Perhaps unsurprisingly, the FEGS bankruptcy appears to be messy and costly despite attempts to control it.
For Discussion: Ukrainian Pianist Dropped from Toronto Symphony for “Offensive” Tweets
Is asking a prominent figure in a public-facing institution to restrain her political tweets legitimate, or a violation of her free speech rights?
GoFundMe Rejects Crowdfunding Campaign for Officer Arrested in Walter Scott Murder
Another white police officer is being charged for an unarmed black man’s murder, but this case feels different.
Timing Could Be Deciding Factor in Sweet Briar Case: Will Court Act Quickly to Prevent Damage?
If the court doesn’t take action on Sweet Briar soon, the whole process may become moot as students and teachers prepare to flee.
A “Shocking” Pink Stiletto in Utah Causes a Stir: The Purpose of Art
A bright pink piece of art has caused quite a stir in the small Utah town of St. George. But what is art for, after all?
The NCRP Impact Awards: Questions about the Blue Shield of California Foundation
The National Committee for Responsive Philanthropy annually honors small foundations, large foundations, and corporate foundations for their social impact, but this year’s winner in the corporation foundation category stimulates questions, not about the foundation, but about its parent corporation.
Should the Profit Motive Figure into Prison Healthcare?
Are some fields just better served by nonprofits? If so, prison healthcare might be a prime example.
Tax Proposals for Exempt Organizations to Watch in 2015
We are only through the first quarter, and 2015 has already seen a slew of legislative proposals that could impact exempt organizations considerably. Nonprofits should be monitoring several major pieces of legislation in the months ahead.
DSO’s “Symphony in D”: A Participatory Experiment to Watch
The Detroit Symphony Orchestra launches an app to engage the public and create a unique Detroit sound.
Questions about the International Charitable Response to the Garissa Massacre
Where is the response from the wealthy social and philanthropic sectors of the West to the Garissa tragedy in Kenya?
Chaos at Bitcoin Foundation Sparks Move to Bifurcate
Even when you are doing very innovative work, some pitifully recognizable organizational development sinkholes can open up to bury you.
Occupy’s “Illuminators” Replace Removed Snowden Statue with Hologram
Though living in Russia, Edward Snowden appears to be haunting a park in Brooklyn with the help of local artists trying to spark civic dialogue.