Daily News Roundup: College Endowment to Divest From Companies That Deny Climate Change
Also, more nonprofit leaders are paying their leaders seven figures or more, and museums are seeing surge in donations of art from baby boomers.
Daily News Roundup: Judge Orders Harvard to Turn Over Donor Information
The federal-court ruling entangles the university in the hunt for a wealthy alumnus’s assets as part of international finance case. Also, the FBI makes an arrest in the wave of recent bomb threats targeting Jewish nonprofits, and a network of Christian denominations mobilizes to fight President Trump’s immigration orders.
National Women’s Law Center and Halcyon Name New CEOs
Plus, a former State Department official joins Human Rights First and the director of the Metropolitan Museum of Art announces his resignation.
By anais.strickland
Contributor
Baltimore Foundation Turns to Local Consultants to Reach the People It Serves
The Annie E. Casey Foundation has gathered a group of eight young black men and women to produce a report on youth unemployment in the city.
By Rebecca Koenig
Contributor
Daily News Roundup: Disease Charities Get Big Money From Big Pharma
New research finds that more than 80 percent of the biggest patient-advocacy nonprofits receive funding from drug and medical-device firms. Also, populist leaders in Central and Eastern Europe are cracking down on pro-democracy groups associated with billionaire donor George Soros.
Daily News Roundup: Suit Alleges PayPal Redirected Donations
Also, pharmaceutical firms defend steep price hikes as necessary to subsidize drug-donation programs, and the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s director resigns under pressure.
Building a Rapid-Response Team for When News Breaks
Even small organizations should be prepared to respond quickly to a crisis — or a big fundraising opportunity. Experts explain the key steps.
By Timothy Sandoval
Contributor
Arts Leaders Aim to Take Action to Stem Cuts to Arts and Humanities Endowments
Arts leaders have been anxious about reductions in federal funding before but worry they are more likely under the Trump administration.
By Maria Di Mento
Senior Editor
Daily News Roundup: NYC Plans Big Increase in Homeless Shelters
Also, Jewish nonprofits are hit by another wave of bomb threats, and Harvard’s investment chief shakes up management of the world’s wealthiest endowment.
Daily News Roundup: Stars Sport ACLU Support in Oscar Fashions
Also, a look at Salesforce’s influential “Pledge 1%" model for corporate giving and the rise of cause gift cards targeting millennial consumers.
How to Be a Boss When You’re Supervising Your Friends
In her latest advice column, nonprofit expert Allison Fine answers a reader’s question about what to do when your promotion puts you in charge of your former peers on staff. In a quandary about your career? Need tips on leadership? Ask Allison.
By ALLISON FINE
Contributor
Daily News Roundup: Major AIDS Charity Draws Fire for Political Spending
Critics say the AIDS Healthcare Foundation is straying from its mission by using its resources on a campaign to limit property development in Los Angeles. Also, Israel denies a work visa for a human-rights nonprofit’s researcher.
ONE Campaign and Oxfam America Name New CEOs
Plus, the Malala Fund appoints a new leader, and the president of Moody’s Foundation plans to retire after 30 years.
By ANAIS STRICKLAND
Contributor
Grant Makers Give Money Fast to Challenge Trump Policies
A sense of urgency on issues like immigration and racial and gender justice is prompting progressive foundations and community funds to back new programs and speed up spending.
By Rebecca Koenig
Contributor
Daily News Roundup: Me. Governor Calls on Trump to Reject Parkland Gift
Also, the William Penn Foundation promotes from within for its new executive director, and a Los Angeles arts nonprofit closes amid a gentrification battle.
Deep Well of Angst Over Trump Policies Rouses Volunteers to Aid Nonprofit
How one immigrant-rights group is building a volunteer team to tap into anger over the president’s policies.
By Timothy Sandoval
Contributor