7/23/2010 Daily Update From the Chronicle of Philanthropy

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Date: Fri, 23 Jul 2010 14:48:01 -0400 (EDT)

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Subject: 7/23/2010 Daily Update From the Chronicle of Philanthropy

Philanthropy Today Friday July 23, 2010 Subscribe to the Chronicle! Subscribe to this newsletter | Stop receiving this newsletter Top Features From The Chronicle Making Web Sites Click Small charities don't always give enough attention to their Web sites, but by making smart choices even the tiniest organization can have a powerful online presence. A Day in the Life of a Soup Kitchen A day at Miriam's Kitchen, in Washington, provides a glimpse of what it's like to run a social-services agency during these tough economic times. News From Elsewhere Online Oklahoma Charity Accused of Improper Politicking A watchdog group is asking the Internal Revenue Service to investigate a nonprofit Christian organization for promoting an Oklahoma congressional candidate, reports The Oklahoman. New York Church Rejects Property Sale to Muslim Group The trustees of a New York Catholic church this week rejected the proposed sale of a vacant convent building to a nonprofit Islamic organization for use as a mosque, The New York Times writes. Student-Run Philadelphia Clinic Offers Lessons in Low-Cost Care Philadelphia medical students who run a volunteer clinic at a homeless shelter are getting firsthand lessons in providing health care on a budget, the public-radio program Marketplace reports. Charity Uses Soccer to Help Haitian Youth A Haitian youth team brought to the United States by a soccer player’s charity for a respite from the devastation back home has won America’s largest youth soccer tournament, reports the Associated Press. From The Chronicle's Blogs Fund Raisers Worry About a Crackdown on Donor Research A Wall Street Journal article suggesting that fund raisers invade the privacy of wealthy donors has many in the development world concerned about a backlash. Why Fund Raisers Should Pay Attention to a Donor's Art Collection Museum fund raisers are not the only ones who should learn as much as they can about a donor's art collection, says a university development official. The Visibility Vacuum Can you name a leader under 40 who is solving a societal problem? Unfortunately, most young leaders cannot.  When It Comes to Donations, Is It Possible to Have Too Much? While it's rarely a problem you hear fund raisers talk about, one commentator says charities should give some thought to the limits of how much money their groups can use effectively. Wise Picks? Commentators Weigh In on the Social Innovation Fund Grants Several commentators question the program's decision to reward proven approaches rather than encourage experimentation. Advice From the Experts How to Hold a Great Board Retreat Join us on Tuesday, July 27, at noon U.S. Eastern time for a live online discussion about the best ways to hold a board retreat and to learn why such retreats are important.   Giving on a Middle-Class Paycheck Join us on Wednesday, July 28, at noon U.S. Eastern time for a live online discussion with a donor who has given a significant portion of her annual income to charity. Job Alerts Find new listings of jobs every day and get career advice. Did a friend send you this? Go here for your own copy. The Chronicle of Philanthropy connects people who serve the common good with news, advice, ideas and jobs. Its Web site, philanthropy.com, contains a mix of free and for-purchase content designed to help everyone in the nonprofit world. For full access to premium articles and other services, you may purchase a subscription. Manage your account: Retrieve user name | Reset your password | (c) 2010 The Chronicle of Philanthropy 1255 23rd Street NW Washington, DC 20037