Management and fundraising expert Simone Joyaux has more tips, guidelines, and checklists for establishing advisory boards–except don’t call them advisory boards!
Advisory Boards and Other Bodies: Yes or No and Why or Why Not? (Part 2)
Paul: African American Voters Choose Democrats Because of Depression-Era Handouts
Rand Paul’s speech at Howard University promised to reveal the history of the Republican Party and Black voters. It’s one heck of an unusual take on American history.
Bad Will in Goodwill’s Support of California Collection Box Bill?
A controversial bill regarding used-clothing collection boxes finds nonprofits fighting on different sides of the issue. Is it about property rights or reducing competition?
Nonprofit Take on Obama’s Proposed Budget for FY 2014
A sneak view of the President’s proposed budget from a nonprofit centric perspective.
Vote Watchdog GOLOS First to be Prosecuted Under Russia’s “Foreign Agent” Rule
The Russian government has trained its sights on non-governmental organizations, and the first target is an organization dedicated to electoral rights.
Google Adds Nonprofit Information to Knowledge Graph
Google’s search results will begin providing key information on nonprofits.
The Sequester as Stealth Policy
The impact of the sequestration’s budget cuts are spread so thinly as to be almost invisible—but former U.S. Labor Secretary Robert Reich says that they are harmful nonetheless..
Forbes Takes on Nonprofit Collaboration
Forbes’ take on nonprofit collaboration has its good and not so great points to make.
The Real Value of That Billion $ Gift to the Met?
A windfall in modern art lands in the hands of New York’s Metropolitan Museum of Art, thanks to a billionaire’s largesse. Some marvel at the impact it will have on the museum, while others scrutinize the collection to uncover its true worth.
Considering “The Future of Journalism and Why It Matters To Philanthropy”
Philanthropy is reconsidering its approach to journalism as a critical element of civil society as more of it ends up seated in the nonprofit sector, but is that where the money is going? Peek in on a panel discussion on this emerging topic at the most recent Council on Foundations conference.
Benchmarks Study—What is New in Social Media Stats?
Nonprofit data geeks across the interwebs rejoiced last week with the release of the 2013 eNonprofits Benchmarks study.
Helping Today’s Veterans: The Role for Philanthropy
What can foundations learn to help avoid a repetition of the Vietnam experience in the resources and services provided to those returning from Iraq and Afghanistan?