10/27/2011 Daily Update From the Chronicle of Philanthropy

Some Companies Increase Giving as Downturn Recedes

Half of big companies gave more to charity in cash and products last year than they did in 2007, just before the recession took hold, according to a report released today by the Committee Encouraging Corporate Philanthropy.

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Philanthropy Today Thursday October 27, 2011 Subscribe to the Chronicle! Subscribe to this newsletter | Stop receiving this newsletter Top News From The Chronicle Some Companies Increase Giving as Downturn Recedes Half of big companies gave more to charity in cash and products last year than they did in 2007, just before the recession took hold, according to a report released today by the Committee Encouraging Corporate Philanthropy. Roughly 1 in 7 Foundations Holds Mission Investments Larger foundations are more likely to seek both social and financial returns, according to a new report by the Foundation Center. Playing Devil's Advocate for the Greater Good The U.S. Army has assigned teams to challenge assumptions by commanders and staffs, to question decisions, and to present alternatives—a practice that has been copied in the fight against polio. New Grants From The Chronicle The Chronicle has posted 55 new grants in the past week. 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University Takes on Debt for Sports Project Sacramento State University could end up with significant loan costs due to a billionaire donor's slow fulfillment of a $10-million pledge, according to Capitol Weekly. $20-Million Gift to Support N.Y.'s High Line Park The donation came from media mogul Barry Diller and his wife, fashion designer Diane von Furstenberg, The New York Times says. In the Arts: $10-Million Pledge for Education Wing at New Whitney New York arts philanthropist Laurie Tisch's gift will allow the Whitney Museum of American Art to offer in-house classes for the first time, writes Crain's New York Business. Obituary: Ronya Kozmetsky, 90, Texas Philanthropist and Educator The head of the Austin, Texas-based RGK Foundation and a leading donor to health, education, and women's causes died Tuesday, says the Austin American-Statesman. 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