Foundations Create Fund to Respond to Ebola Crisis in Africa
The money will go to community groups working on relief or on warning people in rural areas about the dangers of the disease.
By Megan O’Neil
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Videos and Lessons From $16-Million “Ice-Bucket” Fundraising Campaign
The online challenge has VIPs and many others pouring ice water over their heads to raise money and bring attention to a devastating disease.
By Megan O’Neil
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Human-Resource Departments Gain Power at Half of Nonprofits
More chief executives or senior managers are elevating the role, managers say.
By Megan O’Neil
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Paul Allen Foundation Pledges $2.8-Million to Fight Ebola
The money went to the American Red Cross, which says it’s the largest gift so far in the fight against the outbreak in West Africa.
By Megan O’Neil
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Grant Makers Join Forces to Aid Immigrant Children
At least two new collaborative efforts by foundations, mostly in California, are taking shape to provide emergency relief.
By Megan O’Neil
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Oh, Snap! A Q&A With DoSomething.org’s Snapchat Strategists
The organization is seeing high open rates and conversions with the app that lets users send ephemeral messages.
By Megan O’Neil
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GE Foundation Commits $20-Million to Maternal and Child Health in Africa
The five-year commitment was announced at the start of the U.S.-Africa Leaders Summit.
By Megan O’Neil
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In Philadelphia, a Recipe for Chicken Soup and Nonprofit Revenue
A nonprofit leader and local restaurateurs are collaborating on a hip, crowdfunded restaurant to make money to help the poor.
By Megan O’Neil
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Minorities Underrepresented at Environmental Groups, Report Says
People of color account for no more than 16 percent of staff at conservation and preservation organizations, including government agencies.
By Megan O’Neil
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Average Nonprofit Spends 3.2% of Budget on Technology, Report Says
The amount groups are spending has changed little in the past year, according to a study of 781 organizations.
By Megan O’Neil
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