Daily News Roundup: Fundraisers Host Extreme Events to Raise More Money
August 14, 2018 | Read Time: 1 minute
Top News
They’ll Give More Money to Charity if You Try to Climb Mt. Everest (Wall Street Journal — subscription). Plus, read a Chronicle article about ‘extreme’ fundraising efforts.
Growing Fraud Sucks Billions From Churches Annually; This IRS Fix Could Help, Expert Says (Christian Post)
Opinion: America Has 1.5 Million Nonprofits and Room for More (San Francisco Chronicle)
About Giving
These Charity Experiments Successfully Nudge People to Give More (Fast Company). Plus, see a Chronicle article on the organization behind these experiments to promote more giving.
Netflix CFO David Wells to Step Down and Focus on Philanthropy (CNBC)
Why Billionaire Craig of Craigslist Is Giving Millions to Journalism and Education (Forbes). Plus, see the Chronicle’s recent coverage of Craig Newmark’s giving.
About Celebrity Philanthropy
Philanthropy in Entertainment: Good Actions Begin Right Here (Variety)
Taraji P. Henson Creates a Foundation to Honor Her Late Father, Who Battled Mental-Health Issues (People)
