New Smithsonian Exhibit Highlights American Giving
The National Museum of American History’s first permanent exhibit tells the story of American charitable giving through artifacts, including the bucket that launched the ice-bucket challenge for the ALS Association.
By Rebecca Koenig
Contributor
Daily News Roundup: Gates-Backed Vaccine Push Rated Most Promising ‘Big Bet’
A top-10 ranking of ambitious social-change efforts also highlighted projects by Bloomberg Philanthropies and the MacArthur and Rockefeller foundations in areas such as energy and criminal justice.
10 Insider Tips for Winning Grants
Advice from grant makers on how to improve your chances of getting funded.
By Eden Stiffman
Senior Editor
Nonprofits Brace for Big Changes Under Trump Administration
A Republican-controlled White House and Congress means sweeping efforts to overhaul tax laws, redirect spending, and roll back programs important to many charities.
Humane Society Notches String of Big Wins Under Aggressive Leader
Wayne Pacelle has made life better for animals by attacking issues from all sides — and spending liberally on ads and fundraising.
By Marc Gunther
Contributor
Charity Dishes Out Life Lessons — and Delicious Lasagna
Detainees at the Cook County Jail in Chicago get to learn culinary and life skills from Chef Bruno Abate through classes put on by his nonprofit.
By Rebecca Koenig
Contributor
Foundation Watchdog Acquires Bolder Giving
The merger means the National Committee for Responsive Philanthropy, which seeks to influence foundation grant making, will also try to influence how individuals give.
By Alex Daniels
Contributor
Daily News Roundup: Trump Taps Philanthropist Betsy DeVos for Education Dept.
Also, the president-elect says he won’t press for a renewed investigation of the Clinton Foundation and Exxon Mobil accuses Rockefeller family charities of spearheading a climate conspiracy.
For Giving Tuesday, U.N. Foundation Takes a Page From Retail Ads
Starting this weekend, readers of the Deseret News, the Miami Herald, the San Francisco Chronicle, and The Washington Post will receive a bold, four-page advertising circular promoting a wide range of charities and causes.
By Eden Stiffman
Senior Editor
Daily News Roundup: Trump Foundation Appears to Admit Self-Dealing in IRS Form
Also, the president-elect affirmed that his charity will not help cover the $25 million settlement of lawsuits alleging fraud by his Trump University.
Nonprofits Must Put Americans’ Needs Ahead of Their Institutions
The divisive election makes it urgent for nonprofits to boost social mobility for the neediest and strengthen the middle class.
By Brian Gallagher
Contributor
Nonprofits Urged to Build Relationships and Protect Their Reputations
Speakers at Independent Sector’s annual conference said nonprofits will be more important than ever during the next four years, and they urged attendees to work with people in positions of power regardless of political party.
By Rebecca Koenig
Contributor
Daily News Roundup: LeBron James Gives $2.5 Million for Ali Museum Exhibit
Also, a look at the uncertain future of a federal program offering major student-debt relief for graduates who put in a decade of public service after college.
Daily News Roundup: Bill and Melinda Gatesto Get Presidential Medal of Freedom
Also, a Congressionally appointed panel calls for a national women’s history museum, and the election result fuels fundraising gains for big environmental groups.
Daily News Roundup: Planned Parenthood Sees Flood of ‘Pence’ Donations
Also, Lincoln Center appoints its first woman leader, and a new study says donations have replaced ticket sales as U.S. orchestras’ chief revenue source.
Trump Should Take the Giving Pledge While Nonprofits Play Offense
It’s not enough for charity and foundation leaders to defend causes that matter across the nonprofit world; they need to go on the offense.
By Tom Watson
Contributor