The Celebrity Foundation directory, 2010 second edition has just been released. The directory consist of a database of more than 1700 foundations of celebrities and notable individuals in various fields; such as business, entertainment, politics, and sports.The Celebrity Foundation Directory provides information about your favorite celebrities foundation. example William J Clinton Foundation. photo © 2009 [...]
Board Governance: Best Practices for Not-for-Profit CEO Evaluation
06/21/2010 By Leave a Comment
Being a member of a not-for-profit organization’s board of directors allows members to be directly involved in the decision-making that ultimately decides the mission and direction of the organization However, with the transitory nature of many boards, with members often serving one or two terms, it can sometimes be difficult to set specific, consistent guidelines [...]
New App Helps Charities Make More Money Online
06/17/2010 By Leave a Comment
Name: Nadanu : “Enables non-profits, educational institutions, campaigns and businesses to use a secure, next-generation fundraising platform to increase interaction, awareness and support. Our patent pending technology will create a simple, fun to use and accessible method of collecting donations and interacting with your donors.” Quick Pitch: Nadanu transforms the electronic giving into a simple, [...]
Nonprofit-news pioneer sees promise in non-profit news done by advocacy, membership groups
06/09/2010 By Leave a Comment
he erosion of the traditional business model for news has led many to go down the non-profit path. The result is a slew of new non-profit news websites. The Bay Citizen, which launchedat the end of May, is the newest and joins the likes of ProPublica, MinnPost, and the Texas Tribune, to name just a [...]
U.S. reforms to hurt non-profit hospitals -Moody’s
04/16/2010 By Leave a Comment
Legislation signed into law by U.S. President Barack Obama last month overhauls the $2.5 trillion U.S. healthcare industry and extends coverage to 32 million uninsured Americans.The wave of newly insured will benefit not-for-profit hospitals in the short-term, along with other reforms such as reimbursement protections this year and a 10 percent Medicare bonus payment for [...]
On the ground in Haiti: Mending limbs in a shattered landscape
04/09/2010 By Leave a Comment
Each day, we are 12 people cramming into a little minibus that leaves the office/housing base located at Delmas 83 on the edge of Port-au-Prince. Departure time is 7:15 am, an early start to avoid getting stuck in the city’s infamous and stultifying traffic. I’ve joined the medical and surgical team who’ve come to treat [...]
Not For Profit Agencies Struggle With Recission & Funding Losses
04/08/2010 By Leave a Comment
Across the north country, dozens of not-for-profit agencies do everything from helping the terminally ill to feeding the hungry.But, a new study from the Office of the New York State Comptroller doesn’t bode well for charities and the thousands of people they help.According to Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli, the recession has taken a toll on not-for-profit [...]
Nonprofit Incorporation Begins at the State Level
04/08/2010 By Leave a Comment
Before you can apply to the IRS for tax-exempt status, your organization must first become a corporation. Incorporation will protect board members and other individuals in your organization from being held personally liable in case of a lawsuit. Nonprofit incorporation is very similar to creating a regular corporation except that a nonprofit must take the [...]
7 Essential Tips for Starting a Nonprofit
04/08/2010 By Leave a Comment
The number of new nonprofits has proliferated in recent years. Unfortunately, not everyone who starts a nonprofit has thought out his or her enterprise. Don’t make the mistake of just jumping into the nonprofit arena. Think hard before starting your nonprofit…act later. 1. Do Your Research Before Starting Your Nonprofit Having a passion for your [...]