Nonprofit News From Elsewhere Online
This year is on track to be among the deadliest on record for aid workers around the world. Nearly 200 have been killed so far, compared with 280 last year. Local staff are the most frequent targets, as experts say they bear much of the responsibility for delivering aid but “usually do not have access to the same level of security, training, and protection as international staff.” The most dangerous places for aid groups are Gaza, Sudan, and South Sudan. The director of the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies said there has been “an erosion and disrespect of the established norms” that used to protect aid workers in conflict zones. (Guardian)
The activist who engineered the conservative majority on the Supreme Court is launching a $1 billion effort to “crush” liberal America. Leonard Leo, who helped build a pipeline of conservative judges, wants to do something similar for “talent and capital” in news and entertainment. With a network of nonprofits and a $1.6 billion donation at his disposal, Leo intends to invest in a local media company. He will also support campaigns against companies, financial institutions, and public agencies that have diversity policies or socially responsible investing practices. (Financial Times — subscription)
Notable Gifts
- Philanthropists Invest $15 Million in L.A. County Local News (Los Angeles Times)
- Philanthropist Mackenzie Scott Donates $10 Million to Georgia Community Lender (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
- Art Institute of Chicago Receives $75 Million Gift (New York Times)
- Lauder, Yael Foundations Give $15.45 Million to Revamp Rome’s Jewish School, With More Plans to Invest in European Jewish Education (eJewish Philanthropy)
More News
- Orange County Leader Faces Scrutiny Over Charity’s Pandemic Spending (New York Times)
- Workers Fill Holes in the Social Safety Net, But Millions Are Financially Insecure Themselves (Business Insider)
- Why This South L.A. Hotspot Ditched the Restaurant Model to Become a Nonprofit (Fast Company)
- AFL-CIO, Entertainment Unions Unveil Federal Priorities For Nonprofit Artists and Journalists (Hollywood Reporter)
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