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The Economist's review of Dan Pallotta's new book, "Uncharitable." "Uncharitable" asserts that the nonprofit sector should embrace capitalism by seeking to make a profit through doing good: http://www.economist.com/books/displaystory.cfm?story_id=12970810  

Foundations and corporations have committed more than $100 million to address the economic crisis, according to Steven Lawrence, the senior director of research at the Foundation Center. These funds are being used to help avoid foreclosures, assist foodbanks, provide services for the homeless and offer financial counseling: http://foundationcenter.org/pnd/news/story.jhtml?id=242000046  

Slate magazine and the Chronicle of Philanthropy publish the annual "Slate 60," documenting the largest American charitable contributions of the year. 2008's top sixty donations total $15.78 billion, compared to $7.79 billion in 2007:
http://www.slate.com/id/2209476/