Girl Scouts Leader Skips Fiction in Favor of Real-Life Leadership Tales
Anna Maria Chávez, head of the Girl Scouts of the USA, keeps a journal of quotes and ideas that help her become a stronger chief executive.
By Caroline Bermudez
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Venture Capitalist and Spouse Give$116.8-Million for Scholarships at Oxford
Michael Moritz wants his gift, and those of others who match his donation, to pay tuition for all needy students who attend the British institution.
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Social-Service Group Leader Honored for Advocacy on Behalf of Needy Children
Randal Rucker of Family Service of Greater Boston will use his prize to place mental-health therapists at youth centers so they can help children, teachers, and parents.
By Caroline Bermudez
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Hewlett Foundation Official Takes Top Job at GuideStar
Jacob Harold, a program officer who has spent most of his career working at nonprofits and grant-making organizations, will lead the online provider of data about charities.
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DonorsChoose Leader Swears By Business Blogs and Instapaper App
Business blogs help Mr. Best get ideas for how to run his charity, while his summer reading list includes books that focus on getting people to adopt new ideas.
By Caroline Bermudez
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$10-Million Bequest Shared by Groups Including Association for Psychedelic Studies
Ashawna Hailey, a software entrepreneur, left money to groups that promote the legalization of marijuana and research into ecstasy as a treatment for post-traumatic stress disorder.
By Caroline Bermudez
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Giving Street Children in East Africa a Chance to Be Kids Again
Retrak, a project that grew out of a pickup game of soccer in Kampala, has returned a thousand boys to their families. Plus: Explore other innovative nonprofits featured in our “Face of Philanthropy” section.
By Caroline Bermudez
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Eli Broad Answers Critics of His Giving—and Welcomes More
The prolific donor offers advice on philanthropy and business in a new book, and looks to the future.
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Ore. Magnate Leaves $175-Million to Multiple Charities
Fred W. Fields also left more than $25-million to a dozen universities and other nonprofits.
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$27-Million Pledged to Boston Groups
Patrick F. Cadigan, a retired businessman, donated $15-million to Boston College and $12-million to Boston College High School.
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