Nonprofit Associated With McCain Got $1 Million Saudi Gift
Ethics watchdog Public Citizen says the donation from Riyadh to a policy institute with ties to the Arizona senator reflects a trend exacerbated by the Clinton Foundation’s fundraising from foreign governments, Bloomberg writes.
Nonprofit Experts Fear Dan Pallotta’s Efforts to Defend Charities’ Spending
The Charity Defense Council has been standing up for the Wounded Warrior Project and tangling with a powerful senator, leaving some to worry that its founder is doing more harm than good.
By Eden Stiffman
Senior Editor
8 Questions to Ask Before Building a Culture of Philanthropy at Your Nonprofit
For nonprofits that want all employees to share responsibility for meeting fundraising goals, here are key questions to ask as you prepare for the shift in mind-set.
High Court Appears to Seek 3rd Way in Contraceptive Case
The Supreme Court seemed to open the door Tuesday to a compromise ruling in the charged legal fight between the White House and religious nonprofits over the Affordable Care Act’s contraceptive mandate, issuing an order for new briefs from both sides, reports the Associated Press.
Fund Chief’s Charity Says It Was Victim of $25 Million Fraud
Finance billionaire Louis Bacon’s Moore Charitable Foundation said Tuesday that it was the charity allegedly victimized in what authorities say was an investment fraud orchestrated by another Wall Street executive, The New York Times reports.
Maryland Lawmakers OK State Funds for Private Schools
After a 10-year legislative battle over taxpayer support for nonpublic schools, Maryland’s legislature approved a state budget Tuesday that includes a new $5 million grant fund for private-school scholarships, The Washington Post reports.
Walton-Backed Crystal Bridges Museum to Open Satellite
The American-art showplace, one of the signature philanthropic endeavors of the family behind Walmart, will establish a new contemporary-art center in a defunct Kraft cheese factory, writes The New York Times.
‘Real Housewives’ Star’s Charity Raises and Spends Little
The youth-focused foundation run by Katie Rost, a model-turned-philanthropist featured in reality show The Real Housewives of Potomac, is “almost nonfunctional” and has granted only a few thousand dollars in its decade of existence, The Washington Post writes.
7 Pitfalls to Avoid When Building a Diverse Nonprofit Staff
When it comes to diversifying your staff, good intentions matter — but so do good outcomes. Experts weigh in on how to avoid mistakes.
By Rebecca Koenig
Contributor
A Sample Form for Outlining a Board Member’s Responsibilities
Use this sample to craft an agreement with your trustees that outlines a board member’s responsibilities to your organization.
By BOB WITTIG
Contributor
Make the Most of a Fundraising Event to Honor a Departing Leader
Nonprofits can embarrass themselves and the person they’re trying to recognize if they don’t plan carefully.
By Debra E. Blum
Contributor
Better Nonprofit Succession Planning Hinges on Training Leaders From Within
As nonprofits face shortages of top executives, they must do more to identify, prepare, and promote the talent they already have.
Wall St. Scion Accused of Stealing $25 Million From Charity
Prosecutors allege Andrew Caspersen, a former managing partner at a private-equity firm, schemed to defraud investors of $95 million, more than a quarter of it from an unnamed charitable organization, The Wall Street Journal and Bloomberg report.
A Leader’s Fond Farewell Becomes a Fundraising Bonanza
Retirements of popular executives present opportunities to engage supporters, tout an organization’s accomplishments — and raise money.
By Debra E. Blum
Contributor
Thorny Issues Accompany Flaps Over Big Naming-Rights Gifts
Town & Country magazine looks at social and psychological dimensions of megadonations that have sparked controversies over the donors’ naming demands.
Retired General Named Interim Wounded Warrior Project COO
The embattled veterans charity turned to former Maj. Gen. Charlie Fletcher, a member of its advisory board, to serve as interim chief operating officer while it searches for permanent leadership, Jacksonville TV station WJXT reports.