Globalization and Other Big Changes Will Force Hospital Fund Raisers to Take New Approaches

Globalization, the rising importance of small businesses, and the growing need for new revenue are some of the trends that will force fund raisers at nonprofit hospitals and health-care organizations to change their approaches,

Full text article by Holly Hall is available via The Chronicle of Philanthropy, 3/1/10.

Goldman Sachs to Give Colleges $200-Million to Expand Business Education

The investment bank of Goldman Sachs has announced a $500-million effort to help thousands of small businesses recover from the recession, and the initiative will include $200-million to expand access to business-education programs at community colleges, universities, and other institutions. The money will be given to institutions to provide scholarships to small-business owners and to increase the programs' capacity. LaGuardia Community College, part of the City University of New York, will be the first recipient.

Full text article by Graham Bowley is available via The New York Times, 11/17/09.

Goldman Sachs Pledges $500-Million to Help Small-Business Owners

The investment bank Goldman Sachs has pledged $500-million to help develop small businesses and train entrepreneurs across the country, a move that comes amid widespread criticism of bonuses for bank executives. In addition, the New York company has recruited a high-profile team of advisers, including financier Warren Buffett, to guide the philanthropic effort.

Full text article by Ian Wilhelm is available via The Chronicle of Philanthropy, 11/17/09.

Considering a Job in Fund Raising?

I know what you're thinking after reading that headline: "Search for a new job? I'm just thankful to have any job in this economy." With layoffs at companies in what appears to be nearly every industry, and economic news good one day and bad the next, everyone currently employed should be pleased. But you don't have to delay your job search just because of the uncertain news all around us. For those already in the fund-raising business who are ready to make a change, or those interested in entering the field, now is the moment to be actively searching.

Full text article by Jeffrey A. Schoenherr is available via The Chronicle of Higher Education, 11/20/09.

What's Wrong With Charitable Giving—and How to Fix It

With the economic downturn shrinking their bottom lines, corporations are exploring numerous ways to stretch their charitable dollars. Corporate philanthropies are turning to alternatives to cash gifts, such as offering pro bono services and policy work and exploring public-private partnerships and program-related investments to further their charitable goals.

Full text article by Pablo Eisenberg is available via the Wall Street Journal, 11/9/09.

Thoroughly Modern Do-Gooders

Fashions in goodness change, just like fashions in anything else, and these days some of the very noblest people have assumed the manners of the business world — even though they don’t aim for profit. They call themselves social entrepreneurs, and you can find them in the neediest places on earth.

Full-text article by David Brooks is available via The New York Times, 3.21.08.