Providence Wins Bloomberg Philanthropies’ Cities Challenge
An effort to help low-income parents improve their kids’ language skills attracted the $5-million top prize. Four other cities are getting $1-million awards.
By Caroline Preston
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Nonprofits a Vital Part of Many Nations’ Economies, Study Finds
Charities are growing faster than the gross domestic product in the countries in which they operate.
By Caroline Preston
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Ford Foundation Head Leaves Behind Legacy of New Grant Programs but Few Bold Strokes
Luis Ubiñas started several new grant-making efforts, but observers were disappointed he didn’t do more with his power as head of one of the nation’s biggest foundations.
By Caroline Preston
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Ford Foundation’s President to Depart in September
The six-year tenure of Luis Ubiñas was marked by staff trimming in the wake of the recession and several new grant-making programs but a lack of bold and risk-taking efforts, experts say.
By Caroline Preston
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Ford Foundation President to Step Down in the Fall
Luis Ubiñas, one of the youngest leaders of a big foundation, has not announced what he plans to do next.
By Caroline Preston
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‘JobRaising’ Challenge Helps Charities Raise $1.2-Million Online
The promise of a Skoll Foundation grant attracted new donors in a competition to expand the work of nonprofits that help people build their careers.
By Caroline Preston
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13 Groups Awarded MacArthur ‘Creative Organizations’ Prizes
Each nonprofit will receive up to $1.5-million to build cash reserves, upgrade technology, and take other steps to expand its work.
By Caroline Preston
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Some Nonprofit Leaders Ask: Is Philanthropy Killing Itself With Kindness?
With money tight and people in and out of nonprofits demanding brutal honesty, the lack of candor about bad nonprofits and foundations is a growing problem.
By Caroline Preston
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Little Money of Children’s Cancer Charity Goes to Main Programs
The Children’s Cancer Recovery Foundation distributes toys, provides camp scholarships, and gives financial aid to families for medical care. But most of its cash goes to mailings, telemarketing, and other services.
By Caroline Preston
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Giving Pledge Adds 12 Families From Overseas
The new recruits come from Australia, Germany, India, Malaysia, Russia, South Africa, Ukraine, and the United Kingdom.
By Caroline Preston
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