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Tough Times Require Change Throughout Philanthropy
Original Source by Gara LaMarche Americans are all too familiar with the ups and downs of the tech, housing, and stock-market bubbles. Now we are learning that there has been a “nonprofit bubble,” too. The nonprofit world grew rapidly as a result of generous giving…
Author: The Chronicle of Philanthropy
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America's Voice Laments Tragic Loss of Life at Immigrant and Refugee Advocacy Non-profit in Binghamton, NY
America’s Voice is an Atlantic grantee. Washington, DC — Our thoughts and prayers are with the families of the victims of this terrible tragedy. This is a time for mourning, not a time for pointing fingers and placing blame. The facts of the incident will…
Author: America's Voice
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Congress expands AmeriCorps volunteer program
By Ann Sanner WASHINGTON–Tens of thousands of Americans, from teenagers to baby boomers, soon will get a fresh chance to lend a helping hand in a time of need. The House voted 275-149 Tuesday for a $5.7 billion bill that triples positions in the Clinton-eraAmeriCorps program,…
Author: Associated Press
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Md. lawmakers approve death penalty bill
by BRIAN WITTE Maryland lawmakers on Thursday approved limits to how the death penalty can be used, with supporters saying it will help protect innocent people from execution but opponents calling the restrictions a practical end to capital punishment in Maryland. The measure, which was…
Author: The Associated Press State & Local Wire
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Death Penalty Repealed in New Mexico
Governor Bill Richardson signed legislation on March 18 to repeal New Mexico’s death penalty, saying it was the “most difficult decision in my political life.” Atlantic congratulates its grantee, The New Mexico Coalition to Repeal the Death Penalty, and all member organizations who advocated for the…
Author: The Atlantic Philanthropies
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An Update on Philanthropy and the Economic Crisis: How Atlantic Is Responding
Since October, the situation has worsened everywhere – something you don’t need me to tell you, since the news each day brings fresh tales of economic distress in virtually every country, and among our families and friends. Here in Ireland, where I am spending most…
Author: Gara LaMarche
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Richardson Signs Bill Abolishing Death Penalty in N.M.
by Dan Boyd SANTA FE — Gov. Bill Richardson went to Mass on Wednesday morning, then went to inspect the state penitentiary’s high-security area and execution chamber. Then, shortly after 6 p.m., the governor signed legislation to repeal New Mexico’s death penalty. He called it…
Author: Albuquerque Journal
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Foundations Weathering the Storm
Original Source By: Stephen Pelletier The economic meltdown has had a huge impact on philanthropic organizations: The Council on Foundations, an association of more than 2,100 grantmaking foundations and corporations, estimates that foundation endowment assets have shed some $200 billion in value so far. What…
Author: Associations Now
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Report: Communities in Schools enhances education
Original Source by Robert Stinson | City Writer Communities in Schools reduces dropouts and increases graduations, a recent report released by the Texas Education Agency said. The report showed Communities in Schools has increased math achievements, parental involvement and keeping costs per student low in the…
Author: Temple Daily Telegram
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Large Foundations Fall Short in Supporting Vulnerable Groups
Washington, D.C. – The nation’s largest foundations only gave $1 out of $3 to benefit the economically and socially disadvantaged, according to the Criteria for Philanthropy at Its Best: Benchmarks to Assess and Enhance Grantmaker Impact, released yesterday by the National Committee for Responsive Philanthropy.…
Author: National Committee for Responsive Philanthropy