In the wake of Occupy clashes and evictions over the weekend, the Guardian has established a collaborative map to document which protests remain active.
World’s “First Micro-volunteering Network” Launches
A new Web site, Sparked, is encouraging online volunteering for busy people. Is this the ideal crowd-sourcing tool for nonprofits or does it detract from true civic and community engagement?
Distinguishing a Board’s Steering and Rowing Work
If your organization is like a boat, is your board engaged in steering, rowing, or both—or neither? Here’s how to tell.
Cleveland Habitat Threatens Foreclosures
Habitat for Humanity is threatening a wave of foreclosures in beleaguered Cleveland.
Strong Roots: Ala. Dental Clinics Offer Case Study of Nonprofit Persistence
Recent praise from Ala. Gov. Robert Bentley underscores Sarrell Dental Clinics’ victory in the wake of an onslaught of attacks from the private dental establishment.
Oops! Conservancy Exec’s E-mail to PR Advisor – Sent to Reporter in Error
The CEO of Boston’s Rose Fitzgerald Kennedy Greenway Conservancy meant to e-mail her PR advisor to ask how to handle a reporter’s request, but the CEO sent it to the reporter herself.
Alabama Gives Day: How Might Such Events Change the Landscape?
Alabama joins the likes of Minnesota and Colorado in promoting a day of targeted charitable giving. How might this impact the intermediary giving landscape?
Minn. Foundation Becoming National Model Against Teen Sex Trafficking
With a new $4 million campaign to combat the sex trafficking of teens, the Women’s Foundation of Minnesota assumes a leadership role in a growing national movement.
At Super Bowl, Role Model Philanthropist to Make Posthumous Appearance
When the New England Patriots take the field for Super Bowl XLVI, they will do so wearing the initials of the late philanthropist Myra Kraft.
Fla. May Cap Salaries at State-Funded Nonprofits
Florida legislators introduce a bill proposing salary caps at state-funded nonprofits at a rate not to exceed that of the state’s highest-paid elected official.
Hull House Closing Today – Story is Still Opaque but is the Meaning of the Institution Still Strong?
The country’s first settlement house is closing. The story is still opaque, but is the meaning of the institution still strong?
Donors Request Money Back from Sandusky’s Second Mile
Former Second Mile board member Lance Shaner has filed a lawsuit to have his donations to the charity associated with Jerry Sandusky returned.