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February 2, 2012 From U.S. News on MSNBC.com
What will a new generation of Facebook millionaires do with their wealth? It’s a good bet that many will splurge on a fancy new car, purchase a new home or perhaps even plan a trip to space. But it's also likely that they’ll be
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January 17, 2012 From Today in Fundraising
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December 8, 2011 From Chronicle of Philanthropy
Despite signs the economy is improving, nonprofits that rely on state money should brace for at least two more years of tough times, a new report warns.
The report, prepared by Changing Our World, a philanthropy consulting firm, traces the evolution of the economic crisis,
...November 29, 2011 From Today in Fundraising
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June 22, 2011 From Chronicle of Philanthropy
Forty-four percent of Europeans contribute money or time annually to charity, with religion and a personal philosophy of helping others cited most often as the reasons for giving, according to The Wall Street Journal, which cites a new poll.
The Dutch are the most generous Europeans, with 77...
April 25, 2011 From Wall Street Journal
The nonprofit Anne Frank Center plans to relocate to an office tower near ground zero in time for the 10th anniversary of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks.
The Wall Street Journal reports that the organization will lease 2,500 square feet of space in a
...March 10, 2011 From Today in Fundraising
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March 10, 2011 From The Agitator
Today Roger Craver is being inducted into the American Association of Political Consultants Hall of Fame.
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November 1, 2010 From U.S. News & World Report
Corporate philanthropy is changing.
Companies may allow their employees to volunteer while on the clock or reward customers for their volunteerism. Many give goods rather than cash and focus more on areas in which they have expertise. And, in what is perhaps the most profound shift,
...April 30, 2010 From News
April 30, 2010, Wall Street Journal — It's no surprise that President Obama, with a lengthy background in the non-profit sector, has made strong efforts to reach out to the philanthropic community. What may come as a surprise is just how exhilarated the philanthropic community is by the attention.
This year's Council on Foundations conference, which concluded Tuesday in Denver, offered a revealing glimpse into the nexus of an administration eager to obtain the support of the non-profit world, and a community of increasingly politicized foundations who see bountiful opportunities for legislative achievements emanating from the current White House.
A tone of mutual congratulation pervaded the conference, first exemplified by remarks from Valerie Jarrett, a long-time adviser to President Obama and manager of the White House Office of Public Engagement, which oversees public-private liaison efforts."Why did I have such a great amount of confidence at the beginning of our administration?" she said to the assembled foundation worthies. "It's because of you."
November 19, 2009 From News
November 19, 2009, The Wall Street Journal — Thanksgiving is around the corner, but Silicon Valley's charitable giving is on the back burner.
November 17, 2009 From News
November 17, 2009, The Wall Street Journal — It's crunch time for a tax break that lets people tap their IRAs and give the proceeds to a charity without the Internal Revenue Service claiming part of the money.
November 12, 2009 From News
NEW YORK, November 10, 2009, The Wall Street Journal — The wealthy and their advisers aren't the only ones riled by the lack of certainty over next year's estate tax. Charities also have a big stake.
November 9, 2009 From News
November 9, 2009, The Wall Street Journal — Traditionally, when it comes to philanthropy, there has been private philanthropy, and there has been government philanthropy, and rarely did the two meet.
November 9, 2009 From News
November 9, 2009, The Wall Street Journal — It's hard to overstate the crisis facing charitable giving today. So let me just say it as plainly as I can: Much of current philanthropic giving, by foundations and individuals, neither meets the needs of our charitable organizations nor addresses some of our most urgent public needs.
