Daily News Roundup: Priests Sexually Abused More Than 1,000 Children in Pa., Says Grand-Jury Report
State church leaders persuaded victims not to report the abuse and law-enforcement officers not to investigate, the report says. In other articles, donors to colleges are increasingly demanding more information about how their money is used; the Art Institute of Chicago has a long history of bringing in big gifts — here’s how it does it; the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum got a “groundswell of support” after vandals flooded its new education center. Plus, articles on innovation, giving, and more.
Grants Roundup: Bloomberg Gives $20 Million for Tobacco Control
Also, an Ohio foundation gives $2.5 million to a new elementary school created by the basketball star LeBron James.
By M.J. Prest
Senior Editor, Solutions
2 Universities Start Research Efforts to Study Diversity and Philanthropy
The new projects at Indiana and Grand Valley State universities seek to provide more research and insights about how charities and foundations can be become more inclusive.
By Timothy Sandoval
Contributor
Daily News Roundup: Fundraisers Host Extreme Events to Raise More Money
Studies have shown that the harder the challenge, the more people give. In other articles, churches lose billions every year through fraud, but the solution may lie with the IRS; two nonprofit scholars say that even with 1.5 million nonprofits in the United States, there is room for more; studies show that three simple tricks can nudge donors to increase their gifts; and more about giving and celebrity philanthropy.
U.S. Foundations Sent $35 Billion Overseas in 5 Years, Half of It From Gates
A study by the Foundation Center and the Council on Foundations also found that annual giving topped $9 billion in 2015. Most of the giving was focused on health.
By Alex Daniels
Contributor
Daily News Roundup: Fund Created to Give Out $266 Million in Civil-Rights Settlement
Native American farmers and ranchers will receive the funds, which the U.S. government agreed to pay after 20 years of discrimination. In other articles: why the Roman Catholic Church is still struggling with sex-abuse scandals; a private email shows that the former president of the Salk Institute tried to discourage a professor from suing the organization for gender discrimination; and much more, including articles on innovation and opinion pieces about Gerry Lenfest.
‘Alexa, Make a Donation.’ Digital Assistants Might Be the Next Big Thing in Fundraising.
‘Alexa Donations’ offers people a convenient new tool for donations. How will charities use it?
By Timothy Sandoval
Contributor
Also, the University of North Carolina at Asheville gets $2.5 million for financial-aid programs, and billionaire Denny Sanford gives $1 million for a lion exhibit at a South Dakota zoo.
Mercy Corps Hires New Top Fundraiser; Gerry Lenfest Dies at 88
Also, the Berkshire Museum shakes up its leadership following the controversial decision to sell some of its art collection.
By M.J. Prest
Senior Editor, Solutions
Podcast: Business Cards and a Workplace Head Start for Underserved Students
Genesys Works pairs high-school students with companies to provide training and paid internships. CEO Rafael Alvarez says the program changes the mindset of students and paves the way to their success.