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In other news, the new focus of the Koch brothers’ push for public funding of private and charter schools is on Hispanics; the head of the Broad Foundation talks about her vision for the philanthropy; the billionaire founder of Chobani yogurt says philanthropy is embedded in his company; and much more.
from The Chronicle of Philanthropy https://www.philanthropy.com/article/Daily-News-Roundup-Jeff-Bezos/241621
Itâs not just changes that affect charitable giving that are at stake; crucial benefits for workers, families, and other needy people could put philanthropyâs goals at risk.
from The Chronicle of Philanthropy https://www.philanthropy.com/article/Opinion-Foundations-Play/241620
Two months after Hurricane Harvey made landfall, the nonprofits are still waiting for companies, foundations, and individuals to make good on their promises. In other news, celebrity chef José Andrés promises a long-term focus on feeding victims of natural disasters, and nonprofits are hit unevenly by federal efforts to roll back the Affordable Care Act.
from The Chronicle of Philanthropy https://www.philanthropy.com/article/Daily-News-Roundup-Houston/241599
Two months after Hurricane Harvey made landfall, the nonprofits are still waiting for companies, foundations, and individuals to make good on their promises. In other news, celebrity chef José Andrés promises a long-term focus on feeding victims of natural disasters, and nonprofits are hit unevenly by federal efforts to roll back the Affordable Care Act.
from The Chronicle of Philanthropy https://www.philanthropy.com/article/Daily-Update-Houston/241599
Some opponents of the shift say that many Republicans quietly oppose the change but are reluctant to come out publicly against it.
from The Chronicle of Philanthropy https://www.philanthropy.com/article/Tax-Bill-Likely-to-Soften-Rule/241598
GiveWell recently published an update to its cost-effectiveness model: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1Y8gy8kHZwu40KuoE9GO_EWZS0x4ZMp3GX2_unDMtgyk/edit#gid=1537947274, as well as release notes (.pdf) on the changes. This update, as well as past versions of GiveWell’s cost-effectiveness
from Newly published GiveWell materials https://groups.google.com/d/msg/newly-published-givewell-materials/PwjTUQHFT-A/zdvaBwL5AAAJ
A Wall Street Journal columnist attacked the NAACP and Black Lives Matter, while other speakers offered ideas on the role of philanthropy in a democracy and how donors could help curb the opioid crisis.
from The Chronicle of Philanthropy https://www.philanthropy.com/article/Racism-Is-Not-the-Cause-of/241593
A new report predicts that aging billionaires will pass a record amount of money to their children and charities. In other news. the Justice Department settles with Tea Party nonprofits that claimed the IRS treated them unfairly; J.J. Watt has announced what he plans to do with the $37 million he raised for hurricane relief; U. Of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign gets $150 million; and more news and features.
from The Chronicle of Philanthropy https://www.philanthropy.com/article/Daily-News-Roundup-24/241585
The head of the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts talks about the centerâs history, the wide range of culture events it hosts, and how its employees all consider themselves to be fundraisers.
from The Chronicle of Philanthropy https://www.philanthropy.com/resources/audio/podcast-how-the-kennedy-cente/6447/
The group announced its new approach after issuing a warning Tuesday that African-Americans could face discrimination if they fly on American Airlines. In other news, the $1 billion that Congress approved a year ago to fight the opioid crisis is finally making its way to the people who need it, but with mixed results; the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative’s efforts so far appear focused on fixing problems in part by changing laws; financier David Rubenstein is stepping down from the Carlyle Group to co…
from The Chronicle of Philanthropy https://www.philanthropy.com/article/Daily-News-Roundup-New-NAACP/241558
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