2008: The Year in Review
PND Special Issue - 2008: The Year in Review
While it may not have been the worst year ever, 2008 is likely
to go down as one of the most eventful. From the historic candidacies of Hillary Rodham Clinton and Barack Obama, to the
credit crisis and implosion of the U.S. economy, to the spectacular Olympic Games staged by a rising China, it was a year
to remember. And philanthropy was very much a part of it,
doing what it has done best traditionally even as it sought to
become more efficient, more effective, and more relevant to the
networked global economy of the twenty-first century.
As the year comes to a close, the editors of PND look back at
some of the important philanthropic stories and personalities
of 2008, and look ahead to a new year in which the only thing
we can count on is that it will bring new challenges, new opportunities, and plenty of surprises.
Contents
2008: The Economy Implodes
2008: Political Roadblocks, Economy Hamper Response to Disasters
2008: Foundations Urged to 'Embrace' Diversity
2008: Global Philanthropy Edges Toward Spotlight
2008: Environment, Climate Change Compete for Attention, Dollars
2008: School Reform, Endowments Dominate Education Debate
2008: Legislative Roundup
2008: Noteworthy Gifts
2008: People in the News
2009: Preview of the Year Ahead
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