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November 07, 2008

News Briefing: Some Philanthropists Are No Longer Content to Work Quietly

A new breed of philanthropists are using their money to influence public policy. [New York Times]

David G. Booth donates $300 million to the University of Chicago Graduate School of Business. [New York Times]

The Chicago Tribune sits down with David Booth to discuss his record donation to the University of Chicago. [Chicago Tribune]

In Sarasota County, opportunity exists for Habitat for Humanity and the city to work together. [Sarasota Herald-Tribune]

Posted at 10:21 AM in Education, Politics, Private Philanthropy | Permalink | Comments (0) | TrackBack (0)

November 03, 2008

News Briefing: Myanmar Cyclone Survivors Rely on Handouts, Struggle On

Six months after Cyclone Nargis, many in the worst-hit Irrawaddy delta continue to rely on handouts to stay alive. [Reuters]

In economic crisis, the divide grows between universities with huge endowments and those that depend heavily on tuition to pay their bills. [New York Times]

The endowment of the University of Texas at Austin takes a $1 billion hit. [Associated Press]

Posted at 10:16 AM in Disasters, Economics, Education | Permalink | Comments (0) | TrackBack (0)

October 17, 2008

News Briefing: To Keep Mount Vernon’s High School Sports Alive, Even Rivals Contribute Money

The economic downturn has cost Seattle University roughly ten percent of its endowment. [Seattle Post Intelligencer]

Mount Vernon high school has raised $750,000 in order to finance 20 winter sports team after budget cuts. [New York Times]

Posted at 10:13 AM in Corporate Philanthropy, Education | Permalink | Comments (0) | TrackBack (0)

October 14, 2008

News Briefing: For This Generation, Vocations of Service

Recent college graduates forgo traditional careers to start nonprofits that are focused on outreach. [Washington Post]

Report encourages more partnerships and mergers among Long Island nonprofits. [Newsday]

Bob Dole and George McGovern will receive the World Food Prize for their efforts to curb hunger in the world. [Associated Press]

Posted at 10:35 AM in Accountability, Education | Permalink | Comments (0) | TrackBack (0)

September 30, 2008

News Briefing: Economy Expected to Take a Toll on Charitable Giving

Several prominent foundations in the New York area have been particularly damaged by the recent collapses on Wall Street. [New York Times]

The Howard Hughes Medical Institute chooses Robert Tjian, a professor of biochemistry and molecular biology at Berkeley, as its next president. [New York Times]

Thirty-three pastors defy a federal law that prohibits U.S. clergy from endorsing political candidates from the pulpit. [Washington Post]

Posted at 10:41 AM in Economics, Education, Politics | Permalink | Comments (0) | TrackBack (0)

September 25, 2008

News Briefing: New Effort Aims to Test Theories of Education

Roland Fryer, a Harvard economist, will lead a $44 million effort to scientifically test educational theories. [New York Times]

Aid agencies issue a critical report on the Middle East Quartet. [Reuters]

Posted at 10:29 AM in Education, Private Philanthropy | Permalink | Comments (0) | TrackBack (0)

September 19, 2008

News Briefing: Yale’s Fund Reaped 4.5% in Last Year

Fundraising benefits continue in worsening economic climate. [New York Times]

A pitiable harvest in Afghanistan has left farmers facing acute hunger. [New York Times]

The Yale Endowment reports a return of 4.5 percent for its $22.5 billion endowment. [New York Times]

Posted at 09:54 AM in Education, International | Permalink | Comments (0) | TrackBack (0)

September 09, 2008

News Briefing: Charities Uneasy After Federal Takeover of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac

IBM pledges $250 million in services to charities. [Associated Press]

The Heinz Family Foundation announces its $250,000 award winners. [Associated Press]

College presidents and policy experts defend the rising costs of tuition and argue against forcing colleges to spend more of their endowments. [New York Times]

The government's takeover of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac make charities in the D.C. area uneasy about future funding. [Washington Post]

Posted at 10:04 AM in Corporate Philanthropy, Education, Foundations, Government | Permalink | Comments (0) | TrackBack (0)

August 26, 2008

News Briefing: Aid Workers' Pilot Reported Trouble Before Crash

Pilot of plane carrying humanitarian workers reports trouble before crashing in Guatemala. [Associated Press]

Stanford University to severely restrict industry financing of doctors' continuing education at its medical school. [New York Times]

Farmers markets nationwide accept food stamps. [Associated Press]

Posted at 09:56 AM in Education, Healthcare, International | Permalink | Comments (0) | TrackBack (0)

August 08, 2008

News Briefing: Public Theater Names New Executive Director

Harvard University's endowment grows despite difficult economic year. [Wall Street Journal]

The Public Theater names its new Executive Director. [New York Times]

Posted at 10:07 AM in Arts, Education | Permalink | Comments (0) | TrackBack (0)

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