Daily News Roundup: Finalists Named for $20 Million X Prize Moon Shot
Also, David Cameron joins the nonprofit world as head of a British Alzheimer’s charity, and the New York Philharmonic loses its president.
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
Trump and Taxes: A Guide for Nonprofit Leaders
Rewriting the tax code is a top priority for the White House and congressional Republicans, and it could have big consequences for nonprofits. The Chronicle explains key provisions that influence charitable giving.
By Drew Lindsay, Alex Daniels and Timothy Sandoval
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.
Movie Stars Join Nonprofit Leaders to Urge Protesters to Join Nonprofits
Filmmaker Michael Moore and actress Scarlett Johansson were among those who said now is the time for people to join charities that will fight Trump administration policies.
By Eden Stiffman
Senior Editor
Daily News Roundup: Public TV and Arts Agencies Reportedly on Trump’s Chopping Block
Also, the departing first couple solicits public ideas for making the Obama Foundation a “start-up for citizenship,” and Jewish nonprofits across the country are hit with a second wave of bomb threats.
Daily News Roundup: Gates Foundation Plans $9.6 Billion Berkshire Sell-Off
Also, the Lilly Endowment grants $100 million to Indianapolis social-service charities, and a natural-history museum trustee gives millions to groups skeptical of climate change.
Obama Set to Follow Allies Into Nonprofit World
A look at where some top White House aides and administration officials have gone after leaving the president’s inner circle in government.
By Alex Daniels
Contributor
Learning to Fight the Bully: Tactics for the Trump Era
Nonprofits can expect the same threats to free speech and association that charities in Russia and elsewhere face.
By MARK ROSENMAN
Contributor
Daily News Roundup: $100 Million Pledge Backs Tex. Leadership Center
Also, Donald Trump’s pick for treasury secretary had ties to nonprofits that supported a lucrative merger involving a bank he led, and a black college’s marching band draws a donation windfull to perform at the inauguration.
$50 Million Social Innovation Fund May Continue Under Trump, Some Predict
Supporters of the effort hope that Republicans in Congress see the similarities between their values and the fund’s goals.
By Megan O’Neil
Contributor
Daily News Roundup: N.Y. State Holds Off on Enforcing Donor-Disclosure Laws
Also, Hungary has retreated on its promise to “sweep out” nonprofits funded by George Soros, and Bill Gates talks about his philanthropy.
Obama Committed for Life to My Brother’s Keeper, Aide Says
The soon-to-be former president has an abiding commitment to the program to boost opportunities for boys and young men of color, says Michael Smith, who led the effort in the White House.
By Alex Daniels
Contributor
Trump Cabinet’s Philanthropic Ties Detailed in New Online Resource
The analysis by the Foundation Center found that the president-elect’s nominees have served on the boards of 50 nonprofit organizations working on causes such as education, veterans’ affairs, and health.
By Megan O’Neil
Contributor
Daily News Roundup: Charles Koch Gives $25.6 Million for Black Colleges
Also, Iowa State University is given a $93 million majority stake in an education-tech firm, and Hungary’s rulers announce plans to purge George Soros-backed activist groups.
GOP Push to Cut Spending Worries Nonprofits
Charities that rely on federal funding worry that a Republican Congress and White House spell deep cuts in funding for their programs, although some say the fears may be overblown.
By Megan O’Neil
Contributor