Good governance is not a destination but a constant journey. Leaked emails of Chelsea Clinton’s experience at the Clinton Foundation provide evidence.
Chelsea Clinton and Good Governance at the Clinton Foundation
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.
“Exploring the Core” of Baltimore: Does It Produce the Change It Hopes to Be?
A prominent nonprofit CEO and an active community organizer provide examples of how Baltimore continues to not only survive but thrive. This is a largely admirable venture, but will it effect the change it seeks?
Voices of Board Chairs: A National Study on the Perspectives of Nonprofit Board Chairs
This valuable and unique article, adapted from a larger report by the Governance Affinity Group of the Alliance for Nonprofit Management, reveals through surveying board chairs themselves some common oversights in succession planning for that critical role. Nonprofits should share this with their boards and schedule a time for a discussion!
When ED and Board Leadership Diverge: The Dust-up at the Bronx Museum
A board chair and vice chair resign, but the ship is soon righted—at least for the time being.
Cayman Islands Take Steps to Protect Nonprofit Sector from Bad Actors
Worried about failing an independent review of its financial regulations fighting terrorism and money laundering, the Cayman Islands enact modest reporting requirements on nonprofit organizations.
You Are What You Eat: Big Soda’s Impact on Nonprofit Health Advocacy Groups
When a nonprofit takes money from a corporation whose core purpose is at odds with the nonprofit’s mission, its entire being may change.