The 2005 "Adventures in Philanthropy" Compilation
Just Released!
The 2005 compilation of Betsy Nelson's Daily Record columns, "Adventures in Philanthropy." By telling our stories to a broader audience, we hope to shed light on the role of our area's nonprofit community and the funders that support this important work.
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"Tithing Rewards Both Spiritual and Financial"
Tithing, an ancient practice described in the Bible, is particularly strong in African American communities, where it is reinforced by centuries of family tradition ... which has helped propel Prince George's into the top five counties in the nation for charitable giving - The Washington Post, April 15, 2006
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"Hurricane Donations Did Not Affect Giving to Other Charities, Donors Say"
The donations that Americans channeled to help hurricane victims have not reduced charitable giving to other causes, according to a new survey by the Conference Board, in New York. Nine out of ten Americans who donated to help people affected by Hurricanes Katrina and Rita said they also gave money to the charities they traditionally support, the survey found - The Chronicle of Philanthropy, April 17, 2006
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Did You Know?

ABAG's Skill Building Series: Nonprofits 101 has been rescheduled for May 31, 12:00 PM - 1:30 pm. Open to All Grantmakers.