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United Way of America outlines 10-year plan

Gates Foundation picks new CEO

Judge rejects company's challenge to Red Cross logo

IRS uses a controversial standard to deny charity status to religious group

U.S. foreign-aid policies need overhaul, humanitarian experts say

Nature Conservancy hires investment banker as its leader

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Seattle lung charity ordered by court to cut ties to national group

Judge rules in favor of Islamic charity on wiretapping complaint

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U.S. aid agency issues final rule for controversial security program

Service coalitions propose 'nonprofit stimulus package'

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Managing News

Ruling's Impact
Charity leaders fear a jury's conviction of a Muslim charity could hinder international efforts by charities of all kinds.

Church and State
A ruling against the Internal Revenue Service could make it harder for the federal government to audit religious groups.

Economy's Damage
A new report shows the recession is already having a big effect on many nonprofit organizations.

A New Matchmaker
Two businessmen are leading an effort to match donors with fast-growth charities.

A Maverick's Defense
A controversial fund raiser says in a new book that society's views are limiting the ability of charities to do good.

Streamlining Grant Seeking
Foundations are working to simplify the process of submitting proposals for aid.

Charity Results
Information on whether nonprofit groups are making a difference is hard to come by, a new report says.

Opening the Boardroom
As it attempts to recover from scandals, the Smithsonian Institution held a public meeting of its governance body.

The Economy's Toll
As many as 100,000 nonprofit groups could fail in the next two years, an expert predicts.

Executive Compensation
A San Francisco politician wants to limit chief-executive pay at charities that receive city funds.

International Aid
Charities are urging aides to Barack Obama to end Bush administration policies they say hinders nonprofit work overseas.

Job Cuts
Focus on the Family, a conservative group, has eliminated 202 positions.

Philanthropy's Agenda
Nonprofit leaders offer advice on what Barack Obama can do to aid charities and foundations.

Making a Measurable Difference
The creator of a new rating tool seeks to steer donors to effective charities.

Oval Office Agenda
Expanding tax breaks for donors is a top priority for charity leaders as a new president moves into the White House.

Delivering Dignity
A charity that aids needy cancer patients is struggling to raise enough money to meet demands.

Volunteer Chief Leaves
The head of the federal national-service agency will resign in mid-November.

Charity Governance
The Internal Revenue Service is stepping up its attention to nonprofit boards, as a recent ruling shows.

After the Fall
The nation's financial crisis causes trouble for charities and foundations.

Executive Pay Rises
Median compensation for leaders of charities and foundations outpaced inflation last year.

Achieving Diversity
Charities and foundations are taking numerous steps to diversify their staffs, trustees, and volunteer corps.

Debating Charity's Role
Congress is asking hard questions about tax breaks for donors and laws that govern nonprofit groups.

Recruiting Young Workers
Charities need to emphasize their missions and values to attract and keep employees.

Aiding Volunteers
As the price of gas rises, lawmakers show interest in providing more aid to volunteers who use their cars to do good.