Does Social-Justice Philanthropy Have a Future?
Social Justice Philanthropy: The Latest Trend or a Lasting Lens for Grantmaking?discusses the challenges facing foundations that have special grant-making programs focusing on social justice. The report, based on a two-year study, says that confusion over the definition of social-justice…
By Caroline Preston
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New Charity Chief Executive Keeps Focus on ‘Family’
James Dobson has long been the famous face -- and the soothing voice -- of Focus on the Family. A child-development specialist, Mr. Dobson founded the Colorado Springs nonprofit organization in 1977 with a weekly radio program that broadcast his views on family and faith to a small but dedicated…
By PETER PANEPENTO
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IRS Files Charges Against Islamic Charity Officials
TAX WATCH By Elizabeth Schwinn Two former leaders of an Islamic charity have been arrested by federal officials and charged with improperly collaborating with alleged terrorist groups and with providing false information on the charity’s informational tax returns. Officials from the IRS and other…
By Elizabeth Schwinn
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Politicking Charges Threaten Church’s Tax Status
TAX WATCH By Elizabeth Schwinn A Baptist preacher who was accused of expelling some members of his congregation after they refused to support President Bush has resigned. The move follows a complaint by Americans United for Separation of Church and State, a watchdog group that asked the Internal…
By Elizabeth Schwinn
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‘Business Week’: Reshaping a Food Bank
Brigadier General Michael P. Mulqueen wasn’t everyone’s first choice for the top job at the Greater Chicago Food Depository when he was hired 14 years ago, reports Business Week (May 16). Some board members worried that the former Marine wouldn’t fit in with the nonprofit world’s culture of…
By Caroline Preston
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‘Town & Country’: State of Philanthropy
No longer content to give money and walk away, today’s donors and activists are rolling up their sleeves and experimenting with new ways for their dollars to make a difference, writes Town & Country (June). In a special report on the state of philanthropy, the magazine profiles eight people who are…
By Caroline Preston
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Habitat for Humanity Sues Its Former Chief Executive
Habitat for Humanity International is suing to prevent Millard Fuller, the group’s founder and former president, from establishing a rival housing charity with a similar-sounding name. Habitat for Humanity, in Americus, Ga., sued Mr. Fuller in federal court in Albany, Ga., and urged the court to…
By Ian Wilhelm
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Bits: ‘Nonprofit Internet Strategies’ Offers Advice on Using E-mail and the Internet to Raise Money
A new book, Nonprofit Internet Strategies, discusses how nonprofit organizations can use e-mail and the Internet to raise money, conduct advocacy campaigns, and build better relationships with their supporters. For more information: Go to http://www.wiley.com. The Community Technology Centers’…
By NICOLE WALLACE
Features Editor
New Project Studies Nanotechnology and Policy
Technological advances are making it increasingly possible for scientists and engineers to work with precision at a scale of one-billionth of a meter. But nanotechnology, as such advances are known, carries potential risks as well as benefits, and has public-policy implications. Such issues have…
By NICOLE WALLACE
Features Editor
Technology Updates Town-Hall Debates
A Washington organization that uses technology to bring the traditional town-hall meeting into the 21st century is about to tackle its biggest project yet. AmericaSpeaks is organizing two meetings of 1,000 people each -- one in November and the other next year -- as part of a broad philanthropic…
By NICOLE WALLACE
Features Editor
Charity Races to Turn 15 Minutes of Fame Into a Long-Term Benefit
On February 2, Dominic Calabrese had the best commute of his life. Before Mr. Calabrese boarded the train that morning, he stopped off at the newsstand and picked up The Wall Street Journal. As the public-relations director at the Chicago Lighthouse for People Who Are Blind or Visually Impaired, he…
By Alison Stein Wellner
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Nonprofit Groups Urge Congress to Curb Tax Shelters, Inactive Funds
Washington Preliminary recommendations from an influential group of nonprofit leaders urge members of Congress to take swift action to fix problems with donor-advised funds, improperly used supporting organizations, and abusive tax shelters -- and offer more than 100 proposals for making the…
By Brad Wolverton
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Small Theater Puts Training to Use
More than geography separates Mu Performing Arts, in Minneapolis, and the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, ALSO SEE:A Leading PerformanceKennedy Center’s Leader Focuses on a Grand Vision and Small DetailsDance Company’s Leader Recounts Path to the Top in Washington. With an annual…
By nicole lewis
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Dance Company’s Leader Recounts Path to the Top
Randal Fippinger spent 10 months in Washington learning management, fund raising, and other skills alongside other ALSO SEE:A Leading PerformanceKennedy Center’s Leader Focuses on a Grand Vision and Small DetailsSmall Theater Puts Training to Use aspiring arts leaders as part of a Kennedy Center…
Kennedy Center’s Leader Focuses on a Grand Vision and Small Details
Washington When Michael M. Kaiser was executive director of the Royal Opera House, in London, he paced so much during performances ALSO SEE:A Leading PerformanceDance Company’s Leader Recounts Path to the TopSmall Theater Puts Training to Use that the artists and crew members nicknamed a portion of…
By nicole lewis
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Head of Kennedy Center aims to improve skills of arts leadersWashington Michael M. Kaiser often wakes in the middle of the night to leave himself a phone message at work after dreaming up ALSO SEE:Kennedy Center’s Leader Focuses on a Grand Vision and Small DetailsDance Company’s Leader Recounts…
By nicole lewis
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