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How Long Should Gifts Just Grow?
As nonprofit institutions have seen donations and investments grow spectacularly in recent years, the urge to keep the money rolling in is being supplemented by a new pressure: make it flow out faster. Politicians, consultants, watchdog groups and even some philanthropists say that foundations, universities,…
Author: New York Times
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Atlantic Philanthropies Names Human-Rights Advocate as CEO
The Atlantic Philanthropies named Gara LaMarche, a veteran human-rights advocate, its new chief executive officer. He faces one of the more unusual challenges in philanthropy: The foundation plans to spend its entire $4 billion endowment within 10 years and go out of business. Mr. LaMarche,…
Author: Wall Street Journal
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Grantmakers In Aging Announces First Grantees for new Hurricane Fund for the Elderly
For Immediate Release Contact: Carol A. Farquhar 888.435.3156 Grantmakers In Aging Announces First Grantees for new Hurricane Fund for the Elderly More than half a million dollars support older adult services for the long haul in the Gulf States Region July 28, 2006 –The Hurricane…
Author: Grantmakers in Aging
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Winning the War on Ideas
Lessons from America John R. Healy, former Chief Executive Officer of The Atlantic Philanthropies, says trusts in the United Kingdom can learn important lessons from the methods conservative funders in the United States have used to create effective and strategic philanthropy.
Author: Scope Magazine
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The Silent Giver
Chuck Feeney has already given away $3 billion – and there’s a few billion more to come, the publicity-shy philanthropist tells Conor O’Clery Summary: Chuck Feeney discusses his views on philanthropy, “giving while living” and life. for more click here (subscription required): www.ireland.com
Author: Irish Times
