Donna Gordon Blankinship, Author at NonProfit PRO

November 16, 2009 American Charities May Not Have a Happy Holiday

SEATTLE, The Associated Press — American charities have weathered a significant drop in giving this year, and while they're hoping for a holiday miracle, a recent survey shows they will probably see a decrease in year-end generosity.

June 25, 2009 Charitable Foundations See Endowments Drop

SEATTLE, June 25, 2009, Associated Press — U.S. foundations saw their investments drop by an average of 26 percent in 2008 amid the economic downturn and stock market collapse, but that hasn't slowed their charitable giving, a new survey has found.

May 11, 2009 Analysis of Gates Foundation Grants Shows Reach of the World’s Largest Philanthropy Fund

SEATTLE, May 8, 2009, The Gaea News — A new study of the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation illustrates its global reach with spending on health issues, but notes a need for accountability on whether the money is being spent in the most effective way.

April 24, 2009 Gates Foundation Pledges $57 Million to Overseas Libraries

SEATTLE, April 23, 2009, The Seattle Post-Intelligencer — The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation will spend $57 million to improve Internet access at public libraries in Poland, Romania and Vietnam.