Money raised for a dog’s hip replacement sidelined for other purposes; a development director who’s pitching other charities on her employer’s time; plus, more questionable board antics.
Welcome to Summer 2006
Dear Nonprofit Quarterly Readers, Welcome to the first edition of the independent Nonprofit Quarterly, published under NINA, the Nonprofit Information Networking Association. As members of NINA’s newly constituted board, we are thrilled to deepen our participation and commitment to NPQ, a venture that we believe is critical not only to the development of the nonprofit
The Nonprofit Ethicist: Drawing Lines and Maintaining Boundaries
The Nonprofit Ethicist tackles cozy boards, and questionable funding practices.
Phoenix In Calgary: How the Calgary Philharmonic Survived Bankruptcy and Flourished
A uniquely exciting story of how one symphony revitalized itself even while in a potentially fatal organizational crisis by reconnecting with its core assets: the people it touched.
The Enron Family Philanthropies
The crimes of Ken Lay and Jeff Skilling have helped focus attention on their equally misguided use of philanthropy for personal gain. Cohen shows the dark side of these “generous” benefactors, their misuse of philanthropy, and how some nonprofits were happy to go along.
“On the Road to Find Out”
This edition of the Nonprofit Quarterly is about the importance of accurately discerning and understanding the forces at work in our environments. The image of storm researchers on the opposite page is an apt metaphor for the way this feels at times: there are times we are right in the maelstrom trying to figure out
In Whose Interest: Do National Nonprofit Advocacy Organizations Represent the Under-represented?
A recent study raises serious questions regarding the legitimacy of the “representing the under-represented” argument for funding advocacy groups.
Founders Who are Effective Over Time: Their Characteristics
FROM THE ARCHIVES:
Is founders’ syndrome dependent on personal and organizational characteristics? This research, looking at world-class programs where founders have remained involved over decades, suggests it may be.
Emerging Nonprofit and Foundation Enforcement Issues
This article examines some of the key areas of ongoing nonprofit regulation, as well as emerging trends confronting government officials.
On Nonprofit Investment Income
This excerpted chapter from a much anticipated book by the National Centre for Nonprofit Enterprise provides a concise, easy to understand framework to help nonprofits understand the legal and other considerations in managing investment income.
Getting a Grip on the Regulatory Landscape
Every organization should have an in-house expert on nonprofit regulations, and that expert should train others in the organization about what is required.
Tiny Bubbles: A Guide to the New New Nonprofit Economy
This article intends to cut through some of the fluff to identify what’s real and what isn’t within social entrepreneurship. We’ll also review at a high level some of the tools available to you should you choose jump onboard, and supply some tips on moving forward.