Nonprofit Thought Leaders: 10 Useful TED Talks
From time to time, we engage in random policy wonkery, recommending to readers provocative tidbits from policy experts, observers, and other thought leaders. For example,
Thanks for Your Generosity, But … (Part 2)
The devastating fire at the Cathedral of Notre Dame sparked a massive outpouring of financial support that reached $1 billion in a matter of days
Thanks for Your Generosity, But … (Part 1)
“Everything for Notre Dame, nothing for Les Misérables”— protest sign The visual and emotional horror of watching The Cathedral of Notre Dame engulfed in flames
CA Lawmakers React to College Admission Scandal
The news reports on Tuesday, March 12, 2019 were shocking and sensational: The FBI had busted the largest college-admission scam in U.S. history. Lots of
To Charge or Not to Charge: Admission Fees, That Is
Recent announcements from several cultural institutions highlight what may be a new trend around the nation to increase attendance by lowering – or eliminating –
What is Liberatory Philanthropy?
Recently, in the charitable sector, deep theoretical discussions have moved from the quiet dark corners of academia into the light. According to Rodney Foxworth,
Nonprofit Comes Clean: Our Program Doesn’t Work
In the face of a problem or failure, too many charitable organizations duck and cover: hiding serious dysfunction, glossing over a disappointing result, ignoring deplorable
Charity Bankruptcy: What are the Moral Considerations?
The remedy of bankruptcy is not an easy choice for any entity and -especially for a nonprofit corporation – the decision is gut-wrenching. But in
Bold Move in SF on Housing Crisis
All around the nation, there are twin crises in housing: availability and affordability. In the largest, most popular, metropolitan areas, the issue is the most
Big-Donor Dependence and Sexual Harassment
Last year, we told you about an incident of sexual harassment in the office of a New York philanthropist. It was notable because of the
Behested Payments: Now, It’s L.A.’s Turn
On February 17, 2019, the Los Angeles Times ran a story with the headline: An L.A.councilman promoted a charity. Should he have disclosed the donors?
Nonprofit Hospitals: Officials Target Them, Again
“Making sure that tax-exempt hospitals abide by their community benefit standards is a very important issue for me,” wrote Senate Finance Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley