Nonprofit Blue Cross-Blue Shield of North Dakota has been fined $60K for systemic violations, the maximum allowed by state law.
Crucial Tax Incentives for Nonprofits on the Docket for Lame Duck Congress
Some federal tax measures important to nonprofits may be decided in the last few weeks of the year. Do you know what they are?
Cystic Fibrosis Foundation Makes $3 Billion in Eyebrow-raising Venture Philanthropy
The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation’s investment in the development of an astronomically-priced breakthrough drug paid off in a dramatic way.
’Tis the Season: Find Out What Motivates Next-Gen Givers
Connectivity and impact make the list of important attributes that motivate young people’s giving.
Ethical Debate over Hunters Against Hunger in Montana
The ethics of hunting are a consideration in this hunger program in Montana.
5 Policies from Forbes Ed “All-Stars” to Make US Public Education “Tops”
The choices of Forbes for the “top leaders from…four key constituent groups” involved in U.S. public education may have left some voices out.
Improper Donor Influence—or Not? A North Carolina Case Lesson
Does the selection of an institute supported by the Koch Brothers to author curriculum materials for a state-mandated course show signs of improper donor influence?
Who Won Big after Detroit’s Bankruptcy?
Detroit’s bankruptcy has had a number of “winners”: bankers and lawyers, primarily. Nonprofits didn’t fare nearly so well.
Fun with Overhead: The Red Cross and its Claims to Efficiency
An investigation by NPR and ProPublica finds that the American Red Cross has been overselling the proportion of its donations devoted to services.
Giving Tuesday: Slower Growth but Big Growth in 2014 (Infographic)
According to the Case Foundation, #GivingTuesday has continued to grow, although at a slower rate than previous years and less than was predicted.
#CrimingWhileWhite & #AliveWhileBlack Illustrate Racial Experiences
#CrimingWhileWhite and #AliveWhileBlack illustrate the two very different relationships whites and blacks have with law enforcement.
Hohn Divorce Settlement Roils Major UK Kids Charity
In the Hohn divorce proceedings, both parties testified that their shared foundation, CIFF, was a cause of contention between them.