NFL Gives $15 Million to Study Concussions: Grants Roundup
Also, the Gates Foundation donates $18 million for family-planning efforts throughout Africa, and Direct Relief commits $2 million for wildfire recovery in California.
By M.J. Prest
Senior Editor, Solutions
Giving to Hospitals and Other Health Institutions Grew 2.9% in 2017, Report Says
Organizations that had at least seven fundraisers did the best, the report noted.
By Timothy Sandoval
Contributor
Soros Foundation Closes in Turkey: Daily News Roundup
Days before the shutdown, President Tayyip Erdogan said George Soros “assigns people to divide nations and shatter them.” Plus, Chef Jose Andres has been nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize; the Trump Foundation made no donations last year; the Trump Organization gave more than $500,000 to the Trump Foundation in 2017, according to a tax return; an effort to encourage people to include charities in their estate planning aims to raise $1 trillion; plus, articles about Giving Tuesday and more.
As the Bezos Billions Begin to Flow, a Picture of His Giving Philosophy Emerges
The Amazon founder has said little publicly about what motives his philanthropy, but a closer look at Mary’s Place and other early recipients of his giving reveals some common traits of nonprofits he likes.
By Alex Daniels
Senior Editor, Foundations
Giving Tuesday Is Here: Keep Up With the Chronicle
Track charities’ social-media campaigns and big donors’ appeals on behalf of their favorite causes during the seventh annual global day devoted to philanthropy.
Giving Rose 14% Last Quarter, Mainly Due to Big Gifts
Big donors have driven the growth so far this year, but nonprofits should be concerned that smaller contributors are giving less, researchers say.
By Timothy Sandoval
Contributor
Lawsuit Against Trump and His Nonprofit Allowed to Proceed: Daily News Roundup
A judge in New York State denied President Trump’s lawyers’ request to dismiss a suit against the Trump Foundation brought by the state attorney general. In other articles, after Facebook admitted using a controversial public-relations firm to research George Soros, his philanthropy says lawmakers should scrutinize the social-media site more closely; Phil Knight gave $109 million to his foundation; Jeff Bezos donated $97.5 million to groups that aid the homeless; and much more.
Here’s How Some Nonprofits Plan to Raise Money on Giving Tuesday
Matching gifts, a daylong email barrage, and other good ideas show up in fundraising strategies for nonprofits on the annual day devoted to philanthropy.
By Timothy Sandoval
Contributor
Trump Foundation, Soros and Facebook, Whitaker and DAFs: Daily News Roundup
The N.Y. attorney general filed the lawsuit in June accusing Trump and three of his children of misusing the grant maker to advance his presidential campaign. In other articles, Nike’s Phil Knight gave $109 million to his foundation; Jeff Bezos gave $97.5 million to help the homeless; House Republicans plan to hear testimony on whether the Clinton Foundation engaged in improper activities; a nonprofit with obscure origins and source of funds gave Matthew Whitaker $1.2 million. Plus much more.
Half of Donors, and 85% of the Wealthiest, Say They’ll Give More This Year
People who voted are also likely to give generously at year end, and supporting disaster relief is a high priority according to a study conducted just after the midterm elections to see what affect the outcome had.
By HEATHER JOSLYN
Contributor