Back in November of 2016, newly elected President Donald Trump said that he would not be taking the $400,000 a year presidential salary. His reason for doing so being that he’s already a wealthy man. How wealthy? According to Forbes, Donald Trump is worth a whopping $3.7 billion. Makes sense; $400,000 means nothing for a […]
According to United Nations humanitarian coordinator Stephen O’Brien, we are facing down the worst humanitarian crisis since 1945. He’s speaking of the more than 20 million people in Yemen, South Sudan, Somalia, and northeastern Nigeria who are facing starvation. He has asked the U.N. security council for $4.4 billion by July of this year, noting that, […]
Internationally acclaimed racecar driver Nico Rosberg is putting his fame to good use. In an effort to raise money for charity, the Formula One world champion is selling limited edition signed photos of himself. The photo in question is the legendary shot of him taken at last year’s Japanese Grand Prix. Photographer Peter Fox took […]
In honor of International Women’s Day, we want to showcase a very special nonprofit. It’s called Period: The Menstrual Movement. Now before we delve into any further details, take a second to put yourself in the shoes of a homeless woman. How would you cope with being on your period? What items might you use […]
There’s no question about it: medical care in the United States is expensive. It is a constant point of debate in politics, especially ever since Republicans promised to dismantle the Affordable Care Act (ACA). But even under the ACA, there are still plenty of people who are struggling to pay for healthcare costs. That’s where […]
The nonprofit organization Friends for Health: Supporting the North Shore Health Center (GuideStar page) and Terry Kass (a woman who attempted to give money to the charity) have filed a class action lawsuit against Paypal’s Giving Fund. The plaintiffs allege that PayPal redirected donations without obtaining permission from donors. PayPal tells donors that they can […]
What kind of person steals $600,000 from a children’s nonprofit? Apparently, the director of health and information management does. In September of 2016, prosecutors charged 50-year-old Sonja McQuillar with embezzling more than $600,000 from Northern Children’s Services. McQuillar was the former director of health and information management at the Philadelphia-based nonprofit. Prosecutors say she used […]
Everyone knows who Bill Gates is. He and his wife Melinda started one of the world’s largest nonprofit organizations: The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation. Additionally, most people are familiar with Mark Zuckerberg, the Facebook CEO who vowed to put 99 percent of his shares towards good causes. He and his wife Priscilla started the […]
Kim Walker Hill, who was previously serving as Chairwoman of the Board for Chimes for Charity, has been indicted for stealing over $60,000 from the organization. Hill was brought up on charges of theft after an investigation revealed her involvement with missing funds. The police department launched an investigation back in October 2016 after several […]
The nonprofit sector is notoriously hard to break into. But just because it’s difficult, doesn’t mean it’s impossible. With a few helpful pointers, nearly anyone can find a career in the field. Tip #1: Research How Nonprofit Organizations Function Ideally, employers are looking for candidates who already have experience working in the nonprofit sector. But […]