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June 2010 "Sometimes we hold on to our possessions because we fear we might run out - life seems scarce. But when we believe that giving is the way to live, we will produce more in the future - life seems abundant." - John C. Maxwell
THE AGE - Eugene Veith once bought a new Humber Snipe sedan but soon decided it was too fancy. ''I was embarrassed,'' he says, ''and got something cheaper.'' A simple-living bloke is Mr Veith, but purely through choice. He once ran Veith Transport, Melbourne's biggest parcel-delivery company, and was worth millions, but he used to lie awake at night thinking of the hungry and homeless children all over the world. So he decided he would give all his money away to help them. read more...
THE SEATTLE TIMES - Microsoft alumni have founded and supported more than 150 non-profit organizations and social ventures working around the world, according to its alumni foundation. Employee giving and company matching funds totaled almost $90 million last year (employee charitable donations and volunteer time are matched up to $12,000 a year). "There are certain companies that give their employees 20 percent time to spend internally to make the company better," said Microsoft SVP of HR Lisa Brummel, referring to Google. "And there are some companies that give their employees 20 percent time externally to make the world better."read more...
Rethinking Coporate Giving CHRONICLE OF PHILANTHROPY - The days of corporate philanthropy being about cutting checks for charity dinners and new buildings are over—or if they’re not, they should be, and fast. That was one of the messages at the conference here this week of the Committee Encouraging Corporate Philanthropy, which gathered leaders of company foundations, giving officers, and corporate executives. Christina Gold, Western Union's chief executive, discusses the future direction of her company’s giving and what effect the increasing alignment between business goals and philanthropy will have on nonprofit organizations. read more...
Scaling Impact STANFORD SOCIAL INNOVATION - There may be no idea with greater currency in the social sector than “scaling what works.” In its first year, the Obama administration announced several multimillion- or billion-dollar programs that focus on expanding proven-effective programs to new locations. Nonprofit leaders and philanthropists are searching for ways to scale impact beyond adding sites. Put simply, the question now is “How can we get 100x the impact with only a 2x change in the size of the organization?” This article unpacks six ways to scale your impact. read more...
Created to be Generous KARDIA PLANNING - Often times when we see or hear about people who are extraordinarily generous, we willingly credit them with having been given the gift of generosity. We know Paul’s teaching. “We have different gifts, according to the grace given us. …if it is contributing to the needs of others, let him give generously…” (Romans 12:6, 8 niv). We point to that generous person and conclude that God obviously has given them the gift. But in so acknowledging their gift of generosity we may actually be giving in to a very subtle deception that simultaneously excuses us for not being generous because we don’t have the gift.read more...
Donations Slip Amid Anxiety WALL STREET JOURNAL - For the second year in a row, philanthropy has seen the deepest decline ever recorded by the Giving USA Foundation, which has tracked annual giving since 1956. Donations fell 3.6% to $303.75 billion last year, down from $315 billion in 2008, according to the latest Giving USA study, released Wednesday. In 2008, they were down 2%. Religious, education, arts, culture and humanities giving declined, while giving to human services and health organizations saw an increase. read more...
Visual Storytelling: Is Seeing Believing? FULL CONTACT PHILANTHROPY - The power of a compelling image is undeniable. Regardless of our left brain's attempts to rationalize or make sense of what we’re seeing, we usually feel the effects of visual media first. And most scholars of human behavior will tell us that our decisions and actions are very much determined by how we feel. Images move us, whether we “believe” them or not. So how do we give wisely beyond just a compelling image or story? read more...
Online Giving Increased in 2009 PHILANTHROPY JOURNAL - Overall, 69 percent of 499 nonprofits studied raised more online in 2009 than 2008, while 31 percent saw online fundraising decline, says the Convio Online Marketing Nonprofit Benchmark Index Study. Among nonprofits that grew their online fundraising in 2009, 92 percent generated more online gifts, while just 43 percent saw an increase in the average gift amount. read more...
The Second Half: Gib Vestal HALFTIME - It’s hard to really imagine leading a ministry that touches 13,000 kids' lives each year. And growing. Behind the numbers is a big heart for kids, for sports and for God, but that boils down to daily improving what they do. read more...
What if you only had one month to live? How would you make each day meaningful? How would you relate to others differently? What would you do to make the rest of your life really matter? With eye-opening insights and soul-inspiring truths, One Month to Live will challenge you to embrace the life God has entrusted to you and you alone, and to live it out moment by moment with wholehearted authenticity, honesty, and integrity. Each chapter overflows with inspiring quotations, colorful true stories, and questions for reflection. The four sections, which can be read over four weeks, help you examine the core areas inside you that long to be exercised and expressed: how you’re made to live passionately, love boldly, learn from your mistakes, and leave a legacy that endures for generations after you’re gone. Complete with uplifting action points, each of the thirty chapters–one per day in a life-changing month–offers you fresh strategies for overcoming habits that mire you in mediocrity. buy at Amazon.com...
Billionaires: Who Are The New Philanthropist
In this video by The Century Foundation Michael Edwards talks about the profile of the "New Philanthropist" in generations to come. He states that a "New Philanthropist" believes they really can make a difference in the world. Although the government must take the lead role on issues like inequality and injustice, a "New Philanthropist" can create significant impact on other issues using new methods from the business world.
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