Philanthropy Journal - Top US Stories

Nonprofit news roundup for July 23, 2008

Wed, 23 Jul 2008 11:58:44 -0400

Gates Foundation breaks ground for new headquarters; Congress ready to end charity-assisted downpayments; and more

Wed, 23 Jul 2008 08:35:25 -0400

Car donations have plummeted since Congress tightened tax rules for claiming charitable deductions in 2004, a study shows.

Tue, 22 Jul 2008 15:43:34 -0400

Microgiving.com charity website launched; John Ferber, co-founder, covering all ongoing operation costs.

Tue, 22 Jul 2008 15:41:35 -0400

Virgil R. Carter, former executive director, American Society of Mechanical Engineers, named senior advisor, Plexus Consulting Group LLC.

Tue, 22 Jul 2008 15:39:18 -0400

Verizon Foundation seeking proposals for total of $45,000 in grants for literacy and internet-safety programs in S.C.

Tue, 22 Jul 2008 15:36:57 -0400

Fans Across America, based in Phoenix, Ariz. and serving local communities, announced plan to become national organization.

Tue, 22 Jul 2008 15:34:01 -0400

National Public Lands Day received 2008 National Take Pride in America Award from Department of the Interior.

Tue, 22 Jul 2008 15:30:37 -0400

Amy Shannon, former consultant, Charles Stewart Mott Foundation, named program officer of environment team.

Tue, 22 Jul 2008 15:27:47 -0400

Safeway Inc. customers and employees raised total of $13.2M for Prostate Cancer Foundation.

Tue, 22 Jul 2008 15:25:37 -0400

Drugs for Neglected Diseases and Pharmaceutical Laboratory of Pernambuco partnered to create treatment for kids in Brazil with Chagas disease.