Atlantic Philanthropies Appoints New President
Christopher Oechsli, a lawyer who has worked for the grant maker and its founder, will head the big fund.
By Caroline Preston
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Merck Program for Safer Childbirth to Pay for Technology and Advocacy
The effort will be global but will focus on countries with the highest number of women dying in childbirth.
By Caroline Preston
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Jobs, Women, and Children’s Health Are Focuses of Pledges on First Day of Clinton Event
Merck made a $500-million commitment to reduce the number of women who die in pregnancy and childbirth.
By Caroline Preston
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Aid Charities’ Accounting Practices Draw Criticism
Lawyers and watchdogs question whether charities are exaggerating the amount of aid they deliver, which the nonprofits deny.
By Caroline Preston
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Multiple Methods of Valuing Drugs Create an Unclear Picture of Aid Totals
Coalitions of charities are seeking to provide more consistency to how charities count the value of drugs provided to needy people overseas.
By Caroline Preston
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Giving News Roundup: Arts and Health News, Plus More
Grant makers have announced new efforts to promote college debate programs, spur economic development and cultural vitality, and fight disease in the developing world.
By Caroline Preston
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MacArthur Fund Unveils New Approach to Environmental Grants
The foundation will focus on climate change, overfishing, and harmful agricultural practices.
By Caroline Preston
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Hewlett Foundation President Plans to Retire in 2012
Paul Brest, who has led the fund since 1999, is known for his outspokenness and his efforts to improve the craft of grant making.
By Caroline Preston
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More Foundation CEO’s Start to Tweet
Jeff Raikes, the head of the Gates Foundation, joins a list of philanthropy leaders who not only tweet but also respond quickly to messages on the microblogging site.
By Caroline Preston
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Council on Foundations Picks an Interim Leader
Jeff Clarke, who was a top official at Alaska’s Rasmuson Foundation, has been picked to lead the organization temporarily.
By Caroline Preston
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