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Jun
09
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$59 Million for a House with No Name?That’s right: Late billionaire John Kluge’s Palm Beach estate – known as “Casa Sin Nombre” – is on the block for $59 mil. It’s currently the priciest parcel up for purchase in La Playa de Las Palmas, and Kluge gifted this property to his alma mater, Columbia University, by bequest in 2007. 
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May
12
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PGTomorrow is BACK!
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May
05
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UP the Down Economy!
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Apr
29
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Philanthropy NOW: Tornado Disaster Relief for the SouthThis week’s heavy weather has caused the deaths of nearly 300 people. Devastation is widespread in southern states including Alabama, Tennessee, Mississippi, Georgia, and Missouri. Here are some links for those who would like to help out.
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Apr
25
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New Study: Direct Mail Drives Donation Better Than E-MailBy Viken Mikaelian The national Durham+Co study conducted in 2010 by the Campbell Rinker research firm has found that response to direct mail donation appeals outran response to e-mail appeals 14% to 6%, respectively. I’m not surprised by the results, but I do think fundraisers should pay attention to them.
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Apr
12
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AHP Survey: Tax Code Changes Bad News for NonprofitsThe results of the survey conducted by the Association for Healthcare Philanthropy (AHP) in February 2011 indicate that most respondents feel more or less strongly that pending tax code changes, which include significant reduction in tax incentives for charitable giving, will negatively impact their fundraising programs. Read more »
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Apr
05
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How’s This for “Appreciated Stuff”?by James Pierson One of the many advantages of planned giving is that it enables donors to make contributions to our organizations in the form of “appreciated stuff.” This can mean appreciated securities, for example, but it might also mean a 1955 Corvette, a collection of antique glassware, or… How about a bunch of famous guitars played by Eric Clapton?
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Mar
25
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Have You Alienated Your Friends Today?By Viken Mikaelian Planned giving is all about people. That’s a no-brainer – or it should be. So how are you making the best of your relationships with your constituents? A great way to do it WRONG is to think of them as targets.
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Mar
22
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Waugh Bequest Embodies Philanthropy, Friendship, TraditionIf you saw The Slate 60 list of 2010’s top charitable contributors, you saw the name of Juanita Kious Waugh on the roster. Part of her special donation took the form of an exciting bequest. Read more »
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Mar
15
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No Short Cut to Planned Giving EthicsBy Doug White Whenever the subject of ethics comes up, everyone scatters. It’s as if the topic is known to be important—somber even—but, like castor oil, is to be taken sparingly and quickly. And then you’re outta there. Read more »
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