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Google.org revamps international-development program

Angelina Jolie tops list of celebrity humanitarians

Opinion

Why 'Social Capital' Matters
It's just as important to recruit supporters as it is to raise money, especially in tough times.

A Fruitless Quest
A charity that provides jobs to troubled people faces troubles of its own as it seeks money from foundations.

The One That Got Away
Every fund raiser has at least one horror story about a big gift that evaporated.

An Idea Worth Trying
United Way's effort to transform itself for a new era could lead to productive new programs across the country.

Election-Year Fever
Fund raising is getting harder for advocacy groups as the White House campaign heats up — but now is when such organizations need to be beefing up their operations.

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Editors' Picks

Taking It to the Streets
Old-school canvassing brings new donors to charities.

The Vanishing Donor
How charities alienate donors -- and woo them back.

Wanted: a Little Respect
Twentysomething fund raisers find age poses a challenge in dealings with co-workers and donors.

The Basics

Highest Bidder
From glitzy to garage-sale, online auctions net big returns for many charities.

Recovering Together
How museums turned a tragedy into a strong partnership.

Fending for Themselves
A legal-services charity requires its program leaders to raise money.

Guide to Grants

More than $250-million, from the December 11 issue.

Online Discussions

Read the transcript of our recent discussion about the 2009 outlook for nonprofit groups.

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America's Top Donors

Use our new database to search for gifts of $1-million or more made this year and find out who is giving the most.

Chronicle Surveys

Philanthropy 50
See the Americans who donated the most to charity in 2007.

Online fund raising
See how organizations are faring in their online appeals.

Corporate giving
Examine giving patterns by the largest companies in the United States.

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Capital Campaigns

Updates on campaigns for endowments, capital improvements, and other needs.

Planned Gifts

Interest rates for planned gifts, issued by the Internal Revenue Service.

New Books

Summaries of publications on fund raising, philanthropy, and managing nonprofit organizations.

Philanthropy Careers

More than 190 positions available with 34 just added.

People

See news about that appointment and other personnel changes in the nonprofit world.

Products & Services

Guide to Managing Nonprofits: Information from companies that specialize in advising nonprofit groups.

Continuing-Education Guide: Organizations that provide continuing education to nonprofit executives.

Fund-Raising Services Guide: Information from organizations that provide products and services to nonprofit groups.

Technology Guide: Information from organizations that provide technology products and services to nonprofit organizations.

Employer Profiles: In-depth information provided by nonprofit employers.

Awards

New awards to honor achievements by nonprofit leaders and organizations.

Events

Conferences, workshops, and other meetings about nonprofit organizations and donors.

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FROM THE CHRONICLE OF HIGHER EDUCATION
One University, 2 Decades
The University of Kansas has added significantly to its facilities, equipment, and personnel since 1988, which more than tripled its spending. Enrollment has remained about the same, and tuition and fees increased fivefold.

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