Bill Clinton Urges Donors to Think About Results From the Start
The former president asks high-powered philanthropists, business leaders, and government chiefs to focus on a new approach to problem solving called “design thinking.”
By Caroline Preston
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IKEA Foundation Expands Its Giving to American Groups
American and British nonprofits to get more than $40-million this year to fight poverty in the developing world.
By Caroline Preston
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With 11 New Members, ‘Giving Pledge’ Signers Now Numbers 92
The list includes well-known philanthropists as well as some who haven’t yet made a name for themselves in major-league giving.
By Caroline Preston
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Telemarketer’s Charity Tactics Deceive Donors, Bloomberg Markets Alleges
Many big nonprofits have signed contracts with a company that often keeps more than three-quarters of the money raised, Bloomberg Markets says.
By Caroline Preston
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After a Long Wait, News Organization Wins Charity Status
The San Francisco Public Press sought a tax exemption in January 2010. Like other journalism groups awaiting nonprofit status, the delay has caused fundraising problems.
By Caroline Preston
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Nonprofits Are Dissatisfied With Foundations’ Evaluation Efforts
Charities seek more guidance from donors in measuring program results, says study.
By Caroline Preston
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Former Atlantic Official to Lead Membership Group for Young Philanthropy Workers
Rahsaan Harris, a program executive at Atlantic Philanthropies, is the new director of Emerging Practitioners in Philanthropy, a group for early-career foundation workers.
By Caroline Preston
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Humor Site Aspires to Be ‘The Onion’ for Nonprofits
A year-old Web outlet spoofs nonprofit work but finds charity employees can be a tough audience.
By Caroline Preston
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Charity Navigator Says Aid Groups Can Revise Financial Information
The action comes as many groups are taking more conservative approaches to valuing their product gifts.
By Caroline Preston
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$112-Million Stupski Foundation Shuts its Doors
The 16-year-old education fund was created by the former head of the Charles Schwab Corporation.
By Caroline Preston
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