‘Zero Tolerance’ Pledge on Harassment Urged for College and School Fundraisers
The Council for Advancement and Support of Education suggests fundraisers and others should sever ties with donors, alumni, or anyone else involved in misconduct.
By Timothy Sandoval
Contributor
Daily News Roundup: Donor-Disclosure Requirements Loosened for Some Groups
The Treasury Department says social-welfare groups and trade associations no longer have to disclose their donors. In other articles, the University of Louisville and its former president are fighting over whether he is entitled to the large payout he made when he stepped down; George Soros is worried about the future of liberal democracy; Warren Buffett gives $3.4 billion to the Gates Foundation and others; and more news about big donors.
What to Do When a Prospective Donor Just Won’t Commit
Supporters sometimes act as though they plan to give big. They express interest in a cause, they attend events, they meet with fundraisers — and then fail to make a large donation. How do fundraisers deal with that?
By Timothy Sandoval
Contributor
Pressure to Win Big Donors Is a Problem for Many Community Funds, Not Just Silicon Valley
What makes community foundations special is that they focus on the needs of specific regions, not just those of wealthy supporters.
By Diana Aviv
Contributor
Daily News Roundup: How a Sexual-Harassment Inquiry Went Wrong
In other articles, the Trump administration is making a new argument against the social safety net — that previous programs have already worked; the chairman of a Chinese conglomerate’s stake in the company is expected to go to a Chinese-based charity; real-estate gifts to colleges and universities are increasing; and much more news and opinion.
Daily News Roundup: Federal Grants to Care for Detained Kids Soar
Health and Human Service grants for providing shelter, foster care, and other services jumped from $74.5 million in 2007 to $958 million in 2017. In other articles, early ventures could shape the new federal “opportunity zone” program, which gives tax breaks to poor neighborhoods; the leader of a conservative group that says it aims to expose scientific fraud faces allegations of financial mismanagement and faked documents; and other news about innovation, big philanthropists, the arts, and more.
Center for Community Change Elevates New President; Education Leader Departs Chan Zuckerberg
In other personnel moves, the CEO of LIFT and the president of Girls Incorporated will step down next year, the Lucile Packard Foundation for Children’s Health appoints a new chief, and the Commonfund makes more staffing moves.
By M.J. Prest
Senior Editor, Solutions
Daily News Roundup: $330 Million to Fund High-Risk Research in Life Sciences
The Wellcome Trust is setting up an independent group to provide money for research that is unlikely to get traditional grants. In other articles, the president of the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative’s education effort is leaving his post; Elon Musk has committed to paying for clean water in homes in Flint, Mich.; and more about nonprofits and government and other news.
A Community Foundation’s Anniversary Campaign Raised More Than $100 Million: Here’s How
The staff planned ahead, held multiple fundraising events, and understood their donors.
By Alex Daniels
Contributor
Daily News Roundup: Charity That Raised $20M for Refugees Wants to Give it to DHS
The Refugee and Immigrant Center for Education and Legal Services is having a tough time dispensing the money quickly to help reunite migrant families. In other articles, clinics that offer medical exams to refugees also help determine the case for asylum; former Missouri governor Eric Greitens’s nonprofit could face big fines; the Boston Marathon raised more than $36 million for nonprofits; and more on giving, nonprofits and the law, arts and culture, and other news.
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.
Why Foundations Need an ‘Ensemble Cast’ to Tackle Complex Challenges
Grant makers are building new organizational structures and creating new roles to elevate the voices and talents of all staff members in program and spending decisions.
Commonfund Gets New CEO; Make-a-Wish America Leader Plans to Depart
Also, World Vision U.S., Earthjustice and Taproot hire new leaders.
By M.J. Prest
Senior Editor, Solutions
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
What A.I. Means for Doing Good
Technologies being tested today could transform nonprofits. But what happens when charity loses some of its human element?
By NICOLE WALLACE
Features Editor
How Charities Are Using Artificial Intelligence to Boost Impact
Advanced technology is helping nonprofits track endangered animals, fight sex trafficking, and reunite refugees after years of separation.
By NICOLE WALLACE
Features Editor