Friday, June 25, 2010

The Next Generation of Online Donors

Last Call! Register Now for Capturing the Attention of the Next Generation of Online DonorsWednesday, June 30, 1:00-4:00 pm

It's not too late for nonprofits interested in online fundraising to register for next week's in-depth workshop presented by Convio. This Foundation Center program will feature an analysis of survey results on the giving habits, communication preferences, and engagement plans of different generation of online donors.

Saturday, June 19, 2010

Doris Duke Charitable Foundation

Doris Duke Charitable Foundation
Mission: To improve the quality of perople's lives through grants supporting the performing arts, environmental conservation, medical resarch and the prevention of child abuse. Letters of inquiry are accepted on an ongoing basis.

Tuesday, June 15, 2010


Here are the May updates for the Foundation Directory Online database.

New Grantmakers 320
High Growth Grantmakers 30
Contact Information Changes 1,254
Fields of Interest/Types of Support Changes 646
Leadership Changes 463

Visit the Nonprofit Resource Center at the Robert Kinchen Central Library to access this valuable resource!

Friday, June 11, 2010

Raising More Money From Your Local Business Community

Raising More Money From Your Local Business Community

Tuesday June 29, 2010 2:00 PM
Fee: $89.00 per person, $150.00 per site
A Grantstation webinar - includes suggestions on how to approach corporate leaders, how to motivate them to become involved in your organization, and how to develop a corporate appeal.

Friday, June 4, 2010

Philanthropy Annual 2009 Review



Philanthropy Annual focuses on news, people, and trends that are shaping the field. The latest edition includes an article on new grantmaker practices, essays on diversity in philanthropy and the impact of the economic downturn, key contacts at philanthropy support organizations, and the 10 best books and blogs on the sector.


Highlights include:
Topical issues covered in the mainstream and philanthropic press during 2009, including the impact of the economic downturn on the philanthropic sector
In-depth interviews and commentary from widely respected leaders and thinkers.

Visit the Nonprofit Resource Center reference collection to read this issue.