Foundations Integral in Improving Lot of Tomato Pickers in Fla.
The Huffington Post describes the essential contributions of large grant makers in helping the Coalition of Immokalee Workers improve the working conditions of tomato pickers in Florida.
Online Game Company Raises Millions for Charity from Players
Zynga, producer of Facebook games FarmVille and CityVille, has so far channeled $17-million of players’ payments to charities, according to Wired.
Obituary: Richard Frank, Past Head of Global Health Charity
Richard A. Frank, a past president of Population Services International, died April 20 at age 77, writes The Washington Post.
New Course Explains IRS Election Laws
A new animated online course can help foundation officials and charity leaders navigate election-related tax laws.
By NICOLE WALLACE
Features Editor
New Leader With Close Ties to Heinz Family Has History of Fearlessness
Grant Oliphant, who worked with Sen. John Heinz before he was killed in a plane accident, is leaving the Pittsburgh Foundation to lead the Heinz Endowments.
By Alex Daniels
Contributor
Kellogg Foundation Starts New $22-Million Effort to Train Leaders
The fellowship, announced in November, represents the foundation’s return to the leadership field after a 14-year hiatus.
By Michelle Gienow
Contributor
Female Nonprofit Activists Learn to Influence Legislation Firsthand
The Women’s Policy Institute, in California, has trained more than 300 fellows and now is expanding its work from the statehouse to include local governments.
By Michelle Gienow
Contributor
‘Fast Company’ Tracks Chelsea Clinton’s Plansto Analyze the Work of Her Family’s Fund
Ms. Clinton is emphasizing efforts to evaluate the impact of the organization’s work and to get young people more involved.
By Caroline Bermudez
Contributor
For Fundraisers, an MBA Offers Benefits but No Career Guarantees
Employers say they are often more concerned with direct fundraising skills, like the ability to build ties with big donors.
By nicole lewis
Contributor
An Alliance Protects Local Waters Worldwide From Pollution
More than 200 groups have adopted a hands-on style of environmentalism to galvanize communities to protect rivers and streams.
By NICOLE WALLACE
Features Editor