75% of Young Adults Gave to Charity Last Year, Study Finds
A look at data from 6,500 people ages 20 to 35 shows that large numbers contribute and help raise money for good causes, but most make small gifts.
By Jennifer C. Berkshire
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Minorities Get an Insider’s View of Foundation Work in Fellowship Program
Foundations pooled their money to provide yearlong jobs to people who want careers in philanthropy.
By Jennifer C. Berkshire
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A Well-Crafted ‘Elevator Speech’ Can Sell a Mission Succinctly
Experts say that winning over potential supporters is all about telling a charity’s story—and the shorter the better. Video: The Art of the ‘Elevator Speech’
By Jennifer C. Berkshire
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To Lure Baby-Boomer Donors, Charities Must Prove Their Results
Older donors want opportunities to provide their skills, not just their money, and want to know their gifts make a difference.
By Jennifer C. Berkshire
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Age Discrimination Shadows Many Workers’ Prospects
Job seekers young and old complain that they face discrimination at nonprofits.
By Jennifer C. Berkshire
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Charity Workers Report Feeling Extreme Pressure
Four out of five charity employees are actively seeking new positions, or would be if the economy were stronger, according to a new Chronicle study.
By Jennifer C. Berkshire
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Mergers Are Just One Way Charities Find to Team Up and Battle a Tough Economy
As charities seek ways to cope with the bad economy, some groups are sharing office space, applying for grants together, and jointly managing projects.
By Jennifer C. Berkshire
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Smooth Words and Savvy Research Can Help Grant Proposals Succeed
Foundation officials say nonprofits too often fail to understand a grant maker’s priorities and sometimes ask for too little to carry out a project effectively.
By Jennifer C. Berkshire
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Annenberg Program Brings Charity Leaders Together
The Annenberg Foundation’s training program requires charity executives and board chairs to attend sessions together as part of its lessons on management.
By Jennifer C. Berkshire
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A Car Company and a Conservation Group Groom Innovative Leaders
A new fellowship project encourages unorthodox tactics for furthering conservation causes.
By Jennifer C. Berkshire
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