Leaders of the NFL’s Domestic-Violence Response Pledge ‘Multiple Millions’
The Chronicle speaks with two top NFL Foundation officials as the league determines its philanthropic response to an issue much in the news for some of its players.
By Avi Wolfman-Arent
Contributor
Ex-Kickstarter CEO’s Next Act Is ‘Dollar a Day’ Charity Site
Perry Chen, the crowdfunding giant’s co-founder, has launched a new venture that aims to draw small daily donations for, and educate users about, a variety of nonprofit groups, technology-news site TechCrunch writes.
Md. Nonprofit Worker Accused of Theft Kills Executive’s Wife
A Cystic Fibrosis Foundation employee who had been accused by charity officials of stealing computer equipment killed a foundation executive’s spouse Tuesday, then fatally shot himself, according to The Washington Post.
Tenn. Arts Group Claims Trust Is Violating Late Donor’s Intent
The Chattanooga Symphony and Opera Association has filed suit against the foundation of a late donor over what the organization says is a failure to make good on her promise of posthumous gifts, reports The Chattanoogan.
Wallace Fund Grants $40-Million to Build Arts Audiences
The Wallace Foundation’s six-year effort will provide funds to help 24 groups draw bigger and more diverse crowds to their performances, The New York Times writes.
Moody’s Mulls Downgrade of Metropolitan Opera’s Credit
The credit-rating agency cited the Met’s “softening” operational and donation income in reviewing its $100-million debt, Bloomberg reports.
Both Sides Targeting Aid Workers in South Sudan Civil War
Aid workers in the world’s newest country are facing pressure from both its government and rebel forces, which each accuse humanitarian groups of backing their adversaries in an escalating, ethnically motivated civil war, Bloomberg reports.
20% of Grant Makers Pay Trustee Fees, Study Finds
A new study by the Council on Foundations looks at pay for board members and CEOs.
By Maria Di Mento
Senior Editor
Poll: Most Voters Back Tight Rules on Nonprofit Politicking
Eighty-six percent of respondents to a survey conducted for the liberal watchdog group Public Citizen and the conservative Hudson Institute said they favor stronger regulation of political activity by nonprofits, The Hill reports.
New Mozilla Fellowship Steers Tech Geeks to Nonprofit Work
The nonprofit maker of the Firefox Web browser is teaming up with the Ford Foundation on a fellowship program to boost the number of young engineers pursuing careers with nonprofits and in government, The Washington Post writes.