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Quarterly Philanthropy Reports
Arabella Advisors produces philanthropy reports every quarter that provide a quick review of the latest news on philanthropy. Each easy-to-read digest covers the most recent trends, ideas, and initiatives of interest to donors and anyone seeking to learn more about philanthropy.
October 2010
In this quarter's report, you will find timely news about:
- The big gift from Facebook's founder to Newark schools,
- How the Gulf Coast is faring five years after Katrina, and in the wake of the Deepwater Horizon disaster,
- What leaders at the Clinton Global Initiative recently learned about the dangers of dirty cookstoves (and more),
- How the recent floods have impacted Pakistan and what crucial needs remain there.
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July 2010
In this quarter's report, you will find timely news about:
- The big challenge for billionaires from Warren Buffett and Bill and Melinda Gates,
- What donors are doing in response to the environmental disaster in the Gulf,
- How some funders are using innovative ideas to help Haiti begin to rebuild,
- Which group of donors actually increased their giving in 2009.
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April 2010
In this quarter's report, you will find timely news about:
- Lessons donors are learning from some of the worst-ever humanitarian disasters,
- Prospects for job growth in the nonprofit sector,
- Why the 2010 census has some philanthropists more than a little worried,
- Which popular programs face cuts in the president’s proposed 2011 budget.
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January 2010
In this quarter's report, you will find timely news about how:
- Big nonprofits saw gifts decline in 2009 but hope recent economic news will help,
- Foundations are facing another tough year in 2010 but continue to explore new funding options,
- Philanthropist are fighting hunger in America, which has hit a 14-year high,
- Social media use is booming among nonprofits, though its benefits for many are unclear.
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October 2009
In this quarter's report, you will find timely news about how:
- Volunteering declined in 2009, though certain types of service remained strong,
- Stimulus payments are affecting the funding landscape in education and the arts,
- Journalism is receiving a boost from foundations during these tough times,
- Women’s philanthropy is on the rise and could have a big impact on the future of funding.
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July 2009
In this quarter's report, you will find timely news about how:
- Giving declined in 2008, but less than many had expected,
- Nonprofit mergers and alliances are on the rise,
- Foundations are considering spending down their endowments,
- President Obama signed the Serve America Act into law.
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April 2009
In this quarter's report, you will find timely news about:
- The Obama administration’s response to the needs of nonprofits,
- How national service has received a recent boost,
- How the Madoff scandal has affected donors and charities,
- New tech innovations for the charitable sector.
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January 2009
In this quarter's report, you will find timely news about:
- How philanthropists are responding to the economic crisis,
- How nonprofits are finding new ways to raise funds,
- How the economic crisis and the new administration are boosting national service,
- How new philanthropic tools are increasing the number of shareholders in philanthropy.
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October 2008
In this quarter's report, you will find timely news about:
- How philanthropists and nonprofits are being affected by the financial crisis,
- How disaster fatigue is persisting among donors,
- How businesses and nonprofits are teaming up to strengthen the nonprofit workforce,
- Q3’s philanthropy newsmakers including: Sir John Templeton, Paul Newman, Michael Phelps and more.
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July 2008
In this quarter's report, you will find timely news about:
- How philanthropists are being affected by the economic downturn,
- How disaster fatigue has affected donor response to recent disasters,
- Where the presidential candidates stand on important issues of interest to donors,
- Q2's philanthropy newsmakers including Al Gore, Michael R. Bloomberg, Stewart R. Mott and more.
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April 2008
This quarterly philanthropy report covers these top stories:
- How philanthropists are responding to the foreclosure crisis,
- The creation of a new corporate entity called a low-profit business,
- $40 billion in fraud committed at US charities in one year,
- Q1's philanthropy newsmakers including Oprah, Bill Gates, Bill Clinton and more.
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January 2008
In this report, you will find information on:
- Uneven funding for the Southern California wildfires,
- Important changes to the IRS Form 990,
- How online giving is changing the giving landscape,
- Trends throughout the year, including an annual growth in giving.
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