California Legislature Approves Measure Opposed by Many of the State’s Charities
The California Legislature has passed a controversial bill that would change the way many nonprofit organizations manage their finances and how they seek contributions within the state. Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger has not said whether he will sign the bill into law. Many charities are urging him to…
By GRANT WILLIAMS
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An innovative music camp for girls wins applause but has trouble raising moneyPortland, Ore.
By Michael Anft
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Fund Raisers See Improved Giving Climate
Fund raisers believe improvements in the economy and other factors that influence giving are making it far easier to raise money now than it was a year ago, according to a national survey of 177 fund raisers and 26 fund-raising consultants. The “Philanthropic Giving Index,” as the survey is known,…
By Holly Hall
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Harsh Hurricane Season Puts Strain on Organizations That Provide Relief
The back-to-back hurricanes that hit Florida -- and those that may follow in what experts say could be an unusually severe hurricane season -- are straining charities’ ability to pay for relief efforts. Less than a week after Hurricane Frances made landfall, the American Red Cross had raised just…
By Elizabeth Schwinn
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A Technology Company’s Acquisitions Change an Industry
In the past 18 months, Kintera, a San Diego company that helps charities raise money online, has gone on a buying ALSO SEE: Building Better Technology A Drive to Unleash the Internet’s Power binge -- swallowing up more than a dozen other companies and organizations that offer technology services to…
By Brad Wolverton
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A Drive to Unleash the Internet’s Power
After amassing a fortune from biotechnology work, entrepreneur seeks to dominate nonprofit marketSan Diego When Harry E. Gruber sets out to do something, he dreams big -- and in 52 years, he has accomplished a lot. After ALSO SEE:Building Better Technology completing medical school, he conducted…
By Brad Wolverton
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Changes at Kauffman Foundation Approved by Missouri Attorney General
Six months after he urged the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation, in Kansas City, Mo., to make key changes in its policies, Missouri’s attorney general has put his stamp of approval on steps taken by the fund’s Board of Trustees. Earlier this year, after an investigation into its operations, Attorney…
By GRANT WILLIAMS
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Stanford U. Receives $43.5-Million to Build Graduate-Student Housing; Other Gifts
Two universities have received large gifts: Charles T. and Nancy B. Munger, of Los Angeles, have donated $43.5-million to Stanford University and its law school to construct housing for law, business, and other graduate students. Mr. Munger is vice chairman of the investment company Berkshire…