Fox Releases Series Pilot Early After Charity Goal Is Met
Five charities will receive a total of $100,000 from the broadcasting company because fans met a “flock to unlock” challenge to release the “Red Band Society” online before its TV debut.
By Avi Wolfman-Arent
Contributor
U.S. Diplomats and Soldiers Warned Off ‘Ice-Bucket Challenge’
The State and Defense departments and the House of Representatives have barred diplomats, the armed forces, and lawmakers, respectively, from participating in the “ice-bucket challenge” to raise money to combat the neural disease ALS, The Washington Post writes, citing reporting by the Associated Press, Military Times, and Politico.
Texas Panel Eyes Disclosure Rules for Nonprofit Politicking
The state Ethics Commission has drawn up draft regulations that would require 501(c)(4) groups to identify their donors if they devote at least a quarter of their spending to political activities, the San Antonio Express-News reports.
Microsoft Quits Conservative Lawmakers’ Group ALEC
The tech giant has left the American Legislative Exchange Council in what a coalition of activist investor groups said this week was a dispute over the conservative advocacy network’s opposition to renewable energy, Bloomberg writes.
Calif. Governor Seeks $3-Million for Migrant Kids’ Legal Aid
Governor Jerry Brown announced a proposal Thursday to provide state-funded legal help for unaccompanied minors flowing into the country from Central America, reports the Los Angeles Times. If approved, the legislation would steer state funds to nonprofit groups to represent children facing deportation.
$30-Million Gift Boosts Plan for Honors Dorm at USC
The donation from the Thomas and Dorothy Leavey Foundation will support construction of a residence hall for up to 600 freshman honors students at the University of Southern California, City News Service and the Del Mar Times report.
Sanford Health Commits $30-Million for New Ghana Clinics
The nonprofit medical network announced plans to build 300 clinics in Ghana over the next six years, exponentially boosting its presence in the West African nation, report the Sioux Falls, S.D., Argus Leader and the Daily Globe of southwestern Minnesota.
How the Ice-Bucket Challenge Is Helping to Rebrand a Mission
Lou Gehrig is nearly absent from the buzz around the viral fundraiser, which is exactly how the ALS Association wants it.
By Avi Wolfman-Arent
Contributor
How 4 Suicide-Prevention Groups Responded to the Death of Robin Williams
The leaders discuss very different approaches to responding to one of their cause’s biggest media moments.
By Avi Wolfman-Arent
Contributor
Ice-Bucket Torrent Reaches $8.6-Million in a Day and Douses Ex-President
The 24-hour flood of “ice-bucket challenge” gifts brought the ALS Association’s fundraising since July 29 to $31.5-million, Time writes, and former President George W. Bush joined the rolls of rich and famous people taking the plunge, reports USA Today.