Charities Will Soon Learn How the Tax Law Has Affected Charitable Giving: Daily News Roundup
Studies predict nonprofits will bring in $13 billion to $20 billion less. Plus, the co-founder of the cryptocurrency trading app Coinbase has signed the Giving Pledge; Planned Parenthood has been accused of discriminating against pregnant employees; the Justice Department is investigating the biggest migrant shelter for possible misuse of federal money; Fast Company suggests 28 nonprofits for year-end donations; and more news and articles about big donors, corporate giving, and workplace giving.
Northeastern U. Nets $50 Million for Artificial Intelligence and Robotics: Gifts Roundup
Also, Houston Baptist University receives $20 million for classroom and laboratory space, and Harvard Medical School will use $1.5 million to improve the health care given to transgender patients and other sexual minorities.
By M.J. Prest
Senior Editor, Solutions
Adam Falk, the group’s president, talks about its wide-ranging grants, keeping the founder’s vision, its support of young people, and the culture of the institution.
Northwestern Mutual Foundation Commissions Artwork Inspired by Their Grantees
For its 25th anniversary, the Northwestern Mutual Foundation matched 25 of the nonprofits it has supported with Wisconsin-tied artists to create artwork inspired by the organizations, filling its Milwaukee building with art in the process.
By Ariella Phillips
Contributor
Face of Philanthropy: Nonprofits Whose Stories Touched Us
An advocacy group that teaches residents to test for water quality and a nonprofit cemetery that brings history to life are two of many organizations.
By Ariella Phillips and NICOLE WALLACE
Planned Parenthood denies wrongdoing after a New York Times article found instances of discrimination, and the Justice Department investigates a charity shelter that aids migrants.
December 20: Trump Attacks N.Y. Attorney General Over Foundation Lawsuit: Daily News Roundup
President Trump lashed out at the New York attorney general who brought the suit against his foundation. In other articles, Steven Spielberg is expanding the mission of his Shoah Foundation to fight hate; the Justice Department has sued promoters of conservation easements, which it alleges use overvalued land appraisals; and much more news, articles on innovation; and opinions about the Trump philanthropy.
Richard King Mellon Foundation Selects New Director (Transitions)
Also, the Archstone Foundation appoints its next chief executive officer, the head of WNYC announces her departure, and more new CEOs and notable appointments.
By M.J. Prest
Senior Editor, Solutions
Benioffs Donate $15 Million to Children’s Hospital for Mental Health: Daily News Roundup
The gift is the last part of $50 million the couple had pledged to a hospital in Oakland, Calif. Plus, this year’s winner of the Nobel Peace Prize plans to start a fund for women victims of war-related sex crimes; a judge’s ruling that the Affordable Care Act is unconstitutional could hurt the credit quality of nonprofit hospitals; two op-eds discuss the Trump Foundation’s closing, the New York attorney general’s lawsuit against the charity, and where its remaining assets should go; and more.
How the Principles of Playing in a Music Ensemble Can Inspire Collaboration at Nonprofits (Podcast)
Musician and philanthropist Jeffrey Walker believes the principles of working together to create a sound can inspire others to listen and work together productively.