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Keeping the arts alive, even in a recession
Sep 22, 2011
Bill Radke speaks with Randy Cohen of Americans for the Arts about how contributions to American arts nonprofits have been faring through the recession and why companies and people should support the arts.
British arts may have to follow the American way
Christopher Werth Sep 22, 2011
With big budget cuts on the horizon, British art organizations are going to have to look beyond the government for funding. Marketplace's Christopher Werth has the story.
Floods exacerbate Pakistan's budget woes
Aug 18, 2010
Kai Ryssdal talks to Time Magazine reporter Omar Waraich about the the disaster situation in Pakistan and how the Pakistani government is trying to stay financially afloat.
Susan G. Komen fights for trademark
Janet Babin Aug 5, 2010
Susan G. Komen For the Cure, the breast cancer charity, has warned several other charities to stay away from its trademarked phrase: "Race for the Cure." And watch out if you use the color pink. Janet Babin reports.
Live Aid changed the face of fundraising
Rebecca Singer Sep 22, 2011
Twenty-five years ago, the Live Aid concert brought together a galaxy of pop stars and changed the business of fundraising.
People withhold donations for spill aid
Mitchell Hartman Sep 22, 2011
Charitable donations to deal with the BP oil disaster have been meager. And they aren't likely to pick up any time soon. Mitchell Hartman reports.
The challenges of microfinance
Jul 2, 2010
Thousands of ordinary people are turning towards microfinance as a form of charitable giving. But it turns out your contribution could end up in the wrong hands. New York Times writer Neil MacFarquhar discusses the challenges surrounding microfinance with host Tess Vigeland.
Colleges hitting up alums early
Amy Scott Sep 22, 2011
College fundraisers are upping their game and asking alums -- and sometimes even freshmen -- to donate, especially because college endowments took a huge hit from the Great Recession.
To pay or not to pay?
Sep 22, 2011
Panera Bread Co. opened a new location in St. Louis and let its customers decide what they want to pay. Sounds like a free lunch, but as Steve Chiotakis talks to Vickie Morwitz, people still decide to pay.
IMF lending habits get a little tighter
Stacey Vanek Smith Sep 22, 2011
In a 94-0 vote today, the Senate opted to oppose International Monetary Fund bailout packages to nations unlikely to repay them. Marketplace Stacey Vanek-Smith has the story.
