February 26, 2010
Glocal
Thought>Action>Impact
By Admin
2/18/10
When we, at TAI, began researching the topic of global philanthropy, one thing became abundantly clear: We live in an interconnected world and, in the last two years alone, almost every community and country has been affected by the global financial crisis.
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Salesforce.com promotes business philanthropy with 1/1/1 model
The Daily Tell
By Byron Butler
2/23/10
A growing number of businesses are attempting to give back to the communities around them with many donating money to organizations or entities close to their heart.
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Decline in US newspapers renews idea of nonprofits
The Jerusalem Post
By Staff
2/26/10
As sharp revenue reductions put the future of many US newspapers in doubt, one idea gaining attention is the conversion of newspapers into tax-exempt nonprofits supported by large endowments.
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$16 million microfinance effort launched
Philanthropy Journal
2/24/10
Opportunity International launching $16 million program co-funded by Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and The MasterCard Foundation to provide access to savings accounts and agricultural loans in rural areas of sub-Saharan Africa.
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