Gifts Roundup: Philip Anschutz Gives U. of Colorado $120 Million for Health Sciences
Plus, U.C. San Diego lands $50 million for its ophthalmology department, and a St. Louis theater receives $20 million.
By Maria Di Mento
Senior Editor
Daily News Roundup: $50 Million Gift Goes Toward Vision Research
In other articles, the United Way’s CEO talks about how the group is modernizing its fundraising strategy; a Georgia State University donor’s gift may have inflated the stock price; Starbucks employees will be allowed to divide their time between work and volunteering; the CEO of the Foundation for Jewish Philanthropies, who had been in paid leave, has resigned; a Harvard professor makes an argument for public-interest tech courses at universities. Plus, news and opinion on the arts and culture.
Podcast: American Red Cross CEO Talks About Leading a Large Nonprofit
Gail McGovern tells how the organization prepares for disasters and shares what she has learned in her decade as the group’s leader.
Surdna Foundation Taps Ford Foundation Alumnus as President
Also, the Jewish Federation of Cleveland promotes a new leader from within, and the Smithsonian selects its next director of the Sackler and Freer art galleries.
By M.J. Prest
Senior Editor, Solutions
Daily News Roundup: Trump Ex-Lawyer Cohen Subpoenaed in Trump Foundation Inquiry
He could give N.Y. State investigators information as they look into whether Trump or his nonprofit did anything illegal. A British tycoon killed in a seaplane crash with his family left Oxfam $53 million due to a “common tragedy clause” in his will; a Wisc. financial adviser is accused of mishandling $3 million; half of the directors and officers of the Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s charitable foundation have connections to businesses that get money from ICE or its foundation; and more.
Podcast: Craigslist Founder’s Giving to Democracy and Journalism
Craig Newmark says once he’d amassed a fortune, he knew it was “time to start giving it away.” His philanthropy has focused on voter protection, women in technology, and other causes.
Grants Roundup: Greek National Fire Service Gets $29 Million to Fight Wildfires
Also, a drug company gives $100 million to Ronald McDonald House Charities, and the Scripps Howard Foundation grants $6 million for investigative reporting at two journalism schools.
By M.J. Prest
Senior Editor, Solutions
Group Serving Kenya Slums Wins $2 Million Hilton Humanitarian Award
The prize, one of the largest of its kind, recognizes the work of Shining Hope for Communities to empower women and provide clean water, among other services.
By Ariella Phillips
Contributor
Daily News Roundup: $20 Million From Rockefeller to Improve Access to Energy in Rural India
In other articles, the American Civil Liberties Union has sued a Rhode Island city for allegedly withholding federal grant money from a group that helps victims of domestic and sex abuse; the Trump administration may penalize legal immigrants for using government benefits like Medicaid and food stamps; Ford Foundation official to head Surdna Foundation; and more articles about arts and culture.
Giving Just Kept Pace With Inflation in 2017, Report Indicates
Small and medium-size charities are struggling to increase gifts, add donors, and keep loyal supporters, according to the latest Fundraising Effectiveness Project analysis.
By HEATHER JOSLYN
Contributor