Daily News Roundup: Food Banks in S. Carolina Already Low on Supplies
Groups in evacuation zones have closed, straining those that are still open. Plus, a University of Michigan regent rejected thousands of dollars in campaign contributions; an artist’s daughter sued the Corcoran Gallery of Art’s board for the return of her mother’s sculptures; a judge sided with an ex-employee of the Gates Foundation who said he had been misled about the scope of his job and then fired; and more about Jeff Bezos’s philanthropy, other big gifts, innovation, and sexual misconduct.
Grant Makers Boost Climate-Change Commitments by $3 Billion
The pledge, announced at the Global Climate Action Summit in San Francisco, raises questions about how best to deploy the infusion of cash without inflaming deep divisions over the issue.
By Alex Daniels
Contributor
Daily News Roundup: Airbnb to Help People Displaced by Hurricane Florence Find Places to Stay
The company has activated its “response tool” so hosts can open their homes to people who have been evacuated and relief workers. Plus, St. John’s College has a philanthropy-centered plan to cut tuition; the president of Texas Tech talks about the loss of a $10 million gift; tech entrepreneurs are trying to make money while helping people do things like make down payments on new homes; and much more about big donors, philanthropy and government, and cultural groups.
Melinda Gates Report Spurs Pledge to Support Minority Women in Tech Careers
The $12 million commitment follows a study that found technology companies’ support of educational opportunities for women lacking.
By Alex Daniels
Contributor
Stop Sitting on the Sidelines, Nonprofits, and Get Out the Vote
It’s civically and morally irresponsible for nonprofits to avoid asking their donors, volunteers, and other supporters to cast a ballot in the midterm elections, says Billy Shore of Share Our Strength.
By Bill Shore
Contributor
Foundations Commit Nearly Half a Billion to Reduce Global Warming
The nine grant makers’ efforts will focus largely on preventing deforestation, restoring and managing croplands and rainforests, and recognizing the land rights of local and indigenous people.
By Alex Daniels
Contributor
Daily News Roundup: Amherst Gets Anonymous $50 Million Donation
Also, a $50 million gift to Saint Louis University has sparked controversy because under the agreement, the donor would have a say in who was hired to run a center for applied economic research; and the Gates Foundation has given $20.5 million to Johns Hopkins to study sexual-health issues for young people. Plus, a look at Jeff Bezos’s giving so far and what he might do in the future; and other articles about giving and nonprofits and the law and more.
Daliy News Roundup: China’s Richest Man to Retire and Focus on Giving
A former teacher, Alibaba’s Jack Ma is worth more than $40 billion and plans to spend time and money on education. Also, a board member of a prominent center at the University of Virginia has resigned a year after offering to finance a shoe-shopping spree for women on the staff; health charities were the biggest beneficiaries of the $3.7 billion British gave to charity in their wills last year; and much more news, plus articles on giving and arts and culture.
Daily News Roundup: Universities Get $80 Million and $30 Million Gifts
An $80 million gift to Western State Colorado University came from alumnus Paul Rady. Also, a $30 million donation to Michigan State will go toward constructing a building at the business school; a group of Catholic business leaders sent the Vatican a letter saying they were putting their tithe into an escrow account for now due to the sex-abuse scandals; two House Republicans are investigating three top U.S. environmental groups to see if they’ve acted as agents of foreign government; and much more.
Podcast: Habitat for Humanity CEO on the Importance of Proper Housing
Jonathan Reckford says proper housing, which Habitat provides to low-income people through subsidized loans, is a launch point for healthier lives.
Daily News Roundup: Levi’s CEO Urges Businesses to Take Action on Gun Violence
The company has created a fund to support nonprofit efforts and is doubling its match for employee gifts to anti-violence groups, among other efforts. Plus, read how the University of Michigan will use a $10 million gift to create a foreign-policy center on campus; and how Sylvia Acevedo went from a poor childhood to being a rocket scientist to leading the Girl Scouts; and how the IRS’s new guidance on easing deduction limits for some business owners will affect charitable giving; and more.
Daily News Roundup: U. of Louisville Faces Inquiry Into Big Payments to Former Officials
The university foundation spent almost $4 million in excessive pay to the ousted president and others. In other articles, a court case showed how a Missouri college improperly diverted funds from its endowment; a Pennsylvania inquiry into sex abuse among Catholic clergy may set a precedent; and much more about giving and nonprofit innovation.
Bicycle-Powered Rickshaws Get Older People Out and About
Cycling Without Age gets people away from the TV and involved in conversations and sharing memories.
By Ariella Phillips
Contributor
In other news about people in philanthropy, the American Diabetes Association taps a new CEO, and EngenderHealth has a new president
By M.J. Prest
Senior Editor, Solutions
Corporate and Charity Leaders Exchange Advice
Nonprofits and companies have much to gain from getting to know each other better. The Chronicle asked leaders experienced in corporate-nonprofit partnerships for advice on how best to support each other.
By Megan O’Neil
Contributor
Daily News Roundup: Trump Charity Says Attorney General Lawsuit Is Political
The attack is in response to a lawsuit accusing the organization and Trump family members of violating campaign-finance laws and self-dealing, among other things. In other articles, a look at why nurses at Dignity Health are opposing a merger with Catholic Health Initiatives; how a nonprofit that pays bail is changing lives in places like Tulsa, Okla., and St. Louis; Brad Pitt’s nonprofit faces a potential lawsuit stemming from alleged mold contamination and structural flaws; and much more.