Papal Visit Loosens Wallets in Philadelphia
A charity executive closed out one $24-million fundraising effort evoking Pope Francis and is about to wrap up a $1.4-million push to fight hunger and homelessness.
By Megan O’Neil
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Donations to Medical Colleges Rose 8%, Survey Shows
Gifts to public colleges climbed from an average of $38.5 million to $41.1 million, while those to private colleges increased from $79.9 million to $84.5 million.
By Megan O’Neil
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Hilton Boosts Annual Humanitarian Prize to $2 Million
As the foundation marks the 20th year of the award, it also is underwriting a new coalition to facilitate the collaboration among its network of prize winners, like Operation Smile.
By Megan O’Neil
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When Pope Francis Accepts Your Lunch Invitation
Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Washington will host the pontiff on September 24, the result of good fortune and good connections.
By Megan O’Neil
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Photo of Drowned Syrian Child Spurs Spike in Donations
Intense media coverage of refugees crossing the Mediterranean prompted people to open their wallets, but there are already signs that the impact may be short-lived.
By Megan O’Neil
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Learning From Zuckerberg’s ‘Naïve’ $100-Million Mistake
Veteran journalist Dale Russakoff discusses what philanthropists should know about the billionaire Facebook founder’s well-intentioned push to transform the Newark, N.J.'s troubled school system.
By Megan O’Neil
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In a Second Go-Around, Response to ‘Ice-Bucket Challenge’ Is Muted
The ALS Association has received $500,000 in donations this month, less than 1 percent of the contributions it reaped from the social-media-fueled campaign a year ago.
By Megan O’Neil
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Facebook’s New Donate Button Helps Charities Build Donor Lists
Users are directed to external sites to make contributions; ALS Association is among the early users in hope of recapturing “ice-bucket” magic.
By Megan O’Neil
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New Orleans Charities Grew Fast in Decade After Katrina
The wave of public and private dollars directed to the area after Hurricane Katrina has continued, with financial growth still apparent in 2013.
By Megan O’Neil
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A Decade Later, New Orleans Nonprofits Cite Gains, Yet Worry Over the Future
Bright spots since Hurricane Katrina include improved education and reduced incarceration, but leaders worry grant makers are losing focus with much work still to be done.
By Megan O’Neil
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