Daily News Roundup: Snapchat Parent’s IPO Could Bring $300 Million for Charity
Also, a Maine couple make their second $100 million art donation to a collegiate museum, and the Clinton Foundation assesses its finances and future in the Trump era.
Some Nonprofit Groups Push Back Against Calls to Strike Ban on Politicking
Two major associations said they worry that charities would lose their ability to promote change and raise money if they became too partisan.
By Megan O’Neil
Contributor
Volunteer Numbers Surge After Trump Election
The outpouring of interest comes despite a new president with little interest in the subject, raising concerns about the future of Corporation for National and Community Service and the Peace Corps.
By Megan O’Neil
Contributor
Daily News Roundup: Humanitarian Nonprofits Fear Trump’s Travel Ban Will Hinder Work
Also, a nonprofit that works with Somali youths rejects $500,000 federal counterterrorism grant, citing Trump’s “unofficial war on Muslim-Americans.”
Groups That Oppose Abortion See Opportunity Under Trump
Despite their newfound optimism, some say they will face fierce opposition from groups that want to protect access to abortions.
By Eden Stiffman
Senior Editor
Daily News Roundup: Boy Scouts Open Ranks to Transgender Children
Also, a new survey shows college and university endowments took a hit in 2016, and political strategists allied with President Trump are launching a nonprofit to back his agenda.
Daily News Roundup: Faith-Based Resettlement Charities Decry Trump Order
Also, household-products giant SC Johnson and its CEO give $150 million Cornell’s business school, and a Republican gay-rights group commits to working with the Trump White House.
How Students Can Prepare for a Nonprofit Career
In her latest advice column, nonprofit expert Allison Fine answers a reader’s question about students who want to go right from college into work that benefits others. In a quandary about your career? Need tips on leadership? Ask Allison.
By ALLISON FINE
Contributor
Greenpeace Ties Rapid Fundraising Response to Defiant Message
The group’s display of a banner telling people to “resist,” which appeared to hang over the White House, was part of a much bigger behind-the-scenes push to build support — and find new donors.
By Timothy Sandoval
Contributor
Daily News Roundup: Anne Frank Charity Blasts Trump Refugee Curbs
Also, the president’s plan to suspend resettlement programs alarms nonprofits in a Massachusetts city that has long welcomed refugees, and a former Gates and Walmart foundation official is named president of American University.
How One Group Created a Statement on Diversity and Equity
Americans for the Arts used a model document that spoke with authority without being rigid: the U.S. Constitution.
By Alex Daniels
Contributor
Video: Dos and Don’ts for Crafting Appeals That Work
Peter Drury, director of corporate and foundation relations for Seattle Children’s, runs down highlights from his Philanthropy Next workshop critiquing fundraising pitches.
By Eden Stiffman and Nidhi Singh
Daily News Roundup: Harvard Endowment to Halve Staff in Shake-Up
The world’s wealthiest university will outsource management of most of its $35.7 billion investment fund. Also, a film about aid charity Partners in Health gets a high-profile premiere at Sundance.
A Tool for Measuring Fundraising Efficiency
Evaluate your fundraising health by monitoring expenses, dependency on top donors, and what it costs you to raise a dollar.
By Rebecca Koenig
Contributor
Answers to Your Questions About State Fundraising Rules
A lawyer who represents charities answers some frequently asked questions about fundraising registration and complying with regulations.
By Eden Stiffman
Senior Editor
Daily News Roundup: Whither the Clinton Foundation in the Trump Era?
Also, GoFundMe gains popularity with the alt-right, and the Trump administration teams up with an NFL great’s charity on programs for black communities.