New Database Lists Nonprofit Legal Sources
Lawyers and scholars have a new resource to which they can turn as they conduct research on nonprofit legal issues. The National Center on Philanthropy and Law at the New York University School of Law has created an online database that offers citations to more than 7,000 books, articles, and other…
By NICOLE WALLACE
Features Editor
Charities’ Internet Sites Win Webby Awards
Nonprofit organizations made a strong showing at the 2003 Webby Awards, taking top honors in several categories. Given by the International Academy of Digital Arts and Sciences, an association for online-communication professionals, the Webbys honor Internet sites in 31 categories, such as…
By NICOLE WALLACE
Features Editor
California Campaign Tries New Fund-Raising Tool
The Sharp HealthCare Foundation, in San Diego, has added a new weapon to its capital-campaign arsenal. The fund-raising arm of the city’s largest health care system has developed a multimedia CD-ROM as part of its $50-million campaign to raise money for new building projects, computer technology,…
By NICOLE WALLACE
Features Editor
Bits: Environmental, Social-Justice, and Independent-Media Activists To Gather
Environmental, social-justice, and independent-media activists will gather at the “Networking for a Sustainable Future” conference to discuss the role of the Internet in their work. Organized by Planetwork, the meeting will take place June 6-8 at the Golden Gate Club at the Presidio National Park…
By NICOLE WALLACE
Features Editor
Some Americans Remain Offline by Choice
While the cost of computer equipment and Internet access continues to prevent many people from going online, it is not the only reason why people remain offline, according to a new study by the Pew Internet & American Life Project. The study found that almost one-quarter of Americans have no direct…
By NICOLE WALLACE
Features Editor
Design-School Students Build Charity Web Sites
This spring, in a high-tech twist on the old-fashioned barn raising, students studying multimedia and Web design worked with charities across the country to help them build their first Web sites. More than 275 students at 12 schools that are part of the Art Institutes educational network donated…
By NICOLE WALLACE
Features Editor
Online Iraq Campaign Provides Running Tally
Mercy Corps is harnessing the immediacy of the Internet in its campaign to raise money for relief efforts in Iraq. The international-aid organization, located in Portland, Ore., is trying to raise $2-million in two months. In the first three weeks of the campaign, Mercy Corps raised more than…
By NICOLE WALLACE
Features Editor
Web Sites Offer Details on Charity Projects
Several new databases provide information for charities on nonprofit business ventures, support for capacity-building efforts, and the history of philanthropy. Community Wealth Ventures, in Washington, created a database of businesses run by nonprofit organizations and marketing partnerships…
By NICOLE WALLACE
Features Editor
National Technology Group Schedules Regional Meetings
The Nonprofit Technology Enterprise Network, in San Francisco, a national organization for individuals, charities, and businesses that provide technology assistance to nonprofit groups, will hold eight regional conferences this year. Registration is now open for the New York conference, “Using What…
By NICOLE WALLACE
Features Editor
New Owner Takes Over Database Program
Groundspring.org is taking over control of ebase, a free database program that allows charities to keep track of donors, activists, and volunteers. TechRocks, the San Francisco nonprofit group that developed the software, is scheduled to transfer the program by the end of the month. Formerly known…
By NICOLE WALLACE
Features Editor
Book Advises Charities on Technology Plans
A new book guides charities through the process of developing a technology plan based on their mission and organizational goals. Wired for Good shows nonprofit groups how to design a planning team that is representative of the entire organization; analyze their business processes and current…
By NICOLE WALLACE
Features Editor
Auction Site Expands Charity Fund Raising
EBay, the popular online marketplace, where people can buy or sell anything from a George Foreman grill to the new Hummer H2, will soon provide buyers and sellers with a new way to donate to charitable causes. The San Jose, Calif., company has signed an agreement with MissionFish, an online charity…
By Elizabeth Schwinn
Contributor
New Service to Screen Charities for Grant Makers
GuideStar, the online database of charity financial information, is collaborating with two organizations to develop a new subscription service designed to help foundations and corporate grant makers avoid supporting charities that are charged with illegal activity or linked to known terrorists or…
By Elizabeth Schwinn
Contributor
Survey Examines Views of Tech Officials, CEO’s
Senior managers at nonprofit organizations are increasingly disconnected from information-technology executives and fund raisers when it comes to understanding their groups’ technology needs, according to a new study of 400 nonprofit officials by the Association of Fundraising Professionals and…
By Brad Wolverton
Contributor
Bits: An Electronic-Giving Survey, a Web Site’s Millionth Volunteer
The AAFRC Trust for Philanthropy and ePhilanthropyFoundation.org are conducting an online survey asking nonprofit organizations about their use of the Internet for fund raising in 2001 and 2002. The deadline for completing the survey is March 24. Results will be included in Giving USA, the trust’s…
By NICOLE WALLACE
Features Editor
Company to Give $9-Million in Technology Grants
SBC Communications will award grants totaling $9-million this year to nonprofit technology projects in the 13 states in which the company provides telecommunications services. The SBC Excelerator program is designed to help charities use technology to operate more efficiently and better fulfill…
By NICOLE WALLACE
Features Editor