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Humanitarian AidEarthquake That Struck War-Ravaged Syria Highlights Vital Role of Local Aid Groups
Politics trumped humanitarian need, and the United Nations was lambasted for doing too little, but some humanitarian aid was being delivered, thanks to local Syrian groups like the Bahar Organization. -
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Smithsonian American Women’s History Museum Names First Director
Also, a pediatric hematologist oncologist will take the helm of the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society in May, and the Kalamazoo Community Foundation will install a new CEO this summer. -
Banking Crisis
How the Ripple Effects of Bank Turmoil Could Affect Nonprofits — and How to Avoid Them
Damage to nonprofits appears limited so far, but charity leaders and experts urge groups to protect assets amid fears about the banking industry’s health. -
Leaders of Color
Racial-Justice Leader Who Left Her Job Alleging Racial Bias by Board Starts New Nonprofit
Anne Price, former head of Insight Center for Community and Economic Development, says the new group will focus on improving the economic conditions of Black women. -
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Bronx Children’s Museum Names Preschool Founder as Executive Director
Also, the Council on Foreign Relations has tapped a former adviser to President Obama to serve as its leader, and Arnold Ventures hires an economist as executive vice president of criminal justice. -
Opinion
A Set of Ethical Principles Can Help Philanthropy Regain Public Trust in the Field
With the release this week of guidelines for building trust in the philanthropic world, the head of the Council on Foundations is calling on grant makers to hold each other accountable for maintaining high ethical standards. -
The Face of Philanthropy
The Home Depot Foundation Aims to Help Build Careers in Construction
The grant maker is committing $50 million over 10 years to train more people for well-paying, secure jobs in the skilled trades — with a focus on women and people of color. -
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Newman’s Own Foundation Selects Its Next CEO
Also, Cindy McCain will now lead the U.N. World Food Programme, and the Skillman Foundation has hired its first vice president of learning and impact. -
International Aid
Disaster Survivors Need Help Staying Connected With Friends and Families — and Access to Mental-Health Care
In the rush to keep survivors fed, warm, and housed, the flow of support often focuses on meeting survivors’ physical needs but not the psychological aid that helps them recover. -
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Rep. David Cicilline Will Depart Congress to Lead Rhode Island Foundation
Also, a former executive is returning to lead the Z. Smith Reynolds Foundation, and Rideback Rise, a new nonprofit group to help more people of color succeed in the entertainment industry, has named its first executive director.
