Grants Roundup: Video Game Maker Gives $13 Million for Breast Cancer Research
Also, the University of Oregon gets $10 million to support a new science research facility, and the W.P. Carey Foundation gives a Baltimore private school $3 million for college counseling.
By M.J. Prest
Senior Editor, Solutions
Daily News Roundup: GOP Tax Law Could Cost Charities
A 21 percent tax on some fringe benefits for employees could affect churches, hospitals, colleges, orchestras, and other groups. In other articles, a New York curator says a museum rescinded a job offer after she announced she was pregnant; the Salvador Dali Foundation sued the Monterey Museum for using the artist’s name and likeness; a look at the Gates Foundation’s failed effort to grade teachers; and more articles about big donors and social services.
Reinventing Cities Means Fixing Neglected Public Places
As parks, libraries, community centers, and other places fall into disrepair, it’s harder for urban residents to connect and build the ties they need to push for change.
By DANA BOURLAND
Contributor
The late Buffalo Bills owner Ralph Wilson Jr. wanted his 10-figure gift spent within 20 years. His foundation is winning praise for its approach to building a philanthropic legacy that will long outlast the cash.
By Ben Gose
Senior Editor
From Political Fighter to Philanthropy Leader
Evan Feinberg spent years playing hardball politics. Now, with grants from Charles Koch and other conservative donors, he’s running a nonprofit that aims to bring people together to alleviate poverty.
By Timothy Sandoval
Contributor
Daily News Roundup: U.S. Volunteer Groups Stranded in Haiti
Flights have been canceled, and roads are unsafe due to violent protests over fuel prices. In other articles, most of the Trump Foundation’s giving in the past decade has gone to groups that hosted lavish events at Mar-a-Lago; artists Chuck Close and Laddie John Dill and the Sam Francis Foundation have lost a lawsuit against Sotheby’s, Christie’s, and eBay over royalties; and more about giving by LeBron James and China’s most charitable man as well as articles on innovation and social services.
Daily News Roundup: Judge Orders FEMA Aid Extension for Puerto Rican Storm Evacuees
Plus, a look at the Christian legal nonprofit that keeps winning at the Supreme Court; emails suggest improper fundraising by Missouri governor who recently resigned; a look at efforts to help revive local journalism; commentator says the Trump Foundation case could force the president to release his tax returns; Arkansas to cut hundreds of health-care jobs; charity’s nuns in India arrested for baby-selling; and more.
Grants Roundup: $65 Million for Mental-Health Services for Veterans
Also, the Charles Stewart Mott Foundation commits $35 million for a new charter school in Flint, Mich., and the Stavros Niarchos Foundation awards $10 million to the Special Olympics.
By M.J. Prest
Senior Editor, Solutions
Cleveland Foundation CEO on Being Mindful of Gentrification While Bringing Economic Development
The Cleveland Foundation’s Ronn Richard says the fund stays current by picking cutting-edge, risky investments that aim to bring a renaissance to the Ohio city.
By Ariella Phillips
Contributor
Daily News Roundup: Online Fundraising Will Aid Shooting Victims at Md. Newspaper
A GoFundMe campaign is quickly building to the $70,000 goal. In other articles, a Columbia University student who fought sexual violence now faces child sex-crime charges; an opinion piece pins the Silicon Valley Community Foundation’s troubles on greed; the Space Foundation counters a lawsuit by Buzz Aldrin; a nonprofit sets up a hotline to reunite immigrant families; the Philadelphia History Museum will close after a partnership collapses; and more on migrants, nonprofits, giving, and arts and culture.
How Foundations Can Help Small Groups Do More Good
A rigorous study of efforts to help small, young nonprofits grow found that focusing on measurement and encouraging peer learning were crucial to improving the quality of services provided.
By Danielle Scaturro
Contributor
Daily News Roundup: New Cryptocurrency Fund Aims to Raise $1 Billion for Charity
CEO Brian Armstrong of Coinbase wants to donate directly to people in need. In other articles, the owner of nut company used his foundation to lend millions to business associates; an ethics expert at Stanford argues that big philanthropy is hurting democracy; the $1 billion Gates-backed education initiative is judged a failure; a look at the Trump Foundation’s legal troubles; Columbia University to get international Obama Scholars; and more on tax law, education, and nonprofit leadership.
Stop Wasting Charity Donations: Don’t Let Bullying Continue at Nonprofits
The clear message from the scandal at one of the nation’s biggest foundations should be that all nonprofits need to get rid of abusive leaders so workers can focus all their energy on doing good.
By Rebecca Dupras
Contributor
Daily News Roundup: Judge Urges Trump to Settle Foundation Lawsuit
The judge said the president’s nonprofit should try to reach an agreement with the New York attorney general to dissolve. In other articles, the Templeton Prize this year is going to the King of Jordan for promoting cooperation among Muslims with different traditions; the San Diego Foundation has dismissed its CEO; a $25 million donation will go toward creating artificial intelligence to treat heart disease; and much more on immigration and arts and culture and politics, government, and nonprofits.
Grants Roundup: Gates Seeds $25 Million for Farming; Pepsi Gives $4 Million to WaterAid
Also, the foundation of fashion brand Kate Spade New York pledges $1 million to suicide-prevention organizations in honor of its late founder.
By M.J. Prest
Senior Editor, Solutions
Daily News Roundup: Billionaires Make Up for Harvard’s Poor Investment Returns
By lagging average investment returns of the Ivy League, the university missed out on $6 billion in investment gains, but it raised more than $9 billion in its latest fundraising drive. In other articles, a $40 million effort to improve nutrition science is nearly out of money; a look at how Sesame Street helps traumatized children; states and communities are fighting to halt sex abuse of people with intellectual disabilities; and much more about giving and poverty and opioid addiction.