A Report on American Views on Global-Health Research
United States Investment in Global Health Research, by Mary Woolley, Stacie M. Propst, and Emily T. Connelly, reports on surveys conducted by Research!America in 2004 to determine what the public thinks about public-health issues around the globe. The polls showed widespread support for increased…
By M.J. Prest
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A Report on the Environmental Dangers Posed to Archival Collections
A Public Trust at Risk: The Heritage Health Index Report on the State of America’s Collections, assesses the storage conditions of historic artifacts in American museums and libraries. The survey, sponsored by Heritage Preservation and the Institute of Museum and Library Services, found a need for…
By M.J. Prest
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The Nonprofit Chief Executive’s Ten Basic Responsibilities, by Richard L. Moyers, analyzes how a CEO of a charitable organization can best work with the group’s board of directors. Written as a companion guide to the publisher’s Ten Basic Responsibilities of Nonprofit Boards, the guide is intended…
By M.J. Prest
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Essays Discuss How Grant Makers Can Support Education Policies
With the Best of Intentions: How Philanthropy Is Reshaping K-12 Education
By M.J. Prest
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NGO’s Can Help Stop Violence by Aiding Poor People
Reducing Poverty, Building Peace
By M.J. Prest
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A Report on Giving by 189 of the Largest U.S. Corporations
The 2005 Corporate Contributions Report, by Sophia A. Muirhead, summarizes the results of the Conference Board’s survey on giving at 189 of the largest companies and corporate foundations in the United States in 2004. Contributions from corporations totaled $7.87-billion, and among the 133…
By M.J. Prest
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A Guide for Universities Engaged in Community Partnerships
University-Community Partnerships: Universities in Civic Engagement
By M.J. Prest
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Humanitarian Writes on 45 Years of International-Aid Experience
To Bear Witness: A Journey of Healing and Solidarity
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New Leadership Approach Emphasizes Experience Over Charisma
Leadership Can Be Taught: A Bold Approach for a Complex World
By M.J. Prest
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Thousands of volunteer Santas will come together in Edinburgh on December 11 for the second annual 1.2-mile Santa Run to raise money for When You Wish Upon a Star, a British charity that serves children with terminal and life-threatening illnesses. Last year’s race attracted 3,445 runners dressed…
By M.J. Prest
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