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Win friends and influence people

When looking for a partner, “caring about others” ranks nearly as high as other qualities, study shows.… MORE >>

Giving still lags

According to Chronicle, the top U.S. donors still haven’t surged past pre-recession giving levels.… MORE >>

Philanthropy helps “create a new city” in Flint

Family values: Multigenerational philanthropy garners Flint, MI, family the Piper Award.… MORE >>

Philanthropy plus food in Tucson

Univ. of AZ students run EatStreet; customers order takeout and support charity of choice at the same time.… MORE >>

Small platoons

65% increase since 2001: Delaware offers national snapshot of burgeoning small nonprofits.… MORE >>

Unwanted art and unwanted limitations

Brooklyn Museum wrestles with donor intent (which NY Times deems “strings attached” giving).… MORE >>

Paperless philanthropy

In OH, Columbia Gas donating $5 to Red Cross for each customer who converts to paperless billing.… MORE >>

Pease provision not the end of charity

Arthur Brooks: Time to thank Obama for fostering the American tradition of charitable giving.… MORE >>

A modest proposal

Bill Gates in the WSJ on his “plan to solve the world’s biggest problems.” (Using money has to work, right?)… MORE >>

Quality is job 1; philanthropy is job 2?

At international trade show, auto giant Ford is highlighting philanthropy, not just products.… MORE >>

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