Shelly Banjo

November 9, 2009, The Wall Street Journal — With fewer resources to go around, philanthropists are using a host of methods to stretch their charitable dollars.

November 9, 2009, The Wall Street Journal — Traditionally, when it comes to philanthropy, there has been private philanthropy, and there has been government philanthropy, and rarely did the two meet.

November 8, 2009, The Wall Street Journal — Get out your checkbook. The holidays are coming. That's prime time, of course, for all sorts of gift giving -- from your 10-year-old's iPod to a business client's bottle of Bordeaux. And don't forget the old alma mater... or the children's hospital... or the food bank. It's also the season for charities.

August 25, 2009, The Wall Street Journal — The stock market may be ticking upward but local economies are set for a struggle as state budget gridlocks are halting payments to basic human services and causing thousands of homeless shelters, food pantries and senior centers to cut staff, reduce services or shut their doors.

August 25, 2009, The Wall Street Journal — The stock market may be ticking upward but local economies are set for a struggle as state budget gridlocks are halting payments to basic human services and causing thousands of homeless shelters, food pantries and senior centers to cut staff, reduce services or shut their doors.

July 27, 2009, The Wall Street Journal — While planned giving programs steadily gain popularity with charities and their donors, they’re becoming less popular with the banks that service them.

May 21, 2009, The Wall Street Journal — A growing number of philanthropists are adopting spending deadlines and sunset provisions to ensure urgent global needs are addressed in a timely way.

May 12, 2009, The Wall Street Journal — It sounds good on paper: You make a donation to a worthy cause and, in return, receive regular lifetime payments. But so-called charitable gift annuities don't always deliver what they promise -- a risk that could intensify if the recession persists.

April 22, 2009, The Wall Street Journal — When your mission is serving the needy, tough times can be doubly difficult: More people need help, but you have fewer resources.

April 14, 2009, Dow Jones Newswires — With the art market generally in sharp decline, collectors looking to divest should consider the benefits of passing down artwork, antiques and collectibles to family members or donating them to a qualified charity.