Tuesday, September 09, 2014
Monday, September 08, 2014
Mario’s millions: could US charity gaming marathons sweep the UK? | Voluntary Sector Network | Guardian Professional
Mario’s millions: could US charity gaming marathons sweep the UK? | Voluntary Sector Network | Guardian Professional
Mario’s millions: could US charity gaming marathons sweep the UK?
The craze for video gaming for charity has seen some events rake in more than $1m in the US. Could UK fundraisers tap in?Could The IRS Disallow Ice Bucket Challenge Charitable Contributions?
Could The IRS Disallow Ice Bucket Challenge Charitable Contributions?
OK, rest easy; the IRS isn’t coming after your ALS donation. While the
principle of donative intent is very real, in recent years, the courts
have tied this principle to a “quid pro quo test,” which states that in
order for a donation to lack donative intent, the donor must anticipate
receiving a financial benefit from the contribution commensurate
with the value the donor transferred to the charity. Because an ice
bucket dodger has received no financial benefit, but rather merely a
physical one, the contribution is (should be) immune to attack. Plus, I
think I’ve read somewhere that the IRS is dealing with a bit of a public
perception problem these days, so attacking contributions to a horrible
disease is probably not in its best interest.
OK, rest easy; the IRS isn’t coming after your ALS donation. While the
principle of donative intent is very real, in recent years, the courts
have tied this principle to a “quid pro quo test,” which states that in
order for a donation to lack donative intent, the donor must anticipate
receiving a financial benefit from the contribution commensurate
with the value the donor transferred to the charity. Because an ice
bucket dodger has received no financial benefit, but rather merely a
physical one, the contribution is (should be) immune to attack. Plus, I
think I’ve read somewhere that the IRS is dealing with a bit of a public
perception problem these days, so attacking contributions to a horrible
disease is probably not in its best interest.
Is the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge a Model for Jewish Fundraising?
Is the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge a Model for Jewish Fundraising?
The
Facebook frenzy created by the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge has now been
replaced by back-to-school photographs, but the results have left
leading Jewish organizations asking themselves, “Is this the fundraising
wave of the future?”
“I don’t believe fundraising is going in that direction,” said J.M.
Schapiro, 2014-15 fundraising campaign chair for The Associated: Jewish
Community Federation of Baltimore.
- See more at:
http://ejewishphilanthropy.com/is-the-als-ice-bucket-challenge-a-model-for-jewish-fundraising/#sthash.DzwOWyFB.dpuf
Facebook frenzy created by the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge has now been
replaced by back-to-school photographs, but the results have left
leading Jewish organizations asking themselves, “Is this the fundraising
wave of the future?”
“I don’t believe fundraising is going in that direction,” said J.M.
Schapiro, 2014-15 fundraising campaign chair for The Associated: Jewish
Community Federation of Baltimore.
- See more at:
http://ejewishphilanthropy.com/is-the-als-ice-bucket-challenge-a-model-for-jewish-fundraising/#sthash.DzwOWyFB.dpuf
The
Facebook frenzy created by the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge has now been
replaced by back-to-school photographs, but the results have left
leading Jewish organizations asking themselves, “Is this the fundraising
wave of the future?”
“I don’t believe fundraising is going in that direction,” said J.M.
Schapiro, 2014-15 fundraising campaign chair for The Associated: Jewish
Community Federation of Baltimore.
- See more at:
http://ejewishphilanthropy.com/is-the-als-ice-bucket-challenge-a-model-for-jewish-fundraising/#sthash.DzwOWyFB.dpuf
Facebook frenzy created by the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge has now been
replaced by back-to-school photographs, but the results have left
leading Jewish organizations asking themselves, “Is this the fundraising
wave of the future?”
“I don’t believe fundraising is going in that direction,” said J.M.
Schapiro, 2014-15 fundraising campaign chair for The Associated: Jewish
Community Federation of Baltimore.
- See more at:
http://ejewishphilanthropy.com/is-the-als-ice-bucket-challenge-a-model-for-jewish-fundraising/#sthash.DzwOWyFB.dpuf
The
Facebook frenzy created by the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge has now been
replaced by back-to-school photographs, but the results have left
leading Jewish organizations asking themselves, “Is this the fundraising
wave of the future?”
“I don’t believe fundraising is going in that direction,” said J.M.
Schapiro, 2014-15 fundraising campaign chair for The Associated: Jewish
Community Federation of Baltimore.
- See more at:
http://ejewishphilanthropy.com/is-the-als-ice-bucket-challenge-a-model-for-jewish-fundraising/#sthash.DzwOWyFB.dpuf
Facebook frenzy created by the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge has now been
replaced by back-to-school photographs, but the results have left
leading Jewish organizations asking themselves, “Is this the fundraising
wave of the future?”
“I don’t believe fundraising is going in that direction,” said J.M.
Schapiro, 2014-15 fundraising campaign chair for The Associated: Jewish
Community Federation of Baltimore.
- See more at:
http://ejewishphilanthropy.com/is-the-als-ice-bucket-challenge-a-model-for-jewish-fundraising/#sthash.DzwOWyFB.dpuf
The
Facebook frenzy created by the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge has now been
replaced by back-to-school photographs, but the results have left
leading Jewish organizations asking themselves, “Is this the fundraising
wave of the future?”
“I don’t believe fundraising is going in that direction,” said J.M.
Schapiro, 2014-15 fundraising campaign chair for The Associated: Jewish
Community Federation of Baltimore.
- See more at:
http://ejewishphilanthropy.com/is-the-als-ice-bucket-challenge-a-model-for-jewish-fundraising/#sthash.DzwOWyFB.dpuf
Facebook frenzy created by the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge has now been
replaced by back-to-school photographs, but the results have left
leading Jewish organizations asking themselves, “Is this the fundraising
wave of the future?”
“I don’t believe fundraising is going in that direction,” said J.M.
Schapiro, 2014-15 fundraising campaign chair for The Associated: Jewish
Community Federation of Baltimore.
- See more at:
http://ejewishphilanthropy.com/is-the-als-ice-bucket-challenge-a-model-for-jewish-fundraising/#sthash.DzwOWyFB.dpuf
The
Facebook frenzy created by the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge has now been
replaced by back-to-school photographs, but the results have left
leading Jewish organizations asking themselves, “Is this the fundraising
wave of the future?”
“I don’t believe fundraising is going in that direction,” said J.M.
Schapiro, 2014-15 fundraising campaign chair for The Associated: Jewish
Community Federation of Baltimore.
- See more at:
http://ejewishphilanthropy.com/is-the-als-ice-bucket-challenge-a-model-for-jewish-fundraising/#sthash.DzwOWyFB.dpuf
Facebook frenzy created by the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge has now been
replaced by back-to-school photographs, but the results have left
leading Jewish organizations asking themselves, “Is this the fundraising
wave of the future?”
“I don’t believe fundraising is going in that direction,” said J.M.
Schapiro, 2014-15 fundraising campaign chair for The Associated: Jewish
Community Federation of Baltimore.
- See more at:
http://ejewishphilanthropy.com/is-the-als-ice-bucket-challenge-a-model-for-jewish-fundraising/#sthash.DzwOWyFB.dpuf
The
Facebook frenzy created by the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge has now been
replaced by back-to-school photographs, but the results have left
leading Jewish organizations asking themselves, “Is this the fundraising
wave of the future?”
“I don’t believe fundraising is going in that direction,” said J.M.
Schapiro, 2014-15 fundraising campaign chair for The Associated: Jewish
Community Federation of Baltimore.
- See more at:
http://ejewishphilanthropy.com/is-the-als-ice-bucket-challenge-a-model-for-jewish-fundraising/#sthash.DzwOWyFB.dpuf
Facebook frenzy created by the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge has now been
replaced by back-to-school photographs, but the results have left
leading Jewish organizations asking themselves, “Is this the fundraising
wave of the future?”
“I don’t believe fundraising is going in that direction,” said J.M.
Schapiro, 2014-15 fundraising campaign chair for The Associated: Jewish
Community Federation of Baltimore.
- See more at:
http://ejewishphilanthropy.com/is-the-als-ice-bucket-challenge-a-model-for-jewish-fundraising/#sthash.DzwOWyFB.dpuf
The
Facebook frenzy created by the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge has now been
replaced by back-to-school photographs, but the results have left
leading Jewish organizations asking themselves, “Is this the fundraising
wave of the future?”
“I don’t believe fundraising is going in that direction,” said J.M.
Schapiro, 2014-15 fundraising campaign chair for The Associated: Jewish
Community Federation of Baltimore.
- See more at:
http://ejewishphilanthropy.com/is-the-als-ice-bucket-challenge-a-model-for-jewish-fundraising/#sthash.DzwOWyFB.dpuf
Facebook frenzy created by the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge has now been
replaced by back-to-school photographs, but the results have left
leading Jewish organizations asking themselves, “Is this the fundraising
wave of the future?”
“I don’t believe fundraising is going in that direction,” said J.M.
Schapiro, 2014-15 fundraising campaign chair for The Associated: Jewish
Community Federation of Baltimore.
- See more at:
http://ejewishphilanthropy.com/is-the-als-ice-bucket-challenge-a-model-for-jewish-fundraising/#sthash.DzwOWyFB.dpuf
Friday, September 05, 2014
The Ice Bucket Challenge Won’t Solve Charity’s Biggest Problem - Dan Pallotta - Harvard Business Review
So, are we looking at the future of charity? We are glimpsing the
potential of momentary collective engagement, but at the same time, we
are seeing the confining rules by which nonprofits must play,
collectively imprisoned in an ancient way of thinking. The ALS
Association is already being scrutinized to make sure it doesn’t spend a
penny of the Ice Bucket money on anything but research. So when the
enthusiasm fades, there will be nothing there to replace it, because
investment in the replacement was forbidden.
The Ice Bucket Challenge Won’t Solve Charity’s Biggest Problem - Dan Pallotta - Harvard Business Review
potential of momentary collective engagement, but at the same time, we
are seeing the confining rules by which nonprofits must play,
collectively imprisoned in an ancient way of thinking. The ALS
Association is already being scrutinized to make sure it doesn’t spend a
penny of the Ice Bucket money on anything but research. So when the
enthusiasm fades, there will be nothing there to replace it, because
investment in the replacement was forbidden.
The Ice Bucket Challenge Won’t Solve Charity’s Biggest Problem - Dan Pallotta - Harvard Business Review
Material on Storytelling and a contest from Tech Soup.
Storymakers 2014
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We encourage you to submit your video or a series of five photos here and follow #Storymakers2014 on Twitter. We’re giving away $13,000 in cash prizes this year.
Using Super-Short Videos to Reach New Audiences - The TechSoup Blog - Community - TechSoup
Killing Twitter: Why Algorithmic Timeline Spells The End Of The Revolution
Killing Twitter: Why Algorithmic Timeline Spells The End Of The Revolution
Word came today that Twitter may be seeking to destroy Twitter.
As first reported by GigaOm’s Matthew Ingram, Twitter chief financial officer Anthony Noto said the short message digital service will start to use algorithms to “curate” more of your Twitter feed,
Word came today that Twitter may be seeking to destroy Twitter.
As first reported by GigaOm’s Matthew Ingram, Twitter chief financial officer Anthony Noto said the short message digital service will start to use algorithms to “curate” more of your Twitter feed,
Thursday, September 04, 2014
5 Lessons Nonprofits Can Learn From Startups | Fast Company | Business + Innovation
5 Lessons Nonprofits Can Learn From Startups | Fast Company | Business + Innovation
Nonprofits and startups may seem to operate in different worlds, but their needs,
limitations, and goals aren't as different as you'd think.
limitations, and goals aren't as different as you'd think.
NTEN: As Security Needs Rise, Nonprofits Hiring More Data Staffers: Associations Now
NTEN: As Security Needs Rise, Nonprofits Hiring More Data Staffers: Associations Now
A recent study by the Nonprofit Technology Network (NTEN) shows that
A recent study by the Nonprofit Technology Network (NTEN) shows that
much of the increase in nonprofit tech staffing these days is focused
squarely on data—at a time when data security is more important than
ever.
Tuesday, September 02, 2014
Yes, There Is a Challenge With the ALS Association Ice Bucket Challenge : FundRaising Success
Yes, There Is a Challenge With the ALS Association Ice Bucket Challenge : FundRaising Success: The last few weeks have been quite interesting to watch as the ALS Ice Bucket ChallengeOpens in a new window took over the fundraising landscape. In general, here is my summary of the thinking:
Fundraisers should engage more with older people online, new research shows
Fundraisers should engage more with older people online, new research shows: Charities could be missing out on donations by not engaging with older people through online and mobile channels, according to new research.
A report, Time for UK Fundraising to Look Up, published today by the agencies Xtraordinary Fundraising and Forster Communication and fundraising software company Blackbaud, looks at the giving habits of ‘baby boomers’, those born between 1946 and 1964, and ‘civics’, born before 1945.
A report, Time for UK Fundraising to Look Up, published today by the agencies Xtraordinary Fundraising and Forster Communication and fundraising software company Blackbaud, looks at the giving habits of ‘baby boomers’, those born between 1946 and 1964, and ‘civics’, born before 1945.
Friday, August 29, 2014
Supermarkets donate profits from #icebucketchallenge to MND Association
Supermarkets donate profits from #icebucketchallenge to MND Association: Tesco has announced that it will donate the profits made from an increase in sales of ice to the Motor Neurone Disease Association, which has now received over �3m through donations from the ice bucket challenge.
The supermarket giant, which sold more than 36 million ice cubes over the last week alone, has so far pledged to donate �20,000 to the charity. The amount is expected to increase after further ice sales over the weekend.
The supermarket giant, which sold more than 36 million ice cubes over the last week alone, has so far pledged to donate �20,000 to the charity. The amount is expected to increase after further ice sales over the weekend.
We’re crash testing digital campaign tools – and here’s what we’ve found
We’re crash testing digital campaign tools – and here’s what we’ve found: From big listening platforms like Radian6 to email testing tools like 8seconds, we’re working with Greenpeacers everywhere to experiment with new tools and tactics and see if they add value to our work and campaigns.
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