Friday, Nov 01, 2024 05:29AM
There are sometimes reasons why foundations are seen as out of touch with reality, and at least one of those reasons is a failure to admit when you have not only made a m... FULL STORY >>
Resources: St. Paul Pioneer Press
St. Mary’s Academy in Portland, Oregon, is in the news because two longtime major donors are protesting the Catholic school’s decision to rescind a job offer extended... FULL STORY >>
Resources: Willamette Week
Franklin Graham is the son of famed evangelist Billy Graham and heads both the Billy Graham Evangelism Association and the international humanitarian and health aid group... FULL STORY >>
Resources: Deseret News
When it comes to giving, millennials have their typical haunts and habits. A propensity for constant contact and self-documentary have made them known as the “Uber-Me” generation, yet data and advice on how to engage them... FULL STORY >>
Resources: Amy Butcher
Standing by your principles can sometimes feel difficult when dealing with donors, but it also provides an opportunity to amplify those principles to the public, looking for those who are more deeply aligned with your cause. ... FULL STORY >>
Resources: Christian Science Monitor
The U.S. school lunch program has been around for almost 70 years now, but some schools still struggle to get it right. That’s where Kenny “Lunch Angel” Thompson comes in. Last year, Thompson, a tutor and mentor at a Ho... FULL STORY >>
Resources: Click 2 Houston
There’s an inspiring wedding trend that’s on the rise. Instead of wedding registries filled with bread machines and ice cream makers, many newlyweds now choose to support philanthropic causes in lieu of receiving wedding ... FULL STORY >>
Resources: New York Times
We would love to hear from people who have been awarded personal sabbaticals or cash or another significant resource by a local foundation to do something for themselves as an acknowledgement of their commitment. What did you... FULL STORY >>
Resources: Pacific Business News
It’s been ten years since Hurricane Katrina devastated New Orleans, leaving more than 1,800 dead across the region, displacing 400,000, and resulting, by some estimates, in $150 billion to $200 billion in damages. Accord... FULL STORY >>
Resources: Patricia Schaefer
A Devex reporter named Adva Saldinger writes about “what the social entrepreneurship revolution needs now.” That word, “revolution,” may seem hyperbolic, but the first source for Saldinger’s piece is Jean Case, co-f... FULL STORY >>
Resources: Rick Cohen
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