January 19, 2010
Philanthropy, charity have different roles
The Daily Advertiser (Lafayette, LA)
By Carlee Alm-LaBar
1/17/10
…Organizations that promote giving locally are often called on to offer guidance to those seeking to give to help somewhere else. This disaster prompted a response to its member organizations from the Council of Foundations, an association of foundations committed to advancing the philanthropic field. Read full text.
Grants from donor-advised funds grow
Philanthropy Journal
1/18/10
While the volatile stock markets of 2008 took a toll on donor-advised funds across the U.S., the amount paid out in grants jumped, a new study says. Read full text.
Philanthropy: Companies Seek Greater Returns in Tough Times
BusinessWeek
By Chris Farrell
1/14/10
The Great Recession exacted a harsh toll on the U.S. economy, from record home foreclosures to double-digit unemployment. Among the downturn’s many casualties was corporate philanthropy.
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