Nonprofits Brace for Recession
Charitable giving is less susceptible to recession than the general economy, but nonprofits nonetheless are planning for a future that may include less support from foundations. 11/21/2008
Addiction and Mental Health Funding Center Established by SAMHSA
The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) has established a new financing center of excellence intended to generate new approaches to funding addiction and mental-health services as well as promoting best practices developed across the country. 11/21/2008
Senate Philanthropy Caucus Established
The new Senate Philanthropy Caucus, established by Sens. Charles Schumer (D-N.Y.) and Richard Burr (R-N.C.) is intended to help lawmakers help foundations and charities. 11/21/2008
Rich People Giving Less to Charity
The current recession has been an equal-opportunity destroyer, with 73 percent of high-net-worth families saying they have been significantly hurt by the economic downturn. 11/21/2008
Corporate Giving Expected to Stall
Requests for support from corporate foundations are expected to rise as the economy worsens, but some major companies indicate that they don't plan to increase their grantmaking in 2009. 11/14/2008
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Boston University School of Public Health 
