Philanthropy is a mission, and it is also an industry. In 2005 alone, charitable contributions to nonprofits topped $250 billion. PBS’s Nightly Business Report will air a three-part series, “A Guide to Giving,” that explores trends in personal and corporate philanthropy and also examines nonprofit accountability.
Monday: NBR correspondent Erika Miller finds out how many individuals and corporations contribute to charities and how those groups make the decision to give.
Tuesday: NBR correspondent Stephanie Dhue looks at the movement to increase accountability in the nonprofit sector.
Wednesday: NBR correspondent Jeff Yastine explores the ways technology, particularly the Internet, has changed how charities do business.
Nightly Business Report airs on Twin Cities Public Television (channel 2) at 5:30 p.m. Tune in, and check back tomorrow to let us know what you think.
