How Different Types of Charities Fared Last Year, According to New Tally
By Holly Hall and Cassie J. Moore Giving rose by 1 percent last year after adjusting for inflation, according to Giving USA, the annual ALSO SEE: ARTICLE: Giving’s Tough Climate ARTICLE: Sums Donated Through Retirement Accounts Are Modest, Report Finds tally of charitable donations. The report also…
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Donations for Midwest Floods Reach $16.3-Million
Charities have raised at least $16.3-million to help the victims of the recent floods in the Midwest. The bulk of that figure comes from the American Red Cross, in Washington, which has raised $13-million — about a third of what the group estimates it will need for its efforts in the Midwest. The…
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Which universities have gift-officer training programs?
If the college at which you’re employed doesn’t offer training, there are further alternatives.
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An explanation of Internal Revenue Service codes.
Both 501(c)(4) and 501(c)(6) groups may engage in lobbying with less restriction.
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Tips on getting training as a grant-proposal writer
Q. I am interested in writing grant proposals. How can I get some guidance in getting started? A. Plenty of resources are available to help you, says Gail Vertz, executive director of the American Association of Grant Professionals, in Kansas City, Kan. With such a wide range of tools, you can…
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$300-Million Grant Program Seeks to Fix Disparities in Health Care
$300-million grant program seeks to fix health-care disparities
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Six groups have joined to create a fund that will teach workers to engage in “contemplative practices,” in an effort to encourage collaboration and prevent burnout among employees of charities that promote social change. Last November, the newly formed Seasons Fund for Social Transformation awarded…
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Cable Network Discusses Its Philanthropic Role
CNN’s involvement in philanthropy began when officials at the network noticed two trends: celebrities’ growing advocacy on behalf of causes, and viewers responding to stories with e-mail messages and phone calls asking how they could help, Tonja Brown, director of strategic integration at CNN, told…
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Alumni of National-Service Program Continue to Get Involved in Volunteering
Alumni of national-service programs continue involvement in civic causes
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How to make a career switch from the for-profit world to the non-profit one.
Don’t make any bold moves or quit your day job right away.
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