Video: How Nonprofits Should Approach Millennial Donors
Felicity Meu, the director of partner success at GiveCampus, talks about how to engage millennial donors, a diverse group that has many choices for philanthropy.
Daily News Roundup: Trump Foundation Raised and Gave More When Under Scrutiny in 2016
Also, President Trump’s golf course reimbursed his charity more than $158,000, which it had used to settle a lawsuit against the club. In other news, an Indian tech billionaire has joined the Giving Pledge; the new Bible Museum, three blocks from the U.S. Capitol, has political ambitions; how Arabella Advisors helps donors achieve their objectives; and more.
Daily News Roundup: House Tax Bill’s Effect on Politicking and Affordable Housing
Also, the tax bill shows colleges’ diminishing clout among GOP lawmakers, and NPR interviews a college president on the proposed excise tax on endowments; In other articles, a lawyer sues a Christian nonprofit for not hiring him because he’s bisexual; the social scene at Mar-a-Lago has changed as divisive politics determines which nonprofits and others hold events there and which ones go elsewhere; and more news and opinion.
Daily Update: House Tax Bill Would Raise Borrowing Costs for Nonprofit Projects
In other news, the Robin Hood Foundation is creating donor-advised funds to capitalize on hedge-fund managers’ tax deadline; NPR’s chairman steps down amid harassment crisis; the Old Vic Theater in London apologized for not taking action after receiving 20 allegations of inappropriate behavior against Kevin Spacey; and more news about nonprofits.
Ex-Kellogg Chief to Oversee Citizenship Conference; Surdna President to Step Down
Plus, new leaders at the Global Fund for Children, Dresner Foundation, and other personnel news.
By M.J. Prest
Senior Editor, Solutions
Daily News Roundup: Koch Foundation Boosts Giving to Universities
The Charles Koch Foundation gave $77 million to colleges last year, which is 75 percent more than in 2015. In other news, the Vera Institute for Justice is pledging to match spending on legal aid for undocumented immigrants in several cities; the Gates Foundation and others form a $100 million fund to fight neglected diseases; the notion of cash grants for the poor gains momentum; and more articles about giving and about museums.
Tools to Help Board Members Evaluate a Nonprofit Chief
See three downloadable documents that one organization used to set up a system for evaluating its leader.
By Megan O’Neil
Contributor
Daily News Roundup: Elite Colleges Caught Up in Fight Over Tax Proposals
In other news, GOP tax proposals could cost charities billions; Bill Gates gives $50 million to Alzheimer’s research; the National Trust for Historic Preservation creates $25 million fund to preserve African-American historical sites; and other news and features on disaster relief, on museums, and more.
6 Steps Board Members Should Take When Evaluating a CEO
Nonprofit executives and consultants talk about how to evaluate a charity leader in a way that produces meaningful benchmarks, actionable feedback, and clearly articulated goals.
By Megan O’Neil
Contributor
Propelled by Strong Growth, Giving Circles Start to Realize Their Own Clout
The number of groups has more than tripled over the past 10 years, and their philanthropy has grown by more than $1 billion.
By Alex Daniels
Contributor
Daily Update: Justice Dept. Considers Clinton Foundation Inquiry
Also, AIDS activists want designer Kenneth Cole to step down as amfAR board chair over his controversial deal with Harvey Weinstein; the University of Louisville may sue its own foundation over excessive spending; the veterans charity VietNow is being dissolved over “egregious fraud"; plus more news.
New Report Zeros In on What Grantees Say Makes Program Officers Great
Transparency and understanding the context of nonprofits’ work are among the most important factors cited in the study from the Center for Effective Philanthropy
By Megan O’Neil
Contributor
Podcast: 3 Pillars That Help One Nonprofit Revitalize Neighborhoods
This week in the Business of Giving, Carol Naughton, president of Purpose Built Communities, discusses the group’s replicable model for success.
Daily News Roundup: Higher Education to Fight GOP Tax Proposal on Endowments
Also, more than 400 millionaires tell Congress not to raise their taxes; eight-figure contributions have gone to several orchestras; Charles Koch is making major gifts to foreign-policy programs at universities; a new study analyzes the attributes of the new philanthropist; and much more.
80% of Nonprofits in N.Y., D.C., and Philadelphia to Hire in 2018
Program growth, along with turnover and retirements, is driving employment trends, but many organizations struggle to find candidates with the right skills, says a report by PNP Staffing Group.
By HEATHER JOSLYN
Contributor
Senate’s Tax Bill Provisions Could Hurt Charities, Nonprofits Say
Many of the measures that disturb nonprofits about the House bill were included in a blueprint released Thursday. Adding to concerns: the House Ways and Means Committee voted to allow charities to engage in partisan politics. Plus see an update on the bill passed by the House Ways and Means Committee.
By Megan O’Neil
Contributor