Giving Tuesday Shows Strong Growth in Both Donations and Volunteerism
Charities raised more than $46-million, and volunteerism has become an important part of the annual event.
By TOM HELD
Contributor
Nonprofit Impact Investing Assets Up 77% in 2014, Report Says
Assets managed with “sustainable” and “responsible” strategies reached $6.57-trillion at the start of the year, compared with $3.74-trillion in 2012.
By Alex Daniels
Contributor
Teach for America at 25 Faces Criticism and Tweaks Mission
NPR offers a wide-ranging assessment of the state of Teach for America as the influential and controversial education corps, which sends new college graduates to teach in low-income school districts for two years, marks its 25th anniversary.
Ebola Effort Still Lacking, Doctors Without Borders Warns
The medical charity that sounded some of the first alarms about the Ebola threat in West Africa issued a new warning Tuesday that a slow and uneven global response to the crisis could set back efforts to stem the outbreak, writes The New York Times.
Budget Surplus and Growing Audiences Buoy Cleveland Orchestra
As many big-city orchestras struggle with red ink and falling ticket sales, Cleveland’s released an annual report Tuesday that showed a nearly $1-million budget surplus and rising attendance, including striking gains among young people, The Plain Dealer reports.
Sendak Foundation Head Readies Museum Amid Estate Dispute
The New York Times profiles Lynn Caponera, the longtime housekeeper and caretaker for Maurice Sendak, whom the late children’s book author and illustrator left in charge of his charitable foundation and plans for a museum at his Connecticut home.
$22-Million Gift to Establish U. of Melbourne Art Gallery
Australian property magnate Michael Buxton will donate his contemporary-art collection to the University of Melbourne along with funds to build a gallery to house it, The Age reports.
New Deadline for Tax-Free Giving Stalls in Congress, but Supporters Fight On
Allowing people to make tax-deductible gifts until April 15 would boost cash for charities, supporters say, but opponents fear a shift in focus away from the holidays.
By Alex Daniels
Contributor
Congress Aims to Clear ‘Tax Extenders’ Package This Month
Some lawmakers had hoped for broader legislation, but that effort will have to wait until next year.
By Alex Daniels
Contributor
Google’s Gift Powers a Mobile Shower Service for Homeless People
The bus has two showers, each with its own entrance, for privacy and safety.
By NICOLE WALLACE
Features Editor