YouTube announces Next Cause, a suite of online video-related features that aims to make it easier for nonprofits to “turn video views into donations, volunteerism and awareness.”
Pujols, Now an Angel, Gives Back Through Foundation
Recently signed by the Los Angeles Angels, Albert Pujols joined Major League Baseball as a poor kid from the Dominican Republic, but now the multi-millionaire gives back through his foundation.
What Can Pinterest Do For Your Nonprofit?
There are many ways to share your images through social media, but photo sharing site Pinterest has brought something new to the table and is becoming a useful tool for nonprofits.
The Rich Colleges Got Richer in 2011
College and university fundraising experienced a rebound from the 2008 recession last year, to the tune of $30.3 billion states a report from the Council for Aid to Education.
New Populist “Cash Mobs” Support Local Businesses
You may have seen flash mobs, but how about cash mobs? The groups are sprouting up across the U.S. and abroad to support popular small businesses with unexpected infusions of money.
Chicago News Cooperative “Suspending” Operations
The Chicago News Cooperative, a nonprofit journalism venture, will soon suspend operations, citing problems with funding and uncertainty about its tax status.
IRS Warns Taxpayers, Charities of “Dirty Dozen” 2012 Tax Scams
The IRS’ annual warning of the top 12 tax scams to look out for includes a brief tip on avoiding using charities to “improperly shield income or assets from taxation.”
Asian American Groups Decry Racial Slurs Aimed at Jeremy Lin
Since becoming an NBA phenom, New York Knicks guard Jeremy Lin has faced repeated racist remarks. Last week, it was Fox. This week, it was ESPN.
An Experiment in Charitable Giving Incentives: Mich. Ends Tax Credit
Michigan may serve as a case study—albeit an imperfect one—for the nonprofit sector as it explores what impact changes in tax incentives for charitable giving may have on the sector.
Ind. Conservatives Try to Put Brakes on Specialty Plate for Gay Organization
Conservative voices in Indiana are seeking to abolish new specialty license plates for the Indiana Youth Group, a gay support organization.
Tacoma, Wash. Eyes Imposing Business Tax on Nonprofits to Address Deficit
Faced with a sizable budget deficit, the city council in Tacoma, Wash. is considering a proposal to apply the city’s business tax to previously-exempt nonprofits.
The Nonprofit Ethicist | Fall/Winter 2011 2/20/2012
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