Daily News Roundup: Knight Foundation Arm Sues Over Trump’s Twitter Blocks
The Knight First Amendment Institute says the president’s account is a “public forum” and he violates the free-speech rights of users he prevents from posting responses. Plus, a Philadelphia public broadcaster’s executive pay arouses ire, and Melinda Gates slams White House policies on family planning.
Chan Zuckerberg Initiative Brain Trust Draws People From Varied Backgrounds
The Facebook couple is plowing millions of dollars into for-profit companies it believes can address social problems, but key hires have plenty of ties to the foundation and charity worlds as well.
By Megan O’Neil
Contributor
Daily News Roundup: Congress Moves to Restrict IRS Oversight of Nonprofit Politicking
Language in House spending bills would bar the agency from using appropriated funds to scrutinize “dark money” 501(c)(4) groups. Also, how a federal investigation of antiquities imports by Hobby Lobby could affect the new Bible museum backed by the store chain’s owners.
Daily News Roundup: Finance Titan’s Charity Sues to Recoup $25 Million Fraud Loss
Hedge-fund billionaire Louis Bacon’s foundation was ensnared in a Ponzi-like scheme orchestrated by a Wall Street peer. Also, Turkish police detain the head of the country’s Amnesty International chapter, and Oscar winners create virtual-reality experiences for charity.
PEN America Joins the Political Fray — and Finds New Audiences
Long considered a genteel citadel of the literary elite, the nonprofit has increased its revenue and membership while raising its voice on free expression, protection of journalists, and President Trump.
By Heather Joslyn
Contributor
Immigrant-Led Soccer Program Helps Refugees Find Their Footing in America
Luma Mufleh felt moved to start coaching a ragtag group of kids she spotted playing barefoot in their strange new surroundings. What followed was an improbable journey to create something that could lift them to acceptance.
By Rebecca Koenig
Contributor
Nonprofits’ Research Knits Bonds Among Descendants of Georgetown Slaves
Researchers are helping hundreds of African-Americans find heretofore unknown relatives and come to grips with their ancestors’ suffering.
By Rebecca Koenig
Contributor
Daily News Roundup: GuideStar Sued Over ‘Hate Group’ Labels
Liberty Counsel, a Christian legal nonprofit, said it was defamed by the since-removed tags at the charity tracker’s website. Also, two states are looking into Trump lawyer Jay Sekulow’s charity operations, and the Kellogg Foundation commits $24 million to organizations battling racism.
Dumbledore’s Army Comes to Life in Harry Potter-Inspired Nonprofit
How one nonprofit channels fans’ passion for pop culture into social activism.
By Nidhi Singh
Contributor
Letter: GuideStar’s Aim on ‘Hate Groups’ Seemed to Be Harming Conservative Groups
The founder of ACT for America, a group that has been accused of inciting hate, urges GuideStar to take its mission of neutrality seriously.
Flexibility and Openness Are Key to Revitalizing Charities With Long Track Records
Nonprofits with long legacies must adapt by giving donors and volunteers more options and less time-consuming ways to get involved, experts say.
By Maria Di Mento
Senior Editor
Nonprofits Have a Role to Play in Building Bridges in a Polarized World
Unmasking the abuse of charity status by groups that target the vulnerable is essential, GuideStar’s CEO says as he reflects on recent attacks on the organization.
By Jacob Harold
Contributor
Daily News Roundup: Supreme Court Rules Church Can Get Government Grant
School-choice advocates said the decision, which concerned a state program to help nonprofits renovate playgrounds, bolsters their call for taxpayer-funded private-school vouchers. Also, Blackbaud makes a big move into crowdfunding, and a charity backed by big tech bucks works to get coding into classrooms.
GuideStar’s Reversal on ‘Hate’ Flags Sparks Debate Over Role of Charity-Information Sites
After threats to its staff and much criticism, the group removed warnings it had placed on profiles of nonprofits labeled “hate groups,” raising questions about how best to promote civil discourse in this political moment.
By Eden Stiffman
Senior Editor
Daily News Roundup: GuideStar Drops ‘Hate’ Label From Nonprofit Profiles
The charity tracker drew strong criticism from conservative organizations for adopting the Southern Poverty Law Center’s “hate group” tags. Also, Michael Bloomberg unveils a $200 million program to help cities address big social and environmental challenges.
Daily News Roundup: Responses to Bezos Giving Tweet at 42,000 and Counting
Experts liken the Amazon founder’s approach to philanthropy to his disruption of the retail industry. Also, Susan G. Komen Arizona is shutting its doors, and the Girl Scouts adds an achievement badge in cybersecurity.