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Government-Funded Nonprofits Brace for Steep Cuts, Uncertain Futures

A newly released Bridgespan Group study of U.S. government funded human service nonprofits shows that while many have survived the harsh economy of the last few years, 91% fear that looming federal funding cuts will “cause significant problems” for them. … Read entire article »

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New Nonprofit Leadership Survey Released

McKim Consulting, a leader in nonprofit sustainability solutions just released the report for their first annual Nonprofit Leadership Survey 2011. … Read entire article »

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Colorado Trust Awards Health Grants to Rural Philanthropy Days Participants

The Colorado Trust today announced it has made $28,500 in grants to strengthen the work of five nonprofit organizations working to improve the health and well-being of rural Coloradans. The Colorado Trust, a grantmaking foundation dedicated to expanding health coverage and improving health care for all Coloradans, made the grants after meeting with nonprofit organizations at Rural Philanthropy Days in Saguache, Colorado. … Read entire article »

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AFP, Nonprofit Coalition Urge Congress to Preserve Charitable Tax Deduction

The Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) today circulated a letter urging the Senate Finance Committee and the Members of Congress who were members of the Joint Select Committee on Deficit Reduction to preserve the current charitable deduction during future tax discussions. … Read entire article »

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Winn-Dixie Foundation Donates $1.4 Million to 116 Southeast Charities

The Winn-Dixie Foundation announced today it is investing nearly $1.4 million in neighborhoods across the Southeast through partnerships with 116 nonprofit organizations, providing a broad range of services critical to helping communities flourish and individuals triumph. … Read entire article »

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2011 Holiday Giving Tips

Holiday time is the season for giving.  These days, when household budgets are stretched, consumers naturally want to make the most of their precious contributions.  The Better Business Bureau of New York can offer tips to help you avoid charity scams and enrich your experience as a philanthropist. … Read entire article »

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Brooklyn Community Foundation Announces Final Round of Grants for 2011

The Brooklyn Community Foundation has announced 37 new grants to Brooklyn-serving nonprofits totaling $668,000, bringing its 2011 giving to $4.5 million to Brooklyn’s nonprofit community. … Read entire article »

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Record $10 Million to Support Community Lenders Working in Underserved Communities

The Kresge Foundation will provide $10 million to a loan fund that makes financing available to small businesses and nonprofit organizations in low- and moderate-income communities. … Read entire article »

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“12 Days of Giving” Facebook Campaign Spreads $1.5 Million in Holiday Cheer Across All 50 States

‘Tis the season for spreading holiday cheer and Walmart is doing just that. On December 12, the company kicked off its “12 Days of Giving” campaign, awarding over $1.5 million to nonprofits that were nominated by Facebook users. … Read entire article »

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Five Charities Share $2 Million in Grants and Celebrity Tributes

To Write Love On Her Arms of Cocoa, Florida was awarded a $1 million grant from Chase at the first-ever American Giving Awards on NBC December 11. The program, hosted by 22-time Emmy Award-winner Bob Costas, featured celebrity tributes to five charities selected through online voting. … Read entire article »

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