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Your biweekly roundup of media coverage on the world of nonprofit and philanthropy (yee-ha.)
Accepting Less*
(The Chronicle of Philanthropy) In response to the economy, many philanthropic leaders are taking voluntary pay cuts.
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Dueling Research on the True Beneficiaries of Foundation Grants
(The Chronicle of Philanthropy) Same data, different conclusions. Two conflicting reports on giving to marginalized groups raise debate about on how research on grantmaking is conducted.
Giving Goes Flat
(Twin Cities Business Journal) Burt Cohen bemoans the apparent trend among his peers to refuse giving due to the economy, and challenges the old adage, “Whoever dies with the most chips wins.”
Innovative-Safe or Innovative-Radical?
(The Wall Street Journal) N. Ramakrishnan discusses a push for innovation in communication about neo-natal and mother health in India, and in doing so, brings up some important points about what truly defines innovation.
Kobe’s Next Conquest: China
(The Wall Street Journal) In another celebrity philanthropy double-take, NBA star Kobe Bryant helps the Chinese government in their new push to foster philanthropy in the world’s most populous nation. New wealth for middle-class Chinese brings new opportunities to buy, but also to give.
Madoff Losses Tied to Board Size, Makeup
(Philanthropy Journal) A lack of board diversity is linked to Madoff-related losses in foundations.
“Perfect Storm” of Fiscal Stress Hits Nonprofits
(John Hopkins University) Soggy socks? You’re not the only one. This new report from John Hopkins University outlines in detail the current stormy financial situation for nonprofits. The forecast for the near future? Partly cloudy at best.
Raising Children Who Care in Times That Need It
(The New York Times) Is your kid more likely to opt for Halloween candy than UNICEF? Teaching empathy is challenging, but there are new resources to help parents.
Under a New Lens: Corporate Philanthropy in a Changed Economy
(onPhilanthropy) Foundations and corporate CEO’s converged at CECP Corporate Philanthropy Summit to discuss trends and best practices in corporate philanthropy. How can corporations give efficiently and enhance their reputation without being perceived as disingenuous?
-Cary Lenore Walski, MCF Web Communications Associate
