A Microfinance Group Goes Public — for Good or Ill
SKS Microfinance, an Indian company that makes small loans to poor people, went public this week -- sparking a debate about whether its obligations as a publicly traded company will take it away from its antipoverty mission.
By Caroline Preston
Contributor
The Ford Foundation will make grants to ensure that the needs of rural and indigenous people are not left out in efforts to combat climate change.
By Caroline Preston
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Should Grant Makers Be Encouraged to Cut Administrative Costs?
Charities are all too familiar with being scrutinized over their administrative costs, but in a twist, a foundation in Britain is being asked to reduce its overhead.
By Caroline Preston
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When It Comes to Donations, Is It Possible to Have Too Much?
While it’s rarely a problem you hear fund raisers talk about, one commentator says charities should give some thought to the limits of how much money their groups can use effectively.
By Caroline Preston
Contributor
Scammers Send Fake Corporate-Gift Checks to Charities
Don’t get too excited if a $100,000 check arrives in the mail that looks like a donation from the entertainment corporation Harrah’s. The company says the mailings are part of a scam aimed at charities.
By Caroline Preston
Contributor
Corporate Social Responsibility: A Force for Good Or Ill?
Nonprofit consultants debate the merits of corporate giving in light of the BP oil spill.
By Caroline Preston
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NAACP Resolution Condemning Tea Party Members Draws Fire
One blogger says the NAACP is “headline-hungry.” Another says the organization’s criticism of the Tea Party is justified.
By Caroline Preston
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Foundations and Donors Urged to Move Quickly to Adapt to Changes in the World
Foundations and big donors need to find ways to better coordinate their activities and become more nimble in the ways they promote change, according to a new report.
By Caroline Preston
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Jason Franklin, Executive Director, Bolder Giving
Jason Franklin is the new leader of Bolder Giving, an organization that encourages people to increase their charitable donations.
By Caroline Preston
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International Groups Say Antiterror Ruling by Supreme Court Will Impede Their Work
Many charities that provide overseas humanitarian aid say the Supreme Court’s decision to uphold a federal antiterror law jeopardizes efforts to promote peace and aid conflict-ridden regions.
By Caroline Preston
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