Foundation Opens Grant-Making Process to Public
Foundation to let public help it choose projects to support
Warren Buffett Forecasts an Explosion in Giving
Warren Buffett forecasts an explosion in giving
Donor Gives $50-Million to U. of Michigan With Unusual Strings
U. of Michigan gets $50-million gift with unusual strings
Smithsonian Chief Intervened on Insurance Policy
Former Smithsonian CEO’s ties to insurance company attract scrutiny
Veterans’ Group Fund Raising Under Attack
Fund-raising costs of a veterans’ charity raise questions
John Edwards Denies Poverty Group Serves Campaign Purpose
John Edwards denies poverty group serves campaign purpose
Ex-Lobbyist Has Strong Ties to Michigan Charity
Former lobbyist’s ties to Michigan charity raises questions
Is Second Life worth a charity’s time?
By NICOLE WALLACE
Features Editor
Giving Rose 1% Last Year, Study Finds
Donations rose just 1 percent last year, according to Giving USA, the yearbook of American philanthropy that was released today, reports The Chronicle of Philanthropy. While many big charities received large gifts from wealthy people, groups that rely on donors of more-modest means struggled.
