Donors Value Charity Research, but Few Seek It Out, Report Finds
Most people say they care about supporting effective charities over mediocre ones, but they don’t necessarily have the appetite for research that could help them sort the good from the bad.
By Caroline Preston
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Fla. Adopts Legislation to Protect Foundations’ Autonomy
Florida’s governor signed legislation last week aimed at curtailing how much state and local governments can do to regulate foundations and their diversity practices.
By Caroline Preston
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Treasury Official Acknowledges Chilling Effect on Giving of Counterterrorism Policies
The Treasury Department tells a Congressional panel it is doing what it can to smooth relationships with nonprofit organizations while trying to keep the United States safe.
By Caroline Preston
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Two Charities File Ethics Complaint Against Beverage Group
The Humane Society of the United States and Mothers Against Drunk Driving filed an ethics complaint last week charging the American Beverage Institute, a group that represents restaurants, of engaging in illegal lobbying.
By Caroline Preston
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Charities Say Lack of Money Hobbles Innovation
A new study found that big charities were more likely to try innovative efforts than small ones but that groups of all sizes were hobbled in spreading effective new approaches because they didn’t have enough money.
By Caroline Preston
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Ford Foundation Announces $200-Million Effort to Revive Metropolitan Areas
The Ford Foundation’s new grant program is designed to ensure that cities and suburbs work together in responding to needs for housing, jobs, and transportation.
By Caroline Preston
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Kellogg Foundation Commits $75-Million to Battle Racism
The W.K. Kellogg Foundation is making a $75-million commitment to push for racial equality and to heighten awareness of racism and the damage it does.
By Caroline Preston
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Wal-Mart Pledges $2-Billion in Cash and Food to Fight Hunger in America
Wal-Mart and its charitable foundation plan to give $250-million in cash and $1.75-billion in food over the next five years to reduce hunger in America.
By Caroline Preston
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Paula Doherty Johnson, Director, Center for Global Philanthropy
An international-development expert will undertake a new effort to help strengthen global philanthropy.
By Caroline Preston
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Business Degrees Add Up Pluses and Minuses for Nonprofit Managers
As charities adopt more businesslike tactics, many aspiring nonprofit executives are considering getting a master’s degree in business. However, experts say it’s not clear whether those degrees are essential.
By Caroline Preston
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