Sometimes the nonprofit sector appears haunted by the specters of unproven “great ideas.” Do social impact bonds fit in that category?
Irish Doctors Demand Israel Respect Medical Neutrality in Gaza
Yesterday, in Ireland, doctors and medical staff protested Israel’s breach of international law in their attacks upon medical facilities and medics.
Johns Hopkins Settlement with Victims and Nonprofit Risk Management
The bad acts of one employee cost Johns Hopkins Hospital $190 million in damages. How do other nonprofits protect themselves?
Boards and the Onboarding Process for New Nonprofit Executives
Executive transition doesn’t stop with hiring a new CEO. An effective onboarding process can help ensure successful outcomes for the new leader.
Obama’s Expanded Terrorist Watch List Plans Include USAID Applicants
New guidelines from the National Counterterrorism Center mean groups working with U.S. NGOs may run the risk of being placed on a terrorist watch list.
Dwindling Mental Health Services Create Havoc for Law Enforcement
As long-promised resources remain scarce, the mental health crisis remains a problem to the criminal justice system.
Detroit’s Mayor Launches 501(c)(4)
Nonprofits are addressing Detroit’s current crisis in many ways. Some of them make good sense; others…well, you judge.
A Mother Reflects on Living and Delivering Aid Under Fire in Gaza
What does it mean to deliver humanitarian aid in a region where bombings of purportedly military targets destroy civilian homes and hospitals?
Working out of a Financial Tailspin: Amistad America
It’s common for young nonprofits to create reputational problems for themselves by getting too much money before attending to the financial basics.
Glenn Beck and Sarah Palin Square Off over Immigrant Kids
Sarah Palin thinks the U.S. is turning into a giant “funded charity,” but Glenn Beck thinks immigrant kids need compassion and charitable assistance.
Sacramento Airport Bans Ads Placed by California Endowment
Officials say the California Endowment’s ads, highlighting the healthcare needs of undocumented immigrants, violate its policies.
Nonprofits and the Diversity of Tech Firms in Silicon Valley
In an extremely male and Caucasian-centered field, a few nonprofits are working to promote diversity in high-tech firms in Silicon Valley.