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Information, PleaseDo you have a lot of questions about the world of philanthropy? Or do you have a lot of answers? Listservs and Usenet groups are excellent forums for finding and sharing information on-line. Take a look at some places on the Internet where you can discuss issues of interest to nonprofit professionals.
CDFIs: Banking on the FutureCommunity Development Financial Institutions are an important component in the effort to revitalize low-income communities in America and across the globe. Read an overview of some of the different types of CDFIs, how they help the community, and what you can do to get involved.
Has GuideStar Changed?Like many nonprofits, GuideStar is continually working on ways to improve the services it offers. Because of this, our site has undergone many changes in the past few years. If you have questions about any of GuideStar's policies, check out these answers to some frequently asked questions.
Alcan Announces Annual $1 Million Award to Support SustainabilityThe Alcan Prize for Sustainability is a $1 million prize to be awarded each year to a nonprofit, civil society, or non-governmental organization, based anywhere in the world, for its contributions to economic, environmental, and/or social sustainability. The prize recognizes past performance and helps winning organizations continue to contribute to and impact on sustainability through their ongoing activities. An international panel of distinguished judges, chaired by José-Maria Figueres, Co-CEO of the World Economic Forum and former president of Costa Rica, will select an annual winner. The closing date for entries is March 31st, 2004. For entry details and requirements, please visit www.alcanprizeforsustainability.com.
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