Lawsuit Against Trump and His Nonprofit Allowed to Proceed: Daily News Roundup
A judge in New York State denied President Trump’s lawyers’ request to dismiss a suit against the Trump Foundation brought by the state attorney general. In other articles, after Facebook admitted using a controversial public-relations firm to research George Soros, his philanthropy says lawmakers should scrutinize the social-media site more closely; Phil Knight gave $109 million to his foundation; Jeff Bezos donated $97.5 million to groups that aid the homeless; and much more.
Here’s How Some Nonprofits Plan to Raise Money on Giving Tuesday
Matching gifts, a daylong email barrage, and other good ideas show up in fundraising strategies for nonprofits on the annual day devoted to philanthropy.
By Timothy Sandoval
Contributor
Trump Foundation, Soros and Facebook, Whitaker and DAFs: Daily News Roundup
The N.Y. attorney general filed the lawsuit in June accusing Trump and three of his children of misusing the grant maker to advance his presidential campaign. In other articles, Nike’s Phil Knight gave $109 million to his foundation; Jeff Bezos gave $97.5 million to help the homeless; House Republicans plan to hear testimony on whether the Clinton Foundation engaged in improper activities; a nonprofit with obscure origins and source of funds gave Matthew Whitaker $1.2 million. Plus much more.
Half of Donors, and 85% of the Wealthiest, Say They’ll Give More This Year
People who voted are also likely to give generously at year end, and supporting disaster relief is a high priority according to a study conducted just after the midterm elections to see what affect the outcome had.
By HEATHER JOSLYN
Contributor
Ford Foundation’s 2-Year, $205 Million Headquarters Makeover Is Complete: Daily News Roundup
The building has a soaring atrium and a saw-tooth skylight but also a smaller footprint with room for other foundations, plus a public art gallery and a touch-and-feel garden for the blind. Plus, the Trump administration’s Opportunity Zones could be a boon to distressed areas; Michael Bloomberg’s $1.8 billion gift to Johns Hopkins has prompted a variety of responses; Rhode Island prisons are working to get opioid treatment for inmates; and more about innovation and cultural groups.
Trump Administration Urged 4H Youth Group to Drop LGBT Policy: Daily News Roundup
The move helped lead to the CEO’s firing. Plus, housing units for homeless people provided by a New York City nonprofit are unsafe for children, according to a city review, and the group fails to see that residents get social services; a foundation CEO gets about $40,000 a year for working there two hours a week, according to a foundation report; giving circles account for a small fraction of charitable giving, but they’ve been on the rise; and much more.
Michael Bloomberg Commits $1.8 Billion to Johns Hopkins: Updated News Roundup
Updated: The record-breaking gift will go to the Johns Hopkins University for financial aid so any student, regardless of family income, can attend the institution. Plus: AbbVie will give $55 million to groups that help low-income students succeed in school. Plus, the IRS says gift and estate tax limits will be higher in 2019; three people are under arrest for a GoFundMe campaign based on a fabricated story, which raised $400,000; a company launched by Bono’s daughter has created a tool to make donating and social activism simpler; Tennessee’s education commissioner will become head of a national education charity; and more news and articles.
More than Half of LGBTQ Staff at Foundations Are Not ‘Fully Out’ at Work, Report Says
“We expected a higher percentage of people to be out across the board — it was shocking, surprising, and alarming,” said the study’s lead author.
By Julian Wyllie
Contributor
Mott Foundation Chooses Founder’s Great-Grandson as Next CEO (Transitions)
Also, the NEA Foundation named Sara Sneed as its new CEO, and Chad Griffin will step down from the Human Rights Campaign next year.
By M.J. Prest
Senior Editor, Solutions
Soros Says Facebook Campaign Was ‘Reprehensible’: Daily News Roundup
The president of Soros’s Open Society Foundations said he was “shocked to learn" that the social-media site had allegedly promoted a Soros conspiracy to discredit is critics. Plus, a former Google executive has started a nonprofit to fight sexism in the tech industry; the Baltimore Symphony has suspended its concertmaster, who was accused of inappropriate behavior; Brandeis gets $10 million to help Japanese students; and more about ideas and opinion.
Philanthropy Puts a ‘Chokehold’ on Innovation, Says Nonprofit Veteran
Robert Egger, a nationally known nonprofit founder, says he’s quitting his own work to help a new generation of leaders battle problems that hobble the ability of organizations to make a difference, including lack of political power and close-minded thinking of grant makers.
By NICOLE WALLACE
Features Editor
Children’s Defense Fund Founder Marian Wright Edelman Will Step Down as President
Political leaders Hillary Clinton, John Lewis, and Orrin Hatch, along with actress Reese Witherspoon and activist Bryan Stevenson hailed Edelman as a civil-rights pioneer and a powerful advocate for kids.
By Julian Wyllie
Contributor
$200 Million Gift Goes to Mayo Clinic for Medical Education: Daily News Roundup
Among other things, the money will fund scholarships and educational programs for artificial intelligence and other new technologies. Plus, after San Francisco voters passed a new tax on big businesses to fight homelessness, Airbnb is giving $5 million to the cause; the CEO of Citadel is giving $10 million to open Success Academy middle schools in Brooklyn and Queens; Forbes magazine releases a list of 30 social entrepreneurs under age 30. See read more on ideas, opinion, and innovation.
Facebook Fundraising Hits the $1 Billion Mark
Much of the money goes to charities as people ask friends and relatives to give to good causes, but the company declined to say how much is for personal causes, such as family medical emergencies and tuition help.
By NICOLE WALLACE
Features Editor
Fostering Civic Engagement Can Help Close Nation’s Divides, Say Nonprofit Officials
Local communities suffer less from division than the nation as a whole, providing an avenue for unifying people, said a panel of philanthropic leaders at the National Press Club.
By Timothy Sandoval
Contributor
Wealthy Donors of Color Largely Ignored by Philanthropy, Study Says
White donors still have the most money to give largely because of inheritances, but that is changing as the nation becomes increasingly diverse and as minorities become more upwardly mobile.
By Julian Wyllie
Contributor