Most Volunteers Serve Multiple Groups and Want Recognition, Not Gifts, as Thanks, Report Says
People are more likely to donate to a group they volunteer for, the report found.
By Julian Wyllie
Contributor
Twitter Erupts Over Uber Partnership With Charity: Water
A New York Times story about a controversial plan to use Uber stock to provide bonuses for employees at Charity: Water set off a torrent of criticism on social media.
KaBoom Gives Underprivileged Kids a Safe Place to Play (Podcast)
The opportunity to play helps children’s physical development, social and emotional connections, and creativity.
Chicago Public-Health Commissioner Joins Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (Transitions)
Also, JDRF installs its first CEO with Type 1 diabetes, and CARE appoints a new COO.
By M.J. Prest
Senior Editor, Solutions
GoFundMe Expands Charitable Arm, With Plans to Support Broad Causes
The crowdfunding company’s nonprofit will allow people to channel funds to causes such as animal rescue, elementary and secondary education, and mental health if they don’t want to choose a specific charity to support.
By HEATHER JOSLYN
Contributor
New Tax Could Hit Many Nonprofits Paying $1 Million-Plus Employees
A Chronicle analysis identified 226 nonprofits that paid one or more employees compensation in excess of $1 million a year, potentially exposing those charities to a new 21 percent levy under the 2017 tax law.
By Michael Theis
Contributor
PNC Bank Adds $150 Million to Preschool Program (Grants Roundup)
Also, the Starr Foundation gave $50 million for stem-cell research, and the Children’s Museum of Indianapolis received $9 million to dig for fossils in Wyoming.
By M.J. Prest
Senior Editor, Solutions
Foundations Say Communication Teams and Consultants Are Keys to Grant-Making Success
The findings are part of a study by the Center for Effective Philanthropy intended to help people new to the world of grant making get off to a smooth start.
By Julian Wyllie
Contributor
Rockefeller COO Defends Decision to End Support for ‘100 Resilient Cities’ Program
Steven VanRoekel said the change marks the next phase of the grant maker’s work on climate change.
By Maria Di Mento
Senior Editor
Speaking at a conference of black foundation leaders, the heads of Skillman and Kresge reflected on what worked and what did not in the half-billion-dollar commitment to an urban area on the brink.
By NICOLE WALLACE
Features Editor