Susan G. Komen has proven itself to be tone deaf where its constituency is concerned, and its new alliance may raise questions among even the most devoted.
Self Destruction: Komen and the Pink Fracking Drill Head
Doctors Without Borders’ Base Authorizes It as an Outspoken Witness
Why does Doctors Without Borders have the resonance it does with the public? It’s the combination of committed service and honest witness we all might strive for.
An Anonymous Donation Comes with A Riddle
Dear Anonymous 1679: Someone is looking for you!
Does Foreign Aid Need More Transparency?
A British-based nonprofit campaign for global transparency in humanitarian aid publishes a regular Aid Transparency Index.
XPRIZE to Solve Illiteracy Described Modestly as “Next Moonshot”
The immodestly of a certain kind of new philanthropy is hard to ignore. Does it work out?
Corporate “Big Green” Behind the Climate Change Marches
What is the role of big corporations in climate change activism? They want you to see them as advocates and allies but at what risk?
Twitter Sues U.S. Government for Censoring Transparency Report
Twitter has made a public announcement that it will be suing the United States government for violating its rights to freedom of speech.
When in Crisis, What Should Boards Do?
Some recommendations about how boards should behave before, during, and after a crisis.
Louvre Using Crowdfunding to Purchase 18th-Century Table
The world’s most famous museums are turning to crowdfunding to expand their collections after years of cuts in government support.
The UK’s Use of Lotteries to Support Arts and Culture
A review of the ways the arts get funding in the U.K. vs the U.S. reveals avenues that might be explored.
Kresge’s Rapson Explains “Grand Bargain” at Detroit Bankruptcy Trial
The Kresge leader’s testimony at the bankruptcy trial provides a peek into the role of philanthropic leaders in Detroit’s “Grand Bargain.”
Young Nonprofit Innovators Awarded Prestigious Grinnell Prize
Young heads of nonprofits serving community needs receive the annual Grinnell prize for social justice leaders.