“Too much in the clutches of the church”: Does Romney’s tithing make non-Mormons uncomfortable?
NEWS & NOTES
In Canada, class-action suit OK’d for charitable donation scam that was private tax shelter.
Rubenstein pledges $7.5 million to Washington Monument–a month after $18 million in other D.C. gifts.
NJ governor signs Urban Hope Act, allowing for nonprofit-run schools in state’s largest cities.
Ex-head of L.A. nonprofit providing writing programs to at-risk kids embezzled $100,000.
The former Kate Middleton announces the 4 charities she will champion; arts dominate.
BOOKS & IDEAS
Roundtable at Davos looked at philanthropy’s future, from texting to real-time disclosure and reporting.
With Chapter 11, not only jobs but corporate giving will suffer in Kodak’s hometown of Rochester.
Legacy10: British version of “Giving Pledge” encourages bequests of 10% of estate; new tax law might help.
Facebook cofounder’s philanthropy based on charity-evaluator GiveWell, right down the line.
For-profit colleges learned their lobbying lessons from public and nonprofit institutions.
PEOPLE & PROJECTS
“Too much in the clutches of the church”: Does Romney’s tithing make non-Mormons uncomfortable?
Ubiquitous Tim Tebow is not just surprising quarterback, he’s also a philanthropist.
Buying something from a celebrity auction? It’s possible only 10% makes it to the charity.
Where’s Herb Alpert been? Topping list of “most generous celebrities,” with Jami Gertz and Mel Gibson.
At $265 million, donor’s bequest to Carnegie Mellon University sets record for biggest gift of 2011.
Triumph of the university: Ring in 2012 with this list of the five largest donations of 2011, from CNN.
Philanthropic MVP: Detroit Lions’ Ndamukong Suh gave away over $2 million in 2010.
Tampa Bay Rays manager tries to bring community together in controversy-torn Hazelton, PA.
AZ Diamondbacks’ charitable foundation has given nearly $15 million in 10 years.
Washington Post’s series on “the Dreamers” — at-risk kids promised college tuition– 23 years on.
A third generation: Grandchildren of Michigan philanthropists are coming into their own.
Three CT bankers give $1 million of their joint Powerball winnings to veterans’ nonprofits.
Philanthropy Daily Now
Mitt Romney’s tax return and Slate’s “Mitt’s income vs. your income”
This week, Mitt Romney finally released his 2010 tax returns and estimates of his 2011 tax liability. As we all knew, he’s a very wealthy... more
This week, Mitt Romney finally released his 2010 tax returns and estimates of his 2011 tax liability. As we all knew, he’s a very wealthy... more
A legacy to charity rather than to Big Government
In 2011, the British government announced a major reform of its inheritance laws to encourage philanthropy and charitable giving. Those who leave 10 percent of... more
In 2011, the British government announced a major reform of its inheritance laws to encourage philanthropy and charitable giving. Those who leave 10 percent of... more
$23 million for “social justice” at Kalamazoo College
What can you buy with $23 million? How about some social justice. Kalamazoo College in Michigan announced last week that the Arcus Foundation would be... more
What can you buy with $23 million? How about some social justice. Kalamazoo College in Michigan announced last week that the Arcus Foundation would be... more
A victory for civil society
Last week’s landmark Supreme Court decision on religious liberty involves much more than just the freedom of churches to choose their ministers. It goes to... more
Last week’s landmark Supreme Court decision on religious liberty involves much more than just the freedom of churches to choose their ministers. It goes to... more
Are donors dangerous?
The following essay is cross-posted from the website of the John William Pope Center for Higher Education Policy, who asked me to write on the... more
The following essay is cross-posted from the website of the John William Pope Center for Higher Education Policy, who asked me to write on the... more
Recent Stories
Billionaire splits the bill with fedsRubenstein pledges $7.5 million to Washington Monument–a month after $18 million in other D.C. gifts.
A less-daunting “giving pledge”Legacy10: British version of “Giving Pledge” encourages bequests of 10% of estate; new tax law might help.
(Nearly) one in ten9% of Americans have given to charity via text; givers tend to be “more diverse and more spontaneous.”
New Jersey’s Urban Hope ActNJ governor signs Urban Hope Act, allowing for nonprofit-run schools in state’s largest cities.
Celebrity auctionsBuying something from a celebrity auction? It’s possible only 10% makes it to the charity.
OPINION
“Washington should stop subsidizing millionaires”: The SOTU message Obama had for nonprofit sector.
Not grassroots at all: Park Foundation money is behind uptick in “anti-fracking” sentiment.
6 million Boomers surveyed want to start nonprofits in retirement; one of their moms thinks it’s great idea.
“The charity disparity”: Does a disinterested corporate philanthropy work best?
Peter Wood talks about philanthropy and sacrifice — and, how money shapes higher ed.
GIVING & POLITICS
No surprise: Romney’s tax returns show more than half his charitable giving was to Mormon church.
UK report recommends government foster “closer [philanthropic] ties with private foundations.”
AK considers matching grant program to encourage community foundations and philanthropy.
Nonprofit airs PSAs in California to alert public to plight of state parks in budget crunch.
Hosanna decision: Supreme Court rules 9-0 for religious liberty and the “ministerial exception.”
RESEARCH & REPORTS
In exchange for every state dollar they received, arts nonprofits in MI pumped $51 into the economy.
As sector of charitable giving, religious donations grew at slower rate in 2011 than other sectors.
9% of Americans have given to charity via text; givers tend to be “more diverse and more spontaneous.”
Kellogg Foundation study shows blacks “25% more likely than whites to give money away.”
Survey of MN grantmakers seems to indicate 2012 giving in the state will grow ever so slightly.
Philanthropy Roundtable study shows how education reform would have tangible economic benefits.
Twin Cities nonprofits report holiday giving was down this year (by as much as 10% in some cases).
Staff is happier at nonprofit nursing homes, and that generally means happier residents too.
Ring in the new year with an old favorite: “Look at salaries of nonprofit execs!” says Palm Beach Post.
Recession “bleeding has stopped”: Survey of WI nonprofits shows them guardedly optimistic about 2012.
Family foundations gave $20 billion in 2009, with health and education ranking tops.
