A nonprofit, after being investigated for the misuse of organizational funds, puts in place a set of safeguards, but the response includes a large dose of overreaction.
Jeff Bezos Has Entered the Room in the Billionaire Educational Scrum
What does it mean to be a “customer” when you have absolutely no financial sway?
Winners Give More, But Their Giving Reinforces Elite Power
Can you be rich, hold on to economic power, and solve entrenched social problems at the same time? Such a formula, suggests social critic Anand Giridharadas, is far more likely to reinforce social problems than lead to their resolution.
One Year after Maria, Federal Support of Puerto Rico Shows Depth of Inadequacy
A year after Maria, it is clear that the federal response in Puerto Rico has been in large measure inadequate. One sign: To date, the median grant given to repair homes in Puerto Rico has been $1,800, compared with about $9,127 paid out to survivors of Hurricane Harvey in Texas.
Volunteers at a National Park Call for Greater Respect
Continued budget cuts have led the national park system to rely on outside financial support, but now it seems another area of critical support—its volunteer base—is at risk due to lack of training, appreciation, and institutional support.
New Regulations a Cruel Catch-22 for Legal Immigrants
Just when you thought this administration could not get much harsher in terms of its treatment of immigrants, it does.
Cadillac of Shelters Makes Wrong Turn
Even as this nonprofit was pulling off a remarkable growth spurt, the board was making some moves that were not worth the risks involved.
Foundations and Nonprofit Offer Support to Entrepreneurs of Color
Accessing affordable financial services and products is critical for small business success and growth. Unfortunately, not all entrepreneurs have equal access to the financial resources they need.
Democrat in MA Governor’s Race Calls for Tax on University Endowments
In Massachusetts, the Democratic Party gubernatorial candidate has proposed taxing Harvard and other nonprofit private universities with high endowments to meet the state’s educational needs. Universities have yet to offer a compelling alternative.
Millions Diverted from Federal Programs toward Detention of Migrant Children
As costs for detaining migrant children soar, the Trump administration drains cash from health and education programs.
Boston Becomes Another Haven for Unoccupied Luxury Condominiums
Boston is having a housing boom, but rapid expansion at the luxury end of the spectrum may be skewing the overall housing market, hurting affordability.
A New Nonprofit Journalism Concept Trying to Take Root in New Jersey
New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy signed landmark legislation into law last June to revitalize the state’s local news journalism.