World Vision Says Its Review Cleared Staffer Charged in Gaza
The Christian aid charity says it conducted an internal investigation of its Gaza director months before he was accused by Israeli authorities of diverting millions of dollars to militant Palestinian group Hamas and found no evidence of wrongdoing, The Wall Street Journal reports.
Finance Firms Battle for Growing College-Endowment Business
Managing university endowments has emerged as fertile growth territory for banks and investment firms, which now oversee about $100 billion in such assets, writes Bloomberg.
Firm With Ties to Chelsea Clinton Manages Foundation Assets
Summit Rock Advisors, a New York investment firm whose managing director is a longtime friend of Ms. Clinton’s, was selected by the Clinton Foundation in 2014 to oversee the charity’s now-$250-million endowment, reports The Wall Street Journal.
More Emails Between Clinton Foundation and State Dept. Aides Released
Citizens United has released a batch of email exchanges between a former Clinton Foundation official and Hillary Clinton aide Huma Abedin discussing invited guests and seating at a luncheon, according to ABC News.
Mission Trumps Revenue for Catholic Sisters in Mo.
How a St. Louis group known for its environmentalism turned away from a reliable fundraising event — yet found a way to deepen its work.
By Drew Lindsay
Senior Editor, Special Projects
Building a $100 Million Proposal and Inviting the World to Listen In
A small Detroit charity going after the MacArthur Foundation’s big-idea 100&Change grant is tracking its progress in a weekly podcast.
By Megan O’Neil
Contributor
Former Wounded Warrior CEO Accuses Board of Dishonesty About State of Charity’s Finances
Charity officials deny the accusation and say the group is still developing its budget for 2017.
By Timothy Sandoval
Contributor
Charity Navigator Hires Top Fundraiser, Broad Foundation Names New President
Other personnel moves include new CEOs at the Association of Zoos and Aquariums and the Maine Health Access Foundation.
By anais.strickland
Contributor
New Travel Website Links Hotel Discounts and Charity Gifts
Kind Traveler, launched earlier this month, offers up to 25 percent off published rates on stays at select boutique and style-focused hotels if users donate at least $10 to charity for each night booked, writes The New York Times.
Mission Focus Can Put Pay Squeeze on Nonprofit Employees
In light of new federal regulations expanding eligibility for overtime pay — and many charities’ opposition to the changes — The Atlantic magazine looks at the forces putting pressure on nonprofit workers to put in longer hours for less money.
Orlando Hospitals Won’t Bill Pulse Survivors for Treatment
Nonprofit medical centers that treated victims of the worst mass shooting in U.S. history said Wednesday that people hurt in the June 12 attack and the families of those killed will face no out-of-pocket costs, the Orlando Sentinel reports.
Charities Rethink S. Sudan Missions After Aid Workers Raped
The assault on international relief workers by government troops amid fierce fighting in South Sudan’s capital marked a turning point in humanitarian groups’ assessment of the risk to staff in the war-riven country, according to NPR.
A Tech Solution Helps a Busy Charity’s Clients Find Help
Action for Boston Community Development built a computer system to make it easier to navigate its wide variety of social services and locations.
By NICOLE WALLACE
Features Editor
Chelsea Clinton to Remain on Foundation’s Board
The Clinton Foundation said Wednesday that the former first daughter will retain a role with the family charity even if her mother is elected president, The Wall Street Journal reports, while Hillary Clinton fired back on CNN against claims that she favored foundation donors as secretary of state.
AP’s Report on Clinton Meetings Questioned
Vox and The Washington Monthly are taking the Associated Press to task for its reporting Wednesday on Hillary Clinton’s meetings with Clinton Foundation donors during her tenure as secretary of state, particularly over how the news service hyped its coverage on social media.
Duke U. Lays Claim to $10 Million From Oilman’s Estate
The university filed probate-court papers Tuesday seeking more than $9.9 million in what it says were unfunded pledges made by oil and gas magnate Aubrey McClendon before his death in March, reports The Wall Street Journal.