Fundraising Management:

Native community development funds not federally
financed for 2008
By Mark Fogarty
Indian Country Today
September 11, 2007

In the UIC Fundraising Management course, you will learn how to plan for the unexpected – such as when the federal government stops allocating money for a program that is your main source of funding. This article is a warning to Native American community development organizations that rely on government funding that the feds might stop a major program.

To read this article, visit:
http://www.indiancountry.com/content.cfm?id=1096415703

These grants may have strings attached
By Lewis Lavine
The Tennessean
Nashville , TN
November 15, 2007

This article poses and interesting debate on the issue of government discretionary funding allotments that Tennessee legislators can use this year to give money to the nonprofits of their choice. The author of this article, who works for the Center for Nonprofit Management, believes this is not good for nonprofits for several reasons.

To read this article, visit:
http://www.tennessean.com/apps/pbcs.dll/
article?AID=/20071115/OPINION01/711150406/1008

Giving by Community Foundations Reached $3.6 Billion in 2006, Report Finds
Philanthropy News Digest
September 11, 2007

Learning the differences between foundation types and then following fundraising trends in the news are two important components of fundraising management, as you will learn in the UIC Fundraising Management course.

To read this article, visit:
http://foundationcenter.org/pnd/news/story.jhtml?id=188700036

At nonprofits, asking for money becomes part of the job
By Sacha Pfeiffer
The Boston Globe
Boston, MA
September 5, 2007

Another really important component of fundraising management that is taught in depth in this course is the roles and responsibilities of the entire nonprofit organization in fundraising, as this article describes: “With competition for donor dollars growing ever stiffer, many nonprofit organizations no longer consider fund-raising and marketing the exclusive realms of development officers. As groups search for more creative ways to raise money, they are often turning to other members of their staffs to help pass the hat. This approach widens the circle of fund-raisers and, several nonprofits say, helps add to their coffers.”

To read this article, visit:
http://www.boston.com/news/local/ articles/2007/09/05/
at_nonprofits_asking_for_money_becomes_part_of_the_job/

Gifford Foundation changes how it will help nonprofits
By Pam Lundborg
The Post-Standard
Syracuse, NY
August 31, 2007

Foundations, at some point in their lifespan, will change their funding priorities – this one described in this article is significantly changing its funding priorities after 65 years. Nonprofits need to be prepared for this inevitable funding change and not become to reliant on any particular funding sources. Another important lesson from this article is that foundations are moving into the field of capacity-building in an effort to promote nonprofit sustainability. Thus, it’s the perfect time to start working programs like the UIC Online Certificate in Nonprofit Management into your grant proposals!

To read this article, visit:
http://www.syracuse.com/articles/news/index.ssf?/base/
news-11/1188550559288631.xml&coll=1

Operations Management:

Red Cross President Resigns Under Pressure
By Grant Williams
The Chronicle of Philanthropy
Washington , D.C.
November 27, 2007

It seems like this important nonprofit can’t escape scandals! Having clear staff policies for personal conduct, in line with the organization’s core values, as taught in the Operations Management course, could have possibly helped to prevent the issue described in this article.

To read this article, visit:
http://philanthropy.com/news/updates/index.php?id=3523

A web of volunteers: Amid busy lives, some find 'cyber-service' an appealing way to help nonprofits do good work
By Don Aucoin
Boston Globe
Boston, MA
September 15, 2007

This article describes a growing trend in the nonprofit sector: “e-volunteering”. Part of volunteer management, which is covered in week four of Operations Management, is developing a system that allows volunteers to contribute their time and skills while also being flexible enough to meet their busy schedules.

To read this article, visit:
http://www.boston.com/news/globe/living/articles/2007/09/15/
a_web_of_volunteers/

Nonprofits must be pragmatic servants of the community
By Paul Jan Zdunek
The Modesto Bee
Modesto, CA
November 15, 2007

More and more funders are requiring proof of the impact of the programs they fund, which is forcing nonprofits to think through program design and evaluation more seriously as they seek funding. In order to avoid the common pitfall of “chasing grants”, the Operations Management course teaches participants how to design programs that are closely aligned with the organization’s mission and strategic plan.

To read this article, visit:
http://www.modbee.com/opinion/community/story/121979.html

Reports: Nonprofits backstop Indiana's economy
By Shari Rudavsky
The Indianapolis Star
Indianapolis , IN
November 14, 2007

A recently published report by Indiana University shows that the nonprofit sector is growing, while the for-profit and government sectors are shrinking. This means more people will be employed by a nonprofit organization and with this expansion, nonprofits need to be ready to train and manage them. UIC’s Operations Management course helps current nonprofit managers to improve staff performance while maintaining strong adherence to the organization’s mission.

To read this article, visit:
http://www.indystar.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20071114/
BUSINESS/711140402/1003/BUSINESS

Pursuit of meaningful work blurs the business, nonprofit culture gap
By Penelope Trunk
The Boston Globe
Boston, MA
November 11, 2007

This article poses interesting questions as it evaluates the narrowing gap between the nonprofit and for-profit sectors, apparently being spurred by Generations X and Y’s need for both meaningful work and what they deem adequate compensation. Since nonprofits attract people because of their missions, for-profits are now adding philanthropic and charitable aspects to their companies work in an effort to lure some of the would-be nonprofit staff.

To read this article, visit:
http://www.boston.com/jobs/news/articles/2007/11/11/
pursuit_of_meaningful_work_blurs_the_business_nonprofit
_culture_gap/