May 21, 2012

Philanthropy

Giving as Receiving: The True Rewards of Charity

StampFor National Volunteer Week, Austin DeMarco reminds us of the many benefits of giving, be it one’s time or one’s money—an act that rekindles our sense of purpose and meaning in life.

Overcoming Outmoded Skepticism: Seeing National Donor-advised Funds for What They Are

ChestSome foundations and nonprofits have occasionally looked at national donor-advised funds with suspicion, but such skepticism is no longer warranted, as the funds are playing an important role in modern philanthropy.

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High Proportion of Veterans Live in Rural Areas Less Served by Philanthropic Efforts

VetsThe areas of the country with the highest proportions of veterans are rural and exurban counties and those areas are less likely to be served by the philanthropy of foundations.

Nonprofit Community Development Plays in Peoria

CatThe Caterpillar Foundation has given a $3 million grant to get the Local Initiatives Support Corporation to make Peoria, Ill. its newest office addressing community development.

CharityBribes.org Succeeds with Larry David in First Attempt

LarryLarry David releases his first tweet: “I was told by Charity Bribes that if I Tweeted they’d give 10k to the NRDC. Pay up!” Now, will other celebrities play along?

Charity as a Defense for Alleged Insider Trading?

NewsLawyers representing Rajat Gupta, who will be on trial next week for alleged insider trading, are hoping to present his philanthropic activities as part of his defense.

In Arkansas, Philanthropy Supported Local Reporters; What about Sustainability?

NewsThe Arkansas Community Foundation, in partnership with the Knight Foundation, had supported local reporters in the state, but now the grants have run out.

Ethnic Philanthropy Extends Its Reach: A Conversation with Maha Freij of the Center for Arab American Philanthropy

DiversityMaha Freij, the founder of the Center for Arab American Philanthropy, discusses the importance and implications of philanthropy that is identified with specific ethnic and racial groups.

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