Nonprofits Can Substantially Boost Voter Turnout, Study Says
Among people who were unlikely to vote, electoral participation rates increased dramatically for those who had contact with 501(c) 3 nonprofits, which were more effective than campaign operations and political parties.
By Alex Daniels
Contributor
A Roundup of Views on the Zuckerberg Pledge
A Wall Street Journal column says the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative takes “a new approach to the kinds of problems with which philanthropy has long struggled.” Fast Company, The New York Times, and Politico, among others, have also weighed in.
Texas Sues Feds and Aid Group to Halt Settlement of Syrians
Texas officials are seeking a court order to block the International Rescue Committee from relocating Syrian refugees in the state, The Dallas Morning News writes.
Detroit Sets Pace in Boosting Chances for Black Men, Says Report
Detroit, Oakland, Calif., and Washington, D.C., are doing the most among major U.S. cities to improve black males’ opportunities for educational and economic success, according to a new study by a nonprofit leadership organization, the Detroit Free Press and the San Francisco Chronicle write.
Head of NYC Schools Fundraising Group Abruptly Resigns
Iris Chen stepped down this week as executive director of the Fund for Public Schools after a 16-month tenure that saw a decline in donations and heavy staff turnover, Politico and The New York Times report.
As Cash Reserve Grows, Wikipedia Rolls Out Yearly Fund Drive
As the Wikimedia Foundation launches its December fundraising campaign with large banners at the top of Wikipedia pages, The Washington Post looks at questions within the nonprofit encyclopedia’s volunteer-driven community about the tenor and size of the annual drive.
Tech Aids Help Food Banks Handle Holiday Surge
Food charities are taking technological cues from e-commerce to meet the spike in both donations and demand for their services during the holiday season, The Wall Street Journal writes.
JFK Library Foundation Leader Ends Stormy Tenure
CEO Heather P. Campion resigned Wednesday after a 20-month run marked by staff unrest and numerous departures from the nonprofit that helps operate the John F. Kennedy presidential library, writes The Boston Globe.
Donors Give $116.7 Million on Giving Tuesday
This year’s event brought in more than 1 million gifts, according to data from the 92nd Street Y. While the numbers are still being crunched, one measure shows a 40 percent increase over the amount raised last year.
By Eden Stiffman
Senior Editor
Using For-Profits to Funnel Big Sums to Charities Raises Transparency Concerns
Critics say that by setting up a limited-liability company to oversee their philanthropy, Facebook co-founder Mark Zuckerberg and his wife can avoid disclosure rules and engage in activities that stretch the definition of charity.
By Alex Daniels and NICOLE WALLACE