By Andy Carroll, ASF
Every 2 to 3 weeks, I’ll explore trends influencing small-staff philanthropy by spotlighting articles, reports, and essays in the media. I’ll cast a wide net, venturing beyond philanthropy and traditional topics to consider a variety of ideas and events.
Needed in Philippines: Support for Recovery and Reconstruction
In a Chronicle of Philanthropy interview, President of the Center for Disaster Philanthropy Robert Ottenhoff recommends giving for mid-term and long-term needs. He notes, “… almost all of the money is donated within 2 or 3 months… And yet there are emerging urgent needs… In the Philippines…hundreds of thousands are going to be left without homes, without farms, without other ways for livelihood.”
Are recent big storms a trend? Will they become more frequent? In a November 15 editorial, economist Jeffrey Sachs says yes and calls for action to reduce carbon emissions.
Student Homelessness Hits Record High
The number of homeless students in U.S. public schools is at an all-time high, according to new data from the National Center for Homeless Education. Says policy expert Barbara Duffield, “The recession isn’t over for America’s poorest families. There’s a gap between what jobs are available, what those jobs pay, and what affordable housing is available.”
Ways Donors Can Support Entrepreneurship
As economic growth languishes and unemployment remains high, philanthropists seek to promote economic development in their communities. Donors support employment training, urban development, small business development, tourism, and helping communities develop a shared vision of the future. In May, the Philanthropy Roundtable convened a meeting to explore another avenue of support: nurturing entrepreneurship.
