A growing number of charities are responding to the bad economy by withholding raises and making small cuts in benefits.
Navigating the Politics of Philanthropy
New tool gives insight into the political leanings of philanthropists and nonprofit leaders.
Can True Activism Be Fostered Through Social-Networking Sites?
The nonprofit world is up in arms over a New Yorker article that says social networks can't help generate social activism
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10 Cities Start Volunteering Campaigns
Ten of the 20 cities awarded grants this year to start volunteer corps inspired by New York's Cities of Service program are kicking off their programs this month, the Associated Press reports.Gates and Buffett Pronounce China Dinner a SuccessBill Gates and Warren Buffett said their dinner Wednesday night with a group of China's richest people exceeded their expectations and produced some "very generous" charity pledges, according to Reuters and The New York Times.
Dallas United Way Stops Setting Annual Fund-Raising GoalsFor the first time in its history, the United Way of Metropolitan Dallas is starting its fall campaign without an annual goal, opting instead for a five-year target, according to The Dallas Morning News.Four Activists Share 'Alternative Nobel' for Rights WorkEnvironmental, health, and antipoverty activists from four countries will share this year's Right Livelihood Award, an annual prize known as the "alternative Nobel," reports the Associated Press.Harvard Endowment Chief Says Righting Fund Is a Five-Year JobJane Mendillo, chief executive of Harvard Management Company, tells Bloomberg that reshaping the university's hard-hit endowment is a "five-year proposition."More Start-Up Companies Seek Consumer Loyalty by Aiding CharitiesFollowing the example of for-profit social ventures like Toms Shoes, which gives a pair of shoes to the needy for each one sold, more start-up companies are incorporating charity into their business model, The Wall Street Journal says.Rank Charities Based on Their Social Value, Urges Philanthropy ExpertAn adviser to some of Britain's biggest philanthropists is calling for charities to be classified on the basis of most and least worthy causes, writes The Guardian.From The Chronicle's Blogs
Finding Incentives for Nonprofit Collaboration
The nonprofit world doesn't seem to be in a hurry to collaborate.
Charity Gets Chance to Raise More Money Through Free Times Square AdSt. John's Bread and Life received an auction prize to broadcast a free video ad in New York City's Times Square. It's also seeking donations by cellphone texts for the first time.
Advice From the Experts
The Future of Nonprofit Financing: Live From the 2010 Social Capital Markets ConferenceJoin us on Tuesday, October 5, at noon U.S. Eastern time for a live online discussion about the future of nonprofit financing.
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