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  • 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 >>

  • 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 >>

  • 11.07.13: U.S. News Bits

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    Philanthropist Denny Sanford gives $100 million to create stem cell clinical center at UC-San Diego, the MacArthur Foundation gives $4 million in grants to strengthen democracy and tackle housing problems, ING gives Unsung Hero Awards to educators for classroom projects, and more. read more Goto full post >>

  • 11.06.13 N.C. Nonprofit News

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    Lori Lee, founder of Me Foundation, competes for national honors as L’Oreal’s Women of Worth; local philanthropists give $2.6 million for Methodist University’s health sciences building, Crown Imports donates $150,000 to the UNC Lineberger Cancer Center; and more. read more Goto full post >>

  • Stand apart from the crowd – Year-end fundraising campaigns

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    Many organizations have end-of-the-year fundraising campaigns. With so many nonprofits sending their appeals at the same time, it’s important to stand apart from the crowd. A few minor changes to the usual appeal can help you get the attention and much needed donations you deserve. read more Goto full post >>

  • As corporate giving bounces back, six things nonprofits need to know

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    Good news for nonprofits: After years of recession-battered budgets, corporate giving is rebounding. To best engage corporate donors, nonprofits need to understand six trends, says Judy Belk, senior vice president at Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors.read more Goto full post >>

  • 10.31.13: U.S. News Bits

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    Fidelity Charitable Trust gives nearly $1.3 billion in more than 300,000 grants, the Council on Foundations has created a network team to facilitate the flow of ideas among nonprofits, Countdown to Impact Challenge organizes more than 100 community service projects before National Philanthropy Day on Nov. 14, and more.read more Goto full post >>

  • 10.30.13 N.C. Nonprofit News

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    Johnson C. Smith University receives $2.5 million Duke Endowment grant for scholarships, the Watauga Crisis Assistance Network seeks to warm homes, Susan G. Komen gives awards to North Carolina contributors, and more. read more Goto full post >>

  • Trend Spotter: (Mis)Perceptions and challenges of nonprofit advocacy

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    Trend Spotters are more politically active than they think but face the challenges of limited staff, volunteers and financial resources to be engaged in the long process of influencing public policy.read more Goto full post >>

  • 10.23.13: U.S. Nonprofit News

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    The University of the Pacific receives a $125 million bequest, the Starkey Hearing Foundation gives away 1,000 hearing devices in Lesothos, a yearlong campaign raises $6.1 million for the City of Hope, and more.read more Goto full post >>

  • 10.23.13 N.C. Nonprofit News

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    Triangle Land Conservancy and Triangle Community Foundation create $1.1 million environmental fund, N.C. Museum of History launches Indiegogo campaign to support film exhibit, Alley Cats and Angels is named Top Nonprofit of 2013 by GreatNonprofits, voting in Bands4Good Challenge 2013 to support military nonprofits, and more. read more Goto full post >>