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The Chronicle of Philanthropy
Friday, December 25, 2009

Updates

Longtime ACLU donor confirms $388-million in anonymous gifts

Few foundations use data to evaluate themselves, report says

Foundations increase support for climate-change prevention

House votes to keep estate tax at current levels

Recession prompts charity watchdog to loosen fund-raising standards

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Layoffs, Cutbacks and Mergers

Recent job cuts and mergers at nonprofit organizations.

Elsewhere Online

Notre Dame gets first tax bill as Indiana county reconsiders rules

Pittsburgh drops tuition tax as nonprofit groups pledge fiscal help

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Surviving Tough Times

Read our guide for managing charities through a recession

Podcasts

Listen to two experts discuss volunteers and donor confidence in our weekly Philanthropy This Week podcast.

Explore how your organization can develop effective online relationships with your donors.

Prospecting

Recapturing lost donors

eBay users gave $50-million to charities this year

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Government and Politics Watch

Tax agency releases data on charities

Tax agency issues guidebook for charities

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Philanthropy News

Outlook for Philanthropy
10 forces that will shape what is predicted to be the toughest year in the nonprofit world's history.

Lag Effect
Charities' economic situation continues to worsen, despite a rebounding stock market, a new survey shows.

Does Twitter Pay Off?
Charities struggle with how much money and time to put into social-media efforts. But some innovative groups and volunteers have seen big financial benefits.

Ho Ho Hopeful
Nonprofit groups have unveiled an array of clever and creative appeals in the final weeks of 2009.

Experiment in Stealth Giving
A Canadian family has taken to leaving notes and small gifts of cash in public places — an approach they've dubbed "guerrilla giving."

A Stock Exchange for Charities?
A new online forum allows grant makers and donors to invest in high-performing charities with plans for major expansion.

Do-Good Businesses
A new type of enterprise that combines business and philanthropy is attracting a growing number of entrepreneurs.

Small Gifts Add Up
Charities should focus more of their time on seeking modest gifts, argues a former fund raiser in a new book.

Are Social Networks Worthwhile?
As a way to win support for charities, social-networking technologies such as Facebook and Twitter have proved to be a bust, a new report contends.
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Giving Lags at Many Charities
Many of the nation's charities are facing a tough time raising money in the crucial holiday fund-raising season, a new Chronicle of Philanthropy poll has found. Plus, listen to fund raisers at several of America's biggest charities discuss their year-end experiences and strategies and read more about their tactics.


The Face of Philanthropy

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International Medical Corps tells the story of its humanitarian work through its collection of 20 years' worth of photographs.

Give and Take

Is the nonprofit world the 'humanity sector'?

Concerns about Google's holiday giving, plus more: Tuesday's roundup

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Opinion

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Giving From the Heart
Why appeals to reason aren't enough.

Shaking Up the Top
Foundations have been too timid in their leadership picks.

Acorn's Lessons
The community-organizing group is getting "a bum rap."

Spurring Excellence
How government agencies can help charities get better results.

Sagging Morale
Why nonprofit leaders must pay more attention to employees' emotional needs.

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 $114-million just listed.

Online Discussions

Read the transcripts of our recent discussions on trends that will affect the nonprofit world in 2010 and on the forecast for foundation grant seekers in the year ahead.

See all discussions

America's Top Donors

Use our 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.

Front page | Jobs

Philanthropy Careers

More than 250 positions available with 31 just added.

Regeneration

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

People

Deborah Sontupe is the new vice president of institutional advancement at Mercy College.

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.

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