The Controversy of Measuring Charity Overhead Costs
How donors should weigh a charity’s overhead costs
By Ian Wilhelm
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Ford Foundation Taps One of Its Veteran Managers to Oversee Investments
As the new chief investment officer at the Ford Foundation, Eric W. Doppstadt faces a challenging economic environment. Like almost all foundations, Ford, the second wealthiest grant maker in America, experienced a sharp decline in its endowment during the last 12 months. Since September 2008,…
By Ian Wilhelm
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New on the Job: Eric W. Doppstadt, Chief Investment Officer, Ford Foundation, in New York
Background: Mr. Doppstadt, 49, started as a lawyer for Ford’s investment team 20 years ago. Education: Earned a bachelor’s degree in social science from the University of Chicago and law degree from New York University Law School. Why he was hired: Ford wanted a familiar hand in control of its…
By Ian Wilhelm
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Charity Watchdog’s Online Quiz Criticized
Charity watchdog’s online quiz receives criticism
By Ian Wilhelm
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Foundation Association Trims Staff
Foundation association lays off 16 percent of its staff
By Ian Wilhelm
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Recession Hits Russian Charities Hard
Bad economy hits Russian charities hard, says survey
By Ian Wilhelm
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Charity Leader Works Through His Fatigue
How can charity leaders battle fatigue?
By Ian Wilhelm
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A Fund Raiser and His Birthday Wish
Fund raiser uses 36th birthday to ask for donations
By Ian Wilhelm
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Blog Writer Forms New Company to Advise Wealthy Donors
Blog writer starts new company to advise wealthy donors
By Ian Wilhelm
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Survey Says Half of Corporations Report Giving Less in 2009
Survey says half of corporations report giving less in 2009
By Ian Wilhelm
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