Gifts to Charity Dropped 1.7 Percent Last Year, Says ‘Giving USA’
The decline, fueled by a drop in giving by individuals, could be a warning sign that the new tax law and other challenges will stall giving in future years.
By Emily Haynes and Michael Theis
Huge Pay Disparities Exist in Base Salaries and Bonuses, Chronicle Data Reveals
Senior-level employees at international groups, religious organizations, and arts and culture groups have compensation with the smallest percentage of bonus pay, new searchable Chronicle data shows.
By Michael Theis
Contributor
Washington National Cathedral Lands $22 Million From 2 Families (Gifts Roundup)
Plus, a center that treats patients with eating disorders receives more than $18 million from a longtime donor.
By Maria Di Mento
Senior Editor
Congress Passes Bill to Force Charities to File Tax Forms Electronically
If President Trump signs the measure, all nonprofits would be expected to file their informational returns in machine-readable format starting next year.
By Alex Daniels
Contributor
Prudential and Wells Fargo Foundations Appoint New Leaders (Transitions)
Also, the Nature Conservancy shakes up its leadership following an internal investigation of sexual misconduct at the environmental group.
By M.J. Prest
Senior Editor, Solutions
How the New York Public Library Remains Current 125 Years After Its Founding (Podcast)
President Anthony Marx says that despite predictions of the demise of the library in the age of technology, it is used more than ever. with 40 million visitors a year.
Calif. Creates New Position to Connect Nonprofits With State Government
Kathleen Kelly Janus will serve as senior adviser on social innovation to Gov. Gavin Newsom. Nonprofit experts across the country are sure to watch whether she can steer the wealth of Silicon Valley to where it will help residents the most.
By Alex Daniels
Contributor
Assets at Small Foundations Declined 3.5% Last Year, Study Shows
Donor contributions were not enough to make up for a sour stock market, according to a Foundation Source study of grant makers with assets of less than $50 million.
By Alex Daniels
Contributor
Mayo Clinic Gets $32 Million, and the NFL Pledges $20 Million for Social Justice (Grants Roundup)
Also, the Gates Foundation gave Emory University $180 million to reduce child mortality in developing countries.
By M.J. Prest
Senior Editor, Solutions
Most Nonprofit Managers Like Their Jobs a Lot, a New Poll Finds
The survey by Classy, an online fundraising company, also found that half of managers were concerned about whether employees at their organizations were paid enough.
By dan.parks and Julian Wyllie