A Hilton Heir Upholds His Grandfather’s Goal: Help People in Dire Need
In 30 years at the charity his grandfather founded, Steven Hilton has overseen enormous growth in its assets and grant-making programs, especially overseas aid.
By Michael Anft
Contributor
Nonprofit Chiefs Ranked by ‘Fortune’ as World Leaders
Among those included in a list topped by Pope Francis are Wendy Kopp of Teach for America and Eric Greitens, founder of the Mission Continues, a group that helps veterans.
By Caroline Bermudez
Contributor
E-Readers Bring Magic to Thousands of Kids in Poor Parts of Africa
The nonprofit Worldreader distributes Kindles and electronic books, providing access to stories for pleasure and instructional materials to students in nine countries.
By nicole lewis
Contributor
News Briefs for April 10, 2014
WORLD VISION REVERSES POLICY ON HIRING OF MARRIED GAYS IN WAKE OF CONTROVERSY Two days after saying it would allow its U.S. offices to employ Christians in same-sex marriages, the aid organization World Vision reversed the decision last month after a backlash from evangelical leaders and…
Many Groups Seek New Sources of Funds as Economy Recovers, Study Finds
A study of more than 5,000 groups finds that many nonprofits, like the Boys & Girls Club of Greater Nashua, N.H., are trying to broaden their sources of funds in the wake of the recession.
By Ben Gose
Senior Editor
New Fundraising Blitzes Bring Colleges Big Money in a Matter of Days
Borrowing from the momentum of crowdfunding and giving days, colleges are using online drives with lots of social-media promotions to show donors why small gifts matter.
By Raymund Flandez
Contributor
How One Busy Food Bank Welcomes All Who Want to Help
The Care and Share Food Bank for Southern Colorado manages people who give time with the same attention as those who give money.
Donor Dedicates Wealth and Time to Immigrants From Her Homeland
Bita Daryabari found success in Silicon Valley, but her Iranian roots inspired her to help women in the Middle East and to start a social-services charity for immigrants to America.
By Maria Di Mento
Senior Editor
Philanthropist Wants Americans to See a Different Side of Iran: Its Art and Poetry
Bita Daryabari, the Silicon Valley philanthropist, is directing millions toward promoting Persian arts and culture.
By Maria Di Mento
Senior Editor
Site Helps Giving Circles Manage Donations and Memberships
The One Percent Foundation’s new projects helps people find, start, and administer groups that bring people together to combine their gifts.
By NICOLE WALLACE
Features Editor