Girls Who Code, a New York City-based nonprofit has caught the attention of Twitter. Why?
Twitter and Girls Who Code
Baseball Charitable Honoree a Different Cut of Philanthropist
Mets knuckleballer R.A. Dickey, the winner of Major League Baseball’s 2012 Branch Rickey Award, has a different approach to philanthropy in comparison to past winners of the award.
Medicaid Fraud and a Nonprofit Defense that Probably Won’t Cut the Mustard
Cornerstone Counseling in Des Moines, Iowa allegedly charged Medicaid for doctor’s visits even when the doctor was not anywhere in the vicinity.
Gay Groups Rally Behind Undocumented Youth
As undocumented immigrants take the opportunity to gain status in their adopted country, the gay community jumps in to help.
Trumping Donors’ Interest in Anonymity: The Public’s Right to Know
Big money is a big story—arguably the big story—in the 2012 presidential campaign and nonprofit groups are in the middle of the debate between donor disclosure and anonymity.
Study: Presence of Nonprofits Linked to Lower Unemployment
A new report from the National Conference on Citizenship suggests that the presence of an organized nonprofit sector in a community is linked to lower local unemployment.
“Kick the Can Down the Road” Congress Seems Eager to Skip Town
With its latest continuing budget resolution, the U.S. Congress sidesteps longstanding issues, seemingly preferring the campaign trail to the governing they were elected to do.
Movie Behind Mideast Violence Attributed to Christian Nonprofit
A city manager says the Christian nonprofit Media for Christ took out a permit to produce an anti-Islamic film that has stirred killings and protest in the Middle East.
Let’s Get Real: Voter ID Laws Aren’t All about Stopping Fraud
Rampant voter fraud? Where? The nearly complete lack of cases of voters impersonating others to cast ballots suggests that voter ID laws being pushed nationwide may have a political goal.
Chicago Teachers, Officials Hope to End Strike by Monday
Chicago teachers and public school officials hope to end the current teachers’ strike before the one-week mark.
Small Movie Theaters Exploring Nonprofit Paths
Across the country, neighborhoods have fought to keep small movie theaters open, either to preserve architectural landmarks or to keep a diverse menu of film available.
Fla. Rep. Buchanan Criticized for Habitat for Humanity Deal
Just as the Department of Justice announces an end to its criminal probe into allegations of campaign irregularities by Rep. Vern Buchanan (R-Fla.), another case pops up.