Grameen Microloan Program Makes Major Push Into Los Angeles
An idea that started in one of the poorest nations in the world helps women business owners in Los Angeles and New York expand their operations.
By Megan O’Neil
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Sidewalk Sleep-Outs Connect Wealthy With Homeless
Covenant House’s expanding marquee event raises funds and helps find employment for the 1,900 young people in 27 cities the organization shelters every night.
By Megan O’Neil
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Senior Executives Are Often Unaware of Development Opportunities, Study Says
Ninety percent of top executives said their organization offered development opportunities, while just 52 percent of leadership team members said such opportunities existed.
By Megan O’Neil
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On Social Media, Personal Ties Are Central to Charitable Giving
About 70 percent of donors in a new American Red Cross study said they would take some sort of action after seeing a friend’s post asking for a donation.
By Megan O’Neil
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Pay-for-Success Is Gaining Momentum, Study Finds
A new study outlines benefits of having private investors fund social programs, with financial incentives for exceeding goals.
By Megan O’Neil
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Gates Foundation Leader Urges Grant Makers to Avoid Arrogance of Power
Speaking at the Independent Sector annual meeting, Susan Desmond-Hellman said she understood the challenges grantees face because until recently she was one.
By Megan O’Neil
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An Unexpected Online Success Offers a Blueprint for Other Nonprofits
A small “ragtag” team with no budget built an impressive audience on Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, Pinterest, and Tumblr in just five years.
By Megan O’Neil
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Even as Border Crossings Slow, Work for Nonprofits Ramps Up
Social workers, lawyers, and others prepare for a “long haul” in assisting newly arrived children fleeing violence in Central America.
By Megan O’Neil
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Alec Baldwin Pulls Out of Independent Sector’s Conference
The star is considered a powerful champion of the arts but his appearance also prompted controversy.
By Megan O’Neil
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Gates Foundation Pledges $3-Million to GuideStar to Enhance Nonprofit Database
GuideStar hopes to add new features and to give charities a way to report outcomes.
By Megan O’Neil
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