Bloomberg Fund Adds $30 Million to Program for Arts Groups
Expanding its invitational Arts Innovation and Management program, Bloomberg Philanthropies will spend $30 million over two years to provide operating support and management training to small and midsize cultural organizations in Boston, Chicago, Dallas, Detroit, Los Angeles, and San Francisco, Jewish Business News writes.
Fundraisers at the Association of Fundraising Professionals conference in Baltimore reveal what they wish they’d known at the start of their careers.
By Eden Stiffman
Senior Editor
Michael Bloomberg’s ‘Letter on Philanthropy’ Outlines Giving Mission
The former New York mayor plans to focus on partnerships with governments that “embolden” public agencies to experiment and innovate in health, the environment, and other areas, Politico writes.
Arab States’ Aid Giving Heavily Favors Clinton Foundation
The governments of Saudi Arabia, Oman, Qatar, and the United Arab Emirates have donated far more money to the former first family’s foundation than to other large global aid and development organizations, McClatchy reports.
2-Year Process Produced Diller-von Furstenberg Park Plan
The New York Times details the history of plans for a $130 million park and culture venue on a new Hudson River pier that will be financed largely by entertainment mogul Barry Diller and his wife, fashion designer Diane von Furstenberg.
14 Ways to Improve Your Organization’s Online Security
Techbridge, which helps charities with security and other technology issues, explains the best use of firewalls, passwords, and more.
Cybersecurity for Charities: 1st Step Is Knowing How Very Vulnerable You Are
Tight budgets and lax attitudes leave organizations at risk, but low-cost strategies can make them safer.
By Megan O’Neil
Contributor
N.C. Lawmakers Consider Slashing Nonprofits’ Sales-Tax Break
The North Carolina Senate is weighing legislation that would reduce the amount of sales tax nonprofits can annually recoup from the state from tens of millions of dollars to tens of thousands, The Times-News of Burlington, N.C., reports.
Red Flags Didn’t Stop Payments to Troubled L.A. Foster Charity
Little People’s World, a Los Angeles-area foster-care nonprofit whose operators were indicted on embezzlement charges in September, continued to receive millions of dollars in taxpayer funds in recent years despite government investigators’ warnings of alleged financial misconduct and child abuse, writes the Los Angeles Times.
Give Local America Aims to Multiply Success of Community Giving Days
The May 5 event brings community foundations and local nonprofits together for a fundraising marathon.
By Eden Stiffman
Senior Editor
Simple Steps to Promote Diversity at Nonprofits
Boards often lack critical information needed to ensure inclusion.
N.Y. Boy Scouts Group’s Hire Defies Ban on Gay Adults
The Boy Scouts of America’s Greater New York Councils has hired an 18-year-old openly gay Eagle Scout to work at a camp this summer, setting up a potential face-off with the national youth organization over its prohibition on allowing gay adults as employees or members, reports The New York Times.
ACLU Lays Off 7 Percent of Staff as Budget Gap Persists
The civil-liberties advocacy group this week laid off 23 employees, about 7 percent of its national staff, amid a round of cost-cutting moves to tackle persistent multimillion-dollar deficits, The Washington Post writes.
Tribal Leader Sacked Over Ties to Redskins and Foundation
The Paiute Indian Tribe of Utah dismissed its chairwoman Thursday for accepting gifts from the Washington Redskins, adding to the national controversy over the NFL team’s name and charitable support for Native Americans, the Associated Press and The Washington Post report.
Effort to Identify Ind. Businesses That Serve Everyone Raises $25,000
A technology worker’s pop-up campaign rushes to respond to a state law criticized as anti-gay, and he says the proceeds will go to charity.
By Alex Daniels
Senior Editor, Foundations
Head of Jeb Bush-Allied Nonprofit Says It Might ID Donors
The founder of a new 501(c)(4) group set up to promote the likely presidential candidate’s policy proposals said the organization will not do political advertising on Mr. Bush’s behalf and may decide to disclose its contributors, reports The Washington Post.