Former Deputy to Mayor Bloomberg Seeks to Help End Domestic Violence
New head of group founded by Joe Torre, a former Yankees manager, wants to educate young people about the problem.
By Caroline Bermudez
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Fundraisers Upbeat About Reaching Money Goals for 2014, but Staffs Are Stretched Thin, Study Says
More than half of groups say they don’t have the resources they need to increase giving, according to a new study.
By Caroline Bermudez
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Effort to Help Arts Groups Navigate Real-Estate Costs Wins Prize
Shelley Trott, an official of the Kenneth Rainin Foundation, was honored for her creative approach to solving problems in a way that can be copied elsewhere.
By Caroline Bermudez
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5 Nonprofit Officials Win MacArthur ‘Genius’ Grants
Mary Bonauto, a lawyer who has been working to legalize same-sex marriage, is among the winners, who will each receive a $625,000, no-strings-attached award.
By Caroline Bermudez
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New Book Tells How to Inspire People to Make a Difference
Nicholas Kristof, whose book A Path Appears will be released next week, talks about why more people don’t give to relieve poverty and the importance of marketing for nonprofits.
By Caroline Bermudez
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$100-Million Gift Pushes Oregon University to Brink of Securing $500-Million Match
The anonymous pledge is part of a $1-billion drive for the Knight Cancer Institute.
By Caroline Bermudez
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$650-Million Mental-Health Gift Targets Neglected Area
Fundraisers hope the donation from billionaire businessman Ted Stanley will inspire others to consider giving to this much-neglected cause.
By Caroline Bermudez
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Charities That Support People With Mental Illness Win Hilton Prize
Fountain House and Clubhouse International win the $1.5-million humanitarian award, the first time it has gone to an organization focused on mental health.
By Caroline Bermudez
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Charities Kick Off Experiments With Google Glass
Nonprofits working on a range of causes, including the arts and health care, won a chance to use the new devices to advance their missions and fundraising.
By Caroline Bermudez
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Blind Philanthropist Gives $50-Million to Fight Rare Eye Diseases
Gordon Gund, a venture capitalist, created the Foundation Fighting Blindness after he lost his sight at age 31.
By Caroline Bermudez
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