Plutocracy is no longer creeping up on us—it is here, riding proudly and openly atop its tax privileges. Does the nonprofit sector care?
“Tax Privilege” and its Tainting of Philanthropy
SCOTUS Refuses to Stay Order on Campaign Finance Disclosure on Eve of Midterms
A recent Supreme Court ruling closes a 40-year-old loophole that let individual donors of large sums to nonprofit advocacy groups remain anonymous.
Report Shows Ways to Leverage Local Government to Achieve Advocacy Goals
While nonprofits often focus their policy efforts on Washington, as much or more can often be achieved through community organizing at the local level.
Mixed Arts: Toledo Symphony and Ballet Craft a Visionary Merger
Here’s a good example of how nonprofit strategic alliances have taken on a whole new flavor.
When Florence Struck, Some Churches Stepped Up
How can places of worship and nonprofits manage community need during crisis?
St. Louis’s Mow to Own Program Promotes Neighborhood Stability
Cities in the US use a variety of programs to fight hypervacancy. St. Louis’s Mow to Own lets residents earn ownership of vacant land.
“Women Won” Justice after the Terrain Hotel Attack
In this update to the latest Tiny Spark podcast, a survivor reflects on the court victory in the matter of the Terrain Hotel attack in South Sudan.
Boards and Racial Equity: Are We Going About It the Right Way?
The Community Leadership Pipeline Initiative preps individuals from underrepresented LGBTQ communities for board service, but the buck does not stop with recruitment and racial equity doesn’t stop at the board.
Report: Business Sales to Worker Co-ops Can Preserve over 1,000 Jobs a Year
A nonprofit lender’s study looks at five industries and shows how a targeted lending and technical assistance program can help workers acquire their place of work from retiring owners, thereby preserving their jobs and gaining access to business profits.
Is Philanthropy a Get-Out-of-Jail-Free Card for Nonprofits? The Case of the Great Recession
The banks that caused the Great Recession have made—and been forced to make—large contributions to many nonprofit organizations. Are these good acts, or just ways to avoid their responsibility to fix the harm they have done?
Rebuilding Internal Trust after a Sexual Harassment Scandal at NPR
Stung by a sexual harassment scandal that sent a former senior executive packing, National Public Radio has promoted three women within its executive team. Now comes the hard work of restoring trust.
Knight Foundation Invests $5 Million at the Intersection of Arts and Tech
A new technology grant will be shared equally by two major Philadelphia museums that allows for experimentation and hopefully generates lessons in enhanced visitor experiences that can be applied elsewhere.