Daily News Roundup: Suit Alleges PayPal Redirected Donations
Also, pharmaceutical firms defend steep price hikes as necessary to subsidize drug-donation programs, and the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s director resigns under pressure.
Grants Roundup: Google.org Commits $11.5 Million for Criminal-Justice Reform
Other notable awards include $65 million from the Wyss Foundation for parks and conservation work in Africa.
By Rebecca Koenig
Contributor
Trump and GOP Congress Boost Chances of Ending Nonprofit-Politicking Ban
But a lack of public support and opposition from major charity associations could make altering or repealing the Johnson Amendment a tough row to hoe.
By Timothy Sandoval and Megan O’Neil
Arts Leaders Aim to Take Action to Stem Cuts to Arts and Humanities Endowments
Arts leaders have been anxious about reductions in federal funding before but worry they are more likely under the Trump administration.
By Maria Di Mento
Senior Editor
Daily News Roundup: NYC Plans Big Increase in Homeless Shelters
Also, Jewish nonprofits are hit by another wave of bomb threats, and Harvard’s investment chief shakes up management of the world’s wealthiest endowment.
Daily News Roundup: Stars Sport ACLU Support in Oscar Fashions
Also, a look at Salesforce’s influential “Pledge 1%" model for corporate giving and the rise of cause gift cards targeting millennial consumers.
Gifts Roundup: $12 Million Donation Boosts Denver Art Museum Renovation
Other notable gifts include $10 million for the University of Houston-Downtown School of Business and $5 million for a UCLA research center on history and policy.
By ANAIS STRICKLAND
Contributor
Daily News Roundup: Major AIDS Charity Draws Fire for Political Spending
Critics say the AIDS Healthcare Foundation is straying from its mission by using its resources on a campaign to limit property development in Los Angeles. Also, Israel denies a work visa for a human-rights nonprofit’s researcher.
ONE Campaign and Oxfam America Name New CEOs
Plus, the Malala Fund appoints a new leader, and the president of Moody’s Foundation plans to retire after 30 years.
By ANAIS STRICKLAND
Contributor
Grant Makers Give Money Fast to Challenge Trump Policies
A sense of urgency on issues like immigration and racial and gender justice is prompting progressive foundations and community funds to back new programs and speed up spending.
By Rebecca Koenig
Contributor