As Change Comes to Arab Nations, Opportunities Arise for Charities
Job-creation programs are on the horizon, but relief groups fear expansion of the refugee crisis in the region.
By Caroline Preston
Contributor
Japan Disaster Fund Raising Now Totals More Than $105-Million
The rate of donations for earthquake relief in Japan is slower than after last year’s temblor in Haiti and after 2005’s Hurricane Katrina.
National Grant-Making Group Was Defrauded of $200,000 by Workers
The Council on Foundations, which represents grant makers, says it discovered that employees were stealing computers and selling them.
By Caroline Preston
Contributor
U.S. Donors Give More Than $87-Million for Japan Disaster
One week after the earthquake, donations lag significantly from gifts made after the Haiti and Katrina catastrophes.
U.S. Charities Raise $64-Million for Japan Relief
Nearly three-quarters of the total raised for the Japan relief effort has been raised by the American Red Cross.
Donors Give More than $47-Million for Japan Relief Efforts
The pace of donations is much slower than after the Haiti earthquake, which had brought in $150-million by this point.
Congressman Urges Foundation Officials to Push for Tax Changes
Oregon representative says foundations can make a good argument for changes that would benefit philanthropy with “no loss to the Treasury.”
By Caroline Preston
Contributor
Gates Fund’s CEO Outlines Giving Plans for 2011
Continued support for journalism and agriculture and better communication with grantees are on deck for the coming year.
By Caroline Preston
Contributor
As Assets Slowly Recover, Foundations Grapple With How to Help Cash-Strapped Charities
A new Chronicle survey suggests that grant makers will give more in 2011 even though they still have not recovered all their losses from the financial crisis.
By Caroline Preston
Contributor
A Focus on Signature Programs Can Help Charities Gain Grant Makers’ Support
Focusing on collaboration and signature programs can help charities gain grant makers’ support.
By Caroline Preston
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