The Chronicle of Philanthropy

NOVEMBER 10, 2022

Eric Risberg, AP The state has signed off on rebranding the San Francisco law school. The lawsuit cites an 1878 agreement with the state of California to create and fund the law school, which promised Hastings’ heirs $100,000, plus interest, should the school ever “cease to exist.” By Terri Lynn Helge.

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Stanford Social Innovation Review

JANUARY 30, 2024

It is also one of several DC-area foundations profiled in a new report from the National Committee for Responsive Philanthropy (NCRP) on “ Philanthropy’s Role in Reparations for Black People.” Philanthropy is starting to talk more about reparations. One takeaway: Traditional practices of grantmaking are insufficient.

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NonProfit Quarterly

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Reparative work…has been largely ignored by philanthropy. It’s just one example, among a multitude, of the racist roots of philanthropy, laid out in a new report , Cracks In the Foundation: Philanthropy’s Role in Reparations for Black People in the DMV , by the DC-based National Committee for Responsive Philanthropy.

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy

MAY 4, 2023

By Craig Kennedy A recent call by philanthropy leaders for greater civility and respect of those with different views appears to be an opening response to critics, especially those in Congress, who want to reform laws governing the field.

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NonProfit Quarterly

MARCH 6, 2023

Hip hop’s practice of sankofa is transforming philanthropy, paving the way for future innovation in the sector through funding opportunities that bring underserved communities into the fold. To those who aren’t down with the culture, hip-hop philanthropy might seem like a new development, but it isn’t.

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Candid

MAY 9, 2023

Little has been known about how philanthropy has—or hasn’t—supported them, until now. Candid and ABFE partnered to create and publish Philanthropy and HBCUs: Foundation funding to historically Black colleges and universities. Discover all the research on philanthropy to HBCUs in the full report.

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

Aviation lawyer John Hoyns hopes his gift will help students from low-income families avoid the stress of worrying about money. By Maria Di Mento Plus, Stetson University received a $15.4 million bequest from a longtime supporter for scholarships and to endow its music school, and four other nonprofits received multimillion dollar donations.

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy

MAY 22, 2023

By Maria Di Mento Mark D. DiOrio, Colgate University John Hoyns gave $20 million to support financial aid at Colgate University. Plus, a lumber heir left a large bequest to two Bangor, Me., hospitals, and Los Angeles philanthropist Wallis Annenberg is giving $10 million to a Beverly Hills performing-arts center she helped to launch 10 years ago.

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy

DECEMBER 20, 2023

By Ellen P. Aprill and Jill Horwitz AP Photo, Andrew Harnik Billionaire investor and Harvard alum Bill Ackman has voiced his objections to the school’s current president.

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy

JUNE 6, 2023

By Brad Lips Atlas Network Dinesh Kumar Dixit has helped improve laws in India for street vendors like him. Philanthropy should invest in them rather that pouring more funds into big government programs.

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APRIL 13, 2023

Photo by Mike Scheid on Unsplash Colorado privacy law INCLUDES nonprofits - [link] This is as it should be. Nonprofits gather, hold, and rarely protect an enormous amount of very sensitive data of very high value.

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy

JANUARY 22, 2024

By Philip Hackney Robert Alexander/Getty Images Volunteers register voters in Santa Fe, N.M. Congress needs to assess whether any cure it seeks to implement will be better or worse than the disease that it thinks afflicts the U.S. electoral system.

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy

APRIL 22, 2024

Conservatives are pushing laws to block services to immigrants and limit activities of racial justice and environment groups, said lawyers and scholars at a meeting last week. Meanwhile, federal and state efforts need more resources and new approaches.

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

The law should be updated to include these organizations. The law should be updated to include these organizations. Wealthy nonprofits, especially universities, increasingly demonstrate the same behaviors that led Congress to regulate foundations more than 50 years ago.

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NonProfit Leadership Center

JANUARY 26, 2024

the largest nonprofit public-interest law firm in the Tampa Bay area. Meet Julie Perrelli, CFRE Julie Perrelli is the philanthropy officer at the Suncoast Hospice Foundation, a member of Empath Health, and leads the Foundation’s individual giving team, which includes major and planned giving.

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy

JANUARY 17, 2024

By Alex Daniels Sarah Jones for The Chronicle The Fearless Fund, an Atlanta-based venture-capital firm, and its associated foundation face a lawsuit arguing that its grants targeted to Black women entrepreneurs violate civil-rights laws.

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iMarketSmart

JANUARY 5, 2018

Tons of writers in major media have been fretting about the new tax law. “Tax bill could turn philanthropy into a pursuit only for the rich.” Philanthropy is done by the rich. If the tax law increases GDP, nonprofits will benefit. The post 3 reasons why you need to stop worrying about the darn tax law!!!

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NonProfit Quarterly

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

Image Credit: Photo by jurien huggins on Unsplash A recent legal analysis by the conservative-leaning Philanthropy Roundtable argues that the Supreme Court ruling barring affirmative action in college and university admissions could have far-reaching consequences for race-conscious hiring practices in philanthropy and the nonprofit sector.

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NonProfit Quarterly

NOVEMBER 3, 2022

And they say that they have to stop and frisk me because I broke the law. And they ask me, “What are you, a law student?” What were the stories they were telling themselves when they asked me if I was a law student? He must be a law student. And I go into the deli. So, there I am in the bodega. I know my rights.”

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

Also, the National Center for Youth Law has promoted its new executive director from within, and the Nathan Cummings Foundation has hired its first chief impact officer and director of racial justice.

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy

AUGUST 2, 2023

By Vincent Robinson As more states pass pay-transparency laws, here are key things to consider when setting salary ranges for leadership roles at your nonprofit.

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy

DECEMBER 12, 2022

New laws, increasing market pressures, and growing equity concerns are bringing the typically opaque world of compensation into the light. By Drew Lindsay.

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy

APRIL 4, 2023

Prest Samanta Helou CLEANWash Mobile, a worker-owned cooperative, is prioritizing job safety, fair wage and hour laws, environmental protection, and community health initiatives for the hand-carwash industry in Los Angeles.

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NonProfit Leadership Alliance

MARCH 28, 2024

With a passion for political science and social justice, she initially envisioned a career in law but found herself drawn to the nonprofit sector. . “My journey began with a desire to make a tangible difference in people’s lives,” Maigan reflects. Reflecting, Maigan shares, “I thought I wanted to be a lawyer.

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy

FEBRUARY 24, 2023

A professor of law discusses the accusation, why it would matter if the organization lost its nonprofit status, and whether he thinks the IRS will investigate the group. By Samuel Brunson Samuel Corum, Getty James O’Keefe, founder of Project Veritas, is no longer its leader, though he may start a new organization. I’m not done,” he said.

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Fundraising Leadership

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

genderequity ” One aspect of Michael Stars philanthropy is the fundraiser of the Women t-shirt created two years ago to honor the mission of Take The Lead. “We femaleleaders ” Kim Tarnopolski, chair of the Power Up Conference, introduced the Leading Philanthropy Award to Vince and Jane Roig of the Helios Education Foundation.

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy

JUNE 9, 2023

By Beth Gazley AP Photo/Kate Brumback Police arrested three people who have been aiding protesters at this Atlanta house in May 2023 Georgia has relied on its state domestic terrorism law and an unusual state-of-emergency declaration to jail the arrested activists and deny them bail for extended periods, though they were released only two days after (..)

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Bloomerang

DECEMBER 20, 2021

Part of the job of being a true philanthropy facilitator is showing donors how they might benefit from being a little more generous. Philanthropy” – aka “love of humanity” – works best when everyone wins – your organization, the donor and the community. But also be aware these laws are always changing. IRA distributions.

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NonProfit Quarterly

MAY 4, 2023

Philanthropies like ours—the Robert Sterling Clark Foundation and the Brooklyn Community Foundation— that are funding work to address social, economic, and racial injustice must reckon with this contradiction and support the work of reparations.

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy

JANUARY 10, 2023

Les Talusan Nancy Withbroe, of the National Women’s Law Center. By Jim Rendon. When nonprofit employees organize a union at their workplace, the charity's leaders are sometimes unaware and are caught off-guard by the news.

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iMarketSmart

JANUARY 17, 2018

Specifically designed for fundraisers seeking to expand their knowledge about charitable gift planning, here’s a quick snapshot of the great information included: An easy-to-understand introductory book that addresses all of the major topics in planned giving law and taxation, written in plain English. LIKE THIS BLOG POST?

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Momentum Nonprofit Partners

JULY 20, 2023

The Nonprofit Talent Summit, co-presented by Momentum Nonprofit Partners , Christian Brothers University Institute for Leadership Development , and Mid-South Philanthropy Network , is perfect for nonprofit executive directors, board members, HR professionals, COOs, directors, and managers.

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MNA Association

DECEMBER 4, 2023

This is a pivotal juncture where changes in federal estate tax laws could take center stage, prompting individuals and families to reassess their financial strategies. Their perspectives offer invaluable guidance on adjusting strategies, seizing opportunities, and managing risks in the face of evolving estate tax laws.

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Stanford Social Innovation Review

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

To date, most funders investing in artificial intelligence—including McGovern, Schmidt Futures, and Open Philanthropy—have focused primarily on understanding AI’s potential risks, or supporting AI’s positive impacts on society, in the longer-term. Advocacy for research funding.

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Stanford Social Innovation Review

MAY 6, 2024

We need to reimagine our laws, regulations, customs, and institutions. Philanthropy must be willing to fund this work for the long haul, being full partners in this vision. To change peoples’ material reality, however, means rehauling the entire operating system of our democracy, not just tinkering with its policies. It won’t be easy.

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MARCH 30, 2023

Nonprofit law allows for donor anonymity; campaign finance law does not. Today, in an article by Rick Hasen , an election law expert, I read that we are heading toward: ".a I was right. It's been hard to prove the scope of this for the very reason it's happening. It's not a positive tale. So, what are we going to do about it? (fn)Richard

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iMarketSmart

MARCH 7, 2022

My law practice focused on tax calculations in estate and gift planning. My work was always about philanthropy. It was not about the “soft” side of philanthropy. I was in the middle of my decades-long quest to understand philanthropy. Armed with this new fMRI machine, I continued my quest to understand philanthropy.

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