Trump Says Clinton Foundation Should Return Money From Saudis
The presidential nominee demanded in a Facebook post Monday that the Clinton Foundation return millions of dollars in donations it has reportedly received from the government of Saudi Arabia, Politico writes.
Review Clears Flint Mayor Accused of Diverting Donations
A former municipal employee alleged Mayor Karen Weaver steered contributions to a fund to aid people affected by the Michigan city’s water crisis to a political-action committee, but a lawyer commissioned to look into the claim found no ethical violations, Reuters reports.
How 3 Groups Are Navigating the Giving Seas
Charities are using creative events, extra hands, and tighter bonds with donors and their advisers to stay strong even if times get tough.
By Eden Stiffman
Senior Editor
Panama Papers Show Nonprofit at Heart of Tax-Haven Debate
The trove of leaked documents detailing a massive network of shell companies used by the world’s wealthy to shield assets also reveals the role of an obscure Washington-area nonprofit in lobbying to protect offshore tax havens from regulation, The Washington Post writes.
Obituary: Marjorie Fisher, Detroit Donor and Foundation Head
The philanthropist, whose Detroit-area family foundation has given tens of millions of dollars over the past decade to support the arts, social services, and other causes, died Sunday at age 92 at her home in Palm Beach, Fla., reports the Detroit Free Press.
How to Manage Conflicting Work Styles in the Office
A biweekly advice column in which Allison Fine answers your questions about nonprofit careers and leadership.
By ALLISON FINE
Contributor
New Top Fundraiser at Lurie Children’s Hospital; AFP Chief Resigns
Plus, the Ralph C. Wilson Jr. fund hires a trio of program executives and the Carnegie Institution for Science gets a new development chief.
By anais.strickland
Contributor
Bill Gates ‘Gamifies’ Philanthropy With Chicken Giveaway
Fast Company explains the billionaire philanthropist’s Coop Dreams project, a partnership with aid charity Heifer International to give breeding chickens to families in Africa that was powered by an online quiz.
Seattle Group’s Fellowship Boosts Diversity in Philanthropy
A nonprofit philanthropic consultancy in Seattle has launched a fellowship program aimed at creating a pipeline for people of color to enter the overwhelmingly white giving world, writes The Seattle Times.
Fundraising Under Way for New Statue of Liberty Museum
The National Park Service and the Statue of Liberty-Ellis Island Foundation have begun seeking donor support for a new museum on Liberty Island, with philanthropist and fashion mogul Diane von Furstenberg on board to help raise money, reports The Wall Street Journal.
Shelters Take Hit as Government Changes Strategy on Homeless
Organizations offering temporary and transitional services for the homeless face the loss of millions of dollars in federal aid as the government shifts grant money to programs that focus on permanent housing solutions, the Associated Press reports.
Charity Highlighted by John Oliver Plans to Forgive $1 Billion in Debt
The nonprofit that teamed with the comedian to retire nearly $15 million in Texas patients’ hospital debt aims to erase at least $1 billion owed by low-income people for medical care, health-news site Stat writes.
Rutgers Drafts Alumni ‘Captains’ to Boost Sluggish Fundraising
Looking to raise $100 million for sports facilities and bolster its last-place ranking among Big Ten schools in alumni giving, Rutgers University is drafting successful former students to spearhead a drive to enlist 10,000 donors, the Asbury Park Press writes.
Impact Investing: 5 Lessons for Putting Your Money Where Your Mission Is
To make sure their investments don’t conflict with their grant-making goals, foundations need to challenge their own assumptions and those of their advisers.
By Alex Haber
Contributor
Answers to Nonprofits’ Questions About New Federal Overtime Rules
At a webinar Tuesday, officials from the Department of Labor dealt with topics like bonuses and how the regulations apply to people who help raise money through raffles, auctions, and special events.
By Rebecca Koenig
Contributor
Head of Capital One Foundation Steps Down
Carolyn Berkowitz, head of the Virginia-based corporate philanthropy since its inception in 2007, was replaced by Catherine Foca, a vice president at the foundation, reports the Washington Business Journal.