Daily News Roundup: GOP Eyes Tax Bill for Johnson Amendment Repeal
House Republicans are reportedly folding language to end the ban on politicking by charities into larger tax legislation. Also, a Wall Street traditionalist on the Ford Foundation’s board embraces impact investing, and opposition recedes to charities holding big galas at President Trump’s Florida estate.
NoVo’s $90 Million Will Support Efforts Led by Young Women of Color
The NoVo Foundation named building solidarity and combating racism and sexual violence as priorities for $90 million in grant funding it pledged a year ago.
By Rebecca Koenig
Contributor
Facebook’s Sheryl Sandberg Starts Website to Help People Facing Adversity
The Facebook COO’s project provides information on coping with sexual assault, divorce, violence, health problems, incarceration, and other issues.
By Maria Di Mento
Senior Editor
5 Musts for Establishing a Major-Gift Program
If you’re just getting started seeking gifts from wealthy donors, begin by preparing your board and inviting volunteers to join campaign committees.
By Emily Lang
Contributor
Daily News Roundup: Reporting on Trump’s Philanthropy Earns Pulitzer Prize
David Fahrenthold of The Washington Post won journalism’s most prestigious honor for his dogged tracking last year of the then-candidate’s claims about his giving. Also, the head of Oregon’s equity-focused Meyer Memorial Trust announces plans to step down.
Daily News Roundup: ‘I Have a Dream’ Education Donor Eugene Lang Dies
Mr. Lang famously promised to pay college tuition for a Harlem school’s sixth-grade class and later started a charity that helped thousands more students attain higher education. Also, New York State lawmakers drop a plan to reap revenue from university foundations.
Immigration and Environment Are Big Themes at Skoll Forum
President Trump’s name was barely spoken at the star-studded event for grant makers, but his long shadow was everywhere.
By MARC GUNTHER
Contributor
Leader Shakes Up a Small Nonprofit to Expand Impact
Maya Winkelstein of the Open Road Alliance is on a mission to get foundations to talk with grantees about project pitfalls and how to avoid them.
By NICOLE WALLACE
Features Editor
Coaching Board Members for Advocacy Pays Big Dividends
Trustees’ connections and community clout can be invaluable for the nonprofits they serve, but these assets are often underused. Experts share their secrets on how to motivate board members to make your case to legislators and policy makers.
By Maria Di Mento
Senior Editor
Nonprofits and Foundations Must Move Fast to Battle Trump
The charity world has the confidence and trust of Americans, and it’s time to put that to use to fend off draconian federal spending cuts.
By MARK ROSENMAN
Contributor
Daily News Roundup: Trump Plans Could Mean ‘Life and Death’ for Charities
Nonprofit leaders and lobbyists say the administration’s budget plans pose an existential threat to many organizations. Also, European lawmakers call for action against Hungary’s targeting of nonprofits and institutions funded by George Soros, and Britain fines major charities for “wealth screening” of donors.
Daily News Roundup: Hungary Passes Bill Targeting Soros-Backed College
Also, Pierre Omidyar’s philanthropic network commits $100 million to buttress investigative journalism and battle hate speech, and allies of Hillary Clinton say she will not be returning to her family’s foundation.
A Vision for Bringing Health Care to the Poor
A medical emergency Stan Brock suffered in a remote region of South America inspired the former TV personality to create a nonprofit network of mobile clinics to serve rural areas.
By NICOLE WALLACE
Features Editor
How One Muslim Group Is Resetting Priorities
Rather than reacting to current events, the El-Hibri Foundation is taking a long-term approach focused on building community ties and acceptance for Muslims in America.
By Alex Daniels
Contributor
Daily News Roundup: Anti-Planned Parenthood Activist David Daleiden Charged in Calif.
Also, a federal grand jury indicts a former Texas congressman accused of steering charitable donations to personal and political use, and Harvard research suggests how companies can gain from boosting customer and employee involvement in corporate giving.
Daily News Roundup: Trump Budget Could Hit Arts Programs for Veterans
Also, George Lucas doubles the size of a University of Southern California endowment his foundation launched last year to assist budding minority filmmakers.