As a tangible sign of the new importance of collaboration within the nonprofit sector, on Monday the Lodestar Foundation named the Adoption Coalition of Texas the 2011 winner of the $162,500 Collaboration Prize.
PETA Petitions for Neverland to Become Animal Sanctuary
PETA, ever a master of message, has sent a letter to Michael Jackson’s children asking that Jackson’s 2,800-acre estate be turned into an animal sanctuary.
Bill Aims to Punish Charities with High Fundraising Costs
Earlier this week, the Oregon Senate gave overwhelming approval to legislation that would allow the attorney general to strip nonprofits of their tax-deductible status if less than 30 percent of the funds they raise are spent for charitable purposes.
Donald Trump’s Philanthropically Penny-Ante Foundation
Donald Trump is polling at the top of the list of potential Republican challengers for president in 2012, but according to The Smoking Gun, his philanthropy is strictly minor league.
Anti-poverty Agency Ordered to Pay Back Employee Bonuses
It's too late to stop payment on bonus checks awarded to its key employees but a Norfolk, Va., anti-poverty agency has been ordered by the state to send the money back to the state.
Links between Corporations and Global Health Foundations Reveal Conflicts of Interest
A new report details the links between pharmaceutical corporations and global health foundations, finding a perceived conflict of interest.
Annals of Absurd Legislation: Minn.
Apparently Minnesota state senator Scott Newman does not have a high opinion of the state’s nonprofits because he recently filed a bill that would prohibit the state from contracting with a nonprofit if any other type of organization is available to do the work.
Broad Foundation Pays for N.J. Education Commissioner
In New Jersey, a California-based foundation founded by a major Democratic Party donor is paying for the republican governor-appointed education commissioner's key braintrusters to remake the state's education system.
E-Mail Voting: A Simple Trap for Nonprofit Boards
E-mail voting is quick and convenient, but there are legal issues to take into consideration. In order that the integrity of decisions made via e-mail vote remain intact, executives should follow the statutory procedures governing the practice, and make sure to stay engaged, informed, and compliant with their fiduciary duties.
Archived Trendcast: The Recession’s Gift – A New Opportunity for Boards to Excel
Is there a best practice for boards that has emerged out of the recession? Jeanne Bell, CEO of CompassPoint Nonprofit Services and an expert in nonprofit management and finance has observed that some boards have been forced to take a deeper look at financial and organizational design as a result of changing revenue streams and that the new practice will serve nonprofits far better than simple financial oversight… if boards can retain the practice even as the recovery occurs.
Charity Navigator Appears to Question Continuing Relevance of United Way
In response to questions about its low rating of an Oregon-based United Way, a spokeswoman for Charity Navigator, the charity rating system for donors, appeared to question the continuing relevance of the intermediary.
Collaborative Website to Help Volunteers Connect With the Arts
In Detroit, potential volunteers in the arts will soon be able to log in to one website to be presented with a whole host of opportunities with an array of cooperating organizations.