NonProfit Pro
February 17, 2015
The University of Toledo is looking into creating a nonprofit corporation that would allow it to enter into hospital partnerships that could save money for its medical center. The university’s board this past week set in motion a plan to explore creating a nonprofit. The proposed entity would be called University of Toledo Health. Creating a free-standing nonprofit would allow the university to pursue health-related joint ventures, said David Morlock, chief executive officer of the University of Toledo Medical Center.
February 17, 2015
Digital strategy is a growing priority for nonprofit organizations, but budget and capacity constraints continue to play a key role in how it is approached, a report from Care2, hjc, and NTEN finds. Based on a survey of more than 500 nonprofit staff, the 2015 Digital Outlook Report found that while digital strategy is a growing priority for nonprofits, the staffing, tools and tactics dedicated to it vary widely by organization.
February 16, 2015
Recent tweets from folks you should follow.
February 16, 2015
How should we deal with arrogance in the major gifts fundraising workplace? Here are my suggestions.
February 16, 2015
Success stories in fundraising focus on the positive outcome. They give you the opportunity to tell the reader how fabulous you are. It's a seductive proposition and a great way to steer your ship into the rocks.
February 13, 2015
When we chose this field, we knew it might take 10 jobs to get us from career beginning to end. Even if you feel "secure" in your current position, always prepare for your next job. It will be here before you know it!
February 13, 2015
Corporate volunteers can be a big help to any nonprofit. Here are five quick ways to attract them.
February 13, 2015
Recent tweets on fundraising (#fundraising).
February 13, 2015
A common lament among fundraising professionals, nonprofit board members and wealthy donors is that capital campaigns have become constant. Once noteworthy, these intensive, multiyear efforts — which raise money through methods including phone banks, direct mail and one-on-one conversations with wealthy individuals — are now run-of-the-mill. Some are virtually overlapping, with organizations quietly preparing for another campaign before ending the previous one.
Yet such campaigns are growing in length, ambition and frequency for an uncomplicated reason: They are highly effective.
February 13, 2015
Nonprofits cheered a successful vote in the House on Wednesday that would make several tax breaks for charitable giving permanent, but the legislation faces a steep climb to become law. The America Gives More Act, which passed the House on a 279-137 vote, would provide tax deductions for gifts of food to food banks, land set aside for conservation and gifts to charities made directly from individual retirement accounts. The legislation would also simplify the foundation excise tax.
