NPQ has been monitoring stories about the recovery, or lack thereof, of all types of nonprofits now that we’ve “passed the end of the recession.” We’d love to gather some of your stories about the situations you face and the strategies you have deployed.
Rep. Alan Grayson Compares Tea Party to Ku Klux Klan
A fundraising email for Rep. Alan Grayson compared the Tea Party to the Ku Klux Klan. When asked to apologize, Grayson added detail to his characterization of the Tea Party as “the home of bigotry and discrimination in America today.”
Changes at Heritage Foundation Threaten Its Reputation
More political, less cerebral: Conservative Heritage Foundation becomes shrill under new leader Jim DeMint.
MOOCs and the Liberation of Higher Ed: Reflections from edX President
Anant Agarwal, the president of edX, is skillfully paving the way for his nonprofit and for MOOCs worldwide.
Infographic on States Trying to Restrict Minority Voting Rights
An Advancement Project press briefing on state efforts to restrict voting rights for people of color was shocking. Thirty-six states have introduced or passed restrictive voting rights laws just this year.
StoryCorps Hits 10th Birthday: A Mission Core to Humanity
As StoryCorps celebrates its 10-year anniversary, nonprofits are reminded of the importance of stories and the role the sector plays as witness to clients, donors and volunteers.
Debate: How to Increase the Stock of Affordable Housing
A number of experts weigh in on what is needed to increase the stock of affordable housing across the nation.
GWU Not Need-Blind in Admissions, Lied about Its Preference for Wealthy Students
Nonprofit universities sometimes make their own case for why they might not represent the nonprofit sector very well. Case in point: GW’s latest revelations about misrepresentations in its “need-blind” admissions policies.
My Application for Tax Exemption Was Submitted to the IRS. Why Is It Taking So Long?
Understanding the reasons behind the delays in tax-exemption application processing can help you navigate the setbacks and, in some cases, speed up the process.
Another Government Shutdown Effect: Slowed 2014 Tax Season May Cause Service-Need Spike
The government shutdown may have delayed the IRS work schedule for 2014, including processing of tax returns and tax refunds for lower-income filers.
SEC Decision on Crowdfunding: Will It Affect Nonprofit Fundraising?
Will opening up the field of crowdfunding business affect the market of donors to nonprofits? Some only see an upside. But what effect will it have, if any, on fundraising? We would love to hear your thoughts on the matter.
It’s a Gamble: Casinos Offering Charitable Donations to Woo Voter Support
Bugsy Siegel’s development of the Flamingo put Las Vegas on the map as more than a cow town. Modern-day casino developers want to remake the economies of some cities and states, and to do so, they’re trying to woo support by political campaign contributions—and charitable donations.