NPQ would love to hear what you think about the approach that Warren Buffett’s grandson Howard is taking to philanthropy.
New York Says “Thank You” to Other Ravaged Communities: The Meaning of 9/12
Ten years after September 11, 2001, individuals touched by the tragedy are still reaching out across the country to help others.
Arizona Nonprofits Help Rescue State Parks
In 2009, the Arizona state legislature cut $8.6 million from the state parks department budget. In communities where outdoor tourism drives local economies, the budget cuts prompted local governments and nonprofits to form new, creative collaborations to keep the parks open.
Catholic Charities in Southern Illinois Fights State Approval of Gay and Lesbian Couples as Foster Parents
Illinois is only the latest battleground for Catholic Charities’ opposition to civil union laws. Illinois’ law implies that state-funded charities cannot discriminate against gay and lesbian couples as foster parents. Catholic Charities is suing, but if it loses the case, its foster parents will have to work with an alternative state-designated agency.
David Jones of NYC’s Community Service Society Looks Back at 9/11
Few leaders of large human service agencies speak out about the inequities of institutional philanthropy for fear of jeopardizing their foundation support. David Jones of New York City’s Community Service Society has never been one to dodge the issues. In reflecting on the impact of 9/11 on the New York City economy, Jones has a pointed message for U.S. foundations.
Former Florida Gubernatorial Candidate Alex Sink Creates Nonprofit Think Tank—of Sorts
Following in the footsteps of Jeb Bush, defeated Florida Democratic gubernatorial candidate Alex Sink is creating her own nonprofit think tank to focus on small business and entrepreneurship—and to keep her campaign staff engaged and together until, perhaps, the next gubernatorial campaign opportunity?
NPQ’s Week in Review | September 5 – September 9, 2011
Last week, NPQ delved into the still-evolving rules governing social-media use by employees on the job, a new initiative in Boston to encourage nonprofits to hire the unemployed, and the stubbornly-persistent gender gap in nonprofit CEO pay. The Gates Foundation put money into a Texas college co-founded by presidential candidate Rick Perry, while a couple of top education program officers at Gates left their posts. And the tenth anniversary of 9/11 highlighted the best and the worst of America. All this and more in NPQ’s Week in Review.
Court Awards $31 Million to Boston Foundation in Midst of Brotherly Feud
Two feuding brothers, a luxury cruise ship, and a community foundation are at the center of a strange lawsuit recently decided in favor of the foundation.
To Raise Money, You Have to Appeal to People’s Emotions
Logic, rationality, charts, and projections ought to be enough to convince donors to give to your organization. But they’re not. Because that’s not why people give. People give because they have been moved emotionally. Simone Joyaux, ACFRE explains why this is so important.
Impending Local and State Government Layoffs to Put More Pressure on Nonprofits
Who do you think will be pressed into service to deliver the programs and services needed by Americans as local and state governments lay off hundreds of thousands of public-sector employees? You have three guesses…
Médecins Sans Frontières Says Much of Somalia Cannot Be Helped Through Its Famine
Delivering humanitarian aid in war-torn Somalia is always dangerous. Should charities keep trying to help Somalia deal with a devastating famine or simply acknowledge that much of the country can’t be helped and people in some parts can’t be reached?
Ten Groups Get Grants to Improve Arizona through Citizen-Centered Civic Engagement
Ten Arizona organizations will receive grants to develop ways to implement “big ideas” to improve the state via education, economic development, the environment, and civic engagement.