One of only two statewide, year-round online giving platforms, GiveMN hit a milestone this week by surpassing $50 million in online giving over the past two and a half years.
Statewide Online Fundraising: GiveMN Surpasses $50 Million
Landmark Oregon Study Documents Economic Impact and Resilience of the Nonprofit Sector
A new study shows that Oregon nonprofits are starting to recover from the prolonged recession, but their contributions can’t be taken for granted.
Upcoming Protests to Meet New Security Rules in Charlotte, N.C.
The Charlotte, N.C. City Council has passed new security rules for “extraordinary events” that some, such as the ACLU of North Carolina, think “could really chill free speech.”
How Should Foundations Like Gates Approach Social Practices of Those They Invest In?
How much should a foundation be held accountable for the array of corporate policies in its investment portfolio?
Exec Salary Causes Fla. Governor to Reconsider Domestic Violence Group
Fla. Gov. Rick Scott is seeking to remove the Florida Coalition Against Domestic Violence from the state’s fund distribution process, noting concerns about its president’s compensation.
The Trouble with Voluntary—or “Voluntary”—Payments in Lieu of Taxes
Providence, R.I., Omaha, Neb., Lynn., Mass., Princeton, N.J., and Ithaca, N.Y. are the latest municipalities on our radar screen for their payments in lieu of taxes programs.
R.I. Legislator Proposes Requiring Salary Info for Contracts with Disabilities Agencies
A Rhode Island state representative wants to pass a state law requiring agencies serving people with developmental disabilities to disclose executive compensation to contract with the state.
Is Overhead a Good Yardstick for Nonprofits?
Jack Shakely, president emeritus of the California Community Foundation, says administrative costs may be a poor default criteria for evaluating a nonprofit’s worth.
“If I Ran Philanthropy:” Dawning Philanthropy in China Poses Interesting Question for U.S.
The University of Pennsylvania’s Richard Gelles points out that China, new to having wealthy citizens, has a “clean palette” when it comes to philanthropy. Should it follow the lead of the U.S.? Or do something different?
Kellogg Takes on Structural Racism
The W.K. Kellogg Foundation has just finished a four-day convening in New Orleans as part of its “America Healing” program, which focuses on racial equity and justice.
May Day! One Theme with Much Diversity
The local nature of May Day protests yesterday comes through loud and clear despite the confusion of media approaches to its coverage.
Judge Dismisses Civil Suit Against Three Cups of Tea Author
A federal district court judge has dismissed a civil lawsuit filed against Greg Mortenson, the founder of the Central Asia Institute and author of Three Cups of Tea.