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Prairie Playground for Special Interests to Test Campaign Finance Initiative
State campaign finance and ethics reform initiative is conducted—and opposed—with funding by groups with tenuous connections to the state.
Homeless Agency Successfully Sues Tampa for the Right to Solicit Funds Downtown
As we have seen time and time again, restrictions imposed by local government sometimes require legal challenges if disputes cannot be resolved politically.
IRS Further Lowers the Barrier for Entry into the Nonprofit Sector
The IRS reduced the fee for using Form 1023-EZ to apply for exemption status, and in so doing sends a message: Come one, come all.
Malaysian Money Scandal Touches Leonardo DiCaprio Charity and California Community Foundation
What do we really know about Leonardo DiCaprio’s nonprofit work? Federal investigators ferreting out billions in international embezzlement may be the next to ask questions.
Toledo Passes Ordinance to Prevent Lead Poisoning
One city moves from reactive to proactive in protecting children from lead poisoning.
U.S. to Relinquish Authority over the Internet’s Phonebook
On October 1, 2016, the U.S. Government intends to transfer Internet governance to a private, global, multi-stakeholder organization.
A Rent Increase after 35 Years? Monterey Bay Aquarium Faces Assessment
Just because a nonprofit leases land for a dollar doesn’t mean the land’s only worth a dollar. When the city decides to appraise the property, will the nonprofit face a rent increase?
Arts Groups: “Reflecting” Diversity Reinscribes Oppression
To be a hip, forward-thinking, progressive arts leader, your organization must have a robust diversity initiative—at least if you want to be competitive for all the new funds being directed at cultural equity projects. So, what’s wrong with that?
Another Foundation Goes All In on Equity—Not Only the What and Why, But the How
Weingart’s reaffirmed commitment comes across as intensification rather than the faddish embrace of a new direction, as other foundation pivots have.
Aetna Plays Hardball, Joins Major Insurers Fleeing Obamacare Exchanges
Sen. Warren of Massachusetts believes Aetna changed its policy as a reaction to the U.S. Justice Department’s suit to stop Aetna’s proposed merger with Humana.
Will Innovative Media Campaign Help Move the Needle on SF Homelessness?
In San Francisco, the local media has vowed to see the issue of homelessness addressed effectively. Their strategy involves keeping the pressure in an unusual coordinated effort.