Natural-History Museum Receives $20-Million Pledge; Other Gifts
Three institutions have received big gifts: The American Museum of Natural History, in New York, received an unrestricted pledge of $20-million from David H. Koch. The money will support the museum’s research and science programs, especially those that focus on evolution and paleontology. Mr. Koch…
By Anne W. Howard
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How-To Guide: Saving Cultural Institutions’ Collections During a Disaster
Field Guide to Emergency Response: A Vital Tool for Cultural Institutions, produced by Heritage Preservation and financed by the National Endowment for the Humanities, provides instructions on preserving and storing artifacts, artworks, manuscripts, and other valuable collections during a…
By Anne W. Howard
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A Foundation’s Effort to Promote Conservation
Creating Common Ground, discusses Embrace Open Space, a collaborative effort by several McKnight Foundation grantees to increase awareness of land-use planning and the conservation of open spaces in the Twin Cities region of Minnesota. The campaign identified 10 “treasures” that many feared could…
By Anne W. Howard
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Lessons From a Foundation’s Work to Prevent Child Abuse
Community Partnerships for Protecting Children: Lessons, Opportunities, and Challenges, a report from the Center for Community Partnerships in Child Welfare and the Center for the Study of Social Policy, shares the results of an effort by the Edna McConnell Clark Foundation to combat child abuse…
By Anne W. Howard
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How Nonprofit Groups Can Attract the News Media
Publicity for Nonprofits: Generating Media Exposure That Leads to Awareness, Growth, and Contributions
By Anne W. Howard
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How Philanthropists Helped Needy Children Through a Hands-On Approach to Giving
Promising Futures: The Unexpected Rewards of Engaged Philanthropy
By Anne W. Howard
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Book Offers Ideas for First-Time Fund Raisers
The Accidental Fundraiser: A Step-by-Step Guide to Raising Money for Your Cause
By Anne W. Howard
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Utah Business School Gets $13-Million; Other Gifts
Two institutions have received big gifts: Pierre Lassonde, president of Newmont Mining, in Denver, has given $13.25-million to the David Eccles School of Business at the University of Utah, in Salt Lake City. The money establishes the Pierre Lassonde Entrepreneur Center. Mr. Lassonde received a…
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