posted on: Sunday, October 02, 2011

by Yna C. Moore

by Renjith Krishnan | Freedigitalphotos.net

Here is a roundup of some of the week's notable news and postings on philanthropy and nonprofits. 

•  Boosting the Economy Through Charitable Tax Deduction Innovation by Robert Egger  |  Tactical Philanthropy
  
• Investment in failed solar firm Solyndra raises questions about nonprofit's purpose by Joe Stephens  |  The Washington Post
  
• The Atlantic Philanthropies Appoints Christopher Oechsli President and Chief Executive Officer by The Atlantic Philanthropies
  
• What Would A Double Dip Recession Mean for Foundation Giving? by Steven Lawrence  |  PhilanTopc

Yna C. Moore is communiactions director of the National Committee for Responsive Philanthropy (NCRP).