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PLANNED PARENTHOOD FEDERATION OF AMERICA
By M.J. Prest
Also, Grantmakers for Effective Organizations hires new CEO, and Caryl Stern will exit Unicef USA next year.
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[A New Book Discusses How Nonprofits Can Succeed With Business Concepts](
The author Jim Collins says running a social-sector enterprise is far more complex than running a business, because "money is an input, but not an output."
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Nonprofit News From Elsewhere
Two Democratic Senators are asking the IRS about the impact of new disclosure rules for nonprofits. Ron Wyden, of Oregon, and Bob Casey, of Pennsylvania, want to know whether dropping a requirement to file donor information with the IRS has made it harder for the tax agency to do its oversight job. ([Bloomberg](
Charitable giving for cancer not proportionate to need, study finds. Researchers at Northwestern Medicine found that nonprofits that focus on raising awareness, supporting research, and providing care for cancer patients do better raising money for breast cancer, leukemia, and pediatric cancers. But cancers with higher mortality rates, such as brain and lung cancer, are less well funded. ([Chicago Tribune](
Carl Pope, who led the Sierra Club for many years, now leads major environmental efforts with the help of donors like Michael Bloomberg. In an interview, Pope speaks about past controversies and his stance on climate change. Also see how Pope helped drive Bloombergâs [$500-million pledge]( aiming to end this countryâs use of coal and natural gas in a generation or less.([Tech Crunch](
Jennifer Baker has left her job as director of public affairs at the National Rifle Association. She worked closely with Chris Cox, the NRA's former chief lobbyist, who resigned last month after the associationâs leadership accused him of participating in coup to overthrow the chief executive, Wayne LaPierre â a charge that Cox denied. ([Politico]( and [CNN](
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- Anonymous Donor Gives Childrenâs Hospital of Los Angeles $25 Million ([Fox News](
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Analysis
- Louvre Took Down Sackler Name. Hereâs Why Other Museums Probably Wonât ([New York Times](
- How Philanthropists Can Reduce Poverty in New York City ([Barronâs](
- Effective Altruism Is Trying to Save the World from the Robot Apocalypse ([Quartz]( - Subscription)
About Nonprofit Innovation
- How a DC Nonprofit Helps Churches Repair Trump-Era Rifts ([Washingtonian](
- How a West Virginia Group Helped Make Video Games Accessible to the Disabled ([Washington Post Magazine](
- Local Libraries Are Hiring Resident Social Workers ([NPR](
- March of Dimes Creates Podcast to Discuss Hardships of Parenting ([Fast Company](
Celebrity Philanthropy
- LeBron Jamesâs Promise School Shows Signs of Success ([Bleacher Report](
- Jennifer Gates, Daughter of Bill and Melinda, Expresses Interest in Philanthropy ([CNN](
- Meghan Markle and Prince Harry Name New Foundation ([People](
- Family of Late TV Star Cameron Boyce Announce Foundation in His Honor ([Teen Vogue](
What Everyone Else Is Reading
[Fundraiser Salaries Jumped 8 Percent in 2018, Survey Finds](
However, a relatively small percentage of fundraisers enjoyed most of those gains, according to a survey released Thursday by the Association of Fundraising Professionals. (PREMIUM)
[As the Cost of a 4-Year Degree Soars, Community Colleges Reap More Big Gifts](
Big donations to two-year colleges rose from $2.5 million in 2009 to $54 million last year, according to a Chronicle analysis. Even the metal band Metallica is chipping in. (PREMIUM)
[Cold Cash: What to Do When Unexpected Money Pours In](
The Ice Bucket Challenge, a grassroots effort that went viral, brought a sudden $115 million to the ALS Association. Five years later, itâs out to tell the public what itâs accomplished with all that money.
[Nonprofit Leaders of Color Speak Out About Struggles and Triumphs](
People of color who have climbed the ladder at foundations or charities talk about their challenges, coping strategies, successes, and whether they think things are getting better.
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