At many nonprofits, no one on staff can pick up information technology (IT) duties. How can nonprofit leaders manage an outsourced IT relationship even if it is a foreign world?
In Charitable Deduction Debate, Who Speaks for Charities?
A New York Times article on the fiscal cliff leaves readers with the mistaken impression that the Alliance for Charitable Reform speaks for all charities and foundations.
“Stunning” Negligence: Trustees Must Personally Pay $1M in Fraud Case
In a reminder of the importance of strong fiscal stewardship, board members of the New York City-based nonprofit Educational Housing Services are held personally liable for a settlement payment of $1 million after attorney general’s report finds board “stunningly” negligent.
Waiting for Spare Time to Address Business Model? Not Wise
As food banks continue to struggle with the repercussions of increased food industry efficiency, we’re reminded of the importance of keeping a close eye on our environment.
Before Launch, New Nonprofits Should Answer Community Questions
A proposed Friends of the Arts nonprofit organization in Peoria, Ariz. is drawing concern from local arts supporters who think the community hasn’t been sufficiently consulted.
Bangladesh Factory Fire Points to Need for Independent Monitors
After a fire killed 112 workers in a Bangladesh factory, Walmart and Sears say they didn’t even know the factory was producing clothing for them. Where are the independent monitors?
Cultivating the Donors, Volunteers of Tomorrow with a Card Game
The Central Carolina Community Foundation’s Talk About Giving game is seen as a method of moving kids’ holiday discussion “from ‘I want’ to ‘Let’s give.’”
Out of Step with America, Tea Party Power Fading
Writing for the American Enterprise Institute, Andrew Rugg says that “rumors of [the Tea Party’s] demise have been greatly exaggerated.” It may not be dead, but it’s also not thriving.
Solving the Time and Money Puzzle in Leadership Development
Asked to list the most significant barriers that their organizations face in developing leaders, nonprofits repeatedly mention time and money, but how can they overcome these challenges?
More Oversight Please! Minn. Audit on Nonprofit Should Spark Concern
Nonprofit theft is often chalked up to a bad actor, but we applaud efforts to root out more systemic problems, which now appears to be happening in this situation in Minnesota.
As Supreme Court to Take up Gay Marriage, Groups Rally Troops
In the wake of the Supreme Court’s announcement that it will take up cases involving the Defense of Marriage Act and California’s Proposition 8, advocacy groups kick it into high gear.
A Step Backward for Religious Accountability Measures
A new report on the financial accountability of nonprofit religious institutions says that the laws on the books are just fine and that all the IRS needs to do is enforce them. Wrong on both counts.