What the news media are saying about philanthropy/nonprofits:
- Nonprofits Get Chance to Buy Homes in Foreclosure
Star Tribune: Minneapolis and St. Paul, working with key nonprofit developers, will be able to pick off strategic properties for their efforts to rebuild neighborhoods. Some could be discounted by 10 to 15 percent off current market values to reflect what lenders save by avoiding holding costs. - Thirteen Communities To Be Participants in Horizons Program
Hutchinson Leader: The program, funded by Northwest Area Foundation, mobilizes community members to learn more about poverty, to support and uncover emerging leadership and to engage the entire community in establishing a future that addresses poverty and creates a new future. - IRS Officials Say Nonprofit World Must be ‘Squeaky Clean’
Chronicle of Philanthropy: Two key Internal Revenue Service officials pledged that the agency will continue efforts to ensure that tax-exempt organizations are following federal laws. - Charity Leaders Offer Tips for Tough Economy, Holiday Season
CNN: CNN talked with the leaders of six charitable organizations to see what they’re doing to address the tough economic times and what everyday folks can do to make a difference, even without spending a dime. - Charity Begins in the Office
Financial Times: Too often, funding comes with strings attached - strings limiting the spending to programme work rather than on support functions such as staff training, improved IT systems or HR management. Yet, as many in the sector point out, boosting operational efficiency by investing in technical training, HR management or streamlined procurement systems not only helps organisations work more effectively but can also mean more cash for mission-driven activities. - Despite Sour Economy, Gates Foundation Plans To Expand
Seattle Times: Next year the foundation, with an endowment of $35 billion, will grow “significantly” in both grant-making and operations.
> Gates Foundation Releases Ambitious New Giving Plans for Education (Seattle Times) - Instant Arts Grants
Twin Cities Business: The Generosity Foundation sets up shop in a New York park, or other public place, and gives small “micro-grants”—between $10 and $50—to anyone passing by who will use the money to start an art project. - ‘American Idol’ Gives Over $64 Million in Grants to 6 US, International Charities
Associated Press: “Idol Gives Back” said Wednesday that grants have been made to The Global Fund to Fight Aids, Tuberculosis and Malaria; Malaria No More; Children’s Health Fund; U.S. programs of Save the Children; Children’s Defense Fund; and Make It Right, Pitt’s campaign to help New Orleans recover from Hurricane Katrina. - From A Corporate Job to a Nonprofit
Wall Street Journal: Here are some things to consider when making a transition to nonprofit management.
