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Read a transcript of our special live discussion with the CEO of the Gates Foundation.
The Chronicle of Philanthropy
Wednesday, August 20, 2008


Updates

IRS releases instructions for new charity tax form

More than $110-million raised for disasters in Asia

Gates Foundation promises emergency food grants

Watchdog group devises plan to vet Muslim charities

A charity's business plan faces trouble

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Elsewhere Online

Top official resigns at White House 'faith-based' office

Aid groups press Russia for access to South Ossetia

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Prospecting

New fund-raising product stirs privacy concerns

Tips on recruiting new board members

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Government and Politics Watch

Nonprofit representatives plan to mingle with political activists in Denver

U.S. Senate created philanthropy caucus

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Philanthropy News

Charity's Cutting Edge
United Way's new approach to grant making has charities around the country scrambling to replace money they no longer receive because their work doesn't fit the organization's aims.

New Orleans's Youth Movement
Nonprofit leaders work to persuade young professionals who arrived after Hurricane Katrina to make the city their home.

Monitoring Donors
A new fund-raising product prompts concerns about donors' privacy rights.

Reviewing Muslim Charities
A new effort seeks to restore donor confidence in Muslim charities and protect them from unfair government scrutiny.

Sowing Seeds of Doubt
A charity's plan to raise money by persuading companies to donate vacant properties has run into trouble.

Putting Clarity in Charity
Jargon busters are on the march in the nonprofit world, hoping to persuade colleagues to communicate more clearly.

Jitters Among Strong Returns
Nonprofit endowments achieved median returns of 15.7 percent last year, a Chronicle study finds, but the outlook for this year is less rosy.

A Diversity Push
Lawmakers across the country are pressing grant makers to do more to help minorities.

Parting Words
The departing chief executive of the Gates foundation offers her thoughts about what's next for the nation's wealthiest grant maker.

Nurturing Jewish Identity
Boosted by a $1-billion bequest, the Jim Joseph Foundation is expanding giving to religious groups.

Charity Goes Green
Nonprofit groups are adopting new ways to save on energy costs and protect the planet.

Race to November
Nonprofit groups and foundations hope to capitalize on strong voter enthusiasm in 2008.

Feeling the Squeeze
Some capital campaigns falter as the economy sours.

Paying the Bills
Charities are finding new ways to persuade grant makers to cover basic operating expenses.

Surviving Tough Times
New fund-raising research and tactics tested by veteran nonprofit leaders can help charities as they seek donations in a troubled economy.

(Photograph by Nancy Pierce, for The Chronicle)

A Gloomy Giving Outlook
Many of the nation's largest companies expect their charitable giving to remain flat or decrease this year because of the sluggish economy, a new Chronicle survey finds. Tami Simmons, who directs Wachovia's giving program, says the company will probably cut back some of its cash grants because of a slump in earnings.

The Face of Philanthropy

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Flashes of Hope arranges for photographers to donate their time to take professional pictures of children coping with cancer and other illnesses.

Give and Take

Why Special Olympics movie boycott was a mistake

Giving vs. investing: does it matter what donors call it?

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Opinion

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Don't Ignore Young People
Nonprofit groups make a devastating error in judgment if they do not embrace members of the millennial generation.

Should a Bequest Go to the Dogs?
A debate over giving policies has been touched off by Leona M. Helmsley's decision to earmark her fortune for the care of dogs.

An Idea Worth Trying
United Way's effort to transform itself for a new era could lead to productive new programs across the country.

Survival for What?
As pressures on nonprofit groups grow, charities must explain why they matter to society.

A Warning on Pay
Two key court rulings involving a $139.5-million CEO compensation package should get the attention of nonprofit boards and leaders.

Writing That Changes the World
Avoiding jargon and writing clearly can help nonprofit leaders advance their causes.

Encouraging Public Service
Foundations should expand the number of opportunities available to young people who want to get involved in community-service efforts.

A Plea for Change
Barack Obama's proposals suggest that he believes nonprofit groups need to take new approaches.

A Call to Trustees
Nonprofit boards should move quickly to lobby against state cutbacks that will hurt the people their charities serve.

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New Books

Summaries of publications on fund raising, philanthropy, and managing nonprofit organizations.

Guide to Grants

More than $352-million, from the August 7 issue.

Online Discussions

Read the transcript of our recent discussion about corporate giving in a tight economy.

See our previous discussions

Campaign 2008

Find out where the presidential candidates stand on issues important to nonprofit groups and get other news about charities and the race for the White House.

America's Top Donors

Use our new database to search for gifts of $1-million or more made this year and find out who is giving the most.

Events

Conferences, workshops, and other meetings about nonprofit organizations and donors.

Also of Interest

FROM THE CHRONICLE OF HIGHER EDUCATION
It'll End in Tears
Conflict between the inventor of a medicine for dry eyes and the university where she worked highlights the pitfalls in commercialization of academic discoveries.

Front page | Jobs

Philanthropy Careers

More than 520 positions available with 133 just added.

People

David Rothenberg is the new leader of Sports4Kids, in Oakland, Calif. (Photograph courtesy of SportsKids)

See news about that appointment and other personnel changes in the nonprofit world.

Products & Services

Continuing-Education Guide: Organizations that provide continuing education to nonprofit executives.

Technology Guide: Organizations that provide technology products and services to nonprofit organizations.

Guide to Managing Nonprofits: Organizations that specialize in advising nonprofit groups.

Fund-Raising Services Guide: Organizations that provide products and services to nonprofit groups.

Employer Profiles: In-depth information provided by nonprofit employers.

Chronicle Surveys

Foundation giving
Learn about the giving plans, assets, and grant making of the nation's wealthiest foundations.

Philanthropy 50
See the Americans who donated the most to charity in 2007.

Corporate giving
Examine giving patterns by the largest companies in the United States.

Online giving
See how the nation's biggest charities are faring in collecting donations via the Internet.

Philanthropy 400
Find the 400 organizations that raised the most money from private sources.

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Awards

New awards to honor achievements by nonprofit leaders and organizations.

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