There are lots of reasons for being concerned about the proposed cuts in the budget of the U.S. Agency for International Development and other aid programs, but using development aid to compete with China's burgeoning influence isn't one that quickly comes to mind.
Is the American Cancer Society Putting Money Ahead of Mission?
A new report questions business relationships – and more – of the American Cancer Society.
Preview of the Skoll World Forum on Social Entrepreneurship
Later this month, the University of Oxford will be hosting the Skoll World Forum on Social Entrepreneurship. Here’s a quick peek.
Madonna’s Charity to Build School in Malawi Collapses
There’s more to the failure of Madonna’s Raising Malawi charity than the press is reporting. What’s missing is full transparency from a group that has spent millions with few results except for dashed hopes, and lots of confusion.
‘Mom and Pop’ Philanthropists Sustain Haitian Hopes
The U.S./Haitian community’s charity efforts are driving micro aid relief efforts in Haiti.
Self-help Housing Needing Help to Stave off Impact of Federal Budget Cuts
How do Republican budget-cutters respond to groups whose programs are getting slashed by federal budget cut? A Utah Congressman explains his support for cutting first-time homebuyer subsidies.
Councilwoman Sounds Off Outside Islamic Charity Event
A heated controversy is brewing in Yorba Linda, Calif. after video of a protest outside an Islamic charity event captured a city councilwoman's hate filled words.
Habitat for Humanity Tries to Stem Foreclosures
The foreclosure crisis finds its way to Habitat for Humanity homeowners. Fortunately, although Habitat holds the mortgages, it does its best to keep families in their homes.
CPI to Launch Online Investigative Daily
The Center for Public Integrity is planning to diversify its funding stream by starting a new online journalism project.
Burlington Vt. Peace Center Debates its Future
All they are saying is give peace a chance. But how do the organizations that support peace activists stay alive?
One Neighborhood Sees Nonprofits Driving Profit
City officials in Meriden, Conn. envision a family friendly city center and apparently the local YMCA has done its fair share to make the venture a success.
Buffett Tells Philanthropists to Fail More
Billionaire Warren Buffett is the latest in a growing chorus of philanthropists to espouse the failure principal.