Obama Administration Appeals Injunction Blocking Overtime Rule
The Labor Department filed a challenge to a federal-court ruling that halted the planned expansion of time-and-a-half benefits a week before it was to take effect.
By Rebecca Koenig
Contributor
Daily News Roundup: German Couple Donates $127 Million Art Trove
Also, the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative’s education chief talks to The Chronicle of Higher Education about its $45 billion aim to advance the science of learning.
Daily News Roundup: Gates-Backed Vaccine Push Rated Most Promising ‘Big Bet’
A top-10 ranking of ambitious social-change efforts also highlighted projects by Bloomberg Philanthropies and the MacArthur and Rockefeller foundations in areas such as energy and criminal justice.
Nonprofits Brace for Big Changes Under Trump Administration
A Republican-controlled White House and Congress means sweeping efforts to overhaul tax laws, redirect spending, and roll back programs important to many charities.
A Year Before Public-Service Loan Forgiveness Kicks In, Uncertainty Looms
The first wave of borrowers in a program meant to steer students toward public-service jobs will see their debt wiped away next fall. But neither borrowers nor government officials have a good sense of what to expect.
By Shannon Najmabadi
Contributor
Daily News Roundup: Big Cities Say They Will Fight Trump on Deportations
Also, federal authorities accuse an Oregon charity of helping people set up religious nonprofits to evade taxes, and “free-market philanthropy” rises in Silicon Valley.
Federal Judge Temporarily Blocks Obama’s Expansion of Overtime Pay
A Texas court’s ruling on a suit brought by opponents of broadening time-and-a-half benefits puts in limbo the policy change that sparked a contentious debate among nonprofit employers.
By Rebecca Koenig
Contributor
Daily News Roundup: Trump Taps Philanthropist Betsy DeVos for Education Dept.
Also, the president-elect says he won’t press for a renewed investigation of the Clinton Foundation and Exxon Mobil accuses Rockefeller family charities of spearheading a climate conspiracy.
Daily News Roundup: Trump Foundation Appears to Admit Self-Dealing in IRS Form
Also, the president-elect affirmed that his charity will not help cover the $25 million settlement of lawsuits alleging fraud by his Trump University.
Daily News Roundup: Penn Fund Gives $100 Million for Philly Revitalization
Also, the Clinton Foundation could face renewed legal scrutiny by a Jeff Sessions-led Justice Department.
Nonprofits Urged to Build Relationships and Protect Their Reputations
Speakers at Independent Sector’s annual conference said nonprofits will be more important than ever during the next four years, and they urged attendees to work with people in positions of power regardless of political party.
By Rebecca Koenig
Contributor
Daily News Roundup: LeBron James Gives $2.5 Million for Ali Museum Exhibit
Also, a look at the uncertain future of a federal program offering major student-debt relief for graduates who put in a decade of public service after college.
Advocacy Is Battle Cry as Nonprofit Leaders Convene After Trump Victory
At the annual Independent Sector conference, the discussion centered on the presidential election, what it means for nonprofits, and how they should work now to get things done — and prevent bad things from happening.
By Rebecca Koenig
Contributor
Daily News Roundup: Bill and Melinda Gatesto Get Presidential Medal of Freedom
Also, a Congressionally appointed panel calls for a national women’s history museum, and the election result fuels fundraising gains for big environmental groups.
Nonprofits See Unprecedented Support Following Trump’s Win
The American Civil Liberties Union has received more than $7 million since the election, and 128,000 people have contributed to Planned Parenthood in the past several days.
By Timothy Sandoval
Contributor
Charities Must Keep in Mind That Donald Trump Is No Ronald Reagan
The president-elect may struggle to enact policies to allow charities to take a political stand, and he won’t have an easy time enacting some of his promises on immigration, energy, and the environment.
By Suzanne Garment and Leslie Lenkowsky