A Foundation Collaboration in Africa Ends With Mixed Results
A decade-long effort by seven foundations to develop African universities produced many accomplishments--but was also marred by culture clashes and other problems.
By Ian Wilhelm
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Are Fund Raisers ‘Selling’ a Product?
Two veteran fund raisers debate whether seeking donations is like selling products.
By Ian Wilhelm
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Report Cites Grant-Making Officers Who Forge Strong Relationships With Grantees
Some program officers have a knack for openness and understanding in dealing with grantees. A few of the most widely praised grant makers talk about what they have learned.
By Ian Wilhelm
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Start-Ups of New Charities See No Slowdown in Bad Economy
The recession has seen a boom in the creation of new nonprofit groups. Now all those organizations need to find a way to support themselves.
By Ian Wilhelm
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IRS Phone-Number Mistake Gives Donors An Earful
Callers to a charity-related phone number on the Internal Revenue Service Web site could find themselves connected to a phone-sex operator.
By Ian Wilhelm
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How Foundations Can Prevent Populist Backlash
Should philanthropy be worried that the frustration with big institutions will spill over into the foundation world?
By Ian Wilhelm
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Despite Asset Gains, Most Grant Makers Will Keep Purse Strings Tight in 2010
With assets recovering slowly, the nation’s largest grant makers look to tighten the purse strings in 2010, a new Chronicle survey finds.
By Ian Wilhelm
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Ford Foundation Hires Rockefeller Executive to Lead Arts and Education Grants
Grant seekers now have a new official to approach at the Ford Foundation—and he may be familiar to charities that have received Rockefeller Foundation grants.
By Ian Wilhelm
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Charity Expert Defends Boys & Girls Clubs in Pay Controversy
Recent Senate scrutiny of pay and other spending at Boys and Girls Clubs of America is an “undeserved attack,” says a charity expert.
By Ian Wilhelm
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Disney Volunteering Effort Draws Praise and Criticism
Powerful incentive or bribery? Disney’s theme-park ticket offer for volunteers has drawn mixed reactions.
By Ian Wilhelm
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