Articles about philanthropy and nonprofits from local and national sources.
Economy:
- Foundations, Corporations Have Committed More Than $100 Million to Address Economic Crisis
Philanthropy News Digest: A growing number of grantmakers have made exceptional commitments to address the causes and impact of the current economic downturn. - Many Foundations Have Lost Almost One-Third of Their Assets
The steep decline in the stock market last year triggered an erosion of foundation wealth, according to a new Chronicle of Philanthropy survey of some of the nation’s largest philanthropies. - Bremer Foundation Will Give Millions To Help Others
St. Cloud Times: Community organizations such as The Salvation Army will get $1.3 million in grants to help people deal with the tough economy. The gifts come from the Bremer Emergency Fund.
Local:
- General Mills Nourishes Nonprofits, Community-Service Efforts
Minneapolis-St. Paul Business Journal: A strong charitable culture exists at General Mills where almost 80 percent of its employees volunteer — either through company programs or on their own. (Full article requires paid subscription.) - Of Leadership, Hopes and Expectations
The Star Tribune Editorial Board invited several recently installed African-American nonprofit directors to discuss issues of leadership, the presidential campaign and their expectations of President Barack Obama. - MLK Breakfast Inspires, Raises Funds
River Falls Journal: Guests at the breakfast in River Falls, Wis., listened to keynote speaker General Colin Powell (retired), whose talk was telecast from a bigger community breakfast taking place simultaneously in downtown Minneapolis. - Diversity Council Anniversary Part of Celebratory Week
Rochester Post-Bulletin: The original vision in 1989 was to eliminate racism. In 1994, the group broadened its vision to eliminate all discrimination and its scope from students to the wider community. Funding came from local businesses through the Rochester Area Foundation. - Wind, ‘The Last Crop to Harvest,’ Grabs Attention of More Farmers Across the Area
West Central Tribune: The Initiative Foundation has been conducting a number of renewable energy sessions across the 18 counties of southwestern Minnesota, and each has attracted crowds ranging from 80 to 125. - New Strategy Addresses Poverty
Alexandria Echo Press: This month Evansville entered the second phase of a four-step community revitalization project, funded by Northwest Area Foundation, that is aimed at reducing poverty in small rural towns and reservation communities across Minnesota. - Childhood Initiative Begins
Fergus Falls Daily Journal: The Early Childhood Initiative program, funded by a grant through West Central Initiative, is taking place throughout the state, and has recently made its way to Fergus Falls. - Bremer Grant Pushes ‘Play it Forward,’ Forward
Crookston Daily Times: The effort seeks to add playground equipment specifically designed for young children to a handful of Crookston parks.
National:
- The First Epistle of St. Bill
The Economist: One of the world’s richest men gives his inaugural address on the outlook for philanthropy. - Gates Awards $255 Million to Eradicate Polio
Chronicle of Philanthropy: As part of a massive philanthropic push to eradicate polio, the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and the British ($150 million) and German ($130 million) governments pledged the gifts to Rotary International to fight the deadly virus in Africa and South Asia.
