In a call with nonprofit leaders, Jonathan Greenblatt, special assistant to the president, indicated that the White House is opposed to the pending domestic program budget cuts.
Can the Safety Net Survive the “Idiocy” of Sequestration?
In the Super Bowl of Lobbying, the NFL Plays to Win
While the Baltimore Ravens and the San Francisco 49ers prepare for Super Bowl XLVII, the tax-exempt National Football League (NFL) is playing a game of its own: lobbying Congress.
Unusual Governance Structure: Husband and Wife Co-Presidents
The Freedom From Religion Foundation is reportedly preparing to launch lawsuits across the U.S. The charity’s atypical structure features an executive role split between husband and wife.
Nestlé Must Pay Compensation for Spying on NGO
Food and beverage company Nestlé and a Swiss security company must pay up after infiltrating a non-governmental organization that is critical of many multinational corporations.
Texas Slashes Family Planning; Maybe “Choose Life” Plates Will Do?
The Texas state legislature has cut the state’s family planning programs by two-thirds (or $73 million), but its “Choose Life” plates may provide $30,000 for adoption services.
The Anti-Charity System: First, Choose a Cause You Despise…
What is an anti-charity system and why the heck would you ever want to try something that sounds like it was patented by Ebenezer Scrooge?
Are You Confused about What a Prospect Is?
A prospect is not just “someone you hope will give you money.” It’s an individual, business or entity that has demonstrated an interest in your organization, mission, or cause.
Boy Scouts Consider Reversing Position on Openly Gay Members
According to reports, the Boy Scouts of America are considering reversing their position on prohibiting openly gay members and formal action may come as early as next week.
The Gates Foundation and Coca Cola at Odds or Legitimate Bedfellows?
A recent analysis takes nonprofit and public leaders to task for sitting on the boards of major soda companies. Is it a conflict of missions?
Providence, R.I. Mayor Credits PILOTs for Big Role in Recovery
In many instances, payments in lieu of taxes are little more than a pittance to local governments, but in Providence, R.I., PILOTs have reportedly been a huge help.
Good Jobs News? Believe It When You See Less Demand for Services
Job creation is high and unemployment filings are dropping. Good news, right? We don’t take pleasure in being a gloomy Gus, but we’re still waiting for surefire signs of improvement.
Messin’ with Nonprofit Ethics in Texas
There may have been some confusion regarding nonprofit ethics in Texas in the wake of a controversial draft opinion from attorneys for the state’s Ethics Commission.