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University of Toledo Fundraiser Vern Snyder Named 2016 Outstanding Fundraising Professional - About AFP - AFP

University of Toledo Fundraiser Vern Snyder Named 2016 Outstanding Fundraising Professional - About AFP - AFP:



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The Accidental Interim President: Suffolk U. Board Meets Woman of Steel | Nonprofit Quarterly

The Accidental Interim President: Suffolk U. Board Meets Woman of Steel | Nonprofit Quarterly: "The strange public power struggle between the board and president of the nonprofit Suffolk University got a little stranger this week when the outgoing president of the board, Andrew Meyer, sent out a detailed memo that was obtained by the Boston Globe. The memo outlined his defense of the board against recent accusations by university president Margaret McKenna, including her charge that trustees have ignored her attempts to tackle the most basic of leadership functions such as updating the bylaws. Prior to McKenna’s arrival, the school vowed to accreditors that the process would be complete in 2014, so we really mean the most basic of nonprofit leadership functions."



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Dancer who lost leg in Boston Marathon bombings will run it | FOX25

Dancer who lost leg in Boston Marathon bombings will run it | FOX25: "BOSTON (AP) — A professional ballroom dancer who lost a leg in the Boston Marathon bombings says she's training to run this year's race: all 26.2 miles of it.

Adrianne Haslet-Davis said Wednesday she'll run to help raise money and awareness for Limbs for Life, an Oklahoma City-based organization that provides prostheses to low-income amputees who can't afford an artificial limb."



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Bruins wives and girlfriends took the runway for a charity fashion show - Sports - Boston.com

Bruins wives and girlfriends took the runway for a charity fashion show - Sports - Boston.com: "The Bruins’ better halves took to the runway Tuesday night for the Boston Bruins Foundation’s Power Play Fashion Show Fundraiser"



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Allston officials to honor gun violence victim - News - Allston/Brighton TAB - Allston, MA

Allston officials to honor gun violence victim - News - Allston/Brighton TAB - Allston, MA: "To celebrate Jaffier’s impact, three nonprofit workers and three high school students who exemplify her commitment to building stronger communities will be presented with the Light of Dawnn Awards and Scholarships.
Jaffier, who was 26 year old, had begun a career in Boston’s nonprofit community; she held direc"



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University of Toledo Fundraiser Vern Snyder Named 2016 Outstanding Fundraising Professional - About AFP - AFP

University of Toledo Fundraiser Vern Snyder Named 2016 Outstanding Fundraising Professional - About AFP - AFP: "(Arlington, VA)  Vern Snyder, ACFRE, who recently retired from the University of Toledo and has helped to raise more than $400 million during his fundraising career, has been named the 2016 Outstanding Fundraising Professional by the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP).

Snyder will receive this award on March 21, 2016 at AFP’s International Fundraising Conference in Boston, Mass."



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After Palestine talk, Harvard donor stops sponsoring events | Boston Herald

After Palestine talk, Harvard donor stops sponsoring events | Boston Herald: "OSTON — An international law firm won't sponsor student activities at Harvard anymore after its money was used to pay for an event on Palestine.

The firm, Milbank, previously pledged $1 million over five years to pay for student conferences at Harvard Law School, but it has now decided the money should be used for other purposes. The law school says it will pay for student events with other resources."



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Boston nonprofit raises money for social fixes | Boston Herald

Boston nonprofit raises money for social fixes | Boston Herald: "Social Finance, a Boston-based, nonprofit organization, raised the capital funding needed for the initiative. The group’s sister organization, Social Finance UK, was founded in 2007 and launched the first social impact bond in 2010.

The U.S. program was founded in 2011 and has been identifying programs that can help fix social problems, looking at best practices on how to affect change and securing funding to get it done."



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Boston nonprofit uses Google grant to expand low-income tech training - The Boston Globe

Boston nonprofit uses Google grant to expand low-income tech training - The Boston Globe: "The Boston nonprofit Tech Goes Home, which provides free Internet skills training and discounted computers to low-income residents, is expanding its services with the help of a $150,000 grant from Google Inc."



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How Boston and Other American Cities Support and Sustain the Arts Funding for Cultural Nonprofits in Boston and 10 Other Metropolitan Centers

How Boston and Other American Cities Support and Sustain the Arts Funding for Cultural Nonprofits in Boston and 10 Other Metropolitan Centers: "At this January 21, 2016 Understanding Boston forum a new study commissioned by the Boston Foundation on how Boston and comparable cities support the arts was released and discussed. The study reflects earned income and contributed support, including funding from individuals, foundations, corporations and local government, and compares funding for the Boston area's nonprofit cultural organizations with 10 other American cities.  The study shows that only New York City has higher per capita contributed revenue for the art than Boston. However, the study also shows that Boston's arts organizations receive the least government funding per capita among the comparison cities and that Boston has relatively few foundations making grants to the arts. And what funding is available skews toward larger arts and culture organizations in this region."



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Who's Behind the Barr Foundation?

Who's Behind the Barr Foundation?: "Although the Barr Foundation has given out more than $710 million since 1999, chances are you’ve never heard of it. Until around 2010, donations were largely made on the condition of anonymity. Now that grants are given openly, Barr’s influence is finally visible. Established 29 years ago by Amos and Barbara Hostetter, who founded Continental Cablevision, it started as a kitchen-table family operation: Amos handled the investments, and Barbara managed the programs. In 2016, the foundation has assets totaling $1.6 billion and a mandate to focus its philanthropic endeavors on Boston and the region.

Now, suddenly, you can’t turn around without coming across an organization or project bearing the Barr Foundation’s stamp of approval"



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Boston’s Arts, Culture Nonprofits Lag Other Cities in Key Areas

massnonprofit news ::: "January 22, 2016 — Although Boston arts and cultural organizations raise funds from individuals at higher levels than those in 10 comparable cities across the country, small and mid-sized organizations do not receive significant foundation support, and Boston is the only metro area where federal support outweighs state and local funding, according to a report published yesterday by The Boston Foundation.

“The absence of robust foundation and government, involvement is as important as the missing dollars,” according to TDC, a Boston-based nonprofit management consulting and research firm that developed the report, How Boston and Other American Cities Support and Sustain the Arts."



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RFK Children’s Action Corps Gets $450K MacArthur Grant

massnonprofit news ::: "RFK Children’s Action Corps Gets $450K MacArthur Grant"



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Penney to present at Association of Fundraising Professionals’ conference | Penn State University

Penney to present at Association of Fundraising Professionals’ conference | Penn State University: " Sophie Penney, program coordinator and lecturer in philanthropic leadership in the Penn State College of the Liberal Arts, will be a presenter at the Association of Fundraising Professionals’ (AFP) 2016 international conference taking place March 20-22 in Boston."



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CharityWarriors gain wisdom from Ice Bucket Challenge - The Boston Globe

CharityWarriors gain wisdom from Ice Bucket Challenge - The Boston Globe: "Beverly’s Nancy Frates cocreated the challenge with her son, Pete Frates, the former St. John’s Prep and Boston College baseball star who was stricken with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis in 2012. She used her background in business and entrepreneurship to make the campaign so successful, and now she has the chance to share her wisdom with five local, women-run charities as a mentor to the CharityWarriors Competition."



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The AFP Blog

The AFP Blog: "Wounded Warriors: An Opportunity to Talk about Investment and Trust
You may have watched Tuesday’s CBS Evening News report or read Wednesday’s article in The New York Times on the Wounded Warrior Project. Both focused on the amount of money the organization spends on fundraising and administration, and quoted former employees who were highly critical of some of the Project’s operations and practices."



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AFP Countdown to Boston

AFP Countdown to Boston:



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Cashman: City, nonprofit step up to help community learn ‘Basics’ | Boston Herald

Cashman: City, nonprofit step up to help community learn ‘Basics’ | Boston Herald: "Mayor Marty Walsh will announce an exciting partnership with Boston Basics Campaign during his State of the City address tonight. This nonprofit, made up of African-American residents, has been working on promoting better parenting techniques to prepare youngsters for kindergarten."



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massnonprofit news ::: "Boston’s Arts, Culture Nonprofits Lag Other Cities in Key Areas

January 22, 2016 — Although Boston arts and cultural organizations raise funds from individuals at higher levels than those in 10 comparable cities across the country, small and mid-sized organizations do not receive significant foundation support, and Boston is the only metro area where federal support outweighs state and local funding, according to a report published yesterday by The Boston Foundation."



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Fidelity Charitable fund donations reach record $3.1b - The Boston Globe

Fidelity Charitable fund donations reach record $3.1b - The Boston Globe: "Donor-advised funds have become increasingly popular and are now offered by numerous banks and investment firms, as well as by groups such as the Boston Foundation and Combined Jewish Philanthropies."



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