Daily News Roundup: Trump Inaugural Committee Gives $3 Million for Storm Relief
In other news, the Hillman Foundation for Cancer Research gives the University of Pittsburgh $30 million, and the annual nonprofit ArtPrize contest, started by Betsy DeVos’s son, takes a political twist this year,
A Checklist and Sample Contracts for More Effective Crowdfunding
The University of California at Berkeley is raising hundreds of thousands of dollars a year for its projects, thanks to the guarantees and guidance it gives volunteer fundraisers.
By HEATHER JOSLYN
Contributor
Giving Could Plunge $13 Billion Under Tax Plan, Nonprofit Leader Says
Many nonprofits worry that increasing the standard deduction would depress giving.
By Alex Daniels and Megan O’Neil
Daily News Roundup: $300 Million From Tech Firms Boosts Trump Computer-Science Effort
In other news, many Puerto Ricans are still looking for water, gasoline, and outside assistance a week after a powerful hurricane struck the island; the White House is still weeks away from a formal request for aid, sources say.
Trump Era Prompts Foundation CEOs to Get Their Bullhorns Out
Grant makers are writing opinion articles and taking other steps to inform policy makers and advance the goals of the nonprofits they support.
By Alex Daniels
Contributor
Video: Watch Keynote Speakers at the Communication Network Conference
Michelle Obama’s former speechwriter Sarah Hurwitz is among the speakers, as is Pulitzer Prize winning author Katherine Boo, Heinz Endowments Grant Oliphant, and more.
Tips for Running a Crowdfunding Drive
How to raise more money, find new donors, and follow up when your organization runs a short-term online campaign.
By HEATHER JOSLYN
Contributor
More Nonprofits Are Running Their Own Crowdfunding Drives
Charities that conduct their own campaigns on Kickstarter, IndieGoGo, GoFundMe, or their own websites have greater control over their message than when supporters run the drives — and those groups are raising big dollars and gaining new donors.
By Heather Joslyn
Contributor
Daily News Roundup: Nova Southwestern U. Gets $200 Million Gift
The money will build a new campus and provide scholarships. In other news, a brouhaha erupts over an AIDS fundraising event that benefited a Harvey Weinstein production; and 60 percent of the population of a Puerto Rican town are homeless. Plus, two Bush education foundations and Jennifer Lopez contribute to aid for storm relief.
Daily News Roundup: $225 Million Flows to Disaster Relief From Corporations
In other news, a nonprofit allied with Trump bashes the NFL in a Facebook ad, donors write big checks to fight gentrification in DC, the Washington State attorney general sues an Olympia hospital for insufficient charity care, and more.
Roundup: Fundraising in the Trump Era
The election of President Trump has proven a bonanza for some charities in whipping up support, while others fear the revenue impact of budget cuts.
He said the money would fund efforts in education, science, and advocacy.
By Megan O’Neil
Contributor
Daily News Roundup: Mexicans Show Solidarity as Hope Fades After Quake
In other news, philanthropists and business titans mingle at Bloomberg gathering; immigrant parents arrested at nonprofit hospital while awaiting newborn’s operation; Charity Network founder talks about celebrity philanthropy and the Giving Pledge; and tips on teaming up with businesses for a good cause.
Mellon Fund President to Depart; Greater Texas Foundation Gets New CEO
Plus, comings and goings at the Health Trust, the Silicon Valley Education Foundation, and more.
By M.J. Prest
Senior Editor, Solutions
Daily News Roundup: Volunteer ‘Moles’ Rescue Mexican Earthquake Victims
Mexican rescue operation uses typically small men and women volunteers known for their bravery and skill to pull people to safety; and Houston arts groups are struggling to find a new venue after theater is damaged. In other news, a dispute between Kenneth Cole and Harvey Weinstein has rocked a prominent AIDS group, and Alice Walton has launched a new venture to lend artwork.
After Think-Tank Turmoil, Experts Weigh In on How to Curtail Influence of Big Donors
A group criticized Google; then it was exiled by its parent organization. Experts offer tips on how think tanks and other nonprofits can avoid similar situations.
By Timothy Sandoval
Contributor