Wow, lots of "hot news" this month!First, my latest book, Raise More Money from Your Business Community, is now availabe. Click here to read more about it and to order your copy.
Second, if you are planning to attend the AFP International Conference in Vancouver, BC and would like to meet then, please click here to send an email to let me know.
And lastly, there is a survey you might want to participate in:
To improve knowledge about fundraising practice — and reduce the number of surveys that nonprofits receive — seven organizations collaborate on the Nonprofit Fundraising Survey. The winter 2012 questions ask about board engagement in fundraising and results for 2011 compared with 2010. Those who complete the questions can enter one of five drawings for a "thank you" gift: a new membership to AFP; Giving USA 2012; The Nonprofit Almanac; an AFP webinar in 2012; or an American Express gift card loaded with $100 (USD).
The survey is open until February 3, 2012 for American and Canadian charitable organizations. Click here to access the survey at GuideStar.com. Results from prior surveys may be accessed at GuideStar.com by clicking here.
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Latest Philanthropy News
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Community Foundation Update (1/28/12)
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News Briefing: Warren Buffett Donates $41.6M to 8 unnamed charities
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01.26.12: News about people, groups
Community Foundation Update (1/28/12)
Buzz!
News Briefing: Warren Buffett Donates $41.6M to 8 unnamed charities
Philanthropy Journal - All Articles
01.26.12: News about people, groups
Most Recent Tutorial: The Importance of Mentoring
One of the exciting changes in the profession of fundraising over the twenty-five years I've been involved, is the number of institutions
of higher education that now have courses, both graduate and undergraduate, in philanthropy and development. It is great to see young
people who actually plan a career in fundraising, unlike those of my generation, most of whom "fell into" the profession of fundraising.
However, one of the things the young people graduating with degrees in philanthropy, development and fundraising might not be aware of is the importance of finding an experienced mentor to help them grow in their career. Read more
However, one of the things the young people graduating with degrees in philanthropy, development and fundraising might not be aware of is the importance of finding an experienced mentor to help them grow in their career. Read more
Most Recent Tipsheet: Conducting a Quality Board Meeting Tips
- Agenda must contain significant items.
- Agenda and support materials sent in advance.
- RSVP post cards included, reminder phone calls by staff.
- Meetings held at convenient time for majority of board.
- Setting should be attractive and comfortable. Read more
