Daily News Roundup: Chan Zuckerberg Initiative Launches College-Access Effort
Also, a profile of the conservative Bradley Foundation’s recently installed president and a look at charities’ under-the-radar efforts to circumvent Venezuela’s ban on outside humanitarian aid.
How a Fundraiser Made His First 6-Figure Gift Request
The third in a series of videos from a recent Association of Fundraising Professionals conference that tell how development veterans landed their first big contribution.
By Timothy Sandoval, Eden Stiffman and Nidhi Singh
Daily News Roundup: Hillary Clinton Starts Political-Action Nonprofit
Also, the Trump administration expands the antiabortion “gag rule” on U.S. funding for global health programs, and the Obama Foundation reports ramped-up fundraising and hires a program chief.
How One Fundraiser Closed a Big Gift Despite Knowing Little About the Donor
The second in a series of videos from a recent Association of Fundraising Professionals conference that tell how development veterans landed their first big contribution.
By Timothy Sandoval, Eden Stiffman and Nidhi Singh
Daily News Roundup: Trump’s Refugee Crackdown Hits Resettlement Charities’ Budgets
Also, nonprofits that hold galas at Donald Trump’s Mar-a-Lago estate have reported a fundraising boost at events since the election, and the foundation building Barack Obama’s presidential library opts out of traditional federal support for such institutions.
How a $3,000 Gift Led to $53,000 More
The first in a series of videos from a recent Association of Fundraising Professionals conference that tell how development veterans landed their first big contribution.
By Timothy Sandoval, Eden Stiffman and Nidhi Singh
Gifts Roundup: 2 Blockbuster Donations Push Weekly Total Near $2 Billion
Technology mogul Michael Dell and his wife, Susan, pledged $1 billion to their charitable fund, and Pittsburgh financier Henry Hillman left more than $800 million to his family’s network of philanthropies.
By Maria Di Mento
Senior Editor
2 New Marketplaces Bring Impact Investors and Products Together
The services aim to expand mission investing by helping funds and enterprises raise capital faster and more efficiently.
By NICOLE WALLACE
Features Editor
New Leaders Announced at Johnson Family and Waxman Foundations
Plus, new hires at the William and Flora Hewlett Foundation, the San Francisco Foundation, and New England Public Radio.
By ANAIS STRICKLAND
Contributor
‘Crazy Good’ Podcast Celebrates Charities’ Triumphs
Launched by two retired Home Depot executives, the podcast series tells compelling stories about the struggles of charities and their efforts to change the world.
By Maria Di Mento
Senior Editor