Updates
Major restructuring of U.S. foreign-aid policies needed, speakers say
Alumni of national-service programs continue involvement in civic causes
Nature Conservancy names an investment banker as its new CEO
Charities raise money for cyclone victims
Grant makers forecast growth in giving, study finds
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Elsewhere Online
First U.S. aid is sent to Myanmar, but more is needed
Panel meets to discuss university endowment spending
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Prospecting
First doctoral degree in philanthropic studies awarded
Economy hobbles giving by some wealthy donors
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Government and Politics Watch
IRS updates rules on disclosing business activities
Deadline approaches for small charities to file disclosure document
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Philanthropy News
Feeling the Squeeze
Some capital campaigns falter as the economy sours.
Feeding the World's Poor
Charities face hurdles raising money to stem the worsening global food shortage.
Mounting Evidence
Grant makers are using new research findings to push for major changes in the juvenile-justice system.
Returning to Iraq
Several American charities are debating whether to resume work amid the challenges of providing humanitarian aid in the war-torn country.
Rapid Expansion
The nonprofit world's revenues and assets have been growing faster than the rest of the economy.
New Agenda
Steve Gunderson is credited by many observers with transforming the Council on Foundations from an association focused on member services to a leader in the foundation world.
Rebuilding Block by Block
Neighborhood associations have been at the heart of recovery efforts in New Orleans since Hurricane Katrina.
Paying the Bills
Charities are finding new ways to persuade grant makers to cover basic operating expenses.
Finding a Voice
Foundations use new Web technologies to tell their stories.
Time Out
A burgeoning movement is getting young people off the couch and outdoors to explore nature.
Surviving Tough Times
New fund-raising research and tactics tested by veteran nonprofit leaders can help charities as they seek donations in a troubled economy.
Red Cross's New Leader
The new head of the Red Cross is a veteran business executive with extensive marketing experience.
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 (Photograph courtesy of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation)
New Leader for Gates
The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation has tapped Jeffery S. Raikes
— a Microsoft veteran and Seattle philanthropist — to replace Patty Stonesifer as its chief executive officer.
Conference Notebook
See The Chronicle's roundup of all the news at last week's meeting of the Council on Foundations.
Guide to Grants
More than $249-million, from the May 1 issue.
Online Discussions
Join us on Tuesday, May 13, to learn how charities can win support from female donors.
See our previous discussions
Campaign 2008
Find out where the presidential candidates stand on issues important to nonprofit groups and get other news about charities and the race for the White House.
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.
Chronicle Surveys
Foundation giving
Learn about the giving plans, assets, and grant making of the nation's wealthiest foundations.
Philanthropy 50
See the Americans who donated the most to charity in 2007.
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.
Philanthropy 400
Find the 400 organizations that raised the most money from private sources.
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Awards
New awards to honor achievements by nonprofit leaders and organizations.
Annual reports
Summaries of annual reports from the Otto Bremer, Conrad N. Hilton, and W.M. Keck Foundations.
Events
Conferences, workshops, and other meetings about nonprofit organizations and donors.
Philanthropy Careers
More than 510 positions available with 146 just added.
People
Riccardo Muti is the new music director of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra. (Photograph by Todd Rosenberg)
See news about that appointment and other personnel changes in the nonprofit world.
Products & Services
Technology Guide: Organizations that provide technology products and services to nonprofit organizations.
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.
Employer Profiles: In-depth information provided by nonprofit employers.
Also of Interest
FROM THE CHRONICLE OF HIGHER EDUCATION
Little Engines That Could
In economically struggling communities, small private colleges help generate development projects in large part as a matter of survival.
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