A New Guide Helps Foundations Become More Transparent
Online grants databases and shared feedback from grantees make it easy for charities to learn more about foundations and help improve the quality of applicants.
By Sarah Frostenson
Contributor
Evangelical Aid Group Opens Hiring To Married Gay Christians
Global relief charity World Vision said Monday that it will allow hiring of Christians who are in same-sex marriages in its U.S. offices, a dramatic shift in policy on an issue increasingly confronting faith-affiliated nonprofits, the Associated Press reports.
Israel Is Chief Cause for $26-Billion Jewish Charity Network
The Jewish Daily Forward examines the size, scope, and spending of what it terms the Jewish charity “industry,” a network of federations, schools, Israel aid organizations, advocacy groups, and other nonprofits with combined net assets of $26-billion.
Ind. Health Charity’s Board Says Obamacare Makes It Moot
Project Health, which helped uninsured low- and middle-income Indianapolis-area residents secure free health care, is shuttering because most of those it served are eligible for insurance under the Affordable Care Act, writes the Indianapolis Star.
Redskins Owner Launches Foundation for Native Americans
Daniel Snyder, who has come under fire for refusing to change his football team’s name, said the Washington Redskins Original Americans Foundation will work to “address the challenges that plague the Native American community,” The Washington Post reports.
Long-Delayed 9/11 Museum Sets Opening Date in May
Officials with the National September 11 Memorial & Museum announced Monday that the long-awaited museum will open its doors to the public on May 21 after a six-day preview period for people directly affected by the 9/11 terrorist attacks, The Wall Street Journal and the New York Daily News report.
N.Y. Charity Official’s Widow to Repay Embezzled $1-Million
The wife of a now-deceased chief financial officer at the Society for the Propagation of the Faith’s New York office has agreed to repay a large chunk of the nearly $1.8-million he was found to have misappropriated from the Catholic missionary group, reports The Wall Street Journal.
Religious Groups Step Up Obamacare Enrollment Drive
With the March 31 deadline for Affordable Care Act enrollment looming, faith organizations across the spectrum of belief are taking a major role in efforts to get uninsured Americans to sign up for health coverage, Religion News Service reports.
Aid Charities’ Syria Worries Grow as Donors Steer Clear
As Syria’s civil war enters its fourth year, giving to address the resulting humanitarian crisis continues to pale compared to that for natural disasters, fueling fear and frustration among aid workers, writes The New York Times.
First Boston Marathon After Attack Draws Volunteer Surge
As runners have clamored for spots in the 2014 Boston Marathon field, so, too, are volunteers rushing to take part in the event, driven by a sense of solidarity and resolve in the wake of last year’s bombings, writes The Boston Globe.