Roundup of media coverage of the world of philanthropy and nonprofits.
Economy:
Pohlad Foundation to Give $20 Million to Those Hit by Recession
Mpls./St. Paul Business Journal: The money will go toward small businesses and nonprofit services that meet families’ short-term needs and help them prepare for the future.
Foundations can be Smarter Investors
Inside Philanthropy: Foundations are missing an opportunity to shape social and economic change because they continue to operate as passive investors.
Nonprofits Increase ‘Gift Tax’ On Donors
The Wall Street Journal: A growing number of organizations are tapping donors for a “gift tax.”
Tough Times are Cause to Give More
NPR Marketplace: The economic fallout has hurt charities, and foundations have been tightening their belts, but some donors are giving more.
A Struggle to Slice Stimulus Fund Pie
The New York Times: More than 2,000 applications have poured into the National Endowment for the Arts, each seeking a piece of the stimulus pie.
Local:
Wells Fargo Donations Up 5% in 2008
Mpls./St. Paul Business Journal
Building a Foundation to Make a Difference
The Star Tribune: The Community Foundation for Carver County is working to become a resource for nonprofits.
Linking Younger Generations to the News through Social Networking Sites
editorsweblog.org: Two experiments, funded by the Knight Foundation, hope to get news to Facebook users.
Carbon Markets and Forest Practices Webinar now Available Online
A webinar funded by The Blandin Foundation is now available.
Don’t Volunteer: St. Thomas
Flixya: The Greater Twin Cities United Way and The University of St. Thomas created a video encouraging people not to volunteer.
Nonprofits Encouraged to Apply for Free Wireless Internet Accounts
NRP Digest: Minneapolis is seeking applications for 100 free wireless Internet accounts for non-profit organizations that provide free public computer access.
National:
Sharing in the USA
USA Today: A special philanthropy section features an article by Michelle Obama on the nation’s need for youthful idealism and more.
Confusing Web Sites Discourage Donors from Online Giving
The Chronicle of Philanthropy: Poorly designed web sites deter donors who would be willing to give online, suggests a new study.
