Friday, September 18, 2015

Women Favor Relief Charities as Incomes Rise, Study Shows - The Chronicle of Philanthropy

Women Favor Relief Charities as Incomes Rise, Study Shows - The Chronicle of Philanthropy: "en and women emphasize different charitable priorities as their incomes grow, according to a new study of married couples’ giving patterns.

When the woman’s income increased, the couple was more likely to give, and to give more, to relief charities and nonprofits that provide basic needs, such as the American Red Cross, the Salvation Army, or organizations that help the homeless, according to a study by the Women’s Philanthropy Institute at the Indiana University Lilly Family School of Philanthropy."



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New Report is Released on Philanthropic Funding for Documentaries

New Report is Released on Philanthropic Funding for Documentaries: "The  Documentary Organization of Canada released the results of their new research study “Philanthropic Funding for Documentaries in Canada: Towards an Industry Wide Strategy.” The report indicates that the philanthropic sector has some interest in documentaries that are based on a wide variety of social issues. 

The report was made possible thanks to the support of the Ontario Media Development Corporation, the Canada Media Fund, Telefilm Canada, th"



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Monday, September 14, 2015

Job Satisfaction Up, Majority Still Not Thrilled - The NonProfit TimesThe NonProfit Times

Job Satisfaction Up, Majority Still Not Thrilled - The NonProfit TimesThe NonProfit Times: "Based on a Fall 2014 survey of 5,000 U.S. households conducted for The Conference Board by The Nielsen Company, “Job Satisfaction: 2015 Edition” shows 48.3 percent of Americans satisfied with their jobs, up from 47.7 percent in 2013 and 42.6 percent in 2010 (an all-time low). As unemployment plummeted over recent years — from 9.1 percent in April 2011 to 5.1 percent in August 2015 — job satisfaction has risen in kind, reflecting heightened competition for talent and the perception of expanded opportunities for turnover and advancement."



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