cam-paign: kam’păn/ Noun: A series of military operations intended to achieve a particular objective, confined to a particular area, or involving a specified type. Verb: Work in an organized and active way toward a particular goal, typically a political or social one. As one of a handful of financial consultants in the nation specializing in both political, …
The economy is challenging. But America is still digging deep to give financial contributions to causes and candidates. Nearly $300 billion was raised in 2010 for nonprofit/tax-exempt organizations. Currently, Americans are contributing approximately 2 percent of their disposable personal income to causes while the nation contributes millions of dollars to candidates running for office in …
Exempt Economic Landscape Tax-exempt organizations are currently facing a tremendous measure of financial pressure and volatility. Throughout this current economic crisis in the United States, exempt organizations must reevaluate not only their corporate structure, but also their operational efficiencies and regulatory compliance. Corporate responsibility is magnified for the tax-exempt organization due to its unique vision …
The devastating earthquake disaster in Haiti has catapulted Americans to give generously regardless of our own economic woes. One just need to view a clip of the mass graves or American Civil War style limp amputation, done without anesthesia, to react by making a charitable donation to the rescue, relief and rebuilding efforts. For what …
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Bragging does not always come easy. Sometimes we brag about the wrong things, but when it comes to the promotion of a charitable organization and the writing of a year-end appeal letter, one cannot brag too much. This is profoundly true when you need to brag on how you spent other people’s money the year …
If you are in the business of nonprofit institutional advancement you are concerned if not downright worried that your organization may not survive the economic tsunami. …and you are not alone. It is estimated that there are more than 1.5 million nonprofit organizations in the United States. Prof. Paul Light, NYU, has estimated that as …
This is a reprint from E-Jewish Philanthropy authored by Kay Sprinkel Grace Excellent piece for those who manage Nonprofit/Nongovernment organizations. An important read for raising more money in competitive times…. As philanthropy matures globally there is an increased desire on the part of organizations in all locations to increase the number and commitment of volunteer …
GETTING TO THE CORE OF THE MATTERToday, Giving USA reported charitable giving statistics for 2008. Not to anyone’s surprise, donations to charitable organizations fell by 5.7 percent (after adjustment for inflation). The release was heralded in by a webinar hosted by the Chronicle of Philanthropy. Does the decline in funding surprise you? Of course not! …
I invite you to come to my office and sit in at my desk for a few hours. I promise you it would not be boring. If you are seeking a “thrill ride,” this is the place “to be.” No, this is not the desk of an investment banker, Wall Street trader, or that of …
