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Weekly Roundup: February 10

Shuey Fogel — Sun, 10 Feb 2013 23:33:19 +0000

Here are links to the articles I’ve reviewed and posted to Twitter recently. This week’s topics include: Jewish & Israel Sectors • NP Strategy • Funding, Budgeting & Impact • Philanthropy • Internet & Social Media • Boards • Op-Eds

As always, you can stay up-to-date with these articles and more by following me on Twitter or subscribing to receive The Nonprofit Banker by email.

Tizku Lemitzvot,

Shuey
@nonprofitbanker

JEWISH & ISRAEL SECTORS

NonProfitBanker: New post >> Future Trends in Israel’s Nonprofit Sector: A Review of the Top Headlines in 2012 ow.ly/1RCQF9

NonProfitBanker: The authors of this eJPhil post on Jewish innovation shouldn’t worry too much about funding ow.ly/1RX3Ao I’m the 3rd comment

NP STRATEGY

Exciting. NAFund is using profitability-impact matrix to improve upon their already gr8 work ow.ly/1RQpQz // can you use it too?

5 Things That an Eventful 2012 Taught Charities ow.ly/1RI8eo on Philanthropy via GTak

10 resolutions to bring your Social Venture to success ow.ly/1RZWcm via GTak

FUNDING, BUDGETING & IMPACT

Why Impact Sourcing is easier to implement than Impact Investing (Yes, there is a dif) ow.ly/hnBG4 by DaveBatstone on SSIReview

Bold statement >> Social Impact Investing Will Be the New Venture Capital ow.ly/1RXL4C on HarvardBiz via GTak

You realize how hard measuring impact is only after this article ow.ly/1RS9WT by andrew_zolli on SSIReview

The value of strategic financial leadership ow.ly/1RSGN9 on NAFund // sounds important enough that I might read it again

The funder’s mantra >> Those affected by a problem have to help define the solution ow.ly/1RVECZ from p2173

PHILANTHROPY

VERY important >> Philanthropy: Wealthy Young Donors Push Charities to Show Results ow.ly/1RFaeK via GailPerrync

Strategic philanthropy has a new name – Entrepreneurial Philanthropy – & 6 clear steps ow.ly/1RRrEX on SSIReview

A Case Study in Getting Nonprofit Fundraising Right ow.ly/1RSvbJ from nedgington

8 questions to make your philanthropy be more strategic ow.ly/1RHqwx via eJPhil

SOCIAL MEDIA & INTERNET

Thanx Fundraisinisfun I’m a Google+ Communities believer…almost. He makes a great argument ow.ly/1RTVD8

Can’t argue w/ the numbers >> 5 Reasons Why a Nonprofit Should Prioritize the Mobile Web NOW ow.ly/hqK6h by NonprofitOrgs

BOARDS

I’ve seen these ex w/ more than a few of my clients » Ethical Dilemmas connected w/ Nonprofit Boards ow.ly/1RX4dm on eJPhil

What 2 talk about at nonprofit board meetings? (hint: it should only be 1 thing) ow.ly/1S5SEP on npquarterly via GTak

OP-EDs

Liberating 990 Data ow.ly/1RSxrL on p2173 // amen to that!

Can the Circular Economy save our planet? (& produce nice revenues too?) blogs.hbr.org/cs/2013/01/is_… on HarvardBiz via katyaN4G

FONSI: The Changing Role of Money

Shuey Fogel — Sun, 06 Mar 2011 21:56:17 +0000

On February 28th, 2011, I had the privilege and pleasure of presenting a 10 minute presentation entitled “The Changing Role of Money” at the FONSI (Future of Nonprofit Summit – Israel) Conference in Jaffa, Israel.

Don’t let the somewhat intangible and grandiose name fool you, the conference was a bold attempt to provide concrete tips, tools and trends on marketing, branding, technology and social media for the nonprofit sector.

In my short session, I described how money is changing from an object of secondary importance into a measuring stick and marketing tool. I then detailed how financials and budgets are now being used proactively to make sure the right message is being conveyed about a nonprofit organization.

As I promised the attendees when I spoke, below is the PowerPoint presentation that accompanied my speech. (The presentation has been upgraded to clarify some points and include links to the articles and tools that were cited.)

The Changing Role of Money from Shuey Fogel

Attendees were also kind enough to tweet some highlights and I’ve included them here.

Slides and tweets not enough for you, the conference was also video taped!

In the coming days and weeks I hope to write a piece or two about some of the ideas I mentioned.

For those that attended the conference, I hope your enjoyed. Please feel free to reach out to me about anything I spoke about.

Tizku Lemitzvot,

Shuey

N.B. I greatly enjoy sharing my experience and expertise and am available to speak — free of charge — to organizations, conferences, board members, and donors. More information is available here.

The Weekly Balance Sheet: August 30

NonProfitBanker — Mon, 30 Aug 2010 22:48:35 +0000

A compilation of the great articles that I read and posted to Twitter between August 23 – August 29, 2010. This week’s categories include: Governance, Strategy & Fundraising; Social Media; Jewish & Israel (Nonprofit) News; and Economy & Finance.

Tizku Lemitzvot,

Shuey

Governance, Strategy & Fundraising

“IRS Sued for Discrimination of Groups that Don’t Toe BHO Line”
Author: Site Staff
Site: Israel National News
Comments: Huge consequences! IRS sued because it delayed an application to check if group’s view differ from US policy (a trend we have been recently seeing).
Link: http://ow.ly/2uYBR

More…

“Donor Centered Door-to-Door” The underrated benefits of coordinated door-to-door fundraising. Link: http://ow.ly/2uyjr (via @GailPerrync @sldoolittle)
“Nonprofits face drop-off in giving, driven by decrease in individual donations, survey finds” Study finds that a decrease in private donations rather than corporate, government, or foundation support is key to surviving the recent economic crash. Link: http://ow.ly/2uyBy (via @BoardSource)
“Next Steps for Social Innovation Fund: A Call to Action” Interesting analysis on the Social Innovation Fund’s transparency efforts. Link: http://ow.ly/2tFOp
“Volunteer Program Draw Ire from Police Unions” A community debates volunteers doing the jobs of recently laid-off workers. Link: http://ow.ly/2tG2A (via @npquarterly)
“Authentic Engagement, Truly” Businesses CAN have a social goal & make money: Druker’s vision of Authentic Engagement. Link: http://ow.ly/2uzEQ (via @LJacobwith@tammyzonker)
“Teaching Donors Why High Overhead Can be Good” Donors, Please Note: Good programming isn’t free & high overhead can be good. Link: http://ow.ly/2weuo (via @philanthropy)
“More Fees for Nonprofits in Minnesota” Changing category “tax” to “fee” will now allow local gov’s 2 charge nonprofits. Link: http://ow.ly/2wfmc (via @kenscommentary)
“Tweets of the Week” by Gene Takagi. A list of great articles from around the web on nonprofit law, regulations, and trends. Link: http://ow.ly/2wqRC

Social Media

“Facebook Marketing: Personal Profile Page vs. Business Page”
Author: Kariann Graff (@KarriannGraf)
Site: KarrianGraf.com
Comments: A very nice overview of the disadvantages to using a Personal Profile Page as the landing page in your Facebook marketing approach.
Link: http://bit.ly/cZHlh7

More…

“Rounds Finally Brings True Video Chat to Facebook” Finally!! Video chat (and a whole lot more) comes to Facebook. Link: http://bit.ly/aI29Kd (via @HilzFuld)

Jewish & Israel (Nonprofit) News

“The Economic Downturn and the Future of Jewish Communities”
Author: Jonathan D. Sarna
Site: Institute for Jewish Policy Research
Via: Eric Halivni (@ToldotYisrael)
Comments: A poignant read even a year after it is originally published. Prof. Sarna outlines 5 important trends to watch.
Link: http://ow.ly/2wiAv

More…

“Central bank interest rate stays at 1.75%” Bank of Israel keeps interest at 1.75% because of expansionary monetary policy & uncertain future economic growth. Link: http://ow.ly/2tNB2

Economy & Finance

“Get Used to It: There’s a New Economic Normal in Town”
Author: Guy Rolnik
Site: Haaretz
Comments: Fantastic read! The new economic normal created from towering debt colliding with shrinking population growth.
Link: http://ow.ly/2tPUN

More…

“Job Interview Arsenal: 20 Questions to Ask (Or Be Ready to Answer!)” Link: http://ow.ly/2uyGY (via @avinash)
“Debt Fears Slink Back in European Markets” The calm created by the EU’s rescue package this Spring has disappeared. Is the Euro currency set to fall again? Link: http://ow.ly/2v3Ix
“Fed Ready to Dig Deeper to Aid Growth, Chief Says” Bernanke declared Fed ready to act if economy continues to weaken. Central Bank’s 4 options are: http://ow.ly/2wjC0

Weekly Must-Reads: April 26

NonProfitBanker — Mon, 26 Apr 2010 21:17:53 +0000

A list of the essential articles that I posted to Twitter from April 11 – April 24, 2010. This week’s topics include: Strategy & Governance; IRS Trends; Social Media & Fundraising; Jewish Nonprofits; Israel Economy & Finance; and Potpourri.

Man, does time fly by. This list is for the last two weeks. When did last Sunday happen and why didn’t anyone tell me?

Tizku Lemitzvot,

Shuey (@nonprofitbanker)

Strategy & Governance

5 take-aways from The Networked Nonprofit session by @kantar & @afine at #10NTC by@sokunthea http://ow.ly/1xiw3 via@johnhaydon

6 Reasons why starting a new nonprofit might not be the answer, by @sbsfundraising http://ow.ly/1xCqo via @npmaven@zyOzyfounder

RT @PamelaGrow: Why board assessment is so important: http://ow.ly/1yM42 #nonprofit #fundraising

Komen & Kentucky: When Charity is Just a Marketing Stunt http://ow.ly/1BJCT via@koodooz

RT @johnhaydon: “Komen & KFC’s Cause Marketing Program Isn’t Finger Lickin’ Good”http://ow.ly/1BJTQ by @joewaters

IRS Trends

Abuse of Charities & Deductions included in 2010 IRS List, by @charitylawyer http://ow.ly/1xBUy // List hints to IRS pet peeves!

New blog post: Are “American Friends of” Organizations a Thing of the Past?http://ow.ly/1BOu8

I’m a believer! >> How Increased Government Intervention Undercuts American Philanthropyhttp://ow.ly/1yOJF

Social Media, Internet, & Fundraising

How & why to use social media to engage Foundations (& hopefully get more funding), by@askdebra http://ow.ly/1xLqR

3 Ways to Overcome Your Fear of Fundraising, by @sandyrees http://ow.ly/1y2yO

Just listened 2 #afpmeet session review by@amandaharas on European fundraising trends http://ow.ly/1yAhJ via @BTalisman

How is social media impacting giving? Survey, overview & predictions on USA Todayhttp://ow.ly/1ylXC via @JGooderscom

RT @GuyKawasaki: 10 Ways for Small Businesses to Use LinkedIn http://om.ly/iFSl

RT @PaulDunay: 5 Ways B2B Companies Can Use New Twitter Ads http://ff.im/-j4B1a

RT @johnhaydon: Creating Online Marketing Strategy in 2 Hours, by @kivilm http://ow.ly/1yXi6 // awesome, story shows strategy as it unfolds

RT @GTak: Social Media and the Law -> For Professional Associations - http://is.gd/bBH85 (American Society of Association Executives)

RT @CharlieKalech: Facebook Changes – Like Anything, Anywhere – Social Sharing goes Mainstream! http://bit.ly/bWlyG0

Jewish Nonprofits

Will reforms to NY Jewish charities prevent future misuse or just paper over underlying problems? http://ow.ly/1x2yn

Jewish Funders’ Gathering: Economy is recovering but is it too late for some Jewish organizations? http://ow.ly/1zPVa

Israeli orgs don’t get it that their US counterparts need to be independent & accountable to the IRS. http://ow.ly/1zTiv

Interesting Case Study? >> RT @CharlieKalech: Campaign against@NewIsraelFund by Im Tirzu boosted donations to NIF http://ow.ly/1Bsv0

Israel Economy & Finance

Good overview of the 6 types of people active in day trading in #Israel. http://ow.ly/1xmbp

Why are investments in #Israel real estate declining? Should you be thinking along the same lines? http://ow.ly/1xpC2

Nice overview of currency risk and options on@haaretzonline http://ow.ly/1A6qr

Bank of #Israel sees tycoons as danger 2 stability–Israel is 1 of most centralized Western countries http://ow.ly/1BCgV

Potpourri

RT @HilzFuld: Seinfeld Talks BlackBerry and iPhone with Conan O’Brien (VIDEO)http://bit.ly/bmbsTH

->@nytimes: Goldman Sachs could help British Finance Regulator prove its got teethhttp://ow.ly/1B51v

RT @avinashkaushik: Amazing photos of lightning in the ash column of Iceland’s troublesome volcano: http://zqi.me/9xbjG6

Weekly Must-Reads: April 11

NonProfitBanker — Sun, 11 Apr 2010 20:06:37 +0000

A list of the essential articles I posted to Twitter from March 14 – April 10, 2010. This week’s topics include: Nonprofit Strategy & Governance; Social Media & Fundraising; Jewish Nonprofit World; Economy & Finance; and Potpourri.

Sorry for the sporadic posts. The holidays and vacation are over — it’s back to work.

Tizku Lemitzvot,

Shuey (@nonprofitbanker)

Nonprofit Strategy & Governance

New Blog Post: “How NOT to Loan Money to a Nonprofit” – the easiest way isn’t always the best way. http://ow.ly/1rWXQ

Story of how direct, interdisciplinary cooperation increased leverage & sustainability http://ow.ly/1q5L6Q via @eJPhil

->@askdebra: Can funders provide incentive 2 convince NPOs 2 collaborate more? http://ow.ly/1p1l8

Social Media & Fundraising

5 Principles of Social Media Fundraising, by@askdebra http://ow.ly/1jW5P — key issues of a proper strategy summarized beautifully!

A company that can’t answer yes to these 11 Crucial Questions shouldn’t be tweeting http://ow.ly/1jw1F via @guykawasaki

->@socialbrite: 7 Key Tips to Get Facebook Fans to Donate, by @johnhaydon. http://ow.ly/1kWlI via @lblumenthal

Jewish Nonprofit World

4 challenges Jewish orgs face when recruiting the “next gen of young Jews”, by@fundermentalist http://ow.ly/1jSMg

Economy & Finance

Inflation in #Israel is expected be negative until mid-2010, suggesting refrain from increasing interest rates http://ow.ly/1kV1V

We think we know everything: How Men’s Overconfidence Hurts Them as Investors http://ow.ly/1jWpU (& we never ask for directions either)

Strength of Dollar & Pound in danger? Some Western countries at risk of credit ratings downgrade http://ow.ly/1mP5I

Potpourri

Blood, sweat & tears but very little risk — Mort Mandel’s (of the Mandel Foundation) secret to success http://ow.ly/1mSrM (by @rolnikguy)

Game Changer? Conan O’Brian sells out comedy tour after 2 tweets – no traditional advertising used http://ow.ly/1n5mK via @HilzFuld @pamdyer

10 uber-creative-outside-the-box resumes http://ow.ly/1n5F3 via @GuyKawasaki

Weekly Must-Reads: March 7

NonProfitBanker — Sun, 07 Mar 2010 20:00:54 +0000

A list of the essential articles I posted to Twitter from February 21– March 6, 2010. This week’s topics include: Nonprofit Strategy & Governance; Social Media; Israel Finance & Economy; Global Finance & Economy; & Potpourri.

Sorry for the (relatively) long hiatus. Between the holiday of Purim and a cold that knocked me out last week (and still lingers), I’ve been of the grid. Good to be back.

Tizku Lemitzvot [May you continue to merit doing good deeds],

Shuey

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Nonprofit Strategy & Governanace

Game Changer? New US tax-status L3C allows company to focus on charity, earning profit is secondary. On @charitylawyer http://ow.ly/19LWC

Great facts that show NPOs playing critical role in economy (while silmutaniously misunderstood & under-appreciated) http://ow.ly/1ahxh

Does your Nonprofit bore people to tears? NPOs should use humor more often. http://ow.ly/1a7GL via @nptechblogs

As recession vaporized 1/5 of foundations’ assets, consider Program Related Investments (PRI) http://ow.ly/1aklC

Confused about Foundations & Program Related Investments (PRI)? Foundation Center elaborates: http://ow.ly/1alyW

Social Media

Get most out of Twitter: Tap into discussions rather than broadcast own thoughts http://ow.ly/1e2bs via @ToldotYisrael

Israel Finance & Economy

Israel is planning 2-year budget http://ow.ly/1adoN, could doing the same help NPOs develop strategy & save time/money?

G.S.: Bank of #Israel didn’t raise interest rates b/c of low inflation. Still predicts 3% by year’s end. http://ow.ly/1af8v via @Israel_News

Bill to abolish bank fees for checking accounts in #Israel doesn’t even make it out of the committee http://ow.ly/1adGk

#Israel c’tee recommended regulations to force Institutional Investors to stick to safer investments http://ow.ly/1b50K

Global Finance & Economy

Don’t get comfortable! Only 2 months into the year & already many economic assumptions for 2010 are under fire. http://ow.ly/1a7lW

Europe’s Recovery Shows Signs of Stalling: http://ow.ly/1aGrx. With EURO weaking, US Dollar might gain strength…

The global economic crisis has the public angry at banks, not the Government. Will that change soon? http://ow.ly/1b4Z3

Potpourri

Reduce Your Tax Bill by Accurately Deducting Charitable Gifts, on @Charitynav http://ow.ly/1e7yl

Change is hard but don’t fret: 5 Ways to Make Change Easier http://ow.ly/1a7yp via@guykawasaki

Weekly Must-Read Links: January 3

NonProfitBanker — Sun, 03 Jan 2010 22:18:44 +0000

A list of my favorite articles that I posted to Twitter from December 27, 2009 – January 2, 2010. This week’s categories: Nonprofit Strategy; Internet & Social Media; Israel Economy & Finance; Global Economy & Finance; and Potpourri.

Tizku LeMitzvot [May you continue to merit doing good deeds],

Shuey

Nonprofit Strategy

For NPOs to truly colaborate, they need to overcome the barriers of time, trust, & turf. http://ow.ly/R0L5 via @CharityGiving

Creative isn’t enough, organizations must also be innovative. Are traditional NPOs up for the task? http://ow.ly/R2ei via @religion_state

10 Questions Every Board Should Ask in 2010 to Ensure Impact, by @AlisonRapping: http://ow.ly/RcX6 via @npmaven

Internet & Social Media

The bible of Twitter fundamentals! RT@TEAMDJW: RT @HilzFuld Five Rules Businesses Must Follow To Succeed on Twitterhttp://is.gd/5CTSB

Nonprofits, listen up: RT @HilzFuld: No one cares if you favorited a Youtube video. Automatic tweets don’t work. via @galm (No link, just really good advice)

->@theCR: Measurement & metrics tracking is not a decision-making tool. It is a performance indicator. http://ow.ly/Q9vd via @askdebra

RT @HilzFuld: 13 Tutorials to Help You Grow Your Blog Readership Next Yearhttp://bit.ly/4BZKP1 via @ProBlogger@the_gman @ModelSupplies

->@socialcitizen: List of 5 great resources for Google Wave that can transform this fad into a practical tool. http://ow.ly/QqnJ

Israel Economy & Finance

->@eJPhil: #Israel NPOs diversify funding, no longer rely only on donations from abroad http://ow.ly/Qol6 via @bethsteinberg @religion_state

Unemployment drops in #Israel : “Change in the trend in unemployment figures beginning in July.” http://ow.ly/Qodz

Report: #Israel bank fees are going down http://ow.ly/QGZO // As a banker, I’m surprised by the findings. Anyone else agree with me?

#Israel Tax Authority wants to encourage the public to save more for pensions. http://ow.ly/QH7J

RT @Israel_News: Globes: Israel’s economic growth in 2009 beats even optimistic forecasts. http://ow.ly/RkUY

# Israel Finance Minister cuts value tax by half percent to 16% in move to bloster economic growth. http://ow.ly/RlEX

Israelis should be forced to drive bumper cars // “Only” 346 traffic fatalies makes ’09 lowest in 40 yrs. http://ow.ly/RlZE via @Israel_News

Global Economy & Finance

Unbelievable. U.S. Banks “bet” against their clients & profited big time when financial crisis hit. http://ow.ly/Q4WL

Forecasting the next decade: Small returns in financial markets & a shrinking financial sector. Yay? http://ow.ly/R0BW

Are financial analysts spending too much staring at computer screens & not enough time out in the real world? http://ow.ly/QHeL

Potpourri

Can former nonprofit executives still work for the common good while simultaneously holding public office? http://ow.ly/RqXR

RT @TEAMDJW: RT @andressilvaa Forbes: Celebrities Can Be Bad For Brands http://tinyurl.com/yaucm6p

Holiday Fun via @bethsteinberg: Tips to help sensitive Christians make Jews comfortable during the Holiday Season. http://ow.ly/Qqzh

Charity is chic! Fashion models use their celeb power & cash to help nonprofits throughout the world. http://ow.ly/QGLJ

Children need to be bored, so I’m smashing the Wii: A mother’s fight to get her kids to use imagination. http://ow.ly/R0vs

Great site for the social or business entrepreurs out there. Resources, links, journals, you name it. http://ow.ly/RlNk via @RachelBergerNBN

Weekly Must-Read Links: December 27

NonProfitBanker — Sun, 27 Dec 2009 20:08:36 +0000

A list of my favorite articles that I posted to Twitter from December 20 – December 26, 2009. Organized by category: Nonprofit Governance & Strategy; Internet, Social Media, Fundraising & Donor Relations; Israel/Jewish Nonprofit Community; and Potpourri.

Tizku LeMitzvot [May you continue to merit doing good deeds],

Shuey

Nonprofit Governance & Strategy

Study: NPOs are (1) failing to fully tap the pool of potential volunteers & (2) failing to engage them & their know-how. http://ow.ly/OkZ4

Jewish Donor’s Blog: “You Don’t Need to Give a Lot to Make a Difference,” A donation strategy that gets back to the basics http://ow.ly/OnkZ

RT @GuyKawasaki: Why you need to think Small, Simple, and Shared in 2010 by@Chrisbrogan http://om.ly/dOuP // It’s all about K.I.S.S.

Internet, Social Media, Fundraising & Donor Relations

RT @LJacobwith: RT @fundraiserhelp: Four ways to raise more money with your newsletter.http://ow.ly/O0bm #fundraising #nonprofit

RT @davidcorman: Five Best Collaboration Tools http://ow.ly/O9C8 // @CharlieKalech the article also contains links on how to use Google Wave

->@kanter: “What lessons will Pepsi learn about crowdsourcing for social good from the Chase Bank contest failure?” http://ow.ly/ObOy

Open letter to Chase about the two mistakes of their Online Giving Challenge & how to fix them.http://ow.ly/Oll0 via @askdebra @p2173

RT @nptechblogs: ->@care2frogloop: Best Nonprofit Campaigns of 2009 http://ow.ly/P5uX

2 sides of NPO online contests: “The Dark Side of Online Contests” http://ow.ly/P4Bb & “Competition is Good” http://ow.ly/P4A5 via@kanter

Google Case Study: On websites, should the default donation amount be left blank? Food for thought. http://ow.ly/P4I5 via @nonprofitadvice

RT @jewishbloggers: ->@jgooderscom Is Your Website a Good Fundraiser? http://ow.ly/OZxP http://ow.ly/OZyM // Some good fundamentals

Israel/Jewish Nonprofit Community

RT @Israel_News: Globes: OECD calls to weaken #Israel Finance Ministry, suggests an independent council like in Sweden. http://ow.ly/ObBr

RT @davidcorman: Meetup & networking groups in Jerusalem: JBNF http://bit.ly/59TLSc ESEI http://bit.ly/5Qqlhj JWP http://bit.ly/5wBtJR

New Jewish Social Venture Incubator. Could this be the best one yet? // RT @ujafedny: The New Jewish Peoplehood Hub http://ow.ly/P4DW

Potpourri

Reuters: As U.S. housing market recovers, a few reasons why we should wait to celebrate. http://ow.ly/Oomn

Weekly Must-Read Links: December 20

NonProfitBanker — Sun, 20 Dec 2009 21:59:42 +0000

A list of my favorite articles that I posted to Twitter from December 13 – December 19, 2009. Organized by category: Nonprofit Governance; Social Media, Fundraising & Donor Relations; Israel Nonprofit Community; and Potpourri.

Tizku LeMitzvot [May you continue to merit doing good deeds],

Shuey

Nonprofit Governance

->@pndblog: Would it improve governance if stakeholders had direct say in NPO’s governance in proportion to contributions?http://ow.ly/KMHU

Forward: Does the Madoff scandal demand reforms from NPOs about investment procedures? Have NPOs learned a lesson?http://ow.ly/LpPj

RT @npmaven: RT @PamelaGrow: What would YOU do in your first 100 days as a new director of development?http://ow.ly/Ib7D #nonprofit”

The Grinch that Stole Hanukkah”: The Globes offers a seasonal lesson about last year’s Madoff affair http://ow.ly/N3u0

->@Charitynav: Executive Pay at both For/NonProfit Orgs Comes Under Scrutiny.http://ow.ly/MYAR Contains link to NPO CEO Compensation Study

RT @JGooderscom: RT @eJPhil: Studies Show that Nonprofits’ Overall Confidence in Giving Climate is Up Slightlyhttp://bit.ly/6Y2jCL

Social Media, Fundraising & Donor Relations

How the two words “no reply” can destroy a great email pitch. http://ow.ly/NLkR via@Network4Good & FutureFundraisingNow.com

RT @lblumenthal: Five Low-Cost or Free Social Media Monitoring Tools.http://ow.ly/NHBK

Compelling read: Why donors will help one person, not a widespread problem (read pgs 2 & 3) http://ow.ly/NLwMvia@LJacobwith @gaylegifford

Great analysis of what motivates volunteers. RT @npmaven: RT@associationjam: Is it too late to engage the baby boomers? http://ow.ly/LOb8

Israel Nonprofit Community

Great news! #Israel Cabinet approves plan for funding children’s dental care. Only question left, until what age? http://ow.ly/MfM2

Money laundering through NPOs, it still happens. RT @religion_state: Alleged Ponzi scheme ensnares Jewish charities http://ow.ly/Lq9L

RT @eJPhil: “Israel: One of the Biggest Importers of Philanthropic Funding.” New study analyzes place & scope. http://bit.ly/8zSIQ7

RT @inwnews: Arutz Sheva: Knesset C’tee Approves Bill to Merge Non-Profit Orgs. http://ow.ly/Mh6s // Researching to find out more info…

Potpourri

The @fundermentalist interviews Sheldon Adelson, “reports of Adelson’s & his foundation’s demise are greatly exaggerated” http://ow.ly/NJXK

A true & recent chanuka “miracle” story that warms the heart (by @danielgordis). And no, I don’t believe in coincidences.http://ow.ly/LrRm

RT @AlisonRapping: RT @ajlovesya: Mayors Nutter (Philly) & Bloomberg (NYC) settle World Series Bet thru community service http://bit.ly/7KC4rl

->@Haaretzonline: Good summary of some fundamental signs that point to a company that is trembling on the brink.http://ow.ly/MC78

The Five Fingers of Fundraising Strategy

NonProfitBanker — Mon, 14 Dec 2009 18:20:03 +0000

The holiday season of November & December has nonprofits both excited and nervous at the same time. Gaily Perry writes that:

For many nonprofits, one out of every two gifts comes in the last three months of the year…Online Giving is even more important at year-end. About 40 percent of online gifts are made in December. And 40-60 percent of those gifts are made the last two days of the year.

So naturally, everyone is rushing to find the best fundraising medium that will net their organization the most donations possible. But charities need to take a step back because, believe it or not, proper fundraising encompasses more than just “direct mail vs. email solicitations” and even “Facebook vs. Twitter.”

A few weeks ago I was sitting with Nirit Roessler, Director of the Pradler Empowerment Program. During the meeting she summarized her five strategic sources of fundraising, or what she calls the chamsa of fundraising (referring to the five fingers of the hand incorporated into the chamsa symbol). They are:

COMMUNITY – private donations from individuals that identify with or benefit from a particular charity.
BUSINESS – funding from companies that either agree with a cause or see value in the publicity gained by associating with a cause or organization.
INCOME – revenue gained from selling a product or service that benefits others and that advances the mission of the organization.
FOUNDATION – grants from local/international foundations and institutions.
GOVERNMENT – grants or contracts from either local or federal governments where the nonprofit operates.

These are the points that should be driving the fundraising policy of an organization; these different areas can help an organization decide whether to play to its strengths or work on its weaknesses. As with anything else, fundraising after all, is a question of strategy. Only after a well thought out approach should the medium or mediums to carry out this plan be discussed.

Is it too late for this holiday to rethink strategy? Perhaps. But with the world’s economies seemingly on the rise and organizations rethinking their fundraising goals and focus, it is vital next year to adopt a pertinent and responsible fundraising strategy. But don’t be too lazy, next year is only three weeks away.

Good hunting and happy Holidays.

Tizku LeMitzvot [May you continue to merit doing good deeds],

Shuey