posted on: Friday, September 03, 2010

Below are some of this week's interesting news, commentary and other postings from the world of philanthropy.

• Communications Assessment Made Easy
  The Communications Network


• A Brief History of the Women's Donor Activist Movement
  Women Moving Millions


• Foundations: Fleas or Elephants?
  By Pam David, Blue Avocado


• Charities and Watchdog Groups Clash Over Monitoring Systems
  By Raymund Flandez, Chronicle of Philanthropy


• Mickey Mouse, the estate tax and me
  By Abigail Disney, USA Today


• Economy Still Pounding Nonprofits
  Philanthropy Journal


• Why Are Hispanics Underrepresented on Boards?
  By Rick Cohen, The Nonprofit Quarterly


• Gates Foundation ties with Monsanto under fire from activists
  By Maureen O'Hagan and Kristi Heim, Seattle Times


• What Issues are the Giving Pledge Donors Supporting?
  Asian American Giving


• Faith-Based Organizations Protest Restrictions in Federal Legislation
  Philanthropy News Digest