Information from congressional Democrats shows that the IRS monitored applications from nonprofits formed in the wake of the demise of ACORN, which some see as evidence that the special scrutiny of IRS hit both liberal and conservative nonprofits.
A computer-savvy Facebook user pranked Mark Zuckerberg to show an exploitable vulnerability in the website’s software. In gratitude, a crowdfunding effort was established—and it’s brought in more than ten grand.
The rise of nonprofit business models challenges journalists to write stories that engage and interest readers, while also providing useful information that boosts social capital in our society.
The Life Extension Foundation has as its goal the avoidance of death. But its close ties to a vitamin-selling entity have led the IRS to bring its tax-exempt status to an end.
Last night I looked up and saw a Blue Moon—full, and not at all blue. Technically, a blue moon is the third of four full moons in a season, although many think it is the second full moon in one month. What did I care about that at the time—it was a quiet and beautiful moment.
The insistence on predictive metrics and working with the proven side by side with an interest in innovation leaves many wondering what the heck funders are on about. This blog post from HBR states simply where the insistence on predictable outcomes comes from, and why it should not consume us.
It has been a half century since the historic March on Washington, and action on structural racism has been scuttled with a number of now horribly familiar sidesteps. Are we ready yet to take it on? This author thinks we may be.
According to a release from the group, the organization currently known as the Hacker Scouts may have to change its name after a cease-and-desist letter from the Boy Scouts of America.
NPQ has written a lot recently about the trend toward crowdfunding for individuals. Now, a major crowdfunding vendor to nonprofits is expanding into that market. Fundraisers, pay attention!
Looters assaulted the Malawi Museum in Minya and took or destroyed antiquities emblematic of Egypt’s storied past.
Is Zuckerberg’s latest charitable effort an act of public good or a drive toward global domination?
Financial advisors are a great doorway for approaching self-made businesspeople for gifts. But what kind of message are you leading with?