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  • Charitable Estate Planning as Visualized Autobiography: An fMRI Study of Its Neural Correlates

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    This first ever functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) analysis of charitable bequest decision making found increased activation in the precuneus and lingual gyrus of the brain compared to charitable giving and volunteering decisions. Greater lingual gyrus activation was also associated with increased propensity to make a charitable bequest. Previous studies have shown that activation of…

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  • Philanthropy Journal goes on hiatus, seeks input

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    As North Carolina State University’s fall semester winds down, so will our routine publication of the Philanthropy Journal Newsletter and update of our website. We will take this time to review our business model to better articulate our value proposition; what is it that sets PJ apart from other philanthropy news outlets and resource providers?…

  • 12.18.13 N.C. Nonprofit News

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    Wake Technical Community College raises more than $17.5 million in first major gifts campaign, Make-A-Wish Eastern North Carolina appoints new board members, an anonymous donor helps 1,600 Salvation Army Angels, Carolina Diesel Trucks Christmas Convoy delivers Toys for Tots, and more. read more Goto full post >>

  • Trend Spotter: Using social media

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    Many nonprofit organizations use their websites and social media to raise awareness about the work that they do. Even relatively small nonprofit organizations in North Carolina are using these tools to cultivate volunteers and appeal to donors, as well as the broader community. While most nonprofit organizations are focused mainly on using Facebook and their…

  • Assessing accountability measures governing nonprofit grant funding at the county level in North Carolina

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    As nonprofits deliver more services once provided by local governments that face tight fiscal times, four objective accountability measures can help smooth the relationship between nonprofits and government, Nick Byrne, a UNC J.D. candidate, explains in his research.read more Goto full post >>

  • 12.12.13: U.S. Nonprofit News

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    Hasbro employees celebrate the holidays with children on Global Day of Joy, UJA-Federation raises record $26 million at Wall Street dinner, new Madeira Global Foundation focuses on for-profit social enterprises, new Community Resilience Fund helps nonprofits in hard times, and more. read more Goto full post >>

  • 12.11.13 N.C. Nonprofit News

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    Discovery Place in Charlotte selects a new CEO, GSK IMPACT Awards recognize nine Triangle nonprofits, Open Door Ministries of High Point plans dinner to honor homeless, Urban Ministry Center of Charlotte plans a concert with the Blind Boys of Alabama, and more. read more Goto full post >>

  • Discovery Place selects new CEO

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    Discovery Place, Inc. in Charlotte announced that Catherine Wilson Horne, chief executive officer of a South Carolina children’s museum, has been selected as its new CEO and president.read more Goto full post >>

  • The patient is waiting, impatiently: A philanthropic model for accelerating adoption of medical technology

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    Nonprofits can make real, game-changing progress in medical innovation, and the need for private philanthropy to close a critical gap that industry and government cannot fulfill has never been greater, says Neal F. Kassell, MD, founder and chairman of the Focused Ultrasound Foundation.read more Goto full post >>

  • 12.05.13: U.S. Nonprofit News

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    The Children’s Medical Center in Dallas receives $18.9 million to create center for foster care children, Heather Nesle is selected as the new president of the New York Life Foundation, crowdsourcing campaign Give Miami Day raises $3.26 million for 400 nonprofits, relief efforts of tornadoes and typhoons gain steam, and more. read more Goto full…

  • 12.04.13 N.C. Nonprofit News

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    John Rex Endowment gives $2 million to Project Enlightenment for a parenting project, Benevolence Farm receives $5,000 to help women released from prison, McKinney and Urban Ministries of Durham offer naming rights to items that fight homelessness, Be Santa to a Senior brings holiday visits and gifts to seniors, and more. read more Goto full…

  • Creating effective mission and vision statements starts with asking questions

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    Mission and vision statements are pretty standard for nonprofit organizations. But their creation and revision over time can challenge even the most effective nonprofit managers. SHOESTRING: the nonprofit’s agency shows that answering a few questions and sticking to a simple formula should make the process easier. read more Goto full post >>

  • The Potential of Outcome Measurement for Strengthening Nonprofits' Accountability to Beneficiaries

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    This article considers one mechanism that could create a clearer accountability path between nonprofits and their beneficiaries: Outcome measurement. Outcome measurement focuses attention on a nonprofit’s beneficiaries and whether they are better off as a result of the nonprofit’s work. The article analyzed 10 outcome measurement guides targeted to nonprofits, totaling more than 1,000 pages…

  • 11.21.13: U.S. Nonprofit News

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    Blackbaud selects a new CEO, Eli and Edythe Broad gave $100 million more to the Broad Institute for biomedical research, AdoptAClassroom.org and JCPenny donated $1 million to help 7,000 teachers purchase classroom supplies, the new Team Type 1 Foundation targets diabetes in the U.S. and developing countries, nonprofits and businesses drive a massive relief efforts…

  • 11.20.13 N.C. Nonprofit News

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    SAFEchild raises more than $217,000 to prevent child abuse, The Duke Endowment selects a new vice president, ActivateGood kicks off a volunteering pledge drive on Giving Tuesday, ASU students turn the Hunger Games into a canned food drive, and more. read more Goto full post >>

  • Who do you want on your board — and why? Intentional board development creates sustainability

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    Patti Gillenwater, CEO of Elinvar, shows how intentionally building your board will ensure the sustainability of your nonprofit and the engagement of your board members.read more Goto full post >>

  • 11.14.13: U.S. Nonprofit News

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    Walmart gives $2 million to support veterans and their families this holiday season, nonprofits rally to help after Typhoon Haiyan hits the Philippines, the Ana Grace Project aims to spread love after the Sandy Hook school shooting, and more. read more Goto full post >>

  • 11.13.13 N.C. Nonprofit News

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    V Foundation for Cancer Research awards $10.8 million in grants; Durham Rescue Mission opens new dorm, earns recognition and receives grants; the John Rex Foundation elects new officers; UPS grant helps Junior Achievement of Eastern North Carolina deliver financial literacy programs; and more. read more Goto full post >>

  • The three Rs of monthly giving: Recruitment, retention and renewal

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    Monthly donors are some of the best and most loyal donors we know. But to avoid losing them, we have to get recruitment, retention and renewal right.read more Goto full post >>