t http://www.supportingadvancement.com/ Resources for Supporting Fundraising en-us Wed, 6 Apr 2005 12:00:00 GMT Wed, 6 Apr 2005 12:00:00 GMT http://www.supportingadvancement.com/feeds Weblog Editor 2.0 Services@SupportingAdvancement.com Services@SupportingAdvancement.com http://www.insidehighered.com/news/2013/05/22/adobe-pricing-plan-raises-concerns Adobe's new subscription based pricing model is creating a lot of questions everywhere. It's clearly a direction that software companies want to go in, but there are a lot of cost implications for all of us. Thu May 28, 2013 12:00:01 GMT http://www.supportingadvancement.com/community/JobPostings/tabid/65/Default.aspx Business Systems Analyst and GRA Liaison for the University of Michigan and Director of Donor Services for the University of Arizona Foundation. Post your jobs for free by registering on the site. Wed May 22, 2013 12:00:01 GMT http://www.supportingadvancement.com/web_sightings/general/brian_dowling_nonprofits_and_social_media_3.htm Updated presentation on optimizing your fundraising and engagement activities using social media. Brian Dowling. Tue May 21, 2013 12:00:01 GMT http://www.supportingadvancement.com/community/JobPostings/tabid/65/Default.aspx Senior Manager Advancement for International Baccalaureate and Web Coordinator for the University of San Francisco. Post your jobs for free by registering on the site. Fri May 17, 2013 12:00:01 GMT http://www.advserv.org/ AASP 2013 Summit Registration Now Open. Highlights include keynote delivered by Penelope Burk. Thu May 16, 2013 12:00:01 GMT http://www.supportingadvancement.com/community/Blog/tabid/98/EntryId/358/Principal-Gifts-USA-April-2013.aspx Nature threw some nasty weather at the East A record month in April where I included the $100 million gift American philanthropist Richard Schwarzman to Tsinghua University in Beijing, China. The funds will support American students and others to attend university in China. The goal is help young people broaden their perspective of China. This is a bellwether event that moves the needle of charitable giving towards viewing life through a GLOBAL Lens. Terry Burton from Dig in Research. Wed May 15, 2013 12:00:01 GMT http://vizcandy.blogspot.ca/ VizCandy, at play in the world of visual analytics. Provided by Kelly Martin, data analyst. Tue May 14, 2013 12:00:01 GMT http://www.supportingadvancement.com/community/JobPostings/tabid/65/Default.aspx Development Communications Manager for USAFA, Sr. Director, Communications for the Salk Institute, Business Data Analyst for University of Nevada, Reno, Information Technology Specialist for the Smithsonian, .NET Programmer for FSU Foundation, Regional Director, Major Gifts and Planned Giving for University of Alberta, Prospect Management Coordinator and Proposal Writer for the University of Arizona Foundation. Post your jobs for free by registering on the site. Mon May 13, 2013 12:00:01 GMT http://www.supportingadvancement.com The point of this video is somewhat subtle, but when presenting information look at how colors and shapes stand out, or don't stand out. More on pre-attentive processing. Thu May 9, 2013 12:00:01 GMT http://www.youtube.com/user/iamfresnostate Annual student video submission contest that has run for a number of years, started by Peter Roberson. Wed May 8, 2013 12:00:01 GMT http://www.supportingadvancement.com/community/JobPostings/tabid/65/Default.aspx Leadership Gifts Office for George School and Executive Assistant to the Director for New York University. Post your jobs for free by registering on the site. Tue May 7, 2013 12:00:01 GMT http://cooldata.wordpress.com/2013/05/02/new-twists-on-inferring-age-from-first-name/ New twists on inferring age from the first name. CoolData Blog. Mon May 6, 2013 12:00:01 GMT http://www.supportingadvancement.com/potpourri/potpourri.htm Thanks to Donna Marino from the Valencia Foundation for contributing the following stewardship samples. Stewardship Plan. Donor Contribution Summary. Fri May 3, 2013 12:00:01 GMT http://www.supportingadvancement.com/community/JobPostings/tabid/65/Default.aspx Associate Director, Faculty Development and Stewardship Officer for University of Alberta, Gifts and Records Specialist for University of Michigan and Web Content/SEO Writer for University of San Francisco. Post your jobs for free by registering on the site. Thu May 2, 2013 12:00:01 GMT http://www.supportingadvancement.com/community/Blog/tabid/98/EntryId/357/7-Tips-for-Using-Social-Media-to-Boost-Your-Fundraising-Campaign.aspx There is a reason why social media can be the perfect platform for launching an effective fundraising campaign. The reason is that social media is all about personal networks and fundraising can be much more effective when it involves peer networks. Wed May 1, 2013 12:00:01 GMT http://www.supportingadvancement.com/ Buffalo State joins MainSpring Media Communications, Inc. to create a fall email campaign targeted toward various segments of their alumni base and a first time donor email campaign. The fall campaign uses variable text and photos to target 11 different segments. The phrase "Buffalo State within reach" is prominent in the design. The first time donor email was sent to anyone who made their first gift the previous year. The email details the importance of giving and thanks donors for their first gift.. Fall. First Time Donor. More e-solicitations. Tue Apr 30, 2013 12:00:01 GMT http://www.supportingadvancement.com/community/JobPostings/tabid/65/Default.aspx Associate Vice President for Advancement Services for Kansas State University Foundation, Manager Information Systems for Florida Institute of Technology, Research Associate and Sr. Research Associate for Florida International University. Post your jobs for free by registering on the site. Mon Apr 29, 2013 12:00:01 GMT https://www1.gotomeeting.com/register/232464553 Join HEPdata, Inc. on May 8, 2013 at 2:00 p.m. ET. for a webinar on "Using Phonathon to Positively Influence Matching Gift Programs." Fri Apr 26, 2013 12:00:01 GMT http://eventcallregistration.com/reg/index.jsp?cid=35418t11 Register today for "Nonprofits and Social Media: How to Optimize Your Organization's Fundraising and Engagement Activities" on Thursday, May 16, 2013 at 2:00 p.m. Thu Apr 25, 2013 12:00:01 GMT http://www.ted.com/talks/dan_pallotta_the_way_we_think_about_charity_is_dead_wrong.html Dan Palotta has some compelling ideas about the nonprofit sector and how we think about ourselves. You may have already seen this, but if not, have a look. Wed Apr 24, 2013 12:00:01 GMT http://www.supportingadvancement.com/community/JobPostings/tabid/65/Default.aspx Many new jobs including, Major Gifts Officer for University of Michigan, Director, Reporting, Analytics and Analysis and Assistant Director of Development, Research and Prospect Management and Assistant Vice President for Advancement Services for Seton Hall University and Assistant/Associate Director of Development and Manager, University Events for the University of Nevada, Reno and Director of Stewardship for Colorado College and Annual Giving/Database Manager for Community Hospice of Northeast Florida and Business Process Manager and Gift Accountant for New York University. Post your jobs for free by registering on the site. Tue Apr 23, 2013 12:00:01 GMT http://www.supportingadvancement.com/ Donor relations survey results provided by Lynne Wester. Mon Apr 22, 2013 12:00:01 GMT http://www.supportingadvancement.com/ We're on a break and will be out of the office until Monday 22nd. See you then. Mon Apr 15, 2013 12:00:01 GMT http://www.hepdata.com/how-high-schools-with-small-staffs-grow-matching-gifts-to-six-figures/ Join HEPdata, Inc. for a webinar on "Strategies for Alumni Associations Using LinkedIn." Thu Apr 11, 2013 12:00:01 GMT http://www.supportingadvancement.com/community/JobPostings/tabid/65/Default.aspx Manager of Advancement Services for Dunwoody College of Technology and Marketing Manager for the University of Michigan. Post your jobs for free by registering on the site. Wed Apr 10, 2013 12:00:01 GMT http://techcrunch.com/2013/04/07/the-power-and-weakness-that-come-with-being-the-default/ Social media. Interesting on article on Facebook's new strategy to being the default mobile application. Tue Apr 9, 2013 12:00:01 GMT http://www.supportingadvancement.com/community/JobPostings/tabid/65/Default.aspx Leesburg, Virginia – HEPdata, Inc. the leading provider of matching gift data and data enrichment services designed specifically for nonprofit organizations, announced today that it is acquiring inDegree, Inc, an alumni tracking service that helps universities stay connected with their graduates and build stronger alumni communities. Mon Apr 8, 2013 12:00:01 GMT http://www.supportingadvancement.com/community/JobPostings/tabid/65/Default.aspx Training Coordinator for FSU Foundation and Assistant Director, Development Administration for the University of Michigan. Post your jobs for free by registering on the site. Fri Apr 5, 2013 12:00:01 GMT http://www.supportingadvancement.com/web_sightings/general/artez_mobile_matters.pdf Whitepaper from artezinteractive on fundraising success using mobile technology. Thu Apr 4, 2013 12:00:01 GMT http://www.supportingadvancement.com/community/JobPostings/tabid/65/Default.aspx Assistant/Associate Director of Parent Relations and Director of Annual and Leadership Giving for Pitzer College, Associate Director of Gift Planning and Associate Director, Foundation Relations and Associate Director for School of Arts and Foundation Relations for the University of Michigan, Director of Development, College of Medicine for FSY Foundation and College Intern for St. Joseph High School. Post your jobs for free by registering on the site. Wed Apr 3, 2013 12:00:01 GMT http://www.supportingadvancement.com Have a Happy Easter and enjoy your time with family and friends. See you on Tuesday, April 2nd. Fri Mar 29, 2013 12:00:01 GMT http://www.mainspringmc.com/pdfs/MMC_CW_pressrelease_032113.pdf MainSpring announces partnership with Changing Our World to boost dollars and donors. Thu Mar 28, 2013 12:00:01 GMT http://www.supportingadvancement.com/community/JobPostings/tabid/65/Default.aspx Donor Data Information Manager for the PETA Foundation and Stewardship Communications and Special Projects Manager for the University of Michigan Development Office. Post your jobs for free by registering on the site. Wed Mar 27, 2013 12:00:01 GMT http://campustechnology.com/Articles/2013/03/21/Higher-Ed-Data-Breaches-at-Near-Record-High-in-2012.aspx?Page=1 Higher-Ed data breaches at all-time high in 2012. Do you have the right policies and procedures in place to protect donor data? Tue Mar 26, 2013 12:00:01 GMT http://cooldata.wordpress.com/2013/03/21/the-lopsided-nature-of-alumni-giving/ The Lopsided Nature of Alumni Giving. Guest post by Peter B. Wylie on the CoolData Blog. Mon Mar 25, 2013 12:00:01 GMT http://www.supportingadvancement.com/community/JobPostings/tabid/65/Default.aspx Systems Analyst for Old Dominion University in Norfolk, Virginia. Post your jobs for free by registering on the site. Fri Mar 22, 2013 12:00:01 GMT http://www.case.org/Conferences_and_Training/SASP13.html May 1-3, Chicago, IL. Join your Advancement Services Colleagues for the CASE Institute for Senior Advancement Services Professionals. Thu Mar 21, 2013 12:00:01 GMT http://www.supportingadvancement.com/samples/planned_giving/rhodes_bequest_brochure.pdf Planned giving brochure funded by a bequest. Contributed by Krista Slade. Wed Mar 20, 2013 12:00:01 GMT http://www.supportingadvancement.com/ UC Davis joins MainSpring Media Communications, Inc. to develop an email and survey campaign for their six schools and colleges. The emails ask the viewer to share their voice by completing a brief survey and it also gives the viewer a chance to make a gift online. Email, Survey. Tue Mar 19, 2013 12:00:01 GMT http://www.supportingadvancement.com/community/JobPostings/tabid/65/Default.aspx Associate Director of Advancement Services for DePauw University, Donor Relations Events Office for VGH and UBC Hospital Foundation and E-Philanthropy and Media Specialist for the Florida Institute of Technology. Mon Mar 18, 2013 12:00:01 GMT http://www.advserv.org/Default.aspx?pageId=1544194 April 24, 2013. Data is one of the most valuable assets of our organization. This discussion will include new ways of acquiring data to enrich our asset. Fri Mar 15, 2013 12:00:01 GMT http://www.supportingadvancement.com/community/JobPostings/tabid/65/Default.aspx Donor Relations Office, Principal Gifts for the University of Michigan, Advancement Information Manager for Franciscan University of Steubenville and Programmer for UC Riverside. Post your jobs for free by registering on the site. Thu Mar 14, 2013 12:00:01 GMT https://www1.gotomeeting.com/register/447265072 Join HEP on March 26th, 2013 for a webinar on matching gifts. Getting online access for the matching gift policies of 19,000 plus companies and subsidiaries is essential for your non profits matching gift program. HEP’s GiftPlus is the most comprehensive matching gift database of its kind available. Wed Mar 13, 2013 12:00:01 GMT http://apramidsouth.blogspot.ca/2013/03/is-your-research-shop-game-changer.html How do great shops carry out what the need to do? From APRA MidSouth. Tue Mar 12, 2013 12:00:01 GMT http://www.supportingadvancement.com/community/JobPostings/tabid/65/Default.aspx Development Intern for the George School in Newtown Pennsylvania. Post your jobs for free by registering on the site. Mon Mar 11, 2013 12:00:01 GMT https://www.blackbaud.com/nonprofit-resources/npexperts npExperts: Online Marketing Insights for Nonprofits. New e-book where nonprofits from across the industry share their expertise in online marketing and fundraising, email communication, social media, mobile engagement and much more. Fri Mar 8, 2013 12:00:01 GMT http://www.supportingadvancement.com/community/JobPostings/tabid/65/Default.aspx Prospect Analyst for the University of California, San Francisco and Manager, Information Management for the University of Sydney. Post your jobs for free by registering on the site. Thu Mar 7, 2013 12:00:01 GMT http://supportingfundraising.com/analytics-and-decision-making/ What do you need to do to win? Organize your information and make it universally available to everyone in your organization. Is your analytics “the largest library, with all the books on the floor?” How do you find the pieces of information that you need, how do you transmit this knowledge throughout your organization and provide what’s relevant? We’ll talk about this a little and look at some examples from Google. Wed Mar 6, 2013 12:00:01 GMT http://www.supportingadvancement.com/community/JobPostings/tabid/65/Default.aspx Donor Relations Coordinator and Senior Donor Relations Officer, Stewardship for the VGH and UBC Hospital Foundation. Post your jobs for free by registering on the site. Tue Mar 5, 2013 12:00:01 GMT http://www.supportingadvancement.com/community/JobPostings/tabid/65/Default.aspx Director of Annual Fund for Pi Kappa Phi Foundation and Director of Development, University Programs for Hawai'i Pacific University. Post your jobs for free by registering on the site. Fri Mar 1, 2013 12:00:01 GMT http://www.supportingadvancement.com/ iModules Software and Harris Connect announced today that they have entered into an agreement for iModules to acquire the assets of Harris Connect’s Internet Services line of business, solidifying iModules’ position as the leader in its market. Thu Feb 28, 2013 12:00:01 GMT http://www.supportingadvancement.com/community/Blog/tabid/98/EntryId/355/State-of-the-Nonprofit-Sector-2013.aspx With the beginning of President Obama’s second term, a slowly recovering economy and a fiscal cliff narrowly averted, nonprofits have a lot to discuss and anticipate in 2013. Wed Feb 27, 2013 12:00:01 GMT http://www.ktvb.com/news/business/191953041.html Stanford University is the first school to raise more than $1 Billion in a single year. Tue Feb 26, 2013 12:00:01 GMT http://www.supportingadvancement.com/community/JobPostings/tabid/65/Default.aspx Development Coordinator, Prospect Research and Data Management for McLean Hospital. Post your jobs for free by registering on the site. Mon Feb 25, 2013 12:00:01 GMT http://www.insidehighered.com/news/2013/02/20/survey-shows-slight-increase-contributions-colleges Giving to colleges up 2.3%, barely ahead of inflation. Inside Higher Ed. Fri Feb 22, 2013 12:00:01 GMT http://www.supportingadvancement.com/community/JobPostings/tabid/65/Default.aspx Principal Gifts Program Manager for the University of Michigan Health System. Post your jobs for free by registering on the site. Thu Feb 21, 2013 12:00:01 GMT http://www.jconline.com/article/20130217/NEWS0501/302170026/Anonymous-donor-pledges-65M-Purdue?nclick_check=1 Purdue University's College of Agriculture to benefit from record-setting $65 Million pledge from an anonymous donor. Wed Feb 20, 2013 12:00:01 GMT http://www.supportingadvancement.com/revenue/samples/samples.htm Employee giving within a healthcare organization. Poster, Poster 2, Poster 3. Tue Feb 19, 2013 12:00:01 GMT http://www.supportingadvancement.com/community/JobPostings/tabid/65/Default.aspx Creative Director/Art Director for the University of Michigan and Manager, Donor Relations for the University of Nevada, Reno. Post your jobs for free by registering on the site. Mon Feb 18, 2013 12:00:01 GMT http://www.supportingadvancement.com/community/JobPostings/tabid/65/Default.aspx E-Communications Coordinator for Virginia Commonwealth University, Web Technology Specialist and Assistant Director, Advancement Information Services for the Rochester Institute of Technology. Post your jobs for free by registering on the site. Fri Feb 15, 2013 12:00:01 GMT http://www.supportingadvancement.com Valentine Card, Valentine Response, Valentine Card Cost Analysis. Rendi Hahn. Valentine Card. Syracuse University. Thu Feb 14, 2013 12:00:01 GMT http://pewinternet.org/Reports/2013/Coming-and-going-on-facebook/Key-Findings.aspx Pew Internet's report on the comings and goings on Facebook and the degree of fluidity in the user population. Wed Feb 13, 2013 12:00:01 GMT http://www.insidehighered.com/news/2013/02/08/australian-financier-gives-50m-scholarships-challenges-his-peers Super rich citizens should set an example by opening their coffers to support worthwhile causes, according to Graham Tuckwell, whose wealth is estimated at somewhere north of $775 million. Tue Feb 12, 2013 12:00:01 GMT https://content.blackbaud.com/CharitableGivingReport.html Blackbaud releases its Charitable Giving Report for 2012 based on 24 months of giving data from 3,144 non-profits representing $7.9 billion in total fundraising. Fri Feb 8, 2013 12:00:01 GMT http://www.supportingadvancement.com/community/JobPostings/tabid/65/Default.aspx Raiser's Edge Database Manager, Programmer Analyst and Director, Marketing and Communications for the VGH and UBC Hospital Foundation. Post your jobs for free by registering on the site. Thu Feb 7, 2013 12:00:01 GMT http://www.supportingadvancement.com/web_sightings/esolicitations/samples/spellman_college/homecoming/spelman_homecoming.htm MainSpring designed and created an email template for Spelman College to use during their Homecoming Challenge. The email template was programmed by MainSpring in Constant Contact and features editable copy and photo sections. Wed Feb 6, 2013 12:00:01 GMT http://www.advserv.org/AASP_BP_Webinars AASP webinar on Feb 19. Building Accountability, Transparency and Buy-in Using Prospect Management. Tue Feb 5, 2013 12:00:01 GMT http://www.supportingadvancement.com/community/JobPostings/tabid/65/Default.aspx Senior Director of Campaign Program and Campaign Operations for University of Michigan, Development Officer for UVA Darden School Foundation. Post your jobs for free by registering on the site. Mon Feb 4, 2013 12:00:01 GMT http://www.supportingadvancement.com/community/Blog/tabid/98/EntryId/354/Marketing-and-Analytics-Vignettes-from-a-Panel-Discussion.aspx How do you grow overnight visitors to a city? You’re dealing with experiences and they based on a number of cross correlation elements such as world crisis, stock markets and other social and economic factors. Does your organization benchmark against external economic and social indicators to help understand past behavior, segment and test your programs and help drive your strategic planning and resource allocation decisions? Fri Feb 1, 2013 12:00:01 GMT http://www.supportingadvancement.com/community/JobPostings/tabid/65/Default.aspx Associate Vice President for Development and Assistant Vice President for Alumni Engagement and Annual Giving for the University of San Francisco and Manager, Advancement Records for the University of Alberta. Post your jobs for free by registering on the site. Thu Jan 31, 2013 12:00:01 GMT http://www.supportingadvancement.com/ 350 million Michael Bloomberg gift makes him the most generous living donor in US schools. Johns Hopkins receives 100 million pledge to College of Engineering at Illinois. Wed Jan 30, 2013 12:00:01 GMT http://www.supportingadvancement.com/community/JobPostings/tabid/65/Default.aspx Manager, University Events for the University of Nevada Reno. Post your jobs for free by registering on the site. Tue Jan 29, 2013 12:00:01 GMT http://www.supportingadvancement.com/community/Blog/tabid/98/EntryId/353/Donor-Retention.aspx With a third of annual donations collected in December, many by first-time donors to an organization, finding a way to keep as many of those as possible going into a new year is a retention strategy proving quite valuable over time. Mon Jan 28, 2013 12:00:01 GMT http://www.supportingadvancement.com/community/JobPostings/tabid/65/Default.aspx Database Integrity Manager for Push America, Assistant Director of Annual Giving for the University of Michigan and Individual Gifts Director for Medstar Washington Hospital Center. Post your jobs for free by registering on the site. Fri Jan 25, 2013 12:00:01 GMT https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/DRGPulse Donor Relations Survey! Participation is vital as we evaluate the evolving role of donor relations. It take no more than 15 minutes of your time and will help many of your colleagues. Areas covered: acknowledgments, recognition, communication, gifts, policies, reporting, events and much more. Participants will receive results and a whitepaper analysis. Thu Jan 24, 2013 12:00:01 GMT http://cpnl.rice.edu/Fundraising_Operations_Certificate.aspx AASP is pleased to announce its new partnership with Rice University, to offer members discounted rates for the new Fundraising Operations Certificate Program. Wed Jan 23, 2013 12:00:01 GMT http://www.supportingadvancement.com/community/JobPostings/tabid/65/Default.aspx Senior Major Gifts Officer and Development Research Analyst for the University of Michigan, Director of Development for University of Virginia Children's Hospital and Donor Data Coordinator for the Dumb Friends League. Post your jobs for free by registering on the site. Tue Jan 22, 2013 12:00:01 GMT https://www3.gotomeeting.com/register/400496502 January 31st webinar. How your constituents feel towards your organization, their “attachment”, is one of the most important factors driving whether or not they will step up their giving. And how do you actually use "attachment" in your day to day operations? Presented by Advizor Solutions. Mon Jan 21, 2013 12:00:01 GMT http://www.supportingadvancement.com/samples/holiday_appeal/saint_francis_college_christmas_appeal.pdf A new approach for bi-monthly appeals in fiscal year 2012-13 included: the use of photos on the outer envelope; vibrant, full-color pictures on the letterhead, consistent branding throughout the appeal, increased segmentation and the inclusion of low-cost premiums. The 2012 SFC Christmas Appeal generated one of the highest responses to date, raising close to $200,000. Contributed by Charlene St. Vil. Fri Jan 18, 2013 12:00:01 GMT http://www.anymeeting.com/PIID=E950DB81834F3F Join Lynn Wester on February 5, 2013 for a webinar on tips and tricks for endowment and impact reporting. Thu Jan 17, 2013 12:00:01 GMT http://www.ferris.edu/HTMLS/news/youtube/holiday.htm Seasons greetings from Ferris State University created in-house by University Advancement. Wed Jan 16, 2013 12:00:01 GMT http://collegewebeditor.com/blog/index.php/archives/2012/12/19/top-highered-holiday-cards-2012-edition/ Top higher education holiday cards from 2012 from the College Web Editor blog. Tue Jan 15, 2013 12:00:01 GMT http://www.supportingadvancement.com/community/JobPostings/tabid/65/Default.aspx Director of Major Gifts for Claremont Institute, Taubman College Major Gifts Officer, Major Gifts Officer, and Associate Director of Development for Cardiovascular Programs for the University of Michigan, Assistant Director of Gift Planning for Virginia Commonwealth University, Associate Director of Annual Giving for Parent Programs for Guilford College, Assistant/Associate Director of Development for University of Nevada, Reno, and Gift Operations Manager for Rice University. Post your jobs for free by registering on the site. Mon Jan 14, 2013 12:00:01 GMT http://www.linkedin.com/groups/Blackbaud-CRM-Community-Practice-4762322/about?trk=anet_ug_grppro Blackbaud CRM Community of Practice (CoP) is a forum for customers to share knowledge and experience. Fri Jan 11, 2013 12:00:01 GMT https://www1.gotomeeting.com/register/484090856 Initiating a matching gift program in challenging economic times makes a lot of sense especially when “free money” is sitting there for the asking. Join HEP for this complimentary seminar to help learn the steps to maximize the effectiveness of your Matching Gift Program with a small staff. Thu Jan 10, 2013 12:00:01 GMT http://uponinspection.wordpress.com/ Brand new blog focusing in data mining and analytics, essentially "doing stuff with data." Provided by Tarak Shah. Wed Jan 9, 2013 12:00:01 GMT http://www.businessinsider.com/bill-gates-is-7-billion-richer-2013-1 Even after giving away $28 billion, Bill Gates is no longer the 3rd richest in the world. He's moved up to number 2. Tue Jan 8, 2013 12:00:01 GMT