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Segregation Helped Build Fortunes. What Does Philanthropy Owe Now?

Stanford Social Innovation Review

By Claire Dunning In early 1926, Cafritz Construction placed an advertisement in The Washington Post celebrating the speed with which their “Life-time Homes” were selling in the Petworth neighborhood of Washington, DC. This particular advertisement included a list of reasons why Cafritz homes were so popular.

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Philanthropy Must Engage in Reparations, Report Argues

NonProfit Quarterly

Among the many newspapers guilty of such behavior was the Sun , today known as the Baltimore Sun , whose news coverage and editorial opinions promoted racist ideas and profited substantially from running advertisements for the selling of enslaved people and offering rewards for those enslaved people who had escaped.

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Walmart Heirs Bet Big on Journalism

NonProfit Quarterly

Now, they’re expanding their philanthropy to news organizations that report on food, agriculture, and the environment and, in turn, amplifying the family’s other efforts. Walton…and individual family foundations have directed tens of millions of dollars to support journalists, newsrooms, and journalism organizations.

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The Future of Journalism: A Conversation with Monika Bauerlein of Mother Jones

NonProfit Quarterly

Could you break down your revenue profile—subscription, individual donors, philanthropy, advertising—and how that profile has changed over time? Advertising isn’t going to. When Mother Jones was founded, the biggest sources of advertising were tobacco and cars. Advertising is under tremendous pressure.

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Corporate Philanthropy: Adapting to a Changing World

NonProfit Hub

Thus, corporate philanthropy is on the rise. National corporations used to fill this need by having foundations that donate to nonprofits. In an effort to be more direct, they’re relying less on nonprofits and starting initiatives and campaigns through their own private foundations. . Cue: the importance of press releases !

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Newsletter: How to Close Any Deal in Five Meetings ; Lux Brand Barneys Launches #Centiments ; Six Novels on Philanthropy

Selfish Giving

The hottest advertising trend of 2018 ? Coordinator, Corporate Partnerships, National Parks Foundation (Washington D. A professor of philanthropy picks her five favorite novels on philanthropy.??My My favorite book on philanthropy turns 175 on the 19th. My favorite book on philanthropy turns 175 on the 19th.

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[ASK AN EXPERT] Can I Apply Simultaneously For A Corporate Grant And Sponsorship?

Bloomerang

Today’s question comes from a nonprofit employee who wants advice on whether it’s okay to apply for a corporate grant and sponsorship at the same time: Is it okay to make an ask for a sponsorship (say, for an event) from a corporation AND separately to that corporation’s independent charitable foundation? – – Too Greedy?