Philanthropy Journal - Top US Stories

Nonprofit news roundup for July 25, 2008

Fri, 25 Jul 2008 13:54:11 -0400

Report on Shriners raises question of wrongdoing; Nonprofit says Ford Foundation supports anti-Israel groups;and more.

Use of corporate giving seen trailing its value

Fri, 25 Jul 2008 09:11:05 -0400

CEOs recognize the value of philanthropy to meet consumers’ rising expectations for companies’ social behavior, but few companies make efficient use of philanthropy, a new report says.

Campden, Archimede lauch study

Thu, 24 Jul 2008 15:23:51 -0400

Campden Research and Archimede launched global study to determine attitudes of wealthy families toward philanthropy.

KPMB LLP names executive director

Thu, 24 Jul 2008 15:22:56 -0400

Kevin Martinez, former president, Home Depot Foundation, named executive director of corporate citizenship, KPMG LLP.

Health Net sponsors Veterans Games

Thu, 24 Jul 2008 15:20:14 -0400

Health Net Federal Services sponsoring 28th National Veterans Wheelchair Games.

NISS names board, chair, comm. director

Thu, 24 Jul 2008 15:18:54 -0400

National Institute of Statistical Sciences named five new board members, board chair, communications director.

Globe Aware starts volunteer program

Thu, 24 Jul 2008 15:15:18 -0400

Globe Aware launched international volunteer program to aid nonprofit middle school for migrant workers’ children in Beijing.

Larkin Street Youth Services names chief financial officer

Thu, 24 Jul 2008 15:14:19 -0400

Ray Fort, former controller, Larkin Street Youth Services, San Francisco, named chief financial officer.

RFB&D names Hoefer to board

Thu, 24 Jul 2008 15:12:26 -0400

Andrew Hoefer, managing director, Brown Brothers Harriman & Co. Investment Management, named to board of Recording for the Blind and Dyslexic.

Foundation Center publishes guide

Thu, 24 Jul 2008 15:10:42 -0400

Foundation Center published ‘The Grantseeker’s Guide to Winning Proposals,’ edited by Judith Margolin.