Are nonprofit journalism sites willing to risk alienating a current or potential funder by reporting something that they won’t like or that won’t make them look good?
Charter School Tests Boundaries on Finance
The Pacific Collegiate School wants to create a nonprofit foundation to receive and distribute funding for the school, which is the recipient of federal and state funding.
Report: High School Graduation Rates Increasing
The United States is getting better at helping students persist through high school graduation, according to a report released this week by America’s Promise Alliance.
Foundation Portrait: Demographics and Compensation
Reports from the Council on Foundation offer a partial glimpse at the demographic composition and financial compensation of foundation staff and boards. Who is holding the purse strings?
What to Do about “Reputational Risk” to Nonprofits from Political Spending?
Many have identified the threat posed to nonprofits by 501(c)(4) political spending, but given charities’ desire to protect donor anonymity, what can be done about it?
Espada Called “Puppet Master” of Board at Trial
At the nonprofit embezzlement trial of Pedro Espada Jr., the defendant is portrayed as the “puppet master” of a board that let him get away with just about whatever he wanted.
Arcade Fire Discusses Philanthropy for Haiti
Members of the Montreal-based indie rock band Arcade Fire spoke about their support for improving health and alleviating poverty in Haiti at the University of Texas.
Komen: Collateral Damage Assessments Made on the Fly
Susan G. Komen for the Cure’s New York City affiliate is postponing its spring awards gala, citing fundraising concerns. Meanwhile, we see more high-level resignations at Komen.
Socially Responsible Investing Seen as a “Free Good”
According to Morningstar senior fund analyst David Kathman, socially responsible investing offers returns that are no worse, over time, than investment without regard for social impact.
Insights: How the IRS is Making Decisions Regarding Nonprofit Journalism
The Neiman Journalism lab has provided a sneak peek at a short list of tips for those who are seeking nonprofit status as journalism outlets. First, don’t call yourself a journalism organization.
Bloomberg Billionaires Index Doesn’t Account for Philanthropy
The Bloomberg billionaires index doesn’t take into account the philanthropic giving of its incredibly wealthy individuals, but NPQ has found another use for the index, anyhow.
Nonprofits Target Secret Corporate Political Spending
Public interest watchdogs join together to push for disclosure of secret corporate donations that fuel political campaigns—though they fail to account for massive individual contributions.