Head of Jeb Bush-Allied Nonprofit Says It Might ID Donors
The founder of a new 501(c)(4) group set up to promote the likely presidential candidate’s policy proposals said the organization will not do political advertising on Mr. Bush’s behalf and may decide to disclose its contributors, reports The Washington Post.
Steyer Nonprofit to End Climate Program and Build ‘Incubator’
Billionaire philanthropist Tom Steyer’s environmental-policy organization is shutting down its climate and energy program, according to Politico, which says the move could signal plans by the former hedge-fund tycoon to shift more resources to direct political activity as the presidential election looms.
Walkathons Losing Ground to New Breed of Charity Events
Offbeat events and online stunts are draining the popularity of traditional springtime fundraisers like marches, runs, and bike-athons, NPR reports, citing a recent study by a professional fundraisers’ group.
$25 Million Gift Boosts Engineering Program at Texas A&M
The donation from Zachry Group, a San Antonio company specializing in industrial construction, will support an expansion of the university’s Dwight Look College of Engineering, helping fund a new building and a leadership program, the San Antonio Express-News writes.
Splashy New Home Raises Costs for Whitney Museum
As it celebrates the opening of its $422 million, Renzo Piano-designed home in Lower Manhattan, the Whitney Museum of American Art is also preparing for the challenge of a nearly 50-percent increase in its budget, The New York Times writes.
Televangelist Robert Schuller Dies
The minister, who built the Crystal Cathedral and achieved popularity with his upbeat view of Christianity, died Thursday morning at age 88, the Los Angeles Times reports. Rev. Schuller eventually saw his ministry crumble amid family discord.
Charity Creates Guide to Help Nonprofits Get Produce Into ‘Food Deserts’
D.C. Central Kitchen sells small amounts of produce to neighborhood stores at discount prices and hopes to see the program replicated in other cities.
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Jeb Bush Ally Forms Policy Nonprofit Ahead of Likely Run
A close friend and political ally of the former Florida governor has established a nonprofit group The Washington Post says could be closely linked to, and raise unlimited donations for, Mr. Bush’s anticipated presidential campaign.
Court: N.J. Clinic Liable for Patient’s On-Site Injury
The New Jersey Supreme Court unanimously held that a state law immunizing charities from damages for injuries occurring on their properties does not necessarily apply to nonprofit hospitals and their affiliates, New Jersey Law Journal writes.
Dana-Farber Hospital Chief to Step Down Next Year
Edward J. Benz Jr., who has overseen a four-fold increasing in fundraising and revenue at Boston’s Dana-Farber Cancer Institute in his 15-year tenure as CEO, announced Tuesday that he will leave the job in June 2016, The Boston Globe writes.