World Vision Says Charge of Hamas Diversion Doesn’t Add Up
The global aid charity said Monday that there is a “huge gap” between the amount of money, material, and other aid Israeli authorities claim its Gaza director funneled to militant group Hamas and what it actually spends in the region, the Associated Press writes.
Giving Group Courts Rich Women for Skills as Well as Money
A New York Times financial columnist looks at the Maverick Collective, a women-centered philanthropic project that asks participants to give time and expertise as well as money to social causes.
Small Group of Big Donors Powers African-American Museum
Nineteen individuals, foundations, and corporations have collectively contributed more than two-thirds of the $273 million in private giving to build the National Museum of African American History and Culture, The Washington Post writes in a rundown of the $5 million-plus donors.
Shutdown of Minn. Foundation Draws State Scrutiny
Twin Cities philanthropist Caroline Amplatz has dissolved her foundation and given the $1.77 million remaining in its coffers to a medical-technology start-up led by her father, a transfer being reviewed by Minnesota’s attorney general, the Pioneer Press reports.
Gifts Roundup: Michael Jordan Gives $2 Million to Mend Police-Community Ties
Also, a finance executive donates $10 million to expand a program that creates 3D models of patients’ hearts to help doctors prepare treatment.
By Maria Di Mento
Senior Editor
Games Add Competition, Urgency, and Fun to Nonprofit Fundraising
Charities try to attract dollars and supporters by “gamifying” giving.
By Rebecca Koenig
Contributor
Unicef Cuts Ties to African Charity Linked to Alleged Cult
The United Nations Children’s Fund and the British government have suspended funding for DAPP Malawi, an aid nonprofit that has been tied to the Teachers Group, a shadowy network headed by an international fugitive, according to the Center for Investigative Reporting and the BBC.
Nonprofit Fla. College Has Telemarketing Army, Suit Claims
A lawsuit against Keiser University alleges the newly nonprofit institution employs 350 telemarketers to machine-call prospective students, potentially giving ammunition to critics who contend Keiser remains an essentially commercial enterprise, according to BuzzFeed News.
Education Group Says Endowments Can Afford More Student Aid
A new report on university investment funds concludes that the wealthiest institutions of higher learning can spend more to assist low-income students, Bloomberg writes.
In W. Michigan, Giving Shapes 2 Cities in Different Ways
Generous local benefactors have had a major impact on social, political, and cultural life in Kalamazoo and Grand Rapids in ways that reflect widely varied approaches to civic philanthropy, MLive writes.