The One World Community Foundation is just starting up. So how did it manage to get the Dalai Lama and celebrities like Dave Matthews, Nas and Whoopi Goldberg to help it launch?
Nonprofit Startup Enlists Dalai Lama, Celebs for Kick-Off
Conn. (Again) Names New Nonprofit Liaison
Connecticut’s next nonprofit liaison in the governor’s office will be Terry Edelstein, who has long been the president and CEO of the Connecticut Community Providers Association.
How Do You Start Your Day? (and Why It Matters)
It’s important to establish and reinforce a habit of starting the workday off in a way that enables your success. What energizes you and empowers you to meet the day head-on?
Second Mile Looks to Delay Transfer of Assets and Programs
Second Mile, the youth charity founded by convicted child sexual abuser Jerry Sandusky, seeks to delay a planned transfer of programs and assets as damage claims remain unresolved.
“Feel Inside (And Stuff Like That)” Satirizes Charity Songs
Popular New Zealand parody song duo Flight of the Conchords has released a parody charity fundraising song—though the donations it has generated are quite real.
Retirement of UTSW President Doesn’t Remove Need for Inquiry
Former University of Texas Southwest Medical Center President Kern Wildenthal will reportedly pay restitution on questionable expenditures, but this case is far from closed.
Faces of the Fallen: Nonprofits Folding after Federal Cuts
The popular press is talking about the U.S. economic recovery, but tell that to some of the nonprofits on the brink of going under or actually closing down in recent days and weeks.
Isaac: A Chance for Government to Rebuild Public Trust?
We hope Tropical Storm Isaac does not become a hurricane and/or cause severe damage, but if it does, we hope the response will rebuild the public’s trust in the capacity of government to help people.
While No “Holy Grail,” Razoo Reports Fundraising Success
Razoo has helped 14,000 organizations collect a total of $100 million since 2007. While online giving hasn’t been the “Holy Grail” some hoped, Razoo’s success points to its ongoing value.
O Brothers, Where Spend Thou? The Koch Campaign ‘12 Imprint
David H. Koch and Charles G. Koch plan to spend more than $100 million on defeating President Obama via their 501(c)(4) “social welfare” organization. Who are these guys?
N.Y. State Senator Accused of “Sham” Nonprofit Scam
New York State Sen. Shirley Huntley (D-Queens) has been indicted for a “scheme to steal taxpayer dollars using a sham not-for-profit” that she set up and then funded.
Some Zoos, Aquariums Still Ponder Approach to Global Warming
Zoos and aquariums are well suited to teach the public about climate change and how to help address it, but some don’t want to be the bearer of any bad news.