| COVER
STORY:
The Generous Virginian Project
Philanthropy's
changing role>
Virginia
nonprofits continue to struggle during the recession
The recession
continues to rock Virginia’s nonprofits. by Nicole Anderson
Ellis
Museum
donors: A passion for art
Private support is vital to newly expanded state museum.
by Robert Powell
A
catalyst for change: Earl Stafford
The organizer of the People’s Inaugural Ball wants to connect
donors and causes. by M.J. McAteer
CHARTS of Major gifts:
Donations
by individuals and independent foundations
Total
corporate donations
Donations
by companies and corporate foundations
The
entrepreneur: Long Nguyen
Vietnamese immigrants say $5 million gift is a show of gratitude. by
Robert Burke
The
alumna: Margaret “Peggy” Wyllie
Sweet Briar graduate helps women earn a degree she couldn’t get.
by Carlos Santos
The
volunteer: Joseph Witt
Trustee leads fundraising effort to keep museum from closing. by
Elizabeth Cooper
Foundations’
effect: The Northern Neck
Nonprofits contribute to the Northern Neck’s quality of life.
by Lee Graves
CHARTS of Major foundations
Top
50 Virginia foundations by total giving
Top
40 U.S. foundations awarding grants in Virginia
| WEALTH ADVISERS>>
Wealth
advisers look for opportunities
Top wealth advisers see gains, but some
have lingering worries about the recovery.
by Doug Childers
CHART
of Barrons top wealth advisers in Virginia
HIGH-END
RESORTS >>
Historic
resorts offer new packages
From walking tours to paintball, high-end properties offer new experiences
and cost-friendly packages. by Maya Payne Smart
Urban
retreat
Ritz-Carlton at Pentagon City marks
20 years. by Maya Payne Smart
COMMERCIAL INSURANCE>>
Virginia
insurance companies make big moves
Three companies make big moves in a soft market. by Ed Crews
EXECUTIVE EDUCATION>>
Getting
assertive
Companies and individual students want to align courses with strategic
goals.
by Heather B. Hayes
A
new focus
Companies ask for more courses on understanding customers. by
Heather B. Hayes
COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE>
The
‘wow factor’
U.S. Army and Rolls-Royce projects expected to spark new development
in Tri-Cities region. by Garry Kranz
Demand
for “green” flooring is increasing
Companies that utilize a native plant landscape can save money. by
Nicole Anderson Ellis
COMMUNITY PROFILE: Loudoun County>
Washington’s
‘wine country’
Fast-growing Loudoun has no desire to match Fairfax. by Robert
Burke
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