Eric Greitens may have crossed a not-so-bright line set by the IRS by asking friends who supported the charity he founded to back his bid to be Governor of Missouri.
War Hero Gubernatorial Candidate Faces Formidable Foe in the IRS
Technology Giants Seek to Address U.S. Broadband Divide
Twenty percent of Americans do not have access to Internet broadband services. For-profits have joined nonprofits in addressing this technological, economic, and social gap.
Girl Scouts and Others Push for Gender Equity among Central Park’s Statues
The 23 statues representing historical figures in New York’s Central Park are all men, and a lot of girls aren’t standing for it. Along with a number of other female leaders, Manhattan-based Girl Scout Troop 3484 is campaigning for statues of women in the Park to celebrate the upcoming centennial of the 19th Amendment.
14-Year-Old Civil Rights Lawsuit against Former Bush Administration Officials Heads to the Supreme Court
With support from the Obama administration, former U.S. Attorney General Ashcroft and other Bush administration officials are seeking to put an end to a lawsuit that would hold them personally liable for actions taken during the early years following the September 11 attacks.
A Familiar Pattern: Businessman, Philanthropist, Politician—But Where is the Civic Accountability?
There’s a coal mine owner who makes large pledges out of money he’s made running mines that are consistently far less safe than average, and then does not pay them off. He’s running for governor in West Virginia.
Chelsea Clinton and Good Governance at the Clinton Foundation
Good governance is not a destination but a constant journey. Leaked emails of Chelsea Clinton’s experience at the Clinton Foundation provide evidence.
U. of Louisville Good Example of Problematic Fiduciary Issues in Related Boards
This problem of conflict between parent and subsidiary boards pops up quite often in our experience, but it is not much discussed.
Charter School Boards: A Light Touch Review
The not-so-well-seen world of charter school governance reveals another layer, but does it make them more or less accountable to the public?
Philanthropic Contest Winner Goes Under within 3 Years of $1M Prize
Philanthropy’s obsession with innovation and contests ends up not looking good in St. Paul—where, we are sure, better uses could have been found for $1 million.
Booming Outlook for Affordable Housing Ballot Issue in Boston
Boston’s new tax to pay for affordable housing is popular.
Philanthropist Warren Buffett Responds to Trump’s Charge: Of Course I Paid My Taxes
Warren Buffett’s response to Trump’s charge that he took “massive deductions” is no surprise.
HCSC: When is a Nonprofit Executive’s Salary an Affront to the Public?
Serving the common good may not require a vow of poverty, but doesn’t it require a modicum of restraint where top salaries are concerned? This nonprofit insurer evidently does not think so.