A look at philanthropists and grant makers whose giving could make a significant difference in 2012 and beyond.
By Caroline Preston
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Nonprofits Offer Their Vision for New Hewlett President
Nine organizations ask that the fund’s next leader continue to support advocacy and make it easier for charities to apply for grants.
By Caroline Preston
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Veteran lawyer will lead foundation created by the late hotel mogul.
By Caroline Preston
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Giving Increases at Global-Health Nonprofits
Gates foundation was the biggest private supporter of international health groups, a new study finds.
By Caroline Preston
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How to Help Donors Give Wisely
Giving experts offer questions that are smart to ask charities and how to find some of the answers.
By Caroline Preston
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Confronting the Gates Foundation’s ‘Brass-Knuckle’ Dominance
The big foundation needs to create a “culture of dissent” but also deserves praise for its advocacy and willingness to make long-term bets.
By Caroline Preston
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George Soros Appoints New Leader to Oversee His Giving
A Harvard professor and criminal-justice expert has been chosen to lead the financier’s global network of philanthropies.
By Caroline Preston
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Federal Official to Lead Amnesty International
Suzanne Nossel sees “a new sense of possibility about what can be achieved through mass human-rights movements.”
By Caroline Preston
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‘Nickel and Dime’ Giving Examined in New History
A new history focuses not just on giving by rich people but also on the influence of small donors.
By Caroline Preston
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Giving News Roundup: Corporate Donations to Remain Flat
Successful grant making for juvenile-justice efforts explored, plus the Kennedy Center gets $5-million from a Russian financier.
By Caroline Preston
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