Donors Create ‘Sacred Places’ for Reflection
A dozen years ago, Tom and Kitty Stoner went for a stroll in central London to kill some time before checking into their hotel. On their walk, the couple came upon a red brick arch that led them to an enclosed garden. “We instantly felt as though we had left the city behind and had entered a place…
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Ashley Judd Brings Passion to Role as Charity Spokeswoman
As the “global ambassador” for the the Washington charity Population Services International, the actress Ashley Judd has been asked to speak before United Nations delegates, members of Congress, and business executives. Her goal: to personalize the stories of people served by the nonprofit group.…
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Putting Stars to Work for Good Causes: Tips From Nonprofit Experts
By Caroline PrestonMuch of Marshall Stowell’s job for the past three years has been organizing trips that enable supporters of his charity, Population Services International, to see firsthand how the organization seeks to stop the spread of AIDS and other diseases among young people in developing…
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The bar for celebrity activism has been set at new heightsOn a Thursday morning in May, the actress Ashley Judd climbed into a van and rode to a cement hovel in Kinshasa, the capital of Congo. Inside, she met a couple who spoke about how their lives had improved since they were educated about birth…
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What Makes a Charity’s Online Video Stick?
Why a charity’s online video has “gone viral”
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A Multi-Year Drop in Giving Ahead?
Is a long-term drop in giving ahead?
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Does America Need a Single Fund for Disaster Relief?
Does America need a single fund for disaster relief?
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Vermont Foodbank Focuses on Bringing Small and Local Businesses to the Table
Shortly after Ryan Emmons was hired to work in marketing for Green Mountain Coffee Roasters, he decided to help out at the Vermont Foodbank in his hometown of Barre. Now, seven years later, he returns to the charity three or four times a year as part of a volunteer program he created at the…
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Mike Lenhart, founder of an Atlanta charity for disabled athletes called Getting 2 Tri, says that until six months ago, he “didn’t even really understand the point of public relations.” But then the head of a local communications firm said she wanted to help build awareness of his organization — at…
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Gift Cards: “New Currency” for Charities
Turning gift cards into charity donations
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