Acceding to demands from his remaining three major opponents in the Republican primaries, Mitt Romney did an about-face and released his tax returns, which showcased charitable giving in the millions, primarily to his Mormon faith.
Fundraising Headlines Sometimes Hide the Truth for Small Organizations
Headlines stating that fundraising has returned to its pre-recession form hide the reality of what’s happening at most small organizations.
The Soul of Community: A 90-Year-Old Volunteer Mentor
Ninety-year-old Anita Hayes is a role model who reminds all of us about the restorative power of volunteer service.
Looking to Sever Ties with a Funder: HUD and Housing Counseling
It is almost blasphemy to reject funding. Who does that in the current funding environment? But in Donna Dziak’s work at the Seattle-based agency, where she was recently homeless prevention programs manager, it seemed the most reasonable thing to do.
What’s on Your Constitutional Convention Agenda?
Georgia legislation seeks to make the state the 19th to call for a federal constitutional convention. If such a convention came to pass, what do you think should be on the agenda, you nonprofit sector James Madisons and Alexander Hamiltons?
Prominent Conservatives Join Liberals in Expressing Income Gap Concerns
Discussing class stratification in America, libertarian political scientist Charles Murray believes that “the boards of directors of corporate America—and nonprofit America, and foundation America—[have] become cozy extended families.”
Beloved Funder of Small New York City Nonprofits to Close
The Union Square Awards, which have provided vital grants and startup funds to many small New York City nonprofits, will discontinue operations.
Twitter Chat on Rural Philanthropy: Much Wisdom in Few Characters
In a recent Twitter chat, Linda Reed of the Montana Community Foundation delivered a textbook analysis of the state of rural philanthropy.
Clinton’s Vision: Aligning Business and Philanthropy
At the forefront of international philanthropy, former President Bill Clinton looks to private sector corporations to advance positive social change.
Lady Gaga Set to Launch Anti-Bullying Charity
Lady Gaga is teaming up with Harvard University and major foundations to launch the Born This Way Foundation next month. The charity will focus on issues impacting youth, with a particular emphasis on combating the bullying of LGBT youth.
Garth Brooks Sues Hospital to Get Donation Back
Garth Brooks testifies against Canadian Valley Regional Hospital for not naming its new women’s center after the country singer’s deceased mother.
Big Bad Wolf Trap?
Sometimes, big nonprofits do the dumbest things. In northern Virginia, the Wolf Trap Foundation is suing the heck out of a small, all-volunteer rural community arts nonprofit for alleged trademark infringement.