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PIPER STAFF NOTE |
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Mary Jane Rynd, Executive Vice President and CFO
Welcome to the updated Piper Bulletin. The year 2009 marks the Trust's 10th anniversary, and as we reflect on Virginia Galvin Piper's legacy and our 10 years of service, we also look to the challenges ahead. This issue covers an update on Piper's position in these tough times, recently awarded grants and upcoming 2009 Piper Academies. |
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A NOTE ON THE ECONOMY |
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Piper Trust Stays the Course in Economic Downturn
Despite the challenging economic conditions, Virginia G. Piper Charitable Trust is budgeting to pay out $25 million in grants in the coming fiscal year.
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PIPER NEWS |
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Piper Trust Balances Strategic and Emergency Grantmaking
Piper Trust has awarded grants to support both strategic projects in arts and culture, children and education and emergency grants providing food, shelter and medical services.
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Upcoming Piper Academies:
Nonprofit Leadership, Web 2.0 and Social Enterprise
Piper Trust will present three Piper Academies in April, May and September 2009—all focused on strengthening nonprofits in difficult times.
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IN THE MEDIA |
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Economic Downturn Frays America's Safety Net
The Christian Science Monitor, January 26, 2009
Nonprofits, on the front lines of the economic crisis should be included in a stimulus plan.
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Arts Leaders Urge Role for Culture in Economic Recovery
The New York Times, January 25, 2009
Arts groups anticipate a stimulus through the National Endowment for the Arts.
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GRANTEE NEWS |
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Valley Arts Dancing at Financial Edge
The Arizona Republic, January 21, 2009
Valley arts groups face cost-cutting decisions as attendance and funding declines.
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New Way Urged for Gauging Schools
The Arizona Republic, January 20, 2009
A new study from the Arizona Community Foundation has some lawmakers calling for reform in education.
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NONPROFIT RESOURCES |
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Blue Avocado
Blue Avocado is a nonprofit online magazine for community nonprofits, published on the 1st and 15th of every month.
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