Groups Sponsoring Israel Travel Debate Right Age for Trips
A rift has developed between Taglit-Birthright Israel, which sponsors free travel to Israel for diaspora Jews over the age of 18, and some Jewish-American leaders who say the trips should be open to high schoolers, according to The Wall Street Journal.
Salvation Army’s Domestic-Abuse Campaign Playing on ‘the Dress’ Goes Viral
The jarring “black and blue” images depicting battered women wearing the now-famous garment draw a surge of attention worldwide overnight.
By Megan O’Neil
Contributor
FBI and IRS Investigate Spending by Shuttered Minn. Nonprofit
Community Action for Minneapolis, which folded in September after being raided by state authorities, is now under investigation over hundreds of thousands of dollars in questionable spending, Minnesota Public Radio and the Star Tribune report.
Donna Shalala to Head Clinton Foundation
The selection of the University of Miami president, who served as Secretary of Health and Human Services under President Bill Clinton, brings a trusted family ally to an organization hit by controversy, the Wall Street Journal reports.
Women Vanish From N.Y. Ads in Clinton-Backed Cause Campaign
Images of women disappeared from billboards, posters, and other media around New York City Sunday as part of a campaign coordinated by the Bill, Hillary & Chelsea Clinton Foundation to call attention to gender inequality, reports The New York Times.
Tapping Alumni Seen as Key to Survival for Black Colleges
Advocates for America’s historically black colleges and universities say raising more money from alumni will be crucial to the fate of the institutions, many of which are struggling financially and get little philanthropic support relative to other institutions of higher learning, the Associated Press reports.
Reaping Big Rewards by Doing the Unexpected
The nonprofit Share Our Strength doubled its revenue by putting money into building its brand. But to do that, it had to make a tough choice: Feed fewer children for a while to feed many more later.
By Bill Shore
Contributor
7 Steps for Picking a New Donor Database
From determining your nonprofit’s needs to training staff, what you need to know about selecting new software — or staying with the database you already have.
By Rebecca Koenig
Contributor
Grant-Maker Pay Outpaces Inflation Since Recession, Report Says
The data from the Council on Foundations also suggests that significant turnover looms for organizations as an aging work force retires.
By Alex Daniels
Contributor
Gloria Johnson-Cusack Takes Helm of Health and Social-Services Coalition
The new leader of the National Human Services Assembly will focus on collaboration and implementing best practices from businesses and elsewhere.
By Eden Stiffman
Senior Editor
Independent Sector Should Stop Pushing Self-Regulation
Tougher laws and stricter regulation are the only way to crack down on abuses.
By PABLO EISENBERG
Contributor
With More Cash, Yale Fund May Be Seeking New Investments
Yale University’s endowment is holding nearly $1 billion in cash, about 3.5 percent of its total assets, reversing past policy that saw the fund borrowing money to invest and increase returns, Bloomberg writes.
Social-Media Stars Ascend as Top Partners for Nonprofits
Tyler Oakley is part of the growing crop of Internet sensations who present big opportunities, and big risks, for charities seeking to boost awareness and fundraising.
By Megan O’Neil
Contributor
Foundations Must Promote a ‘Diversity Dividend’ at Green Groups
The grant makers who give the most to environmental groups are white, and that’s hurting the movement.
By ROBERT ROSS
Contributor
Pay-for-Success Expert Named to Lead White House Office
Dave Wilkinson, who is also experienced with community-development finance, will lead the White House Office of Social Innovation and Civic Participation.
By Alex Daniels
Contributor
New Association Aims to Help Veterans Groups Provide Better Services
The National Association of Veteran-Serving Organizations is designed to improve information-sharing and coordination among thousands of groups.
By Megan O’Neil
Contributor