Detroit and Cleveland Named Neediest Cities in New Report
The study by WalletHub, which analyzed data on poverty, homelessness, health, personal finances, and housing, suggests which urban areas could benefit most from philanthropy.
By HEATHER JOSLYN
Contributor
Tax Bill Will Not Alter Nonprofit Nonpoliticking Rule
A 63-year-old federal law that limits political activity by nonprofits, known as the Johnson Amendment, will remain intact as Republican lawmakers move closer to a comprehensive overhaul of the tax code.
By Megan O’Neil
Contributor
Daily News Roundup: Zuckerberg Letter Outlines Long-Term Plan for Philanthropy
In other news, the Gates Foundation is committing $300 million to develop new crops to withstand the ravages of climate change; a graduate who barely squeaked by at the Rochester Institute of Technology donated $50 million to the institution; charity and advocacy are sustaining Sandy Hook families five years after the shootings; and much more on donor-advised funds and impact investing, as well as nonprofits and the law.
Women Drive Giving Tuesday Donations, Report Says
Female donors gave slightly smaller average gifts than men, but they participated in greater numbers and generated 61 percent of all dollars raised on last year’s day of philanthropy, according to a new study by Indiana University researchers.
By HEATHER JOSLYN
Contributor
Daily News Roundup: Telemarketers Pocketing Most of the Millions Raised by Veterans Charity
In other news, from 2011 to 2015, another controversial telemarketer reportedly raised more than $118 million on behalf of charities and kept $106 million; the New York Philharmonic has made quick work of raising $50 million; five dancers at the New York City Ballet have accused leader Peter Martins of physical abuse; a new research center is helping scientists mine data for good; and more.
Grants Roundup: 3M Gives $26 Million to the U. of Minnesota
Also, the Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Foundation has granted over $5 million to TechTown and the Michigan Nonprofit Association to build a new resource hub for charity leaders in Detroit.
By M.J. Prest
Senior Editor, Solutions
Creator of the Me Too Movement Calls on Foundations to Support Grass-Roots Activists
Tarana Burke, who founded a nonprofit that has recently gained traction, got small-foundation support that was “life changing.” But she and others say more is needed to bring more power to this moment.
By Megan O’Neil
Contributor
Daily News Roundup: Charities Compete Onstage for $100 Million MacArthur Prize
In other articles, A U.N. expert on extreme poverty met Monday with Puerto Rican hurricane victims to assess the U.S. response to the disaster; a report on business executives taking public stands on issues unrelated to their companies’ bottom lines; how libertarian Charles Koch and Silicon Valley are working together to push the idea that government should leave innovation alone; and more.
Top Earners in Their Fields: Fundraisers
See our chart showing the top earners in each category, and dig deeper into our database to see the pay of hundreds of development officials.
By Drew Lindsay and joshua.hatch
Daily News Roundup: Politcking and the Tax Code — Freeing Charities or Harming Them?
In other articles, a think tank says 29 million households now writing off donations and other deductions would no longer be able to do so under either of the tax plans; another report says that under the House bill, big donors could give unlimited sums to independent political groups in secret — and write off those contributions; research shows how far people will go to avoid giving — and how behavioral economics can help them be more charitable; and much more.