Contrary to some studies, the Latino population of the U.S. is exceptionally charitable and generous if you take note of a special kind of Latino giving – remittances to home countries.
Food Pantry Grocery Hybrid Raises Concerns in Pa.
The city of Chester, Pa. tries to assist a hybrid food pantry and low-cost grocery store and uncovers a batch of complex policy issues.
Paul Light: Survival of the Fittest Wrong Path for Nonprofits and Communities
Paul Light does not argue that winnowing may occur as a result of the sector's continuing financial straights – what he is concerned about is the possibility that the wrong organizations will go under.
Nonprofit Health Provider Faces New Competition in Wisconsin
The recent vote to deny Wisconsin's public employees collective bargaining might also threaten WEA Trust, a nonprofit that has provided health insurance for unionized school district employees in Wisconsin for the past four decades.
Alaska Sen. Murkowski Justifies Slashing Head Start Budget
Senator Lisa Murkowski explains her vote to cut one-fourth of the Head Start budget– a program she has supported in the past.
Improving the Ethics of the Supreme Court
Would you want Antonin Scalia and Clarence Thomas as guest speakers at your organization's next conference? Sure, but if you're calling on them to help craft your political strategies – as the Koch brothers have – then it's improper.
Chicago Expo Connects Artists With Unbounded Possibilities
Chicago artists connect with the tools and venues to get their work seen – and paid for – at the Creative Chicago Expo.
Ohio Considers Lifting Bar on Teach for America
If the state legislature agrees with Gov. John Kasich, Teach for America may finally be coming to Ohio.
The Nonprofit Ethicist | How Much is Too Much CEO Pay
A concerned staff questions CEO compensation amid budget shortfalls.
Who is Paying Attention? Yes, It Matters, Part 1
I read three books in 2010 that – I think – are critical to fundraisers. Now I’m giving you book reports. Yes, indeed. I’m hoping that these books reports will motivate you to read the books.
AARP Sues HUD Over Forcing the Elderly into Foreclosure
When the U.S. government forces the elderly into foreclosure, the nonprofit AARP goes into action – and in this case, into court against the Department of Housing and Urban Development.
Colorado Questions Big Surpluses Built by Nonprofit Insurers
With the fallout of the $11.3 million severance package given a former executive of Blue Cross of Massachusetts still fresh, other related stories about nonprofit insurers across the country are heating up.