11/9/2011 Daily Update From the Chronicle of Philanthropy

Top News and Features From The Chronicle


A Thirtysomething Billionaire Couple's Bold Philanthropy

John and Laura Arnold take on issues like criminal justice and improving schools as they seek to give away a big chunk of their wealth.


Many Baby Boomers Want to Create Social Ventures, Study Finds

A quarter of Americans ages 44 to 70 want to create a nonprofit or business to aid society.




Nonprofit News From Elsewhere Online


Coach's Charity Reportedly Knew of Abuse Claims Years AgoTop officials at The Second Mile, the youth charity founded by former Penn State assistant football coach Jerry Sandusky, were aware of claims that he sexually abused minors a decade before it ended his contact with children in the program, according to the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette.


New Rules to Tighten Standards for Head Start Grants

President Obama announced plans Tuesday to revamp funding rules for the Head Start early-education program, including a first-ever requirement that grant recipients meet certain standards to continue getting federal money, says The New York Times.


FCC and Cable Companies Join Forces to Help Poor People Get Online

Several of the country's largest telecommunications companies will take part in a new federal campaign to boost low-income families' access to the Internet, according to Reuters and The New York Times.


Haiti Cholera-Vaccine Effort Questioned

A pilot program by two of the most active medical charities in Haiti to administer cholera vaccines in the country's remote villages and gritty urban streets is generating debate over whether it represents an effective use of resources to battle the epidemic, writes the Associated Press.

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Philanthropy Today Wednesday November 09, 2011 Subscribe to the Chronicle! Subscribe to this newsletter | Stop receiving this newsletter Top News and Features From The Chronicle A Thirtysomething Billionaire Couple's Bold Philanthropy John and Laura Arnold take on issues like criminal justice and improving schools as they seek to give away a big chunk of their wealth. Many Baby Boomers Want to Create Social Ventures, Study Finds A quarter of Americans ages 44 to 70 want to create a nonprofit or business to aid society. Nonprofit News From Elsewhere Online Coach's Charity Reportedly Knew of Abuse Claims Years Ago Top officials at The Second Mile, the youth charity founded by former Penn State assistant football coach Jerry Sandusky, were aware of claims that he sexually abused minors a decade before it ended his contact with children in the program, according to the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. New Rules to Tighten Standards for Head Start Grants President Obama announced plans Tuesday to revamp funding rules for the Head Start early-education program, including a first-ever requirement that grant recipients meet certain standards to continue getting federal money, says The New York Times. FCC and Cable Companies Join Forces to Help Poor People Get Online Several of the country's largest telecommunications companies will take part in a new federal campaign to boost low-income families' access to the Internet, according to Reuters and The New York Times. Haiti Cholera-Vaccine Effort Questioned A pilot program by two of the most active medical charities in Haiti to administer cholera vaccines in the country's remote villages and gritty urban streets is generating debate over whether it represents an effective use of resources to battle the epidemic, writes the Associated Press. Kaiser Family Foundation Commits $22-Million for Early Education The pledge to the Community Action Project of Tulsa County provides matching funds for an Oklahoma pilot program to expand the organization's early-learning centers for children of low-income families, the Tulsa World. U.K. Court Holds Catholic Church Liable for Alleged Molestation by Priest Britain's High Court has ruled that the Roman Catholic Church can be held responsible for wrongdoing by a priest, deciding in favor of a woman who claims she was sexually assaulted in the 1970s in a children's home, the BBC reports. N.Y. Couple Identified as $100-Million Weill Cornell Donors Philanthropists Robert and Renee Belfer have been identified as the donors behind the gift, which will double the institution's research space, The Wall Street Journal writes. From The Chronicle's Blogs Companies Take Fresh Approaches to Solving Social Issues Starbucks and Chipotle are taking unusual approaches to deal with problems facing the jobless and family farmers. Animal-Welfare Charities Among the Most Popular Online Posting frequently on Facebook, Twitter, and other social networks and designating staff members to focus on social media are key to gaining online visibility. The Polar Bear Revolution Will Be Televised An environmental group hopes its Web-cam project will move viewers to take action against climate change. Advice From the Experts Raising Money From Arab Americans Join us on Tuesday, Nov. 15, at noon U.S. Eastern time for a live online discussion about what nonprofit groups can do to appeal to Arab Americans. Raising Money Through 'Deal of the Day' Sites Read the transcript of a live online discussion about the best ways charities can use popular discount sites like Groupon to raise money. Unleash Your Board's Fund-Raising Power Nonprofits that are thriving in this bad economy often have one powerful resource: a board that does a great job of raising money. Join us for a special Chronicle of Philanthropy Webinar to hear directly from people who have helped trustees learn the fund-raising ropes without spending a lot of money. You'll hear from the board chairman and chief executive of Youth Villages, a charity that grew from a small operation into one that now has a $170-million budget. Plus, Terry Axelrod, who has worked with charities for three decades, will offer tactics that have worked for organizations of all sizes and missions. Sign up now so you can join us on Thursday, November 17, at 2 p.m. U.S. Eastern time. Job Alerts Find new listings of jobs every day and get career advice. Did a friend send you this? Go here for your own copy. The Chronicle of Philanthropy connects people who serve the common good with news, advice, ideas and jobs. Its Web site, philanthropy.com, contains a mix of free and for-purchase content designed to help everyone in the nonprofit world. For full access to premium articles and other services, you may purchase a subscription. Manage your account: Retrieve user name | Reset your password | (c) 2011 The Chronicle of Philanthropy 1255 23rd Street NW Washington, DC 20037