Cultural Preservation in Disasters, War Zones Presents Big Challenges
Recent infusions of support are helping to protect threatened treasures around the world, but advocates say philanthropy still has some catching up to do.
By Eden Stiffman
Senior Editor
Second Annual ‘Give Local’ Event Raises $68.5 Million in 24 Hours
Seattle again finishes first in the total amount of money raised as the national event, which seeks to increase giving by donors to causes in their own communities, expands.
By Eden Stiffman
Senior Editor
Nonprofit Periodicals Say They Will be Hit Hard by Postal Increases
Publications by Consumer Reports will cost about $900,000 more annually to mail; nonprofit letters and cards will see much smaller percentage increases.
By Holly Hall
Contributor
State Department Won’t Review Gifts to Clinton Health Charity
A department spokesman said Thursday that it does not plan to conduct a review of donations to the Clinton Health Access Initiative, a branch of the Clinton Foundation that did not disclose gifts during Hillary Clinton’s term as secretary of state, the Associated Press reports.
Colbert to Fulfill All S.C. School Requests on DonorsChoose
Comedian Stephen Colbert, in partnership with the Morgridge Family Foundation and tech firm ScanSource, will pay $800,000 to cover nearly 1,000 grant requests that public-school teachers in his native state of South Carolina have posted on education crowdfunding site DonorsChoose.org, the Greenville News reports.
Cincinnati Symphony to Add Players After Topping Gift Goal
The Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra, which contemplated a drastic downsizing six years ago after nearly running out of cash, now plans to expand on the back of a successful capital campaign and a new contract with musicians, The Cincinnati Enquirer and The New York Times write.
Ex-Head of Maine Nonprofit to Plead Guilty in $4.6-Million Theft
Former United Mid-Coast Charities leader Russell “Rusty” Brace, who agreed last month to repay the group $4.6 million to settle a civil lawsuit, will plead guilty in late May to federal fraud charges arising from the theft of donation checks, according to the Bangor Daily News.
Former Kiva.org CEO Starts Mobile Microfinance Effort in Kenya
Matt Flannery, the co-founder and ex-CEO of nonprofit microlending site Kiva.org, announced Wednesday that he has raised $1.4 million in seed funding for his latest social venture, a mobile-based microfinance firm serving smartphone users in Africa, The Wall Street Journal writes.
Tanzania Expels Anti-Poaching Vets Group After PR Blitz
A team of former service members from the VETPAW organization, who traveled to Tanzania to tape a TV program about the group’s efforts to root out poachers from wildlife reserves, has been kicked out of the East African country amid controversy over an online publicity push about the mission, Military Times reports.
People in Philanthropy: Food Entrepreneur to Head Bay Area Jewish Federation
Dress for Success Denver and Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta also have new leaders, and the head of the CDC Foundation is retiring.
By anais.strickland
Contributor