W.Va. Lottery Agency Says Gambling Fundraising Events Are Illegal
Officials with the West Virginia Lottery Commission are exploring ways to stem a resurgence of casino-style charity fundraising events, which the agency contends are barred by state law, reports the Charleston Gazette.
Mich. Appeals Court Puts New Charity-Poker Rules Into Effect
The Michigan Gaming Control Board can begin enforcing new limits on gambling fundraising events under an order issued Thursday by the state Court of Appeals, which had previously upheld the restrictions, reports Crain’s Detroit Business.
Thrift-Store Firm to Donate $1.8 Million in Minn. Settlement
International secondhand retailer Savers will pay $300,000 each to six Minnesota partner nonprofits and make its fundraising methods more transparent to settle a court fight with the state’s attorney general, the Star Tribune reports.
Cancer Institute Meets Phil Knight’s $500-Million Challenge-Grant Goal
The two-year fundraising blitz brought in a $100-million individual gift, $200 million in state funds, and money from more than 10,000 donors from every state and five countries.
By Rebecca Koenig
Contributor
Nev. Tax on Tickets for Big Events Won’t Spare Nonprofits
Nevada lawmakers have approved a 9-percent tax on admissions to major live entertainment events in the state, including those like the freewheeling Burning Man festival that are run by nonprofit groups, reports the Associated Press.
Charity Says Tom Brady Donated Salem State Speaking Fee
The football star divvied up his controversial $170,000 fee for an appearance at the northeastern Massachusetts school among multiple nonprofits, The Boston Globe reports, citing one of the groups he backed.
Giving Tuesday Growth Slows Sharply for Large Nonprofits, Study Says
A Blackbaud analysis found that smaller and midsize groups have been seeing bigger gains.
By Megan O’Neil
Contributor
Clinton Foundation Has Raised $11 Million in Speaking Fees From Nonprofits
Since 2001, the Clinton Foundation has taken in as much as $11.7 million for speeches by Bill, Hillary, and Chelsea Clinton at smaller nonprofits, according to Politico.
Charities Make the Most of Recovering Economy: Case Studies
Four nonprofits found creative ways to persuade donors to give more.
By Eden Stiffman and Holly Hall
How to Budget for Fundraising Growth
Extensive research has shown that budgeting more for administrative costs in the development office results in substantially greater contributions.
$2.35 Million Charity Bid Wins Annual Lunch With Buffett
Chinese video-game developer Dalian Zeus Entertainment won Warren Buffett’s annual charity auction Friday, buying a steakhouse meal with the billionaire investor and philanthropist for $2.35 million that will go to San Francisco’s Glide Foundation, Bloomberg reports.
Creating a Budget That Helps Increase Contributions
Donations to one health center soared after an experienced fundraiser created budgets for fundraising revenue and expenses.
By Holly Hall
Contributor
New Charity Will Honor Beau Biden’s Efforts to Protect Children From Abuse
The nonprofit will raise money to help both groups and individuals, reports The News Journal, of Delaware. As the state’s attorney general, Mr. Biden, who died Saturday, formed a committee to focus on catching and prosecuting child sex offenders.
Opinion: Philanthropy Should Do More to Improve Quality of Life as People Age
An article in The Wall Street Journal says only 2 percent of foundation money goes toward issues resulting from longer lifespans and suggests ways to attract more money and attention to keeping older people active and involved.
British Charity Draws Fire for Ad Invoking Ice-Bucket Challenge
The Motor Neurone Disease Association, which saw donations skyrocket as a result of the ice-bucket challenge, is drawing criticism for a new advertising campaign linking the neural condition and last summer’s charity craze, reports The Independent.
Mich. Court Upholds State Limits on Charity Poker Games
The Michigan Court of Appeals ruled Friday in favor of state regulators seeking to impose new restrictions on charity gambling fundraising events known as “millionaires parties,” reports the Detroit Free Press.