Sri Lanka Violence Hampers Work of Aid Organizations
Surging political violence between the government and separatist rebels in Sri Lanka has hobbled the work of international aid groups helping victims of the Indian Ocean tsunamis, reports The New York Times. Aid workers increasingly have been targets of attacks in recent weeks. In the worst…
Nonprofit Camps for Older People on the Rise
The number of nonprofit camps for elderly Americans is growing as more older adults need to find a way to include physical activity in their daily lives, reports the San Jose Mercury News, in California. For example, Camp Avenidas at the Little House, in Menlo Park, Calif., provides exercise,…
Satire: U.S. ‘Counter-Philanthropy Unit’ Targets Gates Giving
As proof that no good deed goes unpunished—or at least can’t escape irony—the humor magazine The Onion writes that the Pentagon and the Central Intelligence Agency plan to spend $64-billion to undermine the charitable efforts of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. “The fight against Gates will not…
Legal-Services Group Is Accused of Mismanagement
Legal-services group is accused of misusing tax dollars
Former Presidents Raise Money for Black Colleges
Bush-Clinton fund seeks money for black colleges
Oklahoma State U. Gift Remains Controversial
The debate continues over the $165-million donation made by Boone Pickens, an oil tycoon and hedge-fund manager, to Oklahoma State University last year for athletics facilities, reports USA Today. Mr. Pickens gave the university, his alma mater, the money last December. He earmarked it for sports…
Texas Southern Is Accused of Mishandling Endowments
Texas Southern University, in Houston, has mismanaged its endowments, according to a State Auditor’s Office report, according to the Associated Press. The report said the university spent the principal on its endowments’ investments, which it should have kept intact, and criticized the university’s…
Diversity Position Signals New Priority for Cancer Charity
For Aurelia Stanley, transforming the American Cancer Society into a more diverse organization isn’t simply about changing the racial makeup of its staff. It’s about altering the way the organization does business in subtle yet meaningful ways. In May, Ms. Stanley was appointed the American Cancer…
By PETER PANEPENTO
Contributor
A Nonprofit Think-Tank Leader Takes Reins of White House Religious-Charity Office
Jay Hein, who takes over as director of the White House Office of Faith-Based and Community Initiatives this month, has broad experience in government and grant making, and he started his own think tank. At a time when even some champions of the office believe its promise remains unfulfilled, some…
By Ben Gose
Senior Editor
More Than $125-Million Raised for Humanitarian Aid in Middle East
By Caroline PrestonMore than a month into the fighting between Israel and the militant Lebanese group Hezbollah, some donors are stepping up their giving to help victims of the fighting. But while a few nonprofit groups have reported that the pace of contributions is accelerating, they say the…
By Caroline Preston
Contributor