Morning Docket: 07.26.24

* “Legal conference ruined by porn.” Let’s not get hasty, have we checked what the legal conference was going to be about before we throw around words like “ruined”? [Roll on Friday] * Elena Kagan wants a Supreme Court ethics law. [Washington Post] * An interview with the most successful competitor in the history of…

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Attorney Accused Of Trying To Buy Babies

(Image via Getty) A Texas adoption attorney is accused of a nefarious scheme of trying to purchase babies from pregnant inmates via money placed in commissary accounts. Jody Hall is facing two third degree felony counts of sale or purchase of a child, each of which carries a penalty of up to 10 years in…

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What if we’ve asked them all?

When I’m being a fundraising coach, I tend to coach nonprofit CEOs and executive directors. One of my primary tasks I try to help them build into their rhythm is for them is to make 5 – 10 major donor calls each week. But since CEOs aren’t managing a large portfolio of donors, what do…

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Cornell University reinstates ACT and SAT requirements

Listen to the article 3 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. Dive Brief:  Cornell University will once again require standardized test scores for students seeking undergraduate admission for fall 2026, making it the latest Ivy League college to shed its test-optional policy.  The university will remain test-optional for…

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Best NGOs In Bangalore | Ketto

If you are looking for the best NGO in Bangalore to support, then look no further. In this blog, we will take a closer look at the best 10 NGOs in Bangalore that are not only driving change but are also playing a crucial role in shaping a better future for the city and its…

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Morning Docket: 08.16.24

* Texas AG Ken Paxton will supposedly work at a food bank as part of a plea deal in his fraud case. [Houston Chronicle] * Clients lament learning about rate hikes through letters or ebilling platforms without the courtesy of a private phone conversation. Welcome to “how everyone else in the world gets treated.” [American…

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Thomas to Retire from Morehouse in 2025

Dr. David A. Thomas has announced plans to retire as president of Morehouse College. Dr. David A. Thomas“In my inaugural address, I promised to do the absolute best I could for Morehouse, and I have since risen each day dedicated to delivering on that promise,” said Thomas, who retires June 30, 2025. “Serving as president…

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Title IX athletics rule delayed yet again

Listen to the article 6 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. The U.S. Department of Education seems to be putting its long-awaited Title IX athletics rule on the back burner, according to a regulatory update from the Office of Management and Budget on Friday.  In its Spring 2024…

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