Retired General Named Interim Wounded Warrior Project COO
The embattled veterans charity turned to former Maj. Gen. Charlie Fletcher, a member of its advisory board, to serve as interim chief operating officer while it searches for permanent leadership, Jacksonville TV station WJXT reports.
Foundation Center Lays Off 14% of Staff as It Moves to Give Grant Seekers More Data Faster
New data systems are allowing the center to vastly increase the speed and volume of information on what foundations and corporations support.
By Megan O’Neil
Contributor
In Interview, Gates CEO Addresses ‘Big Philanthropy’ Barbs
Sue Desmond-Hellmann tells the Financial Times that the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation is in a position to make “long-term bets” with potentially significant payoffs in health and other areas.
Cosby Exhibition at New Museum Decried by Alleged Victims
Several women who have accused Bill Cosby of sexual assault rebuked the soon-to-open National Museum of African American History and Culture for recognizing his entertainment work without mentioning the abuse allegations, The New York Times reports.
Donors and Foundations Say There’s Value in Saying ‘No’
Turning down requests and funding is sometimes not only necessary but also vital for both donors and would-be recipients, giving experts tell The New York Times.
Colorado State U. Gets $20 Million for Football Stadium
The anonymous donation supports construction of an on-campus stadium and stipulates that its playing field be named for the Rams’ former football coach, reports the Reporter-Herald of Loveland, Colo.
Gifts Roundup: $100 Million From Paul Allen for New Research Organization
Other big donations include $25 million to Yeshiva University and $20 million for a fund at the Community Foundation for Northeast Florida.
By Maria Di Mento
Senior Editor
A Grass-Roots Fundraiser Fights GOP Front-Runner
A spontaneous Twitter donation drive prompts more giving to left-leaning groups following a Donald Trump speech.
By Timothy Sandoval
Contributor
Ecotrust and the Better Angels Society Get New Leaders
Job changes were also announced at the Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco and Every Mother Counts.
By anais.strickland
Contributor
Foundation Pledges $90 Million to Push Incentives for Conservation
The Moore Foundation is showing an interest in a market-based approach to get companies on board with environmental-protection work.
By Alex Daniels
Contributor