populations – live healthier lives, and contributing to the health of the Triangle Region. The deadline to apply is May 31.read more
theagitator — Does your nonprofit have fundraising rules that would bewilder your average donor? From Gayle Gifford at Cause & Effect, here’s the kind of story about donor-nonprofit mis-interaction that makes The Agitator’s hair curl. To sum her story up: She the would-be donor: ‘Please let me give now!’ The nonprofit: ‘You can’t. You can’t.’ And then,...
causerelatedmarketing.blogspot — Aristotle wrote, “We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, then, is not an act but a habit.” Of course, that’s true. There are a whole host of things that are challenging the first times we do them, but become easier as we repeat them. Scientists call it “automaticity.” I’ve been...
causerelatedmarketing.blogspot — In Feb 2013, I got an email from a remarkable student at the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill who had an intriguing question: why isn’t there more cause marketing between sponsors and faith-based nonprofits? It’s a question I’d wondered about myself so it was fun to be asked to think...
theagitator — Roger recently presented at Fundraising Success’ Engage Conference. Now, he undoubtedly said many, many wise things, but he read the following fairy tale, which arguably contains the nub of his message. Enjoy! Snow White and the Seven Small Woods People There was once an evil fundraising queen. So vain and out of touch...
selfishgiving — I can’t believe it’s already been a month since the Boston Marathon bombing. It was a harrowing day (and week with the ensuing man hunt), which I recounted in my newsletter and on the For Momentum blog. In the days following the bombing, Boston Strong became the battle cry for...
osocio — On the surface, it seems like the perfect activist social media stunt. After seven-year-old comments by Abercrombie & Fitch CEO Mike Jeffries, in which he claimed the brand was only suitable for “cool, good-looking” (and thin) people, resurfaced online to great protest, filmmaker Greg Karber decided to mess with the...
blog.givewell — As mentioned previously, we believe that further economic development, and general human empowerment, is likely to be substantially net positive, and that it is likely to lead to improvement on many dimensions in unexpected ways. We haven’t done nearly as much empirical research on whether this view is appropriate as we...
ssireview — By Rohit T. AggarwalaOver the last 50 years the US nonprofit and philanthropic sector has become heavily involved in funding and operating a wide variety of previously government-dominated public services, including education, housing, social services, and health care. One public service, however, remains the exclusive domain of the government: public...
nonprofitmarketingguide — Imtiaz Haiyoom We met Imtiaz Haiyoom by accident our first night at the Nonprofit Technology Conference (#13NTC) in Minneapolis a few weeks ago. He was sitting approximately where we wanted to host a little meet and greet, so we basically commandeered his table and forced him join us. He got a free drink out of...
philanthropyjournal — Following Tuesday’s release of the Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration’s harsh audit, some nonprofits are concerned that IRS mismanagement of certain 501(c)(4) tax exempt social welfare organizations will negatively impact perceptions of their 501(c)(3) charitable operations.read more
theagitator — For those who’ve long suspected that Tom and I are throwbacks, here’s you’re proof. For those who believe social media is by and large bullshit, here’s your proof. And for everyone else, no matter what you want to prove, here’s a great new social media parlor game. Have at it. Let me explain. The...
philanthropyjournal — Days before the scandal broke regarding scrutiny of tax exempt conservative political organizations, the IRS named Joseph H. Grant as Commissioner of the Tax Exempt and Government Entities Division and Sheldon Kay as Chief of Appeals.read more
ejewishphilanthropy — As a “sector-within-a-sector,” the Jewish innovation space must work together if we are to achieve maximal impact. Important conversations about growth, sustainability, and impact cannot take place exclusively behind the closed-doors of boardrooms or within the four walls of any one organization. by No’a Gorlin, Lisa Lepson, Aliza Mazor, Toby Rubin,...
theagitator — Yesterday we talked about the power of the Post-it note. Today, something even more powerful … handwriting. [Online fundraisers can tune out now.] Here’s a paean to handwriting by copywriter Karen Zapp: Why Direct Mail — the more personal the better — Will Not Die. Karen asks: “Would you send a sympathy card with...
philanthropyjournal — Philanthropy Journal seeks your feedback through an online survey regarding ways we can improve our website and weekly e-newsletter. Submit your comments today and give your favorite nonprofit a chance to win free advertising.read more
ejewishphilanthropy — Why is it that when we have the ability to motivate and empower others, we ruin it by mainly talking, rather than listening, and first giving our own opinion rather than asking theirs? Marci Mayer Eisen, 30+ year career professional Being asked for my opinion supports my own growth and reinforces that...
ejewishphilanthropy — It is time to sit down and begin having conversations, rather than speeches. by Marni Mandell Unlike Gabriel Webber, whose post – linked to in Thursday’s eJewish Philanthropy newsletter – cried out for topics of relevance, I feel like 500 Jews gathering cries out for something else: conversation – not votes or...
