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Key Facts About Family Foundations, A report from the Foundation Center

Charities do the Detective Work in the War on Terror
By Tamara Audi
They scour the watch lists to see if grant recipients turn up.

Online grantmaking can improve quality of applications.
By Kathy Krais
The explosion in popularity and the widespread accessibility of the Internet has driven many grantmakers to create or increase their online presence.

Corporate Philanthropy - What to Expect in 2004
By Carolyn Cavicchio, from Onphilanthropy.com, Dec. 2003
A compelling look ahead at strategic corporate giving in the age of the USA Patriot Act and OFAC Compliance

Sweet Charity (PDF File)
By Kieran Beer, Bloomberg Wealth Manager, April 2004
The top donor-advised funds grew fatter last year and, based on donations thus far, report that they're likely to do even better this year.