Many Big-Name Invitees Skipped Clinton Global Initiative Event
Pope Francis, Elton John, Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg, and Federal Reserve head Janet Yellen were among dozens of leaders, celebrities, and donors who said no to invitations to participate in this year’s Clinton Global Initiative, Politico writes, citing sources familiar with the planning of the Clinton Foundation’s annual marquee event.
Aid Groups Say Silicon Valley Is Sitting Out Refugee Crisis
Tech companies that have recently touted their efforts to help victims of natural disasters such as the Nepal earthquakes are declining to offer similar programs for hundreds of thousands of migrants seeking refuge in Europe, according to The Washington Post.
Pledging Transparency, Coke Reveals Research, Health Grants
Coca-Cola has spent almost $120 million since 2010 to fund academic health studies, medical organizations, and community fitness programs aimed at tackling obesity, The New York Times writes. The soft-drink giant published the grant list on its website Tuesday after CEO Muhtar Kent promised greater openness about the company’s spending on obesity-related programs and research.
How to Fix 5 Common Board-Meeting Problems
By making the most of members’ time and energy during meetings, you can help trustees better serve your nonprofit.
By Rebecca Koenig
Contributor
Top 10 Things to Consider Before Joining a Board
A foundation executive director and board chair share key questions to answer before a prospective member commits to serving on a board.
By SUSAN SCHAEFER
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McDonald’s Spearheads Campaign for Food Aid for Migrants
The fast-food giant is leading a corporate effort to promote the World Food Program’s fundraising efforts to feed displaced people from Syria, Iraq, and other countries, writes The New York Times.
Redskins Charity Cries Foul as Indian Rodeo Renounces Deal
The Indian National Finals Rodeo, one of America’s biggest sporting events for Native Americans, abruptly took a sponsorship deal with the Washington Redskins Original Americans Foundation off the table earlier this month, The Washington Post reports.
10 Tips for a Better Crisis Communications Strategy
Nonprofit and crisis experts offer guidance on how to communicate effectively during a crisis.
By Eden Stiffman
Senior Editor
Charity Leaders Call on Obama to Take in Many More Syrians
Major aid groups such as Save the Children, CARE USA, Mercy Corps, and Oxfam America are calling on the administration to multiply by several times its pledge to take in 10,000 Syrian refugees in the next year, The New York Times writes.
On Colbert Show, Tim Cook Explains Apple’s Shift on Giving
Appearing on the CBS late-night talk show, the Apple CEO linked the firm’s rising philanthropic profile with his coming out as gay last year, CNN Money writes.
Finance Titans to Tout Wall St. Philanthropy on Pope’s Visit
Preparing to welcome Pope Francis on his first trip to the United States, leading investors and finance executives say they hope to bring the Wall Street elite’s giving to the attention of a pontiff who has decried “savage capitalism” as a contributor to economic inequality and climate change, Bloomberg writes.
Foundations and Banks Team on $70-Million Housing Effort
The Strong Families Fund, spearheaded by the Kresge and Robert Wood Johnson foundations, Goldman Sachs, and KeyBank, aims to support quality affordable housing and better access to social services for low-income families, reports the Associated Press.
Target to Change Giving Focus From Schools to Wellness
The retail giant is ending its signature education-focused giving program and shifting its philanthropic focus to health and wellness efforts, such as promoting good nutrition and active lifestyles, writes the Star Tribune.
Google-Backed San Francisco Charity Turns Buses Into Showers for Poor
The Guardian profiles Lava Mae, a Google-supported San Francisco charity that outfits decommissioned city buses with showers and toilets for the homeless, an article that also looks at the tech company’s growing social-service giving.
Grants Roundup: $50 Million From Tyson Foods for Hunger-Relief Groups
Other awards include $20 million from AT&T for education organizations using mobile-earning technology, developing career-readiness skills and work experience, and connecting students with mentors.
By Eden Stiffman
Senior Editor
Intel Drops $6 Million Sponsorship of Youth Science Contest
After 17 years funding the Science Talent Search, a prestigious math and science competition for U.S. high-school students, the computer-chip giant Intel is ending its support of the contest, The New York Times reports.