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“The Urge to Merge”

Posted by tiara davis on April 9, 2009 in Uncategorized

There seems to be a general consensus among government funders, foundations, and even some nonprofit organizations, that certain organizations should merge during these difficult financial times. Many of the aforementioned groups have felt for a while that there are too many nonprofit organizations in the United States. The economic downturn may bring about, […]

Come one, come all! See the mesmerizing feats of the Economic Balancing Act!

Posted by tiara davis on March 26, 2009 in Uncategorized

Like many other businesses and organizations today, the Ringling Brothers and Barnum & Bailey Circus may soon face difficult time financially.  The economy has hurt their main audience, working-class families, and they are facing charges of mistreatment towards their elephants in federal court.  Recently, the circus canceled their traditional opening-night gala, but claim that it […]

Foreshadowing of the Downturn: Past Signs of Decreased Philanthropy from the Upper Echelon of Wealth

Posted by tiara davis on March 5, 2009 in Uncategorized

 Bank of America and the Center on Philanthropy in Indiana University conducted a study of philanthropy from 700 of some of the nation’s wealthiest households, and exhibited that signs of the economic decline were evident in their charitable giving habits in 2007.  Of the households that earn at least $5 million, the amount donated to […]

Hopes for a little magic for the Magic

Posted by tiara davis on February 19, 2009 in Uncategorized

The Magic Theater, located in San Francisco, California, was and may still be on the brink of facing a one-two knockout punch combination from the changing times and the economy.  A part of the mission of the Magic is to cater to new playwrights, which means a lot of their productions are world premiers and […]

Don’t Forget the Arts!

Posted by tiara davis on February 5, 2009 in Uncategorized

It seems like the honeymoon is over and it’s back to business as usual in Washington D.C.  In other words, back to trying to fix the jumbled up mess that is the United State’s economy.  In early January, the House proposed an economic-stimulus package that would help Medicaid and nonprofit group with social services programs.  […]

“All the World’s a Stage”

Posted by tiara davis on January 22, 2009 in Uncategorized

“All the world’s a stage, and all the men and women merely players…” –William Shakespeare
The inauguration of Barack Obama was a very strong reminder of this Shakespearean phrase as he delivered his address to a sea of people so great that not even the cameras’ far-spanning range could capture it all. On this monumental day, […]