Financier Donates $100-Million to N.Y. Central Park
John Paulson is providing money to add to the endowment and pay for capital projects like restoring playgrounds.
By Caroline Bermudez
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Donors Give $20-Million for Psychiatric Research
Andrew Taylor, who made his fortune running rental-car companies, and his wife, Barbara have now committed a total of $70-million to the university.
By Caroline Bermudez
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A Fundraiser’s Life Story Aligns With a Charity’s Work
Mania Boyder, the new chief development officer at American Jewish World Service, knows firsthand about the tumultuous lives endured by the people her nonprofit serves.
By Caroline Bermudez
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Nike Chairman and Wife Give $125-Million for University’s Heart Institute
Phil and Penelope Knight provided the money to the Oregon Health & Science University.
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Financial Needs Can Hinder Charities From Helping the Needy, Says Scholar
Lester Salamon, editor of the State of Nonprofit America, says Congress could help nonprofits expand their reach by reducing the tax bills of everyone who gives.
By Caroline Bermudez
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A Small Ind. Community Foundation Is Stunned by a $150-Million Gift
Few people in Elkhart, Ind., knew a successful businessman planned to leave more than $110-million in cash and 40-million worth of properties.
By Caroline Bermudez
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NPR’s New Top Fundraiser Seeks to Build Collaboration With Local Stations
Monique Hanson moves from a job raising money at the YMCA of the USA to building support for the public radio network.
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Book on Power and Financial Support Inspires Charity Leader
The executive director of the Young Nonprofit Professionals Network was most influenced by a book about the Internet and Howard Dean’s presidential campaign.
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Winner of Leadership Prize Fosters Academic Success
Jeff Edmonson, leader of Cincinnati’s Strive Network, won the American Express NGen Leadership Award from Independent Sector.
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A Nonprofit Technology Leader’s Reading List
Holly Ross, executive director of the Nonprofit Technology Network, offers her top books on leading nonprofits, plus what she recommends her employees read.
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