U.S. Must Think Bigger About Volunteers’ Role in Building a Better Future
Governments, charities, and foundations need to do more to help volunteers tackle the nation’s biggest problems, writes Shirley Sagawa, author of a new book on volunteerism.
By Shirley Sagawa
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Celebrities Bring Fund-Raising Glitter — But Not Always Much Else
Celebrities have become more prominent in the world of philanthropy, but their involvement is not always helpful to good causes.
By LESLIE LENKOWSKY
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Should Grant Makers Embrace Experts’ Advice? It Depends
Grant makers must avoid relying on anecdotes and fad-following management experts, and instead seek out rigorous research if they hope to grow more effective, say two scholars.
By ELLIE BUTEAU and PHIL BUCHANAN
Foundations Can Play a Role in International Peace and Security
As world leaders meet in Washington this week to discuss nuclear arms control, a foundation official offers his advice for how grant makers can have influence in matters of peace and security.
By LUKAS HAYNES
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Fund-Raising Jobs Appear to Be Sprouting, but the Thaw May Not Last
The job market for fund raisers is picking up in some areas, but experts have mixed opinions about what the future holds.
By Holly Hall
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In Tough Times, Gratitude Becomes as Important as the Pitch
Putting some thought and originality into thanking donors can result in a more heartfelt message -- and a more fruitful response.
By MAUREEN WEST
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How Foundations Can Help Curb Rising Teenage-Pregnancy Rates
Foundations should move quickly to help charities expand sex education, especially now that pregnancy rates among teenagers are growing.
By Jason Halbert
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Making Fund Raising a Real Profession: Next Steps
The process to accredit fund raisers should be based on a rigorous set of knowledge, argues Adrian Sargeant, an Indiana U. professor.
By ADRIAN SARGEANT
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Why Foundations of All Kinds Should Promote Internet Access
Many of this country’s aspirations hinge on decisions being made now that will influence universal, high-speed Internet access many years into the future, writes the Ford Foundation president.
By Luis A. Ubiñas
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Fund Raisers Should Focus on Generosity’s Dividends
Fund raisers need to find ways to treat donors as equal partners and stop looking at them as targets.
By Robbie Ross Tisch
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