Gates Foundation Is Holding Off On Work With Saudi Crown Prince’s Nonprofit: Daily News Roundup
It’s rethinking its work with the group in the wake of journalist Jamal Khashoggi’s murder. In other articles, Mark Zuckerberg saves $128 Million in Facebook holdings through regularly planned sale of stock to the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative; National Geographic takes a look at how the Wyss Foundation’s $1 billion pledge to environmental causes may be used; almost $1 million was stolen from Jewish a charity in Fort Worth, Tex.; plus more news and articles about innovation and arts groups.
Philanthropist Plans to Give $1 Billion for Conservation: Daily News Roundup
Hansjörg Wyss explains his decision in a New York Times opinion piece. In other articles, Google.org is giving $25 million to humanitarian projects that use artificial intelligence; UCLA got $25 million for Parkinson’s disease research; the Ford Foundation CEO discusses how the #MeToo movement strengthened his resolve to work toward a more just world; what’s wrong with philanthropists’ efforts to fix education; and more opinion pieces and articles on innovation and cultural groups.
A 10-Point Guide for Improving Your Board Meeting Through Excellent Presentations
A nonprofit executive shares dos and don’ts for making the most of your time with trustees.
By David Yarnold
Contributor
Study Adds Fuel to Debate Over Operating Costs
When compared with rankings of efficiency used commonly by scholars, charity ratings based on administrative spending don’t measure up.
By Timothy Sandoval
Contributor
Pushy Moms, Grandmas2Go, and Other Ways to Bridge the Generation Gap
In his new book How to Live Forever, Encore.org leader Marc Freedman says philanthropy needs to pay more attention to older people who are willing and able to contribute to causes.
By Heather Joslyn
Contributor
Russian Operative Looked at U.S. Nonprofits’ Cyberdefenses in Graduate School: Daily News Roundup
As a student at American University, Maria Butina gathered information on media-freedom and human-rights groups. In other articles, people who live in politically divided counties give less to charity; Fifth Third Bancorp commits $2 billion more to greater Chicago; tech billionaires continue their fight over raising taxes to help the homeless; Rajiv Shah talks about the Rockefeller Foundation’s new areas of focus and strategies. Plus, more news and articles on innovation.
Members of the sprawling organization have made big gains by sharpening their message, narrowing the areas where they provide services, and cultivating the next generation of donors.
By Heather Joslyn
Contributor
Harvard’s five-year drive netted $9.6 billion, while the University of Michigan cleared $5 billion. Two fundraising leaders explain how they did it.
By Heather Joslyn and Timothy Sandoval
Shooter’s Rants on Social Media Were Aimed at Jewish Agency That Aids Refugees: Daily News Roundup
HIAS is one of nine agencies that has a contract with the State Department to help refugees acclimate to the United States. Plus, Muslims have raised $110,000 for the Pittsburgh synagogue victims; Parkland families are creating memorial funds and activist organizations in memory of those who lost their lives in the shooting; and much more about HIAS, big gifts and grants, and giving and the wealthy.
Tips for Forging Partnerships With National Companies
Learn from Comic Relief U.S.A. how to collaborate with big-name corporations as it did for its Red Nose Day campaign, which raises money for children living in poverty.
By Timothy Sandoval
Contributor
Paul Allen’s Sister Is Executive and Trustee of Late Billionaire’s Estate: Daily News Roundup
Jody Allen is the former CEO of Vulcan, her brother’s umbrella company. Plus, Trump’s lawyer says in court that nobody wanted Trump’s portrait so his foundation had to buy it; two trustees leave ‘More Than Me’ nonprofit and a donor suspends a contribution; a look at a basic-income approach to housing assistance; the American Cancer Society is allowing groups that raise money to put the names of loved ones on grants; and much more news and articles on ideas, opinions, and innovation.
Live Online Videos Have Raised $80 Million Through One Company in 2018
Some experts predict live video fundraising online will grow in the coming years, even if it’s only a small slice of giving today.
By Timothy Sandoval
Contributor
X Prize Foundation Elevates Tech Entrepreneur to Top Role (Transitions)
Also, the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute names its new chief development officer, and Fidelity Charity hires a Gates Foundation alumnus to oversee philanthropic strategies.
By M.J. Prest
Senior Editor, Solutions
Value of David Rockefeller Bequest to Family Foundation Hits $250 Million
The value of his holdings exceeded previous estimates, boosting the size of his bequest to the Rockefeller Brothers Fund, which has assets of $1.2 billion.
By Alex Daniels
Contributor
Only 1 Person in 5 ‘Highly Trusts’ Charities, Study Finds
Compared with 2001, trust in veterans organizations and nonprofit hospitals has risen. The rank of religious organizations and charities affiliated with police and firefighters has fallen.
By Julian Wyllie
Contributor
Trump Foundation Faces N.Y. Attorney General in Court: Daily News Roundup
The grant maker is requesting a lawsuit be dismissed that alleges the organization along with Trump, his sons Eric and Donald Jr., and daughter Ivanka violated state and federal laws. Plus, the British arm of Oxfam has seen a spike in claims of sexual abuse; religious groups and atheists are clashing over a longtime tax break that gives religious leaders tax-free housing allowances, costing taxpayers hundreds of millions of dollars annually; and more news and features about cultural groups.