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The Minnesota Council on Foundations (MCF) today reported that the state’s grantmakers expect relatively stable giving in 2012. According to MCF’s 2012 Outlook Report, foundations and corporations believe their grantmaking will remain flat or possibly increase about one percent from 2011.   … Read entire article »

Virginia G. Piper Charitable Trust today announced grants totaling $4.7 million—an infusion of funds for the nonprofit community that will advance their work in the areas of arts and culture, services for disadvantaged children, youth mentoring, higher education research initiatives and civic engagement opportunities for older adults. A $3 million grant will expand the Center for Sustainable Health at Arizona State University (ASU). … Read entire article »

The People’s United Community Foundation announced that it has awarded $600,250 in grants to nonprofit organizations in its service area for the fourth quarter of 2011. Eighty-six organizations throughout six states received funding in support of their programs, which ranged from basic needs services and affordable housing initiatives, to education and employment programs. … Read entire article »

The Council on Foundations today released the most recent Affinity Group Management Survey, a general status update of the affinity group sector and its response to economic conditions. The survey allows affinity groups to benchmark management practices, provides insight into management trends, and enables comparisons of practices over time. … Read entire article »

Nonprofit Finance Fund has been awarded $1.5 million by the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Community Development Financial Institutions Fund (CDFI Fund) to shore up the financial health of organizations serving economically disadvantaged communities. NFF will use the funds to help education, health, and human service agencies maintain operations and expand services to people in need. … Read entire article »

Champion Theme Inc., a unique company offering a cross-promotional partnering service, offers their Premium Membership to non-profit organizations and charities for free. … Read entire article »