Federal Court Lifts Block of Wisc. Campaign-Finance Inquiry
The appellate court removed an injunction Wednesday that had effectively halted a probe by Wisconsin district attorneys who accused Gov. Scott Walker’s campaign of improperly coordinating with conservative nonprofits on fundraising and spending during a 2012 state recall effort, reports The New York Times.
Art Sales Help Delaware Museum Clear Nearly $20-Million Debt
Delaware Art Museum officials said Wednesday that the institution will retire its remaining $19.8-million in mortgage debt by the end of this month, dipping into its investment fund to offset disappointing results from a controversial sale of prized works, The News-Journal of Wilmington reports.
Nashville Symphony Reaches Long-Term Deal With Musicians
The orchestra and its musicians’ union agreed this week on a four-year contract that brings pay raises for players and labor peace for the organization after a period of financial turmoil, The Tennessean writes.
How to Instill Charity Workers With a Sense of Purpose
Charity leaders can take steps to motivate staff and volunteers to work hard for their cause.
By HILDY GOTTLIEB
Contributor
Obama Pledges U.S. Support for Civic Movements Abroad
Speaking Tuesday at the Clinton Global Initiative, the president outlined plans for government agencies to take a stronger role in bolstering “civil society” in countries where autocratic regimes are cracking down on nonprofits and grass-roots citizen action, The Wall Street Journal writes.
Harvard Fund Boosts Return to 15.4% but Still Trails Peers
The fiscal 2014 results increased the value of higher education’s biggest endowment to $36.4-billion, writes The Wall Street Journal.
San Diego Donor Wants to Turn Major Newspaper Over to a Nonprofit
Developer and philanthropist Malin Burnham’s plan would see U-T San Diego’s profits funneled into supporting San Diego community organizations, the paper and the Associated Press report.
Special Olympics Picks Up Red Ball in New Awareness Campaign
As it prepares for next summer’s Special Olympics World Games in Los Angeles, the sports-focused disability charity is rolling out a new advertising campaign that aims to turn a red ball into a symbol of tolerance and acceptance, writes The New York Times.
‘Curious Chameleons’ Make the Best Major-Gift Officers, New Study Says
The top performers shared some important traits: behavioral and linguistic flexibility, intellectual curiosity, and assertiveness in soliciting prospects.
By Megan O’Neil
Contributor
North Texas Giving Day Nets $26.3-Million in Online Charity Bazaar
Local media coverage, parallel fundraising events, and a tool kit with sample letters and tweets helped make the event a big success.
By Megan O’Neil
Contributor