Gates Foundation Pledges to Improve Communications With Grantees
After receiving poor marks in an independent survey, the foundation’s chief executive, Jeff Raikes, vowed to step up efforts to interact with the organizations it supports and listen to their suggestions.
By Caroline Preston
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Hours of Free Legal Help for Charities Rose in 2009
Law firms provided slightly more pro bono aid to nonprofit groups last year than in 2008, despite declining revenues and widespread layoffs that reduced firms’ ranks, says a new report.
By Caroline Preston
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Bidding on Warren Buffett’s Charity Lunch Breaks Record
The winning bid for a lunch with the investor Warren Buffett totaled $2.62-million -- the largest amount in the 11 years Mr. Buffett has been dining out to benefit the Glide Foundation.
By Caroline Preston
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Some 70% of Grant Makers Say Foundations Have Few Measures to Test Their Effectiveness
Grant makers say not enough time or effort is going into measurement, according to a new survey.
By Caroline Preston
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Getting More From Less: Managing Tips From a Charity Executive
A charity executive’s new book provides tips for executives on inspiring their staff members
By Caroline Preston
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A Creative Nonprofit Manager Seeks to Influence the Business World
Nancy Lublin, chief executive of the charity Do Something, has become a prominent and outspoken leader, speaking about what charities and business do right -- and wrong.
By Caroline Preston
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New Fla. Law Limits Demands Placed on Foundations to Report Data
Florida’s governor has signed legislation designed to restrict how much state and local governments can do to regulate foundations and their diversity practices.
By Caroline Preston
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Bidding on Warren Buffett’s Charity Lunch Is $1.5-Million — And Counting
Bidding closes Friday night on the eBay charity auction to win a lunch with the investor Warren Buffett.
By Caroline Preston
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Melinda Gates Announces $1.5-Billion Foundation Pledge for Women and Children
The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation looks to expand its grant making over the next five years to improve maternal and child health, family planning, and nutrition programs in poor countries.
By Caroline Preston
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Rethinking Corporate Giving: Western Union’s CEO Offers Her Philosophy
Christina Gold, chief executive officer of Western Union, urges charities to seek out “multilayered partnerships” with businesses.
By Caroline Preston
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