Raising Awareness Not Enough to Solve Problems, Says Author
Brian Reich, a public-relations expert, says in a new book that too many charities are so concerned with staying alive they forget to focus on whether they are making a difference.
By Caroline Bermudez
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Creed Carter Black, Leader Who Raised Knight Foundation’s Ambitions
Creed Carter Black, a newspaper publisher, transformed the Knight Foundation into a philanthropy with a national presence.
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Amazon.com CEO Pledges $10-Million to Museum
Jeff Bezos, head of the online retailer, provided money to help build a center for innovation at the institution.
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Carnegie Mellon U. Gets $265-Million Pledge
William S. Dietrich II, who made his fortune in the steel industry, said the university would get the money after he dies.
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Why Organizational Culture Matters to Nonprofits
Too many nonprofit leaders don’t realize the influential role of organizational culture, say three consultants who wrote a new book on the topic.
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Bloomberg and Soros Pledge $60-Million for N.Y. Program
The two major philanthropists are using private money to match city funds.
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A Top Twitter Official’s Advice for Charities
Claire Diaz Ortiz, who leads Twitter’s efforts to promote social innovation, provides advice on how nonprofits can best use the service to produce tangible results.
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Health-Care System Gets $40-Million Pledge From Indianapolis Businessman and Wife
Sidney Eskenazi, a real-estate entrepreneur, and his wife, Lois, have committed money to help a public-hospital system build a new facility.
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Carnegie’s Memoirs Illuminate His Philanthropy
As the Carnegie Corporation of New York celebrates its 100th anniversary, the foundation’s president examines its founder’s legacy.
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Parkinson’s Research Group Gets $50-Million
Sergey Brin and his wife, Anne Wojcicki, gave a matching gift to the charity created by the actor Michael J. Fox.
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