December 22, 2009

GETTING PERSONAL: Philanthropists,Government Partner For Good
Wall Street Journal
By Shelly Banjo
12/21/09
As more philanthropists try to leverage their gifts by teaming up with public agencies, the federal government is opening a new avenue for these public-private partnerships. Read full text.
IRS Adjusts Figures for Deductions When Charities Provide Premiums
The Chronicle of Philanthropy
By Grant Williams
12/21/09
The Internal Revenue Service [...]

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December 21, 2009

Aid groups adjust as funding crisis bites
Reuters
By Katherine Baldwin
12/21/09
The combination of a shortfall in donations, exchange rate pressures, erratic inflation levels overseas and reduced income from interest on reserves has put the squeeze on the aid sector. Read full text.
Help for arts groups will do more than pay bills
The Buffalo News
By Colin Dabkowski
12/21/09
…In this way, [...]

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December 18, 2009

How to Build an Exceptional Board
RE: Philanthropy
By David Styers
12/18/09
Working toward the goal of engaging board members and building an exceptional board is certainly not easy, but if you develop solid systems and institute a culture of an inquiring, learning organization, your foundation will survive the most challenging times—and thrive. Read full text.
Federal Agency Issues Preliminary [...]

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December 17, 2009

Two Worlds
RE: Philanthropy
By Diane Miller
12/17/09
I have worked at the Council on Foundations for almost two years and love my work, but really, is there anyone who doesn’t love working in philanthropy? Every so often, one of my Council colleagues is surprised to learn that I am also a Council member (I am on the board [...]

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