Dec 1st, 2008 · Alex Nyerges is no stranger to working 16-hour days and wearing multiple hats. As director of the VMFA, his domain ranges from the art blogosphere to the museum's $130 million construction site — with countless travel obligations, fundraising opportunities and donor visits thrown in for good measure.
Nov 7th, 2008 · One of the true legends of public radio and a longtime friend of host Marian McPartland, Studs Terkel appeared on Piano Jazz in 1992 for a special fundraising edition. The two quizzed each other about radio, shared memories of jazz personalities and improvised music and conversation.
Oct 22nd, 2008 · Democratic presidential hopeful Barack Obama has opted out of public financing. Obama has used social networking sites on the Internet, among other strategies, to raise record amounts of contributions. Obama's fundraising success could mean another failure for the public financing system. Anthony Corrado, a political scientist at Colby College talks to Renee Montagne about the future of public financing.
Oct 21st, 2008 · A recent fundraising attempt by one Massachusetts college tried humor, but went over poorly. The letter from Framingham State College read: "With the recent economic downturn and loan crisis, it has become even more important for Framingham State College to receive your support. Blah, blah, blah, blah, blah, blah, blah, blah, blah, blah, blah, blah, blah." The school has since apologized to insulted alums.
Oct 21st, 2008 · After a first-term Republican seeking re-election to Congress questioned Barack Obama's patriotism, fundraising for her Democratic challenger soared.
Oct 7th, 2008 · It's not easy trying to modernize a massive institution known more for historic artifacts than cutting-edge technology. Wayne Clough, head of the Smithsonian, talks about his first 100 days in office with Ari Shapiro. They discuss fundraising, education and keeping pace with technological change.
Oct 3rd, 2008 · A day after their debate, the two vice presidential candidates have kept relatively quiet. Sen. Joe Biden spoke at a deployment ceremony for his son's National Guard unit, which is headed to Iraq and Gov. Sarah Palin attended several private fundraisers in Dallas and San Antonio.
Sep 22nd, 2008 · The group was formed to urge Congress to put President Clinton's impeachment to rest and "move on." In 10 years it has amassed 4.2 million e-mail addresses and helped define new forms of fundraising and activism in American politics.