The following awards have been presented for work in advocacy, fund raising, nonprofit leadership, philanthropy, and other areas. Arts. The American Association of Museums (Washington) has presented the Pew Charitable Trusts (Philadelphia) with its 2003 Medal for Distinguished Philanthropy. The…
Foundation Critique Was Overstated and Contradictory
To the Editor: The Chronicle was downright irresponsible with the writing of its article on telemarketing and the do-not-call law (“End of the Line,” September 18). We feel that the law will only serve to enhance long-term results for organizations that are using personalized methodologies to raise…
Foundation Critique Was Overstated and Contradictory
To the Editor: Matthew Miller praises conservative foundations for making strategic investments in policy ideas and action-oriented think tanks, and he wonders why center-left foundations don’t do likewise (“A Challenge for Liberal Foundations,” My View, September 18). He concludes that mainstream…
In Praise of America’s Corporate Volunteers
To the Editor: In “Business Leaders Should Lead -- and Volunteer” (Opinion, August 21), Curt Weeden identifies an issue of enormous importance. Volunteerism is seeing something of a resurgence, but unless carefully nurtured this small flicker will not produce the sustained flame of voluntarism that…
Donors Skimp on Poverty Causes
To the Editor: Your cover story (August 21) on venture philanthropy (“A Revolution Was Ventured, but What Did It Gain?”) covered many of the issues that have faced this field. It is sad and disappointing that no new significant funds have been created in the last few years. Although one could blame…
Philanthropy’s Loss: Remembering James Patrick Shannon
By Pablo EisenbergPhilanthropy lost a towering figure when James Pat-rick Shannon died in August at age 82. After a distinguished career as a priest in the Catholic Church, which named him auxiliary bishop of St. Paul at age 44, he left the priesthood and became a grant maker, first as the…
When Self Interest Trumps Mission, Disgrace Often Results
To the Editor: The recent stories regarding the lack of leadership and board oversight at the local United Way in Washington, D.C., make me sick (“What Went Wrong?,” September 4). It wasn’t long after I moved to Washington to start my new job as president of United Way of America that this story…
Sustaining America’s Tradition of Generosity
For almost 200 years, philanthropy by individual Americans has created an environment where capitalism could flourish without destroying democracy. Generosity is one of the most widely shared values in the nation, reflecting our compassion and entrepreneurial spirit as well as our democratic…
By CLAIRE GAUDIANI
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Nonprofit Advocacy Is Focus of New Site
By Nicole Wallace Charities that want to know more about nonprofit advocacy can turn to a new Web site. NPAction.org features articles, advice, and news about activism and the laws and regulations governing charity lobbying and voter education. The site also provides contact information for the…