Donors Big and Small Propelled Philanthropy in the 20th Century
In the waning years of the 19th century, the steel baron Andrew Carnegie set the tone for a transformation in American philanthropy that will no doubt continue well into the new millennium. He told wealthy people that they would be disgraced if they died without having donated their surplus money…
By Thomas J. Billitteri
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On-Line Giving and Increased Activism: Predictions for a New Millennium
The rise of the Internet. ALSO SEE:A SPECIAL REPORT on philanthropy at the millennium: looking ahead and looking back. Demands for greater financial accountability. Expanding grassroots activism. The growth of international partnerships between charitable groups. Such forces will help to reshape…
By Thomas J. Billitteri
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Internet Entrepreneur Tries to Bring Employee Giving On Line
To former Microsoft employee Pete Mountanos, it seemed to be simple enough: ALSO SEE:A SPECIAL REPORT on philanthropy at the millennium: looking ahead and looking back. He wanted to give money to a shelter for battered women through the company’s annual employee charity drive. But because the Santa…
By Meg Sommerfeld
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Government, Charities, and Business Will Join Forces, Bush Adviser Predicts
As the 20th century came to a close, ALSO SEE:A SPECIAL REPORT on philanthropy at the millennium: looking ahead and looking back. so did the debate over whether governments will increasingly turn to non-profit organizations and for-profit companies to help deliver services to citizens. So argues…
By GRANT WILLIAMS
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Virtual Foundation Aims to Bring International Philanthropy to the Masses
Supporting overseas projects is an intimidating prospect for many small donors, ALSO SEE:A SPECIAL REPORT on philanthropy at the millennium: looking ahead and looking back. who often feel ill-equipped to identify worthy efforts in foreign countries and to insure that their gifts are used wisely.…
By Stephen G. Greene
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Magazine Publisher’s Charity Begins — but Doesn’t End — at the Office
For Bonnie McElveen-Hunter, there was only one way to ring in the new millennium. The successful business-magazine publisher spent New Year’s Eve inside a warehouse in her hometown of Greensboro, N.C., ALSO SEE:A SPECIAL REPORT on philanthropy at the millennium: looking ahead and looking back.…
By Domenica Marchetti
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A Regulator Predicts Charitable Benefits — and Abuses — for 21st Century
Dan Moore, New Mexico’s chief charity regulator, sees the Internet as “the most significant development for the philanthropic world in the last 10 years.” As the next president of the National Association of State Charity Officials, ALSO SEE:A SPECIAL REPORT on philanthropy at the millennium:…
By Jennifer Moore
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Kansas City Community Fund Adopts a Customer-Service Approach
Janice C. Kreamer has spent most of the past decade preparing for the 21st century. ALSO SEE:A SPECIAL REPORT on philanthropy at the millennium: looking ahead and looking back. As president of the Greater Kansas City Community Foundation, she started revamping the fund eight years ago so it would…
By Holly Hall
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Mexican Fund Aims to Make Philanthropy a Tool of the Poor as Well as the Rich
Widespread frustration with the limitations of conventional philanthropy in many countries has prompted experimentation with new models. ALSO SEE:A SPECIAL REPORT on philanthropy at the millennium: looking ahead and looking back. Those new approaches, some observers are predicting, will transform…
By Stephen G. Greene
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