The Nelson Mandela Foundation is calling for South African President Jacob Zuma to be removed from office. The foundation (which advocates for conflict resolutions, public health, and equality) believes that under Zuma’s leadership, the system has become corrupt. An excerpt from the organization’s press release reads: “Twenty years since Nelson Mandela signed South Africa’s Constitution […]
Ever wondered what CEOs at nonprofits make? According to Charity Navigator’s 2016 Compensation Study, executives from America’s leading charities earned a median salary in the low to mid six figures. The study is based on 2014 tax information gathered from 4,587 charities. Charities included in the study reported at least $500,000 in donations and more […]
According to The Nonprofit Almanac 2016, the nonprofit sector is the only one to have seen continual growth every year since 2000. This was the first volume of The Nonprofit Almanac to receive a comprehensive update since 2012, making it the ninth volume overall. Although the nonprofit sector has maintained a 4% to 8% deficit […]
A federal investigation has concluded that the Leonardo DiCaprio Foundation was involved in an international corruption scandal. It all started back in July when Attorney General Loretta E. Lynch announced the filing of civil forfeiture complaints that sought the recovery of more than $1 billion worth of assets. The complaints allege that more than $3.5 […]
The United States Computer Emergency Readiness Team (US-CERT) sent out an email warning users of Hurricane Matthew phishing scams. US-CERT wants users to, “exercise caution in handling any email with subject line, attachments, or hyperlinks related to Hurricane Matthew, even if it appears to originate from a trusted source.” Although no specific organizations or email […]
Video updates are the hot trend in social media right now. With Facebook’s new “live” feature being a tremendous success, it’s no wonder that other companies are beginning to capitalize on the newest craze. The latest organization to join the movement is online petition site Change.org. Although their videos won’t be live-streamed, they will be […]
The W.K. Kellogg Foundation awarded a $40 million grant to EARTH University, a four-year college located in Costa Rica. Established in 1986, EARTH University offers undergraduate programs in agricultural sciences and natural resources management. The University was created in response to Costa Rica’s growing environmental concerns. According to Rainforest Concern, over the past 20 years […]
Charity Navigator, America’s largest independent charity analyzer, has just released a list of 35 fake charities. None of these charities are registered as 501(c)(3)s, making their public donation solicitations illegal. Unfortunately, this also means that any donations made to these charities are not tax deductible. In most cases, once the donation has been made, there […]
On August 24, 2016, Italy was hit with a devastating 6.2 magnitude earthquake that killed at least 250 people. In addition to the tragic fatalities, hundreds of civilians have lost their homes, leaving a huge demand for housing, food, water, and clothing. The following organizations are reputable charities that are dedicated to helping the victims […]
Since it first opened in 1934, the Apollo Theatre has been a hotspot for African American culture—particularly music. Its amateur night has been the starting point for many big names in music, including Ella Fitzgerald, Billie Holiday, Bill Cosby, and Lauryn Hill. These days, the theater relies on generous donations to keep its legacy going. […]