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The Chronicle of Philanthropy
Tuesday, May 13, 2008


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.


The Face of Philanthropy

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The Greatest Generations Foundation has sent more than 700 World War II veterans overseas to visit the places where they fought.

Give and Take

'Emergency help' needed for donors to Myanmar relief efforts

Should churches be allowed to endorse political candidates?

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Opinion

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Philanthropy's Jeremiah Wright Problem
Why do foundations give so much to groups that accuse America of persistent racism?

Naming Rights
The New York Public Library shouldn't have allowed its flagship building to be renamed after a $100-million donor.

'Philanthrocapitalism': Has It Met Its Promise?
Big investments by donors in business-related solutions to social problems have yet to live up to the hype.

Debating Diversity
Views for and against legislative attempts to require foundations to disclose data on the ethnic and racial makeup of their institutions.

Auctions Lose Steam
Bob Levey, a Chronicle columnist, revels in being an auctioneer but believes charity auctions are starting to fade as big money makers.

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Campaign 2008

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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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