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2019 National Forum on K-12 Philanthropy

April 3 - 4, 2019 Denver, Colorado

2019 Annual Meeting

October 23 - 25, 2019 Carlsbad, California
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Publications

Philanthropy Magazine

Spring 2019

The power of local giving

The Almanac

2017 EDITION

A compendium of the Great Donors, Great Achievements, Great Ideas, and Latest Facts on private giving in the U.S.

Guidebooks

The Fabric of Character

A Wise Giver's Guide to Supporting Social and Moral Renewal

Services & Resources

FREEDOM TO GIVE
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ACR News 2.11.19

ACR Meets with Key Leaders, “Extenders” Update, A Troubling Trend Continues

ACR Leadership Meets with Lawmakers

Last week, ACR was joined by former Congressman Ben Chandler on Capitol Hill to meet with key leaders.

DONOR INTENT

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Growth Spurt

The Ralph C. Wilson Jr. Foundation has $1.3 billion to give away in less than two decades. Expect the pace to pick up fast.

Clarifying Your Philanthropic Purpose

A vitally important step in safeguarding donor intent is defining and clarifying your mission.

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Sweet Charity: A Walk Through Some Nation-changing Churches

Giving thanks for Boston’s charitable houses of worship.

Sweet Charity: Some Common Criticisms of Philanthropy

...and a few quick answers. Part 3 of three podcasts.