New York Social-Service Group Charged With Racial Bias
The Community Service Society faces charges from a top official who says the charity ended his employment after he complained of racism and other leadership problems.
By Caroline Preston
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International Groups Urge Obama to Ease Giving Restrictions
More than 30 nonprofit organizations are asking President Obama to ease antiterrorism restrictions that the groups say hinder legitimate charitable giving and aid work abroad.
By Caroline Preston
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Giving Abroad Remained Stable in 2008
Contributions, as well as commitments of time from volunteers, totaled about $37.3-billion in 2008, according to a new report.
By Caroline Preston
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Wal-Mart Announces Plan to Donate $2-Billion, Mostly in Food, to the Nation’s Food Banks
Wal-Mart and its charitable foundation plan to give $250-million in cash and $1.75-billion in food over the next five years to reduce hunger in America.
By Caroline Preston
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Kellogg Foundation Promises $75-Million to Counter Racial Inequity and Heal Racial Divides
The W.K. Kellogg Foundation says its five-year commitment is the most ambitious ever by a philanthropy to promote racial equity.
By Caroline Preston
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Charities Say No to Craigslist Cash
Charities raise concerns about accepting money raised from “adult” advertisements on Craigslist.
By Caroline Preston
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Charities Seek Connections to Generation Y
Young people may not give as much as others, but forward-looking charities take them seriously and throw out their preconceptions.
By Caroline Preston
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Community Foundations Audited by IRS
The IRS is expected to audit 50 community foundations this year, an official of the Council on Foundations told grant makers at the association’s annual conference last week. The IRS announced in 2008 that it would examine community foundations identified through questionnaires sent to numerous…
By Caroline Preston
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Counseling the Council on Foundations About Its Annual Meeting
If the Council on Foundations wants its annual meeting be a must-attend event, it needs to “blow up the conference model and start experimenting with new approaches,” writes Sean Stannard-Stockton.
By Caroline Preston
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Helping Youths Tops Priority List for Foundations Started by Black Families, Study Finds
An overwhelming majority of family foundations started by black people focus on helping others achieve a better quality of life, with three-quarters making grants to help youths, according to a new study.
By Caroline Preston
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