The Face of Philanthropy

Medals4Mettle enlists athletes to give medals won in competition to patients who are fighting to survive.

Give and Take

Rethinking charity registration, plus more: Tuesday's roundup

Nonprofit groups give thanks despite tough times

Opinion

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Saving the Safety Net
The nation's human-services system needs a financial overhaul.

Twitter's Philanthropy Revolution
The popular social network is vastly expanding the number of people talking about philanthropy.

Encouraging Charities to Speak Out
The Supreme Court will probably soon widen the gap between charities and businesses when it comes to advocacy: How charities and policy makers can close it.

Surviving the Recovery
As the economy starts to recover, nonprofit leaders need to redouble their efforts to focus on their missions.

Putting Women in the Corner Office
Charities can groom more women to be chief executives by offering them strong mentors and flexibility in work schedules.

Promoting the Common Good
Foundations need to think hard about how they shape their giving to benefit society.

The Hard Truth
Philanthropists need to 'get real' to make lasting change.

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New Books

Summaries of publications on fund raising, philanthropy, and managing nonprofit organizations.

Guide to Grants

Grants totaling more than $105-million just listed.

Online Discussions

Read the transcript of our recent discussion about creating effective marketing messages.

Join us Tuesday, December 1, at noon Eastern time, to discuss how to get better news media coverage for your nonprofit group.

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America's Top Donors

Use our new database to search for gifts of $1-million or more made this year and find out who is giving the most.

Deadlines

Details about application deadlines for grants and awards.

Also of Interest

FROM THE CHRONICLE OF HIGHER EDUCATION
A Real-Life Lesson in Why Accountability Matters
When trustees and other college leaders don't do their jobs, students suffer, writes Goldie Blumenstyk in a Financial Affairs column from Chicago State University.

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Philanthropy Careers

More than 270 positions available with 37 just added.

Regeneration

See articles and resources for seasoned professionals seeking charity jobs or volunteer assignments.

People

See news about that appointment and other personnel changes in the nonprofit world.

Products & Services

Guide to Managing Nonprofits: Organizations that specialize in advising nonprofit groups.

Continuing-Education Guide: Organizations that provide continuing education to nonprofit executives.

Fund-Raising Services Guide: Organizations that provide products and services to nonprofit groups.

Technology Guide: Organizations that provide technology products and services to nonprofit organizations.

Employer Profiles: In-depth information provided by nonprofit employers.

Chronicle Surveys

Philanthropy 400
Find the 400 organizations that raised the most money from private sources.

Foundation giving
Learn about the giving plans, assets, and grant making of the nation's wealthiest foundations.

CEO Pay
See The Chronicle's new survey of executive pay at the nation's largest charities and foundations.

Philanthropy 50
See the Americans who donated the most to charity in 2008.

Corporate giving
Examine giving patterns by the largest companies in the United States.

Online giving
See how the nation's biggest charities are faring in collecting donations via the Internet.

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Awards

New awards to honor achievements by nonprofit leaders and organizations.

Updates

Layoffs, Cutbacks and Mergers

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Surviving Tough Times

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Prospecting

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