Congress Likely to Revive Tax Break for IRA Rollover Gifts
Congress is poised to retroactively extend for one year a tax break on charitable donations from individual retirement accounts that expired at the end of 2013, according to The Wall Street Journal.
Donor-Intent Conflicts on the Rise, Philanthropy Experts Say
Unhappy donors are increasingly seeking “refunds” of charitable contributions they contend have been misused or spent in a way that departs from their motive for making the gift, The Wall Street Journal writes as part of a package of stories on philanthropy.
‘Kony 2012′ Charity Invisible Children to Wind Down
The small San Diego nonprofit that gained worldwide renown overnight in 2012 for its viral video galvanizing attention on the hunt for the central African war lord Joseph Kony announced Monday that it will close its headquarters next year and transfer its operations to partners in Africa, The Washington Post reports.
Congress Clears Way for Study of Women’s History Museum in D.C.
Sixteen years after a bill was introduced in Congress to establish a National Women’s History Museum in Washington, legislation to advance the project is headed to President Obama’s desk following Senate passage on Friday, news organizations including the Associated Press and the Bangor, Maine, Daily News report.
Immigration Groups See Spike in Demand for Legal Aid
Last summer’s tide of children flocking into the United States from Central America and President Obama’s impending executive action on immigration are fueling a greater call for nonprofit legal aid, NBC News reports.
Ex-Head of Calif. Symphony Convicted of Embezzling $272,000
The former executive director of the Peninsula Symphony faces up to 16 years in prison after being found guilty earlier this month of stealing from the volunteer Bay Area ensemble, reports the San Jose Mercury News.
$104-Million Gift from Saudi King Restores Syria Food Aid
King Abdullah’s donation to bolster food assistance for millions of refugees from Syria, Somalia, and South Sudan came after the United Nations’ World Food Program said last week that it would have to cut food vouchers to Syrian refugees, writes the Associated Press.
Museums Employ High-Tech Devices to Track Visitor Data
Major art museums are implementing a variety of high-tech strategies to more closely track visitor behavior, using the data to shape decisions on marketing, fundraising, exhibition design, and other matters, The Wall Street Journal writes.
Founder of DC Central Kitchen Has New City to Feed: Los Angeles
Robert Egger, who grabbed the spotlight in the nation’s capital with innovative approaches to feeding the hungry, is set to open L.A. Kitchen.
By Megan O’Neil
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Innovative Jewish Groups in D.C. Make a Pitch to Broaden Support
Nonprofits extend outreach to local philanthropies to help attract new donors and volunteers.
By Holly Hall
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