Defending a Foundation’s Decision to Withdraw Money
To the Editor: In response to William Schambra’s article “Grant Makers Should Encourage Debate, Not Dictate It” (April 23), we reject the characterization that by canceling our foundation’s membership grant to the National Committee for Responsive Philanthropy we attempted to express our…
Unprecedented Times Call for Unprecedented Actions
The Great Recession that began in 2008 will be one of the defining events of the 21st century. With five million Americans losing jobs since the recession began and 600,000 more losing their jobs monthly, our country is in the midst of a profound social and economic transformation. Add to this the…
By Emmett D. Carson
Contributor
Opinion: Surge in Anonymous Giving Has a Downside
Opinion: Surge in anonymous giving has a downside
Foundation Officials Debate Watchdog Recommendations
A recent report from the National Committee on Responsive Philanthropy has roiled the foundation world, and during the Council on Foundations meeting several philanthropy officials debated the committee’s recommendations for good grant making. The foundation watchdog’s contentious report, which was…
By Ian Wilhelm
Contributor
Crafting Winning Appeals: An AmeriCorps Volunteer Seeks Advice
Direct-mail appeal: Offer your advice
By PETER PANEPENTO
Contributor
Opinion: Business Giving Critical to Meeting Crisis Needs
Opinion: Business giving critical to meeting crisis needs
Charities Need to Track What Is Said About Them Online, Says Nonprofit Official
Monitoring what people are saying online about an organization is critical, Carie Lewis, Internet Marketing Manager at the Humane Society of the United States, in Washington, told participants at a session on social media. Charities, she said, should be tracking: Their organization’s name. Any…
By NICOLE WALLACE
Features Editor
Small-Loan Programs May Thrive During the Recession
Small-loan programs may thrive during the recession
By Ian Wilhelm
Contributor
Opinion: AmeriCorps Expansion Is Bad News for Social Entrepreneurship
Opinion: AmeriCorps expansion is bad news for social entrepreneurship
Official Urges Donors To Work With African Philanthropists
Official urges donors to work with African philanthropists
By Ian Wilhelm
Contributor