Lance Armstrong Signs Up to Ride in Livestrong Fundraiser
The former cycling champion has registered to take part in October’s Livestrong Challenge, returning after three years to the marquee fundraising event for the cancer charity he founded and left in disgrace, writes the Associated Press.
Calif. Official Approves Hospital Deal but Sets Conditions
Attorney General Kamala Harris’ imprimatur hinges on for-profit Prime Healthcare pledging to keep the six Daughters of Charity hospitals it wants to acquire open for at least 10 years and matching their level of charity care, the Los Angeles Times writes.
Embattled Aid Charity IRD Dismisses Board and Slashes Staff
International Relief and Development, a global aid group under fire over how it used federal funds designated for humanitarian and development projects abroad, has dismissed its board of directors and laid off 21 employees, The Washington Post reports.
Foundation Ties Carry Political Risk for Hillary Clinton
As Hillary Clinton gears up for a presumed presidential race, a spate of headlines about her family foundation’s acceptance of multimillion-dollar donations from foreign governments and major corporations points up the political risks arising from her philanthropic work, the Associated Press writes.
Tech’s Power to Mobilize Masses Comes at a Cost, Diana Aviv Says
Independent Sector’s CEO launches a nationwide information tour to highlight challenges and opportunities facing charities.
By Megan O’Neil
Contributor
NPR and ProPublica Reject Red Cross Demand for Corrections to News Reports
The media organizations stand by their reports that the international relief organization misled donors about how hurricane relief funds were spent, among other allegations.
By Rebecca Koenig
Contributor
Clinton Foundation to Review Foreign Gifts if Hillary Runs
Responding anew to controversy over its practice of accepting millions of dollars from foreign governments, the Bill, Hillary, & Chelsea Clinton Foundation said Thursday it would rethink such fundraising if Hillary Clinton runs for president, The Wall Street Journal writes.
Feed the Children Leader to Take Top Job at Diabetes Charity
Kevin Hagan, who as president of Feed the Children has helped restore the anti-hunger charity’s credibility after a series of scandals involving its founding family, will leave the organization in May to join the American Diabetes Association as its chief executive, reports The Oklahoman.
Alzheimer’s Group Commits $46-Million to Drug Research
The British charity Alzheimer’s Research UK announced plans for a $46.3-million alliance with major universities to step up development of new treatments for Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia, the BBC and Cambridge News report.
Carnegie Hall Taps Ronald Perelman to Head Board
The billionaire investor Ronald Perelman was named Thursday as the chairman of Carnegie Hall, succeeding Sanford I. Weill, a banker and longtime board leader, The New York Times writes.