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Visa and NetHope Partner to Help Modernize Delivery of Humanitarian Aid
Visa Inc. (NYSE: V), the leading global payments technology company, and NetHope, a consortium of 37 humanitarian organizations, today announced the Visa Innovation Grants program to help modernize humanitarian aid payments. Through this program, Visa is making available $500,000 in grants to humanitarian and development nongovernmental organizations (NGOs) to increase the speed, security and long-term impact of aid through the innovation and adoption of electronic payments.
Read more...2012 Donor-Advised Fund Report: Accounts Receive $9.64 Billion
The 2012 Donor-Advised Fund Report, most consistent source for statistics on donor-advised funds (DAFs), found that key metrics for DAFs have met or exceeded pre-recession figures of 2007. The report from National Philanthropic Trust (NPT) found DAF accounts experienced "significant growth," including a 17.5 percent growth in assets under management, now totaling $37 billion.
Read more...Go Daddy Rallies Support for Injured Service Families
Go Daddy, a one-stop shop for small businesses to succeed online, and The Bob & Renee Parsons Foundation are matching all donations, dollar for dollar, to the Semper Fi Fund up to $1 million. They are joining forces to make a profound difference in the lives of the brave men and women injured while serving our country ... and they are giving the public simple ways to make a big difference, as well.
Read more...AARP Foundation Establishes Relief Fund for Victims of Superstorm Sandy
AARP Foundation today announced it has established a relief fund to support victims in the U.S. devastated by Superstorm Sandy. AARP and its members are committed to helping those in need, so to bolster the Foundation's relief effort AARP and its affiliates will match contributions dollar-for-dollar up to $500,000, assuring up to $1 million in aid. The matching program will be administered through AARP Foundation.
Read more...Western Union Foundation Donate Up to $400,000 to Support Hurricane Sandy Disaster Relief
Following through on its commitment to support the communities it serves, Western Union, through The Western Union Foundation Agent Gift Match Program, will donate up to USD $400,000 to help support Hurricane Sandy disaster relief efforts.
Trends Suggest the Unsettled Economy and Election Season Dampen Fundraising
Blackbaud, Inc. (NASDAQ: BLKB) today announced that charitable giving remained relatively flat through September 2012. Overall charitable giving fell 3.1% and online giving grew slightly by 2.7% in the three months ending September 2012 as compared to the same period a year ago.
Continuing uncertainty about the economy and the outcome of the fall elections appear to be having a large impact on charitable fundraising.
Non-Profits Using Mobile Signup Ads to Benefit and Mobilize Local Communities
Pontiflex, Inc., the industry's leading mobile signup ad platform, today announced that non-profits and organizations with a social focus account for more than 10 percent of campaigns on the AdLeads mobile signup advertising platform. Organizations benefiting from AdLeads, such as DoGoodBuyUs, nycTIES, Missing Autism and ChangeForGreen.com, are involved in a variety of initiatives - from connecting eco-friendly charities with donors to helping build an organic rooftop garden that will be used to create opportunities for people with barriers to move toward economic independence in New York City.
Read more...Vault's Latest Internship Guide Offers Top Nonprofit Internships
While the job market is slowly improving, students and professionals are still facing an uncertain future when it comes to navigating a potentially rocky career path. Vault.com, the source for employer rankings, ratings and reconnaissance, is helping to make that path a little clearer with the latest release of its Top 10 Internships for 2012.
Read more...Vault's Latest Internship Guide Offers Top Nonprofit Internships
While the job market is slowly improving, students and professionals are still facing an uncertain future when it comes to navigating a potentially rocky career path. Vault.com, the source for employer rankings, ratings and reconnaissance, is helping to make that path a little clearer with the latest release of its Top 10 Internships for 2012.
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