This week, political activist, commentator and philanthropist George Soros will convene 200 members of the advisory groups for the Open Society Foundation.
Soros Network of Foundations to Convene 200 Advisory Board Members
Tips from the 2012 Social Media for Nonprofits Conferences
Expanding to twelve cities this year, Social Media for Nonprofits conferences have presented a number of key tips for nonprofits looking to make the most of their social media presence.
Can Nonprofits Afford to Take a Stand Against Plutocracy?
Earth Island Institute’s Gar Smith says the wealthy are gaining more control of media and politicians. Will nonprofits take a stand against plutocrats or protect their source of donations?
How Should Nonprofits Commemorate 9/11?
Eleven years after September 11th, the nonprofit sector is debating a number of issues relating to the day’s meaning, some of which raise questions about the nonprofit sector.
Most Filing Fees for Nonprofits in Colo. Cut to $1
In a remarkable show of support for nonprofits from a public official, Scott Gessler, Colorado’s Republican Secretary of State, will lower most filing fees for nonprofits to $1.
President Obama’s Pep Talk and the Nonprofit Sector
Like a football coach who doesn’t reveal much of a game plan at a pep rally, President Obama’s speech at the Democratic National Convention didn’t point to many nonprofit policy clues.
When Baby Boomers Change Jobs, Many Seek “Meaning”
There is growing evidence of Baby Boomers’ interest in later-in-life “encore careers” and now there are more tools available to help Boomers move into meaningful jobs.
10 Community Foundations Deemed Community Development Stars by HUD
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and the Council on Foundations recognize the outstanding work of 10 community foundations across the U.S.
Will the Chicago Strike Elevate the Education Funding Debate?
Maybe nonprofits can use the advent of picket lines at schools in Chicago to elevate the discussion as to what has to be done to stabilize and strengthen public education.
20 Years Later, LGBT TV Program “In the Life” to End Run
The nonprofit In the Life Media’s groundbreaking LGBT TV program, “In the Life,” a staple on many public television stations, will end its two-decade run in December.
NPQ Remembers September 11th
The day after 9/11, NPQ reflected upon a poem by Pablo Neruda. We reprint it here as a reminder of the shared spirit that is at the core of so much of our work in this sector.
Errant E-mail Allegedly Tips Hand of Church in Property Sale
Two plaintiffs say an errant e-mail, allegedly sent by a Catholic Diocese chancellor, shows that their real estate deal was cancelled due to gay wedding concerns.