Former Conn. Rep. Deb Heinrich headed the nation’s first state cabinet-level office aimed at improving the relationship between the state and nonprofit partners. Now she is stepping down.
Whitney Houston Dies – Was Activist and Philanthropist
From shunning modeling agencies that did business in apartheid South Africa to supporting numerous charities, Whitney Houston was more than just a great singer.
N.Y. Nonprofits Committing a Felony by Employing Licensed Social Workers?
Using licensed social workers in a social service setting seems a reasonable practice, but under New York law, nonprofits doing so without a waiver are committing a felony.
Filipino Expats Shop to Help Child Abuse Victims
When Filipinos on the West Coast of the U.S. shop at their favorite supermarket, they can pitch in to help victims of child abuse and neglect in their native country.
Book Industry Charitable Foundation Assists Former Bookstore Employees
Remember Borders? It went under in 2011, but its former employees have banded together to help one another via a foundation capitalized by employees’ workplace contributions.
Asian American Journalists Call Foul on Offensive Tweet
The Asian American Journalists Association expresses ire that the rise of New York Knicks guard Jeremy Lin has triggered a slew of racist comments about Asian Americans and Asians in general.
Can Your Nonprofit Benefit from the Evolution of Workplace Giving Programs?
Workplace giving has been a significant source of essential operating funding for nonprofits. As the mechanisms for workplace giving evolve, will the nature of the funding also change?
Earmarks to Nonprofits Associated with Legislators’ Family Members
From Florida to Washington, nonprofits that count the family member of a legislator among their ranks have reaped the windfall of earmarks. It’s not illegal, but it sure doesn’t look too good.
Super PACs and Secret Donors from 501(c)(4)s: “Kryptonite for Our Democracy”
A new report from the progressive think tank Demos and U.S. PIRG leaves no doubt that Super PACs are tools of wealthy individuals and businesses that could distort the U.S. electoral process, but to really solve the problem, the issue of 501(c) confidentiality must be addressed.
A Week in the Life of the Gates Foundation
The first family of philanthropy is without a doubt Bill and Melinda Gates, whose eponymous foundation is the world’s largest and perhaps the world’s most influential.
Mont. Candidates May Replicate Mass. Candidates’ Pact Rejecting Super PACs
Sen. Jon Tester (D-Mont.) and challenger Rep. Denny Rehberg (R-Mont.) may join Sen. Scott Brown (R-Mass.) and his Democratic opponent, Elizabeth Warren, in rejecting super PAC ads.
Merger Is the Resolution for HIV/AIDS Agency Damaged by Scandal
In the wake of embezzlement by a long-time staff person, The Boston Living Center will be absorbed into Victory Programs this year.