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Group Wants California AG to Investigate OpenAI’s Nonprofit Status

Public Citizen on Tuesday called on the California Attorney General Robert Bonta to investigate whether OpenAI should retain its non-profit status based on recent news reports that suggest tthe nonprofit may be acting under the control of its for-profit subsidiary …

Musk’s X Sues Nonprofit That Fights Hate-Speech

Social media platform X, formerly known as Twitter, on Monday sued a nonprofit that fights hate speech and disinformation, accusing it of asserting false claims and encouraging advertisers to pause investment on the platform. U.S. media reported earlier that Elon …

Former Make-A-Wish Iowa CEO Pleads Guilty to Embezzlement

The former CEO of Make-A-Wish Iowa has pleaded guilty to charges of embezzling tens of thousands of dollars from the charity that supports sick children and their families. Jennifer Woodley admitted in a written guilty plea last week that she …

IICF Midwest Celebrates Tenth Anniversary with Blazing the Trail Benefit

CEO panel headlines virtual benefit to support regional nonprofits and communities in need CHICAGO, IL (Feb. 16, 2021) – The Midwest Division of the Insurance Industry Charitable Foundation (IICF), a unique nonprofit organization dedicated to helping communities and enriching lives, …

IICF Hosts Virtual Insurance Industry Gala to Benefit Regional Nonprofit and Charitable Organizations

IICF Southeast Division event will help support more than 20 nonprofits DALLAS (Feb. 1, 2021) –The Insurance Industry Charitable Foundation (IICF), a unique nonprofit organization dedicated to helping communities and enriching lives, will host its ninth annual Southeast Division Gala …

Nonprofits Insurance Alliance Launches Communicable Disease Coverage

Nonprofits Insurance Alliance (NIA), a property and casualty (P&C) carrier exclusively serving 501(c)(3) organizations, has launched a new coverage to protect nonprofits from liability arising from communicable diseases. Beginning January 2021, NIA members can purchase NONPROFITS OWN Communicable Disease Liability …

Judge OKs $34M Settlement with Minnesota’s New Ulm Diocese in Sex Abuse Case

A bankruptcy judge has approved a $34 million settlement between the Diocese of New Ulm in Minnesota and nearly 100 people who say they were sexually abused by priests and others. Bishop John LeVoir apologized to sexual abuse survivors during …

The Lowdown: The Nonprofit Niche, A Guide to Find Your Next Lead

According to the National Center for Charitable Statistics, there are approximately 1.5 million nonprofits operating in our country, offering a niche area for specialization. Yet how do you efficiently determine the opportunities in your market? This Lowdown is dedicated to …

West Virginia Lottery to Charities: Casino Night Fundraisers Are Illegal

West Virginia Lottery officials say “casino night” fundraisers conducted by charitable organizations are illegal but the Lottery does not have authority to crack down on such events. County prosecutors have shown little interest in pursuing charges against members of local …

Great American Introduces Enhanced Coverage for Human, Social Service Groups

Great American Insurance Group has launched enhanced professional liability coverage for human and social service organizations. The coverage, offered through its Specialty Human Services Division, is designed to protect these organizations from lawsuits they may face for the professional services …