Where are they now? Cohen revisits some high-profile cases of foundation misdeeds and finds a complex and underwhelming response to clearly unethical situations.

According to Marie Malaro, recent actions on the part of the Pew Charitable Trusts, such as its efforts to move the Barnes Collection, illustrate a worrying lack of understanding among nonprofit leaders about the purpose of the nonprofit sector and may herald unanticipated and perhaps dangerous trends for the sector.

This is not a joke. A modest investment could shine a spotlight on donors who seek the halo of public giving to cover past sins.

Pratt examines the size and shape of the nonprofit sector and warns us it may shrink in the wash.

THIS IS THE THIRD YEAR THAT THE Nonprofit Quarterly has run a special supplement that lists the more than 250 degree programs available in nonprofit management. In past articles we have suggested that prospective students search carefully for the right program to get the type of education they believe they need. Overall, student feedback about these programs has been very good, particularly when the programs emphasize the coupling of academic with hands-on experience.

An NPQ Classic:

Funding is a constant and pressing concern for nonprofit organizations across the United States. It is surprising, therefore, how little information exists about patterns in funding at a level below that of broad domains (such as youth services) or the sector overall.

Welcome to the Spring 2007 issue of the Nonprofit Quarterly, on the realities of nonprofit finance. When we last addressed this topic we had firmly established that there indeed are significant differences between the finances of nonprofits and businesses. In this issue we look at more of the patterns and variables which are powerful determinants

It costs money to make money. This also holds true in the nonprofit sector. But some money comes with hidden price tags.

If your organization doesn’t conduct an annual audit, here’s what you should be doing to maintain public trust and financial accountability.

FROM THE ARCHIVES:

Conflicts of interest are a normal part of organizational life, but dealing with them is anything but simple, as NPQ learned from its readers.

FROM THE ARCHIVES:
Many nonprofits wander into serious conflicts of interest making excuses for themselves. In this classic article, Rick Cohen delves into cases that highlight some of the issues nonprofits must manage complete with the backstories that make such cases notorious and complex.