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Giving: U.S. Philanthropy

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This journal highlights several forms of giving and the activities of a wide variety of philanthropic organizations, some under the patronage of the rich and famous, others created and operated by ordinary people. It also contains valuable resources for those who want to learn about nonprofit management, grant writing, and other topics related to modern philanthropy.

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CONTENTS

About This Issue
The Editors

Lifting Someone Else: Government Encouragement of Volunteer Efforts
Michael Jay Friedman
Government programs encourage volunteer efforts.

Foundations: Architects of Social Change
Steve Gunderson, President and CEO, Council on Foundations
This article discusses the historical and cultural origins of philanthropy and the role played by foundations today.

New Jersey's Nonprofit Sector: An Economic Force
Center for Non-Profit Corporations
This report explains the many sectors served by nonprofits and their economic impact in New Jersey.

Sidebar
National Statistics: The Top Five Donors

Approaches to Giving
Robin L. Yeager
Americans give as individuals, in groups, and through corporations and foundations.

A Closer Look
This sampling of specific organizations through which Americans contribute to a variety of charitable causes provides more detailed information about the workings of U.S. philanthropy.

It Doesn't Just Happen: Guidelines, Supports, and the Profession of Nonprofit Management
This article provides an explanation of the services of some key organizations that support nonprofits and gives information about their Web sites.
 
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