Melinda Gates and Antimalaria Data
Did Melinda Gates exaggerate the success of antimalaria efforts?
By Ian Wilhelm
Contributor
Pentecostal Minister Is Obama’s Choice to Head Religious-Charities Office
President Barack Obama last week was poised to appoint Joshua DuBois, a young Pentecostal minister, to lead a White House effort to help religious groups and charities fight poverty and other social ills. Mr. DuBois, 26, will head the White House Office of Faith-Based and Neighborhood Partnerships,…
By Ian Wilhelm
Contributor
As part of his growing role as a global philanthropic leader, the software mogul Bill Gates is encouraging governments, foundations, and the wealthy to give more in 2009 as the faltering economy hurts charitable causes and the world’s poor. In a letter to the public and in interviews with…
By Ian Wilhelm
Contributor
The steep decline in the stock market last year triggered an erosion of foundation wealth, with many grant makers losing nearly one-third of their assets, according to a new Chronicle survey of many of the nation’s largest philanthropies. At the 60 grant makers that provided financial data for 2007…
By Ian Wilhelm
Contributor
Knights of Columbus Calls for Emergency Conference
Knights of Columbus calls for emergency conference on volunteerism
By Ian Wilhelm
Contributor
Kennedy Center Effort to Help Arts Groups Raises Questions
Kennedy Center effort to help arts groups raises questions
By Ian Wilhelm
Contributor
‘Microlending’ Thrives in Bad Economy
‘Microlending’ thrives despite credit crisis
By Ian Wilhelm
Contributor
Charity Leader Praises Obama’s New Religious and Nonprofit Council
Charity leader praises Obama’s new religious and nonprofit council
By Ian Wilhelm
Contributor
Bill Gates Mosquito Stunt Generates Buzz
Bill Gates mosquito stunt generates buzz
By Ian Wilhelm
Contributor
Obama Signals Changes In Bush’s Policy on Religious Aid
Obama signals changes in Bush’s efforts to help religious charities
By Ian Wilhelm
Contributor