Daily News Roundup: Modern Master Robert Ryman Donates Art Trove to Dia Foundation
Also, the European Union weighs legal action over Hungary’s targeting of George Soros-backed nonprofits, and a business professor calls for limiting the charitable tax deduction to gifts to “efficient” nonprofits.
Facebook’s Sheryl Sandberg Starts Website to Help People Facing Adversity
The Facebook COO’s project provides information on coping with sexual assault, divorce, violence, health problems, incarceration, and other issues.
By Maria Di Mento
Senior Editor
Daily News Roundup: Former Feed the Children CEO Sues Over Ouster
A former congressman alleges he was fired by the anti-hunger charity after 10 months on the job for reporting irregularities to Oklahoma’s attorney general. Also, a look at how big Silicon Valley companies are redefining corporate social responsibility.
Grants Roundup: Good Ventures Gives $13.5 Million to Tackle Parasitic Infections
Other notable awards include $25 million to Texas A&M’s Mays Business School and $10 million to support Global Wildlife Conservation’s work protecting ecosystems and endangered species.
By Rebecca Koenig
Contributor
Daily News Roundup: Reporting on Trump’s Philanthropy Earns Pulitzer Prize
David Fahrenthold of The Washington Post won journalism’s most prestigious honor for his dogged tracking last year of the then-candidate’s claims about his giving. Also, the head of Oregon’s equity-focused Meyer Memorial Trust announces plans to step down.
Nonprofit Applies Behavioral Science to Nudge Giving
Ideas42 draws on cutting-edge research to help people make smarter choices in health, housing ... and now philanthropy.
By MARC GUNTHER
Contributor
Daily News Roundup: ‘I Have a Dream’ Education Donor Eugene Lang Dies
Mr. Lang famously promised to pay college tuition for a Harlem school’s sixth-grade class and later started a charity that helped thousands more students attain higher education. Also, New York State lawmakers drop a plan to reap revenue from university foundations.
Gifts Roundup: Alumni Couple Give $24 Million to Modernize Historic Brown U. Building
Also, former NBA owner George Shinn donates $15 million to Lipscomb University’s arts and entertainment programs.
By Maria Di Mento
Senior Editor
Community-Development Nonprofit Set to Issue $100 Million in Bonds
The Local Initiatives Support Corporation says the offering will allow it to tap into impact-investment dollars and be more flexible in its work.
By NICOLE WALLACE
Features Editor
Immigration and Environment Are Big Themes at Skoll Forum
President Trump’s name was barely spoken at the star-studded event for grant makers, but his long shadow was everywhere.
By MARC GUNTHER
Contributor