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FAMU Says Philanthropic Contribution is Legit

Shortly after Florida A&M University — a historically Black university — announced last weekend that entrepreneur Gregory Gerami donated $237.75 million to the university to support student success initiatives and athletics, many who were suspicious took to social media to express their skepticism. Gerami, a Texas hemp farmer and entrepreneur who is the chief executive…

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Do AI images work in fundraising?

I asked it for “sad kitten.” It gave me “demonic kitten.” The right photo can really boost the power of a fundraising message. But photos pose some ethical and logistical challenges. AI-generated images seem to be solutions to some of those challenges: AI images protect the privacy of beneficiaries, because they aren’t really people. AI…

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Grant’s Pass, Homelessness, and the Constitutionality of Anti-Sleeping and Anti-Camping Ordinances – North Carolina Criminal Law

Homelessness is a challenging problem. Some cities have attempted to address it, in part, by prohibiting sleeping or camping in public places. The Supreme Court of the United States is currently considering whether, and under what circumstances, such ordinances are constitutional. I recently listened to the oral arguments in the case. Those who are currently…

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The morning read for Monday, May 6

WHAT WE’RE READING By Ellena Erskine on May 6, 2024 at 10:32 am Each weekday, we select a short list of news articles, commentary, and other noteworthy links related to the Supreme Court. Here’s the Monday morning read:   Recommended Citation: Ellena Erskine, The morning read for Monday, May 6, SCOTUSblog (May. 6, 2024, 10:32…

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The Hidden Secrets Of The Trump Criminal Trial

(Photo by Jabin Botsford/The Washington Post/Bloomberg via Getty Images) Alvin Bragg’s criminal case against Donald Trump has received as much press coverage as just about any trial. Despite that, you have no idea what’s going on in the courtroom. That’s true for two reasons: First, trials are tedious. There are, of course, occasional fireworks, but…

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Templates and FAQs for Nonprofits

Gift acceptance policies are an essential but easily overlooked part of nonprofit management. You won’t miss them until you need them, and then you’ll wish you’d created them earlier! To avoid touchy (and potentially damaging) donor relations and legal situations, it’s worth taking the time to study up on these policies and how to create…

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