Role of Philanthropy in Rebuilding Affordable Housing in New Orleans Cited
The Times-Picayune
By Katy Reckdahl
9/23/10
To rebuild a better New Orleans, the city must engage philanthropists along with the public and private sectors. The Community Revitalization Fund was launched in 2007 to strengthen affordable housing in New Orleans through a partnership that shares expertise and supports [...]
Fri, September 24 2010 » Other » No Comments
Coalition of Foundations Urges Congress to Simplify Excise Tax
Philanthropy News Digest
9/23/10
The Council on Foundations has announced that more than two hundred foundations from forty-two states (including the District of Columbia) have signed a letter urging congressional leaders to pass legislation that would simplify the nation’s tax system and make it easier for the philanthropic [...]
Thu, September 23 2010 » Other » No Comments
Hispanic Heritage and America’s Future: A Catalyst for a National Conversation
RE: Philanthropy
By Frank Alvarez
9/21/10
The head of the Hispanic Scholarship Fund reflects on the role of Hispanic Americans in our economy as well as our colleges and universities.
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Blue Shield of California Foundation Makes $3M in Q3 Grants
San Francisco Business Times
By Chris Rauber
9/21/10
The Blue [...]
Wed, September 22 2010 » Other » No Comments
Lumina Describes How Far States Have to Go to Meet College-Completion Goals
Chronicle of Higher Education
By Sara Hebel
9/21/10
States must increase the number of college degrees awarded each year in the United States, every year, by a total of nearly 280,000 if the nation is to meet the Lumina Foundation for Education’s goal of increasing the proportion [...]
Tue, September 21 2010 » Other » No Comments
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