Foundations
February 29, 2016 at 10:45 am
Many Wikipedia editors finally got what they wanted Thursday. After weeks of revolt on social media and Wikipedia mailing lists, Wikimedia Foundation Executive Director Lila Tretikov resigned amid concerns the foundation wasn’t being transparent with its community about plans to develop a search engine. Patricio Lorente, a member of the Wikimedia Board of Trustees, announced…
February 24, 2016 at 10:13 am
Since 2009, Bill Gates has written an annual open letter setting out priorities for the charitable foundation he leads with his wife, Melinda. Some have highlighted specific causes—the first picked out reducing child mortality, improving agricultural productivity and raising the standard of education in America. Others have tackled big themes, such as how innovation could…
February 22, 2016 at 11:52 am
The U.S. Attorney's Office in the Northern District of Ohio filed charges against Reggie Rucker, 68, of Warrensville Heights, Ohio, last week for wire fraud and making false statements to law enforcement, according to the complaint. He allegedly used charitable donations for his gambling debts and personal expenses—such as mortgage payments, food, travel, dry cleaning and entertainment—and lied to the FBI during questioning...
February 2, 2016 at 10:31 am
That’s how many nonprofits view the topic of grants. But foundation-grant seeking is a strategic process, not a one-time grant submission. So, how does the nonprofit organization that is brand new to grant seeking begin laying the groundwork for successful foundation-grant funding? Begin by following these basics...
January 26, 2016 at 10:34 am
Just days after Microsoft announced it would donate $1 billion in cloud-computing resources to 70,000 nonprofits worldwide, founder Bill Gates is in the crosshairs for his philanthropy. In a 54-page report released last week, a social advocacy group slammed the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation for using its enormous giving-power to influence global health policies in the foundation's own interests, and for prioritizing corporations over the poor...
January 25, 2016 at 9:52 am
Ken Martindale, president of Rite Aid Corp., wasn’t totally surprised when Tony Bucci, chairman of Rite Aid’s Pittsburgh-based advertising agency, suggested the drug store chain consider making a charitable gift to the nonprofit Fred Rogers Co., which produces children’s programs for PBS. “Everybody knows ‘Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood,’” said Martindale, who also serves as president of…
January 22, 2016 at 9:49 am
The chief executive and president of Livestrong resigned Tuesday after less than a year on the job, another blow to the cancer foundation that has struggled with sharp declines in donations and revenue since founder Lance Armstrong's performance-enhancing drug-use scandal. Chandini Portteus said she wanted to focus on her family. She was brought in to…
January 21, 2016 at 11:41 am
An NFL team is a massive philanthropic boost to its surrounding communities, providing grants, fundraising partnerships and support for critical community outreach programs. But what happens when an NFL team leaves town? With the Rams set to relocate to Los Angeles, charities in and around St. Louis will soon find out...
January 4, 2016 at 10:20 am
Philanthropy isn’t what it was 50 years ago. In fact, the sector isn’t even what it was last year. From the emergence of Silicon Valley philanthropy, to the growing influence of Millennials as social entrepreneurs, to new adventures in virtual reality—2015 took philanthropy on a ride that captured headlines and our imaginations. But this new…
January 4, 2016 at 10:08 am
If you don't have Marvin Teitel's book, "The Ultimate Insider's Guide to Winning Foundation Grants: A Foundation CEO Reveals The Secrets You Need to Know", you'll want to give it a spot right on your desk when you are grappling with a grant proposal. Teitel gives us the view from the other side of the…
