Confront Trump, Don’t Indulge His Attacks on Nonprofit Priorities
Independent Sector missed a key opportunity to show what charities and foundations stand for in its first formal request to the White House.
Daily News Roundup: USC Boosts Campaign Goal to $9 Billion
Also, a leading resettlement charity cuts jobs and closes offices as the Trump administration moves to curb refugee admissions, and a snack-bar mogul pledges $25 million to monitor food-industry industry influence on health policy.
MacArthur Names 8 Semifinalists in $100 Million Grant Competition
The Carter Center, Catholic Relief Services, and Sesame Workshop are among the groups still in the running in the foundation’s open-ended “big bet” contest to solve a pressing world problem.
By Megan O’Neil
Contributor
A Stewardship Plan for Midlevel Donors
The American Farmland Trust developed a simple tool for managing outreach to $1,000-plus contributors.
By Timothy Sandoval
Contributor
Daily News Roundup: Bill and Melinda Gates Urge U.S. Commitment to Foreign Aid
The couple’s annual letter, styled this year as a report to Warren Buffett, touts gains that aid funding has achieved in combating poverty and disease. Also, the Rockefeller Foundation brings its focus on building communities’ resilience to a digital news site.
5 Steps to Building Ties with Corporate Employees
Volunteer help, pro bono support, and eventually money can come from building ties with employees at companies.
By Rebecca Koenig
Contributor
International Nonprofits See a Tough Road Ahead Despite Court Rulings on Travel Ban
Organizations that help resettle refugees worry they will face a much more difficult working environment for years ahead.
By Megan O’Neil
Contributor
Daily News Roundup: Salvation Army to Pay Millions in Pa. Thrift-Store Collapse
Also, the Red Cross suspends aid work in Afghanistan after six employees are killed in an ambush by suspected militants, and a fight over the use of Audrey Hepburn’s image and effects for charity lands in court.
How Nonprofits Can Advocate Effectively — and Stay Within the Law
Advice to help you educate legislators about your causes without running afoul of regulations on lobbying and politicking.
Daily News Roundup: Upheaval Hits Clergy-Abuse Watchdog Charity
Also, a $25 million gift supports the University of Minnesota’s legal aid for immigrants, and a tally of tax records shows President Obama donated more than $1 million while in office.
11 Ways for Nonprofits to Build Ties With Lawmakers
Experts see this as one of the most basic kinds of advocacy. Here’s how to get started.
By Eden Stiffman
Senior Editor
Along with winning medals at the Olympics and other international competitions, veterans of the Alexandria Boxing Club serve as role models for teens in and around Washington, D.C.
By Rebecca Koenig
Contributor
Daily News Roundup: ACLU Rallies Left With Front-Line Fight on Trump Actions
Also, a refugee-resettlement charity faces an uncertain future in the wake of President Trump’s bid to restrict immigration, and Republican members of Congress call for amending the Johnson Amendment.
50 Grant Makers and Philanthropy Organizations Protest Trump’s Travel Ban
Foundation leaders say they will stand by grantees working to protect immigrants.
By Alex Daniels
Contributor
Mr. Trump, Let’s End the Hypocrisy and Deny Tax Breaks to Churches
A push to allow religious groups and other charities to get involved in partisan politics is really a back-door way to promote Christian conservative causes.
By DOUG WHITE
Contributor
Trump Restrictions on Immigrants Send Charities Scrambling for Donations
With more limits likely to come and federal aid cut-offs possible, nonprofits are seeking money for services and advocacy.
By Timothy Sandoval
Contributor