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.
Biden’s “Ready to Work” Report Highlights Foundation Initiatives
The vice president’s review of workplace job training programs reads like a catalogue of the successes of the nonprofit sector.
Healthcare Law Suffers Two Contradictory Court Rulings in Same Day
Court challenges to healthcare reform continue. Two courts tackled subsidies on the federal exchange Tuesday, coming to opposite decisions.
CA Charter Schools Linked to Reclusive Turkish Imam Face Closure
L.A.’s Magnolia charter schools, two of which were closed for financial problems, have distinct identities tied to a Turkish imam living in exile.
Nonprofit Boards and the Board Member: A Distinction with a Difference
People use the terms “Board” and “board member” interchangeably. But that’s just plain wrong!