Grants Roundup: Citi Foundation Gives $20 Million for Urban Economic Renewal
Also, a diabetes-research network gets a $15 million boost, and Heifer International receives $3 million from Walmart to help Mexican farmers get top dollar for sustainably sourced food.
By M.J. Prest
Senior Editor, Solutions
New Resource Aims to Help Foundations Assess Power Inequities
The guide produced by the National Committee for Responsive Philanthropy with help from a broad-based advisory committee invites grant makers to examine their relationship with the communities they serve and their commitment to social justice and systemic change.
By Alex Daniels
Contributor
More Turmoil at Silicon Valley Community Foundation as Chief HR Official Resigns
The departure of the giant grant maker’s vice president in charge of personnel comes after its No. 2 executive left amid allegations of harassment and bullying and its CEO was placed on leave.
By Megan O’Neil
Contributor
Couple Leaves Surprise $100 Million Gift to Small Wisc. Community Foundation
Historic preservation, education, and health care are among the causes that will get a big boost from the estate of media executive David Nelson and his wife, Rita.
By Maria Di Mento
Senior Editor
Daily News Roundup: U. of Louisville Sues Ex-President Over Foundation Finance Scandal
In other news, newly unveiled gift agreements shine a light on George Mason University’s relationship with the Koch brothers, New Jersey weighs a charitable deduction tied to property-tax bills, and aid-group sex scandals put a damper on British giving. Plus, stories about charity pop-up dinners prepared by homeless chefs and a French museum’s alarming discovery about its collection.
A Boston Nonprofit Gives Former Gang Members a Second Chance
Boston Uncornered pays former gang members a weekly stipend so they can focus on getting their high-school diplomas and provides mentoring, mock job interviews, and other services to help them move on to college and careers.
By Ariella Phillips
Contributor
After amassing a fortune in software and giving away $40 million of it, tech entrepreneur Mario Morino established an invitation-only group of experts dedicated to improving nonprofit management.
By Marc Gunther
Contributor
Silicon Valley Community Foundation Executive Resigns; Metropolitan Museum Gets New Leader
In other April personnel news, Nina Stack will be the next executive director of the $369 million Champlin Foundation and the Gates Foundation names new leaders for grant programs in family health and postsecondary education.
By M.J. Prest
Senior Editor, Solutions
Kalamazoo’s $500 Million Bet on Philanthropy Raises Hopes — and Suspicions
With an initial infusion of $70 million from two local donors, the Michigan city has embarked on an ambitious and controversial effort to permanently supplement its tax revenues with a large endowment.
By Drew Lindsay
Senior Editor, Special Projects
Daily News Roundup: National Endowment for the Arts Chair to Step Down
In other articles, the CEO of the Hershey Trust resigns amid an inquiry into the organization’s board; the Kennedy Center is considering withdrawing arts and comedy awards it has given Bill Cosby; the president of George Mason University said some financial gift agreements the institution has accepted raise questions about donor influence; and other articles about Yale’s courting of Stephen Schwarzman, an investigation into a veterans charity’s fundraising expenses and more.