Lessons for Charity Leaders From EducationSuperHighway
Evan Marwell, who started a nonprofit designed to expire after eight years with its mission complete, says his approach can have impact and excite donors.
By HEATHER JOSLYN
Contributor
Social Worker Leaves Surprise $11 Million to Charities for Children: Daily News Roundup
Several million came from savings and investments and several million more from inheritance. In other articles, the Baltimore archdiocese is changing the name of its fundraising drive to reassure donors the money isn’t going to defray the costs of the sex-abuse scandal; Jeff Bezos has chosen a former Amazon vice president to head his education philanthropic effort; donors can use voice commands to give to charity through Google Assistant; and much more.
8 Fundraising Trends to Watch in 2019
Donor-advised funds will keep growing rapidly, livestreaming will become a bigger deal, and other changes likely to occur in the coming year.
By HEATHER JOSLYN
Contributor
Charities Will Soon Learn How the Tax Law Has Affected Charitable Giving: Daily News Roundup
Studies predict nonprofits will bring in $13 billion to $20 billion less. Plus, the co-founder of the cryptocurrency trading app Coinbase has signed the Giving Pledge; Planned Parenthood has been accused of discriminating against pregnant employees; the Justice Department is investigating the biggest migrant shelter for possible misuse of federal money; Fast Company suggests 28 nonprofits for year-end donations; and more news and articles about big donors, corporate giving, and workplace giving.
December 20: Trump Attacks N.Y. Attorney General Over Foundation Lawsuit: Daily News Roundup
President Trump lashed out at the New York attorney general who brought the suit against his foundation. In other articles, Steven Spielberg is expanding the mission of his Shoah Foundation to fight hate; the Justice Department has sued promoters of conservation easements, which it alleges use overvalued land appraisals; and much more news, articles on innovation; and opinions about the Trump philanthropy.
Spelman College Gets $30 Million Gift: Daily News Roundup
The contribution will go toward the Center for Innovation and the Arts. Also, giving to historically black colleges and universities has been up the past two years as the institutions have focused more on cultivating big donors. Plus, Save the Children was fooled by a sophisticated email scam into sending $1 million to a fraudulent account in Japan; as the Boy Scouts has tried to modernize, some of its efforts have backfired; and much more news and articles about big gifts and innovation.
Boy Scouts Considering Bankruptcy Filing; Google Donation Tool; Daily News Roundup
The potential chapter 11 filing would halt lawsuits against the organization for alleged inappropriate behavior by employees. In other articles, Google has added a donate feature for users of Android phones; the Senate voted to overturn a Treasury Department rule on donor disclosure; an Australian businessman who died last month left $4 billion to his charitable foundation; the Glide Foundation has been sued by its parent organization, the United Methodist Church; and much more.
Salesforce.Org to Include Schools in Its Philanthropy: Daily News Roundup
The organizaton is giving $2 million to train principals and teachers, unlike its past education gifts that have funded better technology and expanded programs. In other articles, nonprofit victims of Bernard Madoff’s Ponzi scheme are close to getting their money back; and much more on big donors, cultural organizations, and innovation.
IRS Softens Blow From Taxed Employee Perks at Nonprofits: Daily News Roundup
Under pressure, House leaders revisit taxing of benefits such as free parking and mass transit subsidies; proposed revisions of tax plan seek to reverse ban on political activity by nonprofits; how to spur people to give to charity by making it about them, and more.
Boy Scouts’ Recruitment of Girls Sows Confusion: Daily News Roundup
Membership rift in Scouting has girls and their parents wondering about the best fit; how the More Than Me charity gamed the internet and Hollywood; Wreaths Across America raise questions over self-dealings; why some hedge fund managers give to charity, and more.
Alumna Debra Perelman and her father, Ronald Perelman, are the donors. Plus, Virginia Tech got a $50 million to attract research scientists and boost growth in the region; a $50 million contribution to the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures almost didn’t happen; a group called Entrepreneur Auction helps charities raise money by auctioning meeting with billionaires; the legacy of George H.W. Bush’s giving lives on in Portland, Maine, where a golf tournament raised money for charity; and much more.
$100 Million Gift to Help Refugee Kids: Daily News Roundup
The Lego Foundation gift to Sesame Workshop will allow it to intensify its work creating play-based educational opportunities. In other articles, the University of Southern California is facing a backlash from big donors after its interim president decided to force out a dean over his handling of accusations against faculty and staff; NPR CEO Jarl Mohn has announced he will step down in June; and much more news, plus articles about big gifts and grants, health care, and opinion.
Holidays, Humor, and Twitter Boost the National Audubon Society’s Image
Nearly every nonprofit wants a placement in the New York Times, but here’s one that likes coverage in the Onion, too.
By Julian Wyllie
Contributor
Beyond Donations: A Sampling of Efforts to Use the Blockchain for Good
The blockchain is allowing donors to see how their support is being used and helping to support humanitarian efforts.
By Debra E. Blum
Contributor
How to Get Ready to Accept Cryptocurrency Gifts
Four steps to prepare an organization to accept digital assets from supporters.
By Debra E. Blum
Contributor
Cryptocurrency Rules Are a Work in Progress. Here’s What to Do for Now.
A pair of tax and regulatory experts offer advice for handling Bitcoin and other currencies while the IRS plays catch-up.
By Debra E. Blum
Contributor