The New Face of Entrepreneurship

A new report by Babson and Baruch colleges finds that the face of the nation's new entrepreneurs is changing dramatically. The report also finds that the performance of the nation's innovators is a good barometer of the state of the nation's economy.

Full-text article by Sharon McLoone is available via the Washington Post, 11.18.08.

Nonprofit Economic Vitality Center

The National Council of Nonprofits developed this ever-evolving resource to help nonprofits and our allies better understand the situation and have ready access to strategies to help you navigate the economy so nonprofits can serve their communities more efficiently.

Access to this resource is available via the National Council of Nonprofits website.

What's In Your Philanthropy?

In the current market downturn, individuals seeking to squeeze the most impact from their shrinking philanthropic assets have an important new alternative to explore in Calvert Giving Fund's "Global Impact Ventures" platform, offered by Calvert Social Investment Foundation (Calvert Foundation). This means that if a donor advisor distributes the typical 5 percent or more of DAF assets in a given year, the other 95 percent of the assets can be invested in a way that achieves high social impact.

Full-text press release is available via MarketWatch, 11.18.08.

2007 AHP Report on Giving

The growth of philanthropic giving for health care in the United States fell by more than half in 2007 from 2006, while the Canadian rate of growth in donations to health care nearly tripled, according to the FY2007 AHP Report on Giving.

More information is available via the Association for Healthcare Philanthropy's website.

Corporate Boards Provide Big Benefits to Presidents but Also Carry Big Risks

Memberships on corporate boards offer college presidents prestige, cash fees, stock bonuses, and access to donors. But these days such service can also bring major time demands, unwanted liabilities, and even legal exposure.

Full-text article by Paul Fain is available via the Chronicle of Higher Education, 11.17.09. [Subscription required.]

Online Video Program Features Charitable Organizations

The YouTube Nonprofit Program provides charitable organizations with the opportunity to tell their stories and connect with current and potential supporters, volunteers, and donors. Through the program, nonprofit organizations can be part of a designated "Nonprofit" channel on YouTube that will deliver their messages to the world's largest online video community. Organizations applying for the Nonprofit Program must be based in the U.S. or the United Kingdom and not be religious or political in nature. Visit the website listed above for program details.

Colleges May Yet Feel Bite From Recession, Moody's Analysts Warn

American colleges have so far avoided some of the worst effects of the nation’s economic downturn.

Full-text article by Paul Basken is available via the Chronicle of Higher Education, 11.14.08. [Subscription required.]