Daily News Roundup: Big Cities Say They Will Fight Trump on Deportations
Also, federal authorities accuse an Oregon charity of helping people set up religious nonprofits to evade taxes, and “free-market philanthropy” rises in Silicon Valley.
Federal Judge Temporarily Blocks Obama’s Expansion of Overtime Pay
A Texas court’s ruling on a suit brought by opponents of broadening time-and-a-half benefits puts in limbo the policy change that sparked a contentious debate among nonprofit employers.
By Rebecca Koenig
Contributor
Daily News Roundup: Trump Taps Philanthropist Betsy DeVos for Education Dept.
Also, the president-elect says he won’t press for a renewed investigation of the Clinton Foundation and Exxon Mobil accuses Rockefeller family charities of spearheading a climate conspiracy.
For Giving Tuesday, U.N. Foundation Takes a Page From Retail Ads
Starting this weekend, readers of the Deseret News, the Miami Herald, the San Francisco Chronicle, and The Washington Post will receive a bold, four-page advertising circular promoting a wide range of charities and causes.
By Eden Stiffman
Senior Editor
How Foundations Can Develop Policies to Embrace Risk
Grant makers should weigh their tolerance for risk and bring that mind-set into their day-to-day operations.
By Darin McKeever
Contributor
Daily News Roundup: Trump Foundation Appears to Admit Self-Dealing in IRS Form
Also, the president-elect affirmed that his charity will not help cover the $25 million settlement of lawsuits alleging fraud by his Trump University.
Daily News Roundup: Penn Fund Gives $100 Million for Philly Revitalization
Also, the Clinton Foundation could face renewed legal scrutiny by a Jeff Sessions-led Justice Department.
Volunteerism Rate Continues Slow Decline, Report Says
Just under 25 percent of Americans donated time to charity in 2015, with working mothers and Generation X leading the way, according to the latest annual snapshot from the Corporation for National and Community Service.
By Heather Joslyn
Contributor
Nonprofits Urged to Build Relationships and Protect Their Reputations
Speakers at Independent Sector’s annual conference said nonprofits will be more important than ever during the next four years, and they urged attendees to work with people in positions of power regardless of political party.
By Rebecca Koenig
Contributor
New Chiefs at Communities Foundation of Texas and Lincoln Center
Also, the Council of Foundations creates a new position to help advocate for philanthropy.
By ANAIS STRICKLAND
Contributor
Gates Foundation to Match $500,000 in Giving Tuesday Donations Made on Facebook
The money will supplement dollars raised on users’ individual fundraising pages, a new feature added to the social network in June.
By Megan O’Neil
Contributor
10 Ways Nonprofit Boards Can Keep Regulators at Bay
Staying informed and keeping meticulous records help, but that isn’t all you can do.
By Alex Daniels
Contributor
Advocacy Is Battle Cry as Nonprofit Leaders Convene After Trump Victory
At the annual Independent Sector conference, the discussion centered on the presidential election, what it means for nonprofits, and how they should work now to get things done — and prevent bad things from happening.
By Rebecca Koenig
Contributor
Daily News Roundup: Bill and Melinda Gatesto Get Presidential Medal of Freedom
Also, a Congressionally appointed panel calls for a national women’s history museum, and the election result fuels fundraising gains for big environmental groups.
New Data Tool Tracks Nonprofits’ Rise and Decline
The Urban Institute’s online tool tracks how various causes fare in attracting support in cities, in states, and across the country.
By Eden Stiffman
Senior Editor
Daily News Roundup: Planned Parenthood Sees Flood of ‘Pence’ Donations
Also, Lincoln Center appoints its first woman leader, and a new study says donations have replaced ticket sales as U.S. orchestras’ chief revenue source.