8/28/2012 Daily Update From the Chronicle of Philanthropy

Philanthropy Today Tuesday August 28, 2012 Subscribe to the Chronicle! Subscribe to this newsletter | Stop receiving this newsletter Top Features From The Chronicle Opinion: Why Livestrong Will Survive Lance Armstrong’s Struggles The group's efforts to develop a strong identity beyond its founder are a key reason it isn't facing the problems that have plagued some other celebrity-driven charities. Ask an Expert: Handling Donors From Family Foundations A fundraiser at a Montreal social-service group seeks ideas about the best way to assign fundraisers to woo a wealthy family. Kent Dove, a veteran fundraiser offers his suggestions. If you need advice on a fundraising problem or issue, send an e-mail to askanexpert@philanthropy.com. Nonprofit News From Elsewhere Online Second Mile Puts Closure Plan on Hold Pending Sandusky Suits The youth charity founded by convicted pedophile Jerry Sandusky has suspended plans to shut down and shift its assets to another organization, saying it will wait until damage claims related to the scandal are resolved, according to the Associated Press and the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. Some Eagle Scouts Return Badges to Protest Scouts' Gay Ban Dozens of recipients of the Boy Scouts of America’s highest award are handing back their Eagle Scout badges or otherwise publicly protesting the national nonprofit group’s recent decision to maintain its ban on openly gay members, according to The Boston Globe. Bringing Landmark Suit Brings No Windfall for Citizens United The conservative nonprofit organization whose lawsuit is credited with opening a floodgate of political funding has not itself seen contributions pour in as a result, The Washington Post writes. Another N.Y. Lawmaker Charged in Alleged Nonprofit Fraud The latest in a string of New York politicians investigated for allegedly using nonprofit groups for personal gain, state Senator Shirley L. Huntley denied charges that she conspired with a relative and aides to steal taxpayer money via what prosecutors are calling a sham charity, says The New York Times. From The Chronicle's Blogs The Value of Conveying Complex Ideas in Simple Terms Forcing yourself to speak and write simply and concisely eliminates a lot of fuzzy thinking and ensures that you really understand what you’re communicating. Advice From the Experts How to Avoid Nonprofit Jargon—and Why It Matters Join us today at noon U.S. Eastern time for a live online discussion about how to write and speak plainly in grant seeking, fund-raising appeals, and advocacy. Sign Up Now to Get Early-Bird Discount on Our Next Fundraising Webinar Join us on Thursday, September 20, to learn how you can turn loyal supporters into fundraisers who raise big money. You'll hear how one all-volunteer nonprofit raised more than $200,000 to help Haiti rebuild after the earthquake. What's more, we'll show you how the U.S. Fund for Unicef has turned its well-known trick-or-treat drive into a social-media phenomenon, raising more than a quarter of a million dollars in one year through Facebook and Twitter. Sign up now. 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) 2012 The Chronicle of Philanthropy 1255 23rd Street NW Washington, DC 20037