Presidents of Small Colleges Bank on Fundraising to Survive
Big gifts are critical, but with concerns about the future of the liberal-arts institutions, some would-be donors are asking tougher questions before giving.
By LAWRENCE BIEMILLER
Contributor
Ad Campaigns Put the Y and YWCA Head to Head
The charities unintentionally started similar public-awareness drives simultaneously. Experts differ on whether they will give each other a boost or confuse the public.
By Timothy Sandoval
Contributor
Donald Trump’s Philanthropy: How Generous Is He?
The presidential candidate last made a donation to his foundation in 2008. Its grants have been fueled mostly by other people’s donations.
By Alex Daniels
Contributor
Gifts Will Rise 2.6% This Year, Study Projects
Atlas of Giving expects charitable giving to hit $489.8 billion in 2016, with stock-market turmoil restraining stronger growth.
By Timothy Sandoval
Contributor
Podcast: Giving Will Keep Rising in 2016, Forecast Says
Atlas of Giving chief Rob Mitchell discusses last year’s giving trends and a look ahead at 2016, including the impact of the presidential election on charitable donations.
By TONY MARTIGNETTI
Contributor
Flint Philanthropies Consider Long-term Response to Water Crisis
As those in government and the community grapple to respond to the Michigan city’s public-health emergency, charities and grant makers look to broaden their support.
By Eden Stiffman
Senior Editor
Study Says Tax Rates Have Little Effect on Philanthropy
The review by Britain’s Charities Aid Foundation found that how much people give to charity is not influenced by whether they live in a country with high or low tax rates, reports the Financial Times.
Livestrong Looks Forward After Another Leadership Shuffle
The Austin American-Statesman looks at the state of Livestrong following the surprise departure of the cancer charity’s CEO last month and the elevation of a longtime Livestrong executive to take the reins.
African-American History Museum to Open in D.C. in September
The long-planned National Museum of African American History and Culture must still raise $40 million of its $270 million cost ahead of the September 24 opening, The Washington Post writes.
Ex-Head of Medical Group Gets 4 Years in $2 Million Theft
Michael Parry admitted funneling money from the Maryland-based American Registry of Pathology into a personal account to support what prosecutors termed a “lavish lifestyle with multiple residences,” The Washington Post reports.