Daily News Roundup: Helping Charities Pays Off for Corporations

Top News and Features

Firms Learn That as They Help Charities, They Also Help Their Brands (The New York Times). Plus, see other articles in the newspaper’s special section on giving, including a look at how donors are using bitcoin, how charities are helping disconnected youngsters, and how to do research on giving.

Denver Art Museum Warns Donors and Others Data Was Exposed in Hack (The Denver Post)

Accountant Is Now Accused of Stealing $7 Million From Hawaii Nonprofit (Hawaii News Now)

Environmental Groups Seek to Attract More Minorities (NPR)

On Congress and Tax Policy Affecting Nonprofits

Newman’s Own Foundation Chief Fought Tax Law on Nonprofit Business Holdings (Bloomberg BNA)

Swelling College Endowments Tempt Lawmakers Looking for Tax Dollars (The New York Times). Also, see The Chronicle’s article on the current proposal, plus our special report on endowment stockpiling)

Tax Bill Would Allow Religious Organizations to Engage in Political Activities (The New York Times). Also, see The Chronicle’s coverage of the politicking rule.