Grappling with a wealth of guilt
The Washington Post
By Ian Shapira
11/20/09
They are young people who have inherited or stand to inherit big money, and they are spending their post-college years living modestly and working to address the needs of the poor, hungry and politically disadvantaged. But the privilege they grew up with and the money coming [...]
Fri, November 20 2009 » Other » No Comments
Slowdown in Charitable Giving Kicks In
The Wall Street Journal
By Pui-Wing Tam
11/19/09
…For years, many locals — driven by wealth from initial public offerings, stock options and other investments — gave generously to charitable causes, said Emmett Carson, CEO of the Silicon Valley Community Foundation. That continued even after the markets crashed last year, as Silicon Valley [...]
Thu, November 19 2009 » Other » No Comments
Do Your Members of Congress Support Excise Tax Legislation?
RE: Philanthropy
By Steve Gunderson
11/18/09
This is a big week for the Council on Foundations and philanthropy. The Council is celebrating its 60th Anniversary—60 years of service and leadership to philanthropy and the communities we serve. (As I write this entry, I am on my way to Chicago for [...]
Wed, November 18 2009 » Other » No Comments
Greater Milwaukee Foundation’s online tool to track impact of donations
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
By Tom Held
11/17/09
The Greater Milwaukee Foundation has launched an online gauge of hardship in the metropolitan area to help target charitable donations and track the impact of support for basic needs assistance. Read full text.
Crunch Time for IRA Tax Break
The Wall Street Journal
By [...]
Tue, November 17 2009 » Other » No Comments
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