Boston Mayor Thomas Menino has agreed to disclose donors to the Fund for Boston Neighborhoods. Shouldn’t politician-controlled charities do so as a matter of course?
Boston Mayor (Finally) Discloses Charity’s Donors
Idaho Eyes Limits on Vanity Plates to Benefit Nonprofits
In the ongoing debate over vanity license plates that benefit designated nonprofits, Idaho could step out among the various states by putting at least a tiny restriction on the plates.
Baltimore Mulls Turning Historic Buildings into “Profitable Enterprises”
Looking to generate revenue, Baltimore is exploring the possibility of selling 15 or more historic buildings, some of which house nonprofit headquarters, but some preservationists cite concerns.
Where Do Nonprofits Stand on State Pension Reform?
Rhode Island State Treasurer is feted by many nonprofits for her work on the state’s unfunded pension liability crisis, but a National Education Association leader says her efforts are illegal.
What the Nonprofit Sector Can Learn from the Occupy Movement? Direct Democracy as Governance
Last year, the Occupy movement successfully ushered in a long awaited public and political dialogue about structural economic inequality. That accomplishment—where others had tried and failed—may have emerged directly from how Occupy handled themselves as a movement, using a transparency and inclusiveness that many derided at first. The Occupy movement’s inclusive methods may not have been perfect but they worked and are undeniably instructive to the rest of us working to make a more just and equitable economy/world/community. Here, then, is a reflection from an expert on governance with a discussion of what might be learned.
Subscribe now to NPQ’s print magazine to read “General Assembly,” a chapter from Occupying Wall Street: The Inside Story of an Action that Changed America, by Writers of the 99%.
Did Publicity Take Toll on “Kony 2012” Creator?
Many nonprofits dream of immense publicity and passion for their causes, but reaction to the “Kony 2012” video thrust filmmaker Jason Russell and Invisible Children into a whirlwind.
IRS Commissioner Denies Targeting Tea Party
IRS Commissioner Douglas Shulman responds to complaints that the agency is targeting Tea Party-related groups for their politics, saying that the IRS is simply doing its typical work.
Village Voice Enabling Underage Prostitution?
Alissa, a former underage prostitute turned part-time nonprofit crusader at Fair Girls, blames Backpage for propping up the illegal practice. Why is the Village Voice carrying the ad rag?
Philadelphia Must Pay Boy Scouts $877,000 after Trying to Evict Them for Discrimination
In a case that pitted Philadelphia’s nondiscrimination policies against the Boy Scouts’ right to free speech, a federal judge has ordered the city to pay the local Scouts chapter nearly $900,000.
In Major Diplomatic Push, Nonprofit Looks to Bring North Korean Orchestra to U.S.
In what could potentially be a historic and rare moment of goodwill between the two nations, a humanitarian nonprofit group is looking to bring the North Korean national orchestra to the U.S.
A Modest Proposal: The “Self-directed Tax”
W. Edward Afield III, an assistant professor at the Ave Maria School of Law, suggests that 501(c)(3)s be allowed an increased amount of political campaign activity in exchange for a tax.
U.K. Charity Commission to Review Confidentiality Rules
The U.K. Charity Commission is refusing to reveal the name of the person who registered the British False Memory Society as a charity, but also plans to review the non-disclosure decision.