Soros Foundation Closes in Turkey: Daily News Roundup
November 27, 2018 | Read Time: 1 minute
Top News
Soros Foundation Ends Operations in Turkey (Reuters)
Jose Andres Is Nominated for 2019 Nobel Peace Prize, Congressman Confirms (Washington Post)
Trump Foundation Did Not Donate Last Year Amid Plans to Close (Associated Press)
New Filings Show Trump Company Transfers to Charity in 2017 (CNN)
End of Life Platform Out to Raise $1 Trillion for Charity (Forbes)
About Giving Tuesday
Giving Tuesday Is a Chance to Reflect on Philanthropic Passions (Barron’s). Plus, see the Chronicle’s coverage of Giving Tuesday trends and innovative charities.
These Are the Charities Where Your Money Will Do the Most Good (Opinion — Vox)
How Kids Can Learn the Values of Giving Tuesday (Cincinnati Enquirer)
How Much Money Should People Give to Charity? (MarketWatch)
Beyond Giving Tuesday, African-Americans Have Been Philanthropists ‘Since the Beginning of Time’ (Newsone). Plus, read a Chronicle article on research that shows why wealthy nonwhite donors are largely ignored in philanthropy.
Critiques of Philanthropy
The Problem of Charitable Giving (New York Times)
The Perils of Liberal Philanthropy (Jacobin)
‘Overhead’ Is the Worst Way to Judge a Charity (Opinion — Vox)
How to Modernize American Philanthropy (New York Times). Watch: For more on Edgar Villanueva’s new book, “Decolonizing Wealth,” see this Chronicle interview.
Giving and Grant-Making News
San Francisco State U. Gets $26.8 Million Gift (San Francisco Chronicle)
Nord Family Foundation Leader to Retire Next Year (Chronicle-Telegram)
