Mellon Fund President to Depart; Greater Texas Foundation Gets New CEO
Plus, comings and goings at the Health Trust, the Silicon Valley Education Foundation, and more.
By M.J. Prest
Senior Editor, Solutions
1 in 3 Wealthy Business Owners Plans to Give More in 2017, Study Says
However, rich business owners are less likely than other people to donate money or volunteer, according to new data from U.S. Trust.
By HEATHER JOSLYN
Contributor
Daily News Roundup: Volunteer ‘Moles’ Rescue Mexican Earthquake Victims
Mexican rescue operation uses typically small men and women volunteers known for their bravery and skill to pull people to safety; and Houston arts groups are struggling to find a new venue after theater is damaged. In other news, a dispute between Kenneth Cole and Harvey Weinstein has rocked a prominent AIDS group, and Alice Walton has launched a new venture to lend artwork.
After Think-Tank Turmoil, Experts Weigh In on How to Curtail Influence of Big Donors
A group criticized Google; then it was exiled by its parent organization. Experts offer tips on how think tanks and other nonprofits can avoid similar situations.
By Timothy Sandoval
Contributor
Gates Commits $20 Million to Women’s Groups
The money will support research and training and aims to bolster grass-roots women’s campaigns in the developing world.
By Alex Daniels
Contributor
Daily News Roundup: Bloomberg Holds Forum as Clinton Global Meeting Ends
In other news, Harvard’s endowment posts an 8 percent return, immigrant hurricane victims seek safety in churches, North Texas Giving Day brings in $39 million in 18 hours, Sen. Charles Grassley says hospitals don’t provide enough charity care, and Eric Trump apparently still attends events for his old charity after promising to stop raising money for it.
Racial Discrimination Tops List of Causes Millennials Care Most About, Study Finds
It’s a cause that didn’t make the top three last year. Two causes tied for second most important: improving health care and the joint category of employment and job creation,
By Megan O’Neil
Contributor
Grants Roundup: $55 Million From Stavros Niarchos Foundation for Mid-Manhattan Library
Plus, JPMorgan Chase commits $40 million to create economic opportunity in two Chicago neighborhoods.
By Rebecca Koenig
Contributor
MacArthur Names 4 Finalists in $100 Million Grant Challenge
Catholic Relief Services, HarvestPlus, Rice University’ global-health institute, and the International Rescue Committee and Sesame Workshop are still in the running.
By Megan O’Neil
Contributor
Grantees Can Be More Effective if Given More Unrestricted Dollars, Report Concludes
After interviewing nonprofits, social entrepreneurs, and grant makers, the researchers found that giving multiyear grants, sharing audits and financial checks, and introducing grantees to more foundations, policy makers, and others are among the ways to boost what charities can accomplish.
By Alex Daniels
Contributor