How bad is administrative overhead in the US healthcare system? Bad enough that one cent in three goes not to doctors or nurses, but to administration.
One-Third of US Healthcare Costs Cover Administration, Study Finds
John Jay College Uses Predictive Analytics to Boost Graduation Rate
According to analytics, $300 may be all that stands between a college senior quitting with only a handful of credits left to graduate or getting their degree.
Move Over, War on Christmas: It’s Time for the War on Philanthropy
First, we had the “war on Christmas.” Now, there’s a war on philanthropy. What will be next?
Darren Walker Brings Social Justice Vision to National Gallery of Art Board
For Ford Foundation president Darren Walker, the arts world connects to social justice at all levels.
Could Raising the Minimum Wage Be Just What the Doctor Ordered?
Raising the minimum wage is not just a matter of economic justice. It can also promote improved public health.
Board Diversity Is Just One Step on the Road to Nonprofit Racial Equity
Board diversity can help nonprofits achieve greater racial equity. But supporting executive leaders of color is essential.
If We Agree the Rich Don’t Pay Their Fair Share, Why Don’t Things Change?
Polls indicate that taxes on wealth are politically popular, even among many Republican voters. But many politicians remain skittish.
Exit Agreements for Nonprofit CEOs: A Guide for Boards and Executives
This still-unique article on the topic of exit agreements for nonprofit executives discusses when such agreements are appropriate and what should be considered.
Another Cautionary Tale for Nonprofits during Election Season
Will the IRS pursue and punish small nonprofits engaging in partisan activity? Maybe not, but others will try. Take these risks advisedly, or not at all.
Can Seeds of Peace Live Out What It Teaches?
Knowing something and working from that knowledge sometimes differ. Here, a peace group caught in internecine battle serves as its own bad example.
NY Lawmakers Propose Electronic Payment Platform for the Unbanked
A proposal in N.Y.’s legislature would create a digital payment platform and currency to help unbanked and underbanked residents avoid predatory lenders.
A Top-Level Domain Looking for a Home: Dot.Org Still Up for Sale
The future of .org domains is uncertain, leaving many high-level entities worried about access and security on the internet.