Recent protests against Susan G. Komen for the Cure, proposed Internet copyright laws, and large banks demonstrate that online activism is quickly reshaping how we engage in democracy.
Red Cross and Wharton to Study Analytics from 500,000 Donors
The American Red Cross and the Wharton Customer Analytics Initiative are undertaking a major analytics study in an effort to turn one-time donors into ongoing supporters.
Will Facebook’s IPO Millionaires Share the Wealth?
Approximately 1,000 new millionaires will be created when Facebook goes public. Given that many will be relatively young, what should charitable causes expect?
Innovation: A Partnership between Botanical Gardens and Developmental Services Operation
Two unlikely nonprofit partners, a botanical gardens and a community service organization, have joined on a trial basis in an attempt to save one while providing a training ground for the other.
Atlanta Nonprofit Hospitals Doing Business in Cayman Islands
Nonprofit hospitals in Atlanta have set up “captives” for self-insurance purposes, but their location in the Cayman Islands may raise some eyebrows.
Anonymous Embarrasses FBI and Scotland Yard by Publishing Call
Anonymous has been busy again. This time, they hacked, recorded and then placed online a call between the FBI and Scotland Yard about a cybercrime investigation.
Occupy Movement and Tea Party Finding Shared Agenda in Some Cities
Libertarian elements of the Occupy Wall Street Movement and the Tea Party have found common causes in some U.S. cities. Are such cases anomalies or indications of a trend?
Time to Demand Nonprofit Transparency in Elections?
Because of their ability to guarantee secrecy to donors, nonprofits can—in the wake of the Citizens United decision—serve as instruments to circumvent transparency in election law.
Teenager Scores Matching Gift from Warren Buffet
While doing her part to help pay down the national debt, Katie Murphy, a 16-year-old resident of Northbrook, Ill., asked Warren Buffet for a matching contribution, and Buffett responded.
Congress Pushes Google to Give Answers on Privacy Policy Changes
Last week Google announced its new privacy policy to the public, which will be effective on March 1, 2012. Congress saw their public statement as ambiguous, leaving unanswered question. Google heard them loud and clear, responding with a detailed letter answering their concerns.
“Jewish Indiana Jones” and the Temple of Fraud: Charity “Adventurer” Exposed
Rabbi Menachem Youlus, also known as the “Jewish Indiana Jones,” has been telling tales of Torah rescue missions for years and selling scrolls that he now admits he just purchased.
Washington Post Chairman to Donate $45 Million in Facebook Windfall to Education
Donald Graham, chairman of the Washington Post Company, plans to donate his shares of the Facebook IPO filing to education-related charities in the Washington, D.C. area.