http://philanthropy.com/topic/International/242/ Sat, 26 May 2012 08:26:00 EDT http://philanthropy.com/article/article-content/131497/ http://philanthropy.com/article/1-Million-Settlement-in/131497/ A state regulator's investigation of Greg Mortenson, founder of the Central Asia Institute, drives home the importance of appointing trustees who can stand up to charismatic leaders, experts say.

]]> Sun, 15 Apr 2012 13:00:00 EDT http://philanthropy.com/article/article-content/131344/ http://philanthropy.com/article/Leadership-Prize-Winners-Work/131344/ Soraya Salti, regional director at Injaz Al-Arab, and mothers2mothers, a charity in South Africa, have each won the $250,000 Henry R. Kravis Prize in Leadership.

]]> Sun, 01 Apr 2012 13:00:00 EDT http://philanthropy.com/article/article-content/131341/ http://philanthropy.com/article/African-Newcomers-Get-Help/131341/ For individuals and families struggling with relocation issues, the Colorado African Organization offers not just English, computer, and civics classes but help in navigating health, transportation, and housing systems.

]]> Sun, 01 Apr 2012 13:00:00 EDT http://philanthropy.com/article/article-content/131337/ http://philanthropy.com/article/A-Philanthropist-Takes-the/131337/ A young philanthropist bent on giving away half his fortune, the technology entrepreneur Greg Carr says social change isn't a short-term commitment. That's why he has given a 30-year, $40-million gift to a Mozambique conservation project.

]]> Sun, 01 Apr 2012 13:00:00 EDT http://philanthropy.com/article/article-content/130987/ http://philanthropy.com/article/A-Charity-Adds-Design/130987/ A Child's Right, which provides clean drinking water in developing countries, hired a designer who could help people visualize the group's mission.

]]> Sun, 04 Mar 2012 12:00:00 EST http://philanthropy.com/article/article-content/131006/ http://philanthropy.com/article/A-Charity-Braves-a-Shadowy/131006/ The GoodWeave Foundation tries to persuade carpet retailers it's not in their financial interest to buy from suppliers who use child labor, and its random inspections at factories have allowed it to help thousands of youngsters escape harsh labor.

]]> Sun, 04 Mar 2012 12:00:00 EST http://philanthropy.com/article/article-content/130813/ http://philanthropy.com/article/Improving-Health-Care-Through/130813/ Medic Mobile develops text-message and cellphone applications to improve health-care communications in poor regions of Africa and Asia.

]]> Sun, 19 Feb 2012 12:00:00 EST http://philanthropy.com/article/article-content/130624/ http://philanthropy.com/article/A-Seattle-Charity-Helps-Poor/130624/ The rural development group Landesa says providing secure title to patches of land creates capital and helps families improve their income and their diets.

]]> Mon, 06 Feb 2012 00:00:00 EST http://philanthropy.com/article/article-content/130539/ http://philanthropy.com/article/Update-IRS-Levies-Fine-on/130539/ The big aid charity was accused of misleading donors by overstating its revenue. The charity says the IRS was off base in its response.

]]> Wed, 01 Feb 2012 18:00:00 EST http://philanthropy.com/article/article-content/130304/ http://philanthropy.com/article/Moneyball-s-Lessons-for/130304/ Careful analysis of data and pursuit of undervalued strategies don't just work in baseball. They could help foundations make a difference in global health and many other causes.

]]> Sun, 15 Jan 2012 12:00:00 EST http://philanthropy.com/article/article-content/130306/ http://philanthropy.com/article/At-FailFaire-Speakers-Are/130306/ Employees of charities say being frank about unsuccessful technology projects provides others with important lessons to help avert similar failures.

]]> Sun, 15 Jan 2012 12:00:00 EST http://philanthropy.com/article/article-content/129721/ http://philanthropy.com/article/New-Fund-Raiser-to-Help-Think/129721/ Charles F. Gauvin is the first development officer the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace has appointed.

]]> Sun, 13 Nov 2011 12:00:00 EST http://philanthropy.com/article/article-content/129729/ http://philanthropy.com/article/Founder-of-Charity-That/129729/ Nancy Sanford Hughes is among five people over 60 who won $100,000 prizes designed to honor older Americans who solve social problems.

]]> Sun, 13 Nov 2011 12:00:00 EST http://philanthropy.com/article/article-content/129386/ http://philanthropy.com/article/Nike-s-Charity-Fund-Seeks-to/129386/ A charitable effort by the sporting-goods company encourages girls in developing countries to get an education and learn to be self-sufficient.

]]> Sun, 16 Oct 2011 13:00:00 EDT http://philanthropy.com/article/article-content/129374/ http://philanthropy.com/article/A-Design-Firm-Lends-Its/129374/ IDEO, a consultant to companies like Apple and Bank of America, is showing nonprofits how to reach out to beneficiaries before designing new aid approaches.

]]> Sun, 16 Oct 2011 13:00:00 EDT http://philanthropy.com/article/article-content/129203/ http://philanthropy.com/article/Omidyar-Network-Takes-a/129203/ The philanthropy created by eBay's co-founder helps nonprofits find top workers, devise business plans, and improve their boards.

]]> Sun, 02 Oct 2011 13:00:00 EDT http://philanthropy.com/article/article-content/129006/ http://philanthropy.com/article/International-Philanthropy/129006/ Susan Saxon-Harrold is becoming a philanthropy adviser after stepping down as leader of the Charities Aid Foundation, a group that helps American donors and companies give outside the United States.

]]> Sun, 18 Sep 2011 13:00:00 EDT http://philanthropy.com/article/article-content/129020/ http://philanthropy.com/article/Chief-Executive-Sues-His/129020/ Domingo Barrios says he was dismissed from the Heifer Foundation after he complained about a conflict of interest among trustees. The charity says it had a policy in place to avoid such conflicts.

]]> Sun, 18 Sep 2011 13:00:00 EDT http://philanthropy.com/article/article-content/128740/ http://philanthropy.com/article/International-Group-Gives/128740/ The charity Epic Change's campaign provided a memorable and creative way to celebrate a holiday and raise money.

]]> Sun, 21 Aug 2011 13:00:00 EDT http://philanthropy.com/article/article-content/128735/ http://philanthropy.com/article/Aid-Group-Raises-Money-With/128735/ Direct Relief International used a Facebook game to spur supporters to "buy" imaginary items and finance relief work.

]]> Sun, 21 Aug 2011 13:00:00 EDT http://philanthropy.com/article/article-content/128746/ http://philanthropy.com/article/Some-Charity-Founders-With/128746/ Several charities founded after the World Trade Center attack are working overseas to promote peace and help victims of terrorism.

]]> Sun, 21 Aug 2011 13:00:00 EDT http://philanthropy.com/article/article-content/128326/ http://philanthropy.com/article/An-Employee-Volunteer-Project/128326/ Engineers and food scientists figure out how to package meals and donate them to one of Africa's poorest countries.

]]> Sun, 24 Jul 2011 18:00:00 EDT http://philanthropy.com/article/article-content/128333/ http://philanthropy.com/article/Worth-Reading-Celebrity/128333/ Fast Company examines what it takes for charities to work with Hollywood stars and takes an in-depth look at Matt Damon's nonprofit effort. Plus, the Washington Monthly surveys the overseas growth of the Boy Scouts, Lions Club, and other old-guard organizations.

]]> Sun, 24 Jul 2011 13:00:00 EDT http://philanthropy.com/article/article-content/128323/ http://philanthropy.com/article/Founder-of-AIDS-Vaccine/128323/ Seth Berkley is leaving the International AIDS Vaccine Initiative to lead the GAVI Alliance, a group that seeks to increase poor people's access to vaccines.

]]> Sun, 24 Jul 2011 13:00:00 EDT http://philanthropy.com/article/article-content/128343/ http://philanthropy.com/article/Exit-Interview-Chief/128343/ Rod Arnold will become a senior vice president at Media Ventures Group.

]]> Sun, 24 Jul 2011 13:00:00 EDT http://philanthropy.com/article/article-content/128321/ http://philanthropy.com/article/New-on-the-Job-Howard-W/128321/ Warren Buffett's grandson looks to shape the family's giving at his father's foundation.

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