A Potential $15-Billion Windfall for Effective Nonprofits
A new study shows that a small share of giving could be steered to high-performing charities if nonprofits took more steps to inform donors.
By Caroline Preston
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Social-Justice Giving Hit Skids During Recession
Grant making to groups that promote economic and social equity dropped by 19 percent in 2009, according a new study.
By Caroline Preston
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Multimillion-Dollar Commitments by Grant Makers; Other Updates
Dell is pledging $4-million to fight pediatric cancer, while an Internet bank gives new customers cash to donate to charity.
By Caroline Preston
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Controversy Over Drug Values at Aid Groups: A Look at a Key Player
How international aid groups and a company that supplies drugs to the nonprofits make use of the lack of clarity in accounting rules.
By Caroline Preston
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Nonprofit Workers Reveal Financial Worries, Job Woes in New Surveys
Worries about money are prompting a big share of nonprofit workers to consider seeking jobs in business or elsewhere.
By Caroline Preston
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Carnegie Endowment Adds Top Fund Raiser to Aid Center’s Expansion Around the World
Charles F. Gauvin is the first development officer the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace has appointed.
By Caroline Preston
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‘Hyperpartisanship’ Dominates Concerns of Nonprofit Leaders
The polarization and gridlock among politicians is eroding the work of nonprofits, say grant makers, who add that foundations can play a role in restoring civility.
By Caroline Preston
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Few Charity Employees Feel Financially Prepared for Retirement, Survey Finds
Nearly half of workers said they have considered leaving the nonprofit world for financial reasons, including retirement.
By Caroline Preston
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Steve Jobs Found Much to Dislike About Philanthropy
The Apple co-founder found fault with the jargon, the showiness, and the rich people who thought they could shake up philanthropy.
By Caroline Preston
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Microsoft’s Top Lawyer Recruits Celebrities and Colleagues to Start Charity
The company’s general counsel formed a charity to provide immigrant children with legal help; it now works in eight cities.
By Caroline Preston
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