The Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts plans to sell off the entirety of Warhol’s remaining catalogue, flooding the market and using online “flash auctions” for some pieces.
In 15 Minutes, Everybody Will Be Famous; Warhol’s Still Got It!
Foundation to Navy SEAL Author: We Don’t Want Your Donations
The Navy SEAL Foundation, one of the charities supported by the author of a new, unauthorized book describing the raid to kill Osama bin Laden, will reject book proceeds.
Money Today Combines with Money Tomorrow in Chicago Merger
There are many ways in which intentions and resources can fit together for a shared intention. This Chicago merger is a nice example.
Do Nonprofits Have “Unfair Advantage” That Justifies PILOTs?
Writing for the Motley Fool, Dan Caplinger suggests that municipalities might consider taxing tax-exempt nonprofits because some have said they have an “unfair advantage” over for-profits.
Pakistan Reportedly Expelling Six Save the Children Workers
Pakistan is reportedly expelling six staff members of Save the Children, charging that they aided a Pakistani doctor who they say helped the U.S. government find and kill Osama Bin Laden.
Kickstarter, Donor Refunds and Other Crowdfunding Questions
As crowdfunding for creative endeavors becomes more popular, it’s important to recognize differences between this mechanism and charitable contributions.
Indiana Gets in on Nonprofit Specialty License Plate Debate
Indiana is the latest state to struggle with what to do about specialty license plates for nonprofits, which everyone seems to love until they’re adopted by a nonprofit that they don’t like so much.
Strategic Philanthropy: Who Wins and Loses?
VOICES FROM THE FIELD
Is the notion of so-called “strategic philanthropy,” in all of its beguiling forms, a very powerful accomplice in transforming the funding ecology and structure of the nonprofit sector?
75 Percent of Homeless Youth Use Social Media, Study Indicates
A study from the University of Alabama, though small, indicates that 75 percent of homeless youth are actively using social media.
How Nonprofits Are Used for Political Donor Laundering
How did we end up with a massive influx of secret cash influencing our elections? It wasn’t just the Citizens United decision. Nonprofits are providing the cloak for donors.
Komen, Karen Handel and the Bully Book
In a new book, Karen Handel characterizes Planned Parenthood as a “schoolyard thug” in regard to its response to Susan G. Komen for the Cure’s former decision to defund it.
Whether Obama or Romney, Charter Schools Win; Does the Public?
While there are vast differences between President Barack Obama and challenger Mitt Romney on many important issues, the candidates have similar stances on supporting charter schools.