Top Clinton Foundation Fundraiser Exiting for Campaign Role
The Bill, Hillary & Chelsea Clinton Foundation’s chief development officer is leaving his post and is expected to join Hillary Clinton’s prospective 2016 presidential campaign, The New York Times and CNN report. Dennis Cheng joined the former first family’s philanthropy in 2011 and oversaw a rapid rise in fundraising to build a nearly $250-million endowment.
Adelson Boosts Birthright Israel Giving by $40-Million
Billionaire casino mogul Sheldon Adelson has donated another $40-million to Birthright Israel, adding to the $140-million his family has already given the charity that provides free trips to Israel for young Jewish adults, the Jewish Telegraphic Agency reports. The latest Adelson Family Foundation gift includes a $20-million challenge grant. Since 2000 Birthright has provided travel to Israel for some 350,000 young Jews.
Downfall of Major N.Y. Aid Charity Leaves Many Questions
The sudden dissolution of the Federation for Employment and Guidance Services, one of New York’s biggest social-service providers, shocked both city officials and the 80-year-old nonprofit’s clients and left many wondering how the charity fell into a gaping budget hole, The New York Times and WPIX television report.
Editor’s Note: Updates to the Philanthropy 50
As readers of the digital and print editions of The Chronicle receive our latest issue, you will notice that the Philanthropy 50 list differs from what you see online. We updated the web version after learning about a $1.9-billion donation from Bill and Melinda Gates.
The couple donated the money to their family foundation.
By Maria Di Mento
Senior Editor
Charity’s Scholarships Help African Girls Pursue Their Life Goals
The Campaign for Female Education serves 100,000 children annually.
By Holly Hall
Contributor
Last Year’s Giving: Good, but Studies Differ on How Good
College giving rose 11 percent, while estimates suggest overall giving rose 2 percent to 9 percent.
By Rebecca Koenig
Contributor
‘The New Yorker’ Spotlights a Bloomberg-Financed Effort to Close the ‘Word Gap’
Providence Talks, which coaches low-income parents to promote language development in their young children by talking to them more, is showing early signs of success.
By HEATHER JOSLYN
Contributor
Environmental Leader Is an Outsider With Expertise in Policy and Nature
Rhea Suh, a former top government official and grant maker, becomes the first Asian-American to head the Natural Resources Defense Council.
By Debra E. Blum
Contributor
How Nonprofits Persuade Their Boards to Spend More on Fundraising
Showing the potential for strong returns and establishing close ties with the CFO are among the ways top fundraisers get bosses and boards to spend more.
By Holly Hall
Contributor