New Top Fundraiser at National Trust for Historic Preservation; Meyer Trust CEO to Step Down
America the Beautiful and Credential Engine also announce new leaders.
By anais.strickland
Contributor
Daily News Roundup: Modern Master Robert Ryman Donates Art Trove to Dia Foundation
Also, the European Union weighs legal action over Hungary’s targeting of George Soros-backed nonprofits, and a business professor calls for limiting the charitable tax deduction to gifts to “efficient” nonprofits.
Facebook’s Sheryl Sandberg Starts Website to Help People Facing Adversity
The Facebook COO’s project provides information on coping with sexual assault, divorce, violence, health problems, incarceration, and other issues.
By Maria Di Mento
Senior Editor
5 Musts for Establishing a Major-Gift Program
If you’re just getting started seeking gifts from wealthy donors, begin by preparing your board and inviting volunteers to join campaign committees.
By Emily Lang
Contributor
Daily News Roundup: Former Feed the Children CEO Sues Over Ouster
A former congressman alleges he was fired by the anti-hunger charity after 10 months on the job for reporting irregularities to Oklahoma’s attorney general. Also, a look at how big Silicon Valley companies are redefining corporate social responsibility.
Daily News Roundup: Reporting on Trump’s Philanthropy Earns Pulitzer Prize
David Fahrenthold of The Washington Post won journalism’s most prestigious honor for his dogged tracking last year of the then-candidate’s claims about his giving. Also, the head of Oregon’s equity-focused Meyer Memorial Trust announces plans to step down.
9 Ways to Ensure Your Vacation Is Really Time Off From Work
Coordinating and communicating with donors and colleagues ahead of time is key to arranging a worry-free escape from the daily grind.
By Rebecca Koenig
Contributor
Daily News Roundup: ‘I Have a Dream’ Education Donor Eugene Lang Dies
Mr. Lang famously promised to pay college tuition for a Harlem school’s sixth-grade class and later started a charity that helped thousands more students attain higher education. Also, New York State lawmakers drop a plan to reap revenue from university foundations.
Community-Development Nonprofit Set to Issue $100 Million in Bonds
The Local Initiatives Support Corporation says the offering will allow it to tap into impact-investment dollars and be more flexible in its work.
By NICOLE WALLACE
Features Editor
Daily News Roundup: Ford Elaborates on $1 Billion Impact-Investing Pledge
Darren Walker, the foundation’s president, explains how he expects the move to pay off in the long run. Also, a new Philadelphia museum exceeds its $150 million fundraising goal.
Controversial Nonprofit Removes Board Names From Website. Find Them Here.
See the full membership of the Board of Governors of the National Association of Nonprofit Organizations & Executives, which took the list out of public view amid criticism of its marketing practices.
By Timothy Sandoval
Contributor
United Way Worldwide Gets New U.S. President; Steve Fund Hires First Leader
Also, the head of the Walter & Elise Haas Fund is stepping down, and Chronicle contributor Paul Connolly dies at 54.
By anais.strickland
Contributor
Leader Shakes Up a Small Nonprofit to Expand Impact
Maya Winkelstein of the Open Road Alliance is on a mission to get foundations to talk with grantees about project pitfalls and how to avoid them.
By NICOLE WALLACE
Features Editor
Coaching Board Members for Advocacy Pays Big Dividends
Trustees’ connections and community clout can be invaluable for the nonprofits they serve, but these assets are often underused. Experts share their secrets on how to motivate board members to make your case to legislators and policy makers.
By Maria Di Mento
Senior Editor
Nonprofits and Foundations Must Move Fast to Battle Trump
The charity world has the confidence and trust of Americans, and it’s time to put that to use to fend off draconian federal spending cuts.
By MARK ROSENMAN
Contributor
Daily News Roundup: Trump Plans Could Mean ‘Life and Death’ for Charities
Nonprofit leaders and lobbyists say the administration’s budget plans pose an existential threat to many organizations. Also, European lawmakers call for action against Hungary’s targeting of nonprofits and institutions funded by George Soros, and Britain fines major charities for “wealth screening” of donors.