Why Charities Should Not Get Involved in Political Campaigns
Why charities should not get involved in politics
By SUZANNE PERRY
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A Veteran Fund Raiser Makes a Transition to Grant Maker
When Douglas Bitonti Stewart got his first job in fund raising, as an 18-year-old ALSO SEE: TEXTBOX: About Douglas Bitonti Stewart, Executive Director of the Max M. and Marjorie S. Fisher Foundation conducting research on potential donors for Michigan State University’s capital campaign, he was…
By Anne W. Howard
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Report Studies Progress in U.S. Child-Welfare Systems
NEW BOOKS Places to Watch: Promising Practices to Address Racial Disproportionality in Child Welfare, discusses efforts to decrease racial disparity in child-welfare systems across the United States. The publication quotes a 2004 Pew Commission report that indicated that, though minority children…
By Anne W. Howard
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Gay and Lesbian Charities Received $53-Million in 2005, Report Finds
NEW BOOKS Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer Grantmaking by U.S. Foundations: A Report by Funders for Lesbian and Gay Issues, reviews grants made to lesbian and gay causes in 2005. That year, foundations awarded $52.8-million — a record high — to support marriage rights, employment…
By Anne W. Howard
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A Guide to Making Charitable Gifts
NEW BOOKS Circle of Giving: Donors’ Stories of Wisdom, by Janet K. Ginn, recounts some of the powerful experiences philanthropists have had while helping needy people or supporting institutions. This book is meant to guide and encourage new donors by offering tips on choosing what charitable cause…
By Anne W. Howard
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How to Create a Solid Development Program
NEW BOOKS Nonprofit Essentials: The Development Plan
By Anne W. Howard
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How to Craft an Effective Grant Proposal
NEW BOOKS The Foundation Center’s Guide to Proposal Writing, Fifth Edition
By Anne W. Howard
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Engaging Board Members in Fund-Raising Efforts
NEW BOOKS Fired-Up Fundraising: Turn Board Passion Into Action
By Anne W. Howard
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