Posted on January 5, 2003

2002: The Year in Review

After 2001, a year in which a faltering economy, slumping stock markets, and the September 11 terrorist attacks combined to slow Americans' overall giving, nonprofit leaders were understandably leery heading into 2002. But it wasn't all doom and gloom. Even with many nonprofits facing serious shortfalls in donations and foundations experiencing declines in their endowments, the philanthropic sector nevertheless saw some of the largest charitable gifts ever awarded. In this special issue of Philanthropy News Digest, we take a look back at some of the top stories that shaped the sector in 2002.

Perfect Storm Batters Philanthropic Sector

Philanthropy and the Aftermath of 9/11

9/11 and Victims Compensation

Global Fund to Fight AIDS Struggles to Gain Traction

Battle to Improve Public Education Joined by Gates, Broad Foundations

Bush Administration Pushes Ahead with Faith-Based Initiative

Newsmakers of 2002