Three Big Ideas from the World’s Only Secretariat for Philanthropy
RE: Philanthropy
By Dan Hymowitz and Heather Lord
11/29/11
In America, the debate lumbers on about the best way to coordinate the philanthropic sector and the U.S. government. Meanwhile, one post-conflict West African country has jumped right in — the Liberia Philanthropy Secretariat is the fruit of collaboration between [...]
Wed, November 30 2011 » Other » No Comments
Knowledge Tools for Global Philanthropy
RE: Philanthropy
By Lisa Philp
11/28/11
Four years ago, when I was a philanthropic adviser at a private bank, I spoke to The New York Times for an article on global giving. In my work with wealthy families in the United States and around the world, I was seeing a growing trend of cross-border [...]
Tue, November 29 2011 » Other » No Comments
The Weekly Fanfare of Philanthropy
RE: Philanthropy
By Carl Little
11/23/11
The Maine Community Foundation hosts its Inspiring Philanthropy evening around this time every fall. It’s an opportunity to bring a range of friends together — donors, nonprofit leaders, friends of the foundation — to reconfirm the power of giving. Over the years, we’ve invited engaging speakers, including Julie [...]
Mon, November 28 2011 » Other » No Comments
We Gather Together
RE: Philanthropy
By Mary Galeti
11/22/11
American families have many traditions that cross religious, social, economic, and cultural boundaries. Taking time in the latter part of the year to give thanks for all we have is one of the most prevalent. Thanksgiving is a time for food, of course, but also for family (no matter how [...]
Wed, November 23 2011 » Other » No Comments
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