In lower Manhattan, a building that was meant to house nonprofits is turning over to for-profit ventures.
John Cusack: Government Secrecy “at an All Time High”
The Obama administration, which pledged to be the most open and transparent in history, is turning out to be one of the most secretive, according to actor John Cusack.
Flagstaff, Ariz. Opts Not to Change Grant to United Way
Nonprofits in Flagstaff, Ariz. are likely breathing a sigh of relief after the Flagstaff City Council decided not to address some of its budget issues by cutting a United Way grant.
The Role of Hope in the Nonprofit Website
Though easily overlooked, hope is a crucial ingredient for nonprofit websites. Hope establishes that the problem you’re addressing is solvable, and that you have the solution.
A Healthcare Advocate’s Guide to Community Health Needs Assessments
Mandated by the Affordable Care Act, community health needs assessments could be as little as a new piece of paperwork or as much as a potent tool to completely transform healthcare in America.
On Sequestration, Obama’s Words Become Rorschach Test
What did President Barack Obama say about sequestration? Independent Sector sounds the alarm about the charitable deduction, but where is the concern for America’s social safety net?
The Odd Beauty and Function of Disaster Art
Art is inspired by all kinds of things, including the devastation of a natural disaster. One group hopes that local arts organizations will make the space for it all.
In Shelby County, Tenn., a Case Study in Government Grant Choices
In Tennessee, the Shelby County Commission is looking to trim allocations to nonprofits. If you were working on the county’s budget, what nonprofits would you fund or defund?
Boy Scouts Delay Decision on Gay Scouts amid Religious Wrangling
After a three-day meeting in Irving, Texas, the Boy Scouts of America releases a statement saying it needs more time to consider whether to lift ban on openly gay scouts.
What Is “Education Reform” and Who “Owns” the Term?
The term “education reform” has often been branded as a kind of reform associated with charter schools and high-stakes testing, but there are other means of education reform.
Sci-Fi Smackdown: Turning an Online Feud into Charitable Donations
Online taunting from a science fiction author inspires the president of the Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers of America to come up with a somewhat unusual charitable giving program.
Anonymous Invades the Federal Reserve
Someone declaring affiliation with Anonymous claims responsibility for hacking into the U.S. Federal Reserve bank and publishing information from more than 4,000 bankers.