Stories From 2009
Museums finish challenging year…
Museums finish challenging year; new allegations against ousted founder of Feed the Children; and more.
Habitat affiliates forming statewide group
To better coordinate their work, including fundraising, training and advocacy, the state’s Habitat affiliates are forming a statewide support organization.
L.A. funders predict lower giving
Most L.A.-area foundations expect giving to decrease this year and in 2010, a new study says.
Helping grantees survive in 2010
In the wake of the economic downturn, grantmakers must adjust to the ‘new normal’ in order to help nonprofits survive and emerge stronger in 2010.
Assessing brand value
The stronger a nonprofit’s brand, the more known it becomes and the more donors become willing to invest and stay loyal to the organization.
Publicly-funded: How much to disclose
In today’s environment, where transparency and trust are paramount, the more information you can provide, even if it is not required, the better.
Salvation Army major killed, robbed…
Salvation Army major killed, robbed; charities court supporters through social media; and more.
Constellation Energy Group Foundation gets $36M
As part of recently completed nuclear joint venture betweem Constellation Energy and EDF Group, $36 million contributed to Constellation Energy Group Foundation.
OneWest Bank creates foundatoin
OneWest Bank, FSB, created OneWest Foundation with $10 million contribution.
CVS Caremark event raises over $1.3M
2009 CVS Caremark Charity Classic raised over $1.3 million for local charities in Rhode Island and Massachusetts, bringing to over $13 million total the event has raised since its inception in 1999.