The Art Institute of Chicago has received a historic gift. What will they do with it?
A $50 Million Gift with No Strings Attached? What It Took
Former Oxfam Official: Don’t Depend upon Self-Regulation in Aid Sector
Former Oxfam official Helen Evans says although each organization has its own work to do on preventing sexual abuse and harassment, the aid sector needs an office of an ombudsman.
Oscars Board Member Resigns in Protest
Bill Mechanic served on the AMPAS board twice and produced the Oscars TV broadcast in 2010. He used his board resignation to focus public attention on the governance and management issues that impelled him to leave.
Does Your Nonprofit Teach Democracy?
Nonprofits need to look beyond boards as the scope of governance and see every interaction as an opportunity to build political efficacy.
Study Looks at Funder Culpability in Nonprofit Failure
Managing cash flow can be tricky for nonprofits. A newly released study from the Open Road Alliance identifies some of the ways philanthropy inadvertently contributes to grantee cash flow crunches, as well highlighting some ways to mitigate those problems.
The #MeToo Board Discussion whose Time Has Come
Even organizations that have not yet directly faced sexual misconduct accusations would be wise to consider whether they need an organizational and cultural reboot.
A SCOTUS Win on Immigration—Or Is It?
Is Justice Gorsuch’s recent swing vote to the left a cause for celebration?
Networked Governance: Gaining New Insights into This Unique Approach to Leadership
As David O. Renz posited more than a dozen years ago, boards are merely one structure of a larger governance system, and you ignore that at great risk to your cause and your organization. This article is one of a cluster of updates on the concept of networked governance.
How Board Members Can Learn to Spot Red Flags
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As we head into a time of uncertainty in terms of policies and funding streams, the wise nonprofit executive will be planning a session to help their board members understand the organization’s business model and warning signs of trouble ahead.
Louisiana Legislature Considers Cut to Nonprofit Legal Aid to Fund Public Defenders
In Louisiana, a state bill seeks to increase funding for public defenders, but only by cutting support for the nonprofits who support public defenders in their work. The amount at play? A paltry $1.7 million.
Fair Housing: Still Just a Dream
Fair housing remains the law of the land; advocates and policymakers still have work to do if it is to be realized.
California Attorney General: Hospitals Must Fulfill Their Charitable Obligations in Full
Attorney General Xavier Becerra has ordered three hospitals to meet their nonprofit commitments, which brings to a conclusion an issue from February.