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By Heather Joslyn and Eden Stiffman
A Creative Ad Swap Helps Antipoverty Charity Gain Support
Boston public radio station WBUR saves money on a marketing campaign and helps a social-service nonprofit.
By Heather Joslyn
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Foundation Donors Are More Likely to Seek Advice From Peers Than From Advisers
But nearly a third said they would consult a professional for suggestions on how to groom the next generation of wealthy donors, a study found.
By Heather Joslyn
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America’s Largest Charities Raised 5% More Last Year; Donor-Advised Funds Won Big
United Way remains No. 1 among U.S. nonprofits that raise the most from private sources, but Fidelity Charitable is just a sliver behind.
By Heather Joslyn
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Big Charities Keep Raising More as the Donor-Advised Fund Boom Continues
The United Way remains No. 1 among U.S. nonprofits that raise the most in private support, but Fidelity Charitable is just a sliver behind.
By Heather Joslyn
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Book Details the Hardships of Living on $2 a Day
A dearth of nonprofits in some parts of the country means the poorest of the poor get little or no help.
By Heather Joslyn
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Advocacy Group Aims to Get People Talking — About Death
Ellen Goodman struggled to discern her dying mother’s end-of-life wishes. Now the Boston Globe columnist is trying to make it easier for others to have important conversations with loved ones before it’s too late.
By Heather Joslyn
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Blooms Behind Bars: Making Prisons More Humane
A green revolution is sprouting behind the nation’s prison walls, with nonprofits helping inmates return to society healthier, more peaceful, and more productive.
By Heather Joslyn
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People in Philanthropy: High Line Co-Founder to Run World Monuments Fund
New leader for Doctors Without Borders, plus more news about nonprofit executives in our weekly roundup.
By Heather Joslyn and anais.strickland
Jack and Barbara Nicklaus Donate $60-Million to Miami Hospital
The facility will be renamed for the golf legend and will help support new family-centered intensive-care units, among other programs.
By Heather Joslyn and Eden Stiffman