Hispanic Group Expresses Concern Over Budget Provisions
Hispanic group expresses concern over Obama’s budget
By Maria Di Mento
Senior Editor
Charities Criticize Obama’s Proposed Cut to an Education and Technology Program
Education and technology program cuts proposed by Obama draw criticism
By Maria Di Mento
Senior Editor
Corporation for Public Broadcasting Would Get Small Increase Under Obama Plan
Public broadcasting would get small increase under White House plan
By Maria Di Mento
Senior Editor
Budget Requests 29% Increase for Corporation for National and Community Service
White House proposes 29% increase for national-service agency
By Maria Di Mento
Senior Editor
Obama Budget Seeks 10% Increase for Peace Corps
Obama budget seeks 10% increase for Peace Corps
By Maria Di Mento
Senior Editor
Veteran Leader Brings Passion for Gay Causes to New Job
The first time Richard D. Burns and Urvashi Vaid met was in 1980. It was the first day of the semester at Northeastern University School of Law and Ms. Vaid was sitting in the law students’ lounge reading the Gay Community News when a person she describes as “this tall, kind of hippieish-looking…
By Maria Di Mento
Senior Editor
First Round of Grants From Helmsley Fund Signals Focus on People, Not Animals
The trustees of the Leona M. and Harry B. Helmsley Charitable Trust have announced the recipients of $136-million in the foundation’s first round of grants. The foundation, created by the will of the billionaire hotel mogul, is widely expected to become one of the wealthiest in the United States…
By Maria Di Mento
Senior Editor
New Report Shows Nonprofit Groups Where to Apply for Federal Stimulus Money
Guide offers advice for charities seeking federal stimulus aid
By Maria Di Mento
Senior Editor
Recession Prompts Two Big Donors to Pay Charitable Pledges Early
Three of the country’s top philanthropists have paid off big pledges much earlier than expected. T. Denny Sanford completed payment six years early on a $400-million pledge he made in 2007. Sanford I. and Joan Weill have given $170-million in cash to Weill Cornell Medical College, in New York, and…
By Maria Di Mento
Senior Editor
Nonprofit Leaders and Experts Examine Lobbying and Advocacy
While supporting a particular cause may be central to most nonprofit organizations, a lack of resources is forcing lobbying and advocacy efforts to the sidelines at most nonprofit groups, according to the findings of a meeting held by the Nonprofit Listening Post Project. The project is dedicated…
By Maria Di Mento
Senior Editor