‘Ice Bucket’ Donations to ALS Charity Top $13-Million
The ALS Association has raised $13.3-million since July 29, a nearly eightfold increase from the same period last year, as the “ice-bucket challenge” fundraising campaign continues to spread virally, writes The New York Times.
Nonprofit Shares Data About Troubled Teens With Researchers
No identifying information is included, but academics hope they can use the data to help others struggling with problems like bullying and depression.
By NICOLE WALLACE
Features Editor
Judge Wants More From IRS on Bid to Save Lerner Hard Drive
A federal judge asked the Internal Revenue Service on Thursday for additional information on its efforts to recover data from the crashed computer of Lois Lerner, the former head of the tax agency’s nonprofits unit, Bloomberg reports.
In Ore. Tax Case, Cultural Benefit Does Not Mean Charity
A Forbes contributor breaks downs an Oregon Tax Court’s ruling last month that a nonprofit photography center does not qualify for a property-tax exemption.
Rauschenberg Fund Appeals $24.6-Million Award to Trustees
The Robert Rauschenberg Foundation is challenging a Florida’s judge’s ruling that awarded $24.6-million in fees to the three trustees who administered the late artist’s estate, writes The New York Times.
Free Admission Draws Raft of Teens to Philadelphia Museums
A program offering Philadelphians ages 14 to 19 free admission and youth-oriented programs at major city museums is expanding after drawing more than 10 times the expected participation in its first year, including a strong turnout from minority and low-income communities, The Philadelphia Inquirer writes.
CrowdRise Enlists Star Power to Drive Charity Fundraising
The online fundraising business led by former Hollywood executive Shauna Robertson and her husband, actor Edward Norton, has drawn $150-million for nonprofits since its launch in 2010 and expects to take in another $100-million by the end of the year, The Hollywood Reporter writes in a special section on show business philanthropy.
Richest Russian Takes Over Title of Country’s Top Donor
Metallurgy and telecommunications tycoon Alisher Usmanov donated $194-million last year, dislodging Chelsea soccer team owner Roman Abramovich as Russia’s most generous philanthropist, according to a Bloomberg survey of the country’s 25 richest people and their giving.
Human-Resource Departments Gain Power at Half of Nonprofits
More chief executives or senior managers are elevating the role, managers say.
By Megan O’Neil
Contributor
Are You Really Telling Stories?
A story has to have a protagonist who wants something and who faces obstacles—and it has to have an ending.
By PAUL VANDECARR
Contributor