Obama Committed for Life to My Brother’s Keeper, Aide Says
The soon-to-be former president has an abiding commitment to the program to boost opportunities for boys and young men of color, says Michael Smith, who led the effort in the White House.
By Alex Daniels
Contributor
Trump Cabinet’s Philanthropic Ties Detailed in New Online Resource
The analysis by the Foundation Center found that the president-elect’s nominees have served on the boards of 50 nonprofit organizations working on causes such as education, veterans’ affairs, and health.
By Megan O’Neil
Contributor
Charitable Giving Expected to Grow 3.6% in 2017
All types of giving will increase, including from individuals, foundations, and corporations, a study predicts.
By Timothy Sandoval
Contributor
Daily News Roundup: Charles Koch Gives $25.6 Million for Black Colleges
Also, Iowa State University is given a $93 million majority stake in an education-tech firm, and Hungary’s rulers announce plans to purge George Soros-backed activist groups.
ACLU’s Tough Talk on Trump Leads to Huge Fundraising Success
Time will tell if the American Civil Liberties Union’s aggressive stance will continue to resonate with donors.
By Timothy Sandoval
Contributor
Helen Diller Fund Gives $500 Million for Biomedical Research, With Few Strings Attached
The late donor’s daughter said the relatively unrestricted pledge is structured to help the university “move rapidly and achieve great things” in biomedical research.
By Maria Di Mento
Senior Editor
GOP Push to Cut Spending Worries Nonprofits
Charities that rely on federal funding worry that a Republican Congress and White House spell deep cuts in funding for their programs, although some say the fears may be overblown.
By Megan O’Neil
Contributor
Grants Roundup: $28 Million Award Backs Teacher Education in Miss.
Other notable grants include $3.75 million from the Ford Foundation for artists’ housing and $3 million from the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation to help Wikipedia make educational media more publicly accessible.
By Rebecca Koenig
Contributor
Daily News Roundup: Chan Zuckerberg Initiative Brings in Political Big Guns
Also, George Lucas picks Los Angeles as the home of his self-funded $1 billion museum, and the Eric Trump Foundation is losing its founder and its name.
Daily News Roundup: Donors Flock to Journalism Group After Streep Speech
Also, actor Tom Hiddleston draws scorn for his charity-related comments at the Golden Globes, and museum leaders fear a Trump administration tax overhaul will cut into giving.