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Updated: Ford Picks Yale Law School Dean to Succeed Darren Walker

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

Heather Gerken, dean of Yale University Law and former Obama adviser, is expected to focus on social justice, democracy, and equity. By Alex Daniels Heather Gerken, dean of Yale University Law and former Obama adviser, is expected to focus on social justice, democracy, and equity.

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The 'Nonprofit Killer Bill' Seems Scary — but Current Law Is Worse

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

While widely seen as a threat to civil society, HR 9495 actually gives nonprofits more power to fight back than the existing law. Jones Shutterstock While widely seen as a threat to civil society, HR 9495 actually gives nonprofits more power to fight back than the existing law. By Darryll K.

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U.S. Charitable Giving Fell About $20B in First Year of Tax Law Change

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charitable giving fell about $20 billion in 2018 because of a law related to deductions for individual income taxes. A new study found U.S.

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Tobacco-Settlement Lawyer Joe Rice Gives $30 Million for Law School Scholarships

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

The money will fund scholarships and professorships at the University of South Carolina's law school, which will be renamed for the donor. By Maria Di Mento Plus, Caltech got $400 million to back science research at other universities; and Perez Art Museum Miami and the Saint Louis Art Museum received big gifts

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Empower Your Nonprofit With Effective Payroll & HCM Services

Compliance support helps navigate complex labor laws and avoid costly fines. Our guide, "A Buyer’s Guide to Payroll & HCM Services," helps nonprofits choose the best provider. Efficient payroll services ensure timely, accurate payments, vital for maintaining staff and volunteer morale.

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The Rule of Law Faces Threats in the U.S. and Abroad. Philanthropy Needs to Pay More Attention.

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

Neukom Getty Images Addressing myriad societal problems depends on a strong rule of law. By William H. Unfortunately, developing, promoting, and enforcing this fundamental component of healthy democracies isn’t on most donor radars.

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Lambda Legal, a Nonprofit Supporting LGBTQ+ Rights, Exceeded Fundraising Goal by $105 Million

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

The group is set to hire more attorneys, coordinate pro bono representation from major law firms and hold public trainings about the rights of LGBTQ+ people. It wasn’t law firms. It wasn’t corporations. It wasn’t foundations.” It wasn’t foundations.”

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