Photographs Can Help Nonprofits Attract New Kinds of Supporters
When people of all backgrounds and ethnicities see themselves represented in a nonprofit’s materials, they are more likely to give and get involved.
By NICOLE WALLACE
Features Editor
New GlobalGiving CEO Plans to Push More Aid to Local Humanitarian Groups
Alix Guerrier will take over from Mari Kuraishi, who will become the next president of the Jessie Ball duPont Fund.
By Julian Wyllie
Contributor
Donors in Fight With Ohio State U. Over Use of Gift: Daily News Roundup
Michael Moritz’s widow and son say the university is illegally using money from the endowment for “development fees.” In other articles, professors at St. Louis University claim a recent $50 million contribution gives the donor a say in hiring; the divestment movement to combat climate change has gained momentum; Marc Benioff says his purchase of Time magazine fits in with other impact investing; and more about nonprofits and government and arts and culture.
Analyzing Bezos’s $2 Billion Tweet, Line by Line
Jeff Bezos’s pledge has the philanthropy world buzzing, but it’s short on specifics. We parse his announcement for whatever clues it may provide.
By Alex Daniels
Senior Editor, Foundations
Heinz Family Foundation Awards 6 Individuals $1.5 Million for ‘Changing the World’
The six winners will get $250,000 each. The awards go to people who have made extraordinary and innovative attempts to solve social, global, and environmental challenges.
By Julian Wyllie
Contributor
Daily News Roundup: Controversial Nonprofit That Houses Migrant Kids Suing Houston
Also, a top physician at Sloan Kettering has resigned amid reports that he failed to disclose millions in payments from health-care companies in research articles; donations to storm relief in the Carolinas is coming from Michael Jordan, professional sports teams, universities, among other sources; and other articles on nonprofits on the law, big gifts, and much more.
Daily News Roundup: Food Banks in S. Carolina Already Low on Supplies
Groups in evacuation zones have closed, straining those that are still open. Plus, a University of Michigan regent rejected thousands of dollars in campaign contributions; an artist’s daughter sued the Corcoran Gallery of Art’s board for the return of her mother’s sculptures; a judge sided with an ex-employee of the Gates Foundation who said he had been misled about the scope of his job and then fired; and more about Jeff Bezos’s philanthropy, other big gifts, innovation, and sexual misconduct.
National Geographic Society and Planned Parenthood Select New Chiefs
Also, a national-security expert will be the next CEO of Human Rights First, and the billionaire Richard DeVos has died.
By M.J. Prest
Senior Editor, Solutions
Grant Makers Boost Climate-Change Commitments by $3 Billion
The pledge, announced at the Global Climate Action Summit in San Francisco, raises questions about how best to deploy the infusion of cash without inflaming deep divisions over the issue.
By Alex Daniels
Contributor
Daily News Roundup: Airbnb to Help People Displaced by Hurricane Florence Find Places to Stay
The company has activated its “response tool” so hosts can open their homes to people who have been evacuated and relief workers. Plus, St. John’s College has a philanthropy-centered plan to cut tuition; the president of Texas Tech talks about the loss of a $10 million gift; tech entrepreneurs are trying to make money while helping people do things like make down payments on new homes; and much more about big donors, philanthropy and government, and cultural groups.
A Charity Boosts Monthly Giving With Phone and Door-to-Door Appeals
How a children’s hospital adds 2,000 monthly supporters annually, with 65 percent staying on board from year to year.
By HEATHER JOSLYN
Contributor
Big organizations with household names did well, but people who gave the most tended to select groups with revenue under $50 million.
By Heather Joslyn
Contributor
Baltimore Physician Leana Wen Takes Helm of Planned Parenthood
She replaces Cecile Richards, who announced her departure in January. Wen vowed to “fight with everything I have to protect the access of millions of patients who rely on Planned Parenthood.”
By Julian Wyllie
Contributor
JPMorgan’s $250 Million in Grants Presents Opportunities for Nonprofits Nationwide
Cooperation will be key for charities to tap the funding pool, which also includes $250 million in loan guarantees. It’s a major expansion of the company’s efforts, which previously focused on a handful of cities.
By Alex Daniels
Contributor
Melinda Gates Report Spurs Pledge to Support Minority Women in Tech Careers
The $12 million commitment follows a study that found technology companies’ support of educational opportunities for women lacking.
By Alex Daniels
Contributor
Foundations Commit Nearly Half a Billion to Reduce Global Warming
The nine grant makers’ efforts will focus largely on preventing deforestation, restoring and managing croplands and rainforests, and recognizing the land rights of local and indigenous people.
By Alex Daniels
Contributor