Gates Foundation Pledges to Improve Communications With Grantees
After receiving poor marks in an independent survey, the foundation’s chief executive, Jeff Raikes, vowed to step up efforts to interact with the organizations it supports and listen to their suggestions.
By Caroline Preston
Contributor
Hours of Free Legal Help for Charities Rose in 2009
Law firms provided slightly more pro bono aid to nonprofit groups last year than in 2008, despite declining revenues and widespread layoffs that reduced firms’ ranks, says a new report.
By Caroline Preston
Contributor
Some 70% of Grant Makers Say Foundations Have Few Measures to Test Their Effectiveness
Grant makers say not enough time or effort is going into measurement, according to a new survey.
By Caroline Preston
Contributor
New Fla. Law Limits Demands Placed on Foundations to Report Data
Florida’s governor has signed legislation designed to restrict how much state and local governments can do to regulate foundations and their diversity practices.
By Caroline Preston
Contributor
Grant Makers Chip Away at a Stubborn Unemployment Problem
Foundations undertake new efforts to promote job creation, especially in the regions of the country most hurt by high unemployment rates.
By Ben Gose
Senior Editor
Foundations Offer Operating Support to Help Arts Groups in Tough Times
A new fund provides no-strings-attached grants and consulting help to Atlanta charities.
By BRENNEN JENSEN
Contributor
Melinda Gates Announces $1.5-Billion Foundation Pledge for Women and Children
The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation looks to expand its grant making over the next five years to improve maternal and child health, family planning, and nutrition programs in poor countries.
By Caroline Preston
Contributor
Organization Gives Donors a Firsthand Look at Oil Spill’s Consequences in Effort to Raise Funds
A grant-making organization has started an aggressive fund-raising effort to make sure that grass-roots groups along the Gulf Coast have the money they need to respond to the oil spill.
By NICOLE WALLACE
Features Editor
Fishermen and Others Turn to Charities for Aid Along the Gulf Coast
Nonprofit groups in Louisiana are providing food and other help to people who have been affected by the oil spill.
By NICOLE WALLACE
Features Editor
Oprah Winfrey Closes Charity She Created to Spur Others to Give
The media mogul said she would close Oprah’s Angel Network, a charity that distributed $80-million, contributed mostly by her fans.
By Maria Di Mento
Senior Editor
More Than Half of Donors Won’t Increase Giving in 2010, Survey Finds
The economy will prevent many donors from increasing their giving, according to a new poll.
By NICOLE WALLACE
Features Editor
Ford Foundation Announces $200-Million Effort to Revive Metropolitan Areas
The Ford Foundation’s new grant program is designed to ensure that cities and suburbs work together in responding to needs for housing, jobs, and transportation.
By Caroline Preston
Contributor
Prize Philanthropy: a Sampling of Recent Efforts
A sampling of the prize competitions run by foundations and corporations.
By Ben Gose
Senior Editor
Kellogg Foundation Commits $75-Million to Battle Racism
The W.K. Kellogg Foundation is making a $75-million commitment to push for racial equality and to heighten awareness of racism and the damage it does.
By Caroline Preston
Contributor