Foundations Gear Up to Influence 2018 Elections
Private and community foundations are seeking ways to get out the vote and influence state-level campaigns, said numerous speakers at a Council on Foundations meeting that attracted 200 grant-making officials.
By Alex Daniels
Contributor
Daily News Roundup: Bloomberg Aims to Speed Up the Demise of Coal Mining
In other news, the head of American Atheists has been suspended after a complaint that prompted an investigation; Texas A&M has raised $3 billion of its $4 billion campaign goal; the Rockefeller art collection could top $1 billion at auction; the Smithsonian Institution has will work with the Victoria and Albert Museum on a joint gallery and exhibition space in London; and much more, including articles on charities and politics.
How Charities Can Prevent a Ransomware Attack
Training employees is essential as more and more organizations suffer attacks that take down entire computer systems, said a speaker at the Nonprofit Technology Conference on Thursday.
By NICOLE WALLACE
Features Editor
Charities’ Collaboration Can Help Combat Donor Fatigue, Says Award-Winning Fundraiser
Philanthropists want novelty and a competitive giving climate, but that can challenge nonprofits with long-term programs, says Lynn Croneberger, who will receive the outstanding-fundraiser award at the Association of Fundraising Professionals annual meeting, which starts Sunday in New Orleans.
By HEATHER JOSLYN
Contributor
Daily News Roundup: Schwarzman Had Long List of Demands in Exchange for $25 Million Gift
Billionaire Stephen Schwarzman wanted a portrait of himself, his brothers’ names on display, curriculum changes, and approval over the building design of the high school that was to receive his gift. In other articles, the MacArthur Foundation is giving more than $24 million to Chicago-are arts groups; a Florida hospital is getting a $25 million contribution; Ken Griffin is donating $10 million to Chicago police to fight gun violence; and much more on the arts and news and opinion.
Facebook Scandal Unlikely to Transform Charity Fundraising, Experts Say
At the annual Nonprofit Technology Conference, charity officials and consultants said it was important to check in with lawyers on privacy issues for donors.
By NICOLE WALLACE
Features Editor
The Vera Institute of Justice has raised $60 million, tapping veteran grant makers but also a host of new philanthropies like Google.org and the Ballmer Group.
By Drew Lindsay
Senior Editor, Special Projects
The MasterCard Foundation severed relations with Michigan State, saying it was “dedicated to providing a safe environment for young people who participate in our programs.” In other news, Save the Children faces a formal investigation after complaints about employee behavior and the departure of senior staff members; the biggest Black Lives Matter Facebook page is fake but raised $100,000; and other articles on gun violence and the arts and the Stephen Schwarzman gift and more.
Daily News Roundup: Mueller Investigating Ukrainian Payment to Trump Foundation
The special counsel is investigating a payment a steel magnate made in 2015 for a video appearance by Mr. Trump for a conference in Kiev. In other news, the Walton Family Foundation is leading an effort to add $300 million to loan funds to buy or build charter schools; Vanderbilt gets a $20 million gift; Stetson University gets $18 million; the NRA may have accepted more gifts from Russian donors than it first said; and more, including measuring the impact of ideas and articles on the arts.
‘Modern Donors’ Are Changing How Charities Should Raise Money
Donors under the age of 72 are less responsive to written appeals and more likely to conduct research than their older counterparts, according to a new study.
By NICOLE WALLACE
Features Editor
Facebook Gives Scholars Access to Data to Study Its Role in Elections
The Hewlett, Arnold, Koch, and Sloan foundations and the Omidyar Network are among grant makers who brokered the deal to advance independent research on the social network, which faces a grilling in Congress this week over its sharing of user data with political groups.
By Alex Daniels
Contributor
Daily News Roundup: $42 Million Grant Aims to Protect River
In other articles, some colleges are dropping TIAA because of fee hikes; the leader of the Anti-Defamation League is using business, marketing, and tech acumen to reshape the century-old nonprofit; a startup aims to match nonprofits with freelancers. Plus, other articles about must-read books and museum news and a young trailblazer and more.
Smithsonian’s Air & Space Museum Chooses First Woman Director
Also, a Kellogg Foundation alumnus will lead a national network of churches and faith-based groups, and the Pittsburgh philanthropist Drue Heinz has died at age 103.
By M.J. Prest
Senior Editor, Solutions
Daily News Roundup: $18 Million Gift to Create a Heart Center
In other news, a University of Washington institute has won $11.3 million from the Open Philanthropy Project to work on a universal flu vaccine; the L.A. Clippers Foundation is giving $10 million to renovate basketball courts in Los Angeles city parks; the National Parks Conservation Association is suing Ryan Zinke and agencies he oversees over a water pipeline in California near a national monument; Drue Heinz, a literary-arts philanthropist has died; and more.
Small Group Has Big Influence on How Advocacy and Aid Groups Use Data
The Engine Room connects nonprofits working in the field with the technology they need to succeed — and works to ensure organizations respect the privacy of the people they serve.
By HEATHER JOSLYN
Contributor
How to Inspire Midlevel Donors to Give More
Fundraisers who focus on $1,000-to-$25,000 gifts share strategies for building a coterie of loyal supporters with appeals that combine broad reach and a personal touch.
By NICOLE WALLACE
Features Editor