Teach For America founder Wendy Kopp is stepping down as CEO but is becoming board chair. From a governance perspective, this transition includes some unusual dimensions.
Teach For America Experiences Founder Transition – Or Does It?
The Role of Philanthropy and Advocacy in Healthcare Reform Implementation
As the U.S. moves from debating and legislating healthcare insurance reform to making it work for tens of millions of Americans, what role should nonprofits and their foundation backers play?
At the Vatican, the Most Secretive Nonprofit Bank in the World
The Institute for Works of Religion, otherwise known as the Vatican bank, is “the most secret bank in the world.” Did it play a role in Pope Benedict XVI’s surprise decision to retire?
Bellwether or Anomaly? Giving and Endowments at Colleges Stagnant
According to a study released yesterday by the Council for Aid to Education, giving to colleges increased by 2.3 percent in 2012, or 0.2 percent when indexed for inflation.
In Principled Stand, McMaster Closes Confucius Institute
McMaster University has decided to close its Chinese cultural institute out of concerns that the institute’s hiring practices in China are discriminatory.
What Would Fair Media Coverage of Exec Salaries Look Like?
When a husband and wife team earns almost $800,000 from a nonprofit that serves those in need, should they expect some critical media attention and/or public backlash?
The In-N-Out Burger Philanthropist (“Those are Good Burgers, Walter”)
As sole owner of the privately held In-N-Out Burger chain, Lynsi Torres is the youngest female billionaire in the U.S. Will she be donating to the Little Lebowski Urban Achievers?
A Nonprofit Executive Transition with Public Drama
Executive transitions can be difficult and even more difficult when a strong-minded, longtime leader is leaving. This one in Pennsylvania has gotten a little dicey, public and unfortunate, at least in terms of perceptions.
IRS Sued for Catatonia in the Monitoring of 501(c)(4)s
What is “social welfare?” This past election cycle, a slew of 501(c)(4) “social welfare” organizations bombarded the nation with anonymously funded campaign ads. A new lawsuit says the IRS shouldn’t have allowed this.
Judge Releases “Red Flag” Legion of Christ Documents
Sometimes, the best-motivated bequests don’t go as intended, as evidenced by documents recently released about the fundraising of a Catholic organization called the Legion of Christ.
Endowed Chair on Women in Philanthropy Announced
The Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis (IUPUI) School of Philanthropy announces the endowment of the Eileen Lamb O’Gara chair in women’s philanthropy.
Sunlight Foundation Blasts Obama on Campaign Finance, Transparency
Sunlight Foundation Policy Director John Wonderlich criticizes President Barack Obama’s follow-through, or lack thereof, on campaign finance reform and government transparency.