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Photo courtesy of Nonprofit Nate " CBS has been 3rd in the morning TV news ratings for over 30 years. Charlie Rose will be leading their charge to change this from 7am-8am, bringing a serious tone to an otherwise increasingly witty, wacky and pop-culture-filled hour led by NBC’s ‘Today’ and ABC’s ‘Good Morning America’. Rose is perhaps the single best interviewer I have ever seen. His questions get to the heart of issues and people, facilitating a beautiful dialogue, filled with insightful verbal challenges, full disclosure and shared understanding. Here are 29 questions that I think he’d ask of current and potential supporters – and of development officers – that will take you further in your philanthropic relationships. At the end, add your own. Let’s get to 30? 40? More?…" Press the 'View Original Post' button below to read the complete article!Read More ›
by Shana Masterson, American Diabetes Association
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"When the Giving Tuesday movement was born, fundraisers rejoiced. A chance to start the year-end campaign earlier! A new reason to ask for money! The founders of the movement stressed “acts of giving,” but the truth is the great majority of nonprofits used Giving Tuesday as an opportunity to raise funds for their cause." Read the entire article by selecting the 'View Original Post' button below!Read More ›
Photo courtesy of Philanthrocapitalism " The start of the New Year means that it is time, yet again, to gaze into our philanthrocrystal ball and make our annual predictions. We did OK last year but are hoping to do even better in 2013. Our top theme among our 20 predictions is that 2013 will be a breakthrough year for women in philanthrocapitalism." Press the 'View Original Post' button below to see the list!Read More ›
Photo courtesy of http://mombloggersforsocialgood.com/global-team-of-200/ Did you know that the Global Team of 200 has created 450+ # socialgood posts since October? "The Global Team of 200 is a highly specialized group of Mom Bloggers for Social Good members who focus on maternal health, children, hunger, and women and girls." See their posts by pressing the 'View Original Post' button below!Read More ›
About Fisher House Foundation We provide "a home away from home" that enables family members to be close to a loved one at the most stressful time -- during hospitalization for an illness, disease or injury. Read More ›
"I’m very excited and thankful to the team here for asking me to take part in the new #GivingTuesday initiative where every week a new organization or charity will be profiled that is worthy of your attention and donations. There are so many great organizations out there that need your help and each of you should consider checking out Charity Navigator to discover ones that fit your passions and personal areas of interest. Plus, they do a great job of highlighting how and where your money is put to use to help you make informed donation decisions. I’m a big supporter of our military and any charity that helps soldiers and their families. Several years ago I discovered the Fisher House Foundation ." Read Chapman's entire article by selecting the 'View Original Post' button below!Read More ›
"We delivered 150 blankets to Primary Children's Hospital yesterday. Thanks to the many families and school children in Utah who cut and/or tied them and thanks to Daybreak for donating the space and to the Dairy Council of Utah for donating the drinks." Read More ›
" It was 15 years ago that Ted Turner needed something interesting to say in a speech — and decided, in a rush, to give away $1 billion . ... Tycoons used to compete for their place on the Forbes and Fortune lists of wealthiest people. If they did give back, it was often late in life and involved museums or the arts. They spent far more philanthropic dollars on oil paintings of women than on improving the lives of real women. Turner’s gift helped change that culture, reviving the tradition of great philanthropists like Rockefeller and Carnegie. Turner publicly began needling other billionaires — including Bill Gates and Warren Buffett — to be more generous. That was a breach of etiquette, but it worked." Read the entire article by selecting the 'View Original Post' button below!Read More ›
Photo credit: UNICEF USA " You haven’t finished your holiday shopping yet? Oh good! Neither have we! We’ve got more inspirational ways you can give to everyone on your list, and build a better world." Click on the 'View Original Post' button below to read more!Read More ›
