Rural America: Mythology Versus Reality
RE: Philanthropy
By Rick Cohen
7/22/11
The mythologies characterizing rural America are just that, mythologies that rural is doing just great, that rural people are pulling themselves up by their bootstraps and navigating their way through the never-ending recession. Foundations serving rural communities know a different reality, one of assets and needs in [...]
Mon, July 25 2011 » Other » No Comments
Making Philanthropy Work in Rural America
RE: Philanthropy
By Jeff Yost
7/21/11
In today’s age of austerity, political gridlock, cynicism, diminishing government resources, and intractable problems, collaboration is essential to get good work done and make it stick, especially in rural America.
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California Endowment Announces $200 Million Public-Private Loan Fund
Philanthropy News Digest
7/22/11
The California Endowment has announced the creation [...]
Fri, July 22 2011 » Other » No Comments
Rural Philanthropy: More Than a Decade of Success in West Virginia
RE: Philanthropy
By Judy Sjostedt
7/20/11
When people ask what philanthropy means for rural areas, they don’t have to look any farther than West Virginia to see what it’s all about.
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$1.1 Million in Grants Will Go to Charities Aiding Families After Spill
The Times-Picayune
By Benjamin Alexander-Bloch
7/20/11
The beginnings [...]
Thu, July 21 2011 » Other » No Comments
Realities of Modern Rural Economy
RE: Philanthropy
By Matthew Chase
7/19/11
As noted in the promotional material for the Council on Foundations’ 2011 Rural Conference, “Philanthropy in rural America has generated some of the most innovative success stories in our nation.” But with less than 1 percent of U.S. private, community, and corporate foundation investments being targeted to [...]
Wed, July 20 2011 » Other » No Comments
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