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Advocacy
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ACLU’s New Fundraiser to Seek Out Young Donors
Mark Wier previously sought donations for the International Rescue Group and several arts and cultural organizations.
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State Dept. Official to Head Amnesty International
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Wall Street Protesters Debate Formal Structure
Arts
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N.Y. Public Television Stationi Gets New Fundraiser
In a career that most recently included 13 years at the Museum of Modern Art, Lisa Mantone has found that an ability to work successfully with "strong people" is a great...
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Behind a Ballet School’s Financial Transformation Is a Strong Artistic Director
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A Whimsical Project Spurs Urban Renewal
Education
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Ore. University’s Honest Discussion of Strengths Wins Big Gift
Oregon Health & Science University Foundation offered a 12-page statement of what it could do with a large sum when an anonymous benefactor showed interest in the...
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Overlooked Education Gifts That Might Make a Real Difference
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A Former Professor Gives $150-Million to Stony Brook
Environment
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Making Mission Central to a Fund-Raising Event
The Natural Resources Defense Council taught donors about the carbon emissions used to prepare the dinners they were eating at a benefit.
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A Grass-Roots Drive Raises Millions for a Historic Bridge
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A New Mission for Environmentalists
Health
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Hospital Loses to Garth Brooks in Gift Lawsuit
A court ruled that a hospital had to give back $500,000 the singer had provided, plus another $500,000 in damages. The singer asked for his money back after negotiations over...
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Livestrong’s Finances 'Scrupulous’—But Marketing Practices Fuzzy, Magazine Says
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7 Ways to Ensure Gifts for Medical Research Do More Good
International
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A Seattle Charity Helps Poor Families Lay Claim to Land They Farm
The rural development group Landesa says providing secure title to patches of land creates capital and helps families improve their income and their diets.
- Update: IRS Levies Fine on Food for the Hungry Over Drug Valuations
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Moneyball’s Lessons for Grant Makers
Religion
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Unlocking Government Aid for Religious Groups
A Supreme Court decision removes the roadblocks that have made it hard for federal dollars to flow to faith organizations.
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Religious Group Starts Research Effort to Show Donors Results
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Supreme Court to Review Religious-Hiring Lawsuit
Social Services
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Joining Forces to Fight Community Problems: What Makes a Difference
Community groups find that the coalition approach can be more successful than a single program in tackling social problems that have defied solutions, such as low reading...
- What Would Founder Jane Addams Think of Hull House Demise?
- Collapse of Famous Hull House Charity Could Be an Omen
Youth
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A Focus on Fun Keeps Charity Booming
KaBoom, a charity that builds playgrounds, makes sure that its culture reflects its mission with lots of fun events and a yearly staff retreat.
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A Narrow Focus Helps a Charity Accomplish More
- D.C. Promise Neighborhood Misses Grant but Perseveres
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