The family of Ray Barretto, a Grammy-winning Latin jazz percussionist who died last week at age 76, has established a foundation in his honor to help musicians without medical or life insurance, reports the Associated Press. The family did not disclose how much money has been dedicated to the…
How Foundations Can Stimulate Change
To the Editor: William A. Schambra’s February 9 commentary “7 (Bad) Habits of (In)effective Foundations” could be reduced to a single maxim: It is better to teach a man to fish than to give him a fish. Virtually all contemporary education philanthropy, and most education research, consists of…
Research Job Became Career of a Lifetime for Charity CEO
When Janet Whitla arrived at the Education Development Center as a young researcher in 1966, she never imagined that she would remain there for 40 years, ultimately becoming president of the nonprofit health and education research organization. In fact, Ms. Whitla, who was born in Fall River,…
By Jennifer C. Berkshire
Contributor
A Report on American Views on Global-Health Research
United States Investment in Global Health Research, by Mary Woolley, Stacie M. Propst, and Emily T. Connelly, reports on surveys conducted by Research!America in 2004 to determine what the public thinks about public-health issues around the globe. The polls showed widespread support for increased…
By M.J. Prest
Senior Editor, Solutions
A Report on the Environmental Dangers Posed to Archival Collections
A Public Trust at Risk: The Heritage Health Index Report on the State of America’s Collections, assesses the storage conditions of historic artifacts in American museums and libraries. The survey, sponsored by Heritage Preservation and the Institute of Museum and Library Services, found a need for…
By M.J. Prest
Senior Editor, Solutions
The Nonprofit Chief Executive’s Ten Basic Responsibilities, by Richard L. Moyers, analyzes how a CEO of a charitable organization can best work with the group’s board of directors. Written as a companion guide to the publisher’s Ten Basic Responsibilities of Nonprofit Boards, the guide is intended…
By M.J. Prest
Senior Editor, Solutions
A Job Seeker’s Guide to Government and Nonprofit Groups
Careers in Nonprofits and Government Agencies, 2006 Edition, introduces college students and career-changers to the job opportunities available outside of business. The guide lists major nonprofit groups, foundations, and government agencies, and provides profiles of some of the largest employers.…
By Caroline Preston
Contributor
A Guide to Building Mentor Programs for Children of Prisoners
Building from the Ground Up: Creating Effective Programs to Mentor Children of Prisoners, the Amachi Model, by W. Wilson Goode Sr. and Thomas J. Smith, draws on lessons learned from the Amachi program, a collaborative effort of Public/Private Ventures now operating in 38 states. The guide says…
By Caroline Preston
Contributor
Essays Discuss How Grant Makers Can Support Education Policies
With the Best of Intentions: How Philanthropy Is Reshaping K-12 Education
By M.J. Prest
Senior Editor, Solutions
NGO’s Can Help Stop Violence by Aiding Poor People
Reducing Poverty, Building Peace
By M.J. Prest
Senior Editor, Solutions