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Email appends : the good, the bad and the realistic
Advice for fundraisers on using email appends, a system which finds corresponding email addresses for a group's donors, and offers these donors a chance to receive solicitations and updates electronically. Lists common fears concerning the use of email appends, and questions to ask potential vendors.<div class="feedflare">
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Annual funding analysis no. 8 : highlights from the grants database, 1996-2006
An annual analysis of grants awarded by members of the Funders Network on Population, Reproductive Health & Rights. Grants made in this field increased to $1.1 billion in 2006.<div class="feedflare">
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The appreciated sector : public confidence in San Diego County nonprofit organizations
This study reports on the public's awareness of and trust in San Diego County's nonprofit sector, compared against perceptions of the for-profit and government sectors. Includes statistical charts, appendices, and a resource list.<div class="feedflare">
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City stories
A profile of City Year's fundraising efforts, which rely on a combination of government funding, corporate partnerships, and individual donations. The article discusses some of the ways in which City Year involves donors in the group's work, and the challenges that lie ahead as the organization reaches its 20th anniversary.<div class="feedflare">
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Foundations support families hit by economic downturn : results of a survey by the Council on Foundations
The findings are based on survey responses from 320 members of the Council on Foundations. Results indicate broad support for families impacted by the current economy.<div class="feedflare">
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Tapping into the board's talents
The authors discuss how nonprofits can make use of their board members' expertise during the strategic planning process. Includes a list of questions that organizations should ask themselves while formulating a business plan.<div class="feedflare">
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Money to grow on
Explains how nonprofits can obtain funding for operating costs and expansion by gaining a better understanding of investment concepts from the for-profit sector. Discusses the differences between investments used as growth capital and those used to fund programs, and includes seven criteria that nonprofit funders should use when considering a grantee for growth capital investments.<div class="feedflare">
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Serving workers in the human services
This research study examines job quality in the human services field, focusing on compensation and benefits among assistants in Wisconsin nursing homes. The authors' hypotheses propose that public and nonprofit nursing homes provide superior employee benefits over their for-profit peers, chain affiliation leads to a decline in the quality of benefits, and professionalized leadership is associated with improved job benefits.<div class="feedflare">
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How health affects our community : a community report on the healthcare needs of the homeless
Explores the relationship between homelessness and health conditions. Provides an overview of the Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta's Homeless Health initiative.<div class="feedflare">
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Making every dollar count : how expected return can transform philanthropy
Outlines the process of Expected Return, a system for identifying high-impact investment opportunities for grantmakers. Provides instructions on how to calculate Expected Return, notes the top four benefits for the nonprofit sector, and the future implications of this procedure. Includes a case study and resource list.<div class="feedflare">
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Community foundations take the lead : promising approaches to building inclusive and equitable communities
Features the work of several community foundations that have promoted racial equity, highlighting their successes and challenges.<div class="feedflare">
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A guide to achieving new heights : the four pillars of successful nonprofit leadership
The guide discusses four aspects of nonprofit leadership: relationships, passion, vision, and business thinking. With bibliographical references.<div class="feedflare">
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On message : using strategic communications to advance social change in Black and Latino communities
Published as a cooperative effort by A Philanthropic Partnership for Black Communities and Hispanics in Philanthropy, this compendium of profiles of programs advances the "Black-Brown alliances" that are succeeding in breaking down barriers. With bibliographical references.<div class="feedflare">
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Right vs. right
Offers advice on developing ethical decision-making models within nonprofit organizations. The author suggests that having a proper decision-making framework in place aids in resolving ethical dilemmas.<div class="feedflare">
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Rediscovering social innovation
The authors offer a definition, history, and analysis of social innovation. The article discusses the conflicting viewpoints on what the term truly means, as well as ten examples of recent social innovations, and the global implications of such advances.<div class="feedflare">
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Out of poverty : what works when traditional approaches fail
Describes how microfinance and entrepreneurial approaches can help end poverty. The book focuses primarily on rural and agricultural enterprise. Indexed.<div class="feedflare">
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Aiming for excellence at the Wallace Foundation
The Wallace Foundation has participated in the Grantee Perception Report (administered by the Center for Effective Philanthropy) for several years, and this case study portrays their efforts to improve on some of the findings.<div class="feedflare">
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Communique No. 9 : nonprofit America : a force for democracy?
Presents findings from a survey that examined nonprofit advocacy and lobbying activities in nationwide sample of 872 nonprofit organizations. Topics explored in the survey include frequency, resources, reasons for involvement, and other areas.<div class="feedflare">
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Charity brand personality : the relationship with giving behavior
The authors explore the correlation between the "branding" of charities and the level of giving by donors. The research pinpoints which "personality" traits are seen as possessed by all charities in the sector, and which traits are seen only among individual charity brands. The study also notes which traits, such as performance or emotional engagement, cause an impact on donors' giving behavior.<div class="feedflare">
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How do people leave bequests : family or philanthropic organizations?
Presents an alternative view to economic models of wealth transfer that explores how donors identify with the perceived needs of individuals and groups. The is a reprint from "Death and Dollars" by Alicia Munnell and Annika Sunden (eds.).<div class="feedflare">
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Start here, go further with Federal Student Aid : money for education beyond high school [DVD]
Part one of the video provides information for parents and students; part two includes information for counselors and mentors.<div class="feedflare">
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Successful capital campaigns : from start to finish
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Advancing social entrepreneurship : recommendations for policy makers and government agencies
The Aspen Institute and Root Cause, a nonprofit organization based in Cambridge, MA, published this report that explores how government leaders can address major community challenges through partnerships with social entrepreneurs. The report also offers 13 specific models that help illustrate how such partnerships can be carried out.<div class="feedflare">
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