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Polling Group in Russia Says It May Close

New York Times - Philanthropy - 4 hours 59 min ago
After the Levada Center, the country’s only independent polling agency, was told it must register as a “foreign agent,” its director said fighting the requirement would effectively shut the center.

Accenture Acquires Acuity

DMNews - Mon, 2013-05-20 16:48
The digital agency is the third new puzzle piece added to Accenture Interactive in the past six months.    

Should Your Nonprofit Build an Endowment?

FundRaising Success News - Mon, 2013-05-20 13:37
Should you build an endowment? Well, there is little debate that you should set aside money for a rainy day — a cash reserve that can help to smooth out the ups and downs in your operations. Just as investment advisors recommend that...

Should Your Nonprofit Build an Endowment?

The NonProfit Quarterly - Mon, 2013-05-20 11:56

Most nonprofits dream, at some point, about that endowment that would ensure their stability from year to year. But endowments aren’t for every nonprofit. This article walks the reader through their up and downsides.

May 31 is deadline to apply for 2013 GSK IMPACT Awards

Philanthropy Journal - Mon, 2013-05-20 11:47
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.

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Surf charity helps at-risk youth build confidence, one wave at a time

Philanthropy Journal - Mon, 2013-05-20 11:25
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.

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New service makes it easier to provide direct aid to international charities

Philanthropy Journal - Mon, 2013-05-20 11:06
NGOsource recently launched a new service that makes it easier for donors and grantmakers to provide international aid. While such philanthropy used to be fraught with risk, there now is increased assurance that funds directed thousands of miles away will be managed by a foreign non-government organization (NGO) that meets the rigorous standards imposed on tax-exempt organizations in the U.S.

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A Life-Changing Trip

New York Times - Philanthropy - Sun, 2013-05-19 01:00
The chief executive of OrphanAid Africa, a nonprofit that helps children separated from their families, started her professional life at Vogue magazine.

First, Four Lattes. Then, the Ballet.

New York Times - Philanthropy - Sun, 2013-05-19 01:00
Patsy Tarr and her husband, Jeff, have two espresso machines and drink four lattes each to start the day.

Technology Is Changing the Way We Market—and Spend

DMNews - Fri, 2013-05-17 17:27
As marketing budgets grow, technologies are getting a bigger slice of the pie, says Gartner's Laura McLellan    

For Club Monaco, Social is Always in Season

DMNews - Fri, 2013-05-17 15:42
Social engagement is all the rage, whether spring, summer, fall, or winter    

Infographic: CMOs and CIOs Fight for Customer Centricity

DMNews - Fri, 2013-05-17 13:22
Marketing and IT come together to fight for customer-centric initiatives.    

CMOs and CIOs Fight for Customer Centricity

DMNews - Fri, 2013-05-17 13:22
Marketing and IT come together to fight for customer-centric initiatives.    

Befriending Your Donors: Interview With Fundraiser Thomas Wolf

FundRaising Success News - Fri, 2013-05-17 11:32
Thomas Wolf , principal of WolfBrown and author of " How to Connect With Donors and Double the Money You Raise ," recently spoke with his publisher about donor relations. GuideStar has published two excerpts from the book and shares Dr....

Fairy Tale Fundraising

FundRaising Success News - Fri, 2013-05-17 10:23
Roger Craver recently presented at FundRaising Success’ Engage Conference . Now, he undoubtedly said many, many wise things, but he read the following fairy tale — "Snow White and the Seven Small Woods People" — which...

Inspector General's Report on the IRS: A Summary

The NonProfit Quarterly - Fri, 2013-05-17 08:59

It’s been a week since the bombshell admission by IRS Exempt Organizations (EO) Director Lois Lerner that the IRS had targeted for special scrutiny conservative groups seeking tax-exempt recognition under Section 501(c)4 of the Internal Revenue Code. NPQ has been reporting on this all week, and the story has moved so fast that the Treasury Department investigation report that precipitated the furor has almost been lost in the rush.

Steve Jobs’s Widow Steps Onto Philanthropic Stage

New York Times - Philanthropy - Fri, 2013-05-17 01:00
Laurene Powell Jobs has carefully entered the public sphere, pushing her agenda in education as well as global conservation, nutrition and immigration policy.

Marketing News Bytes: May 16, 2013

DMNews - Thu, 2013-05-16 19:21
Updates on companies, products, and people    

Electronic Retailers Take a Flier at the Marketplace Fairness Act

DMNews - Thu, 2013-05-16 14:53
A quorum of remote sellers descends on Capitol Hill next week to state the case of consumers and SMBs.    

05.16.13: U.S. News Bits

Philanthropy Journal - Thu, 2013-05-16 14:19
Community First Fund awarded grant; University of Cincinnati Foundation hires new president; Meyer Foundation elects board chair; InterConnection launches computer store for nonprofits; Clinics Can Help of Palm Beach County receives award; GOOD and TOMS partner for the Start Something That Matters Challenge, and more.

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