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Subject: The Power of a Donor Outreach Plan
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Kash Patel, President Trump’s choice to lead the Federal Bureau of Investigation, formed a nonprofit in 2022 that seemed focused more on promoting himself than doing good. The Kash Foundation promoted Kash’s media appearances and sold his books as well as T-shirts with his name on them, which were made by a company he co-owned. It spent more on advertising and promotion than on charity, according to its most recent tax filing. An expert on nonprofit law said Patel’s use of the charity for self-promotion raised questions. A spokeswoman for Patel said he had lent the foundation $150,000 to launch it “and that the group had made more than $1 million in donations.” (New York Times)
The chairman of the Federal Communications Commission is questioning whether sponsor acknowledgements on public broadcasting constitute commercial spots, in violation of federal regulations. Brendan Carr, a Trump appointee who opposes public funding for NPR and PBS, has ordered an investigation, saying taxpayer dollars should not be used to support what amounts to “a for-profit endeavor or an entity that is airing commercial advertisements.” NPR CEO Katherine Maher said the organization’s underwriting practices comply with federal regulations, as did PBS in a statement. (New York Times)
Uncertainty for Domestic and Foreign Nonprofits
Immigrant Aid Under Fire
Big Donors
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Youth Projects: The Call for Kindness Fellowship empowers youth leaders ages 13 to 23 in the United States to implement social impact projects that inspire kindness and strengthen communities. Selected youth participate in a 12-month leadership development fellowship and receive a startup grant of up to $5,000, one-on-one coaching, virtual skill-building sessions, an in-person leadership retreat, mentorship opportunities, and a peer community. Application deadline March 9.
Art: Walking Together: Investing in Folklife in Communities of Color, a national funding program managed by the six U.S. regional arts organizations, supports folklife and traditional arts rooted in communities of color in the United States. The program will provide $15,000 unrestricted awards for six traditional artists or practitioners in each regional arts organization’s area, supporting a total of 36 practitioners in their community-rooted traditional arts practice. Application deadline March 19.
