It’s hard to believe North Carolina does not have a rule that requires prosecutors to hand over credible evidence that could prove an inmate’s innocence after a conviction. But, then again, only 13 states in the country do.
Philanthropic Foundations and African Giving Culture
This newswire seeks to address the question from Kevin Marsh of Quartz Africa: “Will there ever be an African equivalent of the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation?”
Hooked on Grants: The Hidden Scourge
Voices from the Field:
Does your nonprofit have an addiction problem? This particular kind of nonprofit addiction creates chaos not just in your own life but the lives of those around you. It can create one sordid crisis after another and shorten your life span. See if this sounds familiar.
Spring 2016 Digital Issue
When an organization adopts a management or governance framework, it is also accepting the assumptions, values, and beliefs upon which the framework is built.
Apple to Donate Proceeds from 27 Apps to World Wildlife Fund
Apple’s 10-day long Earth Day fundraiser will be the mega-company’s first proceeds-based fundraising with all profits to go to one organization.
Graffiti Art’s Complicated Relationship with Brand Marketing
Can fashion work in tandem with activist art? Or is the anti-consumerist message in conflict with marketing goals for luxury brands?
Pope Visits Greece, Takes Syrians to Vatican; SCOTUS Ponders U.S. Immigrants
The Supreme Court will today hear arguments from those 26 states challenging President Obama’s administrative order to protect thousands of immigrant families from deportations that would rip those families apart.
Nevada Invests $10M in Public Money to Recruit Charter Management Organizations
While facing a teacher shortage, the State of Nevada quickly passed SB 491, allocating $10 million to provide a grant award to a nonprofit organization dedicated solely to recruiting and supporting national charter management organizations to operate high quality charter schools.
Who Knew? Resentment of Charity Runners at Boston Marathon Simmers
As the prospect of attaining a qualifying time at the Boston Marathon gets more competitive, some who do not end up qualifying harbor resentment against those who buy their way in to run for charity.
Looking for a Job in Classical Music? What’s Going On at Lincoln Center
In the midst of a major capital drive, the Lincoln Center conglomerate is shedding leaders. Will it be able to regain its footing in enough time to secure the $400,000 million it has left to raise?
In Homelessness Crisis, Hawaii Eyes Thatched “Hale” Homes
As housing becomes more expensive, individuals are looking for ways to keep a roof over their heads. In Hawaii, advocates promoting increased use of and eased restrictions for traditional hale homes are not without opposition.
Nonprofits and Taxes: A Reflection of Your Value Set—Right?
A progressive think tank illustrates the broad choices we make in tax policy and public subsidies, showing how corporate welfare can be reassigned to meet basic needs.