Yet another high profile leader of a national nonprofit has embarrassed himself, and by extension the nonprofit sector.
A NYT Story
Dear Friends,
A little more than a week ago, The New York Times ran a series of articles on the failures of a number of minority-led foster care and adoption placement organizations, focusing particularly on three in New York City.
The Tsunami Tsunami: The Charitable and Political Response to the Disaster
Cohen looks at the integration of the charitable and political response to the tsunami in Southeast Asia.
NPQ in the News
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Charities’ appeals cry out for a plan
by Jamie Smith Hopkins, Chicago Tribune [December 16, 2007]
Foundations aid school choice
by Bill Zlatos, Pittsburgh Tribune Review [December 12, 2007]
When donations go down the tubes
by Rick Cohen, Boston Globe [December 9, 2007]
Charity squeeze
by Jamie Smith Hopkins, Baltimore Sun [December 2, 2007]
CEO’s Resignation Punctuates Turmoil at Red Cross
by Howard Berkes, National Public Radio [November 29, 2007]
‘Wooden Indians’ in Disbelief over Smithsonian’s Chosen Chief
by Rick Cohen, Daily Yonder [September 30, 2007]
Foundations Make No Pledge to Increase Rural Giving
by Rick Cohen, Daily Yonder [September 12, 2007]
Foundations Mixed on What to Give Rural America
by Rick Cohen, New West [September 11, 2007]
Candidate Nonprofits Need More Sunlight
by Eliza Newlin Carney, NationalJournal.com [August 13, 2007]
Lawmakers Should Ask Tough Questions About Charity
by Rick Cohen, Chronicle of Philanthropy [August 9, 2007] — Subscription Required
The candidates and nonprofits
Posted by David Kassel, Accountable Strategies blog [July 30, 2007]
Small-Town Philanthropy
by Suzanne Perry, Chronicle of Philanthropy [July 26, 2007] — Subscription Required
Time to clean up foundations
by Rick Cohen, Philanthropy Journal [July 23, 2007]
Recommended Reading
by Beckey Bright, The Wall Street Journal [June 15, 2007]
Panelists explore problems with charitable giving
with Ruth McCambridge, The Courier [May 31, 2007]
Tough questions in store for foundations
by Rick Cohen, Philanthropy Journal [May 21, 2007]
Moral Court for Charity
by Rick Cohen, The Greenlining Institute [May 11, 2007]
Grant Makers: First, Do No Harm to Others
By Ruth McCambridge, Chronicle of Philanthropy [May 3, 2007]
Public-policy funding raises questions
By Rick Cohen, Philanthropy Journal [April 30, 2007]
Interview with Rick Cohen
By Melissa Hanson, Alliance for Nonprofit Excellence [April 26, 2007]
Bridging the Rural Charity Gap
By Robert J. Hughes, Wall Street Journal Online [April 20, 2007]
Property Tax Alert (Dec 07)
I have spent the past week hearing about the building-related woes of nonprofits. As if those weren’t tough enough already, along comes a Minnesota court decision that may make them considerably worse for one organization there, and possibly for you too.
Back to the Future (Nov 07)
Sometimes this author feels as though he is channeling Marty McFly, traveling back in time to understand the future of the nonprofit sector. You all remember Back to the Future, don’t you? The stories in this issue of CR feel like they were encountered in the DeLorean time machine of mad scientist Dr. Brown. News
Back to the Future (Nov 07)
Sometimes this author feels as though he is channeling Marty McFly, traveling back in time to understand the future of the nonprofit sector. You all remember Back to the Future, don’t you? The stories in this issue of CR feel like they were encountered in the DeLorean time machine of mad scientist Dr. Brown. News
Financial Independence: Six Approaches
Are nonprofits and resource dependency inextricably linked? In this classic NPQ journal article, the insightful and grounded Jon Pratt says “not necessarily!” and then he walks us through six ways to limit or eliminate the degree to which you must do a master’s bidding.
Coastal Family Health: Built to Last
As Hurricane Sandy hits the east coast, we are reminded of the phenomenal role civil society organizations play in disaster. This particular story, about the vivid experiences of the leaders of the Coastal Family Health Center in the wake of Hurricane Katrina, is a powerful epic read and a reminder about what really matters.
The Ultimate Question
The story of one organization’s decision to close. What were the deciding factors – in fact, what was the problem when no immediate crisis appeared to be looming?
Navigating the New Audit Standards
Be prepared! This article will walk you through the potential traps you may face in your next audit under the new standards and counsels you on how to avoid them.
Welcome to Fall 2007
Welcome to the Fall 2007 issue of the Nonprofit Quarterly. It is full of interesting organizational stories and case studies brimming with drama, suspense, twists and turns—you know, the daily stuff of nonprofit life. We’ve all heard them, the stories of nonprofit organizations that folded unexpectedly, merged with an unlikely partner, faced board turmoil, or achieved unprecedented success.