A Year Before Public-Service Loan Forgiveness Kicks In, Uncertainty Looms
The first wave of borrowers in a program meant to steer students toward public-service jobs will see their debt wiped away next fall. But neither borrowers nor government officials have a good sense of what to expect.
By Shannon Najmabadi
Contributor
Foundation Watchdog Acquires Bolder Giving
The merger means the National Committee for Responsive Philanthropy, which seeks to influence foundation grant making, will also try to influence how individuals give.
By Alex Daniels
Contributor
Gifts Roundup: $2.5 Million Gifts From Sports Stars Support Smithsonian and Vanderbilt U.
A donation from NBA icon LeBron James backs a museum exhibition on the life and legacy of Muhammad Ali, while Boston Red Sox pitcher David Price funds baseball programs at the university he attended.
By Maria Di Mento
Senior Editor
Daily News Roundup: Big Cities Say They Will Fight Trump on Deportations
Also, federal authorities accuse an Oregon charity of helping people set up religious nonprofits to evade taxes, and “free-market philanthropy” rises in Silicon Valley.
Federal Judge Temporarily Blocks Obama’s Expansion of Overtime Pay
A Texas court’s ruling on a suit brought by opponents of broadening time-and-a-half benefits puts in limbo the policy change that sparked a contentious debate among nonprofit employers.
By Rebecca Koenig
Contributor
Daily News Roundup: Trump Taps Philanthropist Betsy DeVos for Education Dept.
Also, the president-elect says he won’t press for a renewed investigation of the Clinton Foundation and Exxon Mobil accuses Rockefeller family charities of spearheading a climate conspiracy.
For Giving Tuesday, U.N. Foundation Takes a Page From Retail Ads
Starting this weekend, readers of the Deseret News, the Miami Herald, the San Francisco Chronicle, and The Washington Post will receive a bold, four-page advertising circular promoting a wide range of charities and causes.
By Eden Stiffman
Senior Editor
Daily News Roundup: Trump Foundation Appears to Admit Self-Dealing in IRS Form
Also, the president-elect affirmed that his charity will not help cover the $25 million settlement of lawsuits alleging fraud by his Trump University.
The Nonprofit World Gives Thanks
We’re asking people who work at nonprofits to share what they are thankful for in their careers. Share yours with #npthanks.
Daily News Roundup: Penn Fund Gives $100 Million for Philly Revitalization
Also, the Clinton Foundation could face renewed legal scrutiny by a Jeff Sessions-led Justice Department.