Philanthropy
Of Kids and Dogs
As charitable causes are brought to the forefront by the release of movies like Slumdog Millionaire, questions of how intent should impact charitable decisions arise.
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Offsetting Green Guilt
Voluntary carbon offsets allow people to invest in projects that allegedly counteract their greenhouse gas emissions. But can voluntary offsets help slow global warming? Or are offsets a way for consumers to buy their way out of bad feelings?
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Philanthropy
The Art of Grantmaking
Money Well Spent: A Strategic Plan for Smart Philanthropy by Paul Brest and Hal Harvey
Philanthropy
Rays of Light in the Giving Gloom
Recent surveys on giving by corporations and high-net-worth individuals look promising for the nonprofit sector. The author submits how to best obtain these resources in a competitive fundraising environment.
Philanthropy
The New Volunteer Workforce
Nonprofits rely heavily on volunteers, but most CEOs do a poor job of managing them. As a result, more than one-third of those who volunteer one year do not donate their time the next year.
Philanthropy
Good News—Nonprofit Gift Cards Expected to Boom This Holiday Season
Charity gift cards are a good way to give meaningful holiday presents.
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The New Noblesse Oblige
Philanthrocapitalism: How the Rich Can Save the World by Matthew Bishop & Michael Green
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Asking and Giving Critical in Tough Times
Eileen Heisman is cautiously optimistic about charitable giving in the recession.