Group Works to Mobilize Millions of Nonprofit Workers to Vote
Nonprofit Votes Count provides a voter-registration toolkit, information about each state’s requirements, and more.
By Eden Stiffman
Senior Editor
Grameen Fund Executive to Lead the Congressional Hunger Center
Among other nonprofits with notable personnel changes: the Alzheimer’s and Cystic Fibrosis foundations.
By ANAIS STRICKLAND
Contributor
Videos Spark New Drive to Cut Planned Parenthood Funding
Surreptitiously shot videos in which Planned Parenthood officials discuss how to perform abortions to retain fetal tissue for medical research are rekindling anti-abortion activists’ long-held hopes to end government funding of the women’s health organization, The Wall Street Journal writes.
Report: Lax Controls Raise Bias Risk in IRS Nonprofit Audits
The federal government’s watchdog agency is calling on the Internal Revenue Service to strengthen oversight of how nonprofit groups are selected for audits to ensure the choices do not reflect IRS staffers’ biases, Bloomberg and the Associated Press report.
Orphanage Head and Charity Win $14.5 Million Defamation Award
A Maine jury awarded $7 million Thursday to the founder of an orphanage in Haiti and $7.5 million to an affiliated North Carolina charity in a defamation case over claims of child sexual abuse, reports the Portland Press Herald.
Figure in Ala. Charity Fraud Case Admits to Drug Mailings
The ex-chief financial officer of two nonprofit Alabama health centers pleaded guilty Thursday to sending packages containing Valium, Adderall, and other drugs to people involved in a fraud case in which she was implicated, the Birmingham News writes.
Student Advice on How to Attract Young Talent to Nonprofits
Interns from Americans for the Arts said that to attract them to jobs, charities need to embrace change, be honest about the workload, and pay more.
By Megan O’Neil
Contributor
Leonardo DiCaprio Gala Raises $40 Million for Green Causes
The actor’s foundation hosted a star-studded gala in France Wednesday night to raise money for environmentally focused grants, campaigns, and media efforts, reports the Associated Press.
$30 Million in Boeing Gifts Support Seattle Aerospace Museum
The Museum of Flight announced gifts of $15 million each on Thursday from aviation giant Boeing and the family of the company founder’s son, reports The Seattle Times.
Red Cross Response on Haiti Further Inflames Sen. Grassley
Seeking confidentiality to protect its partner organizations, the group submitted documents detailing its spending. The senator redacted sections, then made the response public.
By Rebecca Koenig
Contributor