Economic Turmoil and Change

• THIS BLOG HAS BEEN ARCHIVED

  2010 Jan 20

  The Economic Turmoil and Change Blog was launched in January 2009, when the recession was at the heart of every day’s news. Since then, GIA has gradually expanded the content of this blog to include a range of non-recession topics. With the launch of GIA new Web site in January 2010, we have opted [...]

• HAITI EARTHQUAKE RELIEF

  2010 Jan 13

  Washington, D.C. – The FBI today reminds Internet users who receive appeals to donate money in the aftermath of Tuesday’s earthquake in Haiti to apply a critical eye and do their due diligence before responding to those requests. Past tragedies and natural disasters have prompted individuals with criminal intent to solicit contributions purportedly for a [...]

• TOP 10 U.S. ARTS POLICY STORIES FOR 2009

  2010 Jan 10

  David Moss posts his New Year’s list of the top 10 U.S. arts policy stories of 2009. Yikes! GIA appears twice. Read More Tagged: Grantmakers in the Arts, Public Policy

• CULTURAL ALLIANCE MOURNS PASSING OF PRESIDENT PEGGY AMSTERDAM

  2009 Dec 28

  The Greater Philadelphia Cultural Alliance sorrowfully announces the passing of its president, Peggy Amsterdam. She died peacefully at home on December 26, surrounded by family and friends. Read More

• PARTING THOUGHTS FROM MOY

  2009 Dec 21

  “Over the past decade, 24/7 connectivity has become reality. Living in (Shifting between) real and virtual time/space is oxymoronically natural in our lives. Technological breakthroughs enable us to be connected to each other and to address our needs and desires immediately with often a device as large as your or my hand. Often most coveted [...]

• REMEMBER THE BIG PREDICTED TRANSFER OF WEALTH?

  2009 Dec 18

  Apparently it is still coming. Following is a link to an interview Paul G. Schervish, PhD, and John J. Havens of the Center on Wealth and Philanthropy at Boston College, published in Investments & Wealth Monitor. Read More Tagged: Individual Giving