Philanthropy Journal - Top US Stories

Partnership promotes civic engagement

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 13:17:29 -0500

Jenzabar Foundation and Campus Compact partnering to administer regional service conferences to promote civic engagement and inspire future generations to make positive difference.

Charity Dynamics clients raise over $5 million

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 12:07:23 -0500

Charity Dynamics says 50 nonprofits using its Boundless Fundraising social-networking application raised over $15 million since start of 2009.

AFP teams with HEP Development

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:33:21 -0500

Association of Fundraising Professionals partnering with HEP Development to provide its members with products and services for matching gifts.

Nicor gives over $2 million

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:12:35 -0500

Nicor, Naperville, Ill., gave over $2 million in corporate and employee financial donations in 2009, and thousands of volunteer hours, benefiting over 1,200 causes throughout northern Illinois.

Charities step up census role...

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:05:00 -0500

Charities step up census role; Harvard builds stock portfolio; and more.

Wealthy say they may give less

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 06:33:15 -0500

While most wealthy Americans still feel obliged to invest in their communities in the economic downturn, wealthy people worry they may not be able to keep giving at past levels, a new survey says.

New generation of givers sets own course...

Tue, 09 Mar 2010 07:08:32 -0500

New generation of givers sets own course; shakeup at Bethesda Make-a-Wish chapter; and more.

Phoenix arts partnership closing

Mon, 08 Mar 2010 12:59:12 -0500

Citing tough economic times, board of Metro Phoenix Partnership for Arts and Culture voted to cease nonprofit's staffing and programmatic operations; MPAC will use remaining grants funds to directly assist arts and culture organizations.

University of British Columbia picks Blackbaud

Mon, 08 Mar 2010 11:02:51 -0500

University of British Columbia selected Blackbaud Enterprise CRM as its organization-wide relationship-management system

Pier 1 Imports gives $1.1 million

Mon, 08 Mar 2010 07:16:37 -0500

Pier 1 Imports gave $1.1 million to U.S. Fund for UNICEF, representing proceeds from sale of UNICEF greeting cards during 2009 holiday season.