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Most Latin American countries continue with high GDP growth rates amid the global financial crisis. While the nonprofit sector in these countries is among the smallest in the world, these nations are on the cusp of significant philanthropic transformation. This is due, in part, to a rising middle…
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Investors are facing one of the worst starts to a calendar year on record. Volatility in China, rising interest rates in the US, and falling oil prices have all contributed to the markets’ unease. The ongoing correction has seen stock…
This fall’s CCFE public policy seminar for community foundations will be hosted in New Mexico. The seminar is intended to provide community foundation leaders with the necessary skills and tools to advocate and engage in public policy on behalf of the philanthropic sector. As a faculty member…
Join us for Florida Philanthropic Network's 2016 Statewide Summit on Philanthropy. Florida is a relatively young state that has grown rapidly in recent years, and with that growth has come rising community needs that have sometimes outpaced our state’s capacity to respond effectively.…
Dr. Sara Watson is the founder of Watson Strategies LLC, which specializes in designing effective advocacy campaigns, with a focus on the role of philanthropy and public-private partnerships. She was the Senior Director, Policy at the Bainum Family Foundation; founder and Global Director of…
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Treasury, IRS Withdraw Proposed Rule for Gift Substantiation
Yesterday, the Treasury Department and the IRS announced it has withdrawn the proposed rule that would have created an alternative way for charitable organizations to acknowledge and substantiate gifts…
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As foundation leaders, we know that philanthropy is a pillar of American society. While we may assume this is widely understood, that is often not the case. In light of the upcoming 2016 election and the impending changes in government leadership, it is…
What do Texas preschooler Owen Hernandez and Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke have in common? As you’ll see during the Learning Lab<!--[if !supportNestedAnchors]--><!--[endif]-->, “Business Champions for Young Children,” at next month’s Fall Conference…
Since 1990, Jewish Funders Network has leveraged the power and creativity of networks to make meaningful change in the Jewish world. Together, our members collaborate to reshape the philanthropic landscape with daring innovations. Every year we gather to celebrate those achievements, conceive…