In response to the economic challenges of recent college graduates, Reed College alums created a networking tool that makes a gift to the institution each time a student or graduate uses it.
Second Mile Insurer Refuses to Pay Sandusky’s Legal Costs
Federal Insurance Company, the insurer for The Second Mile, has refused to pay the legal expenses for Jerry Sandusky, the youth charity founder facing child sexual abuse charges.
Homeless Hotspots “Charitable Experiment” Pushes Ethical Boundaries of Social Enterprise
A “charitable experiment” at this year’s South by Southwest technology conference draws criticism and illuminates the need for clearer ethical boundaries to guide social enterprise.
Watchdog Barks about Norquist Group’s Inconsistent Reporting
Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington has called for an investigation of Americans for Tax Reform due to a discrepancy in the 501(c)(4)’s political spending figures.
Broken Trust: Judge Orders Those Opposing Barnes Museum Move to Pay Court Costs of Petition
Dr. Albert C. Barnes’ trust stipulated that his $25 billion art collection should “remain in exactly the places they are.” Now, the collection is moving to Philadelphia.
Nonprofit Network Goes beyond the Typical Drive-by Bus Tour
The Nonprofit Network of Southwest Washington is hosting bus tours to immerse participants in the work of community-based organizations addressing homelessness and other critical issues.
Koch Challenge to Cato Raises Questions about Tax-exempt Status
Between legal attacks from the Koch brothers and uncertainty over its tax-exempt status with the IRS, the libertarian Cato Institute may need to adopt the stoicism of its namesake.
TOMS Shoes: A Closer Look
TOMS shoes promises that if you buy a pair of its canvas slip-ons, they’ll give a pair to a child in need. The company’s “Buy One, Give One” business model has been wildly successful. But we investigate whether TOMS is good aid by looking at how its shoes are distributed around the world, who they’re given to, and why.
The Good, Bad and Ugly of 360 Degree Evals
I am passing along this article from the Summer 2011 edition of the magazine after we saw a Twitter flurry about the piece yesterday. We figure our readers know best about what everyone needs, and so we decided to send it out to all of you FREE and in return we would love to hear your own experiences.
Big Foundations Supporting “Hybrid” Charter Schools
The Gates Foundation and the Dell Foundation are among those that are promoting the support of “hybrid charter school models”—which mixes in-person and online learning.
Wrongfully Imprisoned Man Founds Nonprofit
Wrongfully imprisoned for 16 years, a freed man is using his settlement money to launch a nonprofit aimed at achieving justice for others.
Three Shifts Seen as Shaping Nonprofit Sector’s Future
Three shifts are redefining the fundamental role of nonprofits and philanthropy in our society. Are you ready?