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WASHINGTON, D.C.—The National Committee for Responsive Philanthropy (NCRP) released today the spring issue of Responsive Philanthropy. In this issue, new and former leaders of NCRP examine opportunities for philanthropic progress and bring an oft-neglected subject, rural philanthropy, into the spotlight.

“In looking to the near future, we are able to see real possibilities for change and reform in the philanthropic sector,” said Aaron Dorfman, NCRP’s director. “Recent events, such as Senator Baucus’ call for increased philanthropic support for rural communities, the freshman members of Congress and renewed interest in philanthropic accountability are serving as a breath of fresh air for those of us advocating for improvements in the sector.”

Rachel Swierzewski, a research consultant for NCRP’s rural philanthropy project, addresses the current trend of neglect in rural grantmaking and explores why it is important to devote more resources in support of rural development.

Dorfman, who recently joined NCRP as executive director, looks to the next chapter for NCRP's thirty-decade history. Dorfman, who has extensive hands-on experience on the grassroots level, echoes the importance of rural and grassroots philanthropy, and also discusses the ongoing need for more accountability in the sector and the need to increase flexible foundation grants to nonprofits.

David R. Jones, NCRP’s Board Chair and President and CEO of the Community Service Society, discusses current challenges nonprofits and foundations are facing today, as well as the future of NCRP. He talks about accountability, transparency, off-loading of government social services to nonprofits and the role of the board of directors, using his extensive experience in the private, public and nonprofit sectors.

In reaction to George W. Bush’s State of the Union address and the recently elected members of Congress, Rick Cohen, NCRP’s previous executive director, advocates for an “agenda of change” in 2007. He calls for the 110th congress to tackle specific issue areas, such as Hurricane Katrina recovery, poverty and government accountability.

Subscriptions to Responsive Philanthropy are free to NCRP members, and are also available to non-members for $25 annually for four issues. To subscribe, please visit www.ncrp.org. For a complimentary media copy, contact Yna Moore.

NCRP is a national watchdog, research and advocacy organization that promotes public accountability and accessibility among foundations, corporate grantmakers, individual donors and workplace giving programs. For more information on NCRP or to join, please visit www.ncrp.org or call (202) 387-9177.

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