Clinton Foundation Makes Cuts Planned Before Election — but Not All
The charity still plans to close or spin off many operations, but it will maintain control over some ongoing programs and is weighing new fundraising approaches.
By Megan O’Neil
Contributor
Trump Restrictions on Immigrants Send Charities Scrambling for Donations
With more limits likely to come and federal aid cut-offs possible, nonprofits are seeking money for services and advocacy.
By Timothy Sandoval
Contributor
Daily News Roundup: Snapchat Parent’s IPO Could Bring $300 Million for Charity
Also, a Maine couple make their second $100 million art donation to a collegiate museum, and the Clinton Foundation assesses its finances and future in the Trump era.
Pathfinder International Gets New Leader; Brookings Head Stepping Down
Lois Quam, a former aide to Hillary Clinton, will be CEO of Pathfinder, and Strobe Talbott will end his 15-year tenure at prominent think tank the Brookings Institution in the fall.
By ANAIS STRICKLAND
Contributor
Volunteer Numbers Surge After Trump Election
The outpouring of interest comes despite a new president with little interest in the subject, raising concerns about the future of Corporation for National and Community Service and the Peace Corps.
By Megan O’Neil
Contributor
A Small Nonprofit’s Investment in Fundraising Pays Off
The Community Sailing Center in Vermont made the most of a government grant and a surprise donation to build its development capability.
By Rebecca Koenig
Contributor
Daily News Roundup: Humanitarian Nonprofits Fear Trump’s Travel Ban Will Hinder Work
Also, a nonprofit that works with Somali youths rejects $500,000 federal counterterrorism grant, citing Trump’s “unofficial war on Muslim-Americans.”
Women CEOs’ Pay at Small Foundations Lags Men’s, Survey Shows
Women at small foundations earn about 85 percent of the average salary of men in similar positions, according to a survey released today by Exponent Philanthropy.
By Alex Daniels
Contributor
U. of Michigan Fundraisers Land Big Gifts Faster Thanks to Videos From Dean
Gift officers at the University of Michigan’s College of Engineering use personalized messages to get the dean involved earlier in the cultivation process.
By NICOLE WALLACE
Features Editor
Daily News Roundup: Flush ACLU Heading to Silicon Valley Start-Up School
On the back of record fundraising, the civil-liberties group will join tech accelerator Y Combinator’s next session. Also, the Bidens launch their charitable foundation, and Ontario may bar hospitals from naming themselves for donors.
Daily News Roundup: Boy Scouts Open Ranks to Transgender Children
Also, a new survey shows college and university endowments took a hit in 2016, and political strategists allied with President Trump are launching a nonprofit to back his agenda.
In Wake of Travel Ban, Nonprofits See Support Surge
Organizations that serve Muslims and refugees saw big spikes in donations after the president’s controversial executive order. Now they’re waiting to see what’s coming next.
By Timothy Sandoval
Contributor
African Charities Most Likely to Optimize Sites for Mobile Devices, Survey Finds
The poll of nearly 5,000 nonprofits from around the world also found that nearly two-thirds accept online donations.
By Rebecca Koenig
Contributor
How Students Can Prepare for a Nonprofit Career
In her latest advice column, nonprofit expert Allison Fine answers a reader’s question about students who want to go right from college into work that benefits others. In a quandary about your career? Need tips on leadership? Ask Allison.
By ALLISON FINE
Contributor
Greenpeace Ties Rapid Fundraising Response to Defiant Message
The group’s display of a banner telling people to “resist,” which appeared to hang over the White House, was part of a much bigger behind-the-scenes push to build support — and find new donors.
By Timothy Sandoval
Contributor
Arcus Foundation and Smithsonian American Art Museum Get New Leaders
In other personnel news, the Parkinson’s Foundation names a new CEO, and Israel Cancer Research Fund International has a new president.
By ANAIS STRICKLAND
Contributor