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Even as arts organizations continue to recover from the financial pain of the pandemic, expensive galas remain a mainstay of the top-end fundraising calendar. Major institutions can charge four- and five-figure sums for tickets to their parties, which can raise millions of dollars. The math is different for smaller organizations, some of which have phased out galas. Defenders of the tradition say the gatherings help build community among donors, giving them a painless way to fundraise, by simply inviting a friend to a party. (New York Times)
Background from the Chronicle: How to Plan and Put On a Fundraising Gala
A Haitian-American group is suing Red Cross affiliates and officials over their handling of hundreds of millions of dollars raised for Haitian relief after a series of natural disasters beginning with the 2010 earthquake. The Haitian Diaspora Political Action Committee argues that the defendants, which include the American, International, and Haitian Red Cross organizations, raised huge sums, which they then used “for personal gain and administrative overhead,” rather than helping Haitians. The American Red Cross said Haiti donations “went into a restricted account that could only be used for programs and services for Haiti. Designated funds are never used for operational deficits or payment of debt.” The suit seeks $1 billion in compensatory and punitive damages. (Miami Herald)
Background from the Chronicle: Red Cross Head Sought to Stop Federal Probe of Relief Work
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