IN THE TRENCHES By Jennifer C. Berkshire When People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals sought to develop a youth division four years ago, organizers ALSO SEE:Article: Tips for Persuading Bands to Share the Spotlight With a Charity of the animal-rights group in Norfolk, Va., knew they wanted…
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Nike Founder Gives $105-Million to Stanford University
Nike founder gives $105-million to Stanford’s business school
Jewish Groups Take Precautions After Seattle Shooting
As a result of the fatal shooting of one employee and the wounding of five others at Seattle’s Jewish Federation last week, Jewish organizations all over the country are increasing their security measures and taking extra precautions in community centers, schools, and synagogues, reports The…
Alice Cooper to Build Youth Center
The shock-rock musician Alice Cooper plans to build a $3-million center for troubled kids, with a basketball court, concert hall, game rooms, recording studios, and a rock-climbing wall, reports USA Today. Mr. Cooper’s nonprofit organization, the Solid Rock Foundation, will work with Grand Canyon…
The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People will consider moving its headquarters, in Baltimore, to Prince George’s County rather than to Washington, following politically charged lobbying efforts by Maryland gubernatorial rivals, reports the Baltimore Sun. The NAACP has been…
Obituary: Former Ford Foundation Economist Dies
Louis Winnick, an economist whose recommendations influenced the Ford Foundation to focus on low-cost housing, low-interest loans, and minority enterprise, died on July 29 at the age of 85, reports the Associated Press. Mr. Winnick came to Ford in 1962 and became deputy vice president in the…
Catholic Donor Raises Concerns About Hands-On Philanthropy
Founder of Domino’s Pizza raises concerns with hands-on giving
Federal Official’s Charity Faces Further Scrutiny
Cabinet secretary’s family fund faces further scrutiny over donations to university
Artist Foundations Playing Bigger Role in Art World
Foundations established by well-known artists have increasingly become more involved in the art world, taking prominent roles alongside art dealers, collectors, and museums, reports The Wall Street Journal. While historically such groups have focused primarily on lending artwork to museums,…