Kauffman Foundation Announces Leader’s Surprise Departure
News of Tom McDonnell’s departure as president and CEO of the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation comes less than 18 months after he took the post and a month after foundation trustees adopted a five-year strategic plan he spearheaded, The Kansas City Star reports.
Ore. Man Charged With Cheating Donors to Charity for His Son
Oregon authorities have accused the father of an Iraq War veteran who committed suicide after his tour of duty of collecting donations to a nonexistent charity named for his late son, The Oregonian reports.
D.C. Deer Kill Providing Extra Meat for Local Food Charities
The federal government’s cull of more than 100 deer in Washington’s Rock Creek Park provided more than 3,000 pounds of venison that was donated to D.C. Central Kitchen, which provides meals for community centers and homeless shelters, The New York Times writes.
Mass. Tech College Alumnus Donates $40-Million for Scholarships
A Worcester Polytechnic Institute graduate who received $600 in scholarship money to attend the Massachusetts university in the 1950s has given his alma mater $40-million to help today’s students pursue degrees, writes The Boston Globe.
Family Spars With Pa. Church Leaders Over Planned Art Sale
Relatives of a 19th-century priest who was painted by the noted realist artist Thomas Eakins are battling with the Archdiocese of Philadelphia over its plans to a sell the canvas, which the church says was donated decades ago, The New York Times writes.
Using Social Networks to Reach Thought Leaders
Two experts talk about using new tools that map real-world relationships among influential people for fundraising and more.
By ALLISON FINE
Contributor
NAACP CUTS STAFF; L.A. OFFICE HEAD STEPS DOWNOVER RELATIONSHIP WITH NBA CLIPPERS OWNER The NAACP will lay off 7 percent of its national staff to address financial concerns as it continues to search for a new president to replace Benjamin Jealous. Meanwhile, the president of the group’s Los Angeles…
Experts Question Survey Showing Dip in Fundraiser Pay
Many say the job market is strong and the survey results may be due to an anomaly in the numbers.
By nicole lewis
Contributor
Robin Hood Gala Brings in $60-Million for Antipoverty Groups
More than half of the take from New York’s biggest annual charity gala will support the Robin Hood American Dream Fund to help immigrants and their families, writes The Wall Street Journal.
D.C. Mayor Drops $15-Million Grant Fund From 2015 Budget
Facing a cash shortfall, Washington, D.C., Mayor Vincent Gray’s administration has pulled a fledgling grant pot for local nonprofits from its fiscal year 2015 spending plan, writes the Washington Business Journal.