Daily News Roundup: Soros Gives $18 Billion to His Philanthropy
George Soros has transferred the bulk of his wealth to Open Society Foundations. In other news, Vertex Pharmaceuticals is donating $500 million to charity; lawsuits filed last month charged two Washington State hospitals with aggressive tactics against the poor; two families pledge $60 million to the University of North Carolina; and Sen. Al Franken will donate Harvey Weinstein gifts to charity. Plus, read about the common thread between gay and female Boy Scouts, and more.
5 Ways Foundations Can Ensure That Evaluations Measure True Impact
Design an evaluation plan and a program at the same time, select evaluators who can give you timely results, consider whether you need specialists, and use quantitative and anecdotal information, say two experts.
By PAUL JELLINEK
Contributor
Lackluster Giving From College Alumni? Communications Campaigns May Be to Blame, Says Report
Less than a quarter of higher-education fundraisers say giving by millennial alumni is rising, and half say its flat, according to a new study. That may be because communications campaigns aren’t aimed at them.
By Timothy Sandoval
Contributor
Fundraiser Pay at the Biggest Charities
Search salaries of more than 430 fundraisers from America’s largest nonprofits by name, organization, year, state, or organization type.
Daily News Roundup: $1.5 Billion Gift From Chinese Donor to Boost Conservation
The contribution, from He Qiaonv, is more than a third of her $3.6 billion net worth. In other news, Houston Methodist Hospital gets a $101 donation; the Clinton Foundation is keeping its gift from Harvey Weinstein; and donors are joining forces to tackle tough problems. Also read an opinion piece about the philanthropy of Bill Cosby and Harvey Weinstein.
Fundraiser Pay: Salaries by U.S. Region
The Chronicle identifies fundraising leaders who make some of the industry’s biggest salaries — as well as those whose compensation is in the middle and low ranges.
By CODY SWITZER and Joshua Hatch
Daily News Roundup: Google Pledges $1 Billion for Job Training
Grow With Google aims to help anyone with internet access to prepare for a job in technology. In other news, Eli Broad is retiring from his philanthropy; Rutgers decides to keep a $100,000 gift from Harvey Weinstein and his family foundation; the sale of a charity’s headquarters could bring Roy Moore a windfall; and at Case Western Reserve, faculty members protest the role of a donor on a search committee — and the dean fires back with a blistering six-page letter.
Komen and Tinker Foundation Have New Presidents
Plus, the Christian Appalachian Project and the Hewlett Foundation have hired new officials.
By M.J. Prest
Senior Editor, Solutions
Daily News Roundup: GOP Tax Plan Could Put Charities at Risk
Nonprofits that rely on middle-class donors would be especially vulnerable. In other news, a USC administrator responsible for raising hundreds of millions of dollars has stepped down amid sexual-harassment allegations; the Boy Scouts has announced it will establish a program that would allow older girls to aspire to the Eagle Scout rank; plus, more news about aid to Puerto Rico, donations for Las Vegas shooting victims, and more.
Daily News Roundup: ‘MacArthur Genius’ Grants Announced
Winners of the $625,000 awards include the founder of United We Dream and the leader of the Inner-City Muslim Action Network. In other news, a key GOP representative wants to expand the number of people who can claim a tax break for charitable giving; Yale’s endowment posts disappointing returns; Harvey Weinstein steps down from the Robin Hood Foundation board; and Michael Jordan gives $7 million to health clinics in Charlotte, N.C.
Gifts to Fidelity Charitable Soar to $6.85 Billion
Contributions to funds held by Fidelity Charitable skyrocketed to $6.85 billion; Vanguard and Schwab also reported strong results. Experts say another big year may lie ahead.
By Alex Daniels
Senior Editor, Foundations
Daily News Roundup: Charity Plans to Give Cash to Houstonians to Rebuild
GiveDirectly is going to hand out debit cards with no strings attached to hurricane victims. In other news, a rally in China’s Tencent Holdings adds billions to the philanthropic commitment of internet mogul Pony Ma; Muhammad Yunus, the 2006 Nobel peace prize winner, talks about using capitalism for good; Detroit hopes philanthropy could help in its bid to attract Amazon’s new headquarters; and a new app, patterned after Snapchat and Vine, will use video to encourage giving by young people.
4 Steps to Clearer Communications
Before year-end fundraising goes into high gear, take stock of your communications by answering key questions, simplifying your message, creating a clear call to action, and spreading the word.
By Elie Jacobs
Contributor
Navigating Economic Diversity in the Nonprofit World
Read our collection of news articles and data studies to understand the role socioeconomic class plays in philanthropy and to learn what nonprofits and foundations are doing to recruit and retain people with modest economic backgrounds.
Daily News Roundup: Grass-Roots Anti-Nuclear-Weapons Group Wins Nobel
The International Campaign to Abolish Nuclear Weapons, known as ICAN, was honored for its efforts on global nuclear disarmament. In other news, Moody’s is considering a downgrade for University of Louisville because of its basketball scandal; an art museum is being sued for allegedly diverting donor funds; Lin-Manuel Miranda uses music and stars to raise money for Puerto Rico; and other gifts are made for hurricane and shooting victims.
British Filmmaker to Direct African-Art Museum; New CEO at Brookings
Plus new leaders at Panthera, Pantsuit Nation, and Voices for Children, among other personnel moves.
By M.J. Prest
Senior Editor, Solutions