Girl Scouts Sue Boy Scouts Over Name Change: Daily News Roundup
A trademark lawsuit says that changing the name just to “Scouts” would marginalize the female organization. In other articles, the head of the American Cancer Society has resigned, in part over concerns about commercial partnerships; philanthropist J.B. Pritzker won the race to be Illinois governor; voters approved a tax to benefit the homeless in San Francisco despite opposition by many billionaires; a billionaire’s estate will award prizes for research in brain diseases; and more.
Wyss Foundation Commits $1 Billion for Conservation: Grants Roundup
Also, the Gates Foundation awards $30 million for research on neglected tropical diseases, and the Thurgood Marshall College Fund gets $1.1 million to provide leadership training to students at historically black colleges and universities.
By M.J. Prest
Senior Editor, Solutions
Gates Foundation Spends $200M on Futuristic Toilet: Daily News Roundup
Poor sanitation kills half a million young children a year and costs $200 billion in health care and lost wages. Plus, emails suggest interior secretary Ryan Zinke continued to be involved in discussions of his family foundation’s property despite his pledge to recuse himself; billionaires are using their influence and donations to back candidates in favor of expanding charter schools; donors support University of Maryland president in controversy over football player’s death, and more.
The Limits of Nonprofit Oversight
Practices at a charity called Alley Cat Allies that go against conventional guidelines in nonprofit management show what can happen when there’s a lack of oversight by government or institutions.
By MARC GUNTHER
Contributor
How Political Differences Affect Philanthropy: Daily News Roundup
The more competitive the area, the less people give, a new study finds. Plus, a GoFundMe campaign for the Tree of Life synagogue has raised $1 million; the former Gates CEO Patty Stonesifer is stepping down from Martha’s Table; a white man is suing a Detroit museum of African-American history, saying he was fired because of race; and a representative for George Soros says he wants to appear on Fox News, but it won’t book him. Plus articles on giving and the election and nonprofits.
Carleton College and Carnegie Mellon U. Each Land $50 Million: Gifts Roundup
UCLA, the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, and Seattle Children’s Hospital also received large donations.
By Maria Di Mento
Senior Editor
Need Volunteers? 93 Percent of Americans Are Willing to Drive Up to 50 Miles
A survey by Hankook Tire found that millennials in particular are willing to drive long distances to help nonprofits provide services.
By Julian Wyllie
Contributor
How Fast Forward Helps Nonprofits Use Technology to Solve Big Problems (Podcast)
Shannon Farley, co-founder and executive director of Fast Forward, describes how her organization dives into problems that were previously untouched by technology, including police violence and connecting veterans with suicide resources.
Goodwill Chooses Former HUD Secretary as CEO (Transitions)
Also, the Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco hires a new director, and Andrea Levere, president of Prosperity Now, will leave the group next year.
By M.J. Prest
Senior Editor, Solutions
A strongly worded letter condemned the group for its efforts in the wake of football player Jordan McNair’s death. In other articles, new requirements for distributing federal funds to states for programs that help the poor has left a food pantry in Ohio struggling to keep up with demand; a Chicago psychiatric hospital is being investigated over reports that allege sexual abuse of children; and more articles about big gifts and grants and innovation.