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Your biweekly roundup of media coverage on the world of nonprofit and philanthropy (yee-ha).
Local
Hiring, Wage Freezes Starting To Thaw
(Minneapolis-St. Paul Business Journal) According to a new survey, 54% of businesses report planning on “unfreezing” hiring and wage freezes within the next six months.
New Leaders Bring Fresh Focus to Area Foundations
(Minneapolis-St. Paul Business Journal) Five of the largest Twin Cities-based Foundations are headed by recently hired leaders, a rate of turnover rarely seen. They’ve got big plans for finding new ways to collaborate and putting into place more effective grantmaking practices.
Nonprofits Object to Minneapolis’ Streetlight Fees, Feeling ‘Death by A Thousand Cuts’
(MinnPost.com) Nonprofits are being charged more fees for city services and assessments. Troubled by the trend, nonprofit leaders recently spoke out about the issue at a public hearing.
Nonprofits Take Hit in Steele County Budget
(MinnPost.com) Some Steele county nonprofits, including providers of basic needs, are feeling the effects of budget tightening as the county commissioner cuts $100,000 in grants.
Working to Make Sure Businesses Aren’t Derailed
(Star Tribune) A coalition of grantmakers and nonprofits are working together to ensure that local businesses and communities along the University Avenue are not affected negatively by the Central Corridor light rail project.
National
Charitable Gifts to Drop 9% in 2009
(The Wall Street Journal) Charitable giving is projected to take a dip this year, as the full brunt of the economic downturn is finally reflected in the giving habits of donors.
For Executives, Study Shows Foundations Prefer to Hire From Outside
(The Chronicle of Philanthropy) Bad news for those climbing the ladder in the philanthropic world. A new study reports that the majority of philanthropic executives are hired from outside the organization.
Giving Through Donor-Advised Funds Holds Steady, Despite Fewer Contributions
(PND) Many who use donor-advised funds to contribute to nonprofits are maintaining their giving levels despite the downturn.
U.S. Health-Care Giving Rises Only Slightly in 2008
(The Chronicle of Philanthropy) Donations to US health-care organizations rose by 2.9% in 2008 according to a report released by the Association of Healthcare Philanthropy. However, the Association notes that this bump in giving is likely the result of health-care organizations closing their books before the recession hit.
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