KAIT in Jonesboro, Ark. reports that faith-based food pantries could lose their funding, but a closer look at the facts reveals that that the fear is overblown.
The 99% Spring Is Here: An Interview with Organizer Ai-jen Poo
In what may be one of the most rapid mass mobilizations ever launched, organizers of “the 99% Spring” plan to train 100,000 people in nonviolent direct action this week. We spoke to one such organizer, Ai-jen Poo, the director of the National Domestic Workers Alliance, about what the 99% Spring hopes to accomplish with this experiment in grassroots democracy.
Another Nonprofit Fiscal Sponsor Collapses – With Client’s Cash
Another fiscal sponsor – this time in Indiana – has collapsed taking with it approximately $600,000 that was entrusted to them for two nonprofit clients.
Groundbreaking Farmers Market Matriarch Ousted
A strong leader is ousted from growing food market in Los Angeles.
“Kony 2012 Part II” Tries to Shift Focus to Promotion of Activism
Invisible Children’s sequel to the immensely popular “Kony 2012” video refocuses audience on how to engage a new generation of leaders in effective action.
Nonprofit Hospitals’ Merger Temporarily Blocked
The Federal Trade Commission and federal courts are getting more active in monitoring nonprofit hospital mergers due to fears of cost escalation in monopoly markets.
Student Veterans Association Says For-profit Colleges Creating Fake Chapters
The Student Veterans Association claims that many for-profit colleges are setting up “essentially fake SVA chapters” to help the schools get onto “military friendly” or “veterans friendly” lists.
Can Philanthropy Buy an Election in Georgia?
Billionaire philanthropist Bidzina Ivanishvili shocked the nation of Georgia’s political scene when he announced he’d use his fortune to finance his political campaign.
Calls for More PILOTs in Philadelphia Grow
Philadelphia Mayor Michael Nutter has been taking it on the chin for Philadelphia’s comparatively limited effort to get nonprofit property owners to ante up payment in lieu of taxes.
Simone, Sports and the Myth of Visibility
Is “March Madness” over? Who won? Who was playing? What sport was it again? Simone Joyaux wouldn’t know much about it—and there’s a lesson in that.
Nonprofits Gird for a Big Year for Foreclosures
It’s going to be an unfortunately busy year for nonprofits working with people facing foreclosure, as banks up the foreclosure rate in the wake of their settlement with the government.
Catholic Campaign Cutting off Funding to Anti-Poverty Groups
The Catholic Campaign for Human Development has been eliminating funding to anti-poverty groups allying themselves with organizations that don’t pass muster with more socially conservative Catholics.