The board of the NAACP has come out in full support of marriage equality. Was Obama’s endorsement a tipping point for the African American community?
NAACP Board Backs Gay Marriage
Post-IPO, Where Will Zuckerberg’s Philanthropic Dollars Go?
Friday’s IPO landed Mark Zuckerberg, CEO of Facebook, among the wealthiest people in the world. No one is surprised here—but what will the 28-year-old billionaire do with all his dough?
Editorial Supports Philly PILOTs—But What Would That Entail?
The mainstream press is increasingly siding with revenue-stressed local governments aiming to get tax-exempt nonprofit property owners to pitch in payments for local budgets.
Tulsa Tax Assessor Takes Aim at Luxurious Nonprofit Retirement Community
In Tulsa, Okla., tax assessor Ken Yazel is challenging the tax-exempt status of a nonprofit “upscale retirement community” that hasn’t paid property taxes since it opened 12 years ago.
UK Charity Commission Finds New Charities Differ From Sector Overall
A report from the UK Charity Commission finds that new charities show up differently than the overall sector – is it a function of the economy?
Critic Blasts Catholic Bishops for “Two-tier Morality”
Reporting for Remapping Debate, Kevin C. Brown paints a pretty devastating picture of what he characterizes as the “two-tier morality” of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB).
Detroit Mayor Proposes Conversion of Health Department to a Nonprofit
In nearly bankrupt Detroit, Mayor Dave Bing has proposed converting the city health department into a new nonprofit, the Institute for Population Health. How will the City Council respond?
New Nonprofit Challenges Calif. Teacher Rules
A newly formed nonprofit, Students Matter, has filed a lawsuit against the State of California seeking to overturn five laws governing teacher tenure rules, seniority and dismissals.
High Proportion of Veterans Live in Rural Areas Less Served by Philanthropic Efforts
The areas of the country with the highest proportions of veterans are rural and exurban counties and those areas are less likely to be served by the philanthropy of foundations.
Fla. Eyes Voter Rolls, Puts New Limits on Registration and Shortens Early Voting
A number of new election and voting policies and plans in Florida this year, purportedly aimed at blocking fraud, have some nonprofit voting rights advocates crying foul.
Chen Guangchen Makes it to U.S. and Continues to Inspire Activists in China
On Saturday night, Chen Guangchen arrived in the U.S., and the blind activist who escaped detention in China may be inspiring ongoing legal activism in China.
New Study Finds Non-reporting of Fundraising Expense Widespread: But Some States Much Worse Than Others
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A new study performed by the Scripps Howard News Service finds 41 percent of U.S. nonprofits with annual budgets of $1 million or more report spending nothing on fundraising.